The Independent Appeal

01/24/2025

MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has completed its investigation into the shooting death of Pauline Pusser, wife of fame

01/23/2025

Benefit Concert for the wildfire victims in California. Hosted by Andy Avery at “The Hollar”. Several local musicians are joining together for an evening of music. You will hear a variety of music and enjoy lots of local talent and some good food! The Hollar will be serving up burger baskets and hotdog baskets. $2 from each plate sold, 1/2 of the tips received that night and ALL DONATIONS will go directly to the victims. Message Andy Avery for more details. Make plans to come out for a great cause! Cash and cards are both accepted.

12/30/2024

12/17/2024

Please see the information below regarding the services for Sgt. Rick Finley:

Honoring McNairy County Deputy Sgt. Rick Finley- A Tribute to His Service

Join us as we honor the life and service of McNairy County Sgt. Rick Finley. His dedication and commitment to our community will never be forgotten. Let us come together to pay our respects and celebrate the legacy he leaves behind.

Memorial Services will be held Thursday, December 19, 2024 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Services will be held at Lakeview Church, located at 877 West Cherry Ave Selmer, TN. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m and end at 4:00 p.m.

The Funeral Service will begin at 4:00 p.m. There will be no graveside ceremony and everyone is dismissed at the conclusion of the service.

12/17/2024

No doubt the citizens of McNairy County and beyond will come out to honor the service and sacrifice of Sgt. Rick Finley in tomorrow night’s Sea of Blue. Our heartfelt gratitude for his service to our community. God Bless his family, friends and fellow officers in this most difficult time. Prayers for all.

Please see the information below regarding the Sea of Blue to honor Sgt. Rick Finley:

In a heartfelt tribute, the community of McNairy County comes together to honor McNairy County Deputy Sheriff Sgt. Rick Finley. A sea of blue will be held as a symbol of respect and gratitude for his dedicated service and sacrifice. Join us in paying homage to a true hero.

The Sea of Blue will take place on Wednesday December 18, 2024 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The Sea of Blue will be held at the Robert K. Lee Justice Complex located at
300 Industrial Park Drive in McNairy County, Selmer, TN.

The procession will exit the Justice Complex and turn left on Highway 45 bypass, Turn Left at the intersection and proceed through downtown Selmer, passing by Sgt. Finleys Residence. The procession will continue on and then exit at the West Cherry Ave and Highway 45 off ramp and travel back to the Justice Complex where it will end. Any and All Law Enforcement and First Responder Personnel are invited to attend.

12/17/2024

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12/17/2024

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation identified the slain officer as Rick Finley, a part-time cop for the Selmer Police Department and a full-time deputy for the McNairy County Sheriff’s Off…

12/15/2024

We join the community in prayer for the fallen officer who was killed in the line of duty with the Selmer Police Department today and also worked at the McNairy County Sheriff’s Department. Prayers for his family, family of officers and the community. The TBI is investigating the shooting that left two dead, including an officer.

12/09/2024

Tuesday Dec. 10th H***y Tonk Hollar will be hosting a fundraiser for Mollie Russell.

H***y Tonk Hollar
628 McNairy Road
Bethel Springs TN…1st right after Ada’s headed north

On April 11, 2024, Mollie Russell gave birth to her daughter, Millie Kate. After a traumatic labor & delivery, Millie Kate was rushed to the NICU for a week long stay for the cord being wrapped around her neck and Mollie was flown to Vanderbilt after believing she had a heart attack during labor. Once at Vanderbilt, they ruled out a heart attack and narrowed it down to HELLP syndrome. Her liver was affected and has since recovered. But her kidneys did not recover and she is still in kidney failure. She also has a blood disorder, aHUS, that she has to get infusions for very often & for the rest of her life in Nashville. She is back at work, working as much as she can in between doctors visits but with the overwhelming amount of hospital bills: helicopter ride, NICU stay, three week Vanderbilt stay, testing and research, & the pricey infusion.

Her Vanderbilt bill alone is around $300,000. Millie’s NICU bill is $4,700. Her helicopter bill that, as of right now, insurance has denied paying, is $90,000. And her infusions are $600 every 8 weeks.

Please share and show up and support Mollie and her family!

They will be serving Cheeseburger baskets for $12 and hotdog baskets $6

11/24/2024

11/16/2024

The Tennessee Folklore Society’s Annual Meeting will be held at the Latta Building in Selmer hosted by Arts in McNairy. All are invited to hear any of the wonderful presentations. Stop by one or all today! Check the Arts in McNairy page for more details.

The TN Folklore Society invites you to its annual meeting on Saturday, November 16, at the Latte Visitors and Cultural Center in Selmer, TN. The meeting will feature:

🎨 an interview with self-taught sculptor Hattie Marshall-Duncan

🎶 a presentation by musician and researcher Sandy Conatser

🧹a demonstration by broom maker Jack Martin

✨a presentation on madstones by Tony Kail and

🎻a performance of West Tennessee by David Killingsworth and Wayne Jerrolds.

See you November 16!

11/03/2024

Gregg Worthey’s favorite event of the year was the Halloween Street Party. He said it was the one day of the year he and his congregation were able to reach so many in the community and share some love and fun in fellowship. He even went so far as to advocate this to continue for years to come to the Selmer Board of Aldermen last year. We all miss Gregg but his congregation held their event in Gregg’s memory with a heartfelt message from scripture Psalms 133:1. “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity.”
We so appreciate the continued support of this event as they joyfully shared free coffee and made special treat bags for all.

11/02/2024

4th Street Church of Christ gave away over 1,000 hotdogs, chips and water. Many thanks to their generosity the past few years. A blessing indeed.

11/02/2024

Post your Halloween Street Party Pics here so we don’t miss one! Thanks all for coming out….See Ya Next Year!

11/02/2024

Balloon Twister Daniel Burkeen II created masterpieces for children non-stop during the entire Street Party and beyond due to such high demand! Thank you brother!!

11/02/2024