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McNairy County initiates five new  Tennessee 4-H Honor Club Members
McNairy County initiates five new Tennessee 4-H Honor Club Members
Five new members were inducted into the Tennessee 4-H Honor Club February 26, 2011.  more
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Michie Cub Scouts clean up
Michie Cub Scouts clean up

On Saturday May 21st, Michie Cub Scout Pack 231 held a clean up effort to improve their community. 


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Mrs. Goodman’s Super Readers!!
Mrs. Goodman’s Super Readers!!
All 18 students in Mrs. Lisa Goodman’s class, at Selmer Elementary, read over a combined total of 1000 books since January. more
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Reese tells graduates to use 'last 5 percent' to make a difference

MARTIN, Tenn. – Jerry Reese challenged University of Tennessee at Martin graduates to use the “last 5 percent” that is unique to them to make the world a better place and to “always say ‘thank you,’” as he signed those words for the audience.


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T-CAP from start to finish
T-CAP from start to finish
Selmer Middle School worked diligently getting ready for TCAP testing. more
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A Special Mother’s Day Celebration At Selmer Elementary
The history of Mother’s Day is centuries old and the earliest Mother’s Day celebrations can be traced back to the spring celebrations of ancient Greece in honor of Rhea, the Mother of the Gods.  more
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Adamsville Elementary needs space for new school year
Adamsville Elementary needs space for new school year

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

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By Andrew Alexander

Adamsville Jr./Sr. High School gets ready for new year
Adamsville Jr./Sr. High School gets ready for new year

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

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By Andrew Alexander

Adamsville Lions Club Scholarship winner
Adamsville Lions Club Scholarship winner  more
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Area Student Awarded Scholarship more
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Bethel Springs 6th Grade DARE Graduation
Bethel Springs 6th Grade DARE Graduation
On Friday, April 15, 2011, sixth graders at BSES completed their DARE program with a graduation ceremony.  more
Submitted by: Christie Roach

Bethel Springs Elementary plans for new school year
Bethel Springs Elementary plans for new school year

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. 

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By Amanda Lowrance

Bethel Springs Elementary School fun night

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Bethel Springs Elementary School fun night

Bethel Springs Elementary School had a Family Fun Night on Monday, May 9, 2011. 

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Bethel University Awards Degrees
MCKENZIE, TN – During its spring 2011 commencement exercises, Bethel University awarded the following degrees: more
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BSES 3rd Graders Out of This World
BSES 3rd Graders Out of This World
Miss Kim Kyle’s third grade Science classes have been studying the solar system. more
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BSES Kindergarten Visit Mexico
BSES Kindergarten Visit Mexico  more
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BSES May Students of the Month  more

BSES May Students of the Month  more

BSES students pull for the Ronald McDonald House
BSES students pull for the Ronald McDonald House
Bethel Springs Elementary School students are participating in the Pop Tab program to support the Ronald McDonald House.  more
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Celebrating Achievement
Celebrating Achievement more
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Congratulations
Congratulations
Congratulations to Chloe Mullins of Adamsville High School for being selected for a second place award in the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Xi State High School Essay Contest. more
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Crop Reporting & Prevented Planning
Producers are reminded that 2011 acreage reports must be filed for all cropland on a farm. more
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Eastview Ruritan Club Scholarship

President Alan Leonhard presents a scholarship check to Erika Ferrell. Erika plans to go to Jackson State Community College and will study to be a nurse. She is presently employed at Lynnfield Place in Selmer.
Eastview Ruritan Club Scholarship

President Alan Leonhard presents a scholarship check to Erika Ferrell. Erika plans to go to Jackson State Community College and will study to be a nurse. She is presently employed at Lynnfield Place in Selmer.


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ETSU announces spring dean’s list
JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University has announced the names of students who attained a grade point average qualifying them for inclusion in the dean’s list for the spring 2011 session. more
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Faith Baptist School offers ‘Christ-centered ministry’
Faith Baptist School offers ‘Christ-centered ministry’

Faith Baptist School is a very different kind of school.

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By Jeff Whitten

Freed Hardeman Spring Honor Students more

Freed-Hardeman University Degree Recipients more
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Freed-Hardeman University Classes to Begin Aug. 22 in Corinth
HENDERSON, TN--Freed-Hardeman University and Northeast Mississippi Community College have entered a partnership for NEMCC graduates to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from FHU. The first classes are scheduled to begin Aug. 22 at NEMCC’s Corinth Center. more
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Freed-Hardeman University spring honors graduation list more
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Gateway Christian Academy gives parents more options
Gateway Christian Academy gives parents more options

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.

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By Janet Rail

GE helps local students
GE helps local students
The local GE plant has provided significant help for the agriculture students at McNairy Central High School.  more
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GED Graduates

List of GED Graduates

See photos on our Facebook page.

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High School Graduate Margaret Weatherford Awarded TVA Power Distributors Scholarship
SELMER, Tenn. – Margaret Weatherford, a 2011 graduate of McNairy Central High School, has won a college scholarship of $4,000 from the Tennessee Valley Authority and Pickwick Electric Cooperative.  more
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Immunizations Protect Children and Help Schools Remain Healthy
Believe it or not, it’s already back to school time in Tennessee. An important part of all parents’ preparation is making sure children’s shot records are up to date.  more
By Kelly Moore, M.D.

Jernigan receives Pope Scholarship
Jernigan receives Pope Scholarship more
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Jim Byford receives “Friend of 4-H” award

A long-time Tennessee 4-H youth program supporter has received one of the organization’s most prestigious honors.


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Life Skills Summer Camp
There are a lot of activities that go on in the summer for children, but none like the Life Skills Summer Camp for approximately thirty 4th-8th grade students at Michie Elementary School funded by a grant through the Youth Empowerment Initiative.   more

Local resident honored at UT-Martin
Local resident honored at UT-Martin more
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Local residents receives awards at foreign language

 

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Local Student Accepted to Bethel  University
Local Student Accepted to Bethel University more

Local student receives scholarship to attend UT Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. – A local student has been awarded two scholarships for the 2011-2012 academic year to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin, according to Judy Rayburn, director of admissions. more
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Mallory Twitty accepted into Sigma Alpha Lambda more

McNairy Central looks ahead to another year
McNairy Central looks ahead to another year
As Cecil Stroup begins his 11th year as a principal of McNairy Central High, he plans boldly. more
By Megan Smith

McNairy Central Students Attend YSA at UT Martin more
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McNairy County 4-H Health Rocks!
The McNairy County 4-H Clubs are conducting the 4-H Health Rocks! program in cooperation with Project Enrich at five schools this year. more
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McNairy County 4-H Horse Project Group Participates in Contests
McNairy County 4-H Horse Project Group Participates in Contests

The McNairy County Horse Project Group, led by Volunteer Leaders Marie Pittman and Hilda Ashe, has been very active this school year.


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McNairy County Board of Education 2011-2012 School Calendar more
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McNairy County purchases 120 ASUS netbook laptops
McNairy County’s PreK-4 students will get a head start this year with the addition of 120 ASUS netbook laptop computers in the classroom. more
By Christen Coulon

McNairy County Student Recieves Scholarship to Attend UT Martin more
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McNairy County Student Honors
Honor rolls from various schools more
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Michie Elementary welcomes new principal
Michie Elementary welcomes new principal

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.

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By Emily Pitts

Miskelly speaks on school closure protocol
Miskelly speaks on school closure protocol

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.

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By Andrew Alexander

MLJF awards local graduates
MLJF awards local graduates

Two local 2011 high school graduates were awarded scholarships at the 4th Annual Mary Lou Johnson Foundation Scholarship Banquet held at McNairy Central High School Saturday night.

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By Andrew Alexander

Nancy Kennedy looks foward to looking back

The triple exposed photograph of Nancy Kennedy sitting in her pink housecoat in the middle of the street in front of the Courthouse across the street from Latta Ford, right in the middle of things.
Nancy Kennedy looks foward to looking back
ne can find Nancy Kennedy by walking down the steps inside the Court House and crossing the hallway. There you will find her among the treasures of McNairy County History. more
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Perfect Attendance Recognition at Selmer Elementary
Perfect Attendance Recognition at Selmer Elementary
Madison Stackens and Hunter McCullar, fourth-grader students at Selmer Elementary School, were honored at fourth grade graduation for achieving perfect attendance. more
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Ramer anticipating successful year
Ramer anticipating successful year

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.

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By Jeff Whitten

Randel Graves ranks number one
Randel Graves ranks number one
Randel Graves recently completed UTM course work for the Spring 2011 term at which time his classification was Junior. more
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Rose Creek Village shares home school methods
Rose Creek Village shares home school methods

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.

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By Andrew Alexander

Scholarships awarded to Adamsville High School Graduates
Adamsville Chapter No. 330, Order of the Eastern Star, with the assistance of Mr. Sammie Smith, Woodman Insurance of Adamsville, is pleased to award scholarships to the following 2011 graduates of Adamsville High School: more

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School Supplies donated to BSES

Pictured above is Ray Allison, member of Bethel Springs Church of Christ, and Mr. Terry Moore, BSES Principal.
School Supplies donated to BSES

Bethel Springs Elementary School would like to thank the members of the Bethel Springs Church of Christ for their generous donation.  They collected school supplies and donated them to the school. The items were dispersed to students as needed. 

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Christie Roach

School Yearbook Spring Supplements
Students who purchased a 2011 Bobcat yearbook can pick up the 16-page spring supplement in the school office Monday-Thursday from 8:30-2:30 more
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Selmer Elementary faces changes as school year begins
Selmer Elementary faces changes as school year begins more
By Emily Pitts

Selmer Elementary First Graders Are Getting Fit! more
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Selmer Family Fun Night Student Appreciation Night
Selmer Family Fun Night Student Appreciation Night
Selmer Middle School worked diligently getting ready for TCAP testing. more

Selmer Middle School makes big plans for school year
Selmer Middle School makes big plans for school year

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

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By Janet Rail

Selmer Middle School Showcases talent
Selmer Middle School Showcases talent
Fifteen students showcased their talents in the Selmer Middle School gymnasium on May 11th.  more
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Selmer Student Receives Biology Medal at Union University
Selmer Student Receives Biology Medal at Union University

Faris Adam Bakeer has been awarded the Academic Excellence Medal for Biology at Union University at the annual Awards Day Program on Friday, May 6, 2011. 


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State 4-H wildlife judging
State 4-H wildlife judging
McNairy County 4-H had two wildlife teams qualify for the 2011 Tennessee 4-H Wildlife Championship held June 15 and 16 at Reelfoot Lake. more
BY: Ricky R. Mathenia, County Director

Students Named to Honor Roll and Dean’s List at Bethel University
MCKENZIE, TN – The following students have achieved the Honor Roll at Bethel University for Spring Semester, 2011: Amanda Carson and Courtney Harris, both of Finger.  more
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Students of the Month Announced at Selmer Elementary School
Students of the Month Announced at Selmer Elementary School
Mrs. Robin Bedwell, Project BASIC extends congratulations to these fine students for being selected as Student of the Month for April. more
Submitted by: Pam Killingsworth SES campus reporter

Students Receive 4-H Awards
Students Receive 4-H Awards more
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Tennessee’s Tax Holiday set to begin Aug. 5 more
By Christen Coulon

The Lisa Ross Parker Foundation Announces Scholarship Winner
The Lisa Ross Parker Foundation Announces Scholarship Winner
The Lisa Ross Parker Foundation is pleased to announce the winner of the 2011 Lisa Ross Parker Memorial Scholarship. more
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The National Society of Collegiate Scholars welcomes Jimilyn Rowland more
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The University of Memphis to open at Lambuth this month
McNairy County students will soon have more options for higher education nearby. The University of Memphis will begin offering classes at what was formerly Lambuth University in Jackson, Tenn., on Saturday, August 27, the official start of the university’s fall 2011 semester. more
By Emily Pitts

Top Ten Academic Students at Selmer Middle School
Top Ten Academic Students at Selmer Middle School

 

 

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Two West Tennessee colleges named best in the southeast

The Princeton Review has named Union University and the University of Tennessee at Martin as among the best colleges in the Southeast.

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By Jeff Whitten

Union University Spring Graduation List more
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University of Tennessee Dean’s List  more
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UT Martin names local students to spring semester Chancellor’s Honor Roll

The outstanding academic achievements of undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee at Martin have been honored with publication of the Spring 2011 Chancellor’s Honor Rolls for the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, College of Business and Global Affairs, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, College of Engineering and Natural Sciences and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts.

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UT martin tuition increases 9.9 Percent
MARTIN, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees approved a 9.9 percent instate tuition increase for students attending the University of Tennessee at Martin effective for the 2011 fall semester.  more
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UTM Graduates
UTM Graduates more
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UTM offers medical/billing course

The University of Tennessee at Martin McNairy Center/Selmer will be offering a course in medical coding and billing this fall semester.


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Jeff Whitten

UTM offers medical/billing course

The University of Tennessee at Martin McNairy Center/Selmer will be offering a course in medical coding and billing this fall semester.


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Jeff Whitten

UTM offers medical/billing course

The University of Tennessee at Martin McNairy Center/Selmer will be offering a course in medical coding and billing this fall semester.


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Jeff Whitten

Washington Universtiy Dean’s List - John A. Gupton College of Mortuary Science Names Top 10% Summer Semester Students

Washington Universtiy Dean’s ListRandall Todd Pippenger of Adamsville, TN (38310), was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2011 semester at Washington University in St. Louis. Pippenger is a graduate of Adamsville High School in Adamsville, TN, and is enrolled in the university’s College of Arts & Sciences.

John A. Gupton 

College of Mortuary Science Names Top 10% Summer 

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Western Region 4-H wildlife judging more
By: Ricky R. Mathenia