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Meet the Yearwood Family: Walter, April, Isaac, Sadie and Izzy. After prayerful thought and discussion with my wife and my family, I decided that I wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to serve the people of Crockett County. I am 37 years old, married to April Prescott, and we have 3 children, Isaac, 7, Sadie, 6, and Izzy, 4. Our parents are Larry and Carolyn Prescott, James and Betty Raines, and the late Gene Yearwood. We are members of Alamo First Christian Church. I believe that my experience gives me the background needed to be effective as your Assessor of Property. . I have a servant’s heart and I would love to continue to serve the public in a broader way. My current and former business and civic involvements include: •LicensedTennesseeContractor•LicensedTennesseeRealtor•MemberoftheCrockettCountyChamberofCommerce•MemberofNOAHandhelpwithfundraisers•Friend2FriendMentoringProgram•MemberoftheMethDestroysCampaign•Representativeof180DegreeMinistries•MemberofWADEHarvestMinistries “I believe in strict adherence to the Constitution, limited Government, low taxes and that our founders were God fearing.”


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Students and/or graduates and their advisors from the Tennessee Technology Center at Ripley attended the National SkillsUSA Conference and Skills Competition in Kansas City, MO last week. All of these students re-ceived the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Mon-day, June 25th, the students received their honorary pins during a recognition breakfast with representatives from Lowe’s. That evening the students and advisors attended a VIP reception prior to the Conference Opening Cer-emony at Kemper Arena. During the opening ceremony, recipients of this prestigious award were asked to stand and be recognized before the audience. More than 5500 students compete in more than 94 occupational and leadership skill areas during the con-ference. John Dunagan, Computer Information Technol-ogy (CIT) student, competed in the Technical Computer Applications contest held Monday, June 25th and Tues-day, June 26th. He was required to perform group and individual tasks. Results concluded John ranked fourth out of fourteen in the nation. He also received a National Competitor Certificate during Tennessee’s Postsecondary reception following the awards ceremony. This was John’s first time to compete at the national level. In addition to fulfilling his responsibilities as SkillsUSA State Parliamentarian, Josh McBroom, also a CIT student, served as a voting delegate for two of his fellow state officers seeking National offices. During the week, he attended business sessions, met with industry representatives, and heard from government officials. Josh and the other Tennessee delegates’ ef-forts were successful as their candidates Mark Roark and Mary Kamuira, were elected to office Wednesday night at the awards ceremony. SkillsUSA is a national organization that serves trade, industrial, technical and health oc-cupations students in public high schools, career and technical centers and schools and two-year colleges. SkillsUSA has more than 320,000 stu-dent members annually, organized into more than 3600 schools and 54 state and territorial associa-tions (including Puerto Rico, Guam and the Vir-gin Islands). Since 1965, SkillsUSA has served more than 10.4 million members.

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We didn’t have much of a winter, but we sure are having a strong summer! Here are some tips to help you through the season:

Sun Protection— Try to stay out of the sun as much as you can. Seek shade whenever possible. If you do have to go out, keep in mind that the sun’s UV rays are most intense at noon and the hours immediately before and after (between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.). It is important to wear sunscreen all year (even on cloudy days), though many of us don’t reach for the sunscreen until summer. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends using a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day (although some sources may suggest higher). Additionally, for extended outdoor activity, use a water-resistant, broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. Wear a pair of sunglasses that protect you from 99 to 100 percent of both UVA and UVB light. Add a wide brim hat, and you’re good to go! Babies and children are extra sensitive to the sun’s rays. Babies under six months old are also too sensitive for sunscreen, so just make sure to keep them out of the sun. For children older than six months, apply sunscreen. For toddlers, a water-resistant, spray-on sunscreen is suggested for easier application.

Treating a Sunburn— If you experience sunburn, treat it as soon as possible! After a cool shower or bath, moisturize with lotion. Repeat often. Keeping the skin moistur-ized will make peeling and flaking less noticeable. Do not pick, scrub, or peel your skin (no matter how tempting). Keep yourself hydrated with extra water, juice, or sports drinks. Most sunburns, including those that cause blisters, can be treated at home, but if a blistering burn covers 20% or more of the body, seek medical attention.

Staying Hydrated— Water is your ally, especially during the summer. Carry a reusable water container with you so that you can fill it up as needed throughout the day. Since we can also get our fluids through what we eat, eat fruit or 100% juice popsicles as a summer treat. Watermelon and cantaloupe are two tasty fruits with high water content.

Hopefully, these tips will help you have a happy and safe summer. Keep in mind that these are just suggestions. Always check with a medical professional for what is best for you and your family. by: Kim Stolarick

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Progress continues to be made at the Crockett County Higher Education Center, Bells, where four new courses will be offered this com-ing fall semester, courtesy of Jackson State Community College. The four courses include: History I (HIST 2010); Speech (SPCH 1010); Professional Ethics (PHIL 2110); and Computer Application (INFS 1010). Once fall semester begins on August 27, these courses will be held from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. on the following days: History I on Monday; Speech on Tuesday; Professional Ethics on Wednesday; and Computer Application on Friday. Prospective Students can register throughout the summer for these classes. “This is open to everybody, not only in Crockett County, but also in the surrounding area,” states Catherine Via, who has been serving as the Center’s Facility Administrator for the past year. “We’re very excited to have this.” Via explains why these specific courses were cho-sen: “We are opening [classes] to high school seniors who will need speech and history as part of any four year college degree. Professional Ethics has been requested by area industry; they are concerned about employee commitment and dedication to their work (being on time, proper dress, etc.). Jackson State thought that we needed Computer Applications, because every business and industry is headed toward IT, so that’s going to be important.” On June 4, the Crockett County Higher Education Center hosted a “Meet & Greet” for Jackson State staff, whom Via says should be “commended” for their work. Dr. Bruce Blanding, president of Jackson State Community College, was also present. “Dr. Blanding is very integrated into the communities which house Jackson State Service Centers,” says Via. “He’s interested in the student population and stu-dent activities, and he’s willing to work with communities and meet the needs of the people in that respective area.” On July 19, an Open House will be held at the Center from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m., which will be an opportunity for all in the community to meet Jackson State staff, including admissions and financial aid staff. “It’s really Crockett County welcoming Jackson State to the Crockett County Higher Education Center,” states Via of the event. The Crockett County Higher Education Center, a satellite campus of the Tennessee Technology Center at Ripley, currently offers Busi-ness Systems Technology, Patient Care Technician, and Practical Nursing programs, as well as adult education for completion of GED. Dis-tance education is also available at this site. “I think the Higher Education Center is the best kept secret in the area,” says Via, who retired as Director of Adult Education in 2011. “We want people to know that we really have a lot to offer here, and the opportunity exists for further expansion of higher education and technical courses.” Via recently retired from her career in adult education, and looks back on her experi-ence: “It has been a joy and a pleasure. I have been blessed with twenty-nine years of working with the board of education. This was my dream: to get this building completed, and see that classes were started, and higher education moved forward. We were able to accomplish all of that with the help of this community.” Those interested in registering for the fall courses offered from Jackson State will need to contact Jackson State’s Admissions Recruitment Manager Paula Fuller. She can be reached either at (731) 425-8844 or at [email protected]. For any inquiries about financial aid, please call (731) 425-2605 at Jackson State. For the Crockett County Higher Education Center, the contact is Director of Adult Education Rebekah White-Williams. You can contact her at (731) 345-3300 or at [email protected]. The Crockett County Higher Education Center is located at 5533 Hwy 412 South in Bells. by: Kim Stolarick

Jackson State Offers Classes at Higher Education Center for Fall Semester

Dr. Bill Seymour, Vice President of Student Services at JSCC, speaks at the

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Getting to Know You: (From Left to Right) JSCC AssistantDean of Arts/Professor of English Dr. Mechele Camp; future student Wendi Petges; JSCC Vice President of Academic Affairs Bobby Smith; future student Aaron Yel-

loweyes; and JSCC Administration Recruitment Manager Paula Fuller at the Meet & Greet.


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Several TTCR students and graduates have received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award for volunteer work completed during 2011. The President’s Volunteer Service Award recognizes individuals, families, and groups that have achieved a certain standard – measured by the number of hours of service over a 12-month period or cumulative hours earned over the course of a lifetime. It is issued by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation on behalf of the President of the United States to recognize the best in the American spirit, and to encourage all Americans to improve their communities through volunteer service, and civic participa-tion.

Seven of the nine award recipients will be traveling to Kansas City, MO later this week to attend the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference. These individuals will be recognized on stage and presented their awards during the conference opening ceremony at Kemper Arena. They will be accompanied to Kansas City by SkillsUSA Advisors: Joanne Edley, Computer Information Technology (CIT) Instructor, Amy Stephens, Technology Foundations Instructor, and Twila Ward, Business Systems Technology (BST) Instructor.

John Dunagan, CIT student, will also be competing in the Technical Computer Applications contest. John received the gold medal during the State competition in Chattanooga.

Josh McBroom, CIT student/SkillsUSA State Parliamentarian, will fulfill his responsibilities as an officer as well as serve as a delegate for two of his peers seeking national offices.

TTCR SkillsUSA members have spent countless hours hosting fun-draisers to assist with conference expenses. Student members and advisors are very appreciative for the support they’ve received from the community, Lowes, and TTCR.

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On June 29, an event was held to promote W. R. Russell Farms Granary, which is scheduled to open July 15. Among the invited guests were Crockett County Mayor Gary Reasons, State Representative Craig Fitzhugh, and Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture Julius Johnson. Granary owner Robbie Russell addressed the crowd, explaining how the facility was designed to be time efficient, allowing trucks to unload har-vests in about four minutes so that they can get back on the road. “It just looks like to me that we’re going to be able to move traffic really, re-ally fast,” Russell states. “It’ll be to your advantage to drop it off here, I guarantee that.” The granary, located near Highway 412 and just a short drive from the Humboldt Railroad, will benefit Crockett, Madison, and Haywood counties. According to a written statement from the granary, these counties “have seen a rapid production increase in corn acreage over

the last several years due to increased demand both foreign and domestic. Technological and genetic advances in recent years have increased yield and earning potential that has enhanced the local agricultural economy.” Along with needed job opportunities, The W. R. Russell Farms Granary will bring more economic activity to the community. Russell extended gratitude to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Tennessee Department of Transpor-tation, and the Crockett County Planning Commission and Supervisors, saying, “I want to give a real special ‘thanks’ to those guys because they really rolled up their sleeves and made sure that this project was done in just a matter of a couple months. They knew how important it was to get it together in plenty of time for this particular harvest.” The W. R. Rus-sell Farms Granary is located at 15020 Highway 79 at the Cloverleaf on Highway 412 in Bells. by: Kim Stolarick

Granary to Open in Time for Harvest

Granary owner Robbie Russell discusses the benefits ofthe granary. “We have big plans for next harvest,” he says.

Construction of the granary nears completion.

Anna Spence of Halls, TN, re-cently graduated from the University

of TN Health Science Center with a Master of Occupational Therapy degree. Anna graduated with High

Honors and was elected by her profes-sors, based on leadership and academic

performance, to be inducted into the honorary Alpha Eta Society. Anna is a 2006 graduate of Crockett County High School and went on to attend the University of TN at Martin

with a major in Exercise Science and Wellness. Upon graduation, Anna has earned certification from the National

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Moments with a MinisterA MoMEnT wITH A MInISTER...A FoRGIVInG HEART

Jesus himself knew the feeling of being stuck with someone. For three years, he ran with the same group; by and large, he saw the same dozen or so faces around the table, around the campfire, around the clock. So, how did He stay so devoted to his men? Not only did he have to put up with their visible peculiarities, but He also had to endure their invisible shortcomings. Jesus could hear their unspoken thoughts, their private doubts, and their future doubts. What if you knew every mistake your loved ones had ever made, every mistake they would ever make, every thought they would have about you, every irritation, every dislike, and every betrayal?

So we ask, was it hard for Jesus to love Peter, knowing Peter would someday curse Him? Was it tough to trust Thomas, knowing Thomas would one day question Jesus’ resurrection? How did Jesus resist the urge to recruit a new batch of followers? John wanted to destroy one enemy; Peter sliced off the ear of another. The disciples argued about which of them was the best! So, how was He able to love people who were hard to like? This is a serious topic of study that we can learn how to love and forgive the people with which we are “stuck”. Being like Jesus means we ponder His heart of forgiveness. Let us study Jesus with the towel and basin (John 13:1-7) and from the basin we see His grace (John 13:14-15)

Of all the times we see the bowing knees of Jesus, none is as precious as when He kneels before His disciples and washes their feet. It was just before the Passover Feast; Jesus knew that the time had come for Him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He now shows the disciples the full extent of His love. It has been a long day; Jerusalem is packed with Passover guests, most who long to see the Teacher. The streets were dry, the disciples are away from home, and they wish for a splash of cool water. The disciples enter, one by one, and take their places around the table.

On the wall hangs a towel, and on the floor sits a pitcher and a basin. Anyone of the disciples could volunteer for the job, but none of them do. After a few mo-ments, Jesus stands and removes his outer garment. He wraps a servants girdle around His waist, takes up the basin, and kneels before one of the disciples. He unlaces a sandal, lifts the foot, places it in the basin, covers it with water, and begins to bathe it. One by one, one grimy foot after another, Jesus works his way down the row. In Jesus’ day the washing of feet was a task reserved not just for servants but for the lowest of servants.

In this case the one with the towel and basin is the King of the universe. Hands that shaped the stars now wash away filth. Fingers that formed the mountains now are massaging toes. The One before whom all nations will one day kneel now kneels before His disciples. Hours before His own death, Jesus’ concern is singular; He wants His disciples to know how much He loves them—More than removing dirt, Jesus is removing doubt. Jesus knows what will happen to His hands at the cruci-fixion—they will be pierced and lifeless. This is the time we would expect Him to ask for the disciples’ attention, but He does not.

You can be sure Jesus knows the future of these feet He is washing. These twenty-four feet will not spend the next day following their master, defending His cause. These feet will dash for cover at the flash of a Roman sword. Only one pair of feet will not abandon Him in the garden—Judas will not even make it that far! He will abandon Jesus that very night at the table.

Here is the interesting part, I have never found a Bible translation that read, “Jesus washed all the disciples’ feet except Judas.” What a passionate moment when Jesus silently lifts the feet of the betrayer and washes them in the basin! Within hours the feet of Judas, cleansed by One he will betray, stand in Caiaphas’s court.Now, from the basic we see His grace (John 13:14-15). You may be saying, “Oh, I could never do that.” The hurt would have been so deep if someone did that to me. The wounds cut so deep and are so numerous. Even if I just see that person that has hurt me so badly, it causes me to cringe…perhaps that is your problem. Perhaps you are seeing the wrong person or at least too much of the wrong person. Remember, the secret of being just like God’s Son is “fixing our eyes” on Him. Shift your glance away from the one who hurt you and set your eyes on the One who has saved you. Aside from the geography and chronology, our stories are the same as the disciples. Though we are not in Jerusalem and we were not alive that night, but what Jesus did for them has been done for us—He has cleansed us; He has cleansed our hearts from sin. It is up to us to accept that cleansing by heeding the Word of God. Even more, Christ is still cleansing us, if we have obeyed Him and keep His commandments (I John 1:9).

We are always being cleansed and the cleansing is not a promise for the future but a present reality. If we let a little dust or a spot of filth fall on us, then if we confess that sin and repent, then the dust or filth is wiped away. Jesus still cleans his disciples’ feet; Jesus still washes away stains and He still purifies his people. Our Savior kneels down and gazes upon the darkest acts of our lives. But rather than withdrawing in horror, He reaches out in kindness and says, “I can clean you, if you want; but you must act and do what I require.” When we act and do what He requires, then He, from His basin of grace, scoops a palm full of mercy and washes away our sin. Since we have a heart like Him, we, too, can do the same for those around us. Because He has forgiven us, we can forgive others and we can have a forgiving heart. We can have a heart like His.

And now you are saying, “But Stephen I have done nothing wrong. I am not the one who cheated on my spouse or I am not the one who lied or I am not guilty.” Perhaps you are not, but neither was Jesus. Of all the men in that room, only One was worthy of having His feet washed and that was the One who was washing the feet. The One who is worthy of being served, served others. The genius of Jesus’ example is that the burden of bridge-building falls on the strong one, not on the weak one. The One who is innocent is the one who makes the gesture. And you know what happens? More often than not, if the one in the right volunteers to wash the feet of the one in the wrong, both parties get on their knees. Do we not all think we are right? But we must wash each other’s feet. Relationships do not thrive because the guilty are punished, but because the innocent are merciful.

I know of a man who shared a meal with some friends. A husband and wife told him about a storm they were weathering. Through a series of events, she learned of an act of infidelity that had occurred over a decade ago. He had made the mistake of thinking it would be better not to tell her, so he did not. But she found out and as you can imagine, she was deeply hurt. Through the advice of a counselor, the couple dropped everything and went away for several days. A decision had to be made. Would they flee, fight, or forgive? They prayed; they talked. They walked; they reflected. In this case of fleeing the wife was clearly in the right and could have left. Women have done so for lesser reasons. Or in the case of fighting, she could have stayed and made his life a living destruction, by which, other women have done that, too. But in the case of forgiving, she chose a different response. On the tenth night of their trip, the man found a card on his pillow. On the card was printed, “I would rather do nothing with you than something without you,” and beneath that she had written the words: “I forgive you; I love you; Let us move on.”

That card might as well been the basin of her grace, and the pen might as well have been the pitcher of water delivering the message which poured out pure mercy and washed her husband’s feet. Certain conflicts can be resolved only with a basin of water. Are any relationships in your world thirsty for mercy? Are there any sitting around your table that need to be assured of your grace? Jesus made sure his disciples had no reason to doubt His love. Why don’t we do the same?

Belonging to Him,Stephen R. Sutton

MinisterMaury City Church of Christ


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On Wednesday, June 13, 2012, the Crockett County Chamber of Commerce hosted the 21st Annual Business & Industry Appreciation Golf Tournament at the Crockett Golf & Country Club located in Alamo, TN. The tournament had a total of 27 teams (two person scramble). In Cham-pionship Flight, 1st place winners were Frank and Shawnie Brasfield posting a score of 63, and 2nd place winners were Cy Young and Ricky Young with a score of 65. In 1st Flight, 1st place winners were Jim and Johnna K Slayton with a score of 69, and 2nd place winners were Candy and Anthony Stalling posting a score of 70. In 2nd Flight, 1st

place winners were Barry Robinson and Keith Vandiver with a score of 73, and 2nd place winners were Read and Anita Ronk posting a score of 73. Ties in 2nd flight went to Hole 5 forward. Longest drive on Hole 2, sponsored by Bancorp-South, winner was Anita Ronk. Closest to the pin on Hole 3, sponsored by Dan Rodamaker with Gibson EMC, winner was Ricky Young. Long drive on Hole 5, sponsored by The Pictsweet Company, winner was Robin McCaig. Closest to Hole 7, sponsor was Bank of Crockett, win-ner was Steve Davis. Longest Drive Hole 8, sponsored by Friendship Bank, win-

ner was Robin McCaig. Closest to pin 2nd shot Hole 9, sponsored by Foundation Bank, winner was Della Coughlin. Closest to pin 2nd shot Hole 12, sponsored by Best One Tire Service, winner was Chris Eubanks. Closest to pin Hole 14, sponsored by Gibson EMC, winner was Cy Young. Closest to pin Hole 16, sponsored by M&F Bank, winner was Scott Darnell. Longest Drive on Hole 17, sponsored by BancorpSouth, winner was Candy Stallings. Highest overall score, sponsored by The Peoples Bank, winners were Dustin & Matthew Bodkins. The Chamber of Commerce wants to thank each participant for attending the 21st Annual Business & Industry Appreciation Golf Tournament. We also want to thank all the sponsored to help make this event possible. We want to thank TVA & Gibson EMC for sponsoring dinner. We hope to see each of you at next year’s tournament.

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Depending on who you ask, the United States is either heading towards greatness or descending towards disaster. No matter what your thoughts are on our current political landscape, let’s consider how grateful we should be to be Americans. One of the benefits we have as Americans is the freedom that we possess. Yes, there are limitations, but compared to other countries, we are rich with freedom. In North Korea, for example, those in political positions who speak against the government are subject to being placed in labor camps. Comparatively, we have a much broader freedom of speech. In China, parents face restrictions on how many children they can have. We don’t have that type of restriction. While we don’t want our nation’s unofficial slogan to be: “America: At Least It’s Not as Bad as Some Countries!” we should be thankful for the freedom, and other advantages, that we have as Americans. We are not a perfect nation, but we have a lot to offer, don’t we? The United States is made up of so many different people, cultures, religions, and ideas. America is varied even in its landscapes: beaches, farms, glaciers, forests, swamps, mountains, farmlands, urban cities, and so much more. America also offers hope. Between January 1, 1892 and November, 1954, more than twelve million immigrants passed through the doors of Ellis Island, which was a gateway to hope and opportunity. President Calvin Coolidge once said, “Because of what America is and what America has done, a firmer courage, a higher hope, inspires the heart of all humanity.” President John F. Kennedy said, “The American, by nature, is optimistic. He is experimental, an inventor and a builder who builds best when called upon to build greatly.”

Americans need to remain hopeful, despite any blemishes that currently mark our nation. “There is nothing wrong with America that the faith, love of freedom, intelligence and energy of her citizens cannot cure,” stated President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Each of us has the opportunity to let our voice be heard, and to make a difference. Let us take pride in our heritage, our nation, and our abilities as American citizens!Members of Crockett County were asked: Why are you proud to be an American? “I am proud to be an American because of so many people who have sacrificed everything, including their lives, in order for us to enjoy ‘freedom,’ freedom from tyranny and oppression. We have our problems; however America remains a nation that the ‘evil’ of this world must contend with. GOD Bless America!” Crockett County Sheriff Troy Klyce “I grew up being taught (and still believe) that America stands for ‘What is Right.’ We are the ‘Good Guys.’ Since our founding, others have looked up to us to be the moral compass of the world. I believe it is our inherent wish to be a good force in a very volatile world. We give hope to the oppressed. We are the embodiment of all that is right. We are not perfect but we have been and remain an example to the world of what freedom really means. This is why I am proud to be an American.” Sarah Conley “Who wouldn’t be proud to live in a country where you have the freedom and opportunity to be whatever you set your mind to be?” Angie Lucas, owner of That’s Hot Boutique “Because I am free to go and come ‘whenever I please.’ Also, I love the idea of working with the public that feels the way I do. I have the free-dom to worship the Lord the way I want to.” Linda King “I am thankful every day that I was born in the USA. It still is a free country where you can truly pursue your dreams. We have the best medi-cal care in the world, some of it right here in West Tennessee. We have a great and free education system. We have the right to work and support our families and we live so much better than so many other countries. So, yes, I agree there are problems in this country but never forget to thank God for all the blessings we have. And please do not forget our greatest freedom and that is to be able to cast our vote for the candidate of our choice. That is why I am proud to be an American.” Dianne Moore, Realtor “I once read an article…I remember being struck by the author’s words, basically saying one of the great things about being an American is waking up every day knowing that ‘who I become is entirely up to me.’ We have the freedom to choose. There are a lot of wonderful reasons to be proud as an American, but this one stuck with me. Because of the freedoms of the wonderful nation we live in, anything is possible. Who we become is entirely up to us.” Kim Raines “Because I’m free to preach what God wants me to preach,” Evan Kirby, preacher of Friendship Church of Christ “I’m proud to be an American because we have no fear of harsh per-secution for being a Christian.” Kristin Kirby by: Kim Stolarick

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On May 26-June 2, CCMS eighth graders enjoyed a Memorial Day Week in Washington D.C.

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and Stingray Sandbar. Tom-my and Miranda (Webb)

Schroader) celebrating their 5-year wedding anniversary.

Crockett Rocket in Antigua, St. Johns in the West Indies

The Cartha Williams Family with the Crockett Rocket in the Virgin Islands.


Crockett County All Stars

5 & 6 Year Old National All Stars Front Row - Left to Right

Braylin Johnson, Copeland Chism, Chance Rayburn, Dylon Pigue, Edgar Juarez, Joseph Gould

Middle Row - Left to Right John Vasquez, Harrison Vance, Parker Mansfield,

Ashton Elmore, Blaine Nichols, Haydn Moten Top Row - Left to Right - Coaches

Ralph Hardin, Bryant Nichols, Heath Pigue, Travis Vance

Crockett Co National 5&6 year olds finished Runner-up in Sub District Tournaments. Advanced to District

Tournament played June 29 - July 1.

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distribute toys, medical supplies, health kits, and clothes to local orphanages and Gypsy communities. Roberson’s team includes Braden Duffey, Maggie Hart, Olivia Hart,

Sara Littlejohn, Elise Mann, Cassie Pearson, AshleyRoberson, Casiana Roberson, Amy Rowe, Courtney

Stookey, Hannah Vandenbosch, and Anna Watson (all not pictured).

Roasting marshmallows on a sunny summer’s dayThe girls got to meet Juliette Low, founder of the U.S.

Girl Scouts.

Girl Scouts and their families celebrated the 100th Birthday of scouting at Green Frog Village from June 13-15. Pictures of all the fun can be found

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Master of Science degree from the Air Force Institute of Technology (1991).

U.S. Congress Stephen Fincher

Stephen Fincher, 39, was first elected to Congress in 2010. He is a managing partner in Fincher Farms, based in

Crockett County. Stephen and his wife of 21 years, Lynn, have three children: John Austin, Noah, and Sarah. They are active in Archer's Chapel Methodist Church. Stephen is a member of the House Committee on Financial Services and serves on the Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee as well as the Oversight and Investigations

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Crockett County High School students, college students and their teacher, Kalep Roberson recently returned from a week long mission trip to Roma-nia. The team went through Belief in Motion which is a nonprofit organization that sends out missionaries. This group worked with project 127 which takes its mission from James 1:27. This verse speaks directly to the care of the impoverished, the widowed, and the orphaned children. This organiza-tion works closely with the Romanian government, and is committed to making disciples of Christ, and to helping the people of Romania. The CCHS students attending were Braden Duffy, Anna Watson, Cassie Pearson, Olivia Hart, Elyse Mann, Sara Littlejohn, Hannah Van Den Bosch, and Courtney Stookey from Jackson. College students Amy Rowe who will be a Senior at UTK and Maggie Hart, a Junior from UTM also joined the group. Mr. Roberson’s wife, Ashley and their 3month old daughter, Casiana completed the group of 13. The group had been planning the trip for 6 months and all were required to pay 2,100 each to cover expenses and airfare, in addition to receiving a passport for travel. Each participant also helped with local fundraisers, and requested donations of small toys, health kits, baby items, children’s clothes and other needed items from their family, friends and churches. After many hours in flight and a 4 hour van drive to the city of Oradea, the group arrived, tired but ready to serve the Lord and his people. They provided children with a beanie baby toy, candy, clothes, and introduced them to their very first peanut-butter and jelly sandwich which they loved! Their study for the week was about Abraham and his amazing faith in God. The students had planned a puppet show to tell the story and told the story many times to different groups of children. They also had a craft with the children which consisted of a stepping stone with clay to remind them to step out in their faith. The women were provided with clothes, baby items, vitamins, OTC medications, health kits, and a variety of items that they can sell in the market to provide income. The group visited at the minor center which is a home for children who are considered juvenile delinquents. They served meals and played outdoor games with the children daily in addition to providing a bible teaching, kid’s club activity, and fellowship. They visited many of the homes of the elderly, widowed, and the gypsy population who are considered to be “outcasts.” The group found out early that there are the rich people and the very poor people, with no middle class in the areas they were visiting. They all were saddened to visit in the orphanage, and felt the needs of the babies and children with no family to care for them. The children loved to be held, cuddled, rocked and fed, and there are not enough workers to provide this care. One day they were able to go to the hospital for abandoned babies and visited with babies who were sick and some awaiting surgeries. They saw some who should have been walking, but they were too weak due to constantly being placed in a crib. They took care of a 12 month old who will have surgery soon for a large facial tumor, and Project 127 will help cover the costs. The students would have all loved to bring home the neediest children to Crockett Country if that had been possible. Many tears were shed on the last day by the mission team and the children they left behind. There were so many lives changed that week in Romania, and each member wants to return for future service. They are so thankful for this opportunity to serve and for all the prayers, support and donations from their families, friends, churches and community. The students also want to thank Mr. and Mrs. Roberson for planning, organizing, and including them in this life changing ministry. Each student felt honored and humbled to have been a part of such a spiritual week of service. This group of “Romaniacs” learned that you may not be able to change the whole world, but you can change one person’s world!

Crockett County High School Students take a trip to Romania


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WASHINGTON, June 28, 2012 – USDA is accepting applications for grants to assist communities with extremely high energy costs. z USDA Rural Development is making available up to $7 million in High Energy Cost Grants during fiscal year 2012 to assist communities where expenditures for home energy exceed 275 percent of the national average. The maximum amount of grant assistance that will be awarded under this notice is $3 million. Applicants must demonstrate that proposed communities meet one or more high energy cost benchmarks, such as average total household energy costs that exceed $4,860 annually. Funds may be used to acquire, construct, extend, upgrade or otherwise improve energy generation, trans-mission or distribution facilities. Extremely high energy costs in rural and remote communities typically result from a combination of factors, including high energy con-sumption, high per-unit energy costs, limited availability of energy sources, extreme climate conditions and housing that is not energy efficient. Eligible applicants include, states, local governments, businesses, federally-recognized Indian Tribes and Tribal entities, and other entities organized under state law. Applications are due July 30. For additional information, please see page 38570 of the June 28, 2012 Federal Register, http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-06-28/pdf/2012-15906.pdf, or visit the USDA Rural Utilities Service website at: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/UEP_Our_Grant_Programs.html. USDA, through its Rural Development mission area, administers and manages housing, business and community infrastructure programs through a national network of state and local offices. Rural Development has an active portfolio of more than $170 billion in loans and loan guaran-tees. These programs are designed to improve the economic stability of rural communities, businesses, residents, farmers and ranchers and improve the quality of life in rural America. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call toll-free at (866) 632-9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (English Federal-relay) or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish Federal-relay).

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Lynchburg, TN –June 15, 2012—Clayton Bank and Trust announced today that it has entered into a Purchase and Assump-tion Agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as a whole bank transaction to purchase substantially all of the assets and to assume all of the deposits of The Farmers Bank of Lynchburg, a Tennessee state bank, with branches in Lynchburg, Chapel Hill (operating as First State Bank of Chapel Hill), and Oakland and Somerville (operating as Oakland Deposit Bank). At the close of business on Friday, June 15, 2012, The Farmers Bank of Lynchburg was closed by the Tennessee Department

of Financial Institutions, and the FDIC was named as Receiver. Simultaneously Clayton Bank and Trust assumed all of the deposits and purchased substantially all of the assets. “We are delighted to welcome the clients and staff of The Farmers Bank of Lynchburg to our team,” said Eric Hamilton, President and CEO of Clayton Bank and Trust. Troy Martin, President of American City Bank, a sister bank of Clayton Bank and Trust located in Tullahoma, Manchester, and Winchester, Tennessee added, “It is exciting to be able to partner with Farmers Bank in offering additional deposit, investment, and ancillary products.” “Kay and I are thrilled to have this opportunity to expand our circle of friends and clients in West and Southern Middle Tennessee. The experience in working with our fine staff at American City Bank for the past 8 years makes us extremely optimistic about this opportunity,” said Jim Clayton, Chairman of Clayton Bank and Trust. To protect depositors, customers of The Farmers Bank of Lynchburg will automatically become depositors of Clayton Bank and Trust. The Farmers Bank of Lynchburg will be open for normal banking hours beginning Saturday, June 16th and depositors will be able to conduct business as usual. Deposit customers will receive a welcome letter providing additional information regarding this transition and are encouraged to visit our website, www.claytonbank.com, or call 865-522-2930 for additional information. CLAYTON BANK AND TRUST is a wholly owned subsidiary of Clayton Bancorp, Inc., which is owned by the James L. Clayton Family. Clayton Bank and Trust is a state-wide, community bank that is dedicated to providing individuals, families, and businesses with quality solutions to financial needs and opportunities. Founded in Henderson, TN in 1889, the headquarters are in Knoxville. There are now 29 banking offices under the Clayton umbrella, including Clayton Bank (14), American City Bank (4), Bank of Camden (7), and now The Farmers Bank of Lynchburg (4). The Clayton Family established the Clayton Family Foundation in 2003 with a $125 million gift following Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway’s purchase of Clayton Homes, Inc. for $1.7 billion. The family, through the Clayton Family Foundation, contributes currently $6 Million annually to the communities where the family and staff live and work. See more at www.ClaytonBank.com and www.Clayton.org.

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Washington, DC – Today, the United States Supreme Court an-nounced its ruling on the constitutionality of President Obama’s signature piece of legislation, otherwise known as Obamacare. The law was upheld and deemed constitutional, including the controversial individual mandate. The individual mandate, which requires every American to purchase health insurance, was ruled by the Supreme Court as a tax. Fincher said, “This is exactly what the American people have said they do not want – Washington bureaucrats between them and their doctors. Under Obamacare, a panel of unelected bureaucrats now has the unprecedented authority to make decisions on seniors’ healthcare. Additionally, Obam-acare cut over $500 billion from the Medicare program, not to mention up to 20 million Americans could lose their employer-based coverage. It will force American citizens to endure diminished quality of care, increased in-surance costs, and excessive taxation brought on by inefficient Washington bureaucracy. This is essentially a tax on human freedoms.” Fincher continued, “With unemployment bouncing around 8 per-cent and the real unemployment rate around 14 percent, the last thing we need right now is more taxes on Americans. This ruling means that this law will take money from you and put it in the hands of Washington.” Fincher continued, “The enacting of this law is an attack on our personal freedoms and cuts at the core foundation of principles that our country was founded upon. The only way to ensure the future of American’s healthcare is to completely dismantle and repeal Obamacare. From listening to doc-tors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in Tennessee, I know access and affordability are the chief barriers to quality care. Washington needs to get out of the way and let the people choose. We all make decisions for our families everyday and health care should be the most important deci-sion we make.

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If you would like to make a Siberian happy, give him a horse-meat steak.

A black cow is a chocolate soda with chocolate ice cream. The term dates from the Roaring Twenties, although it also came to be used to describe a

root beer float. Another term for a black cow was a mud fizz.

The cashew is part of a fruit that grows in tropical regions called ‘a ca-shew apple’. After harvesting, the cashew apple keeps for only 24 hours before the soft fruit deteriorates. The cashew apple is not commercially important since it spoils quickly, but local people love the fruit. To har-vest the nut, the ripe apple is allowed to fall to the ground where natives

easily gather it. The apple and nut are separated.

South Pittsburgh, Tennessee, better known as “The Cornbread Capitol of the World,” has an old ordinance pertaining to the cooking of this

southern staple. The law declares: “Cornbread isn’t cornbread unless it be made correctly. Therefore, all cornbread must be hereby made in nothing other then a cast iron skillet.” Those found in violation of this ordinance

are to be fined one dollar.

The Ritz cracker was introduced to markets in 1934, but gourmets had to wait until 1953 for the invention of cheese in a can.

The fortune cookie was invented in 1916 by George Jung, a Los Angeles noodlemaker.

A man named Ed Peterson is the inventor of the Egg McMuffin.

Although the combination of chili peppers and oregano for seasoning has been traced to the ancient Aztecs, the present blend is said to be the in-

vention of early Texans. Chili powder today is typically a blend of dried chilies, garlic powder, red peppers, oregano, and cumin.

Americans eat an average of 18 pounds of fresh apples each year. The most popular variety in the United States is the Red Delicious.

An apple, onion, and potato all have the same taste. The differences in flavor are caused by their smell. To prove this - pinch your nose and take

a bite from each. They will all taste sweet.

Mr. Peanut was invented in 1916 by a Suffolk, Virginia schoolchild who won $5 in a design contest sponsored by Planters Peanuts.

John Kellogg invented corn flakes, for a patient with bad teeth. Charles Post invented Grape Nuts. Dr. Kellogg was the manager of a Michigan health spa and Post was a patient. The spa was founded by Sylvester

Graham...inventor of the Graham cracker and pioneer of the early 1800s movement to eat more bran.

The secret recipe for Coca Cola, code-named “Merchandise 7X” is kept under lock and key in a vault in the SunTrust Bank Building in Atlanta, Georgia, the home of Coke inventor Dr. John S. Pemberton and current

world headquarters of Coca Cola International.

In South Africa, termites are often roasted and eaten by the handful, like pretzels or popcorn.

Table salt is the only commodity that hasn’t risen dramatically in price in the last 150 years.

Burger King® uses approximately 1/2 million pounds of bacon every month in its restaurants.

There are more than 200 kinds of chili peppers, none of which belong to the pepper family.

Ice cream was originally made without sugar and eggs.

The Chinese used to open shrimp by flaying the shells with bamboo poles. Until a few years ago, in factories where dried shrimp were being

prepared, “shrimp dancers” were hired to tramp on the shells with special shoes.

Native Americans never actually ate turkey; killing such a timid bird was thought to indicate laziness.

For decades, there’s been a hard-fought and usually close battle between Coke and Pepsi in the United States...with each claiming some regional pockets of leadership. But globally it’s no contest - Coca-Cola sales far

outstrip sales of Pepsi-Cola internationally.

The famous Chef Wolfgang Puck chose the Italian word “Spago” as the name for his popular chain of restaurants. In Italian - spago = “String” or

“Twine” - slang for spaghetti.

Grand Rapids, Michigan is the “SpaghettiOs Capital of the World” because per-capita consumption is highest in that city, per the Franco-American Company. Reportedly, there are more than 1,750 “O’s” in a

15-ounce can of SpaghettiOs.

Pigturducken is a pig, stuffed with a turkey, which is stuffed with a chicken, deep fried in oil, which is usually put into something similar to a

horse trough over propane burners.

Carbonated water, with nothing else in it, can dissolve limestone, talc, and many other low-Moh’s hardness minerals. Coincidentally, carbonated

water is the main ingredient in soda.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Americans eat more than 22 pounds of tomatoes every year. More than half this amount is

eaten in the form of ketchup and tomato sauce.

In Bavaria, beer isn’t considered an alcoholic drink but rather a staple food.

Beer is made by fermentation cause by bacteria feeding on yeast cells and then defecating. In other words, it’s a nice tall glass of bacteria doo-

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Americans eat an average of 18 pounds of fresh apples each year. The most popular variety in the United States is the Red Delicious.

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This year will mark 6 consecutive years of Truck and Tractor Pulling sponsored by the Ken-Ten Pullers Association in Brownsville, TN. Mark your calendar for Saturday, July 28th for a family-fun filled evening right here in Brownsville. This event will be held just off of Anderson Ave. next to Pictsweet.

In the 1970’s and 80’s, Brownsville was a popular place for Truck and Tractor Pulling. The Brownsville Jaycees would sponsor the event in an effort to raise money for local charities. Once that organization dissolved, there were no more pulls in Brownsville until 2006. David and Lisa Little-john decided to resurrect the sport and bring some noise to Brownsville. It was a huge success, attracting 800 – 900 spectators. Over the past 5 years, that number has grown to over 1,000 and an increase in truck and tractor participants.

An event such as this requires the help of many people and man hours. Thanks to many volunteers in the past: David, Tommy & Patrick Little-john, Scott Simmons, Gaylon Herron, Kevin Lovelace, Randall Morris, David Coulston, Terry Parks, Harris & Patrick Hughes, David Stewart, Steve Milan, Tim & Bradley Jordan, Danny & Hunter Coulston, Brandon Maddux & many others……this event has been a huge success.

In years past, the proceeds from this event have supported local charities such as the Carl Perkins Center, Park of Dreams for Children with Dis-abilities, and Reading Railroad. This year, the proceeds will benefit Reading Railroad which will allow children under the age of 5 years in Haywood County to receive an age-appropriate book each month by mail for FREE. This program is offered through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. For more information, visit the following link:

http://www.haywoodcountyreadingrailroad.comThe Haywood County Truck and Tractor Pull is sponsored by the Ken-Ten Pullers Association. The association offers several pulling classes:

• 7,000 lb class/Tractors have up to 2500 hp• 9,300 lb class/Tractors have approx. 1,300 – 1,400 hp• 2 wheel drive Truck class with alcohol-blowing motors• 4 wheel drive Truck class with alcohol-blowing motors• Pro-4 wheel drive Truck class with street tires• Pro-stock Truck class with pulling tires• Diesel Truck class

Local trucks and farm tractors are welcome. If you have a truck or tractor that you would like to enter in one of the above classes, contact David Littlejohn at 731-772-6084.

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When you work as a team all good things fall into place.3rd Place in District @ Atoka, TN, June 26, 2012

I wanted to thank the coaches for their dedication and hard work!The girls couldn’t have got this far without you!

CONGRATULATIONS HARDBALLERS! WE ARE VERy PROUD OF ALL OF yOU!

Pictured left to right: Front row Cheerleaders: Caleb Vernon, Micheal Cole, Heath Miller, Anna Grace Hamilton

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The Sphinx at Giza in Egypt is 240 feet long and carved out of limestone. Built by Pharaoh Khafre to guard the way to his pyramid, it has a lion’s

body and the ruler’s head.

The Vikings believed that the Northern lights which are seen from time to time in the north sky were caused by the flashing armor and spears of Odin’s handmaidens as they rode out to collect warriors slain in battle.

One gift-giving taboo in China is the giving of straw sandals, which are associated with funerals, and therefore considered bad luck.

Crossing one’s fingers is a way of secretly making the sign of the Cross. It was started by early Christians to ask for divine assistance without at-

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One sign of rain that farmers once searched for was for their pigs to pick up sticks and walk around with them in their mouths.

During the Civil War, Gen. Ulysses S. Grant believed that onions would prevent dysentery and other physical ailments. He reportedly sent the following message via wire to the War Department: “I will not move

my army without onions.” Within a day, the U.S. government sent three trainloads of onions to the front.

Contrary to popular belief, there are almost no Buddhists in India, nor have there been for about a thousand years.

On the stone temples of Madura in southern India, there are more than 30 million carved images of gods and goddesses.

One superstition says that if a girl leaves her house early on Valentine’s Day and the first person she meets is a man, then she will be married

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Less romantic was the old historical opinion that Valentine’s Day is a good day to prepare eels for the purposes of magic. Eating an eel’s heart

was once believed to enable a person to see into the future.

The reason one wears a wedding ring on the third finger is that (tradition says) there is supposed to be a vein which goes directly from that finger

to the heart—i.e., the seat of love. Also, not everyone wears that wedding ring on the third finger of the LEFT hand. In some traditions, such as the Jewish one, it is worn on the right hand. Also, I’m given to understand that nuns (“brides of Christ”) wear a wedding ring, again on the right

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To prevent evil spirits from entering the bodies of their male children, parents dressed them in blue. Blue was chosen because it’s the color of

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Girls weren’t dressed in blue, apparently because people didn’t think that evil spirits would bother with them. Eventually, however, girls did get

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On June 21, 2012, a joint 5th Year Anniversary Ribbon Cutting Ceremo-ny was held for Century Farm Winery by Crockett County Chamber of Commerce and The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce. The County Chamber of Commerce held a most successful Business After Hours at Century Farm Winery located at 1548 Lower Brownsville Rd, Jackson, TN. Business After Hours is a program of the Crockett County Chamber of Commerce designed to gather business people in a social environment after regular hours of the business day. Entertainment was provided by the Bluesberry Jam Band. An opportunity was given to business owners and leaders to share testaments of their profession. Diana Hart, Executive Director of the Chamber, highlighted upcoming events which included Adult Leadership Class of 2013, 2012 Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet nominations for Man of the Year, Women of the Year, and Busi-ness of the Year, and Crockett County Chamber Cash Mob. Century Farm Winery is family owned and operated. It is located in West Tennessee on a working farm that has been in the family for over 150 years and is recognized as a Tennessee Century Farm. Each Year Century Farm offers a free concert series called “Voices in the Vineyard.” It is scheduled ev-ery Saturday night from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. starting April 7, 2012 ending October 13, 2012. For more information or to schedule a Business After Hours contact Diana Hart at the Crockett County Chamber of Commerce at [email protected] or 731-696-5120.

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On June 8th, 2012, the Crockett County Chamber of Commerce held a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Eric Stavely’s Pho-tography located at 22 A North Johnson St. in Alamo, TN. Eric Stavely, owner, is an experienced photography of 9 years. He mentioned that his inspiration came from 8th grade job shadowing Memories Photography located on Court Square. Eric Stavely’s Photography specializes in wed-dings, graduation, engagement, newborns, and many more. You can con-tact Eric Stavely at [email protected] or 731-414-2130. Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Eric-Stavelys-Photograghy/


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Beauty Pageants 0—12 months Infant Miss Cotton 13—23 months Toddler Miss Cotton 0—2 years Toddler Mr. Cotton 2—3 years Tiny Miss Cotton 4—5 years Petite Miss Cotton 6—9 years Little Miss Cotton 10—12 years Jr. Miss Cotton

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7:00 P.M.

Ken-Ten Tractor and Truck Pull 7,000 Super Stock Tractors 9,300 Super Farm Tractors Hot Farm Tractors Open 4x4 Wheel Drive Truck Open 2 Wheel Drive Truck Pro-Stock Diesel Truck

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Children 5 and under: free

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9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Family Fun Day

Business Expo Kiddie Tractor Pull Dog Show Gospel Singing—Katie Hicks

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Celebrating the 25th West tennessee Cotton Festival

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-Local Farm Stock Tractors

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