Vol 121 - 33 Independent Appeal Newspaper December 21 2022

Adamsville High School's career technical center gets a new name

Adamsville High School holds ceremony Friday to honor two men, Dr. Otis Floyd and Estel Ray Mills in the renaming of their vocational center the Floyd-Mills Career Technical Center.

Mark Massey, past principal of Adamsville High School, shared with the crowd at half-time of the Adamsville and McNairy Central basketball game how without the vision of these two

men, vocational education would not have been possible at Adamsville High School

In 1979, the McNairy County school system implemented a building program that would result in the construction of Adamsville High School.

Estel Ray Mills was serving as Superintendent of Education at the time in McNairy County. Mill's vision was the driving force behind the construction of the

school. Initially, there was no money available for the construction of a vocational wing for the school.

Dr. Otis Floyd, who was born and raised in McNairy County, was serving as the Tennessee Commissioner of Education at the time of proposed construction. Dr. Floyd was aware that the state earmarked one million dollars to be used

McNairy County Farm Bureau Wins Horizon Award

During the 101st annual meeting of the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation, McNairy County received the Horizon Award for the greatest improvement in their program of work for 2022.

“The Horizon Award is a way to recognize a county for their hard work and improvements made over a year’s time. McNairy County is to be commended for their hard work and well-earned success over the past year,” said Tennessee

Farm Bureau President Eric Mayberry. “We congratulate them for their impressive membership achievements.”

Tennessee Farm Bureau is the largest Farm Bureau in the nation with a membership more than 681,000, and is a farm organization whose goal is to develop, foster, promote and protect programs for the general welfare, including economic, social, educational and political well-being of farm people of the great state of Tennessee.

n Dr. Otis Floyd and Estel Ray Mills honored

Santa and Mrs. Clause heard the wishes of many a little boy and girl at Christmas in the Ville in Adamsville just in time for Santa to prepare the presents.

McNairy County Farm Bureau President Rhodes Platt receives award from FarmBureau President Eric Mayberry.

ethel Springs Elementary School's the “Christmas Around the World” reverse advent food drive was a huge success. Thanks to everyone that sent food items.

Shiloh National Military Park to Celebrate its Birthday

SHILOH, TN – Join

Shiloh Park Rangers and the Hardin County Visitor and Convention Bureau as we celebrate the establishment of Shiloh Battlefield as a National Military Park. On Tuesday, December 27, 2022, Shiloh National Military Park will commemorate the 128th anniversary of President Grover Cleveland signing into law, the legislation creating Shiloh National Military Park.

The event will begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Shiloh Battlefield visitor center auditorium. Visitors are invited to attend a park ranger presentation on the establishment of the national military park, and the operation of Shiloh until the National Park Service took over

This event is free and open to the public.

Shiloh National Military Park was established on December 27, 1894, but for years after the battle only the Shiloh National Cemetery stood as a reminder of the epic two-day engagement. That was until veterans of the Battle of Shiloh, both North and South, reunited to establish a lasting memorial to their role in

tysburg, and Vicksburg.

The Shiloh National Military Park visitor center is currently closed for renovations to its museum. But, the park auditorium is still open and showing the park film, Shiloh: Fiery Trial, every day, except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. The park’s bookstore is open from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. during the winter season. For more information

building was by Richard Fite, Project Manager and Richard D. Fisher, Vice President H & M Construction with Lendon Martin, Estel Mills and Mark Masssey, Principal, accepting building. Construction on the building began May 30, 1980 with a duration of 11.5 months and 66, 613 square footage. The vocational center construction beginning Nov.

6, 1980 with a duration of 8 months and 15,929 square footage for a student capacity of 650 and 550 in attendance.

For 41 years, Adamsville High School has served students numbering in the thousands with their first high school graduation on May 18, 1981. The school is positioned to continue serving for years to come.

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Floyd contacted Mills and the two of them worked together to secure the funding. As a result, McNairy County received the grant and a vocational education wing was added to Adamsville High School.

In the ensuing years, according to Massey, thousands of students have benefitted from AHS's vocational programs. “There are weld-

electricians, homemak ers, and people working in many other fields all across the United States who began those careers in the vocational classrooms of AHS,” said Massey.

“None of this would have been possible without the vision, initiative, and cooperation exhibited by Dr. Otis Floyd and Estel Ray Mills. In honor of these two men, the facility will now be called

members of the Mills and Floyd family along with school board members, Rickey Whitaker, Chairman of the McNairy County School Board and Greg Mills, Director of Schools, unveiled the plaque that will be prominently placed in the career technical center.

Adamsville High School helf their service of dedication on August 23, 1981 with Lendon Martin presiding, Chair-

ty Board of Education. The program included remarks from Estel Ray Mills, Superintendent of Schools, Harold Robi son, Mayor of Adams ville, Dr. Sam Ingram, President Middle Ten nessee State University, Dr. Otis Floyd, Executive Assistant to the Presi dent, Middle Tennessee State University and Dr. Robert Saunders, Dean, College of Education, Memphis State Univer sity.

Presentation of the

Michie water outage

On Saturday December 17th ,2022 the fire dept received notification of a main water line burst in our coverage area. The affected area would be highway 22s at berry bottom road and south. Resulted in over 50 residences having no water. The Fire dept had been awarded a grant prior of canned water for hydration purposes of fire personnel on wildland fire scenes. It was decided immediately to start getting the water distributed. Since Saturday around 7pm , which is when first resident

contacted us needing water, the fire dept has provided over 3000 gallons in water for livestock and over 50 cases of water to residences inside the effected area. There are water crews as of early monday morning working to restore the water connection as quickly as possible

We would like to Thank our local EMA director Allen Strickland and Tema for having more pallets of water delivered for those in need. Pictured above is the tema team and Allen Strickland EMA along With Fire Chief Tyler Wilson.

Tennessee Agricultural exports increased during a challenging year

n Ag Sector Weathering Market Volatility

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. —

Despite a year wrought with market volatility brought about by supply chain issues and global events, researchers and Extension specialists from the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture say Tennessee’s agricultural and related exports continue to bolster the state’s economy. Exports reached $2.7 billion in 2022, up $412 million or 18% over 2021. This increase follows a 17% increase in 2021 as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic began to recede.

The state’s economic report to the governor is prepared by the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research at UT’s Haslam College of Business, which was released on December 15. Data for agricultural and forestry contributions to the state’s economy are provided by faculty from

the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics: Andrew Muhammad, Andrew Griffith, David Hughes, Jamey Menard, Aaron Smith, Sreedhar Upendram and Edward Yu.

Carrie Castille, senior vice chancellor and senior vice president of UTIA, says the information will help policy makers and industry representatives as they enter the new year. “Despite world events, challenging weather and supply chain issues, the data show that Tennessee’s farmers and agricultural and forestry industries are strong, resilient and vital to our state’s economy.”

The report says farming operations in Tennessee occupy 10.7 million acres, approximately 40% of the state. Cash receipts in Tennessee totaled $4.4 billion, with approximately 64% of this value coming from

crops and 36% from animals and animal products. In terms of harvested acreage, the state’s four largest row crops include soybeans (1.62 million acres, up 7% from 2021), corn (810,000 acres, down 15%), wheat (335,000 acres, up 2%) and cotton (325,000 acres, up 20%). Crop production accounts for nearly 49% of Tennessee’s farmland.

“Dramatic price increases received by Tennessee producers in the first half of the year were influenced by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, drought in the Southern Plains, lower-than-expected soybean production in South America and strong global demand,” said crop marketing specialist Aaron Smith, an associate professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics. “However, concerns regarding the

global economy and inflation reduced prices in the second half of the year.”

Tennessee cash receipts for animals and animal products totaled $1.56 billion, broiler receipts totaled $603 million, and cattle and calves totaled $583 million. Calf and feeder cattle prices in Tennessee through the first eight months of 2022 both increased 14% compared to the same eight months in 2021. While prices for Tennessee meat and poultry production remained strong, high input costs limited profits, as it did for all facets of agricultural production. Livestock prices are expected to increase in 2023 if drought conditions improve.

High commodity and food prices, as well as strong production, increased agricultural and related exports for the country overall and at

the state level. Key exports for Tennessee in fiscal year 2022 included cotton at $883 million and distilled spirits at $678 million, an increase of $158 million and $101 million, respectively.

Tennessee was also a leading exporter of forest products with totals reaching $191 million, up $14 million when compared to the previous fiscal year. As national agricultural exports are projected to remain unchanged or to slightly decrease if commodity prices soften, Tennessee exports will likely not increase in 2023.

The state’s 2,301 food and fiber processing and manufacturing facilities employed more than 79,000 workers with a payroll of $3.9 billion and shipments valued at $43.4 billion in 2020.

Food- and fiber-related manufacturing in Tennessee employed one in

four manufacturing workers.

Agriculture and supporting industries are heavily reliant on rural infrastructure such as roads, waterways and broadband. As many communities were negatively affected during the COVID-19 pandemic, Tennessee received funds through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the American Rescue Plan Act to help improve infrastructure and strengthen the economic recovery across the state.

The complete economic report to the governor is available at the UT Haslam College of Business.

Through its land-grant mission of research, teaching and extension, the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture touches lives and provides Real. Life. Solutions. utia.tennessee.edu.

Big Hill Pond State Park first day hike scheduled

NASHVILLE- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti released a new statement Wednesday. "While we hope legitimate fans will benefit from Ticketmaster's effort to provide a second chance at Taylor Swift tickets, this is a short-term solution for a long-term problem. The Tennessee Attor-

ney General's Office remains focused on finding a more lasting solution to Ticketmaster’s ongoing issues. Our Consumer Protection team continues to review an onslaught of complaints and gather evidence. We are working hard to deliver lasting change and a fair ticket-buying experience for all consumers.”

NASHVILLE – Big Hill Pond State Park has their first day hike scheduled. All Tennessee State Parks will ring in the New Year with the annual First Day Hikes on Jan. 1 in parks across Tennessee.

Kick off 2023 with a step in the right direction. Join Ranger Canon for a hike down the Turkey Call trail from noon to 2 p.m. Guests will enjoy a scenic, guided hike through the wooded areas of the park, cross the Dismal Swamp boardwalk, climb the 70 foot observation tower for a birds eye view, and finally cross the Travis McNatt lake levee. There are opportunities for birding, wild life viewing, and many photo opportunities along the way.

It is recommended guests wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. You can bring water and snacks. Please meet Ranger Canon at the park office, and we will move to the trail head as a group. This is a free event, but we ask that you please register so Ranger Canon knows to expect you.

Donations are always welcome. Park Ranger

Canon Smith, 731-6457967 or email: canon. smith@tn.gov.

The hikes are for all ages and abilities and will be held at nearly all of the 57 state parks. Hikers are also encouraged to enjoy overnight stays at campsites, cabins or lodge rooms at parks throughout the state.

The hikes are an opportunity to start the year with those New Year’s

resolutions for good health or simply to enjoy the beauty of nature in the state parks. Many parks have their own special features for the hikes, and details for the individual parks can be found here.

The First Day Hikes are part of America’s State Parks First Day Hikes initiative in all 50 states.

They begin Tennessee State Parks’ annual Sig-

Events and Happenings

EVERY FIRST SATURDAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST

SELMER MASONIC LODGE

1st Saturdays4The Selmer Masonic Lodge sponsors a Pancake Breakfast the 1st Saturday of every month form 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at 153 S. Fourth Street, (behind the courthouse) to benefit Autism. Pancakes, Ramer sausage are served for a donation. Come enjoy and support a great cause.

GOD’S WAY MINISTRIES OF CHARITY GIVEAWAY - EVERYTHING FREE Tuesdays & Thursdays 43 p.m. to 5 p.m. & Every 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Clothes, dishes, home decor, toys. 1111 Peach

Street, Selmer, TN 38375. (CLosed next 2 weeks for holidays)

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CANDELIGHT SERVICE CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS MORNING DEVOTIONAL CHRISTMAS DAY December 24 & 254Everyone is warmly invited to attend a Candellight Christmas Eve Service on December 24 at 4 p.m. and a short devotional Christmas morning service at 8 a.m. on December 25. Both services are casual dress. Everyone is welcone at 800 E. Poplar Ave., Selmer.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BRINGING IN THE NEW YEAR

nature Hikes series held throughout the year. While Tennesseans are encouraged to participate in First Day Hikes, visitors are reminded that the parks are open 365 days a year and are great places anytime to improve mental and physical well-being. Tennessee State Parks have more than 1,000 miles of trails.

December 314The First Presbyterian Church will be bringing in the New Year with a sermon “Putting First Things First” Prepare yourself spiritually to bring in the New Year 2023 on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 4 p.m. Dress casual. It may not be popular, but experience a bit of an old-fashioned, old-time religion tradition of seeking God in the preparatin of the New Year. All welcome. 800 Poplar Avenue, Selmer.

GOD’S WAY CHURCH NEW YEAR’S EVE WATCH SERVICE

December 314A New Year’s Eve Watch Service will be held at God’s Way Church, 1121 Peach Street, Selmer beginning at 8 p.m. Eveyone welcome.

n Tennessee State Parks to start New Year with first day hikes

Yule love it! Tennessee's Moon Pies voted America's 5th favorite Christmas tradition

Ohio's Buckeyes

candy voted America's favorite Christmas tradition.

Kansas' Christmas tradition placed in 50th. Interactive infographic showing America’s most popular festive traditions, from 1-50.

The holidays are coming, and while we may all end up doing something similar on Christmas Day itself - exchanging gifts, toasting the season with eggnog and eating too much food - it’s a fact that around the country, different states have their very own, diverse festive traditions.

Some traditions might be focused on food, some might involve trees, some might be all about lights, or other types of decoration. But which state has the most popular festive tradition of them all? Photo book creation company, Mixbook, decided to find out and polled 1,500 Americans to come up with the definitive answer. And - drum roll please - it’s Ohio, with their delicious Buckeyes candy! Shaped to look like the nut which grows on the state tree, known as the buckeye (which the state is nicknamed after), these tasty treats are essentially like

a peanut butter cup - but, of course, soooo much better! You’ll see them at every festive party across Ohio, and these bitesize pieces of candy just melt in the mouth.

The Christmas state tradition which came in second was Texas's, known for the beautiful River Walk in San Antonio. At Christmas time the area is decorated with over 100,000

lights draped over the cypress trees lining the river, which are illuminated from dusk till dawn.

Another of the city’s traditions is watching the caroling boats floating along, filled with groups of singers merrily singing festive songs.

Tennessee's tradition of making moon pies placed in 5th position. Created in Chattanooga in 1917, the delicious ‘moon pie’

is made by sandwiching a marshmallow cream between graham crackers. While enjoyed all year round by Tennessee locals, this sweet treat is the perfect heartwarming holiday snack.

And if you think weird, how about number 39 on the list - Rhode Island, where the locals on Block Island create a tree made from lobster traps every year! Or

the annual Reno Santa Crawl in Nevada, which came in at position 36, where people dress as Santa and go on a massive pub crawl, raising money for charity. We also love the sound of surfing Santas in, where else, California. Making number 8 on the list, athletes enter the contest in Dana Point wearing white beards, red hats and swimsuits, and raise

money for Surfers Healing, a surf camp for children with autism.

“For many of us, traditions are an important part of what’s so special about the holiday season. Even though we may celebrate in different ways, spending time with friends and family and creating memories together is what matters most,” said Leslie Albertson, director of marketing of Mixbook.

Freed-Hardeman University offering Saturday & Sunday brunch, new

weekly

offerings in dining hall

n New dining staff welcome students and locals with new menu options

pus catering jobs keep the team busy.

Raine, a seasoned manager and leader with more than 20 years of banking, retail, management and leadership experience, is responsible for scheduling, recruiting and onboarding new employees. “My focus is to create a smooth onboarding experience for new team members and support the staff, so they can focus on what they need to do,” Raine said.

Freed-Hardeman University Dining Services welcomed three new leadership team members to continue the school’s commitment to provide a food service program that innovates and offers new menu options including made-to-order fresh foods and action stations.

FHU President David R. Shannon met with the food service team to share his appreciation for their leadership at the start of the academic year. “What you do is so important and vital,” Shannon said to the team members. “A strong team will always outperform a strong individual, and I’m excited about what has already happened this semester.”

The new team members include Tim Tenon, executive director of hospitality; Michele Little, general manager and Melissa Rivers, assistant manager of residential dining. Tenon has 35 years of experience in food service and has worked for higher education institutions and private clubs. His primary focus will be guest satisfaction, retail and ser-

vices. “Students' palates are very sophisticated, and they have more knowledge about nutritional value, international cuisines and allergens. We’ll make sure we’re responsive to their feedback.”

Little has worked for nearly 15 years in food service in higher education including other universities. Her previous experience includes Disney World, also. “I truly enjoy serving people whether they are students, faculty and staff or the community,” said Little. She will supervise the university’s new dining hall, which will include a commercial kitchen, dining room, outdoor seating and Chick-fil-A®, scheduled to open in January 2024. The dining hall facility will be a 21,148-square-foot new building located between Brown-Kopel Business Center and the Gardner Center.

Rivers credits her diverse experiences in food service from her years in the U.S. Navy and has traveled and enjoyed the cuisine in South Korea, Japan, Italy, Colombia and Guam. She also worked as a contractor in Iraq, Iran, Qatar and

Afghanistan where she was the operation manager responsible for feeding thousands of soldiers.

“I am hoping my experience and knowledge will be a great asset to the team,” Rivers said.

The new leaders join current team members Jose Jimenez, executive chef; Denise Abrahams, assistant manager of retail; Robin Hearnshaw, assistant manager of catering; and Antony Raine, assistant manager of operations. Jimenez has been in his role for four years and is always working to come up with new meal ideas. “I enjoy making the students happy.”

Abrahams oversees marketplace retail on campus, including the cafeteria and the Academic Resource Center, where Starbucks coffee and other baked goods are sold. “Our priority is to always respond to the wants and needs of our students,” she said.

Hearnshaw’s love of food service brought her to the team in August 2020. “I like to serve people with food and make them smile,” said Hearnshaw, adding that student weddings and on-cam-

The dining services team consists of several dozen individuals who work collectively to provide 10,000 meals a week (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and 250,000 meals a semester for students, faculty and staff as well as community guests.

Chester County Sheriff Blair Weaver and his deputies visit FHU’s dining hall regularly. “It’s good food,” he said. “It’s clean and you can eat all you want for a good price.”

FHU student Daniel Arnhold also enjoys the options in the dining hall. “I’ve enjoyed the cohesiveness of the meals,” he said.

Wallace-Gano Dining Hall will continue in operation while the construction of the new dining hall is underway.

Sunday Brunch: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Dinner: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. MondayThursday Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., Lunch: 10:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Dinner: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday Breakfast: 7:00 a.m.9:00 a.m., Lunch: 10:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Dinner: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Saturday Brunch: 11:00 a.m.1:30 p.m., Dinner: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Bethel University recognizes two local students in fall 2022 dean’s list and honor roll

MCKENZIE, Tenn. (December 16, 2022) – Two locals recognized for academic achievement.

Bethel University recognizes undergraduates for their outstanding academic work. Dr. Walter Butler, president of Bethel University, announced the College of Arts and Sciences fall semester 2022 Honor Roll and Dean's List student achievements.

"Congratulations to all of you and thank you for making us proud! This year you conquered the challenges and persevered. I have no doubt that you will continue to impress us with your achievements in the years to come," Butler said.

To qualify for the Honor Roll, undergraduates must have completed 12 or more hours of academic work with an average GPA of 3.7 or above and no grade lower than a "C."

To qualify for Bethel's Dean's List, undergraduates must have completed 12 or more hours of academic work with an average GPA of 3.5 - 3.69 and no grade lower than a "C."

Two Bethel University students, Jacob Bowles of Adamsville, Dean's List and Attilah Strickland of Selmer, Honor Roll were recognized by president Butler for their outstanding academic work.

Bethel University, founded in 1842, is a private, not-for-profit university affiliated with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, offering both on-campus and online courses.

HENDERSON, Tennessee — (Dec. 13, 2022) —

David Miller

Timmy David Mill er, 47, of Ad amsville, Ten nessee, passed away on Friday, December 16 from complications after having the flu in the week prior. Born in Corinth, Mississippi, he was the son of Bennie and Sue (Berry) Miller. Timmy was the loving and devoted partner to Sherry Heaton.

From the time Timmy was born. He was a big personality and a joy to be around. Being his parents' first and only child- Timmy was the apple of his Mama Sue's eye. Tim was the perfect little fella to learn all about hunting, horses, and the outdoors from his Daddy. He grew up next door to his Granny Mollie and lived just a stones' throw from some special cousins. From the time he could walk, he was romping that home place on three-wheelers and horses, cap-guns a'blazin'. If there was a rule ever set, Timmy loved to see if he could bend it. But somehow it would end up being a big ole time that usually involved a story and a lot of laughs.

Timmy graduated from Adamsville High School in 1993. That big personality not only made him a favorite among his classmates but Timmy made friends in school that he still spoke to daily even decades later. Aside from his love of horses and hunting, Timmy also picked up welding from his Daddy. He was an excellent welder, but would tell you very quickly that he'd rather be duck hunting.

Along his journey, Timmy met Sherry

and in one another they found a partner. They had some good times and made some wonderful memories together. Timmy had a special relationship with Sherry's children- Tyler, Trisha and Whisper and Sherry's grandchildren Whitley Grace and DayLyn lovingly referred to Timmy as "TT".

Timmy rode horses and made lots of memories with lots of friends. He stomped the creeks and collected arrowheads. But the greatest collection he ever managed, was a big group of family and friends that will always have some big story about Tim, Timmy or "Miller". He will be greatly missed, but will never be forgotten. It would be his wish that you remember the biggest, grandest story of him and tell it every chance you get.

He is survived by his parents, Ben and Sue Miller of Adamsville, Tenn.; partner, Sherry Heaton of Adamsville, Tenn.; aunts and uncles, Jim Miller (Deborah) of New York, Fla., Joe Berry (Judy) of Bolivar, Tenn., James Berry (Dora) of Middleton, Tenn.; cousins, Charlene Caraway, Keith Rose, Kristi Sweat Kimbley, Tom Berry, and Annette Berry Shiver; and an abundance of close friends.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Mollie Miller; maternal grandparents, R.G and Lillie Mae Berry.

OBITUARIES

The City of Michie held their 2nd Annual Christmas Parade on Saturday to the delight of area residents

Birthday

Happy 70th Birthday to my husband

Donald Ellsworth on January 1st. He is the Love of My Life. I pray he has many more birthdays. God bless him always! I love you and all of your family love you very much.

Timmy

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated September 24, 2010, executed by ANNETTE PRATHER conveying certain real property therein described to CLEVELAND HOME TITLE AGENCY, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register`s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee recorded October 4, 2010, in Deed Book 400, Page 2748; and

WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Mortgage Assets Management, LLC who is now the owner of said debt; and

WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register's Office of McNairy County, Tennessee.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on January 19, 2023 at 3:00 PM at the Side Entrance of the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit:

LAND SITUATED IN MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO-WIT: TRACT NO. 1: BEGINNING AT AN IRON STAKE IN THE EASTERN MARGIN OF CEMETARY ROAD, SAID STAKE BEING FIVE FEET SOUTH OF THE NWC OF LOT# 7 IN HOUSTON WEST SIDE ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF SELMER, TENNESSEE, RUNS IN A SOUTHERN DIRECTION, WITH THE EAST MARGIN OF SAID CEMETARY ROAD 45 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE IN THE EAST MARGIN OF SAID ROAD, THE SOUTHWESTERN CORNER OF SAID LOT #7; THENCE IN AN EASTERN DIRECTION, WITH THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF SAID LOT #7 TO A STAKE, THE SWC OF THE HARRIS JOHNSON LOT; THENCE IN A NORTHERN DIRECTION, WITH THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF SAID HARRIS JOHNSON LOT, 45 FEET TO A STAKE BEING 5 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID LOT #7; THENCE IN A WESTERN DIRECTION, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID LOT #7, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TRACT NO. 2: BEING A

PART OF LOT #7 AND IS THE EAST HALF OF LOT #7 AND MAKING A LOT 50 FEET FACING COURT AVENUE AND RUNS BACK 95 FEET. TRACT NO. 3: ALSO ONE LOT 5 FEET FACING ON THE HIGHWAY AND RUNNING BACK 95 FEET AND THIS STRIP OF 5 FEET IS OFF OF LOT #6 OF THE HOUSTON WEST ADDITION AND JOINS THE ABOVE LOT, MAKING A TOTAL IN THE TWO LOTS OF 55 FEET FRONTING ON COURT AVENUE AND BOTH RUNNING BACK 95 FEET.

Parcel ID: 080O-A005.00

PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 464 PEACH ST., SELMER, TN 38375. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control.

CURRENT OWNER(S): ANNETTE PRATHER OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES:

SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT , REPUBLIC FINANCE, LLC

The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose.

THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 1661 International Drive, Suite 400 Memphis, TN 38120 rlselaw.com/property-listing Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (470) 508-9401 (10305) (32,33,34)

CLASSIFIEDS

IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF HARDIN COUNTY, TENNESSEE

State of Tennessee Department Of Children’s Services, PETITIONER, vs. No. 22-JV-3140

KATRINA LEE JONES STRICKLAND BARRY SHAWN TRANUM BRIAN ALAN STRICKLAND RESPONDENTS IN THE MATTER OF:

Brynlee Beth Tranum, D.O.B. 10/24/2019

A Child Under Eighteen (18) Years of Age

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

It appearing to the Court from the allegations of the Petition in this cause and the affidavit of the Petitioner that the whereabouts of the Respondent, Katrina Lee Jones Strickland, are unknown and that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon the Respondent.

It is, therefore, ordered that Respondent, Katrina Lee Jones Strickland, be served by publication of the following notice for four (4) consecutive weeks in the Independent Appeal, a newspaper circulated in McNairy County, Tennessee.

TO KATRINA LEE JONES STRICKLAND:

The State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, has filed a petition against you seeking to terminate forever your parental rights to Brynlee Beth Tranum on the grounds that you have willfully abandoned this child and for other reasons. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown.

You are, therefore, ordered to respond by appearing in Court or filing an Answer to the Petition filed against you. A copy of the Petition may be obtained at the office of the Juvenile Court of Hardin County, 465 Main Street, Savannah, Tennessee 38372. This notice will be published for four consecutive weeks. The last date of publication will be 1/4/23. You must appear in Court on 2/6/23 at 9:00 a.m. to defend, or file an Answer within 30 days of the last publication, or a Default Judgment or judgment on the facts will be taken against you and a hearing to terminate your parental rights will be set. All future hearings and/ or documents filed in this cause shall be filed with the clerk and shall be considered as service upon you. You may request your copy from the clerk.

ENTER this the 5th day of December 2022.

/c/ Daniel Smith, Juvenile Court Judge

PREPARED FOR

ENTRY:

/s/ Jeanette Spivey, BPR #023444

Attorney for the State of Tennessee Dept. of Children's Services 225 Martin Luther King Drive Jackson TN 38301

(731) 421-2000 (10308) (32,33,34.35)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

Mortgager: ANGELA D. REED

Mortgagee/Holder: The Hardin County Bank Date of Sale: January 6, 2023 at 12:30 p.m.

Location of Sale: East door of McNairy County Courthouse, 170 W. Court Ave., Selmer, TN 38375

Property Address: 5712 Hwy 57 E., Michie, TN 38357

Other Interested Parties: The Hardin County Bank Assessor's Map: Map 132, Parcel 36.00

DEFAULT having been made in the terms, conditions, and payment provided for in a certain note dated July 15, 2020, payable to the order of The Hardin County Bank, which note is mentioned in and secured by a certain deed of trust of even date executed by the mortgagor listed above to Gordon Majors, Trustee, of record in record book 1, page 1934, in the Register's Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, and said deed of trust conveying the real estate therein and hereinafter described, and which note is now due and unpaid and has been declared in default by The Hardin County Bank, the lawful owner and holder thereof;

NOW THEREFORE, Gordon Majors, Trustee under said deed of trust, having been requested so to do by the holder and owner of the note and by the power and authority vested in him by said deed of trust, hereby gives notice that he will on the date, time, and place listed above, sell to the highest bidder for cash said property conveyed by said deed of trust and described therein and above. Said property was conveyed to the mortgagor by deed of Leigh Ann Hazlett et al, dated July 15, 2020, and recorded in deed book 254, page 688, in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee. Reference is made to these instruments, including the deed of trust, for a complete and accurate description of said property.

Such sale will be made subject to all existing highway, roadway, and utility easements; any building and zoning regulations and restrictions; all unpaid taxes; any mechanics' and materialmen's liens; building and use restrictions; any easements and rights of way; and any other matters shown in said Register’s Office. This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Title to said property is believed to be good, but I will sell and convey said property only as Trustee.

DATED at Savannah, Tennessee, this the 12th day of December, 2022. GORDON MAJORS, Trustee SMITH & SMITH, Attorneys for Trustee 428 Main Street Savannah, Tennessee 38372

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

LEGALS

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FOR SALE: 1904 Engraved SAA Colt NIB w/ letter. Also extra nice WWII flight jacket. Will consider part trades - Call 731-412-9514. (31,32)

200-300

185.00-210.00 300-400

184.00-205.00 400-500

173.00-184.00 500-600 WT 155.00-173.00 600-700 WT 146.00-155.00 700-800 WT 134.00-146.00 800-900 WT 132.00-147.00 #1 HEIFERS 200-300 WT 142.00-155.00 300-400 WT 145.00-157.00 400-500 WT 148.00-161.00 500-600 WT 136.00-148.00 600-700 WT 131.00-136.00 700-800 WT 115.00-131.00 800-900 WT 95.00-115.00

High Dressing Utility Cows 72.00-81.00

High Dressing Slaughter Bulls 88.00-95.00

Elderly Care Needed Full-Time

Ag Sector Weathering Market Volatility

Agriculture remains McNairy County's No. 1 Industry

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Despite a year wrought with market volatility brought about by supply chain issues and global events, researchers and Extension specialists from the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture say Tennessee’s agricultural and related exports continue to bolster the state’s economy. Exports reached $2.7 billion in 2022, up $412 million or 18% over 2021. This increase follows a 17% increase in 2021 as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic began to recede.

The state’s economic report to the governor is prepared by the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research at UT’s Haslam College of Business, which was released on December 15. Data for agricultural and forestry contributions to the state’s economy are provided by faculty from the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics: Andrew Muhammad, Andrew Griffith, David Hughes, Jamey Menard, Aaron Smith, Sreedhar Upendram and Edward Yu.

Adamsville Jr. High Cardinals Oust Ramer Eagles

Adamsville Jr Cardinals travel to Ramer on Dec. 15. They were greeted by the Eagles on their home court. In the first quarter the Lady Cardinals took a slight lead over the Lady Eagles. Every quarter after that the Lady Cardinals got a larger spread over the Lady Eagles keeping the Lady Eagles from gaining on the Lady Cardinals. The Lady Eagles hit 9 out 16 foul shots. The Lady Cardinals hit 8 out 10 foul shots. Top scorer for the Lady Eagles, Carlee Shelton with 19. Top scorers for the Lady Cardinals, Maylee Whittmore with

of Adamsville hosts

16 and Hayley Beth Brewer with 15. Lady Eagles 29, Lady Cardinals 49. The Cardinals boys immediately took control of the game in the first quarter. Limiting the Eagles chance to shoot the ball. Through the rest of the game the Eagles technique im proved. They were putting points on the board. The Cardinals was able to retain their lead through out the game. Top scorers for the Eagles, Konner Shelton with 17 and Luke King with 13. Top scorer for the Cardinals, J C Gray with 22, Lucas Hughes with13. Eagles 39, Cardinals 56.

Lady Rebels beat Lady Lions as Lions beat Rebels

Selmer Lions traveled to Bethel Springs on Dec. 15. They were hosted on the Rebels home court.

Both teams were close in the first quarter. In the second and third quarters the Lady Rebels kept a considerable lead ahead of the Lady Lions giving them the win. There were 16 turnovers in the game.

Lead scorer for the Lady Rebels was Mace Gilbert with15. Lead scorer for the Lady Lions was Linlee Davidson with 7. Lady Rebels 44, Lady Lions 21.

As the boys took the court they both worked hard to be the winner. In the first quarter they were close. By the second quarter the Lions pulled ahead of the Rebels by 12 points. The Rebels had a good third quarter and kept up with the Lions in the fourth quarter, but not enough to take the game. There was 11 turnovers in the game. Lead scorers for the Rebels was Ridge Rankin 19, Deuce Garner 15. Lead scorer for the Lions were Heisman Gray with 22 and Jerdarin Campbell with17. Rebels 42, Lions 55.

Adamsville Jr. High Cardinals lose to Kossuth Aggies

The Kossuth Aggies travel to Adamsville on Dec. 13 to play the Cardinals. It was an intense time for the Cardinals as they lost both games.

Just as the Lady Cardinals hit the court the Lady Aggies took the lead and held the lead. In the third

quarter it looked like the Lady Cardinals might have a chance. They were within four points of the Lady Aggies. In the fourth quarter each team put 14 points on the board. The lead the Lady Aggies held in the first quarter kept them ahead of the Lady Cardinals.

The Lady Cardinals hit 11 out of 12 foul shots and had 11 turnovers. Top scorer were Kady Johnson with 15, Kyla Sanders with 13. Lady Cardinals 44, Lady Aggies 53.

When the boys came to the court they matched each other, point for point in the first two quarters.

Half-time score was 2424. It was in the third and fourth quarters that the Cardinals fell behind the Aggies by seven points giving the Aggies the win. There were 17 turnovers in the game.

Lead scorer was Jacob Bowles with 13. Cardinals 46, Aggies 53.

City

Christmas Parade and Christmas in the Ville last Thursday

The McNairy Bobcats met with county rivals the Adamsville Cardinals at the Cardinals home court on Dec. 16 where hard fought games led to a surprising win for the Lady Cardinals in over time against the Lady Bobcats winning by one point. The Bobcats and Cardinals followed suit with each playing a pretty even game the first quarter but the Bobcats prevailed over the Cardinals and won by 23 points. It was definitely a night for great basket -

ball where rivals give it their all.

Starting off the game the Lady Bobcats got a slight lead over the Lady Cardinals by four points. The Lady Bobcats were able to keep that lead till half time.

In the third quarter the Lady Cardinals gained and surpassed the Lady Bobcats by two points. At the end of the fourth quarter it was a tie, 43-43. The four minute overtime was spent with each team at the foul line. At this time the Lady Bobcats hit four out of 8 foul shots and the

Lady Cardinals hit 8 out of 10. The winning point was won by the Lady Cardinals.

Through the game the Lady Bobcats hit 12 out of 32 foul shots. Lady Cardinals hit 13 out of 20. Lead scorers for the Bobcats were Biana Davis with 17, Maddie Kirk with 11. Lead scorer for the Lady Cardinals was Kayla Sanders 21. Lady Cardinals 51, Lady Bobcats 50.

When the Bobcats and Cardinals came to the court, each team were putting points on the board until the second

quarter when the Cardinals slowed down. In the third and fourth quarters the Cardinals picked up points but the Bobcats gain in the second quarter was just too much for the Cardinals to bounce back.

Bobcats hit 22 out of 28 foul shots. Cardinals hit 4 out of 9 foul shots. Lead scorer for the Bobcats was Jabari Melton with 18 points and hitting 6 out of 8 foul shots. Lead scorer for the Cardinals was Jacob Bowles with 22 points. Cardinals 53, Bobcats 76.

Lady Cats beat Bolivar Lady Tigers JV in Girls Classic

Order on the court – county rivals play hard and split wins Bobcats take two from Cougars

Monday night the 19th of December, Coach Lott hosted the MCHS Girls Classic 2022. The first game of the night was the Lady Bobcats JV against the Bolivar Lady Tigers JV.

The Lady Bobcats JV quickly showed us just how good they could be. Holding the Lady Tiger JV in the second quarter to only scoring one point. This gave the Lady Bobcats the advantage they needed to securing the game, along with putting more points on the

board. The Lady Bobcats hit 10 out 13 foul shots. Top scorers were Brooklyn Hopkins with 16 points and Brooklyn Ricks with 10. Lady Bobcats 43, Lady Tigers 22. The next game of the night was the Lady Bobcats against the Lady Tiger. The Lady Bobcats took the lead in the first quarter and held the lead throughout the game. The Lady Bobcats hit 7 out 15 foul shots. Top scorer were Biana Davis with 23 points and Maddie Kirk with 21. Lady Bobcats 64, Lady Tiger 52.

MCHS traveled to Jackson on Dec.

12 to play against the JCM Cougars. Both MCHS teams had a successful night.

The Lady Bobcats came onto the court with winning on their mind. In the first quarter the Lady Bobcats racked up 31 points to the Lady Cougars 12. This gave Coach Lott a chance to

play some of his subs, starting in the second quarter. The subs along with the regular starters, kept hitting the goals. Having at least a 19 point advantage over the Lady Cougars by the end of the third quarter. In the fourth quarter the Lady Bobcats ended the game with a 24 point lead. Top scorers were Maddie Kirk 21, Lena Taylor 15.

Lady Bobcats 64, Lady Cougars 40.

As the Bobcats came to the court they quickly gained points ahead of the Cougars. By the end of the first quarter the Bobcats were nine points ahead. Keeping up the same pace in the second quarter gave Coach Riley a chance to play some of his subs. In the third quarter things

turned around for the Cougars. They got within two points of the Bobcats. But in the fourth quarter the Bobcats held the Cougars to making only four goals while they racked up 21. The Bobcats hit 7 out 9 foul shots and had 7 turnovers throughout the game. Top scorer was Simmon Whitaker with 20. Bobcats 64, Cougars 48.

n Lady Cardinals win by one point to the Lady Cats in overtime Bobcats beat the Cardinals by 23