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SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER NEEDS ADDITIONAL TRAINING FOLLOWING INCIDENT

By Malorie Paine - CSE News A Madison County Sheriff’s office report found that a School Resource Officer at Noah Parkway Middle School requires additional training in the proper use of an Electronic Control Device, ECD. Bernice Askew, mother of NPMS eighth grade student Jashoun Askew, filed a complaint against Deputy Jones for what she believed to be excessive force used against her son during an incident on April 12. The Sheriff’s office issued a decision this month that Jones did not use excessive force, but would require remedial training in appropriate ECD use.

Bernice Askew said she’s not pleased with the findings and believes the situation occurred because of Jones’ actions in dealing with her son.

Jashoun Askew has had an Individualized Education Plan, IEP, in place with the school system since he was in first grade.

His IEP allows him to have a personal assistant who travels with him throughout his school day to ensure that he remains calm and that situations do not become out of hand, his mother said. She said her son suffers from Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Bipolar Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder, which can at times cause him to misbehave. She says her son had not done anything wrong, but the school was taking preventative measures.

“The principal told me that his fourth period teacher does not have good classroom management,” Bernice Askew said.

Bernice Askew “The fourth period that day was very overwhelming, so they wanted to remove him for the class period to prevent a situation from occurring.”

Bernice Askew said school officials had asked her son to leave the class and go to the office, but he refused to do so.

“His head was down when they entered the classroom, they asked him to go to the office, but he told them that he hadn’t done anything wrong that day and he wasn’t going to the office,” she said. She was unsure at what point the SRO was brought into the situation, but says his actions were inappropriate.

“He pulled the chair out from under Jashoun causing him to fall in the floor,” Bernice Askew said.Ê “That’s when Jashoun became escalated. He got up yelling at the officer.”

At this point, Jashoun was taken into the office, sprayed with mace and then handcuffed. According to a letter sent to Bernice Askew by Madison County Sheriff Chief Deputy Steve Overton, Jones still felt threatened by the handcuffed teen and held the ECD to his head, but did not activate it.

“This alone does not constitute Excessive Force,” the letter states. “However, this method of deployment is not consistent with our departmental training in the use of the ECD.” Bernice Askew said she did not believe all the steps in her son’s IEP were followed, but Tiffany Taylor, NPMS principal, said the IEP was followed. Taylor declined to make further comment regarding the incident.

MCSO stated in the letter that no further action would be taken other than providing Jones with remedial ECD training.

MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER IN MARTIN SHOOTING May 17, 2019ÊÊWBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff MARTIN, Tenn. — A man has been arrested and charged with murder in a recent shooting in Martin.

Raschad Windham, 20, (right) of Martin is charged with first-degree murder in a May 11 shooting that took the life of Luke Greene, also of Martin, according to a news release from the Martin Police Department.

Windham is also charged with especially aggravated robbery. Police say the incident is still under investigation and other charges and arrests may be forthcoming.

Windham is being held at the Weakley County Detention Center awaiting arraignment.

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Victim’s clue led to accused Cordova killer’s capture MAY 21, 2019, BYÊWREG.com STAFF,Ê MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Murder suspect Bryant Ward is now in custody at Shelby County Jail, six days after police say he shot and killed a man in Cordova.

Bryan Hervey was killed almost a week ago, butÊhis last Murder suspect Bryant Ward actÊwas a heroic one — police found a slip of paper in his hand with a license plate number on it, an essential piece of evidence that helped them find his alleged killer.

The story is sadly clear now: Police say Ward shot into Hervey’s car multiple times and then chased him down outside a neighbors front door, killing him with more gunfire.

“You don’t expect that in a neighborhood where you live,” neighbor Bobbie Jackson said. “So what was going through my mind that morning was pure frantic fear.”

People in this area in Cordova, while heartbroken, are determined to come together. They consider themselves a tight-knit group.

“I think there’s some great things here and some unique things about a small town,” Jackson said. “The neighbors, people in general, just have to learn how to have that sense of community and caring.”

Ward’s criminal record shows he had three prior arrests, including one for aggravated assault and another for unlawful possession of a weapon. He’s now facing a long stretch behind bars.

“You don’t stand in judgement but you certainly want to get criminals off the street,” Jackson said.

Ward was originally arrested in Olive Branch but is now at Shelby County Jail facing one charge of firstdegree murder. It is still unclear whether his sister, the driver of the car that night, will face any charges.

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Founders’ Day Observed by Gamma Psi

National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. Gamma Psi Chapter observed its’ annual Founders’ Day at Sandhill Baptist Church, Rev. Ivey Chism, Pastor.Ê The sorority was founded by 8 young educators in May 1923.

Gamma Psi recognized the following:Ê Eastside Intermediate, Haywood County Schools Mrs. Sharon Clark as Educator of the Year; South Side High School graduating senior Amber Marie Golder as Female Student of the Year awarding a $500 scholarship; Madison Academic graduating senior Bolaji Emanuel Olusanya as Male Student of the Year awarding a $500 scholarship; Youth Xinos member Latia Mclin as 2019 Xinos of the Year; Youth Xinos member Tikiya Rhodes, graduating senior from South Side, $500 scholarship; and Youth Kudos member Jonathan Utley, graduating senior from Madison Academic, $500 scholarship.

Mrs. LaToshia Chism was recognized as Soror of the Year.Ê The following sorority members were cited for various achievements and accomplishments for 2018-2019: Mrs. Beverly Cannon, Mrs. Lizzie Fuller, Mrs. Frenchie Fuller, Mrs. Latisha King, Mrs. Tommie Kirkendoll, and Mrs. Deborah Gipson-Mckinney.Ê The North Parkway Middle School Gospel Choir under the direction of Mr. Ukerrius Fuller presented the music for the program.Ê Basileus, Ms. Patricia Taylor presented Rev. Chism a donation to be used for the youth of the church. Youth members Xinos and Kudos were ushers.Ê The program was also attended by Gamma Psi Anthropos Mr. Gloston Anderson, Mr. Michael Chism, Mr. Gil Petty and Dr. Melvin Wright. Mrs. Shelia Lancaster and Mrs. Vernell Anderson were the co-chairs for the program.

Contact:Ê Rose Anderson, rosep@eplus.net

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The CSENews

Thursday, 05-23-2019

Jones provides Answers to Out-Sourcing Questions MERRIWEATHER: When we voted to approve the budget, this vote included Out-Sourcing one of our schools. I would like to discuss this matter, since we are in essence turning this building over to an outside source as we did with Custodians and Grounds Keeping. The Board Members have not been informed of any of the details regarding the Out-Sourcing for instance; the future employment status of district employees currently assigned to the Parkview Learning Center, Best Academy or Day Treatment.Ê JONES: Ombudsman Educational Services will only provide services for the Parkview Learning CenterÊ(Alternative Program).The Best Academy and Day Treatment Program will remain under JMCSS. Ombudsman Educational Services provide alternative education programs with high quality academic components, behavioral support and post-secondary/college and career planning. Additionally, Ombudsman Educational Services will employ a designated job coach to monitor and document additional hours of work or volunteer hours. The job coach will work both independently and in conjunction with the district to identify employment, volunteer and internship opportunities for the students that are enrolled. Ombudsman also offers a partnership with ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy & Education.ÊChanceLight is the nation’s leading provider of behavioral health, therapy and education solutions for children and young adults. Ombudsman currently partners with more than 100 school districts providing educational services for at-risk students.Ê MERRIWEATHER: Will only the PLC (Alternative School) and its staff be effected?Ê JONES: Teachers and staff at PLC (Alternative School) will be assigned throughout Ombudsman Educational Services Reviews the district. Teachers and staff were given 3-choices regarding reassignment in the district and will be placed according to availability and certification. They also have Pros: “Great idea forÊhelping students” the option of applying to work for Ombudsman Educational Services.Ê Cons: “Upper managementÊlacks integrity and it fizzles MERRIWEATHER: Will the current contract change if there is an increase in though out the company” students served at PLC?ÊÊ MORE PROS AND CONS JONES: The Ombudsman proposal provides for 3 additional slots at no cost.ÊThe “ I love Ombudsman. ” -Current Employee - Math 3 additional slots are included at no charge on the formal proposal, but what we TeacherÊinÊPeoria, AZ discussed was this would account for at least 3 students but anything over that I have been working at Ombudsman Educational Services would only accrue a charge if it created the need for additional staff. For instance, if Pros: They care about the student first. there were 5 extra we still would not need to add a teacher to maintain the Cons: Building a rapport with a student can be challenging, but very rewarding. staff:student ratio. However, if you added 20 students and we needed to hire a new Advice to Management: Always pick passionate and compassionate teachers...not just teacher to accommodate the enrollment, we would have to charge the district. The the well qualified, because they do not always understand and appreciate the Ombudsman district is guaranteed 3 extra slots, and perhaps could have slightly more than that mission. at no additional charge, but if the additional enrollments required us to hire staff we “Lots of Freedom; very little pay ” would have to bill for the additional students. This information will be included in Current Employee - Center DirectorÊinÊCalhoun, GA our formal contract.

I have been working at Ombudsman Educational Services full-time for more than 2 years MERRIWEATHER: Will the Out-Sourcing firm be held accountable to the Pros: I have almost complete freedom to run my center how I see fit; I am able to adjust Superintendent and Board?Ê instructional strategies within certain constraints to best allow a student to achieve JONES: Ombudsman will be accountable to the Superintendent, Superintendent Cons: Pay is really low for those with advanced degrees; OES is a section of a larger Designee and BoardÊas the contract will be an agreement between JMCSS and the company so things can get really confusing when it comes to who is handling certain aspects; vendor.Ê too many platforms MERRIWEATHER: ÊWill the students who are referred to Parkview Learning Advice to Management: Increase pay for your more educated directors if you want Center now be referred out of the district and to the Out-Sourcing firm?Ê to hold on to them; find a platform or two that work- not 12- and find a way to keep JONES: Students will be referred to the Ombudsman Alternative Program; as a students from messing around on computers (locking software isn’t that hard to find or service provider for the district. However, they will remain enrolled in JMCSS. expensive to purchase) Ombudsman will be contracted to deliver an on-campus program. The Ombudsman “Great Company for the Burnt Out Teacher ” proposal provides for 3 additional slots at no cost.ÊThe 3 additional slots are Current Employee - Center Director/Lead TeacherÊinAtlanta, GA included at no charge on the formal proposal.ÊThis would account for at least 3 I have been working at Ombudsman Educational Services full-time for more than a year students but anything over that would only accrue a charge if it created the need for Pros: Independence Minimal Micro Management Vast amount of support from parent additional staff. For instance, if there were 5 extra they would not need to add a company Flexibility teacher to maintain the staff:student ratio. However, if you added 20 students Cons: Pay There’s sometimes a lack of cohesion between centers and the host district andÊa new teacher needed to be hired to accommodate the enrollment, there would Benefits are not great be a charge to the district. So you are guaranteed 3 extra slots, and perhaps could Advice to Management: Pay your people more from top to bottom. There are private have slightly more than that at no additional charge, but if the additional church schools that pay more for a full time teacher. Also explore better benefit structures enrollments required us to hire staff we would have to bill for the additional to take advantage of group offerings students.

MERRIWEATHER: Are the employees employed by the firm or the district?Ê JONES: Employees are employed by Ombudsman Educational Services. There will be a JMCSS liaison who facilitates the relationship between Ombudsman Educational Services and the school district.Ê MERRIWEATHER: What are the long term implications of a Superintendent out-sourcing a school?

JONES: The effectiveness of the decision to contract with Ombudsman will be evaluated on an annual basis.

MERRIWEATHER: How did Dr. Jones arrive at the decision to Out-Source PLC verses selecting new Administrators and staff for this school? Ê JONES: Myself and the team believe that this decision is in the best interest of the students that will be served at our Alternative School. This decision was not made in hast but discussed internally for an extended amount of time.

MERRIWEATHER: Will Out-Sourcing schoolsÊbe the new standard used by other Superintendents for struggling schools?

JONES: Due to the specialized services needed by students in an alternative learning environment, the decision to utilize an outside resource only applies to the alternative school. No other schools in the district would ever need to be “outsourced” since they all offer traditional services and are all making steady progress.

What people are saying about Ombudsman

Eric T. Jones, Ed.D. (Superintendent - Jackson-Madison County School System) (731)-664-2500 -- etjones@jmcss.org Questions presented by Morris Merriweather - JMCSB - District 6 - mmerriweather@jmcss.org

Thursday, 05-23-2019

Brown Beat By ‘Downtown’ Rickey Brown rickeylynnbrown@hotmail.com

Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada to resign in upcoming weeks MAY 21, 2019, BYÊERYN TAYLORANDÊAP,Êwreg.com NASHVILLE, Ten. — House Speaker Glen Casada (right) has announced he will be stepping down from his position in the Tennessee legislature.

“When I return to town on June 3, I will meet with Caucus leadership to determine the best date for me to resign as Speaker so that I can help facilitate a smooth transition,” Casada said in a released statement to media outlets on Tuesday.

The news comes less than 24 hours after his fellow lawmakers entered a vote of “no confidence” in his ability to lead over a series of scandals. Even after the 45-24 secret ballot vote on Monday, the embattled Republican still said he wouldn’t resign from his position.

“I’m disappointed in the results… .,” Casada said in a statement after the caucus vote, unprecedented in the modern era of Tennessee politics. “However, I will work the next few months to regain the confidence of my colleagues so we can continue to build on the historic conservative accomplishments of this legislative session.”

That stance appears to have chance after Tennessee Governor Bill Lee warned several hours later on Twitter that he would take action and call a special session if the lawmakers refused to step aside.

On Tuesday, Gov. Lee released a statement on Twitter saying Casada “made the right decision.

“I look forward to working with the legislature to get back to conducting the people’s business and focusing on the issues that matter most to our state,” he added.

Casada has been dogged by calls to resign since it was revealed he exchanged text messages containing sexually explicit language about women with his former Chief of Staff Cade Cothren several years ago.

The scandal also includes reports of possible evidence tampering with a young black activist’s criminal case, Cothren admitting to using cocaine in his legislative office years before becoming Casada’s top aide and accusations of Casada spying on legislative members, among other matters.

Cothren ultimately resigned soon after the release of years-old racist texts and the sexually explicit messages.

Casada took office in January. He received 47 secret ballot votes out of 73 Republicans in the 99-member chamber to become speaker-elect in November. Then the majority leader, he defeated Reps. Curtis Johnson of Clarksville and David Hawk of Greeneville.

The CSENews Congratulations to my CrimeSEEN great friend “Danielle Bevins” as the Crime SEEN Examiner News Reader of the Week!

Danielle is the evening manager at the Barrell Examiner News Wine and Spirits Company located at 102 West Chester Street in downtown Jackson.Ê She’s worked there for over 6 years and invites her friends and customers to come by for the “Best prices anywhere.”

Danielle says “I keep The CrimeSEEN Newspaper here available for staff and customers and we look forward to keeping up with what’s going on..”

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Thomas Prather And Downtown Ricky Brown

“Lifetime friends still together” From kindergarten through college and now 54 years later, “Thomas Prather And Downtown Ricky Brown” still consider each other best friends!

Both grew up in Selmer, Tennessee with an interest in sports, law enforcement and helping others.

“I can remember Thomas even in early years his interest in serving others in law enforcement and safety,” said Brown.

Thomas along with Tony Cox, Mike Sewell, Keith Moore, Tommy Jenkins And myself were appointed by Governor Ray Blanton to the first Tennessee Youth Safety Commission, a High School Law Enforcement explorer group for students interested in safety and a future in law enforcement.

Thomas continued his education and recently retired with the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security as a State Trooper.Ê He then joined the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and is interested in serving as a school resource officer.

“Thomas has always had a positive outlook on life, enjoys helping others and is the most dependable person I know. He’s supported me all my life through good times and bad. A true friend” said Brown.

Jackson Madison County NAACP Officers promote 2019 Freedom Fund BanquetÊ Harrell Carter, President of the Jackson Madison County NAACP Branch and “Downtown Ricky Brown” worked together on Community Feedback with Richard Donnell, Sr., last Sunday morning on WFKX KIX 96. “We used the occasson to encourage people to join the NAACP and attend this years 56th Annual 2019 Freedom Banquet.Ê the banquet starting at 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Carl Perkins Civic Center with this years guest being Joe Madison, Civil Rights Activist And Sirius XM Radio Host.

Ticket and table information call 731-927-7004.

Pictured: N A A C P President Harrell Carter At Community Feedback with Mr Corrie Currie

p.12 IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HARDEMAN COUNTY, TENNESSEE HAZEL MARIE SEEVER, a minor child DOB: November 28, 2004, and WAYNE HENRY SEEVER AND RECA RENA HAYNES SEEVER, Petitioners, and SUMMER SEEVER, Co-Petitioner vs.

JOSH SEEVER, Respondent.

No. A0283 ORDER OF PUBLICATION It appearing from the sworn Amended Petition for Termination of Parental Rights and Petition for Adoption filed in this cause, that the whereabouts of Respondent, Josh Seever, are unknown and cannot be ascertained upon diligent inquiry. The last known whereabouts of Mr. Seever are in Jackson Madison County, Tennessee.

It is therefore ordered that Respondent, Josh Seever, make his appearance herein at the Chancery Court of Hardeman County, Tennessee, 505 S. Main Street, Bolivar, Tennessee 38008 on Monday, the 17th day of July, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. and asnser Petitioner’s Petition for Termination of Parental Rights or the same will be taken for confessed as to Respondent and this cause proceeded with ex parte, and that a copy of ti s order be published once a week for four consecutive weeks in The CrimeSEEN Examiner of Madison County, Jackson, Tennessee.

This 29th day of April, 2019 Chancery Court of Hardeman County

By Janice M. Bodiford, C&M APPROVED IN FORM: MICHELLE S. CRAWFORD Attorney for Petitioners 5050 Poplar Ave., Ste.1616 Memphis, Tennessee 38157 901-755-5994 PUBLISHED: May 16, 23, 30, and June 6, 2019

NOTICE OF SALE BY SUBSTITUE TRUSTEE WHEREAS, on March 22, 2000, Joseph Comer and wife, Ethel Comer and Darrell Wilson and wife, Lekecia Wilson executed a Deed of Trust to Benny Fesmire, Trustee, to secure a Note in the principal amount of Thirty One Thousand Seven Hundred Sixteen Dollars and 70/100 ($31,716.70) payable to B & H INVESTMENTS, INC. as set out in the Deed of Trust aforesaid, which is of record in Book T1234, pages 398-401 in the Register’s Office of Madison County, Tennessee.

WHEREAS, the undersigned was appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in Book T2086, Page 1419, in the Register’s Office of Madison County, Tennessee.

WHEREAS, default having been made pursuant to the terms of said Note, now therefore, I will offer for sale and sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, on the 6th day of June, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the North Door of the Madison County Courthouse, Jackson, Tennessee, the following described real property: Map 099M Group A Parcel 010.00, Commonly Known As 22 Butler Street, Jackson, TN 38305

Lot No. 184 of Section 7 of the Subdivision of Bemis Company, Inc., Property, plat of which appears of record in the Register’s Office of Madison County, Tennessee, in Plat Book 2, page 179, et. seq., reference to which Plat is made for a particular description of said parcel of real estate showing its location and the approximate length and direction of boundary lines.

Being the same property conveyed to Joseph Comer and wife, Ethel Comer and Darrell Wilson and wife, Lekecia Wilson by Warranty Deed executed August 8, 1998 and of record in Book D587, page 679 in the Register’s Office of Madison County, Tennessee.

This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat, and any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption’s of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; to any matters that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.

The sale held pursuant to the Notice may be rescinded at the Substitute Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the date of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

Title to said property is believed to be good, but I will sell as Substitute Trustee only.

Said sale will be for cash to be paid in full immediately following the sale.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale, to another time and day, and all announcements at the time and place of sale shall take precedent over said Notice.

This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Ê Dated this the 23rd day of April, 2019.

Paul Kevin Carter Carter, Stanfill, & Associates, PLLC 25 Natchez Trace Drive Lexington, TN 38351 (731) 968-7749 Published: May 16, 23, and 30, 2019

NOTICE OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligationsÊsecured to be paid by that certain Deed of Trust executed May 6, 2014 by JOHNNY G.ÊPORCH and wife, JOYCE N. PORCH to Martin Haggard, Jr., Trustee, as sameÊappears of record in Deed of Trust Book 1976 Page 1839 in the Register’s Office forÊMadison County, Tennessee

The CSENews and which Deed of Trust conveyed certain property asÊtherein described to the Trustee therein named to secure WAYNE COUNTY BANK; WHEREAS, said Martin Haggard, Jr., Trustee, is unable to act as Trustee under the DeedÊof Trust, and I have been appointed Substitute Trustee by the owner and holder of theÊNote; NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has beendeclared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Owner and Holder,Êand that the undersigned, Leslie W. Creasy, as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the powerand authority vested in him, will on May 30, 2019 commencing at 10:00 AM at the eastdoor of the Madison County Courthouse in Jackson, Tennessee, offer for sale certainÊproperty hereafter described to the highest bidder FOR CASH, and free from the statutoryÊrights of redemption, homestead, dower and all other exemptions which are expresslyÊwaived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in Madison County,ÊTennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: Located in the 3rd Civil District of Madison County, TennesseeÊ BEGINNING at a stake at a point where the east margin of Sims Street intersects theÊsouth margin of a 32 foot street running alongside the southern boundary of NorthwoodÊSubdivision; runs thence east with the south margin of said 32 foot street two hundredÊthirty-four (234) feet to a stake in the west margin of a 10 foot alley; thence south withÊthe west margin of said 10 foot alley forty-six (46) feet to a stake; thence west twoÊhundred thirty-four (234) feet to a stake in the east margin of said Sims Street; thenceÊnorth with the east margin of Sims Street forty-seven and one-half (47 ) feet to the pointÊof beginning, and being Lot No. 1of the John Robertson Estate as surveyed

by F.N.ÊPatton Engineer, on September 4, 1926, see Deed Book No. 44, pages 502503,ÊRegister’s Office, Madison C o u n t y , Te n n e s s e e . ( D e s c r i p t i o n according to prior deed) This being the same property conveyed to Johnny G. Porch and wife, Joyce M. Porch byÊdeed of Clarence Porch and wife, Faye Porch and Bert A. Porch and wife, Katrina A.ÊPorch, dated February 17, 2014 and recorded in Deed Book 722, page 1713 in theÊRegister’s Office of Madison County, Tennessee ALSO KNOWN AS: Map 78B Group N Parcel 1.0 244 Simms Street, Jackson TN 38301 The Sale of the above described property shall be subject to all matters shown on anyÊrecorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback linesÊthat may be applicable; any statutory rights

Thursday, 05-23-2019 of redemption of any governmental agency,Êstate or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by aÊfixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.

Other interested parties in the property are: NONE Title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will only sell and convey only asÊSubstitute Trustee and not further or otherwise. The right is reserved to adjourn the dayÊof the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, uponÊannouncement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED April 23, 2019 Leslie W. Creasy, Successor TrusteeÊ Creasy & Jones, Attorneys at Law, P.C. 60 Brazelton Street, Unit 5, Savannah, TN 38372 (731) 9259118 Publication Dates: May 9, 16, and 23, 2019

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE OF REAL ESTATE WHEREAS, by deed of Trust dated 10 th day of March, 2017, recorded in the Register’s Office of Crockett County, Tennessee in Deed of Trust Book 312, Page 531-35 (“Trust Deed”), Hiram Lionel Hughes conveyed to W. Taylor Hughes, Trustee, the real estate therein described, to secure the payment of certain indebtedness therein described; and WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the Trust Deed, and Charles and Michael Medlock, the lawful holders of the indebtedness, has declared the entire balance due and payable; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that on Friday, May 31, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., at the north door of the Courthouse in Alamo, Crockett County, Tennessee, I will sell to the last, highest and best bidder for cash and in bar of all home stead exemptions in and equitable and statutory redemption and all right to dower and curtesy, and all other rights and exemptions of every kind, all of which were expressly waived in the Trust Deed, the following real estate, lying and being in Crockett County, Tennessee, and more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in the 6th Civil District of Crockett County, Tennessee and within the corporate limits of the Town of Alamo, Tennessee, and more particularly described as follows: ÊBeginning at a PK Nail found in Hayes Street, in the west margin of the abandoned G.M. & O. railroad, which is now a portion of the HLC, LLC property as described in Deed

Book 108, Page 23 in the Register’s Office of Crockett County, Tennessee and being the southwest corner of the Gary Emison and Lionel Hughes property as described in Deed Book 108, Page 502, of which the herein described tract is a portion; runs thence with the North lines of Mattie Robinson (no reference found), Barnie Robertson (Deed Book 97 page 345), Renee Carton (Deed Book 131, Page 95), John Mathis (No reference found), Kitty Hill (Deed Book 114, Page 169), Will Johnson (Deed Book 130, Page 568) and Lena Lowery (Deed Book 46, Page 55), north 88 degrees 07 minutes 43 seconds west 504.49 feet to an iron pin set, being the southwest corner of the herein described tract run thence along a new division line through the Emison and Hughes property, north 02 degrees 03 minutes 25 seconds east 240.81 feet to an iron pin set in Charles Osborne’s south line as described in Deed Book 151, Page 227 being the northwest corner of the herein described tract; runs thence with Osborne’s south line, then Jesus Rodriquez’s south line as described in Deed Book 141, Page 223, south 88 degrees 20 minutes 02 seconds east 294.19 feet to a bent iron pin found in HLC, LLC’s west line (west margin of the abandoned G.M. & O. Railroad), being the northeast corner of the herein described tract; runs thence with HLC, LLC’s west line, south 39 degrees 01 minutes 52 seconds east 320 feet to the point of beginning containing 2.21 acres of land as surveyed

by Surveying Services, INC., 42 Heritage Square, Jackson,

Tenn. 38305 (731-664-0807).

Being subject to any and all right of way and easements that may exist.

Being the eastern portion of the Gary Emison and Lionel Hughes property as described in Deed Book 108, Page 502 in the Register’s Office of Crockett County, Tennessee and shown on Tax May 65D, Group A, as a portion of Parcel 26.00 in the Assessor’s Office of Crockett County, Tennessee.

Said property will be sold my me as Trustee only and subject to any unpaid taxes and assessments and all valid restrictions, covenants or easements, if any, of record on said property, subject to rights of tenants in possession, and subject to any and all other liens having priority over the Trust Deed. ÊThe Trustee reserves the right to make oral announcements at the time of the public sale which shall apply to the terms of the sale.

The Trustee may postpone any sale hereunder to another time or place by so announcing to all present at the time and place of the sale scheduled herein, without the necessity of any further notice whatsoever. Ê Interested parties:ÊÊÊ Hiram Lionel Hughes ÊÊÊ Bonnie Hindman (Lee) CookÊÊÊ ÊÊÊ ÊÊÊ This is an attempt to collect a debt, and all information obtained will be used for that purpose.

W. TAYLOR HUGHES, Trustee 17 North Court St. Alamo, TN 38001 DATES OF PUBLICATION: May 9, 2019, May 16, 2019, and May 23, 2019

NOTICE OF VEHICLES TO BE SOLD The following vehicles will be sold May 31, 2019 by Gene’s Tire & Wrecker Service, 3620 N. Highland Ave., Jackson, TN 38305, 668-0908, in lieu of tow and storage.

Year Make VIN 2002 SATURN 1G8ZG52862Z152358 2017 MITZ ML32F3FJ3HHDD3810 2000 CHEVY 1Y1SK5280YZ403160 2000 MITS. JA4LS31H7YP033202 1999 ACURA JH4DB766XYS001350 2008 NISSAN 1N4AL21E88N544400 1992 OLDS 1G3HN53LONH337364 2006 HONDA 5FNYF18536B009745 2005 FORD 1FMFU17565LA54491 2000 DODGE 2B3HD56J9YH131263 PUBLISHED in the The CrimeSEEN Examiner News: May 23, 2019

Thursday, 05-23-2019 Madison County Probate 110 Irby Street, Room 102 Jackson, TN 38301 (731)988-3025

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

The CSENews TRUSTEE’S NOTICE Case Number OF FORECLOSURE 57PR1-2018-PR SALE 17774

Estate of PAGE TOMLINSON JACKSON, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on April 29 of 2019 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate ofjeffery PAGE TOMLINSON JACKSON, who died March 3, 2019, 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: 4/29/2019

DANNY WEBB JACKSON Personal Representative NANCY L. CHOATE Attorney

Date: 4/29/2019 Published: May 9 and 16, 2019 Madison County Probate 110 Irby Street, Room 102 Jackson, TN 38301 (731)988-3025

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

Case Number 57PR1-2018-PR 17789

Estate of WILLIAM THOMAS FETTIG SR., Deceased Notice is hereby given that on May 6 of 2019 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate ofjeffery WILLIAM THOMAS FETTIG SR, who died March 29, 2019, 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: 5/6/2019

CYNTHIA IRENE FETTIG Personal Representative NICHOLAS B. LATIMER Attorney

Date: 5/6/2019

Published: MAY 16 and MAY 23, 2019 Madison County Probate 110 Irby Street, Room 102 Jackson, TN 38301 As (731)988-3025

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

Case Number 57PR1-2018-PR 17781

Estate of WAYNE WARREN BAYLES, SR, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on May 9 of 2019 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate ofjeffery WAYNE WARREN BAYLES, SR, who died March 10, 2019, 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: 5/9/2019

CHELNESA ANNE BAYLES AND SAMUEL MARTIN BAYLES Co-Personal Representatives NANCY L. CHOATE Attorney

Date: 5/9/2019

Published: MAY 16 and MAY 23, 2019 Madison County Probate 110 Irby Street, Room 102 Jackson, TN 38301 As (731)988-3025

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

Case Number 57PR1-2018-PR 17782

Estate of BOBBY EUGENE PRESSON, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on May 9 of 2019 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate ofjeffery BOBBY EUGENE PRESSON, who died March 28, 2019, 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: 5/9/2019 Date: 5/9/2019 Published: MAY 16 and MAY 23, 2019

DAVID ENGLER Personal Representative NANCY L. CHOATE Attorney

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness and obligations secured by a certain Deed of Trust on property currently owned by JOHNNY B. MILLER and wife, TINA MILLER, and which Deed of Trust was executed by Johnny Miller and wife, Tina Miller, to R. Bradley Sigler, Trustee for St. Louis Financial and is recorded in the Register’s Office of Madison County, Tennessee in Trust Deed Book 1856, page 69.

WHEREAS, said Trust Deed was later assigned to B & H Investment Partners

by Assignment recorded in Trust Deed Book 1858, Page 161, in said Register’s Office; WHEREAS, the owner of the indebtedness has declared the total amount due and has directed the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described by said Deed of Trust; THEREFORE, this is to give notice that I will on May 30, 2019, commencing at 1:00 p.m., at the North Door of the Courthouse in Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee cause to be offered for sale and will cause to be sold at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property located in Madison County, Tennessee, and more particularly described as follows, to wit: Said property is known as 356 Old Pinson Rd., Jackson, Tennessee.Ê For a more complete description on said property see Trust Deed recorded in Trust Deed Book 1856, Page 69, in the Register’s Office of Madison County, Tennessee. Map 122, Group –, Parcel 43.00.Ê All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

If the highest bidder cannot pay the bid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, the next highest bidder, at their highest bid, will be deemed the successful bidder.Ê This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee.Ê This sale may be rescinded at any time.Ê This office is a debt collector.Ê This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ R. Bradley Sigler

p. 13 Trustee 218 West Main Street Jackson, TNÊ 38301 Notice: May 9, 16 and 23, 2019

NOTICE OF VEHICLES TO BE SOLD The following vehicles are to be sold by sealed bid auction on MAY 31, 2019 by Mann’s Wrecker Service, 2100 Hwy 70 East, Jackson, TN 38305,424-2173, in lieu of tow and storage.

YEARÊ Ê MAKEÊ Ê Ê MODELÊ Ê Ê Ê Ê VIN NUMBER 1988 NISSAN PU 1N6N011Y3JC365869 1973 ATWOOD TRAILER MPD81911 2008 NISSAN MAXIMA 1N4BA41E18C808932 2003 SATURN 1G8JU54FX3Y533770 1998 TOYOTA AVALON 4T1BF18B9WU274703 2002 SATURN 1G8JU54F62Y510243 2004 FORD RANGER 1FTYR14U14PB52576 1993 GMC 1500 2GTEK19K8P1518169 2005 CHEVY 1500 1GCEC19V65Z217427 PUBLISHED in the The CrimeSEEN Examiner News: May 23, 2019

BID NOTICE Jonah Affordable Housing Organization is accepting sealed bids from licensed general contractors for rehabilitation of a threebedroom house; 328 Lindsey, Jackson, TN. Bid packs may be picked up at JAHO’s office, 513 N. Royal Street, Jackson, TN at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. between May 10 th through May 16 th . Interested contractors must attend a walk thru on May 20 th at 10 a.m. Bids will be accepted no later than 10 am on May 23 rd . Bids will be opened May 23 rd at 10:30 a.m. at JAHO’s office. For additional info contact Harold Nance at 731427-0817.

Published: May 23 and 30, 2019 IN THE GENERAL SESSIONS COURT OF MADISON COUNTY, TENNESSEE PUBLIC ENTITY PARTNERS A/S/O CITY OF JACKSON, TENNESSEE Plaintiffs, vs.

CHRISTI MANESS BRASHER, Defendant.

DOCKET NO. 19-CV-840 ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION This matter came before the court upon the Plaintiff’s motion for an Order Permitting Service by Publication pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 21-1-203 and 21-1-204.

It appears from the allegations of the Civil Warrant in this cause, the Motion for Service by Publication and the supporting Affidavit that the Defendant, Christi Maness Brasher, cannot be served with ordinary process at law at her last known address and after diligent inquiry by Plaintiff’s counsel the whereabouts of the Defendant cannot be ascertained.

It is therefore ORDERED that Defendant shall enter an appearance thirty (30) days after the last publication of this Order and file an answer to the Civil Warrant, or Judgment by default shall be taken against Defendant for the relief demanded in the Civil Warrant. The same shall be served on the Plaintiff’s counsel at the address below. A copy of this Order shall be published for four consecutive weeks in The CrimeSEEN Examiner News. The last known address for this Defendant is 251 Stonehedge Drive, Lexington, TN 38351.

ENTERED this 20th day of May, 2019 HUGH H. HARVEY, JR. GENERAL SESSIONS JUDGE APPROVED FOR ENTRY: By: John D. Burleson (BPR #010400) Jennifer vallor ivy (BRP #033600) Attorney for Plaintiffs 105 South Highland Avenue P. O. Box 1147 Jackson, TN 38302-1147 (731) 423-2424 PUBLISHED: May 23, 30, June 6, and 13, 2019

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Meeting with PTO sparks introduction of new policy

By Malorie Paine - CSE News

“If you do not agree with certain sectors of the community, you are vilified,” Black said.

Doris Black and Kevin Alexander, two Jackson-Madison County School Board members, are the latest to come under attack by Representative Chris Todd, R-Jackson.

Todd allegedly met with Parent Teacher Organization members of Pope Elementary School to discuss ousting Black and Alexander from the school board. Black said this meeting was unfortunate and unfair. Neither Black nor Alexander were present for the meeting, but both said they had been made aware of the meeting and some topics discussed.Ê Black said the meeting was directly related to Todd’s bill earlier this year to recall school board members through a petition process.

Black said she doesn’t often say much on the board, but when she does it’s because “it needs to be said.”

Alexander said he wants to see the board work together more cohesively and that the introduced legislation is divisive.Ê “The unattended consequences of this bill could cause some major damage to the school board moving forward in a positive manner,” Alexander said. “There has been a wedge driven between the board, and if we don’t fix it, we’re headed for destruction. I don’t want the public to lose faith in this board.”

Morris Merriweather, the school board member initially targeted with Todd’s bill, said Black is under fire because the legislators did the math and realized that he would be a hard person to have voters turn against. Merriweather said he represents a district comprised of predominantly minority voters while Black’s district is predominantly white.Ê The minority voters support his plan and have no issues with him, Merriweather said.

“I’m assuming they thought the best chance would be to go after Dorris Black,” Merriweather said.Ê Black votes with conviction and has the best interest of the entire district in mind when voting.Ê This has lead to issues for Black, she said.

“If you do not agree with certain sectors of the community, you are vilified,” Black said.

Merriweather said he will introduce a policy that will prevent politicians from attending meetingsÊand discussing ousting board members.Ê “If you want a school board member our, vote them out at the proper time,” Merriweather said.Ê “It will apply to me as much as it will apply to any representatives. I could walk in to a board meeting and tell the PTO to oust another board member currently, and that’s not right.”

The next board meeting regarding policies will be held May 28 at 3 p.m.

MSG JERRY NELSON RETIRES Army Master Sgt. Jerry W.

Doris Black

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Nelson Jr. has retired from the U.S. Army after serving honorably for 26 years.

Nelson was last serving as Senior Engineer Non-Commisioned Officer In Charge with U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command, Fort Bragg, N.C. Nelson is the son of Jerry W. Nelson Sr. of Mobile, Ala., and Kathy Nelson of Gautier, Miss., brother of Shelia J. Nelson of Ashville, N.C., husband of Sofia Tenore of Fayetteville, N.C., and father of Madelyn B. Nelson of Murrels Inlet, S.C., Noah V. Nelson of Jackson, Tenn., Jerrica D. Nelson of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Gabriel W. Nelson of Jackson, Tenn.

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Amn Sharnyce TaylorCompletes Basic Training U.S. Air ForceÊAirman Sharnyce Taylor graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

Taylor is the daughter of Michele Woods of Brownsville, Tennessee, and granddaughter of Noah Woods of Brownsville. She is the granddaughter of Alberta Woods of Brownsville, Tennessee, and niece of Nina Williams of Jackson, Tennessee.

SheÊis the niece of Noah Woods of Brownsville. The airmanÊis a 2011 graduate of Haywood High School, Brownsville.

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Members of the Griot Collective participate in a writing exercise during the Visiting Writer’s Series last Saturday.

PRUITT COMMANDS 2019 VISITING WRITERS SERIES

By Bill Marable - CSE News Ekphrastic Poems, Anaphora and Artreprenureship were the topics of discussion at the 2019 Visiting Writer’s Series hosted by The Griot Collective of West Tennessee last Saturday in downtown Jackson.

The workshop was led by Nashville poet, Stephanie Pruitt at the ComeUnity Cafe located at 218 E. Main St.Ê More than a dozen members attended the writer’s workshop from 10 a.m. until noon.

An ekphrastic poem is a vivid description of a scene or more commonly, a work of art. Pruitt passed around two photographs for members to view and then construct a sentence or two describing the scene from one of several perspectives.

“With this particular type of poem, you can write from a number of voices,” said Pruitt. “You can speak as the subject, the artist, the viewer, or even in the voice of the material used to make the artwork or as the place or enviorment where the art is displayed.”

Pruitt also give a reading of her poetry from her book “Unblanking The Page”. Both events were free and open to the public.

The Visiting Writers’ Series is made possible with support from the Jackson Madison County Friends of the Library. Ê Pruitt is the recipient of an Academy of American Poets Prize and Essence Magazine named her one of their “40 Favorite Poets.” Stephanie serves as a Commissioner for Metro Arts and on the board of directors for the Arts & Business Council.

The Griot Collective of West Tennessee is a poetry workshop that meets monthly from September through May, sponsors a poetry contest for school children, open mics and a Visiting Writers Series.

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Madison Co. commissioners deny sheriff’s request, AGAIN!!

May 20, 2019ÊÊJulia Ewoldt JACKSON, Tenn. — It was one of the last items on the agenda at Monday’s County Commission meeting — a request for $29,600 for Madison County Sheriff’s Office retirees.

“An employee has accumulated vacation time, holiday time and comp time that they’ve accumulated over the years,” Commissioner Harold Petty said.

That’s when things became contentious.

“They need to set it up and have that fund set aside for the retirees who are going to retire, because we have no idea when they’re going to retire,” Sheriff John Mehr said.

“They’ve been coming back every month asking for that, and from a budgeting process, it’s difficult,” Commissioner Doug Stephenson said.

“In my opinion, these people who are on the budget committee who are against these issues need to be at the finance committee meeting and voice those opinions there,” Petty said.

After that request was denied, Stephenson pulled up specific account expenditures and asked what they were for.

“We’ve been having such difficulty with the overtime and things like that, just trying to make sure we’ve got things clarified,” Stephenson said.

Plus, the sheriff just asked for $25 million in next year’s budget.

“I feel like we can do $22 million without a tax increase. We don’t have any aspirations to have a tax increase, to do that without some type of justification,” Stephenson said.

“That’s something they have to do. That’s not my decision. I’m not a commissioner,” Sheriff Mehr said.

“IÊknow what I’ll have to do if I don’t get my budget, and I’ll do whatever it takes.”

“What will you have to do?” WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News reporter Julia Ewoldt asked the sheriff.

“I’m not going there,” the sheriff said.

The ethics committee also pushed a censure for school board member Morris Merriweather to the resolution committee. They also hired Karen Bell as the new finance director.

DON’T GO TO JAIL! Pictured: AD George Yarbro, Superintendent Dr. Versie Hamlett,Ê Coach Ronald Abernathy,Ê Sr, Mom Chandra Maclin,Ê Anthony Jones,Ê Jr., and Grandmother Carolyn Boyland MaloneÊ

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Humboldt Standout, Anthony Jones Signs with Walters State CC Anthony closed out a stellar high school career by signing to continue his academic and athletic journey at Walters State Community College in Morristown,Ê TN. At Humboldt,Ê Anthony lettered in three sports:Ê basketball,Ê track,Ê and baseball.Ê Anthony averaged 18pts, 10 rebs per game leading the team to a 30-4 record. Along the way,Ê he was named to several all tournament teams(Poplar Bluff Shootout, District 14A, Region 7, TSSAA State),Ê amassed over 1,500 career points, was a finalist for the Class A Mr. Basketball Award, played in numerous All Star games(BCAT/TACA, Ultimate Prep,Ê Northwest TN Class A), was the Northwest TN Class A All Star Slam Dunk Champion, and team co-MVP for this season. He was also recognized as one of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa’s African Americans on the Move. Submitted Photo

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