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Selmer Rockabilly Highway Revival scheduled for June 11

By Janet Rail Publisher

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ockabilly music is in our DNA and was ground zero for the movement. As Carl Perkins said, “I first met Elvis in 1954 in a little town called Bethel Springs, Tennessee,” in a

Rolling Stone interview on Sept. 22, 1977.

Grounded in McNairy County's musical roots, the Rockabilly Highway Revival is scheduled for Saturday, June 11 in downtown Selmer.

On Friday, June 10, 2022, beginning at 6 p.m. there will be a McNairy County Mu-

sic Hall of Fame Induction where they share the accomplishments of fine artist and have special musical guests during the ceremony. It is free to attend and the public is cordially invited to honor our finest.

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Culbreath unopposed Local commissioner addressed need for more in 25th Judicial District school resource officers

By Jai Templeton Contributor

By Janet Rail Publisher

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ollowing on the heels of Uvalde, Texas, mass shooting, leaders are struggling to find solutions.

It may be unlikely that our local community will ever face a tragedy like this, however, data proves that Tennessee's school shootings stand at 46 since 1970.

County Commissioner Phillip Hollingsworth responded to a post of social media when a person inquired if a door stop would work to make a schools safe. “There is not a simple solution. The particular instrument is a barrier, but very effective in the right application but one must consider ADA compliant barriers, entrapment, riot, fighting, fire, intruder in room with students, etc. I always side with life safety codes and fire codes where applicable. I strongly believe in perimeter, classroom, access control, security cameras, SROs, policy, protocol, and non-convenient activities. All with strict integrity.”

“My hope is that revenue can be

provided to allow a child/student/ teacher to be in a safer environment to teach and learn anywhere in the U.S. Times have changed and we have to change with them,” said Hollingsworth, an advocate of a comprehensive overview of school safety.

For years, McNairy County Sheriff Guy Buck has advocated for School Resource Officers (SRO's). It wasn't until a recent grant from Governor Bill Lee that provided an opportunity to hire two resource officers. McNairy Central and Adamsville High School each have one SRO in place. “At that time the Governor provided funds where the needs were not being met that he would fund them. We could of have eight SRO's at that time if we had just applied for the grant for them. We only applied for two as the county thought that it what they could do,” said Buck. “Honestly, I don't know where I would have found eight if given to me, however, had we done eight, we would have had funding for four. We are going to own them and See LOCAL COMMISSIONER, 3

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resh off of her Republican judicial primary win Covington attorney Kasey Culbreath is excited about the opportunity to serve the 25th Judicial Candidate as one of two Chancellors. Culbreath will be unopposed on the August General Election ballot. She will join current Chancellor Bill Cole who is running unopposed as an independent candidate.

Culbreath is a native of Tipton County. After graduating as Brighton High School's Valedictorion she received her undergraduate degree from Rhodes College in Memphis. She and her husband

later moved to Birmingham where she attended Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. She has been in private practice since 2011 with a focus on family law, municipal law and estate planning.

Culbreath has had an interest in government service since a child.

That interest was magnified after returning home from law school when she committed to help local people with their everyday problems. Culbreath stated, "The law can be daunting, and is also inaccessible for a lot of people. I knew that my focus on family law could make a positive impact on our district." She believes that family is one of the most important things in life. She hopes that once she has completed her service to a client that their path is better than what they were on otherwise. Her approach to law practice is similar to the approach that she plans to See CULBREATH, 4

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NEWS

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2022

Dancer files appeal to Selmer Board of Aldermen

By Janet Rail Publisher

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arks and Recreation Director Sybil Dancer, whom Selmer Mayor Sherry Inman fired on May 18, 2022, has appealed that termination to the Selmer Board of Aldermen. Dancer has had a long history with the Selmer Parks and Recreation Department.

Following a Park and Recreation's Search Committee's recommendation, Dancer was approved and appointed by the Selmer Board of Mayor and Aldermen as director of Selmer Parks and Recreation in November 2002.

Dancer officially took the position on December 1, 2002. She had previously worked for the Selmer Parks and Recreation Department for four years, three of those as co-director until 1997, when Dancer left to become the director of environmental services at Methodist Healthcare – McNairy Hospital, according to a news report in the Independent Appeal.

After her appointment in 2002, Dancer made a commitment to search out new grants to initiate new programs and activities in the town for all ages. Dancer committed to work with the Selmer Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the state's Parks and Recreation Technical Advisory Service (PARTAS) to develop a policy and procedure manual to provide improved consistency for the department.

PARTAS, at that time, had evaluated the department and assisted with the search of the new director. “Selmer had advertised the position and received 50 applications, which were sent to PARTAS to be reviewed,” said Steve King, a member of the previous search committee. PARTAS returned the eight most qualified candidates' applications to the search committee, who narrowed the field to four through an interview process.

“The final four were called back to give their plans and ideas to the committee if chosen as director,” said King. After

this process, there was a unanimous decision to hire Dancer. The search committee consisted of Aldermen Don Smith, Rascoe Rhea and Maurice Hamm as well as parks and recreation advisory board members, Steve King and Andrea Littlejohn.

According to Dancer, she has written many grants over the last 20 years, bringing over $2.1 million in estimated improvements to the Selmer Parks and Recreation Department $2.1 million.

As outlined and prescribed in the Selmer Town Charter, Dancer’s attorney, John Talbott, filed her appeal of the termination, with Town Recorder, Ann Henderson, at Selmer City Hall on Friday, May 27, within the required ten day appeal period following Dancer's termination.

Talbott, who, along with attorney G.W. Sherrod III, represents Dancer, is the founder of the law office of John E. Talbott & Associates, in Henderson, Tennessee.

Talbott was himself previously a three term McNairy County Commis-

sioner and has served many years as either a county attorney or city attorney for various political entities including Chester County and the City of Whiteville, among others.

Dancer, Selmer Fire Chief Anthony Carr and Selmer Utility Director Richard Ashe all serve as current county commissioners in their districts, but only Dancer was criticized by Mayor Inman for serving on the commission while also discharging her duties as Selmer Parks and Recreation Director.

According to the charter, the mayor does have temporary authority to demote, fire, or remove an employee. However, the temporary actions of the mayor shall be effective until such time as they are confirmed or rejected by the board.

According to the charter, “the Board of Mayor and Aldermen shall appoint all employees who are designated as department heads, (As replaced by Priv. Acts of 2006, ch. 26 2). Before removal, demotion or suspension for more

than 10 days, an employee shall be given a written notice of intention to suspend, remove or demote, containing a clear statement of the grounds for such proposed action, and notification that they may appeal to the Board by filing, within 10 days, with the Recorder written notice of their intent to do so.”

The appeal noted Mayor Inman's failure to include notification of the employee's right to appeal. Furthermore, according to the charter, “the Board of Mayor and Aldermen shall set a time and place for a public hearing on the matter, to be held within (20) days thereafter.

At that hearing, which would be scheduled before June 16, and may take place on June 14, at the board’s regularly scheduled meeting. The board may override or modify the removal, demotion or suspension by a majority vote of the full membership of the board and the board's action shall be the final determination of the matter. Despite the belief of some who’ve stated the Mayor

may fire an employee or department head three times thus making the termination permanent, no such rule exists.

Following the termination of Dancer, Mayor Inman introduced Dancer's replacement the very next day to employees at the parks and recreation department on May 19.

There was some question of a new title and job responsibilities of the new employee. The charter also stipulates that only offices/positions of employment provided for in the annual budget, as approved by the board, shall be filled and accounted for in the annual budget.

The City of Selmer operates on a system where the mayor is a symbolic head of the city. The board is the legislative body while the mayor is the executive.

A mayor in this system has influence more than power to drive the city's agenda and must operate within the boundaries set by the town charter.

Dancer will have an opportunity to address the board during a scheduled hearing.

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Schools Must Be Safe Havens

By JC Bowman Executive Director of Professional Educators of Tennessee

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he headlines are once again full of news of another school massacre. We say “never again” after every school shooting.

This will be the last one.

Then there is another.

What do we say this time? We must have the political will and fortitude to address school shootings. Any viable option that can lead to a safer environment in our schools and communities should be on the table.

We know we cannot stop every act of senseless violence in society. But we should still make the effort.

Absent a total change in the fabric of society, we will never be able to a create safe and nurturing family environment for every child. We can provide additional mental help and support for individuals and families at risk of violence or violent behavior.

Surely we understand that our schools and our places of worship must be a haven from violence.

Unfortunately, as we have seen far too frequently, our schools are easy targets for those who wish to harm others. When premeditated attacks and school shootings occur, they are usually over within minutes.

Law enforcement is simply not able to respond quickly enough to violent events such as school shootings, and lives are lost in the process. People who run toward this danger and first responders never receive enough credit.

Schools must be safe havens for students and teachers.

School safety policies must be flexible and practical. In the current political environment, every issue is examined with a liberal or conservative lens and the critical issue of mass shootings or viable solutions are never considered. It is time to quit playing political volleyball with this issue. Real lives, those of children and adults, are at stake in our schools.

The first step in school safety is securing the perimeter of a school. It seems like simple logic that we should keep intruders out and make sure the area inside those boundaries is safe for children and adults.

Students are our priority, but teachers and staff need protection too. If you see something, say something, and then someone in authority must do something.

Former Metro Nashville Principal Bill Gemmill, pointed out, “All schools need upgraded security, whether it is as simple and reasonable as inside locks on classroom doors.” Public school safety must be a priority at every level of government.

The federal government could absorb the cost by simply eliminating any of the already wasteful programs they are funding.

Intruders who wish to hurt our students and teachers, are usually familiar with the schools’ defense system and create plans around that information. More than likely, the defense strategy is in the student handbook posted online and rarely changes. These

people know when to attack, where to go, and often, how to escape.

Students and teachers alike, as well as approved visitors, should always have a visible identification badge on them. There need to be secure exterior doors to limit building access points, and each district should develop a uniform policy for entry into a school.

The last line of defense that we can have for our kids is an armed person willing and ready to defend them if the unspeakable should happen. That is why we must support the School Resource Officer (SRO) program. Those who advocate for not having a law enforcement presence at our schools are naïve. The SRO Program serves various purposes during the school year and is invaluable where it exists. A local law-enforcement agency, working in conjunction with the local education agency should direct the program. The school can employ and utilize additional security, but the primary responsibility should always fall to local law enforcement.

Policymakers at the local, state, and federal levels, must continuously address legislation on school safety. The subject is very emotional, with good arguments coming from either side of the debate. This is why each community must make the decisions.

School districts must determine for themselves what direction they want to take on school safety, based on the needs and size of their community.

The time for talking is past; it is now time to act.

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Local commissioner........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................From page 1 have to support the positions and hope to grow the program,” said Buck.

The initial county goal was to have SRO's in the high schools, then to add them to the middle schools and rotate them in schools without a set schedule so no one would know where they would be on any certain day. Then add officers to the program.

“It is hard to find people to fill that spot, it is a very niche person. Wes Moore's are hard to find and Damien Blue's like we have in the positions now. You need someone with a little bit of education, who has a heart for it. Moore is a youth pastor, Damien is an educator and they are just not common officers. It takes an officer who can talk to kids and has the heart for that job,” said Buck.

Active shooter training is completed in every school in the county once a year at a minimum, according to Buck. “We will have a training before we go back to school with the faculty.” Training with students is usually

run, hide, fight and how to survive the gap between the first shot and when help arrives. Was unable to confirm what training local students receive regarding active shooters. According to studies, student training on active shooters works based on previous shooting incidents. When one trains to a specific goals it is recalled quicker and can save lives. Preparedness matters when students have a memory of what to do if an incident ever happens.

“If an active shooter happened, for example, in Michie, we don't care what officer shows up to help first. It may be the Highway Patrol, Sheriff's Office, Selmer PD or a federal officer in the area. Every available officer will respond wherever it happens. Adamsville, Selmer and our department are all on the same page. First officer goes in, the second officer goes in and so on.

We immediately go to the threat until the threat is eliminated. There is no such thing as staging be-

hind doors or treating it as a barricade. If there is someone in our school, I don't care if it is shooting or stabbing or with a brick. If someone is hurting our kids we are going in and won't stop till we find them,” said Buck.

Buck shared that all officers are trained the same.

If you have a badge or a gun, you go to where the shooting is and try to stop it. “For example, I will be in Arizona next week. If I am sitting in a restaurant and hear of an active shooter. I will take whatever gun I have and go to assist. That is the way we are trained now.”

Since 1970, the U.S. has experienced over 1,369 school shootings.

All states have had at least one school shooting. The lowest number of school shootings since 1970 have occurred in North Dakota, where there has been just one incident. Wyoming, Vermont, Maine, and Idaho have had low incidents of school shootings with just two apiece since 1970.

Though school shoot-

ings aren’t exactly new territory, recent shootings have become more deadly. Incidents include the Parkland, Florida, shootings that killed 17 and injured another 17, the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, which ended with 28 deaths, and the Columbine High School massacre resulted in the death of 15 people and injured 21.

Unfortunately, some states have seen far more school shootings than others. This data was tracked by the Naval Postgraduate School’s Center for Homeland Defense and Security.

The K-12 School Shooting Database shows that California has had the highest number of school shootings since 1970, with 158. The only other state with over 100 school shootings since 1970 was Texas, with a total of 133. Florida has had a total of 90 school shootings, Michigan has had 67, and Illinois has had 64.

Following Uvalde, Tex-

as, a student with a gun at White Station High School in Memphis, last week was the latest reminder of the frequency of mass shootings.

Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland, is pushing for stronger federal and state gun laws in lieu of the recent shootings and gun found is a local high school.

To compare, in the study, Tennessee had 46 school shootings while Mississippi had 17, and Arkansas with 18 in the same time period. Mass shootings in the United States are high. Between 2013 and 2019, there were 2,100 mass shootings in the U.S., killing over 2,400 people and injuring 9,000. The recent incidents in learning institutions, believed to be a safe haven, are causing regional and local leaders to rethink safety measures and have debates about options to better protect all, especially our children in local schools.

Though school shootings aren’t exactly new territory, recent shootings

have become more deadly. Incidents include the Parkland, Florida, shootings that killed 17 and injured another 17, the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, which ended with 28 deaths, and the Columbine High School massacre resulted in the death of 15 people and injured 21.

Unfortunately, some states have seen far more school shootings than others. The top five states with recorded school shootings are California 164, Texas 135, Florida 90, Michigan 70 and Illinois 65.

The county received $70,000 in grants and will have to supplement $35,000 to keep the two SRO's in the high schools in this budget season. It is unclear when the other six schools will get SRO coverage and what provisions the county will make to provide them.

For more information on the data in this report: https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/school-shootingsby-state.

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Culbreath unopposed....................................................................................From page 1 take as Chancellor and that is to focus on what is most important-kids, how others are treated, and the legacy that one wishes to leave. She believes that a focus on those matters will provide an opportunity to begin a positive chain reaction in the lives of people.

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Chancery Court is referred to as a court of equity with originations in England. State law authorizes the court to remedy situations in ways that are not just about awarding money. 25th Judicial District Chancery Courts handles a multitude of cases such as divorce,

child custody, real estate disputes, contested wills, name changes and local government issues.

The August General Election will be held August 4. Early voting will occur July 15-July 30 at the McNairy County Election Commission located at 530 Mulberry Avenue, Selmer.

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Selmer Rockabilly........................................................................................From page 1 On Saturday, June 11, Rockabilly Highway Festival features a car show starting at 8 a.m. The Top 50, Town of Selmer Mayor's Pick, Car Class, Truck Class and Motorcycle/Tracker Class Best of Show and Grand Champion will be announced starting at 2 p.m. in Rockabilly Park. Music lineup at Rockabilly Park starting at 11 a.m. Lloyd Watkins and the Hammer Down Band, 12:30 p.m. The Cadillacs. The Pick'n at Pat's Stage will have Rudy Moore and The Bluegrass Pals at noon. On the 3rd Street Stage starting at 3 p.m. is Bo Jack Killingsworth and the Hammer Down Band. The Latta Theatre will host Rinehart and Rose beginning at 5 p.m. with the final band Dawg Creek Band at Rockabilly Park at 6 p.m.

Food vendors, local restaurants will be serving local favorites including slug burgers downtown.

If you have never attended the event it is an opportunity to explore the fact that McNairy County was ground zero for the cultural explo-

sion that gave birth to rockabilly and rock'n'roll music. Many of the giants of rockabilly were influenced by local musicians and cut their teeth performing in the county.

Iconic figures like Carl Perkins frequented community jams at the Latta Building in downtown Selmer where Arts in McNairy (AiM) and the McNairy County Chamber and Tourism reside today. Perkins made his first recordings at Eastview with the amateur sound engineer, Stanton Littlejohn.

Bethel Springs, where Perkins first met Elvis Presley, was the site of the King's first live performance outside of Memphis.

Legendary Hall of Fame Deejay, Daddy-O Dewey Phillips, who made Presley, Perkins, Cash, Lewis, and many others famous hailed from Adamsville.

The Broadway Musical Memphis, is based on Phillip's life and career.

None of this would be possible without the contribution of Shawn and Joanna Pitts, founders of AiM. The

Rockabilly Highway Revival first began when AiM commissioned Rockabilly Highway Mural I, by Brian Tull. What began as a dedication ceremony for the mural, has become, a fullfledged cultural festival with music on multiple stages and the McNairy County Music Hall of Fame inductions and tribute concert on the eve of the festivities.

Now, a partnership between AiM and the McNairy Chamber of Commerce, Rockabilly Highway Revival is the biggest music event on the local calendar, attracting thousands to historic downtown Selmer, the second weekend in June.

Situated on Rockabilly Highway (45 South), midway between Memphis and Nashville, Tupelo, Mississippi and Jackson, Tennessee, McNairy County was ground zero for the cultural explosion.

Come out next Saturday and enjoy some great rockabilly music, meet new friends and dance your socks off in downtown Selmer.

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110-320-32000-32021 110-320-32000-32021 110-320-32000-32021 American American American Plan Plan Grant Plan Grant 269,501 269,501 269,501 269,501 269,501 269,501

Hall, June 14, 2022.

110-300-30000-31300 110-300-30000-31300 110-300-30000-31300 Int, Penalty Int, Penalty & Court Int,&Penalty Costs Court Costs & Court Costs General Fund General Revenue Fund FY Revenue General Fund FYof 2022 110-300-30000-31601 110-300-30000-31601 110-300-30000-31601 OutFY of2022 Out State Sales State OutRevenue Tax Sales of2022 State Tax Sales Tax 110-320-32000-32021 110-320-32000-32021 110-320-32000-32021 American American Rescue American Rescue Plan Grant Plan Rescue Grant 110-300-30000-31711 110-300-30000-31711 110-300-30000-31711 Wholesale Wholesale Wine/Liquor Wholesale Wine/Liquor Tax Wine/Liquor TaxPlan Grant Tax 110-300-30000-31300 110-300-30000-31300 110-300-30000-31300 Int, Penalty Int,Franchise Penalty &TV Court Int, &Penalty Costs Court Costs & CourtTax Costs 110-300-30000-31912 110-300-30000-31912 110-300-30000-31912 Cable TV Cable Cable Franchise Tax TV Franchise Tax 110-300-30000-31601 110-300-30000-31601 110-300-30000-31601 Out ofMotel Out StateofTax Sales State OutTax Sales ofMotel State TaxTax Sales Tax 110-300-30000-31920 110-300-30000-31920 110-300-30000-31920 Hotel Hotel Motel Hotel Tax 110-300-30000-31711 110-300-30000-31711 110-300-30000-31711 Wholesale Wholesale Wine/Liquor Wholesale Wine/Liquor TaxWine/Liquor Tax 110-300-30000-31980 110-300-30000-31980 110-300-30000-31980 Mixed Drink Mixed Tax Drink Mixed TaxDrink TaxTax 110-300-30000-31912 110-300-30000-31912 110-300-30000-31912 Cable TV Cable Franchise TV Cable Franchise Tax TV Franchise Tax Tax 110-300-30000-33510 110-300-30000-33510 110-300-30000-33510 State Sales StateTax Sales State TaxSales Tax 110-300-30000-31920 110-300-30000-31920 110-300-30000-31920 HotelExcise Motel HotelTax Tax Motel Hotel Tax MotelTax Tax 110-300-30000-33593 110-300-30000-33593 110-300-30000-33593 Corp Corp Excise Corp Tax Excise 110-300-30000-31980 110-300-30000-31980 110-300-30000-31980 Mixed Grants Drink MixedTax Drink Mixed TaxGrants Drink Tax 110-320-32000-33471 110-320-32000-33471 110-320-32000-33471 Other Other Grants Other 110-300-30000-33510 110-300-30000-33510 110-300-30000-33510 State Sales StateSales Tax Sales State TaxSales Sales Tax 110-320-32000-33515 110-320-32000-33515 110-320-32000-33515 Telecomm Telecomm Telecomm Sales 110-300-30000-33593 110-300-30000-33593 110-300-30000-33593 Corp Excise Corp Tax Excise Corp Tax Excise TaxDept 110-330-33000-34222 110-330-33000-34222 110-330-33000-34222 Grants Grants for Fire for Dept Grants Fire Dept for Fire 110-320-32000-33471 110-320-32000-33471 110-320-32000-33471 Other- Grants Other- Grants Other- Grants 110-330-33000-36210 110-330-33000-36210 110-330-33000-36210 Rent UTM Rent UTM Rent UTM 110-320-32000-33515 110-320-32000-33515 110-320-32000-33515 Telecomm Telecomm Sales Telecomm Sales Sales 110-350-35000-35110 110-350-35000-35110 110-350-35000-35110 City Court City Fines Court City and Fines Court Costs andFines Costsand Costs 110-330-33000-34222 110-330-33000-34222 110-330-33000-34222 GrantsFines Grants for Fire for Dept Grants Fire Dept for Fire 110-350-35000-35160 110-350-35000-35160 110-350-35000-35160 Court Court and Fines Court Costs andFines Costs andDept Costs 110-330-33000-36210 110-330-33000-36210 110-330-33000-36210 Rent - UTM Rent - UTM Rent - UTM 110-360-36000-36351 110-360-36000-36351 110-360-36000-36351 Insurance Insurance Claims Insurance Claims Received Received Claims Received 110-350-35000-35110 110-350-35000-35110 110-350-35000-35110 City Court CityFines Court City and Fines Court Costs andFines Costsand Costs 110-360-36000-36900 110-360-36000-36900 110-360-36000-36900 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Revenue Miscellaneous RevenueRevenue 110-350-35000-35160 110-350-35000-35160 110-350-35000-35160 Court Fines Courtand Fines Court Costs andFines Costsand Costs 110-360-36000-34209 110-360-36000-34209 110-360-36000-34209 LESO Gov LESO Surplus GovLESO Surplus Grant GovGrant Surplus Grant 110-360-36000-36351 110-360-36000-36351 Insurance Insurance Claims Insurance Claims Received Received Claims Received 110-360-36000-36351 110-360-36000-36900 110-360-36000-36900 110-360-36000-36900 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Revenue Miscellaneous RevenueRevenue 110-360-36000-34209 110-360-36000-34209 110-360-36000-34209 LESO Gov LESO Surplus GovLESO Surplus Grant GovGrant Surplus Grant General Fund FY General 2022FYExpenditures Fund Expenditures FY 2022 Expenditures General Fund 2022

5,000 5,000 5,000 7,000 7,000 7,00012,00012,000 12,000 Original Budget Amendment Amended Original Original Budget Amendment Amended Budget Amended Budget - Budget -Amendment 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 Budget 13,000 - 80,000 269,501 269,501 269,501 269,501 115,000 269,501 80,000 80,000 35,000 35,000 269,501 35,000 115,000 115,000 5,00032,000 5,000 32,000 5,000 7,000 6,000 7,000 6,000 7,00038,000 12,00038,000 12,000 38,000 12,000 32,000 6,000 - 20,000 13,000 13,000 12,000 13,00032,000 13,00032,000 13,000 32,000 13,000 20,000 20,000 12,000 12,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 115,000 115,000 115,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 32,000 32,000 32,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 38,000 38,000 38,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 450,000 450,000 450,000 20,00010,000 20,000 10,000 20,000 12,00012,000 12,000 12,000 12,00022,000 32,00022,000 32,000 22,000 32,000 10,000 12,000 3,000 3,000 6,000 38,654 6,00038,654 9,00038,654 9,000 38,654 9,000 - 3,000 38,654 - 6,00038,654 350,000 350,000 100,000 100,000 450,000 450,000 1,800 1,800 350,000 1,800 2,000 2,000 100,000 2,000 3,800 3,800 450,000 3,800 10,00058,181 10,000 58,181 10,000 12,00025,000 12,000 25,000 12,00083,181 22,00083,181 22,000 83,181 22,000 58,181 25,000 - 28,000 38,654 - 6,10038,654 38,65434,100 38,654 34,100 38,654 28,000 28,000 6,100 38,654 6,10034,100 1,800 1,800 200,000 1,800 2,000 4,000 2,000 4,000 2,000 3,800 3,800 204,000 3,800 200,000 200,000 4,000 204,000 204,000 58,181 58,181 58,181 25,000 25,000 25,000 83,181 83,181 83,181 25,00025,000 25,000 10,00010,000 10,00035,00035,000 35,000 28,00028,000 28,000 6,100 6,100 6,10034,10034,100 34,100 61,000 61,000 61,00061,00061,000 61,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 204,000 204,000 204,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 25,00025,000 25,000 10,00010,000 10,00035,00035,000 35,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 (96,100) (96,100) (96,100)3,900 3,900 3,900 61,000 61,000 61,00061,00061,000 61,000 Total Total Total 518,155 518,155 518,155 1,000 1,000 1,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 (96,100) (96,100) (96,100)3,900 3,900 3,900 Total Total Total 518,155 518,155 518,155

Original Budget Original Original BudgetBudget Amendment Amended Amendment Amended Budget Amendment Amended Budget Budget

110-414-41400-41172 110-414-41400-41172 ElectionElection Expense Expense Election - Election Expense - Election Officials - Officials Election Officials 7,500 7,500 7,500322 322 322 7,822 7,822 7,822 110-414-41400-41172 General Fund General FYExpenditures 2022 Fund Expenditures FY 2022 Expenditures Original Budget Original Budget General Fund FY 2022 Original Budget Amendment Amended Amended Budget Amendment Amended Budget 110-415-41500-41310 110-415-41500-41310 110-415-41500-41310 Financial Financial Admin Financial Admin - Office - Supplies Office Admin Supplies - Office Supplies 2,900 2,900 2,900 2,000 Amendment 2,000 2,000 4,900 4,900 Budget 4,900 110-415-41500-41512 110-415-41500-41512 110-415-41500-41512 Financial Financial AdminFinancial Admin - Insurance - Insurance Admin Vehicles - Insurance Vehicles Vehicles 130,000 130,000 130,000 25,00025,000 25,000 155,000 155,000 155,000 110-414-41400-41172 110-414-41400-41172 Election Election -Professional Election Officials Election Officials 322 1,200 322 7,822 110-414-41400-41172 Election Expense Election Officials 7,500 322 1,200 110-415-41500-41250 110-415-41500-41250 110-415-41500-41250 Financial Financial AdminExpense Financial Admin - -Professional -Expense Admin Services - -Professional Services Services 2,800 7,500 2,800 7,500 2,800 1,200 4,000 7,822 4,000 7,822 4,000 The City of Bethel Springs, Tennessee hereby provides certain financial information for the 2022110-415-41500-41310 110-415-41500-41310 Financial Admin -Govt Office Admin Supplies - Office Supplies 110-415-41500-41310 Financial Admin - Office Supplies 2,900 2,000 110-418-41800-41324 110-418-41800-41324 110-418-41800-41324 GeneralFinancial General Govt Bldg Govt General - Janitorial Bldg - Janitorial Bldg - Janitorial 1,400 2,900 1,400 2,900 1,400 1,600 2,000 1,600 2,000 1,600 4,900 3,000 4,900 3,000 4,900 3,000 110-415-41500-41512 110-415-41500-41512 Financial Financial Admin Insurance Admin Insurance Vehicles Vehicles 130,000 130,000 25,000 25,000 155,000 155,000 Financial Admin Insurance Vehicles 130,000 25,000 155,000 2023 fiscal year budget in accordance with the requirements of of T.C.A 6-56-206. There 110-415-41500-41512 will 110-471-47100-41115 110-471-47100-41115 110-471-47100-41115 American American Rescue American Rescue Plan - Premium Plan Rescue - Premium Plan Pay - Premium Pay Pay 117,339 117,339 117,339 117,339 117,339 117,339 110-415-41500-41250 110-415-41500-41250 Financial Financial Admin Professional Admin Professional Services Services 2,800 2,800 1,200 1,200 4,000 4,000 Financial Admin Professional Services 2,800 1,200 4,000 be a Public Hearing concerning the budget at the Bethel Springs City Hall, on June 6, 2022.110-415-41500-41250 All 110-471-47100-47900 110-471-47100-47900 110-471-47100-47900 American American Rescue American Rescue Plan - Capital Plan Rescue - Capital Outlay Plan -Outlay Capital Outlay 126,076 126,076 126,076 126,076 126,076 126,076 110-418-41800-41324 110-418-41800-41324 General Govt General Bldg Govt -Rescue Janitorial Bldg - Janitorial 1,400 1,600 72,903 1,60072,903 3,000 72,903 3,000 110-418-41800-41324 General Govt Bldg - Janitorial 1,400 3,00072,903 citizens are welcomed and encouraged to attend and participate. The budget and all supporting 110-471-47100-51761 110-471-47100-51761 110-471-47100-51761 American American Rescue American Rescue Plan - Transfer Plan - Transfer to Plan Other - Transfer to Funds Other to Funds Other Funds - 1,400 72,903 - 1,60072,903 110-471-47100-41115 110-471-47100-41115 American American Rescue Plan Rescue - Premium Plan - Premium Pay Pay 117,339 117,339 110-471-47100-41115 American Rescue Plan - Premium PayOutlay - 21,000 117,339 117,339 110-418-41850-42900 110-418-41850-42900 110-418-41850-42900 Civic Center Civic Center - Capital Civic - Capital Center Outlay -Outlay Capital 21,000 21,000 29,041 29,041 117,339 29,041 50,041 50,041 117,339 50,041 data are available at City Hall for public inspection.

110-471-47100-47900 110-471-47100-47900 American Rescue Plan Rescue -Maintenance Capital Plan -Outlay Capital Outlay - 5,000 126,076 126,076 110-471-47100-47900 American Rescue Plan Capital Outlay - 23,800 126,076 126,076 110-447-44700-41260 110-447-44700-41260 110-447-44700-41260 Parks &American Parks Rec -&Repair Rec Parks - Repair &&-Maintenance Rec & - Repair &Services Maintenance Services Services 23,800 23,800 5,000 126,076 5,000 28,800 28,800 126,076 28,800 110-471-47100-51761 110-471-47100-51761 American Rescue Plan Rescue -Maintenance Transfer Plan -Maintenance Transfer to Funds Other to Funds Other Funds - 1,50072,903 110-471-47100-51761 American Rescue Plan Transfer to Other - 2,000 72,903 110-447-44700-41261 110-447-44700-41261 110-447-44700-41261 Parks &American Parks Rec -&Repair Rec Parks - Repair &&-Maintenance Rec & - Repair &Vehicles Vehicles Vehicles 2,000 2,000 1,500 72,903 1,50072,903 3,50072,903 3,500 72,903 3,500 City of Bethel Springs, Tennessee Proposed Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023 110-418-41850-42900 110-418-41850-42900 Civic Capital Center Capital Outlay - Façade 21,000 29,041 110-418-41850-42900 Civic Capital Outlay 21,000 29,041 110-447-44700-42730 110-447-44700-42730 110-447-44700-42730 ParksCenter &Civic Parks Rec Center --&Grant Rec Parks --Expend Grant & RecExpend --Outlay Grant Façade -Expend Façade - 21,000 38,654 38,654 29,041 38,65450,041 38,65450,041 38,654 50,041 38,654 110-447-44700-41260 110-447-44700-41260 Parks & Rec Parks Repair & Rec & Repair Maintenance & Maintenance Services Services 23,800 23,800 5,000 5,000 28,800 28,800 110-447-44700-41260 Parks & Rec Repair & Maintenance Services 23,800 5,000 28,800 110-422-42200-41112 110-422-42200-41112 110-422-42200-41112 Fire - Overtime Fire - Overtime Fire Expense - Overtime Expense Expense 32,00032,000 32,000 8,000 8,000 8,00040,00040,000 40,000 GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ESTIMATED PROPOSED110-447-44700-41261 110-447-44700-41261 110-447-44700-41261 &Repair Rec Parks --Repair &Maintenance Rec & - Repair Maintenance &Vehicles Maintenance Vehicles Vehicles Parks &Parks Rec- -Telephone & 2,000 1,500 110-422-42200-41245 110-422-42200-41245 110-422-42200-41245 Fire - Telephone Fire Fire Expense Telephone Expense Expense 5,500 2,000 5,500 2,000 5,500 2,000 1,500 2,000 1,500 2,000 3,500 7,500 3,500 7,500 3,500 7,500

2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 110-447-44700-42730 110-447-44700-42730 110-447-44700-42730 Parks & Rec Parks Grant & Rec Expend Grant Expend Façade Façade Parks & Rec Grant Expend Façade 38,654 110-422-42200-41261 110-422-42200-41261 110-422-42200-41261 Fire - Repair Fire - Repair & Maintenance Fire & - Repair Maintenance &Vehicles Maintenance Vehicles Vehicles 55,40055,400 55,400 14,95438,654 14,954 38,654 14,95438,654 70,35438,654 70,354 38,654 70,354 110-422-42200-41112 110-422-42200-41112 Fire Overtime Fire Overtime Expense Expense 32,000 32,000 8,000 8,000 40,000 40,000 110-422-42200-41112 Fire Overtime Expense 32,000 8,000 40,000 110-422-42200-41262 110-422-42200-41262 110-422-42200-41262 Fire - Repair Fire - Repair & Maintenance Fire & - Repair Maintenance &Building Maintenance Building Building 5,000 5,000 5,000 16,90016,900 16,90021,90021,900 21,900 Estimated Revenues 110-422-42200-41245 110-422-42200-41245 Fire Fire -- Telephone Expense Expense 110-422-42200-41245 Fire Expense 5,500 2,000 110-422-42200-41267 110-422-42200-41267 110-422-42200-41267 Fire -- Telephone Repair Fire -- Telephone Repair & Maintenance Fire & Repair Maintenance &Radios Maintenance Radios Radios 8,700 5,500 8,700 5,500 8,700 717 2,000 717 2,000 717 7,500 9,417 7,500 9,417 7,500 9,417 Local Taxes $148,081 $153,600 $152,100 110-422-42200-41261 110-422-42200-41261 110-422-42200-41261 Fire Fire -- Repair Maintenance &Vehicles Maintenance Vehicles Vehicles Fire & Maintenance 55,400 14,954 110-422-42200-41291 110-422-42200-41291 110-422-42200-41291 Fire -- Repair Medical Fire -- Repair Medical Fire & Medical 3,00055,400 3,000 55,400 3,000 40014,954 400 14,954 40070,354 3,40070,354 3,400 70,354 3,400 State of Tennessee $198,039 $157,400 $138,132 110-422-42200-41262 110-422-42200-41262 110-422-42200-41262 Fire Fire -- Repair Maintenance &Building Maintenance Building Building 5,000 71,000 5,000 Fire & Maintenance 5,00071,000 16,900 110-422-42200-41325 110-422-42200-41325 110-422-42200-41325 Fire -- Repair Equipment Fire -- Repair Equipment Fire & Equipment 71,000 24,00016,900 24,000 16,900 24,00021,900 95,00021,900 95,000 21,900 95,000 Federal Government $107,855 $107,855 110-422-42200-41267 110-422-42200-41267 110-422-42200-41267 Fire -- Fuel Repair Fire & Repair Maintenance &Radios Maintenance Radios Radios 8,700 20,000 8,700 717 5,000 71725,000 9,417 25,000 9,417 Fire -- Fuel Repair & Maintenance 8,70020,000 717 5,000 9,41725,000 110-422-42200-41331 110-422-42200-41331 110-422-42200-41331 Fire Fire -- Fuel 20,000 5,000 Fire Other Sources $21,212 $30,730 $11,000 110-422-42200-41291 110-422-42200-41291 Fire -- Volunteer Medical Fire Medical 3,000 53,000 3,000 400 15,000 40068,000 3,400 68,000 3,400 110-422-42200-41291 Fire -- Volunteer Medical 3,00053,000 40015,000 3,40068,000 110-422-42200-42162 110-422-42200-42162 110-422-42200-42162 Fire Fire Fire Firemen -- Volunteer Firemen Firemen 53,000 15,000 110-422-42200-41325 110-422-42200-41325 Fire Equipment Fire Equipment 71,000 71,000 24,000 24,000 95,000 95,000 110-422-42200-41325 Fire Equipment 71,000 24,000 95,000 Total Estimated Revenues $367,332 $449,585 $409,087 110-422-42200-42240 110-422-42200-42240 110-422-42200-42240 Fire - Utilities Fire - Utilities Fire - Utilities 27,50027,500 27,500 1,000 1,000 1,00028,50028,500 28,500 110-422-42200-41331 110-422-42200-41331 110-422-42200-41331 - Fuel Fire - Fuel Fire - Fuel 20,000 5,000 110-421-42100-41255 110-421-42100-41255 110-421-42100-41255 Police -Fire Police Computer - Computer Police Services - Computer Services Services 15,50020,000 15,500 20,000 15,500 5,500 5,000 5,500 5,000 5,50025,000 21,00025,000 21,000 25,000 21,000 110-422-42200-42162 110-422-42200-42162 - Volunteer - Volunteer Firemen 110-422-42200-42162 Fire - Volunteer Firemen 53,000 15,000 Estimated Expenditures 110-421-42100-41261 110-421-42100-41261 110-421-42100-41261 Police -Fire Police Repair - Repair &Fire Police Maintenance & - Firemen Repair Maintenance &Vehicles Maintenance Vehicles Vehicles 20,00053,000 20,000 53,000 20,000 15,00015,000 15,000 15,000 15,00068,000 35,00068,000 35,000 68,000 35,000 110-422-42200-42240 110-422-42200-42240 Utilities Fire - Utilities Fire - Utilities 27,500 1,000 Salaries $105,342 $122,600 $160,120 110-422-42200-42240 110-421-42100-41298 110-421-42100-41298 110-421-42100-41298 Police -Fire Police City- Court - City Police Costs Court - City &Costs Fees Court & Fees Costs & Fees 12,00027,500 12,000 27,500 12,000 3,000 1,000 3,000 1,000 3,00028,500 15,00028,500 15,000 28,500 15,000 110-421-42100-41255 110-421-42100-41255 -- Computer Police -- Computer Services Supplies Services Police Computer Services 15,500 5,500 110-421-42100-41320 110-421-42100-41320 110-421-42100-41320 Police --Police Police Operating Operating Police Supplies Operating Supplies 15,00015,500 15,000 15,500 15,000 2,800 5,500 2,800 5,500 2,80021,000 17,80021,000 17,800 21,000 17,800 Other Costs $223,450 $232,953 $210,833 110-421-42100-41255 110-421-42100-41261 110-421-42100-41261 & -- Repair Maintenance &Vehicles Maintenance Vehicles Vehicles Police Repair &Police Maintenance 20,000 15,000 110-421-42100-41331 110-421-42100-41331 110-421-42100-41331 Police --Police Police Fuel -- Repair Fuel Police Fuel 34,00020,000 34,000 20,000 34,000 21,00015,000 21,000 15,000 21,00035,000 55,00035,000 55,000 35,000 55,000 Total Estimated Expenditures $328,792 $355,553 $370,953 110-421-42100-41261 110-421-42100-41298 110-421-42100-41298 Police Court -- City Court & Fees Costs & Fees 110-421-42100-41298 Police City Court Costs &Costs Fees 12,000 3,000 110-421-42100-42148 110-421-42100-42148 110-421-42100-42148 Police --Police Police Training -- City Training Police Training 17,00012,000 17,000 12,000 17,000 5,000 3,000 5,000 3,000 5,00015,000 22,00015,000 22,000 15,000 22,000 110-421-42100-41320 110-421-42100-41320 Operating Police -- Operating Supplies Supplies 15,000 100,000 15,000 2,800 (96,100) 2,80017,800 Police Operating Supplies 15,000 2,800(96,100) 110-421-42100-42312 110-421-42100-42312 110-421-42100-42312 Police --Police Police LESO --Equipment LESO Police Equipment LESO Equipment 100,000 100,000 (96,100) 3,90017,800 3,900 17,800 3,900 Estimated Beginning Fund Balance $255,500 $294,040 $388,072 110-421-42100-41320 110-421-42100-41331 110-421-42100-41331 Police Fuel Police Fuel 34,000 34,000 21,000 21,000 55,000 55,000 110-421-42100-41331 Police Fuel 34,000 21,000 55,000 110-424-42420-41265 110-424-42420-41265 110-424-42420-41265 Building Building Inspection Inspection Building - Property Inspection - Property Cleanup - Property Cleanup Cleanup 2,500 2,500 2,500 6,250 6,250 6,250 8,750 8,750 8,750 Estimated Ending Fund Balance $294,040 $388,072 $426,206 110-421-42100-42148 110-421-42100-42148 110-421-42100-42148 Police Training Police Training 17,000 17,000 5,000 5,000 22,000 22,000 Police Training 17,000 5,000 22,000 110-431-43100-41264 110-431-43100-41264 110-431-43100-41264 Street Dept Street- Repair Dept Street - Repair & Dept Maintenance & - Repair Maintenance &Machinery Maintenance Machinery Machinery 4,600 4,600 4,600 1,400 1,400 1,400 6,000 6,000 6,000 110-421-42100-42312 110-421-42100-42312 Police LESO Police Equipment -Dept LESO- Fuel Equipment 100,000 3,900 30,000 3,900 110-421-42100-42312 Police LESO- -Fuel Equipment 100,000 (96,100) 3,90030,000 110-431-43100-41331 110-431-43100-41331 110-431-43100-41331 Street -Dept Street Dept Street - Fuel 20,000 20,000 100,000 20,000 10,000(96,100) 10,000 (96,100) 10,00030,000 Number of Employees 110-424-42420-41265 110-424-42420-41265 Building Inspection Building Inspection - -Property - Property Cleanup Cleanup 110-424-42420-41265 Building Inspection Property Cleanup 2,500 6,250 110-431-43100-42240 110-431-43100-42240 110-431-43100-42240 Street Dept Street - Utilities Dept Street --Utilities Dept Utilities 1,800 2,500 1,800 2,500 1,800 700 6,250 700 6,250 700 8,750 2,500 8,750 2,500 8,750 2,500 Full-Time 4 4 4 110-431-43100-41264 110-431-43100-41264 Street Dept Street -- Contractual Repair & -- Repair Maintenance &Machinery Maintenance Machinery Machinery 4,600 79,000 4,600 1,400 70,000 1,400 6,000 149,000 6,000 110-431-43100-41264 Street & Dept Maintenance 4,60079,000 1,40070,000 6,000 110-431-43100-43290 110-431-43100-43290 110-431-43100-43290 Street Dept Dept Street-- Repair Other Dept Street Other Dept Contractual Other Services Contractual Services Services 79,000 70,000 149,000 149,000 Part-Time 5 5 5 110-431-43100-41331 110-431-43100-41331 Street Dept Street -- Fuel Dept Fuel 10,000 (25,000) 10,00030,000 30,000 110-431-43100-41331 Street 20,000 10,000(25,000) 110-431-43100-42900 110-431-43100-42900 110-431-43100-42900 Street Dept Dept Street-- Fuel Capital Dept Street Capital Outlay Dept --Outlay Capital Outlay 25,00020,000 25,000 20,000 25,000 (25,000) - 30,000 110-431-43100-42240 110-431-43100-42240 Street Dept Street -- Utilities Dept 1,800 10,000 1,800 700 (10,000) 700 2,500 2,500 110-431-43100-42240 Street 1,80010,000 700(10,000) 110-431-43100-43101 110-431-43100-43101 110-431-43100-43101 Street Dept Dept Street-- Utilities Automobiles Dept Street Automobiles Dept -- Utilities Automobiles 10,000 (10,000) - 2,500 SANITATION FUND 110-431-43100-43290 110-431-43100-43290 Street- Other Dept Street - Contractual Other DeptContractual - Other Contractual Services Services 149,000 149,000 110-431-43100-43290 Street Dept Services 79,00079,000 79,000 70,00070,000 70,000 149,000 110-431-43100-42900 110-431-43100-42900 Street- Capital Dept Street - Capital Dept -Outlay Capital Outlay 25,000 25,000 (25,000) (25,000) 110-431-43100-42900 Street Dept Outlay 25,000 (25,000) Estimated Revenues Total Total Total 518,155 518,155 518,155 110-431-43100-43101 110-431-43100-43101 Street- Automobiles Dept Street - Automobiles Dept - Automobiles (10,000) (10,000) 110-431-43100-43101 Street Dept 10,00010,000 10,000 (10,000) Revenues $43,682 $43,000 $44,700

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Other Sources Total Estimated Revenues

$$43,682

$$43,000

$$44,700

Estimated Expenditures Salaries Other Costs Total Estimated Expenditures

$$36,554 $36,554

$$41,500 $41,500

$$43,000 $43,000

Estimated Beginning Fund Balance Estimated Ending Fund Balance

$18,179 $25,307

25,307$ 26,807$

26,807$ 28,507$

Number of Employees Full-Time Part-Time

-

-

-

DRUG FUND Revenues Total Estimated Revenues

$499 $499

$$-

$$-

Estimated Expenditures Salaries Other Costs Total Estimated Expenditures Estimated Beginning Fund Balance Estimated Ending Fund Balance

$$$$525 $1,024

$$-

$$-

$1,024 $1,024

$1,024 $1,024

Number of Employees Full-Time Part-Time

-

-

-

ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF BETHEL SPRINGS AMENDING THE 2022 FY BUDGET AS FOLLOWS: The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Bethel Springs will consider the following budget ordinance amendment for the past fiscal year (FY 2022) at the 6:30 P.M. regular monthly meeting in Selmer City Hall, June 6, 2022.

General Fund FY 2022 Revenue McNairy Co Trustee, Sales Tax ARPA

Original Budget 45,598 Total

Amendment 19,826 107,855 127,681

Amended Budget 65,424 107,855

General Fund FY 2022 Expenditures General Govt Community Center Capital Outlay ARPA Funded Expenses

Original Budget 89,939 3,500 7,500 Total

Amendment 95,961 4,500 10,600 16,620 127,681

Amended Budget 185,900 8,000 18,100 16,620

The City of Selmer, Tennessee hereby provides certain financial information for the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget in accordance with the requirements of of T.C.A 6-56-206. There will be a Public Hearing concerning the budget at the Selmer City Hall, on June 14, 2022. All citizens are welcomed and encouraged to attend and participate. The budget and all supporting data is available at City Hall for public inspection.

ANNUAL BUDGET PUBLIC NOTICE

Total Total

Total 518,155 518,155 518,155

The City of Selmer, Tennessee hereby provides certain financial information for the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget in accordance with the requirements of of T.C.A 6-56-206. There will be a Public Hearing concerning the budget at the Selmer City Hall, on June 14, 2022. All citizens are welcomed and encouraged to City of Selmer, Tennessee attend and participate. The budget and all supporting data is available at City Hall for public inspection.

Proposed Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023

City of Selmer, Tennessee Proposed Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023 General Fund Estimated Revenues Local Taxes State of Tennessee Fed/State Grants Other Sources

Actual 2020-21

Estimated 2021-22

Proposed 2022-23

$ $ $ $

2,732,506 565,143 650,092 1,117,642

$ $ $ $

$ $ $ $

2,515,000 404,900 1,055,199 838,468

Total Estimated Revenues

$

5,065,383 $

5,621,278 $

4,813,567

Estimated Expenditures Salaries Other Costs

$ $

1,899,773 $ 3,150,952 $

2,020,143 $ 4,019,619 $

2,123,822 3,309,041

Total Estimated Expenditures

$

5,050,725 $

6,039,762 $

5,432,863

Estimated Beginning Fund Balance Estimated Ending Fund Balance

$ $

3,057,969 $ 3,072,627 $

3,072,627 $ 2,654,143 $

2,654,143 2,034,847

State Street Aid Fund Estimated Revenues Local Taxes State of Tennessee Federal Government Other Sources

$ $ $ $

159,089 403

$ $ $ $

$ 157,000 $ 200 $

152,000

Total Estimated Revenues

$

159,492 $

157,200 $

152,200

Estimated Expenditures Salaries Other Costs

$ $

$ 116,319 $

131,818 $

115,419

Total Estimated Expenditures

$

116,319 $

131,818 $

115,419

Estimated Beginning Fund Balance Estimated Ending Fund Balance

$ $

361,315 $ 404,488 $

404,488 $ 429,870 $

429,870 466,651

2,633,750 594,900 1,511,034 881,594

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MCNAIRY COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

APOSTOLIC Life Tabernacle 1353 Hwy. 142, Selmer Thomas Davis, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

New Jerusalem Faith Apostolic Church 27 Linley Circle, Selmer Bishop Ferdinand Gant Sr. Pastor Wanda Gant Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Bible Class: Wed. night 7 p.m.

Prayer: Wed. night 6 p.m.

BAPTIST Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist 1030 Tommy Sanders Rd., Stantonville Adamsville Freewill Baptist Church Old Shiloh Road Adamsville, TN 38310 Marcus Morrow, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Worship: 11:15 a.m.

Sunday night: 5 p.m.

Bible Study 7 p.m.

Solitude Freewill Baptist Church 414 Meeks Rd., Adamsville Sunday: 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

INDEPENDENT Calvary Baptist Church Hwy 22 North, Adamsville Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Worship: Sun. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Faith Baptist Church 1301 Peach St., Selmer Mark Shumaker, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Fellowship Baptist Church 1308 High School Rd., Selmer Pastor: J.D. Matlock Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Hwy 22 Michie Elder Rickey Taylor, Pastor 10:30 a.m. Song Service 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service

Selmer Primitive Baptist Church 331 Falcon Rd., Selmer Elder Clinton Barnett, Pastor 3rd Sunday Each Month: 10:30 a.m.

SOUTHERN Chapel Hill Baptist 6371 Vernie Kirk Rd., Pocahontas Bro. Frank Bell, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Chewalla Baptist Church 190 Chewalla St., Ramer Richard Doyle, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Clear Creek Baptist Church 1728 Lawton Rd., Selmer Chuck Castles, Pastor Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Covenant Baptist Church 6515 Hwy 57 East, Michie, TN Pastor: K. Brian Rainey Music & Youth Director: Seth Bragg Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Night: 7 p.m.

Cypress Creek First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1104 14 Falcon St. • Selmer Pastor: Clifford E. Wynn, Jr. (731) 645-8094 Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer - 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study: 7:00 p.m.

Jam Zone: 7:00 p.m.

Eastview Baptist Church Hwy 45 S., Eastview, Tenn.

Rob Burnes, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Bible Study: 7 p.m.

Locke Road Baptist Locke Road, Selmer Bobby Bray, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. / Wed. 6:30 p.m.

Falcon Baptist Church 777 Falcon Rd., Selmer Jay Houston, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Lighthouse Baptist Church 1780 Mulberry Ave., Selmer Jorgen Runquest, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Worship: 11 a.m. & 5 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Adamsville 222 West Main St., Adamsville Senior Pastor: Dr. Chad Ball Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.

Morning Worship: 10:15 a.m.

Discipleship Training: 5 p.m.

Evening Worship: 6:15 p.m.

Wednesday Activities: Prayer/Bible Study: 6:15 p.m.

Children & Youth: 6:15 P.M. during the summer

PRIMITIVE BAPTIST Better Hope Primitive Baptist 4235 Leapwood-Enville Rd., Adamsville Elder Gene Gist, Pastor First Sunday of month beginning at 10:30 a.m., preaching 11 a.m.

Michie Primitive Baptist Church

First Baptist Church of Bethel Springs 143 Jackson St., Bethel Springs

Jacob Brimm, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

5 p.m & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 6 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Michie 5658 Hwy 22 S., Michie Bro. Ben Martin, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Selmer Joey Johnson, Pastor 310 W. Court Ave., Selmer Sunday School: 8:45 a.m., 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m., 10 a.m., Wednesday: 6 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Finger Finger-Leapwood Rd., Finger David Sims, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Wednesday: 6 p.m.

Forty Forks Baptist Church 672 Ed Barham Rd., Bethel Springs Randy Smith, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Good Hope Baptist 678 Good Hope Church Rd., Adamsville Bro. Randy Latch Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday: 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Grace Baptist Church 1255 Connie Smith Rd., Selmer Pastor: Bro. Don Singleton Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening: 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Gravel Hill Baptist Church 86 Tom Baker Rd., Ramer Pastor: Bro. Eric Jones Church Phone: 645-6776 Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. ; Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Lakeview Baptist Church Pastor: Clint Overton 877 W. Cherry, Selmer Sundays: 11 a.m.

Wednesdays: The Upper Room Student Ministry 5:30 For more info. call 731-6459771 Lorraine Baptist Church Melvin Qualls Rd., Michie,TN Trent Nethery, Jr., Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Mt. Gilead Baptist Church 6185 Rowsey School Rd., Bethel Springs Rev. Mark LaRue, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. &

PRIME CARE MEDICAL CENTER 270 E. Court Avenue • Selmer, TN • (731) 645-7932 710 East Main • Adamsville, TN • (731) 632-3383 426 White Avenue • Henderson, TN • (731) 989-2174

ST. JUDE THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH 1318 Poplar (Hwy. 64) • Selmer, TN 38375 Telephone: 731-645-4188 Rev. W.H. Arnold, Pastor

5 p.m.

Wednesday: AWANA 6:30 p.m.

Youth & Adults 6:45 p.m.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church Litt Wilson Rd., McNairy TN Bro. Jakob Harris, Pastor Sunday: 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

New Hope Baptist Church 854 Chandler Lane Pocahontas, TN Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Olive Hill Baptist Church 46 Olive Hill Church Lp., Guys, TN Robert Hudson, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Pleasant Site Baptist Church 1868 Pleasant Site Rd., Selmer Bradley Woolworth, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Ramer Baptist Church 3899 Hwy 57 West, Ramer Joe Loncar, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Selmer Second Baptist 1004 Peach St., Selmer Tony Polk, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Trinity Baptist Church 7193 Michie-Pebble Hill Rd. Hwy 224 South Michie, TN 38357 Pastor: George Kyle Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship: 6:30 p.m.

Wed. Night Bible Study:6:30 p.m.

West Shiloh Baptist 282 West Shiloh Church Rd. Stantonville Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6 p.m.

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Unity Baptist Church Unity Church Road, Ramer Greg Brasher, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST Antioch Church of Christ 7200 Hwy 57W Ramer, TN 38367 Darrin Stapleton, Minister (732) 645-5639 Bible Study 9:30 AM Worship 10:15 PM Worship 6:00 Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.

Acton Church of Christ 9389 Hwy 22 S. Michie Jon Paul Gulledge, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:50 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

(731) 239-9691 Adamsville Church of Christ 243 E. Main St., Adamsville Van Vansandt, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Cypress Tank Church of Christ 2645 Cypress Tank Rd., Pocahontas Dr. Brian Jackson, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 5 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Eastside Church of Christ 1366 E. Poplar, Selmer Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Forrest Hill Church of Christ Forrest Hill Subdivision Hwy 45 S., Selmer Shobeck Dethrow, Minister Fourth Street Church of Christ 142 N. Fourth St., Selmer Brian Stephens, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Liberty Church of Christ 1005 North Liberty Road Michie, TN 38357 Minister: Jeff Harville (205) 712-3502 Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 9 and 11 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Stantonville Church of Christ 8228 Hwy 142, Stantonville Randy Cook, Minister Matt Cook, Minister Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m.

Discussion Class: 11:15 a.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF GOD Center Ridge Church of God 948 Center Ridge Road, Bethel Springs Duane R. Moore, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Only services due to Covid-19.

Piney Grove Church of God 888 Rose Creek Rd., Selmer Aaron Moss, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy Hwy 22 N. Adamsville Alvin Jones, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Church of God of Prophecy 1642 Curtis Hill Church Rd., Bethel Springs Richard Horner, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m. , Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Bethel Springs Community Church 3886 Main St., Bethel Springs Larry Lancaster, Pastor (662) 415-8012 Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Michie Church of God of Prophecy 6681 Hwy 57 East, Michie Roy Bennett, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN Court Ave. Cumberland Presbyterian Church 234 W. Court Ave., Selmer Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Mt. Vernon CP Church 3101 Mt. Vernon Rd., Ramer David Sprenkle, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

New Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church 453 New Salem Rd., Bethel Springs David Sprenkle, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church New Bethel Road Rev. Jeff Powell Worship Service: 9:45 a.m.

Ramer Cumberland Presbyterian Church Highway 57 West, Ramer Pastor: Albert Brown Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

METHODIST Adamsville First United Methodist 206 East Main St., Adamsville, TN Rev. Troy Dillard Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Buena Vista Methodist Church Tull Road, Bethel Springs Roger South, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m.

First United Methodist Church 1122 West Cherry Ave., Selmer Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Supper 5:30 p.m.

Bible Study & Breakouts: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Hickory Flatt United Methodist Church Puron Rd., Hickory Flatt Jackie Gardner, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Worship: 10:15 a.m.

Lebanon Church 250 Chambers Store Rd. Michie Paul Chicoine, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Sunday School: 11 a.m.

Maggie Jones United Methodist Church 8173 Finger-Leapwood Rd. FInger, TN 38334 Pastor Howard Russom Contact info: 731-610-7638 Sunday School 10 a.m.

Sunday Services 11 a.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 5:00 p.m.

New Bethel United Methodist Church 74 Wright St., Bethel Springs Shirley Williams, Pastor Sunday School 10 Sunday Service 11 a.m.

Bible Study: Wed. at 7 p.m.

New Hope United Methodist Church Sticine Rd. - Michie Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Wed. Bible Study: 6:30 p.m.

Tony Newman, Pastor Pebble Hill Methodist Church 2768 Chamber Store Rd., Michie Rev. Alvin Jones, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Stantonville United Methodist Church 8351 Hwy 142, Stantonville, TN Tony Newman, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Ladies Prayer Brunch

Rickman retires after serving over four decades

A

fter serving over four decades, including many as a police investigator, Roger Rickman retired on May 25 from the Selmer Police Department surrounded by family and friends.

Rickman started when he was in his twenties. He credits W.T. Yarbrough for getting him interested in law enforcement. “W.T. was always asking me to fill out an application. One night I was talking to W.T. in town and he asked me to ride with him. After that one ride, I was hooked,” said Rickman. He started with on March 9, 1982, with the Selmer Police Department and never looked back.

Rickman served on the police force from 1982 and became an investigator in 1997 for the department. I did work part-time as a deputy for Robert Lee when he was sheriff and was also working for the Selmer police department.

“My time in the department has been a good experience it had its ups and downs but I have always worked with a great group of officers. I have some good memories

there and it is sad to leave but it time to move on,” he said.

Rickman just wanted to fly out under the radar but ended up with a wonderful party attended by many officers, patrolmen and detectives he worked with over the years. “I was happy with the turnout, it really blessed my heart.”

Rickman has two sons Matt and Clint. Matt is currently an officer

on the Selmer Police Department serving since 2012. His wife, Holly, also works in the department as an administrative assistant.

They have one son, Matthew, seven. Clint is married to Baylie and works at PCA in Counce.

Rickman is grateful to everyone for the wonderful send off and plans to take it easy and enjoy retirement.

2nd Saturday 10:30 a.m.

Sulphur Springs United Methodist Sulphur Springs Rd., Selmer Billy Patterson, Pastor Sunday School: follows service Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m.

Union Grove United Methodist Pleasant Site Road, Selmer Billy Patterson, Pastor Sunday School: 10:20 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11:20 a.m.

Thurs. Bible Study: 6 p.m.

Mt. Vinson United Methodist 2100 Tommy Sanders Rd., Stantonville Howard Russom Westmoreland, Pastor Worship: 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.

LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 4203 Shiloh Road Corinth, MS Mike Dickson, Pastor Sunday School Adult: 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service: 10 a.m.

Sunday School Children Adult: 10 a.m.

PENTECOSTAL Beauty Hill Pentecostal Church 46 Beauty Hill Road, Bethel Springs, TN Pastor: Jonathan Tubbs Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Wednesday Evening: “Refreshing” 7:15 p.m.

Bethel Springs United Pentecostal 3591 Main St., Bethel Springs Jeff Young, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. / Mon. & Wed.: 7 p.m.

First United PentecostalEastview 7810 Hwy 45 S, Ramer Rev. Wayne Isbell, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Monday: 7 p.m.

Wednesday: 7:15 p.m.

The Sanctuary of MPC 54 Pentecostal Ave., Milledgeville, TN Rev. Jimmy Kelly, Pastor Sun. School: 10:30 a.m., Youth 5:30. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Gateway Holiness Chapel 2342 Refuge Rd., Bethel Springs Michael Price, Pastor Sunday: 2 p.m. / Thursday: 7 p.m.

PRESBYTERIAN Bethel Springs Presbyterian Church 59 4th Ave., Bethel Springs Rev. Joey Edwards Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Bethesda Presbyterian Church 50

Bethesda Loop, Selmer Bro. Chris Dancer, Pastor 610-1859 Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

(731) 632-3012 Sunday Bible Class 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

FCC Wednesdays Meal 5:30 Worship/Studies 615 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church USA 800 Poplar Ave., Selmer Dr. Larry W. (Bud) Sizemore, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Fellowship: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

City of Refuge Church 300 Emmons Rd., Selmer C.A. “Skeet” Jackson, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Mt. Sharon Presbyterian Church 108 Mt. Sharon Rd., Adamsville Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Jude the Apostle 1318 Poplar, Hwy. 64, Selmer Rev. W.H. Arnold, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

1st Saturday: 9 a.m.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Bethel Springs Seventh Day Adventist 4352 Main St., Bethel Springs John Johnston, Pastor Saturday Worship: 9 a.m.

Sabbath School: 10 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

OTHER/NON-DENOM Abundant Life Christian Fellowship 15770 Hwy 64 East Bolivar, Tn. Pastor D.R. Moore Bible Class: Saturday 10:00 a.m.

Worship: Saturday 11 a.m.

Only services due to Covid-19.

A New Beginning Sol Coulston Rd., Bethel Springs Kenneth Kitchen, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Believers Church 1431 Peach St., Selmer Karen Linam, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m., Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Encounter Community Church 1026 Peach St. Selmer, TN Pastor: Melvin Berry (731) 645-0055 Sunday Morning Fellowship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Services 11 a.m.

First Christian Church 133 N. Third St. Selmer Preacher, Gregg Worthey Sunday: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

First ChristianChurch 254 N. Maple St. Adamsville, TN 38310 Clint Hopper, Minister

Kingdom Church, More Sure Word 1814 Buena Vista Road Bethel Springs, Tenn. 38315 (731) 577-0100 Sundays at 4 p.m.

2nd & 4th Tuesday L.I.F.E. class at 7 p.m.

Thirsty Thursday (Bible Class) 7 p.m.

Love & Truth, Adamsville Campus 440 Hwy 64 East, Adamsville Lead Pastor - Eddie Cupples Campus Director - Scott Melson Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Wednesday nights: 7 p.m.

Phone: 731-632-4999 www.loveandtruthchurch.com Greater Evangelical Ministry 1854 Airport Rd., Selmer Frank M. Holiday, Pastor Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 12 p.m.

Wednesday: 7:30 p.m.

Life Wind Covenant Church 63 Linsey Lane, Selmer Barry Bishop, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Wed.: 7 p.m. www.lifewindchurch.com Safe Harbor Church 1514 Peach St., Selmer Sunday: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m.

World of Truth Church Hwy 57 West, Ramer Larry Cooksey, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

God’s Way Church 1121 Peach St., Selmer Sherry Atnipp, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Full Gospel Fellowship Church 6595 Hwy 64 West Bethel Springs, Tenn.

731-646-1837 David Paseur, Pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m.., 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Petra Family Worship Center 54 Pentecostal Ave., Milledgeville, TN 731-434-1002 S.S.: 10 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday Night: 6 p.m.

Thursday Night: 7 p.m.

Pastors: Paul and Bonnie Young

SMC Recycling, Inc. Selmer, TN • Corinth, MS

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. • Sat. 7 a.m.-11 a.m. - Corinth only

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Job Opportunity Park & Recreation Director City of Adamsville The City of Adamsville, Tennessee seeks an experienced leader to serve as its next Park & Recreation Director.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, and overseeing the activities of the City of Adamsville’s Park and Recreation Program.

The ideal candidate should have the ability to work various hours for scheduled events. Candidates must have the ability to perform computer related jobs by creating spreadsheets, documents, and schedules. They must also maintain a positive attitude and control conversations with others that may be unruly during sports events.

Employee is responsible for maintaining calendar for citizens to use pavilion and approved, athletic fields.

Employee is responsible for maintaining grounds at the park and the museum. Will operate a mower, weed eater, hand tools, SandPro, and tractor/bush-hog.

Qualifications: have a high school diploma or GED, have experience in sports and knowledge of league regulations, good communication skills, both written and oral. Candidate must pass physical, drug screen, and background check.

Applicants should submit resume along with cover letter by email attachment to khill@cityofadamsville.com. Preference will be given to resumes received by 5 p.m. CST June 20, 2022. The position will remain open until the job is filled.

The City of Adamsville, TN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accomodations to qualified individuals with disability and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accomodations with the employer.

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OBITUARIES

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2022

McCraken new pastor at First Presbyterian Church

John M. Moore August 28, 1937 May 28, 2022

J

ohn M. Moore was born August 28, 1937 in McNairy County, Tennessee, the son of the late George C. and Beulah Barton Moore.

John married the love of his life, Janice Eloise Kiddy, on October 29, 1960. Together, they built a life of loving each other unconditionally. Once they both retired, they traveled, cooked together, cared for their garden and Jan's beautiful flowers. As years past and Jan became ill, John cared for her with loving hands. If you knew John and Jan, you know that their life together was the perfect description of true love. Jan passed away on February 14, 2018.

John was a gentleman with a heart of gold. He loved life, his family, friends and God. He was always ready for a good breakfast at Winks. That's where he could catch up with all the gossip before he went to the store, aka the parts house. He loved a good game of pitching quarters with the guys at the store word is he was pretty good at taking all your money.

John gardened to not only feed his family but wanted to share his harvest with everyone. His love of family and friends extended to treating them with an occasional meal or two. John enjoyed going out to eat at several local restaurants especially Hagy's and Dinner Bell. When he wasn't able to go himself, he ordered takeout.

John took care of his loved ones, served his country honorably in the United States Army, and left this

world a better place. All who knew and loved him will miss him dearly, but know that he is in a better place. We are sure he is spending time with God, hugging his true love, and maybe, just maybe cracking a joke or two.

Mr. Moore departed this life on May 28, 2022 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 84 Years, 9 Months.

He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Marie Rinks of Stantonville, Trnn.; brotherin-law, Junior Kiddy of Stantonville, Trnn.; and a host of friends.

A special thank you and appreciation for his dear friend and bonus daughter, Theresa Robinson. It was due to her love, compassion, and patience that John was able to be at home surrounded by love during his illness.

His wonderful caretakers - Cassie, Sharon and Vickey went above and beyond caring for John.

John was blessed to have many caring friends who made his days much brighter by their phone calls and visits.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Moore was preceded in death by a brother, Samuel H. Moore and wife Tina; two sisters, Annie Rea King and husband Alfred, Mary Lee Lacaze and husband Wesley.

Services were held on May 31, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Alvin Jones officiating. Burial followed in the Pebble Hill Cemetery at Michie, Tennessee with military honors.

Tommy Davis September 18, 1963 May 27, 2022

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ommy Davis was born September 18, 1963 in Chicago, Illinios, the son of Jack E. Davis and the late Lucy Watson Davis.

Tommy worked for many years as a truck driver. In 2001, he went to work at Do-All Machining & Tooling in Selmer, Tenn. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved deer hunting, gardening, and tending to his honey bees.

He loved to spread the Gospel and did so every chance he got.

While at the nursing home for rehab, he led many bible studies.

He was a member of First Baptist Church in Selmer. Tommy loved the Lord, his family-especially his two grandkids and friends.

Tommy departed this life on May 27, 2022 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 58 Years, 8

Months, 9 Days. He is survived by two sons, John Thomas Davis and wife Kayla of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Joshua Tyler Davis and wife Kaitlyn of Ramer, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Heidi Bess Davis and Luke Tyler Davis; father, Jack E. Davis and wife Pat of Selmer, Tenn.; a sister, Patsy Moore and husband Troy of Selmer, Tenn.; two brothers, Joey Davis and wife Connie of Oakland, Tenn., Ty Davis of Selmer, Tenn.; and a host of extended family and friends.

Services were held on May 28, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Will Shelton, Joey Johnson officiating.

Burial followed in the Moore's Schoolhouse Cemetery at Bethel Springs, Tenn.

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on McCraken did not have the normal track to ministry as a Presbyterian minister.

It was in 2016, when he was extended the invitation to supply the pulpit at First Presbyterian Church in Selmer on a provisional basis.

Born in Memphis, McCraken received Jesus into his life at a young age; likewise, he accepted his “call to preach” in his pre-teen years, preaching his first sermon at the Memphis Union Mission on multiple occasions.

After moving with his family to Byhalia, Miss., at age 15, he taught Sunday school while continuing his education and pursuit of the ministry in the United Methodist Church. He received an Associate of Arts from Wood Junior College in Mathison, Miss., graduating cum laude. He then attended Asbury University in Wilmore, Ky., for two quarters before transferring to Bethel University in McKenzie, Tenn where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree.

He served as student minister to various United Methodist Churches in Mississippi. Although, he also served as a student minister to New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian churches and continued his education at Memphis Theological Seminary.

While continuing to serve various churches, he served a short while at Ramer Cumberland

Presbyterian Church in Ramer, before accepting appointments from the Bishop of the former North Mississippi United Methodist Conference, now Mississippi conference.

After graduating from seminary with a Master of Divinity and serving his first year as pastor at the First United Methodist Church in Tchula, Miss., he was ordained as an Elder in the United Methodist Church. Licensed to teach in Mississippi and Tennessee with endorsements in Bible, English and Speech Communication following completion of studies at Delta State University and Mississippi State University.

McCraken left the ministry to pursue other interest including a career in the airline industry and did some additional coursework in film and video production. He became a licensed massage therapist and explored life until a series of “providential events” occurred and some encouragement from ministers led him to prayerfullly renew his commitment to ministry.

It was an unconventional route, but one that led him back to serving Presbyterian (EPC, Cumberland, and PCUSA) churches as a supply minister since 2016.

Full circle, McCracken, in 2020 (before COVID) completed PCUSA-approved certification courses at the Calvin Center in Hampton, Georgia as a Transitional Minister.

He retired from the United Methodist Church with approval from the Presbytery of the Mid-South headquartered in Memphis, and will now become the new pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Selmer, effective June 5th.

The congregation invites you to visit and here from a pastor whose interest is vast and promises to keep you engaged.

Join pastor McCraken in services at 800 Poplar Avenue, Selmer with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., fellowship 10:30 a.m. and Worship at 10:45 a.m.

Events and Happenings

WALKING TALL MUSIC FEST June 4 4The Walking Tall Music Fest will be held at the Adamsville City Park on June 4, 3p.m. - 8:30 p.m. There will be music by Zella Robinson 3p.m. Wayne Jerrolds and Savannah Grass 4:30 p.m., Steve Warren 6 p.m., Georette Jones 7:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music.

GRAVEL HILL BAPTIST CHURCH VBS June 6-84Gravel Hill Baptist Church, 86 Tom Baker Rd., Ramer, will host Vacation Bible School on Mon. June 6 - Wed. June 8 from 6 p.m to 8 p.m. Kindergarten through 6th grade. For transportation call 731-610-3486.

ROCKABILLY HIGHWAY REVIVAL HALL OF FAME June 104Join Arts in McNairy (AiM) as they induct the Class of 2022 McNairy County Music Hall of Fame recipients at the Latta Building starting at 6 p.m. This is a night to honor our finest musicians and contributors in McNairy County and is a celebration with family and friends.

All are invited and welcome to attend this free event.

ROCKABILLY HIGHWAY FESTIVAL

June 114Beginning at 8 a.m. the Rockabilly Highway Festival will kick off their car show in downtown Selmer with awards starting at 2 p.m. at Rockabilly Park. Also multiple stages will have live music : Rockabilly Park, 3rd Street, Pick’n at Pat’s Stage and the Latta Theatre. Check the news article for listings.

Music begins at 11 a.m. thru the final act at 6 p.m.

HUNTER KNIGHT CEMETERY DECORATION DAY June 124Anyone having family, relatives buried at Hunter-Knight Cemetery are encouraged to send donations or help with mowing, weed eating and upkeep of cemetery. Decoration day is June 12. Donations may be mailed to Rickey Hunter 440 Marshall Hunter Rd., Selmer.

FORTY FORKS BAPTIST CHURCH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 13-174Bring all the children out to The Forks for a great VBS. The theme is Fearfully and Wonderfully Made.

Planned are Bible lessons, games, crafts and snacks. June 13-17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 672 Ed Barham Rd., Bethel Springs, TN. VBS Director is Brittany Marshall, Pastor Randy Smith. Call 731610-9652 for information.

McNairy County Board of Education Meeting The McNairy County Board of Education will meet for the regular monthly meeting on June 9, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. at the McNairy County Annex Auditorium.

McNairy County Beer Board Meeting The McNairy County Board of Education will meet Monday, June 13, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the Justice Center.

The application of Pamela Powell and Felicia Robison for an on premises permit at 628 McNairy Rd. (former Robert Moore building) Bethel Springs will be considered.

The business will operate under the name Redneck Munchies.

The public is invited to attend.

UT MARTIN COON CREEK SCIENCE CENTER 70 MILLION YR. OLD FOSSIL DIG June 18 & July 164Dig alongside paleontologist and collect fossils that are 70 million years old. Your adventure will include information on the geological history, a creek walk through the Cretaceous sea floor, fossil collecting, and a demonstration on how to preserve your fossils for years to come all right here in McNairy County. Groups of 10 or more can be arranged at your convenience. Visits are by reservation only. Call 731-646-1636 or email: cooncreek@utm.edu.

UT MARTIN ASTRONOMY CLASS June 18 & July 164Join us for a “Tour of the Sky” including constellation and star identification, how to find your way around the night sky, telescope features and usage, and observation of objects such as planets, nebulae, and star clusters. Program will start at sunset, ask for specific times when making reservations. Inclement weather may require rescheduling or relocation to the McNairy Central High School Planetarium. For more information Call 731-646-1636 or email: cooncreek@ utm.edu.

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Apply in person, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday at the McNairy County School Nutrition Central Office below....

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Available Retirement Available with Christmas, Spring & Fall Breaks Paid Sick Leave & Paid Vacation Last Day to apply - Fri., June 10, 2022

McNairy County School Nutrition Office 530 Mulberry Avenue, Suite 2, Selmer, Tennessee 38375 For additional information, call 731-645-7731 This institution is an equal opportunity employer

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LYING AND BEING IN THE FIFTH CIVIL DISTRICT OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE.

35 DEG. 21 MIN. 28 SEC. WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 407.21 FEET, WITH THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF THE CLIFTON PROPERTY TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PROPERTY CONTAINS 1.525 ACRES MORE OR LESS.

firmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. 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.

All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower 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 Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose.

to the Estate of Geneva Seaton, who died on May 3, 2022, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court Clerk & Master of McNairy County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this Estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claim 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 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 to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) 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.

BEGINNING AT A 5/8INCH REBAR IRON PIN FOUND IN THE NORTHERN RIGHTOF-WAY OF CAPOOTH ROAD. THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE JAMES CLIFTON AND WIFE, JENNIFER CLIFTON PROPERTY OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 191. PAGE 477.

AND DEED BOOK 184, PAGE, 126, THENCE NORTH 58 DEG. 11 MIN. 26 SEC. WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 56.46 FEET, WITH THE NORTHERN RIGHT-OFWAY OF SAID ROAD; THENCE NORTH 62 DEG. 43 MIN. 25 SEC. WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 103.54 FEET WITH SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY TO A STEEL FENCE POST SET; THENCE NORTH 35 DEG. 12 MIN. 40 SEC. EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 428.82 FEET, WITH A SEVERANCE LINE THROUGH THE PARENT TRACT, TO A STEEL FENCE POST SET IN THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE MICHAEL N BROWN PROPERTY OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 199, PAGE 673: THENCE SOUTH 53 DEG. 22 MIN. 00 SEC. EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 160.00 FEET, WITH THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE BROWN PROPERTY, TO A 5/8INCH REBAR IRON PIN FOUND THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE CLIFTON PROPERTY; THENCE SOUTH

THIS CONVEYANCE IS SUBJECT TO ANY AND ALL RESTRICTIONS, EASEMENTS, SETBACK LINES, CONDITIONS, PLAT OF RECORD, AND ENCUMBRANCES OF RECORD IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR THE AFORESAID COUNTY. Parcel ID: 140-022.19 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 1136 CAPOOTH ROAD, RAMER, TN 38367. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control.

CURRENT OWNER(S): CHRISTOPHER DAVIS OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to con-

PUBLIC NOTICE

THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 r l s e l a w. c o m / p r o p e r ty-listing Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (470) 508-9401 (9956) (3,4,5) NOTICE TO CREDITORS As required by Chapter No. 175, Public Acts of Tennessee 1939 as amended by Chapter 229, Public Act of 1971.

Probate No. P – 1778.

Estate of Geneva Seaton, late of McNairy County, Tennessee Notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of May, 2022, Letters of Testamentary, in respect

This the 26th day of May, 2022.

(Signed) Ken Seaton, Administrator Estate of Geneva Seaton

By Kim Boals, Clerk & Master

By Ken Seaton, Attorney (10088) (4,5)

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(731) 645-5346

HARDIN COUNTY STOCKYARD 3350 Hwy 226

Savannah, TN 38372 (731) 925-3287 (931) 224-2247

MARKET REPORT May 18, 2022 Total HD 610 Last Week 808 Last Year 606 Cattle 601 Goats 9 Hogs 0

#1 STEERS & BULLS

200-300 WT 300-400 WT 400-500 WT 500-600 WT 600-700 WT 700-800 WT 800-900 WT

173.00-192.00 162.00-176.00 156.00-163.00 148.00-154.00 141.00-148.00 130.00-141.00 121.00-130.00

#1 HEIFERS 200-300 WT 300-400 WT 400-500 WT 500-600 WT 600-700 WT 700-800 WT 800-900 WT

154.00-163.00 148.00-156.00 142.00-148.00 133.00-142.00 124.00-133.00 108.00-124.00 96.00-108.00

High Dressing Utility cows 84.00 - 91.00 high dressing slaughter bulls 104.00-110.00

ACTUAL ESTIMATED PROPOSED BUDGET 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 GENERAL FUND

Hardin County Stockyards, Inc.

3350 Hwy. 226, Savannah, TN 38372 • 731-925-3287

Estimated Revenues Local Taxes State of Tennessee U.S. Government Other Sources

$45,500 $341,713

$49,295 $46,1l3

$45,550 $27,575

$7,062

$7,233

$6,200

Total Estimated Revenues

$394,275

$102,641

$79,325

Estimated Expenditures Salaries $5,840 Other Costs $334,120

$11,400 $78,926

$l1,400 $53,650

Total Estimated Expenditures

$339,960

$90,326

$65,050

Estimated Beginning Fund Balance Estimated Ending Fund Balance Employee Positions

$202,077 $256,392 2 part time

$256,392 $268,707 2 part time

$268,707 $282,982 2 part time

STREET FUND Estimated Revenues State of Tennessee Other Sources

$9,590 $227

$7,478 $90

$7,900 $90

Total Estimated Revenues

$9,817

$7,568

$7,990

Estimated Expenditures Salaries Other Costs

$0 $4,980

$0 $1,100

$0 $43,000

Total Estimated Expenditures

$4,980

$1,100

$43,000

Estimated Beginning Fund Balance Estimated Ending Fund Balance Employee Positions

$48,066 $52,903 0

$52,903 $59,371 0

$59,371 $24,361 0

Cattle Sale every Wednesday • 1:00 P.M. Goat & Hog Sale • 11:00 A. M. Begin receiving cattle on Tuesday 8:00 A.M. ‘til dark Trucking & feed available • We are a full service stockyard Video cattle offered for trailer load lots & appraisals

We offer an order buying service thru Harry Floyd Livestock www.saledayauction.com

Harry Floyd (cell): 931-224-2247 or 931-722-9200 Waynesboro, TN Office: 931-722-3100

Selmer Utility Division Now Accepting Applications

CREW MEMBERS WATER DEPT.

Selmer Utility Division is now accepting applications for crew members in the water department.

This opening is a general labor job. Ability to apply for Class A CDL Tennessee driver’s license is required. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as 401K and TCRS retirement. Applications may be picked up at the Utility main office located at 500 Peach St. between the hours of 8AM to 5PM. Applications must be turned in at the Selmer Utility office building by 5PM Friday, June 24th. The town of Selmer is an equal opportunity provider, and employer.

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Memorial Day gallery

Best in the West By: Ricky R. Mathenia County Director

T (L to R) McNairy County 4-H’ers Shelby Perrigo, Samuel Young, Samuel Harrelson and Hope Collins won the 2022 Western Region 4-H Wildlife Championship.

The McNairy County Wildlife Team will now compete for the State Championship.

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lans for the Blue Oval City workforce pipeline are in progress according to remarks made during a meeting was held on May 25 in Brownsville to inform community leaders about progress at BOC and plans for the project. Making remarks today were: Kel Kearns, Chief Engineering Officer for BOC and Andy Bianco, Chief Workforce Development Officer for Ford.

As Ford and SK Innovations move forward with their $5.6 billion investment in Stanton,

he McNairy County 4-H Wildlife team, made up of Hope Collins, Samuel Harrelson, Shelby Perrigo and Samuel Young, earned the 2022 Western Region 4-H Wildlife Championship. This year’s competition was held Tuesday, May 17, at the Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge in Haywood County near Stanton,

Tennessee. There were 92 4-H’ers from 14 Western Region counties competing in the contest.

The McNairy County 4-H Wildlife Team won the Senior High Division for 4-H’ers in grades 9 through 12.

In the individual competition, Hope Collins and Samuel Harrelson tied in second place while Shelby Perrigo placed fourth and Samuel Young finished in sixth place.

Blue Oval City Update

Tennessee, to assembly the electric F-150 truck, students need to take heed.

This plant at Blue Oval City is designed to achieve zero waste to the landfill when fully operational and have a regenerative impact on the local environment through biomimicry in the design.

Site clearance began in the spring with site prep underway and a scheduled production to begin in 2025. Several critical milestones will happen over the next year. The ground

clearing started in February and construction beginning in March. Ford expects peak construction employment to hit around March of 2023.

To assure the workforce pipeline TCAT will have a technical training center on the campus. Blue Oval will support a wide variety of learners including Ford employees, community members, partners and others. Building skills will take place in classrooms, labs, and virtual learning spaces that leverage extended reality.

Building skills and capabilities required to effectively and efficiently build batteries and electric vehicles will be rooted in the 4E's: Education, Exposure, Experience and Environment. Training will effectively begin at a young age, even targeting K-12 and gaining a level of engagement for a talent pipeline in the future. Defining and developing curriculum for onboarding and ongoing training will be key.

High schools and tertiary education will also be key to

In this contest 4-H’ers learn to identify wildlife species and increase their knowledge of the biology of these species.

The youth also learn to manage property to enhance habitat to properly manage wildlife populations.

The McNairy County 4-H Wildlife Team will now travel to the State 4-H Wildlife Competition to be held June 9 at Camp Tanasi near Andersonville, Tennessee.

overall success. According to Joe Barker, who represents rural West Tennessee communities in the progress of Blue Oval City (BOC), a school can request someone from Ford to contact their local school system to discuss skill sets needed for employment, one just needs to reach out to Barker.

As the largest single financial investment in Tennessee history, this one can change the lives of our children and their children's future if we all do our part.

SCHOOL

NEMCC names Kirk and Dilday to 2022 Spring Vice President's List BOONEVILLE, MISS—Three hundred and seventy-seven (377) Northeast Mississippi Community College students achieved a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5-3.9 on a 4.0 scale for the 2022 spring semester and as a result, have been named to the college's distinguished Vice President's List.

Included in the list are representatives from 62 different cities, towns and communities across the United States of America - 365 Vice-President's List scholars are from Mississippi, seven hail from Tennessee and five are from Alabama. Two hundred and eighty-eight (288) scholars came from the college's five-county service area of Alcorn, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo and Union counties while 89 were from outside the service area.

Overall, 626 individuals were either named to the President's List or the Vice President's List at Northeast for the 2022 spring semester.

Students who earned inclusion on the 2022 Spring Vice President's List at Northeast Mississippi Community College were: Meghan Carney Kirk of Selmer and Alyssa Mariah Dilday of Michie were named to the Vice President's List at NEMCC.

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4Honor Roll Tyler Hudson Zariah Irons Ansley Jetton Jack Lewis Mollie Grayce Moore Marley Rasmussen Caleb Reed Hayley Sims

Jayla Steen Harris Tucker Daniel Walters Rebecka Zacherevich 7TH GRADE 4Principal's List Ashton Dancer Bradley Harris Noah Hight Damian Hurst Alliyah Ross Xavier Worley Milea Merryman Kael Pickle 4Honor Roll Hayden English Hailey Raburn Mollie Teague Caleb Sides Anna Kate Skinner Jackson Wiggington

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Nick Smith Agriculture Scholarship established at UT Martin MARTIN, TENN—First Choice Farm and Lawn of Union City, in partnership with Kubota Tractor Corporation, has established the Nick Smith Agriculture Scholarship Endowment at the University of Tennessee at Martin in memory of Nicholas “Nick” Doyle Smith, of Golo, Kentucky. Smith, a farmer and businessman, passed away April 16, 2022.

Ron and Don Parks, UT Martin alumni and

co-owners of First Choice Farm and Lawn, along with their team, established this scholarship endowment to thank Smith for the many contributions he and his family have made to the business over the years. The Parks’ purpose for establishing this scholarship is to pay it forward and open doors for UT Martin students much like Smith did throughout his life for others.

“Through my travels

and business opportunities all over the country, I have come to realize that people with true success are the ones who open the doors for others,” Ron Parks said. “Nick’s work ethic, his love for family, and the opportunities that he provided to others in our industry have been an inspiration to many, including myself.”

All agriculture students are eligible for this scholarship through the UT

Martin Scholarship Aviator, UT Martin’s online scholarship manager.

The goal is to build the Nick Smith Scholarship Endowment to $200,000 so that the endowment will earn approximately $10,000 a year for deserving students.

For more information or to make a contribution, contact Jeanna Swafford, associate vice chancellor for UT Martin Development, at 731-881-7629.

Kaitlin Kirk Named to UM Spring 2022 Chancellor's Honor Roll

UNIVERSITY, MS— Kaitlin Kirk, of Selmer, Tennessee, was named to the University of Mississippi's Spring 2022 Honor Roll lists.

Kirk, majoring in Biological Science, was named to the Chancellor's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a se-

mester GPA of 3.75-4.00.

"The remarkable students achieving Chancellor's Honor Roll are among the best and brightest at the University of Mississippi," said Chancellor Glenn Boyce.

"I commend them for their hard work and dedication resulting in their outstand-

ing academic achievements and this well-deserved recognition."

In order to be eligible for honor roll designation, a student must have completed at least 12 graded hours for the semester and may not be on academic probation during the semester.

The University of Mississippi, affectionately known as Ole Miss, is the state's flagship university.

Recognized among the nation's most beautiful, Ole Miss' main campus is in Oxford, which is routinely acknowledged as one of the country's best college towns.

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6TH GRADE 4Principal's List Hannah Huggins Ava McClamroch Justice Stringfellow 4Honor Roll Coley Baker Mattie Brown Sophie Edwards Jaycee Farris Jesse Fowler Caleb Gray Tyler Harbin Elizabeth Johnson John Killingsworth Andi Claire Ragan Keegan Shaw Faith White 5TH GRADE 4Principal's List Haddie Mae Burks Jackson Cook

Adleigh Glenn Nathan Hight Samuel Leitschuh Aubrey Maxedon Bella Redmon Stella Rinehart 4Honor Roll Anniston Choate Hannah Fugate Ella Redmon Klai Robertson Zoey Snyder Kara Standridge Kelcie Taylor 4TH GRADE 4Principal's List Lilly Bowen Hunter Griffin Claire Hollan Amari Howell Mason McCullar Melia Moore

4Honor Roll Erianna Billups Cayla Fullwood Alana Kanavel Eva McDonald Rebecca McKinney Sam Skinner 3RD GRADE 4Principal's List Madi Beth Drinkard J.D. Greer Alex Radabaugh Sam Rinehart Jill Tucker Ryder Whitten 4Honor Roll Allie Blakney Ava Elmore Adaylyn Hauser Jayden Hopper Samuel Merryman Landon Moore

Avery Sagely Madison White 42ND GRADE 4Principal's List Ruston Coffman Gianna Hart Abel Hauser Will Merryman Evie Nabors Kaya Rasmussen Rylee Walker 4Honor Roll Kade Blakney Benjamin Finley Sadie Fullwood Scarlet Griffin Kenlee Haubrich Hunter Hopper Scarlett Johnson Bentley Lambert Payton Penley Gabriel South

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2022

Memorial Day services recalls many stories of heroism

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wo annual Memorial Day services in Selmer and Adamsville featured stories of local heroism about the many local men and women and countless others who gave the ultimate sacrifice, their lives, for the freedoms we enjoy today.

The annual events were hosted by the continued service of American Legion Post #162, of Selmer, and American Legion Post #97, of Adamsville.

The first service on Saturday morning were opened by Economic Director Mark O'Mell who shared his heartfelt gratitude for all the coordinators, all in attendance, and shared a sentiment expressing the ultimate sacrifice the men and women made allowing us to live the quality of life we share today. A special thanks was offered to the dignitaries, U. S. Congressman David Kustoff, Representative Ron Gant and Senator Page Walley for joining us in the memorial service.

Bro. Joey Johnson, First Baptist Church, Selmer offered an opening prayer asking blessing on the program, followed by a heartfelt message from Commander Ted Miller. “Everyone has their heroes and we also need to have a heart for the healthcare heroes who are risking their lives to save ours and have a lot in common with the veterans we honor today. There are men and women who have sacrificed their lives for others from every background,” said Miller.

Miller recounted two local soldiers who received purple hearts for their sacrifices and there are more than just two. “Poor is a nation that has no heroes, shameful is a nation that has no heroes and forgets them. No nation can long survive without pride in its own traditions,” a quote from Abraham Lincoln shared by Miller.

American Legion Post #162 presented colors on the courthouse lawn. Selmer Sherry Inman and Miller recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Emily Harris performed and sang beautiful patriotic music. Inman shared story about Sgt. William Albert Hamilton, the first McNairy County soldier killed in action in WWI at the age of 24, after joining in 1911. In 1915, Hamilton reenlisted and sailed for France in 1917. Born in Adamsville, he lost his life in service to our country and the letter reflected his contribution to our nation with his service many years ago.

County Mayor Larry Smith spoke at both services and shared how much he appreciated everyone's service to our country. He read a poem Remembrance of our fallen on Memorial Day. Representative Ron Gant shared an emotion-

al speech and poem to honor the principals and values that our soldiers died defending. He shared that before 911 many forgot what Memorial Day stood for. “I believe Americans have a desire to reconnect to the military today,” said Gant. “Today, we have the smallest military of any time in our history. Many have no friends or neighbors who have served. Soldiers fight to protect us, not because the love war, but because they value freedom,” said Gant.

U. S. Congressman David Kustoff thanked all for the invitation. “I am honored to be with American Legion #162.

Today we honor all the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives in service,” said Kustoff. “This day reminds us of our extraordinary history and how many gave their lives. We must always remember and never forget these sacrifices, like Sgt. Hamilton,” said Kustoff as he recounted the true meaning of this day. It is truly a day of remembrance.

Senator Page Walley also shared the names of the WWII veterans that are on the memorial on the courthouse lawn by name. Walley was named after an uncle named Page Walley who was shot down after a bombing in Germany on his final mission. Names are important and we need to hear them and remember them on this day. The greatest generation is almost gone. Jerry and Nancy Wright laid a wreath at the monument followed by a demonstration of the symbolism of the 13 folds of the U. S. flag.

In Adamsville, Harvey Durham, called the service to order and introduced Bernard Blasingame who offer a moment of silence for the victims in the recent Texas shooting followed by a prayer. The pledge was lead by Commander Bob May of American Legion Post #97.

Ashley Nunn sang the National Anthem just prior to the posting of the colors by the American Legion. After Durham made some comments at the podium, Mylie Stiddom, Pure International Preteen Tennessee spoke about her fundraising for the American Legion.

Adamsville Mayor David Lecknor offered remarks and how he wanted all to remember, especially the children of the community of the sacrifice the veterans made for our freedoms. Lecknor shared a plan to add an Eternal Flame to the Veterans Memorial Park in Adamsville.

Representative Gant and Senator Walley, again shared sincere messages to the attendees that we never forget the ones who made the ultimate sacrifice for all. After a gun salute, the service ended but the men and women's sacrifice remains in our hearts forever.