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Investors can learn from Earth Day lessons Next week, we observe Earth pear to be experiencing, at least in Day. First celebrated in 1970, Earth terms of low interest rates, low inDay has grown into an interna- flation and the financial market. So tional movement whose goal is to in this favorable atmosphere, look raise awareness of the need to take for those investment opportunities action to sustain a healthy, sustain- that are appropriate for your situable environment. You can do your ation. part through recycling and other • Don’t over-consume. Excess measures, but you can consumption has played also apply some of the a big role in causing lessons of Earth Day to some of the environmenyour financial situation tal issues we face. Conse— and, in particular, to quently, many Earth Day your approach to investprograms teach us to get ing. by with less, or at least Give these ideas some to avoid acquiring more thought: than we need. To translate • Make the most of this philosophy into your FINANCIAL FOCUS your existing resources. investment habits, take a STEVEN J. JONES One of the most valuclose look at the number able lessons of Earth of trades you make. Are Day deals with the need to be re- you constantly selling old investsponsible managers of the natural ments and buying new ones in the resources we have available. As hopes of capturing higher returns? an investor, it’s important to maxi- This type of trading can result in mize the benefits of the resources to significant fees and transaction which you have access. For exam- costs — and possibly higher taxes, ple, are you contributing as much too. as you can afford to your 401(k)? Perhaps just as importantly, this At the very least, you should put constant activity, with all its starts in enough to earn your employer’s and stops, may detract from your match, if one is offered. ability to follow a long-term, con• Take advantage of a favor- sistent investment strategy. able environment. Underlying all • Avoid “toxic” investment Earth Day activities is the goal of moves. The motivation to create creating a healthy environment in Earth Day developed, in part, by which to live. You may also benefit the growing awareness that indusfrom a positive investment envi- trial toxins were affecting our air ronment — and that’s what we ap- and water. And you can find many
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Continued from A4 • $1.26 million for infrastructure at Rocky Fork State Park; • $3 million for State Library and Archives and State Museum planning; • and $1 million for the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. Trend of cutting taxes Over the last few years, millions of dollars have been sent back to the people of our state in the form of tax cuts. This year, the trend continues as a package of tax-cutting measures makes its way through the House committee process: House Bill 193 – Cuts the sales tax on food from
5.25% to a flat 5 percent rate, saving consumers across the state approximately $25 million; House Bill 1184 – Institutes a sales tax holiday program for small-businesses statewide; House Bill 192 – Raises the Hall tax exemption levels for senior citizens from $16,200 to $26,200 for single filers and from $27,000 to $37,000 for joint filers; House Bill 64 – Exempts Tennessee businesses from paying a portion of their annual excise tax, allowing businesses to use that money for expansion or other necessary costs; In total, these bills, if passed by the legislature,
Under arrest
The following persons were booked into the Tipton County Correctional Facility March 31-April 6.
▪ Brown, Deangelo Jerome, 18, agg. burglary x 2, theft over $1,000; April 4, TCSO ▪ Brown, Haliburton Lee, 31, poss. sch. II drug, April 2, TCSO ▪ Brown, Logan Ray, 21, vandalism, reckless endagerment; April 2, TCSO ▪ Cartwright, David O’Brian, 34, del. of cocaine, April 2, TCSO ▪ Childress, Joshua Wayne, 33, worthless check, April 5, TCSO ▪ Dean, Jackina Lachelle, 19, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, speeding, no insurance; April 5, CPD ▪ Deer, Amanda Joyce, 29, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, April 6, TCSO ▪ Dowell, Brandon Antawn, 30, agg. assault no injury, domestic assault; April 4, CPD ▪ Edwards, Veronica Shundetra, 31, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, right side of roadway; April 5, TCSO ▪ Glass, Donell, 19, poss. sch. IV, seatbelt law; April 5, TCSO ▪ Grandberry, Michael Terrell, 31, driving on rev./ canc./susp. license, no insurance, left of center of road, driving without DL; April 6, TCSO ▪ Gray, Winston Angus, 20, poss. sch. II, March 31, MUPD ▪ Greenway, Sterlyn Scott, 47, public intoxication, March 31, APD ▪ Griggs, Markeston Deshun, 18, poss. sch. II with intent, poss. sch. VI, poss. firearm dangerous felon; April 6, CPD ▪ Harris, Darren Darceil, 21, criminal impersonation, April 4, CPD ▪ Henley, Gavin Dewayne,
31, theft, April 5, TCSO ▪ Hood, Jimmy Lee, 53, felony failure to appear, April 6, TCSO ▪ Horton, Johnny Edward, 57, DUI second offense, failure to yield right of way, open container; Apirl 4, TCSO ▪ Jackett, Thomas Henry, 51, agg. assault no injury, April 5, TCSO ▪ Johnson, Brittany Nicole, 24, poss. controlled subst., April 3, TCSO ▪ Jones, David Lawrence, 34, agg. assault, April 6, TCSO ▪ Lacomb, Robert Gene, 37, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, no inusrance, disregard stop sign; March 31, TCSO ▪ McClain, Michael Andrew, 27, simple poss. marijuana, April 4, CPD ▪ McClanahan, Veronica Degail, 22, driving on rev./ canc./susp. license, April 3, TCSO ▪ McGehee, Thomas Patrick, 59, violation of parole, April 5, TCSO ▪ Mervine, Anthony James, 25, driving on rev./ canc./susp. license, April 4, BPD ▪ Miles, Marshall Andrew, 49, faillure to pay child support, April 6, TCSO ▪ Paul, Shnea Danielle, 24, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, April 4, APD ▪ Pierson, Terence Lavon, 19, poss. sch. II with intent, poss. sch. VI, poss. firearm commission dangerous felony; April 6, CPD ▪ Poe, Ev, 21, poss. sch. II with intent, poss. sch. II, poss. firearm commission of dangerous felony; April 6, CPD ▪ Pugh, Kaneshia Arielle, 22, poss. sch. II with intent x 2, poss. firearm commission dangerous felony, poss. drug
toxic investment moves, too. To illustrate: Many people chase after “hot” stocks after hearing about them from friends or relatives, or seeing them touted by so-called experts in the media. But by the time these people acquire the hot stocks, the stocks may already have cooled off. Furthermore, these stocks may not have been appropriate for these investors in the first place. Another potentially “toxic” investment move is to try to time the market — that is, try to buy investments when prices are low and sell when they’re high. In theory, this is a good way to invest; in practice, it’s almost impossible to predict market highs and lows Instead, consider buying quality investments and holding them for the long term, or at least until your needs change. By following these Earth Dayrelated suggestions, you can help yourself make progress toward a healthier — and possibly more productive — investment environment. And that’s worth celebrating more than once a year.
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Most Wanted Seen one of these people?
If so, call: 24-hour number: Central Dispatch 901-475-4300 Sheriff’s Office Tipline: 901-475-3307; email: sheriff@tiptonco.com Tipton County CrimeStoppers 901-476-4411 Or contact any local law enforcement agency to report any of these people.
Conwill, Heather Nicole Born: 7/9/1977 8541 Hwy. 59 Burlison, TN 38015 Charge: Agg. burglary
Douglas, Curtis Born: 2/26/1972 810 West Thomas Rd. Brownsville, TN 38012 Charge: Forgery
Fleming, Tuwan Derrell Born: 9/5/1976 3938 Mamie Memphis, TN 38127 Charge: Del. of cocaine
Grandberry, Larry Tawhan Born: 10/27/1985 1165 Liberty Church Smith Brighton, TN 38011 Charge: Del. of cocaine
Fleming, Rodney Donell Born: 1/4/1987 870 Beaver Munford, TN 38058 Charge: Agg. assault, theft under $10K x 2, vandalism x 3
Baker, Verna Jean Born: 11/20/1954 165 Brickford Memphis, TN 38017 Charge: TennCare fraud
Bates, Anthony Thoomas Born: 8/21/1981 141 Vandergrift Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Burglary
Johnson, Quintin Montrell Born: 9/28/1990 1495 Portersville Atoka, TN 38004 Charge: Felony failure to appear, mj delivery, poss. firearm, agg. robbery
Barnes, Willie Evan Born: 6/6/1991 1399 Jack Bennett Rd. Brighton, TN 38011 Charge: Felony failure to appear x 2
Howard, Kelvin Lee Born: 9/9/1971 318 Bledsoe Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Felony failure to appear
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Steven Jones is an Edward Jones Financial Advisor in Atoka. Visit him at 360 Atoka McLaughlin Drive or call 901-8379772.
will put hundreds of millions of dollars back in the pockets of hardworking Tennesseans across the state. In addition, lawmakers agree, these measures will spur our economy and make Tennessee an even better place to live, work, and raise a family. Workers comp reform In order to provide more stability and efficiency in Tennessee’s workers’ compensation system, House lawmakers have sponsored the Workers’ Compensation Reform Act of 2013. This week, the bill passed out of the House Finance, Ways and Means Committee as it continues
paraphernalia; April 4, CPD ▪ Ragsdale, Samuel Wallace, 57, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, poss. drug para., open container, no insurance, driving without DL, failure to change DL address; April 4, TCSO ▪ Ratliff, Jason Paul, 33, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, April 5, TCSO ▪ Russell, Marquez Dewayne, 18, agg. burglary x 3, theft over $1,000; April 4, TCSO ▪ Salmon, Daniel Duke, 63, agg. assault no injury, April 2, TCSO ▪ Sarver, Timothy Marion, 32, kidnapping, domestic assault, assault; April 3, CPD ▪ Scott, Richard Wilson, 53, assault, April 3, TCSO ▪ Shackelford, Nathan Matthew, 28, agg. criminal trespassing, theft under $1,000; April 3, TCSO ▪ Shaw, Travis Terrell, 29, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, April 4, CPD ▪ Skinner, Tiffany Ann, 21, DUI first offense, consent law, reckless driving, improper tag display, speeding; March 31, CPD ▪ Smith, Warren Percy, 40, public intoxication, April 6, TCSO ▪ Somerville, Keith Lee, 25, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, tint laws; April 6, TCSO ▪ Stewart, Michael Alex, 40, child abuse neglect, April 2, TCSO ▪ Stewart, Rachael Stowell, 34, child abuse/ neglect, April 2, TCSO ▪ Taper III, Louis Curtis, 29, agg. burglary x 3, theft over $1,000; April 4, TCSO ▪ Tate, Jerome, 25, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, light law, no insurance, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license; April 1, CPD ▪ Tate, Raven Demarise, 35, driving on rev./canc./
building support from both employers and employees across the state. The current state workers’ compensation system was established in 1919. Because of this fact, critics argue, it is simply outdated and in need of an overhaul. In addition, Tennessee is currently one of only two states that adjudicate workers’ compensation claims in the trial courts. As a result, Tennessee’s medical costs related to workers’ compensation are some of the highest in the nation. The legislation is scheduled for debate by the full House of Representatives on April 11.
susp. license, no insurance, tint laws; April 6, TCSO ▪ Taylor, Lakendrick Terrell, 29, burglary, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, theft over $500, agg. burglary, vandalism, felony failure to appear, criminal trespassing; April 6, TCSO ▪ Thomas, Darrell, 19, poss. sch. II with intent, poss. sch. VI, poss. firearm commission of dangerous felony; April 6, CPD ▪ Thompson, Erik John, 33, DUI first offense, April 3, THP ▪ Tipton, Lakeshi Lanae, 31, assault, disorderly conduct; April 3, CPD ▪ Tipton, Tedarriand Deshawn, 21, poss. sch. II with intent, simple poss. marijuana, poss. firearm commission dangerous felony; April 6, CPD ▪ Upchurch, Sherita Jay, 25, filing false report, April 6, TCSO ▪ Vilseck, Robert Lee, 40, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, April 6, BPD ▪ Wade, Elliot Nelson, 37, poss. sch. VI, unlawful weapon, poss. firearm while intox, DUI first offense, consent law, tint laws, simple poss. marijuana; April 1, MPD ▪ Wakefield, Marcus Cantrell, 30, poss. sch. II with intent x 2, poss. firearm commission of dangerous felony, poss. drug para.; March 31, CPD ▪ Walker, Amber Leah, 29, domestic assault, April 4, CPD ▪ Washington, Geovonnii Kaika, 23, driving on rev./ canc./susp. license, left of center of road; April 2, APD ▪ Weathers, Quinton Gemaul, 29, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, April 6, TCSO ▪ Wilcox, Sialene Kay, 49, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, light law; April 6, TCSO
Disclaimer: These persons are innocent until proven guilty. They will face charges in Tipton County General Sessions or Circuit Court unless warrants for their arrest were issued in another county (this may or may not be denoted in the listing of charges).
crime stoppers of tipton county inc. is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for the deaths of:
John Curtis Rann, a 24-year-old white male who was found dead with several gunshot wounds on Black Springs Hill Road in southwest Tipton County on Dec. 5, 1986. Rann had been missing since November 26, 1986. Johnny Poole, a 23-year-old white male whose partially burned body was found on Oct. 25 1988, in his burning pickup truck near the boat landing at Piljerk, on the Hatchie River. Poole had a gunshot wound in his back. If you have any information about either of the crimes, call Crime Stoppers at 901-476-4411. You will NOT be required to give your name or testify in any court. The source of information given to Crime Stoppers will be held in strict confidence.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ARREST OR DETAIN ANY OF THE SUBJECTS OF THE WARRANTS LISTED IN THIS DATABASE. The list is current at the time of publishing and therefore recent changes in the status of warrants may not be reflected. It is possible that some warrants have been resolved and the matter is no longer pending. This information is being provided as a service to the public; however, neither the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office nor The Leader cannot guarantee nor assume any liability for the accuracy of the information at the time of use. All warrants must be verified for accuracy through our system prior to an apprehension. All persons charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. NO ATTEMPT SHOULD BE MADE TO APPREHEND THESE INDIVIDUALS EXCEPT BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PEACE OFFICERS. SOME INDIVIDUALS MAY BE ARMED AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. If you recognize a name on the list, if you find your name, or if you find a discrepancy, please contact the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office at 475-3300 or via email at sheriff@tiptonco. com.