The town of Adamsville plans to welcome Ashley Durham, who was recently named as first runner up in the Miss USA pageant, home on July 31 at the Adamsville Community Center (The Marty).

On August 28, 2011, Benjie Case will swim 2.4 miles, 1 of which will be upstream, in the Ohio River, bike 112 miles on a hot, hilly trail, and then run 26.2 miles in high-90’s heat and high-humidity.

Two marijuana plants standing approximately two feet in height were discovered by local constable and lawn care professional, Dennis Miller of Selmer, on July 19. They were growing next to Burger King’s parking lot on Mulberry Avenue.

The Ramer 14-year-old All Stars pack their bags for Buford, South Carolina as they advance to the World Series to represent the state of Tennessee on July 30.

The 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 sits in shambles at Moore Brother’s Towing and Recovery in Selmer. Staff Photo by Andrew Alexander

Two were injured after a truck traveling in the eastbound lane of US Highway 64 lost control, crossed over the median into westbound traffic, struck a utility pole, and finally rested standing on a tree trunk after running into a well, a pole shed, and the home of Glen Wilbanks on the morning of July 21.

Being “Inspired” is nothing new to Adamsville High School band director Frankie Congiardo and his band of about 60 high school students. In fact, that is the title of this year’s field show.

The war is on for McNairy Central band director Ryan Foret and his band of 97 high school students, as they prepare for this year’s marching season.

On August 28, 2011, Benjie Case will swim 2.4 miles, 1 of which will be upstream, in the Ohio River, bike 112 miles on a hot, hilly trail, and then run 26.2 miles in high-90’s heat and high-humidity.

Jim Glover was born to be a Bobcat. He currently holds the position as head coach of McNairy Central Bobcat football. 

Originally from Walnut, Miss., Michael Stroup attended high school at Alcorn Central.

Stroup is married to the former Holly Smith of Selmer, Tenn. and the two have two young boys, Jackson and Knox.

The past three college football seasons we have seen vast numbers of suspensions issued, coaches forced out, and fans standing dumbfounded with mouths wide open in awe after rulings were handed down by NCAA officials for rule violations.

Selmer Country Club hosted their 13th Junior/Senior Golf Tournament on Saturday. The tournament was made possible by several charitable donations.

After hosting their first ever football camp this summer, the McNairy Central Bobcats made a premier July 19 at the University School of Jackson. The teams went head-to-head with 7 on 7 scrimmages.

The Ramer 14-year-old All Stars pack their bags for Buford, South Carolina as they advance to the World Series to represent the state of Tennessee on July 30.

The line wrapped around the door as people bought tickets for USA Championship Wrestling at the Selmer Community Center Saturday.

Adamsville Elementary School’s Principal Danny Combs has been an educator here since 1989. 

Greg Martin is entering his third year as the principal at Adamsville Junior-Senior High School while several changes loom on the horizon. 

Principal Terry Moore has been with Bethel Springs Elementary for 35 years. Beginning as a teacher and working his way up to assistant principal, he is now going on his 15th year as principal. 

Faith Baptist School is a very different kind of school.

Home educators are on the rise in McNairy County.  Gateway Christian Academy, founded in 1995 with about 10 students, has grown to an average of 100 students annually for grades K–12.

As Lynda Walters, former principal at Michie Elementary School, moves into her new job, Suzanne Henson is preparing to take her place as new principal.

While inclement weather in McNairy County means good news for students who get to have an unscheduled day off, it is not always an easy thing to decide, according to Superintendent of McNairy County School Charlie Miskelly.

Ramer Principal Rusty Petty has been in education for 25 years. He started in Fayette County where he taught for six years and then moved to Hardeman County where he taught for four years.

Rose Creek Village has been educating children at home, in some form or fashion, since the village moved to McNairy County more than 10 years ago.

Becoming an academic leader has been true music to Doctor Brenda Armstrong’s ears.

Grace is something we do not feel like we have earned or deserve. It could also be described as someone else paying a penalty we do deserve.

Three citizens of Adamsville have thrown their names into the hat for the Oct. 1 election for the two open chairs on the Adamsville City Commission.

The parking lot flooded at the Selmer Park on July 23 with the annual Crunk Fest holding its third event.  Church members and people gathered from all around to entertain, learn, have fun, and rejoice.

The town of Adamsville plans to welcome Ashley Durham, who was recently named as first runner up in the Miss USA pageant, home on July 31 at the Adamsville Community Center (The Marty).

The Bethel Springs Board of Aldermen passed the budget for the next fiscal year at a special meeting.  The meeting, held June 30, passed the budget on second and final reading.

The Pastor’s Wife, a television movie about the Mary Winkler case, has been cast, according to the Internet Movie Database.

Although the Finger square dance is drawing more people before the Tumbleweeds began to play there, summer is bringing a reduction in the number of square dancers who come to Finger each Friday night.

McNairy County had 18 foreclosures, down three from the previous month, according to RealtyTrac.  The rate for the county increased from one in 1,170 to one in 659 homes.

Guys mayor and board of aldermen met in regular session July 18 and reviewed and approved the final reading of the 2011 – 2012 budget totaling $167,487.00.

The Selmer Jaycees organized a Fun Day Back-to-school Bash to help benefit people in the community that have fallen on hard times. 

Two marijuana plants standing approximately two feet in height were discovered by local constable and lawn care professional, Dennis Miller of Selmer, on July 19. They were growing next to Burger King’s parking lot on Mulberry Avenue.

A Ramer man was injured in a one-car crash on Highway 57 Sunday, July 24.

The Ramer City Commission voted to appropriate $200 to the Ramer 14-year-old all stars to help fund their trip to the World Series and $100 for the 9-10 and 11-12 year-old All Stars for their trip to the state tournament.

The Selmer Board of Aldermen voted to fund street repairs and park cleanup at a special called meeting Friday, July 22.

The Tennessee Department of Education recently released the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program Achievement Test scores for the 2010-11 school year. 

Two were injured after a truck traveling in the eastbound lane of US Highway 64 lost control, crossed over the median into westbound traffic, struck a utility pole, and finally rested standing on a tree trunk after running into a well, a pole shed, and the home of Glen Wilbanks on the morning of July 21.

Wally Flint’s life has always been transparent.  From sharing the secret of his childhood boss to opening up about his minor troubles as a teen as a way to help the troubled teens he worked with, Flint has never been one to keep a secret.

This is the first in a series of columns I hope to be doing regularly.  However, this is a different type of column because I won’t be expressing my opinion here.  I don’t believe newspaper reporters have any business telling you what to think.