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Memorial Day services planned this week
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cNairy County has at least two Memorial Day events scheduled Saturday, May 28, and Monday May 30. On Memorial Day we honor all the men and women who have died in military
service as a time of remembrance. It is traditional to fly the flag of the United States as half staff from dawn to noon. Many take time to place an American Flag on each grave in national cemeteries. This day was inspired
by Southern states who honored Union soldiers who died during the Civil War. After World War I, it was extended to include all men and women who died in any war or military action. McNairy County veterans
take time each year on this day to honor the soldiers lost in battle and never forget the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. The Selmer and Adamsville American Legions Posts have events planned. On
Sat., May 28, beginning at 10 a.m., American Legion Post #162 is hosting a Memorial Day Service on the Selmer courthouse lawn at 10 a.m. There will be a demonstraSee MEMORIAL DAY, 4
Selmer mayor fires parks & rec director and announces replacement without board approval By Janet Rail Publisher
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ast Wednesday, Selmer Mayor Sherry Inman, went over the heads of the city's Board of Aldermen when firing and replacing a city director prior to the approval or rejection of the board. Selmer operates on a system where the mayor is a symbolic head of the city. The mayor has influence more than power in order to drive the city's agenda. The board is the legislative body while the mayor is the executive. While the mayor is elected, she must operate within the
boundaries set by the town charter. Last Wednesday, the mayor fired parks and recreation director Sybil Dancer. Dancer was called to meet with the Mayor on Wed., May 18, where she was informed she was being terminated. Dancer refused to sign the terminating document. It appears, mayor Inman assembled an audience for the event. After serving over 20 years, Dancer left her office and plans to appeal the decision to the Board. The following day, Thursday, May 19, Mayor See SELMER MAYOR, 4
The mayor is the ceremonial head of the town, according to the charter.
AHS students wins state welding competition
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damsville High School junior Tommy Milligan recently won the Skills USA State Championship in welding. He will compete for the national award in Atlanta in June. He has taken welding classes at AHS and is currently enrolled in dual enrollment welding courses through Tennessee College of Applied Technology
at Crump. AHS welding instructor Wes Johnson is very impressed with Milligan’s performance, stating that he is the first junior from the school who has won the competition. Johnson stated, “He could win back-to-back years. He could be one of the best welders that has come through our program.”
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