February 22, 2024

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Classy Creations Couples’ Date Night Offers a First-Class Event in Downtown Jackson

By Wendy Isom Mercer

During the event, Charisse also shared some facts about the importance of skincare regimens for men and women. She demonstrated some healthy skincare practices for our skin. Then, we each had a chance to apply some Mary Kay skincare samples.

SEEN

By Wendy Isom Mercer

Reconnecting to Our Rich African Heritage

The Takeout

By Morris Merriweather

Make Better Choices

small change Wings of Gratitude

By Myrtle Russell

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Jackson Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce Hosts Annual Jewel Awards

The two recognitions were presented to former founding members of the board of directors: Katie Brantley and Clarence D. Boone.

The Jackson African American Chamber of Commerce congratulates the following Jewel Award recipients: Ruby - Sunset Urgent Medical Care, Dr. Allyson Anyanwu; Diamond - Doxicom Global, Sidney Wilson; Emerald - Beauty Cage, Marandia Holland; Jewel - Family Healthcare of Jackson, Dr. Earl Stewart

I want to give a huge thank you to my talented band members Byron Chaney, Stedman Roebuck, Cj Chris Wellington, and Derrick Brasfield (D-Blaze) for their incredible performance. We had so much fun playing together!

Saxophonist Aisha D. DuBose

Pastor Lawrence Ragland is pictured with Dr. Logan Hampton, President of Lane College and Lane’s Gospel Choir that sang many spirituals songs. The Black History program was held February 18th at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Hickman, Kentucky. A soul food dinner was enjoyed by all. Church News page 7

OPINION

What we’re thinking

Reconnecting to Our Rich African Heritage

By Sabrina Parker

As Black History Month shines a light on the significance of cultural identity, I have reflected deeply on reconnecting to my African ancestry beyond the narrow confines of slavery’s legacy. Our roots extend far deeper than the transatlantic slave trade or the civil rights movement of the last century. African history spans millennia before the arrival of Europeans, penetrating across continents where the influence of great empires, scholars, artists and innovators radiated from the Motherland worldwide - molding civilizations through ancient Nubia, Meroe, Songhai, Benin, and beyond. It is only by reconnecting with this vast ancestral legacy predating colonialism that we can reshape limiting narratives and fully understand the true magnificence of our shared heritage.

Scientific studies of bones and genes tell us that the very first modern humans started evolving around 200,000-100,000 years ago in Africa. From there, our earliest ancestors fanned out across the whole world.

We can also trace maternal family lines back much further through something called mitochondrial DNA. It leads us to one single African female ancestor from around 200,000 years in the past that scientists named “Mitochondrial Eve.” She represents the common mother we all descended from on our mothers’ sides, connecting us all the way back to Africa.

All the evidence from fossils and our own DNA shows that human beings first emerged in Africa before spreading globally, meaning Africa was truly the cradle of our species and the birthplace of all humanity.

Studies of the Bible and history tell us important figures like Abraham, who was part of Jesus’s family tree, came from communities of northern African people living along the Nile River around 1900 BC. Pretty cool to think we can all trace part of our African ancestry back that far!

But the real cool part is that scientists have proven all Africans were the actual first modern people who every single person alive today is related to, even way before Abraham’s time. We’re talking like over 100,000 years ago our very distant ancestors first evolved right in Africa.

When you realize that African civilization has really deep roots, it puts things into perspective. Our ancestors were accomplishing amazing things way before written history in other parts of the world.

Africans built structures and monumental architecture like the Pyramids, figured out innovative ways to farm and grow food, and developed sophisticated forms of government. All kinds of scientific and cultural advancements happened in places like Meroë, Aksum, Songhai and Benin - we’re talking geometry, engineering, new philosophies, artistic works that developed and designed by Africans.

These ancient African societies left quite a legacy, as the National Endowment for Humanities research shows. A lot of what they learned was then passed on and helped other cultures that came later. But for too long the history books barely touched on all this - almost like those many contributions were erased or ignored on purpose.

Now that more light is being shed on these lost chapters of our shared story as a human family, a much richer and complex picture emerges of our true African ancestry and how deeply it runs.

Not knowing about where we really come from hides who we truly are and what we’re capable of. Studies show that not connecting to our African history has real downsides.

For example, research links it to things like higher rates of crime and violence, poorer health, and issues with dealing with emotions. When you don’t understand your background and roots, it’s easy to believe negative messages about yourself from racism.

But learning about our real heritage from Africa gives us a strong foundation to build upon. It counters the harmful effects of racism by strengthening our sense of self-worth and identity. Understanding our history provides important defenses against internalizing racist beliefs that put us down or make us feel deficient in some way.

Having a deep knowledge of who we are as Africans gives us a protective shield against racism’s damage. It helps us reach our full potential by rejecting limitations others try to impose upon us based on skin color alone. Our history holds power to overcome disadvantages in our lives.

• A 20-year longitudinal study published in Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology in 2018 looked at over 1,000 African Americans from adolescence to adulthood. It found those with stronger cultural identities and practices had significantly higher life satisfaction, better mental health, and were less likely to experience depression as they aged.

• A 2019 study in the American Journal of Orthopsychiatry followed African American youth from high school through their mid-20s. It reported that maintaining cultural traditions like attending culturally-relevant events or learning African history predicted higher self-esteem and less substance abuse disorders in early adulthood.

• A 20-year longitudinal analysis published in Developmental Psychology in 2021 of over 3,000 African Americans from childhood to mid-life revealed that consistent cultural socialization through practices like speaking an African language reduced incidence of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke later in life after accounting for socioeconomic variables.

Walking together, transforming what is into what could become reality through rediscovering divinity in who we are.

When important African traditions were broken across generations, it had long-lasting effects on the communities still feeling those impacts today. Without the protection that comes from cultural knowledge and practices developed over thousands of years, harder times can be even harder.

Looking back at how our ancestors faced extremely hard times with bravery and inner toughness could inspire people dealing with hardships today. Rediscovering how our families from long ago overcame any obstacles in their path may help more people find ways forward when facing struggles.

Supporting each other through challenges, just like communities did before, could uplift whole neighborhoods by being there for each other during rough patches. There is strength in numbers, and we all do better when we help carry each other’s loads.

Rediscovering our cultural traditions is a way to change systems that keep inequality in place. Recognizing the inherent value and promise in all people of African descent can unleash human excellence. If we understand our shared heritage, it can transform views that hold some back from reaching their full potential.

Therein lies empowerment sustaining challenges ahead with resilience of ancestors who surmounted every obstacle to deliver our very being. Our journey restoring wholeness has only started - I pray you embrace the light our roots shed on pathways to equality, justice and prosperity for all.

Sabrina Parker is the Founder and President of Greater Horizons and the President of the Board for Helping Hands of Middle & West Tennessee. She is passionate about community upliftment, education, and creating a diverse world where all are included. She can be reached at parkerintennessee@gmail.com

Op-Ed - What you said. .

The ABC’s of Gratitude:

M = Meditation

My sick spell left me no choice but to be still for two weeks, which helped me put things in perspective. Each day, it was as if Gratitude whispered to me, “Humble yourself, Myrtle, in all things, be grateful. Thousands of terminally ill patients would gladly trade places with you

Sickness has a way of demanding our attention. It often sneaks up on us when we least expect it, forcing us to adjust our priorities and do what we need to do to get through it. And if we are fortunate enough to rebound from it, we ought to be grateful.

I recently experienced a sick spell like nothing I’ve experienced before. Contaminated food caused a fierce attack on my gall bladder. It was so bad that I almost lost it (my gall bladder, that is).

The pain, diarrhea, and vomiting started just before midnight on what I’ve come to call my “Fun Friday” and lasted all night long. By daybreak, tired of the excruciating pain and struggling to hold my head and butt over the commode without making a huge mess on the floor, too sick to drive, I called a brother who arranged to get me to the emergency room (ER).

small change Wings of Gratitude

By Myrtle Russell

I met with the surgeon first thing Monday morning. He went over the CT and ultrasound results and, using the paper on his exam table, drew a diagram of how my gallbladder went haywire. I appreciated his thorough explanation and left his office wondering how things may have played out had I chosen to have emergency surgery on Sunday. Of course, I will never know the answer.

But here’s what I do know: Riding it out wasn’t easy, particularly after realizing that for the first time since I began Gratitude journaling over 25 years ago, I was too sick to sit up in bed, pick up my pen and journal, and express my thoughts, and feelings on paper. I felt lost.

But as I lay there praying to feel better, it came to me that Gratitude Journaling is a form of meditation that is stored in your heart, and not being able to write was my invitation to take it to another level.

The Takeout

By Morris Merriweather Make

Better Choices

Welcome to Sunday’s Soul Food. Hanging around the church every Sunday won’t save you any more than hanging around a garage will make you a RollsRoyce. You must be born again. It’s no longer my job to wake up the shepherds. But it’s my job to wake up the sheep.

I was triaged, taken to a treatment room, given pain meds, had blood and urine samples drawn,, and had an abdominal ultrasound and CT scan done. After a few hours, I was informed that maybe it was my gall bladder, and maybe there was a gallstone that was causing the excruciating pain, and if I wanted to, I could be admitted to the hospital and have my gall bladder removed the following day, which would have been Sunday, or I could wait until Monday and see a surgeon.

Feeling a bit better since the pain meds had kicked in, and not comfortable with the sketchy “maybes,” coming from the ER staff. I decided to head home, toughen this thing out, and see what the surgeon had to say on Monday. So I left with prescriptions for antibiotics, pain pills, antacids, and my gall bladder intact.

So I went over my gratitude list in my head, which was extra long with ER staff and others to thank. I couldn’t text morning greetings to family, so I sent them from my heart, trusting that they would reach each recipient. I remembered that as we work on Gratitude, it works on us and it was time to allow it to work its magic.

My sick spell left me no choice but to be still for two weeks, which helped me put things in perspective. Each day, it was as if Gratitude whispered to me, “Humble yourself, Myrtle, in all things, be grateful. Thousands of terminally ill patients would gladly trade places with you. You have recognized another one of my amazing gifts, the gift of meditation, and that, my dear, is enough!”

Want to learn more about the gifts of Gratitude? Contact me at smallchange@tmyrtlerussell. com. Learn more about the ABCs of Gratitude at https://myrtlerussell.com/blog.

If the shepherds won’t tell the sheep that the wages of sin is death, than you reap what you sow, that you must be born again, that prosperity won’t get you to Heaven, that you can’t tithe your way to Heaven, that you can’t get divorced until Billy or Jill is caught by you in an act of adultery (reference Romans 7:39), that you must repent your sins, that you must be baptized and accept God as your savior, that you must accept and obey His words, etc. or you can select door number one (Hell).

Some of you are still using Covid-19 as an excuse to not attend church, but show up in the grocery stores and retailers without a mask. You’re still complaining and having pity parties. Ask Donald J. Trump to throw a party along with all of his butt kissing supporters while he still has money. It’s time you wake up, grow up and make better decisions. See you.

Obituaries

LELIA KATE GREER, 99, died Monday, February 12, 2024, at her residence in Stanton.

CONSTANCE YVETTE TAYLOR, was born on March 24, 1952, in Jackson, Tennessee. She departed this life on February 14, 2024, in Jackson.

SANDRA FAYE GRIMM, age 73, of Jackson, TN, went to be with the Lord on February 17, 2024 after bravely battling a long illness.

Progressive CBC Recognizes Members

Rev. Dr. Charles H. Clark, Jr and the congregation at Progressive Community Baptist Church of Jackson recognized the 12th birthday of member, Haylyn Holmes (2/19) and the 14th wedding anniversary of Dr. Shemon and Tosha Reaves.

Cerro Gordo Black History Month

Celebration Continues

Pastor Larry Mercer and the congregation at Cerro Gordo MBC in celebration of Black History Month recognized United States Marshal Tyreece Miller. He is pictured with his wife, Keli. Miller is one of two marshals ever appointed by presidents.

Pastor Larry Mercer & First Lady Brenda Mercer

Black Deer Hunters Defy Stereotypes

West Tennessee OUTDOORS with Ray Jones

Send photos to:

numberonecoach@hotmail.com or 731-694-8614

When it comes to some things, African Americans sometimes do not get the credit deserved.

We often look at sports and compare Blacks coaches to white coaches at certain sports such as football. Just look at how long it took the NFL to finally realize that Black quarterbacks could not only run but can think, throw and be the leader of the team as well.

More Blacks are taking on roles as coaches in the NFL and college ranks but we still fall short in management positions.

This leads us to deer hunting when it comes to harvesting trophy bucks.

The misunderstanding is that whites are better deer hunters than Blacks, but that trend has changed.

Vance Holmes harvested one of the largest bucks in Tennessee in Haywood County and rumors were that he must have shot it at night or on someone else’s property. He had to endure those sort of statements before he finally got the credit he deserved.

Imagine how it must feel to accomplish something great, only to have others belittle what you have achieved. As Rozelle Caldwell once stated

“The Chickens Are Coming Home To Roost.”

African Americans are finally proving that deer hunting, coaching and other high level achievements can be done if giving the opportunity. Hats off to all the great Black deer hunters during Black History Month.

PHOTO IS UNKNOWN BLACK DEER HUNTER.

Proud Parent Alert!

Lady Vikings District 13 - 1A Champions!

TP# 1- Nya -8 rebounds /20 points

All Academic/ All Tournament & District & Tournament MVP -Marquita Bryson Patterson

Big First Half Pushes Dragons Past LeMoyne-Owen

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Four players score in double figures as the Lane men’s basketball team took down LeMoyne-Owen on the road this weekend.

The Dragons raced out to a big lead early, holding a double digit advantage by the second media time out on their way to a 14 point halftime lead.

Lane had their most efficient night of the season, shooting 54.5% from the field and 55.6% from deep.

Darrell Johnson led all scorers with 14 points while Floyd Williams (l) and Kylan Haywood (r) added 12 points each for the visitors. Rayford Albright finished with 11 points. Johnson also had a game-high 11 rebounds.

U S Donuts “Business of the week”

Congratulations to Leang Tea family owners of U S Donuts as the CSE “Business of the week”

U S Donuts is located at 2022 South Highland in south Jackson and appreciates their customers for making their store successful. The Teas want to invite everyone to stop and enjoy their fresh made donuts and breakfast foods and fresh made coffee each morning.

They are originally from Cambodia and value all their customer and welcome your call in orders by calling731-300-0330

State representative Chris Todd facing Jimmy Harris for Republican State Representative nomination

Congratulations to Christie Ross as the Crime SEEN Examiner Newspaper “Reader of the Week.”

Christie is shift lead clerk at Huck’s Food Mart store #300 located at 7 Ridgecrest Road in Jackson.

She is a loyal CSE Newspaper reader and makes sure her staff and customer have issues to read weekly.

She wants to share with everyone who stops at Hucks to please download their app and start getting instant discounts on fuel and receive Hucks Bucks on every purchase. We are open 24/7 and please let us be your “one stop shop” for all your convenience store needs.”

State Representative Chris Todd, R-TN who serves as the state representative for house district 73, will face former Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris in the upcoming August 1, 2024 Republican primary.

Harris who served as Madison County Mayor for 15 years pulled his petition to run for the Republican nomination for district 73.

Todd has served in this position since 2019 having first been elected in November of 2018.

He has been a strong conservative voice for the people in Madison County and is a strong second amendment supporter.

Harris has not yet announced a platform or his views on many state issues yet.

The candidate who wins the Republican nomination August 1 will go into the general election November 5, 2024 and the filing deadline to qualify to be a candidate is April 4, 2024

Christie Ross Crime SEEN Examiner Newspaper ‘Reader of the Week’

Arrest Report

The individuals depicted have been arrested but not convicted at the time of this posting. This information does not infer or imply guilt of any actions or activity other than their arrest.

02/19/2024

FRANKLIN, JOHNATHAN TYRIEK -Age 26 Gender MALE

Race BLACK OR AFRICAN

AMERICAN -Charges AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

02/18/2024

NEAL, MARQUESE DEVONTE

-Age 33 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges EVADING ARREST, FABRICATE/TAMPER/ DESTROY EVIDENCE, SCHEDULE VI DRUG VIOLATIONS, UNLAWFUL DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

PETTIGREW, CAINAN

TRAVON -Age 19 Gender

MALE Race BLACK OR AFRI-

CAN AMERICAN -Charges

SIMPLE DOMESTIC ASSAULT

ARMOUR, FERGUSON CULWELL -Age 40 Gender MALE

Race WHITE -Charges VIOLATION OF PROBATION

CARTER, DEMETRIOUS DEON

-Age 40 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges PUBLIC INTOXICATION

MCGILL, PRATHA GERALD -Age 54 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges VIOLATION OF PROBATION

KING, ALLEN -Age 51 Gen-

MACON, TERRIANA -Age 23

Gender FEMALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges SIMPLE DOMESTIC ASSAULT

SLATE, JOSHUA ANDERSON

-Age 32 Gender MALE Race WHITE -Charges MANUFACTURING/DELIVERING/ SELLING/POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SU, SHOPLIFTING-THEFT OF PROPERTY, SIMPLE POSSESSION/CASUAL EXCHANGE

ROBERTSON, TROY TERRILL

REID, JAMES ANDREW

02/14/2024

der MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

SMITH, ANTONIO -Age 50

Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges DRIVING ON REVOKED/SUSPENDED LICENSE, DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

MELENDEZ, DAWN -Age 54

Gender FEMALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN

-Charges SIMPLE DOMESTIC ASSAULT

THOMAS, BRITTANY -Age 28

Gender FEMALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN

-Charges CRIMINAL TRESPASS

DAVIDSON, KENNEDY JORDAN -Age 19 Gender FEMALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges FAILURE TO APPEAR 02/17/2024

JONES, DEVONTA ELIJAH

-Age 21 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges VIOLATION OF PROBATION

DOE, JOHN -Age 26 Gender MALE Race WHITE -Charges ALTERING, FALSIFYING OR FORGING AUTO TITLES OR ASSIGNMENT O, DRIVING WHILE UNLICENSED, USING A FALSE IDENTIFICATION

BARNES, BRENDEN

-Age 21 Gender MALE Race WHITE -Charges DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE 02/16/2024

BLACKMON, MARRIO ANTWAIN -Age 46 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

-Age 53 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges DRIVING ON REVOKED/SUSPENDED LICENSE, RESISTING STOP, ARREST, SCHEDULE II DRUG VIOLATIONS, UNLAWFUL DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

RODRIGUEZ-MONCADA, KELVIN DONALDO -Age 28

Gender MALE Race WHITE

-Charges ALTERING, FALSIFYING OR FORGING AUTO TITLES OR ASSIGNMENT O, DRIVING WHILE UNLICENSED

DEBERRY, CURTIS L -Age 32

Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, SIMPLE POSSESSION/ CASUAL EXCHANGE

ROBERTSON, TROY TERRILL

-Age 53 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges VIOLATION OF PROBATION

TATE, DARIUS GERARD

-Age 30 Gender MALE

Race BLACK OR AFRICAN

AMERICAN -Charges POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE, SIMPLE POSSESSION/ CASUAL EXCHANGE

02/16/2024

WOODS, ALMONTAY L -Age 35 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN

-Charges IMPROPER LIGHTS, NO PROOF OF INSURANCE, SCHEDULE II DRUG VIOLATIONS, SCHEDULE VI DRUG VIOLATIONS, UNLAWFUL DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

02/15/2024

KENNEDY, JEMIYA KEISHAE

-Age 21 Gender FEMALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, VIOLATION OF IMPLIED CONSENT LAW

-Age 63 Gender MALE

Race BLACK OR AFRICAN

AMERICAN -Charges SIMPLE DOMESTIC ASSAULT, THEFT OF PROP <$1000 EMBEZZLEMENT

DANDRIDGE, KENNETH -Age 65 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN

-Charges FAILURE TO APPEAR

CLIFTON, JASMINE DESHUN-

DA -Age 25 Gender FEMALE

Race BLACK OR AFRICAN

AMERICAN -Charges FAILURE TO APPEAR

BAIRD, LAWRENCE A

-Age 31Gender MALE

Race WHITE -Charges EVADING ARREST, VIOLATION OF PROBATION

BALLARD, CASHAUN LAMAR

-Age 19 Gender MALE Race

BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges FAILURE TO APPEAR, CRIMINAL TRESPASS

REESE, TYLER JAMES

-Age 24 Gender MALE

Race BLACK OR AFRICAN

AMERICAN -Charges CONVICTED FELON, UNLAWFUL CARRYING OR POSSESSION OF A WEAPON, SCHEDULE IV DRUG VIOLATIONS, SCHEDULE VI DRUG VIOLATIONS, THEFT <$999, ALL OTHER LARCENY

WALLACE, RAYLETTE TERRELL

-Age 55 Gender FEMALE Race

BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges SHOPLIFTING-THEFT OF PROPERTY

ADAMS, JUSTAN MYLES

-Age45 Gender MALE Race

BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges VIOLATION OF PROBATION

GREENE, HANNAH N -Age 19 Gender FEMALE Race WHITE -Charges VIOLATION OF PROBATION

ROBINSON, LASHONDA DENISE -Age 42

Gender FEMALE Race

BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION SHOPLIFTING-THEFT OF PROPERTY, VIOLATION OF PROBATION

BURROSS, JOHNNY LEE -Age 64 Gender MALE Race WHITE -Charges SIMPLE POSSESSION/CASUAL EXCHANGE, VANDALISM

SOTO, MARY ANABEL

-Age 28 Gender FEMALE Race WHITE -Charges SHOPLIFTING-THEFT OF PROPERTY

MOFFATT, KATLYN M -Age 21 Gender FEMALE Race WHITE -Charges SIMPLE POSSESSION/CASUAL EXCHANGE

MCNEAL, TANYELLE YVETTE

-Age 38 Gender FEMALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges CONTRIBUTING TO DELINQUENCY OF A CHILD, CONTRIBUTING TO DELINQUENCY OF A CHILD, CONTRIBUTING TO DELINQUENCY OF A CHILD

GLASCOFF, JOEY COLTON

THOMAS -Age 26 Gender MALE Race WHITE -Charges CRIMINAL TRESPASS

VANDALISM

HUNT, MICHAEL PHILLIP -Age 49 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, FALSE IMPRISONMENT

02/13/2024

BRAWNER, LEWIS TERREL

-Age 33 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN -Charges AGGRAVATED DOMESTIC ASSAULT

LEE, ANGELA DAWN

-Age 49 Gender FEMALE Race WHITE -Charges SIMPLE

DOMESTIC ASSAULT

DIAZ, ADOLFO -Age 34

Gender MALE Race WHITE -Charges ALTERING, FALSIFYING OR FORGING AUTO TITLES OR ASSIGNMENT

GODWIN, DALE -Age

25 Gender MALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN

-Charges DRIVING ON REVOKED/SUSPENDED LICENSE 02/12/2024

ALCORN, JAMES L -Age 44

Gender MALE

Race WHITE -Charges UNLAWFUL DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

MATHESON, BRENT M -Age

57 Gender MALE Race WHITE -Charges IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES REQUIRED, UNLAWFUL DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

HEATH, ROBERT GENE

-Age 46 Gender MALE

Race WHITE -Charges BURGLARY, THEFT $1000>$9,999, THEFT FROM BUILDING

CHISUM, LATOYA A -Age 22

Gender FEMALE Race BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN

-Charges SIMPLE POSSESSION/CASUAL EXCHANGE

The individuals depicted have been arrested but not convicted at the time of this posting. This information does not infer or imply guilt of any actions or activity other than their arrest.

02/14/2024

FARRELL, CLAY DOUGLAS

W M -Charge VIOLATION OF PROBATION

PHELPS, SANTERIO D B M

-Charge Court DRIVING ON REVOKED/SUSPENDED LICENSE, DUTY TO GIVE INFO AND RENDER AID, IMMEDIATE NOTICE OF ACCIDENT WOODS, ANTONIO TERRELL

B M -Charge CONTEMPT OF COURT, THEFT - CONDUCT INVOLVING MERCHANDISE

02/11/2024

STANFILL, JORDAN B W M

-Charge POSS OF FIREARM DURING A FELONY, POSSESSION SCHEDULE VI WITH INTENT VIOLATION TINT LAW LANIER, DALAYSIA ALEXANDRIA -Charge DRIVING ON REVOKED/SUSPENDED LICENSE, TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS

2/09/2024

JOHNSON, DEMETRIC C B M

Charge THEFT $1,001 - $2500 LANCE , DAVID EDWARD

W M Charge DRIVING ON REVOKED/SUSPENDED LICENSE,FAIL TO CHANGE ADDRESS/NAME, FAILURE TO PROVIDE PROOF INSURANCE, OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT A BUMBER, SEATBELT LAW

WARMATH, JAMES FRED W

M -Charge DRIVING ON REVOKED/SUSPENDED LICENSE, FAILURE TO PROVIDE PROOF INSURANCE, LIGHT LAW VIOLATION, OPEN CONTAINER LAW, SIMPLE POSSESSION

02/17/2024

CABRERA AVILA, DUNIO NOEL H M PROPERTY DAMAGE, DRIVING W/O A LICENSE, DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE, FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILTY LAW

HERNANDEZ SALAZAR, JUAN H M DOMESTIC ASSAULT

PENA SALGADO, YEFRIN YONOI H M UNDERAGE

CONSUMPTION, TAMPERING WITH OR FABRICATING EVIDENCE

CABRERA AVILA, DUNIO NOEL H/M -Charges PROPERT DAMAGE, LEAVING SCENE OF ACCIDENT, DRIVING W/O A LICENSE, DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILTY LAW, CHAMPION, ANGELA DOMONIQUE -Charges CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT DANCE, TINIKI MICHELLE B/F -Charges TRESPASS CRIMINAL AGGRAVATED

02/14/2024

MARTINEZ, REYNALDO PUBLIC INTOXICATION

NAVARO-LIZCANO, VICTOR H M DRIVING REV/SUSP/EXP LICENSE, FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILTY LAW VIOL REGISTRATION LAW

02/12/2024

CHAMPION, ANGELA DOMONIQUE B F CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, TRESPASS CRIMINAL AGGRAVATED

U.S. Marshals, Memphis Police and Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputies Capture First Degree Murder Suspect

Cont’d from page 1

On November 24th, 2023, Memphis police responded to a shooting call at the 3900 block of Willow Cove at Willow Apartments. Officers arrived and found the victim, Brandon Houston, with a gunshot wound. Houston was transported to a hospital in critical condition and later died.

MPD Detectives later developed Valentine as a suspect and a warrant for First Degree Murder was issued.

On February 6th, 2024, the case was adopted by the U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force in Memphis. Additional warrants were issued in Shelby County for Valentine for Criminal Attempt First Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Burglary, Reckless Endangerment, and multiple firearm and theft related offenses.

Last night, U.S. Marshals along with the MPD and SCSO Fugitive teams went to a Hillbrook Road address in South Memphis to locate Valentine. Investigators surrounded the house, and Valentine tried to flee out the rear of the house. He ran back inside, and law enforcement forced entry. Investigators gave warnings at the door and called for Valentine to come out. He surrendered without incident and was transported to the Shelby County Jail.

The U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force is a multi-agency task force within Western Tennessee. The TRVFTF has offices in Memphis and Jackson, and its membership is primarily composed of Deputy U.S. Marshals, Shelby, Fayette, and Tipton County Sheriff’s Deputies, Memphis and Jackson Police Officers, and the Tennessee

North Side High School on lockdown after second bomb threat in a week

2-20-24 - JACKSON, Tenn. — North Side High School in Jackson has received a bomb threat Tuesday, officials confirm.

North Side’s Executive Principal, Dr. Bryan Chandler, shared the following information with parents and staff:

We have received another bomb threat. All students and staff are safe and we are investigating the situation. As always, we take these types of situations very seriously. In conjunction with our law enforcement partners we are checking the building and assessing the situation. To do this we are currently on lockdown. Again we are all safe. Stay tuned for additional information.”

This threat comes less than a week after a bomb threat was received at the school on February 14.

SOCIALLY SEEN AROUND WEST TN

By Wendy Isom Mercer

Classy Creations Couples’ Date Night Offers a First-Class Event in Downtown Jackson

By Wendy Isom Mercer

My husband and I were honored to attend the very first Couples’ Date Night event organized by Charisse WhiteAmos of Classy Creations.

Charisse is a woman of many talents. She is a military veteran, an event planner, gift baskets and bouquet designer, digital creator, Mary Kay consultant, and an educational assistant at Lincoln Elementary School.

suits were welcome. So, my husband and I donned our favorite jogging suit attire, laced up our tennis shoes, and we were happily on our way.

As soon as we stepped inside the Floral Cakes Bakery, the red carpet literally awaited us in addition to the royal treatment from Charisse and her team including Victoria Dodson Jackson, assistant host. Charisse’s husband, Dexter, also assisted with serving. We were serenaded with live music from the amazing soulful jazz singer, Ajed Uv.

My husband and I do not drink alcohol. So, we were happy to see a bottle of non-alcoholic bubbly sparkling on our table. However, there were other beverage options for couples who wanted beverages beyond sparkling cider.

and sincere thought behind each one. Charisse demonstrated to us as couples that when we exchange gifts with each other, we need to share words from the heart every time we speak to our spouse. No empty words allowed. Charisse referenced the book, “The Five Love Languages” by Dr. Gary Chatman. The five love languages that Chatman writes about are words of affirmation, physical touch, acts of service, gifts, and quality time. Charisse invited us to communicate using our spouse’s preferred love language.

During the event, Charisse also shared some facts about the importance of skincare regimens for men and women. She demonstrated some healthy skincare practices for our skin. Then, we each had a chance to apply some Mary Kay skincare samples.

At the end of the evening, we were asked to select a satin pillowcase. This exercise symbolized the special memories she wanted us to reflect on before our heads hit our pillow for the evening. Charisse had a heat press machine, and we were each able to select a custom decal that we wanted added to that pillow. My husband and I both chose pillows with the word, “blessed” on it. My husband added the word, “Faith” to his pillow. I added the word, “Queen.” So, when my pillow was put through the heated press machine, it read, “Blessed Queen.” Every time, I look at that pillow, I reflect on what a wonderful evening we had at the first Classy Creations Couples’ Date Night event. Well done, Charisse! We are looking forward to the next Couples’ Date Night! If you are interested in attending a future Couples’ Date Night event by Charisse White-Amos and Classy Creations, send a text to 731-217-7437.

“Soft and Comfy” was the theme for the Feb. 10 Couples’ Date Night held at Floral Cakes Bakery in downtown Jackson. In keeping with the theme, we were encouraged to dress comfortably. Jogging

We were treated to a variety of “food nibbles” that included cheese, crackers, chocolates, shrimp, veggies, and meatballs. For dessert, we enjoyed decadent homemade strawberry cobbler from Marilyn Newbern. Charisse also gave each couple several surprise gifts throughout the evening. What I loved the most about each gift was the genuine meaning

Sincerely and Socially Seen,

Wendy Isom Mercer

Wendy Isom Mercer, a freelance editor and columnist, works as the Southwest TN One Stop Operator at the American Job Center in Jackson. She previously worked at the STAR Center as a job placement specialist. Wendy, a former special education teacher, earned her master’s degree in teaching from the University of Memphis. Wendy also formerly worked as a features reporter at The Jackson Sun. She received her bachelor’s degree in print journalism from Clark Atlanta University. She is an active volunteer with several community organizations.

Young, Gifted & Black

is the theme for the CSE News Black History Month edition

Promise Porter is a junior at Humboldt Jr. & Sr. High School. She applied to attend Tennessee governor school for the visual arts. She has had work excepted into the West Tennessee regional student art contest for the past two years.

Josiah Barnes is the 16-year-old son of Dr. Stephanie Barnes, EdD and Terry and Krystal Barnes. Josiah is a resident of Brownsville, TN and a junior at Haywood High School. Josiah is an honor roll student and is currently a member of ROTC and Color Guard. Josiah also serves as a Junior City Alderman for the City of Brownsville. Josiah serves on the usher board at his church (Lower Salem Baptist Church). Josiah’s goal after graduation is to attend college and major in political science. Josiah also plans to enlist into the United States Air Force. Josiah is the definition of young, black and gifted.

Kelli Guy is a senior at Madison Academic Magnet High School in Jackson, Tennessee who was recently accepted to University of Memphis where she will study Pre-Law. She works for Judge Nathan Pride’s local law firm, gaining experience in the legal field. Kelli excels academically and volunteers in her community.

-Sabrina Parker

Brandilyn is a junior at Humboldt junior Senior high school. She is in Gibson County youth, leadership, a beta club member and super talented artist. She currently has a piece in the West Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibit in Humboldt. She has applied to attend the Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts this summer.

-Libby Lynch, visual art director Tennessee Arts Academy News For and About YOU!

Karrington Martin is a senior at Humboldt Jr. & Sr. High School. She attended the Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts last summer. She has been accepted to numerous colleges, including the Savannah College of Art and Design. Her work has been featured in several regional art exhibits. Karrington is currently enrolled in AP studio art at Humboldt high school.

Denzel Jacoby Roberson, a graduate of Fayette Ware High School, Somerville, TN. He went on to TSU in Nashville, TN, and graduated with a BS Degree in Health Sciences. He is presently working in the Physical Therapy Dept. of a clinic in Nashville, TN. He is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Wallace Roberson and the nephew/ godson of Ms. Donna Seymour.

-Jean Seymour

Aleila Coplin is currently enrolled in AP studio art. She’s a junior at Humboldt Jr. & Sr. High School. She has been taking Art since seventh grade and is a cheerleader. Her work is bright, colorful, and experimental.

-Libby Lynch, visual art director Tennessee Arts Academy

Liberty’s Elijah Bond named Elks Cadet of the Year

Jackson Elks Lodge #192 has named Elijah Bond as 2023-24 Air Force Jr ROTC Student of the Year.

Bond is a senior at Liberty Technology High School and will graduate in May 2024. He was selected on the basis of achievement in leadership, citizenship, and scholastics. Bond is a JR ROTC Group Commander-Colonel, member of the Beta Club, football player, and has an interest in Jiu-Jitsu and running. He has enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. His mother is Amber Bond. Major Christopher Honeycutt is the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor at Liberty Tech.

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JSCC Faculty named finalist for the Statewide Outstanding Achievement Recognition Award

6th Annual SOAR Awards to be held in March

JACKSON, TENN. – Jackson State Community College (JSCC)

Work-based Learning Coordinator Catherine Roberts (r) has been selected as a finalist for the Statewide Outstanding Achievement Recognition (SOAR) Staff Excellence Award. She will represent the Western Region in the 6th Annual SOAR Awards, hosted by the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) in March.

Roberts has served Jackson State with dedication for more than a decade as a Perkins IV Retention Specialist, Completion Coach, and most recently a Work-based Learning Coordinator along with being an adjunct professor. During her time at the college, she has proved to be an invaluable asset to the college and the Jackson community.

“Cathi is an outstanding example of the kind of excellence we pride ourselves on at Jackson State,” said President, Dr. Carol A. Rothstein. “Her dedication has had lasting impacts on this college as well as her students. I’m tremendously proud of her for this incredible accomplishment and know that she will continue to exemplify the quality of work that has merited becoming a finalist for this award.”

Through her recruitment and retention efforts, Roberts has helped drastically raise the AMT programs enrollment and retention rates. In one year, she raised enrollment from 3 students to 21 students, and retention also increased, and has held steady, at an 88% retention rate. Roberts has also established a working committee and served as a liaison with over 30 manufacturers to ensure the success of the AMT Co-op and its students. The AMT Co-op offers students the opportunity to earn a wage and valuable work experience while earning their degree through a blend of classroom instruction and on-site manufacturing experience at various West Tennessee industry consortium partners.

“I am deeply honored to have been selected as a finalist for this year ’s SOAR Awards,” said Roberts. “We’re changing lives here at JSCC through our AMT program, and it brings me the greatest sense of joy when students return to not only share their career successes with me but to hear that they are continuing to advocate for the program that changed their lives.”

STUDENTS TAKE PART IN ALSTAR LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

MARTIN, Tenn. – Feb. 19, 2024 – – Students from Madison County taking part in the fourth ALStar African-American Youth Leadership

Summit – held Jan. 31 at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center in Jackson – are (front row, L-R) Denitrea Powell of Northside High School, Journey Wilbourn of Northside High School, London Ansley of Madison Academic High School, Tikal Greer of Madison Academic High School,

Rachel McMullen of Jackson Academic STEAM Academy, Ellarie Houston of Jackson Central Merry High School, Shaliyah Johnson of Jackson Central Merry High School, Andrew Hernandez-Johnson of Jackson Central Merry High School and Madison Coleman of Madison Academic High School. The summit is sponsored by the University of Tennessee at Martin WestStar Leadership Program, Alex Beene and BlueOval SK. Beene is an assistant administrator with the state of Tennessee, a UT Martin adjunct instructor and WestStar graduate.

(back row, L-R)

Marable Leads Griot Poetry Workshop

The Griot Collective of West Tennessee held their February Poetry Workshop last Saturday. The event was held at the Jackson downtown library. Griot vice-president, Bill Marable was the workshop facilitator. Above: Griot members Chandra Maclin, Nella Ray and Felecia Dennis prepare for a reading.

James Cherry:

#DowntownFaces feature this week

James Cherry, Executive Director of The Griot Collective of West TN and President of the Jazz Foundation of West Tennessee, is the #DowntownFaces feature this week. He is the author of two novels, a collection of short fiction, and four books of poetry. He has also been nominated for a handful of awards including an NAACP and a Lillian Smith Book Award. James has a masters of fine arts in creative writing and is a native Jacksonian where he is the product of its public schools and Union University.

“For me, there are three institutions that anchor downtown Jackson,” Cherry said. “What would downtown be without its public library? From its meeting spaces to its technological advances to its genealogical resources to its mission of enlightenment.

It is a sanctuary of erudition in every sense of the word. Secondly, is the Ned. The dazzling art exhibitions, the breathtaking plays, the innovative poetry, invigorating jazz music and its intimate setting brings culture to life every time you step through its doors. Lastly, the ComeUnity Cafe is culinary excellence with a cause. Yes. The farm to table concept is one thing, but it’s what happens at the table that is truly extraordinary. On any given day you may share space with everyone from attorneys to the food insecure and everyone in between. This levels the social playing field (if there is such a thing) because for just an hour or so no one is more important than anyone else inside that space.”

Darnell “Educator of the Week”

Congratulations to my phenomenal wife, Liakita WBBJ’s Educator of the Week. She is consistently impressed by her dedication to her students and her passion for teaching. And now the world knows..Let’s Go!!! So proud of you Baby!! Andre Darnell

Greek Greeters Visit Isaac Lane Elementary

Greek Greeters for today were Yolanda Campbell, Erykah Pierson, Mar’Kila Hollander, and Alyssa Moore from Sigma Gamma Rho! Thank you so much ladies!

Arlington Thanks JCM Early College High!

II want to give a BIG shout out and a HUGE than you to Jackson Central-Merry Early College High School’s Art Department for stopping by Arlington Elementary School in Jackson, TN. and blessing every single student with a Valentine’s gift! Thank you for your blessings!

-Jackson-Madison County Schools

Humboldt Student Leaders Meet City of Jackson Mayor

We welcomed Student Leadership of Humboldt Junior and Senior High School to City Hall today, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Students heard from Mayor Scott Conger and learned about city government.

HHS Educator Receives $5K Grant

We are thrilled to announce that Humboldt High School’s very own Chemistry teacher, Mr. Valdez, has been awarded a $5000 grant from TVA for his outstanding dedication to education! Mr. Valdez’s passion for teaching and commitment to his students have truly made a positive impact on the learning environment at Humboldt High School. We look forward to seeing the results of these grant dollars as your students develop and implement the project you have planned. Congratulations, Mr. Valdez, on this well-deserved recognition!

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF MADISON COUNTY, TENNESSEE AT JACKSON

MADISON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, in its own ) behalf for the use and benefit of THE STATE ) OF TENNESSEE, ) )

Plaintiff, ) V. )

Delinquent Taxpayers as shown on the 2021 ) Delinquent Tax Records of Madison ) County, Tennessee, ) Defendants. ) )

Docket No. 82270 )

1-29-2024 )

By: Paula McKinney

)

ORDER FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

WHEREAS, it appears from the Motion filled by Plaintiff that service of process upon the Defendant(s) listed in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and made a part hereto, was attempted at the addresses listed in Exhibit B, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof.

WHEREAS, it further appears that either such service was not successful or there is not sufficient evidence that the return receipt shows personal acceptance by the Defendant(s) listed in Exhibit A, or by persons designated by the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure or by Statute; and

WHEREAS, it further appears that the Defendant(s) listed in Exhibit A cannot be served pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 67-5-2415 due to the current mailing address and whereabouts of the said Defendant(s) being unknown and not ascertainable from a diligent search or inquiry and/or due to the said Defendants failure to claim service of process via certified mail, return receipt requested.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that:

1. The Defendant(s) listed in Exhibit A and/or their heirs are required to file in Madison County Chancery Court, which is located at 100 E. Main Street, Suite 200, Jackson, Tennessee 38301, a written defense and answer to the Complaint filed in these causes and serve a copy upon Jay G. Bush, Plaintiff’s attorney, at 160 W. University Parkway, Ste. A, Jackson, Tennessee, 38305, by April 1, 2024 or otherwise the Complaint will be taken for confessed and judgement by default will be taken against the said Defendants and/or their heirs for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

2. The Clerk and Master shall publish this Order once a week for four (4) consecutive weeks in the The CrimeSeen Examiner pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 21-1-204.

3. The Clerk and Master shall exclude Exhibit B of this Court’s Order for Service of Process by Publication entered on January 29, 2024 from the published notice as it is not required by Tenn. Code Ann.§ 21-1-204 and as it would be a considerable expense for the Defendants.

ENTERED on this day of 29 January 2, 2024.

Run this 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th day of February, 2024

Judge Kyle Atkins

APPROVED FOR ENTRY,

Jay G. Blush, BPR #026222 Attorney for Plaintiff 160 W. University Parkway, Ste. A Jackson, TN 38305 731-300-6260

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

This is to certify that a true and exact copy of the foregoing document has been sent via U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, on this 24th day of January “ 2024, to the last known address of each of the Defendants listed in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto.

Jay Bush

2021

BOIVIN

BOIVIN

DOTSON, JERRY AND

MANZ FEBRULINA G

2021

FINCH CRYSTAL J 2021

2021

2021

2021

2021 22533

2021 23828

2021 23864

2021 26051

2021 27018

2021 28320

2021 28794

FINCH PHIL DON

TALLEY MATTHEW JUSTIN,

TALLEY RICHARD

HOLLAND RON, ENGLERT

LINDA, MORRIS PAT INGRAM REGINALD, INGRAM WILLIAM, INGRAM KEITH, INGRAM PATRICIA, MULL

TONY

JACOX BOBBY, JACOX FLOYD, JACOX JESSIE D, JACOX WILLIE C, JACOX BOBBIE, JOHNSON

CAROLYN JACOX

HUDSON MARTHA,DELAINE

CASSANDRA, JONES RANSOM

BRAWLEY TRANA VICTORIA

JONES, JONES DEREK, JONES

DEXTER

BOUSKA CHRISTY ANN, GROLLNECK DARLENE, OWEN

OWEN ELIZABETH

MAPLES JUDY

MCNABB LAURIE, MARTIN

RANDY

WELCH BRENDA, NANCE

JANE, UTLEY JANET C/O

WILLIAM WELCH

02-22/24

Tax

year Bill #

2021 31837 1

2021 32914

2021

Exhibit B

Owner name

MOORE MARY EDNA

WESTMORELAND, MCBRIDGE

DEBORAH, MOORE TONY LEE

MOORE ROY WESLEY

JOHNESON CAROLYN, MELTON COMALETTA, NANCE

GARVEY NOELLE, MYERS

ANDERSON DEBRA,

CHARLES,WILLIAMS DAVEY

INGRAM

WILLIAM, INGRAM KEITH,

PATRICIA, MULL TONY

JACOX BOBBY, JACOX FLOYD,

HUDSON

BRAWLEY TRANA VICTORIA JONES,

BOUSKA

MCNABB

NOTICE TO CREDITORS As required by TCA §30-2-306

Madison County Probate - 110 Irby Street, Room 102 - Jackson, TN 38301 - (731) 988-3025

Case Number 57PR1-2024-PR 19542

Estate of CHARLES WARNER TURNER, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that on February 8 of 2024 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of JANIS DIANE MCEARL, who died AUGUST 1, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Madison County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever 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 notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before 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 received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior 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 (12) 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.

Date: 2/08/2024 FRANCES ANN TURNER

Personal Representative

Date: 2/08/2024 NANCY L. CHOATE Attorney

Published: February 15 and 22, 2024

NOTICE TO CREDITORS As required by TCA §30-2-306

Madison County Probate - 110 Irby Street, Room 102 - Jackson, TN 38301 - (731) 988-3025

Case Number 57PR1-2024-PR 19543

Estate of MARY BLACKBURN ERNEST, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that on February 8 of 2024 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of MARY BLACKBURN ERNEST, who died JANUARY 13, 2024, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Madison County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever 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 notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before 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 received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior 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 (12) 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.

Date: 2/08/2024 ANTHONY CLARK BLACKBURN Personal Representative

Date: 2/08/2024 NANCY L. CHOATE Attorney

Published: February 15 and 22, 2024

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

As required by TCA §30-2-306

Madison County Probate - 110 Irby Street, Room 102 - Jackson, TN 38301 - (731) 988-3025

Case Number 57PR1-2024-PR 19537

Estate of JANIS DIANE MCEARL, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that on February 7 of 2024 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of JANIS DIANE MCEARL, who died NOVEMBER 29, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Madison County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever 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 notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before 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 received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior 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 (12) 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.

Date: 2/07/2024 JEFF LEE MCEARL Personal Representative

Date: 2/07/2024 JOSEPH E. TUBBS Attorney

Published: February 15 and 22, 2024

NOTICE TO CREDITORS As required by TCA §30-2-306

Madison County Probate - 110 Irby Street, Room 102 - Jackson, TN 38301 - (731) 988-3025

Case Number 57PR1-2024-PR 19533

Estate of LINDA L. KERR, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that on February 5 of 2024 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of LINDA L. KERR, who died MAY 23, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Madison County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever 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 notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before 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 received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior 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 (12) 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.

Date: 2/05/2024

KIM GOODRICH Personal Representative

Date: 2/05/2024 NANCY L. CHOATE Attorney

Published: February 15 and 22, 2024

School Board District 2

Kenneth Newman (I)

School Board District 3

Brian Ford (R)

School Board District 5 Position 2

Dwight D. Jones (D)

School Board District 6 Position 1

Andrea Michelle

(D)

County Probate - 110 Irby Street, Room 102 - Jackson, TN 38301 - (731) 988-3025

Case Number 57PR1-2024-PR 19549

Estate of HAROLD PETER GATSCH, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that on February 9 of 2024 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of HAROLD PETER GATSCH, who died DECEMBER 30, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Madison County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever 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 notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before 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 received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior 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 (12) 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.

Date: 2/09/2024 YVONNE JEAN GATSCH

Personal Representative

Date: 2/09/2024 ANGELA SNIDER Attorney

Published: February 15 and 22, 2024

NOTICE TO CREDITORS As required by TCA §30-2-306

Madison County Probate - 110 Irby Street, Room 102 - Jackson, TN 38301 - (731) 988-3025

Case Number 57PR1-2024-PR 19536

Estate of JAMES WESLEY STANFILL, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that on February 9 of 2024 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of JAMES WESLEY STANFILL, who died DECEMBER 15, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Madison County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever 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 notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before 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 received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior 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 (12) 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.

Date: 2/09/2024 RACHEL DAWN STANFILL THOMASON

Date: 2/09/2024

Personal Representative

CHARLES H. BYRD, SR. Attorney

Published: February 15 and 22, 2024 02-22/24 CSENEWS P.24

Public Notice

is hereby given that the Audit Committee will meet in the City Council Conference room inside the George A. Smith Meeting Room at City Hall, 101 East Main Street on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, following the Jackson City Council Meeting.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS As required by TCA §30-2-306

Madison County Probate - 110 Irby Street, Room 102 - Jackson, TN 38301 - (731) 988-3025

Case Number 57PR1-2023-PR 19189

Estate of ROGER ALAN STATON, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that on February 12 of 2024 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of ROGER ALAN STATON, who died AUGUST 10, 2022, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Madison County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever 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 notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before 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 received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior 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 (12) 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.

Date: 2/12/2024 JACOB STATON Personal Representative

Date: 2/12/2024 TAMARA HILL Attorney

Published: February 22 and 29, 2024

NOTICE TO CREDITORS As required by TCA §30-2-306

Madison County Probate - 110 Irby Street, Room 102 - Jackson, TN 38301 - (731) 988-3025

Case Number 57PR1-2023-PR 19495

Estate of JACQUELINE KAY TANNER, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on February 15 of 2024 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of JACQUELINE KAY TANNER, who died OCTOBER 17, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Madison County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever 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 notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before 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 received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior 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 (12) 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.

Date: 2/15/2024

Date: 2/15/2024

Published: February 22 and 29, 2024

JAMES L. TANNER Personal Representative

NATHAN B. PRIDE Attorney

PUBLICATION NOTICE IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF MADISON COUNTY, TENNESSEE

JESSICA NICOLE JONES, PLAINTIFF VS. WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER JONES, DEFENDANT R.D. 82954

RE: WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER JONES

In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint which is sworn to, that the address and whereabouts of the Defendant, WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER JONES, is unknown and cannot be ascertained by diligent search and inquiry, made to that end. WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER JONES is therefore, hereby, required to appear and Answer the Complaint filed in this Cause against him/her in the file an answer for the County Chancery Court of MADISON County, Tennessee, within thirty days of the last publication of this NOtice and served a copy of Answer on Howard F. Douglass, P. O. Box 39, Lexington, TN., 3835, Attorney for Plaintiff, within said time. If you fail to do so judgement by default will be taken against you for relief demanded in the Complaint at the hearing of the cause without further notice. It is further Ordered that this Notice be published for four consecutive weeks in The CrimeSEEN Examiner News.

THIS THE 29TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2024

PAM

2017 Nissan

for the account of Twanna or Troy Sain

2019 Nissan Sentra 3N1ABBCV1LY292999 for the account of Victoria Perry or Trotavious Green

PUBLISHED in The CrimeSEEN Examiner News: February 22, 2024

wtenews@gmail.com

NOTICE OF VEHICLES TO BE SOLD

The following vehicles are to be sold by sealed bid auction on March 1, 2024 by Gene’s Tire and Wrecker Inc., 3620 N Highland, Jackson, TN 38305, 731-668-0908, in lieu of tow and storage.

YEAR MAKE VIN

1. 2018 Ford 1FM5K8D85JGA03740

2. 2012 Hyundai 5NPEC4AB1CH416019

3. 2021 Mini Bike AG1MBAA2EM1005460

4. 2007 Ford 1ZVHT80N375249861

5. Chevy 1G1JC52F847187357

6. 2013 Volk WVWBN7AN2DE513630

7. 2010 Chevy 1GNLVGED5AJ252770

8. 2003 Chevy 1GNEC13Z63R234762

9. 2002 Mercury 1MEHM55S92A603216

10. 2001 Chevy 2G1WF52E519189971

11. 2001 Chrysler 2C3AD36J41H640806

12. 2007 Chevy 2G1WT58N179265422

13. 2002 Chevy 1GNDS13S222243726

14. 2007 Ford 2FAFP71W27X108574

15. 2002 Nissan 1N4AL11D52C158733

16. 2007 Cadillac 1G6DC67A270195347

17. 1999 Dodge 2B4GP44G0XR203265

PUBLISHED in The CrimeSEEN Examiner News: February 22, 2024 Got

P.O. Box 7444 - Jackson, Tennessee 38302 Telephone: 731-427-0817 --- Fax: 731-427-0944

Email: shiannpsmith@gmail.com

Jonah Affordable Housing Organization is accepting sealed bids from licensed general contractors for a New House located at 118 Peabody Ave., Jackson, TN. Bid packs may be picked up at JAHO’s office, 513 N. Royal Street, Jackson, TN from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. between February 20th through March 8th. Bids will be accepted until no later than 10 a.m. on March 15th. Bids will be opened March 15th at 2 p. m. at JAHO’s office. For additional info contact Harold Nance at 731-427-9817.

Providing Decent and Affordable Housing

Published: February 22, 2024

Happy Birthday!

2/12

I’ve had many blessings come into my life. This is the one blessing I prayed for! My best friend, my better half, my love, and she always has my back, front, and side to side Lamika Nicole! We were made for each other. I love you so much! Happy birthday babe! Gary G. Billa Bills-Elgin McKinley

2/14

A very happy birthday to my beautiful boy, Damon Young! 30 years has gone by so quickly. You’ve become such a wonderful man, and I hope all the good things for you now and forever. -Cathy

Robinson

2/15

2/12

Caitlyn Lafragia Happy Birthday! I hope this day brings you all that your heart desires. Love you my daughter. -Elgin McKinley

HELLO MY BELOVED FACEBOOK FAMILY IF YOU WILL PLEASE JOIN ME IN THE HOLY PRESENCE OF GOD IN WISHING MY BABY SISTER #Missionary Diannitta Jones. A VERY BEAUTIFUL BOUNTIFULLY BLESSED HAPPY 57th TRIP AROUND GOD’S SUN.

-Ulyesse Brady

2/11

February 11th my granddaughter Kennedy aka “lil mama” celebrated her 10th Birthday!

-Wendy Trice Martin

Anniversary!

2/14

Happy Valentines and Happy Anniversary to my boo, hubby, and best friend. I love rockin with you. Sabrina Parker is with Lonnie Parker.

2/14

Up early wishing my little sis Valentina a very Happy Birthday Enjoy your day babe!!! Love you! Love Brown

2/12

2/15

Sweet Sixteen!! It’s our anniversary! I truly thank God for sending me such a selfless husband. There’s nothing that I can’t ask for. He’d move mountains just to see me happy. He’s one of the most kind-hearted people I know. I often wonder what I did to be blessed with such an amazing husband. I could go on and on, but y’all get the point! Happy 16th Annivesary babe! I love you to infinity and beyond!!!

-Samantha McCory

Celebrating a mother (Essie Cook) whose love knows no bounds & whose strength inspires me every day. Happy birthday, Mom! Wishing you a day as bright & beautiful as you are. Love you!!! -Leah Denise Cook

Wedding!

Mayor Scott Conger performed the wedding ceremony of Rodney Miller and Nina Springfield on Friday, February 16, 2024, at City Hall. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Miller!

Picture This . . .

Enjoyed Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Gamma Alpha Omega Chapter 116th Founder’s day celebration. Just a few pics of my sisters...

Teri

Shelia Nixon-McLemore