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Commercial Dispatch Eedition 2-25-21
Commercial Dispatch Eedition 2-25-21
Glo prepares
to move into
Rex Theater
by Monday
PLUS: New sweet shop
coming to the Rex’s
former ticket office
BY MARY POLLITZ
biz@cdispatch.com
A
fter
nearly a
year of res-
torations,
the old
Rex
Theatre is
Deanna Robinson/Dispatch Staff
Steviiana McCoy, 2, sits with her brother, Jabari McCoy, 4, at Propst Park Monday afternoon. Their parents are Jacklyn McCoy starting to
and Steven Jennings. “Glo.”
By Mary Pollitz
Monday,
the class
project-turned-startup business
Glo will move its office into the
‘We have one main goal: helping out our neighbor’ newly renovated space at 101 W.
Main St.
Tuesday afternoon, Glo CEO
Hagan Walker walked through the
Starkville Strong keeps building awareness, theater imagining the possibili-
ties this new area entails for his
members through volunteer service company.
See BUSINESS, 6A
BY TYLER B. JONES made an impact because peo-
tjones@cdispatch.com ple couldn’t get out of their
homes,” Mckey said. “People
With the majority of that I was delivering to were
Starkville residents confined literally stuck in their homes,
to their homes last week be-
cause of a winter storm, local
musician Tahj Mckey sacri-
and some didn’t even have
electricity. For this one order,
we had to bring gas to a fam-
Absentee voting
ficed his safety by delivering
goods and supplies to those in
need.
ily, and their power went out,
and they were running off of a
generator. So, we went to the
available for city
Mckey became involved
with Starkville Strong Face-
book group at the beginning
gas station and pumped two
gallons of gas and took it all primary races
the way to Macon so this fami-
of the COVID-19 pandemic ly could survive the rest of the Ballots available at city
because he was trying to find night.”
ways to give back to the com- Inclement weather invaded Tyler Jones/Dispatch Staff
clerks’ offices
munity during the difficult the Golden Triangle last week, Taylor Reed, an L.A. Green employee, browses the jew- DISPATCH STAFF REPORT
time. He said that he has con- bringing freezing tempera- elry selection at the boutique. L.A. Green is one of 14
tinuously volunteered his time tures, icy roads and extreme downtown businesses partnered with Starkville Strong’s
“Shop Local. Help Local.” fundraising campaign this week. Absentee ballots for the April 6
to the organization because it winter precipitation. Many
has made an impact not only community members offered Starkville Strong, a Facebook group that has brought in municipal primary elections in Co-
nearly 8,400 members, focuses on meeting immediate lumbus, Starkville and West Point
on the community but on him- delivery services and rides needs of community members, ranging from food insecuri-
self. to those needing to get to ap- ty to housing. During last week’s winter storm, volunteers are now available.
“Being able to drive and pointments, work or other nec- used the platform to coordinate deliveries and transporta- In Columbus, there are contest-
deliver things to people See VOLUNTEERS, 6A tion for people who couldn’t get out or were without power. See BALLOTS, 6A
AREA OBITUARIES
COMMERCIAL DISPATCH March 15, 1980, in High School. He was are at 11 a.m. today, at
OBITUARY POLICY Starkville, to Anita Lau- formerly employed New Providence M.B.
Obituaries with basic informa-
tion including visitation and
rie Miller and William with Weyerhaeuser Church, with Willie
service times, are provided Michael Josey. He was Company and a mem- J. Ivy Sr. officiating.
free of charge. Extended obit- a veteran of the United ber of Kennedy Baptist Burial will follow in
uaries with a photograph, de- States Navy. Church. the church cemetery.
tailed biographical information He was preceded in In addition to his Visitation was from
and other details families may death by his son, Aden parents, he was pre- 2-5 p.m. Wednesday,
wish to include, are available ceded in death by his
Josey. at Lee-Sykes Funeral
for a fee. Obituaries must be
submitted through funeral
In addition to his par- siblings, Sarah Junkin, Home. Lee-Sykes Fu-
homes unless the deceased’s ents, he is survived by Ray, James and Rayford neral Home of Macon
body has been donated to his wife, Nicole Marie Foster. is in charge of arrange-
science. If the deceased’s Josey; children, Ava He is survived by his ments.
body was donated to science, Josey, Brendan Josey wife, Jo Ann (Robin- Mrs. Boykin was
the family must provide official both of Prosper, Texas son) Foster; children, born July, 14, 1940, in
proof of death. Please submit
and Brooklyn Josey of Wendy Foster Shaw and Noxubee, to the late
all obituaries on the form
provided by The Commercial Cedar Bluff; and sister, Kevin Andrew Foster Robert Lee Boykin and
Dispatch. Free notices must Kristina Lee of Pelham, both of Kennedy, Ala- Carrie Spiller. She was
be submitted to the newspa- Alabama. bama; siblings, Miriam a member of New Provi-
per no later than 3 p.m. the Nabors, Brenda Pitts, dence Baptist Church.
day prior for publication Tues-
day through Friday; no later
Harvey Foster Joan Myers, Bobby and In addition to her
MILLPORT, Ala. — Doug Foster; and seven parents, she was pre-
than 4 p.m. Saturday for the
Sunday edition; and no later Harvey Andrew “Andy” grandchildren. ceded in death by her
than 7:30 a.m. for the Monday Foster, 65, died Feb. 23, Pallbearers will be children, Jimmy Lee
edition. Incomplete notices 2021, at his residence. Larson Shaw, Renley Boykin and Mims Cal-
must be received no later Funeral services will Foster, Lathan Shaw, houn Jr.; and siblings,
than 7:30 a.m. for the Monday be at 2 p.m. Friday, at David Foster, Ladd Alice B. Huston, Violet
through Friday editions. Paid
Dowdle Funeral Home, Shaw, Ledger Shaw, Patterson and Robert
notices must be finalized by 3
with Terry Robinson Langston Shaw and Boykin Jr.
p.m. for inclusion the next day
Monday through Thursday; and officiating. Burial will Phillip Foster. She is survived by
on Friday by 3 p.m. for Sunday follow at Kennedy Cem- her children, Willie
and Monday publication. For etery. Visitation will Mary Boykin James Boykin of St.
more information, call 662- be one hour prior to NOXUBEE COUN- Louis, Missouri, Barba-
328-2471. ra Jean Boykin, Mattie
services at the funeral TY —
home. Dowdle Funer- Mary Ann Pearl Rutherford and
Micha Josey al Home of Millport, Boykin, 80, Bernice Boykin all of
CEDAR BLUFF — Alabama is in charge of died Feb. Macon.
Micha Shawn Josey, 40, arrangements. 18, 2021, Pallbearers will be
died Feb. 15, 2021, at Mr. Foster was born at Baptist William Boykin, An-
his residence. March 10, 1955, to the Memorial thony Boykin, Fredrick
Calvert Funeral late Emmett Noah and Hospi- Boykin, Bennie C. Ivy,
Home is in charge of Swan Marine (Wil- tal-Golden Boykin John Brown and Willie
arrangements. son) Foster. He was a Triangle. James Boykin.
Mr. Josey was born graduate of Kennedy Funeral services See OBITUARIES, 5A
The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 3A
The Mag film festival starts today with virtual purchasing options
24th annual event features 42 films, nizing it,”
Berry said.
creativity is important.”
“Five Minutes,” creat-
will include drive-in showings March can
Patrons
pur-
ed by a group of students
at Mississippi State Uni-
6 at Horse Park chase films versity, is one of the short
virtually films that will be shown at
BY TYLER JONES drive-in showing at Mis- through the Horse Park. It centers
tjones@cdispatch.com sissippi Horse Park. The March 13. on a “gamer guy” getting
Berry
“main event”, Berry said, B er r y ready for a date.
STARKVILLE — The will be at 6 p.m. showing said The Mag board of di- Jon Taggert, one of the
24th Magnolia Indepen- 10 short films and one rectors chose from more directors, said that the
dent Film Festival begins
feature film. The late- than 350 film submis- film started as a project
today, at least virtually.
night drive-in screening sions for this year’s festi- assigned by a film teach-
Also known as The
at 10:45 p.m. will include val from filmmakers all er and grew to gaining ac-
Mag, Mississippi’s lon-
two short films and one over the world. Even after clamation from credible
gest-running film festival
feature-length film. whittling submissions to film evaluators across the
is offering a slate of 42
films on its website that While The Mag is typi- the final 42, they include state.
viewers can purchase. cally held as a fully in-per- genres ranging from com- “We didn’t expect
With a VIP experience, son event at Hollywood edy, horror/thriller, docu- ‘Five Minutes’ to be this
festival director Bailey Premier Cinema, the hy- mentaries and more. well-received,” said Tag-
Berry said, festival-goers brid virtual and drive-in “These are 42 films gert, a senior communi-
can also access exclusive format will allow patrons that are genuinely very cation major from Her-
workshops and panels vir- to enjoy the festival while good films with good nando. “We are grateful
tually. adhering to social-dis- quality,” Berry said. “Any- for the opportunity. We’re
“You can watch it on tancing restrictions due one and everyone who just happy that we’re out
your own time, in your to the COVID-19 pandem- is interested in movies there.”
home or with a group of ic, Berry said. will be able to find some- Tickets and films, as
friends, ‘on-demand’ as “It was difficult at first thing they like. Some of well as the full schedule
we’re calling it,” Berry trying to navigate around them have very important for the drive-in showings,
said. “You can watch it COVID, but once we de- messages. Some are just are available at http://
whenever you feel like it.” cided on having a drive-in humorous. In a time like magnoliafilmfest.com.
The festival will con- and virtual experience it this, during the pandem-
clude March 6 with a was pretty simple orga- ic, having that outlet of
CLW
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of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
storm brought freezing temperatures for Gale’s death and for
The Dispatch
and icy roads to Columbus and sur- their handling of the bad
rounding areas. CLW crews were out in weather.
17-degree weather removing tree limbs “My hat and my heart
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Opinion
4A THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021
PETER BIRNEY IMES Editor/Publisher
BIRNEY IMES III Editor/Publisher 1998-2018
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Dispatch
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SLIMANTICS
Kansas and Dumber
I
f the Mississippi Senate tax has become strangely adrenaline into the heart of the Kansas on another $5,000. A $1 million dollar
signs off on HB1439, we fashionable among Missis- economy.” harvester? Sir, that will be an additional
will be Kansas. sippi Republicans. Gov. Tate It was a shot to the heart, all right, 25 grand.
Only dumber. Reeves is a big fan, too. He almost a fatal one. Restaurants, which have struggled to
On Tuesday, the Missis- believes eliminating the State revenue plunged by hundreds survive the pandemic will add another
sippi House approved the state income tax will lure of millions of dollars, causing deep cuts 2.5 percent in sales tax to their custom-
bill, which would phase out new business and industry to education, roads and bridges and oth- ers’ bills. In Columbus, the total sales
the state income tax and to our state. er services. (Does this sound familiar, tax on a restaurant meal will be 11.5
thus wipe out $2 billion in “Look at Florida or Mississippians?) percent. In Starkville, it’s going to be
revenue, about a third of the Tennessee or Texas!” they By 2017, the Kansas Legislature had 12.5 percent.
state’s annual budget. say. “They don’t have state had enough and rolled back the cuts, Gunn had better get a food-tester if
To compensate, the legis- income taxes and look how overriding Brownback’s veto to do it. he plans on dining out anytime soon.
lation would increase sales Slim Smith great they’re doing!” Lesson learned. At least in Kansas. It’s almost as if House Republicans
tax from 7 percent to 9.5 To suggest that the only Kansas is the kid who stuck his did something really stupid in a bill,
percent, which for all practical purpos- thing that’s keeping Mississippi from tongue to the frozen flagpole. Mississip- then tried to divert attention from the
es would be the highest sales tax in the being Texas is the argument of an idiot, pi is the kid who watched what hap- mistake by doing something even more
nation. like suggesting the only difference pened and said, “My turn!” stupid in the very same bill.
The legislation is House Speaker between a house painter and Picasso is So yeah, we’re beyond Kansas dumb If Mississippi is serious about bring-
Philip Gunn’s baby. It replaces a pro- the quality of the paint brush used. with this bill. ing industry to the state, it should invest
gressive tax — the more you make, the What you won’t hear Reeves and Want more proof? in infrastructure, education and all the
more you pay — with a regressive tax, other Republicans say is, “Look at Kan- Not only does this bill eliminate a other currently inadequate services
which falls most heavily on those who sas!” although in truth it’s a far better substantial and consistent source of that appeal to companies.
can least afford it. comparison than any of those aforemen- revenue, it also jabs a finger into the That would require a real invest-
Jacking up the sales tax is also the tioned states. eye of every retailer, contractor or ment.
last thing our businesses need as they In 2012, the Kansas Legislature service provider in the state, anyone Instead we seem determined to do
try to stay afloat during the pandemic. slashed its state income tax to almost who collects sales tax. Remember, that just the opposite.
This legislation is both fiscally zero and slashed taxes on businesses 2.5 percent sales tax increase not only Coming soon to a theater near you:
foolish and morally bankrupt, the kind (Mississippi has already done the latter, applies to a cup of convenience store Kansas Dumb and Mississippi Dumber
of thinking that has kept Mississippi’s passing the biggest corporate tax cut in coffee but every-day necessities and the It’s a tragic comedy.
economy stagnant and its people poor state history in 2016). sales of automobiles, boats and a host of Slim Smith is a columnist and feature
for ages. Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback other big-ticket items. That new tractor writer for The Dispatch. His email ad-
But eliminating the state income claimed the tax cuts would be “a shot of $200,000 tractor a farmer needs? Tack dress is ssmith@cdispatch.com.
Obituaries
Continued from Page 2A
Henry Vaughn
the cemetery. Carter’s
Mortuary Services of rial Funeral Home of served for 8 years. He played sports with the Air
West Point is in charge Starkville is in charge Force in Europe. He was employed as a supervisor
of arrangements. of arrangements. Henry Douglas Vaughn, a with Dupont Corp, Walmart as a sales associate,
Mr. Jefferson was She is survived by native of Caledonia went to and Gatorade as a sales representative. He was
born March 16, 1956, her children, Jerry be with his Lord and Savior a die-hard Ole Miss fan and enjoyed watching
to Erma Pargo and the Gamble of Belleville, on February 19, 2021. The college SEC sports. He was loved by his mother,
late Edward Jefferson Illinois, Roger B. Clark child of the late Gunter and siblings, and children and loved spending time
Jr. He was formerly of Houston, Angla Pope Reba Vaughn, he was born with his nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-
employed with Bry- of Columbus and Jenni- in Caledonia, Mississippi on nephews and grilling out and cooking. Mr. Stotts
an Foods and Jordan fer Clark of Starkville; March 28, 1942. especially enjoyed traveling and going to the
Transfer. and siblings, Jeremiah As a youth and into his young western United States to visit his cousin Shelia
In addition to his Gamble and James adult years, Henry attended Banks and her family. He cherished his many
father, he was preceded Clyde Gamble both of New Salem Baptist Church and diligently friendships and his time with Benji Moody and
Maben. worked on the family farm. He graduated from the Fox Run Apartment staff. Mr. Stotts never
in death by his siblings,
Caledonia High School as class Salutatorian and met a stranger and enjoyed telling about his
Eddie Jefferson and
Lula Williams continued his pursuit of education at Mississippi military adventures.
James Jefferson.
STARKVILLE — State University where he earned a degree in In addition to his father, Mr. Stotts was
In addition to his
Lula Mae Williams, 98, accounting. While in college, he worked as an preceded in death by his sister, Dana Douglas.
mother, he is survived
died Feb. 20, 2021, in accountant at West and Sons in Columbus. Mr. Stotts is survived by his mother, Linda
by his children, Derrick
Eupora. Following his graduation from Mississippi Williams Stotts; sister, Kay Quinlan; brother, Bill
Jefferson and Kanesha
Funeral services will State in 1964, Henry married his beloved wife, (Erica) Stotts; sons, Matthew Perez and Cody
Webber both of West
be at 11 a.m. Sunday, at Kay Scofield of Columbus. Henry and Kay were Stotts; and his ex-wife, Ruby Weese.
Point; siblings, Willie
West Memorial Funeral faithful members of First Baptist Church where A special thank you to the doctors and staff
Joe Jefferson. Joe Willi
Home. Burial will fol- he played on the church softball team, served as that cared for him at Baptist Memorial Hospital
Jefferson, Willie Pargo
low at Sixteenth Ceme- an usher for many years, and was a part of several -Golden Triangle, Windsor Place, and the VA in
all West Point, Micheal
tery. Visitation will be committees. Birmingham, AL, and Tuscaloosa, AL.
Jefferson of Starkville,
from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, He worked as an accountant/controller with Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior
Estella Robinson and
at the funeral home. Seminole Manufacturing in Columbus until Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675, or
Dorothy Frazier both
West Memorial Funeral the mid-1970s. He then returned to the family Columbus Lowndes Humane Society, P.O. Box
of Chicago, Illinois; five
Home of Starkville is farm to work alongside his father and brother 85, Columbus, MS 39703.
grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild. (Tommy), so they could build upon and expand Compliments of
what is known today as Vaughn Farms. Lowndes Funeral Home
Gevon Clark Henry’s love for our Lord and Savior was www.lowndesfuneralhome.net
MACON — Gevon clearly demonstrated in his everyday life. His
Melinda Matherne
Boswell, Carey Upton, Bud Egger, Jim Vaughn, This engaging conversationalist and
Jackie Anderson, Jordan Bell and P.J. Hughes. storyteller was an avid, some might say rabid,
Honorary Pallbearers are: Farrell Booker, Dr. Ben sports fan, especially when it came to Ole Miss
Melinda Kaye Matherne, 52, Ogletree, Dale Brown, Allen Jones, Steve Hall, Football, but would watch any and all sports.
of Columbus, MS, passed away Don Gilmer, John Gilmer, Perry Lucas, Charlie Recently he was caught watching girl’s fast pitch
Tuesday, February 23, 2021, Betts, Everett Pennington, Dwight Colson, softball. He was crazy about a good joke and his
at Baptist Memorial Hospital Wayne Colson, Bruce Erwin, Sterling Doolittle, anecdotes frequently left those around him in
– Golden Triangle, Columbus, Dannie Hughes, Mike Hawkin’s Sunday School stitches. Jobe enjoyed fishing, studying World
MS. Class, Lowndes County Farm Bureau Board, Dr. War II memorabilia and visiting those sites,
A visitation will be Saturday, Jerry Stennett, Dr. Charlie Rhea, Dr. Mike Berry singing in the church choir and listening to a
February 27, 2021, from 10:00 and Dr. Terry Westmoreland. plethora of all college football fight songs.
AM – 12:00 PM at Caledonia The funeral service to honor Henry will take Dr. Wilder is survived by his three children,
Baptist Church, Caledonia, MS, place on Friday, February 26, 2021, at First Baptist Elizabeth “Beth” Wilder Santoro (Paul), Beverly
with Lowndes Funeral Home in Church, Columbus, MS. Visitation will begin at Anne Wilder and Andrew Jobe Wilder (Pamela);
charge of arrangements. 10:00 A.M., followed by the service at 11:00 A.M. and three grandchildren, Joseph “Josh”
Mrs. Matherne was born September 17, 1968, Burial will follow at Woodlawn cemetery. Thibodeaux (Caitlin), Derek Ching and Sarah
in Scottsburg, IN, to Fred Bowling and Margaret Much appreciation for the care provided at Margaret Wilder; siblings, Elizabeth “Betty”
Henry. She was employed with Mississippi State BMH-GTR Emergency Room staff, 5PT nurses, Austin and Donald Wilder (Brenda); as well as
University, in the accounting department, for the and the ICU staff. a multitude of nieces and nephews and his dog
past 25 years. Mrs. Matherne enjoyed sewing, Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home and Lucy Lou.
embroidery, crafting, and playing bingo. She was Crematory, Second Avenue North location, has A celebration of the life of Dr. Wilder will be
a huge Mississippi State fan and loved spending been entrusted with the arrangements. held at the Episcopal Church of the Creator in
time with her family and friends. Memorial donations in memory of Henry may Clinton, MS on March 4, 2021 at 11:00 AM CST.
Mrs. Matherne was preceded in death by her be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, This will be a private service for immediate
sister, Deanna Simmons. P.O. Box 829, Columbus, MS 39703, New Salem family only; however, the service will be available
Mrs. Matherne is survived by her husband, Baptist Church, 7086 Wolfe Road, Columbus, via Zoom. Please contact the family or church
Timothy Matherne; daughters, Leah Moore and MS 39705, Woodlawn Cemetery Association, office for the link.
Misty Matherne; grandchildren, Natalea Barks- 7712 Hwy 12 E, Steens, MS 39766 or Gideons In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a
dale and Ava Barksdale; brother, Mike Bowling; International, P.O. Box 2174, Columbus, MS donation in Dr. Wilder’s name to the Episcopal
sister, Churee (Tim) Bowling; mother, Margaret 39704-2174. Church of the Creator or your favorite charity.
Henry Smith; and father, Fred (Joann) Bowling. In all discourse, Jobe’s parting words were
Memorials may be made to LeBonheur Chil- always: “Go to Hell LSU and State college too”.
dren’s Medical Center, P.O. Box 41817, Memphis, Paid Obituary - Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home
TN 38174-181.
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essary obligations. asking for help. It gives them a reins to Herrington, a former olds said. “If local businesses to not only pro-
“Several people posted on direct answer to what they need. middle school teacher from someone has a mote shopping local but also to
our Starkville It has definitely been an asset.” Starkville. problem, people raise money in support of those
Strong Facebook Herrington said aside from Herrington said immediate will message us in the community who need it
page offering to helping give rides, people from needs the group aims to meet with whatever most, Herrington said.
give rides to peo- Starkville Strong kept people include transportation, food problems are go- “We wanted to find a way for
ple,” Starkville in need fed as they rode out the insecurity, housing and many ing on.” those businesses who might
Strong Executive winter storm. others. Herrington not know how to get involved
“During the ice storm, every- McReynolds
Director Brandi “Meeting these people in said Starkville with us to partner with us,” Her-
Herrington said. body started filling the food pan- the community, you learn that Strong has partnerships with rington said. “We want to be
“It wasn’t neces- Herrington tries, and they (food pantries) they don’t know much about re- all of the nonprofits in the com- able to make it convenient for
sarily us. It’s just were emptying out within 15 sources,” Herrington said. “I’ve munity. Many people will turn local businesses to be a part and
that our platform was there for minutes,” Herrington said. “So compiled all of the resources to Starkville Strong for what- help.”
people to communicate with people started walking to these available here in town. Basically ever aid they may need, and Fourteen businesses in the
one another, for people to come little food pantries in the snow Starkville Strong has become Starkville Strong then refers Starkville Main Street Associa-
on and say what they can do to and filling them up.” the intake center. People refer them to a nonprofit that can help tion are taking part in this “Shop
help.” them to me, and then I tell them grant assistance. Local. Help Local.” campaign.
Mckey said he along with Starting a movement all the places they can go for “I’ve compiled all of the re- Participating businesses are
other Starkville Strong volun- Starkville Strong, founded business. We fill in the gaps.” sources available here in town, offering different promotions,
teers found ways to ensure their originally by musician Jimmy Lisa McReynolds, a modera- and I’ve enjoyed getting to know such as 10-to 15-percent off of
community had items to endure Redd to assist with food insecu- tor for Starkville Strong’s Face- these nonprofits. They don’t get sales or 10-percent off with a do-
through the storm. rity at the start of the pandemic, book page, said the group has as much recognition as they de- nation to Starkville Strong. This
“There are a lot of people who is a social media group aimed at drawn plenty of community par- serve,” Herrington said. “I think campaign is happening today
need a lot of things done,” Mckey meeting the immediate needs of ticipation. acknowledging everybody’s through Saturday.
said. “It was very helpful for old- people in the community. After “It’s greatly impacted the part is what will create long- “As a group, we have one main
er people who are on Facebook the group’s rapid growth, which community because more and term success.” goal: helping out our neighbor,”
and didn’t know who to ask for now has about 8,400 members more people are becoming This week, Starkville Strong McReynolds said. “We just want
help. They can just type a status on Facebook, Redd handed the aware of the group,” McReyn- has joined forces with several to lend that helping hand.”
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From its Main Street first time in months he and we’re excited about are the foundation of any our clients achieve their all aspects of their life.”
door, you can see direct- had gotten in the tub what’s going to happen financial plan,” Joanna financial goals by cre- The firm will officially
ly toward the former without crying. She … next door. We’re excited Covington, operations ating a comprehensive open March 15 and with
stage of The Rex. told us that and that’s about bringing another manager, said. “We help plan that encompasses hours of 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Although the ex- what kind of created the culinary offering to Main
pansive auditorium toy side of things, and Street.”
will serve largely as that kind of took off.” In Starkville, we’re
warehousing for Glo — Coming full-circle, rounding out Black
which produces and sells Glo announced its History Month with the
light-up cubes activated partnership with Sesame first Culture Festival this
by water — you can still Street for Glo Pals last weekend. Big Dawgs
see the remnants of the year. Now, the company Station 26, 804 Old West
1930s theater with the will offer two Sesame Point Road, will host
stage still intact. Street characters: Elmo area Black-owned busi-
Walker said with tri- and Julia, a muppet with nesses, food vendors,
ple the size as its former autism. music, food giveaways,
building on Lampkin “(Sesame Street is) voter registration and
Street, he’s excited to taking really high level more.
see Glo continue to topics that are incredibly Be sure to show your
expand. difficult and incredibly appreciation and sup-
“This is just quite a sensitive and they are port for area businesses
bit bigger,” he said. “The breaking it down to an Friday through Saturday
ceilings are 32 feet high, elementary level that from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at
so we can go really high even kids can get them,” Big Dawgs.
on pallet racking and Barker said. “Obviously, Moving to Columbus,
storage and that’s just a (Julia) is wonderful as a new financial firm
huge bonus.” far as representation for popped up downtown.
Walker partnered kids with autism. But Covington Wealth
with Castle Properties she’s also wonderful Management, 420 Main
and the Masonic Lodge for kids who don’t have St., plans to officially
to revitalize the former autism. They are seeing open mid-March. Tyler
theater. The $1.4 million how she does things Covington, the firm’s
renovations are nearly differently and how char- president, decided after
completed and even a acters on Sesame Street several years in financial
replica of the Rex The- react.” planning to open his own
atre awning hangs over Sometimes the good firm.
to light up Main Street. news just keeps coming. “We stand firmly in
“It’s honestly amazing Walker announced the belief that time test-
to see where it was to there’s a literal sweet ed investment principles
what it is now,” Walker spot coming to the
said. corner of the Rex. Proof
Though excited to Bakery owners, Bonnie
move into The Rex and and Robbie Coblentz,
get to business, Walker plan to open a dessert
and his business partner shop.
Anna Barker are focused “It’s still in the works,
on the April launch of but we wanted to do
their partnership with something here,” Walker
Sesame Street for Glo’s said. “We’re taking up
toy’s division: Glo Pals. this big building and we
Before Glo Pals thought we needed to do
launched in 2018, neither something cool for the
Walker nor Barker con- corner.”
sidered expanding the Since plans are in the
novelty drink light to the early stages, everything
children’s toy market. is to be determined, but
“Glo Pals started the Proof owner duo is
because a mother with excited about bringing
an autistic child reached something sweet to Main
out to us and found that Street.
the Glo cubes worked “We’re excited about
in liquid,” Walker said. the renovation of the
“She took one home to Rex,” Robbie said. “We
her son and put in the love that area of down-
bathtub and it was the town with the bakery
Ballots
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ed city council elections Wards 1, 3 and 5. Absen-
in Wards 1, 4 and 6 that tee ballots are available
will appear on the prima- from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at
ry ballot. The absentee City Hall at 580 Com-
ballots can be picked up merce St.
at the registrar’s office at All three offices will
523 Main St. between 8 be open from 8 a.m. until
a.m. and 5 p.m. 7 p.m. on March 1-5 and
In Starkville, there are from 8 a.m. until noon on
contested party primaries March 6 for voter registra-
for board of aldermen po- tion.
sitions in Wards 2, 4, 5 and In-person absentee
6. The absentee ballots voting ends on April 3
can be picked up at City when offices will be open
Hall at 110 W. Main St. from 8 a.m. until noon.
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Voters can also call their
West Point will have respective city clerk and
contested primaries for request absentee ballots
board of selectmen in be mailed to them.
MSU softball
capitalizes Mississippi State athletics
Mississippi State guard D.J. Stewart (3) puts up a free throw during a men’s college basketball game Wednesday against South Carolina.
on miscues
against MVSU BY GARRICK HODGE
ghodge@cdispatch.com
an extremely dedicated MSU
frontcourt playing tenacious
Wednesday.
“Whatever I can do to help
two point guards on South Car-
olina’s roster didn’t even make
BY THEO DEROSA
defense in the post. Or perhaps the team,” Stewart said, who the trip to Starkville.
STARKVILLE — In consec- ill effects of South Carolina (5- added that he played a bit of “That definitely was a factor,”
tderosa@cdispatch.com utive years, Mississippi State 12, 3-10 SEC) now losing six point guard in high school. Howland said.
coach Ben Howland has likened games in a row and seven out of Abdul Ado was the only other At halftime, Mississippi State
The Mississippi State facing Frank Martin’s South
softball team didn’t need its last eight have sapped some Bulldog in double figures with led South Carolina 38-23 thanks
Carolina teams to undergoing a to a 26-11 advantage on the
any help to beat visiting will from Gamecock players. 11, but Tolu Smith came close
root canal. boards and holding the Game-
Mississippi Valley State After all, Martin told his team to a double-double with nine
If results of this season’s two- cocks to 26 percent shooting
on Wednesday at Nusz last week if he was any of the points and 13 rebounds.
game series are to be believed,
Park. players’ teammates, he’d be the “We’re a young team, so go- from the floor. The Bulldogs led
the Bulldogs aren’t going to
The Bulldogs got it least-liked athlete in the locker ing through adversity is great the Gamecocks for almost 38
need dental work any time soon.
anyway. room. for us overall to find out about minutes of gametime Wednes-
For the second time this
No. 24 MSU (6-1) took Whatever the reason, the our team as a unit,” Smith said. day, never fearing the outcome
month, the Bulldogs dominated
advantage of a whopping Bulldogs (13-11, 7-8) have won “Going through ups and downs was in doubt.
the Gamecocks on the boards
six errors by the Dev- consecutive Southeastern Con- is good for us heading into big MSU is back in action against
and stifled their offensive at-
ilettes (0-4), scored a pair ference games for only the games like Alabama heading Alabama at 5 p.m. Saturday at
tack, winning a 69-48 contest
of runs on wild pitches second time this season, and into the conference tourna- Humphrey Coliseum. Although
Wednesday at Humphrey Coli-
and stole seven bases en they’re not going to apologize ment.” the Crimson Tide are at the
seum. Looking at the stat sheet,
route to a 10-2 win on the for it. MSU elected to start Deivon top of the SEC, the winner in
Mississippi State coach Ben
run rule in six innings Howland beamed with glee no- “The reason for that is our Smith at point guard instead the last seven matchups of the
Wednesday. ticing his team held South Car- defense,” Howland said of the of incumbent starter Iverson MSU-Alabama series has been
Redshirt senior third olina to 29 percent shooting and rebounding disparity. “When Molinar, because Molinar was the home team.
baseman Montana Da- 4-of-21 beyond the arc. you play defense like that, you a few minutes late to a team
vidson continued her hot
streak to pace the Bull-
“We passed the ball well and have a lot of chances to grab obligation this week. Howland Dawg notes
played great defense,” Howland missed shots.” said Molinar rarely has been Earlier in the week, How-
dogs, going 2 for 3 with a said. “... We really built on our It wasn’t quite as spectacu- late to any team function in his land told reporters he hopes
triple and an RBI. She fol- momentum from (Saturday’s lar as his 29-point performance two years with the team, but the the postponed road matchup
lowed up her third-inning win against Ole Miss).” in Columbia, but D.J. Stewart sixth-year head coach preached with Auburn will be made up
three-bagger to center After getting destroyed 46- had a game-high 15 points to the importance of “running on March 6. The SEC built in
with her first-ever steal 30 on the glass on Feb. 6 in Co- lead MSU. Stewart, primarily a a tightly-run ship.” Molinar a free weekend before the SEC
of home plate. lumbia, the rebounding battle in two guard, has been utilized at scored nine points in 21 minutes tournament game for makeup
“I’ve watched (fifth- the rematch was even worse for the point more and more as the of action and will be reinserted games if needed, and this was
year senior outfielder the Gamecocks. Maybe a 49-24 season progresses and flashed in the starting lineup Saturday, MSU’s first postponement of
See SOFTBALL, 3B rebound disparity is courtesy of a 5-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio Howland said. On the flip side, the season.
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COLLEGE BASKETBALL
NBA
Preps
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now having an opportu- Noxubee County 48,
nity,” Columbus coach North Panola 38, MHSAA
Yvonne Hairston said. Class 3A playoffs, second
“We’re back in the quar- round
terfinals. That’s a big MACON — The Nox-
deal.” ubee County girls used
The Falcons got there a big fourth quarter to
with outstanding defense beat North Panola 48-38
Wednesday on a Lafay- on Wednesday in the sec-
ette team that used ex- ond round of the MHSAA
cellent shooting to beat Class 3A playoffs in Ma-
Ridgeland in the first con.
round Monday. The Com- The Tigers trailed 32-
modores’ Sha’brya Pet- 29 heading into the final
tis made four 3-pointers period and came out with
against the Titans but
a double-digit win.
was bottled up all evening
Na’Kaiyla “Tootie”
Wednesday. Teammate
Lockett led Noxubee
Karizma Norphlet only
County with 23 points,
fared a little better.
adding six rebounds and
“It’s kind for you to
shoot over us,” Hairston five steals.
said. “If you’re a shooting Aaliyah Brandy had
team, you’re going to have nine points and eight re-
to get that ball way up, be- bounds, and Jakeia Walk-
cause Slim (Rieves) and er had eight points, four
them are coming.” rebounds and two steals.
Rieves had four blocks Zacaree Rupert added six
to go with her 12 points, points, four rebounds and
a scoring output second two steals.
to only senior point guard
DJ Jackson (15). She Prep Boys Basket-
missed just one shot in an ball
excellent offensive night. Bowling Green School
“Making those points, Theo DeRosa/Dispatch Staff (La.) 75, Oak Hill Acad-
it feels good — helping Columbus High School junior Makayla Rieves (11) makes a layup during the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s MH- emy 64, MAIS Class 3A
the team out and running SAA Class 5A second-round playoff game against Lafayette. Rieves had 12 points in the Falcons’ 42-29 win. tournament quarterfinal
back down on defense,” and aggressive, but we “It was a big win be- “We’ll be ready, McEvans 43, MHSAA WEST POINT — The
Rieves said. just didn’t give up,” Rieves cause I know how badly Class 1A playoffs, second Oak Hill Academy boys
though,” she added.
She had to sit briefly said. they wanted to beat us, round lost to Bowling Green
“We’ll be ready.”
during the second half After Columbus took a and we wanted to beat The West Lowndes School (Louisiana) 75-
after adding two fouls to girls beat McEvans 73-43 64 in Wednesday’s MAIS
her first-half total and
33-15 lead into the fourth
quarter, Lafayette scored
them, too,” she said. “You
hate to see them lose,
Other scores in Wednesday’s MHSAA Class 3A tournament
coming one whistle away Prep Girls Basket-
the first seven points to but you’re happy that we Class 1A second-round quarterfinal in West
from disqualification, ball
cut its deficit to 11. But won.” playoff game in Colum- Point.
but Yeates and junior Columbus Christian
Hairston called timeout Columbus now wel- bus. The Raiders’ season is
Mashanti Saddler held Academy 41, Claiborne
three times in quick suc- comes Holmes County Tydajasha Hood led the over with the loss.
down the fort inside. All Academy (La.) 28, MAIS
cession, aiming to make Central on Friday with a Panthers with 18 points.
night, Columbus kept Class 2A tournament
sure the Commodores similar revenge storyline Averi Sanders had 16, and Prep Baseball
Lafayette away from the quarterfinal Nenah Young had 14.
couldn’t gain the mo- at play: The Falcons beat Heritage Academy 6,
rim: The Commodores mentum necessary to go the Jaguars 48-44 in Lex- BENTON — The Co- West Lowndes will
lumbus Christian Acade- Washington School 0
only managed 10 points on a run. The strategy ington in last year’s sec- host Sacred Heart on Fri-
my girls won their MAIS Braden Davidson
by halftime and trailed worked: Columbus’ lead ond round. day in the state quarterfi-
Class 2A tournament struck out seven batters
the Falcons by eight. never dipped below 10, “It’s going to be a dog- nals.
“We contained them,” quarterfinal against Clai- over six shutout innings
and the Falcons finished fight,” Hairston said. “I as the Heritage Academy
Hairston said. “Especially off a 13-point victory. know they don’t want to borne Academy (Loui- Madison Central 43,
the first half, we didn’t al- siana) on Wednesday at baseball team blanked
Hairston said she and lose, and we don’t either.” Starkville 41, MHSAA
low them to get any looks Benton Academy, 41-28. Washington School 6-0
Lafayette coach Shayne Rieves said Holmes Class 6A playoffs, second
at the basket.” Audrey Foreman led round on Wednesday in Colum-
Linzy know each other will be the toughest test
Rieves said she expect- well; before Wednesday’s yet for a Columbus team the Rams with 13 points. MADISON — The bus.
ed Lafayette to bring its game, they talked and that hasn’t lost since Dec. Faith Yeates had 10, and Starkville High School Carson Hollis led the
best at Columbus after reflected on last year’s 8 at Noxubee County. Taylor Tipton had six. CC girls lost 43-41 to Madi- Patriots (3-1) with two
Aniya Saddler’s last-sec- thriller at Itawamba Com- The Falcons, however, DeVos and Morgan Whit- son Central in Wednes- hits, and Aaron Downs
ond floater beat the Com- munity College. The two feel prepared for what the ten added five apiece. day’s MHSAA Class 6A had a double and two
modores in last year’s schools have formed a bit Jags will show them. The Rams move on to second-round game, end- walks and scored three
quarterfinals. Lafayette of a rivalry, Hairston said, “They’re coming at play Greenville Christian ing their season. runs.
did, but Columbus was which made the Falcons’ us,” Hairston said. “Like School at 3 p.m. Friday. The Jaguars advance Heritage Academy will
ready. win both critical and a bit the kids say, they’re going to take on Olive Branch in host Nettleton at 6 p.m.
“They did come hard bittersweet. to be at our heads. West Lowndes 73, the state quarterfinals. Thursday.
Baseball
Continued from Page 1B
ed his 2020 season pre- feet wet.” After former East Mis- first hit of the contest to run homer into the Left cols, the stands sat more
maturely, the Bulldogs Mikey Tepper, like sissippi Community Col- break up the no-hitter. Field Lounge that sent empty than the usual
turned to Rokose in Rokose, earned his first lege hurler Chase Patrick Freshman Xavier the Bulldog faithful into home opener as MSU’s
the third inning. Red- outing of the young sea- recorded the final two Lovett and fourth-year se- a frenzy during Wednes- monument to college
shirting last spring, the son, though he proved outs of the sixth inning nior Jaxen Forrester fol- day’s first inning.
baseball opened for busi-
second-year freshman more meandering than in relief of Tepper, Jack- lowed Hunt to put the fin- “That homer definite-
flashed impressive swing his predecessors. After son State first baseman ishing touches on MSU’s ly felt good — first at-bat ness. And while the famil-
and miss ability as he a 1-2-3 fifth inning, Tep- Chenar Brown walked, first home victory of the back at The Dude.” James iar hazy grill smoke from
rang up four Tiger batters per surrendered the first advanced to third on a season. said through a grin. “ We the outfield boxes was
in his two frames of work. Jackson State base run- pair of wild pitches from Second-year freshman didn’t get to play in front dimmer than years past,
“I thought I pitched ner of the day when he second-year freshman Kamren James paced the of all the fans like we usu- Wednesday represented
pretty well,” Rokose diag- fumbled a bouncing ball K.C. Hunt and scored on a MSU offense Wednesday ally do, but rounding the the return of baseball to
nosed postgame. “Defi- just shy of the mound. squeeze bunt by Marshal after an 0-for-13 start to bases, I could hear the
one of the sport’s most
nitely could’ve tweaked Two stolen bases, a walk Luiz the following frame. the year at last weekend’s crowd. It was still loud.”
some things, done a lit- and an error by Hatcher With Brown plated, State Farm College Base- With capacity at Dudy storied venues.
tle better, but it was just at first base gifted the Ti- Wesley Ruiz drilled a fast- ball Showdown. Finishing Noble Field limited to 25 For the first time in
great to get out there for gers their first run of the ball from Hunt into center a triple shy of the cycle, percent due to SEC and 353 days, baseball was
the first time and get my night. field for Jackson State’s it was James’ belted two- state COVID-19 proto- back at The Dude.
Softball
Continued from Page 1B
Christian) Quinn do it in ond baseman Paige Cook the dirt for any chance we up behind third base line. Wesley finished with down in the zone.”
practice all the time, and I and sophomore outfield- have to take an extra base scored Mia Davidson seven strikeouts to just The Bulldogs will have
never got to do it,” David- er Brylie St. Clair all had and getting good jumps, from second to put Mis- one walk in three score- a day off before heading
son, who leads the team one. and it’s something that sissippi State at the eight- less innings, while Hawk to Texas for the Lone
with a .522 batting aver- “(Assistant) coach (Ty- we put a lot of emphasis run threshold for the mer- walked three and struck Star State Invitational
age, said in a news release ler) Bratton does a great on with our baserunning.” cy rule. out four. this weekend. Mississippi
from Mississippi State. job with our hitters and Of course, Mississippi Montana Davidson, “I thought Aspen did a State will play a double-
“Right when it happened really preaching the im- Valley State’s defensive Segars, Leilua and St. great job coming out and
header with Texas State
I was like, ‘What would portance of being smart lapses had just as big an Clair all ended up with starting strong, really
at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Fri-
Quinn do?’ and it worked. baserunners,” head coach impact on Wednesday’s two hits for Mississippi just dominating from the
That was basically it.” Samantha Ricketts said. game as the Bulldogs’ State, which had 12 in the beginning,” Ricketts said. day in San Marcos before
She and junior center “Even if you’re not the aggressiveness did. The game. Sophomore pitch- “It was good to get Kenley traveling to Austin to face
fielder Anna Kate Se- fastest on the team, you Devilettes had an error, ers Aspen Wesley and Hawk in there for some in- No. 7 Texas at 10 a.m. and
gars each had two stolen can still take advantage passed ball or wild pitch Kenley Hawk each threw nings. She’s got to attack Houston at 12:30 p.m. Sat-
bases, while graduate of opportunities. Just re- in five of their six innings three innings, with both the zone a bit more, but it urday. An 11 a.m. game
student first baseman Fa ally being opportunistic, in the field. On the game’s Valley runs and all three really brings a different with Baylor on Sunday in
Leilua, sophomore sec- reading down angles in final play, a dropped pop- hits coming on Hawk’s look for us going hard and Waco rounds out the trip.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
CANDORVILLE
Horoscopes
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 20). People pick up on your the prize. Grab on anyway. Don’t
25). In the same way you can signals whether or not you borrow tomorrow’s problems
turn the mighty sun on and off are consciously aware of what today.
with a flick of your eyelids, you they are. Know yourself and LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).
can change the trajectory of a be empowered. Ten minutes These circumstances are not
relationship with tricks of the of honest reflection will do it. inherently entertaining. This
mind. This you’ll do often and Relationships transform as your fun you’re having, that’s all you.
well, finding ways to think of intention does. Know it. Own it. Claim it. The
things that give you power and GEMINI (May 21-June 21). world is your playground and
options, and then exercising What good is your charm if you people love being around you
that potential to create one are not using it to forward your because of your unique way of
magnificent outcome after purposes? You didn’t exactly being in it.
another. Virgo and Pisces adore wake up this morning knowing VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).
BABY BLUES you. Your lucky numbers are: what those purposes were, but Good conversation leads to
12, 22, 4, 44 and 18. it’s OK. You can make up for even better things — a deal,
ARIES (March 21-April 19). lost time by getting clear on it a friend, a meaningful and
You didn’t get all that you want- now. possibly life-changing exchange.
ed. It’s better this way. Some CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your communication skills are a
degree of hunger keeps things The reason you haven’t met the golden ticket.
exciting. Hunger causes action. goal yet is that you’re not totally LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).
Overindulgence causes lethargy sure you’re ready. In the back To enjoy a thing fully, you must
and is generally unattractive. of your mind, there’s fear as to empty your mind of fantasies,
TAURUS (April 20-May the responsibilities that go with assumptions, prejudices and ex-
pectations in all directions. Into
that void will flow experience in
which you can revel in.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).
You’ve tended toward criticizing
BEETLE BAILEY and directing yourself lately,
and an amazing thing happens
when you stop that. Chaos
doesn’t ensue. Everything gets
done. The vibes simultaneously
elevate and relax.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-
Dec. 21). You do quite a lot in
a day and yet you find, when
your head hits the pillow, you
still want more. There is more,
right? The question sticks with
you even after you’ve closed
your eyes to sleep. Ambitions fill
your dreams.
MALLARD FILLMORE CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.
19). The words, “I love you,”
can only be interpreted inside
of context. Consistently loving
behavior reflects one meaning,
and if these words are unsup-
ported by such things they could
mean literally anything.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.
18). You’re dedicated to work.
You manage time well, and
you’re conscientious. It’s when
your high standards of perfor-
mance extend to those around
you that you realize how much
FAMILY CIRCUS you need to team patience with
your other virtues.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March
20). Though you may turn to
other worlds as a fun escape,
you do not wish to have the
lives of others, only to make
your own more brightly reflect
your heart and ideas.
An inside job
SOLUTION:
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Business
Never too late: Pandemic
propels older shoppers online
Americans 65 and up spent an average of nearly $187 per Atria Senior Living where
Mont lives, says one of the
month online last year, up 60 percent from a year earlier biggest challenges resi-
dents face with their de-
BY ANNE D’INNOCENZIO ternet has even impeded spenders were people vices is that they are used
AP Retail Writer their ability to get vacci- ages 35 to 44 who spent to pushing, not tapping,
nated. an average of $306 per as if they’re using a touch-
NEW YORK — In But the pandemic has month online last year, up tone telephone. She has to
November, Paula Mont also motivated many who 40 percent from the pre- repeat tips often.
did something new: The
have been isolated at vious year, according to “I would lie if I didn’t
86-year-old, who hasn’t
home or unable to leave NPD. say I was frustrated some-
left her New Jersey senior
their senior communities Shopping is one of a times,” said Moran, who
living community in near-
to learn something they slew of activities that old- sits with Mont — masked
ly a year, went shopping
— online. may have resisted until er Americans now have to and gloved — in the facili-
Mont used an iPad, now: how to buy groceries do over the internet, like ty’s dining room for week-
equipped with a stylus to and more online. doctor’s appointments ly shopping sessions.
help her shaky hands, to Americans 65 and old- and socializing via digi-
buy a toy grand piano for er rang up an average of tal video like FaceTime.
her great-granddaughter. nearly $187 per month Such behavior was forced
She picked it out from online last year, up 60 by necessity — older peo-
more than a dozen ver- percent from a year ear- ple face the biggest risk of
sions of the instrument on lier, according to mar- infection, so it’s more dan-
Amazon. ket research firm NPD gerous for them to go out.
“It is like a wow feeling. Group’s Checkout Track- The transition online
I found it!” Mont said. ing. They still spend less hasn’t always been easy,
The internet has be- than the average $238 per and children and senior
come a crucial link to the month by the total pop- living staff often have to
outside world during the ulation, but they are the help, an experience that
pandemic, one that mil- fastest-growing group of can be both gratifying
lions of people still don’t online shoppers by age and difficult.
have access to. Among group. Barbara Moran, direc-
older adults, the lack of in- The biggest online tor of social programs for
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