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KING ROBERT II
Already basketball royalty in Columbus, Robert
Woodard set to begin pro career with Kings
BY GARRICK HODGE
ghodge@cdispatch.com
T
he picks continued to be read on national
television Wednesday, but Robert Wood-
ard II’s phone remained silent as he sat
quietly on the couch at his home in Columbus.
With his hand firmly planted on his chin, the
Mississippi State standout watched NBA team
after NBA team pass on drafting him. Wood-
ard II had been told by his agent to expect to
be selected anywhere from No. 20 to No. 40 in
the 60-pick draft. Several mock drafts had the
sharpshooting wing going in the first round.
Most didn’t have him slipping past pick 36. Yet
well into the second round, the player once
called a “Greek figure” as an ode to his raw
athleticism by his collegiate coach did not hear
his name called.
Then, at long last, Woodard II’s phone rang.
After a few seconds, the Columbus native
grinned from ear to ear before turning to his
father, Robert Woodard.
See WOODARD II, 6A
The semi-
went to the roundabout con-
struction, Gill said, and the
remaining funds helped pay
for a series of traffic improve-
in Starkville
BY MARY POLLITZ
roundabout ments on 18th Avenue, which biz@cdispatch.com
c onst r uc t ion was completed in the spring.
I
at the At the semi-roundabouts, drink so
intersection of drivers cannot take a full cir- much
Military Road cle around the central island coffee,
and Highway if they miss their turns. They every
82 will be must make a U-turn down Slim Smith/Dispatch Staff
single cup
Gill The semi-roundabout construction at the intersection of Military
completed the road instead to return to I make —
by the end of the month, Road and Highway 82 is scheduled to reach completion by the
the circle. end of November, project manager James Gill told The Dispatch. which is
project manager James Gill In August, Gill told The The construction was originally scheduled to be finished by May a lot — is
of Gregory Construction told Dispatch the project was but was delayed by bad weather and pass-through traffic. almost like
The Dispatch on Wednesday. scheduled to reach comple- Déjà vu.
The project, part of a $5.8 tion by Sept. 15. However, hampers our construction Highway 82 can only turn Well
million traffic improvement the process was significant- when you’ve got traffic five right onto Military Road and now,
project fully designed and ly delayed because of how feet from where you are try- cannot turn left to travel un- there’s an Mary Pollitz
funded by the Mississippi much traffic passes through ing to work.” der the highway. orange
Department of Transpor- the construction site every MDOT closed the inter- “I know (the closure is) coffee trailer bouncing around
tation, aims to build a pair day, he said. section partially Nov. 8 in or- inconvenient, but it’s safe for Starkville, and it’s definitely some-
of “semi-roundabouts” be- “The traffic coming der to facilitate the construc- our workers and the traffic thing I haven’t seen before. Last
neath the highway bypass. through on the project just tion, The Dispatch reported. flow to do that,” Gill said. week, Deja Brew officially opened
Two-thirds of the funding has slowed us down tremen- The highway ramps are still “Some of the curbs that we up for business.
— roughly $3.9 million — dously,” Gill said. “It just accessible, but traffic exiting See MILITARY ROAD, 3A See BUSINESS, 3A
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Rather than your reg- Our passion (for coffee) Deja Brew offers hot “We are thrilled to be Auto in Starkville, just in Starkville, West Point
ular, faithful cup of joe, definitely fueled this and cold coffees such as in this beautiful space finalized the purchase of and Columbus.
owners Beth and Allen adventure.” Americanos, drip coffee, right in the middle of Three Star Tire and Auto “It’s a Golden Triangle
Chandler are bringing in Just like many other lattes and specialty holi- Starkville,” she said. in East Columbus. thing,” Wells said. “I’m
a new wave of coffee to coffee lovers and connois- day treats. “This is home for us, Wells said the oppor- just trying to cover the
town: third wave coffee. seurs, Chandler believes Keep up to date with and we love being a part tunity to purchase the whole Golden Triangle.”
Third wave coffee there really is no such Deja Brew’s hours and of the thriving business auto-repair center at 1625 Wells said he added
offers customers premi- thing as too much coffee. locations by following the community in Starkville Gardner Blvd. just came several services to Three
um-processed coffee, “Starkville has great coffee company on social and the Golden Triangle.” up and he was excited Star including tires, oil
just like fine wine or coffee shops. We still fre- media or by just keeping Love Poppy Jewels to expand. Wells now changes and other regu-
craft beer. Customers quent them often to help an eye out for the big is a handmade jewelry has auto repair centers lar car maintenance.
can see and understand support local business- orange trailer. wholesale company that
the beans, roasting and es,” Chandler said. “We Staying in Starkville, launched in Starkville in
qualities of each cup. are not trying to take we have a Starkville 2013. McIntosh said with
The process of third away, but simply add to business moving into the the new office setting
wave coffee has simply our community of coffee former Glo building on near downtown, she may
been a passion for the lovers.” Lampkin Street. Chelsea start to offer local pick-
Chandlers for some time. Deja Brew will open McIntosh, owner of Love ups, but customers can
“Our obsession with at various locations in Poppy Jewels, moved search her inventory and
coffee started four to Starkville, setting up from a warehouse on 182 make online purchases
five years ago and our shop at local events into the brown Bungalow on her website: lovepop-
hobby turned into Deja and festivals. Chandler at 419 E. Lampkin St., pyjewelswholesale.com.
Brew,” Beth said. “ … We added the coffee trailer Suite 2 last month. Starkville is the trend
have spent many hours would be available for McIntosh said when this week, but a Starkville
reading, soaking in all we private events. If all goes she toured the Bungalow business owner just ex-
could learn over the past as planned, the couple she instantly loved the panded to the third point
years. … Practicing and hopes to have another idea of creating an office in the Golden Triangle.
(doing) barista trainings mobile unit and expand in a prime Starkville William Wells, who owns
to learn all we could. to surrounding counties. location. William Wells Tire and
Military Road
Continued from Page 1A
poured, some of the big Now, the project is and some striping in the
trucks coming through scheduled to reach com- area, he said.
there, they were running pletion by the end of No- For those who are frus-
over and breaking it as vember, Gill said, and trated about the project,
soon as we would get it the closure will likely last Gill said the end is near.
poured. … It’s nobody’s until next Wednesday. All “Just be patient,” Gill
fault, it’s just so tight in that’s left to do is some said. “Believe me, we
there they don’t have shoulder work, concrete want to get through as fast
room to turn.” paving, asphalt paving as they do.”
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4A THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020
PETER BIRNEY IMES Editor/Publisher
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Mississippi needs state-wide mask because of the statewide mask mandate In the meantime, please wear a
mask, regardless of where you live
those who did not wear seat belts? And
Gov. Reeves issued. The governor even what about those pesky speed limits?
mandate leading into holiday said himself in September that mask- and whether you’re under the current Medical officials at every level — you
Gov. Tate Reeves added seven more ing helped control the spread after the mandate. know, the people who know what they
counties to the state’s mask mandate spike in July. And as he announced the (Tupelo) Daily Journal are talking about — have said the wear-
Monday, including Itawamba and seven additional counties added to the ing of masks helps minimize the spread
Pontotoc counties. These counties join
Benton, Marshall and Lee in our cover-
masking order on Monday, he again em- Masks work. Get over it of the COVID-19 virus. It works. Why
phasized that wearing a mask helps. Scrolling through social media argue against it?
age area of Northeast Mississippi as we When Gov. Reeves extended the Locally, public officials have made
feeds in recent days has been no less
continue to watch as COVID-19 cases statewide order in September, he said tough decisions in requiring masks be
divisive and combative than the days
rise in the state. it was in anticipation of the Labor Day worn in public buildings and in envi-
before the general election. But, every
As of Sunday, according to the holiday and a possible spike, based on ronments where social distancing is not
once in a while, in between the “not my
Mississippi State Department of Health, what we saw after other holidays. So president” and “get over it” comments, possible.
723 individuals are hospitalized across with the Thanksgiving holiday upon us, you come across a gem that provides a This does not mean you have to
the state, with 180 in an ICU. Our peak we must ask why can we not return to a much-needed laugh. wear one in your car when you are by
number of hospitalizations occurred statewide mask mandate? In and among those vehemently yourself. This does not mean you have
during the summer with 987. We cur- We did not understand Gov. Reeves’ complaining about ongoing mask to wear one in the privacy of your own
rently have around 38 ICU beds avail- piecemeal approach during the summer mandates within the city of Vicksburg home.
able in our region, including 11 at North and we do not understand it now. As and Warren County — a requirement In schools, children are required to
Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mississippians travel around the state, that local medical officials say work and wear a mask. At churches, masks are
The most recent data on hospital- it’s difficult to keep up with the require- have helped control the spread of the vi- required. When entering a business,
izations from North Mississippi Health ments for each county. And if a county rus — there was a comment that stood a restaurant or any public building, a
Services, which includes NMMC, is not under a mask mandate, it could out. “I wonder if people complained this mask is required.
shows that the system is again nearing give a false sense of security, during a much when the wearing of clothes was Masks do work and a report by the
the number of peak hospitalizations, time when we all must be diligent. first required.” Centers of Disease Control this week
previously seen in late July. With the holidays upon us, chang- And it made us think, when seat reinforced their effectiveness.
After the spike in hospitalizations in ing weather, and a significant increase belts were first required, was there this The election is over. Using masks as
July, which was seen across the state, in cases, we implore Gov. Reeves to much division among the masses? Did a political toy is over. They work. Get
we saw a significant decrease across reinstate the statewide masking order one group say “my body, my choice” over it.
the state. We believe this to be in part before conditions worsen in our state. when states began issuing fines for Vicksburg Post
AREA OBITUARIES
COMMERCIAL DISPATCH of arrange- Mrs. Bradford was was formerly employed
OBITUARY POLICY ments. born July 7, 1941, in as a store manager.
Obituaries with basic informa-
Ms. Noxubee County, to the She is survived by
tion including visitation and
service times, are provided
Weather- late Tennie Patterson her children, Eddie
free of charge. Extended spoon was Rice and Celix Rice. Mitchell, Kelly Martin
obituaries with a photograph, born Sept. She is survived Sr., Charley Martin Jr.,
detailed biographical informa- 7, 1962, in by her children, Lise Charlean Edwards and
tion and other details families Crawford, Weatherspoon and Rese Bradford of Geraldine Weathers;
may wish to include, are avail- to the late Macon; siblings, Idella siblings, Auther Ever-
able for a fee. Obituaries must
Roosevelt and Coraine Hibbler of Macon, son, Willie Everson,
be submitted through funeral
homes unless the deceased’s
O’neal Weatherspoon. Bernice Phillip, Ruthie Henry Everson, Betty
body has been donated to She was formerly em- Beck both of Chicago, Edwards and Ellen
science. If the deceased’s ployed with Seminole Illinois, Cody Rice, Rambus; 17 grandchil-
body was donated to science, Manufacturing Compa- William Rich both of dren; 16 great-grand-
the family must provide official ny and JD&M Enter- Macon and L.C. Rice of children; and one great-
proof of death. Please submit prises Inc. She was a Starkville.
all obituaries on the form pro- great-grandchild.
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prior for publication Tuesday her son, Travis Weath-
Nov. 13, 2020, at her
through Friday; no later than 4 erspoon; siblings,
residence.
p.m. Saturday for the Sunday Willie B. Turner, Willie
edition; and no later than 7:30 Arrangements are
James Weatherspoon,
a.m. for the Monday edition. incomplete and will be
Clarence Weather-
Incomplete notices must be re- announced by Lee-
spoon, Sadie Evans,
ceived no later than 7:30 a.m. Sykes Funeral Home of
for the Monday through Friday Annie McCoy, Mary
Brooks, Sophie Wash- Macon.
editions. Paid notices must be
finalized by 3 p.m. for inclusion ington and Lucy Miller;
the next day Monday through and two grandchildren. Rosie Martin
Thursday; and on Friday by 3 WEST POINT —
p.m. for Sunday and Monday
Lavonda McCarthy Rosie Lee Martin, 82,
publication. For more informa-
COLUMBUS — La- died Nov. 11, 2020, at
tion, call 662-328-2471.
vonda McCarthy, 31, her residence.
died Oct. Graveside services
William Jones Jr. 27, 2020, will be at 11 a.m.
COLUMBUS — Wil- at Tupelo Friday, in Pool’s Memo-
liam Jones Jr., 63, died Sanctuary rial Gardens, with the
Nov. 12, Hospice Rev. Henry L. Vaughn
2020, at House of officiating. Visitation
Baptist Tupelo. will be from 10:30-11
Memorial Grave- a.m. prior to service at
Hospital. side McCarthy the cemetery. Carter’s
Ser- services Mortuary Services of
vices will will be at 2 p.m. Friday, West Point is in charge
be at noon in Sandfield Ceme- of arrangements.
Jones Jr.
Friday, at tery, with Leroy Jones Mrs. Martin was
Lee-Sykes officiating. Visitation is born Dec. 5, 1937, in
Funeral Home Chapel. from 2-6 p.m. today, at West Point, to the late
Lee-Sykes Funeral Carter’s Funeral Ser- Henry A. Everson and
Home of Columbus is vices. Carter’s Funeral Mary Lee Marble. She
in charge of arrange- Services of Columbus
ments. is in charge of arrange-
Mr. Jones was born ments.
Sept. 27, 1957, to the Ms. McCarthy was
late William Jones Sr. born Sept. 14, 1989, in
and Ernestine Barron Columbus, to Bernice
Jones. He was formerly McCarthy and the late
employed as the owner Lee Surell. She was
and general contractor formerly employed as a
of WJ&F Builders Con- home health aide with
struction Co. ComForCare.
He is survived by his In addition to her
wife, Audrey C. Jones; mother, she is survived
children, William Jones by her brother, Lavonte Reta Burchfield
III, TraMarcus Jones McCarthy of Columbus. Visitation:
and Victoria P. Jones; Friday, Nov. 20 • 11 AM - 1 PM
College St. Location
siblings, Matthew Sadie Bradford Services:
Frierson and Pamela MACON — Sadie Friday, Nov. 20 • 1 PM
Jones; and two grand- College St. Location
Bradford, 79, died Nov. Burial
children. 16, 2020, at Baptist Me- Memorial Gardens
College St. Location
morial Hospital-Golden
Teresa Weatherspoon Triangle.
Gladys Fancher
COLUMBUS — Te- Graveside services Incomplete
resa Weatherspoon, 58, will be at noon Friday, 2nd Ave. N. Location
died Nov. 15, 2020. in Macedonia Baptist
Services will be at Church Cemetery, with
11 a.m. Friday, at New Billy Goodwin officiat-
Prospect M.B. Church, ing. A private visitation
with James McCoy will be held. Lee-Sykes memorialgunterpeel.com
officiating. Lee-Sykes Funeral Home of
Funeral Home of Macon is in charge of
Columbus is in charge arrangements.
6A THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com
Woodard II
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“Sacramento,” Wood- will likely be very mod-
ard II said. est, though.
“Praise Jesus,” Velma “I’ve thought about it a
Woodard, Robert’s moth- little bit, but I really just
er, said in relief. don’t need anything right
After completing a now,” Woodard II said of
trade with the Memphis his first purchase as a pro
Grizzlies, the Sacramento athlete. “Probably just
Kings selected Woodard some clothes, that’s about
II with the 40th overall it for now.”
pick, fulfilling his lifelong Woodard II hasn’t spo-
dream. ken with any members of
He became the first the Kings’ organization,
Columbus-born player so it’s unclear when he’ll
taken in the NBA draft make the trek to Cali-
since Sedric Toney in fornia, but he believes
1985 and the first MSU it could be before this
player to be drafted since weekend ends.
Woodard II’s former col- There won’t be any
legiate teammate Quin- offseason to speak of,
ndary Weatherspoon with training camp
was selected by the San opening Dec. 1 and the
Antonio Spurs in 2019 season scheduled to start
(No. 49 overall). Garrick Hodge/Dispatch Staff Dec. 22.
Shortly after the call Mississippi State standout Robert Woodard II poses for But after training for
ended, Woodard II put a picture with his dog, Titan, after being selected by the seven straight months,
Sacramento Kings Wednesday in the 2020 NBA draft.
his phone down to watch Woodard II can’t get on a
his name be announced he received from scouts miss an extended period court soon enough.
on live television by wasn’t optimal. of time, resulting in his “Coming in, I’m
ESPN. A small chorus of For months, sources draft stock slipping even going to be the Energizer
cheers erupted from the close to Woodard II were further? Bunny, the guy who does
Woodard household, as unsure which way he was Wednesday’s results it on both ends,” Wood-
a select few friends and leaning. Some thought didn’t bring any regrets. ard II said. “Especially
family were with the sud- Woodard II remains fully on the defensive end, I
he’d stay in the draft.
denly new professional at peace with his deci- want to guard the best
Others thought he’d be
basketball player on the sion. player on the opposing
back with the Bulldogs.
biggest night of his life. “I just didn’t know how end. On offense, I want
The majority just flat out
“Any parent wants to stretch the floor and
didn’t know. (a college) season would
the best for their kids,” make life easier for my
MSU coach Ben go,” Woodard II said. “I
the elder Woodard said. teammates.”
Howland pleaded with wanted to bet on myself,
“When they want some- It’s unclear how much
Woodard II to make sure and I feel confident with
thing so bad and you get playing time the former
he was going to be a what I decided.”
to see it come true, it’s Columbus Falcon will
truly a blessing.” first-round pick if he was
earn in his rookie year.
The smiles continued, going to stay in the draft, Going to California The only decision that
and never ceased. After citing a much higher The next time Wood- has been made is that
his family dug through 30 chance of a long, fruitful ard II travels to Sacra- Woodard II will wear No.
different hats given to the pro career if selected in mento, it will be his first 13 as a pro, one number
Woodards by the league the first 30 picks than time setting foot in the higher than the one he
before the draft — one if he fell to the second city he’ll now work in and wore in college.
for each NBA franchise round. call home. But whenever Wood-
— Robert was finally Days prior to the Aug. “I’m excited, definitely ard II makes his NBA
presented with the cap 3 deadline, Woodard II not where I was expect- debut, he’ll be ready.
bearing the Kings’ logo. got to work on a pros and ing to be out in Califor- “It’ll be a lot of emo-
Then came a nev- cons list. The decision nia,” Woodard II said. tions that night. I mean,
er-ending barrage of wasn’t an easy one for “It’s a big transition for a there’s a lot of emotions
photos. Dressed for the Woodard II, who has Mississippi guy. But I’m right now, and I don’t
occasion, Woodard II always valued education, ready for it, and I’m most have a jersey on yet; it’s
donned a special suit that graduating Columbus definitely excited.” just a hat,” Woodard II
was lined with photos of High as the valedictori- Woodard II’s life is said. “It’s just a dream
his family and his dog, an his senior year. One about to change tremen- come true; I’m ready to
Titan. of Woodard II’s worst dously. From living in compete with the elite
“This is like the first collegiate games of his a completely different talent in the world. I just
time the draft has been career could be attribut- geographic area of the can’t wait, man.”
in the fall, so I wanted a ed to pulling all-nighters country, to playing at the
fall type of feel,” Woodard studying for final exams. highest level of basket-
II said. “The inside was But that weekend, ball, to his bank account.
full of my family; I mean, Woodard II had an If the monetary value
they’ve been here with epiphany. He felt in his stays similar to what 2019
me the whole way and heart he was ready, both 40th overall pick Justin
made sacrifices for me. mentally and physically, James received, Woodard
And I put Titan in there, for the grind of the NBA II will be in line to sign
because he’s like my son, schedule. And even if he a contract resembling
couldn’t leave him out.” wasn’t taken in the first three years, $4.2 million
As the news of Rob- round, so much uncer- with the first two years
ert’s selection by the tainty surrounded the guaranteed. He’s already
Kings spread through the prospects of returning tried to plan ahead for his
neighborhood, more rel- to college. What if he new fortune, speaking
atives and friends came returned to MSU, and with Weatherspoon the
pouring through the the season was canceled? last few months about
Woodard residence, with Or, worst-case scenario, how to manage his mon-
each donning a mask as a he tested positive for ey. When his first check
COVID-19 safety mea- COVID-19 and had to clears, his first purchase
sure.
In that moment, Wood-
ard II seemed to have
forgotten about what felt
like an agonizingly long
wait and soaked in the
moment, appreciating the
sense of community he
had in Columbus.
“It was kind of a long
night for me, but patience
is the key,” Woodard
II said. “I just had to
stay consistent through
everything and stay even-
keeled the whole way
through.”
Betting on himself
It wasn’t long ago
some thought Woodard
II could be considering
returning to MSU for his
junior year. His fateful
decision came down to
the eleventh hour.
Despite declaring for
the NBA draft almost im-
mediately after his colle-
giate season was abruptly
cut short by the cancella-
tion of the Southeastern
Conference tournament,
Woodard II maintained
his right to return to
college if the feedback
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Johnson leads
Noxubee Co.
into 3A north
half semifinal
BY THEO DEROSA
tderosa@cdispatch.com
MACON — Macardi
Johnson still remembers
the relatively simple ad-
Jim Lytle/Dispatch file photo
vice his predecessors
Mississippi State forward Reggie Perry (1) dunks the basketball in a game against Alabama on Feb. 25 at Humphrey Coliseum in
at wide receiver for the
Starkville. Perry was drafted 57th overall in Wednesday’s NBA draft, while Alabama guard Kira Lewis Jr. (2) was 13th overall. Perry was
Noxubee County football drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers, but his rights were traded to the Brooklyn Nets in a draft-night deal.
team gave him.
“Stay in the playbook BY BEN PORTNOY night was wrought with tension. there was a growing expecta- night trade.
and stay in the school- bportnoy@cdispatch.com From the moment family mem- tion his name would be called. The room rejoiced. The gath-
book, and you’ll be al- bers poured into the living room Perry’s agent insisted the New ering that felt funeral-esque for
right,” Johnson was told STARKVILLE — Reggie beginning around 6 p.m., there Orleans Pelicans liked him with four-plus hours suddenly turned
by past Tigers standouts Perry glanced down at the was an eerie silence to the space the 42nd overall selection, but jovial. Perry embraced his
like Rashad Eades and glimmering pendant dangling as ESPN’s draft coverage blared they instead chose to ship their mother and father. Handshakes,
Kyziah Pruitt. around his neck. on a flatscreen television at the choice to Charlotte. high-fives and hugs followed
This year, as Noxu- Residing in a fist-sized pen- forefront of the gathering. “This is crazy, man,” Perry throughout the room. Stepping
bee County’s only se- dant embroidered with dia- Seated on the couch beside said softly as he palmed his face away from the commotion, Al
nior wideout, Johnson monds and resting squarely in Al, who played at MSU during in frustration. Perry cracked open a fifth of
has made efforts to pass the center of his chest Wednes- the mid-1970s, and his mother As the final few picks of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire
that lesson to the Tigers’ day night was a photo of Doro- Kim, Reggie Perry glared into Wednesday’s draft trickled in, and poured himself a stiff drink.
younger pass-catchers. thy Williams-Wesley, Perry’s the television with growing anx- name after name was called. “That’s really why I was ner-
“He took it upon him- deceased grandmother. iousness. Perry’s was not. vous,” Perry said, referencing
self to be a leader, and it’s “I got this to keep her in the In the kitchen to Perry’s At 10:49 p.m., the former his gathered friends and fami-
showing up,” head coach room,” he said. “She was with right, hats from every team in five-star recruit’s iPhone rang. ly. “I just wanted to make them
Teddy Young said. “It’s me the whole time.” the league resided on the mar- Brooklyn Nets General Manag- proud. I didn’t want to make
showing up in the way While Williams-Wesley was ble bar top. One by one they er Sean Marks was on the line. them trip (out).”
the younger guys are not physically present, her spir- were whisked away as the picks “Welcome to the family and Draft night’s perpetually
playing and the way he’s itual representation coupled cycled through. Next up. have a good time (tonight),” serve as a crapshoot of sorts,
playing on both sides of with the more than 20 friends Seated beside the bar, Per- Marks told Perry. but there was a layer of fate in
the ball.” and family members that gath- ry’s uncle Reggie Neal slowly With the news subtly spread- Perry’s landing in Brooklyn.
While Noxubee Coun- ered at a rental house mere min- sipped on a cool glass of Gentle- ing about the room but not re- For a family whose home has
ty’s defense remains as utes from Humphrey Coliseum man Jack in hopes of easing the vealed in total as the broadcast shifted south over the years,
dominant as it has been shone as Perry was selected growing tension. A trio of Per- lagged behind, Neal grabbed a there’s a familiarity in New York
all season, it’s improve- with the No. 57 pick in the 2020 ry’s Omega Psi Phi fraternity hat from the stack of discard- City and its eccentricity. Neal
ment from Johnson, the NBA draft. brothers also briefly exited the ed lids and hid it under his suit and brother Kendall, who was
team’s younger wide re- “Just a proud dad now, ready house before returning with two jacket so as not to allow an in- also in attendance Wednesday,
ceivers and quarterback to move on,” Al Perry, Reggie’s 24-packs of Corona. kling of where his nephew was grew up in Brooklyn. Al himself
Chrishaad Rupert that father and an assistant coach at After MSU teammate Rob- headed. Minutes later, NBA is from Harlem.
have the Tigers prepared Mississippi Valley State, said. ert Woodard was selected with deputy commissioner Mark “I know he’s a southern boy,”
for Friday’s MHSAA “(Former NBA coach) Sam the 40th overall pick, a slew of Tatum read Perry’s name aloud. Reggie Neal said through an
Class 3A quarterfinal at Mitchell always said, ‘It’s easy scattered claps filled the room. He’d been selected by the Los ear-to-ear grin. “But his roots
North Panola. to get drafted; it’s tougher to Perry’s phone began buzzing Angeles Clippers and subse- are in New York.”
“We’re clicking,” stay.’ So now we’ve got to stay.” incessantly. Initially mocked quently shipped to Brooklyn in Over the next few days, Per-
Young said. “At this part Though Wednesday’s festiv- where Woodard was chosen, an already agreed upon draft
See NOXUBEE, 3B ities proved a celebration, the See DRAFT, 3B
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Draft
Continued from Page 1B
ry will head to Brooklyn with lit- The draft was originally scheduled Greg played for the Knicks, at No. 15.
tle more than a month before the for June 25 before multiple delays Some moments triggered deeper
NBA season is set to start. After a caused by the virus pushed it back emotions. Okongwu, taken No. 6 by
two-year spell at the school his fa- and out of its usual home at Barclays Atlanta, recalled his older brother,
ther played for, he now returns to Center in Brooklyn. Boxes of hats Nnamdi, who died after a skate-
the city that bears his roots. And were shipped to the top prospects boarding accident in 2014.
while his grandmother couldn’t be to put on the one they needed after Toppin, the national player of the
there to see it in person, Perry not- their name was called. year last season at Dayton, strug-
ed through bated breath, she was Edwards watched while seated gled to speak after New York took
watching from above. next to portraits of his late mother him at No. 8, bringing the Brook-
“She told me, ‘Just make me and grandmother. He was emotional lyn-born forward to his hometown.
proud; just keep your head on after his name was announced. “I’m from New York, that’s why
straight,’” he recalled of one of their “As far as just being excited and it’s important,” Toppin said. “Me
final conversations. “I can still hear just being happy and ready to go repping my city, it’s amazing.”
and ready to work and ready to get Edwards became the 11th
her voice saying it.”
there as soon as possible, those emo-
tions were overwhelming with just
straight one-and-done player to be
the No. 1 pick, coming in a year
Sudoku YESTERDAY’S ANSWER
nesota Timberwolves with the No. 1 Lives Matter” on the inside. on a lengthy basketball journey the same number only once. The difficulty level
pick in an NBA draft delayed multi- They celebrated with family, that sent the guard from high increases from Monday to Sunday.
ple times because of the coronavirus friends, coaches — and in Cole An- school in California to stops as
pandemic. thony’s case, even celebrity fans. a professional in Lithuania and
Commissioner Adam Silver an- Movie director Spike Lee jumped up Australia.
nounced the pick from ESPN head- and down with his family when Or-
quarters in Bristol, Connecticut. lando took Anthony, whose father, SOURCE: AP
West Point
Continued from Page 1B
tered a running back dynasty that season draws to a close. It never the extent of his performance un-
persists year in, year out — an em- stops: West Point practices from til afterward — Chambless said it
pire that has carried West Point to 1:15 to 3 p.m. Monday through Fri- could have been Pate, Ivy, Henley
four straight state titles and hopes day year-round. or another rusher.
to secure a fifth. “It can be really grueling,” Cham- “We feel like at any given mo-
“We know it takes a special kind bless said. “A lot of times, we have ment, any of our backs can go score
of individual to run the ball and be just as many injuries in the offsea- with it,” Chambless said. “(Young’s)
mentally tough as well as physical- son as we do in season just because number was called, and he made
ly tough,” Chambless said. “Our of the fact our kids go at it so hard in the best of it.”
coaches do a great job of developing the weight room and outside on the Chambless said Young is well
the right skill sets that we need to field doing drills.” liked by teammates and carries a
be able to do so.” The Green Wave coaching staff “quiet strength” into each game,
focuses not just on physical fit- trying to improve week by week.
A ‘grueling’ offseason ness but mental toughness as well.
Through competition — pitting
“He has no enemies that I know
It starts early. of — except on Friday nights, the
As soon as West Point students players against each other in any- teams we play,” the coach said.
hit seventh or eighth grade, Cham- thing from wrestling to running — In fact, West Point’s whole team
bless and his staff began to evaluate West Point hopes to push its players might be just as close as its run-
their talent. A longstanding history past the hang-ups in their head. ning backs are. Chambless said
of success helps recruit, too; with “When their mind says no, their the Green Wave preach a simple
11 state championships, the Green bodies can still go,” Chambless saying: They play like “11 brothers”
Wave are tied with South Panola said. every Friday.
among Mississippi public schools And with all that time spent to- That’s why, after West Point lost
all time. gether, it’s no surprise West Point’s at Grenada on Oct. 16 — a shocking
“This is a good spot for athletes, players grow close — its running second straight defeat — the whole
but it’s more the tradition: kids backs in particular. team was emotional together. They
coming up from elementary school “It’s amazing to see how all knew they struggled with ball secu-
wanting to carry on the tradition of those skill guys pull for each other,” rity and missed an opportunity to
the teams that they’ve seen,” Cham- Chambless said. “It’s almost like it extend the game in overtime.
bless said. doesn’t matter which one gets the Now, the Green Wave seek re-
Young, a junior who scored five carry as long as one of them gets venge together. Young said he feels
touchdowns in last week’s 42-28 the tote.” prepared.
first-round win at Holmes County “It’s hard to beat a team twice,” ACROSS
Central, pointed to West Point’s Eleven brothers he said. “The first time, there were 1 Airport line
second of four championship teams Perhaps no duo embodies that some things that we did wrong that 5 He hit 61 in ’61
in 2017. Then, he watched guys like mentality better than Pate and we corrected since then. I think 10 Test type
Chris Calvert and Marcus Murphy Young. we’re ready.” 11 Sand sub-
lead the Green Wave to a 15-0 sea- “That’s my boy,” Pate said. And when West Point takes the stance
son and a win over Hattiesburg in “When he scores, I score. When I field again Friday, Young will be 12 Odometer
the state title game. score, he scores. How he goes, I go. thinking about the guys who came unit
The Monday after that, the When he runs the ball hard, I run before him — Calvert and Murphy 13 Tooth layer
Green Wave did what they do ev- the ball hard. We’re just like bread — as well as those whose time is 14 Nightmare
ery year: They got right back in the and butter.” still to come. 16 Many corny
gym. And while Young had the lion’s “They built it for us,” Young said. puns
Yes, Chambless’ offseason rou- share of scores against the Jaguars “It’s up to us to build it for the young 20 Blood line
tine starts as soon as the regular — although he didn’t even realize kids to keep it going.” 23 Afternoon
Noxubee
break
24 Demi or
Julianne
Continued from Page 1B 25 Selected 3 Lacking locks Bonheur
27 Free TV spot: 4 Luge compet- 22 Swamp
of the season, you need to wrong, I have to help said he’ll do whatever the quarterback all night,” Abbr. itor croaker
be playing your best foot- them out and make sure is asked of him on both Brown said. 28 Protectively 5 Singer Nicki 25 NYSE entry
ball, and I feel like we’re they stay on the right sides of the ball. That in- Brown said he feels covered 6 Texas land- 26 Harvest
getting close to playing track,” Johnson said. cludes playing through good about his team’s 29 Weeper mark festival event
our best.” Young said what John- fatigue if necessary. game plan and knows how
Noxubee County isn’t son learned from Eades “If coach Young says
32 Big-time 7 Brink 28 Does some
North Panola will try to
all the way there yet, and Pruitt as well as last he needs me on defense, kudos 8 Rink makeup programming
attack, but it won’t be easy
Young said — 85 or 90 year’s senior wideouts, I can just go and try to 36 Tex-Mex treat 9 Mule of old 30 Petite
to stop receiver Carl Rob-
percent rather than 100 — including Kobee Lockett, do the same on defense,” 39 Concept song 31 Yarns
inson and the Cougars’
but the Tigers are fast ap- Jaqualon Sherrod and Jef- Johnson said. 40 Banished 11 Squalid 33 Freshener
passing attack.
proaching. They’ve post- fery Malone, showed him Johnson, of course, “That’s a big task,” he
people 15 Steak choice target
ed 54-6 and 32-8 home what he would need to do is joined by 10 other said. “The secondary’s 41 Some deer 17 Macramé unit 34 Jury member
wins over Byhalia and this fall. dominant players on the got to hold up. I know 42 Bargains 18 Move slowly 35 Pert talk
Booneville, respectively, “I feel like he learned Tigers’ flat-out nasty de- our defensive line’s going 43 Goes astray 19 Went 90 36 Slugger
in the postseason’s first from those guys that ev- fense. With a forfeit win to provide pressure, so I DOWN 20 Band boost- Williams
two rounds. ery day you’ve got to come over Aberdeen excepted, think we’ll be OK.” 1 Rooster topper ers 37 Log chopper
Young said Rupert, a to work and you’ve got to Noxubee County has al- Young knows North 2 Opera piece 21 Painter 38 Farrow of film
converted wide receiver be a leader,” Young said. lowed just 8.9 points per Panola coach Randal
in his first year at signal “The better your group is, game.
Montgomery from Mont-
caller, has improved — the better you’ll be.” “I told these guys all
gomery’s time at Co-
and with him, so have the But Johnson’s impact year going into the spring,
lumbus High School,
Tigers. isn’t only being felt on of- ‘If we want to get back to
admitting he’s glad the
“I think that’s the main fense for the Tigers. For the state championship
Cougars coach won’t have
reason why the offense is the first time since his game, we’ll have to rely
taking off now: because freshman season, he’s on our defense,’” Young a weapon like former Fal-
our quarterback’s playing lining up on cornerback, said. “They’ve been play- con and Mississippi State
better,” Young said. too. Even after two years ing lights out lately.” standout Kylin Hill at his
But Johnson’s impact off, he remembers how to The Tigers will have disposal.
on Noxubee County’s play the position — and to keep that success go- With a chance to host
receiving corps can’t be how much more condi- ing against a dangerous the north state champi-
understated. The senior tioning he needs than do North Panola team that onship game against the
makes sure players like his teammates. has scored 45 and 41 winner of Friday’s Amo-
AJ Little, Antonio Fowler “Even though they get points, respectively, in ry-Winona contest, the
and Dequadrion Welch to jog, I know I’ve got to playoff wins over Aber- Tigers are ready for their
remain focused on foot- sprint and get in better deen and Nettleton. Nox- road test in Sardis, Young
ball, whether that takes shape because I’m going ubee County linebacker said.
the form of texting them to be starting on both Trillo Brown Jr. didn’t “We know what’s at
reminders to watch film sides of the ball,” Johnson mince words in describ- stake,” the coach said.
and study their next oppo- said. ing his team’s plan of at- “Our guys feel like we’re
nent or intervening in the Though he admitted tack for signal caller Q.D. very prepared mentally
classroom. he likes playing wide re- Walls and the Cougars. and physically, so we’ve
“When they’re doing ceiver better, Johnson “We’re going to blitz just got to go out and play.”
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Horoscopes
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). spend time with anyone who
19). Even with the challenges Searching for meaning is a bit doesn’t.
of social distancing, you find a silly since it’s never “out there” LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).
way to bond with new people and always self-assigned. Vague ideas of who and how
and make friends. This new era Meaning must be created. With you should be will only leave
is marked by the many lives you all creations, there’s a stage of you feeling unmoored. You need
influence and are influenced by experimentation. Meanings can clear, measurable standards for
as you do what comes naturally be tried on. See what fits. yourself. Decide what tangible
to you — follow your interests GEMINI (May 21-June 21). results to expect from yourself.
and share your process. Your A problem is always an opportu- VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.
project gets funded in January. nity and, in the case of today, a 22). The theme is immediate
BABY BLUES Libra and Gemini adore you. moneymaking one. You’ll extend feedback, instant karma and
Your lucky numbers are: 4, 40, your imagination in a financial fast turnarounds. It’s as though
22, 18 and 36. direction and come up with the world is waiting for your
ARIES (March 21-April 19). lucrative solutions. interaction or even just your
You can tell what people value CANCER (June 22-July 22). thoughts. You’ll get help before
because they talk about it, Social comparisons abound you ask for it.
arrange their lives around it and lately. You have options and LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).
make it the star of their show. will exercise them. Spending It’s unlucky to peak early or,
Your observations will bring the time with those who honor your even worse, to succeed on the
insight to improve relationships. company makes it very hard to first try. It’s far luckier to make
mistakes aplenty along the way
so that you may experience
the entire learning curve and
become adept at duplicating
success.
BEETLE BAILEY SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).
You collect experiences by the
dozen and add to your collection
daily. This makes you sophisti-
cated, which comes with perks
including a worldly point of view
and a sense of comfort in a
wide range of scenarios.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-
Dec. 21). There’s authority in
stillness. A nonmoving presence
exudes power, but it also
requires power. Such control
must be fueled. Before you take
on busy work and busy people,
MALLARD FILLMORE consider the value of making no
move at all.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.
19). You have been an excellent
listener and a kindred spirit.
Now, you will be on the other
side of that experience, under-
standing what value it brings to
weary hearts.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.
18). The precipice of overwhelm
is not a very empowered zone.
This is the moment to narrow
your focus. Pick one goal to
crush and make it a small one,
FAMILY CIRCUS not too far off from where you
are now.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March
20). As soon as you sense that
someone is trying to get you to
do something, your first instinct
will be to rebel. You reject the
control of others. You’re still
exploring your own ideas and
require no input at this time.
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Duggin named hensive behavioral health services higher rates of anxiety, depression,
to individuals in need of mental substance use, etc. We are confi-
Executive Director health services. CCS employs ap- dent in Richard’s abilities to lead
Upon the retirement of Jackie proximately 375 employees, over a his dedicated team in ensuring that
Edwards, the Board of Commis- seven-county region and has been the mental health needs of individ-
sioners for Region VII Mental
recognized as an industry leader in uals in our service area are met.”
Health/Intellectual Disabilities
the state of Mississippi. Duggin said, “I am very appre-
has appointed Richard Duggin as
“We are fortunate to have some- ciative of the confidence that the
the executive director of Commu-
nity Counseling Services (CCS). one with Richard’s background and Commission has placed in me for
Duggin has been employed at CCS experience to lead CCS moving for- this leadership role. CCS is a vital
as the Chief Financial Officer since ward. He has the benefit of work- service in the community for those
2013. Prior to his tenure at CCS, ing with Jackie for the past seven with mental health, substance use,
Richard served as the Executive years and is positioned to continue and intellectual disabilities and I
Director of Delta Community Men- her vision of ensuring that individ- am committed to ensuring they
tal Health Center in Greenville. uals with mental health issues can receive the best quality care.”
Duggin will serve as the fifth and should have access to needed For those in need of support,
executive director of CCS since services in his/her community,” you can contact any of our county
it began operations in the 70’s. said Billingsley, board president. offices or our administrative office
Community Counseling Services’ “With the impact of COVID, we are at 662-524-4347. For more infor-
mission is to provide quality, af- well aware that many individuals in mation, please visit our website at
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