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Airport property
bill awaits Weekend storm batters
governor’s Main Street’s last ‘old home’
signature Large pecan tree crashes into Sanders home, built in 1912
Law would require
Airbus, Aurora and
Stark to pay taxes on
GTR properties deemed
exempt last year
By Alex Holloway
aholloway@cdispatch.com

A bill that will

close tax exemptions
for industries located
at airports is heading
to Gov. Phil Bryant
after passing both
chambers of the Leg-
islature.
Younger
Senate Bill 2802,
which passed unanimously in the
state Senate and on a 113-4 vote
in the House of Representatives,
amends a law that the Mississippi
Supreme Court said last fall allows
for exemptions for any businesses
located on airport property. The bill
gained full support from the Golden
Triangle delegation in the House
and Senate.
The bill, which is due to Bryant
by March 6, according to the state Steven Perkins/Special to The Dispatch
Legislature website, is particularly A pecan tree, felled by Saturday’s tornado, rest on the wreckage of the second-story sun room at David Sanders’
See Airport bill, 3A house at 1103 Main St. Workers used a crane to remove the tree Thursday.

By Slim Smith
ssmith@cdispatch.com

For the dozens of histor-

CMSD, city looks ic homes in Columbus, Sat-

urday’s EF-3 tornado was
no more than a close call.

for donations There was, however,

one exception.
As the tornado bounded
Drop-off supplies at across Main Street, plow-
ing its path of destruction Sanders
The Dispatch; city sets through the North Side and East Colum-
bus, it blew down six trees at the home of
up website David Sanders on 1103 Main St.
A towering pecan tree, planted at
Dispatch Staff Report
roughly the same time Sanders’ grand-
father built the home to replace an ear-
In wake of Satur- lier home lost to fire, fell heavily on the
day’s tornado, public east side of the home, smashing the sec-
officials have com-
ond-floor sun room and, perhaps, jeop-
piled lists of needed
ardizing the structural integrity of the
items with drop-off
house.
locations for those Steven Perkins/Special to The Dispatch
“We’ll have to have a structural engi- A section of the pecan tree that fell on David Sanders’ home at 1103
wishing to aid vic-
neer take a look before we know what we Main St. during Saturday’s tornado will be re-purposed as family
tims of the storm.
can do,” Sanders, 72, said Thursday, as he heirlooms. The tree was planted in 1912 to commemorate the birth of
Columbus Munici- Labat
pal School District Superintendent See Sanders home, 3A Sanders’ father.
Cherie Labat said at least 45 stu-
See Supplies, 6A

Fundraiser launches for safe shelter

Ellen Cleghorne tutors MSU’s Lab Rats type of shelter has yet to be
determined, but Brocato said
Ellen Cleghorne for performances to open fundraising effort the group will seek guidance
from other communities that
speaks during
a question and By Alex Holloway University, said Thursday’s already have shelters in place.
answer segment aholloway@cdispatch.com event kicked off an effort to “This may become a home-
at a fundrais- raise $10,000 in 30 days for the less shelter,” she said. “It made
ing event for a The Starkville Oktibbeha proposed shelter. The collab- be a violence survivors’ shel-
Starkville Oktib- Civic Engagement Collabora- orative is a coalition of more ter. It may be for women and
beha safe shel- tive launched a fundraising than 30 faith-based, civic and children. It may be for men. It
ter. Cleghorne, campaign for a safe shelter merchant groups, and Brocato may be for all of the above. But
a famed actress with some help, and laughs, said it held a public awareness we will let the experts from
and comedian, from MSU’s Lab Rats improv event in October at the College our surrounding counties that
tutored the MSU
Lab Rats improv comedy group on Thursday. Park shopping center. already have shelters be the
comedy group Kay Brocato, an organizer Brocato said the group is advisory group.”
during the week. for the group and education looking to raise money for a Brocato said the $10,000
Alex Holloway/Dispatch Staff professor at Mississippi State shelter for people in need. The See Cleghorne, 6A

Weather Five Questions Calendar Local Folks Public

1 What alternative weekly newspaper Today through Saturday meetings
has surveyed music critics annually March 4: Board
■ Magnolia Independent Film Festival: The
since 1975 for its Pazz & Jop poll? of Supervisors, 9
2 When astronauts return from space, 22nd annual Mag Film Fest presents 32 films by
a.m.., Oktibbeha
are they usually taller, shorter or the indie filmmakers from around the world at Hollywood
County Court-
same height as when they left? Premier Cinemas in Starkville. Tickets $10 per film
house
3 Who was forced to return five medals block ($5 students); $30 for festival pass, $75 for
from the 2000 Olympics after admitting March 5: Board
McKinley Brents VIP Experience. Visit magnoliafilmfest.com for tickets
to steroid use? of Aldermen, 5:30
Fourth grade, Heritage and schedule.
4 Which U.S. state named “Do You Real- p.m., City Hall

56 Low 44
ize?” by the Flaming Lips its official rock March 12:
High song — Arizona, Maine or Oklahoma? Saturday Starkville Planning
Mostly cloudy, p.m. rain likely
5 Who was Arnold’s brother on “Differ- ■ Police Explorers Ball: The Columbus Police Ex- and Zoning Com-
ent Strokes”? plorers Krewe of Columbus holds a Mardi Gras Ball at mission, 5:30
Full forecast on Answers, 6B
page 2A. 7 p.m. at Town Creek Pavilion, Windmill Road, West p.m., City Hall
Point. Tickets $25. Follow the event on Facebook. March 12:
Inside ■ Symphony and chorus: The Starkville-MSU Sym-
phony Orchestra and Chorus present Masterworks at
Starkville Oktibbe-
ha Consolidated
Classifieds 6B Obituaries 5A 7:30 p.m. in Mississippi State’s Lee Hall Auditorium. Dede Coleman loves to School District
Comics 4B Opinions 4A The season centerpiece includes “Roman Carnival help and volunteered to Board of Trustees,
Crossword 6B Religion 5B Overture” by Hector Berlioz, and “Ninth Symphony” help citizens in need after 6 p.m., Greens-
Dear Abby 4B by Ludwig von Beethoven. Free. Saturday’s tornado. boro Center

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Did you hear? “I like working. It’s better than sitting at home.”
Starkville/MSU Symphony to Pennsylvania Walmart employee Donny Fagnano. Walmart has an-
nounced it is phasing out its blue-vested greeters at some 1,000
stores causing disabled workers, who fill many of those jobs, to
present Founders Concert Saturday say they’re being ill-treated by the chain. Story, 5B.

Free concert in Symphony Association

concert manager. “It is
Lee Hall begins perhaps the most famous
of all symphonies and will
Area obituaries
at 7:30 p.m. be a fitting way to cele-
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thoven’s symphony, of charge. Extended obituaries 25, 2019, at Starkville
he Starkville/ concert-goers will enjoy Acker Smith. He was Mr. Nolan was born
MSU Symphony
with a photograph, detailed Manor.
the “Roman Carnival biographical information and
Services will be at 2 formerly employed as Oct. 2, 1942, in West
celebrates its 50th other details families may wish manager with Campus Point, to the late Mal-
Overture” by Hector p.m. Saturday at Welch
birthday on Saturday with to include, are available for a Bookmart. He was a von “Mack” Glover and
Berlioz, another early Funeral Home Chapel
the Masterworks Found- fee. Obituaries must be sub-
Annie Lorene Staggs
19th-century work which with the Rev. David member of the National
ers Concert at 7:30 p.m. at mitted through funeral homes
Nolan. He was formerly
melds inspiration from Langerfeld officiating. Guard and Mead-
Lee Hall on the campus of unless the deceased’s body
Berlioz’ opera, “Benvenu- has been donated to science. Burial will follow at owview Baptist Church. employed as an over-
Mississippi State Universi-
to Cellini.” If the deceased’s body was Oddfellows Cemetery. In addition to his land truck driver and
ty. Admission is free.
For Saturday’s concert,
As part of Saturday’s donated to science, the family
Visitation is from 1:30-2 parents, he was preced- was a charter member
the symphony culminates concert, the Starkville/ must provide official proof of
p.m. prior to services ed in death by his wife, of Calvary Baptist
its historic 50th season MSU Symphony Associa- death. Please submit all obitu-
at the funeral home. Evelyn Smith; son, John Church.
aries on the form provided by
on the anniversary of the tion will also honor some
Welch Funeral Home Allen Smith; and nine In addition to his
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organization’s founding of the organization’s early siblings. parents, he was pre-
notices must be submitted to is in charge of arrange-
on March 2, 1969. In board members and long- He is survived by his ceded in death by his
the newspaper no later than 3 ments.
celebration, the Found- time donors. p.m. the day prior for publica- daughter, Donna Smith brothers, Jerry and
“Starkville has the
Mrs. Husmann was
ers Concert will offer a tion Tuesday through Friday;
born to the late J.K. Conly of Houston, Tex- John Edward Nolan.
rare opportunity for the distinction of being one of no later than 4 p.m. Saturday as; son, Larry Wayne He is survived by
the smallest communities Morgan Sr. and Ada
community to hear a live for the Sunday edition; and no
Dunn Morgan. She was Smith of Columbus; his wife, Jessie Nolan
performance of Ludwig in the nation to sustain a later than 7:30 a.m. for the
four grandchildren; and of West Point; daugh-
symphony for 50 years,” Monday edition. Incomplete no- formerly employed as a
van Beethoven’s Ninth tices must be received no later teacher with Starkville six great-grandchildren. ters, Karen Martin of
Symphony. The MSU said SMSA Board Presi- Sugar Valley, Georgia
dent Eric Hill. “So many
than 7:30 a.m. for the Monday Public schools and a
State Singers will join the through Friday editions. Paid member of First Baptist Nettie Kennedy and Dena England of
symphony for the perfor- community members notices must be finalized by 3 Bluelake, California;
have contributed both Church. COLUMBUS — Net-
mance of the piece, which p.m. for inclusion the next day son, Tom Nolan Jr. of
time and donations over In addition to her tie Mitchell Kennedy,
is one of the most widely Monday through Thursday; and McKinleyville, Cali-
recognized, but rarely the years to enable the on Friday by 3 p.m. for Sunday parents, she was pre- 87, died Feb. 26, 2019,
at Baptist Memorial fornia; seven grand-
played, works of early organization to continue and Monday publication. For ceded in death by her
Hospital-Golden Trian- children; and seven
19th-century classical bringing exceptional mu- more information, call 662-328- husband, Dr. Wilfred
gle. great-grandchildren.
music. sic to the Golden Triangle 2471. Charles Husmann.
Services will be at 11 Memorials may be
“We hope everyone area. The work of the She is survived by
a.m. Saturday at South- made to North Missis-
will take this special symphony truly is com- Billy Isaac her daughters, Anne
sippi Kidney Founda-
opportunity to hear our munity grown, and our MERIDIAN — Billy Smith of Columbus and side M.B. Church with
the Rev. Rayfield Evins tion, 1031 S. Madison
performance of an iconic board wanted to celebrate Joe Isaac, 47, died Feb. Mary Bestor of Lacey’s
officiating. Burial will St., Tupelo, MS 38801.
masterpiece,” said Ryan that during this special 19, 2019, in Meridian. Spring, Alabama; sister,
Ross, Starkville/MSU concert.” Services will be at 2 Frances Langerfeld; follow at Union Ceme-
p.m. Saturday at Second four grandchildren; and tery. Visitation is from Odell Davidson Jr.
six great-grandchildren. noon-6 p.m. Friday at WEST POINT —
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TONIGHT SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY to services Saturday
Overcast with a couple
of showers
Variable cloudiness Rain, some heavy, and a
thunderstorm
Colder with clouds
and sun
Decreasing clouds and
cold
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Columbus Thursday
ments.
TEMPERATURE HIGH LOW
Thursday 70° 58° Mrs. Morgan was
Normal 64° 40° born Sept. 21, 1934, to
Record 82° (1981) 19° (1963)
PRECIPITATION (in inches) the late James E. Fisher
Thursday 0.73 and Ruth M. Fisher.
Month to date 9.73
Normal month to date 5.52 She was a member of
Year to date 16.20 Asbury U.M. Church.
Normal year to date 10.88 She is survived by
TOMBIGBEE RIVER STAGES her husband, Robert
In feet as of Flood 24-hr.
7 a.m. Thu. Stage Stage Chng. Griffin “Bob” Morgan;
Amory 20 18.50 -5.15 sons, Robert G. Mor-
Bigbee 14 15.60 -3.91 Shown are tomorrow’s noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day.
Columbus 15 12.52 -7.24 gan of Atlanta, Georgia,
James F. Morgan of
Showers T-Storms Rain Flurries Snow Ice Cold Warm Stationary Jetstream
Fulton 20 15.90 -0.94 -10s -0s 0s 10s 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s 100s 110s
Tupelo 21 5.52 -0.67 SAT SUN SAT SUN Olive Branch and Wal-
LAKE LEVELS City
Atlanta
Hi/Lo/W
66/52/c
Hi/Lo/W
65/38/r
City
Nashville
Hi/Lo/W
55/41/c
Hi/Lo/W
48/21/r ton Crawford Morgan
In feet as of 24-hr.
7 a.m. Thu. Capacity Level Chng. Boston 36/28/sn 41/32/c Orlando 86/64/pc 86/68/pc of Greensboro, North
Chicago 33/18/c 22/-2/c Philadelphia 44/32/r 43/34/c
Aberdeen Dam 188 197.25 N.A. Dallas 58/41/r 44/20/r Phoenix 70/51/sh 73/54/s Carolina; daughter,
Stennis Dam 166 166.11 N.A.
Bevill Dam 136 141.77 -1.07
Honolulu
Jacksonville
80/63/pc
78/61/sh
79/64/pc
80/65/c
Raleigh
Salt Lake City
59/42/pc
45/32/sn
55/43/r
46/29/pc
Ruth E. Parrott of
Memphis 56/44/c 49/17/r Seattle 48/32/pc 44/30/s Memphis; brothers,
SOLUNAR TABLE
The solunar period indicates peak feeding times for
Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice. Harvey Fisher of
fish and game.
Major Minor Major Minor SUN AND MOON MOON PHASES Okolona and Jimmy
Fri. 8:57a 2:44a 9:21p 3:09p FRI SAT NEW FIRST FULL LAST Fisher of Corinth; 12
Sat. 9:39a 3:28a 10:03p 3:51p Sunrise 6:23 a.m. 6:22 a.m.
Sunset 5:50 p.m. 5:51 p.m. grandchildren; and 10
Forecasts and graphics provided by Moonrise 3:17 a.m. 4:04 a.m. great-grandchildren.
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Program teaches incarcerated veterans dog training, job skills

Director: ‘I believe I work with some of the
most vulnerable adults we’ll ever encounter’
By ISABELLE ALTMAN
ialtman@cdispatch.com
The first night B.R. Hawkins
introduced dogs to Central Mis-
sissippi Correctional Facility, it
was chaos.
Hawkins is the director of
Endeavor O.N.E., the prison’s
incarcerated veterans program,
begun in 2016 to give incarcer-
ated veterans job skills. About
a year later, she partnered with
Iowa-based nonprofit Retrieving
Freedom, which trains service
dogs to work with veterans and
children with autism. The non-
profit had wanted to get a prison
program started for veterans to
train the dogs, and Hawkins was
willing to give it a shot.
But that first night, she said,
the inmates were upset, the
four dogs kept barking and one
guard even tried to Mace one of
the animals.
“It was a terrible night,” she
told members of the Columbus
Exchange Club at their weekly
meeting Thursday. “Nobody got
any sleep.”
After two days — and a new
correction officer — everyone
was exhausted. It was the first
time since Hawkins had been
there that there hadn’t been any
noise. She and her assistant ran
out of their offices to see what
was the matter.
She said about eight inmates
were sitting on the floor watch-
ing TV while petting several
dogs sprawled across their laps.
In another part of the room, in-
mates were sitting on the beds
petting dogs.
“The blood pressure in our
building went from the pitch
that it always was to, a year-and-
a-half later ,a steady beat,” she
said.
Retrieving Freedom Dog
Training is one of four electives
the incarcerated veterans can
take as part of Hawkins’ over-
all program. Hawkins said she
works specifically with veterans
who have never had a dishon-
orable discharge, but whose
crimes range from DUIs and
drug offenses to homicide.
“In our opinion, they went off
to war and we said, ‘Go fight, go
die,’” Hawkins said. “And when
they came back, we might have
told them it was going to be easy
to get through the VA (Depart-
ment of Veterans Affairs) and
get your benefits. And we might
have said to them, ‘Oh, you can
go to school all day long.’ But the
hoops and the obstacles and the
pressure of war left them in the
most vulnerable of all positions.
So I believe I work with some of
the most vulnerable adults we’ll
ever encounter.
“I tell people I work with rob-
bers, rapists, murderers and
Even those sentenced to life
can benefit from the program,
Hawkins said, because they’re
trained to teach job skills to oth-
er inmates.
“We bring people into the
prison to do interviews with
(those with less than three
months left of their sentence),”
Hawkins said. “It is nothing like
seeing a CEO ... walk in in his
business suit and sit down across
the table from a guy with green
and white on and they have this
conversation about what work
means, about what work ethic
means. And to see our guy stand
up and take his hand, eyeball to
eyeball.”
The inmates can also take
electives in creative writing, re-
ligious studies, gardening and
Isabelle Altman/Dispatch Staff
of course, dog training. Haw-
B.R. Hawkins, director of Central Mississippi Correctional Facility’s
kins said she’s had inmates
incarcerated veterans program, speaks with Lowndes County Cir-
cuit Judge Jim Kitchens at Lion Hills Center Thursday. Hawkins and training dogs to fetch bottles of
pills they’ve thrown in her of-
Kitchens both visited the Columbus Exchange Club where Hawkins
gave a presentation on her program, which teaches job skills to 57 fice. They’ve trained the dogs to
open doors and flip light switch-
inmates who used to serve in the military.
es. She’s had inmates cry when
thieves,” she added. “But they mates in the program. They’re dogs completed their training
were all military veterans.” required to take a series of class- and went to live with another
In the nearly three years es that teach them everything veteran or a family with a child
since the program started, it has from how to cope with anger with autism.
served 126 veterans, 51 of whom and “untangling relationships” Hawkins said the dogs are
have been released from prison. to work-related classes like com- just one part of the program
Of those released, 38 have jobs, puter proficiency and an ACT which gives the offenders hope
three more have employment career curriculum. The goal, “Our program tells them it’s
pending and eight are disabled Hawkins said, is to have them not what you did, it’s what you do
or not able to work. Only two “unlearning learned helpless- next that matters,” she said.
have been arrested again, and ness.” “We ask them to be good
those two are required to work The program is also tailored men,” she added, “and what I’ve
even more closely with the pro- to inmates based on the lengths gotten back has been worth ev-
gram. of their sentences and how much ery moment that I spend behind
Currently there are 57 in- time they have left in prison. bars.”

Airport bill
Continued from Page 1A
important for Lowndes
County, where several
major industries are lo-
cated on the Golden Tri-
angle Regional Airport’s
property.
The exemption has
cost the county $160,000
in tax revenue this fiscal
year, according to Coun-
ty Tax Assessor Greg
Andrews. It’s cost the
Lowndes County School
District $800,000.
In the case, Rankin
County Board of Supervi-
sors v. Lakeland Income
Properties, the court
ruled unanimously in fa-
vor of Lakeland, which
operates a strip mall on
property owned by the
Jackson Municipal Air-
port Authority. In its rul-
ing, the court found that
Mississippi Code Section
61-2-21 — which says
contracts, leases, struc-
tures and other things
constructed on airport
property are exempt from
paying property taxes —
said this applied to any
commercial property,
permanently.
Senate Bill 2802 chang-
es the law so that only air-
port-related commercial
properties are eligible for
Smith Wright
tax exemptions. The bill
takes effect immediately
upon being signed into
law.
“The way the Supreme
Court read it was much
broader than anything
to do with airports, aero-
nautics and airplanes,”
said District 39 Rep. Jeff
Smith (R-Columbus).
“We just simply removed
anything other than, if it’s
not purely for the airport,
airplanes or aeronautics,
it’s off there.”
SB 2802 includes tight-
er language and defines
airport-related activities
as those that have to
deal with the taking off
and landing of commer-
cial and private aircraft;
maintenance and repair;
storage of commercial or
private aircraft taking off
and landing at the airport;
the shipping or transport-
ing of freight by aircraft;
the provision of ground
and air transportation
services to passengers;
or the supplying of goods,
commodities, things or
services to aircraft or pas-
sengers within the termi-
nal.
Sen. Chuck Younger
(R-Lowndes County), one
of the bill’s authors, said
he was glad to see the leg-
islation pass.
“We wanted to get the
taxation for the county and
the schools back,” Young-
er said. “We thought it
was a much-needed thing.
All of our county officials
were wanting us to get it
through and we’re thank-
ful we got it through.
“It wasn’t a Republi-
can or Democrat mixed-
up situation,” he added.
“Everything was on the
same page and everyone
was for it. That’s the kind
of bill you want to pass,
where it’s good for every-
one and not just good for
one side or the other.”
Airbus Helicopters,
Aurora Flight Scienc-
es and Stark Aerospace
— all of which manufac-
ture aircraft — were all
deemed tax exempt by
the court decision. They
all will begin paying prop-
erty taxes again in Fiscal
Year 2020, if Bryant signs
the legislation.
Attempts to contact
representatives with
those companies were un-
successful by press time.
County tax increases,
school budget cuts
Lowndes County
Board of Supervisors
President Harry Sanders
said the loss of revenue
has been tough, and it
played a role in county
supervisors raising the
county property tax rate
by 2 mills for this fiscal
year.
Lowndes County
School District, on the
other hand, did not raise
its property tax millage.
“It’s caused the county
and the schools tremen-
dous problems this past
year,” Sanders said. “It
came as a shock to us in
that we had counted on
that tax money. The Su-
preme Court even said
those industries could go
back three years and get
a reimbursement. Every
single one agreed not to
do that.
“It’s a good thing the
Legislature got it right,”
he added. “There’s no
way in the world we
should give somebody a
perpetual tax exemption,
especially since some of
those companies didn’t
have anything to do with
the airport.”
Lowndes County
School District Super-
intendent Lynn Wright
said the loss of $800,000
has contributed, in part,
to the schools operating
at a $2.5 million deficit
for this fiscal year. He
said other issues, such
as Steel Dynamics mov-
ing inventory to its new
tax-exempt paint shop,
have led to the district
getting less revenue than
expected.
The loss of revenue,
coupled with a recent
string of construction
projects, such as the dis-
tricts new vocational ed-
ucation center, have put
LCSD in a bind, financial-
ly.
“We had major con-
struction projects go-
ing on in the past 3-1/2
years,” Wright said. “We
had $75 million worth
of construction we did
based on all the projected
revenue from industry.
We’re having to make
some serious decisions
on budget cuts going into
next year.”
Wright said the dis-
trict is looking at cutting
50 certified staff posi-
tions across the district
next year, which would
save about $2.5 million in
personnel costs. He said
the district normally los-
es 40 to 50 teachers per
year due to retirement
or teachers transferring
out of the district and will
not replace those losses
this year. LCSD hired 58
teachers last year, Wright
said, and hopes to use
those new hires to fill the
gaps.
Wright said he was
thankful to legislators for
passing the bill, and said
it will help with getting
the district’s finances
moving in the right direc-
tion again.
“We’ve realized that
next year is going to be
a tough year,” Wright
said, “but the years after
that, things ought to start
looking up again.”

Sanders home
Continued from Page 1A
watched a crane operator
finally remove the giant
pecan from the home as a
half-dozen workers from
Bourland Tree Service
were busy chain-sawing
the trees that fell in the
Sanders’ previously pris-
tine back yard. The storm
flattened the Sanders’
wooden fencing all the way
to Second Avenue North.
Sanders was not at
home when the tornado
arrived. His wife, Mona,
and her caretaker were
huddling together on the
first floor as the storm si-
ren began to wail. Both
were shaken, but not in-
jured, Sanders said.
“It was like a freight
train that came out of
nowhere,” Sanders said,
recounting his wife’s ac-
count.
The Sanders’ home was
the exception in another
way, too.
It is the last remaining
old home on Main Street,
which was once filled with
grand old homes, occu-
pied by the city’s most
prominent citizens at the
turn of the 20th century.
“Now, it’s a commercial
area, but at the turn of the
century, Main Street was
residential,” said Colum-
bus historian Rufus Ward.
“From where the YMCA
is all the way down to the
train depot, there were
large homes on both sides
of the street.”
Slowly, that nature of
Main Street changed.
Sanders said as a child he
remembers several of the
old homes.
“I could tell you who
lived in them, too,” he said.
The original home,
owned by Sanders’
great-grandfather, burned
in 1917.
Harry Sanders, Da-
vid’s brother, said the new
home was constructed
around the one room in
the house the fire did not
destroy.
“Our daddy was born
in that bedroom on the
northeast corner of the
house,” Harry said. “Be-
cause of that, my grand-
mother wanted to build
the new house around that
bedroom.”
The current home was
completed in 1919.
On at least one occa-
sion, the rebuilt home was
mistaken for the hospital,
which was then located a
block to the west.
“The house and the hos-
pital had the same front,”
David said. “I remember
one time when I was a kid,
I saw this guy standing
out by the front door with
a bad cut on his arm. He
thought our house was the
hospital. I took him by his
good arm and walked him
over the hospital.”
Harry said the pecan
tree was planted in 1912 to
commemorate the birth of
his father.
Because it, too, is a part
of the Sanders family his-
tory, parts of the tree will
be re-purposed.
“My brother, Lee, and
my son, Parker, took some
of it,” David said. “They’ll
do something with it, I
think.”
David said he’s not sure
what the future of the old
home holds.
“What we’re trying to
do right now is cover up
where the tree fell on the
house and stabilize every-
thing,” he said. “When we
can get back into house,
well, your guess is as good
as mine. Right now, I’m
just trying to collect my
thoughts.”
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‘Green Book’ tone deafness
spoke louder than record
number of black winners
Four years after #OscarsSoWhite was hashtag-
born, the Oscars ceremony saw a record rendering
of diversity: In addition to seven black artists re-
ceiving awards in multiple categories, Asian film-
makers won best documentary and best animated
short, Mexican filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron won
for best director, best cinematography and best
foreign language film — and a group of young fe-
male filmmakers won best documentary short for
a film about the stigma associated with menstru-
ation. That’s a welcome sea change for a motion
picture academy so hidebound four years ago that
it nominated not a single person of color in any of
the four acting categories. Since then, the academy
has swelled its ranks with hundreds of new voting
members who are women and people of color.
The increase in diversity, however, didn’t pre-
vent Oscar voters from making some controversial
choices about films centered on people of color.
Most of the friction was over the awards (nota-
bly, the Oscars for best picture and best original
screenplay) going to “Green Book,” a film about
a racist white man who takes a job chauffeuring a
gifted black concert pianist around the segregated
South. To the film’s critics, and there are many, the
awards for “Green Book” showed that Academy
of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voters still
fall for the old “white savior” tropes and films that
resolve deep-seated conflicts with feel-good Holly-
wood endings by the time the final credits roll.
The ire generated by those statuettes wasn’t
abated by the presence of Octavia Spencer among
the movie’s mostly white male producers, or by
actor Mahershala Ali, who played the pianist, win-
ning for best supporting actor. Nor did the Oscar
that Spike Lee collected for adapted screenplay
(along with a team of co-writers) for “BlacKk-
Klansman” quell discontent on Twitter.
In the end, this competition should be about the
best performance and the best work. And it is inev-
itable that more talented people will lose on Oscar
night than win. The goal is to keep expanding the
diversity in the membership and in the film busi-
ness itself so that a wider vast array of stories is
told on film and championed by the academy. Judg-
ing from the nominees and winners, the industry is
going in the right direction. The real achievement
will come when a movie is passed over, and no one
assumes it’s because of racism or sexism.
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State of the nation

Trump’s fatal attraction
The good news to remain firmly in it: Our president gets excited dictators caught behaving bad- ery, and American leaders
is that the Trump- power and conquer in the presence of dictators. ly. “He (Kim) tells me that he sometimes have to deal with
Kim summit in South Korea. He Appearing with Kim at a press didn’t know about it, and I will unsavory characters. But noth-
Hanoi, Vietnam, saw what happened conference, the president take him at his word. ... I don’t ing required President Trump
did not result in a to Muammar warned reporters, as he never believe he knew about it.” to pick up the phone in 2017
deal — because any Gaddafi when he has regarding the leaders of Nor did he believe Moham- and say to Duterte: “You are
deal would have gave up his nuclear democracies, to show respect med bin Salman knew about a good man. ... I am hearing
been nothing but a program and to to Kim: “Don’t raise your voice, Jamal Khashoggi’s murder. of the unbelievable job on the
scam perpetrated Saddam Hussein, please. This isn’t like dealing And he took Vladimir Putin’s drug problem. Many countries
by Kim Jung Un. who only pretended with Trump.” Trump himself word over the judgment of U.S. have the problem, we have the
Selling this same to be working on went way beyond diplomatic intelligence agencies about problem, but what a great job
rug repeatedly is one. niceties, favorably contrasting alleged Russian interference in you are doing and I just wanted
a North Korean Mona Charen That much Kim with other “rich kids” who the 2016 election. to call and tell you that.”
specialty. The Kim must be obvious didn’t turn out so well. Philippine President Ro- Explaining the need for a
dynasty inked agreements to to Donald Trump’s advisers, Even if Trump could drigo Duterte has launched a wall on the southern border,
denuclearize in 1985, 1992, if not to Trump himself, who overlook the millions who vicious program of state-sanc- Trump offered this odd report
1994, 2005, 2007 and 2012. seemed so eager for a deal have been persecuted (it’s a tioned murders of suspected from a conversation with Chi-
You’ve seen the results. Pyong- that he announced before the crime to visit a South Korean drug addicts and dealers. na’s Xi Jinping, who apparently
yang violated every one and Hanoi summit that the U.S. website), starved, tortured According to the Philippine told the president that China
marched inexorably toward was dropping the demand and worked to death in the National Police, the state has has no drug problem because
nuclear weapons and ballistic for a full accounting of North “hermit kingdom,” it’s beyond killed more than 5,000 people they employ the death penalty.
missile technology. It’s bad Korea’s nuclear weapons and appalling that he would offer since Duterte’s election in He found this exhilarating. “If
enough to confront the pros- ballistic missile programs. If a pass on the torture and 2016. Others estimate that we want to get smart, we can
pect of a nuclear-armed North that sounds precisely like what murder of a young American, the true number is closer to get smart,” Trump said. “You
Korea. It would be worse to, in President Barack Obama did Otto Warmbier. Recall that in 20,000. Amazingly, Duterte can end the drug problem,
effect, subsidize it, which is all vis-a-vis Iran, it should. 2017, Trump had said, “Otto’s does not dispute this. “What can end it a lot faster than you
that was on offer. For now, Trump has side- fate deepens my administra- is my fault? Did I steal even think.”
Why would Kim give up stepped the trap Kim pre- tion’s determination to prevent one peso? ... My only sin is It would be less disturbing if
his nukes? To get American pared. While he may have such tragedies from befalling the extrajudicial killings.” Trump’s chief weakness were
aid to improve his economy? avoided one bad outcome, his innocent people at the hands On another occasion, he said: for porn stars and money. Alas,
Fantasy. He runs a prison state behavior was so bizarre and sy- of regimes that do not respect “Hitler killed 3 million Jews. his attraction to thugs seems
that actually exports slaves cophantic toward Kim person- the rule of law or basic human Now there are 3 million drug even stronger.
to countries such as China, ally that he still departs Hanoi decency.” But off-teleprompt- addicts. I’d be happy to slaugh- Mona Charen is a Senior
Kuwait and Qatar. His goal is trailing a stench of shame. er, Trump demonstrated his ter them all.” Fellow at the Ethics and Public
not to develop the economy but There is just no mistaking characteristic sympathy for The world is full of mis- Policy Center.

Obituaries
Continued from Page 2A
James Webber
COLUMBUS —
James Webber, 96, died
Feb. 27, 2019, at Baptist
Memorial
Hospi-
tal-Golden
Triangle.
Ser-
vices
will be at
2:30 p.m.
Saturday Webber
at Oak
Grove M.B. Church
with the Rev. Therman
Cunningham officiating.
Burial will follow at the
church cemetery. Visita-
tion is from noon-6 p.m.
Friday at Carter’s Fu-
neral Services. Carter’s
Funeral Services is in
charge of arrangements.
Mr. Webber was born
June 17, 1922, in Colum-
bus, to the late Jessie
Webber and Georgia
Evens. He was formerly
employed with Mis-
sissippi University for
Women and a member
of Oak Grove M.B.
Church.
In addition to his par-
ents, he was preceded in
death by his wife, Mary
Alice Humphries-Web-
ber; son, James Webber;
and sister, Mamie L.
Keith.
He is survived by his
children, Mary Turner,
Willie J. Webber, John-
ny Webber and Rosie
Savage Lee, all of Colum-
bus, Dennis Webber of
Memphis, Tennessee
and Diane Webber of
Jackson; brother, Willie
Lee Webber of Mem-
phis; 18 grandchildren;
19 great-grandchildren;
and 11 great-great-grand-
children.
Pallbearers will be
Tommie Lee Sykes, Mat-
thew Turner, Kendrick
Webber, Evan Webber,
Deon Webber and Dari-
an Harris.
Martha Washington
PARK FOREST, Ill. —
Martha Ann “Tot” Wash-
ington, 87, died Feb. 24,
2019, at her
residence.
Services
will be at
11 a.m.
Saturday
at Trinity
Mt. Carmel
Washington
C.M.E.
Church.
Burial will follow at the
church cemetery. Visita-
tion is from noon-6 p.m.
Friday at Carter’s Fu-
neral Services. Carter’s
Funeral Services is in
charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Washington was
born July 25, 1931, in
Lowndes County, to the
late Chandler Weath-
erspoon and Carrie
Newman.
In addition to her
12th person pleads
guilty in Miss.
pharmacy fraud
The Associated Press
HATTIESBURG — Funeral Home
A Mississippi man has
pleaded guilty in a fraud
case that prosecutors say
reaped more than $200
million from a federal mil-
itary health insurer and
others.
Randy Thomley of Hat-
tiesburg entered his plea
Tuesday in federal court to
one count of conspiracy to
commit health care fraud,
and could face up to 10
years in prison at his July
2 sentencing. Prosecutors
are dropping an earlier
26-count indictment that
carried a potential 245-
year sentence.
Prosecutors say Thom-
ley and his wife, Hope
Thomley, bribed health
care providers to prescribe
handcrafted high-dollar
medications that were gen-
erally unnecessary.
parents, she was pre-
ceded in death by her
husband, Willie Wash-
ington; children, Freddie
and Willie James Jr.;
and siblings, Hatterina
Newman, Bessie New-
man, Beb Newman, Will
Smith, Ollie Mae Smith,
William Smith, Willie
Smith, Carrie Conner,
Helen Burney, Wayne
Weatherspoon, Na-
thaniel Weatherspoon,
Clarence Weatherspoon
and Tommy T. Weather-
spoon.
She is survived by
her children, Lucy Cole
and Joanne Bivens, both
of Kenosha, Wisconsin,
Jerrie Ann Washington
and Willie Washing-
ton, both of Hopkins
Park, Illinois, Johnny
Washington, Clarence
Washington and Henry
Lee Washington, all of
Columbus and RL Wash-
ington of Kankakee,
Illinois; siblings, Johnny
B. Weatherspoon, Carrie
Summerville, Mariah
Brown and Betty Lou
Eddins, all of Columbus,
Gennie B. Johnson of
New York, New York
and Ruthie Moore of
Akron, Ohio; and a
host of grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchil-
dren.
Mary Cousette
ALICEVILLE, Ala. —
Mary Frances Cousette
died Feb. 27, 2019, at St.
Vincent’s Hospital-East
in Birmingham, Ala-
bama.
Home Going Cele-
bration services will be
at 1 p.m. March 8, 2019
at New Salem Baptist
Church with the Rev.
Alton Cody officiating.
Burial will follow at Mag-
nolia Memorial Gardens
Cemetery. Visitation will
be from 1-6 p.m. March
7, 2019, at Lavender’s
Funeral Service. Laven-
der’s Funeral Service
is in charge of arrange-
ments.
Mary Chandler
COLUMBUS —
Mary Chandler, 77, died
Feb. 20, 2019, in Baton
Rouge, Louisiana.
Arrangements are
incomplete and will be
announced by Lee-Sykes
Funeral Home of Colum-
bus.
JoAnn Eaves
Services:
Friday, March 1 • 10 AM
Memorial Gunter Peel
Funeral Home
College St. Location
Burial
Rowan Cemetery
Donnie Schippel
Visitation:
Saturday, March 2 • 10-11 AM
Annunciation Catholic
Church Atrium
Services:
Saturday, March 2 • 11 AM
Annunciation Catholic Church
Memorial Gunter Peel
2nd Ave. North Location
Jean Wiggins
Visitation:
Saturday, March 2 • 10-11 AM
Memorial Gunter Peel
Funeral Home
2nd Ave. North Location
Services:
Saturday, March 2 • 11 AM
Memorial Gunter Peel
Funeral Home
2nd Ave. North Location
Burial
Rowan Cemetery
Jan Moore
Memorial Services:
Saturday, March 9
Family Gravesite
Ruth, MS
Memorial Gunter Peel
Funeral Home
2nd Ave. North Location
memorialgunterpeel.com
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Amber Redding Pallbearers will ating. Burial will follow Travis Bush
COLUMBUS — Am- be Charles Bennett, at Memorial Gardens COLUMBUS — Tra-
ber Nicole Redding, 25, Johnny Bennett, Willie Cemeter y in Colum- vis Bush, 38, died Feb.
died Feb. 27, 2019. Bennett, Henr y Ben- bus. Visitation is from 24, 2019.
Arrangements are nett, Ronnie Bennett noon-6 p.m. Saturday at Services
incomplete and will be and Marco Davidson. Carter’s Funeral Ser- will be
announced by Lee- vices. Carter’s Funeral at 2 p.m.
Sykes Funeral Home of Jon White Ser vices is in charge of
Saturday at
Columbus. CARBON HILL, Ala. arrangements.
Lee-Sykes
— Jon Paul “Butch” Mr. Gholson was
Funeral
White, 70, died Feb. born March 3, 1943, in
Lucy Bennett 27, 2019, at Walker Re- Columbus, to the late
Home
Bush
WEST POINT — Chapel in
habilitation Center in Woodie Eddie Gholson
Lucy Bennett, 69, died Columbus.
Carbon Hill, Alabama. and Dora Gholson. He
Feb. 25, 2019, at Bap- was formerly employed Burial will follow at Mt.
tist Memorial Hospi- Graveside ser vices Zion M.B. Church in
will be at 1 p.m. Satur- with Tronox and was
tal-Golden Triangle. a member of Hopewell Brooksville. Visitation is
Ser vices will be at 3 day at Palestine Ceme- from noon-6 p.m. Friday
ter y in Montpelier with M.B. Church.
p.m. Sunday at Br yan In addition to his at Lee-Sykes Funeral
Union Hall with the Dr. James Tower y offi- Home. Lee-Sykes Funer-
ciating. Calvert Funer- parents, he was pre-
Rev. Bobby Bowen ceded in death by his al Home is in charge of
officiating. Burial will al Home is in charge of arrangements.
arrangements. siblings, Albert Ghol-
follow at Greenwood son, Freddie Gholson, Mr. Bush was born
Cemeter y. Visitation Mr. White was June 10, 1980, in Noxu-
born May 17, 1948, Julion C. Gholson,
is from noon-6 p.m. Willie Will Gholson bee County, to Lillie Bush
Saturday at Carter’s in New Albany, to the Ellis and James Henry
and Dora M. Gholson.
Funeral Ser vices. Car- late Ottie and Norma Stewart. He attended
He is sur vived by
ter’s Funeral Ser vices Brinson White. He was Columbus High School
his children, Michael
is in charge of arrange- formerly employed as and was a member of
Gholson and Elaine
ments. a laborer with McDon- Southside M.B. Church.
Gholson Stewart, both
Ms. Bennett was ald’s. He was preceded in
of Columbus; siblings,
born Nov. 26, 1949, in In addition to his death by his sister, Lata-
Anderson Gholson of
West Point, to the late parents, he was pre- sha Ellis.
Lebanon, Pennsylvania,
James Bennett and ceded in death by In addition to his
Dora Gholson of Cale-
Lizzie Bennett. She his brother, Michael parents, he is survived
donia, Roy Gholson
was formerly employed Boone. by his stepfather, Eddie
and Johnnie Gholson,
as a seamstress with He is sur vived by Ellis of Columbus; and
both of Columbus; four
Big Yank. his sister, Suzanne brother, Ronnie Bush of
grandchildren; and 11
In addition to her Goodwin of Warrior. Boston, Massachusetts.
great-grandchildren.
parents, she was pre- Memorials may
be made to Central
ceded in death by her
Mississippi Down
daughter, Mar y Ann
Bennett; and siblings, Syndrome Society, P.O.
Box 935, Jackson, MS
Willie James Smith and
39205.
Ben Bennett.
She is sur vived by
her children, Charles Woodie Gholson
Bennett of Owings- CALEDONIA —
mills, Mar yland, John- Woodie E. Gholson, 75,
ny George Bennett, died Feb.
Willie James Bennett, 24, 2019,
Henr y Lee Bennett, at his resi-
Ronnie Dean Bennett, dence.
Jennifer Rena Yates Services
and Michelle Denise will be
Bennett, all of West at 1 p.m.
Point; sister, Christine Sunday at Gholson
Amos of West Point; Hopewell
13 grandchildren; and M.B.
four great-grandchil- Church with the Rev.
dren. Bragg Lampkin offici-
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Donnie Schippel
Laura Jean Wiggins, age 89, of Caledonia, MS,
passed away, at her residence, on February 27,
2019, surrounded by her daughters and niece.
Donald Charles “Donnie” Funeral services will be Saturday, March
Schippel, age 77, died in Colum- 2, 2019, at 11:00 AM at Memorial Gunter Peel
bus, Mississippi, on February Chapel, 2nd Ave. N. location, with the Rev. Steve
27, 2019. Brown officiating. The interment will immediate-
Donnie was doing what he ly follow at Rowan Cemetery. Then, there will be
loved to do. His entire life was a fellowship luncheon at Mt. Zion Cumberland
dedicated to being there for Presbyterian Church on Wolfe Road. Visitation
anyone, especially the people will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the ser-
he loved, and that was many. vice.
He was our protector. He loved Jean was born July 27, 1929, to Cora Reeves
his church, friends and family. He was a loyal Lindamood and Garland Ribble Lindamood. She
friend to anyone who needed him. He was one of was a graduate of S. D. Lee High School and mar-
the hardest working people in this world. ried the love of her life, James R. Wiggins, on
Visitation will be in the atrium of Annuncia- January 3, 1948. She loved her God first and then
tion Catholic Church on Saturday, March 2, 2019
her family. She was also known as GiGi, Mama,
at 10:00 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Aunt Jean, Grabby and Grandma. Mrs. Wiggins
Burial at 11:00 AM with Father Jeffrey Waldrep, was a member of Mt. Zion Cumberland Presbyte-
Celebrant. The interment will be private. Memo- rian Church, where she served as elder and Sun-
rial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory, 2nd day school teacher.
Ave. N. location, has been entrusted with the ar-
rangements.
She was preceded in death by her parents;
husband, and brother, Henry “Bud” Lindamood.
Donnie was born February 8, 1942, in San-
dusky, Ohio, to the late Wilson and Marie Good
Survivors include her daughters, Judy Wig-
gins Enlow (Glenn) of Caledonia, MS and Jean-
Schippel. nie Newman (Donald) of Caledonia, MS; grand-
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Helen daughter, Amber Doughty (David) of Columbus,
Nickels, Ginny Bores, Vernona Bloomquist, Isa- MS; grandson, Daniel Newman (Leslie) of Co-
bell Witter and Lois Geiger; and brothers, Lester lumbus, MS; grandson, Brian Enlow (April) of
Schippel and Richard Schippel. Manghum, LA; granddaughter, Tammy Warren
He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Calhoun (Terry) of West Point, MS; 8 great-grandsons;
Schippel; son, Charles Wilson Schippel of Colum-
and 2 great-granddaughters.
bus; two beautiful grandchildren, Landry Wilson
Pallbearers will be Daniel Newman, David
Schippel and Andrea Elizabeth Schippel; broth-
Doughty, Logan Doughty, Jake Doughty, Brian
er, Roger Schippel (Nancy) of Sandusky, Ohio; Enlow and Rooke Coleman.
and sister, Joan Spieth of North Canton, Ohio. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of
Pallbearers will be Farley Shaw, Tom Buckley, Mt. Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Mike Formel, Bud Phillips, Doug Phillips and Al- A special thanks to the nurses and certified
len Kerby. nursing assistants at Baptist Hospice, especially,
Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy John- Dawn, Shannon and Teresa.
son, Mickey Brislin and his loyal breakfast club Memorials may be made to the charity of your
friends. choice.
Memorials may be made to Annunciation
Catholic School, 223 North Browder Street, Co-
lumbus, MS 39702.
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Mississippi State University senior Brock St. Clair, left, holds a speaker while sophomore Cameron Ladner gives
a monologue during a Lab Rats performance at the Mill at MSU Conference Center. The Lab Rats performed for
the launch event of a fundraiser for a safe shelter in Oktibbeha County.

Cleghorne
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goal is a first step in what should be
a longer fundraising effort.
“We felt like people would take
us seriously if we could get $10,000
and we could get other big donors
to match us,” she said. “We have
public will, because we have people
signing on. When you have money,
you have more than just public will
— you have possibilities building.”
Thursday’s effort featured two
performances from the Lab Rats —
one from 6-7 p.m. at the Mill confer-
ence center on Russell Street and
one from 10-11 p.m. at Hobie’s on
Main.
Donations for the shelter can
be mailed to SOS-Mississippi 703
Bonnie Road, Starkville, MS 39759.
Electronic contributions can be
sent to jah2582@gmail.com
Learning
under Cleghorne
For the Lab Rats, the perfor-
mances were the culmination of a
week of workshopping with Ellen
Cleghorne, an actress and comedi-
an known for her roles on “Saturday
Night Live” and “In Living Color.”
Cleghorne was making her first
trip to Mississippi, and to Starkville,
for the fundraiser, and said she was
reached through a friend’s friend
who asked her to be there.
During the workshops, Cleg-
horne gave the Lab Rats an assign-
ment to implement what Mississip-
pi means to them in a sketch. On
Thursday, the group performed
a segment called “Mississippi,”
where they made observations —
often tongue-in-cheek — about the
state.
Cleghorne said she finds improv
comedy to be a particularly power-
ful tool because it’s naturally inclu-
sive and brings people together for
a common goal. She said that was
particularly fitting for the Starkville
Oktibbeha Civic Engagement Col-
laborative’s mission.
“When we do improv, it’s a per-
fect forum for community building
because the ethos or the essence of
improv is that no one person is the
star,” Cleghorne said, “which is the
credo for democracy, I guess you
could say — everybody is equal. So
it’s you bring a brick, I bring a brick,
we build this house together.”
Cleghorne, who called the Lab
Rats a “special group,” added that
she talked to them about the use
of comedy and satire to bring con-
versations about certain issues —
whether social, political or other-
wise — to the forefront.
“That’s the history of satire,”
she said. “When I teach a course
on satire I make it clear that this
is how it’s always been — that you
use humor to speak truth to power
and that you craft the conversation.
Improv is one way. Stand-up is an-
other. There are plays and theater
— there are different ways to create
this parallax view of what the world
looks like from a different perspec-
tive.”
Brock St. Clair, a senior broad-
casting student at MSU, said it was
an honor to experience Cleghorne’s
tutelage.
“Lab Rats as a troupe — and I
think any organization can get this
way — you have the same people
around and the same ideas around
and it can get like an echo chamber,
sort of,” St. Clair said. “ So to have
Ellen come in and give us these new
ideas was very exciting because it’s
sort of a break out of the comfort
zone and I think that’s what improv
is all about.
“Obviously the experience that
she has in the industry and to ask
her questions about that, and just
the chance to be on the same stage
that she’s sitting on is awesome,” he
added.
Brocato also said she was very
thankful for Cleghorne visiting and
working with the Lab Rats.
“She’s legitimized so much
about what our Lab Rats have been
doing with their own professors but
when you get a professor from an-
other higher education (institution)
to give you feedback — especially
one who’s as high level as she is, it
really does give you some credibili-
ty,” Brocato said.

Supplies
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dents have reported being
displaced since Saturday,
with some families los-
ing their homes entirely.
She added the number
of displaced students
has continued to rise
throughout the week. Af-
ter speaking with admin-
istrators, Labat gathered
a list of necessary items
for families and students
that have been affected
by the storm.
The Dispatch, 516
Main St., has a drop-off
box in its front office for
volunteers and citizens
to help support the Fal-
con Family.
Labat asks for those
willing to donate, please
only give the listed
items. Those interested
can drop off toiletries
and non-perishable items
such as toothbrushes,
pillows, towels, blow dry-
ers, crackers, tuna and
gift cards.
“The Columbus Mu-
nicipal School District is
humbled by the efforts
of volunteers, local busi-
nesses and churches
for the supplies given to
families that have been
displaced,” Labat said.
“The Friendly City once
again has showed integ-
rity and compassion for
others as we recover as a
community.”
The city of Columbus
has also set up a web-
site for those wishing
to make monetary do-
nations at helpcolum-
busms.org.
The link will also be
regularly updated with
the supplies most need-
Disaster relief supplies needed
■ Toiletries: comb, brush, hair grease, shaver, razor, shaving
cream, aftershave, perfume, cologne, toothbrush, toothpaste,
floss, mouthwash, lip balm, deodorant, soap, shampoo,
lotion, towels, blow dryers, shower caps, sanitary napkins and
tampons.
■ Paper products: paper plates, bowls, cups, plastic
spoons, forks, knives, paper towels, napkins, toilet tissue,
bath towels, sheets, pillows, pillow cases, comforters,
blankets, Pampers diapers, wet wipes, baby lotion, baby oil,
shampoo and baby wash.
■ Gift cards: clothes, gas and food.
■ Non-perishable food items: Cheese/peanut butter crack-
ers, beef jerky, applesauce, pudding, fruit cups, granola bars,
cereal bars, noodles, tuna, nuts, seeds, popcorn, can goods,
dried fruits, bottled water and almond milk
ed in the community, supplies including laun-
City Public Information dry detergent and per-
Officer Joe Dillon said sonal hygiene products.
— a list which right now Those items can be
includes nonperishable dropped off at 1605 Main
food items and cleaning St., Dillon said.
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MSU’s Jenkins, Calhoun still Starkville punches ticket

together at NFL combine
By Ron Clements
Special to The Dispatch
INDIANAPOLIS —
In a perfect world, Elgton
Jenkins and Shaq Cal-
houn will wind up on the
same NFL team.
The two former Mis-
sissippi State offensive
linemen have grown
Jenkins
so comfortable playing
alongside each other
during more than 40
games, something would
be amiss if they were no
longer teammates.
“We’ve been play-
ing with each other for
four years,” Jenkins said
Calhoun
Thursday at the Indiana
Convention Center. “We
have the same thoughts. We have a very
good click.”
Jenkins and Calhoun are two of eight
Mississippi State players at the NFL
Scouting Combine. That number would
WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
have been nine had standout defensive
tackle Jeffrey Simmons not torn his ACL
earlier this month while training.
“It was very saddening to me,” Cal-
houn said of Simmons’ injury. “He and
I had become very close and I just know
how hard he’s worked to get to where
he’s at.”
Jenkins played in 49 games with 34
starts for the Bulldogs. Most of those
starts were at center, but he also start-
ed five games at left tackle, two at left
guard and one at right tackle. The
6-foot-4, 310-pound Clarksdale native al-
lowed just one sack over 762 pass-block-
ing snaps at center during his junior and
senior seasons, according to Pro Foot-
ball Focus.
Calhoun and Jenkins weren’t just
together on the football field. They at-
tended many of the same classes and
both have graduated with degrees in
industrial technology. While Jenkins
described Calhoun as a “laid-back, go-
with-the-flow kind of guy,” Calhoun
See NFL, 3B
to state tournament
BY DON ROWE
drowe@cdispatch.com
STARKVILLE — With this past
month’s rainy weather the main topic
of conversation in Northeast Missis-
sippi, rain of a different sort fell inside
the Yellow Jackets gymnasium Thurs-
day. But it wasn’t that of the liquid va-
riety, rather it was an abundance of
three-pointers which fell from the raf-
ters — 22 in all, 11 for each team.
And when the final buzzer sounded,
the homestanding Starkville Yellow
Jackets had punched their ticket to
next week’s state championship play-
offs with a resounding 79-65 win over
the 25-7 Oxford Chargers despite the
fact that both teams finished with 11
three-point baskets.
When asked if his team had the
Jim Lytle/Special to the Dispatch
Starkville High School’s Jamarrion
proverbial “green light” to launch one, Brown (15) shoots the ball during
Starkville (23-1) coach Greg Carter the first half of their Mississippi High
laughed and said: “The shots you saw School Activities Association (MHSAA)
tonight were the same ones we’ve been quarterfinal basketball game against
Oxford Thursday night in Starkville.
taking all year, and if you’ll check our
stats, you’ll see that we have made
the Yellow Jackets jumped out to a 26-
a high volume of our three-point at-
13 lead, of which 24 points came on
tempts this year — most of which have
eight consecutive treys launched from
not been the foot on the line variety but
NBA range by three different starters
shots taken well behind the line.”
Starkville’s eventual 12-point win
— including four by Jamarrion Brown,
featured a red-hot first quarter in which See Yellow Jackets, 2B

No. 5 Bulldogs celebrate senior night

by clinching share of SEC Championship WEST LOWNDES BOYS’ BASKETBALL

Panthers hold off McAdams

From Special Reports and these kids have scored LSU, 23-13, in
done it again. They’ve the third quarter to take
STARKVILLE — No. clinched at least a share. a 59-39 lead. The teams

to return to Jackson
5 Mississippi State cel- It’s so hard to do. I’m were even through the
ebrated the senior class really proud of them fourth quarter at 17
of 2019 with a 76-56 win because I know what points apiece to result in
against LSU on Thurs- they’ve put into it.” the final score. “I took him out for no
day night to clinch a MSU (26-2, 14-1 SEC) McCowan was 10-of- other reason than our
share of the SEC regular used a strong defensive 12 from the field and col- offense being sluggish,”
season championship. outing for the second lected three assists, two Christy said. “He’d made
The seniors led the time in as many con- steals and two blocks. Of 3s and made McAdams
way, with four scoring tests against the Lady her 25 points, 20 came box-and-1 him, and for
in double figures in front Tigers (16-11, 7-8 SEC). in the paint, as the Bull- him to understand that
of 8,631 fans in Hum- The Bulldogs forced 28 dogs outscored the Ti- and not get frustrated
phrey Coliseum. Teaira turnovers and held LSU gers 54-16 in the lane. with that shows the team
McCowan scored 25 to just eight points in the MSU collected 15 as- mindset we have.”
points and collected 13 second quarter. State sists and a dozen steals Three other Panthers
rebounds for her 62nd used a 10-2 run to close and finished the game scored in double-figures:
career double-double. the quarter while build- shooting 50.0 percent point guard Dekylan
Jordan Danberry scored ing a 36-26 halftime lead. Malone scored 13 points,
18, and Anriel Howard The Bulldogs out- See MSU WOMEN, 4B while Jermaine Williams
and Jazzmun Holmes and Darrel Brooks each
each added 10. had 12 points.
“Tremendous crowd As a team, the Pan-
tonight, these seniors thers forced more than
deserved that crowd,” 20 turnovers and had
head coach Vic Schaefer more than 15 offensive
said. “I’m just happy for David Miller/Special to The Dispatch rebounds, mostly in the
them, to be honest with West Lowndes’ Darrel Brooks tries to control a loose first quarter, when they
y’all. We tried to impart ball against McAdams Thursday night. built a 22-8 lead behind
on them that this is not Rogers’ shooting.
By DAVID MILLER
your last game in the Rogers would eventu- But once McAdams
Special to The Dispatch
Hump. You’re going to ally return to the game, began to switch defens-
play two more in here in After West Lown- but he didn’t score in es, it found its 3-point
the NCAA Tournament. des senior forward the second half. It didn’t shooting rhythm, knock-
This is our chance. This Delan Rogers knocked matter to Rogers or the ing down a trio in the
is what we work for all down four 3-pointers Panthers, who would first four minutes of the
year. This is what we and scored 14 first-half counter McAdams’ second half. McAdams
work for in our careers. points against McAdams surge with a 16-2 run also forced three turn-
“You have a chance to Thursday night, Pan- to end the third quarter overs in that stretch.
go win a Southeastern thers’ coach Nick Chris- and win 71-54. But McAdams’ star
Conference champion- ty put him on the bench. The team-first men- player, Querrion Gadson,
ship,” Schaefer contin- It was a decision root- tality is infectious, and was stymied by traps
ued. “I’ll tell everyone ed in strategy, as McAd- Rogers’ positive attitude whenever he touched
in this room, I think it’s ams had deployed a box- exemplifies how West the ball. West Lowndes’
harder to do that than and-1 defense to limit Lowndes made it back to strategy to make other
anything else you can Aaron Doster/USA TODAY Sports Rogers, slowing the Pan- the Class 1A state tour- players score became
possibly do in this coun- Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs center Teaira Mc- thers’ offense and tying nament in Jackson for effective once Gadson’s
try. You have to play 16 Cowan (15) scored 25 points, grabbed 13 rebounds the game after trailing the second time in three teammates lost their
monsters in this league, and recorded her 62nd career double-double. by 10 at halftime. seasons, Christy said. See Panthers, 3B

MACJC: EMCC 61; JONES COLLEGE 58

EMCC Lions capture school’s first-

ever men’s basketball state title
BY DAVID ROZINSKI
Special to the Dispatch
ELLISVILLE — The Lions of East
Mississippi Community College made
school history by culminating a suc-
cessful three-day run at the MACJC
State Basketball Tournament with a
61-58 victory over host Jones College
in Thursday night’s title game at A.B.
Howard Gymnasium to claim EMCC’s
first-ever state championship in men’s
basketball.
With their ninth straight victory and
12th win in the last 13 games dating
back to Jan. 14, Coach Billy Begley’s
EMCC Lions improved to 19-7 overall
heading into next week’s NJCAA Re-
gion 23 Tournament at Mississippi Col-
lege in Clinton.
Entering postseason play with a 10-2
league mark as MACJC North Division
regular-season champions for the first
time since the 2012-13 season, the soph-
omore-laden Lions claimed a 70-53 win
over East Central on Tuesday before
knocking off 15th-ranked Pearl River,
62-57, in Wednesday’s semifinals to JUCO Weekly.org/Courtesy photo
East Mississippi Community College players celebrate after winning the school’s first-
See MACJC, 2B ever state championship.
2B Friday, March 1, 2019
LEFT: Starkville High School’s Tyler Talley shoots one of his 3-point shots during the first half of their Missis-
sippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) quarterfinal basketball game against Oxford Thursday night
in Starkville. RIGHT: Starkville High School defenders Jamarvious Phillips (center) and Forte Prater (right) work
together to block a shot by Oxford’s Byron Pearson (left).
Yellow Jackets
Continued from Page 1B
three by Tyler Talley and
one by Terry Tate, with
their first miss coming
with just over a minute
left in the opening period.
Ironically enough,
Starkville kept its dou-
ble-digit lead (37-25) at
the half in spite of scoring
only one three-pointer
and a pair of layups in the
second quarter, instead
relying on the charity
stripe where the Jackets
made 7 of 12 free throws.
“Fouls in the second
quarter got us out of
our rhythm a bit, but we
straightened things out
and had a good second
half,” said Carter.
Oxford, meanwhile,
had a pair of treys in the
first quarter by J.J. Peg-
ues, a husky 6-3, 250-lb.
post player who resembles
former NBA star Charles
“The Round Mound of Re-
bound” Barkley, and the
Chargers battled back to
within three points (24-
MACJC
Continued from Page 1B
advance to the champion-
ship contest.
“It was an unbelievable
game,” EMCC’s Begley
said. “We knew it was
going to be this kind of
game. Jones is so disci-
plined under Coach (Ran-
dy) Bolden, and they’re
not going to beat them-
selves. My hat is off to
our kids — that’s what it’s
all about.”
EMCC’s first state title
game appearance since
2014 featured 14 ties and
11 lead changes, while
the largest lead in the
contest was just six points
by Jones midway through
the opening half. The last
10 minutes of the first half
stayed within two points
with the Bobcats taking
a 31-29 edge into inter-
mission on Zachariah
Malone’s put-back jumper
at the halftime buzzer.
Coming out of the
break, the home-standing
Bobcats opened up a pair
of five-point leads early in
the second stanza. But
each time it appeared
that Jones might be on
the verge of establish-
ing control of the game,
EMCC sophomore guard
Dewayne Cox had the
answer. A pair of light-
ning-quick drives to the
rim on three-point plays
cut into 36-31 and 50-45
deficits that gave the Li-
ons much-needed lifts at
equally opportune times.
Cox was just getting start-
ed, however, as the Ripley
native continued to make
his all-around floor pres-
ence felt throughout the
second half on his way to
posting his second career
double-double along with
adding five assists, four
steals and two charges
taken on the night.
“Dewayne Cox is big-
time,” Begley continued.
“He’s playing through an
injury that will require
surgery at the end of the
season. He’s one of the
21) midway through the
second period. But then
a 13-4 Yellow Jacket run
maintained Starkville’s
lead at the half.
Another Yellow Jacket
run, this one 15-5 after
Oxford had again closed
the gap to three points in
the third period kept the
Jackets’ lead in double
digits despite four con-
secutive three-pointers
by Pegues earlier in the
period.
Starkville’s Atavius
“Tank” Jones, a burly post
player similar in build
to Pegues, came off the
bench to score 10 points
in the fourth quarter as
the Jackets built a 16-point
lead halfway through the
period.
“I thought Tank played
well there in the fourth for
us,” said Carter. “He only
played about two minutes
there in the first quarter
because of some early
fouls.”
EMCC sophomore guard and former New Hope High
School standout Terryonte Thomas (14) drops in two
points during the Lions’ 61-58 win over Jones College
in the championship game of the MACJC State Basket-
ball Tournament held in Ellisville.
toughest kids I’ve ever
been around. He was just
everywhere tonight.”
Following the contest’s
14th and final deadlock
with 2:33 remaining,
EMCC sophomore guard
Robert Davis Jr. banked in
a 3-pointer from straight-
away at the 2:10 mark to
give the Lions a 57-54 ad-
vantage. That slim lead
was primarily secured
down the stretch by Cox,
whose defensive efforts
contributed two critical
steals, a game-saving
defensive rebound and
a game-clinching pair
of free throws during
crunch time.
With just over a min-
ute remaining in the con-
test and the Lions hav-
ing just been called for
a five-second violation,
Cox promptly swiped
the subsequent inbounds
pass and laid it in on the
other end to give EMCC
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Aptly named Talley,
Tyler scored only eight
points in the third quarter
but added to his 17-first-
half points, he claimed
team-high scoring hon-
ors for the winners with
25 points — 21 of which
came on seven treys
from “Downtown Freddie
Brown” range.
“Tyler shot the ball
well and with them play-
ing a zone like they did,
he kept getting open and
took advantage of the sit-
uation,” said Carter. “Be-
cause he shoots the ball
so well, he usually doesn’t
get that open shot like
he did because our oppo-
nents usually guard him
man-o-man more closely.”
Team-wise, Oxford
didn’t want to run with
the quicker Starkville
squad, so coach Drew Ty-
ler, who’s in his 22nd year
at the Charger helm and
is 532-178 overall, elected
to go to the zone.
JUCO Weekly.org/Courtesy photo
a 59-56 lead. After Galen
Alexander’s put-back bas-
ket made it a one-point
game, Cox made up for a
Lion miscue by deflecting
the ball off a JC defender
with 40 seconds left to
regain possession for the
visitors.
Following another late
EMCC turnover, it was
Cox again who came up
big by collecting Alexan-
der’s missed three-point
attempt and converting
the free throws after get-
ting fouled with just four
ticks remaining in reg-
ulation to make it 61-58.
The classic championship
contest almost needed an
extra session, as Michael
Williams Jr.’s potential
game-tying 3-pointer just
missed at the final buzzer.
After holding reign-
ing state champion Pearl
River to a season-low 57
points in the semifinals,
including just 22 points af-
Jim Lytle/Special to the Dispatch
“Oxford is not a deep
team and they wanted to
slow things down,” said
Carter, a former Missis-
sippi State standout. “But
when you go to the zone,
you’re going to give up
lots of 3s.”
Rounding out the scor-
ing for the Jackets were
Brown with 13, Zeke Cook
with 12 and Jones with 10.
Brown’s final basket came
on the last play of the
game, a thunderous slam
dunk on a breakaway.
Pegues, with seven
treys and one old-fash-
ioned three-point play, led
all scorers with 28 points.
Kylan Blackmon with 12
and Tykel Owens with 11
also reached double fig-
ures for Oxford, as Byron
Pearson just missed with
eight points.
With the win,
Starkville will face Bran-
don Tuesday in the state
finals.
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in school history is very
special. We’re going to
enjoy this one. We’re not
done, though, because it
continues next week (at
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The men’s portion
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the Mississippi College
campus in Clinton. East
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quarterfinal-round con-
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College Basketball COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Boston 4, Tampa Bay 1

CALENDAR
Prep Baseball
Today’s Games
New Hope vs. Fayette, Ala., 6 p.m.
Starkville Academy vs. Washington, 6 p.m.
West Lowndes vs. Houlka, 6 p.m.
Saturday’s Games
Starkville High vs. West Lauderdale, 4 p.m.
Columbus vs. Saltillo (Amory), 3:30 p.m.
Prep Softball
Today’s Games
Columbus at French Camp, 6:30 p.m.
New Hope at Houston, 6:30 p.m.
Caledonia at Fayette, Ala., 7 p.m.
Saturday’s Games
Columbus at Houlka, TBA (2 games)
Caledonia vs. Magee, 4 p.m.
College Baseball
Friday’s Games
Mississippi State vs. Sam Houston State (Frisco,
Texas), 3 p.m.
Long Beach State at Ole Miss, 4 p.m.
Mississippi University for Women at Johnson
College, 5 p.m.
Gonzaga at Southern Mississippi, 6 p.m.
Alabama at South Alabama, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday’s Games
Mississippi University for Women at Johnson
College (DH), Noon
Long Beach State at Ole Miss, 1:30 p.m.
Gonzaga at Southern Miss, 2 p.m.
Alabama at South Alabama, 2 p.m.
Mississippi State vs. Texas Tech (Frisco, Texas),
6 p.m.
College Softball
Today’s Games
Southern Miss vs. Saint Francis (Tuscaloosa,
Alabama), 11 a.m.
Mississippi State vs. Ohio University (Durham,
North Carolina), Noon
Michigan State at Alabama, 4 p.m.
Southern Miss at Alabama, 6 p.m.
Mississippi State at Duke, 6 p.m.
Pittsburgh at Ole Miss, 6 p.m.
The Associated Press
Men’s Top 25 Fared
Thursday
1. Gonzaga (28-2) beat Pacific 86-66. Next: at
Saint Mary’s, Saturday.
2. Virginia (25-2) did not play. Next: vs. Pitts-
burgh, Saturday.
3. Duke (24-4) did not play. Next: vs. Miami,
Saturday.
4. Kentucky (24-4) did not play. Next: at No. 7
Tennessee, Saturday.
5. North Carolina (23-5) did not play. Next: at
Clemson, Saturday.
6. Michigan State (23-5) did not play. Next: at
Indiana, Saturday.
7. Tennessee (25-3) did not play. Next: vs. No. 4
Kentucky, Saturday.
8. Houston (27-1) did not play. Next: vs. UCF,
Saturday.
9. Michigan (25-4) beat Nebraska 82-53. Next:
at No. 17 Maryland, Sunday.
10. Marquette (23-5) did not play. Next: vs.
Creighton, Sunday.
11. Texas Tech (23-5) did not play. Next: at TCU,
Saturday.
12. Nevada (26-2) did not play. Next: at Utah
State, Saturday.
13. LSU (23-5) did not play. Next: at Alabama,
Saturday.
14. Purdue (21-7) did not play. Next: vs. Ohio
State, Saturday.
15. Kansas (21-7) did not play. Next: at Oklaho-
ma State, Saturday.
16. Kansas State (21-7) did not play. Next: vs.
Baylor, Saturday.
17. Maryland (21-8) did not play. Next: vs. No. 9
Michigan, Sunday.
18. Florida State (22-6) did not play. Next: vs.
N.C. State, Saturday.
19. Wisconsin (19-9) did not play. Next: vs.
Penn State, Saturday.
20. Virginia Tech (22-6) did not play. Next: at
No. 18 Florida State, Tuesday.
21. Buffalo (25-3) did not play. Next: at Miami
(Ohio), Friday.
22. Iowa (21-7) did not play. Next: vs. Rutgers,
Saturday.
23. Cincinnati (24-4) did not play. Next: vs.
Memphis, Saturday.
24. Wofford (25-4) beat Chattanooga 80-54.
Next: at Samford, Saturday.
25. Washington (22-6) lost to California 76-73.
Next: at Stanford, Sunday.
The Associated Press
Women’s Top 25 Fared
Thursday
1. Baylor (26-1) did not play. Next: vs. Oklahoma
State, Saturday.
2. UConn (26-2) did not play. Next: vs. Houston,
Saturday.
3. Louisville (26-2) beat No. 10 N.C. State 92-
62. Next: at Pittsburgh, Sunday.
4. Notre Dame (26-3) did not play. Next: vs.
Virginia, Sunday.
5. Mississippi State (26-2) beat LSU 76-56.
Next: at No. 14 South Carolina, Sunday.
6. Oregon (25-3) did not play. Next: at Arizona,
Friday.
7. Stanford (23-4) did not play. Next: at Wash-
ington State, Friday.
8. Maryland (25-3) did not play. Next: vs. Illinois,
Saturday.
Arizona 5, Vancouver 2
Vegas 6, Florida 5, SO
Dallas 4, Los Angeles 3, OT
Friday’s Games
positive end of a jump ball for the
Pittsburgh at Buffalo, 7 p.m.
Washington vs. N.Y. Islanders at Nassau Veter-
ans Memorial Coliseum, 7 p.m.
Rebels Drop Late Heartbreak- steal to give Ole Miss possession
Philadelphia at New Jersey, 7 p.m.
Montreal at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.
er at Alabama, 46-43 with 17.6 seconds remaining. Af-
St. Louis at Carolina, 7:30 p.m. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Ole ter a timeout, Ole Miss drew up a
Nashville at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.
Vegas at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Miss women’s basketball had the play for Sessom to tie the game
Colorado at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.
Saturday’s Games ball several times late, but the with a three, but the ball hit the
Edmonton at Columbus, 1 p.m.
Chicago at Los Angeles, 4 p.m.
Rebels weren’t able to convert as back iron. The Rebels fouled Ala-
Pittsburgh at Montreal, 7 p.m. Alabama prevailed, 46-43, in a bama’s Cierra Johnson (14 points,
New Jersey at Boston, 7 p.m.
wild finish at Coleman Coliseum 14 rebounds), who missed both of
Ottawa at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m.
Carolina at Florida, 7 p.m.
Buffalo at Toronto, 7 p.m. on Thursday night. her attempts.
Dallas at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Despite a rough day shooting,
Detroit at Arizona, 8 p.m. Crystal Allen (20 points, sev-
Minnesota at Calgary, 10 p.m. the Rebels led throughout the en rebounds) came down with
Sunday’s Games
Washington at N.Y. Rangers, 12:30 p.m. first half, entering halftime with the board with 2.6 seconds left
Philadelphia vs. N.Y. Islanders at Nassau Veter-
ans Memorial Coliseum, 3 p.m. a 22-16 lead after forcing nine to give Ole Miss one last shot
Vancouver at Vegas, 4 p.m. Crimson Tide turnovers — the
Colorado at Anaheim, 4 p.m. after calling a timeout. The Tide
Ottawa at Florida, 5 p.m. fewest first half points allowed by
Winnipeg at Columbus, 7 p.m. defense guarded the in-bounds
Nashville at Minnesota, 7:30 p.m. Ole Miss in SEC play this year.
well, though, forcing Salter into a
Chicago at San Jose, 10 p.m.
Alabama responded, though,
deep three that fell short as time
Basketball ripping off a 14-1 run in the third
expired.
NBA quarter after tying the game
EASTERN CONFERENCE 27-27, ending the frame with a Allen led the way for the Reb-
Atlantic Division els once again, scoring a game-
WLPctGB three-point lead at 36-33.
Toronto4517.726—
Ole Miss returned the favor, high 20 points. Allen, the SEC’s
Philadelphia4022.6455
Boston3725.5978 opening the fourth quarter with third-leading scorer, has led Ole
Brooklyn3231.50813½
New York1349.21032 some energy and taking the lead Miss in scoring in five straight
WLPctGB
Southeast Division
back with 6:34 remaining on a games, scoring at least 20 in four
Orlando2934.460—
jumper by Shandricka Sessom of those contests. Tonight consti-
Charlotte2833.459—
Miami2734.4431 (nine points, five rebounds), who tuted her 12th game this season
Washington2536.4103
Atlanta2141.3397½ at that point had scored five un- with 20 points or more.
WLPctGB
Central Division
answered for the Rebels. It would Joining Johnson in double-dig-
Milwaukee4714.770—
be the last field goal of the game its for the Tide were Jasmine
Indiana4122.6517
Detroit2931.48317½ for Ole Miss, though, as the Tide Walker (13 points, 13 rebounds)
Chicago1745.27430½
Cleveland1547.24232½ defense shut down the Rebels to a and Ariyah Copeland (10 points,
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Southwest Division season-low 24.6 percent shooting seven rebounds).
WLPctGB
overall. Ole Miss (9-20, 3-12 SEC) will
Houston3725.597—
San Antonio3429.5403½
Dallas2734.4439½
A defensive tug-of-war encap- conclude its regular season this
New Orleans2736.42910½ sulated the final minute of play, Sunday (March 3) when it hosts
Memphis2439.38113½
Northwest Division as the Rebels were still in it in Tennessee at 2 p.m. CT inside
WLPctGB
Denver4219.689— the closing seconds of the game. The Pavilion at Ole Miss. Four
Oklahoma City3823.6234
Portland3823.6234
Down 46-43 with less than 20 Rebel seniors will be honored:
Utah3526.5747 seconds to play, the Rebel de- Crystal Allen, Cecilia Muhate,
Minnesota2933.46813½
Pacific Division fense swarmed on a loose ball, La’Karis Salter and Shandricka
WLPctGB
Golden State4319.694— with La’Karis Salter (two points, Sessom.
L.A. Clippers3429.5409½
Sacramento3130.50811½
nine rebounds) coming up on the — From Special Reports
L.A. Lakers3031.49212½
Phoenix1250.19431

Saturday’s Games 9. Oregon State (23-5) did not play. Next: at No.
Mississippi State vs. Kansas (Durham, North 21 Arizona State, Friday.
10. N.C. State (24-4) lost to No. 3 Louisville 92-
Carolina), 11 a.m. 62. Next: vs. No. 15 Miami, Sunday.
11. Kentucky (23-6) lost to No. 19 Texas A&M
Mississippi State at Duke, 1 p.m. 62-55. Next: at Georgia, Sunday.
12. Iowa (22-6) did not play. Next: vs. North-
Saint Francis at Alabama, 1:30 p.m. western, Sunday.
Pittsburgh at Ole Miss, 2 p.m. 13. Marquette (23-5) did not play. Next: at
Creighton, Friday.
Southern Miss at Alabama, 4 p.m. 14. South Carolina (21-7) beat Auburn 73-66.
Nicholls State at Ole Miss, 5 p.m.
Next: vs. No. 5 Mississippi State, Sunday.
15. Miami (24-6) beat Georgia Tech 69-56.
Southern Miss vs. Michigan State (Tuscaloosa, Next: at No. 10 N.C. State, Sunday.
16. Gonzaga (26-3) beat Pepperdine 83-60.
Alabama), 6 p.m. Next: vs. Loyola Marymount, Saturday.
17. Syracuse (21-7) beat No. 22 Florida State
Men’s College Basketball 94-88. Next: vs. Boston College, Sunday.
18. Texas (21-7) did not play. Next: vs. No. 20
Saturday’s Games Iowa State, Saturday.
19. Texas A&M (22-6) beat No. 11 Kentucky 62-
LSU at Alabama, 11 a.m. 55. Next: vs. Arkansas, Sunday.
20. Iowa State (21-7) did not play. Next: at No.
Ole Miss at Arkansas, Noon 18 Texas, Saturday.
21. Arizona State (18-8) did not play. Next: vs.
Mississippi State at Auburn, 3 p.m.
No. 9 Oregon State, Friday.
Women’s College Basketball 22. Florida State (21-7) lost to No. 17 Syracuse
94-88. Next: at Georgia Tech, Sunday.
Saturday’s Games 23. Drake (21-5) did not play. Next: at Southern
Illinois, Friday.
UTSA at Southern Miss, 4 p.m. 24. Rice (23-3) did not play. Next: vs. Louisiana
Tech, Saturday.
College Rowing
25. UCLA (17-11) did not play. Next: vs. Utah,
Friday.
Saturday’s Games
Alabama hosts Eastern Michigan Hockey
College Gymnastics NHL
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Today’s Games Atlantic Division
GPWLOTPtsGFGA
Auburn at Alabama Tampa Bay6549124102253173
Men’s College Tennis Boston643817985193161
Toronto643921482228184
NFL
Wednesday’s Games
Houston 118, Charlotte 113
Atlanta 131, Minnesota 123, OT
Miami 126, Golden State 125
Washington 125, Brooklyn 116
Chicago 109, Memphis 107
Portland 97, Boston 92 Continued from Page 1B
Dallas 110, Indiana 101
San Antonio 105, Detroit 93
Utah 111, L.A. Clippers 105 said Jenkins was one of the fun- field at Lucas Oil Stadium Fri-
Milwaukee 141, Sacramento 140, OT
L.A. Lakers 125, New Orleans 119 niest players on the Bulldogs day to run the 40-yard dash and
Thursday’s Games
Indiana 122, Minnesota 115 roster. go through position drills. Jen-
Orlando 103, Golden State 96
Cleveland 125, New York 118
One NFL scout said Jenkins kins got the better of Calhoun
Houston 121, Miami 118
Philadelphia 108, Oklahoma City 104
has the size, power and length in the bench press on Thursday,
to immediately start as a rook- putting up 225 pounds 29 times
Utah 111, Denver 104
Friday’s Games
Charlotte at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. ie. Another scout said the 6-2, to Calhoun’s 26 — which was a
Chicago at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.
Portland at Toronto, 8 p.m. 310-pound Calhoun also has personal best.
Washington at Boston, 8 p.m.
starter potential and could be About the only time Calhoun
New Orleans at Phoenix, 9 p.m.
L.A. Clippers at Sacramento, 10 p.m. the “fifth- or sixth-best” offen- and Jenkins are not in sync is
Milwaukee at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.
Saturday’s Games sive lineman selected in April’s when Calhoun, who doesn’t
Detroit at Cleveland, 5 p.m.
Orlando at Indiana, 7 p.m. NFL Draft. dance, is laughing at Jenkins’
Brooklyn at Miami, 7:30 p.m.
NFL Network draft analyst questionable dance moves
Golden State at Philadelphia, 8:30 p.m.
Memphis at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.
Lance Zierlein said Calhoun is during pre-practice stretches.
Oklahoma City at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.
L.A. Lakers at Phoenix, 9 p.m.
Milwaukee at Utah, 9 p.m. “more gritty than pretty” with “He and I are tight. We’re
New Orleans at Denver, 9 p.m. surprisingly good body control. best of buds,” Calhoun said.
Sunday’s Games
Portland at Charlotte, 1 p.m. Calhoun was a four-year start- “He’s going to be one of my life-
Atlanta at Chicago, 3:30 p.m.
Houston at Boston, 3:30 p.m.
New York at L.A. Clippers, 3:30 p.m.
er and allowed just three sacks time friends.”
Minnesota at Washington, 6 p.m. over the course of 48 games in As for getting drafted by the
Orlando at Cleveland, 6 p.m.
Toronto at Detroit, 6 p.m. the maroon and white. same NFL team, that would be a
Memphis at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.
Each player will be on the “dream come true.”

Panthers
Today’s Games
Montreal643423775196186
Buffalo632926866181199
Florida6328251066202217
Baseball
Vanderbilt at Mississippi State, 3 p.m. Detroit642332955178220 Thursday’s College Scores
Ottawa642237549191239 SOUTH
Holmes Community College at Mississippi Univer- Metropolitan Division Keiser 19-4, Trinity International 6-3
sity for Women, 4 p.m. GPWLOTPtsGFGA Olivet Nazarene at Campbellsville, 2, ccd. Continued from Page 1B
N.Y. Islanders633719781185150 MIDWEST
Kentucky at Ole Miss, 6 p.m. Washington643621779220205
Columbus633624375201188
Indiana Kokomo 5, Ohio Christian 1
SOUTHWEST
shooting touch. a few of them, but we decided to
LSU at Alabama, 6 p.m. Carolina633423674187171
Pittsburgh633322874218197
Crowley’s Ridge 6-16, Champion Baptist 3-2 Gadson finished with a game- pack the lane, and they were just
Saturday’s Games Philadelphia643026868191215
Golf high 26, with 10 coming at the letting them go.
N.Y. Rangers6327261064186211
Mississippi University for Women at East Central New Jersey642531858185216 HSBC Women’s World free throw line. No other player “But with those long misses,
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Community College, 11 a.m. Central Division Championship Scores reached double-figures for the we had chances to get down and
Women’s College Tennis GPWLOTPtsGFGA
Nashville663724579196173
Thursday
At Sentosa GC (Tanjong Course) Bulldogs. score on the other end. We were
Today’s Games Winnipeg633722478212188
St. Louis633423674184172
Singapore
Purse: $1.5 million “We had to keep (Gadson) out trying to get out and run, and
Mississippi State at South Carolina, 4 p.m. Dallas643227569162169
Minnesota643127668176186
Yardage: 6,718; Par: 72 (36-36)
First Round
of the lane,” said Quay Sanders, [McAdams] really helped us by
Holmes Community College at Mississippi Univer- Colorado6428241268212202 Ariya Jutanugarn34-34—68
Minjee Lee35-33—68
Panthers guard. “We had to get taking so many long shots.”
Chicago642728963215239
sity for Women, 4 p.m. Pacific Division Amy Olson35-33—68 in his face and make him give the Christy hopes the Panthers’
GPWLOTPtsGFGA Yu Liu34-34—68
Alabama at LSU, 4 p.m. Calgary644116789230182 Celine Boutier31-37—68 ball up.” defense and tenacity to follow-up
Sung Hyun Park35-34—69
Ole Miss at Florida, 4 p.m.
San Jose643719882229201
Vegas653426573195187 Nasa Hataoka33-36—69 West Lowndes stretched its missed shots continues Monday,
Saturday’s Games Arizona643128567173182
Vancouver652729963180203
Carlota Ciganda35-34—69
Jin Young Ko34-35—69 lead to 62-42 midway through when they face Okolona in Jack-
Mississippi University for Women at East Central Edmonton642730761179213
Anaheim642431957142199
Shanshan Feng34-35—69
Moriya Jutanugarn35-34—69
the fourth quarter. The Panthers son.
Community College, 11 a.m. Los Angeles642333854152204 Jodi Ewart Shadoff35-34—69
Hyo Joo Kim34-36—70
wouldn’t be challenged in the final “We pride ourselves on being
NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for over-
Junior College Baseball time loss. Top three teams in each division
and two wild cards per conference advance to
Inbee Park34-36—70
Emma Talley37-33—70
frame. a good defensive team,” Christy
Saturday’s Games playoffs. Danielle Kang34-36—70 “Part of our game plan, we were said. “Everybody likes to score,
Jeongeun Lee635-35—70
Calhoun at Itawamba (DH), 1 p.m.
Wednesday’s Games
Toronto 6, Edmonton 2 In Gee Chun35-35—70 keying off (T’Caivan Bolton), who, but we look at so many other
EMCC at Wallace State-Hanceville (DH), 2 p.m.
Calgary 2, New Jersey 1
Tampa Bay 4, N.Y. Rangers 3, OT
Eun-Hee Ji34-37—71
Azahara Munoz35-36—71 statistically, was McAdams’ best things — deflections, steals, stops
Wei-Ling Hsu35-36—71 3-point shooter,” Christy said. — and a lot of other metrics to
Junior College Tennis Colorado 3, Vancouver 2, SO
Chicago 4, Anaheim 3
Thursday’s Games
Lexi Thompson37-35—72
Marina Alex39-33—72 “We did leave him open a bit, and evaluate players other than the
Saturday’s Games N.Y. Islanders 6, Toronto 1 Gaby Lopez37-35—72
Columbus 4, Philadelphia 3, OT Lydia Ko37-35—72 some of my guys got a bit wrapped points they score, and that’s some-
Itawamba at Meridian, 1 p.m. Edmonton 4, Ottawa 2 Pernilla Lindberg36-36—72
Mo Martin36-36—72 up with Gadson. They got loose on thing they’ve bought into.”

on the air
Today
AUTO RACING
2 p.m. — NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series:
practice, Las Vegas, Nevada, FS1
3 p.m. — NASCAR Xfinity Series, practice, Las
Vegas, Nevada, FS1
4 p.m. — NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Se-
ries: qualifying, Las Vegas, Nevada, FS1
5:30 p.m. — NASCAR Xfinity Series: final prac-
tice, Las Vegas, Nevada, FS1
6:30 p.m. — NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Se-
ries: qualifying, Las Vegas, Nevada, FS1
8 p.m. — NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Se-
ries: The Stratosphere 200, Las Vegas, Nevada,
FS1
MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
4 p.m. — Columbia at Brown, ESPNU
5 p.m. — Kent State at Bowling Green, CBS
Sports Network
6 p.m. — Rhode Island at Dayton, ESPN2
6 p.m. — Pennsylvania at Harvard, ESPNU
7 p.m. — Buffalo at Miami-Ohio, CBS Sports
Network
8 p.m. — Siena at Canisius, ESPNU
WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
6 p.m. — Villanova at Xavier, CBS Sports Network
WOMEN’S COLLEGE GYMNASTICS
5 p.m. — Kentucky at Missouri, SEC Network
6:30 p.m. — Auburn at Alabama, SEC Network
8 p.m. — Georgia at LSU, ESPN2
MEN’S COLLEGE HOCKEY
5:30 p.m. — Michigan State at Ohio State, Big
Ten Network
6 p.m. — Penn State at Notre Dame, NBC Sports
Network
8 p.m. — Michigan at Wisconsin, Big Ten Network
9 p.m. — North Dakota at Colorado College, CBS
Sports Network
GOLF
1 p.m. — PGA Tour Golf: Honda Classic, second
round, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, TGC
10:30 p.m. — LPGA Tour Golf: HSBC Women’s
World Championship, (Third Round), Singapore,
TGC
1 p.m. — Illinois State at Southern Illinois, CBS
Sports Network
2 a.m. (Saturday) — European Tour Golf: Oman 1 p.m. — Big Ten Conference Basketball (Net
Open, third round, Oman, TGC Flex), ESPN
NBA 1 p.m. — Big 12 Conference Basketball (Net
7 p.m. — Washington at Boston, ESPN Flex), ESPN2
9:30 p.m. — Milwaukee at LA Lakers, ESPN 1 p.m. — Big 12 Conference Basketball, ESPNU
RUGBY 1 p.m. — Butler at Villanova, WLOV
10 p.m. — Premiership: Bristol vs. Gloucester, 2 p.m. — George Mason at St. Louis, NBC
NBC Sports Network Sports Network
SOCCER 2:30 p.m. — South Carolina at Missouri, SEC
1:20 p.m. — Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund at Network
Augsburg, FS2 3 p.m. — VCU at Richmond. CBS Sports Network
9 p.m. — Liga MX: Atlas vs. Tijuana, FS2 3 p.m. — Southeastern Conference Basketball
(Net Flex), ESPN
Saturday, March 2 3 p.m. — Big 12 Conference Basketball (Net
AAF FOOTBALL Flex), ESPN2
7 p.m. — San Diego at Memphis, NFL 3 p.m. — American Athletic Conference Basket-
AUTO RACING ball (Net Flex), ESPNU
10:30 a.m. — NASCAR MONSTER Energy Cup 4 p.m. — Rutgers at Iowa, Big Ten Network
Series, practice, Las Vegas, Nevada, FS1 4 p.m. — La Salle at St. Joseph’s, NBC Sports
11:30 p.m. — NASCAR Xfinity Series, qualifying, Network
Las Vegas, Nevada, FS1 5 p.m. — Atlantic Coast Conference Basketball
1:30 p.m. — NASCAR MONSTER Energy Cup (Net Flex), ESPN
Series: final practice, Las Vegas, Nevada, FS1 5 p.m. — Missouri Valley Conference Basketball
3 p.m. — NASCAR Xfinity Series: The Boyd Gam- (Wildcard Game), ESPN2
ing 300, Las Vegas, Nevada, FS1 5 p.m. — Utah at Colorado, ESPNU
6 p.m. — Monster Energy Supercross: round 9 5 p.m. — Vanderbilt at Texas A&M, SEC Network
of the AMA Supercross, Atlanta, Georgia, NBC 5:30 p.m. — Seton Hall at Georgetown, CBS
Sports Network Sports Network
BOXING 7 p.m. — American Athletic Conference Basket-
8 p.m. — Showtime Championship Boxing: ball (Net Flex), ESPN2
Lara-Castano, Brooklyn, New York, Showtime 7 p.m. — Big 12 Conference Basketball (Net
MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Flex), ESPNU
11 a.m. — Atlantic Coast Conference Basketball, 7:30 p.m. — Nevada at Utah State, CBS Sports
ESPN Network
11 a.m. — Southeastern Conference Basketball, 7:30 p.m. — Georgia at Florida, SEC Network
ESPN2 9 p.m. — Pacific-12 Conference Basketball (Net
11 a.m. — Michigan State at Indiana, WLOV Flex), ESPN
12 p.m. — Penn State at Wisconsin, Big Ten 9 p.m. — West Coast Conference Basketball (Net
Network Flex), ESPN2
12 p.m. — Ole Miss at Arkansas, SEC Network 9 p.m. — Colorado State at New Mexico, ESPNU
9:30 p.m. — Boise State at UNLV, CBS Sports
Network
WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
2 p.m. — Nebraska at Penn State, Big Ten
Network
COLLEGE GOLF
10:30 a.m. — Big-10 Match Play: Championship,
Big Ten Network
MEN’S COLLEGE LACROSSE
11 a.m. — Virginia at Syracuse, ESPNU
GOLF
12 p.m. — PGA Tour Golf: Honda Classic, third
round, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, TGC
3:30 p.m. — PGA Tour Champions: Cologuard
Classic, second round, Tucson, Arizona, TGC
9:30 p.m. — LPGA Tour Golf: HSBC Women’s
World Championship, final round, Singapore, TGC
2 a.m. (Sunday) — European Tour Golf: Oman
Open, final round, Oman, TGC
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
7 p.m. — UFC 235: prelims, Las Vegas, Nevada,
ESPN
NBA
7:30 p.m. — Golden State at Philadelphia,
WKDH-WTVA
RUGBY
11 a.m. — Pro14: Munster vs. Scarlets, ES-
PNEWS
SOCCER
6:25 a.m. — Premier League: Tottenham vs.
Arsenal, NBC Sports Network
8:30 a.m. — Bundesliga: TBA, FS1
8:55 a.m. — Premier League: TBA, NBC Sports
Network
11:20 a.m. — Bundesliga: Bayern Munich vs.
Borussia Mönchengladbach, FS2
11:25 a.m. — Premier League: West Ham vs.
Newcastle United, NBC Sports Network
3:30 p.m. — SheBelievesCup: Women’s U.S. vs.
England, Nashville, Tenn., WLOV
7 p.m. — MLS: Los Angeles vs. Chicago, FS1
9 p.m. — MLS: Seattle vs. FC Cincinnati, FS1
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COLLEGE SOFTBALL MSU Women

Continued from Page 1B

Bulldogs trek to North Carolina for Duke Invitational
Special to the Dispatch
STARKVILLE — Continu-
ing a five-game road swing,
Mississippi State softball
treks to Durham, North Car-
olina, to compete in the Duke
Invitational at the Duke Soft-
ball Stadium this weekend.
Mississippi State opens the
tournament on Friday, March
1 with a doubleheader slate
against Ohio University at 12
p.m. CT before taking on the
host Blue Devils at 6 p.m. CT.
The tournament concludes
on Saturday, March 2 with a
game against Kansas at 11
a.m. CT and a rematch with
Duke at 1 p.m. CT. Both of
State’s contests against the
Blue Devils will be streamed
on the ACC Network Extra.
Last night, the Bulldogs
used late-inning dramatics to
complete a comeback victory
over Memphis. Trailing by a
run in the top of the seventh,
Mia Davidson knocked a two-
out grand slam, her 10th home
run of the season, to lift MSU
to a 10-7 triumph.
Davidson and junior Fa Lei-
lua continued to dominate the
plate with 10 home runs each,
a mark that not only leads the
Southeastern Conference, but
also all of Division I softball.
With just 16 games of the sea-
son complete, both Davidson
and Leilua are ranked tied for
ninth on MSU’s single-season
annuals.
Junior Alyssa Loza leads
the Bulldog pitching staff with
a 4-1 record and team-low 1.66
earned run average. The right-
hander ranks fifth in the SEC
with two shutouts and have a
save to her credit. Sophomore
Emily Williams also boast a
4-1 record and the leads the
team with 50 strikeouts.
Continuing its five-game
road swing, Mississippi State
treks to Durham, North Car-
olina for th Duke Invitation-
al. The Bulldogs will face the
host Blue Devils, Ohio and
Kansas over the two-day tour-
nament.
For the second straight
week, MSU is receiving votes
in both the USA Today/NFCA
Coaches Poll and the ESPN.
com/USA Softball Collegiate
Top 25 Poll.
In her eighth season at the
helm of the Bulldogs, head
(30 of 60) from the field. The
Dawgs held LSU to just 37.2 per-
cent (16-of-43) shooting.
coach Vann Stuedeman has The Tigers were led by Lail-
collected 253 career wins in Cherry’s 17 points and Ayana
and is now just 42 shy from Mitchell’s 15 rebounds.
tying the program record for State will close the regular
most victories by a MSU head season with a chance to claim the
coach. SEC crown outright at No. 14/15
With 10 home runs reach to South Carolina on Sunday. Tipoff
their credit, Fa Leilua and Mia is set for 1 p.m. CT with the game
Davidson has combined for 10 airing on ESPN2.
of MSU’s 23 home runs this
season. The duo also is tied
for the SEC and the NCAA
lead in the category.
With four triples over the
first three weeks of the sea-
son, Kat Moore leads the SEC
currently ranks second in all
If you don’t read The Dispatch,
of Division I softball.
how are you gonna know?
The Bulldogs return home
on Tuesday, March 5 for a
midweek showdown with UT
Martin. First pitch on the SEC
Network + is set for 4 p.m. CT.

Comics & Puzzles

DILBERT
Dear Abby
D
EAR ABBY: are rebuffed. out the best way to handle this
My secre- Because I don’t before our big day? — RELI-
tary has know the policies GIONLESS GATHERING
worked for me for in the company DEAR RELIGIONLESS:
six years, and I you work for, I’m Would it be rude? Yes. Techni-
have fallen in love recommending cally, the only enclosure with
with her. Neither you err on the your invitation should be the
of us is married. side of caution RSVP card. Feeling as strongly
There’s a couple and leave it as your relatives do about
of problems, alone. religion, your families could
however. DEAR ABBY: feel confused or offended.
The first is, My fiance and Because you know someone
ZITS she’s half my
age. The second,
I are getting
married this
is likely to want to bless the
food, be polite, grin and bear
she’s a great summer. We are it, and while it’s being offered,
secretary, and I both atheists focus your thoughts on your
would never want here in the Bible honeymoon.
to do anything to
Dear Abby Belt and come DEAR ABBY: I am con-
upset her. I have from religious sidering putting aside some
never said anything about how families who will be invited to money for my granddaughter’s
I feel, but I am fairly certain our small backyard wedding. college education while I am
she knows. Our families don’t know that able to do so. Do I need to see
I have never done anything we are atheist. We won’t be a lawyer for this? I just want
as far as making advances having any prayers or religious a simple solution and need
toward her or making any type readings in our ceremony. to know the best way to do it.
of inappropriate comments. We are concerned about She is 12 and wants to go to
However, I do know I am in the reception. There is sure college someday. Is setting up
GARFIELD love, and I’m finding it harder
to concentrate and wonder
to be someone who expects
a prayer over the meal and, if
a private bank account just for
her a good idea? I really need
what to do, which is why I am there isn’t one, will speak up some help in doing it the right
writing to you. Should I just and do it. way. — SUPPORTIVE GRAND-
leave it alone? — DAZED AND I would like to address MA IN ARIZONA
CONFUSED this issue ahead of time so DEAR GRANDMA: This is
DEAR DAZED: Harassment our wishes are respected. I a question you should direct
policies in the business world thought of perhaps including to your financial adviser or the
have become more stringent. a little note in the invitations manager of your bank. Setting
Conversations that could asking that any prayers be up an education savings ac-
make a subordinate uncom- offered silently. Would that be count is an excellent idea, and
fortable could put your own rude? Do you have another you are a generous and loving
employment at risk if you suggestion to help us figure grandparent to want to do it.

CANDORVILLE Horoscopes
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY
(March 1). This year features
the warrior in you — the part
of you willing to work up the
courage take on your fears and
obstacles and to fight for those
who need you. You’ll have a
breakthrough in your work that
connects you with people you
never thought you’d know. Beau-
ty in your home life has to do
with far-off influences. Aquarius
and Sagittarius adore you. Your
lucky numbers are: 7, 30, 1, 11
BABY BLUES and 45.
ARIES (March 21-April 19).
The most frustrating thing is
when something doesn’t quite
work right, but it doesn’t work
wrong enough to warrant the
cost of repair or replacement.
Hold on. What you’re dealing
with isn’t broken, just temporar-
ily wonky.
BEETLE BAILEY
MALLARD FILLMORE
FAMILY CIRCUS
TAURUS (April 20-May 20).
Your prize for doing everything
right may be simply that you
get to keep doing it. Is it worth
it? Doing a thing differently to
satisfy your own curiosity will be
lucky for you.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21).
No need to agonize about your
choices today because there
won’t be any wrong paths, just
paths that get there a little
sooner, or paths that don’t get
“there” at all but go somewhere
delightful nonetheless. Enjoy.
CANCER (June 22-July
22). When you please that one
certain person, the rest goes
better. Maybe this person has
too much power. Or it could be
that this is just what works for
both of you. The good news is
that this person will be easy to
please today.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).
The prize may seem just out of
reach, and as uncomfortable
as this is, it’s a great sign. One
leap, shove or gust of wind is all
it will take to bring this to hand,
so keep that hand outstretched.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).
There are things you’re experi-
encing that can’t be described
in words because words are
inadequate. And yet, there are
parts that can be described,
and when you try to do this,
you’ll gain new insights and
understanding.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).
Sweet afterthoughts, door
prizes, party favors — the
add-ons do make a difference.
And while the novice finds them
frivolous, the seasoned expert
has counted them as part of the
package all along and made it
into a surprise.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov.
21). Your ambition is high gear,
but the question that keeps
coming up is: At what cost? The
biggest clue will come from ob-
serving the people around you.
What’s it costing them?
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec.
21). You do have an overactive
inner critic; it’s true. But your
inner ambassador also has a
lot of energy, as does your inner
cheerleader. Pit them against
one another if necessary —
whatever it takes to do your
best work.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-
Jan. 19). You’re still sorting
something out — your feelings,
your involvement in a process,
what you are and are not willing
to do. You don’t have to decide
all of this in a day and anyone
pressuring you has an agenda.
Factor that in, too.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.
18). One pop song suggests
that “it’s too late to apologize...”
and yet it never really is. The
apology may not hold any sway,
but if it’s sincere, it shouldn’t
come with such contingencies
in the first place.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March
20). To impact the world, one
must first impact the per-
sonal. It sounds big, but it’s
accomplished in all the small
actions you take to assume
responsibility for yourself and
your surroundings. Give yourself
credit for this.

Don’t eat between meals

SOLUTION:

Spaghetti Supper
St. Stephen U.M. Church,
800 Tuscaloosa Road, hosts
its Annual Spaghetti Supper
from 5-7 p.m. March 2. Adults,
$8; children, $4. Carry outs
available.
Pastoral Anniversary
Bethlehem M.B. Church,
293 Bethlehem Road in Cale-
donia, hosts its 31st Pastoral
Anniversary for Pastor Willie
James Gardner at 2:30 p.m.
March 3. Guest speaker will
be Pastor Leroy Jones of El
Bethel Baptist Church. The
public is invited to attend.
Benefit/Love Program
Chosen & Sharonna Crosby
hosts a Benefit/Love Program
for Scottie Harris at 4 p.m.
March 3 at Genesis Church,
1820 23rd St. N. All groups,
choirs, churches and soloists
are invited to attend.
Usher Board Program
Brick M.B. Church, 4572
Old Macon Road, hosts its
Annual Usher Board Program
at 2:30 p.m. March 3. Guest
speaker will be the Rev.
William Andrews of Crossroad
M.B. Church in Aberdeen. The
public is invited to attend.
Pancake Supper
St. Paul’s Episcopal
Church, 318 College St., hosts
its Annual Shrove Tuesday
Pancake Supper and Bingo
from 5:30-7 p.m. March 5. $5
cash or check. All proceeds
benefit the Youth Group. The
public is invited to attend.
Pre-Spring Revival
El Bethel M.B. Church,
2205 Washington Ave., hosts
its Pre-Spring Revival 7 p.m.
nightly March 5-7. Different
guest preachers nightly. For
more information, call 662-
341-6324.
Gospel Extravaganza
Community Friends of ICS
hosts its 40th Annual Gospel
Extravaganza at 6 p.m. March
9 at U.F.C.W. Building #1991,
400 Lewis O’dneal Road in
West Point. Doors open at 5
p.m. Special guest are Doc
McKenzie & the Hi-Lites,
Golden Gates, Grayer Family,
Unique Voices, Committed and
Gospel Miracles. Admission,
$20 at the door; $15 in
advance; children 6-12, $6;
5 and below, $2. For more
inforamtion, call Fannie L.
Lampley, 662-252-1582, ext.
Walmart getting rid of greeters;
disabled workers worried
By MICHAEL RUBINKAM
The Associated Press
As Walmart moves
to phase out its familiar
blue-vested “greeters” at
some 1,000 stores nation-
wide, disabled workers
who fill many of those jobs
say they’re being ill-treated
by a chain that styles itself
as community-minded and
inclusive.
Walmart told greeters
around the country last
week that their positions
would be eliminated on
April 26 in favor of an ex-
panded, more physically
demanding “customer
host” role. To qualify, they
will need to be able to lift
25-pound packages, climb
ladders and stand for long
periods.
That came as a heavy
blow to greeters with cere-
bral palsy, spina bifida and
other physical disabilities.
For them, a job at Walmart
has provided needed in-
come, served as a source
of pride and offered a con-
nection to the community.
Now Walmart, America’s
largest private employer,
is facing a backlash as cus-
tomers rally around some
of the chain’s most visible
and beloved employees.
Walmart says it is striv-
ing to place greeters in oth-
er jobs at the company, but
After-school fun:
Boys and Girls Club
244-7090
159 or Annie Lucas, 662-252-
1582, ext. 162.
Pastor Anniversary
Program
Macedonia M.B. Church,
1691 Prairie Point Road in Ma-
con, hosts its 24th Pastor and
Wife Anniversary Program for
Pastor Johnny L. Moore and
Sis. Debra Moore at 11:30
a.m. March 10. Special guest
will be Dr. James A Boyd of
Zion Gate Church. The public
is invited to attend.
Pastoral Anniversary
Pleasant Grove Pools M.B.
Church, 3000 Waverly Road
in West Point, hosts its 18th
Pastoral Anniversary for the
Rev. James A. Richardson Sr.
Special guest will be the Rev.
Charles Davidson of Town
Creek M.B. Church in West
Point. The public is invited to
attend.
Pastor Anniversary
Program
Concord Independent
Methodist Church, 1235
Concord Road, hosts its 5th
Pastor and Wife Anniversary
Program for Pastor Robert
Hamilton Sr. and Mrs. Dorothy
Hamilton at 3 p.m. March 10.
Special guest will be Pastor
Antra Geeter of Military Chapel
U.M. Church in Steens and the
Brownlee U.M. Church in Cale-
donia. The public is invited to
attend.
Choir Anniversary
El Bethel M.B. Church,
2205 Washington Ave., hosts
its Sanctuary Choir Anniversa-
ry at 3 p.m. March 10. All area
choirs and the public is invited
to attend. For more informa-
tion, call 662-341-6324.
Pastor Celebration
Dinner
Mt. Olive M.B. Church,
2020 Atkins Road in Millport,
hosts its 32nd Pastor Celebra-
tion Dinner for Pastor Benny
W. Henry at 5 p.m. March 16
at the New Hope Community
Center, 381 Stadium Road.
Tickets are $10. For further
information or ticket purchase,
call 662-889-6608.
Forgive and Live
Forgive and Live meets
from 6-7 p.m. every 2nd and
4th Monday of each month in
the downtown YMCA Board
Room. Inquire and seek infor-
mation to succeed spiritually,
physically and financially and
workers with disabilities
are worried.
Donny Fagnano,
56, who has worked at
Walmart for more than 21
years, said he cried when
a manager at the store in
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania,
called him into the office
last week and told him his
The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com Friday, March 1, 2019 5B
Religious briefs
be eager to be a blessing to Baptist Church, 2221 14th worship 11:15 a.m.; Tuesday
the community, churches and Ave. N., hosts free coffee and
Prayer Ministry Bible study 7 p.m. For informa-
New Beginning Everlast-
families through the Word of a prayer community outreach tion, call Pastor District Elder
ing Outreach Ministry invites
God. The public is invited to
attend. For more information,
service from 8-9 a.m. every
the public to call in with their
Lou Nabors, 662-329-1234.
call Pat Fisher Douglas, 662-
5th Saturday. For information,
prayer requests at 662-327-
251-5899.
contact Jesse Slater, 662-
328-4979.
9843. Fitness Transformations
The Transformational
Gospel Book Club Radio Program Praise and Worship Church, 2301 Jess Lyons
Friendship M.B. Church, Apostles Patrick Perkins Service Road, hosts boxing lessons
Mondays and Wednesday
1102 12th Ave. S., invites the Sulfur Springs MB Church
invites the public to tune in to from 5-7 p.m., weight-loss
public to join its Gospel Book holds a praise and worship
WTWG, radio 1050 AM for Per- boot camp Tuesdays and
Club from 6-7 p.m. every 4th service the last Friday of each
fecting the Saints Broadcast, Thursdays 5-7 p.m. and both
Friday of each month to study month at 7 p.m. For informa-
Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. on Saturdays 9-11 a.m.
and discuss one chapter of tion, call Pastor Henry Mosley,
the King James Bible each 662-328-1035.
month. For more information, Women Prayer, Youth Fellowship
call Lillian Murray, 662-570- Worship Service Prayer Service The Transformational
1974 or 662-570-5595. Church, 2301 Jess Lyons
Church of the Eternal Church of the Eternal Word,
Word, 106 22nd St. S., holds 106 22nd. St. S., Columbus, Road, hosts Youth Fellowship
Worship Services a prayer and worship service holds prayer service Thurs- from 7-8:30 p.m. every Tues-
Open Doors M.B. Church every Thursday from 5-6 p.m. day nights 5-6 p.m. Contact day. Games, prayer, service,
invites the public to Sunday Call Marie Nabors, 662-549- Marie Nabors, 662-549-4322. food, & more. Transportation
Morning Worship Services 4322 or 662-329-1234, for Church service times: Sunday available. For information, call
from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. every 1st, prayer requests. school 10 a.m.; Sunday Iris Roberson, 662-295-7456.
2nd & 3rd Sunday of each
month at the Travis Outlaw
Sportsplex Center, 405 Lynn
Lane in Starkville. Sunday
School is from 10-10:30 a.m.
For more information, call
662-263-7102.
Grief Support Group
The Oil of Joy for Grief
and Mourning offers a grief
support group at 6 p.m. every
2nd Thursday of the month
at United Christian Baptist
Church, 232 Yorkville Road
East. “Making your grieving
journey easier.” For more in-
formation, call 662-327-0604
or e-mail unitedchristian@
cableone.net.
Fellowship Dinner,
Youth Service
Pleasant Ridge Faith
Center, 923 Ridge Road,
Columbus, hosts a fellowship
dinner and youth service every
3rd Sunday.
Celebrate Recovery
Calvary Church, 514 Lehm-
berg Road, and Meadowview
Church, 300 Linden Circle
in Starkville, host Celebrate
Recovery at 6 p.m. every Sun-
day at Calvary and at 6 p.m.
every Tuesday at Meadowview
Church. Get help, healing and
support for any habit, hurt or
hang-up using the Christ-cen-
tered 12 steps.
Prayer for Youth
Every 2nd and 3rd Sat-
urday, Pleasant Ridge Faith
Center hosts a prayer for the
youth from 2-3 p.m.
Prayer, Free Coffee
Mount Zion Missionary
job was going away.
“I like working,” he said.
“It’s better than sitting at
home.”
Fagnano, who has
spina bifida, said he was
offered a severance pack-
age. He hopes to stay on
at Walmart and clean bath-
rooms instead.
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defendant in the Peti- who is now an abscond- tools, & misc items.
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women/plus sz/chil-
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P. O. Box 684 Mississippi, this the ing an experienced car- ville. Bargains on fur- 3 BEDROOMS WITH ATTACHED APART-
MENT B/r, d/r, kitchen
Columbus, MS 39703 26th day of February penter. We specialize in niture, appliances,
home remodels & new & bathroom. NO HUD.
(662) 329-5800 2019. building materials, and LEASE,
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(SEAL) construction. The ideal more. Ref. req. Dep. req.

BY: Tina Fisher, D.C. TERESA A. BARKSDALE, candidate will have DEPOSIT Pets allowed w/ extra
dep. $1075/mo.
CIRCUIT CLERK transportation & basic Sporting Goods 4720
PUBLISH: 2/15, 2/22, P.O. Box 31 tools. Please call AND 662-386-7506.
662-570-9464 for
& 3/1/2019 Columbus, MS 39703
more information.
2012 HUNTVE Game
Changer. 4x4 electric
CREDIT CHECK Houses For Rent: South 7140
IN THE CHANCERY BY: Ann Marie Langford, side-by-side. Runs good.
COURT OF LOWNDES
COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
D.C.
EXPERIENCED ELECTRI- Great hunting or street
vehicle. $3,200 OBO.
662-329-2323 2BR/1BA Gas stove
& heat. Move-in ready.
PUBLISH: 3/1/2019 CIAN needed for light 417 17th St. S.
IN THE MATTER OF THE commercial and service Call 662-251-8921. $450/mo. $450 dep.
ESTATE OF KEMETHA D. calls. Golden Triangle 2411 HWY 45 N Call 662-327-8712.
Building & Remodeling 1120 Area. 40 hour work Business Opportunity 6050
RICHARDSON, DE-
week. Pay based on ex-
COLUMBUS, MS Houses For Rent: Caledonia
CEASED HISTORIC DOWNTOWN
HOME REPAIRS & CON- perience. Insurance & 7160
Columbus: 411 Main
CAUSE NO. 2019-0019- STRUCTION WORK Retirement Benefits.
St. Office, Retail, Res- Commercial Property For
JNS WANTED. Carpentry, Drug testing required. 2BR/1BA. Caledonia
small concrete jobs, Courteous, kind de- taurant Space available. Rent 7100
Call 423-333-1124. area. 1 yr. lease. $650
electrical, plumbing, meanor, neat appear-
HUBERT TODD COMMERCIAL PROPER- rent. plus dep. No pets.
RICHARDSON, ADMINIS- roof repairs, pressure ance and ability to work
Apts For Rent: Northside 7010 TIES/Retail/Office No smoking. 662-574-
TRATOR washing and mobile well with the public. 0227 or 662-356-4958.
Spaces starting @
home roof coating and Email resume to: FOX RUN COMPANY LLC $285/mo. Downtown &
NOTICE TO CREDITORS underpinning. No job job101@cdispatch.com 1 & 2 BR near hospital. East Columbus loca- Houses For Rent: Other 7180
too small. 549-7031.
$595-645/mo. Military tions. 662-435-4188.
Letters of Administra- discount offered, pet 3BR/3BA, Brick, 2640
tion have been granted FULL TIME Position. sqft, 32x32 LR/DR
and issued to Hubert SUGGS CONSTRUCTION Must have valid driver's area, pet friendly, and OFFICE SPACE: 2,000
combo, 25x25 library, lg
license & be able to furnished corporate square feet. 294
Todd Richardson, Ad- Building, remodeling, laundry room, new appl,
drive truck w/ trailer for apartments available. Chubby Dr. Flexible leas-
ministrator of the Es- metal roofing, painting custom drapes, dbl car-
delivery of equipment. ON SITE SECURITY. ing terms. Available
tate of Kemetha D. & all home repairs. port, security system.
Some Counter Sales, ON SITE MAINTENANCE. now. 662-328-8254.
Richardson, deceased, 662-242-3471 $149,500. Will trade.
by the Chancery Court Mechanical Knowledge ON SITE MANAGEMENT. 615-849-5597.
of Lowndes County, Mis- & lifting required. Apply 24-HOUR CAMERA HISTORIC DOWNTOWN
sissippi, on the 12th Tom Hatcher, LLC in person at Handyman SURVEILLANCE. Columbus Office, Retail,
Mobile Homes for Rent 7250
day of February, 2019. Custom Construction, Rentals, Inc. on Hwy 82 Benji @ 662-386-4446 Restaurant Space avail-
Restoration, Remodel- West in Starkville. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. able. Call 662-328-
This is to give notice to 3BR/2BA Trailer, New
ing, Repair, Insurance Sat/Sun by appt only. 8655 or 662-574-7879. Hope school dist.
all persons having
claims against said es- claims. 662-364-1769. $500/mo & $500 dep.
Licensed & Bonded HEAVY EQUIPMENT Apts For Rent: Other 7080 Call between 10a-7p.
tate to Probate and Re- SERVICE MECHANIC
gister same with the 662-386-4292.
TONY DOYLE with verifiable experi- NO TEXT MESSAGES.
Chancery Clerk of ence, own tools and
Lowndes County, Mis- CABINETS &
CONSTRUCTION clean MVR. Submit
sissippi, within ninety resume by fax to RENT A fully equipped
(90) days after the first 662-492-4490 camper w/utilities &
publication of this No- or email to: jm.site cable from $145/wk -
tice to Creditors. A fail- masters@yahoo.com $535/month. Colum-
ure to so Probate and bus & County School
Register said claim will locations. 662-242-
forever bar the same. PART TIME individual w/ 7653 or 601-940-1397.
some accounting/book-
/s/ Hubert Todd keeping knowledge. Du-
Richardson Tile, Hardwood floors,
Cabinets, Vinyl Siding,
ties will include answer- It’s All
Hubert Todd Richard-
son, Administrator Painting, Window &
ing phones, filing, com-
puter work, & other
Here!! ACROSS
Door Replacement & in the
Framing, Remodeling,
tasks as assigned. Classifieds 1 Union chapter
OF COUNSEL: Mon-Fri, 1pm to 5pm,
Concrete & Roofing. may be subject to Garage Sale Homes for Sale 6 Parish leader
Aubrey E. Nichols, MB # Free Bids change. Credit & back- Auto for Sale Apartments for Rent
11 Fragrance
3842 662-769-0680 ground check. Please
The Nichols Firm, PLLC send resume & refer-
Help Wanted Pets
12 Overact
Post Office Box 1081 General Services 1360 ences to: Commercial Property 8050 13 Comically exag-
Columbus, MS 39703- Blind Box 663
1081 Commercial Dispatch
gerated
LAID OFF Roofer/Car- BUILDING & LAND for
(662) 243-7312 penter. Any residential PO Box 511 sale. 5,000 sq. ft. met- 14 Enjoyed the
anichols@thenichols- Columbus, MS 39703
firm.net
repairs, clean up, yard al Ceco building. Loc- casino
work, etc. Any work! ated on 8.5 ac. of land.
Very reasonable. Call Medical / Dental 3300 Building includes 700 15 Driving hazard
PUBLISH: 2/22, 3/1, & Mike @ 662-242-5099. sq. ft. heated & cooled 16 One — kind
3/8/2019 office, kitchen, bath and
LOCAL COMPANY: 18 Musical ability
Full-time office position tool room. Behind
IN THE CHANCERY
COURT OF LOWNDES RETAINER WALL, drive- available. Must have ex- house at 6901 Hwy. 12 19 Bulldog backer
way, foundation, con- perience in the medical E. Steens. $150,000.
COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
crete, masonry restora- field. Send resume to 662-574-8437. 20 Big truck
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF tion, remodeling, base- employmentoppgc 21 D.C. setting
ment foundation, re- @gmail.com Houses For Sale: East 8200
NORLENE SMITH
pairs, small dump truck 22 Lease signer
WOLFORD, DECEASED
hauling (5-6 yd) load & HELP WANTED 3BR/1BA Brick home. 24 Understood
demolition/lot cleaning. 221 Robinwood Circle.
ROBERT A. WOLFORD,
Burr Masonry CARE CENTER OF Approx 1200sqft. Single 25 Dawdled
ADMINISTRATOR ABERDEEN carport, natural gas 27 Plummet
662-242-0259.
heat, window ac, stove, 45 Strata 17 Shoer of horses
CAUSE NO.: 2019- NURSE CASE fridge, dishwasher & 29 Devour 23 Part of a 24-
00026-JNS MANAGER (RN) ceiling fans. $41,000. 32 Field worker
WORK WANTED:
Licensed & Bonded-car- M – F, 8A – 4:30P 662-329-2917 or DOWN Down
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
pentry, painting, & de- 662-251-9708. 33 Casserole bit 1 More frilly 24 Beer bash need
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
molition. Landscaping, RN SUPERVISOR 34 Squabble 2 Wise answerer 26 Like a broken
gutters cleaned, bush 7A – 3P Lots & Acreage 8600
hogging, clean-up work,
35 Ship from far 3 Become clear arm
COUNTY OF LOWNDES LPN 3P – 11P Full Time 16.9 acres on Self away
pressure washing, mov- 27 Solicit, as new
ing help & furniture Creek Rd. 11.3 acres 4 Band blaster
Letters of Administra-
repair. 662-242-3608 CNA 6A – 2P Full Time on New Light Rd. (Both 36 Tolkien baddie 5 Traveler’s stop business
tion have been granted off of Maben-Sturgis 37 Opponent
and issued to the under- CNA 2P- 10P PRN Rd.) $1,500/ac. Call 6 Meat shunner 28 Deny
signed upon the estate Lawn Care / Landscaping 662-465-7611, 662- 38 “Besame —” 7 “— little teapot ...” 30 Oklahoma native
of NORLENE SMITH
WOLFORD, deceased,
1470 Apply in person at 418-9096, 662-323- 40 Flared dress 8 Be subjected to 31 Eleven-year-olds,
Care Center 1237 or 662-418-4176.
by the Chancery Court 505 Jackson St,
42 Ordinary criticism e.g.
C & T LAWN
of Lowndes County, Mis-
sissippi, on the 26th SERVICE Aberdeen SPRING SPECIAL 43 Emergency 9 Comfortable 33 Places for laps
EOE 1.95 acre lots.
day of February 2019. Good/bad credit. sound 10 Change, as 39 Bowler, e.g.
This is to give notice to 10% down, as low as 44 Little brothers, boundaries 41 52, in old Rome
all persons having Truck Driving 3700 $299/mo. Eaton Land.
claims against said es- 662-361-7711
typically
tate to Probate and Re- CLASS A CDL DRIVER
gister same with the For all your lawn with Truck & Lowboy Campers & RVs 9300
Chancery Clerk of services. Trailer experience to
Lowndes County, Mis- Call 769-0680 for load, haul, & unload TOMBIGBEE RV Park,

sissippi, within ninety
(90) days from this
date. A failure to so Pro-
bate and Register said
claim will forever bar the
same.
Call
free estimate. heavy construction located on Wilkins Wise
Mowing, Blowing, equipment. Overnight Rd & Waverly Rd. Full
Weed-eating, travel required. Only Hookups available.
Pressure Washing, qualified applicants with $300/mo. 662-328-
Tree Trimming. clean MVR, current 8655 or 662-574-7879.
medical examiner’s

328-2424 Five Questions:

JESSE & BEVERLY'S certificate and no acci-
This the 26th day of LAWN SERVICE. Mow- dents need apply. Fax
February 2019. ing, cleanup, landscap- resume to 662-492-
ing, sodding, & tree cut- 4490 or email to jm.site
1 The Village
Robert A. Wolford ting. 356-6525. masters@yahoo.com
ROBERT A. WOLFORD
General Help Wanted 3200 to place an ad in the
PUBLISH: 3/1, 3/8,
3/15/2019
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