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Veterans Day events across McNairy County

By Janet Rail Publisher

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merican Legion Post across McNairy County are preparing for their annual Veterans Day events to

acknowledge the sacrifices of the men and women who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces. This day is to show our deep appreciation for America's service members and their families for

their sacrifice is also great.

The first of these celebrations will be hosted by the American Legion Post 97 of Adamsville on Friday, November 11 at Veterans Park in Adamsville beginning at 11 a.m. A ceremony

will be held with the American Legion Post 162 Honor Guard of Selmer will post the colors at the event. Guest speakers are retired Gen. William B. Hillman and retired two star Gen. Joe Hurd, publisher of The Cou-

rier, Savannah. Adamsville City Mayor David Lecknor and McNairy County Mayor Larry Smith are also speakers for the ceremony.

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Kustoff stops in McNairy County on bus tour

By Janet Rail Publisher

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ongressman David Kustoff stopped in McNairy County during a four-day bus tour through West Tennessee's Eighth Congressional District. He stopped at the McNairy County courthouse lawn to meet with voters and discuss issues during a lunch sponsored by the local Republican Committee leading up to November 8 election day.

Kustoff thanked the crowd for attending and shared that elec-

tion day is only a few days away.

He addressed the constitutional amendments on the Nov. 8 ballot.

To vote on amendments, one must vote in the governor's race but he urged all to support all four amendments on the ballot.

One thing he stressed is the importance of everyone voting and not to take anything for granted and encourage your family, friends and children to vote. He shared that this election sets the stage for 2024.

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Congressman David Kustoff and wife Roberta speak with Tedford Miller during the bus tour.

A Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting was held at 9 Grind Time Billiards at 1196 Mulberry Avenue, Selmer on Friday, Oct. 28 among family and friends. Cory and Morgan Cooper opened 9 Grind Time to offer local entertainment to the town. “Come out and support us, we have a full food menu, darts and a little arcades but we pride ourselves on playing pool so come out and see us,” said Cory. The business is in a new strip center just south of Walmart in Selmer on Hwy 57.

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Historic Corinth, Mississippi Grand Illumination 2022 “The more we are illuminated, the more we want others to experience that also.” A.H. Almaas

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orinth, Miss: On Saturday, November 5th, 2022, the legendary spectacle that is the Grand Illumination will again bring light to downtown Corinth.

Twelve thousand luminaries, symbolically marking the number of casualties of the Siege and Battle of Corinth, will line the grounds of the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center as well as lead a path into historic downtown.

Corinth’s inaugural Grand Illumination was held in 2008, with the most recent being held in 2016; since then, the event has held a special place in the hearts of the community. In partnership with the National Park Service, Visit Corinth brings this event back in time to honor the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Corinth.

Downtown merchants will welcome the festive season by hosting their holiday open houses with special sales and events throughout the weekend, and the beloved downtown holiday lights will be lit for the season on the 5th.

Entertainment and walking tours will

also be available on the day, with the Illumination itself beginning at dusk and continuing through 9 p.m. The Grand Illumi-

nation is made possible by a partnership between Visit Corinth and the National Park Service, and with the help of count-

less volunteers. For more information, contact Visit Corinth at 662-287-8300, or @visitcorinth on all social platforms.

A calling to serve

What does it mean for me to serve as County Clerk?

For me it is a calling to serve the citizens of my home county. Over the last several years I have found myself wanting to get more involved with my community but found so little time to do so because of my employment. I got to serve the community in a small way through my church by serving as Deacon and found it very rewarding. When I was first asked about running for the clerks office, I had to take a lot of time, prayer and consideration in my decision to run due to the fact I have a very successful career and was not interested in a change. But after careful thought and prayer, I knew it was the right move for me to be able to bring my experience to serve my community that I have called home all my life. My almost 20 years as a wholesale sales rep. will be very valueable in allowing me to serve my community. I have over 200 customers that depend on me to supply them the products they need to make their living. My success is directly related to the fact that I take exceptional care of my customers needs. I will be dedicated to bringing the same level of service to every citizen of McNairy County.

The citizens of this county have a very clear choice in me as a candidate for County Clerk. I am someone who will be committed to serving the citizens full time with no distractions and will ensure the best that I have to offer at all times. It is very important who we elect for service roles in our county government, so a vote for Ross McNatt will be a vote for someone with the heart to serve.

Lastly, I want to thank everyone who has supported me throughout this journey. There have been long days and nights campaigning and I could not ask for a better support group. You have been awesome and I thank you all.

Early voting ends November 3rd and General Election is November 8th, I encourage everyone to go out and exercise your right to vote.

I would greatly appreciate your vote.

Vote Ross McNatt

Thank You, Ross McNatt

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The legend and tales of the McNairy kid

By Fred Felker

My run in with Johnny Cash

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t was a snowy Friday afternoon in the winter of 1960. I was running the street's, playing ice hockey, baseball and anything else that appeared to be a worthy challenge. I was full of curiosity, reckless daring and exercising both at every chance in Stephenville, Newfoundland while dad taught his aviation classes next door at Ernest Harmon Air Force Base.

New and different public events were rare and a special treat for all.... especially this one. It was a concert that had been announced over a month earlier and was to kick off at 7 p.m. at the H.S. Auditorium. It was a country music show with a headliner of up and coming Johnny Cash and his Tennessee Three.

With some mutual interest earlier shown, I soon gathered a few running mates and we made a plan to attend.

Not being active military with free entry, and with limited funds; our plan was simple...It was the back door, back stage run plan with a prayer that we would make it in without capture. If we missed, I'd be grounded for a month; and probably much worse by the time the shows security and the Canadian

Johnny Cash with Marshall Grant, W. S. Holland and Luther Perkins.

Mounties finished with their own preliminary pile on.

There were four of us; Sonny, Jacob, Johnny and me. We got outside the front doors about six-thirty. By consensus vote, they had elected me to lead the breach; although confident, I wasn't sure if I should feel honored, or more like the sacrificial lamb – elected to be the first one collared.

Soon it was go time, so go we did....we all took off in a sprint to the back door and entered a long

hallway with a far left turn; thus far undetected and almost in...with adrenalin still pushing, I made the left turn and immediately slammed into a big black wall of a man....he has hit my brakes hard and in turn I had sent him stumbling backwards. I re-focused, swallowed hard (trying not to include my tongue) and saw that I had just run into Mr. Johnny Cash himself and although he didn't know it yet, he had just been hit head on at high speed by the McNairy kid.

Vote Experience Over Politics JASON HIVELY FOR MCNAIRY CO CLERK

As the son of Barbara (McCann) Goodrum and William Paul Hively and the step-son of Larry Gene Goodrum, I was taught the principles of business as well as the dedication and devotion it takes to make a business successful. Failure is not a thought or an option.

Larry Goodrum, a devoted Republican who was a huge influence in my life, raised me with great morals, ethics and the core values of also being a devoted Republican. He molded the man I am today. ~ I am a Republican running as an independent candidate out of respect for Ronnie Price, the entire Price family and Jennifer Rhodes. ~ I am a man of firm Christian values and beliefs. ~ I am a successful small business owner for over 29 years. ~ I provide excellent customer service and appreciation. ~ I respectfully and successfully lead, guide, support and manage my great staff. ~ I am a man of strong morals with a hard work ethic seek to provide the best possible outcome for my customers and staff. ~ I will continue to learn to further provide for McNairy County.

With support from the citizens of McNairy County, the Price Family and Jennifer Rhodes, I know I have what it takes to continue to maintain the incredible legacy Ronnie Price held as the McNairy County Clerk.

I would be honored to receive your vote as McNairy County Clerk.

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We all froze and I awaited his scowl and alarm to the sentinels.... but instead he scanned us all, then stared directly at me and unforgettably said, “short on money boys? Slow down....slow down and go on in. I've got you covered.”

With that he passed us by and headed on towards the back door and their equipment trailer.

We did slow down a bit and entered the auditorium totally awe struck; feeling victorious and strutting like four Bantam roosters just home from

a night with the hens.

What a great challenge, what a great show and what a great outcome; all with free entry via compliments from the man himself; no sentinel's strong arm removal, no Canadian Mounties capture and no lengthy grounded status for me.

I was truly humbled and thankful for the pardon.

As we left, I found a discarded program, borrowed a pen and wrote, “Thanks for the big bump, you kindness and your great music Mr. Cash” and signed it

– the McNairy kid. Once outside, I again ran into the back of the building and slipped my note into the door of their trailer.... I don't know if he ever read it or not, and even today I sometimes wonder about it....what a positive influence and was a great lesson the Lord and he taught us all that long-ago snowy night with understanding and gentle kindness; two of the most valuable virtues of great human relations I think; two that I have since tried to exercise often.

Rockin' the Road for Lilah Bug

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riends are gathering to support the Davis family who have recently lost a nine month old child Lilah in the Adamsville area.

Organizers are pulling together to offer support to the parents and other siblings whose life will forever be changed.

Lilah was lost in an instant.

A Rockin' the Road for Lilah Bug ride is scheduled for Saturday,

November 5 with kick stands up at 11:30 a.m beginning at Three Way Hawg Bar in Counce with Stop 1 at the Pickwick Sports Bar, Pickwick before moving to Stop 2 at the Rusty Nail Bar in Guys with a final stop at the Hillybilly Wing Shack in Morris Chapel. There will be food for sale and many ways to make a donation.

Everyone is invited to join this group to sup-

port a family with a life that will forever be different and one that did not plan. Offering your support may be the thing that provides them a sense of returning to normal and relieving them of expenses they did not count on.

If you have any questions or want any additional information on how you can help call Amanda Beach at 731-3155763.

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KUSTOFF....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................From page 1 Inflation is one thing he hears a lot about, regarding the cost of living, grocery costs and the increase in housing prices of late. “We have the highest inflation we have had in 40 years. He discussed how Biden killed the keystone pipeline and did not incentivize companies that produce oil and gas. Today we are importing more than we are exporting and that has raised the price of everything.”

Kustoff discussed issues in Washington related to large expenditures with the American Rescue Plan and the $1.9 trillion dollars of new Federal spending.

He shared how the government is printing money and causing an inflationary effect and that hurts people.

Kustoff discussed the issues we are facing across West Tennessee and the entire country regarding crime. He said people remain concerned about the border and that is a crisis. That drugs like fentanyl are coming in through the southern border and killing people in record numbers. “There is enough fentanyl in this country to kill every single one of us seven times over. To stop unlawful migration and give the border patrol agents the support

We have the highest inflation we have had in 40 years. He discussed how Biden killed the keystone pipeline and did not incentivize companies that produce oil and gas.

David Kustoff needed to stop the drug traffic and cartels.

When questioned about his efforts to secure economic development for rural counties as we struggle to get jobs above minimum wage for younger people. With Ford's new development with Blue Oval City just 54 miles away, Kustoff stated, “Rural cities will grab a lot of votes and so when you look at West Tennessee and look at the Mega Site of Blue

Oval City, the fact of the matter is they will bring a lot of good jobs but there were be a lot of companies and businesses that want to do business for and in and around Ford and SK Innovations and locate all around West Tennessee. So it is a little bit of a ying and a yang. The companies will want to come to West Tennessee because they know it is a great place to do businesss, low taxes, good schools. But

the businesses want to make sure that the workforce is here and to get them ready. To some extent, they are willing to invest to get them ready.

In my opinion, the governor and the state have done a good job getting TCAT's and community colleges geared to train our workforce so that they can take advantage of these really good jobs but communities have to show number one, they have people willing and able to work and that they are also willing to undergo the training so they can take advantage of these jobs – that is a win win. It works out, but it takes a lot of effort from all of us.”

There was discussion with Kustoff about the importance of Adult Education and that just eight years ago, 31.5%

of our adults in the county did not have a high school education but that number has shifted significantly to around 24% which is statistically significant. The Literacy Council has found that many of these students are smart and when given the tools, excel and continue their education at a technical school or college and if we keep talking about that and gain more momentum the students will thrive.

“Its all sides and all groups to get things done. I don't think there is any doubt that if we all play on the same team we can be very encouraged to change the future of many. It just takes all working together,” said Kustoff but he is encouraged that the future could be bright if all come together.

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Topic: Today's Youth Bible Class 9:30 Worship 10:15 Potluck Lunch Afternoon Worship 1:00 p.m 7200 Hwy 57 West Ramer, TN 38367

All Veterans, family and friends are invited to attend the service.

November 11 is a public holiday held on the anniversary of the end of World World I, and a day to realize the historical significance behind the day. Veterans Day originated as Armistice Day and marked the end of hostilities of World War I. It occurred at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, hence the celebration every November 11 honoring US veterans and victims of all wars.

Post 97 wishes to of-

DO YOU KNOW WHAT THE MAJORITY OF MCNAIRY COUNTY VOTERS SUPPORT? 100% VOTED AGAINST CHEAPER INSULIN 100% VOTED AGAINST CHEAPER PRESCRIPTION DRUGS 100% VOTED AGAINST CHILD TAX CREDITS 100% VOTED AGAINST STIMULUS CHECKS 100% VOTED AGAINST PROSECUTING RICH TAX CHEATS 100% VOTED AGAINST THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT 100% VOTED AGAINST A WOMAN’S RIGHT TO MAKE MEDICAL DECISIONS ABOUT HER HEALTH 96% VOTED AGAINST KEEPING BIRTH CONTROL LEGAL 96% VOTED AGAINST BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR BUYING FIREARMS 84% VOTED AGAINST CANCER CARE FOR VETERANS

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fer Rep. Ron Gant their prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery following his traffic accident recently leaving an event in McNairy County.

“We hate not to have him with us this year, he is always with us and now our prayers are with him during this time,” said Bob May, Post 97.

The second event is hosted by American Legion Post 162, of Selmer. All veterans are invited to be honored on Veterans Day at 10 a.m. on the McNairy County Courthouse lawn. Music will be provided by

Emily Harris on flute with speaker Sen. Page Walley, McNairy County Mayor Larry Smith and Selmer Mayor Sherry Inman.

Following the service a parade will begin at 11 a.m. which will go through downtown Selmer. Grand Marshall is Robert Shumbert, a 102-year old veteran of McNairy County with alternate Grand Marshall Sen. Page Walley. The parade will feature the Shiloh Street Rods.

Following the parade, Post 162 will host a lunch with Post 97, veterans,

their families and friends at the Selmer Community Center with live music by the Mallards of Mayhem, a family bluegrass band, an auction, prize drawings and great food and fellowship.

The American Legion Post 162 will sell 3 x 5 flags preceding this event on Nov. 7, all to raise money for Post 162.

Please join these events in a celebration to honor veterans for their patriotism, willingness to serve due to their love of country and the sacrifices made for our freedom.

President's Column: Everywhere you look, University of Tennessee Health Science Center

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he President’s Column provides updates to the community regarding the University of Tennessee System, and spotlights key issues and topics affecting the UT system and its campuses. As our media partners, you are welcome to use this column in your upcoming publications or broadcasts.

It didn’t make sense to me initially.

When I was appointed president of the UT System in November 2018, I had a hard time connecting with our slogan, “Everywhere you look, UT.” About two weeks into my new job, after visiting with students, faculty, staff, donors and other stakeholders all across the state, it became abundantly clear.

UT is literally in every corner of our great state – in all 95 counties! As a Knoxville native and a first-generation UT Knoxville graduate, I thought I knew the UT System well, but our campuses and institutes continue to amaze me each day by all the ways they help to solve grand challenges across our great state. Everywhere you turn, UT is accomplishing the impactful, improbable and, sometimes, impossible from Mountain City to Memphis.

Next week launches our first “Everywhere you look, UTHSC” tour, a journey across the state to educate and inform our communities about the statewide impact the UT Health Science Center has in Tennessee. New UTHSC Chancellor Peter Buckley is writing the next great chapter in the university’s history, and he is committed to further refining the direction of the institution. I am looking forward to joining him on this statewide tour, which will begin Oct. 31 and end on Nov. 2 with stops in Memphis, Jackson, Nashville, Chattanooga

and Knoxville.

Did you know that UTHSC’s impact extends far beyond Memphis? It is the only public, statewide academic health science system in Tennessee, and has four full clinical campuses located in Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga. It also has eight core teaching and clinical hospital partners across Tennessee, as well as five dental clinics focused on the underserved. Additionally, UTHSC has almost 900 educational and clinical training sites across the state.

Additionally, UTHSC Educates the largest number of health care professionals in Tennessee Has six colleges: Dentistry, Graduate Health Sciences, Health Professions, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Medicine Has more than 3,100 students and more than 380 researchers working on the cures of tomorrow 4 Trains the largest number of medical residents in Tennessee 4 Trains 75 percent of Tennessee’s dentists 4 Trains 34 percent of Tennessee’s pharmacists 4 Produces the largest number of doctorally-prepared nurses in Tennessee 4 From helping to address critical public health issues like teenage obesity, substance abuse and mental health, everywhere you look, quite literally, UTHSC is there…making a difference across the state!

4 I invite you to follow us as we tour the state and celebrate all the ways UTHSC is serving our communities. To learn more about UTHSC, please visit uthsc.edu.

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Concerts by The Hardeman Boys and Petra Take FHU Back to the ‘80s for Homecoming

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enderson, Tennessee (Oct. 26, 2022 )— The ‘80s, or at least its music, will return to Freed-Hardeman University Homecoming Nov. 11-12 (fhu.edu/homecoming), when two groups from the decade return to campus for performances.

The Hardeman Boys, organized in 1982 by Frank McMeen, specialized in Southern gospel and crossover country.

The original quartet will return to campus for a concert Friday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. in Chapel Hall.

Petra, a popular rock band from the ‘80s, will perform Saturday, Nov. 12, at noon at the tailgate party on Brewer Center lawn. The group, consisting of Jeff and Kandy (Turbeville) Shackleford from Bolivar, Tennessee, and David Decker, from Milner, Georgia, was featured at Homecoming 2021.

The group organized in Fall 1980 and played together until Spring 1983. The crowd favorite by far was Lynyrd Skynyrd’s iconic “Freebird,” according to both Kandy Shackleford and Decker. Since their college days, Petra has played at Phi Kappa Alpha’s annual Hoote-

nanny a number of times. In addition to those returning for the November concert, the group also included Michelle Gossett Lasley, Gary Miller and Doug Methvin.

One of Kandy’s favorite memories occurred when her parents saw the group perform for the first time. “My mother was especially entertained when Jeff Shackleford, whom I was dating, jumped off a speaker during ‘Piece of the Rock.’ She said she knew then that Jeff and I were a perfect match!”

Petra’s real claim to fame, however, was the Pre-Exam Jam, an annual concert featuring on-campus groups in a concert held before finals week each spring. “We actually gave birth to that one,” Decker said.

Original members of The Hardeman Boys included four vocalists: Kyle Wadley, lead singer; Todd Tunnell, baritone; Kevin Owen, bass; and Steve Hammond, tenor. The band consisted of Wade Morris, keyboard; Dale Alden, drums; and Jonathan Matthews, bass. The group plans to honor the memory of

Hammond at their performance.

He passed away in 2017.

The second year’s group included the following: Brent Simmons, Todd Davis, Tim Mitchell, Preston Walden, Dale Alden, Wade Morris and Harold Bamburg. The band remained the same as the first group.

In addition to traveling for the school, including an Alaskan tour, The Hardeman Boys produced a cassette album, performed on the Grand Ole Opry stage, opened for Ron-

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nie Millsap and placed second on Nashville Network’s “You Can Be a Star” grand championship.

The group became somewhat entrepreneurial, selling tapes and even 8x10 glossy photographs of the group. “We sold a lot of recordings and an unbelievable number of glossies for autographs,” McMeen said.

The group featured a rendition of FHU’s alma mater on their recordings and at their performances. “It was import-

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“Flu season is expected to be more severe this year as we are already seeing cases of other respiratory viruses on the rise,” says Soghra Jarvandi, a UT Extension community health specialist and associate professor. “As more and more COVID-19 pandemic precautions are relaxed, such as masking and limiting indoor gatherings, more and more people will come in contact with the flu virus.”

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creased the number of people getting sick with COVID-19 but also lowered risk of exposure for other respiratory diseases, like flu or RSV. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an average of 32 million Americans got sick with the flu from 2012-2020, including an average of 36,000 deaths from severe illness each year.

While anyone can become infected with the flu virus, some populations are at a higher risk of complications. Children younger than 5 years old, adults 65 and over, adults with chronic conditions, pregnant women, people with disabilities, people with HIV/AIDS, and people who have cancer are all at an elevated risk of severe illness.

Year after year, one of the easiest ways to protect yourself and others from flu is to get a flu vaccine at a nearby pharmacy. “Anyone six months of age or older should get an annual flu vac-

cine, with rare exception.

Vaccination is especially important for people who are at high risk for serious complications from the flu,” adds Jarvandi.

Other steps of flu prevention include wearing a mask or isolating while you’re sick, washing your hands frequently, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle that includes nutritious foods like fruits and vegetables, adequate nightly sleep, and regular exercise.

More information about seasonal flu is available in the UT Extension publication “FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SEASONAL FLU D 182.” Visit utextension. tennessee.edu and click on the publications tab to search.

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The mission of Freed-Hardeman University is to help students develop their God-given talents for His glory by empowering them with an education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship and service.

With locations in Henderson and Memphis, FHU offers associates, bachelor's, master's, specialist and doctoral degrees. More information is available at fhu.edu.

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OBITUARIES

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Randall Allen Smith November 26, 1985 October 18, 2022

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andall Allen Smith was born November 26, 1985 in Jackson, Tennessee, the son of William R. Atkins and Norma Sue Smith.

Randall enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, and working on cars; he was a good mechanic. He also worked in production for Connector Castings in Selmer. Randall especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, whom he loved dearly.

Randall departed this life on October 18, 2022 in Savannah, Tennessee, at the age of 36 Years, 10 Months, 22 Days.

He is survived by his father, William R. Atkins and special companion Julie Burkhead of Selmer, Tenn.; his mother, Norma Sue Smith of Savannah, Tenn.; two daughters, Amya Smith of Selmer, Tenn. and Addison Timmons Smith of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; two sons, Bryson Smith and Zayden Smith, both of Selmer, Tenn.; two sisters, Fallon Hill and husband Timothy and Amanda Harris, all of Selmer, Tenn.; four brothers: William F. Atkins and wife Crystal

Venita Ray Surratt March 30, 1958 October 21, 2022

of Madisonville, Ky., Chahollie Smith of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Tony Benton of Savannah, Tenn., and Anthony Benton of Selmer, Tenn.; a step-sister, Megan Wallace of Jackson, Tenn.; two step-brothers, Tommy Thomas and Davy Thomas, both of Selmer, Tenn.; four nephews: Jakobe Hill, Antonio Smith, Latavion Harris, and Azavion Harris, all of Selmer, Tenn.; three nieces: Malia Hill, Nadia Hill, and Rekiya McClellan, all of Selmer, Tenn.; his former spouse, Vickie Smith of Selmer, Tenn.; a special companion, Alisha Timmons of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; and many extended family and friends.

Randall is preceded in death by his stepmother, Cynthia Gibson, and a step-brother, John Gibson.

Services were held on October 29, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Ruben Damron and Joe Loncar officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. Zion M. B. Church Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee.

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enita Ray Surratt was born on March 30, 1958 in Savannah, Tennessee, she is the youngest daughter of the late Ray and Mary Ellen Surratt of Adamsville, Tenn.

Venita passed peacefully at her home in Adamsville, surrounded by family on October 21, 2022 following a short illness. She worked in the garment industry for several years alongside her father, Ray. She was involved with civic and community events and organizations throughout her lifetime. Venita loved people and one of her greatest joys was helping others, which she often did.

She also loved traveling, visiting many countries and states during her lifetime.

Venita’s dearest joy was her daughter Olivia (Christopher) Osborne, who survives her. Olivia and husband, Chandler Osborne, recently moved to Adamsville to be with and care for Venita during her last months.

Venita departed

Tommy Coleman Phillips December 29, 1945 October 30, 2022 this life at the age of 64 years, 6 months, and 21 days. Besides her daughter and son in law, she is survived by her sister Mitzi Surratt of Adamsville. She is also survived by an aunt, Barbara G. Maness (Joe Dan) of Selmer, Tenn. Venita also leaves behind many family members and friends who will miss her dearly.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by grandparents Audrey and Aubrey Surratt and Robert and Dorothy Wright all of Adamsville, as well as several aunts and uncles.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her honor to the McNairy County Humane Society c/o Tina Churchwell, mcnairycountyhumanesociety.com Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. with Services at 1:00 p.m. all on November 5, 2022 at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Adamsville, Tennessee, with Mike Kelley officiating.

Tennessee Democratic Party mourns Representative Barbara Cooper

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ennessee Representative Barbara Cooper has died at the age of 93. First elected in 1996, she served for 26 years in the TN House of Representatives. She also retired as a Memphis City Schools teacher who embraced education for all and made it a top priority for herself throughout life.

Representative Cooper was

a dedicated community servant who put her constituents first.

She will be remembered as a champion for schools and education, for the rights of Black Tennesseans, and in the fight against poverty, especially in Memphis.

“Representative Cooper will forever hold a special place in all of our hearts. Her service and commitment to a better

Memphis and Tennessee will be a benchmark for all of us and generations to come. Her contributions to the Democratic Party and fierce advocacy for our values will continue to guide us.“ Hendrell Remus, TNDP Chair The TNDP will defer to Representative Cooper’s family and the TN Democratic House Caucus for information on a celebration of life ceremony.

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ommy Coleman Phillips was born December 29, 1945 in Corinth, Mississippi, the son of Arthur Coleman Phillips and Alma Dee Cooksey Phillips. He departed this life on October 30, 2022 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 76 Years, 10 Months, 1 Day. Tommy graduated from Ramer High School. He served in the United States Navy during Vietnam. He retired from Caterpillar

after working 22 years.

He was a member of the New Hope Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting, golfing, and playing softball.

He is survived by his only family left, an uncle, James Phillips of Guys, Tenn; and several first cousins.

Mr. Phillips requested an immediate burial that took place on October 31, 2022 at the New Hope Cemetery in Guys. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, Tenn.

Sammy Eugene Teague December 31, 1953 October 28, 2022

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ammy Eugene Teague was born December 31, 1953 in McNairy County, Tennessee, the son of the late Joseph Elvin Teague and Sadie Mildred Baker Teague. He departed this life on October 28, 2022 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 68 Years, 9 Months, 28 Days.

Mr. Teague was a member of the Berclair Baptist Church in Memphis, Tenn. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Brenda Kay Alsbrook Teague; children: Rustin Teague (Tikshoshar), Carla Teague, Dustin Teague, Heather White (David), Misty Byrd (Walter), Angel Joyner, Tammy Kitchens (Junior); grandchildren: Britany, Charity, Jor-

dan, Cody, Sierra, Joshua, Zach, Noah, Samantha, Tear'Isshia, Pedro, Aderia, Christina, Kayla, Loralai, Harley; great grandchildren: Olivia, Lucy, Jaxon, Winter, River, Wyatt; siblings: Dottie Robinson, William Teague (Hazel), Joyce Barnes; and a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Teague was preceded in death by an infant brother, Jerry Teague; two brothers, Joe and Roger Teague; and two sisters, Essie Kirk and Judy Glover.

Memorial Services will be held on November 2, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Jetta Forsythe officiating.

Infrastructure and transportation issues willcontinue to plague American producers

By Jai Templeton Contributor

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hile water levels continue to diminish on major U.S. waterways other transportation infrastructure issues will continue to cost American producers and consumers.

Supply chains were severely disrupted due to Covid-19.

According to reports some of those disruptions have been

EVERY FIRST SATURDAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST SELMER MASONIC LODGE 1st Saturdays4 The Selmer Masonic Lodge sponsors a Pancake Breakfast the 1st Saturday of every month form 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at 153 S. Fourth Street, (behind the courthouse) to benefit Autism. Pancakes, Ramer sausage are served for a donation. Come enjoy and support a great cause.

GOD’S WAY MINISTRIES OF CHARITY GIVEAWAY - EVERYTHING FREE Tuesdays & Thursdays 4 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. & Every 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Clothes, dishes, home decor, toys. 1111 Peach Street, Selmer,

eased. For example the Port of Los Angeles had over 100 ships waiting to dock in early 2022. That number had declined into the single digits by early fall.

However, any relief found on the west coast has found similar issues on the east coast. Several east coast ports have closed areas due to construction and rehabilitation of deterioration infrastructure. While those

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projects are much needed and welcome it does result in shipping delays.

Another great concern for those who depend on bulk transportation to ship commodities is the potential for rail disruptions. Shippers were greatly relieved when a potential U.S. rail strike was averted in late summer.

The tentative deal averting the strike represented over 10% of U.S. rail workers and

¼ of U.S. rail companies.

Industry leaders hope that the tentative deal will create momentum for agreement between the remaining companies and unions. That is imperative for continued and affordable shipping. It has been estimated that any disruption in the U.S. rail system could cost an estimated $2 billion per day.

Rail service is by far more economical for U.S. farmers

Events and Happenings

ROCKIN’ THE ROAD FOR LILAH BUG November 54 On November 5, a benefit for the Davis Family who recenty lost their infant daughter will hold a Rockin’ The Road for Lilah Bug event with Kick Stands Up at 11:30 a.m. The event with begin at Three Way Hawg Bar, Counce, TN with Stop 1 going to Pickwick Sports Bar, Pickwick, Tn, Stop 2 the Rusty Nails Bar, Guys, TN and ending at the Hillbilly Wingshack, Morris Chapel, TN. For more information contact Amanda Beach 731-315-5763.

SELMER SMALL BUSINESS CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE

November 74 Businesses in Selmer will host indivudual Christmas Open House Events on Monday, November, 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. in lieu of the normal First Friday events downtown. Come out and shop local for the holidays.

AMERICA 250 CHIEF PIOMINGO CHAPTER, NSDAR GRAVE MARKER DEDICATION November 104 The NSDAR Chapter invites you to join them at a Grave Marker Dedicaton of American Patriot Alexander McCullar, 1758 - 1848. They will gather at the Bethel Springs Presbyterian Church Cemetery to mark the grave, 59 Fourth Street, Bethel Springs, TN. Next to Bethel Springs Elementary School and teh Post Office. Bring a

lawn chair. Bottled water provided.

Light refreshments will be served following the ceremony. Half past 10 in the morning, Saturday, November 19, 2022. Contact Jennifer Hunt Bostick 901-268-4721 for info. In case of rain, the meeting will be inside the church.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 162 PLANS VETERANS DAY EVENT November 124 All local veterans to be honored on Veterans Day at 10 a.m. on Selmer courthouse lawn followed by a parade at 11 a.m. A free lunch served at 1 p.m. at the Selmer Community Center with a live auction, musical performances, mobile Veterans Center.

All veterans family and friends invited to attend.

to move grain with each rail car taking the place of one semi-trailer. A typical barge load of grain will hold 52,000 bushels of grain or the equivalent of 15 railcars or 58 semi-trailers. While these issues may not be on the minds of most consumers it is understood that reliable shipping avenues play an important part on farmer’s profitability and food affordability and access.

FALL FESTIVAL SELMER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH November 194 On Sat., Nov. 19 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Selmer United Methodist Church will host their Fall Festival featuring more than 12 vendors, a kids corner with breakfast and lunch served with desserts for purchase. Located at 1122 W. Cherry Avenue, Selmer. For info call 731-645-5267 .

SELMER CHRISTMAS PARADE December 44 Selmer will be hosting their Annual Christmas Parade on Sunday, Dec. 4 with businesses open during the Parade. Vendors welcome. Contact McNairy County Chamber of Commerce about details.

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Dare to Live Without Limits — Dealing with People You Don't Like

By Bryan Golden Contributor

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hy do you have an aversion to certain people?

Even if you are a saint, not everyone will be in harmony with you. There are various reasons why you may be dislike a particular person.

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Although someone Never waste a min- to teach the other person you feel anyway. Some tise your emotions.

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Our prayers out to members of our community Our thoughts thoughts andand prayers go out go to members of our community who are serving in the armed forces:

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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

FORECLOSURE SALE

In the Matter of the Estate of Betty Lorraine Warner Diane Minelli, Personal Representative

In the Matter of the Estate of James E. Wood Steven M. Wood, Personal Representative

then continue with the fence South 74 degrees 29 minutes 21 seconds West 112.88 feet; South 78 degrees 03 minutes 31 seconds West 39.50 feet to the intersection with a chain link fence; then with the chain link fence North 19 degrees 15 minutes 25 seconds West 210.64 feet to an iron pin set in said R/W; and then with said R/W North 76 degrees 17 minutes 09 seconds East 90.41 feet; and North 69 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 125.58 feet back to the P.O.B., containing 0.901 acres, more or less. All bearings noted are magnetic bearings as observed by Hendrix Surveying Co. during a June 1986 survey.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of October, 2022, Letters Testamentary in respect to the Estate of Betty Lorraine Warner, who died on June 11, 2022, were issued to the undersigned Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court for McNairy County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk or the above-named court on or before the earlier dates prescribed in (1) or (2); otherwise their claims will forever be 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 the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve months from the decedent's date of death.

Witness my signature, this 19th day of September, 2022 Diane Minelli, Personal Representative By: Kim Boals, Clerk & Master By: Terry Wood, Attorney

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of October, 2022, Letters of Administration in respect to the Estate of James E. Wood, who died on October 9, 2022, were issued to the undersigned Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court for McNairy County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk or the above-named court on or before the earlier dates prescribed in (1) or (2); otherwise their claims will forever be 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 the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve months from the decedent's date of death.

Witness my signature, this 31st day of October, 2022 Steven M. Wood, Personal Representative for the Estate By: Kim Boals, Clerk & Master By: Matthew S. Wood, Attorney (10269) (26, 27) ------------------------------NOTICE OF

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STATE OF TENNESSEE, MCNAIRY COUNTY WHEREAS, Alvin Clemens executed a Deed of Trust to Regions Bank d/b/a Regions Mortgage, Lender and Susan Voss, Trustee(s), which was dated March 12, 2018, and recorded on March 13, 2018, in Book 426, at Page 54 in McNairy County, Tennessee Register of Deeds.

WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, Regions Bank DBA Regions Mortgage, (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and

Alvin Clemens obtained title to the foregoing real property by Warranty Deed of Alton E. Horne and wife, Rebecca M. Horne, dated March 12, 2018 of record in Deed Book 245, Page 657, Register's Office of McNairy County, Tennessee.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on December 7, 2022, at 02:00 PM at the usual and customary location at the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit:

The foregoing real property is subject to a utility easement to the Town of Bethel Springs, Tennessee as more particularly described in easement dated March 19, 2001, of record in Deed Book 183, Page 706, Register's Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, and reference is here made to said Deed Book and Page Number where recorded for a more complete description of said easement, and the same is incorporated herein by reference thereto as fully and completely as if copied in full herein.

This conveyance is subject to all restrictions, easements, setback lines and encumbrances of record in the Register's Office of McNairy County, Tennessee.

COMMENCING at the intersection of U.S. Highway 45 with Buena Vista Road in Bethel Springs, Tennessee; then westerly with said Road 1.4 mile to an iron pin set on the South right-ofway (25.0 feet from the center) of said Road in the prolongation of a fence line for the point of beginning; then to and with the fence South 02 degrees 52 minutes 21 seconds East 225.96 feet to a fence corner;

Parcel ID Number: 061 040.00 Address/Description: 2892 Buena Vista Road, Bethel Springs, TN 38315 Current Owner(s): Alvin Clemens Other Interested Party(ies):

10234 Hwy 142. - Lamps, clothes (men’s, women’s and children’s various sizes, housewares, Christmas items 156 West Shiloh Church Rd. - Antiques, new Christmas items, fabric, housewares, tools, glassware, books, clothes (ladies plus size) 386 West Shiloh Church Rd. - FRIDAY ONLY! Toys, clothes (Ladies Lg to 2x) household items, glassware TOO MUCH TO MENTION

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

Discover Bank The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property 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; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and 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 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.

This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 4360 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Suite 310 Atlanta, GA 30341 PH: 404-789-2661 FX: 404-294-0919 File No.: 19-11694 FC05

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MARKET REPORT October 26, 2022 Total HD 665

Last Week 928 Last Year 732

Cattle 657 Goats 0 Hogs 8

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135.00-155.00 145.00-155.00 139.00-148.00 135.00-145.00 120.00-135.00 115.00-125.00 105.00-115.00

High Dressing Utility Cows 68.00-74.00 High Dressing Slaughter Bulls 100.00-102.00

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Card of Thanks The Leonard McCann family would like to thank their family, Tommy Combs and friends Linda, Betty Murray, Linda Whitaker, Peggy Clayton, Wayne & Sherry Payne and neighbors Cathy & Judy for all the food and prayer during Jane's illness.

I would like to also thank First Christian Church for the prayers as she continues to get stronger every day.

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Principal's List & Honor Rolls for 1st Quarter Adamsville Elementary School Principal's List & Honor Roll 3rd Grade Principal’s List Jax Adams Henry Bowen Aleah Crowder Madison Davis Parker Feazell Owen Hughes Madisyn Kellerhals Maisey Kellerhals Chase Kelly Korbin Landerville Sadie Luttrell Izzy Lott Liam Matlock Maddie McConnell Karter McFerson Bentley Milford Luke Naylor Eli Nicholson Layton Nixon Nicholas Pettigrew Drake Ratliff Hayden Roberts Tayte Surratt Honor Roll Levi Clausel Andy Elwell Mila Horton Sadie Jarrett Briley Moore Kooper Moore Kassidy Morton Max Pettigrew Ashlyn Robertson Addison Starnes Mallorie Tidwell Merit List Emma Alley Keelyn Harbin Bonna Smith Fabian Vandiver 4th Grade Principal’s List Marlena Barber Brayden Burks James Carothers Brooks Childers John Keaton Cordel Ames Crump Kate Deaton Piper Gagyi Rory George Ben Holland Lawsyn Hughes Embry Kight Blair Leckner Emmalee Leckner Alaina Meek Lilly Stults Jill Tucker Annalise Walz Kayden Whitten Abby Wood Jesalyn Woods Honor Roll Payden Collins Lily Hatchell Kailyn Johnson Jaxton Jones Abigayl Morris Hiya Patel Maddison Qualls Jayden Steward Bella Stricklin Ella Tracy Karmin Treece Merit List Lawson Cabler Liam Christopher Alivia Harville Jake Jensen Xyler Knipp Kylan Miller Kyler Snodgrass Kaliann Stricklin Hailey Wells Karmen Whitten 5th Grade Principal’s List Legend Banks Jaycee Carothers Peyton Carter Henry Hopper Drew Johnson Lily Matlock Mason McMurry Mila Ramirez Leighton Ridley Atleigh Scott Lillian Wood Honor Roll Andrew Alley Alia Ball Phoebe Boatwright Cooper Chambers Morgan Davis River Delaney Rylan Ferguson Ford Frank Addalynn Gammill Reese Gladish Grey Maness Kindle Martin William McLouth Isaiah Miller Marlee Smith Gracie Williams Merit List Jacob Cromwell

Elizabeth Harbin Austin Ladue Brooke Melson Zane Taylor Lake Wilson 6th Grade Principal’s List Mia Burks Eryn Carothers Avery Hughes Jackson Johnson Mylie Stiddom Lillie Ward

Kaysen Morgan Jessica Plunk Braylan Rhea Jape Robison Carter Young Skye Young Honor Roll Kayden Cole Jessa Flatt Ryker Harben Brayden Rowland Harley Smith Brayden Wyke

Honor Roll Silas Cabler Anna Dickey Hannah Farley Chloe Gilchrist Eli Kiser Makinley Lindsey Brody Mast Taylor Sisk Riley Surratt Aaron Tapp Mallory Tapp Maci Wilkerson

4th Grade Principal’s List Eric Brasher Bailee Huggins Austin Lucietta Reed McNatt Noah Mehr Olivia Suggs

Merit List Bryce Austin Bella Bodine Owen Currie Madalyn Henson Elijah Moore Avery Story Makenna Wenzel

5th Grade Principal’s List Aliee Baggett Charissa Bridges Samuel Dunaway Bryson Hurst Coty Hurst Caston Plunk Victoria Sanders

7th Grade Principal’s List Taylor Bauman Baya Bromley Kiana Collett Anderson Dickey Levi Ferguson Preslie Gramse Mallory Holt Anistyn Horner Laiden Johnson Rylan Moore Layla Palmer Leah Grace Smith Tucker Surratt Abby Tallent Drake Wicker Weston Wilbanks Honor Roll Lilly Bowles Payton Casey Cameron Gonzales Angelina Harbin Levi Howard Callie Kanavel Jaylin Ridgway Merit List Alli Dooley Alyvia Cox Luke Clemmons Steven Hall Chrystal Patterson Jace Raynor Bailey Stricklin Kierra Wesemann Lily Wood Trevor Young 8th Grade Principal’s List Olivia Barber Rush Boatwright Serenity Bryant Mallory Dowty Maddox Gant Peyton Henry Emily Livingston Calleigh Phillips Miles Preston Katie Smith Asah Story Brayden Walker Honor Roll Ashton Davis Carl Hall Addison Hardin JC Gray Spencer Greer Maddie Surratt PJ Stone Merit List Hayley Beth Brewer Maleri Bryant Christopher Elwell Noah Hughes Caysen Hunt Collyn Martin Haylee Whittemore -----------------------------Bethel Springs Elementary Principal's List & Honor Roll 1st Quarter 3rd Grade Principal’s List Brayden Berryman Kadee Boyd Bella Burney McKenna Carlin Emmett Davis Aubree Frederick Jensen Garner Lilly Gibson Drake Gilbert Elizabeth Hutson Ella Inman

Honor Roll Weston Hurst Grace Martinez Brayden Price

Honor Roll Marcy Allison Alex Anderson Anslee Baskin Braylyn Bivens Gracie Gray Addison Heathcock Addisyn McVay Kaeden Myers Chloe Smith 6th Grade Principal's List Cayden Crabb Duncan Goodrum Mary Marrison Jase Kiestler Nolan Lambert Aiden Lucietta Harley Smith Daniel Todd Honor Roll Case Bargas Bentley Dubose Tristan Gray Bryson King Miller Roach 7th Grade Principal's List Karter Crowe Hunter Dragonowski Lillie Dunaway Zachary Mehr Tristin Murrell Honor Roll Aiden Huggins Cameron Kennedy Lily Kirk Caleb Wagoner 8th Grade Principal's List Deuce Garner Zeke Gray Audreanna Griffith Keylie Shelton Alexander Simmons Nicholas Williams John B. Wood Honor Roll Kenlee Crouse Madelyn Hill Cade Moore Kinsley Plunk Ayline Ramirez Maxie Scroggins Sophia Suggs -----------------------------Michie Elementary Principal's List & Honor Roll 1st Grade Principal’s List Austin Baggett Trinity Bancroft Lauren Blakney Dean Boswell Piper Boswell Carter Brown Charleigh Carpenter Lincoln Carroll Leo Chisolm Ryker Coffman Aiden Moore Amalia Myers Eli Parson Ariana Parsley Bridget South Rowan Scott Aleyah Wooley Brayden Wilson Harley Vanhoogen Blake Young Honor Roll

Warren Dixon Maelyn Drinkard Aubrianna Dykes Rylee Garner Jax Greer Hadley Griffin Anniston Hancock Cameron Irons Garrett Logan Vivian Meek Rio Wilbanks 2nd Grade Principal's List Ari Aiello Waylin Beshires Jacob Connell Brayden Dykes Zach Ellis Elijah Fisher Morgan Gray Khloe Hamilton Jude Hammond Riley Harrison Parker Holland Analise Inniss Samuel Johson Annalisia Lambert Karsen Mayfield Moss Merry Meredith Mitchell Aiden Nolder Baylee Parsons Gracie Pendley Cori Sides Raylan Smith Jude Steen Honor Roll Canaan Ashe Kaydence Bancroft Paxton Coln Hailie Crouse Varina Hanna Drew Miller Jacob Oller William Parsley Madison Suitor 3rd Grade Principal’s List Third Grade Landon Baird Kade Blakney Ruston Coffman Benjamin Finley Sadie Fulllwood Gianna Hart Abel Hauser Jep Moore Evie Nabors Kaya Rasmussan Honor Roll Chase Bushnell Hallie Carpenter Maddux Choate Adrianna Cox William Ellis Hunter Hopper Bentley Lambert Heidi Miller Gabriel South John Michael Speed Christa Upchurch

Kara Standridge Torren Watkins 7th Grade Principal's List Jesse Fowler Hannah Huggins Justice Stringfellow Honor Roll Tyler Harbin Elizabeth Johnson Ava McClamroch Andi Clair Ragan 8th Grade Principal's List Ashton Dancer Bradley Harris Noah Hight Braxton Kasson Milea Merryman Kael Pickle Mollie Teague Jackson Wigginton Xavier Worley Honor Roll Hayden Engligh Damian Hurst Caleb Sides Anna Kate Skinner Hailey Raburn Alliyah Ross Ty Whitten -----------------------------Ramer Elementary School Principal's List & Honor Roll 3rd Grade Principal’s List Brynlee Carroll Jacie Grace Cox Cara Beth Fiveash Luke Wiggins Anniston Boehler Maddie Rose Locke Honor Roll Noah Clifton Avery Donnell Julian Chessor Axton Mercer Merit Roll Kaiden Cook Katelyn Tomapat Macie Watkins Addison Gray Apollo Lambert Cason Montgomery Kevin Palk

4th Grade Principal's List Allie Blakney Madi Beth Drinkard Adalyn Hauser Alex Radabough Sam Rinehart

4th Grade Principal’s List Jaycee Childers Ben Dotson Kenslee Howell Brooklyn Jones Rubi Riley Colton Shelton Karsyn Shelton Jaci Wardlow Harper Youngblood Liam Derryberry Ava Holloway Katelyn Miller Trinity Miller Cayden Tedford

Honor Roll Ruthie Burks Ava Elmore J.D. Greet Ryder Whitten

Honor Roll Jaxon Mood Weston Pruitt Callie Wardlow Davion Wilbanks

5th Grade Principal's List

Merit Roll Cheyenne Buehring Everlee Jarratt Bentley Wilbanks Tyler Hardin Brayden Peters Brantley Strayhorn Anslyn Tomaszewski

Hunter Griffin Claire Hollan Amari Howell Mason McCullar Emma Baker Lilly Bowen Jaiden Edwards Eva McDonald Melia Moore Honor Roll Erianna Billups Mary Johnson Alana Knavel Rebecca McKinney Sam Skinner Bradley Bryant Obidiah McEwen Corbin Reed Aaliyah Wiggington 6th Grade Principal's List Haddie Mae Burks Jackson Cook Hannah Fugate Nathan Hight Samuel Leitschuh Aubrey Maxedon Brelie Nolder Ella Redmon Stella Rinehart Klai Robertson Honor Roll Anniston Choate Allie Culver Reed Merry Zoey Snyder

5th Grade Principal's List Bella Blankenship Zaiden Chappell Kitana Roy Coy Teague Brinley Whitten Trey Donahoe Wyatt Ernst Riley Overyton Elora Platukas Haleigh Rakestraw Kimberly Santamaria Briley Woolbright

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2022 List Sabastian Jarrett Marissa Matlock Marlee Matlock Bayleigh Purviance Jada Austin Rudy Plunk Kolby Shelton Honor Roll Quinn Teague Jesse Thompson Marcus Hudson Easton Jones Bentley King Merit Roll Blake Cox Mason Green Stella Hickman Remington Kirk Chloe Murrell Matthew Ray Bryson Speth Tyler Turner Shiloh Tyler Michael Carroll Timothy Prather Judd Wardlow 7th Grade Principal’s List Konner Shelton Bryden Burkeens Blair Whitten Schaffer Wilmeth Honor Roll Isabel Eau-Clair Tyler Jones Natalie Joyner Kiera Sanchez Chanley Steele Will Childers Braxton Jernigan Adyson Prather Merit Roll Kenlee Atkins Tommi-Lynn Brown Summit Hall Kaydence Menzies Matthew Weeks 8th Grade Principal’s List Dayne Dickey Luke Kiser Braden Monroe Shyanne Risinger Carlee Shelton Sawyer Wilmeth Will Bauer Parker Calton Caelan Clayton Harley Hall Khloe Holden Honor Roll Dakota Cooper Zoey Nixon Aiden Rakestraw Alana Stapleton Matthew Wiggins Merit Roll Bradyn Malone Katie Mercer Owen Teague Madison Tigner Austin Holloway Olivia Schaefer Bayli Spencer -----------------------------Selmer Elementary School Principal's List & Honor Roll 5th Grade Principal’s List Jaylon Baxter Kasen Cox Landon Davidson Macon Derryberry Levi Fowler Davis Isbell Ryker Leonard Adriana Theus Whit Weatherford Honor Roll Zia Burton Angel Cryer Anne Marie Doyle Ivy Soto Steven Watkins

Merit Roll Jonah Garrison Camela Johnson Candace Love Jaydon Risinger Gavin Sanderson Hunter Stanfield Abel Walker Gabriel Jolly Sophia Smith Makayla Stanfield

4th Grade Principal’s List James Baker Silas Berg Terionna Burns Laken Craft Reilly Duncan Kennedy Henson Kristoffer Hughes Lukas Johnson Ian McKinney Lilly Mills Greyson Moore Arianna Parker JaCorey Porter Sailor Presson Aubrey Rickman Mason Stackhouse Autumn Tate Jordan Vaughn Hudson Whitten

6th Grade Principal’s

Honor Roll

Honor Roll Wesley Britton Turner Robinson Quintin Cline Kynlee Wiggins

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Savannah Barnes Zoey Mettlen Maloree Morrison Gema Pipkins Amandalyn Robinson Max Roberts 3rd Grade Principal's List Catherine Bodiford Case Hill Vivian Weatherford James Edgeston Niko Sikes J D Austin Honor Roll Eli Grandi Grace Sperry Mary Ellis Craig Gunnar Mashburn Laken Whitten Ella James Scott Liam Hawkins Ryleigh Raper --------------------------------

Selmer Middle School 1st Quarter Principal's List & Honor Roll 6th grade Principal’s List Mary Kate Austin Brooke Brush Lake Chambers Jaxon Coats Cameron Cook Claire Cooper Adleigh Glenn Lydia Harris Audrey Henson Grayson Henson Henry Kennedy Cameron Kirby Tucker Kirk Chance Knight Abby Lawson Mylee McCullar Stella Russell Allie Grace Shelton Haydn Smith Chevy Tice Sebastion Worley 6th grade Honor Roll Jace Burton Cruize Cabrera Carter Vandiver 7th grade Principal’s List Ashton Carson Libby Cox Lucas Craig Kaden Forsyth Jackson King Aidan Moran Chloe Plunkett Rhylee Ricks Ethan Roberts Hayes Teague Envil Valenzuela-Perez Aaliyah Weekly Ella Younger 7th Grade Honor Roll Ashlyn Blankenship Tayven Clark Brooklyn Davis Maximus Diaz Karley Fletcher Sabrina Foster Raiden Love Emily Puentes Chandler Sanders Landon Wiggins 8th Grade Principal’s List Ava Anderson Eli Ashe Ladasha Atkins Elyse Atkinson Nate Atnipp James Berg Khloe Caldwell William Carroll Linlee Davidson Springer Doyle Nolan Foxx Elaina Harris Arianna King Kobe Knight Kara McDaniel Andrew Putt Case Rickman Mia Shumaker Marlee Tucker Milee Tucker Allie Wade Anna Wade 8th Grade Honor Roll Tristan Barnes Brennan Black Madelyn Bloomfield Aimee Duncan Luke Fowler Heisman Gray Gary Grubb Tyler Howell Sadie Huddleston Bret King Aidan Lott Maci Mathias Zoey Penley Noah Williams

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McNairy County 2022

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Hog-Droving Season in the “Hog and Hominy State”

By Bill Carey

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orget football, at least for a moment. In Tennessee, which used to be known as the “Hog and Hominy State,” November used to be known as “hog droving” season.

Allow me to explain. Before the advent of the railroad, farmers used to herd (or “drove”) pigs, cattle, and other livestock to distant markets – journeys that would often take weeks.

Of all the roads leading out of Tennessee, the one that became most associated with hog droving was the one that led from Cocke County to Asheville, North Carolina, along the French Broad River.

This migration typically occurred in the late fall—after farmers had fattened their hogs with their surplus corn crop and before what was, and still is, known in agricultural circles as “hog killin’ time.”

There was a time when it was not unusual for travelers on the French Broad Road to be forced aside for half an hour or more to allow the noisy herds of hogs go past. In 1850, more than 80,000 hogs were driven on this route.

The 1851 Wilmington Daily Journal described the hog drovers of East Tennessee as a class of men who could perform incredible feats. “They are a species of human boa constrictor, never eating but once a day, and then swallowing at night from ten to sixteen cups of coffee, with biscuit and meat to match,” the paper reported. “We have met up in our time with some queer fish, but the East Tennessee hog-driver can take our hat.”

In 1878, the Winston-Salem People’s Press reported a ver-

bal exchange that occurred in the courthouse in Marshall, North Carolina—one of the communities along the French Broad River. Attempting to conduct court on a November day, a judge ordered his clerk to do something to stop the incessant noise coming from outside.

“May it please your honor,” the clerk said, “it is impossible to stop that noise. It’s the

hog-drovers.”

That same year, a traveler published his account of a journey down the French Broad Road in the Richmond Dispatch. “Hogs were before us and behind us, and both to the right and the left of us,” he wrote. “We were so constantly with them that we became critics of hogs. We became acquainted with each separate hog. We knew his movement,

his color and his spots—nay, the very twist of his tail.”

Edmund Cody Burnett grew up in the French Broad Valley in the late 1800s and later wrote about his childhood. “As soon as a drove came through the gap in the ridge about a half mile distant across the river, we could hear the ‘ho-o-o-yuh! ho-o-o-yuh!’ of the drivers,” he wrote. “Sometimes we could hear the crack of their whips,

both sounds increasing in volume at the schoolhouse as the drove drew nearer the ferry.”

Drovers typically moved their herds about 10 miles a day and spent the night at roadside inns that had fenced-in areas for their livestock. Drovers would pay their bill with one of their hogs, then head out first thing in the morning after a big breakfast.

Wilma Dykeman devoted an entire chapter of her 1955 book The French Broad to hog drovers. She wrote that each inn along the way had its own personality. “There was the Widow Frisbee’s where the sauerkraut dipped out of the wide, cloth-covered crocks had the finest flavor of any on the trip; and the Fletcher tavern at the little North Carolina village of that same name, where the proprietor, a man of wide variety, was a doctor serving his area day and night running his farm and tavern, too,” she wrote.

“There was the Widow Patton’s, where apple brandy was manufactured at its government-licensed distillery, and a decanter called Black Betsy stood on the sideboard from which anyone might help himself free and welcome.”

So what happened to the culture of the hog drovers?

It completely vanished in the 1880s, when a railroad was completed from one end of the French Broad Valley to the other. The annual herds stopped coming, the inns went out of business, and the word “drover” slowly slipped from the vernacular.

Bill Carey is the founder of Tennessee History for Kids, a non-profit organization that helps teachers cover social studies.

Cardinal Cross Country ends season with 5th place overall

By Janice King Jones

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hat a nail-biter. If you missed this race, you definitely missed the tightest 5K that I’ve seen in a long time. The top four teams qualified for State & the top five displaced athletes (athletes not on qualifying teams) go to State.

The Cardinals came in 5th as a team (out of 19). Junior Julius Brown came in 6th (he missed going to state by one) & Sophomore Cree Rosson came in 8th.

Remember, their race was a 5K in length. The Cardinals have improved so much from last year.

Here’s last years’ stats: Team placed 7th overall; had a 3 minute lapse time between our #1 runner & #5 runner; & their average mile time was 20:06.

Here’s this years’ stats: Team placed 5th overall; had

a 1:52 minute lapse time between #1 runner & #5 runner; & average mile time was 18:28!

Must say, what an improvement.

Sad thing is, Senior Braxton Enzor isn’t going back to State.

He’s graduating this Spring.

Braxton has been an important part of this team. Out of five years of running XC, Braxton was able to compete at State for three of those five years. We will sure miss his leadership. Competition has definitely gotten stronger.

Everyone PR’d at this meet.

So proud of these guys with the amt of time they have put in for this sport. They gave up 12 hours a week during the summer to practice at Shiloh; they gave up Fall Break because of a Sectional Meet coming so close to the end of Fall Break.

Julius Brown last year, ran an 18:49 at Sectionals; this year he ran a 17:17.

Cree Rosson last year ran a 19:38 at Sectionals; this year he ran a 17:45 Braxton Enzor last year ran a 19:25; this year he ran a 19:06 Andersen Tubbs ran a 22:16 last year; this year he ran a 19:09 Jack Lewis is a freshman so he didn’t compete last year. This was his first exposure to Sectional Competiton. Jack ran a 19:04.

Can’t say enough about these guys. They left it all out on the XC Course. Only the strong of mind will compete over a 3.1 XC course.Good job guys. Looking forward to what we will accomplish with theses times in Track this coming Spring.

Thanks to all of the Cardinal supporters that came out yesterday. Just getting to the meet was a feat in itself. Once the rain past, it was quite breezy & cold.

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Adamsville Cardinals headed to the playoffs

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ringing home the win for the last season game, against Hickman County

High School Dawgs has the Adamsville Cardinals headed to the playoffs.

Finishing up the night

with Adamsville Cardinals 48 and the Hickman County Dawgs 13. A J Finley surpassed 1500

in season rushing and the fans said it was a fun game to watch.

The Cardinals will play

in the Division 1 Class 2 A Tournament Playoff.

They will be traveling to Lynnville, Tennessee, to

play against the Richland Raiders Friday night. Adamsville Cardinals Record 5-5.

Arts in McNairy communicates through art

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rts in McNairy (AiM) celebrated with their board, sponsors and patrons last week in a reception at the Latta. The crowd was as rich and diverse as the art they often perform. AiM offers children and adults a unique and variety of ways to communicate to the world and friends of the arts make that magic happen.

For over 20 years, founders Shawn and Joanna Pitts, have shared their love of the arts and how creating is just fun and a colorful pastime.

They surrounded themselves with people that share that vision and make dreams come true.

On this evening they celebrate their success.

Through art, countless children in McNairy County and beyond had learned the value of having a creative spark and how to bring their imagination to life in plays, photographs, painting, playing instruments, cuisine and more. With the Pitt's helping hands, their board, sponsors and grants AiM has forged a thirst for many to work through artistic challenges, have fun and learn how to be confident and trust themselves as they learn to freely practice self-expression and gain confidence in skills beyond the walls in their

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normal school curriculum.

Many of their aspiring students have moved on to careers in the arts, become patrons themselves and give back in the communities they now serve.

The art world embraces ones unique qualities and develops rich characters in the process. Diversity is the strength of a thriving art program and the Pitts have made sure that all are welcome. For those who succeed in the art world, it is our differences that become our greatest strength and allows us to think like a child where no boundaries exist. That is the beauty of art, the work of AiM, a breath of fresh air.

A community Christmas Open House event planned

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usinesses across the Selmer area are busy planning a fun evening of Christmas

Lifetime resident of Adamsville Republican, Conservative People ask why I am running for Commissioner of Adamsville

I have lived here all of my life. My children live here and are raising their families here. Both of my son-in-laws own their own businesses here in Adamsville. I have three grandchildren at Adamsville Elementary School and two more who will be starting soon. I love my city and am so proud to know my family wants to raise there families here as well.

100% what’s best for Adamsville 100% for City of Adamsville citizens 100% for taxtapers 100% for Veterans Our 1/2 sales tax has helped with street improvement, new LED street lights; new police cars, a fire truck, and equipment for both; and we have made great improvements in our City Park.

With new ARPA funds, we are making great improvements to our water and sewer systems and will move forward with a location for a new water well.

We have made great strides for the City of Adamsville!

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Open Houses that span across several miles for a night of Christmas cheer.

The businesses plan to change their plans to open late on Monday, November 7 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to offer great merchandise, food trucks and local restaurants and music in stores with deals hard to pass up on throughout the night. This event will replace the First Friday events which have become popular of late for one Monday to usher in the joy of the holiday season.

There will be Christmas music and the smells of hot chocolate and hot apple cider filling the air. Check out the McNairy County Chamber of Commerce events posted for stores who will put their individual twist of all things Christmas.

Join us on Monday to shop local, eat local and play local. #ShopMcNairy.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Halloween Street Party Costume Contest Winners 2022

Best Kids Costume Aurora Jo Bussell - Baby Wonder Woman

11th Annual Halloween Street Party Best Night Ever

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housands come out to stroll the streets with ghosts and goblins in downtown Selmer during the Independent Appeal's Halloween Street Party. It was a wonderful evening filled with fantastic costumes, wonderful food vendors, and more candy than the eye could see.

An evening like this does not just happen without lots of coordination and planning. This all started many years ago as a way to offer a safe place to offer trick or treating for area children and has become

one of the best nights of the year for children of all ages. Halloween has a way of bringing out the best in us and gets our creative juices going. The people watching never disappoints as you see costumes that will literally blow your mind. Many are elaborate and must take hours to create the perfect look, makeup and accessories.

After a couple of hours of roaming the streets, the costume contest gets underway. Our entertainer Andy Avery is gracious enough to host the contest and brings con-

testants on stage to get a chance at the $250 in prize money. Each winner receives $50 cash and there is one overall winner selected by the audience participation in applause and loud cheering for their desired contestant.

Winners in Cutest, Scariest, Best Kid Costume, Best Adult Costume and Overall Winner are selected. There are so many wonderful costumes it is often hard to narrow it down to one, but the audience prevails and makes a selection.

Thanks to all the ven-

dors, businesses, churches, politician and all who joined in one effort to create memories and smiles that last a lifetime.

A special thanks to the City of Selmer employees, the firemen, police department and emergency personnel who make our streets safe for the party. We could not do this without you.

It was a Happy Halloween...thanks for coming out in such large numbers and hope to see you next year. I bet you got some great costume ideas for sure....hope you had as much fun as we did.

Cutest Costume Kyson Foster Baby Chicken

Overall Winner Rebekah, CJ and Zayden Barnes

Scariest Costume Kaden Hammond

Best Adult Costume - Hocus Pocus with Lauren Miller, Aubrey Miler and Jordan Roos.