Vol 121 - 28 Independent Appeal Newspaper November 16 2022

Community paid tribute to local veterans

Veterans Day was celebrat ed with a series of speech es, commemorations and the firing of rifles including many local schools honoring veterans Tributes were made across the county to local veterans as well as all across the nation on Friday, Nov. 11 in what were very moving assemblies on vet erans day of remembrance.

American Legion Post 97 on Friday, held a ceremony in Vet erans Park, downtown Adams ville with dignitaries, speeches, the presentation of colors and firing of arms.

As Veterans Day commemo rates the end of the first World War, it is annual ly celebrated to honor all United States mili tary veterans.

At this service there were two distinguished guest, Lt. Gen. Joseph E. Hurd and Maj. Gen. William B. Hickman spoke to the crowd and both were rec ognized for their decorated ca reers serving our country.

Adamsville Mayor David Lec knor, Selmer Mayor Sherry In man and County Mayor Larry Smith also spoke at the service.

American Legion Post 162 held a full day of events to commemorate Veterans Day on Saturday, Nov. 12, starting with a ser vice and

laying of the wreath at the Selmer Courthouse and hon oring Grand Marshall of the Veterans Day Parade, Robert

Shumpert, a 102-year old vet eran of McNairy County and also recognized guest speaker Sen. Page Walley as alternate Grand Marshall. Walley spoke to the crowd of veterans during their service. Following the ser vice was a parade, a lunch with entertainment at the Selmer Community Center with a live performance and a silent auc tion to benefit the post.

Dollar General opening in Stantonville

By Janet Rail Publisher

Dollar General is coming to Stantonville. The store plans to have approximately 8,500 square feet of sales floor space and will employ 6-8 employees, depend ing on the needs of the store. The new location at 8480 Hwy 142 is slated to open for winter 2022, but

construction progress may alter this date. Building delays due to weather have hampered progress.

This location will serve McNairy County customers as a traditional Dollar General store. While it does not currently plan to offer the Com pany's fresh produce selection, the store will sell quality, name brand and

What sells underground supports victims of abuse

By Janet Rail Publisher

This holiday season you can give in more ways than one. New store owner Melanie Rowland, wants all her purchases to matter and make one feel great knowing that proceeds from your pur chase from The Underground Vintage & Oddities Shop, 149 Cypress Avenue, Selmer, go to a worthy cause – the McNairy County Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse.

Maj. Gen. William Hickman

Lt. Gen. Joe Hurd

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Senator Walley receives Tennessee Legislator of the Year award from County Officials Association of Tennessee

NASHVILLE – State Senator Page Walley (R-Savannah) has re ceived the Tennessee Legislator of the Year award from the County Officials Association of Tennessee (COAT).

COAT is a nonprofit association comprised of four affiliate organi zations, including Coun

ty Clerks, State Court Clerks, Registers of Deeds and State Trust ees across all 95 coun ties. An award ceremo ny was held earlier this month in Murfreesboro during COAT’s 54th an nual convention.

“Being recognized by our state’s elected coun ty officials is a high hon

or,” said Senator Walley. “They work closest to our citizens so working with them is how we achieve the very best for Tennes seans.

Each year COAT’s Awards Committee picks two legislators to receive the Legislator of the Year award. In addition to Senator Walley, Repre

sentative Rick Eldridge (R-Morristown) received the award this year. COAT was formed in 1968 to serve coordi nated efforts of county officials with respect to training and intergovern mental relations while providing a cooperative information-sharing envi ronment.

private brand merchan dise such as foods, health and beauty products, home cleaning supplies, housewares, stationery, seasonal items and basic clothing.

In addition to high quality private brands, Dollar General sells products from Ameri ca's most-trusted brands such as Clorox, Procter & Gamble, Kimber ly-Clark, Unilever, Kel logg's, General Mills, Nabisco, Hanes, Pepsi Co and Coca-Cola.

The Dollar General will be located on property neighboring the famous RJ's Store owned by Ri ley Johnson at 8418 Hwy 142. The property where the new store is located was previously owned by David Johnson who sold it to allow for the Dollar

General to come to Stan tonville. Johnson stated he is excited about the new store and what it can bring to the commu nity and feels it will only compliment RJ's and bring more commerce to the area.

Dollar General shared that they plan to give customers more than everyday low prices on merchandise as part of its mission of serving others. Dollar Gener al plans to be deeply involved in the com munities it serves and is an ardent supporter of literacy and educa tion through the Dollar General Literacy Foun dation, which awards grants each year to nonprofit organizations, schools and libraries within a 15-mile radius

of a Dollar General store or distribution center to support adult, family, summer and youth liter acy programs.

Since its inception in 1993, the DGLF has awarded more than $216 million in grants to non profit organizations, help ing more than 15.4 mil lion individuals take their first steps toward literacy or continued education. For more information about the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and its grant programs, visit www.dgliteracy.com.

The Dollar Gener al Literacy Foundation also support individuals in the communities that Dollar General stores serve who may be in terested in learning how to read, speak English or prepare for the high

school equivalency test. Referrals to a local or ganization that provides free literacy services are available on line here or a postage-paid reply card that can be mailed in for information is available at the cash register of every Dollar General store.

Editors note: In McNairy County, adult education is a free service to any adult who desires to get their high school diploma (high school equivalency test) and is supported by the McNairy County Lit eracy Council. McNairy County adult education is offered at the Charlotte Boley Adult Education Center, 701 Industrial Park Drive, Selmer or call Alex Been, instructor at 731-608-2475 and leave a message.

Ross McNatt County Clerk

Ross McNatt

Native American mythology and our night sky

SHILOH, Tenn. – To celebrate Na tive American Heritage Month, Shiloh National Military Park will host its first Night Sky Program on Saturday, No vember 26th, at 8:00 pm. The park is still closed after dark, but the Park Su perintendent, Allen Etheridge has au thorized the limited use of the park for those visitors attending the program. The night sky program will be con ducted near the Shiloh Indian Mounds Complex, located in Cloud Field. Is there a difference between stories and myths? According to Michael Wood from PBS, “Myths are stories that are based on tradition. Some may have fac tual origins, while others are completel fictional. But myths are more than mere stories and they serve a more profound purpose in ancient and modern cultures. Myths are sacred tales that explain the world and man's experience. Myths are as relevant to us today as they were to the ancients. Myths answer timeless questions and serve as a compass to each generation.”

Ranger Matt will take visitors on a tour of the night sky, sharing Native American Myths as we view stars, planets, and other celestial bodies while using the park’s equip ment. Please do not bring your

telescopes to this event, for it is a program and NOT a star party. Visitors are encouraged to bring a chair, warm clothing, and their imagination.

The program will take place in Cloud Field, so there will be a short walk (less than 300 yards) on a paved surface. This program is accessible to all, so if interested please register in advance.

To register, call the park’s visitor cen ter at 731-689-5696. For more infor mation on upcoming events at both the Shiloh Battlefield and Corinth Battlefield go to www.nps.gov/ shil, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shilohnmp, or follow us on Twitter @ShilohNPS.

As one who sits on the Board at Carl Perkins, Rowland has a front row seat to the issues children face in a county that serves countless little ones caught at the hand of an adult from sexual assault, do mestic violence and child abuse, services to support survivors and a desire to end this violence.

“I realize I have to make mon ey to keep this business going, but I just really desire to get what I have in most items that I have a passion for collecting from all parts of the country for little with value and give back to help shine a light on an issue that is close to my heart,” said Rowland.

She has a knack for finding the

little things that many overlook in vintage stores, at estate sales or antique shops or yard sales. Her shop is filled with literally a little bit of everything from vintage furniture, lamps, mirrors, ta bles and furniture to chop sticks (a passion she cannot resist). There is a lot of sundries of all kinds and something for every one.

One thing she loves to do is use her vintage wares to set up a little something special for events. It is not uncommon to see her furniture set up at a Ladies Night Out, the Halloween Street Party and her witches brew, an Arts in McNairy event, Chamber gala and more. Her talent is taking the ordinary

and creating something special.

Plans are to host events in the space that are geared to crafts, painting or vintage board games in the future. Her creative mind is always working overtime.

Rowland even hires herself out to help customers find that special piece they desire. Selling items at auction is another thing she loves to do, except when something she loves goes for cheap and it is hard to let go but she rolls with the punches.

If you love unique pieces that are a bit eclectic, and love to help oth ers, you will love the underground. Shopping is by appointment only call 731-453-6718. Each purchase will help a child in crisis.

Tennessee celebrates Ag Literacy Week November 13-19

By Jai Templeton Contributor

In recognition of agriculture and forestry’s prominence in Tennessee’s economy the week of November 13 has been set aside to im prove the understanding of the state’s top industry with students. The idea behind the week is to provide innova tive programs to Tennessee’s educators and students that will enhance their grasp of what agriculture and forestry

means to them individually.

With fewer than two per cent of the nation’s population involved in production agri culture young and old alike have little reason to have an understanding of what it takes to provide food, clothing and shelter. Unfortunately, this lack of understanding often leads to a distrust of those who meet food needs. Ag Lit eracy Week is designed to increase the level of interac tion and communication with young people. Hopefully, the

outreach will not only improve their understanding and trust of the nation’s food systems but also serve as a catalyst for their active participation in production agriculture and forestry.

Tennessee’s Ag in the Classroom provides ample resources to educators in terested in teaching students about where their food comes from. A link to Tennessee’s efforts to educate the state’s students can be found at tn farmbureau.org.

Christmas Open House Adamsville a success

The streets were filled with the spirit of Christmas in downtown Adamsville Saturday as shoppers purchased their wares and music filled the air.

It was a great day for merchants across the city who welcomed new and old customers as they showcased spe cial holiday merchandise and more. It was a chilly day but despite the cold the numbers were good and steady.

The Adamsville Band Boosters were even on hand to wrap Christmas pres ents for the second year in a row for

their “It's a Wrap” project.

“I have been busy all day and haven't had the chance to even walk around town to see everybody. Sales are up and I believe merchants are happy with the turnout. It is great to have events like this to show off our town,” said Robin Lees, founder of the Downtown Events Alliance in Adamsville.

This is just one of many events spon sored annually by the Alliance and one they plan to continue. Check the calen dar out on their Facebook page.

The Cost of this year's Thanksgiving has Run A-Fowl

n UT Extension Explains Increased Costs, Provides Tips to Stretch Food Dollars

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.

— Everyone knows that the cost of practically ev erything has increased. Since last year inflation has boosted overall pric es 8.2 percent, but the cost of groceries has in creased a whopping 13 percent, which Universi ty of Tennessee Exten sion says will impact this year’s Thanksgiving Day meals. Many staple items, including butter, eggs and potatoes, have had steep price increases.

Andrew Griffith, as sociate professor in the UTIA Department of Ag ricultural and Resource Economics, says despite an increased number of birds being placed, tur key production in 2022 is down 4.6 percent com pared to 2021 year-todate. Their average live weight is down, too. This has resulted in an in crease in 8- to 16-pound whole hen prices. Whole hen prices exceeded $1.72 per pound in Sep tember but while they are expected to decline prior to Thanksgiving, they are still likely to remain

above $1.50 per pound. Simply stated, turkey prices have followed oth er meat prices higher.

To identify the total cost for a Thanksgiving meal for 10 people, UT Extension’s Consumer Economics Leadership Team surveyed grocery stores across Tennes see from November 1 to November 7 to discover how much families could expect to spend on the holiday. This week was chosen to reflect some grocers running specials at certain items. Led by Ann Berry, a profes sor with UT Extension’s Family and Consumer Sciences, the team sur veyed rural and urban lo cations along with inde pendently owned and big box stores, representing retailers from each of the three regions of the state. Prices for store brands were used when available. Some gro cers reported not hav ing some items in stock during this week or esti mating that they may not be in stock at all before Thanksgiving.

The survey included items that are traditional ly served at a Tennessee Thanksgiving meal, in cluding turkey and stuff ing, cranberry sauce, ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, English pea salad, dev iled eggs, pumpkin pie with whipped cream and rolls. The leadership team also estimated that the Thanksgiving meal would feed 10 people.

The total cost of the complete meal for 10 was $112.30, with a per person cost of $11.23.

Kristen Johnson, as sistant professor and UT Extension nutrition spe cialist, also advises that Thanksgiving leftovers provide an opportunity to think creatively, try new dishes or develop new holiday traditions. Left over turkey, green beans, corn, sweet potatoes and other vegetables can be used in soups, stews, sandwiches and casse roles. And leftover cran berries make a great top ping for oatmeal, waffles or pancakes. She also

stresses to practice food safety steps to keep your food safe this holiday sea son to prevent foodborne illness. Thanksgiving leftovers should be used within 3-4 days. Set a re minder to use or freeze your leftovers by the Monday after Thanksgiv ing. As you're preparing your Thanksgiving meal and your Thanksgiving leftovers, remember that perishable foods should not remain at room tem perature for more than two hours. Place perish able foods in the refriger ator or the freezer within two hours of removing them from the oven or re frigerator.

Berry and Johnson suggest utilizing recipes for Thanksgiving left overs from the SNAPEd website, snaped.fns. usda.gov.

Through its land-grant mission of research, teaching and extension, the University of Ten nessee Institute of Ag riculture touches lives and provides Real. Life. Solutions.utia.tennes see.edu.

ITEM

AVERAGE PRICE

16-pound turkey $26.21

Ham, 4 lbs. $15.93

Frozen green peas, 1 lbs. $1.71

Frozen green beans, 1lbs. $1.64

Pie shells (2) $3.88

Sweet potatoes, 3 lbs. $3.71

Russet potatoes, 5 lbs. $4.14

1-pound prepared vegetable tray $6.23

Fresh cranberries, 12oz bag $2.55

Canned pumpkin pie mix or filling, 30 oz. (2) $4.47

Canned cranberry sauce, 14 oz. $2.13

Can of mushroom soup $1.35

Sugar, 4 lbs. $3.19

Pecan halves, 10 oz. $6.50

Marshmallows, 1 lbs. $1.77

Stuffing mix, 6 oz. (2) $1.67

Crispy fried onions, 3.5 oz. $2.41

Cans of evaporated milk 12 oz. (2) $2.41

Rolls, 12 $3.44

Milk, 1-gallon whole $4.30

Whipping cream, ½ pint $2.63 Butter, 1 lbs. $5.50 18-count eggs $4.53

Tennesseans will find higher prices at the grocery store for staple items needed to prepare the traditional Thanksgiving meal this year. UT Extension surveyed grocers statewide to identify the average cost consumers can expect.

Average cost of Thanksgiving meal items across Tennessee grocery stores

OBITUARIES

Madge Atkinson Newsom

April 2, 1927November 9, 2022

Betty Lee Hill

Amos was born April 2, 1927 in Macon, Mississippi, the daughter of the late James Benjamin (Tony) and Betty Lee Marshall Hill.

Mrs. Amos graduat ed from Macon High School, where she was a standout basket ball player. Following graduation she moved to Florence, Alabama where she met and married Ralph K. Amos on May 9, 1946. To this union a son was born in May of 1947, Ralph K. Amos, Jr. In July of 1947 the family moved to Selmer, Tenn. where they purchased a dry cleaning business and operated it for 40 years. Betty worked six days a week in the cleaners alongside her husband. After they sold the business she worked at Jaggers Kid die Shop in Selmer for more than 15 years.

Mrs. Amos departed this life on November 9, 2022 in Savannah, Tennessee, at the age of 95 Years, 7 Months, 7 Days.

She is survived by a son, Ralph Amos and wife Susan of Ad amsville, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Julie Bellar and husband

Scott of Dickson, Tenn. and Amy Coffman and husband Ricky of Stantonville, Tenn.; six great-grandchil dren: Abbey Lyday and husband Daniel of Baumholder, Ger many, Lane Durrance of Ft. Hood, Texas, Cason Durrance of Chattanooga, Tenn., Makayla Wright and husband Jacob of Dickson, Tenn., Ry lan Coffman and Ryce Coffman, both of Adamsville, Tenn.; a great-great-grand child, Eloise Lyday; and many extended family and friends. Her great-grandchildren and great-great-grand daughter were the lights of her life.

In addition to her hus band and parents, Mrs. Amos was preceded in death by a grandchild, Ralph K. (Trae) Amos, III, and eight brothers and sisters.

Services were held on November 11, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Joy Weathersbee officiat ing. Burial followed in the Lake Hill Memori al Gardens at Bethel Springs, Tennessee.

Madge Atkin son Newsom was born April 10, 1946 in McNairy County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late J.T. and Nellie Louise Hodge Atkin son.

She was united in marriage to William Preston Newsom on July 16, 1966. Mr. Newsom preceded her in death on June 14, 1998.

Mrs. Newsom had a successful career in Mortgage Banking industry in Northeast Louisiana before re tiring and returning to Tennessee. She spent her retirement years enjoying time with family and friends, traveling, gardening, quilting, and giving to others. She was a member of First Bap tist Church in Counce, Tenn.

Mrs. Newsom de parted this life on Oc tober 25, 2022 in Sa vannah, Tennessee, at the age of 76 Years, 6 Months, 15 Days.

She is survived by a son, Rodney New som and wife Beth of West Monroe, La.; three grandchildren,

Avery Newsom of Los Angeles, Ca., Seth Berry and wife Alys sa of Houston, Tex as, David Hassell of New Orleans, La.; a great-grandson, Hen ry Berry; five sisters, Mary Ann Luker and husband James of Mobile, Ala., Joyce Darlene Hamm and husband Jim of Col lierville, Tenn., Ra chel King of Selmer, Tenn., Janie Taylor of Selmer, Tenn., Freda Smith and husband Kevin of Adamsville, Tenn.; two broth ers, T.L. Atkinson of Selmer, TN, Rex At kinson of Selmer, TN; many nieces, neph ews and friends.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Newsom was preceded in death by two brothers, Tunnie Joe and Grover Atkin son; a sister, Dorene Atkinson.

Services were held on October 29, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Shack elford Funeral Direc tors in Selmer, Ten nessee, with Jimmie McChristial officiating. Burial followed in the Wyatt Cemetery at Hornsby, Tennessee.

L. Rowland June 10, 1933November 14, 2022

Selmer, TN: Mil burn LaVern Rowland age 89, passed away Novem ber 14, 2022, at Mc Nairy County Health care.

He was born June 10, 1933 in Chester County, the son of the late Carless Lee and Altie Marcle Rowland. He went to school at Woodville and in 1955 was married to Au drey Moore. He served in the US Army from 1953 until 1955 during the Korean conflict stationed in Germany. They made their home in Lake Station, Imdi ana for thirty-six years.

He was a locomotive mechanic for U.S. Steel until he retired. They moved back to Selmer in 1993.

His hobbies included watching Westerns and listening to country and gospel music. In addition, one of his fa vorite activities was to spend time at various flea markets. He was a loving father, brother, and grandfather and enjoyed spending time with everyone.

He had a very strong belief in God and was a member of the Cave Springs Baptist Church.

Mr. Rowland is sur

vived by three daugh ters, Connie Hoover of Portage, Ind., Linda Phillips (Robert - de ceased) of Indianap olis, Ind. and Vicky Shafer (Randy) of Portage, Ind.; a son, Cliff Rowland of Jack sonville, Fla.; eight grandchildren, Brian, James, Nicole, Dane, Amy, Michelle, Chris and Kate; two sisters, Cathy Steen (Rodney) of Bethel Springs and Audrey Bissette (Wil liam) of College Sta tion, Texas, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his par ents, his wife, Audrey J. Moore Rowland, a daughter, Sandra Rowland, two brothers, Alfas Rowland, Ran dall Rowland, and one sister, Carlene (Row land) Huckabee.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Mon day, November 21st at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Crook Av enue with Bro. Ronnie Geary officiating. Buri al will follow in Cave Springs Cemetery.

The family will re ceive friends at Crook Avenue 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday and 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Monday.

Thank You Home Banking Company

The McNairy County Cham ber of Commerce would like to offer a special thanks to Home Banking Company for sponsoring the recent Ladies Luncheon. We had a great time and a wonderful guest speaker, Marty Marbry, West Tennessee Division Manager Tennessee Dept. of Tourist Development, who shared many ways to attract tourist to McNairy County. If not for the support of Home Banking Company, none of this would be possible and we are thankful for your continued support.

Events and Happenings

EVERY FIRST SATURDAY

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

SELMER MASONIC LODGE

1st Saturdays4 The Selmer Ma sonic Lodge sponsors a Pancake Breakfast the 1st Saturday of every month form 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at 153 S. Fourth Street, (behind the courthouse) to benefit Autism. Pan cakes, Ramer sausage are served for a donation. Come enjoy and sup port a great cause.

GOD’S WAY MINISTRIES OF CHARITY

GIVEAWAY - EVERYTHING FREE

Tuesdays & Thursdays4 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. & Every 2nd and 4th Satur days of each month 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Clothes, dishes, home decor, toys. 1111 Peach Street, Selmer, TN 38375.

MAYRA’S CAFE COLLECTING CANNED GOODS FOR FREE

THANKSGIVING MEAL

NOVEMBER 184 In preparation for the 8th Annual Free Thanks giving Meal for the community, Mayra’s Cafe is collecting canned green beans, corn and cranberry sauce until Nov. 18 to serve to all who want to come to a free Thanksgiving dinner on November 24 at 103 Front Street, Selmer.

They serve several hundred on that day both in the restaurant and with deliveries. All help is appreciated. The meal is open to all.

FALL FESTIVAL SELMER

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

November 194 On Sat., Nov. 19 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Selmer United Methodist Church will host their Fall Festival featuring more than 12 vendors, a kids corner with breakfast and lunch served with desserts for purchase. Located at 1122 W. Cherry Avenue, Selmer. For info call 731-645-5267 .

MCNAIRY COUNTY FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARIES HOST CHAMBER COFFEE

Novenber 234 The McNairy Coun ty Friends of the Libraries is hosting a Chamber Coffee on Wed., Nov. 23 at the Jack McConnico Library in Selmer. All are invited to attend.

ADAMSVILLE HEALTHCARE & REHAB THANKSGIVING DINNER TO ELDERLY IN NEED

November 244 If you know of an elderly person who has no family and no way to get a Thanksgiving meal in the Adamsville area, please call Brandi Bennett 731-632-3301.

MCNAIRY COUNTY HEE-HAW CHRISTMAS SHOW November 264

The McNairy County Hee-Haw Christmas Show 2022 will be Sat urday November 26th at 6:30PM at the McNairy Central High School Lit tle Theater in Selmer TN. Adult tick ets are $7.00, Kids 7-12 are $3.00 and children 6 and under get in free. This show is a recreation of the classic TV Show Hee-Haw with a holiday twist. Our cast members will perform short comedy skits and sing your favorite country and Christmas songs! We will be raffling off a ful ly decorated Christmas Tree along with some smaller items. We will offer concessions, and we will even be hosting the one and only Santa Clause! So bring the little ones and the whole family to kick start the Christmas Season.

CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLE

November 294 Adamsville’s of ficial kick-off to the holiday season is here. Christmas in the Ville is Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. Get in the holiday spirit with Santa

CARL PERKINS CENTER

December 34 Come in your most comfy PJ’s and have Pancakes and Pajamas with Santa at the Selmer Community Center. For $5 admis sion you and enjoy a Pancake Buffet filled with whipped cream, fruit, syr up, candy and sprinkles. Breakfast includes Pancakes, sausage and bis cuits. Also entertainment, face paint ing, craft stations, reindeer, food sta tion and door raffles. You can even have your picture with Santa for $5. Please call the center for any ques tions-646-3627

SELMER CHRISTMAS PARADE - IT’S A WONDERFUL

LIFE

December 44Sunday, December 4, starting at 2 p.m. There will be festivities for all with the It’s a Won derful Life themed Christmas events and parade in downtown Selmer. Beginning with Arts in McNairy’s “A Tuna Christmas” at 2 pm at the Latta. Carriage rides also begin at 2 p.m. on Court Avenue. Santa will

visit Pat’s Cafe at 3:30 and the Lat ta 4:30 p.m. Free Christmas Book Giveaway at Ruby’s Venue from 4 to 6 p.m. with McNairy County Li braries and Historical Society. The Mary Lou Johnson Foundation will sponsor Dinner with Santa $5 adults and kids free at 4:30 p.m. with a Christmas Movie to follow. The Christmas Parade begins at 6 p.m.

ADAMSVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE

December 104 The City of Adams ville will host their annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 10 in downtown Adamsville. The pa rade will begin at 5:30 p.m. For more information call 731-632-1401.

BETHEL SPRINGS CHRISTMAS PARADE

December 104 On Saturday December 10, the City of Bethel Springs will host a Christmas Pa rade starting at 6 p.m. The parade will line up at the Bethel Springs Elementary School and end at the Community Center. Cookes and hot chocolate will be served at the Com munity Center following the parade and Santa will be available for pho tos. Call 731-934-7266 for more info.

Betty Lee Hill Amos

Milburn

Adamsville Healthcare & Rehab hopes to deliver meals to the elderly in need with a Thanksgiving meal.

and Mrs. Claus, listen to the AHS band perform with snow machines, vendors giving out treats, bouncy houses and more. It is a free event and all are welcome.

July 16, 1966October 25, 2022

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

As required by Chapter No. 175, Pubic Arts of Tennessee 1939 as amended by Chapter 229, Public Act 1971

Notice is hereby giv en that on November 4, 2022, Letters Testa mentary in respect to the Estate of Kenestene W. Strawn, deceased, were issued to the under signed by the Chancery Court Clerk and Master of McNairy County, Ten nessee.

All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or un matured, against his/her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk & Mas ter of the above-named court on or before the earlier dates prescribed in (1) or (2); otherwise

their claims will forever be barred:

(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this no tice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor re ceived an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days pri or to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or

(2) Twelve months from the decedent's date of death.

All persons indebted to

the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This 4th day of Novem ber, 2022.

Signed Dickey Eugene Strawn, Executor

Signed Lisa Robin Lip ford, Executor Estate of Kenestene W. Strawn

By: Kim Boals, Clerk & Master

By: Terry Abernathy, Attorney (10252) (27, 28)

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

In the Matter of the Estate of Virginia Faye Brown

Eddie Brown, Personal

Representative NOTICE TO CREDI TORS

Notice is hereby given that on the 14tht day of November, 2022, Letters Testamentary in respect to the Estate of Virginia Faye Brown, who died on September 20, 2022, were issued to the un dersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chan cery Court for McNairy County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or un matured, against the es tate are required to file the same with the clerk or the above-named court on or before the earlier dates prescribed in (1) or (2); otherwise their claims will forever be barred:

(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case

may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this no tice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor re ceived an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days pri or to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or

(2) Twelve months from the decedent's date of death.

Witness my signature, this 14th day of Novem ber, 2022

Eddie Brown, Person al Representative

By: Kim Boals, Clerk & Master

By: Terry L. Wood, Attorney (10283 (28, 29)

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

FOR RENT: Houses, Apartments and Town houses. Committed to providing Safe/Afford able homes in a family friendly environment. No Pets - No Crack/Party Houses. Credit & back ground check part of application and deposit required. Sweat 731610-0807. Equal Hous ing Opportunity. (1-TF)

OAKWOOD APART MENT RENTALS: Selmer: 1 bedroom $450/mo. 2 bedroom $500/mo. Both require deposits. No pets. (901) 674-6503. (TF)

PEC Notice of Vacancy

Pickwick Electric Cooperative Notice of PEC District 5 Director Vacancy

The Pickwick Electric Cooperative Board of Directors has a vacancy in PEC District 5 for the unexpired term of former director James Martin. All interested individuals should contact the PEC office for director qualifications at 731-645-3411. The deadline to file a petition is 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.

Pickwick Electric Cooperative 672 Highway 142, Selmer, TN 38375

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4-H Chick Chain Show a success

Attorney General announces 3.1 billion settlement with Walmart over opioid allegations

NASHVILLE - At torney General Jon athan Skrmetti today announced that he has reached a settlement with Walmart to resolve allegations that the com pany contributed to the opioid addiction crisis by failing to appropri ately oversee the dis pensing of opioids at its stores. The settlement will provide more than $3 billion nationally and will require significant improvements in how Walmart's pharmacies

handle opioids. State at torneys general on the executive committee, attorneys representing local governments, and Walmart have agreed to this settlement, and it is now being sent to other states for review and ap proval.

Under the settlement, Tennessee and its local governments could re ceive more than $70 mil lion if all incentives are met.

"Tennessee and its people continue to suf fer from the ravages of the opioid epidemic, but this settlement will pro vide further resources toward recovery,” said Attorney General Jon athan Skrmetti. “The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office contin ues to serve as a leader in the national effort to hold opioid distributors accountable. As part of this effort, Walmart has committed to pay over $3 billion nationwide and to ensure safe guards that will help pro tect its customers from opioid misuse. I expect this settlement will result in significant additional funding for Tennessee’s Opioid Abatement Trust Fund and will create

new opportunities to help our communities fight back against opi oid abuse. I am proud of the work our Consum er Protection Division in securing this settlement. This deal with Walmart adds to the progress we have already achieved through our settlements with the opioid manufac turers and distributors –and we’re not done yet.”

The parties are opti mistic that the settlement will gain support of the required 43 states by the end of 2022, allowing lo cal governments to join the deal during the first quarter of 2023. Further details about how the money will be distributed will be forthcoming. Last month, states confirmed that promising negotia tions were also under way with Walgreens and CVS. The parties contin ue their efforts to achieve those agreements.

General Skrmetti joined Attorneys General from North Carolina, Ne braska, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Califor nia, Colorado, Connecti cut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, and Tex as as the lead negotia tors on this deal.

McNairy County 4-H recently held the 2022 Chick Chain Show. Our 4-Hers did a wonderful job raising their chickens over the past 6

months learning more about agricul ture and responsibility. Congratulations to all of our winners! Special thanks to Stockdale's Selmer for hosting us.

Adamsville Junior High takes two from Ramer

Ramer Eagles trav eled to Adamsville to play the Cardi nals on November 10.

In the first quarter the Lady Eagles held the Lady Jr Cardinals to 0 as they pressed for 9 points. Kenlee Atkins had 7 points. In the second quarter Carlee

Shelton got a three point shot and Chanley Steel made both foul shots plus picked up two more points.

At the start of the third quarter the Lady Jr. Car dinals played a different game. In the fourth quar ter the Cardinals were able to rack up 18 points.

The Lady Cardinals inched by the Lady Reb els with an extra three points for the win. Lady Jr. Cardinals 28, Lady Eagles 25 Jr Cardinals took the lead and held it through the night against Ram er. Both teams pushed hard up to the end of

the game. J C Gray was high scorer with 17 points, Maddox Freed man with 13 points. For Ramer, Shelton with five three pointers giving him a total of 19 points in the game. Luke King was consistent in play gain ing 10 points. Jr Cardi nals 43, Eagles 38.

Adamsville Jr Cardinal teams beat Hardin County

Adamsville Jr High wel comed the Hardin County Jr Tigers on No vember 14.

As the girls took the court the Lady Cardinals was quick to take the lead. They held the

lead the rest of the game. The Lady Tigers got motivated in the third quarter and put some points on the board but was not able to continue the mo mentum into the fourth quar ter. Lady Cardinals 33, Lady Jr

Tigers 24.

Adamsville Jr High Maddie Surratt had 4 three pointers with a total of 13 points in the game. Hayley Whittermore had 12 points.

In the first quarter of the

boys game it looked as if the Tigers were going to sweep the game. But by the second quarter the Cardinals picked up steam and showed they came to play and win. Pulling ahead and holding the lead

the rest of the night. Adams ville Jr 39, Hardin Co Jr 27.

J C Gray had 22 points with 2 three pointers. Maddox Free man also had 2 three pointers. Adamsville Jr was able to get 7 out of 9 free throws.

Cardinals lose in second round of playoffs

The Cardinals had a good football sea son with 5-5 in reg ular games. As they ad vanced to the first round of playoffs their luck and skills held out with a win against the Richland Raiders 34, Cardinals 35. They fought hard and brought home a victory advancing to the second round in the playoffs.

Friday night, as they faced Lewis County, they were out played. It was a hard game for the Cardi nals to end their season.

Adamsville Cardinals 7, Lewis County 35. Cardi nals 6-6 Overall Record and 3-2 Region Record so AHS is filled with Car dinal pride. It was a sea son to remember.

Meet the Bobcats

It was a fun Friday night on the hill. McNairy Central High School had a Meet The Bobcat event for the bas ketball teams. Lady Bobcats and Bobcat basketball players along with the cheerleaders gave a little demonstration of their talents.

The boys had a round of slam dunks. Then they were com pleting with the girls on three points shots. To finish the night the boys and girls played a scrimmage game for the crowd. Their Bobcats first basket ball game is on the November 15 at Dyersburg.