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Starkville Dispatch Eedition 6-4-20
Starkville Dispatch Eedition 6-4-20
Starkville Dispatch Eedition 6-4-20
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Thursday | June 4, 2020
BUSINESS MOVES
STAGgerIn
in Oktibbeha County Topgolf Swing
Southern Foundation
for Homeless Children,
Suites coming
local NAACP join forces to College View
to provide supplies PLUS: Louisiana Shrimp
to those in need; more Shack open next week
masks available at in Columbus
Saturday march BY MARY POLLITZ
biz@cdispatch.com
BY SLIM SMITH
J
ssmith@cdispatch.com ason
Roden
By 9:30 Wednesday morning, a opened
line of about 60 cars were aligned STAGgerIn
in serpentine fashion in the parking Sports Bar
lot of Spiller Furniture in Starkville. in the Cot-
They had arrived at the scene to ton District
collect free face masks, milk and on April 1,
produce at an event co-sponsored by 2011. No
the Southern Foundation for Home- joke.
less Children in Starkville and the Nearly
Oktibbeha County NAACP, but a a decade
half-hour after the 9 a.m. event had later, the
Mary Pollitz
started, the line of cars remained at Slim Smith/Dispatch Staff
sports bar
a standstill. Volunteers from the Oktibbeha County NAACP and the Southern Founda-
will soon relocate to College View
Willie Watt, who made the drive tion for Homeless Children in Starkville unload milk from trucks during
Wednesday’s milk and produce distribution in the parking lot of Spiller with a few surprises in store for its
over from Sturgis, didn’t seem to loyal customer base.
Furniture in Starkville. The milk and produce was provided under a USDA
mind the wait, though. program initiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Partnering with Topgolf Swing
“It probably takes a little while to Suites, STAGgerIn will have your
get everything unloaded,” she said. In her case, a little means a lot. in Starkville has distributed food classic sports bar favorites with an
“I don’t mind. I’m just grateful they “I’ve really had to be careful and provided through the USDA’s “Food interactive simulator to put your
are doing this. It really helps.” watch things (so) I don’t run out of Box” program. The program was athletic capabilities to the test. The
Watt, 66, said the effects of the food,” she said. “This gives me a lit- started to help vegetable and dairy bar will have a Topgolf projection
COVID-19 pandemic have created tle more food, enough so that I don’t farmers avoid wasting food that, screen with football, baseball, hock-
some food security issues for her. run out.” because of transportation issues ey, golf and more games to keep you
Wednesday, she picked up a gallon Wednesday’s event was the third caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, laughing, competing and having fun
of milk and a 10-pound box of pro- week in a row the Southern Founda- can’t be sold. with friends. The simulator actually
duce. tion for Homeless Children (SFHC) See SUPPLIES, 3A is the same one used by profession-
al golfer Tiger Woods and Golden
See BUSINESS, 6A
84 Low 70
the United States before the Civil War?
session, 10 a.m., City
High 5 What group was formed by Luciano Pavarotti,
Plácido Domingo and José Carreras? Hall
Mostly cloudy, chance t-storm June 15: Oktibbe-
Full forecast on Answers, 6B ha County Board of
page 3A.
Supervisors meeting,
Chancery Courthouse,
INSIDE 5:30 p.m.
June 16: Starkville
Business 5B Dear Abby 3B
Nelle Cohen is looking forward to Board of Aldermen
Classifieds 6B Obituaries 5A
Comics 3B Opinions 4A Starkville’s racial justice protest on Saturday: meeting, 5:30 p.m.,
Crossword 6B “I really love this community so much.” City Hall
Prosecutors charge
3 more officers in
George Floyd’s death
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
MINNEAPOLIS —
Prosecutors charged
three more police officers
Wednesday in the death
of George Floyd and filed
a new, tougher charge
against the officer at the
center of the case, deliver-
ing a victory to protesters
who have filled the streets
from coast to coast to fight
police brutality and racial
injustice.
The most serious
charge was filed against
Derek Chauvin, who was
caught on video pressing
his knee to Floyd’s neck
and now must defend
himself against an accu-
sation of second-degree
murder. The three other
officers at the scene were
charged for the first time
with aiding and abetting
second-degree murder
and second-degree man-
slaughter.
All four were fired last
week. If convicted, they
could be sentenced to up
to four decades in prison.
The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2020 3A
Pritchard
Continued from Page 1A
has been circulating for sent the letters on May 21 out on a lot
weeks, and the board of and had not received a re- of private
supervisors decided two sponse from either entity develop -
weeks ago to ask the state as of Tuesday. ments in
attorney general’s opinion “Just because there’s Columbus
on the matter. The debate a state law that says because
over whether to replace you can do (something) we repre-
the dam started in Janu- doesn’t mean that ethical- sent the Stafford
ary, when Pritchard said ly we don’t need to require city,” Staf-
the levee showed early some things,” Roberson ford said. “This situation
signs of breaching. It said. happens probably two
would have forced a mass The law in question is or three times a year. A
evacuation of the neigh- the rules and regulations private developer comes
borhoods surrounding it for the Mississippi Board and says they want us to
if the county’s emergen- of Licensure for Profes- develop a site for them in
cy action hadn’t relieved sional Engineers and the city, and we say, ‘I’m
enough pressure to keep Land Surveyors. Section sorry, we have to review
the dam from breaking. 7 of Rule 17.4 states that and approve that site on
Pritchard has told the a licensed engineer “serv- behalf of the city.’”
supervisors the best way ing in any official capaci-
to eliminate the problem Neel-Schaffer recent-
ty, either part-time or full-
would be to completely ly turned down the con-
time, as the engineer or
remove the existing dam, struction of some offices
surveyor for any county,
build a new one with larg- near Baptist Memorial
city or other governmen-
er valves to control the wa- Hospital-Golden Trian-
tal body … cannot review,
ter level and build a new approve or recommend gle and a property at the
emergency spillway and a approval of his own plans intersection of Bluecutt
Tess Vrbin/Dispatch Staff
temporary detour road be- or documents, or plans or Road and Highway 45,
The Oktibbeha County Lake Dam had reached capacity earlier this year and coun-
low the levee — a project documents prepared by Stafford said. The firm
ty officials issued a warning in January that the levee might breach and flood the
estimated to cost up to $8 any member of the firm of surrounding area. The county siphoned water out of the dam until it was down to a has also declined work on
million. which he is a member.” safe level by April, and there is very little water in it at the moment, but the debate the Car-Mart of Colum-
Supervisors voted 3-2 Pritchard emphasized over how to address any future risk of breaching continues. County Engineer Clyde bus on Highway 45, First
on March 16 to use coun- he is neither a full-time Pritchard said the only way to completely eliminate the danger is to replace the dam. Presbyterian Church on
ty operating funds for nor a part-time county Bluecutt Road and the
Pritchard to develop blue- Pritchard: No one has tion or the Local System to do a job,” he said, “and Bank of Vernon just south
employee.
prints to replace the dam, Bridge Replacement and as long as you operate un- of Highway 82, he said.
although the decision to
Roberson suggested questioned his ethics Rehabilitation Program der the contract that you Pritchard said Habi-
contacting the attorney
go through with the proj- general, and District 3 Su-
before — and no one has called have with tat for Humanity’s local
ect has yet to be made. Howard and Montgom- his ethics into question your entity, office has been a client
pervisor Marvell Howard
Pritchard said he usual- ery both said Pritchard before, he said. nobody has of his in the past and ap-
proposed the board vote
ly only charges the county is the engineer most fa- The two most recent to approve
on the matter. Howard proached him recently
for 8 percent of the cost miliar with the dam and public projects Pritchard those plans,
lives near with an offer for a proj-
of most construction proj- therefore is the best per- has worked on are the unless it’s
the dam and ect in Oktibbeha County.
ects, though the state al- son to work on the po- planned addition of a stop- established
has been He said he also turned
lows him to collect 12 per- tential replacement, so light on Poor House Road by the
the most vo- down work on the Aca-
cent, the amount he will the supervisors did not and the planned repairs board that Calvert
cal advocate diana Park subdivision
collect for the dam proj- consider seeking bids for to the mudslide behind they have a
for its re- (designated) reviewer.” on South Montgomery
ect. He collects 40 percent another engineer to work the Oktibbeha County
placement . While Starkville City Street in Starkville.
of this fee as soon as the on the designs. Jail. Both public projects
He told The Engineer Edward Kemp “I told them we would
county puts a project out Pritchard agreed and went out for bids May 5.
D i s p a t c h Howard is a full-time city employ- love to do it for them, but
for bids and the remaining emphasized his special- Additionally, engi-
he never ee, Columbus City Engi- we can’t do that work be-
60 percent after a project ization as a geotechnical neers in Mississippi must
believed Pritchard had neer Kevin Stafford is a cause ultimately it would
is completed, which some- a conflict of interest but engineer. He also said complete a two-hour
his role means supervi- ethics course every two consultant, like Pritchard have to come to me for
times takes several years. proposed the vote to dis-
An $8 million Blackjack sors trust him to work on years. and Calvert, and works approval on behalf of the
pel any doubt. for the Neel-Schaffer county, so I referred them
Road project is five years District 1 Supervisor county property. “If there’s anything
in the works, for example, “Essentially what the we’re guilty of, it’s only firm. to another engineer,”
and Board President John “Neel-Schaffer misses Pritchard said.
and a $2 million Longview Montgomery and District county does when they for billing less than we
Road project took about 4 Supervi- appoint a county engi- should bill,” Pritchard
12 years to complete. sor Brick- neer is pre-qualify him to said.
The price of the bid lee Miller do their work,” he said.
for the dam project is ex- have consis- William McKercher, The scope of the job
pected to be $5,305,500, tently vot- head of the Mississippi Lowndes County Engi-
and 12 percent of that cost ed against Department of Environ- neer Bob Calvert told The
is $636,660. Pritchard bringing the mental Quality dam safe- Dispatch the only way a
would make $254,664, or county clos- ty division, said the coun- county engineer would
40 percent, for drawing er to replac- Montgomery ty was right to seek the have a conflict of interest
up the plans if the super- ing the dam. AG’s input. His office has would be if he had to ap-
visors agree to put the Both have said at board received questions and prove the plans for every
project out for bids. He meetings money spent comments from Oktibbe- single engineering proj-
would only receive the replacing the dam would ha County citizens asking ect that came before the
remaining 60 percent of be better used on county if Pritchard has a conflict board of supervisors.
the $636,660 if the dam is road projects. of interest, and McKer- Like Pritchard, Calvert
replaced, he said, and nei- cher said it is not his or is a consultant rather
Montgomery told
ther the completion of the MDEQ’s place to offer an than a county employ-
The Dispatch he wants
project nor the estimated opinion. ee. He runs the Calvert-
Pritchard to “find the
dollar amounts are guar- “Given that there’s a Spradling engineering
most cost-effective solu-
anteed. lot of opposition to the firm in West Point, and
tion” for the dam and that
he trusts Pritchard to project, people are look- he was a member of the
Seeking an outside work “to the letter of the ing at multiple avenues Mississippi Board of Li-
opinion law on top of the table.” for whether or not the censure for Professional
The board voted unani- “I’ve urged him to way (the county is) han- Engineers and Land Sur-
mously on May 18 to send find other options (than dling it is appropriate,” veyors for four years. He
a letter to both the AG’s replacing the dam), but McKercher said. also spent 25 years on the
and the Mississippi Eth- sometimes there may not In his time as county National Council for Ex-
ics Commission to ask if be other options,” Mont- engineer, Pritchard has aminers for Engineering
a county engineer can do gomery said. “Whatever worked on 192 projects and Surveying and was
work for the county on a we’ve got to do to fix this funded by the county — president of the commit-
project he or she is over- dam, I know as a board not including projects tee that writes problems
seeing. Board Attorney we’ll do it within MDEQ funded by the Office of for licensure exams.
Rob Roberson said he compliance.” State Aid Road Construc- “A consultant is hired
Supplies
Continued from Page 1A
USDA purchases the
milk and produce, then
distributes it across the
nation through partner
organizations such as the
SFHC.
Gwendolyn Gray, CEO
of the SFHC in Starkville,
said the program has been
a huge success, based on
her observations during
the last three weeks.
“Today’s we’re pro-
viding over 850 boxes of
produce and 900 gallons
of milk,” Gray said. “It
will be gone in a couple
of hours, just like it has Slim Smith/Dispatch Staff
been the last two weeks. Willie Watt of Sturgis waits in line to pick up milk
There’s definitely a need and produce in the parking lot of Spiller Furniture in
for it. You can tell by the Starkville Wednesday morning. The distribution is
part of a USDA feeding program initiated during the
response.” COVID-19 pandemic. The event was organized by the
In addition to provid- Southern Foundation for Homeless Children and the
ing the products to those Oktibbeha County NAACP, which passed out more than
who drove to the event, 10 1,000 face masks during the event. SOLUNAR TABLE
The solunar period indicates
area churches were pro- peak-feeding times for fish and game.
Thurs. Fri.
12:26a
vided milk and produce to Yulanda Haddix. “Now after Wednesday, Haddix Major
Minor
—
4:52a 5:37a
distribute in their neigh- that things are opening said, will be distributed Major 11:57a 12:55p
Minor 7:08p 8:16p
borhoods. up, the need for masks is Saturday at a planned Courtesy of Mississippi Department
of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
Wednesday, the Ok- only going to increase. march for racial justice
The Dispatch
tibbeha County NAACP We’re happy to do this for in the wake of George
used the event to distrib- our community.” Floyd’s death in Minne-
ute more than 1,000 face Haddix said the masks apolis.
The Commercial Dispatch (USPS 142-320)
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Opinion
4A THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2020
PETER BIRNEY IMES Editor/Publisher
BIRNEY IMES III Editor/Publisher 1998-2018
BIRNEY IMES JR. Editor/Publisher 1947-2003
Dispatch
The
BIRNEY IMES SR. Editor/Publisher 1922-1947
OUR VIEW
Now is the perfect time for sincere, symbolic action
T
he past two weeks have been It has been said that no one is This is especially true in our population is 38 percent — whites
a painful, but necessary, born a racist. But more and more, state. in overwhelming numbers have
period of self-examination fair-minded white Americans are A good first step would be for supported them, either directly
in our nation. The death of George beginning to realize that we are our Legislature to pass a law to through the vote or indirectly
Floyd at the hands of a white Min- born INTO racism — a culture change our current state flag, through the people we send to
neapolis police officer, along with built on white privilege, an under- which is adorned with the Confed- Jackson to write our laws. The
other recent unjustified killings of stood code that doesn’t have to be erate flag in its canton. power to change rests in the hands
black citizens, has promoted pro- spoken to be taught. It is, quite literally, the least we of the white population of our
tests throughout the nation, many of This unpleasant truth is can do. state. White legislators have an
which have led to mindless acts of something more and more white In a state that has its own spe- overwhelming supermajority in
destruction and violence. Americans are beginning to cial Memorial Day for the Confed- both chambers. If the flag is not
The discussion has expanded acknowledge, which should be an eracy, celebrates Confederate Her- removed, it is because those white
beyond police brutality inflicted important step toward real prog- itage Month, operates under a Jim legislators choose not to remove it.
on black citizens to the broader ress. Crow-era state constitution, holds We have long advocated for the
realization of the true nature of race When we listen to black citizens sacred monuments to the Confed- removal of our racially-demeaning
relations in our society. who are speaking out, we hear eracy from one end of the state to state flag.
There has never been a time calls for white citizens to join with the other and not only has a state It is always the right time to do
when black Americans did not them, to be an ally in a just cause. holiday to honor Robert E. Lee, but the right thing, as Martin Luther
claim, justly and with certainty, our But one must wonder, given observes it on the same day as the King Jr. noted long ago.
nation is plagued with systemic rac- the indisputable truths we see all federal Martin Luther King Jr. Day And there is no better time to
ism. Yet now, even white people who around us, how much confidence (hardly a coincidence), it’s under- remove our state flag than today, as
have steadfastly claimed instances our black citizens can have in our standable if our black citizens put a show of faith to our black citizens
of racial oppression are an unfor- latest vows of support from the little stock in any claims of opposi- and evidence that our renewed
tunate aberration are beginning to white community. tion to racism. sense of commitment to racial jus-
find that view untenable. The ev- What is needed is more “show” All of those things exist be- tice is no longer mere hollow words
idence is just too powerful to ignore. and less “say.” cause — in a state where the black of appeasement.
OTHER EDITORS
Can the statue be
relocated now?
The vandalism of the confeder-
ate monument on the University
of Mississippi campus was a bleak
affair – one that could have been
prevented, had the Institutes of
Higher Learning Board of Trust-
ees made any effort to approve its
relocation once and for all.
Instead, the IHL Board has
kicked the proverbial can down the
road for four months, their thinly
veiled excuse for not acting being
that they need “more information”
from Ole Miss before discussing
the topic further. Newsflash: When
every other organization/state
entity has given their approval on a
matter, a request for “more infor-
mation” seems like a cop-out.
The IHL Board is not comprised
of elected officials. No one has a
say in who serves on the board
aside from the Governor and,
regardless of whether you person-
ally agree with his policies or not,
it’s a fair bet to say the members
of the Board do not represent or
serve the interests of ALL Missis-
sippians.
Board member Tom Duff origi- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
nally made the motion to table the
statue relocation discussion back
in January 2020. In the same meet-
ing, the IHL approved to rename
Voice of the people
the STEM building on the UM Where are our was going on. They finally decided the out. The embers have always been
campus, which has yet to begin inventory was wrong and those pieces smoldering under the ashes. From
construction. advantaged leaders? did not exist. Making matters worse, slavery, lynchings, black slave women
The Board voted to name it the What if CEOs, pastors, and those
they were not able to order any. being raped, the assassinations of our
“Jim and Thomas Duff Center for white people at the top of the economic
This young lady went with me back black leaders, banks’ redlining practic-
Science and Technology Innova- ladder could follow lessons from 50
to the shelf area where I proceeded es and constant media attacks, blacks
tion.” The Duffs have committed a years ago in battling racism? In 1970
to pick out some stones but I wanted have always and continue to endure
$26 million donation to the school. during the black power movement’s
them delivered. Since the truck for de- racial injustices in America.
It doesn’t take a genius to realize heyday, I remember a great lesson.
livery had not been loaded she thought The recent decision by Attorney
the timing of Duff’s request to The airman who was the leader of the
I might could get them delivered that General Lynn Fitch to dismiss the case
table the discussion and the timing movement at Lackland AFB wanted a
day. She went with me back to the against Canyon Boykin with prejudice
of the donation are suspect, at best. base sanctioned march/demonstration
customer service desk where I made was an atrocious act on so many fronts.
Still, the IHL Board has held promoting justice, equality, and tol-
the order. I was told it would be June First, it caused blacks who already
multiple meetings since January, erance. He petitioned the base public
9th before delivery could be made. mistrust the criminal justice system to
during which the statue relocation affairs office to approve the plan and
and I replied, “okay, get them to me have more reasons of mistrust. Sec-
was never a topic of discussion. was promptly dismissed. Undaunted,
when you can”. I expressed my sincere ond, the disrespect shown to District
While the EAGLE Editorial The airman got an appointment with
thanks to her for all the time and effort Attorney Scott Colom makes one ask
Board has published its fair share the major general who was commander
of Lackland and asked for his approval she put into helping me and left. whether she would have done this to
of criticism of UM Chancellor On my way home the phone rang him if he were white? The family of
Glenn Boyce, we wholeheartedly of such an event. Much to the surprise
of many, the general enthusiastically and it was this young lady. She wasn’t Ricky Ball was left with a bitter taste
agree with his weekend state- satisfied with the delivery and was of injustice, and blacks were reminded
ment: “Change means moving the embraced the idea and told the airman,
“I want you and me to lead the March.” working to see if it could still be made once again that we are not equal in this
monument away from the center that day. She called me at home later country.
of campus.” Blame for the statue’s We are going to be arm-in-arm. Not
surprisingly, many of the rest of the to inform me that she couldn’t make it We cry because the many whites
current placement cannot be laid happen, but would secure my order. I
base leadership joined the demonstra- that know better won’t stand out and
on his shoulders. thanked her and said just send them
tion. Where are the leaders now who stand up with us. We cry because
The monument, although not out when you can.
will act to promote racial justice? when we kneel, we are un-American.
originally placed in the spirit of This young lady is Denise. Her
John W. Ross When we protest we are thugs. When
malice, has devolved into just that: parents can be proud of how she took
Colonel, USAF (ret.) we stand up, we are knocked down.
a beacon of hatred. so much time to help an old white man.
Columbus We cry because the country that we
Relocating the statue won’t rid Her actions are the epitome of custom- love does not love us back. Because, as
the Ole Miss campus of hate, but it er service. Thanks again Denise, you
An excellent experience he stated in a May 8, 1967 interview,
will give its beacon a less promi- made my day! If you are at Lowes and
I thought about responding to Mr. we realize that Dr. King’s Dream was
nent place to shine. see her, give her a thumbs up.
There are channels in which the Hairstons comments, but I’ll just say really a nightmare.
Roger Wade Lavonne Latham Harris
statue relocation can be handled that I believe he’s being mislead by Columbus
in a peaceful manner, avoiding fur- fake news. President of the NA ACP-
ther destruction as has been seen What I want to do is give kudos Lowndes County
in cities like Birmingham, Ala., to someone I met yesterday. I was at Why we cry Columbus
where protesters in a mob mental- Lowes, trying to find/buy some paving It has been asked, why are African
ity have attempted to tear down stones. Computer inventory showed Americans so angry? Since slaves were
statues and circumvent processes they had a large number on hand but first brought to America in 1619, black Questions validity of column
in place for the redress of their there were none on the shelf. This people have not only been treated like Is Columbus, Mississippi really at
grievances. young lady went all over the place second class citizens, but oftentimes a point where our newspaper believes
The statue’s fate is in the hands looking for the missing pieces. Twice treated worse than animals. defunding the police is a legitimate
of the IHL, and we implore them to around the outside. Not finding them, The recent murder of George Floyd point of view?
make the right decision. she escorted me to the customer has restarted a fire in America. Make Margo Toledano
Oxford Eagle service desk and let them know what no mistake about it, this fire was never Columbus
The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2020 5A
AREA OBITUARIES
COMMERCIAL DISPATCH visitation is from 2-5 infant daughter, Rose Martha Donovan parents, she was pre-
OBITUARY POLICY p.m. today, at Carter’s Ann Maughan. ceded in death by her
Obituaries with basic informa- COLUMBUS —
Funeral Service. Car- She is survived by Martha E. Donovan, sister, Glenda Jackson.
tion including visitation and
service times, are provided
ter’s Funeral Service of her daughter, Cindy 68, died May 28, 2020, She is survived by
free of charge. Extended Macon is in charge of Rodgers of Perkin- at her residence. her husband, Roger
obituaries with a photograph, arrangements. ston; siblings, Leon Arrangements are West; children, Brenda
detailed biographical informa- Mr. Dorse was born Sentell, Genean incomplete and will be Wilson, Debbie Bene-
tion and other details families May 29, 1935, in Nox- “Judy” Maughan and announced by Memori- field, Leann Simp-
may wish to include, are avail- ubee County, to the Brenda Hardy; three al Gunter Peel Funeral son, Darla Estes and Pat Harris
able for a fee. Obituaries must late Charlie Dorse and grandchildren; and 14 Services:
be submitted through funeral Home and Crematory Roger West; siblings, Friday, June 5 • 2 PM
Emma Dorse Brown. great-grandchildren. Second Avenue North Wilburn Johnson and Annunciation Catholic Church
homes unless the deceased’s
He is survived by his Jeannie Richards; 10 College St. Locaiton
body has been donated to location.
science. If the deceased’s children; J.C. Doss of William House Jr. grandchildren; and 10
Brooksville; and grand-
body was donated to science, MILLPORT, Ala. —
Debra Matheny great-grandchildren. Woody Robinson
the family must provide official children. William Mervin House Memorials may be Incomplete
proof of death. Please submit NOXUBEE COUN-
Jr. died June 2, 2020, at made to Shriners Hos- College St. Location
TY — Debra Matheny,
all obituaries on the form
Vivian Maughan his residence.
60, died June 3, 2020. pital for Children, 815
provided by The Commercial
REFORM — Vivian Funeral services will Market Street, Galves- Martha Donovan
Dispatch. Free notices must be Carter’s Funeral Incomplete
submitted to the newspaper Louise Maughan, 84, be at 2 p.m. Saturday, at ton, TX 77550.
Services of Macon is 2nd Ave. North Location
no later than 3 p.m. the day died June 2, 2020, in Dowdle Funeral Home.
in charge of arrange-
prior for publication Tuesday Perkinston, Mississippi. Burial will follow in
through Friday; no later than 4 Funeral services are Millport City Cemetery. ments. Woody Robinson
p.m. Saturday for the Sunday at 3 p.m. today, at Skelt- Visitation will be one COLUMBUS —
edition; and no later than 7:30
on Funeral Home Chap- hour prior to services Carol West Woody Robinson died
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el, with Eddie Rogers at the funeral home. COLUMBUS — Car- June 4, 2020, at his
Incomplete notices must be re- residence.
officiating. Burial will Dowdle Funeral Home ol Anne West, 74, died
ceived no later than 7:30 a.m.
follow in Arbor Springs of Millport is in charge June 2, 2020, at Bap- Arrangements are
for the Monday through Friday
editions. Paid notices must be Cemetery. Visitation is of arrangements. tist Memorial Hospi- incomplete and will be
finalized by 3 p.m. for inclusion one hour prior to ser- Mr. House was born tal-Golden Triangle. announced by Memori-
the next day Monday through vices. Skelton Funeral to the late William A family funeral ser- al Gunter Peel Funeral
Thursday; and on Friday by 3 Home of Reform is House Sr. and Rosie vice will be at 11 a.m. Home and Crematory cdispatch.com
p.m. for Sunday and Monday
in charge of arrange- Eads House. He was a Friday, at Lowndes College Street loca-
publication. For more informa-
ments. Mrs. Maughan veteran of the Air Force Funeral Home Chape;. tion.
tion, call 662-328-2471.
was born Dec. 16, 1935, and formerly employed Burial will follow at
in Reform, to the late with General Tire. Memorial Gardens.
Joe Dorse Henry Jefferson “Pat” In addition to his Mrs. West was born
NOXUBEE COUN- Sentell and Alvie Collier wife, he was preceded May 8, 1946, in Colum-
TY — Joe T. Dorse, 85, Sentell. She was for- in death by his wife, bus, to the late Sidney
died May 30, 2020, at merly employed as a Delores House. Walter and Norma e
Vineyard Court Nurs- seamstress with County He is survived by his May Poer Johnson. She
ing Center. Miss. children, Robert House, was formerly employed
A private family only In addition to her David House, Lynn as a bus driver with
graveside service will parents, she was pre- House and Jeanette the Columbus Munici-
be at 1 p.m. Friday, in ceded in death by her Kennedy; and siblings, pal School District and
Holmes Cemetery, with husband, Murray Gene Cappy Scrivner, Susy was a member of New
Constance Scott officiat- Maughan; son Delmer Parker, Sally Cash and Covenant Ministry.
ing. Private family only Gene Maughan; and Buddy House. In addition to her
Patricia Harris
Patricia Norris Harris, age 90, of Ridgeland,
Malaria drug fails to prevent COVID-19 in a rigorous study MS, formerly of Columbus, MS, passed away
June 2, 2020, at Beau Ridge Assisted Living of
Ridgeland, MS.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS show that hydroxychloro- Boulware, an infectious ject of much debate since Funeral services will be Friday, June 5, 2020,
quine was no better than disease specialist at the Trump started promoting at 2:00 PM, with a Rosary service at 1:30 PM
A malaria drug Presi- placebo pills at preventing University of Minnesota. them in March. Hydroxy- at Annunciation Catholic Church with Father
dent Donald Trump took illness from the coronavi- “But our objective was to chloroquine has long been Jeffrey Waldrep officiating. Memorial Gunter
to try to prevent COVID-19 rus. The drug did not seem answer the question and used for malaria, lupus Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 903 College St.
proved ineffective for that to cause serious harm, to conduct a high-quality and rheumatoid arthritis, location is in charge of arrangements.
in the first large, high-qual- though -- about 40 percent study,” because the evi- but no large studies have Mrs. Harris was born February 22, 1930, in
ity study to test it in people on it had side effects, most- dence on the drug so far shown it or chloroquine Horry County, SC, to the late Lucian Gordon and
in close contact with some- ly mild stomach problems. has been inconclusive, he to be safe or effective for Letha Viola Cox Norris. She was a member of
one with the disease. “We were disappoint- said. much sicker patients with Annunciation Catholic Church.
Results published ed. We would have liked Hydrox ychloroquine coronavirus, and some In addition to her parents, Mrs. Harris was
Wednesday by the New En- for this to work,” said the and a similar drug, chloro- studies have suggested the preceded in death by her husband, Gilliam
gland Journal of Medicine study leader, Dr. David quine, have been the sub- drugs may do harm. Stelling Harris; sons, Joel Leslie Harris and
Benjamin Jay Harris; sister, Bert Hickman; and
son-in-law, Max Tullos.
Survivors include her son, John G. Harris and
his wife Carolyn of Ridgeland, MS; daughters,
Can I get COVID-19 Susan Harris Ward and her husband Johnny of
Birmingham, AL and Karen Harris Tullos of
through my eyes or ears? Jackson, MS; sister, Gladys N. Jernigan of NC;
grandsons, Matthew Harris and his wife Allyson
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS cluding through the eyes. of Madison, MS and their children John, Ava,
Glasses may also offer Noah and Eden, James Harris and his wife Laura
Can I get COVID-19 added protection, accord- of Winterville, NC and their children Stelling,
through my eyes or ears? ing to the American Acad- Abigail, Hughes, Levi and Adeline, Andrew
It’s possible through the emy of Ophthalmology. Harris and his wife Anna of Madison, MS and
eyes, but not likely through Health care workers are their children Patrick and Mary Rob, Peter
the ears. advised to use safety gog- Ward and his wife Caroline of Oxford, MS and
As with the nose and gles when treating poten- their children Luke and Liles, Thomas Ward of
mouth, doctors say the tially infected patients. Birmingham, AL and Max Tullos, III, of Oxford,
eyes may be a route of in- Ears, on the other hand, MS; granddaughter, Sims Tullos of New York,
fection if someone with the are not believed to be a NY; and several nieces and nephews.
virus coughs or sneezes route of COVID-19 infec- Pallbearers will be family and friends.
nearby. Infection is also tion, according to the U.S. Memorials may be made to Annunciation
possible when rubbing Centers for Disease Con- Catholic School 223 North Browder Columbus,
your eyes with hands that trol and Prevention. MS 39702.
have been exposed to the The skin in the outer
virus. ear canal is more like reg-
Tears from an infected ular skin, unlike the tissue
person could also spread in the mouth, nose and si-
the virus. nuses. That creates a barri-
Frequent hand washing, er that makes it difficult for
social distancing and the the virus to enter, accord- Sign the online guest book at
use of facial coverings in ing to Dr. Benjamin Bleier www.memorialgunterpeel.com
public are ways to keep the at Massachusetts Eye and College Street • Columbus, MS
virus from spreading, in- Ear in Boston.
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the burden on the peo- patch the millage increase priorities each year, told 1,500 signatures from
ple,” Gavin said. “And provides a more secure The Dispatch he first registered voters in Co-
since then, it’s drained revenue option for capital heard of the potential for lumbus and submit the
the coffers a little bit. We improvements, since the a tax-backed capital im- petition to Vaughn by 5
still owe money on most city would no longer rely provement plan at Tues- p.m. on July 7, the date of
projects, and the streets on the ups and downs of day’s meeting. He said the first council meeting
need repaving again.” sales tax revenue, which he would be helping with that month, said Chief
The city, which was accounts for roughly 40 the design of the plan if it Operations Officer David
$36.4 million in debt percent of its income. comes about. Armstrong.
by March, now carries “This (plan) has a Some council members That would trigger a
roughly $14 million of built-in financial stream voiced their concerns of ballot issue giving voters
debt from those street that we know we will have taking up millions of debt the final say in whether to
paving projects over the the money to come in ev- when the city’s financial approve the tax.
years, city Chief Financial ery year to pay for it,” he outlook remains murky.
Officer Deliah Vaughn said. Ward 3 Councilman Some COVID-19
said Tuesday. The city’s millage rate Charlie Box, despite vot-
Financial Adviser stands at 51.24, Lowndes ing in favor, said he’s wor-
restrictions relaxed
Lynn Norris of Tupelo County Tax Assessor ried about the timing of while others remain
said the bond could help Greg Andrews said. Of the bond issue as the city in place
set up a capital improve- that amount, 8.2 mills pay is projecting a 40-percent During the meeting,
ment plan for the city, toward the city’s general drop in sales tax revenue the council also voted
which could pay for infra- obligation bonds, Vaughn amid the COVID-19 pan- unanimously to follow
structure improvements said. demic. state guidelines during
and other projects. The A 1-mill increase, An- “That doesn’t even take the pandemic but put cer-
millage increase, he said, drews said, would normal- into consideration the tain restrictions in place.
would guarantee a steady ly bring the city roughly businesses that we might Apart from following
revenue source toward $190,000 in additional rev- lose because of this (cri- state guidelines, indoor
those projects long term. enue each year. However, sis),” he said. “Maybe it businesses in the city
Norris presented the he warned the revenue might be wise to start this must keep a six-foot dis-
council with three pay- could be lower with the next year? Is it critical that tance between customers,
back options on the bond. city’s loss of several local we do this right now?” use signs and markers to
If the city opts to pay the businesses over the years Ward 2 Councilman provide instruction and
bond off in 10 years, the and the negative impact of Joseph Mickens, who was require employees to
interest rate would be the COVID-pandemic. the lone dissenting vote, wear masks.
3.25 percent and the city Despite the impact questioned the city’s abil- Child care facilities
would have to raise the of the pandemic, Beard ity to afford more debt must keep children who
millage rate by 1.25 mills said he thinks the city is while it’s still paying off cough and sneeze away
every year from 2022 in good shape to pay back money on some projects. from others, check tem-
through 2025, Ward 4 the bond, pointing to the “Another thing that peratures of all staff, re-
Councilman Pierre Beard millage increase and the comes to the table … is quire staff to wear cloth
said. internet sales tax revenue what other bigger projects masks when in contact
The millage rate in- the city began to receive we’ve got looming down with children and make
crease schedule would this year, which would the road that we are going sure parents do not drop
be the same for a 12-year bring an estimated annu- to have to tackle and deal off sick kids. Parents must
bond option, which would al income of $923,000 by with besides the paving,” also report any suspected
require the city to pay 2023. Mickens said. COVID-19 symptoms.
a 3.5-percent interest, Voting in favor of the The public will have a Conflict disclosure:
Beard said. The 15-year plan, he said street paving chance to share their in- Managing Editor Zack
option, he said, would al- is a necessary expense. put, Gavin said. Plair took part in editing
low the city to raise one City Engineer Kevin If citizens wish to start this article. He is currently
mill each year for 2022, Stafford, who normally a petition against the is- involved in legal proceed-
2023 and 2025. assists the city in creat- sue and put it to a vote, ings with the city of Colum-
Gavin told The Dis- ing a list of street paving they must gather at least bus.
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State player Steph Curry. end of June and open by Owner Kenneth Helmer Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
So it’s time to put your mid-September. said he’s ready to serve Sweet Purseonality
skills to the test. Elsewhere in customers some good ol’ will be open Monday and
The Starkville location Starkville, a kid’s play seafood: jambalaya, gum- Tuesday by appointment
will be Mississippi’s sec- center may close down if bo, po’boys and more. only, Wednesdays 10
ond, with the first Topgolf no buyers approach the Located at the former a.m.-2 p.m., Thursday and
Swing Suites introduced owner. Pumpkin Patch, 6188 Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
in Biloxi. Alexis Bullock, owner Hwy. 45, Helmer said and Saturdays 9 a.m.-2
Roden anticipates the of Little E’s Playground on once the eatery is open p.m.
new attraction to bring Highway 12, announced it will only be for takeout We’ve got some more
in a large crowd and the children’s play center for the time being. “Until business moves and news
hopes to add an additional will not reopen despite things settle down,” he in Columbus.
gaming screen if things the Gov. Tate Reeve’s safe said. The former Medical
take off. return order. In September 2016, Arts Pharmacy, which
Moving into 385 Col- “Under the current the Barataria, Louisiana, closed in 2016 at 504 Mil-
lege View, the Mississippi circumstances, my family native first opened the itary Road, will no longer
State University develop- will have to stay isolated Louisiana Shrimp Shack stay vacant. The Flower
ment just off campus, Ro- as much as possible in in Columbus before clos- Girl Wedding & Florist
den said he’ll have more order to protect a high- ing less than a year later. shop, 925 Third Ave. N.,
than 3,000 square feet to risk family member,” she After docking his shrimp will move to Military Road
work with. announced. boat for retirement, he by the end of this month.
“When I signed (my Bullock will offer re- said he’s ready to move Owner Loretta Shelton
lease) at College View, funds for booked birthday into the Friendly City first opened The Flower
I always wanted to have parties. and serve up Louisiana Girl in 2014 and said she’s
more of a gaming area,” She doesn’t want Little classics. been arranging bouquets
Roden said. “I checked out E’s to leave Starkville You can pick up a taste and doing florist work for
Swing Suites in Atlanta and close permanent- of the good life Monday 35 years. After opening
and South Carolina and ly. If you’re interested through Saturday from 11 her own shop in her
fell in love with it. …It’s in purchasing a small, a.m.-8 p.m. brother-in-law’s antique
going to be something local, family owned and Moving to East Colum- shop, though, she said she
pretty good. I really feel operated play center, bus, there’s a new con- outgrew her own space.
like it’s just a home run.” contact Alexis at alexis@ signment shop in town. “We are moving be-
Due to COVID-19, starkvilleplaygrounds. Sweet Purseonality, cause we needed space,”
Roden said he’s run into com.. 1118 B Gardner Blvd., will Shelton said. “… We will
more than a few road- Moving to Columbus, host its grand opening be adding several new
blocks. Now, he’s finally it’s what we’ve all been June 12. The shop will features to our shop which
happy to get the ball waiting for. showcase pre-owned we will be announcing lat-
rolling. Barring any more The Louisiana Shrimp and new designer bags er and we are very excited
delays, he hopes to have Shack expects to open slashed 70 percent off. Be to be on historic Military
construction start by the shop early next week. sure to check it out next Road.”
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City cancels rec sports
Base-‘Ball’: Pats find new head coach
BY THEO DEROSA
tderosa@cdispatch.com
leagues; still full steam really excited that he ac-
cepted.”
Heritage Academy has
been Chris Ball’s home
ahead for Lowndes Co. Ball takes over a pro-
gram that won the 2019
MAIS Class AAA cham-
for 10 years, and the as- pionship in baseball and BY THEO DEROSA petition, refund parents
sistant baseball and foot- tderosa@cdispatch.com and ask coaches to return
could have been poised
ball coach said he has to repeat a year later if league equipment.
never been anything but The city of Columbus Parents of players in
the COVID-19 pandemic has canceled its summer
loyal to the school. hadn’t derailed the sea- the following city leagues
On Wednesday, the Pa- youth baseball and soft- will receive refunds:
son. He said he doesn’t ball leagues, Columbus
triots officially rewarded plan to change anything 4-year-old coed, 5-6 boys,
Recreation Director Greg
that loyalty, hiring Ball to from the head coaches 5-6 girls, 7-8 boys coach
Lewis confirmed to The
be the school’s new head who predated him and pitch, 7, 8, 9 and 10 girls
Dispatch
baseball coach — one with whom he found suc- fastpitch, 9-10 baseball,
on Wednes-
of three head coaching cess on Magnolia Lane. 11-12 baseball and 11-12
day.
hires announced by the “We were always girls fastpitch.
Lewis
school in the past two as good as who we According to previous
said that a
days. coached with and who large por- Dispatch reporting, Lew-
Ball will replace Justin we coached,” Ball said. tion of par- is said at a May 14 meet-
Flake, who took the head “(Flake) leaned on me ents of the ing that many parents
coaching job at Choctaw just as much as I leaned 383 players Lewis and coaches had already
County on April 28. on him.” signed up expressed their concerns
“It means a lot be- Ball called Heritage for the league wanted a about the safety of play-
cause I’ve been around Academy one of the best refund of the league fees ing this summer.
all these kids for so long, schools — if not the best due to the COVID-19 pan- “Would I like for them
Courtesy of Chris Ball to play baseball right
and I’ve been invested — in the Golden Triangle demic, unsure how safe it
Chris Ball (right) was hired as Heritage Academy’s new now? Yes,” Lewis said.
in this school,” Ball told head baseball coach Wednesday. Ball served as an and a top five program was for their children to
The Dispatch on Wednes- assistant under head coach Justin Flake this season. in the MAIS. He knows be participating. “(But) listening to my
day. “I love the place — I taking charge of the Pa- “The majority of them coaches and parents (I
love what Heritage offers athletic director Sean baseball and his ability to triots will mean plenty of felt it was just too early to talked to), they don’t feel
academically and athleti- Harrison said Ball, as teach the game stood out additional responsibility, get out,” Lewis said. that it’s safe right now.”
cally. ... I’m super excited an assistant under Flake right away. but he wouldn’t have it As of Thursday, the Lewis said the city
and super proud that I’ve and under prior coach “He was the first any other way for his first city only had enough play- will still provide fields for
been given this opportu- Bruce Branch, was inter- choice, the obvious head coaching job. ers to field two or three “pick-up” games. Those
nity.” viewed for the position choice,” Harrison told “I think God put this teams, so Lewis decided who still want to play can
Football coach and first. Ball’s knowledge of The Dispatch. “We’re See PATRIOTS, 2B to cancel league com- See REC, 2B
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call in to request reserv- county will offer T-ball their players before Mon- between games, avoid be used and sanitized Church league softball
ing a field for a specific for ages day’s start date. The sharing bats or helmets during games.
date and time. 5 and 6, department hopes to re- and remain six feet from Mississippi Gov. Tate to be played in August
coach pitch lease a game schedule each other at all times. Reeves announced May Lowndes County is
also offering men’s and
Caledonia, Lowndes for ages 7
and 8 and
soon for the summer sea-
son.
Coaches are also encour-
aged to remain masked,
27 that up to 100 players,
coaches and fans are al- women’s church league
County leagues on as a baseball Teams will have to fol- stay outside the width of lowed to attend games softball league starting
scheduled league for low certain guidelines to the batter’s box and prac- provided that social dis- Aug. 25.
Lowndes County Rec- ages 11 and play on the fields, Short tice social distancing. tancing is in place as An entry fee of $300
reation Manager Roger 12. Regis- Short said, according to previ- Teams should not en- much as possible. Fan per team is due by Aug.
Short said things are on tration fees ous Dispatch reporting. ter the dugout until oth- attendance is limited to 14.
as scheduled for the coun- for the other age divisions During a May 14 meet- er teams exit the field, two household members There will be a coach-
ty’s summer leagues. have been refunded. ing, he presented a list according to the recom- per player, both of whom es interest meeting at
Team practices began Caledonia’s parks and of recommendations for mendations. One des- are encouraged to wear 6:30 p.m. July 7 at New
Monday, and competition recreation department athletes and coaches to ignated adult is encour- masks and must leave Hope Community Center.
begins June 15 at Lake said on its Facebook page follow during the season. aged to wipe down the the field immediately af- All games will be
Lowndes State Park. that it will be refunding Athletes are recom- bats after each use, and ter the game and return played at Lake Lowndes
This summer, the parents who withdrew mended to wear masks multiple softballs should to their cars. State Park.
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in my lap for a reason, and best that I can,” she said. said seeing the confi-
I’m gonna follow through Harrison said that he dence Harrison and head-
with it,” Ball said. “I’ve was happy to find a candi- master Greg Carlyle had
always wanted to be a date of Mohlenbrok’s abil- in her was significant.
head coach, but there’s no ity in the area, where her “It means the world
better place to be a head sport is relatively new. — just the fact that Dr.
coach than Heritage.” “Finding volleyball Carlyle and Coach Harri-
coaches in Columbus is son were willing to give
Mohlenbrok to lead always tough,” Harrison me a shot to build a pro-
said. gram and get it on its feet
volleyball program Mohlenbrok, a vol- again,” Matthews said. “
Emily Mohlenbrok ... (The program) already
leyball player since fifth
thought her volleyball ca- has a good culture — just
grade, said she attended
reer was over. build on that and continue
a small private school like
When the high school to grow it.”
Heritage Academy and
standout moved to town Matthews said she
saw the potential for a lot
with her husband Austin became familiar with
of one-on-one instruction
— a pilot in training at the school thanks to a
with a smaller roster. In-
Columbus Air Force Base teammate of hers at The
heriting a team that grad-
— a year and a half ago, W who, like Matthews,
uated a lot of seniors after
she shared hailed from South Caroli-
last fall, Mohlenbrook
with him na. The teammate’s aunt
said she’s looking forward
her con- is Heritage Academy high
to build on the things
cerns that school teacher Teri Mar-
Combs put in place in her
the career tin, and Matthews and her
two years at the helm.
she wanted teammate watched Teri’s
“I’ll be the best coach
wasn’t in daughter Carley Martin, a
that I can be for them, and
the cards. Mohlenbrok rising senior, play softball
they’ll play the best that
“I real- and basketball on occa-
they can play,” Mohlen-
ly wanted sion.
brok said.
to be a volleyball coach, Matthews, pursuing a
but I wanted to be kind master’s in teaching, will
of established in Colum- Pats tab Matthews as join Teri Martin in the
bus and didn’t know even softball coach school’s faculty ranks,
where to begin to look for Heidi Matthews was teaching language arts to
that,” she said. nervous before her Zoom seventh and eighth grad-
In early May, she saw a interview with Harrison ers.
post from former Heritage for the head “Being able to coach
Academy volleyball coach softball and teach was a huge
Kelly Combs on the base’s coaching deal,” Matthews said.
Facebook page. Combs, job at Heri- The 23-year-old said
due to have a child in Sep- tage Acade- she “really wasn’t expect-
tember, was advertising my. ing” to land a head coach-
her own job; Mohlenbrok, As it Matthews ing job at her age.
who had friends in town turned out, “A lot of people, they
who worked as teachers Matthews needn’t have see your age, and they’re
at the school, liked what worried. just going, ‘I’ll push you to
she saw. “I told somebody she the curb,’” Matthews said.
“It was just kind of was one of the best coach- Harrison and Carlyle
like an answered prayer,” ing interviews I’ve ever saw things differently, of
Mohlenbrok said. “Kelly done,” the athletic direc- course. They’re excited
posted it, and I was like tor said Tuesday, less than for Matthews to get to
‘Oh, I need to do that right an hour after officially an- work soon — she’ll hold a
now.’” nouncing to parents that parents meeting Monday
Mohlenbrok, hired as Matthews had earned the and start workouts Tues-
the Patriots’ new volley- job. day.
ball coach Tuesday, will The former player and “I’m really excited to
be getting to do just that. current graduate assis- get Heritage softball real-
“I’m excited to help tant at the Mississippi ly going under her leader-
grow the program the University for Women ship,” Harrison said.
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Business
US job losses in May could raise
3-month total to 30 million
Economists foresee been lost. Unemployment could
near 20 percent. And potentially
cuts in the three months since the
viral outbreak intensified to nearly
unemployment fewer than half of all adults may be
working.
30 million. That’s more than three
times the jobs lost in the 2008-2009
remaining in the double- Beneath the dismal figures
will be signs that job cuts, severe
Great Recession. And if the jobless
rate does reach 20 percent for May,
digits through November as they are, are slowing as more it would be double the worst level
businesses gradually or partially during that previous recession.
elections and into 2021 reopen. Still, the economy is mired Overhanging the jobs picture is
in a recession, and any rebound in widespread uncertainty about how
BY CHRISTOPHER RUGABER hiring will likely be painfully slow. long the unemployed will remain
AP Economics Writer out of work. Most of the layoffs in
Economists foresee unemployment
remaining in double-digits through recent months were a direct result
WASHINGTON — The epic the November elections and into of the sudden shutdowns of busi-
damage to America’s job market 2021. nesses in response to the corona-
from the viral outbreak will come If their forecast of 8 million jobs virus pandemic. As many of these
into sharper focus Friday when lost in May proves correct, it would businesses reopen, at least partial-
the government releases the May come on top of April’s loss of 20.5 ly, workers who had been laid off
employment report: Eight million million jobs — the worst monthly have held out hope of being rehired
more jobs are estimated to have loss on record — and bring total job soon.
BUILDING PERMITS
■ Woody Williams; 1134 mercial building; Weathers
City of Columbus Lowndes County Crowe Road; construct s/f Construction
May 26-28, 2020 June 3, 2020 residence; owner ■ Troy and Leigh Kriley; 146
■ Columbus Municipal School ■ Tim Hudgins; William ■ Sharon Glasgow; 161 Neighbors; construct s/f
District; 924 20th Street Roberts Road; set up mobile Valleybrook Dr.; construct residence; owner
North; Reroof eight building; home; owner storage/shop; Bostick Con-
Advantage Roofing ■ Tim Hudgins; William struction
■ William A. Evans; 3501 Roberts Road; move mobile ■ Vickie Roosevelt; 446
Bluecutt Road; Sigh; Mid- home; McNairy Mobile Homes Merry Valley Dr.; construct
South Signs ■ Tim and Cheryl Thomson; pool; owner
■ Danny Chandle; 415 East 164 Windchase Dr.; construct ■ Kenneth Shaw; 368 Old
Gaywood Street; Electrical; pool; Sobley Pool Company New Hope Road; set up mo-
Robert Johnston ■ Slip N Dip; 312 Lake Lown- bile home; owner
■ Alexander Blunt; 702 7th des Road; construct pool; ■ Kenneth Shaw; 368 Old
Avenue South Electrical; Jim- Sobley Pool Company New Hope Road; move up
mie Chism ■ Jeffery Weber; 469 N. mobile home; Alan’s Mobile
■ Roger James; 400 Alabama Spruline Road; set up mobile Home
Street; Mechanical; Elliot’s home; Williams Electric ■ Dennis Jackson; 1389
A/C & heat ■ Jeffery Weber; 469 N. Buck Egger Road; set up
■ Baptist Medical Clinic; Spruline Road; move mobile mobile home; owner
2400/2402 5th Street North; home; Mills Home Center ■ Dennis Jackson; 1389
Mechanical; E & H Heating ■ Andy Peterson; 8439 Hwy Buck Egger Road; move up
& A/C 12 E; install solar panels; mobile home; Alan’s Mobile
■ Laura Smith; 158 Commu- owner Home
nity Road, Lot 22; Plumbing; ■ Jason Smith; 86 Valleydale ■ Rob and Joanie Moore;
Tabor Plumbing Cove; construct storage/ 463 Curtis Chapel Road; con-
■ Laura Smith; 158 Commu- shop; Bostick Construction struct s/f residence; owner
nity Road, Lot 27; Plumbing; ■ Larry Joblin; 476 Donna ■ Spec; Frye Circle, lot 24;
Tabor Plumbing Lane; construct shop/stor- construct s/f residence; Frye
■ Mary Ann Brewer; 120 21st age; owner Tile & Exterior
Street South; Plumbing; Tabor ■ Southern Natural Gas; Togo ■ Suburban Propane; 5234
Plumbing Road; modify gas line; owner Military Road; remodel com-
1.49 WALMART
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Monekia Sherrod; May 20 Julie D. Richards; May 12 105 Market St.
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LOCAL LAW FIRM is seek- 2 BEDROOMS Priced to sell! 662−549−
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5532 HWY 50 E.
Th, F, & S. 7a. − until.
Union Local 714 (or
619) between 1967 1 Bicycle
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Warren Kleban
General Help Wanted
2 Chrysler
Engineering between
CARPENTER NEEDED w/ at 662-329-2323 1967 and 1969 please
least 4 yrs. of experience.
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Simmons Hanly Conroy
toll−free at (855) 988−
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Emmanuel’s Christian WORK WANTED: JESSE & BEVERLY’S
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1, 2, & 3 Baths wanted. Carpentry,
concrete, electrical &
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MOUNTING TV’S AND
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QUALITY PAINTING.
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662−251−8472 662-324-1666 • 601-656-6914 Sheet Rock Hang, Finish & 19 “Toodle-oo!”
104 South Lafayette Street, Starkville Repair. Pressure Washing. DOWN 20 Belongs
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DAVID’S CARPET &
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CLEANING Bucket truck & stump SKILLED CRAFTSMAN. Any 3 Short skirt Abbey” countess
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1 Room − $50 paint, drywall, clean,
2 Rooms − $70 Serving Columbus SERVICE
since 1987. Senior pressure wash & cut grass. Special Prices.
3+ Rooms − $30 EA Reasonable rates. Safe & Interior & Exterior Painting.
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Car Upholstery Cleaning
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