The Independent Appeal took home three awards in this year’s annual Tennessee Press Association’s newspaper contest co-sponsored by the University of Tennessee.

If there was any uncertainty regarding Ramer’s ability to compete with Tennessee’s top Dixie Youth Majors teams, there isn’t anymore. The team stormed through the first five rounds of the state tournament before coming from behind late in the first game of their championship series with Bolivar and are now just one win away from a berth to the Dixie Youth Majors World Series and a state championship.

With such busy and hectic lifestyles, we sometimes forget about healthy eating. And even when we do remember, we run to the produce departments of stores like Walmart and other supermarkets for the convenience they offer. What many don’t realize, however, is that it is far cheaper, and is becoming more convenient by the day, to buy fresh and healthy foods locally, especially in the summertime.

Defending State Champions, the Selmer 9 & 10-year-old All-Stars have advanced to the state tournament for six consecutive years and for the past five years, Selmer has won District 7’s Championship Title. In each of those six seasons, Selmer has finished in the top five of the state.