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Monroe County acquires mine-resistant vehicle


Lowndes looking to land its About three weeks ago, a Mine-Resis-
tant Ambush Protected (MRAP) carrier
Monroe Coun-
ty purchased
own MRAP for storm rescue, was brought to the Monroe County to be a Mine-Resis-
tant Ambush
used for search and rescue efforts after
active shooter situations floods and storms, provide cover for the
Protected ve-
hicle in June.
SWAT team in situations where suspects The vehicle
BY GARRICK HODGE
have barricaded themselves and potential will be used
ghodge@cdispatch.com
hostage or active shooter situations. in search
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Kevin Crook said the vehicle has and rescue
been deployed as recently as last week to efforts, miss-
has acquired an armored vehicle through ing person
the Law Enforcement Support Office Pro- pull out a trailer that was underwater. The
cases, ex-
gram (also known as the 1033 Program), MRAP, built for the U.S. Marine Corps,
tractions and
which helps transfer excess military has the capability of operating in up to six circumstanc-
equipment to state agencies. feet of water. es where a
Meanwhile, the Lowndes County Sher- “We’ve had tornadoes up here that have suspect is
iff Office also may have its eyes set on a torn some towns apart and we have the barricaded.
carrier of its own. See MRAP, 6A Courtesy photo/Monroe County Sheriff Kevin Crook

Current, former
‘Symbol of hope’ SPD chiefs
Crawford gym reopening brings local youth together advocate for
police reform in
nationwide panel
Nichols: Leadership on
police reform needs to
come from the top down
BY TESS VRBIN
tvrbin@cdispatch.com

Starkville Police
Chief Mark Ballard
said he wants police
officers to be as re-
spected as health
care workers and col-
lege professors, but
they have to earn it.
“I absolutely be- Ballard
lieve that most law
enforcement consists
of good men and
women, but it is ab-
solutely a profession
that is struggling and
warrants reform,”
Ballard said at a vir-
Claire Hassler/Dispatch Staff tual town hall meet- Nichols
ABOVE: A group of friends plays basketball on Thursday at the Crawford Community Center. The boys came from ing hosted Thursday night by Phi
Crawford, Artesia and Starkville to play on the new court. BELOW: Antonious Hollaway, 12, smiles while watching Beta Sigma, a national fraternity
his friends play basketball on Thursday at the Crawford Community Center. At 4 p.m. the gym is disinfected for an
hour as a COVID-19 precaution. of law enforcement executives, and
the National Organization of Black
Law Enforcement Officers. “I’m an
Town officials in advocate for leadership develop-
ment, for raising the standards, for
discussion for further accountability and for a very real
talk of retention and recruiting.”
precautionary measures Ballard’s predecessor, Frank
Nichols, was also one of the 11 pan-
amid pandemic elists in the discussion about police
BY YUE STELLA YU
reform and ways to build bridges
syu@cdispatch.com between the police and the com-
munities they are meant to serve.
Ball in hand, Tagarrine “Gary” The panelists, most of whom were
Ellis hops off the ground. Black, ranged in location from Los
All eyes are on him. On the Angeles to Memphis to suburban
scoreboard, his team trails behind Dallas.
the other closely. The 17-year-old The death of George Floyd,
Starkville High School senior aims, a Black man, at the hands of a
then shoots. He scores as the ball white Minneapolis police officer in
swishes in the basket. May sparked nationwide protests
Over the past six months, Ellis against police brutality and system-
Claire Hassler/Dispatch Staff
has been looking forward to a day ic racism. Some have even called
when he could play basketball again the tornado that swept through end of May, said Lowndes County for cities to divert funding from
with his childhood friends at the Parks and Recreation Director Rog- police departments to education,
Mississippi in February 2019, went
gym by the Crawford Community er Short. It cost a total of $375,000, social work and other services that
through months of renovations and
Center. he told The Dispatch, $350,000 of could prevent crime from happen-
was finally reopened for public use
ing in the first place.
And now, he said, that day has fi- Monday afternoon. which came from a bond package
Chris Rey, international first
nally come. The project kicked off in Janu- approved by the state Legislature in
vice president of PBS and the fo-
The facility, which was hit by ary and reached completion by the See CRAWFORD GYM, 6A
rum’s moderator, asked the four
police chiefs present if they believe
See POLICE REFORM, 3A

WEATHER FIVE QUESTIONS LOCAL FOLKS PUBLIC


1 Which singer and reality show judge found MEETINGS
big success when he sang the standards in July 17: Starkville
the movie “When Harry Met Sally”? Board of Aldermen
2 What title did Camilla Parker Bowles work session, 10
receive following her marriage to Prince a.m., City Hall
Charles in 2005? July 20: Oktibbeha
3 What “Jabberwocky” author used some of
the same nonsense words in his epic 1876 County Board of Su-
Cooper Lyon pervisors meeting,
poem, “The Hunting of the Snark”?
Third grade, Annunciation 5:30 p.m., Chan-
4 Which branch of science specifically stud-

93 Low 70
ies earthquakes? cery Courthouse
High 5 Which yummy food was first sold in July 21: Starkville
Partly sunny
America by Gennaro Lombardi in 1905 on Board of Aldermen
Manhattan’s Spring Street? meeting, 5:30 p.m.,
Full forecast on Answers, 6B
page 3A. City Hall
July 21:
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Comics 3B Opinions 4A Board of Trustees
Crossword 6B Religion 4B Stefan Tribble, of Starkville, loves meeting, 6 p.m.,
Dear Abby 3B broadcasting and coffee. 401 Greensboro St.

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Sunset in Pickensville
A photo exploration of life
FOCAL POINT inside the Golden Triangle

Photos and captions by Claire Hassler/Dispatch Staff

Three friends relax at Tom Bevill Lock & Dam

TOP PHOTO: From left, Jewelee Hill, Sherrita Hill and Lazeric Phillips
watch as a boat passes through the Tom Bevill Lock and Dam on June
18 in Pickensville. The trio grew up together in the Pickensville area. Jew-
elee and Sherrita are cousins, though Sherrita jokes that she doesn’t
know him. Lazeric and Jewelee have been best friends since middle
school. PHOTO AT RIGHT: Lazeric Phillips laughs at Sherrita Hill. They
brought Gatorades and shared zesty ranch sunflower seeds while they
socialized and watched their favorite TikToks. ABOVE: Lazeric Phillips
watches the sunset while Jewelee Hill skips rocks. The friends arrived
about an hour before the sun went down and spent the evening talking
and watching the water as a way to pass the time.
The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2020 3A

Alsobrooks: EMCC will ‘open for business’ in fall


‘Fear factor’ over virus contributing to lagging a camera this fall, giving class-
es the opportunity to livestream
enrollment figures for upcoming semester their lectures for students that
don’t feel safe attending in-per-
BY GARRICK HODGE possible with the social distanc- son.
ghodge@cdispatch.com ing part,” Alsobrooks said. “Our “We’re making a healthy in-
classrooms may look a little dif- vestment in technology,” Also-
WEST POINT — East Mis- ferent.” brooks said. “If students have
sissippi Community College
Online classes will also be of- access to broadband, they can
plans to hold in-person courses
fered, Alsobrooks said. watch that lecture live, wherev-
this fall, according to president
“Some of the enrollment is er they may be.
Scott Alsobrooks.
“We’re opening for business,” lagging a little bit from where it Alsobrooks also shared en-
Alsobrooks said at Thursday’s was last year,” Alsobrooks said. rollment data from the previous
Clay County Board of Supervi- “I just think it’s the fear factor. year as it pertains to Clay Coun-
sors meeting. “But it will be dif- If we can share the word that Garrick Hodge/Dispatch Staff
ty, with 388 full time students
ferent.” we’re open and we’re going to East Mississippi Community College President Scott Alsobrooks (110 graduates) from the county
EMCC will require both do it safely, we have to get back speaks to the Clay County Board of Supervisors Thursday. Also- attended EMCC in the 2019-20
faculty and students to wear to school.” brooks said EMCC is expected to be open in-person learning this fall. school year, accounting for 10
masks, and will make “plenty of According to Alsobrooks, percent of the college’s total en-
hand sanitizer” available, Also- EMCC received approximate- assist students. EMCC distrib- amounted to around $900 per rollment. Ninety-one Clay Coun-
brooks said. ly $3.4 million from the federal uted a combined $1.7 million student. ty students were part of a dual
“We’re going to separate our government earlier this spring, to students enrolled in the col- Some of the remaining funds enrollment plan with EMCC,
desks and try and keep (stu- which was distributed through lege at the spring who qualified will go toward ensuring every meaning they received college
dents) separated as much as the financial aid department to for financial assistance, which classroom will be equipped with credit while still in high school.

Mississippi governor vetoes criminal justice bills


Reeves: Legislation ‘well-intentioned’ but went ‘too far’
BY LEAH WILLINGHAM forts to ‘defund police’ and 1, 1995, and June 30, 2014.
Reeves vetoes part of education bill over pay plan
Associated Press/Report ‘dismantle the criminal The bill would have THE ASSOCIATED PRESS consistently high-performing. Reeves
for America justice system’ are part allowed people convicted wrote that 23,157 teachers would lose
of the discussion, they’ll of most violent offenses JACKSON — Mississippi Gov. Tate money they have already earned.
JACK- probably try to paint any after July 1, 2014, to be- Reeves has vetoed most of the state ed- “This is a program that has been
SON — Mis- effort at law and order as come eligible for parole ucation budget for the new fiscal year instrumental in improving our state’s
sissippi Gov. the radical position.” after serving 50 percent because it would have changed a bonus education system,” Reeves wrote on
Tate Reeves The Mississippi Cor- of their sentence served pay plan for some teachers. Facebook. “It gives additional pay to
has vetoed rectional Safety and Re- or after 30 years, which- Republican Reeves announced that teachers in schools that are highly
two crimi- habilitation Act of 2020, ever is less. The bill also and other vetoes late Wednesday. rated or improve a letter grade. Thou-
nal justice or Senate Bill 2123, would allowed geriatric parole The education budget, House Bill sands of Mississippi teachers rely on
bills, one of Reeves have let people convicted hearings for those 65 and 1700, would have altered a program that it — from Barack Obama Elementary
which would of nonviolent offenses be- older who have served 10 gives extra pay to teachers in schools in Jackson to Harper McCaughan Ele-
have given thousands of come eligible for parole years of their sentences. that show improvement or that are mentary in Long Beach.”
offenders the chance at after serving 25 percent The bill did not guar-
parole from the crowded of their sentence. People antee any inmate release, like the legislation was Those were concerns in the House.
prison system. convicted of violent of- only the opportunity to “well-intentioned” but echoed by lawmakers “If they want to try
“I know that I’ll get at- fenses would have been apply to the parole board. went “too far.” He said he who spoke against the again, I’ll listen,” Reeves
tacked and protested for eligible for parole after Habitual offenders, sex received calls from law bill, which passed with 25- wrote. “This was not the
this,” Republican Reeves completing 50 percent offenders and inmates enforcement officers and 17 in the Senate and 78-29 right approach.”
wrote in a statement about of their sentence, or af- sentenced for capital mur- prosecutors who told him
the veto on his social me- ter 20 years, whichever der would not have been it would create a “risk” by
dia accounts late Wednes- comes first — for those eligible for parole. releasing people with vi-
day. “In a time when ef- sentenced between July Reeves said he felt olent criminal histories.

Police reform
Continued from Page 1A
white police officers see not that he was trying to, start at the federal level Commission on Accred-
Black men as more of a (but) it goes back to im- and that changes within itation for Law Enforce-
threat than other white plicit bias.” an individual department ment Agencies. Ballard
men. Most said yes and Ballard said he had need to start with the said accreditation “could
cited implicit bias as the initially thought white po- chief. be very much a silver bul-
reason. lice do not see Black men “When I was chief of let to address a lot of the is-
Nichols said exposure as more threatening but police, I made a brochure sues in law enforcement,”
to other cultures should changed his mind after on how to interact with partly because CALEA
be a requirement to grad- listening and talking to police at a traffic stop, requires departments to
uate from the police acad- his officers. simple things like no sud- have strategies to recruit
emy because ignorance “I think a lot of it’s go- den moves, making sure minority officers.
can be dangerous. ing to depend on the offi- you have your hands on Recruitment is difficult
“In 1992, I got hired cer’s own individual expe- the wheel, things like when police officer pay
with a young man who riences with suspects or that,” he said. “Things is low, and a nationally
had never interacted with people in general,” we shouldn’t have to do, accredited organization
with African Americans,” Ballard said. a Black person or any- should have the money to
Nichols said. “He was a Most of the panel- body, (because) every- offer a competitive wage,
good person, but he had ists agreed that electing one should be treated the Ballard said.
never done it. He’d gone Black people into public same.” “I’m competing against
to private schools most of office can help ensure that Starkville Police De- fast food restaurants for
his life, so he had a lot of police reform happens. partment is one of the few employees, and that is a
problems dealing with Af- Nichols said leadership in the country to be na- huge issue within most of
rican Americans on calls, on police reform should tionally accredited by the law enforcement,” he said.

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SLIMANTICS
The only “rehabilitation” Reeves cares about is his own
W
hen Gov. Tate stand, a position that study crime” measure, at least not where the which allowed a process for expunge-
Reeves gritted his after study shows does little Legislature was concerned. ment.
teeth and signed to reduce crime but much to For Reeves, however, this was an Reeves said the bill would result in
into law a measure to change increase misery among our opportunity to bolster his ultra-conser- “career criminals walking around with
the Mississippi flag on June prison population. vative bona fides. no records.”
30, he probably knew there HB 698 would have We know this primarily by his expla- That, too, is wildly misleading.
would hell to pay among his allowed prisoners to have nation for his vetoes. First, the measure would not apply
ultra-conservative base. felony convictions expunged Apparently unable to make a rational to anyone convicted of a violent crime,
It may be the first time from their records, improv- argument for his veto, he turned to a sex crime, arson, exploitation of a vul-
he’s been right about any- ing their opportunities to tactic always employed by hyper-parti- nerable person, embezzlement, felony
thing since taking office. return to the communities sans: He mischaracterized both bills. possession of a firearm, voyeurism or
Since signing the flag as employable, productive In some cases, he outright lied. drug trafficking. Those with more than
bill into law, he’s been Slim Smith citizens. Reeves said SB 2123 would have three felony convictions would also be
mercilessly trolled by flag SB 2213 would have opened the door to people committed of ineligible.
supporters, who called him, made as many as 2,000 crimes who could have been sentenced Clearly, this bill is not aimed at giv-
among other things, a traitor and, gasp, current inmates eligible for parole, to the death penalty and have allowed ing “dangerous criminals” a pass.
a liberal. which represents about 10 percent of inmates over age 60 release who have Both measures would have done
He has apparently taken that criti- the state’s prison population. committed violent crimes or were sen- much to improve our prison system and
cism to heart, especially the scandal- Both bills are reasonable measures, tenced as habitual offenders. give people a real shot about returning
ous accusation of being a liberal, for as evidenced by the support received It’s almost as if Reeves did not read to our community as productive citizens
he’s worked like a fiend to win back his among both Republicans and Demo- the bill. rather than a drain on our resources.
flag-loving, face mask-hating base. crats in both chambers of the Legis- First, the bill only makes inmates There is but one reason for these
No where is there a better example lature. HB 968 passed, 111-9, in the eligible for parole. The inmates still bills to be vetoed: Reeves is trying to re-
than his decision to veto two criminal House and 50-1 in the Senate. SB 2213 have to go through the parole process, habilitate his personal political standing
justice reform bills that had enjoyed passed, 73-35, in the House and 32-20 which is certain to eliminate the most with his base.
broad bi-partisan support, measures in the Senate. egregious, dangerous offenders. That’s unacceptable.
that would have helped address With the exception of Rep. Dana Mc- Second, the bill makes exceptions: Hopefully, the legislature will over-
serious issues in our under-funded, un- Lean (R, Columbus), who voted against Those convicted of violent crimes, sex ride the vetoes. They have the votes
der-staffed, over-crowded, dangerous SB 2213, all members of the Golden crimes or are sentenced to life without — and the moral responsibility — to do
state prison system. Triangle delegation voted in favor of parole or as habitual offenders are not just that.
There are few things that Reeves’ both measures. eligible for parole under this bill. In Slim Smith is a columnist and feature
much-offended base appreciates more As the vote clearly indicates neither short, Reeves lied. writer for The Dispatch. His email ad-
than this sort of “Tough on Crime” measure was perceived as a “soft on It’s much the same for HB 968, dress is ssmith@cdispatch.com.

VOICE OF THE PEOPLE CARTOONIST VIEW


Reader clarifies opinion on moving monument
The letter I sent about the ones wanting the monument
down being the ones who should pay for it didn’t come
from a racist place. It came from the fact that it is prob-
ably going to cost over $100,000 to move it, and once it
is placed in the cemetery it will probably be vandalized.
Also, to me, it doesn’t seem to matter how much is done,
it is never going to be enough. History is just that: history.
We can’t change what has happened, and getting rid of the
monuments and flags is not really going to change any-
thing. The only thing that will change things is the hearts
of people. And that is on both sides.
Elaine Miller
Millport, Alabama

OTHER EDITORS
Election change might not be enough
Mississippi voters are going to have an interesting ballot
to consider come this November.
In addition to weighing in on the presidential race, they
will have three major state referendums to consider.
One they already know a lot about — the decision on
whether to approve a still-to-be-designed state flag to re-
place the recently shelved Confederate-themed one.
One they can expect to hear a lot about — whether to
legalize medical marijuana in Mississippi. There is going to
be a lot of money and advertising thrown at that question, STATE OF THE NATION
especially by the prolegalization forces.
One referendum, though, that might fly under the radar,
but is arguably just as important as the other two, would en-
act a much-needed change to the rules by which Mississippi
Virus or economy is a futile choice
F
elects statewide officials. lorida, Arizona, more testing.
Although most voters don’t realize it, Mississippi oper- Texas and Cali- The economic consequences of a virus on the
ates a two-tiered election system that requires the winning fornia are among rampage are obvious. Only two weeks ago, the
candidate for statewide office — governor through agricul- the states that thought top search on TripAdvisor was for Miami Beach.
ture commissioner — to receive not only a majority of the they could reopen early. One week later, New York City outranked almost
statewide vote but also the most votes in a majority of the They also got sloppy all Florida and California cities on the travel
state’s 122 House districts. The reason most voters don’t with requirements research website. And that’s with museums and
know about this complicated “electoral college” rule is be- for wearing masks Broadway still shut.
cause it has rarely come into play and when the tabulation and social distancing. As for trusting people to make good decisions,
is completed for it, it’s several days, or even weeks, after the Now their ICUs are neither Florida nor any other state trusts bargo-
voting has ended. stretched to break- ers to drive home blind drunk. So why let them
The history of the provision, just like the history of the ing with coronavirus infect innocents with an often-deadly virus?
recently retired state flag, rightfully raises suspicions. It patients. Froma Harrop New York City just entered phase 3 of its
was added when Mississippi adopted a post-Reconstruction And guess what. For reopening. That includes nail salons and tattoo
constitution in 1890, much of which was written to roll back all that putting the pub- parlors. Indoor restaurant dining has been put
economic and political gains that Blacks had made follow- lic’s health in jeopardy to help their economies, off — a precaution linked to the virus’ advances
ing the Civil War. It is believed that the two-tiered system their economies are sick as well. elsewhere in the country. New York has matched
was designed to thwart the chance of a Black candidate A new Morning Consult poll strongly suggests Europe in curbing the spread, and the state
being elected to statewide office, since failure to clear both that consumer confidence will not turn into doesn’t want the huge sacrifices forced on its
hurdles would throw the election into the House, where spending without virus confidence. More than people to be for naught.
whites would presumably maintain a majority for genera- half those surveyed said they didn’t feel safe in- There’s a matter of optics as well as numbers.
tions to come. side a shopping center, according to Bloomberg Can the people trust their politicians to make
The two-tiered system has been challenged in federal News. The article featured a photo of a nearly good decisions?
court. A decision there is on hold while the judge apparently deserted mall in Tucson. Consider the forceful response to partygoers
waits to see what Mississippi voters do in November. A silent majority is watching maskless masses who ignited a new COVID cluster just north of
It’s anticipated that if voters reject the initiative — which frolic on crowded beaches, carouse at bars or New York City. Several attendees of the three
would dump the “electoral college” and leave statewide con- attend Donald Trump’s rallies, and it’s not seeing house parties refused to cooperate with contact
tests solely to the popular vote — the judge will rule against freedom. It’s seeing disease. It’s seeing narcis- tracers. Some even lied about having been there.
the state. sism, ignorance and a feeble political leadership There was little outpouring of sympathy for
Even if voters approve the change, though, Mississippi incapable of enforcing discipline. the young revelers. No chants about freedom.
may not be out of the woods. That’s because the initiative In May, a man went haywire at a 99 Cents “I am not going to stand idly by while you
would require a runoff of the top two candidates if neither Only Store in San Antonio after being told he had risk the health of this county,” Rockland County
one receives a majority of the votes cast — that is, 50 per- to wear a mask. “Just because everyone is doing Executive Ed Day said. “With those subpoenas,
cent plus one vote. it doesn’t make it legal!” he hollered. Actually, a failure to comply brings with it a $2,000 fine.
Although this is the system used in primary contests in the store had the right to require masks. That could be repeated every day.”
Mississippi, in federal general elections, the winning candi- But the public safety message would have And what about local economies once the
date only needs to win a plurality — that is, the most votes, gone smoother had Texas Gov. Greg Abbott not worst has passed? The Morning Consult poll
even if the total comes out to less than 50% of all votes cast. refused to make mask wearing a state mandate. showed that half the respondents weren’t keen
Using plurality as the bar, rather than majority, would be Abbott recently reversed himself on this, but even then on entering a movie theatre, sports
more conducive to the election of a minority candidate, not early action might have spared Texas its current stadium or concert venue. Two-thirds said they’d
only a racial minority but also a partisan minority. That’s crisis. rather patronize restaurants where employees
how Republicans from Mississippi won their first U.S. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis still refuses to wear a mask and tables are spaced out.
Senate seat in the 1970s, when the Democratic vote got split require mask wearing in public. DeSantis said he And so the choice isn’t between the virus or
between a white Democrat and a Black independent. trusts people “to make good decisions.” the economy. Where the virus prospers, the
Mississippi voters should approve the initiative, but One of those good decisions might be to avoid economy surrenders.
it would be better if it went by the same rules as federal Florida. Last Sunday, Florida reported 10,059 Froma Harrop, a syndicated columnist, writes
elections. new coronavirus cases. New York state, once the for the Providence (Rhode Island) Journal. Her
Greenwood Commonwealth epicenter of the pandemic, had 536 — and it did e-mail address is fharrop@gmail.com.
The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2020 5A

Obituaries
Continued from Page 3A

Theodore Pennington Betty Stockton She was a graduate of Stowers, Dion Jr., and
COLUMBUS — WEST POINT — Rust College and Mis- Keon Clanton; sisters,
Theodore Pennington, Betty Sue “Frances” sissippi State Univer- Shelly Clanton, Tange-
74, passed Stockton, 77, died July sity and was formerly las Ringo, and Qua-
away. 8, 2020, at UMMC-Jack- employed as Director of sheera Clanton, all of
Grave- son, in Jackson. Counseling and Testing Starkville; and brother,
side Private family with Rust College. She Andrew Clanton, Jr.
services services will be held was a member of As-
will be at Saturday, at Calvert bury United Methodist Walter Zuber Sr.
11 a.m. Sat- Chapel, with Dr. James Church. STARKVILLE —
urday, in Towery and Roy Myers In addition to her par- Sergeant Major Walter
Oddfellows Pennington officiating. Burial will ents, she was preceded Earl Zuber Sr., 74,
Cemetery. follow at Memorial in death by her siblings, died July 3, 2020, in
Visitation is from noon- Gardens-West Point. George Bridges and Starkville.
5 p.m. today, at Lee- Calvert Funeral Home Freddie Bridges. Services will be at
Sykes Funeral Home. of West Point is in She is survived by 11 a.m. Saturday, at
Lee-Sykes Funeral charge of arrange- her husband, Ralph Beth-el M.B. Church.
Home of Columbus is ments. Howard of Holly Burial will follow at Mt.
in charge of arrange- Mrs. Stockton was Springs; children, Peiler Cemetery No. 1.
ments. born April 16, 1943, in Melissa Phillips of Visitation is from 4-6
Gibson, to the late Es- Nashville, Tennessee, p.m. today, at West Me-
Mr. Pennington was
telle Carlisle and Onroe and Kimberly Nevels of morial Funeral Home.
born Feb. 6, 1946, to
West. She was formerly Holly Springs; siblings, West Memorial Funeral
the late Charles James
employed as an admin- Bettye Phillips, Mary Home of Starkville is
Bankhead Sr. and An-
istrative assistant with Dixon, Johnson Bridges
nie Pennington Noland. in charge of arrange-
Mitchell Buick and was Jr., and Walter Bridges,
He was a veteran of the ments.
a member of Calvary all of Crawford, Debbie
United States Army and He is survived by his
Baptist Church. Brown of Orlando, Flor-
was formerly employed daughters, Cicely Zuber
In addition to her par- ida, and Danny Bridges
with True Tempers and Juliette Zuber-Tate;
ents, she was preceded of Columbus; and four
Sports. and brothers, Wilie Zu-
in death by her sisters, grandchildren.
In addition to his par- ber and Charles Zuber.
Carolyn Pace, Faye Memorials may be
ents, he was preceded
Stahl, and Marguerite made to Rust College
in death by his siblings,
Gentry; and brothers, Memorial Scholarship Leroy Franklin
Terry Noland, Frankie COLUMBUS — Le-
Felix, Walter, and Ray Fund, Rust College
Noland, Joyce Noland, roy Franklin, 75, died
West. Development Office,
and Falora Noland. July 2,
She is survived by 750 Rust Ave., Holly
He is survived by his 2020, at
her husband, Thomas Springs, MS 38635.
wife, Rena Pennington; Baptist
children, Nicki Pen- Trenton Stockton Jr. of Memorial
nington and Detrick West Point; daughter, Jacqueline Beslow Hospi-
Williams; siblings, Nichole McBrayer of COLUMBUS — Jac-
queline Fenton “Jackie tal-Golden
Carol Bankhead, Patri- West Point; son, Tommy
Martin” Triangle.
cia Bankhead, Jenny Stockton of West Point;
Beslow, 56, Grave-
Gail Metcalfe, Barbara brother, Robert West; Franklin
died July side ser-
Bankhead, Doug- and three grandchil-
2, 2020, at vices will
las Noland, Michael dren.
her resi- be held at 1 p.m. Satur-
Bankhead, Kenneth Memorials may be
dence, in day, at Sandfield Ceme-
Ray, and Charlie James made to the Adult Choir
Nashville, tery. Burial will follow.
Bankhead Jr.; and four Fund, Calvary Baptist
Church, 460 McCord Tennessee. Visitation is from noon-5
grandchildren. Beslow p.m. today, at Lee-Sykes
St., West Point, MS Grave-
39773. side Funeral Home. Lee-
Eva Shanklin services will be held at Sykes Funeral Home of
MACON — Eva Mc- 11 a.m. Saturday, at Oak Columbus is in charge
Coy Shanklin passed Rainell Sherrod Grove M.B. Church of arrangements.
away. COLUMBUS — Mr. Franklin was
Rainell Johnson Sher- Cemetery, with the Rev.
Grave- Therman Cunningham born March 13, 1945, in
side ser- rod, 67, died July 6, Union Springs, Ala-
2020, at her residence. officiating. Burial will
vices will follow. Visitation is bama, to the late Lucy
be at 1 p.m. Arrangements are Franklin. He was a 1963
incomplete and will be from 2-5 p.m. today, at
Sunday, in Carter’s Funeral Ser- graduate of Merritt

Owen Adams
Shanklin announced by Carter’s High School, in Midway,
Funeral Services of vices. Carter’s Funeral
Cemetery. Services of Columbus and a 1969 graduate of
Visitation Shanklin Columbus.
is in charge of arrange- Daniel Payne College,
will be in Birmingham. He was Owen Byrd Adams, age 92, of Fort Walton
ments.
from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Charlotte Loper Ms. Beslow was born formerly employed as a Beach, FL and formerly of Artesia, MS, passed
at Lee-Sykes Funer- CALEDONIA — teacher and was a mem- away July 7, 2020, at Westwood Nursing and
Jan. 5, 1964, in Colum-
al Home. Lee-Sykes Charlotte Adele Loper, ber of Zion Gate M.B. Rehabilitation of Fort Walton Beach, FL.
bus, to Edith Fenton
Funeral Home of Co- 68, died July 6, 2020, at Church. Funeral services will be held at Artesia United
Martin and the late Ed-
lumbus is in charge of Baptist Memorial Hos- In addition to his Methodist Church with visitation beginning at
ward Washington. She
arrangements. pital-Golden Triangle. mother, he was preced- 10:00 AM and service following at 11:30 AM.
was formerly employed
Arrangements are ed in death by his son, Reverend Stacy Douglas, Reverend Gene Merkyl
with Contract Procure-
Mary Wilson incomplete and will be Stansell Earl Franklin; and Reverend Dural Ragsdale will be officiating.
ment for INS.
COLUMBUS — announced by Lown- and wife, Patricia Ann The interment will follow at Memorial Gardens of
In addition to her fa-
des Funeral Home of Columbus, Mississippi.
Mary Ann Wilson, 71, ther, she was preceded Franklin.
Columbus. Mr. Adams was born December 12, 1927, in
died July in death by her siblings, He is survived by
Mrs. Loper was born Meridian, MS, to the late Willam Lee Adams and
6, 2020, Kent, Charles, and his daughter, LeRonica
April 5, 1952, in Colum- Jessie Byrd Adams Cook. He attended Artesia
at Baptist Ricky Martin. Franklin of Columbus;
bus, to the late Ruby High School and served in the United States
Memorial In addition to her son, Alven Franklin;
Wilson Patridge and Navy. Owen followed in his father’s footsteps and
Hospi- mother, she is survived adopted son, Jeffery
Dawes Crawford. was a railroad man through and through. He was
tal-Golden by her son, Geoffrey L. Barry; nine grand-
In addition to her par- a telegraph operator, clerk and train dispatcher,
Triangle. Lawrence of Nashville; children; and one
ents, she was preceded working 42 years with the Gulf Mobile and Ohio
Grave- and siblings, Steven great-grandchild.
Wilson in death by her sisters, Railroad which later became the Illinois Central
side ser- White of Nashville,
Shirley Buchanan, Gulf Railroad. He retired in 1989. He was a lifelong
vices will Michael Martin of
Marsh Dequent, and member of Artesia United Methodist Church
be at 2 p.m. Saturday, in Murfreesboro, Curley
Theresa Pittman; and where he and his wife, Dale, were married and
Union Cemetery, with Martin, Mattie Wilkins,
brother, Ronnie Craw- brought up their children. He sang in the choir
Jimmy Rice officiating. and Karen Hackman, all
ford. and served on many church committees through
Visitation is from 2-5 of Columbus, and Keith
She is survived by the years. He served as church lay leader and
p.m. today, at Carter’s Washington of Mem-
her daughters, Cam- as Sunday School Superintendent, worked with
Funeral Services. Car- phis.
bria Deal of Waycross, a prison ministry at Parchman and attended the
ter’s Funeral Services of
Georgia and Deanna Walk to Emmaus.
Columbus is in charge
Stringer of Soso; son, Dion Clanton Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in
of arrangements. SPRING, Texas — death by his wife of 62 years, Joyner Dale Sykes
Mrs. Wilson was Joey Salta of Hatties-
burg; sisters, Shelia No- Dion Shondell Clanton Adams; his brother, William Adams; and his
born Dec. 7, 1948, in Sr., 50, died June 29, grandson, Michael Meredith.
len and Martha Loper,
Artesia, to the late 2020, in Spring. Survivors include his children, Scott Adams
both of Caledonia; six
Jeanette Lee and Levi Graveside services and his wife, Susan, of Columbus, MS, Denise
grandchildren; and four
Lee. She was a member
great-grandchildren. will be held at 11 a.m. Owen Adams Adams Ragsdale and her husband, Dural
of Fourth Street M.B. Saturday, at Muldrow Visitation:
“Raggy”, of Vicksburg, MS, and Diane Adams
Church. Saturday, July 11 • 10-11:30 AM
First Baptist Church Meredith and her husband, Don, of Navarre,
In addition to her par- Martha Howard Cemetery, in Starkville.
Artesia Methodist Church
Services: FL; grandchildren, Kimberly Ragsdale Watson
ents, she was preceded HOLLY SPRINGS — Burial will follow. Visi- Saturday, July 11 • 11:30 AM
Martha Jean Bridges Artesia Methodist Church and her husband, Ben, Chance Ragsdale and
in death by her siblings, tation is from 2-6 p.m. Burial Kaitlyn Ashley, Adam Meredith, Scott Meredith;
Bertha Glasper, Mar- Howard, today, at West Memorial Memorial Gardens
71, died College St. Location
granddaughters-in-law, Hope Meredith, Jennifer
garet Blevins, Minnie Funeral Home. West Jennings and Lacey Miller; great granddaughters,
Hollingshead, Harry July 6, Memorial Funeral
2020, at Braedyn Meredith, Taylor Meredith, Ashlynn
Wilson, and Bobby Home of Starkville is Meredith and Emory Jennings.
Wilson. her resi- in charge of arrange-
dence. Pallbearers will be Chance Ragsdale, Scott
She is survived by ments. Meredith, Gerry Gentry, David Langford, Daryl
her brother, James Grave- He is survived by his
side Pritchard, Newton Guerry and Paul Guerry.
Wilson. Howard parents, John L. Bill and memorialgunterpeel.com In lieu of flowers, the family requests
services Emily Clanton; wife,
will be held memorials be made to Artesia United Methodist
Lewis Rich Nicole Clanton; chil- Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 188, Artesia,
at 11 a.m. Saturday, at dren, Ryan and Trevor
STARKVILLE — Oakland M.B. Church MS 39736.
Lewis H. Rich died July Cemetery. Burial will
3, 2020, in Starkville. follow. Visitation is
Graveside services from 2-5 p.m. today, at
will be at 2 p.m. Sat- Carter’s Funeral Ser-
urday, at Josey Creek vices. Carter’s Funeral Sign the online guest book at
Cemetery. Burial will Services of Columbus www.memorialgunterpeel.com
follow. Visitation is is in charge of arrange- College Street • Columbus, MS
from 2-6 p.m. today, at ments.
West Memorial Funeral Mrs. Howard was
Home. West Memo- born May 4, 1949, in
rial Funeral Home of
Starkville is in charge
Crawford, to the late cdispatch.com
Johnson Bridges Sr. and
of arrangements. Lillie Shelton Bridges.
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2019. The county covered the rest of The Crawford native said he started day — once in the morning and an-
the cost. playing at the gym when he was 6 or other in the afternoon between gym
Nearly everything has been re- 7. He completed his first dunk there uses. Although it’s hard to keep
placed — the damaged roof, interi- when he was 14, he said. children apart from each other at
or walls, lights and the scoreboard. “I grew up with that gym,” he a safe distance of six feet, Stallings
New aluminum bleachers and a said. “You look at the site and see said she can only try.
multipurpose floor were also put in the memories. ...When it was re- “I try to spread them apart. I’m
place. Next to the gym, the county built, it was nothing like the old going to be honest, it’s hard to do
added a new playground and a pa- gym, then nostalgia just hit me.” sometimes,” Stallings said. “And
vilion for outdoor activities, which But now that the gym is renovat- I make sure when they first get in
were completed at the end of June, ed, Hairston said he’s happy to see it here, I let them sanitize their hands
Short said. put to good use. and everything, and I (clean) the
Ellis said the renovated gym was “It’s just like a symbol of hope for balls and stuff before they touch
all too thrilling for him. everybody,” he said. them.
“When I heard this, this is excit- District 4 Supervisor Jeff Smith, “When you got people from all
ing,” he said. “It made my heart feel who represents the Crawford area over the Golden Triangle, you hear
good.” and has long pushed for the gym about something new coming to
For Ellis, the passion for basket- renovation, said he is glad the facil- your town,” she added, “I have to try
ball has run in his family since he ity is finally up and running again. to limit them all so there won’t be so
was “a baby.” Before the tornado hit, “I’m proud of the facility,” Smith many in there at one time.”
he said, he would travel almost half said. “If the community is satisfied, Mayor Deane Parson said she
an hour from Starkville to the Craw- I’m satisfied.” loves to see children and adults
ford gym often after football prac- flocking to the gym after its reopen-
tice at his school ended at 12:30 p.m. ing. But to better protect their safe-
Ellis’ friend, 11-year-old Anquar- Reopening amid the pandemic ty, Parson said, she has discussed
ius Outlaw, was fast on the court. The gym reopening comes at a precautionary measures with town
The damage the gym suffered last time, however, when the COVID-19 officials and hopes to see mask re-
year saddened him, he said. But pandemic has claimed more than quirements for those who sit on the
after the tornado passed through, 1,200 lives statewide. As of Wednes- bleachers when they are not play-
Outlaw said, he would still come day afternoon, Lowndes County ing. A temperature check should
play at the old gym, which had leaks had witnessed 526 confirmed cases also be in place at the door, she said,
in the roof. and 13 COVID-19-related deaths. and those with high temperatures
“I was really mad at it, because To help slow down the spread should be turned away before they
it’s not our fault that the tornado of the virus in a gym with a capac- enter.
took it down,” Outlaw said. “It had ity of 300, Stallings said she is cap- “Some of them are close together
holes in the roof, water was dripping ping the number of gym users at 75 (in the gym),” she said. “We don’t
on the court, everything. and setting different schedules for know who’s got the virus or what.”
“I was excited that it was open- younger children, teenagers and But apart from concerns for con-
ing, because I was waiting this long adults. Children between ages of 8 tracting the virus, the reopening
for it to be rebuilt,” he added. and 16, she said, can use the gym amid the pandemic also brought
Corinthine Hairston, 29, who between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., and him and his friends back together,
has been a summer volunteer to those over age 16 can use it between Ellis said.
look after the kids for three years 5 and 8 p.m. “I ain’t seen my friends in Craw-
at the gym, said the old facility bore Stallings said she cleans the fa- ford since the COVID-19 came
many memories of his childhood. cility with disinfectant spray twice a around,” he said.

MRAP
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ability to get in and out Two weekends ago, we pandemic and Hawkins and maintenance was too
with this thing,” Crook had a shooting in Monroe has not yet had a chance much for us,” Scott said.
said. County and the suspect to present the request be- “It’s an added expense
The 1033 program used armor-piercing bul- fore the board. that I thought would be
essentially leases equip- lets and assault rifles. To Swan estimated the better going toward per-
ment rather than grant pretend this stuff ain’t out transfer fee of a MRAP for sonnel.”
actual ownership, as the there, and there’s no need Lowndes County to also Scott said he doesn’t
Department of Defense for it, is burying heads in be $10,000, but noted the think the absence of an
still technically owns the the sand.” money would probably armored vehicle limits
MRAP Monroe County is When using the 1033 come from the depart- his department’s enforce-
using. In Monroe Coun- program, instituted in ment’s budget. ment potency.
ty’s case, the transfer fee 1997 by the Clinton Ad- How often the vehicle “If it ever gets that bad,
was $10,000, which was ministration, a state agen- would be used in active we’re going to call the
paid for by private dona- cy is responsible for pay- shooter/suspect barricad- state anyway,” Scott said,
tions from community res- ing a “transfer fee,” which ing situations varies. who added Clay County
idents and corporations. equates to 3- to 6-per- “They’re sporadic,” has a Special Response
“We had plenty of sup- cent of the vehicle’s total Swan said. “Sometimes Team available if needed.
port from the community worth. In 2015, the Obama you have someone that “They could deploy (a ar-
and raised that money Administration limited barricades themselves in- mored vehicle) to us pret-
pretty easily,” Monroe what type of equipment side of the house. Several ty quickly.”
County Crook said. police departments could times a year we’ve had to Capt. Brett Watson of
“We’re blessed to have it.” purchase. According to deal with those. Active the Oktibbeha County
Crook said he’s ex- The New York Times, The shooter situations, those Sheriff’s Office told The
plained to the public that Pentagon said 126 tracked are something that you Dispatch he’s unaware of
the MRAP is primarily armored vehicles, 138 gre- prepare for and hope nev- his department ever being
a defense-oriented vehi- nade launchers and 1,623 er happens.” outfitted with military car-
cle and has no weapons. bayonets nationwide were Most recently, author- riers, but said each dep-
While he said feedback returned since former ities with LCSO respond- uty has a helmet in their
from community mem- President Barack Obama ed to a situation where a vehicle for situations that
bers has been “90-plus prohibited their transfer. man barricaded himself arise. He added if his de-
percent positive,” he But in 2017, President in a Jess Lyons Road resi- partment needed a MRAP
knows not everyone will Donald Trump reversed dence for more than three or a similar vehicle, it
approve of the department those restrictions. hours during a standoff on would likely reach out to
using a military-grade ve- May 7. the Mississippi Highway
hicle. Around the Golden Not every law en- Patrol.
“It gets mixed reviews, Triangle forcement department “We haven’t been into a
especially in the cur- Lowndes County Sher- in the Golden Triangle situation where we could
rent climate. ... If you’re iff’s Office Chief Depu- feels a need to acquire a not access something if
against our officers being ty Brent Swan told The military-grade vehicle, needed,” Watson said.
as safe as they can be, well Dispatch Thursday that though. “The highway patrol has
then, OK,” Crook said. Lowndes County Sheriff In Clay County, Sheriff assets that we would call
“I think it’s just an in- Eddie Hawkins planned Eddie Scott said his de- upon if we needed some-
timidating look … we live to ask the board of su- partment had discussed thing like that. So it’s al-
in a day where we have to pervisors to approve the the purchase of an ar- ways been the decision of
keep up with the bad guys department acquiring its mored vehicle in the past, our department to utilize
and normally the bad first-ever MRAP earlier but ultimately passed on those resources.”
guys have us outgunned this year. the opportunity. Dispatch News Editor
by a long shot,” he added. That was put on hold “A couple years ago, we Isabelle Altman contribut-
“This helps protect us. because of the COVID-19 talked about it … the cost ed to this report.
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BIG TEN SCRAPS NONCONFERENCE FOOTBALL GAMES


THE ASSOCIATED PRESS participate in fall sports.” ways rely on our medical than a dozen schools have move didn’t wash away “By limiting competi-
Big Ten Commissioner experts to keep our stu- reported positive tests for fears the entire fall sea- tion to other Big Ten in-
The Big Ten Confer- Kevin Warren said it was dent-athletes at the center the virus among athletes son could be in jeopardy. stitutions, the conference
ence announced Thurs- “much easier if we’re just of all of our decisions and in the past month but the “I am really concerned, will have the greatest flex-
day it will not play noncon- working with our Big Ten make sure that they are bad news picked up this that is the question of the ibility to adjust its own op-
ference games in football institutions” in terms of as healthy as they possi- week as the Ivy League day,” Ohio State athletic erations throughout the
and several other sports things like scheduling bly can be from a mental, canceled all fall sports director Gene Smith said season and make quick
this fall, the most dramat- and traveling. a physical, an emotion- and Stanford announced on a conference call after decisions in real-time
ic move yet by a power “We may not have al health and wellness it was cutting 11 varsity the announcement. “I was based on the most cur-
conference because of the sports in the fall,” Warren standpoint.” sports. cautiously optimistic. I’m rent evolving medical ad-
coronavirus pandemic. told the Big Ten Network. There has been deep The Big Ten decision not even there now.” vice and the fluid nature
The conference cited “We may not have a col- unease that the pandem- is the biggest yet because Besides football, the of the pandemic,” the Big
medical advice in making lege football season in the ic will deal a blow to fall Bowl Subdivision football sports affected are men’s Ten said.
its decision and added Big Ten. sports after wiping out games — more than 40 of and women’s cross coun- The other big confer-
ominously that the plan “So we just wanted to hundreds of games, in- them, all moneymakers try, field hockey, men’s ences, the SEC, ACC, Big
would be applied only “if make sure that this was cluding March Madness, in different ways — were and women’s soccer and 12 and Pac-12, have all
the conference is able to the next logical step to al- this past spring. More simply erased. And the women’s volleyball. See BIG TEN, 2B

Analysis: What Tyrell Shavers brings to MSU’s receiving corps Morikawa


back from
missed cut
with strong
debut at
Muirfield
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

DUBLIN, Ohio — Col-


lin Morikawa didn’t get
rattled by his first missed
cut as a pro or his first
time playing Muirfield
Village.
Morikawa finally had
a forced weekend off two
weeks ago after 22 con-
secutive cuts to start his
PGA Tour career, three
short of the standard
set by Tiger Woods. He
bounced back Thursday
in the Workday Charity
Open with a 7-under 65
for a one-shot lead over
Adam Hadwin.
It was a quiet day of
work, typical for the PGA
Tour with no spectators
allowed in the return
from the COVID-19 pan-
demic shutdown. It was
never more evident at
Muirfield Village, which
typically has enough fans
to frame just about every
hole.
Morikawa goes about
his work quietly in any
circumstances, and he
was dialed in from the
Erich Schlegel/USA TODAY Sports start of a relatively calm
Alabama wide receiver Tyrell Shavers celebrates after picking up a Texas A&M blocked punt for a touchdown in the second half at Kyle Field and steamy afternoon on
on Oct. 12. Shavers announced his transfer to Mississippi State in June and is poised to help the Bulldogs on the outside right away. the course Jack Nicklaus
built. His shot into the
BY BEN PORTNOY State this fall should the forward to welcoming and one carry for 14 yards on a weekly basis. Never par-5 fifth settled 3 feet
bportnoy@cdispatch.com season go on as sched- him to Starkville as we last season — there’s rea- one to get too high or too away for eagle. All but
uled. prepare for a big season son to believe he’ll thrive low, Shavers boasted a one of his birdie putts
STARKVILLE —
“We are excited to add ahead.” in coach Mike Leach’s air generally calm demeanor was inside 12 feet. The
Tyrell Shavers just need-
a tremendous talent like Committing to MSU raid offense. despite the errant passes only setback was a bogey
ed a chance.
After a slew of inju- Tyrell to our receiving on June 8, Shavers in- When he played for he saw throughout his from the fairway on the
ries and a brief split be- corps,” MSU coach Mike stantly became the Bull- Lewisville High School in prep days, finishing with 18th.
tween baseball and foot- Leach said in a news re- dogs’ tallest receiving the greater Dallas area, 27 receptions for 397 “It’s a beautiful track.
ball slowed his ability to lease in June. “Tyrell grad- threat, standing 6-foot-6 Shavers’ high school yards and seven touch- It’s a very tough course,
shine on the gridiron at uated from the University and weighing 205 pounds. numbers suffered as downs as a senior. obviously, but you just
Alabama, the former top- of Alabama in three years And while his sample size much from poor quarter- “If he could get to it, have to map your way
100 recruit is slated for a and has two years of eligi- at Alabama was small — back play as the double- he was going to catch around it,” Morikawa
major role at Mississippi bility remaining. We look one reception for 20 yards and triple-teams he saw See SHAVERS, 2B said. “You’ve got to be
really smart. If you’re
not in the fairway, you’ve

Baseball players get a peek at playing without fans got to make sure you
play smart. I was playing
smart but I felt good with
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Baseball returned for mosphere a little closer to pires Association,” the vacy,” Kapler said. my irons, so I was able to
workouts last week after normal by experimenting statement said. “Our na- attack some pins when
Baseball players got a the season was interrupt- with piped-in noise, like tion, and our world, has Cespedes homers they were accessible.”
sense of what the game ed by the coronavirus leagues in Taiwan and suffered greatly from this Yoenis Cespedes He liked it so much
will be like without fans pandemic during spring Korea have done. deadly virus. In the midst launched a two-run ho- that Morikawa is even
in the stands upon re- training. Teams have “So hopefully it won’t of continued suffering mer off Seth Lugo during more excited about
turning for workouts last started ramping up their be quite as quiet. It is qui- umpires are attempting the Mets’ intrasquad spending two weeks at
week. workouts in preparation et today,” Red Sox manag- to do our part to bring the game at Citi Field. Rather Muirfield Village.
They’re getting a for a 60-game season set er Ron Roenicke said. “I great game of baseball than trot around the bas- For the first time in 63
more realistic glimpse to begin on July 23. think we’re just constant- back onto the field and es after the ball cleared years, the PGA Tour will
this week as teams begin The season will start ly adjusting to things and into the homes of fans ev- the fence, Cespedes sim- have tournaments on the
holding scrimmages. without fans in the stands trying to figure it out.” erywhere.” ply walked back to the same course in consecu-
Yes, it’s very strange. and will likely remain dugout. tive weeks. The Workday
“It was surreal. ... just that way for a while as Umpires respond Posey still out The 34-year-old slug- Charity Open fills a void
sitting behind the dish at coronavirus hotspots con- Umpire Joe West faced San Francisco catcher ger missed last season this year for the John
a major league stadium tinue to pop up across the backlash earlier this week Buster Posey was gone and most of 2018 due Deere Classic, which de-
with major league players country. after he said he doesn’t from Giants’ workouts for to a string of injuries. cided to cancel without
on the field and no one “We’ll remember this believe all the deaths a second straight day and He had surgery on both being able to have spec-
else there and playing in season, going through it, attributed to COVID-19 third in all while dealing heels and then broke his tators, a pro-am or corpo-
competition,” Milwaukee for a long time because were from the virus. with a personal issue. ankle in a fall at his Flor- rate hospitality.
Brewers general man- these are very unusual The Major League Posey said last week- ida ranch. The two-time The second week at
ager David Stearns said feelings for all of us to Baseball Umpires Asso- end he still had some All-Star said in February Muirfield Village — the
Thursday. “Occasionally, experience when we’re ciation stepped back from reservations about play- he finally expected to be Memorial — was sup-
you’ll see that for a small watching games like West’s comments with ing this year amid the ready to play this year, posed to be the first with
BP when media isn’t this,” Stearns said. “In a statement issued on pandemic. Manager and he’s looked healthy fans since the PGA Tour
around or cameras aren’t terms of the actual game Thursday. Gabe Kapler wouldn’t say and dangerous in the bat- returned June 11. That
around, but it was really and the way that the “Recent public com- whether Posey had indi- ter’s box since summer plan was scrapped at the
weird to see Christian game played out, I think ments about the current cated that was the reason camp opened last Friday. last minute and it was
Yelich in the batter’s box it looked like normal Coronavirus pandemic for his absence. It seems his only re- clear how much work
in a major league stadium baseball.” do not in any way reflect “Buster is still working maining hurdle is show- went into it.
in competition in an emp- The Boston Red Sox the position of the Major through a personal issue. ing he can sprint full There were signs for
ty ballpark.” will try to make the at- League Baseball Um- I want to respect his pri- speed without issue. See GOLF, 2B
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Big Ten Golf


Continued from Page 1B Continued from Page 1B
indicated they intend to spectator parking along ward the water. He took a plenty of noise, at least the coronavirus. He used Hideki Matsuyama.
play fall sports. the streets outside the full swing for a flop shot, for nine holes. Lefty was PGA Tour winner Marc Keegan Bradley had
“The Big Ten deci- club. Concession and it came out softly and 4 under at the turn and Turnesa as a caddie for a 69 and was among 35
sions are interesting and hospitality tents were a raced down the green and narrowly missed a 10-foot this week, which might players who shot in the
provide additional infor- into the cup for a birdie. birdie chance on the 11th. be a short week. Koepka
few days away from being 60s. One shot summed
mation to inform our dis- That hole — that shot He made bogey from opened with a 74.
completed. There was no up the environment at
cussions,” Big 12 commis- — is best known for when the bunker. He missed a Most of the good scor-
sioner Bob Bowlsby said. point taking them down, PGA Tour events at the
because sound travels Tiger Woods chipped in 5-foot par. He needed two ing came in the morning.
“At this time our medical moment. He hit a 6-iron
when no one is around. for par on his way to vic- chips from 25 feet to get Hadwin had five birdies
and scientific advisors on the par-3 fourth hole
have suggested we should
move ahead slowly and
Rory Sabbatini found
out the hard way. He was
“We walked up to the green; I fixed my ball mark. I’m for an ace, and didn’t even
know it.
with constant re-evalua-
tion. We plan to continue
at the top of his swing for
his opening tee shot when
looking all over the green for it. And someone just goes, “There was probably
five or six people up by
to prepare for all available a volunteer some 80 yards ‘It’s in the hole,’ like really casually. It was just bizarre.” the green, and no one
scenarios until we are in- away laughed in conver- Keegan Bradley on his hole in one
formed that some are no sation. Sabbatini flinched, did anything,” Bradley
tory in 1999. Rahm was a on the 14th green. He hit over his last eight holes said. “We walked up to
longer viable.” sent his drive well to the 4-year-old in Spain at the in the water for double bo- for a 66. Nick Taylor, a
Southeastern Con- right and he stood look- the green; I fixed my
time, but apparently he gey on the 16th. He shot new father who chose to
ference Commissioner ing at the volunteer, too ball mark. I’m looking all
Greg Sankey said league has seen enough video of 41 on the back for a 73. stay home in Canada for
far away to realize what the shot that as he stood Brooks Koepka played an extra month after the over the green for it. And
officials “will continue to someone just goes, ‘It’s in
had happened. to the side of the green, for the first time since tour resumed, had an
meet with regularly with
Jon Rahm was in a per- he smiled and said of the withdrawing from the eagle at No. 11 and kept the hole,’ like really casu-
our campus leaders in the
coming weeks, guided by ilous spot in juicy rough empty theater, “Just like Travelers Championship bogeys off his card for a ally. It was just bizarre.”
the medical advisors, to left of the 14th green, when Tiger did it.” two weeks ago after his 67. He was joined by past And it will be that way
make the important deci- facing a downhill chip to- Phil Mickelson made caddie tested positive for Muirfield Village winner for two weeks.

Shavers
sions necessary to deter-
mine the best path for-
ward related to the SEC
fall sports.” Continued from Page 1B
The marquee non-
conference matchups in it,” Shavers’ high school makers, Shavers fills a year’s unproven unit.
the Big Ten this season coach, Gregg Miller, major need on the out- “The biggest thing
included Notre Dame told The Dispatch. “Our side. MSU has graduated about him is he’s a guy
vs. Wisconsin on Oct. 3 quarterbacks we had four of its top five pass that’s been a lot of plac-
at Lambeau Field, home sometimes threw it out of catchers from a season es and camps and he’s
of the NFL’s Green
bounds or threw it onto ago; senior Osirus Mitch- worked on being a receiv-
Bay Packers. Other big
the bleachers, but he was ell is the lone returner er that runs good routes,”
matchups included Mich-
igan at Washington, definitely a kid that every- who saw meaningful ac- Copiah-Lincoln Commu-
Ohio State-Oregon, Penn body that we played, you tion for the Bulldogs. In nity College coach Glenn
State-Virginia Tech and better find a way to cover 13 games last year, Mitch- Davis told The Dispatch
Miami-Michigan State. that kid, or he’s going to ell led the team with 430 of Heath last August.
Much of the pain will beat you.” yards and six touchdowns “(He’s) worked on releas-
be felt at smaller schools Despite middling quar- on 29 receptions. es. He’s a very polished
that lean heavily on the terback play during his Behind Mitchell, depth guy. When he doesn’t
big-money games to help time at Lewisville, scouts is scarce. Senior JaVonta think too much, things
fund their athletic bud- took notice of Shavers’ Payton, a talented speed- come naturally to him.”
gets. Hours before the long frame — so much ster in the slot and on the Shavers had little
Big Ten announcement, outside, showed flashes chance to flash the talent
so that he was rated the
Northern Iowa, which both in junior college and that made him among
No. 88 player and No. 12
will lose a Sept. 5 game at last year but never found the nation’s elite receiver
Iowa, said it expected an receiver in the 2017 class
according to 247Sports’ sustained success be- prospects in the class of
athletics budget shortfall
composite rankings. hind Deddrick Thomas 2017 during his tenure at
to exceed $1 million.
A handful of teams Committing to Al- or Stephen Guidry. Junior Alabama. With two years
were scheduled to play abama in June of 2016 Austin Williams has had to play in Starkville, he’ll
two Big Ten opponents, ahead of his senior foot- semblances of success, be called upon early and
including Bowling Green, ball season, he joined the too, but he has a limited often should Leach’s first
Central Michigan and Crimson Tide as a Janu- ceiling. season in charge get off
Northern Illinois. Bowl- ary enrollee. Despite that, Junior college trans- the ground.
ing Green athletic direc- Shavers was often buried fers Malik Heath — a “I’m excited for him
tor Bob Moosbrugger behind 2020 first round former Under Armour because I think the kid’s
said the Big Ten’s deci- All-American — and Ca- a leader,” Miller said. “I
picks Henry Ruggs and
sion “is the tip of the ice- leb Ducking should also think he’s gonna go on to
Jerry Jeudy in addition to
berg.” add major pieces to this the next level.”
“Ten FBS conferences potential 2021 first round
have signed a college foot- picks Jaylen Waddle and
ball playoff agreement DeVonta Smith during
with an expectation that his time in Tuscaloosa.
we will work together for And while Shavers’
the good of college foot- opportunities at Alabama
ball,” Moosbrugger said. were limited, his athleti-
“If we are to solve these cism was on constant-dis-
challenges and be truly play. A two-sport athlete
dedicated to protecting at both the high school
the health and safety of and college level, he spent
our student-athletes, we
a brief time playing for
need to do a better job of
the Crimson Tide base-
working together.”
“Obviously, we are dis- ball team before turning
appointed by the decision, his focus entirely to foot-
as there are many people ball this past spring.
affiliated with both uni- “He’s always been well
versities that have had spoken about how Ala-
this game circled on their bama was,” Miller said.
calendars for a long time,” “He didn’t leave angry.
Illinois State athletic di- He just wanted to go play
rector Larry Lyons said. as far as he told me.”
He said the budget is in Joining a Mississippi
a “constant state of flux,” State receiving corps in
but there are no plans to
desperate need of play-
cut sports.
Memphis announced
Thursday it was cutting
administrative and sports
operation budgets 14% in
addition to some other
personnel savings.
The Big Ten said it
would release detailed
schedules later and con-
tinue to evaluate other
sports. The league said
its schools will honor
scholarships for athletes
who choose not to com-
pete in the upcoming ac-
ademic year.
Indiana AD Scott Dol-
son said he and his Big
Ten colleagues “know
that there remain many
questions that still need
to be answered, and we
will work toward finding
those answers in the com-
ing weeks.”
“Probably, it’s a com-
fort level of how protocols
are being enacted, how
testing is done and then
keeping it within that
family, if you will — your
expanded social circle
or social pod,” Missouri
AD Jim Sterk said. “You
might be able to control
things more that way, or
feel like you can, anyway
versus the unknown of
people coming from out-
side our 11 states.”
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Black Players for Change lead protest at MLS is Back tourney


THE ASSOCIATED PRESS the MLS Is Back tourna- North American sports MLS and the players’ as- tributions from the MLS statement. “I am excited
ment in Florida. landscape, but we see sociation. Players Association. to continue the growth of
Now that Major League Players stood, fists what’s happening over “It was very powerful “This moment for us as Players Coalition as an op-
Soccer has re-started, raised, for 8 minutes in Europe as well, how to put my fist up and to a black player pool, is that portunity for all athletes
a group of Black Major and 46 seconds, the time soccer players are fight- be there on the field with we can stand up, we can across all professional
League Soccer players that has become a sym- ing against racism there. so many people that are make this statement that’s sports leagues to make a
is using the moment to bol of police brutality, We’re standing with all of trying to make a change come completely from us. significant impact in our
call attention to systemic after a Minneapolis po- our brothers and sisters in this country. And that’s It was so important that it communities.”
racism across sports and lice officer had his knee to fight this fight.” what we need to do,” In- was player led, it couldn’t Players Coalition
society. on George Floyd’s neck Black Players for ter Miami’s Juan Agudelo have worked the other reached out to the MLS
Black Players for when he died. More than Change sprung from an said. way around,” Morrow players upon hearing
Change was formerly the 170 Black players, some Instagram group start- The group has called said. “This moment of sol-
about their group.
Black Players Coalition wearing “Silence is Vio- ed by Morrow after the on the league to increase idarity with our brothers
“All of these people are
of MLS, but changed its lence” T-shirts and Black death of Floyd. The death diversity hiring in coach- and sisters fighting this
name this week while reaching out to us, want-
Lives Matter face masks, sparked protests world- ing, front office and ex- battle for racial equality
joining forces with the took part in the pregame wide against racism and ecutive positions, appoint and human rights is so ing to help us, and that
Players Coalition, the protest. policy brutality. a chief diversity officer, important. And we want just gets to what we’re do-
NFL players group found- “Really this protest Portland’s Jeremy implement implicit bias to make sure that the ing here,” Morrow said.
ed by Anquan Boldin and is about fighting for ra- Ebobisse, Chicago’s CJ training and expand cul- narrative was player led, ”We’re putting together
Malcolm Jenkins. cial equality and human Sapong, Nashville’s Jalil tural education. player driven in coming something really solid, an
Black Players for rights,” organizer Justin Anibaba, NYCFC’s Sean It has also discussed strictly from us.” organization that is here
Change made its first Morrow of Toronto FC Johnson and Colorado’s developing the game in “The commonalities for future generations,
public demonstration said. “We’re standing with Kei Kamara are among black communities and and goals of both our or- here to make lasting
since coming together all of our brothers and some of the other players partnering with charities, ganizations presented a change in Major League
last month at Wednesday sisters across the world involved. The group has and has already secured natural opportunity to Soccer and in our com-
night’s opening game of -- definitely across the the endorsement of both $75,000 in charitable con- align,” Boldin said in a munities.”

Comics & Puzzles


DILBERT
Dear Abby
D
EAR ABBY: do, and I hope dated for nearly four years.
I’m in high you will take to After her mom passed,
school. My heart what I am she fell into a depression and
boyfriend lives about to say was grieving deeply. I went to
across the country because I am not see her and she said it was
in a different patronizing you. over. We’ve had some contact,
state. He is a teen- Look at this from but it has dwindled to noth-
ager, too. I have your mother’s ing. I brought my cat into the
asked people for perspective. This relationship, and now she won’t
advice about this young man is give it back. She isn’t answering
before and mostly someone she has my phone calls or texts. I’m
gotten the same never met in per- blocked. I’ve tried letters and
answer. They say, son and neither had friends try to talk to her. It’s
ZITS “Wait ‘til you’re have you. Yes, you just mind-boggling.
older,” or, “Your have been talking, She’s 57 years old. She’s not
mom is just look- but there is no a spring chicken. I will have to
ing out for you.” I guarantee that he go to small claims court to get
don’t believe it. Dear Abby is everything he my cat back. I’d like to salvage
So I’m asking has represented the relationship and try to avoid
for advice on how to tell my himself to be in those conver- all this. — CAT PROBLEMS IN
mom that I’m in a long-distance sations. FLORIDA
relationship, and I would like to It is a mother’s JOB to pro- DEAR CAT PROBLEMS: You
meet him in person. We met on tect her child. There is truth to seem like a nice person, and I
a game about a year and a half the statement that she is “just sympathize, so I will offer this
ago. We’ve dated twice before looking out for you.” I believe the observation. You deserve an
for about a month or two. But feelings you have for this young apology from that woman for her
now we have been dating for man are valid, but I also feel behavior. Do not try to salvage
almost five months. that if he lived close by and your the relationship, which appears
GARFIELD When I told my mom about mother could meet him, things to have ended when her mother
him, she didn’t like him. She might be different. died. In time, you will find a lady
doesn’t even know him! How For the time being, continue friend who will reciprocate your
can I convince her that he’s a communicating with him and feelings. DO take her to small
good person and she just has perhaps a more serious relation- claims court to get your cat
to get to know him so she’ll let ship will develop. However, back because, as it stands, it is
me see him? I’m afraid to tell consider this: What would you the safest and most legal way
her because the idea makes do if you finally found yourself you are going to have your furry
me nervous. She refuses to un- in the same room with him and family member returned.
derstand that he is good to me, the chemistry wasn’t what you Dear Abby is written by
and he loves me and I love him. expected it would be? This has Abigail Van Buren, also known
Although we’re only teenagers, been known to happen. (Trust as Jeanne Phillips, and was
we have talked about forever. me on that!) Time will tell if this founded by her mother, Pauline
Do you have any advice for me? is the real thing. Phillips. Contact Dear Abby
— STRUGGLING IN PENNSYL- DEAR ABBY: My girlfriend at www.DearAbby.com or P.O.
CANDORVILLE VANIA and I have been separated for Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA
DEAR STRUGGLING: Yes, I nearly a year. Prior to this we 90069.

Horoscopes
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (July going or where you’ll end up, you roots. Accept and love where
10). You’ll enjoy a degree of are bound to turn out something you came from. Cancer energy
worldly success, though it’s entirely creative today. teaches that home is home for
the personal success you TAURUS (April 20-May a reason; embrace it.
experience with loved ones 20). You are likely to persuade LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). A
that will mean the most to you. others with your example, so be romantic connection ignites
You’ll find yourself in an entirely careful to keep it in the realm of your creativity or a creative
different realm in September, what, if exponentially multiplied, connection ignites your spirit
and new faces will change your would benefit the world. of romance. Ultimately, love is
BABY BLUES journey. The financial part gets GEMINI (May 21-June 21). a creative discourse, and the
better in October. An investment Avoid staying busy for the sake shape of a love affair is a work
will keep paying you through of looking busy. It is not lazy or of art.
2021. Leo and Virgo adore you. idle to stop and take stock of VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.
Your lucky numbers are: 8, 30, the situation. In fact, pausing 22). The right attitude makes
22, 14 and 9. for perspective is the smartest life about living and not about
ARIES (March 21-April 19). thing you can do right now. judging. You’ll be sure to stock
Because you are determined to CANCER (June 22-July your life with enough interesting
work for hours at a thing even 22). Don’t discount what you endeavors to keep you focused
without a clue of where you’re know. You’ll find strength in your on your own business.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).
Anything you call out today, the
universe will answer. Whatever
your opinion may be, all you
have to do is type it into a
BEETLE BAILEY search engine to discover that
there’s someone who feels the
same way.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov.
21). Doing everything at once
isn’t advised, although some-
times it can’t be helped. And
the more you try to do, the more
capable you become. None can
control the natural force that is
the flow of life.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec.
21). Little by little, you’re letting
go of a past pain. Soon, you’ll
be totally free of it. This you do
MALLARD FILLMORE somewhat consciously, though
your subconscious is working
overtime on the project, too.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.
19). Bravado is your birthright.
Today, you’ll find yourself in a
situation that requires more
courage than experience. Dive
in and learn as you go.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.
18). You can put up a social
media post and then take it
down. Most times that doesn’t
matter much, but it’s also true
that once you hit send, it’s a
FAMILY CIRCUS matter of public record. Share
advisedly.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March
20). You know how to compli-
ment people. It’s not about
what you admire, but about
what they need to hear. It’s
beautiful when those to factors
collide into one message.

Hair of the dog


SOLUTION:
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Stephen Chapel M.B. Celebrate Recovery at 6 p.m. Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. Bible study 7 p.m. For informa-
Friendship M.B. Church,
Church will host a drive though
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48th pastoral anniversary for
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at 6 p.m. every Tuesday at
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AP: After lobbying, Catholic Church won $1.4B in virus aid


BY REESE DUNKLIN federal data released this The Archdiocese of al advances toward young
AND MICHAEL REZENDES week found. New York, for example, priests.
The Associated Press Houses of worship and received 15 loans worth at Simply being eligible
faith-based organizations least $28 million just for its for low-interest loans was
NEW YORK — The that promote religious top executive offices. Its
U.S. Roman Catholic a new opportunity. But
beliefs aren’t usually eli- iconic St. Patrick’s Cathe- the church couldn’t have
Church used a special and gible for money from the dral on Fifth Avenue was
unprecedented exemp- been approved for so many
U.S. Small Business Ad- approved for at least $1
tion from federal rules to ministration. But as the million. loans — which the govern-
amass at least $1.4 billion economy plummeted and In Orange County, Cal- ment will forgive if they
in taxpayer-backed coro- jobless rates soared, Con- ifornia, where a sparkling are used for wage, rent
navirus aid, with many gress let faith groups and glass cathedral estimated and utilities — without a
millions going to dioceses other nonprofits tap into to cost over $70 million second break.
that have paid huge settle- the Paycheck Protection recently opened, dioce- Religious groups per-
ments or sought bankrupt- Program, a $659 billion san officials working at suaded the Trump admin-
cy protection because of fund created to keep main the complex received four istration to free them from
clergy sexual abuse cov- street open and Ameri- loans worth at least $3 mil- a rule that typically dis-
er-ups. cans employed. lion. qualifies an applicant with
The church’s haul may By aggressively pro- And elsewhere, a more than 500 workers.
have reached — or even moting the payroll pro- loan of at least $2 mil- Without this preferential
exceeded — $3.5 billion, gram and marshaling re- lion went to the dio-
making a global religious treatment, many Catholic
sources to help affiliates cese covering Wheel-
institution with more than navigate its shifting rules, ing-Charleston, West dioceses would have been
a billion followers among Catholic dioceses, parish- Virginia, where a church ineligible because — be-
the biggest winners in the es, schools and other min- investigation revealed last tween their head offices,
U.S. government’s pan- istries have so far received year that then-Bishop Mi- parishes and other affili-
ates — their employees ex-
demic relief efforts, an As-
sociated Press analysis of
approval for at least 3,500
forgivable loans, AP found.
chael Bransfield embez-
zled funds and made sexu- ceed the 500-person cap.
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IN KL1TG6DE7AB111840 lowing tenants. lowing tenants. lowing tenants. THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI turn any and all proposals not Columbus, Ms. 39701
in compliance with proposal For Pickenville:
2002 Mazda PDS NOW THEREFORE, notice is NOW THEREFORE, notice is NOW THEREFORE, notice is TO: The unknown heirs at law packet guidelines.
hereby given that FRIENDLY hereby given that FRIENDLY hereby given that FRIENDLY of Juanita Richardson Jones, R&D Maintenance Services
VIN JM1BJ226420513368 1623 Lock & Dam Road
CITY MINI-WAREHOUSES will of- CITY MINI-WAREHOUSES will of- CITY MINI-WAREHOUSES will of- Deceased Notice is hereby given that
2008 Pontiac G6 fer for sale, and will sell at auc- fer for sale, and will sell at auc- fer for sale, and will sell at auc- sealed proposal packets shall Carrollton, AL. 35447
VIN 1G2ZG57B284200779 tion to the highest bidder for tion to the highest bidder for tion to the highest bidder for You have been made a Re- be read at 1:00 p.m. on Friday,
cash all personal property in cash all personal property in cash all personal property in spondent in the suit filed in July 31, 2020 and all bidders AREA BUSINESS
IF THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT storage units leased by the fol- storage units leased by the fol- storage units leased by the fol- this Court by Tamaka Leke are invited to attend. Location
lowing tenants at FRIENDLY lowing tenants at FRIENDLY lowing tenants at FRIENDLY Jones, seeking the Determina- of opening will be the 4th floor is seeking a mature,
CLAIMED THEY WILL BE PUT
UP FOR SALE ON THE 21ST CITY MINI-WAREHOUSES 903 CITY MINI-WAREHOUSES 44 CITY MINI-WAREHOUSES 4504 tion of the Heirs at Law of conference room, Walter Sillers motivated person who
DAY OF JULY, 2020 AT 6:00 Alabama St. Columbus, MS. Beatty Road, Columbus, MS. Highway 69 South, Columbus, Juanita Richardson Jones, De- building, 550 High St., Jack- enjoys interacting with
A.M. AT ATLAS RECOVERY & Auctions will begin at 8:30 Auctions will begin at 8:30 MS. Auctions will begin at 8:30 ceased. son, MS 39201. people, being outdoors
TOWING, 4009 HWY 373, A.M. on the 7th day of August, A.M. on the 7th day of August, A.M. on the 7th day August, and multitasking. Skills
COLUMBUS, MS 39705. A.D. 2020 at 308 Shoney A.D. 2020 at 308 Shoney A.D. 2020 at 308 Shoney You are summoned to appear The Division of Medicaid does related to maintaining
Drive, Columbus, MS and will Drive, Columbus, MS and will Drive, Columbus, MS and will and defend against the com- not discriminate based on equipment and/or farm
Witnessed under my hand on continue to all FRIENDLY CITY continue to all FRIENDLY CITY continue to all FRIENDLY CITY plaint or petition filed against race, color, political affiliation,
MINI-WAREHOUSE locations in MINI-WAREHOUSE locations in MINI-WAREHOUSE locations in you in this action at 9:30 religion, age, disabilities, na- work are desired but not
this the 7th day of July, 2020.
the following sequence: 903 the following sequence: 903 the following sequence: 903 o'clock on the 19th day of Au- tional origin or gender. required. Person needs to
/s/Frank Stump Alabama Street, Columbus, Alabama Street, Columbus, Alabama Street, Columbus, gust,2020, in the courtroom of be flexible enough to pitch
MS; 44 Beatty Road, Colum- MS; 44 Beatty Road, Colum- MS; 44 Beatty Road, Colum- the Lowndes County Court- E.O.E in where ever needed but
PUBLISH: 7/10 & 7/17/2020 bus, MS; 4504 Highway 69 bus, MS; 4504 Highway 69 bus, MS; 4504 Highway 69 house at Columbus, Missis- also keep their core
South, Columbus, MS. All auc- South, Columbus, MS. All auc- South, Columbus, MS. All auc- sippi, and in case of your fail- PUBLISH: 7/3 & 7/10/2020 responsibilities in mind.
tions are with reserve and tions are with reserve and tions are with reserve and ure to appear and defend a If you enjoy a different ex-
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI therefore all units can be with- therefore all units can be with- therefore all units can be with- judgement will be entered
COUNTY OF LOWNDES drawn from the sale at any drawn from the sale at any drawn from the sale at any against you for the money or perience on the regular,

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time by the auctioneer/man- time by the auctioneer/man- time by the auctioneer/man- other things demanded in the meeting new people and
NOTICE OF SALE ager. ager. ager. complaint or petition. believe in customer
satisfaction this job might
WHEREAS, the following ten- Title to the personal property to Title to the personal property to Title to the personal property to You are not required to file an be for you.
ants entered into leases with be sold is believed to be good, be sold is believed to be good, be sold is believed to be good, answer or other pleading but Call us: 662-328-2424 Please submit resume to:
FRIENDLY CITY MINI-WARE- but at such sale, FRIENDLY but at such sale, FRIENDLY but at such sale, FRIENDLY you may do so if you desire. Blind Box 675 c/o The
HOUSES for storage space in CITY MINI-WAREHOUSES will CITY MINI-WAREHOUSES will CITY MINI-WAREHOUSES will
which to store personal prop- convey only such title as is ves- convey only such title as is ves- convey only such title as is ves- Issued under my hand and the General Help Wanted Commercial Dispatch
erty and ted in it pursuant to its lease ted in it pursuant to its lease ted in it pursuant to its lease seal of said Court this the 1st PO Box 511
with the following and its al- with the following and its al- with the following and its al- day of July, 2020 . Experienced Cabinet As- Columbus, MS 39703
WHEREAS, default has been lowed under Mississippi Code lowed under Mississippi Code lowed under Mississippi Code sembler: 1+ years experi-
made in the payment of rent Annotated Section 85-7-121 et Annotated Section 85-7-121 et Annotated Section 85-7-121 et CINDY EGGER GOODE ence recommended as well
and FRIENDLY CITY MINI-WARE- seq (Supp 1988). seq (Supp 1988). seq (Supp 1988). LOWNDES COUNTY CHAN-
CALEDONIA BUSINESS
as a good knowledge of needs General Laborer.
HOUSES pursuant to said CERY CLERK other woodworking tasks.
Leases is authorized to sell the Mandy Brackin James Allison Devin Williams - H45 Experienced weed-eater,
personal property to satisfy the - E485 - B63 PUBLISH: 7/3, 7/10 &
Must be able to operate $10-12/hour. Valid driver's
past due and any other Stacy Norris - H64 7/17/2020 power tools & have valid license, transportation &
charges owed to it by the fol- Lance Lejeune Tansley Mason driver’s license. experience helpful. Call
lowing tenants. - E225 - B40 & B45 Dewayne Edward Roby - H55 Call 662-245-0400 Jesse & Beverly's Lawn
The following vehicles have 7:00am-5:00pm, Monday-
NOW THEREFORE, notice is Coty Grant Kayla Kunz WITNESS MY SIGNATURE on been abandoned at Cole's Thursday to speak with Service at 662-356-6525.
hereby given that FRIENDLY - E202 - B39 this the 9th day of July, A.D. Wrecker Service, 1207 Gard- Greg or Thomas.
CITY MINI-WAREHOUSES will of- 2020. ner Blvd., Columbus, MS

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fer for sale, and will sell at auc- Shannon James Kennedy WITNESS MY SIGNATURE on 39702:
tion to the highest bidder for - E316 this the 9th day of July, A.D. FRIENDLY CITY Experienced Cabinet and
cash all personal property in 2020. MINI-WAREHOUSES 2013 Dodge Charger Black Mill Work Installer: 2+
storage units leased by the fol- Terry Courington By: C.H.L. VIN# 2C3CDXBG8DH50257 years experience highly re-
lowing tenants at FRIENDLY
CITY MINI-WAREHOUSES 308
- E217 FRIENDLY CITY
Auction will be held July 11,
commended. Must have a Ads starting at $25
MINI-WAREHOUSES Publish: 7/10, 7/17 & valid driver’s license & be
Shoney Drive Columbus, MS, Johnny Latham By: C.H.L. 7/24/2020 2020 @ 10:00 a.m. at Coles
at 8:30 am on the 7th day of - E356 Wrecker Service, 1207 Gard- willing to travel overnight. Apts For Rent: North
August, A.D. 2020 and will con- Publish: 7/10, 7/17 & ner Blvd., Columbus, MS Must have own tools.
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF
tinue to all FRIENDLY CITY Jonathan Doss 7/24/2020 LOWNDES COUNTY, MISSIS- 39702. Call 662-245-0400
FOX RUN APARTMENTS
MINI-WAREHOUSE locations in - E214 SIPPI 7:00am-5:00pm, Monday-
foxruncompany.com
the following sequence: 903 PUBLISHED: 7/3/2020 & Thursday to speak with
1 & 2 BR near hospital.
Alabama Street, Columbus, Monique Chatman IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF IN THE MATIER OF THE ES- 7/10/2020 Greg or Thomas.
MS; 44 Beatty Road, Colum- - E2 $595−$645 monthly.
LOWNDES COUNTY, MISSIS- TATE OF JUANITA RICHARD- Military discount, pet area,
bus, MS; 4504 Highway 69 SIPPI SON JONES, DECEASED
South, Columbus, MS. All auc- Quaneisha Aaron IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF THE COMMERCIAL pet friendly, and furnished
tions are with reserve and - E240 CAUSE NO. 2018-0089 LOWNDES COUNTY, MISSIS- DISPATCH seeks a motiv- corporate apts.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- SIPPI
therefore all units can be with- TATE OF DORIS ANN ated, contracted carrier for 24−HOUR PROFESSIONAL
drawn from the sale at any Oscar Taylor Jr. MCGLYNN, DECEASED NOTICE TO CREDITORS the Brooksville & Macon GYM. ON SITE SECURITY.
time by the auctioneer/ man- - E95 IN THE MATTER OF THE ES-
TATE OF LUCY L. COWLEY, DE- area. Excellent opportunity
ON SITE MAINTENANCE.
ager. JOHN MCGLYNN, EXECUTOR THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE on CEASED to earn money for college. ON SITE MANAGEMENT.
LOWNDES COUNTY
Title to the personal property to this the 9th day of July, A.D. NO. 2020-0120-JNS Must have good transporta- 24−HOUR CAMERA
be sold is believed to be good, 2020. ROBERT E. BUTLER, EXECUTOR tion, valid driver's license SURVEILLANCE. Benji &
Letters of Administration have
but at such sale, FRIENDLY NOTICE TO CREDITORS been granted and issued to the & insurance. Delivers on Ashleigh, 662−386−4446.
CITY MINI-WAREHOUSES will FRIENDLY CITY undersigned upon the Estate of CAUSE NO.: 2020-0123-JNS Sunday morning and Mon-
convey only such title as is ves- MINI-WAREHOUSES Letters Testamentary have Juanita Richardson Jones, de- Fri afternoons. Apply at The Very large, very nice 2bd,
ted in it pursuant to its lease By: C.H.L. been granted and issued to ceased, by the Chancery Court NOTICE TO CREDITORS Commercial Dispatch, 516 2ba apartment. Lots of
with the following and its al- John McGlynn, Executor of the of Lowndes County, Missis-
lowed under Mississippi Code Publish: 7/10, 7/17, STATE OF MISSISSIPPI Main Street in Columbus. closets, washer dryer
Estate of Doris Ann McGlynn, sippi, on the 13th day of included. Fenced, covered
Annotated Section 85-7-121 et 7/24/2020 deceased, by the Chancery December, 2018. This is to COUNTY OF LOWNDES No phone calls please.
seq (Supp 1988). Court of Lowndes County, Mis- give notice to all persons hav-
parking. Perfect for two
Letters Testamentary have roommates, or a couple
sissippi, on the 23 day of June, ing claims against said estate been granted and issued to the
Lindsey G. Montgomery IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF 2020. This is to give notice to to Probate and Register same with kids. $675.00 662−
- N125 undersigned upon the Estate of Find your dream job.
LOWNDES COUNTY, MISSIS- all persons having claims with the Chancery Clerk of 364−1610
SIPPI Lucy L. Cowley, deceased, by
Lowndes County, Mississippi,
against said estate to Probate the Chancery Court of Lowndes
Heather K. Christopher and Register same with the within ninety (90) days from the
- N 251 County, Mississippi, on the Medical / Dental
IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- Chancery Clerk of Lowndes first publication date of this No-
TATE OF SHEILA G. TERRELL, tice to Creditors. A failure to so 30th day of June 2020. This is
County, Mississippi, within to give notice to all persons
Alesia B. Epps DECEASED ninety (90) days from the first Probate and Register said
- N50 claim will forever bar the same. having claims against said es-
publication of this Notice to tate to Probate and Register
HARRY CLAY TERRELL, IV, EX- Creditors. A failure to so Pro-
Marquise Crosby ECUTOR This the 24th day of June, same with the Chancery Clerk
bate and Register said claim of Lowndes County, Missis-
- N243 will forever bar the same. 2020.
CAUSE NO. 2020 – 0124 sippi, within ninety (90) days
Onterrio Lowery from the first publication date
THIS the 23 day of June, 2020. /s/ Tamaka Leke Jones of this Notice to Creditors. A
- N34 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Tamaka Leke Jones, Adminis-
tratrix failure to so Probate and Re-
/s/ John McGlynn gister said claim will forever
Doris Jones Letters Testamentary have John McGlynn
- N245 been granted and issued to Of Counsel: bar the same.
HARRY CLAY TERRELL, IV, Ex- OF COUNSEL: WILLIAM P. STARKS, II (MB No.
Kitty Davis ecutor of the Estate of SHEILA William F. Gillis (MSB 4854) 100072) This the 1st day of July 2020.
- N64 & N65 G. TERRELL, deceased, by the Crowell Gillis & Cooper, PLLC Starks Law Firm
Chancery Court of Lowndes P.O. Box 748 /s/ Robert E. Butler, Executor
Post Office Box 1827
Austine Lee Glorioso County, Mississippi, on the Columbus, MS 39703 Columbus, MS 39703
- N257 30th day of June, 2020. This is PHONE: (662) 243-7329 Telephone: 662.328.4850 PUBLISH: 7/3, 7/10 &
to give notice to all persons Facsimile: 662.798.4016 7/17/2020
wgillis@cgclawpllc.com
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE on having claims against said es-
this the 9th day of July, A.D. tate to Probate and Register PUBLISH: 6/26, 7/3 & PUBLISH: 6/26, 7/3 &
2020. same with the Chancery Clerk 7/10/2020 7/10/2020
FRIENDLY CITY
of Lowndes County, Missis-
sippi, within ninety (90) days It’s a classified
MINI-WAREHOUSES
By: C.H.L.
from this date. A failure to so
Probate and Register said rule-of-thumb:
claim will forever bar the same.
Publish: 7/10, 7/17,
7/24/2020 THIS the 8th day of July, 2020.
We tell readers
/s/ Harry Clay Terrell, IV
All notices must be emailed to what they need
HARRY CLAY TERRELL, IV, Ex- classifieds@cdispatch.com. to know to buy
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