Vol 121 - 27 Independent Appeal Newspaper November 9 2022

Manhunt ends with arrest of Christopher Shook

By Janet Rail Publisher

TheMcNairy Coun ty Sheriff's De partment arrest ed Christopher Coyte Shook, DOB 05/12/87, of Adamsville, on Sun day, November 6, after an extensive manhunt operation by officers and

local residents. Shook was the suspect in nu merous burglaries in this general area around Adamsville/Milledgeville that occurred in McNairy County. Officers locat ed Shook in the general area he had been hid ing in the woods follow

Shooting on Peach Street leaves one injured

By Janet Rail Publisher

Atleast eleven 9mm shell cas ings were found at the scene of a shooting at 1010 Peach Street in

Selmer on the afternoon of November 5. According to the Selmer Police incident report, at approximately 14:05 Lt. Ron Pilkington, Sgt. Tony Westbrooks and Ptl. Lloyd responded

to a shooting call at 1010 Peach Street.

Upon arrival, the of ficers spoke with the gunshot victim Evan Es trada, 19, of Selmer who

With Respect & Deep Gratitude

Imagine a life without digital tech nology. For many senior citizens, that is their reality, but it doesn't have to be. The first graduating class of Tech Helps at the Selmer Senior Center had loads of fun ex periencing Google searches for the first time. Exploring the world of maps, directions, Facebook and more.

Eyes were opened and minds en gaged in a new course offered to senior citizens. It is hard to live in a world without being savvy online but for many they did not grow up being computer literate. What they are finding out is that it is not that hard and the benefit is to have the world at one's fingertips.

Veterans Day Events McNairy County

American Legion Post 97 Veterans Day Event November 11

On Friday, November 11 at Veterans Park in Adamsville beginning at 11 a.m. A ceremony will be hosted by the American Legion Post 97. Guest speakers are retired Gen. William B. Hillman and retired two star Gen. Joe Hurd. City Mayor David Lecknor and McNairy County Mayor Larry Smith will also speak. All veterans, their spouse and families, friends are invited to attend.

American Legion Post 162 Plans Veterans Day Events November 12

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 veter ans, family and friends invited to attend.

Thank you to the brave men and women of our military for your service past and present.

Christopher Shook

AHC McNairy ask all angels to help residents have a Merry Christmas

HC McNairy has an Angel Tree for our residents this year. Offer a bless ing for those who have been kept inside for their safety during the past two years of the pandemic. Bring a smile to a senior this Christ mas.

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We are asking the com munity, families, and staff to come out and get one or more angels from the tree. Sign your name, contact number, and the room number on the tab let on the desk at the front entrance. All information needed is on back of each Angel. Please help our residents have a Mer ry Christmas. Deadline to have gifts at facility is De cember 9th.

For seniors to have the ability to stay in touch with family and friends, pay bills and access medical care, a comput er or pad allows them the access they deserve.

Tech Helps is a com puter literacy program for senior adults ages 60 and older. The program is currently available in the counties of Ches ter, Decatur, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Hen derson, Madison and McNairy.

Tech Helps is part nering with Tech Goes Home of Tennessee to provide first time partic ipants with a Chrome book and fifteen hours of basic computer skills.

In an effort to help pro tect our senior adults from online scams we will also focus on cy ber security. Volunteers will join our team and be trained through Tech Goes Home to teach training sessions within our local communities.

Assistance will be pro vided to participants to access low cost internet services. Subsidizing funds are available to offset the cost for those who qualify. Transporta tion to and from training sessions will be provid ed if needed at no cost through Southwest HRA Transportation Depart ment.

Tech helps is a training

program geared at help ing seniors learn to nav igate the digital world. Seniors are provided with training and guid ance to use Chromebook and access the internet.

Rowena Pope, Director Selmer Senior Center and Sybil Dancer, Direc tor of Selmer Parks & Recreation provided the first class their training. One must be over 60 and meet income guidelines. Training dates and loca tions to be announced and a Chromebook will be yours to keep after completion of the course.

Apply to participate or become a trainer at: www.swhra.org/techhelps

FHU Names Rogers Dean of College of Biblical Studies

Henderson,

Tennes see (Nov. 4, 2022) — Freed-Hard eman University has named Dr. Justin Rogers dean of the College of Biblical Studies, effective June 1, 2023. Currently the director of the Grad uate School of Theolo gy, Rogers will succeed Dr. Mark Blackwelder as dean.

Rogers joined the FHU Bible faculty in 2010 as an instructor in Bible and became the director of the Graduate School of Theology in 2018. As an associate professor in biblical studies, he has taught more than 25 un dergraduate and gradu ate courses on the Bible, ancient Judaism and early Christianity. He has contributed more than 250 pieces of published work at the church and academic levels.

“Dr. Rogers’ academ ic credentials, scholar ly reputation and ed ucational experience demonstrate that he has prepared himself well to be the next dean of FHU’s College of Bib lical Studies. This po sition is unique on our campus because every full-time student takes Bible courses, thus giv ing Dr. Rogers the op portunity to impact most of the student body. From instructing a doc toral level class to a chil dren's class at camp, he has proven to be an effective educator. His faith is strong, and his passion for the Lord's church is contagious,” FHU President David R. Shannon said. “We deeply appreciate Dr. Mark Blackwelder's ef fective leadership over the past five years and are confident Dr. Rog ers will carry the torch well as he steps into this leadership position.”

In addition to his work at FHU, Rogers preach es regularly at the Broad Street church of Christ in Lexington, Tennes

see. He has served with more than 15 govern ing boards, committees, councils or groups in cluding Lads2Leaders Board of Governors, Western Kentucky Youth Camp Advisory Board, The Studia Philonica Annual Advisory Board and the Gifts and Awards Committee for the North American Patristics So ciety.

Rogers, a 2000 grad uate of Chester County High School, holds a B.A. and an M.A. from FHU and a Master of Philosophy and a Ph.D. from Hebrew Union Col lege Jewish Institute of Religion.

“It is an honor to serve as the next dean of the College of Bibli cal Studies. Building on Freed-Hardeman's leg acy of academic quali ty, selfless service and spiritual soundness, our faculty serve as both in structors and examples,” Rogers said. “My prede cessors have laid a foun dation of faith, schol arship and service on which we seek to build. Our undergraduate and graduate programs deliv er high-impact opportu nities to shape students for a lifetime of Christian faith. It is a distinct privi lege to lead our beloved FHU to new avenues of excellence for His glory.”

“I’m excited for the fu ture of the College of Bib lical Studies under the leadership of Dr. Rogers. He is a recognized schol ar and is a sought-af ter speaker for gospel meetings and confer ences associated with the churches of Christ. I appreciate the balance that he’s achieved as a scholar and practitioner, and I know that this bal ance will further advance the College’s efforts to equip students to be come servant leaders in the church.” Dr. C.J. Vires, provost and vice president for academics, said.

Blackwelder, who has served as dean of the FHU College of Bibli cal Studies since 2018, joined the faculty in 1997. Following his tenure as dean, Blackwelder plans to return to the class room, primarily teaching courses associated with missions and intercultur al understanding.

“It is impossible for me to adequately express my appreciation for Dr. Blackwelder. During his tenure as dean, a new D.Min. program was started, ATS accredita tion was reaffirmed and endowed funds to sup port faculty development and student scholarships grew,” Vires said. “He has become a trusted colleague and friend, and his presence in our Deans’ Council meetings will be missed.”

Freed-Hardeman University’s College of Biblical Studies offers Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees in six areas of emphasis. In addition, the Gradu ate School of Theology offers six graduate pro grams: the Master of Arts in Ministry, the Master of Arts in Old Testament, the Master of Arts in New Testament, the Master of Arts in Pastoral Care and Counseling, the Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry. The Gradu ate School of Theology is accredited by the Com mission on Accrediting of the Association of Theo logical Schools.

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

With locations in Hen derson and Memphis, FHU offers associates, bachelor's, master's, specialist and doctoral degrees. More informa tion is available at http:// www.fhu.edu.

Mayor Sherry Inman and Mayor Larry Smith pose with the class along with Erin Pickle, Southwest Human Resource Agency following graduation.

Each week through first week of December

Small businesses host Holiday Open Houses for local patrons

By Janet Rail Publisher

The streets were buzzing with busi ness Monday night with a great number of small businesses hosting Christmas Open Houses across several blocks of downtown Selmer.

Small businesses were decorated and ready for the large crowds to en ter their stores and see the unique clothing, gifts, jewelry, kitchen

items and handmade crafts available to start the holiday season off right. Some years ago, Monday became a tra dition for an open house event to showcase holi day wares to shoppers and has ignited a new tradition amongst many of the new shop vendors along Court Avenue, North and South Sec ond Streets, North and South Third Streets and beyond.

There was a little

something for everyone. No matter who you were shopping for, there was something available that was just perfect for that special someone.

Shoppers strolled along the streets listen ing to Christmas mu sic by Jimmy Harbin of Gloryland Sound hired by the McNairy County Chamber of Commerce. We are familiar with his sounds from many past Christmas Parades and more events throughout

the year and Monday's music selection did not disappoint.

Food trucks were in the alley with area church es selling fresh baked goods, Besso's Coffee in the new Airbnb upstairs loft showcased during the open house at The Loft.

Specialty coffee's were sold, special gift bags and treasures shared with the first customers to arrive in many stores and more. There was much enthusiasm around with

laughter and fun.

Staying open late at least one night a month is fast becoming the norm for Selmer, making it much easier for res idents to support local businesses.

During the course of the year most stores re main open on the first Fri day of each month, often offering themed events. Stores off the downtown path are renting space to share their wares during the First Friday events.

It has become the place to be and was ev ident on Monday eve ning with a large num ber crowding the streets to have a first glance of merchandise for the holi days. This event replace the normal First Friday event for November.

Shopping local sup ports community and that is always a plus. Don't miss an opportuni ty to spend your dollars right here at home at the next First Friday event.

McNairy County Democrats Holiday Open House scheduled

The McNairy County Democrats are in viting everyone to come to the Headquar ters on Court Avenue, Selmer, on November 29 to begin the Christmas season with food and fel lowship.

At 5:00 p.m., all who can are asked to come and help with the Christmas decorations at the Headquar

ters. At 6:30 p.m., pot luck dinner and fellow ship will begin. Bring your favorite dish, if you can, or just come and enjoy. There is always enough for everyone. After dinner, a short busi ness meeting will be held and plans made for next year. See you on No vember 29 at the Headquarters and Happy Holi days.

Don't wait - Help is available for those struggling with addiction

This holiday sea son, among the many who struggle with addiction some will choose to wait until after the holidays to get the treatment that they need. Everyone wants to get to gether to spend the holi days together, but is that what is best for them? Sending your loved one to treatment is a tough decision and having the holidays around the cor ner doesn’t make it any easier.

The holidays can be stressful for everyone, those struggling with addiction are at risk for getting arrested, injured,

or overdosing. It may be hard not having your loved one there this holi day season, but not hav ing them there for any holidays in the future would be even harder. Help them get the help they need before it’s too late.

To learn more about the dangers of waiting visit: https://www.narconon newliferetreat.org/blog/ the-dangerous-wait ing-game.html Addiction Screenings: Narconon can help you take steps to overcome addiction in your family. Call today for free screenings or refer rals. 1- 800-431-1754.

October moves Tennessee crop harvest toward completion

By Jai Templeton Contributor

While the linger ing dry weather is causing prob lems along the transpor tation front it has pro pelled harvest and wheat planting process above the five year average.

Corn harvest is esti mated to be 97% com plete compared to 90% at the same time in 2021 and a five year average of 95%. The big gain is soybeans. The 2022 soy bean crop harvest was 73% complete compared to 53% in 2021 and 62% over the past five years.

October saw a produc tive month in the cotton fields as well. 65% of

the state's cotton was in the module compared to 40% for the same time period last year. 2022 is also ahead of the five year average which shows the cotton crop is normally at around 58% harvested by Oct. 31.

Wheat plantings are a little above normal with almost 2/3's of the in tended plantings in the ground.

Soil moisture condi tions are still depleted and this past weekend's showers were welcome. The majority of Tennes see pastures are still rat ed in the poor to fair cat egory. Producers were forced to begin supple mental hay feedings ear lier than normal.

JSCC Nursing receives best of Tennessee rank

Program ranked 5th in Tennessee, 1st in West Tennessee

JACKSON, TENN. – The Jackson State Community Col lege (JSCC) Nursing program has received a “Best of Ten nessee” ranking from Reg isteredNursing.org, ranking the program 5th in the state and 1st in West Tennessee.

The JSCC Nursing pro gram received a 97.33 out of a possible 100-point scale, landing them at the number five spot on the “2023 Best Registered Nursing Programs in Ten nessee” list. The

score surpassed other West Tennessee programs at two and four-year institutions, earn ing JSCC Nursing Program 1st place in West Tennessee.

“This ranking reinforces the outstanding work of our faculty, staff and industry partners to ensure our students receive the best to prepare them for their

careers,” said Dean of Nursing & Health Sciences, Program Director and Professor of Nurs ing, Dr. Leslie West Sands. “Equally, our students are to thank for their dedication and perseverance throughout our program. Whether a recent or past graduate, I can say with confidence we are prepar

ing the best and brightest to tackle whatever they may face in the field, and this ranking emphasizes that.”

Each year, RegisteredNurs ing.org releases an annual list of the Best RN programs in each state. Nursing pro grams are assessed by the organization on several factors representing how well a program supports students towards licen sure and beyond. Past and present first-time NCLEX pass rates are also weighted by year to determine their rankings.

Methodology used to deter mine the ranking can be found here.

Interested in becoming a reg istered nurse? JSCC is now enrolling for the spring semes ter. Visit jscc.edu/nursing to learn more.

Manhunt ends with arrest of Christopher Shook

ing multiple complaints dating between October 26, 2022 and Novem ber 6, 2022. Shook was informed of his Miran da Rights and stated he understood his rights, and stated he wished to speak with law enforce ment.

In October 2022, Mc Nairy County Sheriff's Department began inves tigating numerous bur glaries and thefts to resi dents vehicles, buildings, sheds, mobile homes in the Milledgeville/Adams ville area. A vehicle was reported stolen along with multiple burglaries including the unlawful possession of a weapon and vandalism.

Investigative mea sures taken by multi ple deputies of the Mc Nairy County Sheriff's Department revealed information beginning with the first report on Oct. 26 regarding prop erty of Petra Ministries, 7730 Hwy 22 N, Milled geville where Shook admitted to entering several buildings on the property. He admitted he entered one build ing, but may have not taken anything.

He admitted to en tering a side building and stole approximately $100 in currency and the keys to a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban. Shook admit ted he entered a mobile home on the property and that he used the key that he took from anoth er building and did leave the property driving the 2002 Chevy Suburban ($3,500). Shook admit ted he did not have per mission from Petra Har vest Ministries to enter the three buildings, take the $100, the keys to the Suburban or take the ve hicle from the property. Deputy Darrell Hopkins investigated the Petra

was shot through his neck. Estrada stated that he did not see nor know the person who shot him while in his vehicle, a 2010 Dodge Charger.

The other passengers in the vehicle, Desmun Flowers, 20, of Selmer and a minor also stated to officers that they did not know or see the per

Ministries vandalism and burglary.

On Oct. 31, Shook entered the vehicle of Shawn McMurry's ve hicle which was in the driveway at 272 Katie Lane, Adamsville with out McMurry's permis sion or consent and took a Black 9MM Springfield XDS from inside the vehicle which was in a black holster. The prop erty was valued at $650. Shook has outstanding warrants with the Ad amsville Police Depart ment.

On Oct. 31, officers ob served a shed that had been broken into at 9233 Hardin Graveyard Rd. Officers observed where someone had forced en try breaking the locked clasp ($20) on the front door of the shed. Officers recovered a duffel bag on the front porch of the residence with random items and some from an open barn. Homeown er Justin Tuberville was notified and came to the scene.

Tuberville stated he was renovating the home and the shed door was not damaged the last time he was at the home. Shook admitted to officers on Nov. 6 that he did damage the lock clasp to enter and look for some pants, and did hid a stolen Beretta pis tol from a Hardin County theft inside the shed. He admitted to entering the barn and sitting inside an antique car.

On Nov. 6, at approx imately 0400, William Meek reported he had a prowler on his proper ty. Upon arrival Deputy Robert Hitchborn spoke to Mr. Meek. He showed the officer video footage of a white male identified as Christopher Shook taking three blink cam eras form his property at

son or persons that was shooting. Upon inves tigation, there were at least eleven 9mm shell casings found at the scene.

During the investiga tion officers were able to determine that Estrada's vehicle was hit at least eight times and one of the bullets went through the

6321 Hwy 22 N, Adams ville. One camera was taken from a carport and the other two were tak en from inside his shop. The cameras were val ued at $250. Meek did not give his permission or consent to anyone to take the property or en ter his shop. The video also showed a rifle sling across his back.

On Nov. 6, Deputy Kevin Wood was dis patched to 2812 Meeks Road, Adamsville on theft of a gun and bin oculars. Shook had been seen on camera around 0600 hours on that date with a rifle and binoculars around his neck.

Charles Meek, who stated he believed the back door to his shop was left unlocked last night did not see any forced entry anywhere else. Items taken were a pair of Vortex binoc ulars, valued at $250 and a stainless steel Marlin 22 rifle, valued at $1000. The rifle had a wood stock and laminate appearance with a bolt action tube feed. Short ly after taking this report Wood was dispatched 1245 Meeks Loop, Ad amsville.

On Nov. 6 deputies were dispatched to 1245 Meeks Loop, Ad amsville on a call that Christopher Shook was being chased by the caller and that he was attempting to steal from the residence. Af ter searching the area and not finding the sus pect, deputies spoke to Mitchell Meek who had spoken to deputies ear ly in the morning and that he had a male sub ject on camera on his property.

Deputy Kevin Wood had prior knowledge of this video from the night

passenger side window and through Estrada's neck. Several neighbors, according to the report, heard the gunshots but there was no witness to the shooting.

Estrada was trans ported to Jack son-Madison County General Hospital by EMS due to his inju

shift. The subject was identified as Christopher Shook. Meek stated the male subject he saw on his property was the same male he saw on the camera. The video footage showed Shook walking in front of the camera with a pair of bin oculars around his neck and a rifle slung around his back.

A bag containing mul tiple items was found close to the residence by Deputy Danny Pinson of the Hardin County Sher iff's Office. Meek's stated that multiple items in the bag belonged to him and all items were returned. Also found in the bag were a pair of Vortex binoculars as reported stolen. Meeks stated that the person he witnessed run into the woods was the same person on camera footage. Items were in the camper on the property when they were taken. All items found were returned to the owner.

Shook has five previ ous felony burglary con victions out of Hardin County.

Shook remains in custody at the McNairy County Justice Complex awaiting formal charges.

Christopher Coyte Shook was charged with the following:

4 Theft of Property ($2,500 - $10,000)

4 Theft of Property (less than $1,000)

4 Burglary of Motor Ve hicle

Theft of Property

4 Burglary and Vandal ism

4 Unlawful possession of a weapon

4 Burglary

4 Burglary

4 Theft of Property ($1,000 to $2,500)

4 Unlawful Possession of a Weapon

ries. No report of Es trada's condition was available at press time.

The incident remains under investigation with no suspect to date ac cording to Selmer Police Chief Kim Holley. Any person with information regarding the shooting is encouraged to call local authorities.

McNairy County voters turn for November General

McNairy

County early voters totaled 3315 which was a signifi cant increase over the early voting numbers for the Au gust 2022 county general election. Locally, the race to fill the term of former County Clerk Ronnie Price generated a heated race between Republican Ross McNatt and independent candidates Emily Fogerty and Jason Hively.

McNairy County saw little campaigning from others on the ballot such as Governor

Bill Lee although District 8 Congressman David Kus toff made several trips into McNairy County in hopes of earning the privilege of representing the county in the U.S. Congress. State Representative Ron Gant had no opposition. Gant suffered extensive injuries from an accident that oc curred on October 4 after spending most of that day meeting with constituents in McNairy County. The con stitutional amendments re ceived little local attention.

Adamsville and Bethel Springs voters responded to contested races in both of those municipalities. At press time reports were of a heavy end of day turnout in most locations. Additional voting supplies was sent to several pre cincts to accommodate the more than expected surge of voters.

Full election results will be posted on the Indepen dent Appeal's Facebook page and printed in next week's edition of the paper.

The Engineer who put Chattanooga on the Map

By Bill Carey

Whenit comes to his tory, politicians and generals get all the glory, while no one gives cred it to the engineers. Stephen Harriman Long is an interest ing example. Were it not for Long, the city of Chattanooga might not exist.

Here’s the story:

The state of Georgia was about ten years ahead of Ten nessee when it came to rail roads. By the mid-1830s, the Peach State had several rail roads in the works with names such as the Central of Georgia Railroad, the Monroe Railroad, and the Georgia Railroad. All three were intended to link the Atlantic coastline and Savan nah River with points in the interior of the state.

Then, in 1836, the Georgia government took the rather un usual step of starting a taxpay er-owned railroad called the Western and Atlantic. The idea of the W&A was to connect the interior of the state – the in tended destination of the many railroads already in the works – to the Tennessee River. The W&A hired Stephen Harriman Long – an explorer and cartog rapher who had helped build the Baltimore and Ohio Rail road – to be its lead surveyor.

Sometime in the late 1830s, a member of Long’s team drove a stake in the ground seven miles east of the Chattahooch ee River. The town that grew up around “Zero Mile Post” was originally called Terminus.

Long and his colleagues then surveyed what route best connected Terminus to the Tennessee River. There were two main choices. One was for the railroad to head west to Gunter’s Landing—the place in northeast Alabama where

the Tennessee River abruptly turns west. The other was for the railroad to head northwest to Ross’s Landing—another place where the river turns west (but this time in south east Tennessee).

Meanwhile navigation prob lems along the Tennessee River were foremost on every one’s mind. The Tennessee River passed through many barriers to navigation just downstream from Chattanoo ga—boulders, turns, shoals, whirlpools and other obstacles with names such as the Whirl, the Suck and the Boiling Pot. These river barriers would be eliminated when the Tennes see Electric Power Compa ny built Hales Bar Dam three quarters of a century later. However, in the 1830s they were still huge impediments to

commerce.

Long and his team studied both routes and recommend ed Ross’s Landing. Their report was published in the September 18, 1839, [Nash ville] Republican Banner. Long pointed out that:

The Gunter’s Landing route would be about 45 miles lon ger than the Ross’s Landing route.

The Gunter’s Landing route would have to pass over Ala bama’s Sand Mountain, “which can only be crossed by means of three, perhaps four, inclined planes, at an ascent of more than 100 feet per mile.” And “there is no gap or depression in Sand Mountain by which these appall ing difficulties can be avoided.”

Gunter’s Landing was more inclined to flood than Ross’s Landing.

The other reason many offi cials favored the Ross’s Land ing over the Gunter’s Landing is a belief that either the state of Tennessee or a private com pany would build another rail road heading southeast from Nashville to hook up with it. A route directly west from central Georgia to Gunter’s Landing wouldn’t exactly be taking the short route toward Nashville –not to mention Louisville, Ken tucky, further north.

The railroad went along with Stephen Long’s recommenda tions. And, to summarize a lot of history:

The town that sprung up at the former site of Ross’s Land ing became known as Chatta nooga.

Gunter’s Landing changed its name to Guntersville.

Terminus changed its name

to Marthasville. Then, so the story goes, another railroad engineer named J. Edgar Thompson came up with the idea that the place instead be called “Atlantica-Pacifica.” By 1845 that had been shortened to Atlanta.

About the same time Mar thasville changed its name to Atlanta, construction began on the Western and Atlantic Railroad. The W&A made it to Cartersville by the end of 1846, and Dalton by the end of 1847. The last fifty miles of the railroad took much longer than the first hundred miles be cause a fifteen-hundred-foot tunnel had to be dug just north of Dalton, in the town now known as Tunnel Hill.

The ceremony that marked the completion of the Western and Atlantic Railroad occurred on December 1, 1849 – the day the first locomotive arrived in Chattanooga from Atlan ta. A railroad official dipped a cup into the Tennessee River, mixed it with salt water he had brought from Charleston and Savannah, then poured them both into the river. According to the Atlanta Constitution, “he pronounced that this mingling of the waters of the three states symbolized their union and fra ternity which must be as lasting as their waterways” – a concept to be tested sooner, and more seriously, than anyone present could have imagined.

Stephen Harriman Long was not present at that 1849 cer emony. As superintendent of the construction of the Marine Hospital in Louisville, Ken tucky, Colonel Long had better things to do than attend cere monies.

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

Family dance draws full house in Sulphur Springs

By Dayna Patterson

It is evident that the art form of dance has its place in Mc Nairy County society.

Community dances were the norm a few years ago and many enjoyed a twirl around the dance floor where friends were made and

community was built. The art of dance even dates back nine thou sand years to a cave painting in India.

This ritual was evident with a full house at the Sulpher Springs fami ly dance last Saturday as the Sulphur Springs Community Center filled with people ready to

make a move. The Step N Tyme band including Gayle & Randy Cotner, Dennis Rose, Billy Pick ens, Wayne Whitten, and grandson Bryce Whitten packed the house Friday night November, 4th for a night full of old country music.

Dancers kept the floor hot all night. It appears

the community dance is one we need to pre serve.

Guitar player and lead singer Dennis Rose said, “We love to see you all dancing, if you aren’t dancing we’ll stop and play a different song.”

From all the action and excitement it was defi nitely a happy place.

Several mentioned it felt like, “The good Ole, Days.” This was the first time this band had played together in years as they all belong to oth er bands.

A good time was had by all and the evening was so successful they plan to return this com ing Friday November

11th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The cost is $7 per person.

With a little luck we can continue the dance tradition and pass it from one generation to anoth er. After all, it is rooted in our heritage.

Get your boots out and come dance a while and meet new friends.

OBITUARIES

Barbara Ann Ad

ams was born September 17, 1942 in Michie, Ten nessee, the daughter of the late Henry S. and Gladys Phelps Randolph.

Mrs. Adams worked for many years at TriState Plumbing & Me chanical Contractors as their administrative assistant. She attend ed East Tate Baptist Church in Senatobia, Miss.

She was and still is affectionately known to her granddaughters and all their friends as "Babs." (A term of en dearment that she held close to her heart.) She enjoyed watching her granddaughters become young wom en, indulged in the sim ple pleasure of a cup of coffee - her front porch swing and listening to the birds sing.

Babs departed this life on October 28, 2022 in Hernando, Mississippi at the age of 80 Years, 1 Month, 11 Days.

She is survived by a daughter, Lolita Tartt of Hernando, Miss.; two granddaughters, Cari Lea and Marisa Leigh Tartt; three sisters, Mar garet Kitchen and hus band Charles, Peggy Parker and husband Wayne, Linda Coleman; and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to her parents, Babs was preceded in death by son-in-law, Derrick Lee Tartt.

Memorial Services were held on Novem ber 3, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, Alvin Whitehead offici ating.

Plunk was born Decem ber 16, 1981 in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of Dan ny Shirley and the late Cynthia Plunk.

Samantha was a hard worker, a friend to all, and always put others needs before her own. She enjoyed crafting, flower arranging, mak ing tye-dye shirts, di amond art, and loved yard sales.

Her greatest joy was her family- she was an amazing Mama, a lov ing Nana Sam to all her grandbabies, a devot ed wife to Kevin, and a wonderful sister.

Samantha departed this life on October 20, 2022 in Jackson, Tennes see at the age of 40 Years, 10 Months, 4 Days.

She is survived by heer husband, Kev in Beavers of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; her chil dren, Blaizen Plunk, Gunner Beavers, Ryver Beavers, Maetin Bea vers, Phillip Beavers and wife Katie, Breanna Beavers and compan ion Rigo Cabrera, Dev on Beavers and com

Samanthapanion Shelby Lipford, Natalie Beavers; Eight grandchildren, Cruize Cabrera, Adrian Cabre ra, Selenna Cabrera, Camden Carlos, Willow Cabrera, Izzy Beavers, Tyler Beavers, Aria Beavers; father, Dan ny Shirley of Selmer, Tenn.; four sisters, Jen nifer West and husband Alex of Memphis, Tenn., Kori Coley and wife Ally son of Memphis, Tenn., Myranda Oswald and husband Johnathan of Jonesboro, Ark., Aman da Gray and husband Billie of Maumelle, Ark.; and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to her mother, Samantha was preceded in death by a brother, John Mohrhoff, Jr.; grandfather, Charles Plunk; grandmother, Nellie Droke.

Services will be held on November 9, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at Shackel ford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Amy Austin officiating. Burial will follow in the Maggie Jones Cemetery at Finger, Tennessee.

Adamsville to host Christmas Open House Saturday

In Memory

Gene Mulder, you are gone but not forgot ten. You've been gone to two years, but it only seems like it happened yesterday. You left us all too soon. You were always well, never sick, so it was your time to say goodbye. To go and be with the Lord. We miss you so much and we loved you dearly.

Your family

EVERY FIRST SATURDAY

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

SELMER MASONIC LODGE

1st Saturdays4 The Selmer Ma sonic 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. Pan cakes, Ramer sausage are served for a donation. Come enjoy and sup port a great cause.

GOD’S WAY MINISTRIES OF CHARITY

- EVERYTHING FREE

GIVEAWAY

Tuesdays & Thurs days 4 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. & Every 2nd and 4th Satur days of each month 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Clothes, dishes, home decor, toys. 1111 Peach Street, Selmer, TN 38375.

MAYRA’S CAFE COLLECTING CANNED GOODS FOR FREE

MEAL

THANKSGIVING

November 184 In preparation for the 8th Annual Free Thanksgiving Meal for the community, Mayra’s Cafe is collecting canned green beans, corn and cranberry sauce un til Nov. 18 to serve to all who want to come to a free Thanksgiving dinner on November 24 at 103 Front Street,

March

Connie

Lee Peters was born March 13, 1957 in War ren, Ohio, the daughter of the late Jesse Dun can and Iris Mae Wallis Roberts.

Connie devoted her life loving her children and grandchildren. She loved playing games on her phone. She had a very kind heart and lov ing personality, always had a very good work ethic. She was a joy to be around - Connie's love, smile and laughter will live in our hearts forever.

Mrs. Peters depart ed this life on October 30, 2022 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 65 Years, 7 Months,

17 Days. She is sur vived by her loving part ner, Button Enyart of Selmer, Tenn.; daugh ters, Melody Oliver and husband Tommy of Selmer, Tenn., Arlene Rebstock of Selmer, Tenn., Casey Hampton and husband Nelson of Adamsville, Tenn.; son, Jesse Wayne Pe ters and wife Shelia of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; brothers, Jay and Jack Roberts both of Selmer, Tenn.; fourteen grand children, Olivia, Bran don, Greg, Alexandria, Makala, Teven, Drake, Aden, Iris, Isabella, Al lie, Anna, Henry, and Bentley; great grand son, Atticus.

In addition to her par ents, Connie was pre ceded in death by her husband, James Albert (Jim) Peters; a brother, Frank Roberts.

Family will have a memorial service at a later date.

The Downtown Events Alliance is hosting a Christ mas Open House on Sat urday, November 12 from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. in shops downtown Adamsville and beyond.

According to Rob in Lees, founder, local businesses are excited to welcome shoppers in downtown Adamsville and they plan to have a cotton candy vendor set up in a tent convenience for shoppers and show case all the great mer chandise the city has to offer.

“It is just a wonderful to

do some early Christmas shopping and spend time with friends and family,” said Lees. It may be a lit tle chilly if the cold front moves in so wrap up and come enjoy shopping and supporting local busi nesses during the holiday season.

The Adamsville High School Band Boosters will be on hand to wrap your gifts in their “It's a Wrap” for the second year at the Bene Scene downtown.

Just trying to make your shopping experience as pleasant as possible. Hope to see you all there.

Events and Happenings

Selmer. They serve several hundred on that day both in the restaurant and with deliveries. All help is appre ciated. The meal is open to all.

ADAMSVILLE HEALTHCARE & REHAB THANKSGIVING DINNER TO ELDERLY IN NEED

November 244 If you know of an elderly person who has no family and no way to get a Thanksgiving meal in the Adamsville area, please call Brandi Bennett 731-632-3301.

Adamsville Healthcare & Rehab hopes to deliver meals to the elderly in need with a Thanksgiving meal.

AMERICA 250 CHIEF PIOMIN GO CHAPTER, NSDAR GRAVE MARKER DEDICATION

November 104 The NSDAR Chap ter invites you to join them at a Grave Marker Dedicaton of American Patri ot 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. Bot tled water provided. Light refresh ments will be served following the ceremony. Half past 10 in the morn

ing, Saturday, November 19, 2022. Contact Jennifer Hunt Bostick 901268-4721 for info. In case of rain, the meeting will be inside the church.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 97 VETERANS DAY EVENT

November 114 On Friday, Novem ber 11 at Veterans Park in Adams ville beginning at 11 a.m. A ceremo ny will be held with the American Legion Post 97. Guest speakers are retired Gen. William B. Hillman and retired two star Gen. Joe Hurd. City Mayor David Lecknor and McNairy County Mayor Larry Smith wil also speak. All veterals, their spouse and families are invited to attend.

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.

TABERNACLE

EMMANUEL

HOLI NESS CHURCH FALL FESTIVAL

November 124 Emmanuel Tab ernacle Holiness Church will host their Fall Festival on November 12, from 4 p.m. till at 633 Tommy Sanders Road, Stantonville. Food, games and bonfire. All are invited to attend.

PETRA FAMILY WORSHIP

CENTER HOST OLD TOWN

TRADITION

November 134 Old Town Tradition with B.B. Young, Ronald and Logan will be singing at the Petra Family Worship Center on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 1:30 p.m., 54 Pentecostal Av enue, Milledgeville. Sunday School at 10 a.m. worship 11 a.m. Lunch follows prior to the singing. Every one welcome to attand. Call 731439-5771 for info.

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 .

MCNAIRY COUNTY HEE-HAW CHRISTMAS SHOW

November 26 4 The McNairy County Hee-Haw Christmas Show 2022 will be Saturday November 26th at 6:30PM at the McNairy Central High School Little Theater in Selmer TN. Adult tickets are $7.00, Kids 7-12 are $3.00 and children 6 and under get in free. This show is a recreation of the classic TV Show Hee-Haw with a holiday twist. Our cast members will perform short comedy skits and sing your favorite country and Christmas songs! We will be raffling off a fully decorated Christ mas Tree along with some smaller items. We will offer concessions, and we will even be hosting the one and only Santa Clause! So bring the little ones and the whole family to kick start the Christmas Season.

SELMER CHRISTMAS PARADE

December 4 4 Selmer will be hosting their Annual Christmas Parade on Sunday, Dec. 4 with businesses open during the Pa rade. Vendors welcome. Contact McNairy County Chamber of Com merce about details.

Barbara Ann Adams

September 17, 1942October 28, 2022

Samantha Plunk December 16, 1981October 20, 2022

Connie Lee Peters

13, 1957 - October 30, 2022

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

In the Matter of the Es tate of Betty Lorraine Warner Diane Minelli, Personal Representa tive

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 un dersigned Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court for McNairy Coun ty, Tennessee. All per sons, resident and non resident, 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 publica tion (or posting); or

(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the cred itor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the credi tor 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 Septem ber, 2022 Diane Minelli, Personal Representative

By: Kim Boals, Clerk & Master By: Terry Wood, Attorney

(10266) (26, 27)

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

In the Matter of the Es tate of James E. Wood Steven M. Wood, Per sonal Representative

NOTICE TO CREDI TORS

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 Oc tober 9, 2022, were is sued to the undersigned Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court for Mc Nairy County, Tennes see. All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or un matured, against the es tate 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 publica tion (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor re ceived an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days pri or 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, Per sonal Representative for the Estate

By: Kim Boals, Clerk & Master

By: Matthew S. Wood, Attorney

(10269) (26, 27)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

As required by Chapter No. 175, Pubic Arts of Tennessee 1939 as amended by Chapter 229, Public Act 1971

Notice is hereby giv en that on November 4, 2022, Letters Testa mentary in respect to the Estate of Kenestene W. Strawn, deceased, were issued to the under signed by the Chancery Court Clerk and Master of McNairy County, Ten nessee.

All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or un matured, against his/her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk & Mas

ter of 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 publica tion (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor re ceived an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days pri or 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.

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This 4th day of Novem ber, 2022.

Signed Dickey Eugene Strawn, Executor

Signed Lisa Robin Lip ford, Executor Estate of Kenestene W.

By: Kim Boals, Clerk & Master

By: Terry Abernathy, Attorney (10252) (27, 28)

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

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OAKWOOD APART MENT RENTALS: Selmer: 1 bedroom $450/mo. 2 bedroom $500/mo. Both require deposits. No pets. (901) 674-6503. (TF)

Union Grove Methodist Inside Sale

SIMPLE LUNCH SERVED Thur/Fri $5.00 soup, sandwich, dessert & drink Some cakes, pies, candy will be for sale. For more info call 731-610-3482 or 731-645-1626.

PEC Notice of Vacancy

Pickwick Electric Cooperative Notice of PEC District 5 Director Vacancy

The Pickwick Electric Cooperative Board of Directors has a vacancy in PEC District 5 for the unexpired term of former director James Martin. All interested individuals should contact the PEC office for director qualifications at 731-645-3411. The deadline to file a petition is 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.

Pickwick Electric Cooperative 672 Highway 142, Selmer, TN 38375

McNairy Board of Education Meeting

Strawn

Ramer Elementary School announces Citizens of the Month – Kindergarten, John Luke Thompson, 2nd Grade, Wylie Mathis and 7th Grade Isabel Eau-Clair.

Shiloh Battlefield Visitor Center to close for extended period to install new exhibits

SHILOH - Shiloh Bat tlefield’s Visitor Center is scheduled to under go construction work throughout the entire 87year old building. “This work is scheduled to start Monday, November 28, will take several months to complete.” said Su perintendent Allen Ether idge. No re-opening date has been scheduled.

During this period, a temporary visitor contact station will be set up out side of the building and manned by rangers to as sist visitors. Restroom facil ities will still be available in the main parking area and picnic area. As always, the park grounds will remain open from dawn until dusk, and the park bookstore will be open winter hours from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. The bookstore and visitor con tact station will be close Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

“We’re excited to have the opportunity to up grade the current ex

hibits which are around 35-years old,” states Etheridge, “but, under stand that this work will necessarily alter our

daily operations.” Histor ically, park administrative history records that the initial park staff worked out of tents during the

early years of the park, from 1895 until a per manent administrative building was finally con structed in 1911.

For information and updates about the park and park events, please phone 731-689-5696, visit the park website at

www.nps.gov/shil, friend us on Facebook at www. facebook.com/ShilohN MP, or follow us on Twit ter @shilohnps.

Shiloh Military Park host two free guided bus tours for veterans

SHILOH, TN - In obser vance of Veteran’s Day 2022, Shiloh National Military Park will host two free guided bus tours for veterans and their spouses on Friday, Novem ber 11. “The National Park Service cares for many sites dedicated to the American military, and also provides opportunities for our military community to connect with the important history they

defend,” said Superinten dent Allen Etheridge. National parks and the mil itary have a long history go ing back to the establishment of Yellowstone as the world’s first national park in 1872.

The United States Cavalry watched over America’s first national parks and served as park rangers until the Nation al Park Service was created 44 years later.

Many national parks have strong military connections including battlefields, mil itary parks, and historic sites. Shiloh National Military Park was established by the veterans of the battle and signed into law by President Cleveland in 1894, “In order that the armies of the south west…may have the history of one of their memorable battles preserved on the

ground where they fought.” Shiloh battlefield was ad ministered by the Secretary of War, and under the direc tion until 1920, by the Shiloh commission, who were all veterans of the battle.

In honor of these close ties between the National Park Service and the American military, Shiloh will be offering two free guided bus tours for former and active-duty veter

ans and their spouses. The tours will take place at 8:30 am and 11:45 am and last about 2 hours 45 minutes. Space is limited, so interest ed parties must pre-register by calling 731-689-5696.

For all upcoming events you may visit the park’s website at www.nps/gpv/shil, find us on Facebook at www.facebook. com/ShilohNMP, or follow us on Twitter @ShilohNPS.

Ramer Eagles had an exciting night despite losses

TheRamer Eagles hosted the Corinth Warriors Middle School basketball teams on their home court. Pri or to the game, the Ju nior Varsity boys got a little game time.

When the Corinth Lady Warriors came out they took the lead in the first quarter and held the lead throughout the game. The Lady Warriors were fast but in the last quarter the Lady Eagles out played

them. This was due to the strict coaching and the girls determination, de spite their loss. Lady Ea gles 24, Lady Warriors 41. As the Rebels came on the court it was a slow start for both teams.

In the second quarter No 5, Konner Shelton, showed he could run out of a shoe, continue playing, dribbling the ball and never miss a beat. Konner Shelton got three three pointers

in this game. By the third quarter the Corinth Warriors were ahead. Just before the buzzer they ended the quarter as No 10 , Sam Walker, for the Warriors threw a three point shot from about half court. The Ea gles coach just smiled and shook his head. Even though the Eagles played hard throughout the game they were just out matched. Eagles 21, Warriors 44.

Adamsville Cardinals advance to second round of playoffs

The Adamsville Cardinals will advance to the sec ond round of playoffs after a win against the Richland Raid ers last Friday night. Adamsville Cardinals traveled to Lynnville, Tennessee, to play against the Raiders in their first round of the District 1 Class 2 A Tournament Playoffs.

Both teams pushed as hard as they could. Stay ing neck and neck throughout the night. At half time they were tied 14 -14.

Neither team had any relief till the end of the game when the Cardinals gained one point to beat the Raiders in a sweet vic tory for the Cardinals. Adams ville 35 - Raiders 34.

A J Finley had 333 yards, 4 touchdowns, 33 carries.

With their win Friday night, the Cardinals will advance to the sec ond round of the playoffs against Lewis County. Tickets will be $8 on GoFan or $10 at the gate. https:// gofan.co/app/events/773780? schoolId=TN8725.

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Ramer Lady Eagles win in double overtime against Lady Tigers

Tuesday, November 1, the Ra mer Lady Eagles hosted the Middleton Lady Tigers on their home court. Starting out, the girls played a tight game. Ending with double overtime till the Lady Eagles were able to succeed with a win.

At the end of the fourth quar

ter the score was tied, 22-22. This put the girls into overtime. The stiff competition continued, ending in a tie again, 25-25. Finally in the sec ond overtime the Lady Eagles were able to pull head and win the game.

Lady Eagles 28 - Lady Tigers 25.

Carlie Shelton lead Ramer with 12 points. Chanley Moore had 6 points.

As the Ramer Eagles came onto the court they realized they were out matched by the Middleton Tigers. For the Tigers took the lead in the first quarter and held it through the night. The Rebels struggled to get ahead, and just couldn't get there.

Eagles 13 - Tigers 49. Shelton lead the Eagles with 5 points.

n Eagles lose to Tigers in tough loss

Ramer Lady Eagles take a win over the Lady Blue Devils

Thursday

night the Ramer gymnasi um was filled with excitement as the Ra mer Eagles hosted the Michie Blue Devils. The smell of popcorn and na chos filled the air as the cheerleaders supported their teams.

The Ramer Lady Ea gles took the lead early in the game and held it throughout the night. Michie Lady Blue Dev ils pushed hard to get ahead but just kept fall ing short. Lady Eagles 37 - Lady Blue Devils 22. Top scorers for the Eagles were Chanley Steele with 10 points, Carlee Shelton with 8, Paige Meyer with 8 and

Kenlee Atkins with 9 points.

Coach E: “ Thursday night was our first coun ty win and I'm very proud of their effort and hard work.”

The Ramer boys start ed out good in the first quarter stealing the ball from the Blue Devils ev ery chance they got. But this was short lived. The Blue Devils got a big lead and just kept going.” Ea gles 24 - Blue Devils 40.

Leading for the Ram er Eagles was Conner Shelton and Luke King with 11 points each.

Leading for the Michie Blue Devils was Ty Whit ten with 18 and Skyler Hollan with 12.

Adamsville JR Cardinals

come out on top against the Rebels

TheCardinals hosted the Bethel Springs Rebels on Thursday night at their home court on Nov. 3 taking a win for both teams.

Starting off the night the Lady Rebels hung in with the Lady Cardinals in the first quarter.

Pushing the Lady Cardinals ahead was No. 4, whom got 10 point in the first quarter. The Lady Rebels pushed all night long but at the end the Lady Cardinals ended up on top. Lady Rebels 30 - Lady Cardinals 38.

Lead score for the Lady Reb

els was Mace Gilbert with 16 points.

The Cardinals started out strong against the Rebels. In the third quarter the Cardinals slowed down but not enough for the Rebels to catch up. The Robles fought hard the last half of the game. Rebels 28 - Car dinals 38.

Rebels leading scorers were Deuce Garner with 10 points and Ridge Rankins with 10 points.

Cardinals leading scorers were J C Gray with 15 points follow by Lucas Hughes with 9 points.

n Blue Devils take the win over Ramer Eagles