Vol 121 - 29 Independent Appeal Newspaper Wednesday 30 2022

Former McNairy County sheriff Robert Lee dies

he first sheriff in McNairy County to serve three consecutive four year terms has died leaving a void in Robert Kirk Lee was a legend in the county where he grew up with deep roots in the soil and was a man who loved adventure.

Born in 1954 to the late Charles William, Sr. and Beatrice Kirk Lee. He departed this life on No

vember 23, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama at the age of 68.

He was a husband, father, grandfather, volunteer, athlete, storyteller, veteran, scoutmaster, professor, musician and had a long legacy in law enforcement. The former sheriff served from 1982 to 1994 and began serv ing in 1982 where he remained in the role for 12 years. Lee was followed by sheriff's Paul Ervin,

Guy Buck.

Prior to his role as sheriff, Lee served as a Tennessee State Trooper and served in Gov. La mar Alexander's detail. After his military service, Lee returned to THP Criminal Investigation Divi sion and later went to TBI prior to his retirement in 2015.

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Barnes died at the noble age of 104

George Henry Barnes, Sr. lived to be 104. Accord ing to his family, it was the power of a positive attitude no matter what the odds that led to his long life. He was a man of faith, known as a small man with a giant heart. If you ever saw him, and most of us did, he was always smiling with kind eyes.

From humble beginnings Barnes thrived. Meekness, hum bleness and humility were char acteristics of this man. He was the third oldest child, brought to the union of the late William Art and Mary McCoy Barnes.

Barnes came into this life when times were tough. Born Decem ber 1, 1917 in Guntown, Miss., he was born the very day Boys Town was founded by Father Edward Flanagan west of Oma ha, Nebraska. That was a posi tive moment in time and a great cause.

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George Henry Barnes, Sr.

Also in December 1917, Barnes was born in the middle of World War I or the First World War, a global conflict which lasted from 1914 to 1918, and is considered one of the deadliest conflicts in history.

CORINTH, MS - Shi loh National Military Park is pleased to announce our 2022 Kids Christmas Program. This year the program will take place at the Corinth Civil War Inter pretive Center, in Corinth, Miss., on Sunday, Decem ber 4, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.

Join Ranger Laura Lee McKellips and learn about the letters that Civil War soldiers sent home during Christmas time. Every year the kids make an ornament that they can take home to show their families, but this

year we are changing it up.

This year the kids will make Christmas cards for sailors who are deployed on the USS Shiloh which is currently based in Yo kosuka, Japan. The USS Shiloh (CG-67) is a Ticond eroga-class guided missile cruiser of the United States Navy, named in remem brance of the Battle of Shi loh and has a compliment of 30 officers and 300 enlisted personnel. The park will mail out the letters the fol lowing week.

The program is for kids of all ages and no registration is required. Participants should just show up and make a card for our service members overseas.

If you have questions, please contact the Corinth Interpretive Center at 662287-9273.

This event is free and part of the 160th Battle Anniver sary Commemoration. For more information on this, and other events visit the park website at www.nps.gov/shil or call 662-287-9273.

Nashville- Attorney General Skrmetti today joined a co alition of eight attorneys general, led by Kentucky Attorney General Dan iel Cameron, in sending a letter to Dividend So lar Finance, GoodLeap, Riverbank, Sunlight Fi nancial, and Solar Mosa ic. The letter urges these solar lending companies to suspend loan pay ments and the accrual of interest for customers who financed the pur chase of a solar power system from Pink Energy and have not received a working solar power sys tem. The attorneys gen eral also ask the lenders to assist Pink Energy customers who are ex periencing other func tionality and installation issues.

“This office is commit ted to protecting Ten nessee consumers from unlawful and illegitimate business practices,” said General Skrmetti. “Companies that cheat customers through false representations should and will be held account able. I’m proud of our Consumer Protection team’s diligence in inves

tigating this matter.”

The Tennessee At torney General signed onto this letter after an onslaught of complaints that consumers submit ted before Pink Energy abruptly closed opera tions and filed for bank ruptcy on October 7, 2022. Several consum er complaints have also been submitted since the bankruptcy filing, mainly by consumers who are worried about having to continue paying for a solar system that does not operate as promised. In their letter, the attor neys general explain that many of the complaints received by their offices allege that Pink Energy made “false representa tions regarding the sys tems’ capabilities and anticipated electric bill reduction.”

As a result, consumers

“who were led to believe they were making an environmentally friendly and financially prudent decision by purchasing a solar power system from Pink, are now stuck making loan payments for an underperforming or non-functioning so lar power system on top of their monthly electric bill.”

The coalition also notes that consumers have alleged that Pink Energy misrepresent ed consumers’ potential eligibility for tax credits. Many of the lenders’ fi nancing arrangements presumed that even the ineligible consum ers could use their 26% credit towards a lump sum payment.

However, as the attor neys general outline in the letter, “For many con sumers, not receiving the

promised tax credits has left them unable to make the necessary lump sum payment required to keep your company, or an affiliated lender, from substantially increasing their monthly loan pay ment. These consumers relied on Pink Energy’s representations regard ing the tax credits in deciding that they could afford the terms of their loan, and the increased monthly payments are beyond what their bud gets could handle – es pecially when the solar power system is not functioning properly (or at all).”

Attorney General Skrmetti joined attor neys general from Ken tucky, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, North Caroli na, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia in sending the letter.

Bakeer to receive international award

Adistinguished group of Italian architects, edu cators, and designers selected 83 Freight to receive an American Ar chitecture Award. Project 83 Freight is the largest residential shipping con tainer project completed in North America and lo cated in Nashville.

McNairy Central grad uate Omar Bakeer will be recognized at the 2022 American Architec ture Awards at an event on Dec. 2 in Chicago. This award is the Na tion's highest public award for new architec ture and urban planning by the most prominent architecture firms in the United States. Bakeer's project was featured in an article in Global Design News who shared that the award recogniz es the best new buildings designed and constructed by American archi tects in the U.S. and abroad and by interna tional architects for build ings designed and built in the United States.

The jury for the award is held in Italy. Project 83 Freight is a project that introduced innovative housing to Nashville's Wedgewood-Hous ton, a historically industrial work ing-class neighbor

hood that recently has begun a revitalization. The building boasts 173 shipping containers that are stacked, rotated, and offset to form three build ings of 83 residential units including micro-stu dios, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom flats. The struc ture offers the ability to construct modularly. The containers were modi fied off-site with shop-cut door, window, and utili ty openings along with wall section removal and were structurally rein forced.

Project 83 Freight provides modern, sus tainable living options through an architecture of reflection, inspiration,

and a sense of place and unity representative of its location. 83 Freight provides a cost-effective and efficient building sys tem with decreased con struction times, reduced waste and lower con struction uncertainties.

The American Archi tecture Awards are the nation's highest and old est public awards given by a non-commercial, non-trade affiliated, pub lic arts, culture and edu cational institution.

Omar completed his senior project at McNairy Central High School with a focus on architecture under the renowned art teacher George Soud ers.

Bakeer is a licensed ar

Also in December 1917, Barnes was born in the middle of World War I or the First World War, a global conflict which lasted from 1914 to 1918, and is consid ered one of the deadliest conflicts in history. On Dec. 6, taking advan tage of the temporary relaxation of authority in Russia, Finland de clares itself a republic, following the Ukraine on 20 November. Mid December 1917, an armistice is reached be tween the new Russian Bolshevik government and the Central Powers while in late December the US government took over operation of Ameri can railroads for the du ration of WWI.

That was a time when cold temperatures broke records in Tennessee with Mountain City re cording -32 degrees a state record.

Barnes education was from real life situations and received a sev enth grade education where he professed his faith, at Camp Creek M.B. Church and Camp Creek school. He was drafted to the US Army after Pearl Harbor and was ready to serve when he was denied entry due to a respirato ry issue.

He then began to shad ow his grandfather on the farm which was his family's trade. Spending many hours learning from his grandfather, he perfected his craft.

In 1942, Barnes mar ried Earnestine Luster who preceded him in death. George spent his life doing what he thought best. He worked in the ministry as a Sun day school teacher, dea con and clergy. Later in life he united with St. Rest M.B. Church where he played in integral role in building that church. He also affiliated with Cypress Creek Baptist Church.

One of his greatest treasures was his fam ily. He and Earnestine has eight children, two of whom preceded him in death. He loved to visit with family and be with his 24 grandchildren, 53 great grandchildren and 20 great great grand children, many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

He lived to see much conflict, wars, reces sions which were some of the worst of times in America. He also lived to see many years of peaceful times, made many wonderful memo ries with loved ones and hung on to every mo

ment. He saw conflicts arise again between Russia and Ukraine and NATO allies but his wis dom and faith carried him through.

Barnes came into this world a humble man and quietly tran sitioned to eternal rest last Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Magnolia Regional Hospital in Corinth, Miss. He loved McNairy County but he departed this world leaving much love and a legacy in the very state that gave him life.

Barnes will be re membered for his time at many local establish ments like one of his fa vorites Brenda's Snack Shack for breakfast who helped him celebrate 100 years. He loved fixing old bikes and giv ing them to area chil dren, keeping his lawn and garden manicured. Barnes loved life and will be missed.

The family planned a parade for his 105th birthday but will be cele brating his life with visita tion on Friday, December 2 from 4 p.m to 6 p.m. at Cypress Creek First Baptist Church. Funeral services are Dec. 3 at noon at Cypress Creek Baptist Church. He will be laid to rest at Wades Chapel Cemetery.

Upon hearing of his death, many friends, col leagues and family were mourning the loss of Lee and offering condolenc es to his family. It was an untimely passing and many considered it the loss of a great friend.

Jai Templeton shared at his service Sunday, how much Lee had in fluenced him at a very early age. “I considered him a great friend and one I will miss greatly,” said Templeton. Sharing many stories, Lee was best remembered for his humorous personality. He was known for his wit and humor around the county. Never at a loss for words, Lee loved to tell stories.

Although best known as a former McNairy County Sheriff, he will be remembered for his kindness, generosity and insightful sense of humor. “A friend to many, Robert was a living repository of local history and culture, and a brilliant storyteller who loved his community and served it in numerous ways throughout his life,” said friend Shawn Pitts.

“Robert was a multiterm Arts in McNairy Board member, a gener ous donor and volunteer, and a passionate advo cate for community arts development in his native McNairy County. He of fered enthusiastic support and wise counsel to the organization's finance, music and traditional

arts committee for many years,” continued Pitts.

After his board term expired, Lee continued to serve the organiza tion and was a popular presenter for the Mc Nairy County Music Hall of Fame, last participat ing in the latest induc tion ceremony in August 2022.

Robert played bass for several local bands but most recently Selmer's popular Dawg Creek Band and Wayne Jerr olds Bluegrass Band. He played trumpet in high school which started his love for playing instru ments.

“We lost a great friend and bass player. Almost ten years ago we started the Dawg Creek Band. Robert Lee always loved playing music and play ing everywhere we could and we always had a blast. Robert will be in our hearts and our mind. We love you like a broth er, will remember the great times and will miss you greatly,” said Jeremy Hurst.

Lee served as an ad junct professor for nearly 25 years for the UT Mar tin Selmer Center. “He will be sorely missed as the students and staff loved to hear his stories and lectures. The center shared their condolenc es and thanked Lee for his many years of ser vice,” said Alan Younger man, director.

In earlier years, Lee was a member of the first graduating class of McNairy Central High School in 1972, where he played football and trumpet in the band four years. He served two years in the United States Marine Corps as Military Policeman and Court Reporter.

Lee graduated with a Bachelor of Science de gree in Criminal Justice from UT Martin, where he served campus safe ty and security detail. He also attended the Nash ville School of Law, grad uating with a J.D. Degree in 1984.

Robert was a former Scoutmaster for Selmer Troop 32, Boy Scouts of America, mentoring many young men all the way to the ranks of Ea gle Scout who served as pallbearers.

Lee is survived by his wife of 43 years, Susan Lee, of Selmer. A daugh ter Rebecca Lee Maddox of Birmingham, Ala. and a son Robert Kirk Lee, Jr. of Bellevue, Tenn. two grandchildren Will and Abby Maddox whom he loved dearly.

Ryan Reed, a minister and long term friend of the family who spoke at the funeral perhaps knew Lee best and shared the love both he and his fam ily had for a man they called dad and the untold stories that remain the legacy of Robert Lee.

UT Extension recognizes National Family and Consumer Sciences Day

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. —

University of Tennessee Extension is recognizing the importance and val ue of its family and con sumer sciences program and agents on Friday, December 2 during Na tional Family and Con sumer Sciences Day.

“In Tennessee, UT Ex tension family and con sumer sciences agents reach more than half a million citizens each year with an economic impact of $243,623,468 in 2021,” says Janet Fox, assistant dean of UT Extension. “We provide individuals, fami lies and communities with the tools needed to elevate their quality of life through research-based informa tion and instruction.”

How does one UT Ex tension program produce an annual economic im pact of more than $243 million? Through family and consumer sciences

agents providing infor mation about family bud gets, nutritious meals, fi nancial education, stress management, positive relationship develop ment, health decisions and many other topics that touch the lives of ev ery Tennessee resident. What began more than 100 years ago as a platform for educat ing homemakers, family and consumer science was founded by the first female graduate and professor of the Massa chusetts Institute of Tech nology, Ellen Swallow Richards. Her pioneering work in sanitary engi neering and experimen

tal research in domestic science laid a foundation for the science of home economics. She focused on applying scientific knowledge to address the needs of families with regards to water quality, food safety, and the safety of home en vironments. She was an activist for consumer education, nutrition, and child protection. Today, the American Associa tion of Family and Con sumer Sciences recog nizes these impacts in December, the month of Richards’ birth.

Across Tennessee, a total of 224 family and consumer sciences pro

TCAD releases data profile on aging population

NASHVILLE, Tenn. –

The Tennessee Commis sion on Aging and Dis ability (TCAD) released its annual statewide data profile today featuring critical statistics on lead ing issues facing older adults and population projections.

“Those 60 and old er represent the fastest growing demographic in Tennessee and this trend is expected to con tinue,” said James Dunn, TCAD Executive Direc tor. “From grandparents raising grandchildren to those nearing the pover ty line due to rising costs, it’s important for the pub lic to have a data-driven

picture of what is impact ing this significant seg ment of our population. I hope this year’s profile brings light to problems and provides solutions as we prepare for the fu ture.”

The State Aging Profile is an annual report on Tennessee’s older adult population and the major challenges they face. In cluded are snapshots of the state’s 95 counties, nine congressional dis tricts, and three grand divisions.

Below are overall high lights from the report: Tennessee’s 60 and older population is ex pected to increase by

more than 300,000 in the next 10 years.

If growth trends con tinue, those 60 and older will represent 25% of the state’s total population by 2030.

38% of adults 60 and older in Tennessee live with a disability.

Over 62% of eligible Tennesseans are en rolled in Medicare. You can view the full 2022 State Aging Profile at: https://www.tn.gov/con tent/dam/tn/aging/docu ments/2022-tn-aging.pdf

fessionals provide a wide range of instruction and programming aimed at impacting the bottom lines for residents and families:

Homebuyer educa tion provided in partner ship with the Tennessee Housing Development Agency for new home owners.

Skill Up Tennessee helps SNAP recipients receive knowledge and skills that lead to qual ity jobs, with the ulti mate goal of becoming self-sufficient.

Two programs helped limited-resource house holds become more ef ficient in food resource

management skills, sav ing a total of $17,624 on monthly food purchases.

On My Own and Mon ey Week provide edu cation to K-12 students to help them become fi nancially literate, giving them a smarter start to a lifetime of financial deci sion making. Wellness programs pro vide vaccine awareness and education, increase physical activity and help Tennesseans manage chronic conditions.

Two initiatives address well-being — one tar gets farmer and rancher stress and the other in creases emotional intel ligence in school-aged

children, helping them regulate emotions which supports academic achievement and other essential life skills.

Multiple efforts provid ed 28,000 food boxes to Tennesseans, diverted 11,000 pounds of food from landfills, and sup ported nutrition educa tion for 23,000 adults and youth.

For information about family and consumer sci ences programming in your area, like classes or events, contact your local county Extension office at 703 Industrial Park Drive, Selmer or call 731-645-3598.

Through its land-grant mission of research, teaching and extension, the University of Ten nessee Institute of Ag riculture touches lives and provides Real. Life. Solutions. utia.tennes see.edu.

American Job Center relocated in downtown Selmer

The American Job Center (AJC) in McNairy County has recently relocated to 134 N. 3rd Street in Selmer. Open Monday through Wednesday each week from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the AJC is where job seekers and employers connect. Job seekers can receive assistance in reg istering on the state jobs database, Jobs4TN.gov, to build an online resume and search for jobs, as well as connecting to paid internships, training opportunities, and scholarships up to $8,000 for eligible individuals. Employers can receive assistance with posting jobs, recruiting and screening applicants, connecting with target pop ulations, and accessing grants and in centives such as On-the-Job Training (OJT) grants which may reimburse em ployers up to 50% of an eligible new hire’s wages during an initial shortterm training period. Job seekers may contact the AJC at (731) 645-7264 and employers may contact Ariel McGahey, Business Services Representative, at amcgahey@wfiinc.org or 731-3345951 ext. 421. More information is also available at https://swtncareers.org and Facebook.com/SWTNjobs Funded under an agreement with the State of Tennessee’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development, services are provided by Workforce Innovations, Inc. and its contractors under the Workforce Inno vation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and overseen by the Southwest TN Work force Board (SWTNWB) and Consor tium of Local Elected Officials (County

Mayors). Members of the SWTNWB are primarily private business leaders and also include representatives from Labor Organizations, Education & Training, Government, and Econom ic & Community Development, and other community organizations from throughout the eight-county service region of Chester, Decatur, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Madi son, and McNairy counties. The SWT NWB supports WIOA activities that develop a quality workforce system to meet the needs of area employers and job seekers, so that Southwest Ten nessee is an area where business and industry thrive based on the availabil ity of a skilled workforce and a robust talent pipeline, and where increasing wealth fuels prosperous communities and a high quality of life.

Workforce Innovations, Inc., as se lected by the Chair for the Consortium, became the administrative entity and staff for the SWTNWB to provide WIOA services in July 2022. As Workforce Innovations, Inc. has served as the administrative entity and staff for the Northwest area since 2017, in cluding the counties of Benton, Carroll, Crockett, Dyer, Gibson, Henry, Lake, Obion, and Weakley, the new partner ship allows the two areas to regionally align, share resources, and enhance services to meet the needs of area job seekers and employers.

This project is funded under an agreement with the State of Tennes see. EOE. Auxiliary aids & services are available upon request.

Rainfall brings continued relief from 2022 drought

By Jai Templeton Contributor

Despite recent showers McNairy County remains abnormally dry or in D1 drought status as of Thanksgiving Day. Tuesday eve ning’s rainfall along with the extended forecast brings the promise of relief heading into December. This should refresh diminished livestock ponds as well as improve soil moisture condi tions for area producers. While the dry conditions have been good for an expedited harvest most Tennessee pastures are rated in the poor to fair condition. Winter wheat is rated at only 46% good and 42% fair. The pas ture conditions are poor due to both drought damage as well as current soil moisture conditions.

While a few crops remain in the field corn harvest is reported almost complete and cotton and soybeans are well over 90% complete head ing into the end of November. Both of those crops are several percent age points ahead of both 2021 and the five year average. Producers are also well above 90% complete on any intended winter wheat plant ings. It will be sometime before final yields reports are in but the dry and hot weather no doubt impacted farm production and profitability in 2022. An upside was a good harvest sea son that allowed for some fall tillage along with nutrient management. Spring planting for 2023 will be here soon. However, producers do have the luxury of enjoying Christmas with no crops left in the field.

n Projects 1.9 million Tennesseans 60 and older by 2030

City in Minnesota named for Confederate veteran from Tennessee

By Bill Carey

At a time when names of Confed erate leaders are being taken off schools, landmarks and military bases throughout the South, there’s a city in Minnesota named for a Confederate veteran from Tennessee. In fact, the town doesn’t just go by the man’s last name; it goes by his first and last name.

Albert Lea, Minneso ta, has a population of about 18,000. It lies near the Iowa border, about halfway between Minne apolis and Des Moines. Among the famous peo ple who spent parts of their childhood there are the actress Marion Ross (from the sit-com “Happy Days”) and former U.S. Senator Al Franken.

The city is named for Albert Lea (18081891), who grew up in a house that is still stand ing in Grainger County, Tennessee. And Albert wasn’t the only member of his family who made the history books.

The Reverend Major Lea – his first name was Major – was a Revolution ary War veteran who, like his wife Louisa Jarnigan Lea, experienced life on the Tennessee frontier when settlers were still fighting the Cherokee.

Major and Louisa lived at a house in Grainger County known as Rich land. They had several children, including sons Pryor (born 1794) and Al bert (born 1808).

Pryor Lea served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, from 1827 to 1831. He was a loyal supporter of Andrew Jackson and Jackson’s policies – such as Indian Removal and opposition to internal improvements.

In fact, Pryor Lea publicly clashed with a West Ten nessee Congressman named David Crockett af ter Crockett voted against the Indian Removal Act. Crockett and Lea insulted

each other repeatedly in print and probably would have gotten in a fight had they run into each other in the spring of 1829.

Pryor’s younger broth er Albert went to West Point and graduated fifth out of 33 cadets in 1831.

Like so many West Point graduates of that era, Albert Lea became an engineer, which in those days meant he was also a surveyor and cartog rapher. Albert spent his first five years out of the academy posted at Fort Des Moines. From there he explored, surveyed and mapped parts of Iowa and Minnesota, which is why Albert Lea, Minnesota, and the lake beside it were named for him in the 1850s.

Albert Lea went on to

become assistant engi neer for the state of Ten nessee, an engineer for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and the city en gineer for Knoxville.

When the Civil War broke out, Albert Lea joined the Confederate Army, and was eventu ally assigned to troops led by fellow West Point graduate Colonel John Magruder. Albert’s son Edward (who had mostly been raised in the North) remained in the U.S. Navy. This father-ver sus-son situation created one of the most touching stories of the war.

In the Battle of Galves ton (on January 1, 1863), Edward Lea was mortally wounded when his ship, the Harriet Lane, was fired upon by Magruder’s

troops. The Harriet Lane raised a white flag, and when Albert Lea boarded the surrendering ship he asked if anyone had been injured during the battle. The Confederate colonel was then led to see his son, Lt. Commander Ed ward Lea, who lay mortal ly wounded.

“My father is here,” were reportedly the last words spoken by Ed ward Lea, and those words are inscribed on his grave.

The next day, Albert Lea had the following to say at his son’s funeral: “This singular coinci dence, this sad scene, should make us ponder upon our relations to each other in this bloody struggle, and to realize that there are good and

Hee Haw McNairy County Christmas gives back

The McNairy County Hee Haw Christmas Show was a holi day twist on a classic show.

Cast members performed short comedy skits and sang both coun try and Christmas songs. Held last Saturday the cast raised $4158 for the American Cancer Society.

The money raised will go to can cer research. They money came from door entry’s, cake auctions, a live Christmas tree raffle that was fully decorated, concessions and personal donations. Santa even made a visit and enjoyed seeing all the little ones. It was a great start to the Christmas Season.

conscientious men on both sides.”During the bitter post-war period known as Reconstruc tion, there were citizens of Albert Lea, Minnesota, who wanted the name of the town changed. However, the Minnesota legislature did not act on the suggestion, and the matter faded. Albert Lea visited the town named for him in 1879 and was treated with respect and dignity on that visit. He died in Texas in 1891.

During the last decade, as many parts of the U.S. have renamed places and landmarks named for Confederates, there have been a few news paper and television stories about Albert Lea, Minnesota’s, unusual status in newspapers.

After all, the George Floyd murder, which touched off violent pro tests all over the country two and a half years ago, took place less than 100 miles away.

“Our city is not named for the Albert Lea who was a Confederate sol dier,” says Kathy Mala kowsky, director of com munity engagement for Albert Lea, Minnesota.

“Our city is named for the Albert Lea who was an explorer and cartog rapher.”

And, I might add, a na tive of Grainger County, Tennessee.

Bill Carey is the found er of Tennessee Histo ry for Kids, a non-profit organization that helps teachers cover social studies.

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er, Tenn., Brent Hamm of Ramer, Tenn., Ashley Wil son and husband Tyler of Michie, Tenn., John Sims and fiancee Lauren John son of Selmer, Tenn., Me gan Smith of Selmer, Tenn., Trent Smith of Selmer, Tenn.; a great grandchild, Lily Mae Wilson of Michie, Tenn.; and his second wife, Betty Chandler of Bethel Springs, Tenn.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by five brothers, Cletus Smith, Leo Smith, Gene Smith, Frank Smith, Glenn Smith; four sisters, Ruby Wesson, Faye Cooksey, Hazel Da vis, McNeva Holt.

He is survived by two daughters, Roxanne Sims and husband David of Selmer, Tenn., Cindy Hamm and husband Keith of Ramer, Tenn.; a son, Stanley Smith and fian

Services will be held on December 1, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Ten nessee, with David Sims, Joe Loncar officiating. Buri al will follow in the Milled geville Cemetery at Milled geville, Tennessee.

Gerald C. Smith December 20, 1939November 28, 2022

Gerald C. Smith was born December 20, 1939 in Milled geville, Tennessee, the son of the late Robert Lonzo and Vallie Mae Rickman Smith. He was united in marriage to Linda Carman on September 13, 1960. Mrs. Smith preceded him in death on November 14, 1999.

was a member of Ramer Baptist Church. He built furniture for many years which was sold in seven different states. He was also locally known as the Tomato Man. He was a big St. Louis Cardinal fan. He enjoyed watch ing westerns, watching the grandkids play ball, camping, and going to the mountains. He loved God and his family, and lived his life to spend time with both.

cee Pam Phillips of Glenn, Miss.; six grandchildren, Brandon Hamm of Ram

Ava Virginia

(White) Elam was born in her family home in Stan tonville, Tennessee on December 19, 1929, to the late Grady Troy and Rubye Lee Surratt White. As the oldest of three children, she quickly took on the role of caregiver to those she loved for the re mainder of her life. She was united in marriage to James Elmo Elam on June 26, 1948, and the two were blessed with two children, Judy Diana Elam and James Danny Elam. Mr. Elam preceded her in death on October 19, 1979.

Mrs. Elam was a quiet but strong matri arch of her family and a dedicated worker. She retired from USA Classic in Stanton ville, Tennessee and had previously worked at Harwood Manufac turing in Adamsville, Tennessee. Through out her life, she spent countless hours cook ing and baking for her family and many friends who would of ten join at her always inviting table. She was the epitome of hospital ity, as she was always happy to welcome any one who might drop in for a cup of coffee or a home cooked meal. Those who knew her well were particularly happy if they dropped in on day when she had made her deli cious fried pies and tea cakes. Mrs. Elam also enjoyed garden ing, crocheting, and bird watching. She loved to travel with her family and her cousin and lifelong best friend Naomi Gray. More than anything she loved to care for and spend time with her children, granddaughter, and two great-grandchil dren. She hardly ever missed a program, recital, or ballgame if they were involved. In recent years, she also

enjoyed watching and cheering on the Mem phis Grizzlies with her great-grandson, Elam.

Mrs. Elam departed this life on November 24, 2022, in her home, at the age of 92 years 11 months and 5 days. She is survived by a daughter Judy Diana Elam; a son James Danny Elam and wife Debbie; a granddaugh ter April Elam-Dierks and husband David, great-grandchildren Hallie-Kate Dierks and Elam Dierks; nephew Nickey Fon dren and wife Cindy; nephew Michael Fon dren; cousin and best friend Naomi Gray and daughter Sandra Gray, and many other spe cial family members and friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Elam was preced ed in death by a broth er Troy O’Neal White and sister Dorothy Louise Fondren and her husband Mack.

As one of the oldest members of West Shi loh Baptist Church in Stantonville, Tennes see, her life will be cel ebrated, and her body laid to rest there on November 30, 2022.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, No vember 30, 2022 from1 p.m. until services at 3 p.m. all held at West Shiloh Baptist Church in Stantonville, Tennes see, with Steve Little ton, David Dierks, San dra Gray, April Dierks officiating. Burial will follow in the West Shi loh Cemetery at Stan tonville, Tennessee.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests me morials be made to Adamsville Elementa ry School, Adamsville High School, or Corinth Theatre Arts, where she spent much time enjoying the activities of her great-grandchil dren, or to a charity of choice.

OBITUARIES

December 1, 1917November 27, 2022

Let not your heart be troubled, ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” John 14: 1-3.

George Henry Barnes, Sr. was born December 1, 1917 in Guntown, Mississip pi, to the union of the late William Art and Mary McCoy Barnes. George is given the namesake of his pa ternal grandfather, George Barnes, and his maternal grand father, Henry McCoy. George was the third oldest child and was given the nickname “Monkey/Monk” by his mother. He quietly tran sitioned to eternal rest on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Magno lia Regional Hospital, Corinth, Miss. George professed his faith in Christ and joined the Camp Creek M.B. Church. He went on to receive a 7th grade education from Camp Creek as well. George later united with St. Rest M.B. Church and Cypress Creek First Baptist Church. He played an integral part in the building of St. Rest.

George was draft ed to the US Army for the Pearl Harbor War; he was ready to serve, but denied due to a re spiratory issue. Being his grandpa George's “favorite”, young George began shad owing his grandfather. Farming land was the family's trade and George spent many hours working the fam ily's farm as well as watching his grand pa George perfect his

craft as a chair maker and Southern molas ses producer.

On January 30, 1942, George unit ed in holy matrimony to Earnestine Luster. George's favorite pas times include spending time with his children/ grands and grannies, going to eat breakfast at Brenda's Snack Shack and keeping his lawn and garden man icured.

Meekness, hum bleness and humility were characteristics of George. He was a small man with a gi ant heart, working in the ministry as a Sun day School teacher, deacon and clergy. His zest for life will be carried by his children, grandchildren and friends.

George is preceded in death by his wife Earnestine; daughter, Barbara Jean Barnes and son, Jerry Barnes; father, William Art Barnes; mother, Mary McCoy Barnes; eight brothers, Alverties, Leotis, Jimmie, Willie, June, Sammie and Rommie; three sisters, Clara, Quillar and Lil lie.

George's precious memories will be cher ished by his daughter, Katherine Christine Hargrove; five sons –George Barnes, Jr., Elmer Barnes, Grady Barnes, Willie Barnes (Patricia) and Milus Barnes; 24 grand children, 53 great grandchildren and 20 great great grandchil dren; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Visitation will be Fri day December 2 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Cypress Creek First Baptist Church. Fu neral services will be December 3 at 12 p.m. at Cypress Creek with burial following at Wades Chapel Ceme tery.

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James Lesley Pruitt was born October 4, 1952 in Savannah, Tennessee, the son of the late James Allen and Mary Elizabeth Browder Pruitt. James was united in marriage to Terry Jo Hollin on December 16, 1977. He was a member of the West Shiloh Baptist Church in Stantonville. He served in the United States Army during Viet nam. He was a member of the VFW and was very active in the

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1st Saturdays4 The Selmer Masonic Lodge sponsors a Pan cake Breakfast the 1st Satur day of every month form 6 a.m.

son and a Shriners member. He was a Volunteer Fireman in Stantonville and had a black belt in Karate. James was a man that like to stay busy and spend time with his family and friends.

Mr. Pruitt departed this life on November 24, 2022 in Savan nah, Tennessee at the age of 70

Events

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He is survived by his wife, Ter ry Pruitt; two sons, Jeromy Pruitt, Cody Pruitt and wife Tara; two grandchildren, Mason Mitchell and Kenzie Pruitt; mother-in-law, Phyllis Phillips; sister-in-law, Pat Churchwell; family and friend, Gary Browder and Patti Browder.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Pruitt was preceded in death by a brother, William Allen Pruitt.

Visitation will be held Wednes day, November 30 , 2022 from 5-8 p.m., and Thursday from 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. all held at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Steve Stroud and Steve Littleton officiat ing. Burial will follow in the Prospect Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee.

David Todd Kiestler August 12, 1962November 21, 2022

David Todd Kiest ler was born Au gust 12, 1962 in Bolivar, Tennessee, the son of Linda King West and the late DC Kiestler.

Todd was united in marriage to Debbie Ann Cox on May 24, 1985. He was owner of Kiestler Enterprise Inc since 2012. He was Baptist in belief and a devoted husband, father, son, brother and grandfather. He enjoyed trucking and loved spending time with his grandkids.

Mr. Kiestler depart ed this life on Novem ber 21, 2022 in Walker County, Alabama at the age of 60 Years, 3 Months, 9 Days.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie Kiestler of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; mother, Linda West; two sons, David Lee Kiest ler (Amy), Ronnie Dean

Kiestler (Monica); a sis ter, Lavonia Clay (Dan ny); four grandchildren: Ben, Kayla, AnnaBell and Christian Kiestler all of Hornsby, Tenn.; step sisters, Shannon Mc Cormick (Coy), Wendy Shipman; step brother, Jimmy West.

Mr. Kiestler was pre ceded in death by his father, DC Kiestler; a grandchild, Macie Ki estler; grandparents: Olen and Lois King and Lester and Lottie Kiestler; father-in-law, Alton Dee Cox; step fa ther, Ernest West; step brother, Chris West.

Services was held on November 26, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, Mike Holl away officiated. Burial followed in the Hatchie Cemetery at Hornsby, Tennessee.

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Robert

He was united in mar riage to Susan Wade on December 29, 1979.

Robert was a mem ber of the first gradu ating class of McNairy Central High School in 1972, where he played football and trumpet in the band for four years. He served two years in the United States Ma rine Corps as a Military Policeman and Court Reporter. Robert grad uated with a Bache lor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Tennessee at Martin, where he served on the Campus Safety and Security detail. He also attended the Nashville School of Law, graduat ing with a J. D. degree in 1984. Robert was a member of the Tennes see Highway Patrol, serving on Governor Lamar Alexander's se curity staff. He was the youngest person ever to be elected Sher iff of McNairy County and served from 1982 to 1994, the first to be elected to three con secutive terms. After stepping down as Sher iff he joined the Crim inal Investigative Divi sion of the Tennessee Highway Patrol. He lat er joined the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, retiring in 2015. Robert was an adjunct profes sor at U. T. Martin in Selmer, having taught for 25 years. He was a former Scoutmaster for Selmer Troop 32, Boy Scouts of America, mentoring many young men all the way through the ranks to Eagle Scout. Robert served on the Board of Arts in

McNairy and was a tal ented musician, playing piano, mandolin, guitar, and upright bass for the Dawg Creek Band and Wayne Jerrolds Bluegrass Band. Rob ert enjoyed collecting vintage motorcycles, but the town of Selmer was his favorite hobby. He loved and was very knowledgeable about the local history and culture and enjoyed visiting with people and listening to their sto ries. He was himself a gifted storyteller and humorist. Robert was a member of First Baptist Church in Selmer.

Robert departed this life on November 23, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama at the age of 68 Years, 10 Months, 19 Days.

He is survived by his wife of almost 43 years, Susan Lee of Selmer, Tenn.; a daughter, Re becca Lee Maddox of Birmingham, Ala.; a son, Robert Kirk Lee, Jr. of Bellevue, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Will Maddox and Abby Mad dox; and many extend ed family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Wil liam Lee, Jr.

Services were held on November 27, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Shack elford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Ryan Reed, Jai Templeton, and Dr. Joey Johnson officiat ing. Burial followed in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee. Serving as pallbearers were Selmer Troop 32, Boy Scouts of Ameri ca Eagle Scouts who earned their rank while Robert was Scoutmas ter.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Robert Kirk Lee January 4, 1954November 23, 2022

Kirk Lee was born Jan uary 4, 1954 in Selmer, Tennessee, the son of the late Charles William, Sr. and Be atrice Kirk Lee.

George Henry Barnes

James Lesley Pruitt October 4, 1952November 24, 2022

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Board of Education Accepting Bids

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MARTIN, Tenn. – Nov. 23, 2022

- Local Students participated in the 2022 Vaughn RisingStar Summit on NOV. 3-4. Two students from McNairy County participated in the WestStar Leadership Program’s 2022 Cary Vaughn RisingStar Leadership Sum mit, at the University of Tennessee at Martin. The summit gives high school juniors opportunities to develop their leadership skills and learn the value

of community involvement.

Pictured are Virginia Grimes, assistant director of WestStar Leadership; Kay la Moore and Jennifer Black, program manager of WestStar Leadership. Mary Ella Griswell is not pictured. Moore and Griswell attend McNairy Central High School.For more information about the Vaughn RisingStar Leadership Summit, contact the WestStar office at west star@utm.edu or 731-881-7787.

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn.

— A team of research ers from the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is launch ing a study to improve price discovery and mar ket transparency in hay markets. These improve ments will help create a more efficient market and provide valuable informa tion that benefits buyers and sellers of hay.

While hay constitutes a major feed source for many livestock opera tions, market values for hay have rarely been

McNairy County Industrial Development Board Notice of Rescheduled Meeting

There’s been a change to the Selmer / McNairy County Industrial Development Board’s regularly scheduled November and December meeting dates. The Selmer / McNairy County IDB will be holding a joint November and December meeting on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 4:00 at the Latta Building, 205 W Court Ave, Selmer, TN 38375.

Pickwick Electric Cooperative

Notice of Special Meeting for PEC: District 5 Members

The Pickwick Electric Cooperative Board of Directors has called for a Special Meeting to be held at Selmer Elementary School on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Registration begins at 6:00 p.m. and the meeting will be called to order at 7:00 p.m.

The purpose of this meeting is to elect a director for PEC District 5 to fill the unexpired term of former director James Martin. The deadline for petitions has passed. Five members have filed petitions to become candidates and they are as follows:

Johnny Hudson

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studied. Existing research focuses on hay auctions; however, most hay pro duced in the U.S. is not marketed through auc tions. Rather it is grown and fed on the same farm or is sold through pri vate transactions, which means no publicly avail able transaction informa tion is recorded.

This lack of hay mar ket information helped prompt the latest UTIA study, where research ers will conduct exper iments to determine what hay attributes are valued by buyers and the value placed on those attributes giv en a variety of factors. Understanding the valued attributes can help provide guidelines

to creating additional transparency, allow ing producers to make more informed purchas ing and selling deci sions.

“We expect this proj ect will result in buyers and sellers using in formation such as bale weight and nutritive as sessment to determine the value of hay rather than relying solely on visual attributes,” said lead researcher Andrew Griffith, an associate professor in the Depart ment of Agricultural and Resource Economics. “Hay buyers will benefit by knowing the exact quantity and nutritive value of hay they are purchasing, which in turn should assist with

managing livestock feed cost and nutrition. Sell ers will also benefit by knowing the attributes hay buyers value, so they can package and market their hay appro priately.”

Tennessee livestock producers averaged 143 days of feeding hay in 2017, which emphasiz es the importance of hay on regional cattle opera tions.

“While this research will influence operations of all sizes, it can have a pronounced influence on producers with smalland medium-sized op erations who trade rela tively small quantities of hay and are less familiar with market dynamics and pricing,” said Griffith.

The study will be con ducted by Andrew Grif fith, Karen DeLong, Chris Boyer, Charley Marti nez and Jon Walton, all from the Department of Agricultural and Re source Economics. The researchers are partner ing with the Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association and the Tennessee De partment of Agriculture on this three-year grant study, funded by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service.

Through its land-grant mission of research, teaching and extension, the University of Ten nessee Institute of Ag riculture touches lives and provides Real. Life. Solutions. utia.tennes see.edu.

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in McNairy County

DOWNTOWN EVENTS ALLI

ANCE ADAMSVILLE

December 2

The Downtown Events Alliance Adams ville will host Hometown Christmas on Dec. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Square, 142 E. Main Street, Adamsville with shopping, food truck & other food vendors, a nativity scene, crafts for kids and a visit from Santa. A fun night for all. To participate con tact Robin at rblees@ protonmail.com.

will be open. Some inter esting food from Kanpai Sushi Bar & Fusion, Ad dicted to Smoke and Ur banHouse Espresso Bar & Bistro.

CARL PERKINS CENTER BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

December 3

Come in your most comfy PJ’s and have Pancakes and Pajamas with Santa at the Selmer Community Center. For $5 admission you and enjoy a Pancake Buf fet filled with whipped

December 3

The Ramer Baptist Church Well Ministry will host clothing and household goods free giveaway on December 3 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Hwy 57, Ramer, Tn.

SELMER CHRISTMAS PA RADE - IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE

FIRST FRIDAY

December 2

Extended Shopping Hours event in Historic Selmer, Tennessee with First Friday on Decem ber 2 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Food Trucks, Fash ion, Holiday Shopping, Christmas Music, and lots of fun. Arts in Mc Nairy, Latta Theatre will be hosting a Christmas Play and the McNairy County Historic Museum

cream, fruit, syrup, can dy and sprinkles. Break fast includes Pancakes, sausage and biscuits. Also entertainment, face painting, craft stations, reindeer, food station and door raffles. You can even have your picture with Santa for $5. Please call the center for any questions-646-3627

December 4

Sunday, December 4, starting at 2 p.m. There will be festivities for all with the It’s a Wonderful Life themed Christmas events and parade in downtown Selmer. Be ginning with Arts in Mc Nairy’s “A Tuna Christ mas” at 2 pm at the Latta. Carriage rides also begin at 2 p.m. on Court Ave nue. Santa will visit Pat’s

Cafe at 3:30 and the Lat ta 4:30 p.m. Free Christ mas Book Giveaway at Ruby’s Venue from 4 to 6 p.m. with McNairy Coun ty Libraries and Histor ical Society. The Mary Lou Johnson Foundation will sponsor Dinner with Santa $5 adults and kids free at 4:30 p.m. with a Christmas Movie to fol low. The Christmas Pa rade begins at 6 p.m.

ADAMSVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE

December 10

The City of Adamsville will host their annual Christmas Parade “Jin gle Bell Christmas” on Saturday, December 10 in downtown Adamsville. Deadline for entry Dec. 5. Entry fee, one new toy for

Angel Tree program. En try forms can be picked up at City Hall. The pa rade will begin at 5:30 p.m. For more informa tion call 731-632-1401.

CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLE

December 10

Adamsville’s Annual Christmas in the Ville will immediately follow the Adamsville Christmas Pa rade on December 10 in Adamsville City Park. Get in the holiday spirit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, lis ten to the AHS band per form with snow machines, vendors giving out treats, bouncy houses and more. It is a free event and all are welcome.

BETHEL SPRINGS CHRIST MAS PARADE

December 10

On Saturday Decem ber 10, the City of Bethel Springs will host a Christ mas Parade starting at 6 p.m. The parade will line up at the Bethel Springs Elementary School and end at the Community Center. Cookes and hot chocolate will be served at the Community Center following the parade and Santa will be available for photos. Call 731-9347266 for more info.

SELMER FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH December 11

The music ministry of Selmer First United Methodist Church cor dially invites you to join us on Sunday, Decem ber 11, at 3 p.m. for "God With Us," the Christmas story in song. Admission is free. Everyone is wel come.

MICHIE CHRISTMAS

PARADE

December 17

Holiday Events

Michie will host their 2nd Annual Christmas Parade pm December 17. Line up begins at 4:30 p.m. and parade begins at 6:00 p.m. Pa rade will begin at Michie Road and Highway 22. A minimum of a $10 toy donation will be re quired for each entry.

Donations go to the Carl Perkins Center to sup port children in McNairy County. You can com pete in the best looking/ most festive competition judged by a panel for an award. Entry forms available at City Hall. Hot chocolate, candy and a great time.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in McNairy County

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Adamsville Cards split win with Middleton

Even though the schools were out for Thanksgiving break the ball players had to play. The Adams ville Cardinals traveled to Middleton to play against the Tigers November 21, 2022.

Starting off the game the Lady Cardinals were shooting three point shots. Getting four of them in the first quarter. The Middleton Lady Ti gers proved to be stiff

competition making it hard for the Lady Cardi nals to get rebounds. As the game continued the Lady Cardinals coach changed the girls strat egy carrying them to a 12 point lead in the third quarter. That lead contin ued with the Lady Cardi nals having a nine point lead for the final score.

Top scorers for the Lady Cardinals were Kady Johnson 13, Kyla Sand ers 12, Kaylin Godwin

10. Lady Cardinals 56, Lady Tigers 47.

As the Cardinals came on the court it wasn't long before they realized they were out matched. But the Cardinals played hard trying to get ahead and beat the the Tigers. The Tigers had a good shot blocker, in the paint making it hard for them to get a ball in the bas ket. Top scorer was Ja mal Steger with 6. Car dinals 17, Tigers 54.

Both Bobcat teams end with exciting wins

On Tuesday the 22 of November, the MCHS basketball teams trav eled to Scotts Hill. Each hoping to bring home a win and they got two.

As the Lady Cats took the floor they had a game of touch and go. In the first half the Lady Li ons had the edge. As the third quarter came about the Lady Bobcats took a slight lead. In the fourth quarter it got down to the very last minute of the game. The Lady Bob cats made eight out of 11 foul shots. And it was that last two foul shots that gave the Lady Bob

cats the glorious win. Top scorers were Biana Da vis 14, Maddie Kirk 11, Bailee Shelton 10. Lady Bobcats 44, Lady Lions.

“It was a close game with both teams making some big shots in the fourth quarter. Biana Da vis made two free throws with three seconds to go to secure the win,” said Coach Jerry Lott.

With that excitement, could we stand any more? When the Bob cats took the court they knew had a challenge. In the first quarter the Li ons had a slight lead. In the second quarter the

Bobcats took the lead and kept it the rest of the game.

In the fourth quarter it was touch and go there for a few minutes. Jabari Melton blocked shot after shot of the Lions to keep his team ahead. And he had to show off his tal ent with a slam dunk. The skills of the Bobcats at the foul line is what kept them ahead in the last quarter with ten out of 14 foul shots. Ethan Johnston had 7 out of 9.

Top scorers were Nate Moore 21, Tanner Kirk 17, Ethan Johnston 17.

Both Cardinal teams get wins against the Jags

On Nov. 22 the Adamsville Cardi nals had the plea sure of hosting the Car roll Academy bringing the first win of the season to the Cardinals boys bas ketball team. Both teams

won at home. It wasn't long into the girls game that Coach Austin realized his main five were well advanced over their competition for the night. With four minutes left to go in the second quarter, the coach started rotating his subs into the game giving them plenty of playing time. The play ers didn't disappoint their coach. The starters gained a large lead in the first quarter and the subs gained more throughout the game. Top scorers were MacKenzie Luna 11, Morgan Palmer 10. The Lady Cardinals had four out of eight foul shots.

In the third quarter

the Lady Jags picked up some steam and put points on the board. Just not enough to get close to the Lady Cardinals.

Carroll Academy had one player, number 23, that had 7 3's. Lady Car dinals 65, Lady Jags 17.

As the Cardinals ap proached the court they were hoping to have a win for the night. And they got what they want ed. Taking the lead in the first quarter, they held the lead throughout the game. With this large lead the boys coach was able to give most of his players time on the floor.

Adamsville/s top scorers were Skyler Folden 16, Braxton Enzor 10. Cardi nals 59, Jaquars 17.

Michie Blue Devils taken by surprise by the Eagles

The Lady Blue Dev ils had a hard night in front of them. They put forth their best effort but just were no match for the Lady Ea gles. Top scorer Anna Kate Skinner had six points. Lady Blue Devils, 16 Lady Eagles 40.

When the Michie boys took the court they soon realized this wasn't go ing to be an easy game. Right off the start the Eagles took the lead. They held the lead through out the game.

In the fourth quarter the Blue Devils looked

as if they were going to have a comeback but the Eagles crushed that hope making eight out of 13 foul shots giving them the win. Top scor ers were Ty Whitten 13, Skyler Slylar and Hollan 13. Blue Devils 40, Ea gles 42.