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Sunday | December 22, 2019

West Point
man arrested Biographers trace steps
for Thursday of Red Barber to Columbus
homicide Retired couple
CPD investigators: plan to write about
18-year-old suspect the life of baseball
may be the first broadcast legend
of multiple arrests
born in Columbus
in the case
DISPATCH STAFF REPORT

Area investiga-
tors have arrested
a suspect in con-
nection with the
shooting death of
a Columbus man
Thursday night.
Shaquavus
Lashun White, 18, White
of West Point, has
been charged with manslaugh-
ter for the death of 18 -year-old
Xavier Dora, according to a
Columbus Police Department
press release.
Dora was shot at about 4:30
Courtesy photo/Wikipedia/Al Ravenna/World-Telegram
p.m. Thursday in an abandoned
Longtime broadcaster Walter “Red”
house near the intersection of Barber, pictured in this 1955 photo
17th Street and Fifth Avenue from the World Telegram, became
South in Columbus. He died famous for his radio broadcasts of
later that night at Baptist Me- baseball games, including Dodgers
morial Hospital-Golden Trian- games in the 1940s when Jackie
gle while undergoing surgery, Robinson was the first black player
Lowndes County Coroner Greg to play in a Major League game.
Merchant said. Investigators By Slim Smith
said Friday that they believe ssmith@cdispatch.com
at least five people were in the

R
Courtesy photo
house engaging in some type ed Barber’s story began in James Walker and his wife, Judith Hilpner, examine some archive material
of illegal activity when an argu- Columbus, it’s true. at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library on Wednesday. The couple visited
ment broke out and Dora was But the story of Red Columbus, birthplace of legendary broadcaster Red Barber, who was born
shot. Barber’s story began in a Chicago in Columbus in 1908 and lived here for the first 10 years of his life. The
Another victim in the same thrift shop. retired professors are working on a biography of Barber that is tentatively
shooting, who investigators scheduled for publication in the spring of 2022.
Barber, the radio broadcaster
did not identify, suffered non whose descriptions of Brooklyn comprehensive biography of the intrigued by the book title.
life-threatening injuries. Dodgers games, including the man known by generations of “It was a book about what to do
CPD Chief Fred Shelton arrival of Jackie Robinson, during sports fans as “the old red-head,” after you’ve done all the things
credited CPD’s Criminal In- baseball’s golden era made him a began in that Chicago thrift shop. everybody does when they first
vestigation Division, with as- national celebrity and a broadcast- That’s where spouses James retire,” Walker said. “So I said to
sistance from West Point Po- ing icon, was born in Columbus in Walker and Judith Hilpner stum- Judith, ‘Why don’t you sit down
lice Department, with helping 1908 and lived here until age 10. bled over a book called “Things To and make a list things you would
make an arrest within 24 hours Barber began his broadcasting ca- Do When You Retire.”
after Dora’s death. He added like to do and I’ll make a list and
reer in 1934 and continued to work Walker (Mass Communica- we’ll rank everything 1 to 5. Then
there may be more arrests to in radio until his death in 1992. tions) and Hilpner (English) had
come in the case. we’ll see where we overlap.’”
But what a pair of retired recently retired as professors at
White is in custody at Lown- professors promise to be the first Saint Xavier University and were See Red Barber, 6A
des County Adult Detention
Center. His bond has not been
set.

WIC distribution to switch from warehouse to grocery stores

USDA mandated each state must implement Katie Peterson, left,
holds her daugh-

electronic benefit vouchers by Oct. 1, 2020 ter, Bria, age 10

months, and watch-
es her 3-year-old
BY TESS VRBIN have to skip a couple things that are son, Oliver, in front
tvrbin@cdispatch.com on my list.” of the Oktibbeha
Instead of taking the time to come County WIC Ware-
It isn’t always convenient for Katie to the Oktibbeha County WIC Ware- house on Friday. She
Peterson, who has two young chil- house on Louisville Street, she will said she is looking
dren, to collect the packages of food be able to collect WIC-approved food forward to the WIC
she receives through the Special products at local grocery stores in program becoming
Supplemental Nutrition Program for about a year, which she said “would accessible through
Women, Infants, and Children, bet- vouchers at grocery
be wonderful.” stores, the way most
ter known as WIC. Mississippi will close its WIC other states admin-
“I don’t have a lot of free time, so distribution warehouses statewide ister the program,
coming down here can be kind of dif- next year and instead administer the including Illinois,
ficult at times,” said Peterson, who income-based nutrition assistance where she used to
is from Starkville. “They often run program at local grocery stores and live.
out of stuff too, so when I’m here, I’ll See WIC, 3A Tess Vrbin/Dispatch Staff

Weather Five Questions Calendar Coming Tuesday Public

1 Who performed at the first concerts held at each Monday, Don’t meetings
of the two New York Mets stadiums, one 44 years miss The Jan. 3: Starkville
after the other? Dec. 30 Dispatch’s Board of Aldermen
2 What ‘80s move starring Michael J. Fox spawned ■ Music City Christmas work session,
not only a sequel with Jason Bateman, but also a Bowl watch par- Greetings 1:15 p.m., City
hit MTV series? ty: The Mississippi special Hall
3 Ohio Congressman John Scott Harrison was the State Alumni Asso- section in Jan. 6: Oktibbeha
Emily Nguyen son and father of what U.S. presidents? Tuesday’s
4 What 87-year-old poet of The Road Not Taken ciation in Lowndes County Board
Fifth grade, Annunciation
couldn’t read his new poem at JFK’s inauguration County hosts a paper of Supervisors
featuring
51 Low 47 because his eyesight failed him in the bright sun? Bowl watch party at meeting, 9 a.m.,
letters to
High 5 What can you hear from five miles away — a Buffalo Wild Wings,
Santa and
Chancery Court-
Breezy with rain at times dog’s bark, monkey’s shriek or lion’s roar? 2001 Highway house
45 N., Columbus. artwork Jan. 7: Starkville
Full forecast on Answers, 2D
Kick-off is 3 p.m. from local Board of Aldermen
page 3A.
Dutch treat. For
children. meeting, 5:30
more information, p.m., City Hall
Inside contact Adrienne Jan. 17: Starkville
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Ask Rufus

‘No Personal Antagonism’

A
t the Smith intend- “eyeball to eyeball.” The
South ed to eliminate two former combatants be-
Side it as a source came close friends, having
Christmas par- of Confederate shared a unique wartime
ty last night, supplies. experience.
the subject of An alter- In a final twist, Rooker’s
one of my ear- native goal daughter, Amy, ended
liest columns for Smith was up marrying Young’s
came up. set out in an son, James. James later
It was the Oct. 8, 1863, became mayor of West
story of the letter Gen. Point. He and Amy had a
encounter Grant sent to daughter, Vira, who mar-
155 years ago Gen. Hurlburt ried David Calvert. During
Rufus Ward the fighting in 1864, the
between a at Memphis.
Confederate Grant told of Confederate 6th Mississip-
soldier and a Union soldier the deployment of troops pi Cavalry had camped at
Courtesy image Judge Calvert’s farm.
during fighting around to Oxford, toward “Oaka- A Civil War period drawing of Union Cavalry such as the 2nd Iowa Cavalry Regt. of
West Point, Mississippi. lona” and of plans to attack Sometimes a true story
which William R. Rooker was a member during the fighting at West Point.
Though the incident hap- Canton and Jackson. He is better than any fiction
pened in February, it was then wrote: “Columbus, sippi Cavalry was ordered going on, both sides had Totally startled and not and sometimes such a sto-
suggested that this was a Miss. is a point of vast im- to protect the Tombigbee scouts out attempting to knowing what to do, they ry can teach us a valuable
story worth retelling this portance to the army and crossing at Cotton Gin determine the enemy’s simply introduced them- lesson about people. While
Christmas, considering all if threatened would neces- Port near Amory, but were movements. Many of the selves and shook hands. discussing this story with
of the political animosity sarily cause the enemy to diverted to Judge Calvert’s Union troops were retreat- They then began talking. Carolyn Kaye, she told me
that floods the news today. detain a large force at that farm on the Houston Road ing up North Division Rooker stated, “If God lets of a story she had recently
It was late February point. The Cavalry will try to scout Chuquatonchee Street in West Point. Along come across that involved
me live through this war,
of 1864 and fighting had to create the impression Creek in case Gen. Smith a fence row near the street another Iowa soldier and
when it is over, I am com-
been occurring all around that they are going thru.” tried to outflank Forrest’s just north of town, in the an act of kindness during
ing back. It’s the prettiest
West Point. Union Gen. Grant saw threats to the men at Ellis Bridge. area where a TVA substa- the Civil War. That story
place I have seen.” They
William “Sooy” Smith massive Confederate man- Gen. Forrest’s scat- tion is now located, one of too had probably occurred
then decided that as they
had led 7,000 troops from ufacturing facilities and tered troops covered all those strange occurrences in West Point. The story
had “no personal antag- was in a letter to the editor
Memphis into Mississippi supply depot at Columbus the important river and of war happened. onism” they would each
to lay waste to the Mo- as an effective means to creek crossings around John Young of the of the Columbus Weekly
withdraw peacefully. Dispatch in 1904. Carolyn
bile and Ohio Railroad tie up Confederate troops West Point but totaled Confederate 8th Missis- Rooker survived the
and Confederate supply defending Columbus and will send it again as a letter
fewer than 6,000 men. sippi Cavalry Regiment war and he did move to
depots, including the thereby open up other to the Dispatch editor.
However, Gen. S.D. Lee (who was from the West West Point. He bought
huge supply complex at important Confederate This Christmas let us
was quickly coming up Point area) had been sent a farm just north of
Columbus. By Feb. 20, centers for attack. leave politics to politicians
from the south to rein- to scout the Union troop town near where he had
his soldiers were in West and remember that just
As Smith moved his force him. movements. He hid be- encountered a Confeder- because we might see
Point. troops into West Point, Smith became worried hind a fence near the road ate soldier along a fence. the world differently
His primary goal was to Confederate Gen. N.B. that he might be trapped in order to survey the Shortly after arriving he than someone else, that
link up with Gen. William Forrest was gathering in West Point with Con- landscape. He slowly rose attended Sunday services is no reason for personal
T. Sherman near Meridian, his forces along Chuqua- federate forces on three up to look over the fence. at West Point’s First Chris- animosity.
after having destroyed the tonchee Creek near the sides. He then made an Unknown to him, a tian Church. There he Merry Christmas and
railroad and Confederate Ellis Bridge three miles unsuccessful assault on Union soldier from the found John Young, the for- God Bless.
supplies from Okolona to west of town. Forrest had the Confederate lines at 2nd Iowa Cavalry Regi- mer Confederate soldier Rufus Ward is a local
Meridian. In the process, also dispatched Col. Tyree Ellis Bridge. At about the ment, William Rooker, was he had once encountered historian.
Smith would also burn Bell to protect the Waverly same time, he began with- concealed on the other
private homes and barns. Crossing on the Tombig- drawing his troops back side of the fence. Both
The strip of the Black bee River, Gen. Gholson north toward Okolona. rose up at the same time
Prairie from south of Tu- to Hulka Creek Bottom There would be skirmish- to take a look around.
pelo to Macon was called between West Point and ing all the way to Okolona, Young and Rooker found
the “bread basket of the Houston, and Col. Jeffery where a larger battle themselves looking
Confederacy” because of Forrest to Tibbee Creek would later be fought. “eyeball to eyeball” at each
its great corn production. Bottom. The 6th Missis- While all of this was other.

Letter to the editor from the past

Editor’s note: The follow- commissioned officers. had a pleasant visit. When have I thought of her
ing is a historic letter to the At a station on the rail- it came time to move on kindness and have wished
editor submitted by Carolyn way, eighteen miles from the young lady kindly that I could remember,
Kaye. Columbus, so they said, wished that my stay in but no, I could not. I hope
we met the good people prison would be of short the lady is well, happy and
Letter From a Yank of that city who had come duration; that I would contented, having all that 2020 Catch the Vision
with the best of good soon be at home with my is good to bless her in this
of ‘64.
Find
eatables in the land, and friends, and that I would life. I often wonder if she
Mr. Editor they were good; it makes write to her, telling how
Excuse me for tres- is still on earth and wish I
me hungry now thinking I fared while in prison.
a
passing, but for years I could know that she was.
of the good things too She asked my name, post
have thought of writing to I am, respectfully,
numerous to mention. office address company

Cure
someone in your city. yours,
The officers had gone on and regiment, and gave
July 13, 1864, I was and the wounded and us me hers. Neither of us had Edwin A. Buttolph,
taken prisoner of war near Yanks got a large square any pencil or anything to Late Co. D, 12th
Tupelo, Miss. The Sunday meal.* Thanks. write down the names. Iowa Vol. Inft.
after I, with other Yankee While waiting for time The lady said she would Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Join us Jan. 14, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
prisoners, went south on June 17, ‘04.
to move on a young lady remember. I thought I in the Baptist Memorial Outpatient
the same train with the and her uncle came into could, but I am not good
wounded soldiers of the the car that I was in and on remembering names From the The Columbus Pavilion Boardroom as we kick off the
Confederate army. There came to me, asking many and forgot and failed to weekly Dispatch, Colum- 2020 Lowndes County Relay for Life.
were two trains — the first questions as to the Union keep my promise to the bus, Mississippi, 1902-
carrying the wounded army and the North. we lady. Many times since 1905, June 23, 1904. For more information, contact David Howell at 662-386-7707
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The following arrests

Area arrests
Flu continues
were made by Lowndes
County Sheriff’s Office:
n Rodney Carter, 42,
was charged with pos-
to hit the South hard
session of a controlled The CDC estimates that so far
substance, possession of
a weapon by a felon and
this season there have been at
Carter Malone Johnson McLeod Tutton Robinson
shoplifting-less than $250.
n Dekylan Malone, 18,
least 3.7 million flu illnesses
was charged with intimi- The Associated Press
dating a judge, juror, wit-
ness, attorney, etc. MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The flu season is
n Jordan Johnson, 26, continuing to hit southern states hard as influen-
was charged with posses- za begins to spread across the country.
sion of methamphetamine, The flu season got off to an early start in the
obstructing traffic, sus- Deep South. The most recent weekly flu report
pended driver’s license, Kimbrough Balderas Kennedy Reed Garrette Rudd
from the Centers for Disease Control and Preven-
resisting arrest and disor- session of a weapon by a counts of tion finds high levels of flu-like illness in 19 states,
derly conduct. felon, possession of para- shoplifting. including most southern states.
n Marcus McLeod, phernalia and trespassing. n Curtis Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Flori-
37, was charged with sex n Brandy Kimbrough, Garrette, da, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Mis-
offender address registra- 44, was charged with pos- 23, was in- sissippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Ore-
tion failure and violation of session of a weapon by a dicted on gon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia,
probation. felon, suspended driver’s a felony and Washington are the states reporting high
license and no tag. charge. levels of flu.
The following arrests n Joseline Balderas, n Taylor Spencer Lucious Edwards The CDC estimates that so far this season
were made by the Oktib- 19, was charged with four Rudd, 22, 35, was charged with pos- there have been at least 3.7 million flu illnesses,
beha County Sheriff’s Of- counts of burglary of a was charged with bur- session of a controlled 32,000 hospitalizations and 1,800 deaths from flu.
fice: vehicle, receiving stolen glary of a residence and So far in the 2019-2020 flu season, CDC has re-
substance and domestic
n Joshua Tutton, property and holding for aggravated domestic vio- ported 19 flu-associated deaths among children.
violence.
24, was charged with a another agency. lence. Illness are mostly being caused by influenza
MDOC hold, leaving the n Zyria Kennedy, 19, n Henry Spencer, n Jacob Edwards, 22,
B/Victoria viruses, which is unusual for this time
scene of an accident and was charged with three 40, was charged with a was charged with posses- of year because Type B does not usually become
no driver’s license. counts of shoplifting. MDOC hold and posses- sion of a controlled sub- prevalent until later in the flu season.
n Juvonta Robinson, n Deshyrus Reed, 18, sion of marijuana. stance and possession of CDC officials say it's not too late to get vacci-
29, was charged with pos- was charged with three n Jermaine Lucious, paraphernalia. nated. They say the flu vaccine is the best way to
prevent flu and its complications.

Around the state

Gov.-elect keeping leader of the September 2016, chosen by current engineering response as deputy
Gov. Phil Bryant. commander of the 168th Engineer-
Mississippi National Guard During a news conference Thurs- ing Group after Hurricane Katrina
JACKSON — The current leader
of the Mississippi National Guard day at the War Memorial building blasted south Mississippi in 2005.
will keep that job after the new gov- in downtown Jackson, Gov.-elect “His leadership during one of
ernor takes office next month. Tate Reeves said Boyles has agreed the bleakest times that Mississippi
Maj. Gen. Janson “Durr” Boyles to remain as the military leader. has had to survive was a beacon of
has been adjutant general since Boyles led the National Guard’s hope to many,” Reeves said.

WIC
Continued from Page 1A
pharmacies through an fied adult cereal, vitamin son that grocery stores “They give us a lot of
electronic benefit transfer C-rich fruit or vegetable will be a more convenient milk and fruits and veg-
(EBT) voucher system, juice, eggs, milk, cheese, means of WIC distribu- gies, and it’s all fresh and
Mississippi Department peanut butter, dried and tion. not just canned,” Meyers
of Health spokesperson canned beans/peas, and WIC recipients have said. “They give us a vari-
Liz Sharlot said. canned fish,” according to to set appointments to ety of everything.”
WIC provides “nutri- the website. pick up their packages at WIC’s transition from
tious foods to supplement Each county in Mis- the warehouse, Reynolds warehouses to grocery
diets, information on sissippi has at least one said, and she echoed Pe- stores is still in the early
healthy eating including WIC warehouse current- terson’s statement that stages of searching for
breastfeeding promotion ly. Lowndes County’s is the warehouse runs out
located on Highway 45 and authorizing grocery
and support, and referrals of products sometimes.
North. stores and pharmacies
to health care” to low-in- She got her WIC products
Each state’s Depart- as vendors, so nothing is
come pregnant, postpar- from grocery stores when
ment of Health operates final yet, but “the wheels
tum and breastfeeding she lived in Birmingham,
women, infants and chil- the WIC program individ- Alabama, she said. are in motion,” Sharlot
dren up to age 5 who are ually, with funding and “You can go to the gro- said.
considered to be at nutri- guidelines from USDA. cery store any time to get The state will desig-
tional risk, according to The federal agency de- what you need, and you’ve nate a new location for the
the U.S. Department of cided all 50 states must probably got better op- health checkups that WIC
Agriculture website. The implement EBT cards for tions,” she said. recipients currently re-
program serves about half WIC by Oct. 1, 2020, so Selection and availabil- ceive at the warehouse to
of all infants nationwide. Mississippi will have no ity were not a problem for determine their continued
“Nutritional risk” need for WIC warehous- Peterson and her family eligibility, she said.
comes from medical- es anymore, and grocery when they lived in Illinois, Peterson said she is
ly-based conditions, stores will be a “one-stop which administers its very much looking for-
such as anemia, or di- shop” for low-income WIC program at grocery ward to getting WIC foods
etary-based conditions, mothers, Sharlot said. stores, she said. Accord- from grocery stores again.
such as a lack of nutrients “For busy parents, I ing to the WIC website, “I’ve told my hus-
think it will be a saving
in a person’s diet. Appli-
cants are also eligible grace,” she said. “I think
the majority of states do
this and only a few still use
band several times that I Tell your child a bedtime story.
the change will actually in- miss the way Illinois did
based on income if they distribution warehouses. things,” she said.
qualify for SNAP bene- crease WIC enrollment.” “If I need milk and
fits, Medicaid or Tempo- eggs, and they don’t have
rary Assistance for Needy Compared eggs (at the warehouse), I
Families (TANF), or if to other states either have to get the milk
their income is between Oktibbeha County and skip the eggs or just
100 and 185 percent of residents Kimberly Mey- get nothing at all,” Peter-
the federal poverty guide- ers, who has two young son said.
lines. stepchildren, and Mari- Even so, the WIC pro-
WIC foods include am Reynolds, a mother of gram is “a big help” to
“infant cereal, iron-forti- three, agreed with Peter- Meyers’ family, she said.

SOLUNAR TABLE
The solunar period indicates
peak-feeding times for fish and game.
Sun. Mon.
Major 9:33p 10:26p
Minor 4:45a 5:51a
Major 9:33p 10:53a
Minor 4:06p 4:48p
Courtesy of Mississippi Department
of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks

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Our View
Roses and thorns
A rose to best for the organization and the new owners, who bought were not included and will the new owner has yet to
Andy Boyd, its members. His friendly the mall during an October have to be resolved at a later come forward, Realtors with
who will be nature and sense of fair play auction, intend to improve the date. Even so, the finished Rhett Real Estate confirmed
leaving his were integral in keeping the property. Although the com- product, approved during the sale Wednesday. For
position as membership together in those pany has yet to divulge future Tuesday’s board meeting, is years, the fate of the massive
director of The situations. He leaves the Y plans for the mall, we’ll take a definite improvement over property — 680,000 square
Frank P. Phillips YMCA at better than he found it, and this as a sign that it intends to the previous code. What’s feet of developed space on an
year’s end. In his 10 years as he’ll definitely be a tough act invest in the property now and more, citizens were given 80-acre parcel — has hung in
director, Boyd helped steer to follow. in the future. many opportunities to weigh the balance. SNS Solutions of
the way through a transfor- in on the proposed changes New Jersey had the property
mative period in the organiza- A rose to A rose to throughout the process and under contract as it sought
tion’s 95-year history, a tenure Hull Property the Starkville many of those suggestions are to find tenants and negoti-
that saw a major renovation at Group, the Board of Alder- reflected in the code adopted ate a purchase. When those
the Columbus Y, a successful new owner of men for adopt- Tuesday. The finished prod- efforts ended in June, the
effort to save the New Hope Leigh Mall, ing an updated uct represents hundreds of property went back onto the
facility from closing and the for a small, but uniform devel- hours of work by city officials. market. With the purchase,
sale of Camp Pratt, which important good faith gesture. opment code, a near-hercu- We applaud their efforts as there is renewed hope that
allowed the Y to establish a The owners have hired Falcon lean task that started in 2017 well as those of the citizens the facility will be used to its
firm financial footing going Contracting to fill potholes and included five drafts and who participated in this long full capacity, creating jobs
into the future. Many of these in the mall parking lot. It’s a innumerable changes based process. and tax revenues for the city.
decisions were difficult. Some small project — 75 tons of as- on public feedback. No one as- Currently, just 200,000 square
were unpopular. Boyd, who phalt at a cost of $10,000 — to sumes that the updated code A rose to the feet are in use by Omnova
“grew up” at the Y and whose fill some of the bigger pot- covers every contingency new owner of Solutions, which has leased
devotion to it was beyond holes on the property as cus- nor would it ever be likely to the Omnova that portion of the property as
question, helped soothe hurt tomers visit the mall during gain universal approval. Some property in a distribution center. We look
feelings and make it possible the Christmas shopping sea- issues, such as code require- East Colum- forward to hearing from the
for the Y to pursue what was son. Even so, it’s a sign that ments for rental properties, bus. Although new owner about their plans.

Letters to the editor

Voice of the people
Tacogate
I was surprised by all the flack that CJ’s Pizza
caught online from the article in Friday’s paper,
“Area cities grapple with regulating food trucks.”
A lot of online pundits were quick to bash the
local eatery after an incident where a local taco
truck set up shop in the parking lot of the shop-
ping center where CJ’s operates. The CJ’s folks
questioned if the mobile food truck had permis-
sion to serve food there, and it turned out the had
gotten permission from the wrong person ... so
they moved on.
I’m a huge fan of any small business, as well as
a defender of their right and freedom to operate
and compete. I also believe I am like most folks
when I say, “As long as they have the permits,
follow the rules, and pay their taxes- then all is
just competition and fair game.”
This food truck story happens in every city
and town they go to. A quick Google search will
pull up the narrative. Trucks come to town, upset
a few restaurant owners, find some new spots,
upset some downtown business owners, city
Partial to HOme
Josh Frady: Restoring dreams
government adds some regulations. It almost
follows a script. A lot of the issue with established
owners is based on their defense of their proper-

O
ty rights — especially when the trucks pay the
n a July day rarely enjoyed such. Why a ’56 Ford Country Sedan?
same rent they do.
in 1966, MSU Around 1995 Frady “I remember Daddy buying the
When someone (or some business) leases
student and fu- got his first car, a ‘66 car new when I was 8 years old,”
a property, they also lease some or all of the
ture Oktibbeha sheriff Ford Fairlane GTA. The said Gunter. “I remember it very
rights to that property. To push back on the
Dolph Bryan walked Ford was red with a red well; it was white.”
Dispatch’s comment in Our View, many franchise into the Starkville Ford interior. Eventually, he The vehicle Frady restored for
restaurants and retail stores specifically do have dealership with the had to part with the car, Gunter isn’t the same car his father
non-compete clauses in their leases. This is often intention of buying a selling it to his dad to owned, but as Dolph Bryan’s ’66
the reason why you won’t see a Papa John’s and new car. As it happened, help pay tuition at the Fairlane does for Frady, it packs
a Domino’s Pizza in the same strip mall, or two a salesman was sitting University of Southern enough emotional wallop to justify
grocery stores or coffee shops in a shopping in the car Bryan would Mississippi where he the effort and expense.
center. Many business DO have the expectation buy. He was reading a was studying radio, “Every one of these jobs has its
that their competition (general or specific) can’t newspaper. Birney Imes television and film. own character,” says Tom Cooper,
just set up shop in front of what they consider a Seeing Bryan, the Tommy Nabors majority partner and manager of
prime location. salesman tossed the newspaper III bought the Fairlane from the Bob’s. “They’re like individuals.”
I’d encourage employees and owners of other into the back seat and stepped elder Frady and eventually sold Take the oil field worker who
small businesses alike to imagine if the same sit- out to greet his potential custom- it on the internet. To his regret, called from Alaska. He told Frady
uation happened to you, even if your business is er. Bryan bought the car, a red Josh learned about the sale of his about a ’76 Jeep in Brooksville an
on a stand alone property. What if a hip, cool new ’66 Ford Fairlane GTA with red beloved Fairlane after-the-fact. aging family friend had given him.
insurance company parked right by your sign? interior. There was no charge for Around 1998 Josh and his dad “I’m gonna tell you where it is,”
Or if the latest donut truck with the coolest, oo- the newspaper, still in the car when opened Frady Customs, an auto the caller said. “You go get it with
ey-gooey treats parked ten feet from your door? Bryan drove it off the lot. restoration shop on Highway 50. your wrecker. I want to fly in and
I would think anyone would be defensive, and In fact, the newspaper would Several years later the continued drive it back to Alaska.”
would want to protect their right to that property. remain in the car for 50 years, existence of the business came Frady and his team — one of
If I had a restaurant in town, I’d check my lease until 2016 when Bryan sold the car. into question, so when Bob Taylor, whom, Kevin McWilliams, has
and communicate now with my landlord to see Along the way the backseat archive of Bob’s Paint and Auto Body told worked with Frady for more than
what they would do if a food truck showed up. I’d of the Fairlane acquired a yellowed Josh he had a ’40 Ford sedan he’d two decades — have removed “ev-
ask if they needed to pay rent like I did. sheet of notebook paper with owned for 30 years he wanted re- ery piece off it, every nut and bolt,
One more note. This food truck phenomenon directions to and through Peoria, stored, Frady rose to the bait. He’s everything you can take apart.”
took a while to get to Columbus, but it is isn’t a Illinois, written out in a neat script been at Bob’s ever since. At the moment the unpainted
new trend, and it isn’t going away. As an ardent for Bryan by his wife sometime in Somewhere along the way Frady body of the Jeep sits in the center
lunch enthusiast, I’m as excited as anyone about the pre-GoogleMap era. learned of Dolph Bryan’s red ’66 of the shop at Bob’s. The Jeep will
the trucks, and glad that they finally have a Growing up on Gunshoot Road Fairlane. Over the years, Bryan get a new, more powerful motor
chance to thrive in a town our size. But, a big in Steens, old cars were among rebuffed repeated entreaties from and a rebuild from the ground up.
reason they can thrive is because of social media, Josh Frady’s first playmates. There Frady and other potential buyers. Frady estimates the job will
and how fast information gets out. I think that’s were always cars around the house, Finally in 2016 Bryan relented. take six or seven months and about
the same reason the CJ’s folks caught some heat he says. His dad, Jerry, had been “I made him an offer on it and he 1,500 hours.
online. People are very quick to judge online, but a salesman at Nabors Ford before said, ‘Come get it.’” Frady said. “I “I trust you,” the Alaska client
I think that if you put yourselves in their position opening a lot of his own on High- was there in an hour.” Also includ- told Frady. “Do what you gotta do.”
— and go read some of their other comments way 82 in east Columbus. ed with the car was a yellowed The projects in the shop in their
on the matter — you will find their position on “Everybody in Lowndes Coun- newspaper dated July, 1966 and varying states of completion offer
Tacogate is more positive than you think. ty knew my dad,” Josh said. “You hand-written directions to Peoria. testimony to the trust clients have
I encourage you all to track down the Taco couldn’t go in any restaurant with- Like he does for all his resto- in Frady and his team.
Amigo truck on Facebook and give them a try out 12 people speaking to him.” rations, Frady disassembled and “I’m picky,” Frady says. “(They
— I sure will. They look like some good, hard- Josh, 45, was 14 or 15 when then reconstructed the Fairlane know) I’m not going to let it go
working folks. I’m also going to swing by CJ’s he painted his first car, a ’54 bolt-by-bolt. He’s fully restored the until it’s right. That’s my problem,
this week, scarf down a calzone, and help them Chevy, for a couple who went to car, which awaits painting. perfectionism.”
celebrate 30+ years of being in business and his church. Word spread about When asked about the hundreds For Tom Cooper, Frady’s passion
supporting our community ... they deserve some the quality of the younger Frady’s of hours and thousands of dollars is not a problem. Far from it. “Josh
love. work, and soon his after-school and these restorations require, Frady will go until 5 in the morning to
Colin Krieger weekend hours were consumed is quick with an answer. “If it’s got accomplish that one little detail,”
Columbus with paying jobs. sentimental value, it’s not about the Cooper says. “If it takes five times
A letter to the editor is an excellent way to While his social life may have money. They want it done.” to get it right, he’s going to do it.”
participate in your community. We request the tone been curtailed by work, there “How else can you get a sec- Hank Gunter concurs. “Josh
of your letters be constructive and respectful and was time for football at Heritage ond chance at being a kid?” says is an automotive artist extraordi-
the length be limited to 450 words. We welcome all Academy and hunting and fishing. Hank Gunter for whom Frady has naire,” he said.
letters emailed to voice@cdispatch.com or mailed His mom Bernice’s home cooking restored several cars. Birney Imes (birney@cdispatch.
to The Dispatch, Attn: Letters to the Editor, PO Box proved an irresistible draw for his Most recently Frady restored a com) is the former publisher of The
511, Columbus, MS 39703-0511. schoolmates, who, as it turned out, ’56 Ford Country Sedan for Gunter. Dispatch.
 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com Sunday, December 22, 2019 5A

LOCAL VOICES
LCSD has made significant progress in eight years
By Lynn Wright school districts. It is worth noting that the LCSD has The power is ours! It begins today!
achieved this high level of recognition while maintain- Forget what went into earning that “A”!”

M
erry Christmas to the citizens of the Lowndes ing one of the lowest administrative cost in the state. Why this change? It seems so unclear,
County School District. I want to thank God Most recently, the new Lowndes County Career With steady improvement every year,
and all of you for the opportunity to serve as and Technology Center, while in only its second year Some board members said they were praying for me,
superintendent of the Lowndes County School District of operation, received the 2019 Career and Technical “Things will work out, just wait and see.
these past eight years. Because of you and the com- Center of Excellence Award as the Top Career Tech You have a contract; it says you can stay,
bined efforts of faculty, staff, students, parents and Center in the State. To top it all off, after eight years At least through June is the way it should play.
community, the LCSD has become one of the leading of steady improvement and record achievement, the Honor, the contract? We don’t think so.
school districts in the State of Mississippi. Lowndes County School District earned an “A” rating. The board has voted, time to go!”
While facing financial challenges (over $15,000,000 This is the first time ever to be ranked this high in It is tough to say good-bye to a job you love,
in projected revenue shortfall over the past five years), the state! Without a doubt, God has truly blessed the The best TEAM in the State, a gift from above!
the LCSD completed a $75,000,000 construction Lowndes County School District! We have laughed, hurt, prayed and cried,
project. $44,000,000 came out of a bond issue. The We have argued, plotted, joked and sighed.
remainder came from fund balance and through a I wish the new superintendent the best,
lease purchase agreement. This enabled the LCSD to The Change He inherits a team that has passed the test.
build state-of-the art buildings, and provide programs, Elected superintendents are a thing of the past. The plan is in place for continued success!
second to none in the state. During this time, the The LCSD School Board now has this task. Great personnel, the reason, I must confess.
LCSD lowered taxes twice, met all financial obliga- To stay the course of continued success, Students reaching their potential is the goal,
tions, obtained clean audits and met benchmark goals Or appoint someone else, and expect no less. Maintaining an “A” will never get old!
for student achievement. Our students earned and While the “Board’s” motives were kept out of sight. Great memories, great people, I cherish so dear,
continue to earn numerous academic and extra-cur- They made a decision they knew was not right! All gifts from God, blessings year after year.
ricular awards including athletic championships. But, a certain official they had to appease, Now that this chapter is over, this much is clear.
The Lowndes County School District has experi- So, the current superintendent, they decided to tease. The Birthday of Jesus is drawing ever so near!
enced eight years of continued progress. It is recog- “If the test scores are good, you have nothing to fear. A time to celebrate, give thanks, rejoice and be glad,
nized by the Mississippi Department of Education as Your resume reveals, no one else comes near. Too much to be thankful for; no need to be sad.
one of the top performing school districts in the state. Your success and experience passes the test, With glad tidings, I will say as I drift out of sight,
The LCSD excels in all areas from academics, athlet- We only want to appoint the best! Merry Christmas to all, just do what is “Wright!”
ics, technology, special services, career and technical The voters have spoken on elections twice, God bless you!
education, alternative education and school safety and We will ask them again for their valued advice.”
security. State officials also recognize our mainte- But, second thought, the board came to say, Lynn Wright is the outgoing superintendent of
nance and transportation departments as models for “No, let’s ignore the people and make a change anyway! Lowndes County School District.

IN WASHINGTON
What Senate acquittal will mean
I
f I have this straight, House
Republicans are united in the
belief that public integrity is
critically important for our nation.
Accordingly, Joe Biden deserves
to be impeached. During a meet-
ing of the Rules Committee, Rep.
Doug Collins, R-Ga., referencing
Biden’s supposed role in pressur-
ing Ukraine to cease investigating
his own son’s company, demand-
ed, “If you’re running for presi-
dent, does that mean you can do Mona Charen
anything overseas?”
Republicans, even very sophis-
ticated ones, have bought this line — that Joe Biden was
engaged in unconscionable corruption while vice presi-
dent. This is Donald Trump’s comfort zone. His jujitsu is
to accuse any critic or opponent of corruption. The press
is corrupt. The pollsters are corrupt. Adam Schiff is cor-
rupt. The FBI is corrupt. The Mueller investigation was
corrupt. “Corrupt” is his favorite epithet.
Trump’s relentless attacks on Hillary Clinton’s corrup-
tion were not without substance, God knows, but he would
have leveled them with or without evidence. He must.
He himself is deeply corrupt, and in a contest between a
crooked pol and a straight one, the latter has the advan-
tage. If both are corrupt, the choice comes down to this:
Is impeachment backfiring on Democrats?
“W
“Whose crook do you want, theirs or ours?” e’re gonna this charge than could Robert Mueller after two
The evidence that Trump extorted Ukraine to an- impeach the years.
nounce (on CNN no less) an investigation into Burisma (expletive Other events are breaking Trump’s way.
and the Bidens is overwhelming. If Trump could tout an deleted).” The James Comey-FBI investigation Mueller in-
official Ukrainian investigation into Hunter Biden, Joe Thus did the member herited has begun to take on the aspect of a “deep
Biden would be well and truly tarred. Frankly, consider- from Michigan, Rashida state” conspiracy.
ing Trump’s relationship with the truth, it’s a little surpris- Tlaib, declare last January According to the Justice Department’s IG
ing that he went to the trouble to strongarm an ally. If he to be the goal of the Michael Horowitz, the FISA court warrants used
had simply lied about Ukraine investigating the Bidens, 2019 House Democratic to justify FBI spying were the products not only of
most of his fans would have believed it. Then again, to Caucus. incompetence but also of mendacity and possible
win in 2020, he needs his base plus some percentage of Wednesday night, criminality.
independents. Speaker Nancy Pelosi The “essential” evidence use by the FBI to get
Desperate Republicans have offered strained argu- delivered the goods. Patrick Buchanan the FISA judge to approve warrants for surveil-
ments. They say, with straight faces, that this shakedown The House impeached lance was the Steele dossier.
was part of Trump’s overall anti-corruption campaign. President Donald Trump on a straight party-line An ex-British spy, Christopher Steele was work-
Really? Like his efforts with Turkey, the Philippines, Saudi
vote. Not one Republican signed on to the most ing in mid-2016 for a dirt-diving operation hired by
Arabia and Russia? And if Trump were truly concerned
partisan impeachment in U.S. history. the DNC and Clinton campaign to go after Trump.
about corruption in Ukraine, why did he show no interest
Yet, as we head for trial in the Senate, Demo- His altarpiece, the dossier, we learn from Horow-
in the matter before 2019? Why did his own ambassador
crats seem to be having nervous second thoughts itz, was a farrago of fabrications, rumors and lies
to the European Union say: “Trump doesn’t give a s—
over what they have done. fed to Steele by a Russian “sub-source.”
about Ukraine. He cares only about the big stuff like the
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called for the In the four FBI submissions to the FISA courts
Biden investigation.”
Senate to subpoena four new witnesses the House for warrants to spy on Carter Page, there were “at
Republicans say that this is some sort of insult to
never heard. Nancy Pelosi signaled Wednesday least 17 significant errors or omissions.”
Ukraine’s president, who, pressed at a U.N. grip-and-grin
night that she might not send over to the Senate And all 17 went against Team Trump.
with Trump, said he hadn’t felt pressured. “They calling
the articles of impeachment the House had just Moreover, the discrediting of the Comey
Zelenskiy a pathological liar,” fumed a Republican con-
approved. investigation has just begun. U.S. Attorney John
gressman. It’s as if an armed robber put a gun to your
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell took to the Durham will report this spring or summer on his
back and demanded money, but then insisted that you say
you were not feeling pressured. floor both Wednesday night and Thursday morn- deeper and wider investigation into its roots.
Democrats keep stressing that Trump was allowing ing. To have the Senate, which is judge and jury of As IG of Justice, Horowitz’s investigation was
a foreign government to intervene in a U.S. election, but the impeachment charges, to start calling wit- confined to his department and the FBI. But
that’s not the point. Let’s be realistic. We have nothing to nesses whom House prosecutors failed to pursue Durham is looking into the involvement of U.S.
fear from Ukraine. The corrupt part was using the lever- “could set a nightmarish precedent.” and foreign intelligence in the first days of the FBI
age of American military assistance to create a false story Said McConnell, Schumer “would apparently investigation.
about his domestic opponent. He was acting like a mob like our chamber to do House Democrats’ home- Attorney General Bill Barr and Durham have
boss, and the Senate is about to ratify it. work for them.” both said that they do not share Horowitz’s view
What about the Biden corruption? Hunter Biden bene- Schumer’s plea for new witnesses is an admis- that there was no political bias at the beginning
fitted from his family name in landing a cushy board seat sion that the House’s case for impeaching Trump of the investigation of the Trump campaign.
with a Ukrainian gas company. Further, Joe Biden appar- is inadequate and deficient and could prove wholly Durham’s writ is far wider than Horowitz’s and he
ently did not tell him not to take it. That’s not ideal, nor noncredible to the American people. After all, if has the power to impanel grand juries and bring
has candidate Biden handled it well, insisting that his son you need more witnesses, you probably do not criminal indictments.
did nothing wrong and wouldn’t do it again. Weak and un- have the smoking gun. Among the fields Durham is plowing are
satisfying. But as far as we know, that’s the full extent of The message sent by Pelosi’s call for more reports that agents and assets of the FBI and
the Biden family “corruption.” Joe Biden did not pressure time before the trial, and Schumer’s call for more CIA may have “set up” Trump foreign policy aide
Ukraine to cease investigating Burisma, because there witnesses, is one of fear that not only could the George Papadopoulos. Possible purpose: to feed
was no investigation. In fact, Biden pressured Ukraine in House’s case for impeachment fail, it could be him intel about Russia having dirt on Hillary Clin-
the other direction, to undertake more anti-corruption ef- laughed out of the Senate. And the American peo- ton, and then entrap him, put him in legal jeopar-
forts and prosecutions. That, and not corruptly advancing ple might be fine with that. dy, and turn him into an investigative instrument
his son’s interests, is what Biden “bragged” about. The Democratic Party has bet the ranch on the to be used against Trump.
There is much more evidence that it was the Trump impeachment and removal of Trump for imperil- With the Horowitz report confirming what the
administration whose approach to Ukraine was corrupt. It ing our “national security.” But are Schumer and Trumpers have been reporting and saying about
was Rudy Giuliani who spread misinformation about the Pelosi behaving as though the republic is in mortal Comey’s investigation for years, and the newly
corruption-fighting U.S. ambassador, Marie Yovanovitch. peril? proven manipulation of the FISA courts, the media
It was Trump who fired her, because, as Giuliani acknowl- Schumer’s call for new witnesses also under- hooting about “right-wing conspiracy theories”
edged, he needed to “get her out of the way” the better to scores the thinness of Article I of the impeach- seems to have been toned down.
launch a Trumped-up smear of Trump’s political rival. ment, Trump’s alleged “Abuse of Power.” Carter Page, once considered a dupe of the
If, as seems all but certain, Trump is not removed Beneath Article I, there is not a single crime Russians, is now seen as a patriot who assisted his
by the Senate, the standard about what is impeachable listed -- no treason, no bribery, no extortion, no country’s intelligence services only to be made
conduct will have been ratcheted even higher. Trump will high crimes. a victim of injustice who saw his civil rights be
feel emboldened to further abuse his powers, and whis- What kind of impeachment is this, with not one trampled upon by his own government.
tleblowers will think twice about risking disclosure. The crime from the list the Founding Fathers designat- The cards appear to be falling Trump’s way.
message to future Vindmans, Yovanovitches, Taylors and ed as impeachable acts? Patrick J. Buchanan, a nationally syndicated col-
Hills will be “Shut up. There is no appetite for the truth.” Why did the Democratic House not impeach umnist, was a senior advisor to presidents Richard
Mona Charen is a Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Trump for conspiring with Russia to steal the 2016 Nixon, Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan. His website
Policy Center. election? Answer: The House could no more prove is http://buchanan.org/blog.
6A Sunday, December 22, 2019 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com

Red Barber
Continued from Page 1A
Given their teaching “I knew I didn’t want Post story about Ed- broke baseball’s color best player, Joe DiMaggio, said Barber’s evolution in
backgrounds, it was not to do a biography of some wards’ visit to Columbus line in 1947. made $100,000. Red was thinking reflect the com-
surprising that writing dead religious poet,” in 2007 to mark the 100th It was that relationship making $125,000. It’s plexities of the man.
a biography was on both she said. “Red Barber anniversary of Barber’s that spoke to Barber’s hard to walk away from “He really is a complex
lists. seemed like the perfect birth. Barber died at his ability to evolve in his that kind of job.” person,’’ Hilpner said.
Walker had written subject since there wasn’t home in Florida in 1992. thinking. Two years later, on “In fact, even his name
extensively about baseball proper biography of him.” The couple said the In the spring of 1945, April 15, 1947, Robinson reflects that — Walter
on the radio, including his visit to Columbus has Dodgers president became the first black Lanier ‘Red’ Barber.”
2015 book, “Crack of the Retracing been important in under- Branch Rickey took his player since the 1800s “Walter was his given
Bat.” standing the influences radio announcer into his to play in a major league name. He was a pub-
What he found in doing Barber’s steps that shaped Barber’s life. confidence, telling Barber game, with Barber lic figure, but a very a
research for the book was For more than three “His parents were of his intentions to bring a chronicling the player’s private person,” Walker
that, although Barber had years, the couple have an interesting couple,” black player to the majors. ground-breaking career. said. “Lanier is the name
written an autobiography traveled the country, Walker said. “His father In Ken Burns’ docu- “I’ve said that Robinson his parents gave him
and his former co-host retracing Barber’s steps worked for the railroad, mentary, “Baseball,” Bar- did more for me than I did because he was a distant
on the NPR weekly radio from North Carolina, a tough, dirty job. I think ber recalled his response: for him,” Barber said in relative of Sidney Lanier,
show Bob Edwards had where Barber’s father that’s where Red got “You didn’t doubt Mr. Burns’ documentary. “I a 19th Century poet. That
written a book on their was born, to north Flori- his work ethic from. He Rickey. If he said he was had to change my outlook expresses his literary
collaboration, there had da, where Barber moved idolized his father.” going to do something, on racial equations. Being nature. And, of course,
never been a thorough with his family in 1918 His mother’s influence he did it,” Barber remem- raised in the South, when Red was the name he was
biography of the man. and where he was first in- was just as profound. bered. “So I went home
troduced to broadcasting the black player came, known by as a broadcast-
“Red Barber was a very “She was someone and told my wife, Lylah.
as a student at the Univer- I had to begin thinking er, his public persona.”
important source for my who gave him an ap- You have to remember:
sity of Florida, to Cincin- differently. I had to under- The couple are
book,” Walker said. “It preciation for art and I was born in Columbus,
nati, where Barber began stand with clear eyes that nearing the end of the
became clear as I talked to literature,” Hilpner said. Mississippi. I grew up in
his baseball broadcasting I should and must accept research phase of the
other broadcasters, people “Red was someone who Samford, Florida and went
career as the radio voice him equally as I did other project. The first draft
like Pat Hughes, the voice appreciated the arts all to school at a segregated
of the Cincinnati Reds players. I’d say it matured is due to the publisher,
of the Chicago Cubs, about his life and I think that university, the Universi-
in 1934 and, finally, to began with his mother.” me.” University of Nebraska
what an incredibly im- ty of Florida. This was
portant influence Barber New York, where Barber Hilpner said in their something I never even Press, in May 2021 with
was on the broadcasters became a legend broad- years of research, the dreamed of.” What’s in a name? publication tentatively set
who followed him, people casting first the Dodgers image that has emerged Barber told his wife he Walker and Hilpner for the spring of 2022.
like Vin Scully. I started (1939-1953) and then the is that of a man who em- was considering resigning
looking it and realized that Yankees (1954-1966). braced traditional values from the Dodgers rather
here was someone who The couple finally yet was always growing than broadcast games
was an extremely import- arrived in Columbus, and evolving — embrac- featuring a black player.
ant person in the middle of where Barber’s story ing everything from Civil “Lylah calmed him
the 20th century, followed began, meeting with Rights and ending the down,” Hilpner said.
by an incredible career Mona Vance-Ali at the Vietnam War to women “They talked and after a
as a writer, with over Columbus-Lowndes Pub- in the clergy. He often few martinis, he began to
750 newspaper columns. lic Library on Wednesday spoke as a lay minister settle down. By the next
Then, he comes back in and Thursday and with of the Episcopal Church, morning, he had changed
the 1970s to a whole new Columbus historian once speaking at St. his mind about quitting.”
generation of listeners Rufus Ward and baseball Paul’s in Columbus in the “I think he realized,
doing his show with Bob aficionado Glenn Laut- mid-1970s. too, what we would be
Edwards. But no one had zenhiser on Friday. walking away from,” Walk-
done a biography.” Walker and Hilpner Jackie Robinson er said. “At that time, the
Hilpner embraced the picked up Lautzenhiser’s Barber is also linked average player was mak-
subject. name from a Washington to Jackie Robinson, who ing about $12,000. The

Report: Waits spike at Miss. driver’s license stations

Waits attributed to reasons including of Public Safety is work-
ing to lessen wait times,
mies. The other states,
except for Tennessee, all
vacancies, malfunctioning kiosks and the report says. Chang- also provide local ser-
es include implementing vices in all counties and
clients being provided outdated or appointment scheduling, parishes. Mississippi of-
filling vacant positions fers such services in only
inaccurate or incomplete information and improving online ser- about half of the state’s
vices, the report and Pub- counties.
The Associated Press tributed the spike in waits lic Service Commissioner
to reasons including va-
JACKSON — Average Marshall Fisher said.
cancies, malfunctioning
wait times have tripled The agency should
kiosks and clients being
at Mississippi’s driver’s provided outdated or in- look to neighboring states
license stations over the accurate or incomplete in- for inspiration on how
past two years, according formation. Other reasons to improve its driver’s li-
to a report by a Mississip- include the adoption of a censes services, accord-
pi’s legislative watchdog computer system that the ing to the report. Tennes-
agency. report says increased pro- see works with counties
The Legislative Com- cessing times for routine to provide services, Ala-
mittee on Performance transactions by 40 per- bama and Arkansas work
Evaluation and Expen- cent to 50 percent, news with another state agency
diture Review report outlets report. and Louisiana works with
released Wednesday at- The state Department private driving acade-

Packed ‘Train to Christmas Town’ derails in Miss.

No one injured in Thursday derailment ing for the ride by singing
Christmas carols.
The Associated Press night derailment just The train is a holi-
south of Batesville, Pano- day-themed ride that
la County Sheriff Dennis takes passengers to see
BATESVILLE — A Santa Claus in “Christ-
“Train to Christmas Darby told WREG-TV.
mas Town.” The cause of
Town” packed with more A school bus ferried the the derailment is unclear.
than 200 passengers has passengers back to their The sheriff’s office says
derailed in Mississippi. parked cars, and some the train wasn’t moving
No one was injured waiting passengers said fast when it was knocked
during the Thursday they passed the time wait- off course.
 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com Sunday, December 22, 2019 7A

How long is the sermon? Study ranks Christian churches

Pew Research Center: The median length es allow more time during their
sermons for musical interludes,
themes.
“If I look around the nation,
ferent Christian traditions.
It found that the word “hal-
of U.S. church sermons was 37 minutes responses from worshippers in
the pews and dramatic pauses
there are many hundreds,
maybe thousands, of grow-
lelujah” appeared in sermons
from about 22 percent of the
By DAVID CRARY religious sermons.” in their oratory. ing churches where pastors historically black Protestant
AP National Writer According to Pew, the medi- Numerous prominent pas- preach rich, Christ-exalting, churches, and those congre-
an length of the sermons was tors have pondered the ques- God-centered, Bible-saturated, gations were eight times more
NEW YORK — How long 37 minutes. Catholic sermons tion of a sermon’s length. textually rooted, intellectually likely than others to hear that
should a sermon be? “I’ve asked and been asked challenging, emotionally mov- word.
were the shortest, at a median
The major branches of Chris- that question a hundred times,” ing, life-altering sermons for 50 Sermons from evangelical
of just 14 minutes, compared
tianity in the U.S. have sharply the Rev. Hershael York, a pro- or more minutes, and very few churches were three times
with 25 minutes for sermons in
different traditions, with ser- fessor of Christian preaching at people get frustrated that they more likely than those from
mainline Protestant congrega-
mons at historically black Prot- the Southern Baptist Theolog- are too long,” Piper said. other traditions to include the
estant churches lasting — on tions and 39 minutes in evangel-
ical Seminary, wrote in 2016. Missouri-based researcher/ phrase “eternal hell.”
average — nearly four times ical Protestant congregations.
“Today, after 35 years in minis- writer Chris Colvin, who helps Pew said the sermons it ex-
as long as Roman Catholic ser- Historically black Protestant
try, I have a definitive answer: pastors with sermon prepara- amined came from 2,156 evan-
mons. churches had by far the longest You can preach as long as you tion, notes that Jesus’ Sermon gelical congregations, 1,367
That’s among the findings sermons, at a median of 54 min- hold their attention.” on the Mount — containing mainline Protestant congrega-
of an analysis by the Pew Re- utes. The question came up in a some of the most powerful pas- tions, 422 Catholic parishes and
search Center — billed as the Pew said sermons at the 2018 episode of “Ask Pastor sages in the Scriptures — can 278 historically black Protes-
first of its kind — of 49,719 black churches lasted longer John,” a Q-and-A forum hosted be read aloud in less than 15 tant congregations, while other
sermons delivered in April and than mainline Protestant ser- by the Rev. John Piper, chan- minutes. congregations could not be re-
May that were shared online by mons even though, on average, cellor of Bethlehem College & In addition to sermon length, liably classified. The research
6,431 churches. Pew described they had roughly the same Seminary in Minneapolis. He the new Pew analysis delved did not analyze sermons deliv-
its research as “the most ex- number of words. A possible said he generally needs at least into an examination of words ered in synagogues, mosques
haustive attempt to date to cat- explanation, Pew said, is that 40 minutes, sometimes more and phrases most commonly or other non-Christian congre-
alogue and analyze American the preachers at black church- than 50, to deeply explore his used by preachers from the dif- gations.

Poll: Americans grateful at holidays — and a bit stressed

About 6 in 10 Americans also said health and being sur-
rounded by loving family
said. “Just recognizing
you are alive, healthy
outpatient eye surgery.
“You never forget that
ditions they are looking
forward to this year, while
they have family traditions they are members are top of mind. and on the mend as I am loss and emptiness in just about 1 in 10 say they
While Holcomb is thank- — you can’t help but be your heart, particularly have some they are dread-
looking forward to this year ful for the new life in his grateful.” during those times you ing.
family, 76-year-old Steve Tutunjian also de- previously celebrated Rocio Acosta, 31,
By AMY FORLITI days, according to a new Tutunjian of San Diego is scribed himself as moder- with your loved ones. So of Lincoln, Nebraska,
The Associated Press poll from The Associated grateful to be alive at all. ately stressed — because it adds some sadness to doesn’t celebrate Christ-
Press-NORC Center for Tutunjian has been he’s fallen behind in holi- it,” he said of his son, who mas because she is a Sev-
MINNEAPOLIS — Public Affairs Research.
Wade Holcomb has a lot hospitalized three times day planning — and sad. was also in the Navy. “On enth Day Adventist. But
Roughly another 2 in 10 in recent months for Like others who spoke the other side, we reflect she still feels festive this
to be grateful for this
said it describes them breathing issues, includ- to the AP, he’s missing a on the many good times time of year, because “ev-
year. In addition to grad-
moderately well. ing an emergency trip to loved one around the hol- we’ve had together ... It eryone just seems to be a
uating college and getting
While positive feelings intensive care in recent idays. Tutunjian, a retired doesn’t destroy the holi- little bit nicer.” Because
a job, he also has a beau-
are dominant, feelings of weeks. That’s where he Naval commander, lost a day spirit for us. It brings she doesn’t rush around
tiful 4-month-old girl —
who will be celebrating festivity and gratitude are was when he responded son in 2009 to a combina- it home.” buying gifts, she said
her first Christmas with accompanied by stress or
to the AP-NORC poll. tion of a prescription over- The poll also found that she’s able to just enjoy the
her dad clearly wrapped sadness for many Amer-
“For some godly rea- dose and a bad reaction to about 6 in 10 Americans atmosphere, pretty deco-
around her tiny fingers. icans. About 3 in 10 say
son, I am still here,” he multiple medications after say they have family tra- rations and festivities.
“It’s different, having “stressed” describes
a baby. It’s something to them extremely well or
be really grateful for and very well in December,
she just makes me the and about another 4 in
happiest person in the 10 say it describes them
world,” said Holcomb, 22, moderately well.
of Swainsboro, Georgia. About 2 in 10 say they
“She’s literally the best feel very lonely or sad
thing ever.” during the holidays, with
Holcomb is among the about another 2 in 10 say-
7 of 10 Americans who ing they feel moderately
say “grateful” describes lonely or sad.
them extremely well or For those who feel
very well over the holi- grateful, being in good

Catalog retailers see reason

for optimism after declines
Catalog retailers cut mailings after
a major Postal Service rate increase
and the start of the recession in 2007
By DAVID SHARP “They’re tapping out
The Associated Press on what they’re able to do
digitally,” said Tim Curtis,
PORTLAND, Maine president of CohereOne, a
— Catalogs, those glossy direct marketing agency
paper-and-ink offerings in California. “They’ve
of outdoor apparel, kitch- got to find some new way
enware and fruit baskets, to drive traffic to their
are not yet headed for the websites.”
recycling bin of history. Catalog retailers
Until recently, the fu- slashed mailings, and
ture appeared grim for the some abandoned catalogs
mailbox-stuffers. A one- altogether, after a major
two punch of postal rate U.S. Postal Service rate
increases and the Great increase and the start
Recession had sharply cut of the recession in 2007.
their numbers. Common Catalog numbers dropped
wisdom had everything from about 19 billion in
retail-related moving on- 2016 to an estimated 11.5
line. billion in 2018, according
But a catalog-indus- to the American Catalog
try rebound appears in Mailers Association.
the works, fueled in part The industry still
by what might seem an faces challenges, but
unlikely group: younger there’s reason for some
shoppers who find it’s optimism, said Hamilton
sometimes easier, more Davison, president of the
satisfying and even nos- mailers association.
talgic, flipping pages rath- Millennials who are
er than clicking links. nostalgic for vinyl records
Industry experts say and all things vintage
that all those catalogs are thumbing through
crammed into mailboxes catalogs and dog-earing
this holiday season are a the pages. It’s a new de-
sign that mailings have mographic roughly from
stabilized — and may be 22 to 38 that’s helping to
growing — after a decline breathe some new life into
of about 40 percent since the sector, industry offi-
the Great Recession. cials say.
New companies are In fact, millennials are
mailing catalogs. And more likely than baby
even dyed-in-the-wool on- boomers to visit a store
line retailers like Amazon based on mailings, ac-
and Bonobos are getting cording to the U.S. Postal
into the act. Service inspector general.

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8A Sunday, December 22, 2019 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com

Plans for historic impeachment

trial get foggy before holiday break
Trump is still expected
to be acquitted of
Pelosi invites Trump to deliver
charges in the Senate, State of Union on Feb. 4
The Associated Press
where Republicans have
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will deliver the State of
the majority the Union to a joint session of Congress on Feb. 4.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sent a letter to the president on Friday
By ANDREW TAYLOR
and LISA MASCARO
formally inviting him to deliver the address at the U.S. Capitol.
“In the spirit of respecting our Constitution, I invite you to deliver
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for the trial. sations against him before heading about the urgency of this situation, the same number only once. The difficulty level
Trump is still expected to be ac- out for a two-week stay at his Mar-a- the prosecutors have now devel- increases from Monday to Sunday.
quitted of both charges in the Sen- Lago resort for the holidays. oped cold feet,” McConnell, R-Ky.,
ate, where Republicans have the McConnell, Trump’s most pow- said late Thursday as senators left
majority, in what will be only the erful GOP ally in the Senate, wel- town for the year.
third presidential impeachment tri- comed the president’s emerging “We’ll continue to see how this
al in U.S. history. Proceedings are defense team Friday for a walk- develops, and whether the House
expected to begin in January. through of the Senate chamber. Democrats ever work up the cour-
But the impasse between Senate White House counsel Pat Cipollone age to take their accusations to tri-
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and legislative affairs director Eric al.”
and Democratic Leader Chuck Ueland came to Capitol Hill to as- McConnell has all but promised
Schumer over whether there will sess logistics. an easy acquittal of the president.
be new witnesses and testimony — A six-term veteran of the Sen- He appears to have united Republi-
along with House Speaker Nancy ate, McConnell is acting very much cans behind an approach that would
Pelosi’s refusal so far to send the though he has the votes to ensure begin the trial with presentations
articles of impeachment to the Sen- a trial uncluttered by witnesses — and arguments, lasting perhaps two
ate — have left the situation unre- despite the protests of top Demo- weeks, before he tries drawing the
solved. crats Pelosi and Schumer. proceedings to a close. The Senate
“Nancy Pelosi is looking for a “We have this fascinating situa- will reconvene Jan. 3.

Party again ups stakes for seventh

Democratic candidate debate
Next debate to be held Jan. 14 at 1,000 unique donors per
state in at least 20 states.
national stage.
The qualification dead-
Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa That’s up from 200,000
unique overall donors,
line for polls, donations
and fundraising is Jan. 10.
By MEG KINNARD qualifiers will need to and 800 in 20 states for CNN and The Des
The Associated Press meet one of two polling the December debate in Moines Register are
requirements to make the Los Angeles. co-hosting the debate at
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The steadily stiffen- Drake University on Jan.
stage at Drake University
The Democratic National ing requirements from 14, about three weeks
in Des Moines, Iowa: ei-
Committee is again up- debate to debate have before Democrats make
ther receiving 5 percent
ping its polling and fund- been heavily scrutinized their first primary pref-
raising requirements for in at least four national
by candidates and party erences known in the
presidential hopefuls to or early-state surveys ap-
activists, as DNC Chair- state’s caucuses. The
qualify for participating proved by the party, or man Tom Perez has jug- next debate is scheduled
in the campaign’s sev- receiving 7 percent in two ACROSS
gled the tasks of keeping for Feb. 7 in Manchester,
early-state polls. 1 Greek cheese
enth debate in January, a historically large field New Hampshire. Demo-
In terms of fundrais- 5 Hockey scores
the first in a series of four from being too unwieldy crats will debate in Las
ing, candidates must re- 10 Blow one’s
held in the earliest-voting for voters while keeping Vegas on Feb. 19, and top
states. ceive donations from at his promise that everyone they’ll meet for a debate 12 Defamatory
On Friday, party of- least 225,000 unique do- running would have a fair in Charleston, South Car- text
ficials announced that nors, with a minimum of shot to make a case on the olina, on Feb. 25. 13 Candle
14 Texas land-
mark
15 Jargon
ending
16 Complete
Trump blasts Christian magazine that called for his removal 18 Intimidate
19 Presidential
By ELANA SCHOR ham Evangelistic Associa- eral past presidents, voted segment of the evangelical middle name
and JILL COLVIN tion and prayed at Trump’s for Trump. The president community,” Graham told 21 Diamond
The Associated Press scores
inauguration, tweeted Fri- thanked Graham for the The Associated Press in
22 Disruptive 42 Clutter and sergeants
WASHINGTON — day that his father would be disclosure. an interview. He wrote on quality 25 Prepare for
President Donald Trump “disappointed” in the maga- Christianity Today “rep- Facebook: “Is President 24 Man of DOWN dinner
blasted a prominent Chris- zine. Graham added that he resents what I would call Trump guilty of sin? Of morals 1 Regaled 26 Marked down
tian magazine on Friday, “felt it necessary” following the leftist elite within the course he is, as were all 25 Loquacious 2 Classroom 27 Greet a
a day after it published an the editorial to share that evangelical community. past presidents and as each quality need general
editorial arguing that he his father, who died last They certainly don’t rep- one of us are, including my- 29 Prop for 3 Elvis’s birth- 28 Colanders’
should be removed from of- year after counseling sev- resent the Bible-believing self.” Potter place kin
fice because of his “black- 30 Sweet treat 4 Clumsy person 29 Squander
ened moral record.” 32 Cart puller 5 Delighted 31 Oboe parts
Trump tweeted that 33 NFL player 6 Dressing part 33 Livens (up)
Christianity Today, an 34 Director Ang 7 Old counter 36 Tell tales
evangelical magazine 35 Rock formed 8 Bar stock 38 Objective
founded by the late Rev. from clay 9 Loses speed
Billy Graham, “would rath- 37 Purple shade 11 Shifted
er have a Radical Left non- 39 Colorful 17 More raucous
believer, who wants to take flower 20 Oscar or Tony
your religion & your guns,
40 Located 21 Drive off
41 Foils’ cousins 23 Corporals
than Donald Trump as your
President.”
The magazine “has
been doing poorly and
hasn’t been involved with
the Billy Graham family for
many years,” Trump wrote.
He questioned whether the
magazine would prefer a
Democratic president “to
guard their religion.”
Some of his strongest
evangelical supporters, in-
cluding Graham’s son, ral-
lied to his side and against
the publication. Their push-
back underscored Trump’s
hold on the evangelical
voting bloc that helped pro-
pel him into office and sug-
gested the editorial would
likely do little to shake that
group’s loyalty.
Rev. Franklin Graham,
who now leads the Billy Gra-
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SECTION

Shrader starting, pair recovering

from wreck, Marve to FSU

Matt Bush/USA TODAY Sports

Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Garrett Shrader (6) runs the ball while defended by Mississippi Rebels linebacker Willie Hibbler (17) during the fourth quarter on
Nov. 28 at Davis Wade Stadium.

By Ben Portnoy the ball well against teams that hot hand – but Garrett’s prov- Adams showed up,” Moorhead years at Vanderbilt — his alma
bportnoy@cdispatch.com we haven’t beaten. He’s fully en when he’s the starter, that said. “We were there the entire mater — before joining Moor-
healthy and has the confidence we’ve won football games. time. With J.P. left and then head’s staff ahead of this sea-
STARKVILLE — Another of the team.” Tommy’s going with the twos De’Monte got discharged that son.
week, another quarterback an- In 10 appearances this sea- right now.” night around 12:30, 12:45. We “We wish him the best of
nouncement. son, Shrader has completed 88 got out of there that night, and luck, but just like no coach or
Following the season-long of his 153 attempts for 1,170 player is bigger than the pro-
trend, Mississippi State coach yards and eight touchdowns.
Purvis, Russell recovering the next day we had signing
gram, we have a next-man-in
day. But my wife and I went to
Joe Moorhead named fresh- He’s also added another 587 from car crash see J.P. with Jay and then (Ath- philosophy for our players and
man Garrett Shrader the start- yards and six touchdowns on Following a car crash on the same goes for coaches,”
letic Trainer) Thomas Callans
er for the Bulldogs’ matchup the ground while averaging Highway 25 south of Starkville Moorhead said Friday. “We
was with him and it seemed
with Louisville on Dec. 30 in 5.19 yards per carry. Tuesday night, freshman de- want people who want to be
like the whole town of Pela-
the Music City Bowl in Nash- Graduate transfer Tommy fensive end De’Monte Russell here. This is not a stepping
hatchie was with him.”
ville, Tennessee. Stevens had been recovering and freshman safety J.P. Pur- stone. It’s a destination.”
“Although we talk about this from an injury he suffered vis remain in recovery. Moorhead announced that
being the exclamation point on against Abilene Christian Nov. Russell left the hospital the Marve heading to defensive graduate assistant
the 2019 season and kind of a 23, though Moorhead said Fri- night of the wreck, while Pur- Tallahassee Nyeem Wartman-White and
momentum-builder towards day the former Penn State sig- vis was discharged Friday and Following reports earlier in defensive quality control ana-
the 2020 season, we’re starting nal caller is now healthy. met the team at practice that the week that MSU linebackers lyst John Shalala will take over
Garrett because he’s earned “That’s certainly not a day. coach Chris Marve would join the linebacker coaching du-
the right to be the starter,” knock against Tommy,” Moor- “On the night it happened, Mike Norvell’s staff at Florida ties. Wartman-White previous-
Moorhead Friday. “I think he’s head said of starting Shrad- myself, (Director of Player State, Moorhead confirmed ly played for defensive coordi-
2-2 in the games he’s started, er. “Tommy’s healthy, but – I Development) Jay Perry and the rumors Friday. nator Bob Shoop at Penn State.
two SEC games. He’s moved don’t want to say go with the (Defensive Line Coach) Deke Marve previously spent five See MSU, 6B

Weatherspoon to make return Sunday A basketball evolution

How CCA senior Kylie
By Garrick Hodge
ghodge@cdispatch.com
nal 10 games of the 2018-
2019 season and the first
Emerson grew to love the
STARKVILLE — Af-
10 of this year. Howland
said Weatherspoon will
sport and lead her team
ter missing 20 games to be ready to play signifi-
a suspension dating back By Theo Derosa teacher Jared Gar-
cant minutes immediate- tderos@cdispatch.com
to last season, Mississip- rett told Emerson she
ly, as the team has kept
pi State point guard Nick should join the basket-
him well-conditioned de- STEENS — Kylie
Weatherspoon is back. spite his absence in the ball team. She thought
Emerson never intend- about it.
The junior will make team’s first 10 games. ed to play basketball. “‘I don’t know,’” Em-
his long-awaited debut In 24 games last year,
at 2 p.m. Sunday against One day during her erson told herself. “‘I
Weatherspoon averaged seventh-grade year at
New Mexico State at 9.6 points per game and don’t know.’”
Mississippi Coliseum in Columbus Christian Emerson took some
was a 38 percent shoot-
Jackson. Academy, Emerson convincing — her broth-
er from beyond the arc.
“I know he’s excit- was shooting around er, Jeremy, and her par-
He’s considered by How-
ed, he’s got to be.” MSU land to be the team’s best casually during PE ents, Jeff and Tonsha,
coach Ben Howland said. perimeter defender. class when principal helped — before she
“To miss 20 games has “My first year here, Terry Walters, who of- agreed. Walters and
been a very stiff penal- Nick was always guard- ten came into the gym Garrett thought she
ty. He’s gotten through ing me,” MSU redshirt during walks around could play on the varsi-
it now. It’s going to be freshman guard D.J. the school, took notice ty team right away, but
great for our team. I Stewart said. “He’s one of her talent. Emerson, nervous and
know Nick will be excit- of the best defenders I’ve “He saw potential inexperienced, chose
ed to be out there with ever played against. I’ve in me,” Emerson said. to play her eighth-
his teammates and com- just been learning tips on “If it wasn’t for him, I grade year with the ju-
Jim Lytle/Dispatch file photo
peting.” how to play defense and Mississippi State’s Nick Weatherspoon reacts to a probably wouldn’t be nior varsity squad. She
Weatherspoon, a Vel- what to do with the ball basket during the first half of the Bulldogs’ NCAA playing basketball, to moved up to varsity the
ma Jackson High School on offense.” college basketball game against Radford Wednes- be honest.” year afterward.
graduate, missed the fi- See mbb, 6B day in Starkville. Walters and PE See CCA, 6B
2B Sunday, December 22, 2019 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com

BRIEFLY PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

College Men’s Basketball
Draine’s 7 3s power Southern Miss past
NAIA Tougaloo, 96-77
Columbus Christian takes care of
business against Starkville Christian
HATTIESBURG, Miss. — LaDavius Draine had
a career-high 28 points as Southern Miss topped the
NAIA’s Tougaloo 96-77 on Saturday.
Draine made 7 of 10 3-pointers.
Tyler Stevenson had 19 points for Southern Miss By Dispatch Staff tributing for CCA was Classic Saturday after- out win Friday evening, led by Caroline Lewis
(4-9). Gabe Watson added 19 points. Jay Malone had
12 points for the hosts. Dakota Shaw with 12 noon. Forte Prater led taking down Minor with nine points and
The 96 points were a season best for Southern Columbus Christian points and Will Teague the Yellow Jackets with (Ala.) 56-23. will be back in action
Miss. Academy picked up a with 10 points. 21 points on the day. DJ Jackson had a against Oak Hill on
Ledarius Woods had 21 points for the Bulldogs. pair of victories against Starkville Christian game-high 21 points, Friday at the Impact
Justin Johnson added 14 points. Stanley Williams had Starkville Christian Fri- was led by Wyatt John- Starkville girls 43, while Aniya Saddler Sports Holiday Classic
13 points.
day night at home, with son (11 points) and contributed a dou- at MUW.
Southern Miss plays Louisiana Tech at home next
Monday. the girls winning 53-40 Ashton Huxford (eight Minor (AL) 25 ble-double with 15
SOURCE: The Associated Press and the boys winning points). The Starkville girls
points and 10 assists.Pickens Academy boys
basketball team earned
CALENDAR 71-38. CCA is back in action
Clarke Prep girls 52, 49,Hayden
Clarke Prep 45
On the girls side, on Friday at the Impact a 43-25 victory at the
Joe Horne Christmas
Today Kylie Emerson had Sports Holiday Classic Dyer had
Men’s College Basketball 16 points, CC Devos at MUW. The girls will Classic Saturday. Pickens Academy 16 points for Pickens
New Mexico State at Mississippi State scored 13 points and play Heritage Academy Amaya Ford led the girls 36 Academy in the team’s
in Jackson Taylor Tipton contribut- at 6:45 p.m., while the team with 20 points. Two players from 49-45 victory over
boys will play Caledonia The Yellow Jackets im-
Thursday ed 11 points. Starkville
at 8 p.m. proved to 4-5 on the
Clarke Prep outscored Clarke Prep Friday.
Prep Girls Basketball Christian’s Tanner Pickens Academy Fri- Meanwhile, Seth
season. Peeks had 13 points for
Starkville at Slam Dunk at the Hump, Smith had 15 points and day night, as Grace Da-
TBA Lana Ballard had 12 Starkville boys 70, vis had 24 points and Pickens Academy.
Prep Boys Basketball points. Ridgeway (TN) 61 Columbus girls 56, Grace Compton con- Pickens Academy
West Lowndes at Jackson Public Meanwhile, Lawson The Starkville boys Minor (AL) 23 tributed 15 in Clarke (5-3) will play Grace
Schools Holiday Tournament Studdard had a game- basketball team grind- The Columbus high Prep’s 52-36 victory Christian Friday at the
Starkville at Slam Dunk at the Hump, high 24 points to lead ed out a 70-61 win at the school girls basketball over Pickens Academy. Impact Sports Holiday
TBA the CCA boys. Also con- Joe Horne Christmas team picked up a blow- Pickens Academy was Classic at MUW.
Friday
Prep Girls Basketball

Alabama breezes to 92-72 victory over Belmont

Columbus at Peggy Blain Holiday Hoop
Columbus Christian Academy, Oak Hill
Academy, Heritage Academy at Impact
Sports Holiday Classic, MUW The Associated Press Tide (6-5) with 16 points. Kira a resounding Jones dunk, “it trailing 32-26. The Tide got a
Starkville at Slam Dunk at the Hump,
Lewis Jr., another Huntsville was pretty much uphill from quick bucket from Jones, then
TBA HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Bel- native making a homecoming, there for us,” Alexander said. scored on seven consecutive
Starkville Academy at East Webster
mont coach Casey Alexander scored 15 points and had eight Alabama was able to stretch its possessions after the four-min-
Christmas Tournament
had done no shortage of home- assists and seven rebounds. lead to as many as 23 points. ute media timeout.
West Lowndes at Columbus Christian
work and video study before Herbert Jones added 15 points, This was Alabama’s fourth
Shootout, TBA
his team’s date with Alabama. consecutive victory in the neu-
Prep Boys Basketball
What he saw in person on Sat-
while Alex Reese scored 13.
Tylor Scanlon led the Bruins tral site Rocket City Classic,
Big picture
Columbus at New Hope Holiday Classic Alabama’s streak of four
urday was even more impres- (8-4) with 20 points and eight and it avenged a two-point loss
Heritage Academy at St. Andrews Clas- wins in five games indicates
sive than what he’d seen on- rebounds. Nick Muszynski in the only previous meeting
sic, Madison the team is growing more
screen. had 17 points, Adam Kunkel 16 with Belmont, an 85-83 Bru-
Columbus Christian Academy, Oak Hill
ins’ win in Tuscaloosa in 2007. accustomed to Oats’ sys-
“I feel like it was as complete and Grayson Murphy 11.
Academy at Impact Sports Holiday tem, which calls for quicker
Classic, MUW a game as they’ve played,” Al- Alexander’s assessment of
transitions and aggressive
Starkville Academy, Noxubee County at exander said following the Alabama was echoed by Nate Stat of the day shooting of 3-pointers. The
East Webster Christmas Tournament Crimson Tide’s 92-72 victory Oats, the Tide’s first-year head The Bruins seemed deter- only loss in that stretch was
Starkville at Slam Dunk at the Hump, over Belmont in the fourth coach. mined to make this a 3-point
a two-point defeat at Penn
TBA annual Rocket City Classic. “I one-hundred percent battle with Alabama, which
State.
West Lowndes at Jackson Public “They’re going to build a rep- agree with him,” said Oats, may have seemed a good idea
Schools Holiday Tournament, TBA utation for the way they play, who credited the Tide’s in- on paper. Belmont was ranked
Saturday with their tempo, the way they creasing comfort in his sys- No. 6 and Alabama No.7 in Up next
shoot threes.” tem and the defensive effort 3-point shooting. However, Belmont: The Bruins face
Prep Girls Basketball
So complete was the Tide’s in the victory. “Everybody can Belmont was only 7 for 30 from Western Kentucky in Bowl-
Columbus at Peggy Blain Holiday Hoop
effort that all five starters fin- see it’s coming. The guys are distance, compared to a 14-for- ing Green, Ky., on Dec. 28,
Columbus Christian Academy, Oak Hill
Academy, Heritage Academy at Impact ished in double figures, with starting to get comfortable 32 effort for Alabama. then dive into Ohio Valley
Sports Holiday Classic junior guard John Petty col- with it.” “To me, that’s the game in a Conference play on Jan. 2
West Lowndes at Columbus Christian lecting his third double-dou- Trailing by four late in the nutshell,” Alexander said. against SIU Edwardsville.
Shootout, TBA ble in five games, with 14 first half, Alabama sank four
Prep Boys Basketball points and 11 rebounds. It 3-pointers — two by Shackle- Turning point Alabama: The Crimson
New Hope hosts Holiday Classic, TBA was a “homecoming” of sorts ford — on consecutive trips up Belmont went on a 19-9 run Tide wrap up nonconference
Columbus Christian Academy, Oak Hill for Petty, a Huntsville native the floor in a span of 1:41. That midway through the first half play on Dec. 29, hosting
Academy at Impact Sports Holiday whose high school teams enabled the Tide to take a 46- to erase a big Alabama lead, Richmond in Tuscaloosa,
Classic, MUW earned three consecutive state 38 lead at the half. With a 7-0 aided by four costly turnovers, Ala., then begin Southeast-
championships. outburst in the first minute of then Oats called a timeout at ern Conference play Jan. 4 at
on the air Jaden Shackleford led the the second half, punctuated by the 4:59 mark with Alabama Florida.
Today
AHL HOCKEY

Sy scores 20 points to lead Ole Miss past SE Louisiana

3 p.m. — Texas at Chicago, NHLN
BIATHLON
4:30 p.m. — IBU: World Cup, Men’s
15km Mass Start, Le Grand Bornand,
France (taped), NBCSN The Associated Press SE Louisiana led Rebels (8-3). Point Tyron Brewer had first half the Lions
COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 34-30 with just under guard Devontae Shul- a game-high 30 points were held to just three
Noon — Lafayette at Rutgers, ESPNU JACKSON, Miss. — four minutes left in er chipped in 11 points on 13-of-17 shooting 3-point shots in the
2 p.m. — South Carolina at Virginia, Khadim Sy scored 20 the first half, but Ole on 4-of-8 shooting.
ABC and also had six re- second half. The Li-
points on 7-of-11 shoot- Miss ended the half He dished out six as- bounds for SE Louisi- ons were also just 2 of
2 p.m. — The Diamond Head Classic:
Houston vs. Portland, Quarterfinal, ing as Mississippi held on a 12-6 run to take a sists, grabbed four re- ana. He had 17 points 5 from the free throw
Honolulu, ESPNU off Southeastern Loui- 42-41 lead at halftime. bounds, blocked two in the first half. line after halftime.
2 p.m. — New Mexico State at Missis- siana 83-76 at Missis- The Rebels opened the shots and also had two
sippi State, SECN There were four Ole Miss: The Reb-
sippi Coliseum on Sat- second half with a 13-7 steals. Breein Tyree lead changes, all in els scored 28 points off
3 p.m. — Yale at Clemson, ACCN
3:30 p.m. — Prairie View A&M at Seton urday afternoon. run over eight min- scored 14 points. the first half, and the turnovers.
Hall, FS1 Sy also grabbed sev- utes, extending their Ole Miss is now 19-0
game was tied seven
4 p.m. — Xavier at TCU, ESPN2 en rebounds, had one lead to 55-48. all-time against South-
4 p.m. — The Diamond Head Classic: blocked shot and was Blake Hinson add- eastern Louisiana.
times. Up next
Georgia Tech vs. Boise State, Quarterfi- Ole Miss hosts Ten-
nal, Honolulu, ESPNU a perfect 5-for-5 from ed 13 points on 5-of-9 The Rebels have
5 p.m. — The Citadel at North Carolina the free throw line. shooting, including won three straight Big picture nessee Tech on Dec.
State, ACCN His dunk with 50 sec- 3 for 7 from behind after losing three of Southeastern Loui- 29. Southeastern Lou-
8:30 p.m. — The Diamond Head onds left put Ole Miss the arc, along with four at the end of last siana: After making 7 isiana plays at Oklaho-
Classic: Ball State vs. Washington, up 80 -72 to seal it. five rebounds for the month. of 8 3-pointers in the ma State on Dec. 29.
Quarterfinal, Honolulu, ESPN2
10:30 p.m. — The Diamond Head
Classic: Texas (El Paso) vs. Hawaii,
Quarterfinal, Honolulu, ESPN2
College Football
Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants, Noon 2b, Milwaukee, to a $64 million, four-year contract;
COLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S) Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz.
Wyoming (7-5) vs. Georgia State (7-5), 3:30 p.m.

y-Baltimore
W L T Pct PF PA
12 2 0 .857 472 257 New Orleans at Carolina, Noon signed Wade Miley, lhp, Houston, to a $15 million,
11 a.m. — UCLA at Indiana, BTN (CBSSN) Pittsburgh 8 6 0 .571 269 259 Pittsburgh at Baltimore, Noon two-uear contract.
Noon — Stanford at Texas, ESPN2 Bowl Glance Alamo Bowl, San Antonio Cleveland 6 8 0 .429 297 329 Oakland at Denver, 3:25 p.m. MILWAUKEE (4) — Signed Brett Anderson, lhp,
Monday, Dec. 23 Texas (7-5) vs. Utah (11-2), 6:30 p.m. (ESPN) Cincinnati 1 13 0 .071 211 359 San Francisco at Seattle, 3:25 p.m. Oakland, to a $5 million, one-year contract; signed
12:30 p.m. — The Hall of Fame Gasparilla Bowl, at Tampa, Fla. Wednesday, Jan. 1 West Arizona at L.A. Rams, 3:25 p.m. Avisaíl García, of, Tampa Bay, to a $20 million,
Showcase: Michigan vs. Florida State, UCF (9-3) vs. Marshall (8-4), 1:30 p.m. (ESPN) Citrus Bowl, Orlando, Fla. W L T Pct PF PA
y-Kansas City 10 4 0 .714 394 284
two-year contract; signed Justin Smoak, 1b, To-
Tuesday, Dec. 24 ronto, to a $5 million, one-year contract; signed
Uncasville, Conn., ACCN Michigan (9-3) vs. Alabama (10-2), Noon. (ABC)
3 p.m. — Hall of Fame Showcase:
Hawaii Bowl, Honolulu
BYU (7-5) vs. Hawaii (9-5), 7 p.m. (ESPN)
Outback Bowl, Tampa, Fla.
Minnesota (10-2) vs. Auburn (9-3), Noon (ESPN)
Oakland
Denver
6 8 0 .429 274 386
5 9 0 .357 239 284
L.A. Chargers 5 9 0 .357 299 290
Baseball Eric Sogard, 2b, Tampa Bay, to a $4.5 million,
one-year contract.
Oklahoma at Connecticut, Uncasville, Thursday, Dec. 26
Independence Bowl, Shreveport, La.
Rose Bowl, Pasadena, Calif. NATIONAL CONFERENCE Free Agent signings NEW YORK (3) — Re-signed Brad Brach, rhp, to
Oregon (11-2) vs. Wisconsin (10-3), 4 p.m. (ESPN) AMERICAN LEAGUE a $850,000, one-year contract; signed Michael
Conn., CBSSN Miami (6-6) vs. Louisiana Tech (9-3), 3 p.m. Sugar Bowl, New Orleans
East
W L T Pct PF PA BOSTON (1) — Signed Martín Pérez, lhp, Minne- Wacha, rhp, to a $3 million, one-year contract;
NBA BASKETBALL (ESPN) Georgia (11-2) vs. Baylor (11-2), 7:45 p.m. (ESPN) Dallas 7 7 0 .500 378 288 sota, to a $6.5 million, one-year contract. signed Rick Porcello, rhp, Boston to a $10 million,
Quick Lane Bowl, Detroit
6 p.m. — LA Clippers at Oklahoma City, Pittsburgh (7-5) vs. Eastern Michigan (6-6), 7 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 2 Philadelphia 7 7 0 .500 334 328
N.Y. Giants 3 11 0 .214 283 382
CHICAGO (3) — Re-signed José Abreu, 1b, to a one-year contract.
PHILADELPHIA (2) — Signed Zack Wheeler, rhp,
Birmingham (Ala.) Bowl $50 million, three-year contract; signed Yasmani
NBATV (ESPN) Cincinnati (10-3) vs. Boston College (6-6), 2 p.m. Washington 3 11 0 .214 215 347 Grandal, c, Milwaukee, to a $73 million, four-year New York Mets, to a $118 million, five-year con-
8:30 p.m. — Denver at LA Lakers, Friday, Dec. 27 (ESPN) South contract; signed ; Gio González, lhp, Milwaukee, to tractl; signed Didi Gregorius, ss, New York Yan-
Military Bowl, Annapolis, Md. W L T Pct PF PA a $5 million, one-year contract. kees, to a $14 million, one-year contract.
NBATV North Carolina (6-6) vs. Temple (8-4), 11 a.m.
Gator Bowl, Jacksonville, Fla.
Indiana (8-4) vs. Tennessee (7-5), 6 p.m. (ESPN) y-New Orleans 11 3 0 .786 378 303 DETROIT (2) — Signed Austin Romine, c, New ST. LOUIS (1) — Re-signed Adam Wainwright,
NBAGL BASKETBALL (ESPN) Friday, Jan. 3
Tampa Bay 7 8 0 .467 436 421 York Yankees, to a $4.15 million, one-year con- rhp, to a $5 million, one-year contract.
Pinstripe Bowl, New York Atlanta 5 9 0 .357 329 365
1 p.m. — Winter Showcase: Raptors vs. Wake Forest (8-4) vs. Michigan State (6-6), 2:20
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, Boise Carolina 5 9 0 .357 324 390
tract; signed Jonathan Schoop, 2b, Minnesota, to SAN DIEGO (1) — Signed Drew Pomeranz, lhp,
Ohio (6-6) vs. Nevada (7-5), 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) a $6.1 million, one-year contract. Milwaukee, to a $34 million, four-year contract.
Sioux Falls, Las Vegas, ESPNEWS p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Jan. 4
North
HOUSTON (1) — Re-signed Joe Smith, rhp, to an WASHINGTON (3) — Re-signed Stephen Stras-
W L T Pct PF PA
2:30 p.m. — Winter Showcase: Agua Texas Bowl, Houston Armed Forces Bowl, Fort Worth, Texas x-Green Bay 11 3 0 .786 330 283 $8 million, two-year contract. burg, rhp, to a $245 million, seven-year contract;
Oklahoma State (8-4) vs. Texas A&M (7-5), 5:45 re-signed Howie Kendrick, 2b, to a $6.25 million,
Caliente vs. Santa Cruz, Las Vegas, p.m. (ESPN)
Southern Miss (7-5) vs. Tulane (6-6), 10:30 a.m. Minnesota 10 4 0 .714 378 259 LOS ANGELES (2) — Signed Anthony Rendon,
3b, Washington, to a $245 million, seven-year one-year contract; re-signed Yan Gomes, c, to a
(ESPN) Chicago 7 7 0 .500 256 253
NBATV Holiday Bowl, San Diego Monday, Jan. 6 Detroit 3 10 1 .250 304 373 contract; signed Julio Teheran, rhp, Atlanta, to a $10 million, two-year contract.
3:30 p.m. — Winter Showcase: West- Iowa (9-3) vs. Southern Cal (8-4), 7 p.m. (FS1)
Cheez-It Bowl, Phoenix
Lendingtree Bowl, Mobile, Ala. West $9 million, one-year contract.
W L T Pct PF PA MINNESOTA (5) — Announced Jake Odorizzi,
chester vs. Oklahoma City, Las Vegas, Miami (Ohio) (8-5) vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (10-3),
ESPNEWS
Air Force (10-2) vs. Washington State (6-6), 9:15
p.m. (ESPN)
Saturday, Dec. 28
6:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Monday, Jan. 13
x-San Francisco 11 3 0 .786 419 258
x-Seattle
L.A. Rams
11 3 0 .786 371 345
8 6 0 .571 332 306
rhp, accepted $17.8 million qualifying offer; re-
signed Michael Pineda, rhp, to a $20 million, two- Transactions Saturday’s moves
6 p.m. — Winter Showcase: Grand Camping World Bowl, Orlando, Fla.
College Football Championship, New Orleans
Arizona 4 9 1 .321 310 398
year contract; signed Alex Avila, c, Arizona, to a
$4.25 million, one-year contract; re-signed Sergio BASEBALL
Fiesta Bowl winner vs. Peach Bowl winner, 7 p.m.
Rapids vs. Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Notre Dame (10-2) vs. Iowa State (7-5), 11 a.m. (ESPN)
x-clinched playoff spot Romo, rhp, to a $5 million, one-year contract; American League
y-clinched division DETROIT TIGERS — Designated 1B Brandon
ESPN2 (ABC)
Cotton Bowl Classic, Arlington, Texas
Saturday, Jan. 18 Saturday’s Games
signed Tyler Clippard, rhp, Cleveland, to a $2.75
Dixon for assignment. Agreed to terms with 2B
million, one-year contract.
8:30 p.m. — Winter Showcase: Rio Penn State (10-2) vs. Memphis (12-1), 1 p.m.
East-West Shrine Classic, At St. Petersburg, Houston 23, Tampa Bay 20 NEW YORK (1) — Signed Gerrit Cole, rhp, Hous- Jonathan Schoop and 1B C.J. Cron on one-year
Fla.
Grande Valley vs. Fort Wayne, Las (ESPN) East vs. West, 2 p.m. (NFL)
New England 24, Buffalo 17 ton, to a $324 million, nine-year contract. contracts.
Peach Bowl, Atlanta L.A. Rams at San Francisco, late TEXAS RANGERS — Designated RHP Jimmy
Vegas, ESPNU CFP Semifinal, LSU (13-0) vs. Oklahoma (12-1),
NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, At Pasadena, Calif. Sunday’s Games
OAKLAND (1) — Re-signed Jake Diekman, lhp, to
a $7.5 million, two-year contract. Herget for assignment.
NFL FOOTBALL 3 p.m. (ESPN)
American vs. National, 4 p.m. (FS1)
Saturday, Jan. 25
N.Y. Giants at Washington, Noon SEATTLE (1) — Signed Kendall Graveman, rhp, National League
Noon — Regional Coverage: Baltimore Fiesta Bowl, Glendale, Ariz.
Senior Bowl, At Mobile, Ala.
Cincinnati at Miami, Noon
New Orleans at Tennessee, Noon
Chicago Cubs, to a $2 million, one-year contract. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Traded OF Adolís
García to Texas for cash.
CFP Semifinal, Ohio State (13-0) vs. Clemson (13- TEXAS (2) — Signed Kyle Gibson, rhp, Minnesota,
at Cleveland, Cincinnati at Miami, Pitts- 0), 7 p.m. (ESPN)
North vs. South, 1:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at N.Y. Jets, Noon to a $28 million, three-year contract; signed Jor- SAN DIEGO PADRES — Announced the retire-
Sunday, Jan. 26
burgh at NY Jets, CBS Monday, Dec. 30
Hula Bowl, At Honolulu
Baltimore at Cleveland, Noon dan Lyles, rhp, Milwaukee, to a $16 million, two- ment of INF Ian Kinsler, who will remain with the
Carolina at Indianapolis, Noon club as an adviser to baseball operations.
Noon — Regional Coverage: Jackson- SERVPRO First Responder Bowl, Dallas
Western Kentucky (8-4) vs. Western Michigan (7-
9:30 p.m. Jacksonville at Atlanta, Noon
year contract.
TORONTO (1) — Signed Tanner Roark, rhp, Oak- Frontier League
ville at Atlanta, New Orleans at Tennes- 5), 11:30 a.m. (ESPN) Oakland at L.A. Chargers, 3:05 p.m. land, to a $24 million, two-year contract. FLORENCE FREEDOM — Traded OF Ricky
see, Carolina at Indianapolis, NY Giants
at Washington, FOX
Music City Bowl, Nashville, Tenn.
Mississippi State (6-6) vs. Louisville (7-5), 3 p.m.
(ESPN)
Pro Football Detroit at Denver, 3:05 p.m.
Arizona at Seattle, 3:25 p.m.
Dallas at Philadelphia, 3:25 p.m.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
ARIZONA (2) — Signed Stephen Vogt, c, San
Francisco, to a $3 million, one-year contract;
Ramirez, Jr. to Sioux City (AA) for a player to be
named.
JOLIET SLAMMERS — Signed INF Riley Krane to
3:05 p.m. — Regional Coverage: De- Redbox Bowl, Santa Clara, Calif. NFL Glance Kansas City at Chicago, 7:20 p.m. signed Madison Bumgarner, lhp, San Francisco, to a contract extension.
AMERICAN CONFERENCE SCHAUMBURG BOOMERS — Signed RHP
troit at Denver, Oakland at LA Chargers, Illinois (6-6) vs. California (7-5), 3 p.m. (FOX)
Orange Bowl, Miami Gardens, Fla. East
Monday’s Games
Green Bay at Minnesota, 7:15 p.m.
an $85 million, five-year contract.
Thomas Nicoll to a contract extension.
ATLANTA (7) — Re-signed Nick Markakis, of, to
CBS Florida (10-2) vs. Virginia (9-4), 7 p.m. (ESPN) W L T Pct PF PA Sunday, Dec. 29 a $4 million, one-year contract; re-signed Tyler SUSSEX COUNTY MINERS — Traded RHP Ryan
y-New England 12 3 0 .800 396 198
3:25 p.m. — Regional Coverage: Dallas Tuesday, Dec. 31
x-Buffalo 10 5 0 .667 308 246
Chicago at Minnesota, Noon Flowers, c, to a $4 million, one-year contract; Newell and INF John Brontesma to Sioux City (AA)
Belk Bowl, Charlotte, N.C. Atlanta at Tampa Bay, Noon re-signed Darren O’Day, rhp to a $2.75 million, for RHPs Juan Aguilera and Tyler Fallwell and INF
at Philadelphia, Arizona at Seattle, FOX Kentucky (7-5) vs. Virginia Tech (8-4), 11 a.m.
N.Y. Jets 5 9 0 .357 247 343
Miami at New England, Noon one-year contract; signed Will Smith, rhp, San Adam Sasser.
Miami 3 11 0 .214 241 435
7:20 p.m. — Kansas City at Chicago, (ESPN) South Tennessee at Houston, Noon Francisco, to a $40 million, three-year contract; FOOTBALL
NBC Sun Bowl, El Paso, Texas W L T Pct PF PA Green Bay at Detroit, Noon re-signed Chris Martin, rhp, to a $14 million, two- National Football League
CLEVELAND BROWNS — Waived DT Brandin
Florida State (6-6) vs. Arizona State (7-5), 1 p.m. Washington at Dallas, Noon year contract; signed Travis d’Arnaud, c, Tampa
NHL HOCKEY (CBS)
y-Houston 10 5 0 .667 364 350
Tennessee 8 6 0 .571 339 279 Indianapolis at Jacksonville, Noon Bay, to a $16 million, two-year contract; signed Bryant. Signed DE Robert McCray from the prac-
11:30 a.m. — Anaheim at NY Rangers, Liberty Bowl, Memphis, Tenn. Indianapolis 6 8 0 .429 303 329 Cleveland at Cincinnati, Noon Cole Hamels, lhp, Chicago Cubs, to an $18 million, tice squad.
Kansas State (8-4) vs. Navy (10-2), 2:45 p.m. L.A. Chargers at Kansas City, Noon one-year contract. OAKLAND RAIDERS — Placed LB Marquel Lee
NHLN (ESPN)
Jacksonville 5 9 0 .357 250 353
North N.Y. Jets at Buffalo, Noon CINCINNATI (2) — Signed Mike Moustakas, 3b- on IR. Signed G Lester Cotton Sr.
 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com Sunday, December 22, 2019 3B

MISSISSIPPI STATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

MSU women take home 2019 Duel in the Desert title
No. 15 Mississippi we showed some tough- played hard defensively in Taylor had a solid game She can defend both, and mission up 40-30. Jackson
State won the 2019 Duel ness today and got some the second half after get- at the one spot, finishing she just provides a real had a big second quarter
in the Desert title with a tough rebounds. We took ting in foul trouble early.” with eight assists, five boost to our bench. We with 10 points, including
72-59 victory against Vir- a bunch of charges. I love After not competing in points and two steals. will see if she can devel- six straight to end the
ginia at Cox Pavilion on how hard we are playing one last year, this marked State began the game op some consistency. She frame.
Saturday. defensively. I think that Mississippi State’s first with a hot hand from hasn’t been consistent, Mississippi State put
Rickea Jackson was is slowly becoming the regular-season tourna- beyond the arc, knock- but it sure would be nice the game away in the sec-
named tournament Most make up of this team. We ment title since 2017, ing down five 3-point- to have that in your hip ond half, using an 11-0
Valuable Player after av- may not be like the team when the Bulldogs (11-2) ers to take a 20-12 lead pocket knowing that you run in the third quar-
eraging 17.0 points and the last two or three years won that edition of the after the first quarter. have somebody like her ter and holding UVA to
7.5 rebounds per game. that averages 85 points Duel in the Desert. Mingo-Young and Xaria who can come in and be 29-percent shooting in
Against the Cavaliers, a game, but I think this State won the battle Wiggins both hit a pair so multiple for us. She the final frame to earn the
she finished with a team- team will compete and de- in the paint with a 39-33 of threes in the period to played really well this 13-point victory. For the
high 17 points and five fend. Their chemistry de- edge on the glass and spark the offense. Min- tournament. She would game, MSU shot 44 per-
boards. Jessika Carter fensively is coming. That outscored Virginia 30-26 go-Young nine in the be my MVP.” cent from the field.
also earned a spot on the is what is exciting for me. down low. MSU led for 35 quarter. Virginia opened the Up next, State will take
all-tournament team after “I thought Rickea had a minutes of the game and “Probably the player of second stanza with an on Little Rock on Dec. 29
posting her fourth dou- tremendous tournament. never looked back after the tournament is Xaria 11-4 run and eventually at 2 p.m. at Humphrey
ble-double of the season Her and Jessika were going down by one point Wiggins,” Schaefer said. tied the game at 26-26, Coliseum to round out
with 13 points and 15 re- both really special. Jessi- five minutes into the first “She has come from no- but the Bulldogs finished its non-conference slate.
bounds against UVA. ka had a double-double to- quarter. where to play 18-20 min- the first half strong by That game will be tele-
“I’m really proud of day. I just think Rickea is Danberry and JaMya utes both games. She is holding the Cavaliers to vised on SEC Network+
our kids,” head coach Vic getting more comfortable Mingo-Young each just the X-factor right now just one basket during the and will be carried on the
Schaefer said in a news in every game we play. chipped in 10 points to because she can play the final 5:55 of play. MSU ex- MSU Radio Network.
release. “I think they are Jordan Danberry was sol- round out the double-dig- three and the four. She is a tended its lead to double Source: From Special
getting better. I think id offensively and really it scorers for State. Myah big wing and a big guard. digits and entered inter- Reports

FOOTBALL
Patriots beat Bills 24-17, win 11th straight AFC East crown
The Associated Press

FOX BOROUGH,
Mass. — Tom Brady
passed for 271 yards and
a touchdown, sneaked for
a third-down conversion
to set up another score
and threw a downfield
block on another scor-
ing drive to help the New
England Patriots clinch
their 11th AFC East title
in a row by beating Buffa-
lo 24-17 on Saturday.
With Bills visiting for
a rare late-season match-
up while the division was
still at stake, Sony Michel
ran for 96 yards and Rex
Burkhead rebounded for
an opening-drive fumble
to catch four passes for
77 yards and run for 20
more. Both teams had
already clinched playoff
berths; the Patriots (12-
3) remain in contention
for a first-round bye or
even the No. 1 seed in the
AFC.
Josh Allen complet-
ed 13 of 26 passes for
208 yards and ran for 43
more, including a first
down on fourth-and-1
from the Patriots 30 with
about three minutes left.
After driving to the New Winslow Townson/USA TODAY Sports

England 8, Allen over New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) leaves the field after their win over the Buffalo Bills Saturday at Gillette Stadium.
threw Dawson Knox in Levy’s team beat Don Hyde returned it 31 yards attempt on fourth-and- tempt from more than 50 the game.
the end zone and then Shula’s Miami Dolphins to the New England 31. inches with 36 seconds yards all season — Allen Patriots: DB Jason
was sacked by Adam in the wild-card round. That led to a field goal left gave the Bills one connected with Brown McCourty, who missed
Butler. Facing fourth- Brady, who is 42 and and a 3-0 lead. more chance before the from 53 yards to make it last week’s game, left the
and-goal from the 15 with nursing a right elbow Brady responded with break. 17-13. It was Allen’s lon- game after aggravating a
just over one minute left, injury, improved to 32-3 a 75-yard drive, going Allen connected on gest pass of the season. groin injury. OL Marcus
he was forced out of the against the Bills, and Buf- 5-for-5 and hitting Matt two passes before drop- But Brady led New En- Cannon left with an ankle
pocket and had to throw falo hasn’t beaten the Pa- LaCosse for an 8-yard ping one in on Dawson gland to a field goal and injury and did not return.
the ball up for grabs in touchdown its last two WR Julian Edelman ap-
triots in six games under score that made it 7-3. It Knox for 33 yards; al-
the end zone, where it full possessions, then peared to enter the con-
coach Sean McDermott. was the three-time NFL though it was original-
was knocked down by the defense protected cussion protocol after a
This one was clinched MVP’s 539th TD pass, ly ruled a touchdown,
J.C. Jackson.
when Burkhead ran it tying Peyton Manning replays showed he the lead by stopping the collision that led to an of-
Cole Beasley caught
in from 1 yard with 5:11 for second behind Drew was brought down at Bills. fensive pass interference
seven passes for 108
left; Brady found Julian Brees, to Brady’s 76th the 1. Two plays later, Allen has thrown for a penalty against him. He
yards, and John Brown
Edelman for the 2-point different receiver, ex- 320-pound tackle Dion touchdown in 21 straight went to the blue tent and
had a 53-yard touchdown
conversion to make it a tending what was already Dawkins was wide open games, breaking Doug then the locker room but
reception for the Bills
(10-5), who have quali- seven-point game. a record. for the touchdown that Flutie’s franchise record returned to the game.
fied for the playoffs for The Bills made only After a Buffalo three- sent it into the half tied from 1998-99.
the second time since one big play in the first and-out, New England 10-10. Up next
1999. They have not won 29 minutes, when safety started on its 1 and went After the Patriots Injuries Bills: Host the New
a playoff game since Jordan Poyer punched 17 plays before Nick Folk opened the second with Bills: C Mitch Morse York Jets on Sunday.
1995, following their last the ball out of Burk- made a field goal from Folk’s 51-yard field goal had his lower right leg Patriots: Host Miami
division title, when Marv head’s hands, and Micah 36 yards. But a failed — the team’s first at- being worked on late in on Sunday.

Merrill’s 21 points help Utah State beat Florida 65-62

The Associated Press Bean said. “No one was “We got a little better points and a career-high player and was called for in votes in the latest
hitting many shots. It just today,” White said. “We 14 rebounds. He went 15 an offensive foul. AP poll, and two wins
SUNRISE, Fla. — Utah took a lot of physicality had a chance to beat a re- for 17 from the free throw “It’s not the injury he this week might not be
State didn’t give up a field from our guys, staying ally good team — as good line. was out with for a while,” enough for them to crack
goal in the first 10 min- together, executing our a team as we’ll play this The Gators out-re- said Smith, but he provid- the Top 25.
utes Saturday and still led sets and just knowing the season.” bounded the tallest team ed no further information. “They’re a team that
by only four points, which shots would fall.” Sam Merrill led the in the nation 41-33 but Queta averaged 11.8
was enough to make could make a deep run in
The Aggies (12-2) im- Aggies with 21 points, shot only 32 percent, points and 8.9 rebounds
coach Craig Smith rub his March,” White said.
proved to 3-0 in games nine rebounds and five including 4 for 17 from last season as a freshman.
jaw in disbelief. decided by a one-posses- assists. He went 5 for 10 Florida continues to be
3-point range. Eight play- a puzzle with an offense
“The start,” he said, sion margin. They won from 3-point range.
“was a little bit of a root despite losing hard-luck “Sam Merrill was ab-
ers missed before Florida Quotable that has failed to top 70
finally sank a shot. The Gators fell to 17-4
canal.” center Neemias Queta to solutely outstanding,” points seven times.
“We got good looks,” in the annual one-day Or-
Pain relief came soon an undisclosed injury in Smith said. “He set every- Blackshear said. “You’ve ange Bowl Classic. When
enough for the Aggies.
They shot 50 percent in
the first half.
Florida (7-4) contin-
thing up for us.”
Diogo Brito’s basket
got to keep shooting.” someone complimented Up next
White on agreeing to a The Gators play host to
the second half, includ- ued to struggle after be- with 4:15 left put the Ag-
ing 5 for 12 from 3-point ing ranked sixth in the gies ahead to stay, and Re-injured tough match-up with the Long Beach State on Dec.
range, and held Florida Queta, who recently defending Mountain West 28, their final non-confer-
preseason. The Gators he went 4 for 4 from the
without a field goal for six missed their first 14 shots, free throw line in the final returned from a knee in- Conference champions, ence game before begin-
minutes down the stretch and missed seven in a row 25 seconds. Bean had 12 jury, limped to the locker he said: “Wasn’t a very ning Southeastern Con-
to win 65-62 in the Or- in the final minutes after points, nine rebounds and room in the first half. He good decision, was it?” ference play.
ange Bowl Classic. taking a 55-54 lead. four assists. went to the floor hard and Utah State plays host
“Early it was kind of But coach Mike White Senior Kerry Black- was shaken up when he Big picture to Eastern Oregon on
a battle,” forward Justin saw offensive progress. shear led Florida with 22 collided with a Florida The Aggies were 34th Dec. 28.
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HERITAGE
ACADEMY PATRIOTS
Heritage Academy overcomes past
playoff losses, romps to state title
W
hen Heritage goal toward which it strived all year, Mike Brown/Special to The Dispatch
Academy finishing off a 14-0 season with a 55-10 Heritage Academy celebrates the 5A championship with its fans after defeating Starkville Academy 55-10 on Nov. 22.
hosted pri- romp over Starkville Academy in the
They averaged an even 39 points per Division I shot — really, any shot,” Har-
vate-school powerhouse
Jackson Prep on Aug.
MAIS Class 5A championship game
on Nov. 22. The Patriots avenged two game, and they allowed, on average, 8.4 rison said. Obviously, they’re blessed
Schedule / Fast Facts for 2019 Patriots
23, Heritage head coach points. with a natural athleticism, but every- Heritage Academy beat rival Starkville Academy
straight playoff losses to Adams County
“I figured we’d have some closer
Schedule
Sean Harrison expected Christian, having fallen to the Rebels in thing they had to do both physically and twice by a combined score of 97-17, and neither game Aug. 16: Heritage Aca. 37, Heritage High (Ga.) School 6
the contest to be a great the 2017 quarterfinals and in the 2018 games,” said senior lineman Eli Acker, mentally for all that to come together, I was on the Patriots’ home field.
Theo who was named the MAIS Class 5A think it’s huge for them, and I think it’s
Aug. 23: Heritage Aca. 24, Jackson Prep 15
learning experience for semifinals. With wins over Heritage High School (Georgia) Aug. 30: Heritage Aca. 43, Kirk Aca. 7
DeRosa overall player of the year Monday. “It great for our program.”
his Patriots. That 28-10 defeat last year, Harrison and Tuscaloosa Academy (Alabama), Heritage Acad- Sept. 6: Heritage Aca. 42, Magnolia Heights 13
He wasn’t certain said, left him and the Patriots with a was kind of a shock. We ran the clock Long joined Heritage Academy his emy went undefeated against schools from three dif- Sept. 13: Heritage Aca. 32, Caledonia 12
of a positive outcome against Jackson chip on their shoulder. almost every game.” sophomore year, but he didn’t quite ferent states.
Prep, which had won seven straight “Losses are always hard, but that one With that kind of dominance, senior know all the history of the Patriots’ pro- Sept. 20: Heritage Aca. 40, Bayou Aca. 7
wide receiver Jared Long said, there The Patriots played 14 games, but quarterback Sept. 27: Heritage Aca. 26, Pillow Aca. 13
MAIS titles at the time and a state-best I couldn’t shake off,” he said.  gram at the time. He hadn’t made the
was never any doubt. Carter Putt only played 40 quarters total. Freshman Oct. 4: Heritage Aca. 33, Tuscaloosa (Ala.) Aca. 7
25 in school history. But when the Patriots whipped their playoffs before in high school football,
“It was kind of hard believing that we Mack Howard saw plenty of playing time when Heri- Oct. 11: Heritage Aca. 39, Lamar School 7
“I thought we’d go compete, and I rivals for the second time this season though, and doing so was his goal when
wouldn’t do it ...,” Long said. “That was tage Academy had a big lead.
thought it was a great opportunity for in the title game, “it kind of felt like the he came to Heritage. Oct. 18: Heritage Aca. 42, Starkville Aca. 7
us to see early how we deal with adver- monkey was off my back,” Harrison never in my mind.” In his three years at the school, Heritage Academy’s backup defense shut out Oct. 24: Heritage Aca. 51, Washington 0
sity,” Harrison said. said.  For Long and the Pats this season, Long achieved that three times. Every Leake Academy, Starkville Academy and Washing- Nov. 8: Heritage Aca. 35, Leake Aca. 0
Harrison got more than he bar- “ … if it wasn’t a state championship, year, the Patriots crept closer, and they ton School in the time it spent on the field in relief of
“I was blessed with this great team Nov. 15: Heritage Aca. 47, Pillow Aca. 14
gained for. it was an upset. Early mornings, late the Pats’ starters.
and kind of felt like we had let them capped off the ultimate goal in a season Nov. 22: Heritage Aca. 55, Starkville Aca. 10
The Patriots took a 10-7 lead into the nights, two-a-days, lifting, running, The Patriots held teams to an average of 2.8
down last year,” he said. “Being able to Long will never forget.
sprints, conditioning. It all paid off.” points in the first half, Harrison said. have the Patriots take a knee after scoring their final
fourth quarter, then scored again. But go accomplish it this year, obviously, “I will hold this near and dear to my
The Patriots put in the work in the
Jackson Prep answered with 6 minutes, was a great relief for me.” heart,” Long said. “I will forever and al- Ahead 55-10 in the state title game against touchdown of the night, reasoning that his team was
offseason toward achieving the goal
3 seconds to go, cutting the lead to two Heritage Academy didn’t just luck ways remember this. This is amazing.” Starkville Academy on Nov. 22, Harrison chose to already ahead enough.
Mike Brown/Special to The Dispatch they knew they could. Assistant coach
points and giving Harrison a chance to Heritage Academy hoists the 5A championship trophy after defeating Starkville its way into the championship trophy,
Tony Phinisey ran optional workouts
see how his players would respond. Academy 55-10 on Nov. 22. either. The Patriots simply ran over
on Saturday mornings, and the atten-
Heritage Academy marched straight opponents on their way to the school’s
Harrison said. “We’ve looked for that intense summer workouts: The state dance was always stellar. On Sundays,
down the field, and senior running back unbeaten season since 1986.
statement win for three years, and we championship that had eluded them the the Pats’ quarterbacks, running backs
KJ Smith punched in a 2-yard rushing The Pats won nine games by more
past two years was theirs for the taking. and wide receivers converged on C.L.
score to seal the game. Harrison’s team went and got it.” than 30 points and 12 by at least 20
Mitchell Field to throw the ball around
had the win it was looking for. The victory cemented the belief the So they took it. points. Their closest margin was their
and run routes. 
“I think it was just validation,” Patriots had held since the start of their Heritage Academy achieved the nine-point win over Jackson Prep.
“It was just those little things that
made a huge difference,” Harrison said. 
The team worked out from 7 a.m. to
9 a.m. in the summer, but the facilities
were always open and seemingly always
in use.
“At some point during the day you
could find somebody in the weight room
or on the field getting extra work,”
Harrison said.
Team dinners on Sundays and plenty
of time spent at teammates’ houses
helped build chemistry among the
Patriots, including their senior class of
13 players.
“We were all such a close-knit group,
and I’m gonna miss everybody,” Acker
said.
Acker is moving on to play football
at Ole Miss, to which he signed his
letter of intent Wednesday. Long signed
alongside him to FCS Central Arkan-
sas, becoming the Patriots’ first two
Mike Brown/Special to The Dispatch Division I signees and possibly not the
Mike Brown/Special to The Dispatch Heritage quarterback Carter Putt (10), chased by Starkville Academy’s Zach Nason last.
A pass intended for Starkville Academy’s Matt Miller (3) is intercepted during the (82), scrambles for a first down during the second quarter of the state champion- “There’s a lot of things that have to
state championship game on Nov. 22. ship game on Nov. 22. come together for these guys to get a
6B Sunday, December 22, 2019 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com

No. 1 KU falls to No. 18 Villanova on Samuels’ 3-pointer

The Associated Press “keep trying.” game-tying free throw. big games. “You learn lessons from
“Profound words of wis- The Wildcats threw the ball The first half, however, was playing the best teams,”
PHILADELPHIA — Jer- dom,” Self cracked. away with 11.2 seconds left a dud. Villanova shot 29 per- Wright said.
maine Samuels spotted up, let At this pace, the Big 12 Jay- that gave KU possession and cent and KU 37 percent, but They’ve certainly been
the ball fly and -- bang -- the hawks (9-2) may get another would yield two looks at the the paltry percentages were schooled on how to beat KU.
3-pointer swished, and some run at No. 1. Kansas had moved basket. due more to two teams missing
20,000 delirious Villanova fans up one spot to become the fifth “Give me a lob!” one KU fan open looks than any sort of de-
shook the arena. With time team to top the poll this sea- screamed on the final play. fensive struggle. Big picture
running out, the game on the son. It is the first time the AP Not quite. Dotson missed The Wildcats made it a Kansas: The Jayhawks lost
line, Samuels was fearless. poll has had five different No. a contested layup on the final game with their one surge that starting guard Marcus Garrett
“I just shot it unconscious- 1s before New Year’s Day; the shot as the clock expired and had a packed house roaring. (9.4 points) to an ankle injury
ly,” he said. record for an entire season is Kansas’ nine-game winning Cole Swider hit a 3, Cole Swid- with 5:14 left in the first half.
He did, and one more No. 1 seven, set in 1982-83. streak ended. er scored a fastbreak layup off Self didn’t expect Garrett to
got KO’d. Get ready for a sixth when “We were just trying to get a turnover and Justin Moore miss any time.
Kansas became the latest the Top 25 is released Monday. Dot with his right hand going buried a 3, an 8-0 run that gave Villanova: The Wildcats
top-ranked team to fall in the “It’s just one of those years,” downhill,” Self said. the Wildcats a one-point lead. improved to 7-16 vs. AP No. 1
wildest of basketball seasons, Villanova coach Jay Wright Samuels scored 15 points But from there — as is said teams and their first win in the
another week where it’s no fun said. “There just isn’t one team and Gillespie had 12 for Villa- in Philly college basketball — regular season since they beat
at No. 1. that’s dominant.” nova. it was “bad hoops.” And this UConn in 2006. The Wildcats
Samuels hit the winner with Unlike Duke and Louisville, Dotson led KU with 15 fit the definition, missed 3s, improved to 24-1 in their last 25
20.5 seconds left to lead No. 18 which lost to unranked teams, points and Udoka Azubuike missed layups -- and so many games at the Wells Fargo Cen-
Villanova to a 56-55 victory on KU lost to a traditional national had 12 points and 11 rebounds. missed opportunities for either
ter and have won 10 straight
Saturday , and the Wildcats be- power that has had its number KU also was No. 1 when it lost team to pull away.
came the only team to beat KU overall at the home of the
in recent seasons. The Wild- to Villanova in the 2016 NCA A KU-Villanova has turned
twice at No. 1 under coach Bill cats (9-2) finally nudged ahead Tournament. into one of the better noncon- 76ers.
Self. in a back-and-forth game in the “I think that our team bene- ference rivalries since the turn
“The reason why No. 1 lost final minute. fited from playing this game,” of the century. Kansas beat He said it
today is because they played a Samuels hit the 3 to make Self said. Villanova in 2008 in the NCA A “Jay’s very hopeful he plays
team that’s really good in their it 56-55, the big one in an oth- The game was full of long Tournament on the way to the in a lot more big games than
building,” Self said. “I don’t erwise awful 10 of a school-re- scoring lulls followed by rap- national title; Nova got the Jay- this, and I’m very hopeful of
think it had anything to do cord 41 3 attempts for the Wild- id-fire baskets, but each team hawks back in 2016 and 2018 the same thing. This would be
with what anybody is ranked.” cats. at last got rolling over the final with tourney wins on its road a great game to win, obviously,
Tell that to those who be- “I knew it was a good time eight minutes. Samuels sank a to two national championships. for seeding purposes.” — Self.
lieve something is in the air at to catch-and-shoot. If they’re 3 as the shot clock expired for a Villanova’s 83-62 win over No.
the top of the poll. going to give us 3s, we’ll take 46-44 lead and Gillespie made 2 and undefeated Kansas in
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star them when we can,” Samuels it 51-49 on a 3 that came on the 2005 was a defining victory Up next
center and former Jayhawk said. third shot of the possession. for a program still trying to Kansas plays Dec. 29 at
Joel Embiid looked forlorn as It got tense for Villanova, The crowd at Wells Fargo find a path to prominence. The Stanford.
he walked past the Nova cheer- though. Collin Gillespie was Center was treated to rivet- Wildcats would make the first Villanova opens Big East
leaders. He popped in the KU whistled for a foul and KU’s ing second half between two of their 14 NCA A Tournament play against Xavier on Dec. 30
locker room and told the team, Devon Dotson missed his schools that know how to win appearances under Wright. at the Pavilion.

CCA
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Three years later, Em- Emerson is on the at CCA in seventh grade. lumbus Christian. Emerson and the she can, though playing
erson hasn’t looked back. cheer team, and she runs “I haven’t done it in so “She’s a quiet leader,” Rams made the third on the same night can
She’s the Rams’ only se- track in the spring, pre- long, and I miss it,” she Jeremy said. “She doesn’t round of the MAIS state make that difficult. On
nior and is their leading ferring sprints to long dis- said. “I enjoyed it.” really say much, but you tournament last year, Dec. 3, when Colum-
scorer. That raw, skittish tance. But even that com- Emerson hasn’t re- just know by her actions.” building on the year pri- bus Christian hosted
seventh-grader is five years petition, she said, is just ceived any basketball re- First-year head coach or when they reached Marshall Academy and
gone, and the sport “comes a means to an end, just cruiting interest just yet, Jason Williams has only only the second round of Caledonia traveled to
natural” to Emerson now. preparation for the sport but if she earns a scholar- known Emerson since he the north state bracket. rival New Hope, Emer-
“I love it,” she said. she really loves. ship, she’ll take it. If she took over the team this This season, she ex- son scored 11 points in a
“It’s so fun.” “If I do run, I’m like, doesn’t, she’s not overly summer, but he’s seen pects to see even more Rams win and promptly
‘This is for basketball. concerned — Jeremy can the effort the team has progress. left with her parents to
‘This is for basketball’ This is for basketball,’” speak to her skills with shown under her stead- “I feel really good catch Jeremy’s game 10
The basketball hoop Emerson said. electronics. fast leadership. about this year,” Em- miles away.
outside the Emersons’ During the summer, “If it’s meant for me, “She just really gets erson said. “I felt good Her brother returns
house in Caledonia has with neither sport in sea- it’s for me,” Emerson said. along with everybody,” about it this summer. the favor, aiming to be
been there as long as Jer- son, she still tries her “If not, then I’ve got my Williams said. “She sets And I feel good about us in attendance for Emer-
emy can remember. hardest to stay in shape, education. I’m not really a good example for every- individually, too. We’ve son’s games whenever
And as long as it’s been running back and forth worried about it, because one.” improved a lot.” the ’Feds have an off
there, so has his sister. down the road outside her it’s not good to worry. You For Williams, that For her senior year, night.
Emerson tries to get house or working out at get wrinkles.” compatibility isn’t hard to she has the same dream “It’s been really fun
shots up every day to Planet Fitness in Colum- attribute: It’s a testament of any player, though watching her play,” Jer-
keep her shooting form, bus. ‘A quiet leader’ to Emerson’s talent on the Rams’ 3-3 start and a emy said. “You can tell
often playing one-on-one When she’s not work- Not even being the the court — she leads the tough field of opponents she’s grown a lot in her
with her brother — “I al- ing out, Emerson might only senior on the team team with 16.6 points per might make it difficult athleticism and just as a
ways win,” said Jeremy, be riding around town at Columbus Christian game — but it also goes to achieve. person, too.”
a sophomore basketball with Jeremy in her Nis- can make Emerson wor- to show her kindness and “I would love to win Since that fateful day
player at Caledonia High. san Xterra, often making ry. She’s used to it. positive demeanor. a ring my last year, but in seventh grade when
Emerson also uses the stops at Zaxby’s or Chick- Last year, she was the “She’s a really, real- if not, I’m okay, because her talent was discov-
hoop as a means of blow- Fil-A. team’s only junior. The ly good girl,” Williams I’ve enjoyed this year so ered, Emerson has ac-
ing off steam and reliev- But more likely, she’s year before, she was one said. “She’s a really sweet far, and I know the rest complished more than
ing her frustration — as doing puzzles. They’re of three sophomores — girl, and she’s got a real- of the games I’ll enjoy,” she ever could have
long as it’s not too cold Emerson’s hobby, and then the other two quit ly good attitude. And the she said. thought.
outside. the more challenging, the the team. She’s been by fact is that trickles down She found a future
“Whenever I’m upset better. She even recalled herself so long it’s be- to everybody.” Looking ahead in a sport she never ex-
or something, that’s my completing a 5,000-piece come second nature. If Emerson gets mad Jeremy transferred to pected to play, took on a
go-to, and I just forget behemoth before. “It’s not a big differ- on the court, she knows Caledonia this year for leadership role and gave
about everything,” Emer- “It took me a couple of ence,” Emerson said. better than to let the an- a taste of public-school herself a shot at playing
son said. days, but it was fun,” Em- “They all treat me the ger shine through. competition, but Em- at the next level.
If she and Jeremy get erson said. same. … I love the game “I know the younger erson chose to stick So when Emerson’s
into an argument, which In a lot of ways, Em- of basketball. I didn’t kids are looking up to around in Steens. high school days are
she said happens from erson’s fascination with care that was the only girl me, and I just try not to “I decided to stay be- done, she’ll be looking
time to time, Emerson puzzles mirrors the ca- in my class doing it.” let the negative energy cause it’s my last year, back fondly at the sport
finds her refuge under reer she wants to pursue. As the Rams’ captain show,” she said. “Just and I didn’t want to get she loves.
that hoop. She wants to study com- and the entirety of a push through and just be acclimated to another “I know when I leave
“I think it helps her a puter science in college, one-person senior class, an example for them that school my last year,” she here, basketball will be
lot,” Jeremy said. “She re- remembering the coding Emerson has (quite lit- they don’t have to talk said. the No. 1 thing that I
ally loves basketball and experience she got while erally) quietly assumed back to the refs or their She still gets to watch miss out of everything,”
just wants to get better.” taking a computing class leadership role for Co- coaches.” her brother whenever Emerson said.

MBB
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Perhaps no one is long term because both starter’s roles is really round of the NCA A tour- ed team,” Howland said. Woodard II, Carter and
more thrilled by Weath- (Molinar and Stewart) going to help them per- nament a year ago. The “They’re a team that has Weatherspoon have all
erspoon’s return than are counted on heavily form better in my opin- Aggies have started 7-6 very good guard play.” won Mississippi high
senior guard Tyson Car- moving forward. Get- ion.” out of the gate, two more New Mexico State is school state champion-
ter. Carter has averaged ting Nick back allows Howland added the losses already than last the 102nd-best team in ships in that venue.
33.5 minutes per game us now to normalize our Bulldogs might use year’s squad. Yet, rein- the country, according “What I like is we’re
this season, eight more minutes,” Howland said. Robert Woodard II at forcements may be on to KenPom.com. Like going to get an oppor-
than his previous ca- “If you go back and the four spot more of- the way. Senior guard Mississippi State, the tunity to play in front of
reer-high the last three look at the previous four ten, which could create A J Harris, who averaged Aggies are strong in of- our fans. It’s great for
years. Stewart (27.5 seasons, we’re not av- better defensive and 9.4 points for the Aggies fensive rebound percent- them,” Howland said.
minutes per night) and eraging anybody 34 or offensive matchups de- in 2018 -2019, has been age at 34.8 percent, good “We’re basically reach-
freshman guard Iverson 35 minutes per game. pending on the oppo- cleared to resume all for 31st in the country. ing out to them and giv-
Molinar (25 minutes That’s crazy because nent. basketball activities af- MSU ranks first in the ing them an opportunity
per game) also should you have a diminishing In terms of the on- ter being sidelined with nation that respective to drive 15 -20 minutes
see slight minutes re- return. court opponent, New a finger injury the first category (41.3 percent). versus the two hours
ductions with Weather- “You get worn down, Mexico State is a far dif- 13 games. It’s unclear Playing in Mississip- here and back fans come
spoon in the rotation. and you make mistakes. ferent team than the one if Harris will play or not pi Coliseum will likely up here for games. It’s a
“I think that it is real- Just taking five minutes that nearly knocked off for New Mexico State. bring back memories for very small sacrifice on
ly going to help us in the less off some of these Auburn in the opening “They’re a very talent- several MSU players, as our part.”

MSU
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Cole sitting out as NFL Draft decisions loom munity College — will conclude this season with 67 tures. He previously said MSU had requested draft
As was the case with No. 1 cornerback Cameron tackles, two sacks, two fumble recoveries and an in- grades for Dantzler, junior defensive end Marquiss
Dantzler, MSU nickelback Brian Cole II will not play terception in 12 games. Spencer, junior running back Kylin Hill and junior
in the Music City Bowl Moorhead announced Friday. In other NFL Draft news, Moorhead also said his linebackers Willie Gay Jr. and Erroll Thompson.
Cole — who began his career as a receiver at staff is continuing to provide information to those Underclassmen have until Jan. 20 to enter the
Michigan before heading to East Mississippi Com- players making decisions on their professional fu- 2020 NFL Draft.
 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com Sunday, December 22, 2019 7B

Area obituaries
Herman Jamison Sr. Betty Cassell children, Sonya Haynes West Memorial Funeral
WEST POINT — ­ COLUMBUS — of Dallas, Texas, Robert Home of Starkville is
Herman Jamison Sr., Betty Cassell, 88, died Haynes of Tupelo and in charge of arrange-
90, died Dec. 16, 2019, Dec. 20, 2019, at Auro- Kimberly Haynes-Belk ments.
at North Mississippi roa Health and Rehab. of Columbus; siblings, She is survived by
Medical Center-West Arrangements are Sally Mae Jenkins of her children, Rose
Point. incomplete and will be Shuqualak, Lucinda O’Neal, Wilma Leon-
Services are 11 a.m. announced by Lown- Ussery of Missouri ard, Fannie Leonard,
today at St. Mark No. des Funeral Home of City, Texas, Bessie Charles Smith, George
1 C.O.G.I.C. in Monroe Columbus. Liddell, Brenda Shields Leonard, Melinda
County with Norman and Willie Shepherd Williams, Lamarcus
Jamison officiating. Jr., all of Columbus, Leonard and Brian-
Vernon Hemby
Betty Cassell
Burial will follow at and Lee Shepherd of na Leonard; brother,
COLUMBUS — Snellville, Georgia; and
Sykes Cemetery in Vernon B. Hemby, 90, Frank Carpenter; and
Monroe County. Visi- two grandchildren. sister, Betty Harris.
died Dec. 21, 2019, at Pallbearers will
tation was Saturday at the Mississippi State Betty Drue Talley Cassell, 88,
be Jayden Haynes,
the chapel of Carter’s Veterans Home in Kos- Christopher Shepherd, David Harris passed away Friday, December
Mortuary Service in ciusko. COLUMBUS — 20, 2019, at Aurora Health and Re-
West Point. Curtis Lowe Jr., Sean habilitation in Columbus, MS.
Arrangements are Shields, Willie John- David Lee Harris, 56,
Mr. Jamison was incomplete and will be died Dec. 19, 2019, at A service will be scheduled at
born May 13, 1929, son, Anthony Jenkins, a later date.
announced by Memori- Willie Shepherd Jr., Baptist Memorial Hos-
in Aberdeen to the al Gunter Peel Funeral pital-Golden Triangle. Mrs. Cassell was born June 6,
late Fred Jamison Sr. Melvin Bradley and 1931, in Burnside, MS, to the late
Home and Crematory, Kendrick Cockrell. Arrangements are
and Rosellar Jamison. College Street location. incomplete and will be Robert Haygood and Marguerite
Herman was formerly announced by Carter’s Hanks Talley. She was a member
employed with Missis- Mary Leonard of Fairview Baptist Church in Co-
sippi Valley Gas. Betty Langford STARKVILLE —
Funeral Service of
lumbus, MS. She was a deacon’s wife, taught Sun-
COLUMBUS — Mary Alice Leonard, Columbus.
He is survived by his day School, and sang in the choir for years. Mrs. Cas-
son, Herman Jamison Betty Langford, 92, 88, died Dec. 16, 2019, sell married the late William “Bill” Donald Cassell,
Jr.; daughters, Barbara died Dec. 21, 2019, at in Tupelo. Walter James Jr. in Culver City, CA, on February 18, 1956. She had
J. Brooks and Freddie J. Baptist Memorial Hos- Services will be COLUMBUS — Wal- lived in Columbus since 1972 and worked for Unit-
Conaway; seven grand- pital-Golden Triangle. at 11 a.m. Monday at ter James Jr., 68, died ed Technologies as a motor tester for 20 years. She
children and seven Arrangements are Sixteenth Section M.B. Dec. 20, 2019, at his loved to read, knit, garden, and travel to visit family.
great-grandchildren. incomplete and will be Church. Burial will fol- residence. Her greatest joy was always her grandchildren and
announced by Memori- low at East Sand Creek Arrangements are great-granddaughter.
al Gunter Peel Funeral Church Cemetery. incomplete and will be In addition to her husband and parents, she is
Ruby Daniels Home and Crematory, Visitation is from 1-5 announced by Carter’s preceded in death by her brothers, Wilborne Talley,
WEST POINT — ­ Second Avenue North p.m. today at West Me- Funeral Service of Joseph Talley, Dalvan Talley and Robert Talley; sis-
Ruby Robinson Daniels, location. morial Funeral Home. Columbus. ters, Katherine Parks, Margurite Bennett and Mary
90, died Dec. 15, 2019,
Storner, Jean Parker; mother and father-in-law,

Sarah Adkins
at her residence.
Services are 11 Clarance Shepherd Donald and Mary Cassell; sister-in-law, Lela Blay-
a.m. Monday at St. STEENS — Clar- lock; and brothers-in-law, Bob Cassell and Johnny
Matthews Temple ance Shepherd, 67, Sarah Elizabeth Burns Adkins, age 81, of Colum- Cassell.
died Dec. Mrs. Cassell is survived by her son, Donald (Pen-
C.O.G.I.C. in West Point bus, MS, passed away December 19, 2019, at her res-
17, 2019, ny) Cassell of Columbus, MS; daughters, Laura (Tim)
with Roosevelt Wil- idence.
at Baptist Sundvall of Bend, OR and Angela (Chris) Hutchins
liams officiating. Burial Funeral services will be Monday, December 23,
Memorial of Bristow, VA; grandchildren, Megan (Kenny) Span-
will follow at West Point 2019, at 1:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel,
Hospi- gler, Carol (Andrew) Ashton, Keagan Hutchins, Kyle
Memorial Gardens. 716 2nd Ave. North location, with Robin Elmore of-
tal-Golden Sundvall, Kade Sundvall, Andrew Hutchins, Sky
Visitation is today from ficiating. The interment will immediately follow at
Triangle. Sundvall, Christian Hutchins, Quinn Sundvall, Jaco-
2-5 p.m. at the chapel Springhill Baptist Church Cemetery near Millport,
Services by Sundvall and Maggie Sundvall; great-grand-
of Carter’s Mortuary Shepherd AL. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until the time
will be at daughter, Kolbie Drue Spangler; sister-in-law, Violet
Service in West Point. of the service.
11 a.m. Jurgeson; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Ms. Daniels was Mrs. Adkins was born April 20, 1938, in Millport,
Monday at Carter’s Fu- The family asks in lieu of flowers, make memori-
born April 27, 1929, in AL, to the late Joe Bailey and Lucy Blackston Burns.
neral Service Chapel, als to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St.
Choctaw County to the She was a member of Community Baptist Church.
with James Long offici- Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
late John Langston Rob- Mrs. Adkins enjoyed crafts, sewing, flowers, and
ating. Burial will follow Compliments of
inson and Emma Glad- spending time with her family.
ney Robinson. Ruby was at Sturdivant Cemetery. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in Lowndes Funeral Home
Visitation is from noon- www.lowndesfuneralhome.net
formerly employed with death by her sons, Ronnie Ray Adkins, Terry Adkins,
Bryans Foods Canning 6 p.m. today at the and Joseph Adkins; daughter, Charlotte Watkins;
funeral home. Carter’s

Ann I. Palmer
Department. brother, Roy E. Burns; grandson, Ricky Lewis Adkins;
In addition to her Funeral Service of and nephew, Wesley Burns.
parents, she was Columbus is in charge Survivors include her daughter, Mary Price and
preceded in death by of arrangements. her husband, Rick, of Columbus, MS; son, Ricky Mrs. Ann Charlotte Irby Palmer,
six brothers and four Mr. Shepherd was Adkins of Columbus, MS; sisters, Doris Daniel and 101, died at home on November
sisters. born Aug. 15, 1952, in her husband, John, of Columbus, MS, and Dorothy 25, 2019. She was born in Lucy,
She is survived by Shuqualak, to the late Burns of Columbus, MS; 12 grandchildren; and nu- Tennessee at the family home on
her sons, James Clyde Willie Shephard Sr. and merous great-grandchildren. November 12, 1918.
Daniels of Detroit and Sallie Lucious Shep- Pallbearers will be Ronnie Adkins, John Adkins, After beginning her college
Dwyane Daniels of hard. Timothy Adkins, Charlie Price, Adam Prater, Mat- years at what is now the Univer-
West Point; daughters, In addition to his thew Thornbrough and Joey Adkins. sity of Memphis, she married and
Ruby Jean Smith of parents, he was pre- Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s later moved with her family to
Detroit, Betty Jean ceded in death by his Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN Columbus, where her husband
Washington of West siblings, Tempy Shep- 38105-9959. began his lengthy career with American Bosch
Point and Emma Lean hard, Lula B. and Lula Arma Corporation (AMBAC), where he retired as
Simmons of Memphis, D. Shepherd, Willie Group Vice President of United Technologies Cor-
Tennessee; brothers, Melvin Shepherd, poration’s Electrical and Fluid Power Products Divi-
John Robinson Jr. of James Shepherd, John sion. She graduated from Mississippi State College
Eupora and Kenneth Shepherd, Charles Sign the online guest book at for Women (the “W”) with a Bachelor of Science
Robinson of Chicago; Shepherd and George www.memorialgunterpeel.com (BS) degree, followed by a scholarship for graduate
sisters, Emma Mont- Shepherd. 716 Second Avenue North • Columbus, MS study, and a masters in speech pathology from the
gomery of East St. He is survived by his “W”. She actively supported others who wanted to
Louis, Missouri, and further their higher education there.
Charlene Golden of Chi- Ann I. Palmer was a Paul Harris Fellow of Rota-
cago; 18 grandchildren, ry International. She was a member of the Histori-
48 great-grandchildren cal Society and Association of Preservation of An-
and 11 great-great tiquities, a Lifetime Friend of the Library, a charter
grandchildren. member of the Blewett-Harrison Lee Home Do-
cents, and one of the original drivers of Meals for
the Homebound. She was an active member of St.
Paul’s Church in Columbus, serving as president of
its Altar Guild and an officer of the Episcopal Church
Women. She was an early member of the St. Paul’s
chapter of Daughters of the King.
Mrs. Palmer was a member of the Town and
Country Garden and Luncheon Club when it was
organized in 1955. She enjoyed her memberships
in social, breakfast, walking and supper clubs. She
supported the YMCA, the Riverine Society of Unit-
ed Way, the Tennessee Williams Tributes, and Co-
lumbus Arts Council, Community Theatre, St. Paul’s
School and MUW Foundation.
Sarah Adkins She enjoyed traveling worldwide and through-
Visitation: out the United States with her husband of over for-
Monday, Dec. 23 • 11-1 PM
2nd Ave. North Location ty years, friends from Memphis and Columbus, her
Services: children and grandchildren, during which time she
Monday, Dec. 23 • 1 PM
2nd Ave. North Location made new friends continuing to correspond with
Burial them until very recently.
Springhill Baptist Church
Cemetery
Mrs. Palmer was preceeded in death by her hus-
band, Edward Jackson Palmer; her parents, Jesse
Ann Palmer Roy and Virginia Williams Irby; and sister, Ruth Irby
Memorial Service Cox.
Held At A Later Date Survivors include her daughters, Charlotte See-
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
ley, Susan Mullins (Dave) and Blair Simpson; and
grandchildren, their spouses, and great-grandchil-
dren.
A memorial service for Mrs. Palmer will be held
memorialgunterpeel.com at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church early in the new year.
The family will receive friends in the Earlene Robert-
son Room following the service.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the do-
nor’s choice.

After-school fun:
Boys and Girls Club Sign the online guest book at
244-7090 www.memorialgunterpeel.com
903 College Street • Columbus, MS
8B Sunday, December 22, 2019 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com

US heads to court to build Trump border wall in Texas

DOJ lawyers have filed three lawsuits this take property from landowners.
On Tuesday, lawyers moved to
goal of 500 miles by the end of
2020 will almost certainly re-
ed to the wall under Trump’s
declaration of a national emer-
month seeking to take property from owners seize land in one case immedi-
ately before a scheduled court
quire stepping up progress in
Texas.
gency earlier this year. Also,
two judges recently ordered a
for Trump’s signature campaign promise hearing in February.
The agency says it’s ready
Opponents have lobbied Con-
gress to limit funding and pre-
private, pro-Trump fundraising
group to stop building its own
By NOMA AN MERCHANT ronmental obstacles in Texas, to file many more petitions to vent construction in areas like wall near the Rio Grande.
The Associated Press which has the largest section of take private land in the com- the Santa Ana National Wildlife Even on land the govern-
the U.S.-Mexico border, most of ing weeks. While progress has Refuge, an important sanctuary
HOUSTON — Three years ment owns, construction has
it without fencing. And much of lagged, the process of taking for several endangered species
into Donald Trump’s presi- land under eminent domain is of jaguars, birds, and other an- been held up. In another federal
the land along the Rio Grande,
dency, the U.S. government is the river that forms the border weighted heavily in the govern- imals, as well as the nonprofit wildlife refuge, at a site known
ramping up its efforts to seize in Texas, is privately held and ment’s favor. National Butterfly Center and as La Parida Banco, work crews
private land in Texas to build a environmentally sensitive. The U.S. government has a historic Catholic chapel. They cleared brush this spring and
border wall. Almost no land has been built about 90 miles of walls have also filed several lawsuits. the government announced in
Trump’s signature cam- taken so far. But Department of since Trump took office, almost A federal judge this month pre- April that construction would
paign promise has consistently Justice lawyers have filed three all of it replacing old fencing. vented the government from soon begin. Eight months later,
faced political, legal, and envi- lawsuits this month seeking to Reaching Trump’s oft-stated building with money redirect- the site remains empty.

Navy, Army probes find no Space Force will start

racism intent in hand gestures small but let Trump
Clips of the hand gestures by the students went viral on
social media and immediately raised questions about
looks at it.
The Navy said that re-
views of the footage, more
claim a big win
than two dozen interviews
whether they were using a ‘white power’ sign and background checks 2020 National Defense
By LOLITA C. BALDOR statement Friday also said the two midshipmen
by the Naval Criminal
Investigative Service and
Authorization Act makes the
The Associated Press rejected any racist over-
tones, saying the hand
should face “administra-
tive action” for “failure to
the FBI determined that
the two freshmen mid-
Space Force the first new military
WASHINGTON
Hand gestures flashed
—
gestures were “not asso- use good judgment.” shipmen were participat-
ing in the “circle game”
service in more than 70 years
ciated with ideologies or Clips of the hand ges-
by West Point cadets and with West Point cadets. By ROBERT BURNS
movements that are con- tures by the students
Naval Academy midship- The investigation add- AP National Security Writer
men during the televised trary to the Army values.” went viral on social media
ed that the two naval acad-
Army-Navy football game The Navy said offi- and immediately raised
emy students “exhibited WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump
were not racist signals, cials are, however, disap- questions about whether
genuine shock” and said on Friday celebrated the launch of Space Force,
military investigations pointed in the immature they were using a “white they were not aware of the first new military service in more than 70
have concluded. behavior of the students power” sign. But others the racist connotation of years.
A Navy probe of the and “their actions will be suggested it was part of the hand gestures. It said In signing the 2020 National Defense Autho-
event found that the stu- appropriately addressed.” what’s called the “circle interviews with friends, rization Act that includes Space Force, Trump
dents were participating There were no details game,” in which someone roommates and other claimed a victory for one of his top national secu-
in a “sophomoric game” about their exact pun- flashes an upside-down commanders also found rity priorities just two days after being impeached
on Saturday and had no ishment, but a Navy re- OK sign below the waist no links to the white pow- by the House.
racist intent. An Army port on the investigation and punches anyone who er movement. It is part of a $1.4 trillion government spend-
ing package — including the Pentagon’s budget
— that provides a steady stream of financing for
Trump’s U.S.-Mexico border fence and reverses
unpopular and unworkable automatic spending
cuts to defense and domestic programs.
‘Vast majority’ of vaping illnesses blamed on vitamin E “Space is the world’s new war-fighting do-
main,” Trump said Friday during a signing cer-
Friday, authorities shut down 44 vice is based on a close
look at about 3 percent of
Compared to other vap-
ing illness patients, those
emony at Joint Base Andrews just outside Wash-
ington. “Among grave threats to our national
websites advertising the sale of illicit vaping illness patients who
returned to the hospital
who went back to the hos-
pital were more likely to
security, American superiority in space is abso-
lutely vital. And we’re leading, but we’re not lead-
vaping cartridges containing THC after discharge and seven have chronic conditions ing by enough, and very shortly we’ll be leading
by a lot.”
who died after hospital dis- such as diabetes, heart
By CARLA K. JOHNSON ease Control and Preven- charge. disease or other breathing Later Friday, as he flew to his Florida resort
AP Medical Writer tion announced the updat- The study suggests that problems such as sleep ap- aboard Air Force One, Trump signed legislation
ed advice Friday. vaping illnesses can get nea. Those who died after that will keep the entire government funded
Health officials now And, in a related move worse, even deadly, after hospital discharge were through Sept. 30.
blame vitamin E acetate Friday, authorities inves- patients leave the hospital more likely to be 50 or old-
for the “vast majority” of tigating how patients ob- and doctors should check er.
cases in the U.S. outbreak tained possibly tainted on patients within two days The CDC also released
of vaping illnesses and vape products said they of sending them home. new information that con-
they say doctors should have shut down 44 web- The two-day followup tinues to point to a culprit:
monitor patients more
closely after they go home
sites advertising the sale after hospital discharge is vitamin E acetate, a thick- Judge revokes grazing permit
of illicit vaping cartridges shorter than the previous ening agent that’s been
from the hospital.
The Centers for Dis-
containing THC.
The new medical ad-
recommendation of one to
two weeks.
added to illicit THC vaping
liquids.
for ranchers pardoned by Trump
The Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. — A judge on Friday re-

voked the grazing permit of two ranchers who
were pardoned last year by President Donald

UK charges American diplomat’s wife over teen’s death in road accident Trump on an arson conviction for setting fire to
federal lands.
U.S. District Judge Michael Simon ruled in the
By JILL LAWLESS said Friday. eign Secretary Dominic tary base in central En-
The Associated Press long-running case after hearing arguments from
The Crown Prosecu- Raab welcomed the move gland used by U.S. forces.
the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, which
tion Service said it had but the State Department Sacoolas claimed diplo-
LONDON — An Amer- granted a 10-year grazing permit to Dwight and
begun extradition pro- called it unhelpful. matic immunity and left Steven Hammond after Trump’s July 2018 par-
ican diplomat’s wife who ceedings against Anne British police say Britain after the crash. don. The renewal prompted a coalition of envi-
left the U.K. after being Sacoolas. 19-year-old motorcycle Dunn’s family has ronmental groups to sue.
involved in a road acci- The decision to rider Harry Dunn died in urged her to return and Simon in July limited where the Hammonds
dent that killed a Brit- charge Sacoolas, who has August when he was hit face British justice, and could graze their cattle, but let them continue
ish teenager has been claimed diplomatic immu- by a car driven by Sacoo- met with U.S. President to use other portions of the public allotments for
charged with causing nity, has caused tensions las, whose husband was Donald Trump in Wash- their ranching operation in remote southeastern
death by dangerous driv- between the U.K. and the an intelligence officer at ington as part of their Oregon while the environmental groups contin-
ing, British prosecutors United States. British For- RAF Croughton, a mili- campaign. ued with their legal challenge.
Lifestyles LIFESTYLES EDITOR
Jan Swoope: 328-2471
THE DISPATCH n CDISPATCH.COM n SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2019
C
SECTION

Countdown to Christmas
I
n the weeks leading up to Dec. 25,
anticipation builds as moments
grand and simple fill the calendar.
Parades, pageants, cantatas, twinkling
lights and sightings of Old St. Nick
stir the young and young-at-heart. For
most, it’s a time of joy. It can also be a
time of reflection, healing and renewal.
In advance of the “big day,” events both
sacred and secular add to the signifi-
cance and remind us to relish things
large and small that help make this
“the most wonderful time of the year.”
See more photos on page 5C and at cdispatch.com.

Jennifer Mosbrucker/Dispatch Staff

Miz Claus looks on as Santa points toward a child waiting to take a picture with them at tree lighting
festivities Dec. 5 at the Columbus Riverwalk. TOP PHOTO: Columbus Girl Scouts wave to onlookers as
they ride down Main Street on their Nutcracker-themed float Dec. 2 in the Columbus Christmas Parade.

Jennifer Mosbrucker/Dispatch Staff

Ashlynne Hollis, 15, daughter of Wendy Hollis
and Roy Hollis, sits on the Zion Church float
while waiting at the Columbus Soccer Com-
plex for the Columbus Christmas Parade to
start Dec. 2. Hollis’ aunt did her hair like
Cindy Lou Who from “How the Grinch Stole
Christmas” to fit with the church’s Dr. Se-
uss-themed float.

ABOVE: Seated in the

balcony of First United
Methodist Church in
Columbus, Anne Russell
Bradley, left, and Aislinn
Kopp begin to narrate the
White Christmas Pageant
unfolding below Dec. 15.
RIGHT: The entire cast
of the White Christmas
Pageant sits alongside
the nativity as the choir
sings before members of
the audience were invited
to place gifts wrapped in Courtesy photo
white at the altar Dec. 15 Kalani Jernigan, left, and Haley Edwards,
at First United Methodist both 5 years old, sing along to “Christmas
Church in Columbus. — on Candy Cane Lane” at Franklin Academy in
Jennifer Mosbrucker/ Columbus Thursday. Kalani is the daughter
Dispatch Staff of Keyatti Wells. Haley’s parents are Bernard
Edwards and Cherell Latham.
2C Sunday, December 22, 2019 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com

Horton adds ‘spunk and swing’ to Christmas with album release

BY JAN SWOOPE in her life still influences her Starkville played drums. Co-
jswoope@cdispatch.com work today. lumbus native Ronnie McGee,

B
“One of the first songs I currently of Jackson, did most
ack in July, when the picked (for the album) was of the keyboard work and
sun shone high and “Christmas Time’s A-Comin’,” string arrangements, McKay
hot, Jessica Horton was she said, remembering how said.
in Studio 115A in Columbus her “Pops” urged her to sing it “We have one
imagining she was singing on stage every year. song on the proj-
in a winter wonderland. With “He died in November 2012. ect, ‘In the Bleak
the thermostat down low and That song just hit me, and I Midwinter,’ that
Christmas hats to help set the said it has to be in there,” she Jessica produced
mood, Horton and producer continued. Horton does add 100 percent,”
Dennis McKay of M.A.C. Re- some signature “spunk and said McKay. “She
cords collaborated to make “A swing” to the track. played every
Country Christmas.” Horton’s “Everything I connect instrument, did McKay
album features 11 tracks, four with is country; I wanted (the her own backup
of them originals. It follows album) to definitely be country vocals — it’s 100 percent her.”
her debut project, “Both Feet — and to have a little swing to Horton’s voice reflects influ-
In,” released in March. it,” she said. ences of country artists such
For the Christmas record- What started out to be a as Patsy Cline, Reba McEntire
ing, the artist — who in Octo- five-song EP expanded to and others with a recognizable
ber won the fan-based Sunrise a full-length album when quality, McKay added.
Artist of the Year Award supporters at Exceed Technol- “When they hear a Jessica
at SGNScoops magazine’s ogies in Columbus offered to song on the radio, (people)
Diamond Awards in Pigeon sponsor the project. know that voice,” he said.
Forge, Tennessee — selected “I was extremely humbled “A Country Christmas” is
tunes that are most special to Courtesy photo
and flattered. It’s so special available at jessicahortonmu-
her. Jessica Horton of Columbus, recipient of the Diamond Awards
Sunrise Artist of the Year Award, recently released “A Country
to have people like that in my sic.com, or through iTunes,
“I picked songs that I vivid- Christmas.” The 11-track album carries influences of her grandfa- life,” Horton said. “They carry Spotify, Amazon Play and other
ly remember from my child- ther and artists like Patsy Cline. you where you need to go.” online music outlets. CDs may
hood,” explained the Eupora Horton’s sound is a distinc- also be purchased at Dennis
native who moved to Colum- Even as a young girl, Horton on to graduate from Mississip- tive one, said McKay, who and Leslie McKay’s M.A.C.
bus in 2007. She grew up sing- performed with her granddad pi University for Women with played most guitar parts on Records/Studio 115A at 115A
ing classic country and gospel at opry houses, schools and a degree as a soprano vocalist the album. Raymond Miller Alabama St. in Columbus. Call
music alongside her grandfa- festivals and learned from him and music educator, but her of Starkville contributed steel 662-889-2829. Follow her on
ther. She called him “Pops.” how to play guitar. She went grandfather’s early presence guitar; Stephano Curtis of Facebook.

W announces associate VP for faculty enrichment, research

MUW UNIVERSITY to collaborate across Center for Teaching and tion from the Mississippi the QEP Committee, Dis-
RELATIONS campus to support and Learning. Historical Records Board tance Learning Commit-
celebrate the creativity

M
Handy is an associate of the Mississippi Depart- tee and Women’s Studies
ississippi Univer- and accomplishments of and tenured professor at ment of Archives and His- Teaching Circle.
sity for Women our faculty. I am excited The W and served as an tory. In 2011, Handy re- Handy is a member
has named to be able to provide a instructor of record at ceived the Distinguished of the Excel by 5 Colum-
Amber Handy, Ph.D., as more holistic model of the University of Notre Graduate Student Award bus-Lowndes Candidate
associate vice president faculty development, Dame from 2009 to 2011. for Excellence, Service, Community Committee
for faculty enrichment including research and From 2016-2017, she was Leadership, and Academ- and was president of the
and research. scholarship support
“As the founding a member of the Missis- ics and the Outstanding American Association
along with teaching and
director of the Kossen sippi Community College Graduate Teacher Award of University Women
learning,” said Handy.
Center for Teaching and Leadership Academy. In while at the University of Columbus, Mississippi
“I am grateful to Dr.
Learning, Dr. Handy has Tollison for providing me 2015, Handy was named Notre Dame. Branch from 2014-2016.
long been an innovator with the opportunity to Humanities Teacher of At The W, Handy has She holds a doctorate
in leading initiatives that take this next step and the Year by the Mississip- been a member of the of philosophy and master
enhance the instruc- Courtesy photo look forward to working pi Humanities Council. Deans Council, Admin- of arts from the Uni-
tional experience,” said Mississippi University for with our faculty and She was co-awarded the istrative Council and versity of Notre Dame.
Scott Tollison, provost Women has named Amber staff to ensure that The 2015 Award of Excellence the Campus Technology She earned a master of
and vice president for Handy as associate vice W continues to offer an for Use of Historical Advisory Team, among philosophy from Trinity
academic affairs. “With president for faculty en- excellent and inclusive Records in Higher Educa- others. She has chaired College Dublin, Ireland.
richment and research.
the addition of the Office learning environment for
of Sponsored Projects culture of lifelong our students.”
as well as other special learning and professional
programming, she will development. She will About Handy
now be at the head of an Handy was the found-
oversee faculty orienta-
expanded endeavor that ing director of the Connie
tion, the promotion and
takes a holistic approach and Tom Kossen Center
tenure process, assist
toward faculty enrich- for Teaching and Learn-
with traditional research
ment — one that assesses ing established in August
the needs of faculty and and the research of schol-
2015. The center, a result
supports them not only arship of teaching and
of The W’s Quality En-
in the classroom, but also learning. As the associate
hancement Plan (QEP),
as they explore oppor- vice president for faculty has a mission to ensure
tunities for professional, enrichment and research, that the university’s cam-
scholarly and personal Handy will report direct- pus is up-to-date on the
growth.” ly to the provost and vice latest research in educa-
Handy will lead the president for academic tional practice and seeks
university community affairs. the newest approaches in
in teaching, research “I am delighted to take higher education. Handy
and scholarship while on this new role and to will continue to serve as
fostering a campus-wide expand my opportunities director of the Kossen

Courtesy photo
LIGHTING THE TREE: From left, Aurora Health and Rehabilitation Nursing Home
activity assistant Jessie Smith, activity director Korrie Watson and assistant Kris
Sullivan are pictured at Aurora’s first annual Christmas tree lighting Dec. 5. Resi-
dents, family and staff at the Columbus facility enjoyed wassail and refreshments.
“There is no price tag you could place on seeing the joy on the residents’ faces as
the tree lights came on and Christmas music began to fill the halls,” said Watson,
who expressed thanks to employees at Dirt Cheap for help with getting the tree.
 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com Sunday, December 22, 2019 3C

In the garden with Felder

Raise up a Southern child right

G
ood mostly greedy cedar waxwings
tid- with their large craws, occasionally
ings overindulging and dying by the
from the chemicals in fermenting berries
South’s (which are also present in apple,
winter cherry and Pyracantha seeds). It’s
garden! I a dosage issue, which overall isn’t
plucked a seriously widespread problem.
a fistful Really.
of super Anyway, and in spite of their
fragrant being a somewhat invasive species, Courtesy photo
paperwhite I love my all-season Nandinas.
daffodils Felder Rushing When my father passed away right
last week, after Christmas several years

calendar
the first ago, I arranged, in a blue Milk of
of my cherished winter flowers Magnesia bottle, a bouquet from
— a week before winter officially his garden. It was simply Camellia
started. flowers, paperwhites and sprays of
Garden experts usually don’t red Nandina berries, all which had
Felder Rushing/Courtesy photo
reveal their favorite flowers, but been planted by my great-grand-
paperwhites and jonquils are mine, Camellias, paperwhites and Nandi-
mother before Dad had been born,
na berries are among the beauties
for several reasons. The heirlooms a winter garden can produce. still performing beautifully and Monday, Dec. 30
were given to me by my horticul- dependable as midwinter dandeli- Music City Bowl watch party — The Mississip-
turist great-grandmother Pearl leaves), which by the way grow ons, after decades of neglect and pi State Alumni Association in Lowndes County hosts a
from her own garden. They are only for us in the South because weather disasters. Bowl watch party at Buffalo Wild Wings, 2001 Highway
absolutely zero maintenance and This in addition to the cold-har- 45 N., Columbus. Kick-off is 3 p.m. Dutch treat. For more
they can’t take hard freezes farther information, contact Adrienne Morris, 662-312-2611 or
pest free (even squirrel and deer north. And in the harshest Jan- dy winter annuals including violas, adriennemorris1999@gmail.com.
proof); they flower faithfully at the uarys and Februarys our home pansies, dusty miller, kale, parsley
beginning of our least floriferous always had a big container of cut and perennial creeping sedums.
season no matter what the sum- flowers from red flowering quince, All which Pearl grew and shared Tuesday, Dec. 31
mer was like; they make good cut yellow Mahonia and Hellebores with her garden club friends.
Countdown to History — The Rotary Club of Co-
flowers for dreary days indoors; Throw in how winter is when my lumbus hosts this gala benefiting PolioPlus from 9 p.m.-1
which we called Lenten rose.
and, though some folks swear best garden “hard features” shine, a.m. at Lion Hills Center in Columbus. BYOD; mixers are
My ancestral home grounds
they smell like cat wee, they are from an old bench and a strate- provided. State of Shade will entertain to ring in the new
were fragrant with winter hon- year. Tickets are $30 (or $220 for a table for eight), at
fragrant. gically placed urn, large stones,
eysuckle, and there was colorful 662tix.com.
Oh, and they multiply and are small gnomes, St. Fiacre statue,
easy to share, which, in my book, foliage everywhere, including iris,
colorful bottle trees and birdhouse
is maybe more important than all variegated Aucuba, big-leaf Fatsia,
Aspidistra (cast iron plant), dwarf
collection. Oh, and the bird feeder Thursday, Jan. 9
the rest. which attracts its own flutter of Exhibit reception — The Columbus Arts Coun-
See, I had a fella at my local palmetto, variegated Euonymus, motion, color and drama. cil hosts a free reception from 5:30-7 p.m. for “World
watering hole complain, as earnest- golden variegated Yucca, painted I was sad my pub friend hadn’t Collide,” an exhibit of ceramics by Stephen Phillips and
Arum, red tip Photinia, rosemary, photography by Erik Studdard in the main gallery of the
ly as anyone drinking light beer been raised with all this and Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St. Artwork by CAFB
could, that there isn’t anything to hollies, Magnolia, wax Ligustrum, thinking it’s normal, or maybe just youth will be in Artist Alley. For more information, contact
enjoy in the winter garden. I shook junipers, plum yew, red twig dog- taking for granted what surrounds the CAC, 662-328-2787.
my head, knowing he thinks this wood and emerald Arborvitae. us Southerners all winter. Regional Business After Hours — The Colum-
way because he must not’ve been And berries, of course, in reds, So back to the paperwhites. bus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce presents a mem-
yellows, oranges, blue, purple and bers’ Regional Business After Hours from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
raised right. Apparently, there Want to raise a Southern kid right? at Paccar Engine Co., 1000 Paccar Drive, Columbus.
were no sharing gardeners in his nearly black. These days a few hys- Start there.
upbringing. terical folks are passing around the Felder Rushing is a Mississippi
My youth’s winters were filled near-specious idea that Nandina author, columnist and host of the
with early-flowering paperwhites are bad for birds, which is based on “Gestalt Gardener” on MPB Think
and true jonquils (the kind of overblown reports of a few ran- Radio. Email gardening questions to Visit 662tix.com
daffodils with thin, reedy, quill-like dom cases of certain bird species, rushingfelder@yahoo.com. to purchase
advance tickets
to the events
below:

Dec. 31

MSU family science professor offers tips

The Rotary Club of Columbus hosts Count-
down to History at Lion Hills Center in Co-
lumbus. The New Year’s Eve gala benefiting

on navigating holidays with children

PolioPlus is 9 p.m.-1 a.m. BYOB; mixers
provided. State of Shade entertains. Tickets
are $30 ($60/couple; $220 for table of 8).
MSU OFFICE OF PUBLIC Other important family they will see
AFFAIRS Dec. 31
factors to help children before going on a visit Ring in the new year at Dave’s Dark Horse in
navigate holidays in- and let others know that

W
Starkville to the music of Mookie Wilson and
hile holidays are clude keeping a similar it may take some time for the M.O.C. from 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Tickets are
often portrayed sleep routine, managing your child to warm up to $5. Get 10 percent off our meal with proof of
in popular cul- expectations about gifts, them. online ticket purchase.
ture as a time of wonder and allowing children Elmore-Staton also
and merriment for chil- freestocks.org space and time to warm encourages parents to
dren, the excitement and Read on for a few sugges- up to friends and family take on engaging activ-
disruption of routine can tions for keeping holidays they may not know or ities together instead of
cause issues for kids and with kids “merry and remember. Some sugges- passive, isolated activities
their parents. bright.”
tions from Elmore-Staton during down time.
Lori Elmore-Staton,
a Mississippi State
“Especially with children
that get overstimulated
include:
n If traveling, take a
“Even if it’s cool out-
side, it’s still good to go OUT THERE
associate professor of easily, crowds can be a lot child’s blanket or other outside and take a walk Now through Dec. 31 – “Christmas
human development and for them. You really have security item so they or go to the park,” she in the Park,” driving tour of illuminated
family science, said it is to pay attention to their have something of their said. “It’s also good to scenes in Guthrie Smith Park, Fayette,
important for parents to behavior to see if some- own in an unfamiliar do activities like playing Alabama; 5:30-9 p.m. (hot chocolate,
be mindful of oversched- thing is too much for place; board games, reading mini train rides). 205-932-5367.
uling as families juggle them, if it’s too late in the n Explain to children books together, cooking,
social and family obliga- that the season is not or anything that you and Now through Jan. 20 – Ice skating
day or if they’ve had too
tions. (designated dates), BancorpSouth
much sugar. We also have all about getting pres- your child can both get
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Dear Abby

D
EAR ABBY: I am happily me I’m going to tell his girlfriend, it is OK to interrupt a conversation by shoving Does the niece who is forgoing marriage
divorced after nearly family and friends the truth about a phone in my hands to look at (1) their cute also forfeit her opportunity to acquire wedding
20 years of marriage everything. Should I tell them or grandchildren, (2) the casserole they made gifts? Or does her card constitute a “coupling
to a narcissist. My ex cheated just let it go? — BURDENED BY yesterday, (3) how they looked after last week’s announcement” for which a gift card would be
throughout our marriage, lied HIM IN FLORIDA tennis match or something equally boring. How appropriate? — PERPLEXED IN CALIFORNIA
repeatedly and was abusive. He DEAR BURDENED: I think you can I politely refuse them? — DON’T CARE IN DEAR PERPLEXED: The niece who is cohab-
left me for another woman. should finally tell the whole truth EL PASO, TEXAS iting sent you a Christmas card, not a “coupling
I realize now that he did me to whoever will listen, which is DEAR DON’T CARE: If your conversation is announcement.” Cross your fingers that all goes
a favor by leaving. When he left, what you should have done in being interrupted by a third party, it would not well for her and the boyfriend, and perhaps —
I didn’t correct any of the lies he the first place. If you have proof, be rude to ask the person to please wait to in a year or two — you will receive an invitation
told his family, girlfriends, friends reveal it. Because you waited, show you the photos until you are finished. If, for their wedding. (If you decide to attend, a gift
and acquaintances because I just you may be less credible than however, the person you are talking with does would be in order at that time.)
wanted him out of my life. My is- you would have been then, so be this, you are stuck. While I agree the behavior TO MY READERS: The eight days of the Jew-
sue is, he is still lying to everyone prepared. is rude, unless you want to risk offending, brief- ish celebration of Hanukkah begin at sundown.
about how our marriage ended. You should also talk with a ly offer the praise that’s being sought and hand Happy Hanukkah, everyone! A joyous Festival of
He rarely visits our son, and Dear Abby lawyer about the fact that your ex the phone back. Lights to all of us!
he complains about having to pay won’t leave you alone and keeps DEAR ABBY: I have two young nieces who Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren,
child support and alimony. I have bothering you, because it could be are close in age. One of them just announced also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was found-
asked him to leave me alone and not speak to considered malicious mischief or harassment, her plans for an elaborate wedding. The other ed by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear
me unless it’s about our son, but he won’t. I and there are laws against it. sent a Christmas card together with her new Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440,
have warned him if he doesn’t stop bothering DEAR ABBY: I have several friends who think boyfriend because they are now living together. Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Horoscopes
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 22). TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It’s a time to consider what your interesting not to and making it look new people who don’t know better,
A talent you can lean into this year Doing things on your own is one feelings are contributing. so good), they wouldn’t come close. or the insecure, or the ones who are
is your inclusiveness. Because you of the great joys in life. Discovery LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). After SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). fearful they don’t have enough. You
make people feel like they have a is a particularly satisfying subset a few weeks of commanding your Decide how long you want to devote play it cool, keeping your assets to
purpose with you and a sense of of the category. To find something days, it’s very relaxing to let the yourself to a project. If you want it yourself.
belonging where you are, you will that wasn’t in the guidebook can be day do what it wants. This is your done quickly, go alone. If you want AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).
earn loyalty and love. The best part wondrous. chance! And if it all culminates into to make this a regular part of your It’s odd the things that pop into your
is that it’s so easy for you to see GEMINI (May 21-June 21). To a long nap, more power to you! world, go with someone who’s down head — a short interaction with a
the good and nurture what shines. speculate how others are feeling is VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). for the journey. stranger or a conversation you had
A windfall comes in February. Virgo more helpful than incuriousness, There’s an aspirational feeling to the SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. a decade ago. Why is this relevant
and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky but the most loving thing is to go day, like you’re dressed for the party 21). Looking back, you won’t know now? Maybe it’s not. Take a breath.
numbers are: 49, 41, 12, 7 and 2. there and live and fight next to a you’ve always wanted to be invited how you did it. Looking forward pro- Find a focus worthy of you.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). No- person to whatever extent you can. to. Trust that things are happening duces a similarly baffling sensation. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It
ticing is a form of love. Not noticing Love is in the trenches. for you and it’s only a matter of But it will get done. Action is much is said that the finest inventions are
is more antithetical to love than CANCER (June 22-July 22). time. more effective than the memory of nurtured in hardship. Maybe so, but
hate is. Just as love can bond and Feelings, like trees, are inherently LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You projection. a lot of great ideas have other roots,
heal, neglect can cut and wound. messy. When trees change, they are the best at being you. Even if CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). for instance in the playfulness of a
Today you’ll notice the quality of put things into the wind — pollen, they were to try (and they will try You don’t show all you have — you carefree moment. Your creativity will
attention people give you. leaves, the scent of magnificence... because you’re doing something too don’t even hint at it! That’s for the come without suffering.
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Club notes

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PEO CHRISTMAS: Members of PEO Chapter O met Dec. 9 in Columbus and helped mark Betty McClure’s 60th year as a member of PEO International. Pictured, front row,
from left, are chapter officers Kay Box, guard; Sunny Day-Collins, treasurer; Allegra Brigham, recording secretary; 60-year member McClure; Kelly Brown, president; Allyson
Jones, corresponding secretary; and Anne Freeze, vice president. Middle row: Pam Bullock, Nell Fleming, Frances Laws, Laurie Chilcutt, Frances Hairston, Scott Stark-
weather, Ann Sims, Susan Baird, Eleanor Hairston, Sue Hatcher, Willa Savelle and Jo Shumake. Back row: Charlotte Stripling, Fran Brown, Betty Burnett, Wanda White,
Pat Russell, Faye Tabor, Sarah Jo Murphy, Rosemary Hayes, Ginny Butler, Lori Chancellor and Ann Chilcutt. PEO (Philanthropic Educational Organization) raises funds for
women’s education and supports Cottey College in Nevada, Iowa. For more information, contact Brown at brownkk4@gmail.com.

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‘HISTORIC’ TREE: Members of the Bernard Romans DAR chapter of Columbus dec- Courtesy photo
orate a DAR-themed Christmas tree at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library for the LCRW SHARE CHRISTMAS: Lowndes County Republican Women hosted the Trinity
library’s annual Festival of Trees. From left are pending members Emilie White and Retirement Community Apartments Christmas Party Dec. 17. Mr. and Mrs. Claus made
Idabelle Ables, and members Adelaide Henderson, Chapter Regent Frances Hairston a trip from the North Pole and posed with each resident who wanted a photo with them.
and Melody Vydas. The tree’s decorations reflect core values of DAR: Education, Residents also enjoyed games, door prizes, singing and refreshments. LCRW members
Historic Preservation and Patriotism. Twenty-three trees are on display at the library with the jolly couple are, from left, Mitzi Younger, Petie Bell, Freda Burt, Julia Autrey,
through Jan. 5, 2020. Patti Johnson, Carolyn Long and Carole Eubanks.

School news
EMCC graduates Skylar Watford and J’shawn White;
Crawford: Auderyetta Bryant,
East Mississippi Community Col-
Michael Lowrimore, Jonas Oswalt and
lege held its 2019 fall commencement
Jokeyla Scales;
ceremonies Dec. 13 at the college’s
Macon: Tyrique Brown, Mikayla Dis-
Scooba and Golden Triangle campuses
brow, Rashad Eades, Kaniya Grassree,
for about 300 students. The graduating
Delexia Gray, Jaylon Hodges, Marcellus
class included students from academic
Hudgins, Synario Johnson, Kabria Kin-
and career-technical programs. They
caid, Mary Hardin Mitchener, Adrian
were:
Rice, Caleb Wells and Tyhendreon
Artesia: Shykia Jamison;
Wilson;
Brooksville: Neely Abrams, Amber
Starkville: Yvette Akapo-Nukpezah,
Chancellor, Shakyra Hairston, Nicole
James Apple, Gia Bean, Jada Bean, Jer-
Ramsey and Rashad Tate;
lisa Bell, Hassie Berch, Arlilea Bishop,
Caledonia: Elizabeth Boykin, Alika Abbey Bowen, Tiajha Bush, Laoneda
Brackett, Halley Burchfield, William Carpenter, Haley Church, Iyuna Clark,
Burton, Timothy Davis, Christy Gart- Keasheeka Clark, Julissa Duck-Reed,
man, Robert Jacobs, Javarius Moore, Braylon Fisher, Jacob Goss, Takira Guy,
Morgan Shuttleworth, Sierra Spears, Victoria Harrington, Robert Hartley,
Vanessa Watkins and Brittany Wilson; Kenley Hays, Kory Hill, Ta’Kasha
Columbus: Kalyn Abrams, Julina Al- Holmes, Bailey Inman, Stephanie
len, Omar Alvarez, Lakenya Barksdale, Jackson, Gabriel Kelly, Jaylon Knight,
Dawn Baswell, John Beard, Courtney Andrea Lindsey, Morgan Lomen, Miles
Beasley, Sidney Bosman, Elijah Box, Masters, Dy’tavia McClellan, Robert
Johnathan Brown, Rachel Brown, Kait- McGough, Latoya Morton, Taneshia
lyn Buchanan, Ches Chancery, Kimia Mullins, Stephanie Pannell, Ashley Rob-
Cole, Stephen Cornwall, Christopher erson, Kimberly Rogers, Maria Salazar,
Craddieth, Robert Cruthirds, Derek Sara Schroeder, Ashutosh Shah, Jamela
Culverhouse, Jaquayla Cunningham, Stallings, Jessica Stark, Ashlyn Stewart,
Justin Davis, Ronny De Loach, Bryan Tyler Tate, Kdrianna Wade, Terrika
Dickerson, Erin Dumas, Knollie Edge, Washington, Jeremy Weaver, Tyler West
Douglas Edwards, Sara Edwards, Taylor and Penny White;
Evans, Tamarcus Ewing, Lille Fenster, Steens: Kasha Hinton, Madison
Laura Fondren, Tammy Fondren, Amya Johnson, Stephen Malone, Heather
Gaines, Douglas Glenn, Mya Guyness, Reed and Elizabeth Zettler;
Courtavis Hairston, Jordan Hamrick, West Point: Emily Allen, Jessica
Daria Hanks, Aubreya Harris, Dante- Barnes, Unisa Bell, Jason Brownlee,
vius Harris, Lavaris Harris, Clarence J’shunna Calvert, Terence Cherry,
Herron, Jasmine Hodges, Deon Hooks, Kaecia Collins, Yashia Davis, Amber
Natasha House, April Humphreys, Franks, Shakerria Lane, Marquita
Alexis Jones, Morgan Jones, Jacob Jor- Ledbetter, Monique Matthews-Brad-
dan, Laura Jordan, Carla Keaton, Belle shaw, Tia McCrary, Amber Pennington,
Keopraseut, Tierra Ledbetter, Amber Austin Pennington, Ashley Pollard,
Leech, Daniel Leggett, Vince Lem- Audrianna Randle, Samitra Shaffer,
mers, Tyler Lewis, Chelsey Little, Tylon Lanika Temple, Aaliyah Walker, April
Malone, Jason Martin, Xavier Miller, Walker, Chandler Watson, Jada Webb
Diamond Mundy, Gretchen Neal, Kaiya and Amber White;
Palmer, Logan Perkins, Tyboris Per- Ethelsville, Ala.: Dylan Fondren
kins, Thomas Phillips, Patricia Reeves, and Bradley Rollins
Christian Righter, Renea Rogers, Daniel In addition to online/eLearning
Runyon, Fredrick Scott, Amber Sher- classes, EMCC offers classes at its
rod, Makayla Sledge, Carley Spencer, Scooba, Golden Triangle, Columbus Air
Keely Stafford, Brittany Stegall, Bran- Force Base, Naval Air Station Meridi-
don Taylor, Amiria Thomas, Taneshia an, Lion Hills, Macon and West Point
Thomas, Kelly Turner, Taylor Warren, Center campuses.

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From left, Zamora Coleman, Kayleigh Handley and Kaa-
Austin Frayser/Special to The Dispatch liyah Brewer, all 10, show off their costumes at Franklin
Aaron Cornelius, a student worker at Mitchell Memorial Library at Mississippi State, adjusts an ornament on the Academy’s “Christmas on Candy Cane Lane” presentation
Christmas tree at the library Thursday. Cornelius’ hometown is Natchez. in Columbus Thursday. Zamora is the daughter of Tyesha
Wells. Kayleigh’s grandparents are Shane and Stacy
Brown. Kaaliyah is the daughter of Qua’shonda Gore.

Austin Frayser/Special to The Dispatch

Emma Reece Massey, 6, visits with Odell, a 7-year-old dog at the Oktibbeha County Humane Society. The agency
held an adoption event the weekend of Dec. 14 and found 52 animals new homes. Emma is the daughter of
Randy and Tasha Massey.

Jennifer Mosbrucker/Dispatch Staff

Jen McCullough, left, and her daughter Anna Grace McCullough, 7, decorate a
gingerbread house at Hollyhocks Gift Shop in Columbus during Wassail Fest Dec. 6.
Anna Grace said she wanted to make it look like a “Christmas house.”

Austin Frayser/Special to The Dispatch

The Christmas tree in Old Main Academic Center at Mississippi State makes
Jonathan Black of Starkville smile as he passes. Black is an academic advisor and

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‘MESSIAH’
The Christmas portions
of Handel’s “Messiah”
are a highlight of the
Golden Triangle holiday
season. A region-wide
choir and orchestra
presented two perfor-
mances at Annuncia-
tion Catholic Church in
Columbus Dec. 10.

Vicky, Royce Harris Chatman (seven weeks old) and Royce Chatman Anya Schultz, Alyssa Johnson

Armando and Ruth de la Cruz Lydia Duncan, Miles Smith

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UNITED WAY JAM

Area musicians joined the Jive
Turkey Jam at Hobie’s on Main
in Starkville to benefit United
Way of North Central Missis-
sippi in late November.

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Church Directory
Where the Spirit of the Lord is
“There is Liberty”
Kenneth Montgomery
Proudly serving our community
for over 30 years These church directory pages are made possible by the sponsorship of the following businesses.
ASSEMBLIES OF GOD PLEASANT GROVE MB CHURCH — 1914 Moor High Bible study 7 p.m., Mass Choir Rehearsal - Wed. before
NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD — 4474 New Hope Road. Road, Crawford. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 1st and 2nd Sun. 6 p.m., Male Chorus Rehearsal - Wed.
Worship 10:30 a.m., Children’s Church 10:30 a.m., 662- a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Riley Forrest, Sr., Pastor. before 3rd Sun. 6 p.m., Junior Choir Rehearsal - Wed.
664-0852 662-272-8221 before 4th Sun. 6 p.m. Rev. Sammy L. White, Pastor.
THE ASSEMBLY COLUMBUS — 2201 Military Road. PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST — 1383 Pleasant Hill Rd. PLEASANT GROVE ROBINSON MB CHURCH — 9203
Christian Education 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Nursery Sunday Worship 10 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Bill Hwy. 389 N., Starkville. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship
Church (2-3 yrs.) Children’s Church 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Hurt, Pastor. 662-329-3921 11:15 a.m., Wednesday Prayer Service/Bible Study 7
6:30 p.m. (something for all ages). Nursery provided for all PLYMOUTH BAPTIST CHURCH — 187 Plymouth Rd. p.m. Pastor George A. Sanders. 456-0024
services. Jody Gurley, Pastor. 662-328-6374 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Randy PLEASANT RIDGE MB CHURCH — Ridge Rd. Sunday
BAPTIST Rigdon, Pastor. Neil Shepherd, Music. School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. A.
ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH — Hwy. 45 N. Sunday SOVEREIGN FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH — 7852 Hwy. Edwards, Sr., Pastor.
School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Discipleship Training 5 12 E., Steens. Sunday Worship 10 a.m., Service 5 p.m., PROVIDENCE MB CHURCH — Old Hwy. 69 S. Sunday
p.m., Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Mitch McWilliams, Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Charles Young, Pastor. School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m.
Pastor. 662-328-4765 SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH — 12859 Martin Rev. Gilbert Anderson, Pastor.
ARMSTRONG BAPTIST CHURCH — 1707 Yorkville Road Spur, Northport, Ala. Worship 11 a.m., Sunday Bible SAINT MATTHEWS MB CHURCH — 1213 Island Rd.
Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study Study noon. Todd Bryant, Pastor. sovereigngrace.net Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday
Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. William Vaughn, Pastor. 662- STATE LINE BAPTIST CHURCH — 7560 Hwy. 1282 E. 6:30 p.m. Curtis Clay, Sr., Pastor.
328-0670 Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday SALEM MB CHURCH — Hwy. 86, Carrollton, Ala.
ARTESIA BAPTIST CHURCH — Sunday School 10 a.m., Night small group 6:30 p.m. Robert Gillis, Pastor. 662- Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday
Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Pastor Jeff 329-2973 6 p.m. Rev. David J. Johnson, Jr., Pastor.
Morgan. TEMPLE OF DELIVERANCE BAPTIST CHURCH — SECOND JAMES CREEK MB CHURCH — 4898 Baldwin
BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 3232 Military Road. 4307 Sand Rd., Steens. Maurice Williams, Pastor. Sunday Rd., Brooksville. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11
Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Wednesday 7 a.m. Pastor Michael Tate. 662-738-5855
Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Walter Butler, Pastor. p.m. 662-327-2580 SOUTHSIDE MB CHURCH — 100 Nashville Ferry Rd. E.
BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH — 2096 Bethesda UNITED CHRISTIAN BAPTIST CHURCH — 2 blocks east Sunday School 8:30 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday
Rd, Crawford. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., of Hwy. 69 on Yorkville Rd. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 6:30 p.m. Rev. Rayfield Evins Jr., Pastor.
Discipleship Training 6:00 p.m., Worship 7 p.m., Wednesday 10:15 a.m. Steven James, Pastor. SIXTH AVENUE MB CHURCH — 1519 Sixth Ave. N.
7:00 p.m. Allan Dees, Pastor. 662-272-8734 UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH — 1104 Louisville St., Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m., Bible Study
2500 Military Road Suite 1
BORDER SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH — 12771 Hwy. Starkville (located in Fellowship Hall of St. Luke Lutheran Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. W.C. Talley, Pastor. 662-329-
Columbus, MS 2344
662-328-7500
12 E., Caledonia. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 Church). Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Bert
WEST REALTY COMPANY a.m., Discipleship Training 5:15 p.m., Worship 6 p.m., Montgomery, Pastor. www.ubcstarkville.org SPRINGFIELD MB CHURCH — 6369 Hwy. 45 S. (1st &
westrealtycompany.com
Don West, Broker/Owner Wednesday Bible Study – Adults, Children, and Youth VICTORY FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH — Victory Loop 3rd Sunday) Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship 11:30
classes 6:30 p.m. Dan Louman, Pastor. 662-386-0541. off of Mill Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and a.m., (1st & 3rd Wednesday) 7 p.m. Robert Gavin, Pastor.
www. borderspringsbaptistchurch.com 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Pastor, Al Hamm. 662-327-9843
BROOKSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH — Main Street, WOODLAND BAPTIST CHURCH — 3033 Ridge Rd. STEPHEN CHAPEL MB CHURCH — 2008 7th Ave. N.
Northeast Exterminating Brooksville. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 10:55 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Worship 6 Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday 10:45
and 6 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. p.m., AWANA Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
If it Jimmy Linley • Richard Linley
LLC
CALEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH — 7840 Wolfe Road, Kevin Jenkins, Pastor. 662-327-6689. Brad Wright, Youth St. James MB CHURCH — 6525 Hardy-Billups Rd.,

crawls, Caledonia. Sunday Men’s Prayer Service 9:30 a.m., Minister. Crawford. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and
Columbus Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday, Worship 11 a.m. Sunday, 10TH STREET FAIRLAWN BAPTIST CHURCH — 1118 6:15 p.m. Rev. Chad Payton, Pastor.
call... 662-329-9992 Bible Study 4 p.m., Worship 5 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study
6:30 p.m. Kelby R. Johnson, Pastor.
7th St. S. Sunday School 8 a.m., Worship 9:30 a.m.,
Wednesday 7 p.m., Youth Ministry Wednesday 4:30 p.m.
St. JOHN MB CHURCH — 3477 Motley Rd., Sunday
School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH — 295 Dowdle Dr. Sunday Rev. Brian Hood, Pastor. 7 p.m. Joe Brooks, Pastor. 327-7494.
BRISLIN, INC. School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Adult Choir
rehearsals and Discipleship Training 5 p.m., Worship 6
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST
BETHESDA CHURCH — 1800 Short Main. Sunday School
ST. PAUL MB CHURCH — Robinson Rd. Sunday School
10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Rev. Willie
Sales • Service • Installation Mays, Pastor.
p.m., Wednesday 6:15 p.m. Rev. Ralph Windle, Interim 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Nathaniel
Residential • Commercial • Industrial Pastor. 662-328-6741 Best, Pastor. E-mail: bethesdambchurch@yahoo.com ST. PAUL MB CHURCH — 1800 Short Main St. Disciple
Since 1956 CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH — 385 7th St. SW, Vernon, BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH — 5860 Hwy. 50 E., West Training/Sunday School 8 a.m., Worship 9:00 a.m. Rev.
www.brislininc.com Ala. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Point. Sunday School 10 a.m., Service 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., John F. Johnson, Pastor. 662-241-7111
4051 Military Road • 662-328-5814 (6 p.m. - Daylight Savings Time), Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Wil Wednesday 7 p.m. STRONG HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH —
Corbett, Pastor. 205-270-1845 FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH — 1720 Hwy. 373. 325 Barton Ferry Rd., West Point. Sunday School 9:30
CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH — 1008 Lehmberg Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m.
Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Martin “Buddy” Gardner, Pastor. UNION BAPTIST MB CHURCH — 101 Weaver Rd.
Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Paul Shaw, Pastor. 662-327-3771 LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST CHURCH — 5030 Hwy. 182 E. (Hwy. 69 S) Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.,
CANAAN MB CHURCH — 2425 Bell Ave. Sunday School Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Pastor McSwain.
8:15 a.m., Worship 9:30 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6 Wednesday 7 p.m. 662-327-1130 TABERNACLE MB CHURCH — Magnolia Drive, Macon.
p.m. Jimmy Pounds, Pastor. 662-327-1226 SHINING LIGHT BAPTIST CHURCH — 957 Sunset Drive, Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday
COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH — 2490 Yorkville Starkville in the Comfort Suites Conference Room, Sunday 6 p.m.
Rd. East Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pastor UNION HOPEWELL MB CHURCH — 150 Spurlock Rd.
Wednesday Bible Study, Children & Youth Classes 6:30 John Harvey. slbcstarkville.org 662-648-0282 Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6
p.m. Matt Moehring, Pastor. Edward Rhinewalt, Music MISSIONARY BAPTIST p.m. Carlton Jones, Pastor.
Director. 662-327-5306 ANDERSON GROVE MB CHURCH — 1853 Anderson WOODLAWN LANDMARK MB CHURCH — 8086 Hwy.
CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH — 844 Old West Grove Road, Caledonia. Sunday School 9:20 a.m., Worship 12. East, Steens. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11
Point Rd., Starkville. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Greg Upperman, 11:00 a.m., Bible Study Wednesday 6:20 p.m. David O. a.m. and 5 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. David Retherford,
INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC Pastor. 662-323-6351 or visit www.cornerstonestarkville. Williams, Pastor. 662-356-4968. Pastor.
THE WORD CHURCH INTERNATIONAL — 366
com ANTIOCH MB CHURCH — 2304 Seventh Ave. N. Sunday
www.hydrovaconline.com EAST END BAPTIST CHURCH — 380 Hwy. 50 W. (Hwy. School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Kenny Carson Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:15 a.m.,
Wednesday 7 p.m. John Sanders, Pastor.
50 and Holly Hills Rd.) Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Worship Bridges, Pastor.

Jarrett’s Towing 10:30 a.m., Worship 5 p.m. followed by Discipleship

Training, Mission Friends and GAs 5 p.m., Sanctuary Choir
6:30 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting, Youth Worship,
BETHLEHEM MB CHURCH — 293 Bethlehem Road,
Caledonia. Sunday School 1st and 4th Sundays 8 a.m., 2nd
& 3rd Sundays 9:30 a.m., Worship 1st & 4th Sundays 9:30
ZION GATE MB CHURCH — 1202 5th St. S. Sunday
School 9:30 a.m., Worship 8 a.m. and 10:45., Children’s
Church 10:15 a.m., Worship 5 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m.
Wrecker Service Preschool & Children’s Choirs 6:30 p.m. Bryon Benson, a.m., 2nd & 3rd Sundays 11 a.m., Wednesdays 6 p.m. Rev. Dr. James A. Boyd, Pastor.
5209 N. Hwy 182 E. • Columbus, MS 39702 Pastor. 662-328-5915 Willie James Gardner, Pastor. 662-356-4424 PRIMITIVE BAPTIST
329-2447 We unlock
EASTVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH — 1316 Ben Christopher
Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7
BLESSING MB CHURCH — Starkville Sportsplex, Activity
Center 405 Lynn Lane Road. Sunday Worship 2nd, 4th &
ABERDEEN PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH —
Washington St. & Columbus St., Aberdeen. Sunday 10:30
If no answer 251-2448 cars p.m. Junior Eads, Pastor. 662-329-2245 5th Sundays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Pastor Martin. 662-744-0561 a.m. and 2 p.m. Herb Hatfield, Pastor. 662-369-4937
FAIRVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH — 127 Airline Rd. BRICK MB CHURCH — Old Macon Rd. Sunday School HAMILTON PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH — Flower
R Free Estimates
ER OO Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., 9:30 a.m. each Sunday, Worship 2nd and 4th Sundays only Farm Rd., 2 miles South of Hamilton, just off Hwy. 45.
L FIN Licensed Wednesday 6 p.m. Dr. Breck Ladd, Pastor. 662-328-2924 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Everett Little, Pastor. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Jesse Phillips, Pastor. 662-429-2305
H EE G & Insured FAITH CHRISTIAN BAPTIST CHURCH — 1621 Mike CALVARY FAITH CENTER — Hwy. 373 & Jess Lyons MAYHEW PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH — 842 Hwy.
W INC. COMMERCIAL Parra Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Rev. Road. Sunday Worship 8:00 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m., 45 Alternate, Starkville. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Herb
“A Family Business Since 1946” Michael Love, Pastor. 662-434-5252 Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Pastor Robert Hatfield,Pastor. 662-315-4937
RESIDENTIAL SPRINGHILL P.B. CHURCH — 3996 Sandyland Road,
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH — 7th St. and 2nd. Ave. Bowers, Pastor. 662-434-0144
662-328-3625 • 662-328-7612 N. Sunday Worship 8:45 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m. CEDAR GROVE MB CHURCH — 286 Swartz Dr. Worship Macon, MS. Walter Lowery Jr., Pastor. Sunday School
9:00 a.m., Worship 10:00 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 6
(Worship televised at 10 a.m. on WCBI-TV, Columbus Services 11:15 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m., Wednesday

Rae’s Jewelry
Cable Channel 7), Contemporary Worship 11 a.m.; 6:30 p.m. Johnnie Richardson, Pastor. 662-434-6528 p.m. 662-738-5006.
Sunday Evening Worship 5 p.m., Midweek Prayer Service CHRISTIAN HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH SULPHUR SPRINGS PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Wednesday 6 p.m. located downtown. Dr. Shawn Parker, — 14096 MS Hwy. 388, Brooksville, MS 39739, Sunday — North of Caledonia on Wolf Rd, Hamilton. Sunday
Pastor. 662-245-0540 columbusfbc.org School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11:00 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 10:30 a.m. & 1st Sunday Night at 6:30 p.m. Elder Joseph
Authorized Dealer FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF STEENS — 40 Odom Rd., p.m. Bobby Bowen, Pastor. 662-738-5837/549-6100 Mettles, Pastor. 662-369-2532
Citizens and Pulsar Watches Steens. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 CHRIST MB CHURCH — 110 2nd Ave. S. Sunday School ANGLICAN CATHOLIC
SAINT DAVID’S AT MAYHEW — 549 Mayhew Rd.,
p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m., B.T.U.
Downtown Columbus 662-328-8824 FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST — 125 Yorkville Rd. W. Sunday Program every 1st & 3rd Sunday 6 p.m. Mayhew. Holy Eucharist - Sunday 10 a.m. 662-244-5939
School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 ELBETHEL MB CHURCH — 2205 Washington Ave. or anglicancatholic.org
When Caring Counts... p.m. John Gainer, Pastor. 662-328-6024 or 662-328-3183 Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday CATHOLIC
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH — 708 Airline Rd. Sunday 7:00 p.m., Rev. Leroy Jones, Pastor. ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC CHURCH — 808 College
School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. FAITH HARVEST MB CHURCH — 4266 Sand Road. St. Mass Schedules are as follows: Sunday 8 a.m. & 10:30
Charles Whitney, Pastor. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Bible class a.m., Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8 a.m., Tuesday 5:30
GRACE COVENANT BAPTIST CHURCH — 912 11th Ave. Tuesday 6 p.m. Hugh L. Dent, Pastor. 662-243-7076. p.m., Thursday 8:30 a.m., and Annunciation Catholic
FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY S. Sunday 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Pastor Sammy Burns. 662- FOURTH STREET MB CHURCH — 610 4th St. N. Sunday School (during the school year). Father Jeffrey Waldrep,
1131 Lehmberg Rd., Columbus • 662-328-1808 328-1096 School 9 a.m., Worship 10:45 a.m., Wednesday Bible Priest.
GREENWOOD SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH — 278 Study 7 p.m. Rev. Jimmy L. Rice, Pastor. 662-328-1913 CHRISTIAN
East between Gattman & Amory. Sunday School 10 a.m., FRIENDSHIP MB CHURCH — 1102 12th Ave. S. Sunday FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH — 811 N. McCrary. Larry
Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7:15 p.m. Rev. School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Dr. Ferguson, Interim Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.,
John Walden, Pastor. 662-356-4445 Stanley K. McCrary, Pastor. 662-327-7473 or 662-251-4185 Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday, 7 p.m.
IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 6342 Military Rd., GREATER MT. OLIVE M.B. CHURCH — 1856 Carson Rd. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
Steens. Bible Study 10:30 a.m., Worship 9:15 a.m. and 6 Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m., Wednesday 7 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH — 720 4th Ave. N. and
p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 662-328-1668 a.m. Donald Henry, Pastor. 8th St. N. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.
KOLOLA SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH — Caledonia. HALBERT MISSION MB CHURCH — 2199 Halbert Church CHURCH OF CHRIST
Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., AWANA Rd., Ethelsville, Ala. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 CALEDONIA CHURCH OF CHRIST — Main St.,
4:45-6 Ages 2-12th grade (Sept. - May), Worship 5 p.m., a.m. Ernest Prescott, Pastor. Caledonia. Sunday Bible Study 9 a.m., Worship 10
a.m. and 5 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m.
Shelton Cleaners
Choir Practice Wednesday 6 p.m., 252 Basics Children’s HOPEWELL MB CHURCH — 4892 Ridge Rd. Sunday
Ministry an Cross Training Youth Wednesday 7 p.m., School 8 a.m., Worship 9 a.m., Minister Terry Johnson, CHURCH OF CHRIST — 4362 Hwy. 69 S. Sunday
Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Rev. Don Harding, Pastor. Interim Pastor. Worship 9:30 a.m. , Wednesday 6 p.m. Loviah
3189 Hwy 45 N. • 328-5421 LONGVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH — 991 Buckner Street,
Longview. Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Worship 11:00 a.m.,
JERUSALEM MB CHURCH — 14129 Hwy 12 E.,
Caledonia. Sunday School 8:30 a.m., Worship 9:30 a.m.,
Johnson 662-574-0426 or E-mail: jtychicus00@gmail.
com
1702 6th St. N. • 328-5361 Discipleship Training 5:15 p.m., Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.;
Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Interim Pastor Ron
Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Rev. Willie Petty, Sr.,
Pastor.
CHURCH OF CHRIST — 437 Gregory Rd. Sunday
Bible class 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.,
Linkins, or email ynyministry@yahoo.com, 662-769-4774 MAPLE STREET BAPTIST — 219 Maple St. Sunday Wednesday 7 p.m. Richard Latham, Minister. 662-
MCBEE BAPTIST CHURCH — 2846 Hwy. 50 E. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m., 328- 4705
School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Discipleship Training Wednesday 6 p.m. Joseph Oyeleye, Pastor. 662-328-4629 CHURCH OF CHRIST DIVINE — 1316 15th St. S.
5 p.m., Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Rev. Jimmy MILLERS CHAPEL MB CHURCH — 425 East North Morning Worship (1st, 2nd, & 4th Sunday) 9:45 a.m.,
Ray, Pastor. 662-328-7177 St. Macon. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., (3rd & 5th Sunday) 8:30 a.m., Wednesday Prayer 6
APAC-MISSISSIPPI, INC. MIDWAY BAPTIST CHURCH — Holly Hills Rd. Sunday
School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m.,
Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Ron Houston, Pastor.
MISSIONARY UNION BAPTIST CHURCH — 1207 5th
p.m., Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. 662-327-6060
Bishop Timothy Heard, Pastor.
Michael Bogue & Employees Prayer Service every Saturday 6 p.m. Rev. Denver Clark, Ave. N. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., COLUMBUS CHURCH OF CHRIST — 2401 7th St. N.
Lake Norris Rd. 328-6555 Pastor. Baptist Training Union 5 p.m., Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday Sunday Bible Class 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m.,
MOUNT PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH — 2628 East Tibbee 6 p.m. Rev. Tony A. Montgomery, Pastor. Sunday Bible Study 5 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Paul
Rd., West Point. Sunday Worship each week 8 a.m., 1st, MOUNT ZION MB CHURCH — 2221 14th Ave. N. Bennett, Family Life Minister; Billy Ferguson, Minister
3rd and 5th Sunday Worship 11:30 a.m., Sunday School Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Tuesday Bible of Discipleship; Hunter Johnson, Youth Minister.
9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Donald Wesley, Pastor. Study 7 p.m. Jesse J. Slater, Pastor. 662-328-4979 EAST COLUMBUS CHURCH OF CHRIST — Highway
MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH — 1791 Lake Lowndes MT. ARY MB CHURCH — 291 S. Frontage Rd., Lot #4. 182 E. at Gaylane. Sunday Worship 9 a.m., Bible
Rd. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. and 6 p.m., Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday 6 Study 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m.
Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Steve Lammons, Pastor. 662-328- p.m. Rev. Erick Logan, Pastor. http://eastcolumbuschurch.com
2811 MT. AVERY BAPTIST CHURCH — 12311 Nashville HWY. 69 CHURCH OF CHRIST — 2407 Hwy. 69 S.
MT. VERNON CHURCH — 200 Mt. Vernon Rd. Sunday Ferry Rd. E. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m. Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m.
Worship 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Service Life Groups for every Sunday except 5th Sunday. Rev. John Wells, and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Minister Jay Street.
all ages 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Connection Cafe 10 a.m., Pastor. www.highway69coc.com
Discovery Zone. 662-328-3042 mtvchurch.com MT. OLIVE MB CHURCH — 2020 Atkin Rd., Millport, LONE OAK CHURCH OF CHRIST — 1903 Lone Oak
MURRAH’S CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 9297 Hwy. Ala. Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. Rd., Steens. Bible Study 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m. and
69 S. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and Pastor Benny W. Henry. 205-662-3923 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m.
6:30 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. NEW HOPE MB CHURCH — 271 Church St., Artesia. MAGNOLIA CHURCH OF CHRIST — 161 Jess Lyons
Telephone: 662-327-1467 NEW COVENANT BAPTIST CHURCH — Highway 50 E. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday Rd. Bible Study 9:15 a.m., Worship, 10 a.m. and 6
P.O. Box 1278 • 1616 7th Ave. S., Columbus, MS 39703 Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. 6 p.m. Thomas E. Rice is Pastor. 662-494-1580 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Minister David May, Pastor.
Ed Nix, Pastor. NEW BAPTIST TEMPLE MB CHURCH — 5937 662-769-5514.
NEW JOURNEY CHURCH — 3123 New Hope Rd. Sunday Nashville Ferry Rd. E. Sunday School 9 a.m. each week NORTH HILLCREST CHURCH OF CHRIST — 900
This ad space can be yours Worship 10:30 a.m., Small Groups 5:30 p.m., Kevin Edge, except 5th Sunday, Worship 10 a.m. each week except North Hillcrest, Aberdeen, MS 39730, Sunday
for only $10 per week. Pastor. 662-315-7753 or thenewjourneychurch.org
NEW SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH — 7086 Wolfe Rd., 3
5th Sunday, 5th Sundays: Ushers Board Fellowship.
Rev. L.A. Gardner, Pastor. 662-329-3321
Worship 10:00 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6:00
p.m., Bro. Arthur Burnett, Minister, 662-304-6098.
Email: nhill crestcoc@gmail.com
Call today 328-2424 miles south of Caledonia. Sunday Worship 8:00 a.m. & 10:30
a.m., Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Sunday Evening - AWANA
NEW ZION PILGRIM MB CHURCH — 5253 New Hope
Rd. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., STEENS CHURCH OF CHRIST — Steens Vernon Rd.
to schedule your ad. 4 p.m., Discipleship Training, Youth & Adult 5 p.m., Evening Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Rev. Christopher Wriley, Pastor. 9:15 a.m. Bible Study, Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.,
Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday - Adults, Youth & Children 6:30 NEW ZION STEENS MB CHURCH — 3301 Sand Rd. Wednesday 7 p.m. Larry Montgomery, Minister.
p.m. 662-356-4940 www.newsalembaptistcaledonia.com Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday 6 10TH AVE. N. CHURCH OF CHRIST — 1828 10th
Bro. Mel Howton, Pastor. p.m. Pastor Rev. Billy D. Hill. 662-329-5224 Ave. N. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m.,
NORTHSIDE FREE WILL BAPTIST — 14th Ave. and OAK GROVE MB CHURCH — 1090 Taylor Thurston Rd. Bible Class 5 p.m., Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m.
Do you need to change your Waterworks. Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday Worship 11 Sunday School 9:00 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., 5th Sunday 8 Willie McCord, Minister.
church’s listing? Call 328-2424 or a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Pat Creel, Pastor. a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6:15 p.m. Pastor Therman WOODLAWN CHURCH OF CHRIST — Woodlawn
OPEN DOOR MB CHURCH — Starkville Sportsplex, 405 Cunningham Sr., 662-798-0179 Community. Sunday 9 a.m., Worship 9:45 a.m.,
email changes to tinap@cdispatch.com Lynn Lane, Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. 1st OAKLAND MB CHURCH — 18 Fairport Road, Crawford. Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Willis Logan,
subject: church page 2nd and 4th Sundays. Donnie Jones, Pastor. 662-263-7102 Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday Minister.
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CHURCH OF GOD FLINT HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 80 Old NEW COVENANT ASSEMBLY — 875 Richardson. Worship
CHURCH OF GOD IN JESUS’ NAME — Hwy. 12. Sunday Honnoll Mill Rd., Caledonia. Sunday Worship Service 9:30 Service Sunday 10:30 a.m. Bruce Morgan, Pastor.
10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Tuesday 7 p.m. David Sipes, Pastor. a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. John Longmire, Pastor. NEW HORIZONS GOSPEL ASSEMBLY — 441 18th St. S.
CORNERSTONE WORSHIP CENTER — 7840 Wolfe Rd. GLENN’S CHAPEL CME CHURCH — 1109 4th St. S. Sunday 10 a.m. Dr. Joe L. Bowen, Pastor.
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m. Rev. Raphael Terry, PLEASANT RIDGE HOUSE OF WORSHIP — 2651 Trinity www.memorialgunterpeel.com
p.m. Tony Hunt, Pastor. 662-889-6570 Pastor. 662-328-1109 Road. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Every 2nd
LATTER RAIN CHURCH OF GOD — 721 7th Ave. S. HEBRON CME. CHURCH — 1910 Steens Road, Steens.
716 Second Ave. N. • Columbus, MS • 662-328-4432
and 4th Sunday Intercessory Prayer 9 a.m., Wednesday
Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday 6 Meets first, second and third Sundays, Bible class each 6:30 p.m. Pastor Donna Anthony. 662-241-0097 903 College St. • Columbus, MS • 662-328-2354
p.m. Brenda Othell Sullivan, Pastor. Wednesday at 7 p.m. Earnest Sanders, Pastor. TABERNACLE OF MERCY (MINISTRY OF JESUS
NORTH COLUMBUS CHURCH OF GOD — 2103 Jess MILITARY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — CHRIST) — 4435 Hwy. 45 N., Sunday Service 9 a.m.,
Lyons Rd. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. Hwy. 12, Steens. Sunday School 9:45, Service 11 a.m.. Meet Wednesday Prayer 6:30 p.m., Bible Study 7 p.m. 662-241-
and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Clarence Roberts, Pastor. on 2nd and 4th Sundays. Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m. 6723
YORKVILLE HEIGHTS CHURCH — 2274 Yorkville Rd., Rev. Antra Geeter, Pastor. 662-327-4263 THE LORD’S HOUSE — 441 18th St. S. Thursday 7 p.m.
Sunday Connect Groups 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., NEW HOPE CME CHURCH — 1452 Yorkville Road East, Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.
Wednesday Worship 7 p.m.; Nursery available for all Columbus. Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Worship service THE RIVER CHURCH — 822 North Lehmberg Rd., Sunday
services (newborn-4). Scott Volland, Pastor. 662-328-1256 first, third and fourth Sunday (Youth Sunday) 11:00 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Children’s Church 3&4 yr. old, 5-12 yr. old.
or www.yorkvilleheights.com Wednesday Bible Study 5:00 p.m. Rev. Cornelia Naylor, Wednesday Worship 6:45 p.m. Pastor Chuck Eubanks.
CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Pastor. 662-328-5309 THE SHEPHERD’S CARE & SHARE MINISTRY CHURCH
BIBLE WAY PROGRESSIVE CHURCH OF GOD IN NEW HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 2503 New — 4068 Jess Lyons Rd., Sunday Prayer Time 9:50 a.m.,
CHRIST — 426 Military Rd. Sunday School 8 a.m., Worship Hope Road. Sunday Worship 8:45 a.m., Sunday School 10 Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Thursday Bible
9 a.m., Monday Prayer 6 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 5:30 p.m. Rev. Sarah Windham, Study 6 p.m., Annie Hines-Goode, Planter and Pastor. 662-
p.m., Tuesday and Thursday Prayer Noon. Tommy Williams, Pastor. 630-5216
Pastor. ORR’S CHAPEL CME CHURCH — Nicholson Street, TRIBE JUDAH MINISTRIES — 730 Whitfield St., Starkville.
FIFTEENTH ST. CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST — 917 15th Brooksville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Sunday Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday Bible School 7 p.m.
St. N. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. Rev. Greg and Rev. Michelle Mostella, Pastors. 662-617-
Wednesday 7 p.m. Marion C. Bonner, Pastor. PINEY GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 102 4088
GREATER PENTECOSTAL TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD
IN CHRIST — 1601 Pickensville Rd., Sunday School 9:30
Fernbank Rd., Steens. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m., Sunday
School 10:45 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Andy Tentoni,
TRUE GOSPEL EVANGELISTIC MINISTRY — 2119 7th.
Ave. N., Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Tuesday
SHELTON’S TOWING, INC.
a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Monday 6 p.m., Tuesday 7 p.m., Pastor. Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Clyde and Annie Edwards, Pastors. Since 1960
Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. Ocie Salter, Pastor.
MIRACLE TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST — 5429
PLAIR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 1579 Sun Creek TRUE LIFE CHURCH — 435 Cedarcrest Dr. (corner of 24 Hour Towing
Rd., Starkville. Sunday School 8:45-9:45 a.m., Worship 10
Hwy. 45 N. Sunday Prayer 8 a.m., Sunday School 8:30 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 6-7 p.m. Rev. Sylvester Miller III,
Yorkville and Cedarcrest), Sunday prayer 8:45 a.m., Worship
10 a.m., Wednesday prayer 6:30 p.m., Service 7:30 p.m.
1024 Gardner Blvd.
a.m., Worship 9:30 a.m., 4th Sunday Fellowship Lunch, Pastor. 662-324-0036 662-798-0259 328-8277
Youth Sunday 4th Sunday, Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. SANDERS CHAPEL CME CHURCH — 521 15th St. N. TRUE LIFE WORSHIP CENTER — 597 Main St.,
Elder Robert L. Brown, Jr., Pastor. 662-327-4221. Email: Sunday School 8 a.m., Sunday 9 a.m., Tuesday 11:45 a.m. Caledonia. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 5
mr.endure@aol.com Rev. Dr. Luther Minor, Pastor. p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Eugene O’Mary, Pastor.
NOW FAITH CENTER MINISTRIES — 425 Military Road, SHAEFFERS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — TRUEVINE CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER MINISTRIES —
Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:30 a.m., Tuesday Night 1007 Shaeffers Chapel Rd., Traditional Worship Service 9 5450 Cal-Kolola Rd, Caledonia. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.,
Bible Study 7 p.m. Elder Samuel Wilson, Pastor. a.m., Rev. Curtis Bray, Pastor. Worship 10:45 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Pastor Francisco
OPEN DOOR CHURCH OF GOD — 711 S. Thayer Ave., ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 722 Military Brock, Sr. 662-356-8252
Aberdeen. Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship 11:30 a.m., Rd. Breakfast 9:20 a.m., Sunday School 9:40 a.m., Worship UNITED FAITH INTER-DENOMINATIONAL MINISTRIES
Tuesday Bible School 10 a.m. & 6 p.m., 2nd & 4th Thursday 11 a.m., Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m., Adult/Children — 1701 22nd Street North, Columbus. Sunday Worship
Evangelist Night 6 p.m. Johnnie Bradford, Pastor. 662-574- Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m., Young Adult Bible Study 8-9:30 a.m., 662-889-8711
2847. Thursday 7 p.m. Rev. Paul E. Luckett, Pastor. VIBRANT CHURCH — 500 Holly Hills Rd. Sunday 8
PETER’S ROCK TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST ST. PAUL INDEPENDENT METHODIST CHURCH — a.m., 9:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. The Vibe Cafe 7 a.m.,
— 223 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Starkville. Sunday Freeman Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday Services 11 First Wednesday 7 p.m. Age 6 weeks through 5th grade,
Worship 7:45 a.m., 10 a.m., 6 p.m., Sunday School 9 a.m., a.m. and 5 p.m. Youth activities 5 p.m. John Powell, Pastor. Champions Club (special needs children). Jason Delgado,
Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 307 South Pastor. 662-329-2279
VICTORY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST — Cedar Street, Macon, Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship WORD IN ACTION MINISTRY CHRISTIAN CENTER —
Minnie Vaughn Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 12 10:30 a.m. , Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Demetric 2648 Tom St., Sturgis. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11
p.m., Tuesday 7 p.m. Donald Koonch, Pastor. 662-243-2064 Darden, Pastor. a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Curtis Davis, Pastor. 662-230-3182
COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE ST. STEPHEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 800 or mdavis43@hotmail.com
CAFB CHAPEL — Catholic - Sunday: Catholic Tuscaloosa Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN
Reconciliation 4:00 p.m., Mass 5 p.m. Catholic Priest Father and 6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Andy Tentoni, ST. CATHERINE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH —
Paul Stewart. Protestant - Sunday: Adult Sunday School Pastor. 725 4th Ave. N. Visit www.stcatherineorthodox.com for
9 a.m., Worship 10:45 a.m. Wing Chaplain Lt. Col. Steven TABERNACLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — Rt. 2, schedule of services and updates on this Mission.
Richardson. 662-434-2500 6015 Tabernacle Rd., Ethelsville, AL. Sunday School 10 APOSTOLIC PENTECOSTAL
EPISCOPAL a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday 6:30 p.m. APOSTOLIC OUTREACH CHURCH — 204 North McCrary
GOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOPAL CHURCH — 321 Carol Lambert, Pastor. 205-662-3443 Rd., Prayer/Inspiration Hour Monday 6 p.m. Danny L.
Forrest Blvd. Sunday Bible Study 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., TRINITY-MT. CARMEL CME CHURCH — 4610 Carson Obsorne, Pastor.
Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Rev. Sandra DePriest. 662- Rd. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Pastor Lizzie DIVINE DESTINY APOSTOLIC CHURCH — 2601 14th Ave.
574-1972 Harris. 662-329-3995 N. Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship 12 p.m., Tuesday
ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH — 318 College St. TURNER CHAPEL AME CHURCH — 1108 14th St. S. Bible Class 7:30 p.m. Pastor Easter Robertson.
Sunday 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Rev. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 5 JESUS CHRIST POWERFUL MINISTRY OF LOVE — 1210
Jason Shelby. 662-328-6673 or stpaulscolumbus.com. p.m. Yvonne Fox, Pastor. 17th St. S., behind the Dept. of Human Resources. Sunday
FULL GOSPEL WESLEY UNITED METHODIST — 511 Airline Rd. Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Friday 7:30 p.m. Gloria Jones, Pastor.
BREAD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP — New Hope Road. School 9:45 a.m., Worship 10:55 a.m., Wednesday 5:15 SPIRIT OF PRAYER HOLINESS CHURCH — 267 Byrnes
Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday p.m., Chancel Choir 7 p.m., Youth Monday 6:30 p.m. Rev. Circle. Sunday Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m.,
6 p.m. Jack Taylor, Pastor. Sarah Windham. Saturday 11 a.m. Terry Outlaw, Pastor. 662-324-3539
BEULAH GROVE FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH — WRIGHT CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH THE ASSEMBLY IN JESUS CHRIST CHURCH — 1504
8490 Artesia Rd., Artesia, MS. Sunday Service 8:30 a.m., — Hwy. 45 Alt. S., Crawford. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., 19th St. N. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:45 a.m. and
Tuesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Timothy Bourne, Senior Worship 10:15 a.m., Tuesday 6 p.m. Kori Bridges, Pastor. 7 p.m., Wednesday and Friday 7 p.m.
Pastor. 662-422-9013.
THE CHURCH OF THE ETERNAL WORD — 106 22nd St.
CHARITY FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 1524 MORMON
S. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:30 a.m., Tuesday
6th Ave. S. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
Bible Study 7 p.m., Thursday Prayer 5 p.m. District Elder
Wednesday 7 p.m., Saturday 6 p.m. Charles Fisher, Pastor. — 2808 Ridge Rd. Sacrament Meeting 9 a.m., Sunday
Lou J. Nabors Sr., Pastor. 662-329-1234
CHARITY MISSION FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH School 10 a.m., Priesthood & Relief Society 11 a.m., Youth
THE GLORIOUS CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST — Billy
— 807 Tarlton Rd., Crawford. Sunday School 9:40 a.m., Activities Wednesday 6 p.m. Bishop Eric Smith. 662-328-
Kidd Road, Caledonia. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship
Worship 11:15 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m., Prayer Hour Mon.- 3179.
11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.. Tuesday 7 p.m., Friday 7 p.m.
Fri. 10 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m., New Membership Class 9:30 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
Ernest Thomas, Pastor.
p.m., 5th Sunday Worship 6:30 p.m. 662-272-5355 FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE — 2722 Ridge Rd.
VICTORY APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH — 6 6 Boyd Rd.,
COVENANT LIFE MINISTRIES CHURCH — W. Yorkville Sunday School 9:30 a.m.,Worship 10:40 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Starkville. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Noon, Tuesday
Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Evening 6:30 Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Stephen Joiner, Pastor.
Prayer 7 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Mildred
p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. NON — DENOMINATIONAL
Spencer, Pastor. 662-341-5753
Fairview Full Gospel BAPTIST CHURCH — 1446 A PREPARED TABLE MINISTRY — 1201 College St.
ONENESS PENTECOSTAL
Wilson Pine Rd., Crawford. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:10 a.m., Wednesday 6
NEW HOPE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH — 875 Richardson
Worship 10 a.m., Tuesday 7 p.m. Bobby L. McCarter 662- p.m. Timothy J. Bailey, Pastor. 662-889-7778
Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., 6 p.m.,
328-2793 ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN CHURCH — 611 S.
Tuesday 7 p.m. Jared Glover, Pastor. 662-251-3747 E-mail:
GREATER MOUNT ZION CHURCH — 5114 Hwy. 182 E. Frontage Road. Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Craig
nhpccolumbus@yahoo.com
Sunday Corporate Prayer 8 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m., Morris, Pastor.
Worship 10:15 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Bible Study 7 PENTECOSTAL
ALL NATIONS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, INC.
p.m. Doran V. Johnson, Pastor. 662-329-1905 — 1560 Hwy. 69 S., Sunday 9 a.m., Wednesday 6:45 p.m., FAITH AND DELIVERANCE OUT REACH MINISTRIES —
GOD’S ANNOINTED PEOPLE MINISTRY FULL GOSPEL Friday Corporate Prayer 7 p.m. Pastor James T. Verdell, Jr. 118 S. McCrary Road, Suite 126. Sunday 10 a.m. and 11
FELLOWSHIP — 611 Jess Lyons Rd. Sunday School 9 a.m., crosswayradio.com 9 a.m., 11 a.m., & 7 p.m. on Fridays only. a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Christian Women Meeting Friday
Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Jerome Gill, Pastor. CALEDONIA OPEN DOOR WORSHIP CENTER — 3288 7 p.m.
662-244-7088 Cal-Vernon Rd. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m. and LIVING FAITH TABERNACLE — Shelton St. Sunday School
HARVEST LIFE CHURCH — 425 Military Rd. Sunday 5 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Randy Holmes, Pastor. 662-855- 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Youth Wednesday 6:30
Service 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. F. Clark Richardson, 5006 p.m. Rev. James O. Gardner, Pastor.
Pastor. 662-329-2820 COLUMBUS CHRISTIAN CENTER — 146 S. McCrary LIVING WATER MINISTRIES — 622 28th St. N. Elder
NEW BEGINNING FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH — Rd. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Kid’s Church 10:30 a.m., Robert L. Salter, Pastor. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11
318 Idlewild Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Kenny Gardner, Pastor. 662-328- a.m., Wednesday 7:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday 6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. 662-327-3962 3328 SPIRIT OF PRAYER HOLINESS CHURCH — 922 17th St.
NEW LIFE FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 426 CONGREGATIONAL WORSHIP CENTER — 109 Maxwell N. Sunday 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.
Terry Outlaw, Pastor,
Military Rd. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10a.m., Lane. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11:15 a.m.,
VICTORY TABERNACLE P.C.G. — 5580 Ridge Road.
1721 Hwy 45 N
Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Michael Love, Pastor. Wednesday Prayer 6 p.m., Wednesday Bible Band 7 p.m.
PLUM GROVE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH — Old Macon Rd. Grover C. Richards, Pastor. 662-328-8124 Sunday School 10 a.m., Praise & Worship 10:45 a.m., ® Columbus, MS
Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:30 a.m., Tuesday 6:30 CORNERSTONE WORSHIP CENTER — 98 Harrison Rd., Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. G.E. Wiggins Sr., Pastor. 662.848.0919
p.m., Thursday 7 p.m. Samuel B. Wilson, Pastor. Steens. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., 1st Sunday Evening 6 UNITED PENTECOSTAL
CALEDONIA UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH — 5850 Monday-Saturday 10am-8pm
SHILOH FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 120 19th St. p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Marion (Bubba) Dees, Pastor. 662-
S. Sunday School 8:30 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday 7 327-4303 Caledonia Kolola Rd., Caledonia. Sunday 10 a.m., 6 p.m., In Style. In Reach. Sunday 1pm-5pm
Wednesday 7 p.m. Grant Mitchell, Pastor. 662-356-0202
TRINITY PLACE
p.m., Missionary Service every 2nd Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. EMMANUEL CIRCLE OF LOVE OUTREACH — 1608
Freddie Edwards, Pastor. Gardner Blvd. Services every Friday, Saturday and Sunday FIRST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH — 311 Tuscaloosa
Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday Evangelistic 6p.m.,
RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
JEWISH at 7 p.m. J. Brown, Pastor.
B’NAI ISRAEL — 717 2nd Ave. N. Services Semi-monthly. FAITH COVENANT CHURCH — 1133 Northdale Dr. Sunday Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Steve Blaylock, Pastor. 662-328-
Friday 7:30 p.m. 662-329-5038 Worship 5:30 p.m. Lee Poque, Pastor. 662-889-8132 1750 Offering independent living apartments, personal
PRESBYTERIAN
Universalist FINDING YOUR WAY THROUGH CHRIST MINISTRIES care/assisted living suites, and a skilled nursing home
BEERSHEBA CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST — Meeting at Temple B’nai — 1472 Blocker Rd., Starkville. Sunday School 10 a.m.,
— 1736 Beersheba Rd., New Hope Community. Rev. Tim
300 Airline Road • Columbus, MS • 327-6716
Israel, 1301 Marshall, Tupelo, every 1st & 3rd Sunday. 662- Worship 11 a.m., 2nd Sunday Morning Worship 9 a.m.
Lee, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10 a.m., Church School 11:15 “Our Bottom Line Is People”
620-7344 or uua.org Pastor Kenyon Ashford.
LUTHERAN FIRST CALVARY FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN a.m., Wed. Mid Week 6 p.m. 662-327-9615
Hunting • Fishing
FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS) — CENTER — 247 South Oliver St., Brooksville. Prayer COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (EPC) — 515 Working Or Stepping Out — We Have A Complete
Hwy. 45 N. and 373. Sunday School/Bible Class 3:45 p.m., Saturday 5:30 p.m., Bible Study 6 p.m., Sunday School 9:30 Lehmberg Rd., East Columbus. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Line Of Clothing For You And Your Family
Worship 5 p.m. 662-356-4647
OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH (L.C.M.S.) — 1211
a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. Pastor David T. Jones,III. 601- Worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting 4 p.m. John
Richards, Pastor.
Oktibbeha County Co-Op
345-5740
FIRST CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — Check Out Our Boot & Cap Section
18th Ave. N. Sunday School 9 a.m.. Worship 10 a.m. Stan FULL GOSPEL MINISTRY — 1504 19th St. N. Sunday
Clark, Pastor. 662-327-7747 oursaviorlutheranms.org School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Rev. 2698 Ridge Rd. Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 662-323-1742
MENNONITE Maxine Hall, Pastor. a.m., Adult Choir 4 p.m. Youth Group 5 p.m., Bible Study 5 201 Pollard Rd., Starkville
FAITH MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP — 2988 Tarlton Rd., GENESIS CHURCH — 1820 23rd St. N., Sunday School p.m.; Monthly Activities: CPW Circle #2 (2nd Tue. 4 p.m.),
Crawford. Sunday Worship 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., 9 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Darren Ladies Aid (3rd Tue. 2 p.m.); Weekly Activities: Exercise
2nd & 4th Sunday Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Leach, Pastor. Class Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m. Rev. Luke Lawson,
Kevin Yoder, Senior Pastor. HOUSE OF LIFE FREEDOM MINISTRY — 1742 Old West Pastor. 662-328-2692
METHODIST Point Rd. Worship 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — 3200 Bluecutt Rd.
ARTESIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 50 Church Donnell Wicks, Pastor. Worship 10 a.m., Youth Group Sundays 11 a.m., Adult Choir
Street, Artesia. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. HOUSE OF RESTORATION — Hwy. 50. Sunday School, Wednesdays 6 p.m., Fellowship Suppers-3rd Wednesdays 6
Gene Merkl, Pastor. 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. B.J. Chain, Pastor.
CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 811 Main a.m., Pastors, Bill and Carolyn Hulen. MAIN STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) — Main
Street, Caledonia. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. JESUS CHRIST POWERHOUSE OF THE APOSTOLIC and 7th St. N. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:40 a.m.
John Longmire, Pastor. FAITH CHURCH — 622 23rd St. N. Sunday School 10:30 and 6 p.m., Wednesday Fellowship Supper 5:30 p.m., Bible
CLAIBORNE CME CHURCH — 6049 Nashville Ferry Rd. a.m.; Service 11:45 a.m., Tuesday 7:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 Study 6 p.m. Rev. Todd Matocha, Pastor.
E. 2nd and 4th Sundays - Sunday School 10a.m., Worship p.m., Prayer Mon., Wed. and Fri. noon. For more information MT. ZION CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH —
11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m., 1st and 3rd Sundays - 3 p.m., call Bishop Ray Charles Jones 662-251-1118, Patricia Young 3044 Wolfe Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.
Geneva H. Thomas, Pastor. 662-327-3106 or 662-904-0290 or Lynette Williams 662- SALVATION ARMY CHURCH
CONCORD INDEPENDENT METHODIST CHURCH — 327-9074. THE SALVATION ARMY CHURCH — 2219 Hwy. 82
1235 Concord Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. KINGDOM VISION INTERNATIONAL CHURCH — 3193 East. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.,
Robert L. Hamilton, Sr., Pastor. Hwy 69 S. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Sunday School 10 Wednesday Men’s Fellowship, Women’s Fellowship 5:30
COVENANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 618 31st a.m., Tuesday 7 p.m. Pastor R.J. Matthews. 662-327-1960 p.m., Thursday Character Building Programs 5:30 p.m.,
Ave. N. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Eugene LIFE CHURCH — 4888 N. Frontage Rd. Sunday Worship Majors Alan and Sheryl Phillips, Commanding Officers.
Bramlett, Pastor. 10 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. For more information, call 662- SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
CRAWFORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — Main St., 570-4171 COLUMBUS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH —
Crawford. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. and service 10 a.m. LOVE CITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH — 305 Dr. Martin 301 Brooks Dr. Saturday Service 9 a.m., Sabbath School
Kathy Brackett, Pastor. 662-364-8848 Luther King Drive, Starkville. Sunday Worship 11 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Ray The McBryde Family
CROSSROAD CHAPEL CME CHURCH — Steens. Sunday
School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Rev.
Pastor Apostle Lamorris Richardson. 601-616-0311
LIVING WATERS LIFE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL — 113
Elsberry, Pastor. 662-329-4311
SALEM SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST — 826 15th St. N.
1120 Gardner Blvd. • 328-5776
Carl Swanigan, Pastor. Jefferson St., Macon. Sunday Service 10 a.m., Wednesday Saturday Sabbath School 9:30 a.m., Divine Worship 11 a.m.,
FIRST INDEPENDENT METHODIST — 417 Lehmberg Rd. Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Johnny Birchfield Jr., Senior Pastor. Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Roscoe Shields, Pastor. 662-327-
Sunday bible study at 10:15 and morning worship at 11 a.m. 662-493-2456 E-mail: livingwaterslifechurch@gmail.com 9729
Minister Gary Shelton. NEW BEGINNING EVERLASTING OUTREACH APOSTOLIC CHURCH
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 602 Main St. MINISTRIES — Meets at Quality Inn, Hwy. 45 N. (Every 1st TRUE FAITH DELIVERANCE MINISTRIES APOSTOLIC
Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 8:45 & 11 a.m. Rev. Jimmy and 3rd Sunday) Sunday School 10 a.m., Bible Study 10:30 CHURCH — 3632 Hwy. 182 E. Sunday School 10:30 a.m., • RECYCLING SINCE 1956 •
Criddle, Lead Pastor; Rev. Anne Russell Bradley, Associate a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Pastor Robert Gavin, 662-327-9843 Sunday 11:30 a.m., Tuesday 7:30 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Specializing in industrial accounts
Pastor; Rev. Aislinn Kopp, Associate Pastor. 328-5252 or 662-497-3434. Noon, Wednesday 7:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 p.m. 662-328-8176 973 Island Rd. 1-800-759-8570
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