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Commercial Dispatch Eedition 10-13-19
As vaping is connected
to more health problems,
retailers maintain the
industry saves lives
BY ISABELLE ALTMAN But over the last few weeks, there have been fewer
ialtman@cdispatch.com of those customers since reports of vaping-related
illnesses began to appear all over the country — ill-
R
ob Roberts hasn’t smoked a cigarette in nine nesses which Roberts said are not caused by vaping
years. products from reputable vaping stores.
Before his wife died of lung cancer in 2006, “Look at the history,” Roberts said. “We’ve been go-
he smoked nearly two packs a day. After some “arm ing good for eight years, and the only problems you’ve
twisting” from friends and family, he turned to vaping heard about us (was in the last) six to eight weeks.”
instead about seven or eight years ago. This month, both the U.S. Food and Drug Adminis-
Now Roberts owns Nu Way Vape, which sells e-cig- tration and the Center for Disease Control announced
arettes and other vaping products at seven locations, officials are investigating more than 1,000 lung
including one on Highway 45 in Columbus. He said injuries connected to vaping nationwide, with the FDA
vaping helped him quit smoking, saved him the money specifically warning the public not to use tetrahy-
he would have spent on cigarettes and has improved drocannabinol (THC)-containing vaping products or
his life and the lives of dozens of his customers who products “obtained off the street.”
come in trying to quit smoking. See Vaping, 8A
63 Low 51 searchers detect the remains of Civil The first 20 partici- School Board of
High War-era fort in 2014? pants to sign up on site Trustees regular
Mostly cloudy, chance rain 5 What type of book would a lexicogra- meeting, 11:30
receive a free yoga mat.
Full forecast on
pher write or edit? a.m., Brandon
Answers, 2D All levels welcome. Bring
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■ Fall recital: The Oct. 15:
James “Stuff” Coleman is from Columbus. Columbus City
Inside W’s Music Department
showcases its students He graduated from Caldwell High School in Council regular
Classifieds 1D Lifestyles 1C in a fall choral concert 1976 and now enjoys watching his grand- meeting, 5
Comics 5D Obituaries 4A at 7:30 p.m. in Poindex- daughter, Kiera Rieves, play softball for Colum- p.m., Municipal
Crossword 2D Opinions 6A ter Hall on campus. Free bus High School. He’s retired and spends his Complex
140th Year, No. 183 Dear Abby 3C Scene & Seen 6C to the public. time hunting and fishing with his brother. Courtroom
Sunday
Did you hear? Say What?
“Satan wants to remove a vessel that God has installed
Shepard Smith leaves to again be a blessing to the religious community.”
South Carolina pastor and televangelist Rev. Mark
F
er of Fox News, although ing spring. While he often ew people have on the federal Food hand of the retailers will last only
Smith’s representatives angered many of Fox’s con- heard of the Administration saying a few days. Several retailers have
cautioned against conflat- servative viewers, Smith’s sugar famine of its director’s policies completely sold out their stock
ing the two events. work was most prominently 1919 and its impact created the sugar fam- and others are conserving their
Trump has been increas- cited by the network when on Columbus, but 100 ine and “American food stock for their regular customers,
ingly critical of personalities it received criticism for be- years ago a headline in products shipped to limiting the sales to 2 pounds.”
on Fox News that he views ing too partisan. the Columbus Dispatch Europe can be bought Apparently, the great sugar fam-
read, “Sugar Famine cheaper in France and ine even inspired a Blues song. In
Strikes Columbus.” England than in this 1919, Clarence Williams and Lucy
Refined sugar comes country.”
CONTACTING THE DISPATCH from both sugar cane A headline in the
Fletcher wrote the “Sugar Blues.”
Though not recorded until 1922,
Office hours: Main line: and beets. The war in Aug. 4, 1918, Colum- the beginning of the song sure
n 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Fri n 662-328-2424 Europe, beginning in bus Commercial said, seems to address the sugar famine
Rufus Ward
1914, totally disrupted “Paucity Of Pies A New then going on.
HOW DO I ... Email a letter to the editor? beet sugar production War Horror.” The arti-
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Report a sports score? age of refined sugar in Europe, “Sugar Famine” might cause local Everybody’s singing those sugar
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n Operators are on duty until Submit a calendar item? the War in April 1917, sugar prices been restricted to a point where
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n 662-328-2424 with the military’s demand for saccharic substance to sweeten the but the famine itself resulted in
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1917, and the creation of its Sugar amount of sugar used in tea and
cdispatch.com.lifestyles age by favoring refineries and
Department. Within the depart- coffee to one teaspoon per cup or
processors over the growers. Prob-
ment was a Sugar Distribution glass. That ordinance had been
Physical address: 516 Main St., Columbus, MS 39701 lems were also caused by dividing
Committee that’s job was “to allot enacted in several cities, and it was
the country into sugar zones. An
Mailing address: P.O. Box 511, Columbus, MS 39703-0511 available sugar as fairly as possible feared that if enacted in Columbus
unexpected reason given for the
to the dealers in the various local- it would stop the traditional local
Starkville Office: 101 S. Lafayette St. #16, Starkville, MS 39759 ities.” It was also its job to ensure practice of two teaspoons of sugar shortage was the huge quantity
that an acute shortage of sugar in in each cup or glass. of sugar used in the manufacture
some regions, such as the north- On Jan. 23, 1919, it was report- of “soft drinks” as a result of the
SUBSCRIPTIONS east, be avoided. ed that there was less than 500 enactment of prohibition.
As the shortage increased its pounds of sugar for sale in the One problem that arose read
HOW TO SUBSCRIBE effects became more pronounced. entire city of Asheville, North like a current headline. In the west
By phone................................. 662-328-2424 or 877-328-2430 A Jan. 1, 1918, article in the Carolina. The city was said to be and especially California, Mexican
Online.......................................... www.cdispatch.com/subscribe Montgomery, Alabama, Advertiser facing “sweetless times.” On Jan. workers were brought in as labor-
reported both the Coca Cola and 26, 1919, the New Orleans Item ers on the large beet farms with
RATES Chero Cola bottling plants were reported that “Asheville, together so much of the prior labor force
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* EZ Pay rate requires automatic processing of credit or debit card. and would only be able to bottle A headline in the Oct. 12, 1919 border.
“soda water” for half a day more. Columbus Dispatch read, “Sugar It all brings to mind the value
The shortage was covered in Famine Strikes Columbus.” Ac- of knowing history. Several people
The Commercial Dispatch (USPS 142-320) the two Columbus newspapers, cording to the article: including Sir Winston Churchill
Published daily except Saturday. Entered at the post office at Columbus, Mississippi.
Periodicals postage paid at Columbus, MS the Commercial and the Dispatch “Columbus along with the rest are credited with in various way
POSTMASTER, Send address changes to: (these two papers would soon of the country faces a sugar fam- saying; “Those who do not know
The Commercial Dispatch, P.O. Box 511, Columbus, MS 39703
Published by Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company Inc., merge). The Dec. 30, 1917, Co- ine. The condition locally is serious history are bound to repeat it.”
516 Main St., Columbus, MS 39703 lumbus Commercial placed blame and the limited supply now in Rufus Ward is a local historian.
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POLITICAL
Feinstein ANNOUNCEMENT
Continued from Page 1A This is a paid political advertisement which
and coaches on teams is intended as a public service for the voters
who won’t be on ESPN.
Some of the best stories
of Mississippi. It has been submitted to and
aren’t about people whose approved by each candidate listed below or by
names you recognize.” the candidate’s campaign manager. This listing is
To be sure, in his long not intended to suggest or imply that these are the
career, Feinstein has got- only candidates for these offices.
ten to know many sports
figures who are house-
hold names. But more
LOWNDES COUNTY
often than not, it’s been
the deeper, more person-
ChaNCErY CLErk SUpErviSOr
al, aspect of those sports
DiSTriCT 3
celebrities that have been Cindy
most compelling. Egger
One of those stories Goode Tim
came from the late Dean Heard
Smith, the legendary bas-
(R)
(D)
ketball coach at North
Carolina. TaX aSSESSOr/COLLECTOr
“In 1981, I did a profile
on Dean for the Post,” John
Jennifer Mosbrucker/Dispatch Staff
Feinstein said. “Dean
John Feinstein answers questions from the audience after giving a speech during Greg Holliman
never wanted anybody to (R)*
the Welty Gala Friday night at the Trotter Convention Center. The Welty Gala is an Andrews
write about him. It was annual fundraising event hosted by Mississippi University for Women.
always, ‘Write about the (D)*
players. Write about the agement of the restaurant stein added. “I’ve always changed the world. It CONSTabLE
players’ with him. I final- not to serve them. That tried to remember that.” changed the way my two
ly convinced him to give helped desegregate Chap- Feinstein noted that daughters have grown
COUNTY aTTOrNEY DiSTriCT 1
me some time and he also el Hill restaurants.” sometimes sports can be up and daughters every-
agreed to give me the Feinstein was sur- transcendental, with im- where. When I was a kid, William Jake
names and phone num- prised by Smith’s reaction pacts that go far beyond a
there were no athletic
bers of some of the people when later he asked the respective game. Starks Humbers
who were important in scholarships for women.
coach to tell him more As a lifelong sports fan (D) (D)
his life. One of them was about that moment. and with more than 40 We had a volleyball team
his minister at Binkley “He said, ‘Who told years covering sports, the at my high school. It was
Baptist Church in Chapel you that?’ And I told him it most important impact of volleyball and cheerlead-
Hill, a man named Robert was Rev. Seymour,” Fein- them all is clear to Fein- ing. That was it. Steve Chris
Seymour, and I went to in- stein recalled. “He said he stein. “Now, that’s all Wallace Griffin
terview him. wished (Seymour) hadn’t “I think Title IX was changed,” he added. (R) (R)
“He told me a story told me that. I said, ‘Dean, the most important piece “Women have opportuni-
that hadn’t been written you should be proud of of legislation of my life- ties they never had before DiSTriCT 2
about Dean at that point,” something like that.’ He time,” said Feinstein of and it’s not just in sports.
he continued. “When said, and I’ll never forget the 1972 legislation re-
Title IX opened the doors
Dean was an assistant at
North Carolina in 1958,
it, ‘You should never be
proud of doing the right
quires colleges and uni-
versities to provide equal
in other areas, too. You’ll General Election Joe
Ables Jr.
he walked into a segregat-
ed restaurant in Chapel
thing. You should just do
it.’
access to sports programs
and athletic scholarships
find women today in all
sort of fields they didn’t November 5 (D)
Hill with a black member “It’s one of the greatest to women. have access to 40, 50
of the church and basical- lines I’ve ever heard in my “It didn’t just change years ago. That’s part of
ly threatened the man- life from anybody,” Fein- athletics,” he said. “It the Title IX story, too.”
OkTibbEha COUNTY
SUpErviSOr SUpErviSOr
DiSTriCT 3 DiSTriCT 4
Correction
■ In Friday’s edition, the last name of the person profiled for breast cancer awareness was misspelled. Her Marvell Daniel
name is Alice Chain. We regret the error. Howard Jackson
(D)* (D)
The Commercial Dispatch strives to report the news accurately. When we print an error, we will correct it. To
report an error, call the newsroom at 662-328-2424, or email news@cdispatch.com.
Dennis Bricklee
Daniels Miller
(R) (R)*
TaX aSSESSOr/COLLECTOr
Allen
General Election
Morgan November 5
(R)*
STaTE raCES
SENaTOr rEprESENTaTivE
DiSTriCT 17 DiSTriCT 37
Chuck Gary
Younger Chism
(R)* (R)*
Tom Wells
Visitation:
Thursday, Oct. 17 • 10-11 AM
Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home,
College Street Location
Area obituaries Services:
Thursday, Oct. 17 • 11 AM
Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel,
COMMERCIAL DISPATCH his wife of 66 years, Wells of Columbus; Visitation is one hour She is survived by College Street Location
OBITUARY POLICY Nina Ward of Indianap- son, Willard Thom- prior to the service at her daughters, Lin- Burial
Obituaries with basic informa- North Mississippi Veterans Memorial
tion including visitation and
olis; daughters, Me- as Wells of Byram; the church. Skelton da Parker of Terry, Cemetery in Kilmichael
service times, are provided linda Ward and Beth brother, John E. Wells Funeral Home of Re- Brenda Wilson of
free of charge. Extended Ward; sons, David of Starkville; sister, form is entrusted with Richmond, Kentucky, Rick Michaels
obituaries with a photograph, Ward, Daniel Ward Shirley Tennyson of arrangements. Cathy Rhodes of Gulf- Incomplete
Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home,
detailed biographical informa- and Thomas Ward; six New York; and two Ms. Sullivan was port and Lisa Shannon Second Ave. N. Location
tion and other details families grandchildren and four grandchildren. born Sept. 6, 1935, in of Raymond; brothers,
may wish to include, are
available for a fee. Obituaries
great-grandchildren. Memorials may be Crystal Springs to the Kenneth R. Martin
must be submitted through Memorials may made to the Missis- late Robert A. Martin of Corbin, Kentucky,
funeral homes unless the be made to Pine Vale sippi State Veterans Sr. and Elizabeth Cox and Leonard S. Mar- memorialgunterpeel.com
deceased’s body has been Children’s Home, 1872 Home, 310 Autumn Martin. She graduat- tin of Raymond; 14
donated to science. If the County Road 700, Dr., Kosciusko, MS, ed from Byram High grandchildren and 16
deceased’s body was donated Corinth, MS 38834. 39090. School in Byram and great-grandchildren.
to science, the family must
provide official proof of death. attended Business
Please submit all obituaries Rick Michaels Lois Sullivan College in Natchez.
on the form provided by The COLUMBUS — GULFPORT — Lois She was formerly em-
Commercial Dispatch. Free Ricky Linden “Rick” Corinne Martin “Kitty” ployed for an attorney
notices must be submitted Michaels, 53, died Oct. Sullivan, 84, died Oct. and National Bank of
to the newspaper no later
11, 2019, at his resi- 10, 2019. Commerce. Kitty was
than 3 p.m. the day prior for
publication Tuesday through dence. Services a longtime member
Friday; no later than 4 p.m. Arrangements are are 3 p.m. of Ethelsville Baptist
Saturday for the Sunday edi- incomplete and will be Monday at Church.
tion; and no later than 7:30 announced by Memori- Ethelsville In addition to her
a.m. for the Monday edition. al Gunter Peel Funeral Baptist parents, she was pre-
Incomplete notices must be
received no later than 7:30
Home and Crematory, Church ceded in death by her
a.m. for the Monday through Second Avenue North with loving husband of 63
Friday editions. Paid notices location. the Rev. years, Boyd P. Sullivan;
Sullivan
must be finalized by 3 p.m. for Charles son, Dennis Russell
inclusion the next day Monday
through Thursday; and on
Tom Wells Whitney Sullivan; sister, Helen
COLUMBUS — Wil- and the Rev. Mel J. Webb; brothers, Rob-
Friday by 3 p.m. for Sunday
and Monday publication. For lard Thomas “Tom” Howton officiating. ert A Martin Jr. and
more information, call 662- Wells, 80, died Oct. 10, Burial will follow at Henry Martin; and one
328-2471. 2019, at St. Dominic the church cemetery. great-granddaughter.
Hospital in Jackson.
Toni Kidd
COLUMBUS — Toni
Services are 11 a.m.
Thursday at the chapel Philip Egger Perry
Kidd, 21, died Oct. 10, of Memorial Gunter
Peel Funeral Home, ...passed away peacefully
2019, at North Missis- Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in
sippi Medical Center in College Street location,
with Shawn Parker Hollywood, FL, with his two
Tupelo. daughters by his side. He was
Arrangements are officiating. Burial will
follow at the North born Oct. 9, 1952, in Columbus,
incomplete and will be MS.
announced by Carter’s Mississippi Veterans
Memorial Cemetery in Phil graduated from Lee High
Funeral Services of in the Class of 1970. He served
Columbus. Kilmichael. Visitation
is one hour prior to the four years in the U.S. Army
and was a Vietnam Veteran.
Henry Elmore service.
He graduated from Florida
Albert Oglesby
STARKVILLE Mr. Wells was
State University, with a degree in criminology.
Henry Elmore, 81,
— born July 3, 1939, in
Then, he was employed with the Police Dept. in
died Oct. 12, 2019, at Starkville to the late
Hollywood, FL, retiring after 23 years of service.
Starkville Manor. Willard I. and Leona Albert Quinton Oglesby, age 75, of Reform,
Phil was preceded in death by his father,
Arrangements are Shirley Wells. He was AL, died October 11, 2019, at Caring Hands
Emmett Perry; and his former wife, Meighan.
incomplete and will be a graduate of S.D. He is survived by his daughter, Brittany Country Living Home in Gordo.
announced by Lown- Lee High School and (Mike) Giallanza of Cumming GA; and daughter, Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Sunday,
des Funeral Home in received his associates Kristen (Wade) Lancaster also of Cumming October 13, 2019, at Bethlehem Baptist Church,
Columbus. degree from Hinds GA. Other survivors include his mother, Betty with Bro. Lindsey Watkins and Bro. Kenneth
Community College. Jo Perry; brother, Bobby (Marina) Perry of Stough officiating. Burial will follow in the church
He attended Mississip- cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform
Paul Ward pi State University. He
Columbus, MS; sister, Betsy (Mitch) Adcock
directing. Visitation will be Saturday, October
INDIANAPOLIS — of The Villages, FL; and brother, Andy (Jesse)
owned and operated Perry of Jacksonville Beach, FL. Phil had five 12, 2019, from 6:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Lester Paul Ward, 85,
died Oct. 8, 2018, at Regal Carpet Cleaners grandchildren, Oliver and Henry Giallanza, The body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the
the Rosegate Village in for many years and Mason, Sloane and Luke Lancaster. service.
Indianapolis. was a member of First A family memorial will be held at his favorite He was preceded in death by his parents and
Graveside services Baptist Church. Tom beach location in Florida at a later date. niece, Jennifer Oglesby.
are 11 a.m. Monday veteran of the United Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Faye
at Furnace Hill with States Army. of church or charity. Duncan Oglesby of Reform AL; daughter,
He is survived by Shannon Bowles (Randall) of Millport, AL;
Sonny McLellan offici- Paid Obituary
ating. Chandler Fu- his wife, Sarah Hunter son, Jeff Oglesby (Pauline) of Reform, AL;
neral Home in Vernon, sister, Judy Oglesby of Ethelsville, AL; brother,
Alabama, is entrusted Roger Oglesby (Jean) of Tuscaloosa, AL; four
with arrangements. grandchildren, Erika Oglesby-Bowles Stanfill,
Mr. Ward was born Katelyn Bowles, McKenzie Bowles and Shannon
March 6, 1934, in Bir- VanHestern; two great-grandchildren, Kora
mingham, Alabama, to Stanfill and Braxton Cox; and his dog, Sally.
the late Lester Willard Mr. Oglesby was born February 4, 1944,
and Maggie Crowder. in Alabama, to the late James Oglesby and
Paul was formerly Juanita Reynolds Oglesby. He was a member
employed as a lithogra- of Bethlehem Baptist Church, where he served
pher for over 40 years as a deacon. Quinton was retired from Omnova
and was a member of Solutions in Columbus, MS, with 38 years of
the Graphic Communi- service and was a veteran of the National Guard
cations Union. Army, with 15 years of service.
In addition to his His favorite things were being a Pawpaw,
parents, he was pre- spending time watching his grandkids
ceded in death by his participating in their many activities and spending
brother, Billy Lane time with family. He was their number one fan.
Ward. He loved Braves Baseball, Alabama Football,
He is survived by attending church and family gatherings.
Pallbearers will be Tim Oglesby, Doug Pugh,
William Fowler, Roger Swedenburg, James
Tilley, Robert Duncan, Robbie Sanford and Ellis
Turnipseed.
Honorary Pallbearers are the deacons of
Visit us Bethlehem Baptist Church, employees of Caring
Hands who took such great care of him, and
on the web at Nickie Hammonds.
cdispatch.com In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials
to Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery Fund,
6717 County Road 27, Reform, AL 35481.
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The
BIRNEY IMES SR. Editor/Publisher 1922-1947
Roses and thorns All hail country music (and bless you, Ken Burns)
I
A rose to Mississippi Uni- am besotted these days with That said, after that first week of immersion, hearing,
versity for Women for another the voices of Hank Williams, speaking no word of my native English, I was exhausted,
excellent Eudora Welty Writer’s Roy Acuff and dear Patsy body and soul and leaning toward a wall calendar promis-
Symposium, a three-day event Cline, resurrected by Ken ing me two days of English-Only privacy. I was stunned,
which concluded Saturday. This Burns’ Country Music docu- conflicted then, when Gerta, there for a “brush-up,”
year’s event, The W’s 31st, fea- mentary playing on Public Tele- invited me to spend the coming Saturday exploring the
tured Mississippi author Kiese Laymon, whose vision for the last two weeks. South of France, in her car.
book “Heavy: An American Memoir” was What hats! When their voices No, Merci, I must sleep! I must study!
awarded the Carnegie Medal for Nonfiction, were etched in my soul there Mais oui! We speak only French, the whole day. Eat
as the keynote author with Washington Post were no accompanying visuals. only from French menu in Roman ruins, see wild horses
sports writer and author John Feinstein serving I knew them only by the sounds, in Camargue. Speak French, seulement! The vision of my
as keynote speaker at Friday’s Welty Gala. The rhythms, and moods that mattress under my toe-touch roof began to fade. Blame
event featured its usual excellent collection of emerged from radios and juke Marion Whitley the horses! I’d seen their pictures in my text book, but in
local authors and artwork. Over the years, we boxes in and around town, but the flesh? Cavorting in the marshes, unbridled, untamed?
look forward to the event and are never disap- seeing them now, on Ryman Au- But what of my precious privacy? I’d be locked, yeah
pointed. This year certainly was no exception. ditorium’s stage (thank you Public Television) the Opry seat-belted into a social situation with this highly accom-
Well done! is “a whole other thing,” with the makings for a ‘lump plished lady from Norway who, I felt sure, knew nothing
in the throat and a tear in the eye! There were ‘cowboys of intimidation — geographic or linguistic!
A rose to East Mississippi with guitars’, or ‘field hands with fiddles’, bringing back And so it was with fingers crossed, I fastened that
Community College President songs with stories so sad you leaned heavy on the shoul- seat belt as Gerta got us on the road to Arles with the
Scott Alsobrooks, for his leader- der of the boy that brought you to the dance. Except, that confidence of a world traveler. I held my French-English
ship in cleaning up an inherited is, for “Keep on the sunny side of life.” dictionary in my lap for confidence and tried to relax
mess. This week, The Dispatch Ken Burns suggests, and sets out to show how Coun- with many an Ah oui, tres bien, fantastique ... determined
reported on a long history of try Music is more than just theme music of Southern US, to maintain the “French Only Pact” to the letter.
“hype videos” produced for EMCC’s football more than just America’s music, but that with the coming Arles was picturesque beside the Rhone, wide and se-
team that include graphic images of violence, of radio and the recording industry, Country spread way rene. We ordered lunch from a non-tourist menu and ate
drugs, sex and offensive language, including out. That explained how the French waiter in my neigh- among ruins of a Roman amphitheater. I photographed
videos that violated the school’s own policies borhood restaurant knew Hank Williams, the Monroe a cat sleeping on a windowsill beside a pot of African
for content and may have included non-licensed Boys, and Patsy! He could recite all verses of Wabash violets, then drifted, “ah oui, tres bon”-ing over the
music and video. Alsobrooks, who arrived as Cannon Ball and to prove it, whisper-sang them to me picturesque countryside that was “to write home about.”
president in January, had no prior knowledge of in Greenacre Park one Sunday morning. How could he Finally, as in a dream, two white stallions came cavorting
the videos, but has been candid and accessible possibly know? near the road snorting at Gerta’s car. I snapped one photo
— acknowledging the problem and pledging To his knowledge of radio and the recording indus- then held my breath till they tossed their manes and gal-
to provide proper oversight of EMCC’s football try, add ocean travel. His father, see, had been a sailor loped off into the marshes and the pages of my memory.
program. In some quarters, the revelations aboard the Liberte, so when the great ship had docked Then, alas! The “French Only Pact” was dashed! Ger-
are viewed as an attack on a highly-successful in New York Harbor, he’d stroll over to Port Authority ta thought it wise to stop for petrol at a roadside place just
football program. That’s the wrong message. Bus Station, then as now, a Mecca for souvenirs of New ahead. I couldn’t object — her car, her decision — and I
Alsobrooks’ efforts to make sure all aspects of York and America. There he’d pick up the latest country admit liking the look of the place as she pulled to a stop
the school are consistent with the mission of hits for his young son whose collection of “small records” ... in the deafening roar of motorcycles! Four! Bikers!
the school and responsible in the use of taxpay- (45s) was making him the envy of his school fellows back They knew the place, and in the time it takes to say
ers dollars strengthen every program. And yes, home in Nice. “Howdeee” they’d shoved coins into slots and the twang
that includes football. We applaud Alsobrooks Further proof? There was the summer I determined to of Country fiddles erupted into that Saturday night in a
for his leadership. master more of the French language than I was getting roadside joint with a juke box and a petrol pump.
in one class a week at the Y, and enrolled in a month- Not from the famous Ryman stage, mind you, but
A rose to the Guy II and Will long course in Avignon to “live the language through made possible by the recording industry, four bikers
A. Jones U.S. Army Reserve intensive immersion.” Part of immersion was living on an and two foreign ladies from Avignon were set tapping,
Center for its plans to move a ancient street in two floors of a 16th century house with clapping and singing right along with Patsy Cline, Hank
new training facility located at stairs so steep you pulled yourself up with a rope secured Snow, Chris Kristofferson and Ernest Tubb. When Gerta
Cornerstone Park in Starkville. to the wall with iron rings. had danced with all four bikers, we called it a night and
Expected to open in 18 months, Along with French vocabulary and grammar, I was headed again to Avignon, “Keeping on the Sunny Side of
the new 25,000 square foot building — 7,000 soaking up antiquity of that third floor room that supplied Liiiife.” (Granted, we’d have sounded a whole lot better
square feet larger than its current facility, all my needs but one, sleep. For that I crept to the fourth with some instrumental back up!)
will include features such as a vehicle bay, an floor and a mattress beneath a slanting roof I could touch So, letters home closed with something like this ...
assembly hall, a weapons simulation range with my toes. “There’s this lady in my class who speaks Norwegian,
and officer and classroom space. It will greatly In my class of ten was a lady from Norway who al- “brushed-up” French, German and English, but by dog-
enhance the training opportunity for our Army ready spoke her native Norwegian plus German, French gies, she sings and dances Country! Eat your heart out
reservists, equipping them with access with and English as fluent as mine. She’d driven from Norway Emmylou!”
the latest technology and ensuring they are to ‘brush-up’ her French. (Know this: Multi-linguists Marion Whitley, who grew up in Caledonia and Co-
ready and equipped when called to serve. Our intimidate me as do folks who take off and tootle around lumbus, lives in Manhattan where she reads, writes and
nation’s readiness to respond to military crises in foreign lands on their own.) remembers. Her email address is Whijmar8@aol.com.
around the world depends on the training they
receive. We applaud these men and women as
they look forward to this wonderful new facility.
Vaping
Continued from Page 1A
Vaping is different Wright said
than smoking traditional he dealt
cigarettes because in- with one
stead of inhaling tobacco issue of a
smoke — and the 7,000 student hav-
chemicals that come with ing vaping
it, including tar — users products on
are inhaling water vapor a district
from battery-powered Roberts Rincon Enfinger Wright Labat
campus
devices. However, vape earlier this particularly vaping mostly commonly used
products still contain nic- month, though he doesn’t targeted toward teens — tobacco product among
otine and come in flavors think the product is out of “an old enemy with a new middle and high school
from tobacco and fruit to control on the campuses. face.” In December 2018, students in the U.S. and
chocolate. “We’re addressing it Time magazine reported that in 2016, nearly 7 in
Roberts stressed the just as we would the use tobacco company Altria 10 students had seen
illnesses being reported of tobacco or drugs or invested $12.8 billion in some advertisements for
are from the products alcohol,” Wright said. Juul Labs, which produc- the products.
containing THC (the “We’re trying to get es JUULpods. “Most teens, when
substance responsible for some speakers come in JUUL representatives they start their experi-
the psychological effects to speak to our student did not respond to a mes- ence with vaping, that’s
of marijuana), which are bodies about the dangers sage from The Dispatch one of the things they go
illegal in Mississippi. Not of it.” by press time. However, for is those flavors,” Rin-
all health officials agree Columbus Municipal a message on its website con said. “Our lungs are
with him though. School District Superin- says its products do not not fully developed until
“I’m of the old-fash- tendent Cherie Labat said contain THC, and that it we’re ... 18-20 years old,
ioned thinking that the she’s become increas- is working with retailers so exposing your lungs
only thing that should go ingly concerned about across the country to not to anything before that
into your lungs is clean, vaping products, and par- sell products to minors. can be quite detrimental
fresh air,” said Dr. Ciro Isabelle Altman/Dispatch Staff
ticularly the easily-con- According to the CDC, to the progression of that
Rincon, a pulmonologist JUULpods are vaping products which can be inserted
into vape pens. They concern area school officials cealable JUULpods, e-cigarettes became the development.”
with Baptist Memorial some of which students
because they’re easy to conceal and can be purchased
Hospital-Golden Trian- at gas stations and convenience stores. can discretely use in
gle in Columbus. “…
class. She said they can
When vaping initially propylene glycol (PG), illnesses, governments be disguised as pens or
was brought up, some vegetable glycerine (VG), have looked into cracking pencils and that she’s
people kind of played it as flavoring and nicotine, down on the industry. seen them in convenience
the alternative to (ciga- with Roberts saying his New York issued a ban of stores in Columbus.
rette) use in order to quit products contain less flavored e-cigarette prod- The JUULpods, which
smoking or to cut down than 1 percent nicotine. ucts last month, though are small and resemble
on your tobacco use one Enfinger said most of his a state court has tem-
way or the other. I think flashdrives, are inserted
customers are between porarily halted the ban. into vape pens.
that was a strategy from the ages of 35 and 45, and Still, Enfinger says the
the companies to sell you Prior to this school
Roberts said his average ban has already affected year, her staff received
more and more prod- customer is a 55-year-old his business because he
ucts.” training from the Missis-
woman. Both said their receives products from a sippi Tobacco-Free Coa-
customer base is made up lab in New York. lition of Oktibbeha, Clay
Illness and crackdown almost entirely of people “If the government and Lowndes County on
According to the who quit cigarettes. wants to shut vaping how to recognize vaping
CDC, as of Tuesday there But Rincon said he down and ban it as a products.
were 1,299 cases of lung hasn’t seen many of his whole, saying it is for the “I’ve been doing this
injury associated with patients successfully quit kids, why haven’t they for 20 years and I think
e-cigarettes and vaping cigarettes when they taken cigarettes and one thing parents should
products throughout the start vaping, and even other tobacco products be aware of it how dis-
country, resulting in 21 those who just vape are off the market?” Enfinger cretely (their children)
deaths. In most cases, pa- still getting the addictive said. “Products that we can use these products
tients reported a history nicotine chemical. know kill 1,300 Ameri- and how dangerous they
of using THC-containing Moreover, he said cans a day and 480,000
there are some studies are,” Labat said.
products rather than just a year. Those are still
that suggest the chem- Rincon said many
the nicotine-containing sold in every gas station
products. However, “the icals in the flavoring of the companies that
across the country ... and product vaping prod-
possibility that nico- cause allergic reactions they’re going to be per-
tine-containing products in lungs. ucts are owned by Big
mitted to stay sold while Tobacco companies,
play a role in this out- “We’re talking about they’re coming after an
break cannot be exclud- very, very thin tissues,” calling vaping — and
industry that’s helping
ed,” the CDC’s website he said. “A little bit of save lives.”
says. inflammation makes ox-
Mississippi Depart- ygen very difficult to go
ment of Health has through that tissue.” Marketing to minors
reported five lung injury Both Roberts and It’s illegal for anyone
cases from vaping state- Enfinger referenced the under 18 to smoke e-cig-
wide since Sept. 17, all Royal College of Physi- arettes in Mississippi,
with patients between the cians in the United King- and one thing Rincon,
ages of 18 and 35. One of dom, which in December Roberts and Enfinger did
those resulted in death. 2018 published a study agree on is that vaping
Josef Enfinger is concluding vaping is less products targeted toward
worried the warnings will harmful than smoking teenagers are problems.
deter cigarette smokers cigarettes, a statement Enfinger pointed to
from quitting. He quit echoed by an article pub- JUULpods, which have
smoking nine years ago lished on Johns Hopkins up to 5 or 6.5 percent nic-
when he tried vaping in School of Medicine’s otine and are commonly
Saltillo. Three years ago, website. However, the found in convenience
he opened 1810 Vapors in Johns Hopkins article stores. Roberts and En-
Starkville, and has since said e-cigarettes are just finger said those are the
opened two more loca- as addictive as traditional types of products they
tions in Columbus and ones, not the best way to feel teenagers are getting
Tupelo. quit smoking and “still their hands on.
Both Roberts and bad for your health.” It’s become a concern
Enfinger said the prod- Since the CDC and at area schools. Lowndes
ucts they sell contain four FDA began investigat- County School District
FDA-approved chemicals: ing the vaping-related Superintendent Lynn
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Prep Football
Friday’s Mississippi Scores
Local
Caledonia 26, Mooreville 18
Columbus Christian 48, Ben’s Ford, La. 12
Sanders keys big fourth quarter as West Lowndes upsets No. 2 Smithville
Grenada 35, Columbus 6
Heritage Aca. 39, Lamar School 7
Starkville 49, Greenville 26 by theo derosa
Starkville Aca. 44, Bayou Aca. 0
West Lowndes 18, Smithville 6 tderosa@cdispatch.com
West Point 27, Lake Cormorant 14
Prep Football
Friday’s Alabama Scores
Abbeville 32, Daleville 6
Addison 44, Tanner 25
State
in a 38-27 victory over Missis- pleted 8 of 17 passes for 103 left side of the line, stepped tucky before visiting Georgia
MIZ_Rountree 41 run (kick failed), 13:16
MIZ_FG McCann 39, 9:30
sippi on Saturday. yards and two scores — all out of a diving tackle attempt on Nov. 9. MIZ_Downing 54 run (McCann kick), 5:07
MIS_Moore 28 pass from Plumlee (Logan kick), 2:51
Bryant, who was knocked that despite splitting snaps by cornerback Jaylon Jones Mississippi: The Rebels MIZ_Rountree 1 run (McCann kick), 1:02
Fourth Quarter
with Matt Corral. Elijah Moore and raced 41 yards for a touch- struggled on defense and will
out of last week’s win over Troy MIS_Plumlee 9 run (Logan kick), 13:19
caught eight passes for 102 down. Later in the third peri- be shorthanded in the first half
MIZ_FG McCann 38, 8:09
with a sprained knee, complet- MIS_Plumlee 40 run (kick failed), 5:51
yards and a touchdown for Ole od, Downing plowed through of next week’s game. Lineback-
A_62,621.
ed 25 of 35 passes for 329 yards MIS MIZ
Miss (3-4, 2-2). the right side, broke into the ers Jacquez Jones and Sam
First downs 25 30
and one touchdown. The Rebels left points
Rushes-yards 45-204
Passing 236 329
43-233
The Tigers (5-1, 2-0 South- clear and dragged Jones for Williams were ejected for tar- Comp-Att-Int 18-33-0 23-35-1
on the field in the first half. Return Yards 0 31
eastern Conference) got great the last 4 yards of a 58-yard geting for hits to Bryant’s head
Plumlee’s 57-yard touchdown Punts-Avg. 5-41.6 1-19.0
production from running touchdown run that gave the in the second half. Fumbles-Lost 3-1 1-1
run was called back on an Penalties-Yards 7-75 2-26
backs Larry Rountree III, Tigers a 28-7 lead. Time of Possession 26:29 33:31
unneeded downfield hold by Individual Statistics
Dawson Downing and Tyler wide receiver Miles Battle. Up next RUSHING_Mississippi, Plumlee 23-143, Phillips 7-20, Corral
3-18, Conner 5-10, Ealy 6-10, Moore 1-3. Missouri, Rountree
Badie. Rountree rushed 21 Just before halftime, coach The takeaway Missouri: The Tigers visit 21-126, Downing 6-70, Badie 5-24, Bryant 10-14, (Team)
1-(minus 1).
times for 126 yards and two Matt Luke elected to go for it Missouri: The SEC East Vanderbilt on Saturday. PASSING_Mississippi, Plumlee 8-17-0-103, Corral 10-16-0-
133. Missouri, Bryant 23-35-1-329.
touchdowns. Downing, a for- on fourth-and-goal from the 1. race opened up with third- Mississippi: The Rebels re- RECEIVING_Mississippi, Moore 8-102, Phillips 3-37, Gregory
2-40, Cooley 2-25, Drummond 2-20, Ealy 1-12. Missouri, Jo.
mer walk-on, carried six times Snoop Conner was stuffed for ranked Georgia’s upset loss turn home to face Texas A&M Johnson 8-110, Okwuegbunam 4-60, Badie 3-69, Nance 2-25,
K.Scott 2-22, Gicinto 1-26, Banister 1-7, J.Knox 1-7, Parker 1-3.
for 70 yards and a touchdown. no gain, and Missouri hung on to South Carolina on Satur- on Saturday. MISSED FIELD GOALS_None.
“You just revert back to your training. ejected in the final minute for throwing BAMA_FG Bulovas 35, 8:49
with a long of 57 and Waddle kept bring- BAMA_N.Harris 16 pass from Tu.Tagovailoa (Bulovas kick), 5:28
I’ve experienced playing at a place like a punch. Texas A&M had kept the game TXAM_FG Small 32, :00
ing them back the other way to set up the Third Quarter
Tennessee, then going to LSU, Ole Miss within two scores into the fourth quar- BAMA_FG Bulovas 27, 10:53
Tide with great field position. Alabama’s BAMA_Ruggs 33 pass from Tu.Tagovailoa (Bulovas kick), 7:35
... Everyone wants to beat Alabama,” Ta- ter. scoring drives started on average at the TXAM_Wydermyer 25 pass from Mond (Small kick), 5:06
Fourth Quarter
govailoa said. “We’re not done yet. As a “We really could have broken the Texas A&M 48. BAMA_B.Robinson 2 run (kick failed), 13:02
BAMA_Shavers 2 blocked punt return (Bulovas kick), 11:30
team we have to continue to grow.” game open early,” Saban said. “Didn’t “Look, people don’t kick the ball to TXAM_Wydermyer 18 pass from Mond (Mond run), 8:48
Alabama (6-0, 3-0 Southeastern finish the game with class.” us very much,” Saban said. “These guys
A_106,749.
BAMA TXAM
Conference) trailed briefly when Texas Kellen Mond passed for 264 yards have a great punter and everybody asked
First downs 25
Rushes-yards 31-155
24
28-125
A&M scored a touchdown on its first and two touchdowns and ran for a score me about a great punter. My comment
Passing 293 264
Comp-Att-Int 21-34-1 24-42-0
possession. for the Aggies (3-3, 1-2). was a great punter is good for us because
Return Yards 311
Punts-Avg. 2-24.5
24
4-17.75
Tagovailoa took over from there. He we’ll get some returns on it. And we got
Fumbles-Lost 0-0
Penalties-Yards 11-91
2-1
5-55
led four consecutive scoring drives, The takeaway some. He kicked it far and we returned it Time of Possession
Individual Statistics
30:56 29:04
which included three touchdown pass- Alabama: The Tide’s young defense far. That’s the way it goes.” RUSHING_Alabama, N.Harris 20-114, B.Robinson 10-51, Tu.Tagovailoa 1-(minus
10). Texas A&M, Mond 16-90, Spiller 10-27, Kibodi 2-8.
es that came on third down. The only recorded five sacks but was prone to Alabama also blocked a punt and re- PASSING_Alabama, Tu.Tagovailoa 21-34-1-293. Texas A&M, Mond 24-42-0-264.
RECEIVING_Alabama, D.Smith 7-99, Jeudy 4-50, Waddle 3-48, N.Harris 3-19,
blemish was the interception thrown in giving up some big plays that kept the covered it for a touchdown in the fourth B.Robinson 2-33, Ruggs 1-33, Forristall 1-11. Texas A&M, Q.Davis 7-81, Ausbon
5-60, Spiller 5-41, Wydermyer 3-49, A.Smith 2-21, Kibodi 1-7, K.Rogers 1-5.
the Texas A&M end zone late in the sec- Aggies hanging around. Tagovailoa’s quarter. MISSED FIELD GOALS_None.
CALENDAR Prep
Continued from Page 3B
Today
Women’s College Soccer (six carries, 42 yards) and year. The Rams will have while Shaw chipped in Colom had 16 carries for — After a loss to Pil-
Mississippi State at Arkansas, 1 p.m. Kewon Wyatt (seven car- a chance to win their dis- seven. Jonathan Peral 242 rushing yards, includ- low Academy last week,
College Volleyball ries, 47 yards). trict with a victory against recovered a fumble for ing an 80-yard touchdown Starkville Academy took
Mississippi at Tennessee, 12:30 p.m. Caledonia is back in Hebron Christian Friday the Rams on Ben’s Ford’s run, while Nadarion Hig-
care of business against
Mississippi University for Women at action Friday in a road in Pheba. third play of its opening gins had one touchdown
matchup against Ponto- series. catch for 29 yards. Quar- Bayou Academy Friday,
Coastal-South, Noon at Hanceville, Ala. Dakota Shaw led the
Mississippi University for Women at toc. Rams with 81 rushing terback Drake Clements posting a shutout with
Wallace State, 6 p.m. Columbus Christian yards and 39 passing Banks Academy 52, was 6 of 15 passing for a 44-0 victory. With the
Women’s College Golf Academy 48, 38 yards with three inter- win, the Vols improve
Mississippi State hosting Magnolia
yards. He threw two Victory Christian 32 ceptions. Clements also to 6-2 overall and 3-1 in
Ben’s Ford 12 touchdown passes. Mean- BIR MINGH A M,
Invite, All Day while, Bryar Kemp re- had three rushing touch- Class 5A, District 1.
BOGALUSA, La. Ala. — Victory Christian
Men’s College Tennis corded 45 rushing yards, downs.
— Columbus Christian couldn’t stop Banks Acad- Starkville Academy
Mississippi State at ITA All-American two rushing touchdowns Victory Christian is
Academy made itself at emy Friday night, falling raced out to a 28-0 half-
Championships, All Day
and an interception defen- back in action Friday
home on the road against in a 52-32 shootout in Bir- time lead. Player stats
Mississippi State at Georgia Tech
sively, while Lawson Stud- against Ezekiel Academy
Ben’s Ford Friday in Bog- mingham. were not available.
Invite, All Day
dard hauled in a 31-yard at home.
alusa, La. The Rams blew With the loss, Victo-
Monday out Ben’s Ford 48-12. touchdown pass from ry Christian drops to 5-3
The Vols are back in
Women’s College Golf
With the win, Colum- Shaw. overall and 3-3 in district Starkville Academy 44, action against rival Heri-
Mississippi State hosting Magnolia
Invite, All Day
bus Christian Academy Defensively, Tyler Loo- play. Bayou Academy 0 tage Academy in a home
improves to 6-2 on the ney racked up 11 tackles, Running back Dallas CLEVELAND, MS matchup Friday.
Tuesday
Women’s College Golf
Mississippi State hosting Magnolia
Invite, All Day
Prep Volleyball
Greenville at Starkville High, 7 p.m.
Mississippi residents ‘may skip church’ to watch Saints-Jags
Itawamba Agricultural, 6:30 p.m. The Associated Press All of them are clam- played 117 games and ry the Bulldogs years consecutive 100-yard
Thursday oring to see Davis and counting with the New ago before blossoming games and leads the
Prep Volleyball J A C K S ON V I L L E , Minshew in the first York Jets (2012-15, in college and then be- league in yards after
Clinton at Starkville, Class 6A volleyball Fla. — The New Orle- regular-season game 2017), Cleveland (2016) coming NFL starters. contact (305).
playoffs, time TBA ans Saints and Jackson- involving two NFL play- and New Orleans. “It’s the No. 1 deal,”
Ridgeland at New Hope, Class 5A vol- ville Jaguars are big in ers from Brandon. Minshew has be- West said. “Our school
leyball playoffs, time TBA Brandon, Mississippi, “When people talk come the most recog- is really excited about Defensive Bounceback?
Corinth at Caledonia, Class 4A volley- these days. about the top states in nizable, with Minshew it. Our whole commu- The Jaguars were
ball playoffs, time TBA And not just be- the country, they’re not Mania gaining more nity, we’re a large town, gashed for 285 yards on
College Football cause Saints lineback- going to mention Mis- traction by the week. but have a small-town the ground at Carolina,
East Mississippi Community College, at er Demario Davis and sissippi,” Davis said. The rookie sensation atmosphere. Rooting the second most in fran-
Coahoma Community College, 7 p.m. Jaguars quarterback “We always have that leads all rookies with for these guys, it’s con- chise history, and will
Itawamba Community College at South- Gardner Minshew have blue-collar mentality.” nine touchdown pass- tagious.” try to regroup against
west Mississippi Community College, banners flying outside Davis gushed about es and is one of three Here are some other Alvin Kamara. Kamara
7 p.m. the high school football Minshew while sitting quarterbacks in the things to know about is among the league
College Volleyball stadium there. at his locker, which Super Bowl era with a the seventh meeting be-
Sewanee at Mississippi University for leaders in broken tack-
Davis and Minshew had a Minshew T-shirt 100-plus rating and no tween New Orleans and
Women, 6 p.m. Jacksonville: les.
will share the field Sun- hanging inside. interceptions through
Men’s College Tennis day when the Jaguars “For him to be out his first four starts.
Mississippi State at ITA Southern Re- (2-3) host the Saints there doing what he’s “I didn’t necessarily Ramsey Returns? Earning His Keep
gional Championships, All Day (4-1), and the matchup doing now, it’s just un- foresee that coming, Saints receiver Mi-
Jaguars owner Shad
Friday might draw as much believable at arguably but I was happy for him Khan expects star cor- chael Thomas, who
Prep Football interest as the Super the most important and I wasn’t shocked nerback Jalen Ramsey ended a brief holdout by
Lake Cormorant at Columbus, 7 p.m. Bowl in the 24,000-per- position on the field at when he started mak- to play this week. signing a five-year, $100
Heritage Academy at Starkville Acade- son town just east of the highest level,” Da- ing plays like he did,” Khan told a finan- million contract in late
my, 7 p.m. Jackson, Mississippi. vis said. “He’s doing Davis said. “He’s shown cial news site, The July, had his best game
Columbus Christian Academy at Hebron “There will be peo- an incredible job to be he can do that.” Street, he had a “heart
Christian, 7 p.m. of the season with Ted-
ple all over town watch- a rookie thrown in the Davis and the Saints to heart” with the dis-
Central Holmes at Oak Hill Academy, dy Bridgewater at quar-
ing,” said Randy West, fire, and to be able to have to find a way to gruntled defender ear-
7 p.m. terback. He finished
a longtime assistant get his team to rally slow him down. lier this week. Ramsey
Hatley at Noxubee County, 7 p.m. football coach and as- practiced in a limited with 11 catches for 182
around him and lead Davis and Minshew
Grenada at West Point, 7 p.m. sistant athletic direc- them and put them in spoke earlier this week capacity Wednesday yards and two scores
Ezekiel at Victory Christian, 7 p.m. tor at Brandon High position to win games and already have plans and Thursday. He last week against Tam-
Madison Central at Starkville, 7 p.m. School. “Everybody will has been incredible, to swap jerseys after missed the last two pa Bay.
West Lowndes at Noxapater, 7 p.m. be hurrying home from and ain’t nobody more the game. games because of back
New Hope at Center Hill, 7 p.m.
Caledonia at Pontotoc, 7 p.m.
church. Some of them happy for him than me.” “I looked up to him,” tightness. Homecoming Game
may even skip church Davis, Minshew, Minshew said. “I re- The Jaguars will cel-
College Volleyball
Texas A&M at Mississippi State, 7 p.m.
to make sure they don’t former Atlanta/Seattle member he came back Run Stuffers ebrate “Homecoming
miss kickoff.” running back Jerious and talked to us when The Saints have Weekend” by bringing
West said a slew of Norwood (2006-11) and I was in high school, al- not allowed a 100-yard more than 80 former
locals are making the former New England ways been a great role rusher in 31 games.
players back for the
on the air 600-mile trip to Jack-
sonville for the game,
defensive back Brian
Hutson (1990) are the
model, so it’ll be a lot
of fun to play against
They held Dallas to 45
yards rushing in Week game. The team will
wear teal jerseys and
Today and he expects the foot- only players from Bran- him.” 4 and Tampa Bay to 94
white pants to mimic
AUTO RACING ball staff to break from don to play meaningful It’s a no-lose situa- yards last week. Now,
1 p.m. — NHRA Drag Racing: Caro- film study to catch at games in the NFL. tion for many of those in they face Jackson- the franchise’s original
lina Nationals, Concord, N.C., FS1; least part of the action Davis has the most Brandon who watched ville’s Leonard Four- combination worn in
NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series:
The 1000Bulbs.com 500, Talladega, on TV. experience, having Davis and Minshew car- nette, who’s coming off 1995.
Ala., NBC
COLLEGE FIELD HOCKEY (WOMEN’S)
11 a.m. — Iowa at Penn State, BTN
1 p.m.— Northwestern at Rutgers, BTN
COLLEGE SOCCER (MEN’S)
Baseball
St. Louis 000 000 010 — 1 RECEIVING_Mississippi St., Mitchell 5-58, Louisiana State 42, Florida 28 WESTERN CONFERENCE
3 p.m. — Michigan at Indiana, ESPNU DP_Washington 1, St. Louis 0. LOB_Washington S.Guidry 2-36, Thomas 2-25, Witherspoon 1-18, Louisiana Tech 69, UMass 21 Central Division
COLLEGE SOCCER (WOMEN’S) MLB Playoff Glance
5, St. Louis 3. 2B_Eaton (1), J.Martínez (1). HR_
Taylor (1). SB_Wong (2).
F.Green 1-9. Tennessee, Byrd 3-56, J.Jennings
3-17, Keyton 1-41, Wood-Anderson 1-28, Palmer
Louisiana-Monroe 24, Texas St. 14
Marshall 31, Old Dominion 17
GP W L OT Pts GF GA
Winnipeg 6 4 2 0 8 22 19
2 p.m. — Vanderbilt at South Carolina, WILD CARD IP H R ER BB SO 1-16, Jordan 1-9. Miami 17, Virginia 9 St. Louis 5 3 1 1 7 17 17
SEC Tuesday, Oct. 1: Washington 4, Milwaukee 3 Washington
Scherzer W,2-0 7 1 0 0 2 11
MISSED FIELD GOALS_Mississippi St., Christ- Morehead St. 30, Jacksonville 22 Colorado 3 3 0 0 6 13 7
Nashville 5 3 2 0 6 23 21
Wednesday, Oct. 2: Tampa Bay 5, Oakland 1 mann 36. Morgan St. 34, Delaware St. 3
4 p.m. — Texas A&M at Auburn, ESPNU DIVISION SERIES Doolittle H,2 1 2 1 1 0 1 Murray St. 31, Tennessee St. 17 Dallas 6 1 4 1 3 13 19
COLLEGE TENNIS (MEN’S) (Best-of-5) Corbin H,1 1-3 0 0 0 0 0 NC State 16, Syracuse 10 Chicago 3 0 2 1 1 9 12
8 p.m. — ITA All-American: Champion- American League Dan.Hudson S,3-3 2-3 0 0 0 0 0 Missouri 38, Mississippi 27 Nicholls 45, Northwestern St. 35 Minnesota 3 0 3 0 0 6 14
St. Louis Mississippi 7 0 7 13—27 Pacific Division
Houston 3, Tampa Bay 2 Norfolk St. 49, Howard 21
ship, Tulsa, Okla., ESPNU Friday, Oct. 4: Houston 6, Tampa Bay 2
Wainwright L,0-1 7
Miller
1-3 7 3 3 1
2-3 0 0 0 0 1
11 Missouri 3 9 23 3—38 San Diego 37, Davidson 17
GP W L OT Pts GF GA
Edmonton 5 5 0 0 10 22 13
First Quarter
COLLEGE TENNIS (WOMEN’S) Saturday, Oct. 5: Houston 3, Tampa Bay 1 Helsley 1 0 0 0 0 2 MIS_Phillips 21 pass from Plumlee (Logan kick),
South Carolina 20, Georgia 17 Anaheim 5 4 1 0 8 11 6
Monday, Oct. 7: Tampa Bay 10, Houston 3 South Florida 27, BYU 23
6 p.m. — ITA All-American: Champion- Tuesday, Oct. 8: Tampa Bay 4, Houston 1
Umpires_Home, Chris Conroy; First, Bill Miller; 11:51 Tennessee 20, Mississippi St. 10
Calgary 4 2 1 1 5 12 11
Los Angeles 4 2 2 0 4 18 21
Second, Phil Cuzzi; Third, Chad Fairchild; Right,
ship, Tulsa, Okla., ESPNU Thursday, Oct. 10: Houston 6, Tampa Bay 1 Mike Muchlinski; Left, Fieldin Cubreth.
MIZ_FG McCann 31, 8:00
Second Quarter
The Citadel 35, W. Carolina 17 Vegas 4 2 2 0 4 13 10
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN’S) N.Y. Yankees 3, Minnesota 0
Friday, Oct. 4: N.Y. Yankees 10, Minnesota 4
T_2:53. A_46,458 (45,538). MIZ_Badie 17 pass from Bryant (kick failed), 13:23
Tulane 49, UConn 7
UNLV 34, Vanderbilt 10
Arizona 3 1 2 0 2 5 4
Vancouver 3 1 2 0 2 10 8
Noon — Yale at Princeton, ESPNU; Saturday, Oct. 5: N.Y. Yankees 8, Minnesota 2 MIZ_FG McCann 48, 4:38 UT Martin 55, Tennessee Tech 14 San Jose 5 1 4 0 2 10 21
Third Quarter
Florida at Texas A&M, SEC Monday, Oct. 7: N.Y. Yankees 5, Minnesota 1
MIZ_Rountree 41 run (kick failed), 13:16
VMI 48, Samford 41 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime
1 p.m. — Michigan at Nebraska, ESPN2
3 p.m. — Minnesota at Wisconsin,
National League
Washington 3, L.A. Dodgers 2
Thursday, Oct. 3: L.A. Dodgers 6, Washington 0
College Football MIZ_FG McCann 39, 9:30
MIZ_Downing 54 run (McCann kick), 5:07
Virginia Tech 34, Rhode Island 17
W. Kentucky 17, Army 8
MIDWEST
loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild
cards per conference advance to playoffs.
Friday’s Games
BTN; UCLA at Colorado, ESPN2 Friday, Oct. 4: Washington 4, L.A. Dodgers 2 SEC Glance MIS_Moore 28 pass from Plumlee (Logan kick), Ball St. 29, E. Michigan 23 Buffalo 3, Florida 2, SO
Sunday, Oct. 6: L.A. Dodgers 10, Washington 4 East 2:51 Bowling Green 20, Toledo 7 Anaheim 2, Columbus 1
GOLF Monday, Oct. 7: Washington 6, L.A. Dodgers 1
W L PF PA W L PF PA MIZ_Rountree 1 run (McCann kick), 1:02 Cent. Michigan 42, New Mexico St. 28 Carolina 5, N.Y. Islanders 2
Missouri 2 0 34 14 5 1 233 95 Fourth Quarter
5 a.m. — European Tour: The Italian Wednesday, Oct. 9: Washington 7, L.A. Dodgers Florida 3 1 87 37 6 1 222 99 MIS_Plumlee 9 run (Logan kick), 13:19
Dayton 41, Valparaiso 28 Saturday’s Games
3, 10 innings Drake 42, Butler 7 Edmonton 4, N.Y. Rangers 1
Open, final round, Rome, GOLF St. Louis 3, Atlanta 2
Georgia 2 1 90 40 5 1 231 74 MIZ_FG McCann 38, 8:09 Illinois St. 21, S. Illinois 7 Ottawa 4, Tampa Bay 2
South Carolina 2 2 81 105 3 3 173
139
12:30 p.m. — PGA Tour Champions: Thursday, Oct. 3: St. Louis 7, Atlanta 6 Tennessee 1 2 37 87 2 4 138 154
MIS_Plumlee 40 run (kick failed), 5:51
A_62,621.
Indiana 35, Rutgers 0 Los Angeles 7, Nashville 4
The SAS Championship, final round, Friday, Oct. 4: Atlanta 3, St. Louis 0 Kentucky 1 3 41 81 3 3 141 142 Indiana St. 20, W. Illinois 10 Toronto 5, Detroit 2
N.Y. Islanders 3, Florida 2, SO
Sunday, Oct. 6: Atlanta 3, St. Louis 1 Vanderbilt 0 3 50 127 1 5 108
221 Jacksonville St. 28, E. Illinois 20
Wake County, N.C., GOLF Monday, Oct. 7: St. Louis 5, Atlanta 4, 10 innings West MIS MIZ Kent St. 26, Akron 3 Columbus 3, Carolina 2
First downs 25 30
3 p.m. — PGA Tour: The Houston Open, Wednesday, Oct. 9: St. Louis 13, Atlanta 1 W L PF PA W L PF PA
Rushes-yards 45-204 43-233
Michigan 42, Illinois 25 Boston 3, New Jersey 0
LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Alabama 3 0 153 82 6 0 306
102 Minnesota 34, Nebraska 7 Winnipeg 3, Chicago 2, OT
final round, Houston, GOLF (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) LSU 2 0 66 38 6 0 315 127 Passing 236 329 Missouri 38, Mississippi 27 Montreal 6, St. Louis 3
GYMNASTICS American League Auburn 2 1 97 67 5 1 203 110 Comp-Att-Int 18-33-0 23-35-1 N. Dakota St. 46, N. Iowa 14 Washington 4, Dallas 1
Mississippi 2 2 93 82 3 4 163 192 Return Yards 0 31
10 p.m. — FIG World Championship N.Y. Yankees 1, Houston 0
Mississippi St 1 2 61 89 3 3 161 163 Punts-Avg. 5-41.6 1-19.0
N. Illinois 39, Ohio 36 Pittsburgh at Minnesota, late
Arizona at Colorado, late
Saturday, Oct. 12: N.Y. Yankees 7, Astros 0 Notre Dame 30, Southern Cal 27
(same-day tape), NBCSN Sunday, Oct. 13: N.Y. Yankees (Paxton 15-6) at
Texas A&M 1 2 79 102 3 3 192
136 Fumbles-Lost 3-1 1-1 Penn St. 17, Iowa 12 Calgary at Vegas, late
Arkansas 0 3 44 62 2 4 143 140 Penalties-Yards 7-75 2-26
HORSE RACING Houston (Verlander 21-6), 7:08 p.m. (FS1) Saturday’s Games Time of Possession 26:29 33:31
Purdue 40, Maryland 14 Philadelphia at Vancouver, late
Sunday’s Games
Noon — Belmont Park Live: From Tuesday, Oct. 15: Houston (Cole 20-5) at N.Y. Yan-
kees(Severino 1-1), 3:08 p.m. (FS1)
South Carolina 20, Georgia 17, 2OT INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
South Dakota 45, Missouri St. 10
South Dakota St. 38, Youngstown St. 28 Pittsburgh at Winnipeg, 6 p.m.
Elmont, N.Y., FS2 Wednesday, Oct. 16: Houston at N.Y. Yankees,
Tennessee 20, Mississippi St. 10
Alabama 47, Texas A&M 28
RUSHING_Mississippi, Plumlee 23-143, Phillips W. Michigan 38, Miami (Ohio) 16 Vegas at Los Angeles, 9 p.m.
7-20, Corral 3-18, Conner 5-10, Ealy 6-10, Moore
MARATHON 7:08 p.m. (FS1) UNLV 34, Vanderbilt 10 1-3. Missouri, Rountree 21-126, Downing 6-70,
Wisconsin 38, Michigan St. 0 Calgary at San Jose, 9 p.m.
Monday’s Games
x-Thursday, Oct. 17: Houston at N.Y. Yankees, 7:08 SOUTHWEST
10 a.m. — Chicago Marathon: The p.m. (FS1)
Missouri 38, Mississippi 27 Badie 5-24, Bryant 10-14, (Team) 1-(minus 1). Abilene Christian 45, Houston Baptist 20 St. Louis vs. N.Y. Islanders at Nassau Veterans
Kentucky 24, Arkansas 20 PASSING_Mississippi, Plumlee 8-17-0-103, Cor-
42nd Running, Chicago (taped), NBCSN x-Saturday, Oct. 19: N.Y. Yankees at Houston, 3:08 LSU 42, Florida 28 ral 10-16-0-133. Missouri, Bryant 23-35-1-329.
Alabama 47, Texas A&M 28 Memorial Coliseum, Noon
Anaheim at Boston, Noon
MLB BASEBALL or 7:08 p.m. (FS1)
x-Sunday, Oct. 20: N.Y. Yankees at Houston, 6:38
Saturday, Oct. 19 RECEIVING_Mississippi, Moore 8-102, Phillips
Ark.-Pine Bluff 38, MVSU 6
Baylor 33, Texas Tech 30 Minnesota at Ottawa, Noon
7 p.m. — A.L. Championship Series: p.m. (FS1)
Florida at South Carolina, TBA
LSU at Mississippi St., TBA
3-37, Gregory 2-40, Cooley 2-25, Drummond Cent. Arkansas 40, McNeese St. 31 Florida at New Jersey, Noon
2-20, Ealy 1-12. Missouri, Jo.Johnson 8-110,
NY Yankees at Houston, Game 2, FS1 National League Auburn at Arkansas, 11 a.m. Okwuegbunam 4-60, Badie 3-69, Nance 2-25,
Cincinnati 38, Houston 23 Dallas at Buffalo, 2 p.m.
Colorado at Washington, 4 p.m.
Washington 2, St. Louis 0 Lamar 20, Sam Houston St. 17
NBA BASKETBALL Friday, Oct. 11: Washington 2, St. Louis 0
Kentucky at Georgia, 2:30 p.m. K.Scott 2-22, Gicinto 1-26, Banister 1-7, J.Knox Missouri-Science & Technology 23, Texas South- Edmonton at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.
Missouri at Vanderbilt, 3 p.m.
2 p.m. — Preseason: Cleveland at Saturday, Oct. 12: Washington 3, St. Louis 1 Texas A&M at Mississippi, 6:30 p.m.
1-7, Parker 1-3.
MISSED FIELD GOALS_None.
ern 20 Tuesday’s Games
Tampa Bay at Montreal, 6 p.m.
Boston, NBA Monday, Oct. 14: St. Louis (Flaherty 11-8) at
Washington, 6:38 p.m. (TBS)
Tennessee at Alabama, 8 p.m. Navy 45, Tulsa 17
Oklahoma 34, Texas 27 Minnesota at Toronto, 6 p.m.
5 p.m. — Preseason: Milwaukee at Tuesday, Oct. 15 St. Louis (Hudson 16-7) at Wash- Saturday’s CFB Scores Southern 34, Prairie View 28 Arizona at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.
Washington, NBA ington, 7:05 p.m. (TBS) Tennessee 20, Mississippi State 10 EAST Southern Miss 45, North Texas 27 Philadelphia at Calgary, 8 p.m.
Detroit at Vancouver, 9 p.m.
x-Wednesday, Oct. 16: St. Louis at Washington, Mississippi St. 0 3 0 7—10 UAB 33, UTSA 14
NFL FOOTBALL 3:08 p.m. (TBS) Tennessee 7 3 3 7—20
Albany (NY) 38, Towson 21
FAR WEST Nashville at Vegas, 9 p.m.
Bryant 27, LIU 22
8:30 a.m. — Carolina vs. Tampa Bay, x-Friday, Oct. 18: Washington at St. Louis, 7:08 First Quarter Bucknell 32, Colgate 14 Air Force 43, Fresno St. 24 Carolina at Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m.
London, NFL p.m. (TBS) TEN_Jordan 15 run (Cimaglia kick), 4:56 Arizona St. 38, Washington St. 34
Noon — Regional Coverage: Houston at
x-Saturday, Oct. 19: Washington at St. Louis, 7:08
p.m. (TBS)
Second Quarter
MSST_FG Christmann 51, 7:40
CCSU 24, Columbia 14
Dartmouth 42, Yale 10
Fordham 30, Georgetown 27
Colorado St. 35, New Mexico 21
E. Washington 54, N. Colorado 21
Transactions Saturday’s moves
Kansas City, New Orleans at Jackson- WORLD SERIES TEN_FG Cimaglia 49, :00 Harvard 35, Cornell 22 Idaho St. 55, North Dakota 20
BASEBALL
(Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Third Quarter Nevada 41, San Jose St. 38
ville, Cincinnati at Baltimore, CBS; Re- Tuesday, Oct. 22: National League at American TEN_FG Cimaglia 22, 6:12
Holy Cross 47, Brown 31
Oregon 45, Colorado 3
American League
Iowa St. 38, West Virginia 14 HOUSTON ASTROS — Addded RHPs Brad
gional Coverage: Seattle at Cleveland, League (Fox) Fourth Quarter Monmouth (NJ) 45, Presbyterian 0 Portland St. 24, Idaho 0
Peacock and Bryan Abreu to the active roster.
Washington at Miami, Philadelphia at Wednesday, Oct. 23: NL at AL (Fox)
Friday, Oct. 25: AL at NL (Fox)
MSST_Thomas 17 pass from Shrader (Christmann
kick), 8:27
New Hampshire 20, Stony Brook 14 Sacramento St. 34, Montana St. 21
UC Davis 48, Cal Poly 24
Removed LHP Wade Miley and UT Myles Straw
Minnesota, FOX Penn 38, Sacred Heart 24 from the active roster.
Saturday, Oct. 26: AL at NL (Fox) TEN_Byrd 39 pass from Guarantano (Cimaglia Princeton 28, Lafayette 3 Weber St. 29, S. Utah 14
NEW YORK YANKEES — Designated RHP David
3:05 p.m. — Regional Coverage: x-Sunday, Oct. 27: AL at NL (Fox) kick), 2:35 Richmond 24, Maine 17
San Francisco at LA Rams, Atlanta at x-Tuesday, Oct. 29: NL at AL (Fox)
x-Wednesday, Oct. 30: NL at AL (Fox)
A_85,462. Robert Morris 20, St. Francis (PA) 17
Temple 30, Memphis 28
Hockey Hale for assignment. Reinstated OF Aaron Hicks
from the 60-day IL. Added Hicks and LHP CC Sa-
bathia to the active roster. Removed INF/OF Tyler
Arizona, FOX MSST TEN NHL Glance Wade and 1B Luke Voit from the active roster.
3:25 p.m. — Regional Coverage: Ten- Nationals 3, Cardinals 1 First downs 20
Rushes-yards 37-121
14
44-190
SOUTH EASTERN CONFERENCE National League
Alabama St. 31, Jackson St. 16 Atlantic Division
nessee at Denver, Dallas at NY Jets, Washington St. Louis Passing 146 167 Alcorn St. 42, Savannah St. 17 GP W L OT Pts GF GA
LOS ANGELES DODGERS — INF David Freese
ab r h bi ab r h bi announced his retirement.
CBS Turner ss 4 1 2 0 Fowler cf 3 0 0 0
Comp-Att-Int 11-21-3 10-14-2 Appalachian St. 17, Louisiana-Lafayette 7 Buffalo 5 4 0 1 9 21 13 WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Reinstated RHP
Return Yards 9 27 Boston 5 4 1 0 8 12 8
7:20 p.m. — Pittsburgh at LA Chargers, Eaton rf 4 0 1 2 Wong 2b 3 0 0 0
Punts-Avg. 4-40.0 4-41.25
Austin Peay 28, SE Missouri 24
Toronto 6 3 2 1 7 24 22 Daniel Hudson from paternity leave. Removed
Rendon 3b 3 0 1 0 Goldschmidt 1b 40 1 0 Bethune-Cookman 27, NC Central 13 RHP Wander Suero from the active roster.
NBC Soto lf 4 0 0 0 Ozuna lf 4 0 0 0 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 0-0 Clemson 45, Florida St. 14 Detroit 5 3 2 0 6 16 16
FOOTBALL
Montreal 5 2 1 2 6 21 21
RODEO Kendrick 2b 4 0 0 0 Molina c 3 0 0 0 Penalties-Yards 4-15 3-34 Duke 41, Georgia Tech 23 Tampa Bay 5 2 2 1 5 20 17 National Football League
Doolittle p 0 0 0 0 Carpenter 3b 3 0 0 0 Time of Possession 26:58 33:02
5 p.m.— PBR Greensboro Invitational, Corbin p 0 0 0 0 Edman rf 3 0 0 0 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
Elon 42, Delaware 7
FAU 28, Middle Tennessee 13
Florida 5 1 2 2 4 13 20 NFL — Fined Green Bay RB Aaron Jones $10,527
Ottawa 4 1 3 0 2 12 17 for taunting/unsportsmanlike conduct during last
Greensboro, N.C. (same-day tape), Dan.Hudson p 0 0 0 0 DeJong ss 3 1 1 0 RUSHING_Mississippi St., Shrader 13-62, Ste- FIU 48, Charlotte 23 Metropolitan Division week’s game.
Zimmerman 1b 4 0 0 0 Wainwright p 2 0 0 0 vens 9-26, Ky.Hill 11-13, Payton 1-11, Gibson 2-5,
CBSSN Suzuki c 4 0 0 0 Miller p 0 0 0 0 Zuber 1-4, D.Williams 0-0. Tennessee, Chandler
Florida A&M 42, SC State 38 GP W L OT Pts GF GA MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Waived WR Davion
Gardner-Webb 35, Hampton 27 Carolina 6 5 1 0 10 24 16
RUGBY Gomes c 0 0 0 0 J.Martínez ph 1 0 1 1 16-63, Jordan 19-59, Maurer 3-41, J.Jennings Georgia St. 31, Coastal Carolina 21 Washington 6 3 1 2 8 19 17
Davis. Signed LB Cameron Smith from the prac-
tice squad.
Taylor cf 4 1 2 1 Helsley p 0 0 0 0
5:30 a.m. — World Cup 2019: Japan Scherzer p 2 0 0 0
1-22, Gray 2-7, Wood-Anderson 1-5, (Team) 1-(mi- Grambling St. 23, Alabama A&M 10 Philadelphia 2 2 0 0 4 8 3 NEW YORK GIANTS — Waived RB Austin Walter.
nus 2), Guarantano 1-(minus 5). N.Y. Rangers 3 2 1 0 4 11 9
vs. Scotland, Pool A, Yokohama, Japan, Adams ph 1 1 1 0 PASSING_Mississippi St., Stevens 6-11-2-67,
Incarnate Word 27, Southeastern Louisiana 21
James Madison 38, Villanova 24 Pittsburgh 4 2 2 0 4 11 10
Signed QB Alex Tanney.
Dozier 2b 0 0 0 0 NEW YORK JETS — Waived QB Luke Falk. Acti-
NBCSN Totals 34 3 7 3 Totals 29 1 3 1 Shrader 5-10-1-79. Tennessee, Guarantano 6-7- Kennesaw St. 45, Charleston Southern 23 Columbus 5 2 3 0 4 11 18
vated LB Brandon Copeland from the suspended
Washington 001 000 020 — 3 0-106, Maurer 4-7-2-61. Kentucky 24, Arkansas 20 N.Y. Islanders
5 2 3 0 4 12 15
New Jersey 5 0 3 2 2 9 23 list.
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Scherzer no-hit try into 7th, Nats top Cards, lead NLCS 2-0
The Associated Press an inning-ending double
play on Scherzer’s final
ST. LOUIS — Max pitch of the afternoon.
Scherzer was strength Washington went
and fire. Aníbal Sánchez ahead to stay when Taylor
was artistry and decep- homered on Wainwright’s
tion. first pitch of the third.
Two different styles, The Nationals added two
two absolute gems for the more on Adam Eaton’s
Washington Nationals. double down the first-
Scherzer followed Sán- base line with one out in
chez’s near no-hitter with the eighth.
a try of his own, and the “This is really, it’s not
stingy Nationals beat the just one guy carrying this
St. Louis Cardinals 3-1 on team or two guys,” Scher-
Saturday for a 2-0 lead in zer said. “It’s really just
the NL Championship Se- a collective of everybody
ries. out there doing their job.”
“We really want to win
here,” the hard-charging
Scherzer said. “So that’s
All those Ks
It was the second post-
what’s going to happen,
season game in major
we’re going to compete
league history in which
and win.”
each starter recorded
Scherzer didn’t allow
more than 10 strikeouts.
a hit until Paul Gold-
Jacob deGrom (13 Ks)
schmidt led off the sev-
and Clayton Kershaw (11
enth inning with a single
strikeouts) also accom-
that left fielder Juan Soto
plished the feat in Game 1
played conservatively
of the 2015 NLDS.
with a 1-0 lead. A day
earlier, Sánchez held the
Cardinals hitless until Trainer’s room
José Martínez had a pinch Nationals: C Kurt Su-
single with two down in zuki returned to the start-
the eighth. ing lineup after being
Sánchez and Scher- Jeff Curry/USA TODAY Sports sidelined by a head injury.
zer also began the 2013 Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) throws against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth He got hurt by a foul ball
ALCS with consecutive inning in Game Two of the 2019 NLCS playoff baseball series Saturday at Busch Stadium. that ricocheted during
no-hit bids of at least Washington’s clinching
card Nationals when the Washington bullpen. stated from the postseason two postseason no-hitters. victory in Game 5 of the
five innings for Detroit
the best-of-seven series “We trust in each other. paternity list before the Don Larsen threw a per- NLDS against the Dodg-
against Boston. They are
moves to Washington for We’ve been in this position game after he missed the fect game for the New York ers on Wednesday night.
the only pitchers to ac-
Game 3 on Monday night. before,” Cardinals catcher series opener to be with Yankees against Brooklyn ... OF Victor Robles was
complish the feat in post-
season history. Jack Flaherty pitches for Yadier Molina said. “We his wife, Sara, for the birth in the 1956 World Series, out of the lineup again be-
“The way he can the Cards. just have to figure out how of their third child, a girl and Roy Halladay pitched cause of a strained right
change speeds and exe- “They have a pretty to get better.” named Millie. a no-hitter for the Phila- hamstring. He got hurt in
cute pitches, it’s a treat strong advantage right The NL Central cham- Corbin is expected to delphia Phillies in the 2010 Game 2 against Los Ange-
to really watch and get to now,” Cardinals right- pions got their first run start Game 4 for the Na- NL Division Series. les.
pitch with him,” Scherzer hander Adam Wainwright of the series when center tionals on Tuesday night. “It’s a good ballclub, but
said. “For me, I’m just in said.
“I’ve got a lot of con-
fielder Michael A. Tay- Scherzer, who has we’ve got great pitchers,” Up next
the moment. I’m not try- lor misplayed Martínez’s pitched two no-hitters in Taylor said. “They went Flaherty struck out
ing to do anything great, fidence in our hitters. I pinch-hit liner into an RBI the regular season, has a out and executed pitch af- eight in six innings in St.
I’m just trying to stick think our hitters are go- double with two outs in the record five career postsea- ter pitch.” Louis’ 13-1 victory over
within my game.” ing to do something spe- eighth. But Dexter Fowler son no-hit bids of at least The Cardinals got one Atlanta in Game 5 of the
Scherzer, a St. Louis cial in Washington.” flied out on Sean Doolit- five innings, according to baserunner into scoring NL Division Series on
native who played college St. Louis got another tle’s next pitch on a tough the Elias Sports Bureau. position while Scherzer Wednesday. The right-
ball for the University of solid performance from day to see the ball with the The three-time Cy Young was on the mound. Kolten hander turns 24 on Tues-
Missouri, struck out 11 Wainwright, who struck shadows from the mid-af- Award winner came clos- Wong walked with one out day.
and walked two in seven out 11 in 7 1/3 innings. ternoon start. est to finishing in Game in the first and stole sec- Strasburg made two
innings. But after getting only Patrick Corbin got the 3 of the 2017 NL Division ond, but Goldschmidt and starts against St. Louis
It doesn’t get any eas- one hit in the opener, the first out of the ninth before Series, getting one out in Marcell Ozuna struck out. this season, going 1-0
ier for St. Louis, either. Cardinals’ inconsistent Daniel Hudson earned his the seventh inning before After Goldschmidt’s hit, with a 2.31 ERA. He has
Ace Stephen Strasburg lineup managed just three third save of the playoffs. allowing a hit. Ozuna struck out again allowed four runs in 15 in-
gets the ball for the wild- hits against Scherzer and The right-hander was rein- There have only been and Molina bounced into nings in the playoffs.
MSU
Continued from Page 1B
Stevens’ second turnover of the day fixed,” Moorhead said postgame. following Tyler Byrd’s 39-yard touch- Associated Press top-25 poll, while a
came as MSU searched for a late first While the start was poor, MSU down reception, he totaled 22 yards trip to Arkansas looks less secure than
half score. Stepping into the pocket, showed brief signs of life in the second rushing and another 56 yards passing it did 24 hours ago — particularly giv-
he fired a ball into double coverage — half as Moorhead benched Stevens in — ending with a 17-yard pitch-and- en MSU has been outscored 76 -33 on
gifting Volunteers safety Trevon Flow- favor of freshman Garrett Shrader. catch to Thomas. the road in SEC play this year.
ers an interception and, ultimately, Though he finished the day 5-of-10 Now sitting at 3-3 and losers of two- “A little bit,” Moorhead said of
Tennessee a Brent Cimaglia 49-yard, for 79 yards, a touchdown and an inter- straight, the Bulldogs are in danger whether he’s worried a loss like Sat-
half-ending field goal. ception, it was Shrader’s dual-threat of seeing their season spiral out of urday’s could weigh on his team. “But
“Offensively we just couldn’t get ability that carried MSU to it’s lone control. Three of MSU’s next four op- kids are resilient we’ll come in tomor-
anything going until that second half end zone trip of the day. ponents — LSU, Texas A&M and Al- row, make the corrections and move
and that’s my responsibility to get that Guiding an eight-play, 90 -yard drive abama — were ranked in this week’s on.”
Hodge
Continued from Page 1B
MSU
Bulldogs
head
coach Joe
Moorhead
watches
a play in
a game
against the
Tennessee
Volunteers
at Neyland
Stadium.
Bryan Lynn/USA TODAY Sports
ly surfaced of the former Vols player There was a lot of fan outrage about
cursing at police following his arrest at not starting freshman signal caller Gar-
a traffic stop last month. The dismissal rett Shrader over Tommy Stevens —
made national news and didn’t exactly and it appeared justified - but the bigger
paint Volunteers coach Jeremy Pruitt in problem here lies with not finding ways
the best light. to get Kylin Hill more than 13 yards on
On the field, Tennessee seemingly double-digit carries.
tried to fix its offensive line with Gorilla “We didn’t play well enough in all
Glue, had quarterback play that no one three phases in four quarters to beat
in the league envied and saw its defense an SEC team on the road,” Moorhead
disappear in key moments time and said. “Offensively, we just couldn’t get
time again. Outrage in Knoxville had anything going until the second half.”
never been higher in recent memory Another alarming trend: Mississip-
when Tennessee lost its season opener pi State has continued to put up poor
to a Georgia State team that won two showings on the road under Joe Moor-
games in 2018. Its previous lone win head’s tenure, going 2-5 in those games
came against a mediocre FCS team. and getting outscored 160-109.
And yet, somehow, Mississippi State And finally, let’s take a look at the
left Knoxville appearing like it was the next four games on the schedule for
more dysfunctional team. Even worse, MSU: at home against Louisiana State,
the Bulldogs had two weeks to prepare on the road at Texas A&M, Arkansas
for this game, yet looked completely on the road and a home contest with
lost for most of the contest. Alabama. The Bulldogs will be heavy
“It’s all my responsibility,” MSU underdogs in three of those games, as
coach Joe Moorhead said predictably. they should be. You’d think they’d be
“We’ll get it fixed.” favored to win against Arkansas, but
You probably don’t need to log on after Saturday’s performance against
to Twitter to find out Mississippi State the Vols added with MSU’s lackluster
fans are tired of hearing that same line road performances, can anyone really
over and over again. But to the second guarantee a victory with confidence?
year coach’s credit, there is still time to We’ve reached the halfway point of
correct MSU’s ongoing issues. the season and yet the Bulldogs have
The problem is, the schedule only given supporters more questions than
intensifies, and the issues in need of answers. How they’ll respond to close
fixing are plentiful. the year is anyone’s guess.
First, the mistakes: The Bulldogs “They’re upset that we lost and a
were outgained 357-267, turned the ball little down that we lost. That’s the way
over three times, had its star running it should be,” Moorhead said. “If you’re
back held to 13 yards on 11 carries, had not in there and it doesn’t hurt and it
far too many lapses defensively on third doesn’t rip your soul out, you’re doing
down, allowed a back-breaking 10-play, the wrong thing.”
91-yard drive to seal its fate and waited Garrick Hodge is the sports editor for
until halftime to turn the keys to the The Commercial Dispatch. Follow him
offense over to the quarterback that on Twitter @Garrick_Hodge or email
should probably have started all along. him at ghodge@cdispatch.com.
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Second blooming
N
“ o one told me I couldn’t
do it,” said Brent
Funderburk. And so,
he did.
Funderburk began decades
ago honing his unique style
of painting with watercolors,
of interpreting with intensity,
of teaching with passion. For
36 years at Mississippi State
University, he inspired next
generations of artists, gather-
ing academic, teaching and
research honors along the
way. After retiring 18 months
ago, the MSU Department of
Art professor emeritus and
William L. Giles Distinguished
Professor could have slowed
down, taken up fishing or golf,
or even painting pictures of
sailboats and beaches. Instead,
Funderburk immersed himself
in a “second flowering,” one he
might liken to the unexpected
second blooming a pear tree in
his yard put out in September.
The pear trees and their fruit
Image courtesy of Brent Funderburk
are Funderburk’s old friends Brent Funderburk’s vibrant “Soul House (Red)” is currently in the Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Ex-
and collaborators, reoccurring hibition in Evergreen, Colorado. The watercolor has also been selected for art publications including “Splash
in many of his paintings. 21: Capturing Mood” and Southwest Art. A few limited edition 12-color giclee prints of “Soul House (Red)” are
See Funderburk, 5C available for purchase at brentfunderburk.com.
A
n acclaimed jazz ensem- tive of France, Fontaine lends located globally and continue
ble will take the stage for bilingual vocals to the group’s to produce music similar to the
the second performance compositions. The group original style.
in Mississippi State’s Lyceum celebrated its 30th anniversary Individual tickets are
Series. in 2018. available to the general public
Performing Tuesday, Oct. 15 HCSF has recorded 14 at $30 for adults and $10 for
at 7 p.m. in Lee Hall’s Better- studio albums, including “John children 12 and under. Pur-
sworth Auditorium is the Hot Paul George & Django,” a chases can be made at lyceum.
Club of San Francisco, whose collection of rhythmic jazz cov- msstate.edu and at the door, if
playing has been hailed by ers of Beatles songs that was available.
Acoustic Guitar as “intricate, hailed by the Jazz Times as “an For more information about
scorching and often brilliant.” affectionate presentation of MSU’s Lyceum Series, contact
The ensemble’s current some of the most unbreakable the Center for Student Ac-
members include leader melodies in popular music.” tivities at 662-325-2930, visit
and guitarist Paul Mehling, For more, visit hotclubsf.com. lyceum.msstate.edu or email
guitarist and vocalist Isabelle The group’s name is derived lyceum@msstate.edu. Contri-
Fontaine, violinist Evan Price, from Roma jazz guitarist Jean butions to the Lyceum Series Courtesy photo
guitarist Jordan Samuels and “Django” Reinhardt, a guitarist can be made via the MSU Jazz ensemble Hot Club of San Francisco will take the stage Tues-
bassist Sam Rocha. Price, a for the Quintet of the Hot Club Foundation by contacting Lynn day, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. for the second performance in Mississippi
former member of jazz ensem- of France who helped popu- Durr at 662-325-8918. State’s Lyceum Series.
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assport to Wellness
will offer an evening
of relaxation on the
river with the fifth annual
Barefoot on the Bridge
yoga event Tuesday, Oct.
15 at 6 p.m. at the Colum-
bus Riverwalk.
In partnership with
Bliss Yoga, Mississippi
University for Women’s
Passport to Wellness
will present the first 20 Dispatch file photo
attendees with a free yoga The W’s fifth annual Barefoot on the Bridge event will
mat. In addition, The W’s begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Columbus Riverwalk.
Project CHEW (Cook Participation is free and open to the community.
Healthy, Eat Well) trailer
will offer free water and represent Bliss Yoga at the to spend some time with
healthy snacks. annual event by leading friends in this beautiful
“This event is a chance everyone through the weather?” said Gressett.
for yoga enthusiasts and Vinyasa flow class. Bliss Passport to Wellness is
newbies to meet and con- Yoga encourages people made possible through a
nect. It’s great for students of all ages to participate in grant from Blue Cross &
who need a break from the free event to connect Blue Shield of Mississippi
studying, for parents who the mind with the body Foundation. It addresses
need some time out of the and gain strength, balance the problem of unhealthy
house, and for community and flexibility. lifestyle choices relating to
members who are simply Approximately 100 par- diet, physical activity and
looking for something ticipants usually gather on stress management. The
different to do,” said Ash- the bridge for the annual program operates within
ley Gressett, Passport to yoga event. Columbus and Lowndes
Wellness project manager. “It’s free, it’s healthy County to serve residents
Lee Ann Starr will and who wouldn’t want of this community.
T
he Mississippi Chapter of the Vet- museum at Camp Shelby.
erans of the Battle of the Bulge “This group is still active, and any-
will hold an annual fall gathering one is welcome to come that’s interest-
at Lake Tiak-O’Khata in Louisville. ed in learning about (the Battle of the
Veterans, their families and all others Bulge),” said chapter member James
interested are invited to the event that Hunt.
begins at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 Members of the VFW Post 4272 Rid-
with a social time, followed by a Dutch ers Guard will ride motorcycles to the
lunch and brief program. A former gathering in honor of the Battle of the
World War II pilot will speak. Bulge veterans.
The chapter, though small in num- For more information about the gath-
ber, has previously funded scholarships ering, contact Hunt at 662-328-8959.
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calendar
Tuesday, Oct. 15 at the Cullis Wade Depot Art Gallery
on campus. For information, contact
$150. To purchase, or for more infor-
mation, call or text 662-275-7819.
Friday and Saturday,
Oct. 18-19
Caledonia Days — A
Friday night concert fea-
turing Rust Bucket Road-
ies (6 p.m.), Jeff Bates
(7:30 p.m.) and Doug
Stone (9 p.m.) at Ola J.
Pickett Park in Caledonia
Barefoot on the Bridge — Lori Neuenfeldt at lpn20@mssstate. opens this two-day fest
Join in this free community yoga edu or 662-325-2970.
session hosted by The W’s Passport Thursday through Sunday, that continues Saturday
with a 5K run, pet parade,
to Wellness program at 6 p.m. on the
pedestrian bridge at the Columbus Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24-27 car show, music and arts,
crafts and food vendors.
Riverwalk. The first 20 participants “Southern Fried Funeral”
to sign up on site receive a free yoga Oct. 18-19 — The West Point/Clay County Arts
Visit facebook.com/cale-
doniadays/.
mat. All levels welcome. Bring a Caledonia Days — See details Council presents this comedic play Courtesy image
towel or mat. at top of calendar. at 7 p.m. Oct. 24-26, and 2 p.m. Oct.
Fall recital — The W’s Music 27, at the Louise Campbell Center
Department showcases its students for the Arts in West Point. Tickets
in a fall choral concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 $12 (cash or check only) at Petal festival for children is a free event
from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at J.L. King Park,
a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 1-2, and from 1-5
p.m. Nov. 3 at select stores. Open
in Poindexter Hall on campus. Free to MUW fall concert — The MUW Pushers, First United Methodist
the public. Church and the Growth Alliance in Starkville. Youth enjoy art activities House shoppers are entered to win a
Chamber Singers and MUW Chorale and hands-on musical experiences. grand prize worth hundreds of dollars
present a free concert for the public West Point.
Bring your own water and snacks, in gift cards. For more information,
at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on
Thursday, Oct. 17 campus. Friday, Oct. 25
if desired. For more information,
contact SAAC, 662-324-3080 or
contact Main Street Columbus, 662-
328-6305.
Pumpkinpalooza — Starkville’s #artinthepark2019.
annual harvest festival from 5-7 MSU/Bahamas National
p.m. on Main Street includes trick or Tuesday, Oct. 22 Youth Choir — Mississippi State Nov. 6-10, 12-15
treating, a pumpkin patch, inflat-
ables, farmers market, MSU pep
100+ Women Who Care choirs and the Bahamas National
Youth Choir present a free concert
Sunday, Oct. 27 “Moonlight and Magnolias”
rally, pumpkin painting, after-hours — This philanthropic group meets at 7 p.m. at Starkville’s First Baptist
Because Hayden III — This — Starkville Community Theatre
shopping and more. Costumes are 5:30-7 p.m. at the Courtyard by benefit in memory of Hayden Allen presents this play set in 1939 Hol-
Church, 106 E. Lampkin St. For more
encouraged. Visit starkville.org or Marriott, Columbus, to select a local information, contact the MSU Depart- includes music and food at Zach- lywood during the making of “Gone
contact The Partnership, 662-323- recipient nonprofit organization of its ment of Music, 662-325-3070. ary’s, 205 Fifth St. N., Columbus. with the Wind” at 7:30 p.m. (except
3322. Impact Award. Members each donate $10 cash entrance; live music, raffle 2 p.m. Sunday) at the Playhouse on
$100 to the award and receive a prizes and food. For sponsorships Main, 108 E. Main St., Starkville.
vote; all donations go to recipient. Oct. 25-26, 30-31 or more information, call 662-329- Tickets are $15/$10 students (for
Friday, Oct. 18 Learn more at 100wwccolumbusms.
org. Potential members are welcome. Nightmare at the Fair- 7653. mature audiences). Visit sct-online.
The Rough & Tumble — The grounds — The Community Bene- Sunday Funday — This mini org.
Registration/ social time is 5:30 arts and music fest from 1-7 p.m. at
Columbus Arts Council presents p.m.; meeting is 6-7 p.m. fit Committee presents this haunting
this Americana duo on its “Howl 513-516 University Drive in Starkville
Back Tour” at 7 p.m. in the Rosenz- HOPE event — A gathering in experience from 5-10 p.m. at the
Columbus Fairgrounds on Highway features art and food vendors, kids’ Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8-9
weig Arts Center Omnova Theater, front of Columbus City Hall at 5:30 69 South. Haunted House is $10; art activities and music by Sponta- Ghosts & Legends — Visit
501 Main St. CAC member tickets p.m. will be held in support of victims Haunted Hayride is $5. All proceeds neous Generation, Wright Moves, Columbus’ spirited past on tours
are $15 advance/$17 at the door; and survivors of breast cancer. All benefit the Lowndes County bike Andrew Rendon, Thunderleg, Holla- presented at 6:30, 7, 8 and 8:30
non-members $20 advance/$22 at are welcome. drive for kids. The attraction will also grahams and CBDB. p.m. Buses depart the Tennessee
the door. Get tickets or information be open Oct. 28 for private groups William Welcome Center, 300 Main
at columbus-arts.org, or call 662- St. These tours presented by the
328-2787. Wednesday, Oct. 23 and field trips from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.,
with reservations. For information, Friday through Sunday, Columbus Arts Council, Columbus
Exhibit talk — Architect and A Night at the Museum — contact Rhonda Sanders, 662-549- Nov. 1-3 Community Theatre and Columbus
former Iraqi refugee Ahmed Badr This fundraiser for the Black Prairie 5909. Cultural Heritage Foundation often fill
gives a free talk at 6 p.m. in MSU’s Blues Museum in West Point is 6-9 Columbus Downtown Christ- quickly; advance tickets for desired
Old Main Academic Center, Room p.m. at 640 Commerce St., West Saturday, Oct. 26 mas Open House — Welcome tour times are recommended. Get
1030, about his “Unpacked: Refugee Point. See what’s planned for the Art in the Park — Starkville Christmas early at this Open House tickets at the CAC, 501 Main St.,
Baggage” exhibit up through Nov. 1 blues museum. Limited tickets are Area Arts Council’s fifth annual arts at downtown merchants from 10 columbus-arts. org or 662-328-2787.
OUT THERE
Visit 662tix.com to purchase advance tickets to
the events below:
Oct. 17 – Mississippi Chapter of 844-1935, ltct@bellsouth.net.
Oct. 18
Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge Big “O” and The Gates Boys present Fright
gathering (families, others interested Oct. 31 – “Rocky Horror Picture Show” Night Boxing at the Trotter Convention Center, with more than 20 fighters
are welcome), Lake Tiak-O-Khata, movie, Tupelo Community Theatre Off participating. Doors open at 6 p.m.; the first match starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are
Louisville. Social time 10:30 a.m., Broadway, 213 E. Franklin St., Tupelo, $35. There will be a cash prize for the best Halloween costume.
followed by Dutch treat lunch and brief 8 p.m. Limited tickets; must be 18.
program. James Hunt, 662-328-8959. Adults $20, students $10. Cash bar. Oct. 18
For tickets, call 662-844-1935. The Old Memphis Kings perform at Dave’s Dark Horse in Starkville at 10 p.m.
Enjoy the blues and 10 percent off your meal with an online ticket purchase.
Oct. 18-19, 25-25, 31 – Tupelo
Community Theatre’s Haunted Theatre, Nov. 3 – MercyMe’s Imagine Nation Oct. 19
“A Night at The Lyric,” 6-11 p.m. at Tour (with Crowder, Micah Taylor), Hang out with Shank and Main at Dave’s Dark Horse in Starkville at 10 p.m.
the Lyric Theatre downtown (not for BancorpSouth Arena, Tupelo. 662-841- Listen to the grunge blues duo while enjoying a meal at 10 percent off with an
children under 10). $15 at door. 662- 6528, bcsarena.com. online ticket purchase.
Military briefs
principles and skills. training in military dis- Anto- Community College of the program that included
Owens graduates Airmen who complete cipline and studies, Air nio-Lack- Air Force. training in military dis-
U.S. Air Force Airman basic training also earn Force core values, physical land in San He is a 2019 graduate cipline and studies, Air
1st Class four credits toward an fitness, and basic warfare Antonio, of New Hope High School. Force core values, physical
Shanautica associate in applied sci- principles and skills. Texas. fitness, and basic warfare
L. Owens ence degree through the Airmen who complete The principles and skills.
graduated
from basic
Community College of the basic training also earn airman com- Peoples graduates Airmen who complete
Air Force. four credits toward an pleted an U.S. Air Force Reserve basic training also earn
military She is a 2019 graduate associate in applied sci- intensive, Airman 1st four credits toward an
training at of Starkville High School. ence degree through the eight-week Alexander IV Class Tiara associate in applied sci-
Joint Base Community College of the program R. Peoples ence degree through the
San Anto- that included training in graduated Community College of the
nio-Lackland Owens Geis graduates Air Force.
He is a 2018 graduate military discipline and from basic Air Force.
in San Anto- U.S. Air Force Reserve studies, Air Force core val- military Peoples is the wife of
of Vancleave High School
nio, Texas. Airman Matthew J. Geis ues, physical fitness, and training at Zachary Tylor of Fayette,
in Vancleave.
The airman completed graduated from basic mili- basic warfare principles Joint Base Alabama.
an intensive, eight-week tary training at Joint Base and skills. San Anto- She is a 2012 grad-
program that included San Antonio-Lackland in Alexander graduates Airmen who complete nio-Lackland uate of Fayette County
training in military dis- San Antonio, Texas. U.S. Air Force Airman basic training also earn in San Anto- Peoples High School and earned a
cipline and studies, Air The airman completed Cecil L. Alexander IV grad- four credits toward an nio, Texas. bachelor’s degree in 2019
Force core values, physical an intensive, eight-week uated from basic military associate in applied sci- The airman completed from Mississippi University
fitness, and basic warfare program that included training at Joint Base San ence degree through the an intensive, eight-week for Women.
Dear Abby
D
EAR ABBY: I was happily happen during our marriage. My you do, make clear that you intend to treat the like it doesn’t bother him, but I know in his
married with three daugh- son is 13, and this is not his fault. boy as a full-fledged family member and expect heart it does. We both have respected profes-
ters until I found out I had The mother said she didn’t tell them to follow suit. Your daughters should be sions, keep an immaculate home and try our
fathered a son two years before I me at the time because she was told beforehand about the existence of their best to be great parents and family members.
married my wife. The news was a afraid, since I was involved with half-brother. Your wife should try to make every How do I accept this inequity and not let it both-
shock to us all. That information someone else. Later on, when he effort to welcome the boy into the fold during er me? I know I can’t change them. — RANKED
was kept from me for 13 years, started asking questions, she told visitation. If she is having trouble handling LOWER IN FLORIDA
and my wife is having a hard him she had no idea how to get in her emotions, a licensed marriage and family DEAR RANKED LOWER: You and your
time dealing with the situation. touch with me. therapist rather than a divorce lawyer may be husband are successful people. You do not
We were dating at the time it No one knows what is going on able to help her. have to accept the treatment your family has
happened. right now except my wife. I haven’t DEAR ABBY: I have always been nice and received from your in-laws. You are absolutely
I have been trying to do the even told my daughters or the rest respectful to my in-laws. I see them on every correct that your children will begin to notice
right thing and involve my son in of my family (siblings, mother, etc.) holiday and birthday and in between, and buy the disparity in the way they are treated by their
my life. My wife was all for it, but yet. Any advice would be a bless- them nice gifts. For some reason, they treat my grandparents. Continue to be kind and respect-
every now and then something ing. We are a Christian family. — husband’s brother’s family very differently than ful, but see them far less often, and never on
triggers her emotions and she Dear Abby COPING IN THE EAST ours. They give them extravagant gifts that cost occasions when gifts are exchanged.
goes off. She throws the word DEAR COPING: Instead of keep- hundreds of dollars and hand them extra gift Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren,
“divorce” at me when she’s ing this a deep, dark, shameful cards in front of us. They also treat our children also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was found-
upset. I don’t want to have to go through this secret, you AND YOUR WIFE should now sit and their cousins differently. As my children get ed by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear
every couple of months. I love my wife and my down with your family (parents, siblings, etc.) older, I know they will notice. Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440,
family dearly and want to reiterate this did not and tell them what you have learned. When My husband is very independent. He acts Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Horoscopes
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 13). TAURUS (April 20-May 20). you’ll see a vast improvement. an indicator that someone is placing because it requires little movement.
You’re like a U2 song because Slowly, over time, things have gotten LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Being limits on you that are either unnec- The gains are more difficult to track
you’ve quested for years, searched off balance in a relationship. It’s willing to compromise is a life skill essary, unreasonable, not in their than, say, measuring a mile or a
high and low, yet still haven’t found time to make an adjustment. You de- that’s served you well so far, but it jurisdiction or all of the above. pound, but don’t doubt that those
what you’re looking for. That’s good serve a situation in which you both shouldn’t be your only mode. The SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). No gains are real and will be incredibly
news. If you were settled, then give and you both get. It would be question of how much you should matter what hierarchies are involved impactful.
you wouldn’t go on the incredible unwise to settle for anything less. value your own happiness will come a situation, on a human level all are AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).
adventures in store for this year, one GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll up. respected equals. Power will alter You’ll be well aware of two choices
of which begins in another person’s get a stretch of beautiful mental clar- VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). the dynamic. Your job will be to make — stack up a bunch of evidence to
loving eyes. Virgo and Capricorn ity. It’s like you’re developing your One simple guideline that will keep sure it doesn’t get out of hand. suggest that you are stuck or stack
adore you. Your lucky numbers are: own secret art of thinking. And clear relationships healthy has to do with SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). up the same amount of evidence to
24, 8, 24, 16 and 12. thought finds possibility in even the conversational airtime. Make sure Luxury isn’t necessarily elegance. suggest that you are free.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). You most challenging of situations. it’s balanced. To listen too long One costs money, the other solves a PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).
have all the raw stuff, but it’s how CANCER (June 22-July 22). to someone who won’t return that problem in an entrancing way. You’ll You’d rather be wealthy than rich.
you put it together that will make In the process of reorganizing, respect is to offer an indulgence that get examples of both today and have That’s why you make sure that an
the difference between getting what everything will be taken out and stunts everyone. the opportunity to experiment, learn endeavor will not only bring you mon-
you want or not. Give yourself an examined. It will be a mess — much LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). If and create. ey but will also bring you other kinds
advantage; take the time to organize worse than before. But once the you feel funny about having to ask CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). of riches (perhaps emotional and
and think it through. decisions get made and executed, permission to do a thing, it could be Intellectual study seems passive spiritual) that matter to you.
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Readers’ Choice Award,” said professionalism, creativity and where meeting professionals source, ConventionSouth mag-
he publishers and editors ConventionSouth Senior Editor service that they require.” and fans are asked to vote for azine is based in Gulf Shores,
of ConventionSouth, Marcia Bradford. “The value Columbus Convention & the best of the best. More than Alabama, and is distributed to
the national multimedia
in receiving this prestigious Visitors Bureau is among 337 7,000 voters participate in the more than 18,000 meeting pro-
resource for planning events in
recognition is that it comes convention and visitor bureaus selection process. fessionals located across the
the South, have presented Co-
lumbus Convention & Visitors from the United States’ top (CVBs), meeting facilities and Since creation in 2001, this country who book meetings
Bureau with a 2019 Readers’ meeting professionals who hotels located across the South is the third time that Columbus held within the South, accord-
Choice Award. hold events in the South. These to receive this year’s Readers’ Convention & Visitors Bureau ing to Bradford.
“ConventionSouth readers planners demand the highest Choice Award. Throughout the has received the award. It A complete list of award
and fans have voted to decide level of customer service and year, meeting professionals will be featured as an award winners can be found online
the best meeting sites in the quality facilities, and they have nominated the meeting sites recipient in the December 2019 at conventionsouth.com/2019-
South, and it is no surprise to contributed in determining they believe provide exempla- Awards Issue of Convention- readers-choice-award-winners-
us that Columbus Convention that Columbus Convention ry service for group events. South magazine. announced.
Club notes
JA welcomes provisionals
Junior Auxiliary of Columbus
recently welcomed its incoming
Provisional Class for the 2019-2020
year. Over the course of the next six
months, these 16 women will train
under the direction of Parliamentar-
ian Lindsay Clemons, attend month-
ly chapter meetings and observe
chapter projects to determine if they
wish to volunteer their time in JA for
the next five and one-half years.
JA of Columbus is part of The
National Association of Junior Aux-
iliaries. NAJA consists of 98 chap-
ters in Arkansas, Alabama, Florida, Courtesy photo
Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, COOL TREATS: Members of the Oktibbeha
Missouri and Tennessee. Members County Mississippi State University Alum-
are committed to active, construc- ni Chapter delivered popsicles to the T.K.
Courtesy photo Martin Center and to Emerson Family School
tive roles in the local community,
Junior Auxiliary of Columbus provisional members pictured Sept. 23 are, in front, in Starkville Oct. 2. From left are Amanda
meeting the needs of area children from left, Misty Sharp, Casey Thomas, Heather Brignac, Jana Thornton, Jaimie Edwards, president of the alumni chapter;
through service projects with a par- Beckham, Rachel Smith, Ashley Earwood and Dana McConnell. In back are Margaret assistant teacher Korsica Lucas; and Carol
ticular emphasis on impacting the Rollins, Chase Hazard, Ashley McGregory, Leanne Tucker, Anna Elizabeth Wiygul, Moss Read of the chapter’s membership and
children of the Lowndes County. Laura Catherine Yeatman, Amber Brislin and Brooke Hill. Breakfast with the Bulldogs committee.
Courtesy photo
GALAXY AT DISTRICT: Seven members of the Galaxy Garden Club of Columbus
traveled to Holly Springs Sept. 27 for the Tombigbee Valley Fall District Garden Club
meeting, annual awards and a tour of Montrose, the antebellum home of the Holly
Springs Garden Club. Seated, from left, are Brenda Willis, Rissa Lawrence, Debbie
Holloway, Taleah Carter and Pat Crouse. Standing are Nancy Reeves and Doris Eb-
ner, president of The Garden Clubs of Mississippi Inc. and also a Galaxy member.
Courtesy photo
Members of the Hic-A-Sha-Ba-Ha DAR Chapter in Starkville celebrate the Oct. 8
109th birthday of the chapter, in addition to the national DAR milestone reached
this fall of more than one million members since that organization formed.
School news
Sheorn graduates term at Mississippi State University:
Ashlea Sheorn of Starkville earned a Caledonia: Stevi Laurene Carter and
master’s degree in elementary educa- Kathryn Ruth Vernon;
tion from Valdosta State University in Columbus: Jarrett Lamarco Bates,
Valdosta, Georgia. Anna Kathryn Beckett, William Parker
Sheorn was among nearly 550 under- Cesare, Sydnee D’Laine Elmore,
graduate and graduate students who Reginald Howard Hill, Lakyn Elaine
completed the requirements for their Hodo, Hanna Elise Holcomb, Sammie
respective degrees during the summer Earl Lee, Megan Rose Leslie, Willie J.
2019 semester. Perkins, Megan Kristyne San Filippo
and Ashley Dai Stephens;
MSU graduates Crawford: Elmer Heath King;
The following students were among Steens: Danica D. Hardy and Laura
area graduates for the 2019 summer Leigh Hicks
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Funderburk
Continued from Page 1C
Retirement from of mind, but at least it’s a and museums about
teaching gave the artist place to start, to get away a possible new show,
the gift of time — time from distraction.” Funderburk stands, he
to devote to creating a said, on the shoulders
new series the Charlotte, ■■■ of great people whose
North Carolina native work inspires him. They
titled “Re-inflorescence – Funderburk has trav- include watercolorists
a Second Flowering.” eled to teach, to paint. Charles E. Burchfield,
“I didn’t want my He taught in Europe and Walter Inglis Anderson
golden years to be a kind journeyed with students and former teacher and
of a middle place where across the Gulf barrier mentor Edward Reep,
everything is averaged islands, the Rocky Moun- “who did radical things
out and I’m merely rest- tains and to Utah’s Red with the medium.”
ing,” he said. “I’ve always Rock country. As stirring “When I was teaching
planned to paint full time as the vistas are, he is I was passing that legacy
and for it to be an excit- reminded the best things and thread on; now I’m
ing thing.” in life are often right at trying to put it into the
home, where a pear tree, paintings,” Funderburk
■■■ an old shed or a shaft of said. The creative life,
light can inspire.
he added, is one of “high
Excitement and in- “Nobody else is inter-
trospection are frequent highs” and “low lows.”
ested in these sad-look-
effects of Funderburk’s “When you get into cre-
ing trees or my shed but
canvases. With striking ative work, you fail a lot
me, so they need me,” he
color and a mastery of — but when you succeed,
said. “The exotic moun-
light, the former head of tains of the West and it’s ecstasy.”
the MSU Department of the beautiful landscapes Sometimes it starts
Art explores connections don’t need me ... when I with an early morning
to the natural and deeper come home, these sub- cup of coffee at a window
worlds. Several works jects are quietly waiting overlooking a familiar
are currently attracting to be realized.” wooded scene.
widespread attention. It all says something “Some days I see the
Image courtesy of Brent Funderburk
“Soul House (Red)” and about Mississippi, he same old stuff ... and
In Brent Funderburk’s earlier painting “You Knew You Could,” the artist brings human
“Anteroom” have been form to the canvas. Funderburk was named the official artist of the 2010 Interna- believes. sometimes the things
jury-selected for the tional Ballet Competition. “William Faulkner that were whispering are
international publica- knew that. Tennessee now yelling.”
tion Creative Quarterly: (Re-inflorescence) series shadow in the artist’s are, where you go inside Williams knew that. Editor’s note: Visit
The Journal of Art and was ‘Anteroom,’ which own surroundings. Au- yourself to be truly who Howlin’ Wolf knew that,” cdispatch.com to see a dig-
Design, out this month. represents that space tumnal glow plays over a you are,” he told The Dis- Funderburk said. ital image of “Anteroom”
In addition, Funderburk’s between one life and pear branch while a bold patch. “It’s where I go to While the artist’s and “Things Are Gonna
“Angelus Vitae” and another life,” the artist red all but obscures the be with my creator. Often recent paintings reap Change.” See many more
“Oaxaca” appear in the explained. “It’s about a hint of the roof line of a he’s not there because recognition and talks are images at brentfunder-
2019 hardback volume second blooming.” The small shed among the I’m not in the right frame underway with galleries burk.com.
“Splash 20: Creative painting speaks of beauty trees.
Compositions.” His “Soul and reality. “There’s a “It’s so red it shocks
House (Red)” and “Blood skull in the anteroom, me,” Funderburk said.
Moon” have been chosen because time is ticking “Soul House,” he shared
for publication in “Splash off and mortality is in the on his website, embodies
21: Capturing Mood” in room. But then, also in the artist’s belief in the
2020. Of 118 international that room are these in- necessity of a quiet, still
artists whose work will credibly beautiful oppor- room of one’s own, where
be included, Funderburk tunities, so ‘Anteroom’ is one might find and be
is one of only 12 with two about that, too.” oneself, alone with the
pieces selected. “Soul House (Red)” Maker.
“When I retired, the captures a still moment “To me, the Soul
first painting I did in the of mysterious light and House is about who you
Melissa, Hunter and Phil Vossler Daymion, Angelique, John III and John Radney II
LITTLE
HANDS BIG
TRUCKS
Children of all ages
got to experience big
trucks and equipment
up close at this Oct.
5 event at the Colum-
bus Soccer Complex
benefiting United
Way of Lowndes and
Noxubee Counties.
Jaxen, Pati and Emi Bartley Karsyn Macon, Chandler Alexander, DeShuni Sanders
EXCEL BY 5
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Church Directory
Where the Spirit of the Lord is
“There is Liberty”
Kenneth Montgomery
Proudly serving our community
for over 30 years These church directory pages are made possible by the sponsorship of the following businesses.
ASSEMBLIES OF GOD 2nd and 4th Sundays. Donnie Jones, Pastor. 662-263-7102 Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday
NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD — 4474 New Hope Road. PLEASANT GROVE MB CHURCH — 1914 Moor High Bible study 7 p.m., Mass Choir Rehearsal - Wed. before
Worship 10:30 a.m., Children’s Church 10:30 a.m., 662- Road, Crawford. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 1st and 2nd Sun. 6 p.m., Male Chorus Rehearsal - Wed.
664-0852 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Riley Forrest, Sr., Pastor. before 3rd Sun. 6 p.m., Junior Choir Rehearsal - Wed.
THE ASSEMBLY COLUMBUS — 2201 Military Road. 662-272-8221 before 4th Sun. 6 p.m. Rev. Sammy L. White, Pastor.
Christian Education 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Nursery PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST — 1383 Pleasant Hill Rd. PLEASANT GROVE ROBINSON MB CHURCH — 9203
Church (2-3 yrs.) Children’s Church 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Sunday Worship 10 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Bill Hwy. 389 N., Starkville. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship
6:30 p.m. (something for all ages). Nursery provided for all Hurt, Pastor. 662-329-3921 11:15 a.m., Wednesday Prayer Service/Bible Study 7
services. Jody Gurley, Pastor. 662-328-6374 PLYMOUTH BAPTIST CHURCH — 187 Plymouth Rd. p.m. Pastor George A. Sanders. 456-0024
BAPTIST Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Randy PLEASANT RIDGE MB CHURCH — Ridge Rd. Sunday
ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH — Hwy. 45 N. Sunday Rigdon, Pastor. Neil Shepherd, Music. School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. A.
School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Discipleship Training 5 SOVEREIGN FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH — 7852 Hwy. Edwards, Sr., Pastor.
p.m., Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Mitch McWilliams, 12 E., Steens. Sunday Worship 10 a.m., Service 5 p.m., PROVIDENCE MB CHURCH — Old Hwy. 69 S. Sunday
Pastor. 662-328-4765 Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Charles Young, Pastor. School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m.
ARMSTRONG BAPTIST CHURCH — 1707 Yorkville SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH — 12859 Martin Rev. Gilbert Anderson, Pastor.
Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study Road Spur, Northport, Ala. Worship 11 a.m., Sunday Bible SAINT MATTHEWS MB CHURCH — 1213 Island Rd.
Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. William Vaughn, Pastor. 662- Study noon. Todd Bryant, Pastor. sovereigngrace.net Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday
328-0670 STATE LINE BAPTIST CHURCH — 7560 Hwy. 1282 E. 6:30 p.m. Curtis Clay, Sr., Pastor.
ARTESIA BAPTIST CHURCH — Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday SALEM MB CHURCH — Hwy. 86, Carrollton, Ala.
Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Pastor Jeff Night small group 6:30 p.m. Robert Gillis, Pastor. 662- Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6
Morgan. 329-2973 p.m. Rev. David J. Johnson, Jr., Pastor.
BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 3232 Military Road. TEMPLE OF DELIVERANCE BAPTIST CHURCH — SECOND JAMES CREEK MB CHURCH — 4898 Baldwin
Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., 4307 Sand Rd., Steens. Maurice Williams, Pastor. Sunday Rd., Brooksville. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11
Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Walter Butler, Pastor. School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Wednesday 7 a.m. Pastor Michael Tate. 662-738-5855
BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH — 2096 Bethesda p.m. 662-327-2580 SOUTHSIDE MB CHURCH — 100 Nashville Ferry Rd. E.
Rd, Crawford. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., UNITED CHRISTIAN BAPTIST CHURCH — 2 blocks east Sunday School 8:30 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday
Discipleship Training 6:00 p.m., Worship 7 p.m., Wednesday of Hwy. 69 on Yorkville Rd. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 6:30 p.m. Rev. Rayfield Evins Jr., Pastor.
2500 Military Road Suite 1
7:00 p.m. Allan Dees, Pastor. 662-272-8734 10:15 a.m. Steven James, Pastor. SIXTH AVENUE MB CHURCH — 1519 Sixth Ave. N.
Columbus, MS
BORDER SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH — 12771 Hwy. UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH — 1104 Louisville St., Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m., Bible Study
662-328-7500
12 E., Caledonia. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 Starkville (located in Fellowship Hall of St. Luke Lutheran Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. W.C. Talley, Pastor. 662-329-
WEST REALTY COMPANY a.m., Kids for Christ 5 p.m., Discipleship Training 5:15 p.m., Church). Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Bert 2344
westrealtycompany.com
Don West, Broker/Owner Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study – Adults, Children, Montgomery, Pastor. www.ubcstarkville.org SPRINGFIELD MB CHURCH — 6369 Hwy. 45 S. (1st &
and Youth classes 7 p.m. Dan Louman, Pastor. 662-386- VICTORY FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH — Victory Loop 3rd Sunday) Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship 11:30
0541. Brad Creely, Minister of Music and Youth, 662-312- off of Mill Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and a.m., (1st & 3rd Wednesday) 7 p.m. Robert Gavin, Pastor.
8749. www. borderspringsbaptistchurch.com 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Pastor, Al Hamm. 662-327-9843
Northeast Exterminating BROOKSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH — Main Street, WOODLAND BAPTIST CHURCH — 3033 Ridge Rd. STEPHEN CHAPEL MB CHURCH — 2008 7th Ave. N.
Brooksville. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 10:55 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Worship 6 Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday 10:45
If it Jimmy Linley • Richard Linley
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and 6 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. p.m., AWANA Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
crawls, Columbus
CALEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH — 7840 Wolfe Road,
Caledonia. Sunday Men’s Prayer Service 9:30 a.m.,
Kevin Jenkins, Pastor. 662-327-6689. Brad Wright, Youth
Minister.
St. James MB CHURCH — 6525 Hardy-Billups Rd.,
Crawford. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and
call... 662-329-9992 Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday, Worship 11 a.m. Sunday,
Bible Study 4 p.m., Worship 5 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study
10TH STREET FAIRLAWN BAPTIST CHURCH — 1118
7th St. S. Sunday School 8 a.m., Worship 9:30 a.m.,
6:15 p.m. Rev. Chad Payton, Pastor.
St. JOHN MB CHURCH — 3477 Motley Rd., Sunday
6:30 p.m. Kelby R. Johnson, Pastor. Wednesday 7 p.m., Youth Ministry Wednesday 4:30 p.m. School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study
BRISLIN, INC. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH — 295 Dowdle Dr. Sunday
School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Adult Choir
Rev. Brian Hood, Pastor.
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST
7 p.m. Joe Brooks, Pastor. 327-7494.
ST. PAUL MB CHURCH — Robinson Rd. Sunday School
Sales • Service • Installation
rehearsals and Discipleship Training 5 p.m., Worship 6 BETHESDA CHURCH — 1800 Short Main. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Rev. Willie
Residential • Commercial • Industrial p.m., Wednesday 6:15 p.m. Rev. Ralph Windle, Interim 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Nathaniel Mays, Pastor.
Since 1956 Pastor. 662-328-6741 Best, Pastor. E-mail: bethesdambchurch@yahoo.com ST. PAUL MB CHURCH — 1800 Short Main St. Disciple
www.brislininc.com CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH — 385 7th St. SW, Vernon, BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH — 5860 Hwy. 50 E., West Training/Sunday School 8 a.m., Worship 9:00 a.m. Rev.
4051 Military Road • 662-328-5814 Ala. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Point. Sunday School 10 a.m., Service 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., John F. Johnson, Pastor. 662-241-7111
(6 p.m. - Daylight Savings Time), Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Wil Wednesday 7 p.m. STRONG HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH —
Corbett, Pastor. 205-270-1845 FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH — 1720 Hwy. 373. 325 Barton Ferry Rd., West Point. Sunday School 9:30
CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH — 1008 Lehmberg Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m.
Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Martin “Buddy” Gardner, Pastor. UNION BAPTIST MB CHURCH — 101 Weaver Rd.
Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Paul Shaw, Pastor. 662-327-3771 LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST CHURCH — 5030 Hwy. 182 E. (Hwy. 69 S) Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.,
CANAAN MB CHURCH — 2425 Bell Ave. Sunday School Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Pastor McSwain.
8:15 a.m., Worship 9:30 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6 Wednesday 7 p.m. 662-327-1130 TABERNACLE MB CHURCH — Magnolia Drive, Macon.
p.m. Jimmy Pounds, Pastor. 662-327-1226 SHINING LIGHT BAPTIST CHURCH — 957 Sunset Drive, Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday
COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH — 2490 Yorkville Starkville in the Comfort Suites Conference Room, Sunday 6 p.m.
Rd. East Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pastor UNION HOPEWELL MB CHURCH — 150 Spurlock Rd.
Wednesday Bible Study, Children & Youth Classes 6:30 John Harvey. slbcstarkville.org 662-648-0282 Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6
p.m. Matt Moehring, Pastor. Edward Rhinewalt, Music MISSIONARY BAPTIST p.m. Carlton Jones, Pastor.
Director. 662-327-5306 ANDERSON GROVE MB CHURCH — 1853 Anderson WOODLAWN LANDMARK MB CHURCH — 8086 Hwy.
CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH — 844 Old West Grove Road, Caledonia. Sunday School 9:20 a.m., Worship 12. East, Steens. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11
INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC Point Rd., Starkville. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Greg Upperman, 11:00 a.m., Bible Study Wednesday 6:20 p.m. David O. a.m. and 5 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. David Retherford,
Pastor. 662-323-6351 or visit www.cornerstonestarkville. Williams, Pastor. 662-356-4968. Pastor.
www.hydrovaconline.com com ANTIOCH MB CHURCH — 2304 Seventh Ave. N. Sunday THE WORD CHURCH INTERNATIONAL — 366
EAST END BAPTIST CHURCH — 380 Hwy. 50 W. (Hwy. School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Kenny Carson Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:15 a.m.,
Jarrett’s Towing 50 and Holly Hills Rd.) Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Worship
10:30 a.m., Worship 5 p.m. followed by Discipleship
Training, Mission Friends and GAs 5 p.m., Sanctuary Choir
Bridges, Pastor.
BETHLEHEM MB CHURCH — 293 Bethlehem Road,
Caledonia. Sunday School 1st and 4th Sundays 8 a.m., 2nd
Wednesday 7 p.m. John Sanders, Pastor.
ZION GATE MB CHURCH — 1202 5th St. S. Sunday
School 9:30 a.m., Worship 8 a.m. and 10:45., Children’s
Wrecker Service 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting, Youth Worship, & 3rd Sundays 9:30 a.m., Worship 1st & 4th Sundays 9:30 Church 10:15 a.m., Worship 5 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m.
5209 N. Hwy 182 E. • Columbus, MS 39702 Preschool & Children’s Choirs 6:30 p.m. Bryon Benson, a.m., 2nd & 3rd Sundays 11 a.m., Wednesdays 6 p.m. Rev. Dr. James A. Boyd, Pastor.
329-2447 We unlock
Pastor. 662-328-5915
EASTVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH — 1316 Ben Christopher
Willie James Gardner, Pastor. 662-356-4424
BLESSING MB CHURCH — Starkville Sportsplex, Activity
PRIMITIVE BAPTIST
ABERDEEN PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH —
If no answer 251-2448 cars Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 Center 405 Lynn Lane Road. Sunday Worship 2nd, 4th & Washington St. & Columbus St., Aberdeen. Sunday 10:30
p.m. Junior Eads, Pastor. 662-329-2245 5th Sundays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Pastor Martin. 662-744-0561 a.m. and 2 p.m. Herb Hatfield, Pastor. 662-369-4937
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LER OO FAIRVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH — 127 Airline Rd. BRICK MB CHURCH — Old Macon Rd. Sunday School HAMILTON PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH — Flower
EE FIN Licensed
& Insured
Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., 9:30 a.m. each Sunday, Worship 2nd and 4th Sundays only Farm Rd., 2 miles South of Hamilton, just off Hwy. 45.
Rae’s Jewelry
(Worship televised at 10 a.m. on WCBI-TV, Columbus Services 11:15 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m., Wednesday 9:00 a.m., Worship 10:00 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 6
Cable Channel 7), Contemporary Worship 11 a.m.; 6:30 p.m. Johnnie Richardson, Pastor. 662-434-6528 p.m. 662-738-5006.
Sunday Evening Worship 5 p.m., Midweek Prayer Service CHRISTIAN HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH SULPHUR SPRINGS PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Wednesday 6 p.m. located downtown. Dr. Shawn Parker, — 14096 MS Hwy. 388, Brooksville, MS 39739, Sunday — North of Caledonia on Wolf Rd, Hamilton. Sunday
Authorized Dealer Pastor. 662-245-0540 columbusfbc.org School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11:00 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 10:30 a.m. & 1st Sunday Night at 6:30 p.m. Elder Joseph
Citizens and Pulsar Watches FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF STEENS — 40 Odom Rd., p.m. Bobby Bowen, Pastor. 662-738-5837/549-6100 Mettles, Pastor. 662-369-2532
ANGLICAN CATHOLIC
Steens. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 CHRIST MB CHURCH — 110 2nd Ave. S. Sunday School
Downtown Columbus 662-328-8824 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m., B.T.U. SAINT DAVID’S AT MAYHEW — 549 Mayhew Rd.,
FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST — 125 Yorkville Rd. W. Sunday Program every 1st & 3rd Sunday 6 p.m. Mayhew. Holy Eucharist - Sunday 10 a.m. 662-244-5939
When Caring Counts... School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 ELBETHEL MB CHURCH — 2205 Washington Ave. or anglicancatholic.org
p.m. John Gainer, Pastor. 662-328-6024 or 662-328-3183 Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday CATHOLIC
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH — 708 Airline Rd. Sunday 7:00 p.m., Rev. Leroy Jones, Pastor. ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC CHURCH — 808 College
School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. FAITH HARVEST MB CHURCH — 4266 Sand Road. St. Mass Schedules are as follows: Sunday 8 a.m. & 10:30
Charles Whitney, Pastor. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Bible class a.m., Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8 a.m., Tuesday 5:30
FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY GRACE COVENANT BAPTIST CHURCH — 912 11th Ave. Tuesday 6 p.m. Hugh L. Dent, Pastor. 662-243-7076. p.m., Thursday 8:30 a.m., and Annunciation Catholic
1131 Lehmberg Rd., Columbus • 662-328-1808 S. Sunday 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Pastor Sammy Burns. 662- FOURTH STREET MB CHURCH — 610 4th St. N. Sunday School (during the school year). Father Jeffrey Waldrep,
328-1096 School 9 a.m., Worship 10:45 a.m., Wednesday Bible Priest.
GREENWOOD SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH — 278 Study 7 p.m. Rev. Jimmy L. Rice, Pastor. 662-328-1913 CHRISTIAN
East between Gattman & Amory. Sunday School 10 a.m., FRIENDSHIP MB CHURCH — 1102 12th Ave. S. Sunday FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH — 811 N. McCrary. Larry
Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7:15 p.m. Rev. School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Dr. Ferguson, Interim Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.,
John Walden, Pastor. 662-356-4445 Stanley K. McCrary, Pastor. 662-327-7473 or 662-251-4185 Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday, 7 p.m.
IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 6342 Military Rd., GREATER MT. OLIVE M.B. CHURCH — 1856 Carson Rd. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
Steens. Bible Study 10:30 a.m., Worship 9:15 a.m. and 6 Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m., Wednesday 7 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH — 720 4th Ave. N. and
p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 662-328-1668 a.m. Donald Henry, Pastor. 8th St. N. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.
KOLOLA SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH — Caledonia. HALBERT MISSION MB CHURCH — 2199 Halbert Church CHURCH OF CHRIST
Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., AWANA Rd., Ethelsville, Ala. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 CALEDONIA CHURCH OF CHRIST — Main St.,
Shelton Cleaners
4:45-6 Ages 2-12th grade (Sept. - May), Worship 5 p.m., a.m. Ernest Prescott, Pastor. Caledonia. Sunday Bible Study 9 a.m., Worship 10
Choir Practice Wednesday 6 p.m., 252 Basics Children’s HOPEWELL MB CHURCH — 4892 Ridge Rd. Sunday a.m. and 5 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m.
Ministry an Cross Training Youth Wednesday 7 p.m., School 8 a.m., Worship 9 a.m., Minister Terry Johnson, CHURCH OF CHRIST — 4362 Hwy. 69 S. Sunday
3189 Hwy 45 N. • 328-5421 Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Rev. Don Harding, Pastor.
LONGVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH — 991 Buckner Street,
Interim Pastor.
JERUSALEM MB CHURCH — 14129 Hwy 12 E.,
Worship 9:30 a.m. , Wednesday 6 p.m. Loviah Johnson
662-574-0426 or E-mail: jtychicus00@gmail.com
1702 6th St. N. • 328-5361 Longview. Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Worship 11:00 a.m.,
Discipleship Training 5:15 p.m., Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.;
Caledonia. Sunday School 8:30 a.m., Worship 9:30 a.m.,
Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Rev. Willie Petty, Sr.,
CHURCH OF CHRIST — 437 Gregory Rd. Sunday Bible
class 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday
Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Interim Pastor Ron Pastor. 7 p.m. Richard Latham, Minister. 662-328-4705
Linkins, or email ynyministry@yahoo.com, 662-769-4774 MAPLE STREET BAPTIST — 219 Maple St. Sunday CHURCH OF CHRIST DIVINE — 1316 15th St. S.
MCBEE BAPTIST CHURCH — 2846 Hwy. 50 E. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m., Morning Worship (1st, 2nd, & 4th Sunday) 9:45 a.m.,
School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Discipleship Training Wednesday 6 p.m. Joseph Oyeleye, Pastor. 662-328-4629 (3rd & 5th Sunday) 8:30 a.m., Wednesday Prayer 6
5 p.m., Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Rev. Jimmy MILLERS CHAPEL MB CHURCH — 425 East North p.m., Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. 662-327-6060
APAC-MISSISSIPPI, INC. Ray, Pastor. 662-328-7177
MIDWAY BAPTIST CHURCH — Holly Hills Rd. Sunday
St. Macon. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.,
Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Ron Houston, Pastor.
Bishop Timothy Heard, Pastor.
COLUMBUS CHURCH OF CHRIST — 2401 7th St. N.
Michael Bogue & Employees School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m., MISSIONARY UNION BAPTIST CHURCH — 1207 5th Sunday Bible Class 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m.,
Lake Norris Rd. 328-6555 Prayer Service every Saturday 6 p.m. Rev. Denver Clark, Ave. N. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Sunday Bible Study 5 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
Pastor. Baptist Training Union 5 p.m., Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday Lendy Bartlett, Minister of Community Outreach; Paul
MOUNT PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH — 2628 East Tibbee 6 p.m. Rev. Tony A. Montgomery, Pastor. Bennett, Family Life Minister; Billy Ferguson, Minister
Rd., West Point. Sunday Worship each week 8 a.m., 1st, MOUNT ZION MB CHURCH — 2221 14th Ave. N. of Discipleship.
3rd and 5th Sunday Worship 11:30 a.m., Sunday School Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Tuesday Bible EAST COLUMBUS CHURCH OF CHRIST — Highway
9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Donald Wesley, Pastor. Study 7 p.m. Jesse J. Slater, Pastor. 662-328-4979 182 E. at Gaylane. Sunday Worship 9 a.m., Bible Study
MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH — 1791 Lake Lowndes MT. ARY MB CHURCH — 291 S. Frontage Rd., Lot #4. 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. http://
Rd. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. and 6 p.m., Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday 6 eastcolumbuschurch.com
Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Steve Lammons, Pastor. 662-328- p.m. Rev. Erick Logan, Pastor. HWY. 69 CHURCH OF CHRIST — 2407 Hwy. 69 S.
2811 MT. AVERY BAPTIST CHURCH — 12311 Nashville Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. and
MT. VERNON CHURCH — 200 Mt. Vernon Rd. Sunday Ferry Rd. E. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m. 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Minister Jay Street. www.
Worship 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Service Life Groups for every Sunday except 5th Sunday. Rev. John Wells, highway69coc.com
all ages 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Connection Cafe 10 a.m., Pastor. LONE OAK CHURCH OF CHRIST — 1903 Lone Oak
Discovery Zone. 662-328-3042 mtvchurch.com MT. OLIVE MB CHURCH — 2020 Atkin Rd., Millport, Rd., Steens. Bible Study 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m. and 6
MURRAH’S CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 9297 Hwy. Ala. Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m.
69 S. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and Pastor Benny W. Henry. 205-662-3923 MAGNOLIA CHURCH OF CHRIST — 161 Jess Lyons
Telephone: 662-327-1467 6:30 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. NEW HOPE MB CHURCH — 271 Church St., Artesia. Rd. Bible Study 9:15 a.m., Worship, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.,
P.O. Box 1278 • 1616 7th Ave. S., Columbus, MS 39703 NEW COVENANT BAPTIST CHURCH — Highway 50 E. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday Wednesday 7 p.m. Minister David May, Pastor. 662-
Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. 6 p.m. Thomas E. Rice is Pastor. 662-494-1580 769-5514.
Ed Nix, Pastor. NEW BAPTIST TEMPLE MB CHURCH — 5937 NORTH HILLCREST CHURCH OF CHRIST — 900
This ad space can be yours NEW JOURNEY CHURCH — 3123 New Hope Rd. Sunday Nashville Ferry Rd. E. Sunday School 9 a.m. each week North Hillcrest, Aberdeen, MS 39730, Sunday Worship
for only $10 per week. Worship 10:30 a.m., Small Groups 5:30 p.m., Kevin Edge,
Pastor. 662-315-7753 or thenewjourneychurch.org
except 5th Sunday, Worship 10 a.m. each week except
5th Sunday, 5th Sundays: Ushers Board Fellowship.
10:00 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m., Bro.
Arthur Burnett, Minister, 662-304-6098. Email: nhill
Call today 328-2424 NEW SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH — 7086 Wolfe Rd., 3
miles south of Caledonia. Sunday Worship 8:00 a.m. & 10:30
Rev. L.A. Gardner, Pastor. 662-329-3321
NEW ZION PILGRIM MB CHURCH — 5253 New Hope
crestcoc@gmail.com
STEENS CHURCH OF CHRIST — Steens Vernon Rd.
to schedule your ad. a.m., Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Sunday Evening - AWANA Rd. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 9:15 a.m. Bible Study, Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.,
4 p.m., Discipleship Training, Youth & Adult 5 p.m., Evening Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Rev. Christopher Wriley, Pastor. Wednesday 7 p.m. Larry Montgomery, Minister.
Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday - Adults, Youth & Children 6:30 NEW ZION STEENS MB CHURCH — 3301 Sand Rd. 10TH AVE. N. CHURCH OF CHRIST — 1828 10th Ave.
p.m. 662-356-4940 www.newsalembaptistcaledonia.com Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday 6 N. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Bible
Bro. Mel Howton, Pastor. p.m. Pastor Rev. Billy D. Hill. 662-329-5224 Class 5 p.m., Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Willie
Do you need to change your NORTHSIDE FREE WILL BAPTIST — 14th Ave. and OAK GROVE MB CHURCH — 1090 Taylor Thurston Rd. McCord, Minister.
church’s listing? Call 328-2424 or Waterworks. Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday Worship 11 Sunday School 9:00 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., 5th Sunday 8 WOODLAWN CHURCH OF CHRIST — Woodlawn
a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Pat Creel, Pastor. a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6:15 p.m. Pastor Therman Community. Sunday 9 a.m., Worship 9:45 a.m.,
email changes to tinap@cdispatch.com OPEN DOOR MB CHURCH — Starkville Sportsplex, 405 Cunningham Sr., 662-798-0179 Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Willis Logan,
subject: church page Lynn Lane, Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. 1st OAKLAND MB CHURCH — 18 Fairport Road, Crawford. Minister.
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SHILOH FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 120 Gardner Blvd. Services every Friday, Saturday and Sunday Wednesday 7 p.m. Grant Mitchell, Pastor. 662-356-0202
19th St. S. Sunday School 8:30 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., at 7 p.m. J. Brown, Pastor. FIRST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH — 311 Tuscaloosa
RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
Wednesday 7 p.m., Missionary Service every 2nd FAITH COVENANT CHURCH — 1133 Northdale Dr. Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday Evangelistic 6p.m.,
Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Freddie Edwards, Pastor. Sunday Worship 5:30 p.m. Lee Poque, Pastor. 662-889- Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Steve Blaylock, Pastor. 662-328-
JEWISH 8132 1750 Offering independent living apartments, personal
B’NAI ISRAEL — 717 2nd Ave. N. Services Semi-monthly. FINDING YOUR WAY THROUGH CHRIST MINISTRIES PRESBYTERIAN care/assisted living suites, and a skilled nursing home
Friday 7:30 p.m. 662-329-5038 — 1472 Blocker Rd., Starkville. Sunday School 10 a.m., BEERSHEBA CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN 300 Airline Road • Columbus, MS • 327-6716
Universalist Worship 11 a.m., 2nd Sunday Morning Worship 9 a.m. CHURCH — 1736 Beersheba Rd., New Hope Community.
Pastor Kenyon Ashford. Rev. Tim Lee, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10 a.m., Church “Our Bottom Line Is People”
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST — Meeting at Temple B’nai
Israel, 1301 Marshall, Tupelo, every 1st & 3rd Sunday. 662- FIRST CALVARY FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN School 11:15 a.m., Wed. Mid Week 6 p.m. 662-327-9615 Hunting • Fishing
620-7344 or uua.org CENTER — 247 South Oliver St., Brooksville. Prayer COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (EPC) — 515 Working Or Stepping Out — We Have A Complete
LUTHERAN Saturday 5:30 p.m., Bible Study 6 p.m., Sunday School Lehmberg Rd., East Columbus. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Line Of Clothing For You And Your Family
FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS) —
Hwy. 45 N. and 373. Sunday School/Bible Class 3:45 p.m.,
9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. Pastor David T. Jones,III.
601-345-5740
Worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting 4 p.m.
John Richards, Pastor.
Oktibbeha County Co-Op
FULL GOSPEL MINISTRY — 1504 19th St. N. Sunday FIRST CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — Check Out Our Boot & Cap Section
Worship 5 p.m. 662-356-4647
OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH (L.C.M.S.) — 1211 School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Rev. 2698 Ridge Rd. Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 662-323-1742
18th Ave. N. Sunday School 9 a.m.. Worship 10 a.m. Stan Maxine Hall, Pastor. a.m., Adult Choir 4 p.m. Youth Group 5 p.m., Bible Study 5 201 Pollard Rd., Starkville
Clark, Pastor. 662-327-7747 oursaviorlutheranms.org GENESIS CHURCH — 1820 23rd St. N., Sunday School p.m.; Monthly Activities: CPW Circle #2 (2nd Tue. 4 p.m.),
MENNONITE 9 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Darren Ladies Aid (3rd Tue. 2 p.m.); Weekly Activities: Exercise
FAITH MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP — 2988 Tarlton Rd., Leach, Pastor. Class Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m. Rev. Luke Lawson,
Crawford. Sunday Worship 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., HOUSE OF LIFE FREEDOM MINISTRY — 1742 Old West Pastor. 662-328-2692
2nd & 4th Sunday Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Point Rd. Worship 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — 3200 Bluecutt Rd.
Kevin Yoder, Senior Pastor. Donnell Wicks, Pastor. Worship 10 a.m., Youth Group Sundays 11 a.m., Adult Choir
METHODIST HOUSE OF RESTORATION — Hwy. 50. Sunday School, Wednesdays 6 p.m., Fellowship Suppers-3rd Wednesdays
ARTESIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 50 Church 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 6 p.m. B.J. Chain, Pastor.
Street, Artesia. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. a.m., Pastors, Bill and Carolyn Hulen. MAIN STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) — Main
Gene Merkl, Pastor. JESUS CHRIST POWERHOUSE OF THE APOSTOLIC and 7th St. N. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:40
CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 811 Main FAITH CHURCH — 622 23rd St. N. Sunday School a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday Fellowship Supper 5:30 p.m.,
Street, Caledonia. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. 10:30 a.m.; Service 11:45 a.m., Tuesday 7:30 p.m., Friday Bible Study 6 p.m. Rev. Todd Matocha, Pastor.
John Longmire, Pastor. 7:30 p.m., Prayer Mon., Wed. and Fri. noon. For more MT. ZION CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH —
CLAIBORNE CME CHURCH — 6049 Nashville Ferry Rd. information call Bishop Ray Charles Jones 662-251-1118, 3044 Wolfe Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.
E. 2nd and 4th Sundays - Sunday School 10a.m., Worship Patricia Young 662-327-3106 or 662-904-0290 or Lynette SALVATION ARMY CHURCH
11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m., 1st and 3rd Sundays - 3 p.m., Williams 662-327-9074. THE SALVATION ARMY CHURCH — 2219 Hwy. 82
Geneva H. Thomas, Pastor. KINGDOM VISION INTERNATIONAL CHURCH — 3193 East. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.,
CONCORD INDEPENDENT METHODIST CHURCH — Hwy 69 S. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Sunday School Wednesday Men’s Fellowship, Women’s Fellowship 5:30
1235 Concord Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. 10 a.m., Tuesday 7 p.m. Pastor R.J. Matthews. 662-327- p.m., Thursday Character Building Programs 5:30 p.m.,
Robert L. Hamilton, Sr., Pastor. 1960 Majors Alan and Sheryl Phillips, Commanding Officers.
COVENANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 618 31st LIFE CHURCH — 419 Wilkins Wise Rd. Sunday Worship SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
Ave. N. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Eugene 10 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. For more information, call 662- COLUMBUS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH —
Bramlett, Pastor. 570-4171 301 Brooks Dr. Saturday Service 9 a.m., Sabbath School
CRAWFORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — Main St., LOVE CITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH — 305 Dr. Martin 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Ray The McBryde Family
Crawford. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. and service 10 a.m.
Kathy Brackett, Pastor. 662-364-8848
Luther King Drive, Starkville. Sunday Worship 11 a.m.,
Pastor Apostle Lamorris Richardson. 601-616-0311
Elsberry, Pastor. 662-329-4311
SALEM SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST — 826 15th St. N.
1120 Gardner Blvd. • 328-5776
CROSSROAD CHAPEL CME CHURCH — Steens. Sunday LIVING WATERS LIFE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL — 113 Saturday Sabbath School 9:30 a.m., Divine Worship 11
School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Rev. Jefferson St., Macon. Sunday Service 10 a.m., Wednesday a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Roscoe Shields, Pastor. 662-
Carl Swanigan, Pastor. Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Johnny Birchfield Jr., Senior Pastor. 327-9729
FIRST INDEPENDENT METHODIST — 417 Lehmberg Rd. 662-493-2456 E-mail: livingwaterslifechurch@gmail.com APOSTOLIC CHURCH
Sunday bible study at 10:15 and morning worship at 11 a.m. NEW BEGINNING EVERLASTING OUTREACH TRUE FAITH DELIVERANCE MINISTRIES APOSTOLIC
Minister Gary Shelton. MINISTRIES — Meets at Quality Inn, Hwy. 45 N. (Every 1st CHURCH — 3632 Hwy. 182 E. Sunday School 10:30 a.m., • RECYCLING SINCE 1956 •
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 602 Main St. and 3rd Sunday) Sunday School 10 a.m., Bible Study 10:30 Sunday 11:30 a.m., Tuesday 7:30 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Specializing in industrial accounts
Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 8:45 & 11 a.m., Vespers & a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Pastor Robert Gavin, 662-327-9843 Noon, Wednesday 7:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 p.m. 662-328-8176 973 Island Rd. 1-800-759-8570
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