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Columbus lifts carte blanche spending freeze

Council creates
subcommittee
to closely monitor
expenditures
By Zack Plair
zplair@cdispatch.com
Columbus city councilmen
lifted the city’s “spending freeze
on everything” Thursday morn-
ing, replacing it with what they
hope will be less drastic safe-
guards to rein in deficit spend-
ing.
In a special-call meeting at
City Hall, Mayor Robert Smith
and the council sought to clar-
ify a vote from Dec. 18 that
stemmed from Ward 2 Coun-
cilman Joseph Mickens’ motion
to freeze spending “on every-
thing” for six months. Mick-
ens told The Dispatch after the
meeting he meant his motion
to apply to all spending outside
the scope of the Fiscal Year
2019 budget, and the minutes
from that meeting reflected it
meant all spending “not previ-
ously approved by the board.”
The measure was a reaction
to the city operating at a near
‘The confusion is (Mickens) said
‘everything.’ How can you operate
from day to day with a freeze?’
Mayor Robert Smith
$881,000 deficit in Fiscal Year
2018, which ended Sept. 30, a
fact that didn’t become clear to
councilmen until November.
Smith, on Thursday, argued
either interpretation of Mick-
ens’ motion was too equivocal
and did not provide department
heads with the proper guidance
for operating day-to-day. Even
if there was money in the bud-
get to cover the cost of certain
items or supplies, if those aren’t
specifically budgeted, Smith
said the “freeze” could conceiv-
ably prohibit those from being
purchased.
“The confusion is (Mickens)
said ‘everything,’” Smith said.
“How can you operate from day
to day with a freeze?”
Neither Mickens nor Ward 6
Councilman Bill Gavin attend-
ed Thursday’s meeting.
Ultimately, the council voted
4-0 to rescind the freeze and
instead appoint a five-member
committee — comprised of the
mayor, Chief Operations Of-
ficer David Armstrong, Chief
Financial Officer Milton Raw-
le, Ward 3 Councilman Charlie
Box and Ward 5 Councilman
Stephen Jones — to put forth
some type of guidelines for, and
place extra scrutiny on, spend-
ing, even if it is within the exist-
See Spending freeze, 6A

City credit Fire Station 4 delay due to redrawing

card usage plans for electrical, HVAC work
largely
followed policy
Review of Columbus
credit card spending
conducted by Dispatch
after FY 18 deficit
By Zack Plair
zplair@cdispatch.com

A Dispatch review
of Columbus’ credit
card expenditures re-
vealed spending has
stayed largely within
the city’s expressed
credit card usage pol-
icies so far this fiscal Mitchell
year.
The Dispatch re-
quested several pub-
lic records related to
the city’s credit cards
after Ward 5 Council-
man Stephen Jones
questioned card
spending at a Dec. Lewis
18 council meeting,
questions that caused him to vote
against the claims docket until he Isabelle Altman/Dispatch Staff

received more clarification.
Chief Financial Officer Milton
Rawle, prior to that meeting, had
provided Jones an antiquated list of
cards and cardholders — one that
showed former police chief Selvain
McQueen holding three city cards,
even though he hasn’t been em-
ployed with the city since 2014.
The city holds 20 total cred-
it cards, according to an updated
list Rawle provided The Dispatch.
Each department head has access
to a card, and the police and fire de-
partments have access to two cards
each.
With the exception of Mayor Rob-
ert Smith’s card, no single person is
named as a cardholder. Rather, they
are specified by department. If a de-
partment head leaves city employ-
ment, the card that employee uses
is simply transferred to his or her
replacement until it expires, Human
Resources Manager Pat Mitchell
See Credit cards, 6A
Columbus Fire and Rescue’s future Fire Station 4 has been “in progress” since 2016. While the structure and interior frames
are complete, construction on the project was delayed after city officials learned the electrical and HVAC work would be sig-
nificantly more expensive than anticipated. Local engineer and businessman Ralph McLain is redrawing the plans at no cost
to the city, and CFR Chief Martin Andrews said he hopes the station will be completed next year.
Mayor: Original plans were for a ‘Rolls Royce’; city needed a ‘Chevrolet’
By ISABELLE ALTMAN electrical, our HVAC, some from interior lighting to the
ialtman@cdispatch.com of the plumbing, not all of air conditioning unit — for
it — but we had to get it re- significantly cheaper.
More than two years after drawn to specs so we would Mayor Robert Smith said
city officials broke ground be able to bid it out at a redrawing the plans could
on a new fire station on Air- save about $375,000.
cheaper rate,” Andrews said.
line Road, the future Fire “It’s been a long project,” “(The previous designer)
Station 4 for Columbus Fire he added. made a Rolls Royce, the top
and Rescue sits empty. Andrews said the city paid of the line, when you could
The building, a 10,000 Andrews McLain
$28,000 for the initial plans, get, say, a Chevrolet and it
square-foot facility a mile learned the plans for the which were designed by Bi- would do the same thing,”
west of the city’s current building’s interior — includ- loxi-based engineering firm Smith said. “In other words,
Fire Station 4, was originally ing electrical, heating and air Machado Patano. It wasn’t you had really expensive
scheduled to be completed conditioning work — were until it was time for the city heating and cooling and all. It
either in late 2017 or early going to be more expensive to bid out the electrical and was a way to where the rede-
2018. Construction began in than initially expected, CFR HVAC work early this year sign of the electrical (work)
mid-2016, but work on the Chief Martin Andrews said. that interested companies would probably save about
station came to a halt earlier “We have to get the plans pointed out the city could $125,000 and the heating
this year after city officials redrawn or refitted — our complete various projects — See Fire station, 3A

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Friday
Did you hear? Say What?
“That was pretty fun for both the coaches and the players.”
Bad headlines for Trump also Starkville High School boys basketball assistant coach
Quvarius Howard after the team’s 70-33 win over Itawamba

means ratings slump for Hannity

AHS Thursday night. Story, 1B.

‘I think it’s a reflection of the mood

of his audience. They can’t be
happy with what is coming out of
Federal workers face grim
Washington every day.’
Mark Lukasiewicz, dean of Hofstra University’s
communications school and a longtime NBC executive
prospect of lengthy shutdown
The House and Senate
By DAVID BAUDER
AP Media Writer
ing Hannity outright in
December, a turnaround
from October. During that
gaveled in for a brief No solution to shutdown in sight
NEW YORK — The
drumbeat of bad news for
President Donald Trump
month, when Supreme
Court Justice Brett Kavana-
ugh’s confirmation drama
session Thursday, but
quickly adjourned
before Democrats take House
hasn’t been good for his dominated the news, Han- The Associated Press
most prominent backer in nity’s audience routinely ex- without action
the media.
While Fox News Chan-
ceeded Maddow’s by about By JULIET LINDERMAN
WASHINGTON — It’s look-
ing increasingly like the partial
‘This isn’t about the
a million people each night,
nel’s Sean Hannity will end Nielsen said.
and LISA MASCARO
The Associated Press
government shutdown will be
handed off to a divided govern-
Wall. This is only about
2018 as cable news’ most “I think it’s a reflection of
popular personality for the the mood of his audience,” WASHINGTON — Three days,
ment to solve in the new year
— the first big confrontation be-
the Dems not letting
second year in a row, he’s said Mark Lukasiewicz,
been slumping in the rat- dean of Hofstra University’s
maybe four. That’s how long Ethan
James, 21, says he can realistically
tween President Donald Trump
and Democrats — as agree-
Donald Trump & the
ings since the midterm elec-
tions and ominous stories
communications school and
a longtime NBC executive.
miss work before he’s struggling.
So as the partial government
ment eludes Washington in the Republicans have a win.’
related to Special Counsel waning days of the Republican President Donald Trump via
“They can’t be happy with shutdown stretched into its sixth monopoly on power.
Robert Mueller’s investiga- what is coming out of Wash- day with no end in sight, James, Twitter
Congress is closing out the
tion of the president. ington every day.” a minimum-wage contractor side- week without a resolution in
His show averaged 2.76 Hannity has been asso- lined from his job as an office work- sight over the issue holding up an agreement — Trump’s demand for
million viewers since the ciated with Trump perhaps er at the Interior Department, was money to build a border wall with Mexico and Democrats’ refusal to
election through Dec. 17, more than any other media worried. “I live check to check right give him what he wants.
down 19 percent compared figure. He was scolded by now,” he said, and risks missing his That sets up a struggle upfront when Democrats take control of
to the previous month, Fox for being called on- rent or phone payment. Contrac- the House on Jan. 3. Trump has signaled he welcomes the fight as he
the Nielsen company said. stage by the president and tors, unlike most federal employ- heads toward his own bid for re-election in 2020.
Among the 25-to-54-year-old speaking during a Trump ees, may never get back pay for “This isn’t about the Wall,” Trump tweeted Thursday. “This is only
demo most coveted by ad- rally shortly before mid- being idled. “I’m getting nervous,” about the Dems not letting Donald Trump & the Republicans have a
vertisers, he’s down 30 per- term election. The Pew he said. win.”
cent. Competitors Rachel Research Center found in a Federal workers and contractors
Maddow on MSNBC and 2014 survey that 83 percent forced to stay home or work with-
Chris Cuomo on CNN are the border wall that could now push Democrats?” he asked in one tweet,
of Hannity’s viewers identi- out pay are experiencing mounting the shutdown into the new year. citing no evidence for that claim.
up in each measurement. fied themselves as conser- stress from the impasse affecting The House and Senate gaveled in That earned him a reprimand from
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Group says Mississippi inmates can get more books, ends suit
Big House Books had alleged state was limiting
inmates’ access to free reading materials
By JEFF AMY
The Associated Press
JACKSON — A group that
sends books to prisoners in Mis-
sissippi is dropping its lawsuit
alleging the state was limiting
inmates’ access to free reading
material after the Mississippi
Department of Corrections re-
wrote its policy to allow more
groups to mail books directly to
inmates.
“Our problems with MDOC
are over,” Shelby Parsons, board
president of Big House Books,
said last week. “The original
issue was we were not able to
get books to prisoners at two
MDOC facilities and we are get-
ting them there now.”
The group sued in April after
South Mississippi Correctional
Institution in Leakesville began
returning books, saying inmates
were allowed to directly receive
religious books only. The pris-
on system at the time told Big
House Books that prisoners
either had to buy books or the
group had to donate them to the
prison library.
Big House Books and the
Mississippi Department of Cor-
rections filed notice last week in
federal court in Jackson saying
they had settled their differenc-
es and asking a judge to dismiss
the lawsuit. Court papers say the
prison system and Big House
Books worked out their differ-
ences shortly after the suit was
filed. Parson said the depart-
ment rewrote its policy to rec-
ognize nonprofit groups such as
Big House Books and allow re-
ligious and secular books to be
sent. The group has been moni-
toring compliance since then.
Spokeswoman Grace Sim-
mons Fisher said the Depart-
ment of Corrections’ policy
now allows for publications to
be mailed directly to inmates
from any recognized published,
distributor or retailer, including
Big House Books, whether the
books are purchased or free.
Fisher said inmates still can’t
buy books from auction sites
such as eBay.
As part of the agreement,
the Department of Corrections
said it would pay $6,000 to law-
yers who were representing Big
House Books, including the
Mississippi Center for Justice.
Parsons said Big House
Books is sending about 200
packages containing about 600
total books each month. She
said the group has now sent
more than 10,000 books since
it began work three years ago.
Most books are donated, but
some are purchased, Parsons
said, with the group spending
$3 to $5 for each parcel it sends.
“We are growing as more
people find out about us,” she
said.

Fire station
Continued from Page 1A
and cooling would proba-
bly save about $250,000.”
The delay is frustrat-
ing, he said, but worth it
to save that much money.
The city secured a
$700,000 capital improve-
ment loan from the Mis-
sissippi Development
Authority to build the
station, with any addition-
al funds coming from the
city’s $500,000 insurance
rebate. Andrews said
building the station would
cost a maximum of about
$1 million.
Local businessman
and engineer Ralph Mc-
Lain, who owns Teletec
and has worked on small
projects for the city be-
fore, agreed to redraw the
interior designs at no cost
to the city, but they hav-
en’t been completed.
Though Andrews said
he understands McLain is
in the “final stages” of re-
drawing the plans, Smith
asked him two weeks
ago if they could offer to
payment to McLain —
though he said he didn’t
have a ballpark in mind
— in hopes of getting the
plans done a little sooner.
“You pay for what you
get,” Smith said. “I’m not
saying anything negative
— I think the world of
Ralph. But Ralph’s doing
this pro bono. What do
you expect when he has
other business too? That’s
why I asked the chief ... to
talk to Mr. McLain and
say, ‘Let us pay you, so we
can move forward on this
project.’”
He said he hopes the
new plans will be complet-
ed early next year and for
the facility to be move-in
ready by June.
McLain did not re-
spond to calls from The
Dispatch by press time.
A new station
The city’s current
Fire Station 4, located at
the intersection of Air-
line and South McCrary
Roads, was built in 1960,
making it the oldest of the
city’s stations. At 3,200
square feet, it’s less than
a third the size of the new
building and is too small
to fit the custom-ordered
$500,000 fire truck the
city has designs to pur-
chase next year.
The new station will
house not only that truck,
but one of CFR’s medical
vehicles and the admin-
istrative team, which is
currently spread between
three different buildings
in the city, Andrews said.
He also hopes it can help
improve the department’s
rating from the Mississip-
pi State Rating Bureau,
which rates fire depart-
ments on scales from 1-10,
with 10 being the worst.
Earlier this month,
CFR’s rating moved from
a Class 4 to a Class 3,
placing CFR among the
five-highest rated fire
departments in the state.
When the new station is
completed, Andrews said,
it will improve firefight-
ers’ response times to
calls just off Highway 69.
He hopes when the Rat-
ing Bureau comes back in
five years, the improved
response time will help
push the city to a Class 2.
The better a fire de-
partment’s rating, the
lower home insurance
costs are for residents
protected by that depart-
ment.
“As long as (the sta-
tion’s) a work in prog-
ress, they’re fine with it
because they can actually
see what we’re doing,” An-
drews said. “They under-
stand the shortfalls that
we have gotten to now
but they understand we’re
working through every-
thing. Most cities in the
United States are finan-
cially strapped to some
point.”
About $400,000 worth
of work has been com-
pleted on the station so
far. CFR firefighters have
also done some construc-
tion work on a volunteer
basis, he said.
“We have firefighters
that can do many differ-
ent trades, but the biggest
thing we’ve had in this
instance was they did all
the framing of the inside
of the station, which is
a tremendous savings,”
Andrews said. “They will
be able to do little things
like paint and put on door-
knobs, hanging some
doors and stuff like that.
But the larger stuff like
the wiring, the HVAC,
we’re going to still have to
bid it out.”
Firefighters and con-
struction crews from J5
Broaddus, the city’s proj-
ect management firm,
completed the building’s
basic structure about 10
months ago, Andrews
said.
“They’ve done every-
thing they can do up until
now,” he said. “So what
we’re waiting on now is to
get the plans redrawn so
we can get out there and
we can bid the electrical
and the HVAC system.”
Smith said time is of
the essence.
“It’s not like we don’t
have a station,” Smith
added. “The station that
they’re in is just antiquat-
ed and outdated. ... So the
sooner the better.”
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Life is shorter in poor areas
It’s hardly surprising that
Americans who are prosper-
ous and better educated tend
to live longer than those who
aren’t.
Being poor, unemployed and
undereducated brings a lot of
additional stress, a worse diet,
more exposure to violence,
less access to health care and
less knowledge of how to take
care of your body and avoid
life-shortening illnesses. Plus
poverty is associated with a
high infant mortality rate,
which also depresses average
life expectancy rates.
But what’s so illustrative
about an Associated Press
analysis of life expectancy in
this country is how these vari-
ances can be pinpointed down
to the neighborhood in which
you are born.
The AP analyzed life expec-
tancy and demographic data
for nearly the entire country.
It crunched the numbers on
almost 66,000 census tracts —
population blocks of roughly
4,000 people — and found
a nearly 40-year variance
between the highest (in North
Carolina) and lowest (in Okla-
homa) census tracts.
Although these two specific
extremes are more than 1,000
miles apart, dramatic dispari-
ties can show up within a frac-
tion of that distance. In New
York City, for example, one
neighborhood has a life expec-
tancy of just 59 years, almost
20 years less than the national
average. Drive 6 miles, though,
and the life expectancy jumps
to 94, 15 years more than the
national average.
It would be great if you
could just pick up and move
and immediately change your
life expectancy prospects. But
it doesn’t work that way. Where
you are born — that is, the
background of your parents,
their income and education
level, the environment around
you — often determines what
kind of education you get, what
kind of job you get, what kind
of diet you have, what kind of
bad habits you develop
It’s no coincidence, there-
fore, that Mississippi, chron-
ically one of the poorest states
in the nation, also has the
nation’s shortest life expectan-
cy on average at 74.9 years. In
other words, if you are born
in Mississippi, the numbers
say to expect to live about four
years less than everyone else.
That comparison just adds
another to a long list of reasons
for why Mississippi needs to
focus on raising the education
and income levels of its people.
It will save them from an early
death.
Greenwood Commonwealth

Mississippi voices

Narrative against
Trump is the news
Has it been more
than two years since
Donald Trump won the
presidency? Wow! Time
is really flying! Unem-
ployment is at record
lows and worker partic-
ipation rate is at all time
highs. GDP is stable
around three percent
and manufacturing jobs
are magically coming
back to America. Medi- Daniel Gardner
an household incomes
are highest on record and gas prices are low.
The American economy is so good that
Barack Obama is taking credit for it! If anyone
doesn’t like the economy, he should blame
Obama!
Headlines for the past two years have con-
sistently blared the same narrative: Trump is a
bad, mean, and evil person; therefore, whatever
he supports is bad, mean and evil; and, whatev-
er he opposes is good, righteous, and holy.
Trump’s enemies, i.e. those who faithfully
march to the narrative, include all Democrats,
the GOP establishment, 90 percent of the
national media, and 95 percent of celebrities.
Those are a lot of voices continually saying
Trump is a bad, mean, and evil person. Amaz-
ingly, the latest Rasmussen poll shows Trump’s
approval rate at 47 percent versus 52 percent
disapproval. One might expect the American
public to have disapproval rates closer to those
of the national media and other critics. Why the
large gap?
Possibly, grassroots Americans, particularly
those of us living in fly over country between
progressive bastions on the left and right
coasts, are enjoying economic benefits of the
Trump presidency, or late blooming economic
benefits of the Obama presidency depending
upon whom one credits for good economic
times.
America still faces challenges. Drugs and
opioids are killing more Americans every day.
Large amounts of these poisons are trans-
ported across our porous border with Mexico,
along with human traffickers, criminals, and
terrorists. Overwhelmed border agents have
consistently asked for more resources including
personnel and physical barriers, what Trump
has called a wall.
The narrative of Trump’s opposition says no
wall, no way. Ironically, leading Democrats who
are still in congress today sponsored legislation
and voted for physical border barriers just a few
years ago as a primary means of controlling
illegal immigration and the flow of drugs. The
only reason Democrats and other Trump haters
continue to fight the wall is because the narra-
tive says Trump is a bad, mean and evil person.
Politics has nothing to do with protecting
American citizens with stronger barriers.
Trump has asked for a fraction of one-percent
of the federal budget to build more physical
barriers at strategic crossing points. Democrats
say this minute spending is wasteful. Would you
vote to ask Congress to give less than one cent
of taxes you pay to stem the flow of drugs, sex
traffickers, criminals and even terrorists into
America? Democrats have no plan to control
who or what comes across the southern border
daily.
The wall has nothing to do with wasting mon-
ey. Border patrol agents say physical barriers
are one of the most efficient and effective means
of controlling who and what crosses the border.
The wall has everything to do with embar-
rassing Trump, that bad, mean and evil person
who should not have won the presidency. It was
Hillary’s turn! Those who march lockstep to the
narrative are dedicated to thwart any and all of
Trump’s efforts to ‘make America great again,’
even at the expense of the safety of our citizens.
With 2020 elections in sight, the next two
years will be more of the same, only louder and
more outrageous.
Daniel L. Gardner is a syndicated columnist
who lives in Starkville, MS. You may contact him
at PJandMe2@gmail.com, or interact with him on
the Clarion-Ledger web site http://www.clarion-
ledger.com/story/opinion/
Politics
2020: Year of the Democrats? Maybe not
If Democrats are op-
timistic as 2019 begins,
it is understandable.
Their victory on Nov.
6, adding 40 seats and
taking control of the
House of Representa-
tives, was impressive.
And with the party’s
total vote far exceeding
the GOP total, in places
it became a rout.
In the six New Patrick Buchanan
England states, Repub-
licans no longer hold a
single House seat. Susan Collins of
Maine is the last GOP senator.
In California, Democrats took
the governorship, every state of-
fice, 45 of 53 House seats and both
houses of the legislature by more
than 2-to-1. In the Goldwater-Nix-
on-Reagan Golden State bastion of
Orange County, no GOP congress-
man survived.
Does this rejection of the GOP in Bernie Sanders. Bernie’s problem?
2018 portend the defeat of Donald
Trump in 2020, assuming he is still
in office then?
Not necessarily.
For consider. Nancy Pelosi may
want to close out her career as
speaker with solid achievements,
but she could face a rebellion in her would be excited about her can-
party, which is looking to confront
and not compromise with Trump.
The national debt may be surg-
ing, but Capitol Hill progressives
will be demanding “Medicare-
for-all” and free college tuition.
Trump-haters will be issuing reams November is less well-known than
of subpoenas and clamoring for
impeachment.
Other Democrats, seeing the
indulgent attention their colleagues
are getting from the media, will
join in. Chairman Jerrold Nadler’s
House Judiciary Committee may
have to accommodate the sans-cu-
lottes.
Is this what America voted for?
By the Ides of March, a dozen
Democrats may have declared for
president. But looking over the
field, no prospective candidate
seems terribly formidable, and the
strongest, unlike Barack Obama
in 2008, are too old to set the base
afire.
According to a USA
Today poll, 59 percent
of Democrats say they
would be “excited”
about “someone entirely
new” leading the party
in 2020. Only 11 percent
say they would prefer a
familiar face.
Yet, who did these
same Democrats view
most favorably? Joe
Biden, a 76-year-old
white male first elect-
ed to the Senate when
Richard Nixon was president.
Biden polls better than any of
his rivals, with 53 percent of all
Democrats saying they would be
“excited” about his candidacy, and
only 24 percent saying he ought not
run a third time for president.
The candidate who comes clos-
est to Biden in exciting the base is
77-year-old Vermont socialist Sen.
Almost as many Democrats
believe he should not run again as
would be excited about having him
as nominee.
As for Elizabeth Warren, the
USA Poll must be depressing news.
Twenty-nine percent of Democrats
didacy, but 33 percent believe the
69-year-old Massachusetts Senator
should not run.
Beto O’Rourke, the three-term
Congressman from Texas who
put a scare into Sen. Ted Cruz in
Bernie or Biden. But those excited
about an O’Rourke run outnumber
those who think he should not run.
Senators Kamala Harris and
Cory Booker, both African-Amer-
ican, are less well-known but have
more Democrats excited about
their running than are opposed to
it.
However, as Harris is from Cali-
fornia and Booker from New Jersey,
both blue states that Democrats
are almost certain to carry in 2020,
and both are from a minority that
already votes 90 percent Demo-
cratic, even their appeal as vice
presidential nominees would not
seem to equal that of O’Rourke or
Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio, who
won re-election while his state was
going Republican.
Yet, Brown, too, at 66, is eligible
for Medicare.
A Biden-Brown ticket would
present problems for the GOP.
But could a Democratic Party that
ceaselessly celebrates its racial and
ethnic diversity and appeal to wom-
en and millennials get away with
nominating a ticket of two white
males on Social Security?
Other problems are becoming
acute within the Democrats’ coali-
tion of blacks, gays, Asians, Hispan-
ics, women and LGBT, fraying the
seams of the party.
After Nation of Islam leader
Louis Farrakhan praised the Wom-
en’s March co-president Tamika
Mallory, and declared Jews to be
the enemy in a speech last Febru-
ary, the Women’s March movement
has splintered.
Asian-Americans who vote
Democratic nationally are growing
bitter over diversity policies in the
Ivy League and elite schools that
admit black and Hispanic students
over Asian students with far higher
test scores.
The BDS movement (boycott,
divest, sanctions), targeted against
Israel, is angering Jewish Dem-
ocrats while gaining support on
campuses.
Elizabeth Warren opposes BDS,
but also opposes efforts to punish
those who champion BDS. “I think
the boycott of Israel is wrong,” said
Warren at a town hall meeting, but
added that “outlawing protected
free speech activity violates our
basic constitutional rights.”
In identity politics, loyalty to
race, ethnic group and gender often
trump the claims of party. The di-
versity Democrats celebrate is one
day going to pull their party apart,
as the social, cultural and racial
revolutions of the 1960s pulled
apart the party of FDR and LBJ.
Patrick J. Buchanan, a nationally
syndicated columnist, was a senior
advisor to presidents Richard Nixon,
Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan.
His website is http://buchanan.org/
blog.

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Richard Suell
STARKVILLE —
Richard Suell, 84,
died Dec. 22, 2018, in
Starkville.
Services are 1 p.m.
Saturday at Century
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NOXUBEE COUN-
TY — Alcurtis Harris,
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at Baptist Memorial
Hospital-Golden Trian-
gle.
Arrangements are
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Funeral Services of
Macon.
Fred Nash
BROOKSVILLE —
Fred Nash, 82, died
Dec. 18,
2018, at his
residence.
Services
are 11 a.m.
Saturday
at Second
James
Creek M.B. Nash
Church
with Mi-
chael Tate officiating.
Burial will follow at
Brooksville Cemetery.
Visitation is today from
1-5 p.m. at Lee-Sykes
Funeral Home.
Mr. Nash was born
March 8, 1936, in Nox-
ubee County to the late
Lula Goodwin and Jim
Nash.
In addition to his
parents, he was preced-
ed in death by his wife,
Lillie Nash; brothers,
Rufus Goodwin, Thom-
as Nash and George
Nash; sisters, Winnie
Nash, Annie B. Nash,
Rose Jackson, Laura
Lee Mickens, Essie
Harris and Juanita
Monroe; and son, W.J.
Lomax.
He is survived by
his children, Free-
da Nasj-Jefferson of
Brooksville, Manthe-
ria Phillips of Macon,
Wallace Phillips of
Starkville, Jennifer
Phillips of Brooksville,
Marvin Lomax of
Columbus, Sammie Lo-
max of Macon, Wanda
Brown of Brooksville,
Eva Gail Bishop of
Birmingham, Alabama,
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and Fredrick Wilson of Debbie Holbrook Army and retired as E. Hardy of Jackson, and Ila Livingston
Crawford; three special Sergeant First Class. Barbara Williams of Walters. She was
WEST POINT —
grandchildren, two Debbie O. Holbrook, Rondia was a member Columbus, Linda Renee formerly employed as a
special grandsons, who 58, Dec. 22, 2018, died of Tender Christian Life Williams-Cockrell of bookkeeper at Bostick’s
he helped raise, one at Baptist Memorial Center and completed Jackson, and Darrell Furniture for a number
granddaughter, who he Hospital-Golden Trian- her bachelor’s degree Williams of Durant and of years and a member
helped raise, and a host gle. at Liberty University Baton Rouge, Louisi- of Vernon Church of
of other grandchildren. Services are 11 a.m. and master’s degree at ana; siblings, Shirlene Christ.
Banks of Omaha,
Pallbearers will be Saturday at Walker Trident University. In addition to her
Earnest Smith, Lucious Grove M.B. Church in In addition to her Nebraska, Elbert parents, she was
Henley, Ricky Mixon, Pheba with the Rev. mother, she is sur- Reeves and Imodine
preceded in death by
Eddie Henley, Willie Henry Shelton officiat- vived by her husband, Reeves, both of East St.
Louis, Missouri; seven her daughter, Patrice
Lee Rice Sr., Anthony ing. Burial will follow Demetre Riles Sr. of
grandchildren and five Johnson; sisters, Annie
Brown, Tracy Orr, at Dixie Community Okeechobee; stepfa-
Charlie Holmes, Ches- ther, George Irions of great-grandchildren. Wallace and Rubye
Cemetery in Woodland. Johnson.
ter Barfield-Vey, Larry Visitation is from 10-11 Columbus; children, Pallbearers will be
Bolden and Tarrence Chelsea Davis of Co- Victor Nickles, Dom- She is survived by
a.m. Saturday at the her husband, Demp
Orr church. Carter’s Mor- lumbus, Destinee Wes- inique Summerville,
ley of Statesboro, Geor- Charles Tillery Jr., Johnson of Vernon;
tuary Services in West
Carolyn Ford gia, Dadricka Riles, Charles Chapman, daughters, Pam Allen of
Point is entrusted with
TUPELO — Carolyn arrangements. Demetre Riles Jr., Jada Sammy Wilkerson, Plano, Texas, and Paula
June Williams Ford, 77, Ms. Holbrook was Riles and Jaslyn Riles, Billy White and Keith Canington of Charlotte,
Ballinger.
died Dec. 26, 2018, at born April 16, 1960, in all of Okeechobee; North Carolina; broth-
North Mississippi Med- Clay County to Delphia siblings, Aretha Lar- er, Dick Walters; five
ical Center-Tupelo. Jane Holbrook. ry of Oklahoma City, Timothy Davis grandchildren and five
The family will In addition to her Oklahoma, Amecia COLUMBUS — Tim- great-grandchildren.
hold a private service. mother, she is survived Richards and Lorenzo othy Davis, 37, died
Cleveland-Moffett Fu- by her one godson, An- Davis, both of Colum- Dec. 20, 2018, at Orlan- Judy Astrov
do Region-
neral Home in Amory is trell Holbrook of Pheba; bus, Marquez Davis FRISCO, Texas —
entrusted with arrange- sisters, Kim Holbrook and Marcka Davis, both al Medical
Judy Astrov, 66, died
ments. of Starkville, Shannon of West Point; and three Center in
Orlando, Dec. 27, 2018, at Amity
Mrs. Ford was born Griffin of Memphis, grandchildren.
Florida. Hospice.
on June 30, 1941, near Tennessee; brothers, Pallbearers are Mar-
Ser- Arrangements are
Smithville. She grad- Richie Holbrook of cus Lofland, Demetra
Riles Jr., Lorenzo Davis, vices are incomplete and will be
uated from Smithville Starkville, Darron Hol-
Rico Cox, Cortez Cox 2 p.m. Sat- announced by Lown-
High School and at- brook of Pheba, Hubert
and Shaquoy Ferrol. urday at Davis des Funeral Home of
tended Itawamba Junior Henley of West Point
and Darren Holbrook the chapel Columbus.
College.
She was preceded in of Michigan; and one Walter Rhone Sr. of Carter’s Funeral
death by her husband, grandson. CALEDONIA — Services of Columbus. Martha Edmondson
Jerry Ray Ford; sons, Walter Rhone Sr., 89, Burial will follow at WEST POINT —
Alan, Christopher and died Dec. 19, 2018, at Sandfield Cemetery. Martha Edmondson,
David; parents, Wood-
Yulanda Hargrove Visitation is today from 89, died Dec. 27, 2018,
AUSTIN, Texas — Baptist Memorial Hos-
row and Ruby Green pital-Golden Triangle. noon-6 p.m. at the at North Mississippi
Yulanda Hargrove, 41,
Williams; brothers, funeral home. Medical Center-West
died Dec. 25, 2018, in Services are 11 a.m.
Billy and Tommy. Mr. Davis was born Point.
Austin. Saturday at Kingdom
She is survived by Oct. 23, 1981, in Peoria,
Arrangements are Vision International Arrangements are
her son, Craig; broth- Illinois, to Gloria Jean
incomplete and will be Church in Columbus incomplete and will be
ers, R.L., Jimmy and Pattmon and the late
announced by Carters with R.J. Matthews announced by Lown-
Teddy; sisters, Helen Jessie Hunt.
Funeral Services of officiating. Burial will des Funeral Home of
Sue, Judy and Kathy. In addition to her
Columbus. follow at Memorial Columbus.
mother, she is survived
Gardens Cemetery in
by her children, Jenisis
Anthony Underwood Josie Walker Columbus. Visitation
Davis and Journey Da-
COLUMBUS — An- Josie B. Hampton is today from noon-6
vis, both of Columbus;
thony Underwood, 53, Walker, 106, died Dec. p.m. at Carter’s Funeral
siblings, Clifton Davis
died Dec. 27, 2018, at 20, 2018, at her resi- Services of Columbus.
of Columbus, Carlos
his residence. dence. Mr. Rhone Sr. was Watts and Christopher
Arrangements are Ser- born Feb. 10, 1929, in Miles, both of Colum-
incomplete and will be vices are 2 Thomasville, Alabama, bus, Lawana Thomas
announced by Lown- p.m. Satur- to the late George and Vera Hutching-
des Funeral Home of day at Mt. Rhone and Mollie son, both of Everson,
Columbus. Moriah. Barnes. Illinois.
Burial will In addition to his par-
Roger Kibe ents, he was preceded
follow at
in death by his siblings, Blanche Johnson
COLUMBUS — Rog- the church Walker VERNON, Ala. — Jimmy Wilder
er Kibe, 71, died Dec. cemetery. John and James Barnes.
Mary Blanche Johnson, Visitation:
28, 2018, at his resi- Visitation is today from He is survived by his Friday, Dec. 28 • 12:30-2 PM
children, Laura Ann 85, died Dec. 25, 2018, First United Methodist Church
dence. noon-6 p.m. at Lee- at Fayette Medical Cen-
Sherman and Theodis Services:
Arrangements are Sykes Funeral Home of ter-DCH. Friday, Dec. 28 • 2 PM
incomplete and will be Columbus. Rhone of Columbus, First United Methodist Church
George J. Rhone of Services are noon Burial
announced Memorial Mrs. Walker was Saturday at the chapel Friendship Cemetery
Gunter Peel Funeral born Dec. 7, 1912, in Chicago, Theresa College St. Location
Thomas of Flossmoor, of Chandler Funeral
Home and Crematory, Macon to Amy and Wi- Home in Vernon with
Second Avenue North ley Hampton. She was Illinois, Walter Rhone
Eddie Finch officiat- Roger Kibe
location. a member Mt. Moriah Jr. of Columbus, Geor- Incomplete
ing. Burial will follow 2nd Avenue N. Location
in Mashulaville. Josie gia, and Dana Clay-
at Christian Chapel
born of Steens; and a
Daniel Brown was formerly employed
host of grandchildren,
Cemetery. Visitation is
Daniel Earl Brown, as a teacher and later Saturday one hour prior
as a home health care great-grandchildren
55, died Dec. 26, 2018, to service.
worker. and great-great grand-
at his residence. Mrs. Johnson was memorialgunterpeel.com
She was preceded children.
Services are 2 born Jan. 31, 1933, in
p.m. Sunday at Cleve- in death by her hus- Fayette, Alabama, to
land-Moffett Funeral band, Homer Walker Sallie Williams the late Wiley Walters
Home in Amory with Sr; daughters, Mildred COLUMBUS — Sal-
Rob Sargent officiating. Walker, Nellie Cotton lie Mae Williams, 85, We had questions about cremation.
Burial will be at Liberty and Artrinell Jackson; died Dec. 19, 2018, at
and son, Homer Walker Baptist Memorial Hos-
Cemetery. Visitation is
Jr. pital-Golden Triangle.
We found the
Saturday from 5-8 p.m.
She is survived by Services are 11 a.m. answers here.
at the funeral home.
her son, Wiley Walker Saturday Mt. Zion M.B.
Mr. Brown was born Call today.
of Columbus; and a Church in
on Aug. 16, 1963, in host of grandchildren,
Columbus
Amory to Earl Fred great-grandchildren
with the
and Brenda Sue Martin and great-great-grand- Rev. Jessie
Brown. He was a 1981 children. Slater
graduate of Amory officiating. Lowndes Funeral Home and Crematory
Columbus, MS • (662) 328-1808
High School. Danny
was employed in the Rondia Riles Burial
OKEECHOBEE, Fla. will follow
furniture industry as Memorial Williams
— Rondia Davis Riles,
a cutter, most recently Gardens
48, died Dec. 21, 2018,
working for the Kellex Cemetery in Columbus.
in Newnan, Georgia.
Corporation in Tupelo. Services Visitation is Friday
He was preceded in are 11 a.m. from noon-6 p.m. at
death by his grandpar- Satur- Carter’s Funeral Ser-
ents, Boyd and Birdie day at vices of Columbus.
Brown and Onace and Bibleway Mrs. Williams was
Paulene Martin. Church born March 6, 1933, in
In addition to his par- of God in Starkville to the late
ents, he is survived by Christ in Dave Lowery and Mary
his sons, Timothy Earl Columbus Williams. She was
Brown of Nettleton and Riles
with Gro- formerly employed as a
Daniel Dylan Brown of ver Rich- salesperson for K-Mart.
Millington, Tennessee; ards officiating. Burial Sallie as a member of
daughter, Casey Cox will follow at Union Mt. Zion M.B. Church.
Brown of Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation is In addition to her
Springs; and four today from noon-6 p.m. parents, she was pre-
grandchildren. at Carter’s Funeral Ser- ceded in death by her
Pallbearers will be vices of Columbus. son, R.L. Williams Jr.;
Mitch Martin, Scotty Mrs. Riles was born and four siblings.

Martin, Wayne Brown, Aug. 7, 1970, in Colum- She is survived by
Todd Rakestraw, Trey bus to Ada Irions and her husband, R.L.
Dent, Gary Martin and the late Alvin Davis. Williams of Colum-
David Martin. She served in the U.S. bus; children, Sandra
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Starkville man arrested for felony domestic violence

Incident took place
at Brooksville Garden
Apartments
DISPATCH STAFF REPORT
A Starkville man was arrested
Wednesday after police received a
report he’d attacked someone.
Joe Isaac Jr., 26, has been
charged with domestic violence-ag-
gravated assault, according to a
Starkville Police De-
partment press re-
lease. Investigators
said he attacked the
victim, who authori-
ties did not identify,
at the Brooksville
Garden Apartments
on Everglade Ave- isaac Jr.
nue.
SPD Public Relations Officer
Brandon Lovelady said Isaac did
not attack the victim with a weapon
and described it as “physical alter-
cation.” He added the victim was
not a blood relative of Isaac’s and
did not go to a hospital following
the incident.
Under Mississippi law a per-
son is charged with domestic vi-
olence-aggravated assault, a felo-
ny, if they use a weapon or if they
choke the victim. The victim also is
a family member or former or cur-
rent dating partner.
Isaac was released from Ok-
tibbeha County Jail Thursday on
$10,000 bond.

LCSO arrests two in separate felony aggravated assaults

DISPATCH STAFF REPORT
Investigators with
Lowndes County Sheriff’s
Office arrested two indi-
viduals for felony aggra-
vated assault the weekend
before Christmas.
Damien Lamar Griffin,
27, of 1320 12th Ave. S., is
facing one count of domes-
tic violence-aggravated
assault after he allegedly
attacked his girlfriend on
Saturday, according to a
LCSO press release. Dep-
uties were called to a res-
idence on Harrison Road
at about 10:30 p.m. where
Griffin Glenn Sr.
they found the 30-year-
old victim.
The victim was taken
to Baptist Memorial Hos-
pital-Golden Triangle for
treatment, and deputies
took Griffin into custody
that night. The press re-
lease said Griffin and the
victim were in a dating
relationship at the time of
the assault.
Griffin was also
charged with misdemean-
or disobeying a police of-
ficer and resisting arrest.
The next day, author-
ities arrested Brodrick
Marcellous Glenn Sr, 26,
of 156 Applewood Dr.
Deputies had responded
to a call on East Yorkville
Road at about 12:50 a.m.
The victim, a 38-year-old
man, told deputies he had
been at Glenn’s home ear-
lier when Glenn attacked
him. The victim was later
taken to Baptist.
While investigators
did not indicate whether
Glenn used a weapon, the
press release said Glenn
was charged with felony
aggravated assault be-
cause of the severity of
the victim’s injuries.
Griffin is current-
ly in Lowndes County
Adult Detention Center
on $10,590 bond, includ-
ing the misdemeanor
charges. Glenn has been
released from custody on
$5,000 bond.

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ing budget.
“I don’t want the pub-
lic to think we are back
like we were — wide
open,” Box said during
the meeting. “ … (I think
this) will allow more dis-
cussion with department
heads, so, for example, if
you have to buy a $5,000
transmission (for a vehi-
cle), there should be some
discussion with (the may-
or or others on the sub-
committee) before it is
purchased. … There may
be a way to get it cheaper.”
After the meeting, both
Box and Smith indicated
the scrutiny would apply
to cutting out avoidable
employee overtime, limit-
ing travel and postponing
“big projects” — such as
purchasing property —
when possible.
“We might not have a
Armstrong Rawle
written freeze, but we will
be controlling spending,”
he said. “We may have
to revisit some specific
things to be frozen at a
later time.”
Specifically on travel,
councilmen may also be
more willing to move ap-
proval for certain trips
from the consent agenda,
where it’s passed without
discussion, to the policy
agenda to facilitate dis-
cussion, something for
which the council has al-
ways had the authority.
By doing that, the coun-
cil can determine whether
the travel is necessary.
Smith said in other cases,
the council might decide
to send one employee to
a workshop then require
that person to come back
and train coworkers. In
other cases, there may
be opportunities to host
workshops rather than
have anyone travel.
After Thursday’s meet-
ing, Smith said he was
wanting to point out unin-
tended consequences for
a carte blanche freeze and
instead have city officials
commit to working within
the budget the council al-
ready approved.
“My point is we already
have the structure in
place (the budget),” Smith
told The Dispatch. “We
just have to adhere to it.”
Jones voted for the
freeze on Dec. 18, though
he predicted the council
would have to meet again
to clarify it.
“And here we are,” he
told fellow councilmen on
Thursday.
After the meeting,
Jones called the exercise
a “horse and pony show,”
saying the city shouldn’t
have to create extra com-
mittees to make sure it
adheres to its budget.
“The budget is what
you’re already supposed
to be spending, and if
you have a budget, which
we do, there are already
some funds in there for
emergencies and contin-
gencies,” he said.
“I guess we were just
making sure we were al-
lowed to pay payroll,” he
added.

Credit cards
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said. The cards currently
in use were issued in 2016
and expire in 2020.
Each employee or offi-
cial must sign a cardhold-
er acceptance agreement
when issued a card, Mitch-
ell said, accepting respon-
sibility for the card and its
purchases.
“Credit cards are used
for hotels and registra-
tions where it involves
travel,” she said. “They
can be used for online
purchases when items
can’t be found locally or
in stores (like Fred’s and
Dollar General) that do
not accept purchase or-
ders (for which the city is
invoiced monthly).”
In a special-call city
council meeting Thurs-
day morning, department
heads said travel is how
they primarily use credit
cards. Parks and Recre-
ation Director Greg Lew-
is said he also uses his
to purchase supplies and
stock concession stands.
In credit card state-
ments dated Oct. 2, Nov.
2 and Nov. 30 the city pro-
vided, expenses seem to
follow that track. Those
cards accounted for more
than $48,000 combined in
those three statements
However, Mayor Robert
Smith spent $146.09 with
his city card in Novem-
ber on two meals — one
at Longhorn Steakhouse
is Collierville, Tennessee
and on at Harvey’s in Co-
lumbus.
Lewis’ card was also
used for two restaurant
expenditures, one at the
local Sweet Pepper’s Deli
($79.90) in November and
another at a Columbus
Pizza Hut ($47.94) in Sep-
tember.

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Baseball Bulldogs go bananas in Omaha

Editor’s Note: The Dispatch
begins its review of the 2018
sports year with a look at the top
prep sports stories of the year.
The series will run daily through
the end of the year.
By Scot t Walters
swalters@cdispatch.com
STARKVILLE — After
spending parts of five decades
in the business, Mississippi
State broadcaster Jim Ellis has
to feel like he had seen it all.
Then along came the to-
tally bananas season for the
2018 Mississippi State baseball
team.
A year that opened with
coach Andy Cannizaro resign-
ing after three games ended
with MSU falling to Oregon
State in the semifinal round
of the College World Series in
Omaha, Nebraska.
“It doesn’t matter how long
you have been in the business,
you still see something new,”
Ellis said. “If you get in (a re-
gional), you have a chance at
Omaha. If everything falls ex-
actly right, you can be there.
Everyone loves the underdog
story. You see a lot of those in
Omaha.”
MSU’s miraculous run to
baseball’s promised land ranks
as the top Mississippi State
sports story for 2018.
After the Bulldogs lost all
three games to Southern Mis-
sissippi to stat the season, Can-
nizaro left the program and was
replaced by interim coach Gary
Henderson.
There was still precious little
hope early in the season. After
Bruce Thorson/USA TODAY Sports
Mississippi State players hold the rally banana against Oregon
the season passed the midway State in a College World Series game in Omaha, Nebraska.
See MSU, 2B

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: PREP BASKETBALL: Travis Outlaw Slam Dunk at the Hump
Outback Bowl

Moorhead Starkville routs

enjoys time Itawamba AHS
By DAVID MILLER
Special to The Dispatch

in Europe The Starkville High boys basketball

By Bret t Hudson
bhudson@cdispatch.com
STARKVILLE — Joe Moor-
head makes self-deprecating
jokes about it now, but in the
spring and summer of 1996 he
wanted to play professional foot-
ball.
A three-year starter at quar-
terback at Fordham, Moorhead
earned All-Patriot League honors
as a senior in 1995. He finished
13th nationally in total offense,
and graduated with the school’s
single-season records for comple-
tions and passing yards.
“My aspiration was to play in
the NFL, I think I had a relatively
solid college career, but when that
ended I was looking to extend
team knocked down 13 3-pointers and
rolled Itawamba AHS 70-33 in the night-
cap of the Travis Outlaw Slam Dunk at The
Hump Classic on Thursday night.
Coltie Young scored a game-high
15 points; all five of his field goals were
3-pointers. Young was part of a perimeter
barrage late in the second quarter that
turned a 22-10 lead into a 37-14 halftime
advantage.
The Yellow Jackets closed the quarter
with five 3-pointers by four different play-
ers.
“That was pretty fun for both the coach-
es and the players,” said Quvarius How-
ard, Starkville assistant coach.
Starkville (12-1) hit five more in the
See JACKETS, 2B
David Miller/Special to the Dispatch
Starkville High School senior Jalisa Outlaw (5) drives to the basket against Olive
Branch during Thursday’s game at Humphrey Coliseum.

LADY JACKETS IMPRESS

my football career and didn’t get
drafted,” Moorhead said.
But a player has to get creative
when a call from the NFL doesn’t
come.
As a result, Moorhead spent
a year in Munich, Germany with
the Munich Cowboys of the Ger-
man Football League. Moorhead
was there to extend his playing
career, but the life of an American
in foreign football leagues sets
one up to be a good coach.
“You basically sign on to do
everything you can to help, that
being coaching and playing,” said
Brett Williams, who played one
year for the Osnabrück Tigers, at
the time in the German Football
League — the highest level — but
has since been relegated to lower
leagues.
See MOORHEAD, 2B
OUTBACK BOWL
n Mississippi State vs. Iowa, 11
a.m. Tuesday (ESPN; WKBB-FM
100.9; WFCA-FM 107.9)
Young Starkville squad wins marquee matchup with Olive Branch
By DAVID MILLER
Special to The Dispatch
STARKVILLE – Jalisa Outlaw
paused, smiled and sighed relief when
thinking back to the Starkville Lady
Yellow Jackets’ practice Monday.
The Lady Yellow Jackets, then win-
ners of three of their last four games,
were preparing for Olive Branch’s
vaunted full-court press defense.
The Olive Branch basketball hall-
mark isn’t new to the Outlaw, a senior
who had faced Olive Branch in each
of the last two seasons. But pressure
defense requires added focus that
must be drilled and simulated, and in
Starkville’s case, with two extra play-
ers for nearly two hours of practice.
Thursday, at the Travis Outlaw
Slam Dunk at The Hump Classic,
Starkville struggled at times against
Olive Branch’s press, but it overcame
turnovers and a tightly called game to
hold off Olive Branch, 57-54.
Outlaw, who paced Starkville (8-
3) with 18 points, said beating Olive
Branch’s press required each player
filling various roles to move the ball
safely up the court.
“Just talking on the court, and then
helping each other out, saying where
the open spot is,” Outlaw said. “Then
going to the spot, catching the ball,
passing it or shooting it. When two
come at a player, the one they’re leav-
ing needs to come flash and find the
open spot so we can break the press.”
Outlaw, a top 12 player in the state,
explains the process simply, but the
difficulty in preparing and executing
David Miller/Special to the Dispatch
Starkville High School senior Tyler Talley
for it can’t be understated, said Kristie (3) takes a shot against Itawamba AHS
Williams, Starkville coach. during Thursday’s game at Humphrey
Coliseum.
See LADY JACKETS, 2B

Columbus Christian Academy Christmas Classic

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Starkville Academy’s Ben Guest (5) drives to the goal against Winona Christian Heritage Academy’s Gigi Fields tries to fight through the Pickens Academy de-
Thursday at the Columbus Christian Academy Classic. Details, Page 3B fense during their game Thursday night in Steens.
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mark, the Bulldogs stood at 14-15
overall and 2-7 in the Southeastern
Conference.
The casual observer wondered if
the Bulldogs would make the SEC
tournament, let alone the NCAA
postseason.
“The thing about this team is the
guys in the locker room never gave
up,” MSU outfielder Jake Mangum
said. “Inside our clubhouse, every-
body kept believing and doing their
thing.”
In 2017, Cannizaro’s only full
season with the Bulldogs saw a
40-27 overall record. MSU pulled
an upset in the Southern Missis-
sippi-hosted Hattiesburg Regional,
before dropping a pair of games in
the LSU-hosted Baton Rouge Super
Regional.
A large enough group of players
returned from that team for many
to have the Bulldogs projected for
Omaha when the season began.
A series win over Ole Miss at
the new Dudy Noble Field began
to turn the tide. Suddenly, the Bull-
dogs found their swagger.
Ole Miss had grabbed the head-
lines through the first half of the
season, but when Luke Alexander
hit a two-run walk-off home run in
the 11th inning of the series finale,
things began to shift.
The Bulldogs would fall in a se-
ries to Auburn the following week-
end but suddenly the RPI projection
web sites began to heat up after a
Super Bulldog Weekend series
sweep of Arkansas.
Alexander would then do the
Rebels again with another walk-off
in Pearl. A lethargic fan base was
energized.
“We had so much adversity early
in the season, the kids just needed
something good to happen,” Hen-
derson said. “It wasn’t like the vet-
erans had forgotten how to win.”
The Bulldogs would later stamp
an at-large berth in the regionals by
sweeping Florida in the final week-
end of the SEC regular season.
The SEC tournament saw an
opening-round loss to LSU. The
Bulldogs took that time rest up for
a miracle postseason run.
After falling to Oklahoma to
start the Florida State-hosted Talla-
hassee Regional, Elijah MacNamee
— with the team down to its final
strike — hit a three-run walk-off
home to run to eliminated the host
team.
This was also the debut of the
rally banana in the MSU dugout.
From there, the Bulldogs beat
Samford and Oklahoma twice to
win the regional.
In the Vanderbilt-hosted Nash-
ville Super Regional, the task was
taller. However, an isolated banana
here or there had to turned into an
MSU fan base resembling a pro-
duce aisle.
Ellis worked well past midnight
twice as MSU beat Vanderbilt two
games to one in a heart-stopping
super regional.
In Omaha, MSU won its first two
games — just like in 2013. However,
the magic faded from there.
Oregon State got the better of
the Bulldogs with 12-2 and 5-2 vic-
tories.
An improbable postseason run
ended with Henderson not being
retained the Bulldogs finishing 39-
29. To some, that kind of finish was
simply bananas.
“In this sport, you always have a
chance,” Ellis said. “That’s why it is
so wonderful.”
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TOP 10 MSU SPORTS STORIES FOR 2018

n 1. Mississippi State’s baseball team (39-29) made a miraculous run to the College World Series. Under the direction
of interim coach Gary Henderson, the Bulldogs made it back to Omaha for the first time since 2013.
n 2. After the Mississippi State women’s basketball team burst onto the national scene with an appearance in the 2017
national championship game (a loss to South Carolina), the Bulldogs gave their fans another treat a year later, with
another trip to the Final Four and the national championship game. The second time was not the charm as Vic Schaefer’s
squad fell to Notre Dame in this title match to finish 37-2.
n 3. While the Mississippi State football team saw some ups and downs during the 2018 season, the regular-season
ending sure was fun for fans of the Maroon and White. Coach Joe Moorhead won his first installment of the Battle for
the Golden Egg with a resounding 35-3 win at Ole Miss. This was the only time this season the Rebels were held with a
touchdown. Moorhead’s first squad finished the regular season 8-4 and earned a berth in the Outback Bowl.
n 4. While the baseball season ended on a strong note, the beginning was not a kind one. After leading MSU to 40 wins
and a super regional in his first season as coach, Andy Cannizaro resigned after a season-opening three-game series
loss at Southern Mississippi. Gary Henderson then guided the squad on an interim basis to 39 wins and a trip to the
College World Series. Chris Lemonis will make his MSU debut as the new coach on Feb. 15, 2019.
n 5. Even casual fans were fixed on the Internet as MSU men’s tennis shocked Texas A&M 4-3 to win the program’s first
Southeastern Conference tournament championship since 1996. Coach Matt Roberts’ squad only lost one SEC regu-
lar-season match (also against Texas A&M) and later reached the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament to finish 23-3.
n 6.The women’s basketball team saw their men’s counterparts also earn some headlines last season. Coach Ben How-
land’s third squad finished 25-12, with a semifinal round loss to Penn State in the National Invitation Tournament in New
York. Winning seven of nine games down the stretch placed the Bulldogs on the doorstep of the NCAA tournament.
n 7. Coach Tom Anagnost carried the women’s soccer team to its first-ever NCAA tournament berth. The Bulldogs fell to
Lipscomb in double overtime to finish 9-7-2 in the opening round.
n 8. Softball had its best post-season run under seventh-year head coach Vann Stuedeman. MSU fell to Arizona in the
championship game of the Tuscon Regional to finish 38-23.
n 9. Coach Dusty Smith led the men’s golf team back to NCAA competition for the first time since 2014 with an eighth-
place finish in Bryan, Texas.
n 10. Coach Daryl Greenan led the women’s tennis to NCAA regional play for a fourth straight season to finish 16-11.
—List compiled by Scott Walters

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Local Prep Basketball Continued from Page 1B
Starkville Academy basketball squads sweep Today’s Games The pace and stress of moving Branch forced back-to-back turn-
STEENS — Starkville Academy won a pair of games Thursday in Columbus girls at Alcorn Central Classic the ball can even make even the eas- overs and took a 50-47 lead follow-
the Columbus Christian Academy Christmas Classic.
Columbus boys at King Cotton Classic (Pine iest part of the sequence become ing free throws from En’Dya Bu-
The Starkville Academy girls beat Marvell Academy, 53-39, while
Bluff, Arkansas) difficult, she said. ford.
the Starkville Academy boys beat Winona Christian, 62-25.
For the SA girls, Mary Peyton Passons had 19 points, while Lillee Heritage Academy boys vs. Richland at St. An- “It’s an equalizer on both ends, But Donsha Lee knocked down
Alpe had 17 points. For the SA boys, Jawon Yarbrough had 18 points, drew’s Classic, 2:30 p.m. because, even in the backcourt, if a jumper, converted an and-1 and
while Tanner Graves had 13 points. East Webster Christmas Classic you do your job and get the ball up recorded a block in a sequence that
n In other basketball action, the Heritage Academy boys fell 52-33 the court, the front court player has helped Starkville take a 3-point lead,
to Madison St. Joe in the St. Andrew’s Classic. Eli Acker had 17 points Columbus Christian Academy Christmas Classic
for the Patriots. At Steens to make the shot,” Williams said. 57-54, late in the fourth. Strong had
The Columbus High School girls beat McNairy, 48-43 in the Alcorn Tishomingo County (ninth-grade boys) at Colum- “And that puts a lot of pressure on a chance to ice the game with 40
Central Classic. Hannah White had 19 points for the Lady Falcons. bus Christian, 11 a.m. [front court players] to finish when seconds left but missed a pair from
Pickens Academy (girls) vs. Tishomingo County, they’re wide open on the back side the line.
The W’s Massey will hold two clinics 12:10 p.m. around the rim.”
Mississippi University for Women’s women’s soccer coach Gray
Massey will hold two clinics in association with the Columbus Soccer
Pickens Academy (boys) vs. Winston Academy, Game clincher
Organization. 1:40 p.m.
Tishomingo County (ninth-grade girls) vs.
Lack of experience Starkville sealed it when Marika
The first clinic will be for goalkeepers in eighth grade and younger Williams, who has just two start- Owens’ 3-point shot rimmed out at
from 1-2:30 p.m. and from 3:30-5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, at the Starkville Academy, 3 p.m. ers from last year’s Class 6A state the other end on Olive Branch’s fi-
Downtown Columbus Soccer Complex. Victory Christian (boys) vs. Starkville Academy,
The cost is $40 for each session. There is a $10 discount for championship team, said having nal possession.
4:20 p.m. new starters and varsity newcom- “The key to beating that press
Columbus United players.
Players can register at columbusunitedsoccer.org. Those interest- Heritage Academy (girls) at Columbus Christian, ers hit stride this month made win- is to have composure, and to not
ed in participating can play at the clinic or mail their payment to 413 4th 5:40 p.m. ning a game against Olive Branch get rattled and rush yourself when
Ave. S Suite 4, Columbus, MS 39701. Winona Christian (boys) at Columbus Christian,
The second clinic will be for players in Under-8 and up. The cost (16-2) possible. She was particular- you do get the ball,” Williams said.
7 p.m. ly pleased to see newcomers like “Even if they turn it over, just relax.
is $50 for each session. The first session will be from 10 a.m. to noon.
The second will be from 2-4 p.m. Both sessions will be at the Downtown New Hope Holiday Classic sophomore Amaya Ford chip in 15 Once they were able to realize ev-
Columbus Soccer Complex. Noxubee County (boys) vs. Caledonia, 11 a.m. points. erything was OK, we could contin-
Players can register online at the address listed above, or mail in Noxubee County (girls) vs. West Lauderdale, Amaria Strong added 12 points ue to play basketball.
payment to the address listed above. 12:30 p.m. for Starkville. “Even when we turned the ball
Jackson Academy (boys) vs. West Lauderdale, 2 “I put pressure on the players, over, we were hustling to get the
The W will hold baseball camps in February 2019 p.m. and what I try to do is extend the ball back on the defensive end. It
The Mississippi University for Women will be the host site for the Jackson Academy (girls) vs. Ridgeland, 3:30 p.m.
U.S. Baseball Academy’s camps in February 2019. pressure in practice, more so than wasn’t a ‘hold my head down … woe
The sessions will be Feb. 2, 9, 16, and 23 on the campus of The West Lowndes (boys) vs. Ridgeland, 5 p.m. game time,” Williams said. “That’s is me moment.’ That’s growth with
W in downtown Columbus. USBA camps feature age-specific sessions New Hope (girls) vs. West Point, 6:30 p.m. your study period. When you’re on this team. I’m continuously trying
with instruction tailored for each ability level. New Hope (boys) vs. West Point, 8 p.m. the practice floor, you’re expected to impress upon them that it’s OK if
The cost is $139 for four weeks of one skill (six total hours). There Saturday’s Games
are discounts available if participants register for multiple sessions. to go hard, so when you come into you make a mistake; just do some-
Columbus boys at King Cotton Classic (Pine a game, it should carry over easily.” thing better on the other end. And
The camp is open to players in grades 1-12. Sessions include
hitting, pitching, baserunning, and fielding. Bluff, Arkansas) Starkville was tied with Olive that’s what they’re learning to do.”
You can register by going to https://oldsite.usbaseballacademy. East Webster Christmas Classic Branch, 28-28, at the break. The Buford led Olive Branch with 22
com/1779/Columbus/. New Hope Holiday Classic largest advantage in the game for points.
Amanda Elzy (girls) vs. West Lowndes, Noon either team was six points. Starkville faces Jackson Acade-
Lake Lowndes coaches meetings set Amanda Elzy (boys) vs. Starkville, 1:30 p.m. In the fourth quarter, Olive my at New Hope on Saturday.
The Lake Lowndes Summer Baseball and Softball League will hold Jackson Academy (girls) vs. Starkville, 3 p.m.

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a series of coaches’ meetings in January. The meetings are set for Jan.
Jackson Academy (boys) vs. West Lowndes, 4;30
9 (baseball), Jan. 16 (softball) and Jan. 23 (t-ball). Each meeting will run
from 6 to 7 p.m. and take place at the New Hope Community Center p.m.
(381 Stadium Road). The newly formed league is looking for coaches New Hope (girls) vs. West Lauderdale, 6 p.m.
for all age groups. For more information, call 662-328-0885 or visit New Hope (boys) vs. West Lauderdale, 7:30 p.m. Continued from Page 1B
www.lowndesrecreation.com.
College Football third quarter to stretch the lead and offense, particularly with the con-
Lake Lowndes registration set Saturday’s Game empty the bench. sistent play in the post by Atavius
The Lake Lowndes Summer Baseball and Softball Leagues will Orange Bowl (Miami, Florida) Tyler Talley added 12 points, in- Jones, Zeke Cook and Jamareus
hold registration from Jan. 2 to Feb. 23. Registration may take place College Football Playoff Semifinal cluding a pair of 3-pointers. Phillips.
at the Lowndes Recreation Office (17 Airline Drive) or online at www. Alabama vs. Oklahoma, 7 p.m. “We got guys that can make “When they’re making inside,
lowndesrecreation.com. The offices are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. shots,” said Quvarius Howard, [opposing defenses] got to help
on weekdays. For more information, call 662-328-0885 or visit www. Men’s College Basketball Starkville assistant coach. “It’s just from the wing,” Howard said.
lowndesrecreation.com. Saturday’s Games
the fact of getting them going. “And we like to get up and down,
BYU at Mississippi State, 11 a.m.
College Football “When it happens, it happens,” so when they miss and we run, our
Florida Gulf Coast at Ole Miss, 3 p.m.
he added. “But we try to stay in guys running the wing, it’s the kick-
Wisconsin routs Miami in Pinstripe Bowl Mississippi University for Women at Belhaven
their ears and give them positive out. The 3-point shot is vital to what
NEW YORK — Jonathan Taylor played tour guide for his Wis- College, 4 p.m.
consin teammates who had never visited New York. They hit the usual feedback when they miss a few. We we do.
Southern Miss at Louisiana Tech, 4 p.m.
landmarks with trips to Lincoln Center and Times Square. Taylor even try to stay on them, encourage them Jayon Orr and Arvesta Troup
Sunday’s Game
gave his buds a taste of the luxe life with a window-shopping jaunt along to shoot so that they get their confi- each scored 6 points for Itawamba
Alabama at Stephen F. Austin, 5 p.m.
Fifth Avenue. dence up to get going.” AHS (8-6).
“It’s real fun to see those guys looking at all those sights,” said Women’s College Basketball Howard said perimeter shooting Starkville will face Amanda Elzy
Taylor, a New Jersey native. “New York has a lot to offer.” Today’s Game
Taylor gave the Badgers one more dazzling sight to see, and the is a key component to Starkville’s at New Hope on Saturday.
nation’s leading rusher heads home with his own sweet souvenir — an North Florida at Ole Miss, 1 p.m.

Moorhead
MVP trophy. Saturday’s Game
Taylor ran for 205 yards and a touchdown and topped the 2,000- Mississippi University for Women at Belhaven
yard season mark to help Wisconsin rout Miami 35-3 in a chilly Pinstripe College, 2 p.m.
Bowl on Thursday night. Continued from Page 1B
Sunday’s Games
“We’ve got the best back in the country,” Wisconsin coach Paul
Chryst said after he accepted the Pinstripe trophy from Yankees owner Louisiana at Mississippi State, 2 p.m. Williams stopped after one year, cans are brought in to do more than
Hal Steinbrenner. Houston at Southern Miss, 2 p.m. fearful of further concussions, but play. They are there to develop their
There are few in football who would argue that point. Taylor, just a
returned to the United States to be a teammates who didn’t grow up in
sophomore, ripped off runs of 39 and 41 yards at Yankee Stadium and
combined with a defense that forced five turnovers to help a Wisconsin on the air journalist. He has written about his America’s all-encompassing foot-
(8-5) team ranked fourth in the first AP Top 25 poll salvage its fifth experience as a GFL player more ball culture, and to help the club
straight bowl victory. The loss had to seem like a rerun for Miami: Taylor Today than once for Splinter, a news and grow.
ran for 130 yards in Wisconsin’s 34-24 win over the Hurricanes last COLLEGE BASKETBALL
opinion website. “You help to coach the youth
season in the Orange Bowl. 6 p.m. — Illinois at Wright State, ESPN2
“Definitely playing them last year, it helped out a lot,” Taylor said. 7 p.m. — Southern at Marquette, FS1 “It was probably among the best teams because all of these teams
Taylor, who finished with 2,194 yards rushing and 16 TDs, has been COLLEGE FOOTBALL decisions I ever made, to go play are set up like clubs, like the soccer
a bright spot for a team that failed to come close to lofty expectations. 12:30 p.m. — Music City Bowl: Purdue vs. over there. It has indirectly set me clubs over there,” Williams said.
“What JT’s done, it’s as good as there is,” Chryst said. Auburn, ESPN up for everything I’ve done since “Part of your responsibility as an
Both teams were ranked inside the top 15 last December. A year
4:15 p.m. — Camping World Bowl: West Virginia then,” he said. import player is to coach the youth
later, Wisconsin and Miami (7-6) both showed at times why two teams
that opened the season inside the top 10 were stuck playing in a vs. Syracuse, ESPN The same could be said for Moor- and help your teammates out in un-
ho-hum bowl game with temperatures in the 30s and a sparse crowd 8 p.m. — Alamo Bowl: Iowa State vs. Washing- head, who has parlayed his experi- derstanding the game.
in the Bronx. Miami’s Malik Rosier threw three interceptions before he ton State, ESPN ence in the GFL into a coaching “In a lot of cases at the lower lev-
was replaced late in the third quarter; Wisconsin’s Rafael Gaglianone NBA career that saw him work as an of- el, in the lower-tier leagues, you’ll
whiffed on two field goals. 7 p.m. — Dallas at New Orleans. NBA TV
The Badgers, certainly used to the cold, came out swinging for fensive coordinator at Georgetown, have player-coaches. We had some
9:30 p.m. — LA Clippers at LA Lakers, NBA TV
the fences — they scored two touchdowns just 3 1/2 minutes into the WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Akron, and Connecticut. Moor- turnover with a coach who didn’t
game and seemingly knocked the will out of Miami. Jack Coan made 3 p.m. — Ohio State at Purdue, Big Ten Network head’s success at those schools wind up panning out; the quarter-
the most of his start for injured Alex Hornibrook (concussion) and hit
6 p.m. — Michigan at Nebraska earned him a job at Fordham, where back I played with, who was from
Kendric Taylor for a 35-yard TD on the first drive. Rosier’s first pass of
8 p.m. — Wisconsin at Minnesota he inherited a team that went 1-10 the U.S., wound up as the offensive
the game was intercepted and Taylor capitalized with a 7-yard score to
make it 14-0. Saturday the year before he arrived. He then coordinator as well. That’s not un-
n Baylor 45, Vanderbilt 38 (Texas Bowl): At Houston, Charlie BOXING led the Rams to a 38-13 record and common.”
Brewer threw for 384 yards and two touchdowns, the second a tiebreak- 9 p.m. — PBC Fight Night: From Brooklyn, FS1 three trips to the Football Champi-
ing 52-yarder in the fourth quarter, and ran for 109 yards and another onship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs
score to help Baylor beat Vanderbilt in the Texas Bowl.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
11 a.m. — High Point at Ohio State, Big Ten in three seasons.
Lots going on
Brewer connected with Marques Jones for the 52-yard stroke that
Network Much like full-time football
made it 45-38 with less than two minutes left. The Bears then stopped
11 a.m. — Davidson at North Carolina, ESPN2 coaches, Americans playing in Eu-
Vanderbilt on fourth-and-5 to secure the victory.
Brewer’s other touchdown pass was a 75-yarder earlier in the 11 a.m. — BYU at Mississippi State, ESPNU Career off and running rope must adapt to different skill
fourth quarter and he scored on a 1-yard run in the third quarter. 11 a.m. — Howard at Georgetown, FS1 From there, Moorhead served as levels. Williams played with players
The Bears finished 7-6 a year after they managed just one in coach 1 p.m. — Northern Illinois at Michigan State, Big offensive coordinator/quarterbacks who studied abroad in America and
Matt Rhule’s first season. Ten Network coach at Penn State from 2016-17 learned the game then or had Amer-
Vanderbilt (6-7) was led by Kyle Shurmur, who threw for 286 yards 1 p.m. — Kentucky at Louisville, ESPN2
and a touchdown, and Ke’Shawn Vaughn, who ran for two touchdowns before taking over as head coach ican family members and learned
1 p.m. — St. Bonaventure at Syracuse, ESPNU at Mississippi State. Moorhead and the game that way. He also played
and set a Texas Bowl record with 243 yards rushing — which ranks
second in school history. Shurmur moved past Jay Cutler (8,697) for 1 p.m. — Xavier at DePaul, FS1 the Bulldogs will look to win their with those with little to no experi-
2:30 p.m. — Georgia Southern at Dayton, NBC
most career yards passing in school history with 8,865. ninth game of the season at 11 a.m. ence, which can be a useful exercise
n Duke 56, Temple 27 (Independence Bowl): At Shreveport, Sports Network
3 p.m. — Butler at Florida, ESPNU Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019 (ESPN2), for someone with aspirations to be
Louisiana, Daniel Jones threw for 423 yards and five touchdowns, T.J.
Rahming caught 12 passes for 240 yards and two scores, and Duke 3:30 p.m. — Belmont at Purdue, FS1 when they take on Iowa in the Out- a coach.
blew past Temple in the Independence Bowl. 4:30 p.m. — Wisconsin at Western Kentucky, back Bowl at Raymond James Stadi- “I wouldn’t necessarily say in-
Duke (8-5) snapped a two-game losing streak, scoring touch- CBS Sports Network um in Tampa, Florida. fluenced, but it was an opportunity
downs on seven straight drives. The Blue Devils flipped a 27-14 deficit in 5 p.m. — Radford at Maryland, ESPNU The game will give Moorhead an before coaching where you’re utiliz-
the second quarter to a 56-27 lead by midway through the fourth.
Jones set Independence Bowl records with the five touchdown
6:30 p.m. — Oregon at Boise State, CBS Sports opportunity to earn his first post- ing your knowledge of the game and
passes and 423 yards passing, and Duke also had the most points in Network season victory leading a program of people whose understanding of
the event’s history. 7 p.m. — Bryant at Iowa, ESPNU in a coaching career that essentially the game isn’t very sophisticated,”
Coach David Cutcliffe won his fourth Independence Bowl. He COLLEGE FOOTBALL started in the GFL. Moorhead said.
led Ole Miss to victories in Shreveport in 1998, 1999 and 2002 and is 11 a.m. — Belk Bowl: South Carolina vs. Virginia,
Williams and Moorhead were Williams bets that experience
already enshrined in the bowl’s Hall of Honor. WTVA-ABC
Anthony Russo passed for 228 yards and a score for Temple (8-5). 11 a.m. — Peach Bowl: Florida vs. Michigan, mostly paid in accommodations helps Moorhead now.
ESPN more than true salary. Moorhead “One of the biggest reasons why
Pro Football Noon — Arizona Bowl: Nevada vs. Arkansas said he was given access to a car
and a gym, a place to stay, and a
is, more so than when you’re coach-
ing in the U.S., for any team, at any
State, CBS Sports Network
Saints’ tight end Watson plans retirement 3 p.m. — Cotton Bowl: College Football Playoff, salary, which was far from livable time, things can happen,” he said.
METIAIRIE, La. — New Orleans Saints veteran tight end Ben
Watson announced on Thursday that he’s retiring after this season. semifinal, Notre Dame vs. Clemson, ESPN, on its own. Williams had the same “There’s all kinds of factors that can
Watson turned 38 this month and is in his 14th NFL season out of ESPN2, ESPNEWS experience and the added bonus of throw a season off course. In the
Georgia. 7 p.m. — Orange Bowl: College Football Playoff, meals provided by the mother of a GFL there is no stable infrastruc-
“I knew coming into this year that it probably would be the last year,” semifinal, Oklahoma vs. Alabama, ESPN, ESPN2, teammate. ture, so you have to be able to adjust
Watson said. “Our approach was as a family we were fortunate to come ESPNEWS
and play for another year, but you kind of know. You hope you get to exit To best describe the pay struc- on the fly.
COLLEGE HOCKEY
on your own terms. 7 p.m. — Ferris State at Minnesota, Big Ten ture, Moorhead referenced the title “By nature of these being semi-
“You hope you get to exit with a great win. And it’s been great to Network of a John Grisham novel — “Playing pro players, they’re not always going
be a part of this team and have this sort of winning at this point of my
NBA for Pizza” — on playing football in to be available. You have to be ready
career.”
6 p.m. — Houston at New Orleans, NBA TV Europe. and willing to adjust to everything
His initial announcement came through an NFL Films video about
his family that was posted on Thursday. Watson also confirmed his 9:30 p.m. — Golden State at Portland, NBA TV When Moorhead played, the you can, both the circumstances
decision with reporters after Thursday’s practice. RUGBY GFL had a limit of four Americans and the players. I’m sure from his
“The injuries add up, the body struggles more and more. And it 11:30 a.m. — Premiership Rugby, Harlequins vs. on a roster. By the time Williams experience he’s going to be a mas-
becomes evident that it’s time,” Watson said. “It’s always a very hard Wasps, NBC Sports Network played in the league, the rules had ter improviser.”
thing.” SKIING
Watson has caught 33 passes for 371 yards and two touchdowns changed to allow any number of
1:30 p.m. — FIS Alpine World Cup, men’s su-
this season, helping the Saints capture the top playoff seed in the NFC. Americans on the roster, but only Follow Dispatch sports writer
per-g, Italy, NBC Sports Network
After one of his touchdowns, Watson, a father of five, celebrated by
4 p.m. — FIS Alpine World Cup, men’s super-g, two on the field at a given time. Brett Hudson on Twitter @Brett_
holding up seven fingers, signaling that twins were on the way.
Italy, WTVA In any configuration, the Ameri- Hudson
—From Staff and Wire Reports
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NFL

As usual, Cardinals’ Fitzgerald mum on whether his career ends

By BOB BAUM
The Associated Press
TEMPE, Ariz. — Someday,
obviously, Larry Fitzgerald
will play in his last NFL game.
Whether that game is Sunday,
when his beleaguered Arizona
Cardinals play at Seattle, is any-
body’s guess.
And don’t expect any hints
from him. He doesn’t like to
talk about it.
“I haven’t even thought about
it,” Fitzgerald said after the
Cardinals practiced on Thurs-
day. “I’m just focused on trying
to get this win in Seattle.”
The week before, he’d said,
rather impatiently, “You know
me. I’ve been answering for
the last three years. Nothing’s
going to change,” he said. “If
I decide to retire, I’ll let you
guys know. Man, seriously. So,
I don’t understand why we keep
asking these questions.”
The answer would be be-
cause he’s 35 years old, played
15 seasons in the NFL and has
accumulated statistics that
place him among the best to
play the game.
Certainly Fitzgerald seems
physically capable of continu-
ing beyond this season.
“I believe from an ability
standpoint there’s very few
people that can do what Larry
does,” Cardinals offensive coor-
dinator Byron Leftwich said.
“That’s just honest. When
the ball comes in his direction,
when it’s time to make the play,
he’s one of the best to ever do
it.”
Leftwich said he’s never
seen a better pair of hands on a
receiver, although he acknowl-
edged that might tick off Randy
Moss.
Fitzgerald is remarkably du-
rable. He’s caught a pass in 226
consecutive games. Sunday will
mark his 234th NFL game, all
with the Cardinals, tying the
franchise record set by kicker
Jim Bakken, who played from
1962-78.
With 14 yards receiving,
he’ll top 2,000 yards receiving
against the Seahawks. Fitzger-
ald’s already topped that mark
against the Rams and 49ers, so
he would join Jerry Rice as the
only receivers to accomplish
that feat against three teams.
Last week, in an otherwise
ugly loss to the Los Angeles
Rams, Fitzgerald threw his first
career TD pass, a nifty 32-yard-
er to David Johnson.
Now, though, he finds him-
self on a 3-12 team that ranks
last in the NFL in offense with a
rookie quarterback in Josh Ros-
en and all the inconsistencies
that brings. Fitzgerald has 65
catches for 698 yards and five
touchdowns. Decent stats for
anyone else, but in the previous
three years, Fitzgerald caught
109, 107 and 109 passes.
So why keep playing? In
terms of wins and losses, this
will be the worst record of any
of his 15 Cardinals teams, no
matter what happens on Sun-
day in Seattle.
Yet he said he still loves his
job.
“I can’t think of anything
I don’t like about it,” he said.
“The grind is great, man. It’s
part of it. You can’t do what you
do on Sunday without the prac-
tices and lifting the weights and
watching the film and doing all
the studying and the prepara-
tion. You can’t go out there and
execute if you don’t put the time
in.”
But losses keep piling up.
“Hard work doesn’t guaran-
tee results,” Fitzgerald said.
“But it ensures that you’re pre-
pared to go out there and play,
and that’s my thing. I step on
that field there’s no guarantees.
of anything.”

Comics & Puzzles

DILBERT
Dear Abby
D
EAR ABBY: I
am 25 and
have been
with my boyfriend
on and off for five
years. I love him
very much. I often
overthink things,
and a constant
frustration of mine
is that he makes
no romantic
ZITS gestures at all.
He drowns me in
compliments and
shows his love in
other ways.
I always
Dear Abby
have to take the
initiative and suggest he do
romantic things like send me
cards or flowers, take me to
dinner, etc., but he only does
them when I ask. It doesn’t feel
like enough for me. I worry that
when we get married, over time
I will grow bored or no longer be
GARFIELD attracted to him because he is
so unromantic. Am I just over-
thinking? What should I do? —
ROMANTIC ONE IN AUSTIN
DEAR ROMANTIC: From
what you have written it seems
that you may be more in love
with the idea of romantic
gestures than you are with the
man you have. Many wom-
en would be thrilled to have
someone who drowns them
with compliments and shows
his love in other ways. If you are rest in peace. But that’s hard
truly worried that
you will be bored
if you marry him
or — worse —
turned off, then
please, turn him
loose so he can
find someone
who appreciates
him for who he is,
and you can meet
someone who
will make your
dreams come
true.
DEAR ABBY:
My friend who
was suddenly
widowed two
years ago continues to insert
her late husband into every
conversation with friends and
strangers alike. She’s still de-
pressed, grieving and searching
for significance, and she shares
it all in person and online.
Early on, she had counsel-
ing but no longer feels it neces-
sary. She claims it helps her to
talk about him constantly. Most
of us close to her avoid the
elephant in the room. I find my-
self apologizing for her in group
gatherings I take her to. People
try to offer sympathy, but are
surprised when they realize he’s
been gone two years.
I endure with love, but
wonder if this is the best path.
Personally, I want to let him
when he’s always “in the room.”
Advice? — WANTING TO MOVE
FORWARD
DEAR WANTING: Everyone
grieves in their own way and on
their own timetable. However,
your friend may need more
support and counseling than
you and others she meets
socially can offer. She has my
sympathy, but that deeply griev-
ing woman needs to hear what
you have written to me. Tell her,
as kindly as possible, that she
needs to vent to a profession-
al so she can get more help
through this difficult period.
DEAR ABBY: A male family
friend who is gay works at a
local business my wife and I
patronize regularly. We always
stop and chat when he’s there,
but he does something that
irritates me. He addresses
my wife as “Sweetie.” My wife
thinks I’m being silly because
he’s gay; I say one’s sexual
orientation doesn’t negate
manners and how one man
should address another man’s
wife. I’m not annoyed to the
point that I’d confront the guy,
but I promised my wife I’d ask
you your opinion. — BOTHERED
IN NEW YORK
DEAR BOTHERED: There
is nothing rude about a family
friend — gay or straight — call-
ing someone’s wife “Sweetie.”
My opinion is you should lighten
up.

CANDORVILLE
Horoscopes
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec.
28). You know what you want,
but what do you do to get
there? Simple. Do what it takes.
Through determination and te-
nacity, your life moves in the di-
rection of your vision. Highlights
of the solar return include: a
beautiful love letter, a trip by
boat and the receipt of a check
of which you’ll want to take
a picture. Cancer and Taurus
adore you. Your lucky numbers
BABY BLUES are: 9, 30, 33, 31 and 16.
ARIES (March 21-April 19).
This issue you’re dealing with
will be solved with a new frame
of mind. Finding the frame of
mind can be as easy as finding
a picture frame. You simply
experiment. What looks good to
you? What works for the space
BEETLE BAILEY
MALLARD FILLMORE
FAMILY CIRCUS
you have?
TAURUS (April 20-May 20).
You can tell that someone is
dangling a carrot to get you to
move forward in the direction of
their choosing. But as long as
they actually give you the carrot,
and it’s a direction that’s OK
with you, all will be well.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21).
As a leader, your role will be to
make sure everyone else has
a role. You’ll be in a position
to check in with each person,
informing and course correcting
where necessary.
CANCER (June 22-July 22).
The mental exercise that will
help you make a decision will
include posing hypothetical
questions, for instance, “What
would someone who’s madly in
love with you suggest you do in
this scenario?”
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You
know yourself and so it’s not
necessary to ruminate over
which way to go. There will
be no hesitation, no waiting.
It’s like you look forward to a
straight road of green lights as
far as the eye can see.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).
As cool as it would be to wake
up one morning with the capabil-
ity of observing, understanding
and experiencing the world on
a whole different level, these
things happen gradually. Aware-
ness takes practice. You’ll get
plenty today.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).
While some claim free speech
as their right, others regard it
as a continual obligation. As for
you, talking takes more energy
than you think it should today,
so you’ll process silently and
chime in only when necessary.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov.
21). You could do the job with-
out help, but it would take lon-
ger and be harder, and not half
as fun. Make sure the others
know how much you appreciate
being part of an excellent team.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec.
21). You’re compassionate and
you see beyond your own situa-
tion into the heart of the world.
And yet, some compartmental-
ization is appropriate. Knowing
what is and is not your problem
will help you live well today.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.
19). Most people think to ask
for spiritual guidance when
things aren’t going well. But
why not seek spiritual guidance
when things are going just fine?
It will make a good time even
better.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.
18). Achieving more success
is never the answer. Before
long, expectations and desires
will rise in tandem. Do what
it takes to be happy now. An
attitude shift might be all that’s
necessary.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March
20). We organize our lives
around the meaning of things,
and yet what a thing means
isn’t a fixed fact. Rather, it’s
either an agreement you make
with yourself or one you come
to with others. Just know that
meanings can change.

Overwhelming odds
SOLUTION:
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Special Praise/Dedication
Services
Mayhew Primitive Baptist Church
(formerly Aberdeen Primitive Baptist
Church), 842 U.S. Hwy. 45 N. Alt. in
Starkville, hosts its Special Praise
and Dedication Services at 10
Enrollment Applications
Mississippi State School of
Ministry will be accepting applica-
tions for enrollment beginning Jan.
3 in Starkville and Jan. 7 in Reform,
Alabama. For more information, call
Dr. Michael Boyd, 662-425-8443,
Religious briefs
Baptist Church, 232 Yorkville Road
East. “Making your grieving journey
easier.” For more information, call
662-327-0604 or e-mail unitedchris-
tian@cableone.net.
Fellowship Dinner, Youth
tact Jesse Slater, 662-328-4979.
Radio Program
Apostles Patrick Perkins invites
the public to tune in to WTWG, radio
1050 AM for Perfecting the Saints
Broadcast, Wednesdays 8:30 a.m.
p.m. Contact Marie Nabors, 662-
549-4322. Church service times:
Sunday school 10 a.m.; Sunday
worship 11:15 a.m.; Tuesday Bible
study 7 p.m. For information, call
Pastor District Elder Lou Nabors,
662-329-1234.

a.m. Dec. 29-30. Lunch will follow
at noon. The public is invited to
attend. For more information, call
Elder Pastor Herb Hatfield, 662-
315-4937.
End of Year Celebration
Ruby Ellis presents the Annual
End of the ear Gospel Celebration
at 6 p.m. Dec. 30 at Brown Ridge
M.B. Church, 2013 Swedenburg
Road in Crawford. Special guest
will be the Might Travelers, Golden
Gates, Might Voices, Demario
Brown & Connected, Committed, Al
Hinton, Tim Frierson & many more.
The public is invited to attend. For
more information, call Ruby Ellis,
662-549-4878
Watch Night Service
Pleasant Grove Pools M.B.
Church, 3000 Waverly Road in West
Point, hosts its Watch Night Service
at 10 p.m. Dec. 31. The public is
invited to attend. For more infor-
mation, call Sis. Jennifer Johnson,
662-494-4295.
Pastor Francisco Brock, 662-386-
5317 or Pastor Demarco Smith,
205-722-8505.
Communion Services
Mt. Zion M.B. Church, 2221 14th
Ave. N., hosts the Interdenomina-
tional Alliance of Ministers City and
County Communion at 6 p.m. Jan. 6.
For more information, call 662-251-
2505.
Worship Services
Open Doors M.B. Church invites
the public to Sunday Morning
Worship Services from 11 a.m.-1
p.m. every 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sunday
of each month at the Travis Outlaw
Sportsplex Center, 405 Lynn Lane
in Starkville. Sunday School is from
10-10:30 a.m. For more information,
call 662-263-7102.
Grief Support Group
The Oil of Joy for Grief and
Mourning offers a grief support
group at 6 p.m. every second Thurs-
day of the month at United Christian
Service
Pleasant Ridge Faith Center,
923 Ridge Road, Columbus, hosts a
fellowship dinner and youth service
every third Sunday.
Prayer for Youth
Every second and third Saturday,
Pleasant Ridge Faith Center hosts a
prayer for the youth from 2-3 p.m.
Celebrate Recovery
Calvary Church, 514 Lehmberg
Road, and Meadowview Church,
300 Linden Circle in Starkville, host
Celebrate Recovery at 6 p.m. every
Sunday at Calvary and at 6 p.m. ev-
ery Tuesday at Meadowview Church.
Get help, healing and support for
any habit, hurt or hang-up using the
Christ-centered 12 steps.
Prayer, Free Coffee
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist
Church, 2221 14th Ave. N., hosts
free coffee and a prayer community
outreach service from 8-9 a.m. every
fifth Saturday. For information, con-
Women Prayer, Worship
Service
Church of the Eternal Word, 106
22nd St. S., holds a prayer and wor-
ship service every Thursday from 5-6
p.m. Call Marie Nabors, 662-549-
4322 or 662-329-1234, for prayer
requests.
Prayer Ministry
New Beginning Everlasting Out-
reach Ministry invites the public to
call in with their prayer requests at
662-327-9843.
Praise and Worship Service
Sulfur Springs MB Church holds
a praise and worship service the
last Friday of each month at 7 p.m.
For information, call Pastor Henry
Mosley, 662-328-1035.
Prayer Service
Church of the Eternal Word,
106 22nd. St. S., Columbus, holds
prayer service Thursday nights 5-6
Fitness Transformations
The Transformational Church,
2301 Jess Lyons Road, hosts box-
ing lessons Mondays and Wednes-
day from 5-7 p.m., weight-loss boot
camp Tuesdays and Thursdays 5-7
p.m. and both on Saturdays 9-11
a.m.
Youth Fellowship
The Transformational Church,
2301 Jess Lyons Road, hosts Youth
Fellowship from 7-8:30 p.m. every
Tuesday. Games, prayer, service,
food, & more. Transportation
available. For information, call Iris
Roberson, 662-295-7456.
Community Watch Service
Rockhill community watch night
service is at 10 p.m. Monday at
Sand Creek Chapel M.B. Church,
located at 3818 Rockhill Road in
Starkville. The Rev. Jerome Wilson
and the Rockhill U.M. Church will
be the special guest. The public is
invited to attend.

Around the world

Furious Iraqi lawmakers

demand US troop withdrawal
‘Trump needs to know his limits. The
American occupation of Iraq is over’
Iraqi parliament member Sabah al-Saidi,
By PHILIP ISSA
The Associated Press
BAGHDAD — Pres-
ident Donald Trump’s
surprise trip to Iraq may
have quieted criticism at
home that he had yet to
visit troops in a combat
zone, but it has infuriated
Iraqi politicians who on
Thursday demanded the
withdrawal of U.S. forces.
“Arrogant” and “a vi-
olation of national sover-
eignty” were but a few ex-
amples of the disapproval
emanating from Baghdad
following Trump’s meet-
ing Wednesday with U.S.
servicemen and women at
the al-Asad Airbase.
Trips by U.S. presi-
dents to conflict zones are
typically shrouded in se-
crecy and subject to strict
security measures, and
Trump’s was no exception.
tion, and declared: “We’re
no longer the suckers,
“Trump needs to know
his limits. The American
folks.” occupation of Iraq is over,”
The abruptness of his said Sabah al-Saidi, the
visit left lawmakers in head of one of two main
Few in Iraq or elsewhere Baghdad smarting and blocs in Iraq’s parliament.
knew the U.S. president drawing unfavorable com- Trump, he said, had
was in the country until parisons to the occupation slipped into Iraq, “as
minutes before he left. of Iraq after the 2003 inva- though Iraq is a state of
But this trip came as sion. the United States.”
curbing foreign influence
in Iraqi affairs has be-
come a hot-button politi-
cal issue in Baghdad, and
Trump’s perceived presi-
dential faux-pas was fail-
ing to meet with the prime
minister in a break with
diplomatic custom for any
visiting head of state.
On the ground for
only about three hours,
the American president
told the men and wom-
en with the U.S. military
that Islamic State forces
have been vanquished,
and he defended his de-
cision against all advice
to withdraw U.S. troops
from neighboring Syria,
He said the U.S. was once
again respected as a na-

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The Associated Press der inside the Saudi con-
sulate in Istanbul.
DUBAI, United Arab
Emirates — Saudi Ara-
bia’s King Salman issued
a wide-ranging overhaul
of top government posts
on Thursday, including
naming a new foreign
minister, following inter-
national fallout from the
killing of Saudi writer
Jamal Khashoggi nearly
three months ago.
He also ordered a
shakeup of the kingdom’s
supreme council that
oversees matters related
to security. The council is
headed by the king’s son,
Crown Prince Moham-
med bin Salman, whose
powers including roles
as deputy prime minis-
ter and defense minister,
were untouched in the
overhaul.
The changes appear
to further consolidate
the crown prince’s grip
on power by appointing
to key posts advisers and
members of the royal fam-
ily seen as close to him.
It may also signal fur-
ther efforts to show that
changes are being made
after the U.S. Senate
passed a resolution say-
ing it believes the crown
prince is to blame for
Khashoggi’s grisly mur-
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COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI file an answer or other end 12/20/2019 Plant Christopher Hills Sub;
pleadings but you may rye clover crab grass As- $197K (15K below ap-
IN THE MATTER OF THE do so if you desire. sist with cervid: vaccin- praisal). New Hope
ESTATE OF Such should be served ate artificially insemin- Apartments School District. Avail-
FRANCES M. PERKINS, by mailing to L. Nicole ate feed water etc Gen-
DECEASED Clinkscales, Attorney for eral farm work Farm & Houses able to rent $1,000/
mth - must meet minim-
CAUSE NO.:
Petitioner, whose ad- field/shed sanitation
dress is P.O. Box 1352, duties mow grass dig 1 Bedrooms um credit/income re-
quirements. Military
2018-86-HJD Columbus, Mississippi ditches fences etc. 2 Bedroooms families welcome. Move
ROBERT M. PERKINS,
39703, Telephone
(662) 241-0057.
Minor maint/operation
of farm equip Lift up to 3 Bedrooms in ready. Dep $500 plus
first month’s rent. Hot
EXECUTOR 50lb walk bend etc for
Issued under my hand long periods Once hired Furnished & tub, detached apart-
ment, & large wired
SUMMONS BY PUBLICA- and seal of said Court, may require random
TION this 10th day of Decem- drug test no cost to wrk-
Unfurnished shop. Contact James
Thompson @ 662-574-
ber, 2018. er $10.73 P/H Anticip- 1, 2, & 3 Baths 6269.
THE STATE OF MISSIS- ated 35 hrs P/W M-Sat
SIPPI Lowndes County Chan- additional hrs may be Lease, Deposit Houses For Rent: South 7140
TO: All Unknown Heirs-
cery Court Clerk
(SEAL)
offered/wrked Housing
avail at no cost to wrk-
& Credit Check
3BR/2BA, 2300 sqft,
at-Law of Richard C. Per- BY:/s/ Shantrell W. er who cannot reason- viceinvestments.com very nice w/ 2 car gar-
kins, deceased, and
Any Unknown Persons
In Interest
Granderson
Chancery Clerk/D.C.
ably return to residence
at end of each work day
Tools supplies equip
327-8555 age, lg back yard. Pets
need approval. 1612
9th St. S. $1,050 per
PREPARED BY: provided at no cost to mo + dep. 662-574-
All Unknown Heirs-at- L. Nicole Clinkscales, wrker Trans & subsist- Apts For Rent: Starkville 7070 7879 or 662-328-8655.
Law of Bonnie Perkins, Esq. MBN 99429 ence expenses to wrk
SMALL APT, walking dis-

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Any Unknown Persons Firm completion of 50% of tance to MSU. Partially YESTERDAY’S ANSWER
furnished incl W/D w/ 7170
Yesterday’sANSWER
answer
Sudoku
In Interest 2125 Bell Avenue/Post wrk contract or earlier if YESTERDAY’S
Office Box 1352 appropriate ¾ GUARAN- ch/a. $500/mo + dep.
Columbus, Mississippi Call 662-722-0020, 2BR/1BA house w/ 2 Sudoku is a number-
Bill Perkins
129 Lori Lee Drive 39703
TEE as specified in US-
DOL Reg. Employer may leave msg or text. acres in county. 3 miles
placing puzzle
Sudoku based on
is a number-
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Apts For Rent: Other 7080 W/D, carport. SMALL
Kim Kachelmuss Email: on performance/wrk his- agiven
9x9 grid with several
numbers. The object 6 5 2 4 3 7 8 1 9
264 South East Avenue clinkscaleslaw@gmail.c tory plus hrly wage Con- dogs ok w/ deposit.
2BR/1BA located in Great for grad student given numbers.
is to place The object
the numbers
South Elgin, IL 60177 om tact MS WIN Center Historic Downtown
is
2 8 4 3 6 9 5 7 1
REF: Job order # or professor. Non-
Columbus. 2,000 sqft. smoking. $700/mo. 1 to place
to 9 in thethe numbers
empty spaces
All Unknown Heirs-at- PUBLISH: 12/14, MS285957 Job offered Hardwood floors Utilities not included. 1sotothat
9 ineach
the empty spaces
row, each 7 3 6 5 8 1 2 9 4
Law of Deanna P. Fro- 12/21, & 12/28/2018 by Welding Testing Lab throughout. Open floor. 662-617-5601.
man, being one and the dba Henderson Farms
so that each
column row, each
and each 3x3 box 5 9 1 2 7 4 3 8 6
Very nice. Incl W&D.
same person as Wesson MS 39191 column
containsand theeach
same3x3 box
number
Deanna O. Froman, de- Building & Remodeling 1120 $1200/mo. Call
662-328-8655.
Mobile Homes for Rent 7250
contains the same number
4 6 7 8 1 3 9 5 2
only once. The difficulty
ceased, and Any Un-
known Persons In In- HOME REPAIRS & CON- Bargain Column 4180 3BR/2BA Trailer, New only once. The difficulty 3 2 9 7 4 5 1 6 8
STRUCTION WORK Hope school dist. level increases from
terest 1, 2, 3 BEDROOM apart- $500/mo & $500 dep. level increases from 8 1 5 9 2 6 7 4 3
WANTED. Carpentry, 6 WOODEN chairs. ments & townhouses. Monday to Sunday.
Rick Froman small concrete jobs, $100. Call 662-364- Call between 10a-7p. Monday to Sunday. Difficulty Level 12/27
Call for more info. 662-386-4292.
255 West MLK Jr. Blvd. electrical, plumbing, 2498. 662-328-8254. NO TEXT MESSAGES.
Charlotte, NC 28202 roof repairs, pressure
washing and mobile
Scott Froman home roof coating and BROWN LOVE seat. Very DOWNTOWN: 2BR/1BA, RENT A fully equipped
6549 Outlook Drive underpinning. No job good condition. $75. CH&A, 1 story, W/D, camper w/utilities &
Citrus Heights, CA too small. 549-7031. Call 662-251-3205. historic district, 1 block cable from $145/wk -
95621 from downtown, $625/ $535/month. Colum-
mo. + $625 dep. NO bus & County School
Dionna Froman SUGGS CONSTRUCTION BROWN SOFA. Very PETS. 662-574-8789. locations. 662-242-
45884 Chancellors Run Building, remodeling, good condition. $100. Peaceful & Quiet area. 7653 or 601-940-1397.
Court metal roofing, painting Call 662-251-3205.
Great Mills, MD 20634 & all home repairs. Houses For Sale: Northside
662-242-3471 FIRST FULL MONTH 8150
All Unknown Heirs-at- TIRES 17" match set. RENT FREE! 1 & 2 Bed-
Law of Nina P. Richard- $100 Call 662-364- room Apts/Townhomes. 2622 CANTERBURY -
son, deceased, and Tom Hatcher, LLC 2498. Stove & refrigerator. Enjoy the quiet conveni-
Any Unknown Persons Custom Construction, $335-$600 Monthly. ence of this partially up-
In Interest Restoration, Remodel- Credit check & deposit. dated home. Features
ing, Repair, Insurance
Farm Equipment & Supplies Coleman Realty, include a wonderful
Mark Richardson claims. 662-364-1769. 4420 662-329-2323. shaded back yard,
3650 Eldorado Avenue Licensed & Bonded covered patio, screened
North 2016 JOHN Deere JANUARY AVAILABILITY porch, raised flower
Lake Havaso, AZ 86406 5100E Tractor, 210 (NOW ACCEPTING beds, and a well for
General Services 1360 hours. $46,500. APPLICATIONS) duty free watering. Ex-
Karen Dagarman Also, 2016 15ft tremely spacious and
3193 Brescia Bank Av- MUSIC THEORY LES- Kubota Bush hog avail. Downtown Area- reduced to $135,000.
SONS 205-329-1790. 2BR/1BA, CH&A, hard- Call Emily C. Moody for
enue $25 per hour
Henderson NV 89044 wood, appliances, no a private viewing.
Chords, Scales, Modes pets, spacious, walk to
& more! Call Jimbo @ Firewood / Fuel 4450 Long & Long, Realtors
Lisa Leons MUW. NO HUD. @ 662-328-0770 or
662-364-1687 Agent Owned.
25586 West Wilson Av- If no answer leave FIREWOOD FOR Sale. 662-574-3903.
enue $675.00/$675.00.
voicemail or text. Various lengths.
Wauconda, IL 60084 662-295-2274 Investment Property 8550
Convenience-
Nancy P. Vaghy 2BR/1BA, almost fin- GRAVEL FOR SALE on
18819 Jamestown RETAINER WALL, drive- Garage Sales: Southside 4505 ished make-over. CH/A, private property. Approx
Circle way, foundation, con- new flooring, paint, ap- 6 acres. Will sell or
Northville, MI 48167 crete, masonry restora- MOVING SALE! All Must pliances & more. No lease property located
tion, remodeling, base- Go! 808 4th Ave. S. Fri pets, no HUD. in NE Noxubee County.
You have been made a ment foundation, re- 2-5, Sat, 7-11. Misc Agent Owned. 601-405-3717.
defendant in the Peti- pairs, small dump truck household goods. $495.00/$495.00.
tion for Order Constru- hauling (5-6 yd) load & Lots & Acreage 8600
ing Last Will and Testa- demolition/lot cleaning. West Point-
ment, Adjudication of Burr Masonry General Merchandise 4600 Large 1BR/1BA, gas 2.28 +/- Acre Lot.
Heirs-at-Law of Resid- 662-242-0259. space heat, window air. 149 Tanyia Lane. Off of
APPLE COMPUTERS Water furnished. No
uary Trust Beneficiaries, Two 2009 iMac com- Lake Lowndes Road.
Discharge and Other Re- pets or HUD. Has asphalt drive &
WORK WANTED: puters available. Good Agent Owned.
lief filed by the Execut- working condition. parking, 1200 ft. shop
or, Robert M. Perkins, Licensed & Bonded-car- $375.00/$375.00 with w/ living area, septic
pentry, painting, & de- Would be good for ba- approved application.
on December 12, 2018, sic web browsing or tank & water meter. No
seeking to determine molition. Landscaping, trailers. $45,000. Call
gutters cleaned, bush word processing. 2Ghz; Long & Long, Realtors
the heirs-at-law of 2 GB RAM; 250 GB HD. 662-574-0345.
Richard C. Perkins, Bon- hogging, clean-up work, 662-328-0770
pressure washing, mov- Computer and built-in UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY!
nie Perkins, Deanna P. monitor only; mouse
Froman, being one and
the same person as
ing help & furniture
repair. 662-242-3608 and keyboard not in-
cluded. $50 each.
COLEMAN A Stable growth invest-
ment. FSBO: 72 Acres
in Webster Co., near
Deanna O. Froman, and Call 662-574-1561 RENTALS
Nina P. Richardson, all TOWNHOUSES & APARTMENTS
Mantee. Mature pines
Lawn Care / Landscaping (75yr), hardwoods
deceased. Other than
you, the only other inter- 1470 1 BEDROOM (50yr), 10ac hay field,
VINTAGE BIKE, Can- 2ac pond, w/county
ested parties in this ac-
tion are Bill Perkins, JESSE & BEVERLY'S nondale Road Bike, pro- 2 BEDROOMS road frontage/utilities,
Kim Kachelmuss, LAWN SERVICE. Mow- fessionally recondi-
tioned. $275. Call 662-
3 BEDROOMS superb potential home
Robert M. Perkins, Rick ing, cleanup, landscap- site & recognized
ing, sodding, & tree cut- 251-3205. school. 45 minutes to
Froman, Scott Froman, LEASE,
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Dionna Froman, Mark ting. 356-6525. MSU. 334-277-9744.

Richardson, Karen Sporting Goods 4720 DEPOSIT HUNTING LAND IN
Dagarman, Lisa Leons,
and Nancy P. Vaghy.
Painting & Papering 1620
ED SANDERS Gunsmith AND PICKENS COUNTY, AL
93 acres on County
You are summoned to
SULLIVAN'S PAINT Open for season! 9-5, CREDIT CHECK Road 47 (Gordo 159 to
SERVICE Tues-Fri & 9-12, Sat.
appear and represent Over 50 years experi- County Road 47. Turn
Certified in lead
your interests against
said Petition before the
removal. Offering spe- ence! Repairs, cleaning,
cial prices on interior & refinishing, scopes
662-329-2323 left & land is on the
left). Paved road ac-
ACROSS
Honorable Joseph N. cess. Mostly level.
exterior painting, pres- mounted & zeroed, Price: $204,600. 1 Almanac bit
Studdard, Chancellor of sure washing & sheet handmade knives. 2411 HWY 45 N
the 14th Chancery Dis- rock repairs. Located: Hwy 45 Alt, Linda Pruett, Keller 5 Makes fun of
trict at 9:30 a.m. on the Free Estimates North of West Point, COLUMBUS, MS Williams Realty Tusca-
9 Bay
17th day of January Call 435-6528 turn right on Yokahama loosa, 205-657-5330.
2019, at the Lowndes Blvd, 8mi & turn left on LOWNDES COUNTY 45
11 Love affair
County Courthouse, in Darracott Rd, will see Commercial Property For acres on Sobley & Dav- 13 Ranch animal
Columbus, Mississippi, Stump Removal 1790 sign, 2.5mi ahead shop
and in case of your fail- on left. 662-494-6218.
Rent 7100 is Rd. Excellent hunting. 14 Plain silly
1 mile west of Hwy. 69.
ure to appear your in- 117 DR. Martin Luther Small creek runs thru 15 Caffeine source
terest in this matter will King Jr. Dr. West in property. $1375 per 16 Sign, perhaps
not be considered. Business Opportunity 6050 Starkville. 4,000 sq. ft acre. 205-799-9846 or
building. Call 662-323- 205-695-2248.
18 Outdo
You are not required to HISTORIC DOWNTOWN 20 Excellent, in
Columbus: 411 Main 5119.
file an answer or other
pleading, but you may St. Office, Retail, Res- WINTER SPECIAL slang
do so if you desire. taurant Space available. COMMERCIAL PROPER- 1.95 acre lots. 21 Sculpture in St.
ALLSTUMP GRINDING Good/bad credit.
Call 423-333-1124.
Issued under my hand
SERVICE TIES/Retail/Office 10% down, as low as Peter’s
GET 'ER DONE! Spaces starting @
and the seal of said We can grind all your Apts For Rent: Northside 7010 $285/mo. Downtown &
$299/mo. Eaton Land. 22 Teen outbreak
662-361-7711
Court, this the 12th day stumps. Hard to reach East Columbus loca- 23 Opposition vote
of December 2018. places, blown over FOX RUN COMPANY LLC tions. 662-435-4188.
roots, hillsides, back- Mobile Homes for Sale 8650 24 Martini base
1 & 2 BR near hospital.
LISA YOUNGER NEESE, yards, pastures. Free $595-645/mo. Military NEW 2017, 16x80 MH
25 Cribbage
CHANCERY CLERK estimates. You find it, discount offered, pet OFFICE SPACE: 2,000 markers
LOWNDES COUNTY, square feet. 294 @ The Grove, Colum-
we'll grind it! area, pet friendly, and
MISSISSIPPI 662-361-8379 Chubby Dr. Flexible leas- bus. 3BR/2BA, never 27 Fly features
furnished corporate lived in, can be moved. 3 Information panier
apartments available. ing terms. Available 29 Bat wood
(SEAL) now. 662-328-8254 New Hope Sch. Dist. agency 25 Glue’s kin
Tree Services 1860
ON SITE SECURITY. $29k. 662-769-2565. 30 Cotton fabric
BY: /s/ Tina Fisher, ON SITE MAINTENANCE. 4 Ball point? 26 Escaped animal
D.C. ON SITE MANAGEMENT. 32 Feeding, as a
A&T Tree Service HISTORIC DOWNTOWN Autos For Sale 9150 5 Invasions 27 Finish first
24-HOUR CAMERA furnace
PUBLISH: 12/14/2018, Bucket truck & stump SURVEILLANCE. Columbus Office, Retail, 6 Mae West’s “— 28 Smoothed, in
12/21/2018 & removal. Free est.
Benji @ 662-386-4446 Restaurant Space avail-
'07 GRAY Chevy Tahoe. 34 Afternoon hour
Serving Columbus Good cond. Leather Angel” a way
12/28/2018 Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. able. Call 662-328- 35 More loyal
since 1987. Senior 8655 or 662-574-7879. interior. Has 197,878 7 Temporary 30 Some babies
IN THE CHANCERY citizen disc. Call Alvin @ Sat/Sun by appt only. miles. Asking $7,500. 36 Radiate
Call 662-251-6258. lodgings 31 Track events
COURT OF LOWNDES 242-0324/241-4447
Houses For Rent: Northside 38 Canvas holder
COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI "We'll go out on a limb 8 Western sight 33 Acute
for you!" STUDIO APT for rent. 7110 Campers & RVs 9300 39 Stopwatch
Newly remodeled. 10 War ender 37 Gen —
IN THE MATTER OF THE button
ESTATE OF JOHNNIE $400/mth rent & dep 2 AVAILABLE: 2BR/1BA TOMBIGBEE RV Park, 12 Sailing hazards
req. Convenient to town 40 Urges
MAE WILLIAMS, DE- VICKERS TREE near CAFB. $450/mo + located on Wilkins Wise 17 Top-secret govt.
CEASED SERVICE, LLC & CAFB. No hud. No $350 dep. 662-889- Rd & Waverly Rd. Full 41 Ohio team
Tree trimming and re- pets. 662-328-2340. 1122. Hookups available. org.
ESTATE NO. 2017- moval. Fully insured. $300/mo. 662-328- 19 Casserole bits
0186HJD Apts For Rent: Other 7080 8655 or 662-574-7879. DOWN
Free estimates. 22 Piquant quality
*Now Accepting Credit 1 Dukes
SUMMONS Trailers & Heavy Equipment 24 Sushi accom-
& Debit Cards* 2 Prepare to play
Call Curt 662-418-0889 9450
THE STATE OF MISSIS- or 662-549-2902
SIPPI “A cut above the rest” 1999 MACK Dump
Truck & 30,000lb Trail-
TO: The heirs at law of boss Tag-A-Long Trailer,
Johnnie Mae Williams, Special Notices 2400 both good condition.
Deceased, whose Can be seen at 5356
names and addresses BECOME A LICENSED Hwy 182 E, Columbus.
are unknown after dili- AMATEUR RADIO OPER- Call 662-328-6203 or
gent search and inquiry ATOR. FCC Testing will 662-574-6202.
be at West end of Main
You have been made a
defendant in this suit in
St @ the 911 Center in
Starkville on Saturday,
Five Questions:
this Court by Regina
Smith, Petitioner, seek-
December 29, 2018 at
9am. For more info call
1 LeBron
ing a judicial determina-
tion of the heirs-at-law
662-324-0745. James
and statutory beneficiar-
ies of Johnnie Mae Willi- General Help Wanted 3200
ams, deceased.
PART TIME OFFICE 2 Slobodan
You are summoned to
appear and defend
ADMIN/SECRETARY
needed for Milosevic
against the petition filed small church.
against you in this ac-
3 Rush Lim-
tion at 9:30 a.m. on the Monday & Wednesday,
14th day of January, 16 hours per week.
baugh
2019, in the Chancery
Courtroom of the Tech and social media
Lowndes County Court- skills required.
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Mississippi, and in case For more info, call
of your failure to ap- 662-574-1972
pear and defend, a judg-
ment will be entered CONTRACTOR SEEKING
against you for the experienced carpenter
money or other things
demanded in the peti-
with lots of experience.
Please call:
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