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Tornado damage leads 33 students away from CMSD

District could lose $165K in state funds State funds, which are cal-
culated primarily from student
ing the district $4.1 million in
that span.
BY MARY POLLITZ trators reached out to students’ population and attendance, pro- School Board President Ja-
[email protected] families and tallied about 70 vide more than 40 percent of son Spears chalked that loss
students who have been dis- the district’s revenue. up to “chaos throughout the
With extensive damage placed after February’s storm. Student enrollment decrease district” and “problems in the
throughout Columbus from She said 33 students total have is not a new issue for the dis- board room.”
the EF-3 tornado that touched departed, of which 20 have left trict though. During the budget “I think that that environ-
down on Feb. 23, more than 30 the state entirely and only one hearing in July, Chief Finan- ment pushed people to other
students have relocated and stayed in the county. Labat Spears cial Officer Tammie Holmes options during that period,” he
enrolled in schools outside of If the students and their fam- Labat said. “Usually when peo- detailed the drop in student said. “It was one of those trying
Columbus Municipal School ilies have relocated indefinitely, ple move out of state, the like- population and its effect on the times for the district where we
District. Labat said, CMSD could lose at lihood of them coming back is district. Since the 2013-2014 weren’t working as a unified
CMSD Superintendent Che- least $165,000 in state funds. rare. It doesn’t seem like a lot, school year, enrollment has board.”
rie Labat said district adminis- “I’m concerned about that,” but it is a lot of money.” dropped by 800 students, cost- See CMSD, 6A

Mayor to
Big T’s ‘growth’ could send present plan
Bulldogs to Final Four to curb city’s
MSU center must maintain her composure in rematch with Oregon spending
Slimantics Box: Plan includes
T
hrough
expenditure reductions
to save ‘hundreds
three
rounds of of thousands’
the NCAA By ISABELLE ALTMAN
Tourna- [email protected]
ment,
Mississippi Columbus Mayor
State’s Robert Smith will
women’s present a seven-part
Slim Smith
basketball plan to reduce city
team has expenses in an effort
rolled, un- NCAA West Regional to combat a financial
contested, Championship Game crisis that the city’s
but cer- ■ WHEN: Today at 1 p.m. financial consultant
tainly not ■ WHO: No. 1 seed Mis- claims will leave Co- Smith
unmolest- sissippi State (33-2) vs. lumbus out of cash by Sept. 30.
ed, over its No. 2 seed Oregon (32-4) City Public Information Officer
opponents ■ WHERE: Moda Center, Joe Dillon announced the plan in a
Portland, Oregon post on the The City of Columbus
— by a total ■ TV: ESPN2
margin of — Mayor’s Office Facebook page
■ RADIO: MSU Radio
104 points. Network Saturday. The post listed a series of
After “Frequently Asked Questions” with
each of answers about the city’s financial
those wins, Bulldogs’ coach Vic situation, as well as other issues the
Schaefer has made a point to say city faces such as damaged roads
how much his senior center, Teaira and relief for citizens affected in
McCowan, has grown during her an EF-3 tornado that hit the city on
four years at MSU. Feb. 23.
McCowan was already 6-foot-7 City financial consultant Mike
when she arrived in Starkville from Crowder, a certified public accoun-
Brenham, Texas, in the fall of 2015 tant tasked with reviewing city fi-
and she was still 6-foot-7 as she left See Council, 6A
the court in Portland, Oregon, Fri-
day with a 76-53 win over Arizona
State and a match-up against Ore-
gon today in what will essentially
be a home game for the Ducks.
So, obviously, Schafer isn’t refer-
ring to stature when he talks about
Portnoy joins Dispatch
McCowan’s growth, not only over
the course of the past four seasons, as MSU athletics
but during this season as well.
She is certainly a far more pol- beat reporter
ished, more skilled player than she Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Dispatch Staff Report
was as a freshman, when she played Mississippi State Bulldogs center Teaira McCowan (15) controls an of-
just 13 minutes per game. But the fensive rebound against Arizona State Sun Devils guard Kiara Russell (4)
during the first half in the semifinals of the Portland regional in the wom- Ben Portnoy has
greatest growth, Schaefer said, has en’s 2019 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center on Friday in Portland, Oregon. joined The Dispatch
come in her ability to control her staff as the beat re-
emotions and maintain her poise. and taunted, always by two, and Generally, McCowan has han- porter for Mississip-
That’s no small feat for McCow- sometimes by three, opposing dled the manhandling about as well pi State University
an, for whom games are generally players. “Make McCowan Misera- as can be reasonably expected. But sports.
40 minutes of assault and battery. ble” is the first thing you see on the the times when she has lost her He started work
From opening tip, McCowan is chalkboard in the opposing locker composure, the results have been earlier this month
Portnoy
pushed, grabbed, shoved, goaded room. See Slimantics, 6A and will primarily
provide comprehensive coverage of
Bulldog athletics — from game sto-
See Portnoy, 3A

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Islands by James Cook in 1778? April 1: Board of
■ Pilgrimage continues: Columbus Pilgrim-
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a.m., Oktibbeha
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County Courthouse
appear on circulating U.S. currency. St. S. Author Laurie Parker will sign her new
April 2: Board of
4 What novel begins with Alex and his novel, ”Gently Scattered Intentions,” from 2-4
Aldermen, 5:30
Mary Ann Colvin “three droogs,” wearing “flip horror- p.m. at the Tennessee Williams Home and
show boots” and considering a bit of p.m., City Hall
Pre-K, Annunciation Welcome Center next door. Carriage rides
the “ultra-violent”? April 9: Starkville
departing from the parking lot begin at noon.

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Sunday
Say What?
Did you hear? “This $2 million is going to eliminate the current waitlist in

Poll: Most see women the Education Scholarship Accounts and that’s important.”
Mississippi Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves after legislators approved a
provision to increase funding by $2 million for students with

equal to men in politics

special education needs to attend private schools. Story, 3A.

A quarter of percent said the same in

1985. PRIDE PARADE
Americans think An analysis by The Asso-
ciated Press-NORC Center
it’s better for for Public Affairs Research
and General Social Survey
men to work and staff finds these attitudes
extend broadly across de-
for women to mographic groups, includ-
ing gender and partisan-
stay at home ship, though there are still
some small gaps.
The Associated Press
Nearly a century after
the 19th Amendment gave
WASHINGTON — An women the right to vote,
all-time high of 84 per- the growing public role
cent of Americans believe of women in the U.S. has
women are just as suited produced major chang-
emotionally for politics as es in politics, culture and
men, according to a new policy. The #MeToo move-
survey that comes as the ment against sexual mis-
largest-ever field of women conduct helped propel a
are running for president record number of women
and with a record number onto the campaign trail in
serving in Congress. 2018. Now, the House is an-
The growing accep- chored by the most wom-
tance of women in politics en ever to serve at once,
and in the workforce is with Nancy Pelosi the only
highlighted by the General woman to have held the
Social Survey, a widely re- post of speaker.
spected trend survey that The share of Americans
has been measuring views who say women are as suit- Austin Frayser/Special to The Dispatch
of gender and society since ed for politics as men is up Hailey Thompson and Karlie Murrell, center, wave rainbow flags at the Starkville Pride Parade downtown on
the 1970s. 6 percentage points since Saturday. The parade, Starkville’s second pride parade, went from Lampkin Street near Fire Station Park and
A quarter of Americans 2016, when Hillary Clinton marched through downtown Starkville.
think it’s better for men to became the first woman to
work and for women to stay win a major party’s presi-
at home, the lowest level dential nomination, and 14
since the question was first points since 2008, when
asked in 1985. Roughly as she lost a grueling primary
many — 28 percent — say battle to Barack Obama. In
preschool children suffer 1974, just 49 percent said
with a working mother; 53 so.

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which began at 11 a.m., was one of several events held in Starkville this weekend for the area LGBTQ (lesbian,
Mailing address: P.O. Box 511, Columbus, MS 39703-0511 gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) community.
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$2M for private school tuition survives last-ditch challenge

Mississippi House members blocked the bill, Gov. Phil Bryant promises to
sign the bill.
that allowing the money to go
through meant “it’s OK to tell all
“We need to listen to the peo-
ple back home instead of letting
which would increase funding for students Opponents said including working people in this state that Tate Reeves stick it to us,” said
the $2 million in a special proj- you don’t have a single penny for retiring Rep. Margaret Rogers,
with special education needs to attend ect list in Senate Bill 3049 was any more raises but you have $2 a New Albany Republican who
a trick pulled by Lt. Gov Tate million in discretionary funds opposed the measure.
private schools, from advancing twice Reeves and senators after repre- that you can just stick in some- More Republicans lined up
sentatives were assured funding where for a special donor.” with Gunn on each vote though,
By JEFF AMY claimed the move was sneaky wouldn’t be increased over the House Speaker Philip Gunn facing pressure to reverse them-
The Associated Press and underhanded. current $3 million. The outrage met with Republicans on Thurs- selves so the session could end.
The controversy dominat- was hottest in the House, where day after the $2 million became “This $2 million is going to
JACKSON — A provision to
increase funding by $2 million ed the last day of the 2019 leg- members had been assured on general knowledge and said eliminate the current waitlist
for Mississippi students with islative session Friday. House earlier bills that no such lan- the House Republican caucus in the Education Scholarship
special education needs to at- members blocked the bill from guage was present. voted not to overturn the deal. Accounts and that’s import-
tend private schools survived advancing twice before enough Rep. Jay Hughes, an Oxford However, at times Friday, more ant,” Reeves said, adding that
despite a last-ditch attempt members changed their votes to Democrat running for lieutenant than a dozen Republicans voted it would give some children a
to block it by opponents who let it move forward. Republican governor, told House members against the money. chance at a better education.

Hosemann and Hughes say teacher pay raise is insufficient

Mississippi Department of Education says teachers in the Speaking of the $1,500
raise, Jackson said: “It
state are paid an average of $44,659, which is less than was just to put you in an-
other tax bracket. You’ll
the Southeastern average of about $51,000 be paying more in taxes,
but in the end, your take-
The Associated Press said. “Every month, we experience on the job. home pay is not going to
didn’t pay the credit card. “I’d like to pass a law be that much more.”
JACKSON — Two So, then we get down that the chairman and the The current lieutenant
candidates in the open to the fourth year and vice chairman of the edu- governor, Republican
race for Mississippi lieu- all of a sudden we don’t cation committees in the Tate Reeves, is running
tenant governor say the have enough — ‘enough,’ House and Senate have to to try to succeed Bry-
$1,500 teacher pay raise quote, ‘enough’ — to pay go spend one full day in ant, who could not seek
approved by legislators is the credit card, so we a classroom shadowing a a third term as governor.
too small. have to pay only part of teacher,” Hughes said. The lieutenant governor
Republican Delbert it. Every year that I’m the If Republican Gov. Phil influences issues such as
Hosemann of Jackson and teacher pay by presiding
lieutenant governor for Bryant signs the teach-
Democrat Jay Hughes of over the 52-member state
the state of Mississippi, er pay bill , the raise will
Oxford spoke to hundreds
we’re going to have teach- take effect July 1. Senate, appointing Senate
of teachers Saturday at a
er pay raises.” The Mississippi De- committee leaders and
Mississippi Professional
Hughes is a first-term partment of Education assigning bills to Senate
Educators conference in
state representative and says teachers in the state committees for consider-
Jackson.
voted Thursday for the are paid an average of ation.
Hosemann, the third-
teacher pay raise, al- $44,659, which is less Hughes is the only
term secretary of state,
though he said it’s insuf- than the Southeastern av- Democrat running for
said Mississippi has low-
er teacher salaries than ficient. erage of about $51,000. lieutenant governor.
other states because law- “Teacher pay raise Vivian Jackson, a spe- Hosemann faces political
makers have not made a — Secretary Hosemann cial education teacher at newcomer Shane Quick
continuing commitment and I agree. You deserve William J. Berry Elemen- in the Aug. 6 Republican
to increase the compen- more,” Hughes said Sat- tary School in Heidelberg, primary. The general cdispatch.com
sation. urday. said too few politicians election is Nov. 5.
“Teacher pay raise is He also said legislators understand the kind of
similar to a credit card need to try harder to un- support that educators
for the state,” Hosemann derstand what teachers need to do their jobs.

Around the state

Ex-lawman charged with were stayed, pending the becomes law July 1.
settlement of the couple’s Bryant says the
child rape was accused divorce. “threat” of public disclo-
of molestation In 2016, Brown was sure “has been used to
PETAL — A former hired as a Forrest County attempt to silence free
law enforcement officer in sheriff’s deputy. He was speech” of some types of
Mississippi who’s accused fired months later after advocacy groups.
of raping a 6-year-old was being accused of sending Democratic Sen. Da-
charged more than a de- sexually explicit photos to vid Blount of Jackson said
cade ago with child mo- a minor. this month that keeping
lestation. He was arrested Mon- donors’ names secret
The Hattiesburg Amer- day on the child sexual “would be the biggest
ican reports 47-year-old battery-rape charge. step backward” since
William Harold Brown Mississippi enacted a
was arrested on the charge Law: No mandatory campaign finance disclo-
in 2006 just months after disclosure of advocacy sure law. Blount said the
he was hired at the Petal
Police Department. It’s
groups’ donors public should know who is
spending money to influ-
JACKSON — A new
unclear what became of Mississippi law says gov- ence politics.
the charge, though Brown ernment agencies may not Republican Sen. Jenifer
later resigned. require certain types of Branning of Philadelphia
That same year, Brown tax-exempt groups to dis- said people should be able
was accused of fighting close information about to donate to 501 (c) (4) so-
with the family of his es- their donors. cial welfare organizations
tranged wife and arrest- Republican Gov. Phil without facing repercus-
ed on domestic violence Bryant signed House Bill sions from those who dis-
charges. The charges 1205 on Thursday, and it agree with their views.

Portnoy
Continued from Page 1A
ries and analysis to pro- State athletics reporter, work-ethic and report-
files, enterprise and other I’m confident we can take ing quality stand out on
human interest stories. our Bulldogs coverage to the beat, even in the two
Portnoy, 22, is a Wash- a whole new level,” Port- weeks since he joined the
ington, D.C. native who noy said. “Taking readers staff.
graduated from the Uni- beyond the box score with “This is a challenging
versity of Indiana with a hard-hitting features and beat to cover well be-
bachelor’s degree in jour- content that is more than cause there is so much
nalism. His minors were just game recaps is prior- going on,” Plair said.
Spanish and political sci- ity No. 1. The MSU beat “Ben’s accepted that chal-
ence. is one that so many care lenge from Day 1, getting
He’s interned at the about dearly and I want to
on a plane to San Jose,
Journal Gazette in Fort be the person to bring the
California, to cover the
Wayne, Indiana, where he stories those folks seek to
covered IU football; with fruition. Further, in those men’s basketball team at
The Sports Capitol web- stories I promise to be the NCAA Tournament
site based in Washington, fair, objective and dogged before he even got ev-
D.C., where he covered in my reporting to ensure erything moved into his
professional teams in the that the people of Colum- apartment. He puts the
area as well as the Major bus, Starkville and the work in — whether it’s
League Baseball All-Star surrounding area get the research, interviews or
Game; and even spent the best and most accurate writing — and it already
spring 2018 semester as a coverage around.” shows up in the product. I
reporter in Seville, Spain. Managing Editor can’t wait to see how good
“As the Mississippi Zack Plair said Portnoy’s he becomes over time.”
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Our view

Roses and thorns

A rose to Caledonia ing up trash on the grounds of Union is more than lip-service. When parents the parents don’t come to the meeting,
resident Walter Shinn Academy. Koger lives across the street didn’t show up for the Parent Outreach district officials are prepared to meet
for his efforts in putting from the abandoned elementary school, Academic Seminar on Monday, Colum- them where they are. We believe that
together Friday’s com- which has been empty since January bus Municipal School District officials commitment will reap benefits, by build-
munity political forum at of 2018. But while the school has been were not deterred. Instead, Superin- ing communication and trust between
Anderson Grove Com- unused, it has not been forgotten by tendent Cherie Labat and Columbus administrators, principals and parents.
munity Center in Caledonia. Shinn isn’t Koger. Koger has been picking up trash Middle School Principal Billie Smith
connected to any party or organization. and pulling weeds on the school prop- started walking the neighborhood, hold- A rose to Mother
Rather, he said, he’s just a regular erty. Now that the Columbus Municipal ing miniature parent conferences on Nature, which has de-
citizen who felt it important that folks in School District is preparing the old front porches of the William Washing- cided we will have some
his community hear from the candi- school to host classes for its Alternative ton complex of the Columbus Housing long-awaited spring
dates, regardless of their political party. School after the Feb. 23 tornado caused Authority. On Tuesday, the district met weather, after all. After
Shinn reached out to every candidate extensive damage at Hunt, Koger with parents again at Columbus Hous- a soggy beginning of
for county office this November, with welcomes the renaissance of the old ing Authority complexes on William March, the weather has taken a decided
11 agreeing to participate. Democratic, school, which she attended as a child. Roberts and Fourth Street South. turn for the better over the past couple
Republican and Independent candidates By taking the time to keep the grounds More than 30 parents met with district of weeks with (mostly) dry and warm
came out to meet with residents. We clean, Koger has demonstrated the kind administrators and discussed testing weather. Nurseries are doing a lively
applaud Shinn for his efforts to help of civic pride that elevates a community. materials and tips before end-of-year business as winter-weary residents
his neighbors become better informed Imagine if there were a few hundred state assessments. Labat said she hopes begin to restock their flower beds
voters. Samantha Kogers in our city: It would to host meetings in neighborhoods and back-yard gardens. The hum of
be the cleanest in the state, most likely. throughout next school year. The lawn-mowers can be heard everywhere
A rose to Samantha district’s administrators spearheaded and kids are outside playing again.
Koger, who for the past A rose to Colum- the idea of meeting with parents before Spring is always the most anticipated of
20 years and with no bus Municipal School state testing. Labat added, in an effort the seasons, we believe, because it gets
fanfare has demon- District officials, who to meet with more parents, she wants to us outdoors and among our neighbors.
strated her pride in her proved this week that host similar meetings in local churches, So, thanks, Mother Nature. We really
neighborhood by pick- reaching out to parents extending the district’s outreach. But if needed this.

Letter to the editor

Voice of the people
Comments on recent stories
Monday’s paper had a news item about
pregnant foreign women coming here just
to give birth here, so that their children
can have dual citizenship.
Starkville will have another, probably
yearly, “Gay Parade,” and that’s OK with
me. I won’t be there, as I have better
things to do. During my working life, I
have worked under the supervision of
gays, along side them, supervised them,
eaten at the same table with them, drank
beer with them and I found that most are
just wanting to live their lives as they feel
right. It is not my place to condemn them
or try to “fix” them.
God created them, and it is His juris-
diction as to what happens to all of us in
the afterlife. I certainly have enough sins
in my life to forgo adding to the long list
by condemning anyone. I’ve also worked
with/under/over people of all religious
beliefs, ethnic origins, nationalities, skin
colors and what have you. Most are just
people who are different from me, but
that doesn’t make them wrong or worse,
just different.
Patrick Buchanan really hit a home
run with his column on “Must the West
beg the world for forgiveness?” Who
hasn’t heard of John Wayne? He’s just
about everybody’s hero, or was. His opin-
ion was if it happened in the past, let it go. Partial to Home
There’s nothing you can do to change it,

‘Always inspired, sometimes poetic

so move on. The future is what matters,
and you can do something about that.
It takes a big person to forgive. You

and often just downright funny’

don’t have to forget, because you don’t
want to make that same mistake again.
Mexico wants an apology from Spain.

S
“African-Americans” want reparations for
aturday, a week ago, and creativity as a piece on display at a major museum.
slavery. The list goes on and on. while waiting on coffee Friday afternoon at art building on the Mississippi
We are where we are today precisely in one of those scruffy, University for Women campus Elayne’s commission
because of our history, both good and only-in-New-Orleans kind of to honor the building’s namesake, long time professor
bad. The past is gone. Whatever hap- places, I leafed through the and her dear friend, the late and widely loved Eugenia
pened there makes us what we are today. current issue of Gambit, a local Summer, was on display.
Be glad we’re not still living in the past. weekly newspaper, and there The piece, a five-foot tall totem adorned with
Focus on the future, and do what you can was Elayne Goodman. buttons, Eugenia’s collection of egg cups and brightly
to make the future better for your de- About the coffee shop, Zotz, painted plaques with funny tidbits about Summer, who
scendants and the descendants of others. an online reviewer wrote: “Psy- was a distinct character.
Nothing, not even mountains, stand still. chedelic swamp funk interior.
You either grow or die. We’re all in the The walls either grow on you As president of the student body she convinced The W
same boat, so let’s grow together. or get to you. Not much middle Birney Imes president to allow a jukebox in the Goose. She considered
Cameron Triplett ground there. …” this the greatest accomplishment of her life!
Brooksville Which made it a fitting place to read about the cur-
Editor’s note: The above letter was edit- rent exhibition in town featuring Southern homegrown Early in her life she won an award for one of her art
ed for length. artists. Gambit’s cover story, “In the vernacular: A ma- works. She used the money to buy a red wool coat.
jor new show at the Ogden Museum spotlights outsider
and self-taught art,” featured a photo of Elayne’s, 1990 Her art works were shown in over 60 juried exhibi-
“Altar to Elvis.” tions throughout the United States. Eleanor Roosevelt
The altar’s story has many twists and turns. Over owned one.
Our View: Local Editorials the years it has attained almost mythic status.
Local editorials appearing in this space repre- An editor for “Rolling Stone” learned of the altar She didn’t like Elvis. She did like the Teenage Mutant
sent the opinion of the newspaper’s editorial when it was displayed in the window of a New York Ninja Turtles!
board: Peter Imes, editor and publisher;t
gallery representing Goodman at the time. After a
general manager; Slim Smith and senior
newsroom staff. To inquire about a meeting photograph of the altar appeared in the magazine, a When she attended the Mississippi Picnic in Central
with the board, please contact Peter Imes at collector from Italy and actor Nicholas Cage, whose Park, she took sardines and crackers for lunch.
662-328-2424, or e-mail voice@cdispatch. character in the 1990 David Lynch film, “Wild at
com. Heart” had an Elvis fixation, expressed interest. When I called Elayne Saturday morning to praise
Cage balked at the $2,000 cross-country shipping the piece, she told me about an earlier commission.
Voice of the People charges the gallery was demanding (Later when
Elayne learned of this, she said, “I would have put it in
Eugenia, who died in 2016, asked her friend to make
a cover for her casket. Summer was only 5 feet 2 inches
We encourage you to share your opinion with
readers of The Dispatch. a U-Haul and set it up for him [if I’d known].”) Cage’s tall and Elayne planned accordingly.
Submit your letter to The Dispatch by: loss is the gain of the Ogden Museum of Southern Art “I made this thing,” said Elayne, “and she went
E-mail: [email protected] where the altar is part of the permanent collection. out and picked out this ornate casket, and the cover
Mail: P.O. Box 511, Columbus, MS 39703 About Elayne’s work, Ogden curator Bradley Sum- was too short.” The funeral home put Elayne’s cover
In person: 516 Main St., Columbus, or 101 S. rall, said, “This is ‘make-do’ art at its best, utilizing over the casket after it was rolled out of the Catholic
Lafayette St., No. 16, Starkville. the materials at hand to create ecstatic compositions Church.
All letters must be signed by the author that speak to place, time and culture. They are always This came just after, at Eugenia’s request, the entire
and must include town of residence and a
inspired, sometimes poetic, and often just downright congregation sang “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.”
telephone number for verification purposes.
Letters should be no more than 500 words, funny.” “We promised we would,” said Elayne. “A whole
and guest columns should be 500-700 Very seldom is Elayne’s work not downright funny. church full of people (sang it). It was boisterous.”
words. We reserve the right to edit submitted The genius of it is a $35 whirligig you buy at Kentuck Birney Imes ([email protected]) is the former
information. or the Rosenzweig gift shop will exhibit the same wit publisher of The Dispatch.
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Ask Rufus

Walking through South Side

T
he lege Street, at Riverview was com- Columbus Eclectic. It was
South the corner of pleted by 1853 and is now said to have once been
Side Third Street a National Historic Land- moved about 50 feet to
Historic and Third mark. The house was get it out of the city limits
District in Avenue, two also probably designed and avoid city taxes.
Columbus is historic hous- by James Lull, as it is a Walking back to Third
a real gem. es face each more ornate version of Street we turn left and
It provides a other. On the his personal residence, return to our beginning
place where, northeast cor- Camellia Place. River- point.
in a less than ner is the 1852 view has possibly the Columbus is simply
an hour’s Greek Revival most monumental interi- enmeshed in history and
walk, you style Swoope or plaster decorations of loaded with architectural
are carried home. Facing any house in Mississippi. gems, many of which
Rufus Ward The north end of the
through the Swoope are now open to visitors
almost 200 home from block on which Riverview during the Columbus
years of architectural the other side of Third sits was the site of the Pilgrimage. Courtesy photo
history. Street is Twelve Gables, a town’s first cemetery. It Rufus Ward is a local Lehmquen is a ca. 1838 Greek Revival raised cottage
The district features Greek Revival style used dated to about 1820 and historian. which has the flavor of a Louisiana Creole cottage.
more than 40 houses on a traditional house was known as the Tom-
listed on the National plan. It was built ca. 1837 bigbee Graveyard. The
Register of Historic Plac- and is the house in which graves were moved after
es, six houses included in the Columbus Decoration Friendship Cemetery was
the Library of Congress Day ceremony — which established in 1849.
Historic American Build- inspired Memorial Day Half a block off Second
ing Survey, a Mississippi — was organized. Street, on Fifth Avenue
Landmark, a National A block south, Third and across from the site
Literary Landmark and a Street meets Fourth of the graveyard, is But-
National Historic Land- Avenue and we leave the tersworth, an 1820s dog-
mark. original town limits of trot log house converted
The walking tour Columbus. The street into a Greek Revival
would start at the corner was originally known as house in the 1840s.
of Main Street and Third Bridge Street because Continuing to walk
Street. It was here, in 1842, black engineer north along Second
overlooking the Military Horace King constructed Street, we again pass
Road Ferry, that the Columbus’ first bridge Fourth Avenue. At the
Town of Columbus began over the Tombigbee at west end of the street the
to grow. the street’s west end. It old footing of the 1842
The original Military was a wooden covered bridge still survives as
Road completed in 1820 bridge that came off the a flat earthen pad on the
ran down Second Avenue crest of the river bluff. edge of the river bluff.
North. A community had At Third and Fifth Av- On the northwestern
formed on the river bluff enue, three classic hous- corner of Second Street
overlooking the ferry by es grace the corners. On and Fourth Avenue is
the summer of 1819. At the northeast corner is what appears to be a
that time the state line a ca. 1914 brick house in Queen Ann Victorian
had not been surveyed the Prairie style, a style House, but buried within
and it was believed that made famous by Frank it is a smaller 1840s
the land east of the Tom- Lloyd Wright. Across house. Turning right onto
bigbee was in Alabama. the street on the north- Third Avenue we find, in
An Alabama leg- west corner is a ca. 1869 the middle of the block,
islative act officially Italianate style home. On Errolton, a ca. 1848 home
recognized the Town of the southwest corner is a that is another example of
Columbus, Alabama, on turreted Queen Ann style
Dec. 6, 1819. That makes house. This is the classic
2019 the bicentennial style that most people
of the establishment of think of as a Victorian
Columbus. In late 1820 house.
it was discovered that On the corner of Third
Columbus was actually and Sixth Avenue stands
in Mississippi. On Feb. Whitehall, a large 1843
10, 1821, the Mississippi Greek Revival house in
Legislature chartered the the style of early Colum-
Town of Columbus. bus architect James Lull.
Though this walk During the Civil War the
along Second and Third basement served as a
streets is lined with hospital.
historic houses, space We walk down the
constraints allow me to block and turn right on
only discuss a few. On Seventh Avenue, going
the southeast corner of uphill to Second Street
Main and Third is the where we are greeted
Tennessee Williams by White Arches on the
Home and Welcome southwest corner and
Center, a National Lit- The Colonnade on the
erary Landmark. It sits northwest corner. White
on the former site of a Arches was constructed
two-story log house built about 1858 as a unique
by William Cocke in 1818 mixture of Gothic Re-
or 1819. He was a former vival, Greek Revival and
Chickasaw Indian Agent Italianate. This mixture
and a friend of Thomas of styles seems to occur
Jefferson with whom more in Columbus than
he corresponded about anywhere else and Ken
Franklin Academy, the P’Pool, formerly with the
Columbus public school Mississippi Department
established in 1821. of Archives and History,
Walking south down has called the style “Co-
Third Street, there is a lumbus Eclectic.”
two-story brick build- The Colonnade is a
ing on your left which Carolina side hall plan
contains the offices of the house with a Greek Re-
Columbus Convention vival facade, constructed
and Visitors Bureau. It about 1860. It was one
was about here that the of the last large Greek
first house in Columbus, Revival-style homes built
a small log cabin, was in Columbus.
built in the fall of 1817. By Walking north up Sec-
1820, Spirus Roach was ond Street, Lehmquen,
keeping a store and tav- a ca. 1838 Greek Revival
ern there. Because Roach raised cottage, is on the
had a long pointed nose, right. The house has
the Choctaw Indians who the flavor of a Louisiana
traded with him called Creole cottage. Crossing
him “Possum.” When Sixth Avenue, two of the
going to Columbus, they most impressive homes
referred to going to “Pos- in Columbus face each
sum’s town.” other. On the east is the
On the northwest Pratt Thomas home and
corner of the intersection on the west is Riverview.
of Third Street and Col- The Pratt Thomas
lege Street is a ca. 1880 home, completed in 1847,
house in the Italianate is a raised cottage in
style. The house presents the Greek Revival-style.
elements one would find P’Pool considers it to be
in an Italian villa. “the largest, most ele-
On the southeast gant, and most unusual of
corner is the ca. 1825 Ole Columbus’ raised-cottage
Homestead, the oldest dwellings.” Among the
building known to have residents of the Pratt
survived within the orig- Thomas home were two
inal town limits. It is a brothers, doctors Wil-
vernacular raised cottage liam and John Richards.
and looks like a minia- William was the doctor
ture version of Madam who delivered Tennessee
John’s Legacy, a 1789 Williams. John was a phy-
house in New Orleans. sician for the Rockefeller
Down the bluff, at the and Roosevelt families in
foot of College Street, is New York and, in April of
the old Tombigbee River 1912, was called to tend
steamboat landing. to the survivors of the
A block south of Col- Titanic.
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Council
Continued from Page 1A
nances, told councilmen If you go finances are “definitely
earlier this month that at ■ WHO: Columbus City Council a problem” but that he
current spending rates, ■ WHAT: Columbus Mayor wouldn’t call it a “crisis”
the city’s general fund will Robert Smith’s proposed plan and said there wouldn’t
be more than $338,000 to curb city spending be an accurate picture of
in debt at the end of the ■ WHEN: Tuesday at 5 p.m. the city’s finances until
fiscal year. He said the ■ WHERE: Columbus Munic-
ipal Complex courtroom at the summer.
difference in a projected 1501 Main St.
$11 million in revenues Box Jones
and more than $14 million involves increasing de-
Other issues
The post goes on to
in expenditures will wipe ductibles on employees’ on the order of hundreds
invite the public to attend
out the city’s general fund insurance plans, along of thousands of dollars, if
Tuesday’s meeting and
balance, which is current- with other expenditure not more.
hear the plan firsthand
ly just under $3 million. reductions. “It is significant,” Box
said. “It should be enough and adds the plan will be
However, the Facebook As a member of the
to at least get us on the posted to the Facebook
post stressed the city is city’s insurance commit-
right track through the page.
not “going broke” and tee, Box helped craft the
that officials will make end of this year.” Also addressed in the
plan Smith will present
adjustments to spending Ward 5 Councilman FAQ are numerous pot-
to the council Tuesday,
throughout the year. Stephen Jones told The holes in the city’s roads,
he said. While Box said
“The City operates on Dispatch he received retail, funding for parks
he didn’t have the plan
projected receipts from with him on Saturday to a copy of the plan but and the as-yet unfinished
sales taxes, property tax- offer specifics, he said he hadn’t had the chance to Amphitheater and storm
es, and other fees,” the strongly approves of it. look through it yet and cleanup and relief. Those
post says. “Since this num- “I think it’s a really couldn’t comment with in need of housing after
ber is only a projection, good plan,” he said. “If the much detail. the February storm can
adjustments are made in numbers all work out like “I know there was a hir- apply for assistance at the
spending throughout the we say they are, there are ing freeze on everything East Columbus Gym at
year. Changes have been going to be some tremen- except for the CFO,” he 222 Lawrence Drive from
made to improve the fi- dous savings.” said, referencing Colum- Tuesday to Apr. 7 from 10
nancial reporting process The plan’s implementa- bus’ search for a new chief a.m.-7 p.m., the post says.
to City officials and the tion will ultimately come financial officer after for- The city council meet-
public which will help down to the city council’s mer CFO Milton Rawle ing will begin at 5 p.m.
with financial decisions approval, but Box said he resigned in February. Tuesday at the Columbus
moving forward.” thinks it will easily pass Smith did not return Municipal Complex at
The post does not go that hurdle. multiple calls or messag- 1501 Main Street.
into detail about the sev- He couldn’t offer a spe- es from The Dispatch by Dispatch reporters
en-part plan, but Ward 3 cific number without the press time. Amanda Lien and Alex
Councilman Charlie Box plan in front of him, but Smith previously told Holloway contributed to
said at least some of it said the savings should be The Dispatch the city’s this report.

CMSD
Continued from Page 1A
He added that’s nancially sound” to offset trict than just the 33 who school district improves
changed over the last cou- these types of monetary have already left. and recovers from the tor-
ple of years. cuts. Although the dis- nado’s damage.
“Prior to the storm, “Certainly we’ll have trict cannot change the “As we start improv-
we were seeing a positive to account for this in our storm’s effect on the com- ing, not just the rating of
trend of more students budget as we move for- munity or CMSD, Labat our schools, but the op-
coming into the district ward,” Spears said. “If said she is hoping to get portunities we offer, stu-
than leaving,” Spears a student is displaced, relief from the Mississippi dents will start to re-en-
said. “Certainly with this Dr. Labat is making sure Department of Education. roll,” Spears said. “We
event occurring, that has when a student’s family “Decline in enrollment haven’t seen a big spike in
set back that progress, makes the decision to is a concern overall. We transfers out. There’s re-
but it doesn’t mean that is leave, we assist them to deal with that on year-to- ally been no net losses or
forever abandoned.” make sure they have all year basis,” Labat said. gains of students, except
In a typical year, the their academic records. “That coupled with the for the storm. Hopefully
district can expect to lose We don’t want to lose any tornado is just a concern. we will be able to bring
10 to 15 students, Labat students. Operationally, I don’t know what the back those individual
said. By this point last from a financial stand- trend will be, but next
families who have left as a
year the district only lost point we will adjust and month, we will know a lot
result of the storm.”
15 students. Having 33 move forward.” more about where we are.
students leave in a one- According to Missis- Hopefully, if we get the
month span, she added, is sippi Emergency Manage- federal declaration (of an
alarming. ment Agency, nearly 300 emergency), we can ask
Spears shares the residences in Lowndes for some exemptions from
same worries as Labat, County sustained dam- MDE to get some assis-
but said the district will age after the storm. Labat tance with enrollment.”
remain financially stable said there could be more Looking into the fu-
even with the loss from students who have been ture, Spears added he
state funds. He added the displaced leading to more expects enrollment to in-
district has remained “fi- students vacating the dis- crease once the city and

Slimantics
Continued from Page 1A
catastrophic. It’s hard been hearing that crap draped over her like
to score and rebound at ever since I was at UCLA. human kudzu.
the rate McCowan does I’m out there busting my She might have
when you’re sitting on the buns every night. Tell checked out, brooded or
bench with foul trouble or your old man to drag retaliated. Instead she
sulking up and down the Walton and Lanier up responded by scoring 20
court, having appeared and down the court for 48 second-half points and
to have lost all interest in minutes!” setting the record for
the game. career rebounds in NCAA
Other players can have Lose your cool, Tournament history (her
off days and the Bulldogs 13 rebounds gave her 224
are versatile enough to
lose the game in 18 NCAA Tournament
It’s fair to note that
overcome it. When Mc- games).
McCowan’s class has lost
Cowan goes into a funk, That’s a good sign,
just 17 of 150 games, so
it’s uh-oh time and “Big but the best measure
it’s not like McCowan
T” is not immune from of how much she has
goes off the rails emotion-
criticism when it happens. grown in the composure
ally very often. But those
department will come
lapses are memorable.
A higher standard This season, there
today against an Oregon
McCowan is held to team that badly befuddled
have been two games
a higher, more difficult where McCowan lost her McCowan in a December
standard and you wonder cool and, to a degree, her game at Eugene, Oregon.
what that must be like. interest. It’s no coinci- McCowan scored just
It must be sort of like dence those are the only five points in 34 minutes,
the scene from the movie games MSU has lost this by far her worst perfor-
“Airplane.” In the movie, season. mance of the season and
Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Most recently, it hap- among the worst of her
the NBA Hall of Fame pened in a Feb. 14 against career. Predictably, MSU
center, plays the role of Missouri. McCowan’s lost that game, 82-74.
an airplane pilot named numbers weren’t awful —
Roger Murdock. In the 12 points and 13 rebounds ‘T’ Time
film, where characters — but down the stretch, If the Bulldogs are
regularly break character, Missouri’s constant ha- to win today against a
a young boy name Joey rassment took McCowan quality team in a decid-
visits the cockpit and im- out of her game and the edly hostile environment,
mediately recognizes the Tigers pulled away in the McCowan will have to
NBA star, even though fourth quarter to win by keep her energy high, her
“Murdock” insists he’s eight points in Starkville. emotions in check and
not the player. McCowan has been her head in the game.
Joey brushes off that a different player since All that’s at stake is a
denial. then, Schaefer insists. third straight trip to the
“I think you the great- She’s no longer a “bull in Final Four and a chance
est,” Joey says, “but my the china cabinet,” is the to bring home the nation-
dad says you don’t work way the coach puts it. al championship that has
hard enough on defense. State has won all 11 of so narrowly eluded the
And he says that lots its games since the Mis- Bulldogs in the last two
of times you don’t even souri loss and Friday’s years.
run down the court. And win over Arizona State Today in Portland, Mc-
that you don’t really try, was an example of that Cowan will be the tallest
except in the playoffs.” growth Schaefer talks player on the floor.
“Murdock” has heard about. In the first half, But it will be how
enough. McCowan took just one much she has really
“The hell I don’t!” he shot and scored only two “grown” that may well
snarls. “Listen, kid, I’ve points, as the Sun Devils determine the outcome.
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No. 1 vs. 2 showdown: Bulldogs face Oregon

The Associated Press NCA A Tournament. She had already She scored 22 points and had 13 rebounds
seen the Ducks twice this season as a MSU VS. OREGON in Friday’s 76-53 win over Arizona State,
PORTLAND, Ore. — Veteran Ari- Pac-12 Conference foe — both losses. When: 1 p.m. today becoming the all-time leading rebounder in
zona State coach Charli Turner Thorne Where: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon
“I’d give the edge to Oregon. They’re What: Portland Region final NCAA Tournament history with 225.
weighed in with her prediction for Sun- both great rebounding teams. Oregon TV: ESPN Oregon quick fact: The Ducks (32-4) are one
day’s Elite Eight game between sec- has the best backcourt in the country, in At stake: A spot in the Final Four of two teams to defeat MSU this season.
MSU quick fact: The Bulldogs (33-2) have They advanced to the regional final with a
ond-seeded Oregon and No. 1 Mississip- my opinion. They’re going to take care of
won 11 straight games and are attempting 63-53 win Friday over South Dakota State.
pi State — and she gave the Ducks the the ball. They’re going to get their shoot- Player to watch: Junior guard Sabrina
to reach the Final Four for the third
advantage. ers the shots that they need,” she said. consecutive year. Ionescu, a national player of the year
Turner Thorne offered her take follow- But Turner Thorne also offered apolo- Player to watch: Senior C Teaira McCowan candidate, had 17 points and 11 assists vs.
ing the Sun Devils’ 76-53 loss to Missis- gies to Bulldogs coach Vic Schaefer. has recorded double-doubles in 15 of her South Dakota State. Tonight, she faces MSU
sippi State in the Sweet 16 of the women’s See NCAA, 3B last 16 games, and 30 overall this season. senior point guard Jazzmun Holmes.

MISSISSIPPI STATE BASEBALL MSU FOOTBALL

Freshman QB
TWO-GAME SLIDE puts on a show
in scrimmage
By Ben Portnoy
[email protected]

The quarterback co-

nundrum in Starkville
rages on.
Junior Keytaon
Thompson should have
the inside track to the
starting job for Missis-
sippi State, but fresh-
man quarterback Jalen Mayden
Mayden impressed Sat-
urday in the team’s first scrimmage of
the spring.
Finishing 12-of-15 for 135 yards
against the second-team defense,
Mayden looked comfortable in the
pocket.
The Sachse, Texas, native was pa-
tient — finding receivers out of the
slot, on the outside, and in soft spots
against zone coverage.
Thompson finished 7-of-15 for 77
yards, a touchdown and an intercep-
tion — a batted ball that found its way
into the hands of senior defensive
Jim Lytle/Special to the Dispatch tackle Lee Autry.
Mississippi State’s Jordan Westburg (11) picks off LSU’s Chris Reid (4) at 2nd base during the 4th inning of their game His lone score came on a
Saturday in Starkville. back-shoulder throw to junior receiver

LSU tops No. 2-ranked Diamond

Osirus Mitchell on a post route in the
front left corner of the end zone.
“I think they’re playing with more
confidence, both guys who played to-

Dawgs, wins weekend series day,” head coach Joe Morehead said.
“And I think they’re taking positive
steps forward every day.”
Here’s a look at other takeaways
By Ben Portnoy “We just got beat,” senior center catcher Dustin Skelton gave chase into
[email protected] fielder Jake Mangum said. “We just got foul territory. Nearing the LSU dugout, from Saturday’s scrimmage:
embarrassed.” the two collided. Though Allen was With seven starters gone from the
Scattered among the 11,648 onlook- And while there were marginal pos- able to hang on, it was the third such in- nation’s No. 1 defense in opponent
ers at Dudy Noble Field on Saturday itives to glean from the rubber match, stance of contact between two fielders yards per game, there are plenty of
afternoon were pockets of purple and it was familiar issues that doomed the this weekend. question marks on that side of the ball.
gold. Bulldogs. “We just got to get back to practice And while the defensive line and
Midway through the top half of the Fielding and communication, or a this week and get back to the funda- secondary remain unclear, the line-
seventh inning, fans donning the har- lack thereof, continued to be a problem mental baseball,” MSU coach Chris backing corps is rock solid.
rowed colors of the Bayou Bengals Saturday. Lemonis said. “You know, in our league The group should be the Bulldogs’
joined together in a chant. MSU finished with seven errors on you’re not going to win them all, you’ve most experienced and deepest po-
“Go,” yelled those on the third base the weekend. got to be able to bounce back and play sition with senior Leo Lewis, and ju-
side. “Tigers” responded their first Sophomore infielders Jordan West- good baseball.” niors Erroll Thompson and Willie Gay
baseline counterparts. burg and Justin Foscue continued to Saturday’s game also demonstrated Jr. returning.
It was that kind of day in Starkville as struggle in the field — combining for the Bulldogs’ desperate need for a No. Erroll Thompson flashed his
the Mississippi State baseball team fell three of those seven errors. The duo 3 starter. hard-hitting ability in the middle
for the second consecutive day to LSU, has now totaled 16 of the team’s 33 er- Senior Peyton Plumlee was solid in during the scrimmage, smoking ju-
this time 11-2 in game three of their rors this year. two innings of work, giving up one run nior running back Kylin Hill in the in-
weekend set. Further, miscommunication reigned on two hits along with four strikeouts. terior on a downhill run early on. Gay
It marked the Diamond Dawgs’ first supreme once more. But with six left-handed batters nearly corralled a one-handed inter-
series loss of the Southeastern Confer- Off an Antoine Duplantis swing in in the LSU lineup Saturday, Lemonis ception on a ball that Keytaon Thomp-
ence season and also their first series the top of the third inning, sophomore son didn’t get quite enough height on.
loss against anybody this year. first baseman Tanner Allen and junior See Baseball, 3B See Football, 4B

COLUMBUS AUTO RACING

Baggett holds off Alberson on final lap

By DAVID MILLER “That last three or four laps we run before
Special to The Dispatch that last (lap) caution, I was having to park it
down here in the bottom to stay from sliding
Neil Baggett hadn’t been challenged for his up and catch that strip off,” Baggett said. “But
lead in the Super Late Model feature Friday at it just felt wrong … I felt like we needed to be
Columbus until the final two laps, seemingly up around that top, slinging it. “But [his crew]
assured a win against a sparse field of cars. were under the caution saying go to the bot-
But on the last lap, Baggett saw a nose for tom. Sometimes you just got to go with your
the first time in the race, and he didn’t know gut feeling in the car.
who was driving the car — the Black Diamond “That last lap, when we got down here, I just
No. 1 car. It was Garrett Alberson, a Las Cru- happened to glance up and see a nose, and I
ces, New Mexico, native who started 11th and knew somebody was hammerin’. I drove a little
at the end of the field. harder the last lap, and it worked out.”
Baggett would stymie Alberson’s run head- Baggett’s win in the Chris Myers Memorial
ing into turn 1 on the final lap, checking high Race marks his second of the season. He won
on the front stretch and holding off Alberson in Milton, Florida, on March 15.
in turns 3 and 4. Prior to Friday, Alberson had run six races
Baggett said his crew were signaling for this season since taking off all of 2018 to serve
him to race the bottom, though it was diffi- as crew chief for Earl Pearson, Jr. on the Lucas
cult for him to stick the car there. He said his Oil series. His second-place finish at Columbus David Miller/Special to The Dispatch
last-second decision to take the top was a “gut Neil Baggett (21xxx) won the Super Late Model feature Friday at Colum-
feeling.” See Baggett, 4B bus Speedway.
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briefly CALENDAR Basketball Regional Semifinals

Saturday, March 30
At Chicago
Minnesota
Detroit
Chicago
1 1 .500 1
1 2 .333 1½
0 2 .000 2
NCAA Men’s Div. II Notre Dame 87, Texas A&M 80 West Division
Football College Baseball Basketball Tournament Stanford 55, Missouri State 46
Regional Championship

Seattle
W L Pct GB
3 1 .750 —

Saban: Crimson Tide players need to play faster Today’s Games Glance Monday, April 1
At Chicago
Houston
Los Angeles
1 1 .500 1
1 1 .500 1
All Times EDT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama football head coach Nick First Round Notre Dame (33-3) vs. Stanford (31-4), 9 p.m. Oakland 1 3 .250 2
Southern Miss at UTSA, 1 p.m. Friday, March 15 ALBANY REGIONAL Texas 0 1 .000 1½
Saban got a first look at his team in game-like situations as First Round Friday’s Games
the Crimson Tide competed in its first scrimmage of the spring
Alabama at Florida, 1 p.m. South Central
At Canyon, Texas Friday, March 22 Toronto 6, Detroit 0
season on Saturday afternoon at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Ole Miss at Arkansas, 1:30 p.m. West Texas A&M 109, New Mexico Highlands At Louisville, Ky.
Louisville 69, Robert Morris 34
Tampa Bay 4, Houston 2
L.A. Angels 6, Oakland 2
95
“As first scrimmages go in the spring, we obviously have Monday’s Games Texas A&M-Commerce 72, Dallas Baptist 70 Michigan 84, Kansas State 54 Boston 7, Seattle 6
At Austin, Texas At Storrs, Conn. Saturday’s Games
goals and objectives and things that you want to accomplish,” Tougaloo College at Mississippi University for Lubbock Christian 82, Colorado School of Buffalo 82, Rutgers 71 Baltimore 5, N.Y. Yankees 3
said Saban. “First time we have a scrimmage, you kind of see Women (DH), 4 p.m. Mines 73 UConn 110, Towson 61 Cleveland 2, Minnesota 1
St. Edward’s 82, Angelo State 81 Saturday, March 23 Kansas City 8, Chicago White Sox 6
where you’re at. I think we have some really good players, and West Region At Corvallis, Ore.
we have some guys that can play winning football. To me, we Tuesday’s Games At San Diego Gonzaga 68, Little Rock 51
Toronto 3, Detroit 0
Houston at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m.
don’t have enough. We don’t have enough depth on our team. North Alabama at Ole Miss, 11 a.m. Saint Martin’s 63, Concordia (Cal.) 60
Seattle Pacific 77, Chaminade 55
Oregon State 80, Boise State 75, OT Chicago Cubs at Texas, 8:05 p.m.
At College Park, Md. L.A. Angels at Oakland, 9:07 p.m.
We don’t have enough guys that can execute with confidence South Alabama at Southern Miss, 6 p.m. UC San Diego 61, Cal Poly Pomona 50 Maryland 73, Radford 51 Boston at Seattle, 9:10 p.m.
Point Loma 70, Western Oregon 58
and play fast. The way we need to go about that is just keep Troy at Alabama, 6 p.m. Saturday, March 16
UCLA 89, Tennessee 77 Sunday’s Games
Second Round Baltimore (Bundy 0-0) at N.Y. Yankees (Happ
working these guys and keep practicing, and I think I’ve said this Atlantic Region Sunday, March 24
before, but what a lot of players don’t understand is you don’t do Wednesday’s Games At Indiana, Pa. At Louisville, Ky.
0-0), 1:05 p.m.
Virginia State 89, Notre Dame (Ohio) 81 Detroit (Moore 0-0) at Toronto (Thornton 0-0),
things until you just get it right. You do it over and over and over ULM at Mississippi State, 6:30 p.m. West Liberty 106, East Stroudsburg 99, OT
Louisville 71, Michigan 50
At Storrs, Conn.
1:07 p.m.
until you can’t get it wrong. That’s what our young guys have to
understand.”
Junior College Baseball Indiana (Pa.) 74, West Chester 65
Mercyhurst 63, Fairmont St. 60, OT
Central Region
UConn 84, Buffalo 72
Monday, March 25
Houston (Miley 0-0) at Tampa Bay (TBD), 1:10
p.m.
Cleveland (Carrasco 0-0) at Minnesota (Pineda
Tuesday’s Games At Maryville, Mo. At Corvallis, Ore. 0-0), 2:10 p.m.
The scrimmage was Alabama’s first of the spring, and the Missouri Southern 101, Washburn 100 Oregon State 76, Gonzaga 70 Chicago White Sox (Giolito 0-0) at Kansas City
eighth of 14 spring practice sessions that will include one more EMCC at Mississippi Delta (DH), 1 p.m. Southeastern Oklahoma State 115, Northern At College Park, Md. (Lopez 0-0), 2:15 p.m.
State 103, OT UCLA 85, Maryland 80
closed scrimmage and the annual Golden Flake A-Day Game on Itawamba at Southwest Tennessee (DH), 3 p.m. Northwest Missouri State 91, Minnesota Regional Semifinals
Chicago Cubs (Hamels 0-0) at Texas (Lynn
0-0), 4:05 p.m.
April 13 at 1 p.m. The game will air live on ESPN2.
“Obviously we’ve got work to do,” added Saban. “But that’s
Prep Baseball State-Mankato 62
Southern Nazarene 81, St. Cloud State 61
Friday, March 29
At Albany, N.Y.
L.A. Angels (Skaggs 0-0) at Oakland (Montas
0-0), 4:07 p.m.
East Region UConn 69, UCLA 61
why we’ve got to practice the rest of the spring, the summer and Monday’s Game At Manchester, N.H. Louisville 61, Oregon State 44
Boston (Porcello 0-0) at Seattle (LeBlanc 0-0),
4:10 p.m.
also fall camp to get ready to play the season.” Starkville Academy vs. Magnolia Heights, 6 p.m. St. Thomas Aquinas 61, Le Moyne 59
Dominican (N.Y.) 64, Merrimack 50
Regional Championship
Sunday, March 31 Monday’s Games
Chicago White Sox at Cleveland, 4:10 p.m.
The scrimmage contained roughly 158 plays and was just Tuesday’s Games Saint Anselm 81, Molloy 71
New Haven 72, Daemen 67
At Albany, N.Y.
Detroit at N.Y. Yankees, 6:35 p.m.
UConn (34-2) vs. Louisville (32-3), Noon
over two hours under partly cloudy skies and temperatures in Starkville High at Murrah, 5 p.m. Midwest Region FINAL FOUR Baltimore at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.
the mid-70s. At Romeoville, Ill. At Tampa, Fla. Colorado at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m.
Alabama will return to the practice field on Monday at 3:30
Caledonia vs. Shannon, 7 p.m. Findlay 71, Drury 66 National Semifinals Houston at Texas, 8:05 p.m.
Bellarmine 81, Walsh 61 Friday, April 5 Boston at Oakland, 10:07 p.m.
p.m., holding a trio of practices next week on Monday, Wednes- Victory Christian at New Life, 4 p.m. Lewis 65, Grand Valley State 63 Greensboro winner vs. Portland winner, 7 or L.A. Angels at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.
Southern Indiana 66, Ashland 60
day and Friday before holding its second scrimmage of the spring New Hope vs. Leake Central, 6 p.m. South Region
9:30 p.m.
Albany winner vs. Chicago winner, 7 or 9:30
National League
next Saturday. Starkville Academy vs. Winston Academy 6 p.m. At Davie, Fla. p.m.
East Division
Lynn 81, Alabama-Huntsville 68 W L Pct GB
National Championship
Hebron Christian vs. Columbus Christian, 6 p.m. Florida Southern 78, Delta State 72
Nova Southeastern 80, Miles 66 Sunday, April 7 New York 2 0 1.000 —
Philadelphia 2 0 1.000 —
Baseball West Lowndes at Vardaman, 5 p.m. West Alabama 95, Valdosta State 87
Southeast Region
Semifinal winners, 6 p.m.
NBA
Atlanta 0 2 .000 2

Kessinger’s double in 9th inning carries Ole Miss to College Softball At Charlotte, N.C.
SC-Aiken 84, Lenoir-Rhyne 71
All Times EDT
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Miami 0 2 .000 2
Washington 0 2 .000 2
Central Division
Today’s Games Augusta 77, Francis Marion 70, OT
Atlantic Division W L Pct GB
4-3 win Marshall at Southern Miss, Noon
Queens (NC) 74, Emmanuel (Ga.) 72
Catawba 80, UNC Pembroke 61 W L Pct GB Chicago 1 0 1.000 —
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – In the ninth inning of a back-and- Second Round x-Toronto 53 23 .697 — Cincinnati 1 0 1.000 —

forth Southeastern Conference battle, junior shortstop Grae Florida at Ole Miss, 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16 x-Philadelphia 48 27 .640 4½
x-Boston 45 32 .584 8½
Milwaukee
St. Louis
1 1 .500 ½
1 1 .500 ½
South Central
Kessinger smashed an RBI double off the left center wall to give Mississippi State at Alabama, time TBA At Canyon, Texas Brooklyn 39 38 .506 14½ Pittsburgh 0 1 .000 1
New York 14 61 .187 38½
Prep Softball West Texas A&M 77, Texas A&M-Commerce 61 West Division
No. 21 Ole Miss (19-9, 4-4) a 4-3 road win and even the series at At Austin, Texas Southeast Division W L Pct GB
W L Pct GB
No. 8 Arkansas. St. Edward’s 93, Lubbock Christian 80 Colorado 2 0 1.000 —
Monday’s Games West Region Miami 37 38 .493 — San Diego 2 0 1.000 —
Tyler Keenan and Cole Zabowski each homered on the day, At San Diego Orlando 37 39 .487 ½ Arizona 1 1 .500 1
while Kessinger went 2-for-5 with the game-deciding double, Victory vs. Tuscaloosa Home Ed, 4 p.m. St. Martin’s 67, Seattle Pacific 63 Charlotte 35 40 .467 2
Los Angeles 1 1 .500 1
Washington 31 46 .403 7
scoring pinch runner Carl Gindl to give the Rebels a 4-3 lead Men’s College Golf Point Loma 73, UC San Diego 50
Sunday, March 17 Atlanta 27 49 .355 10½
Central Division
San Francisco 0 2
Friday’s Games
.000 2
in the top of the ninth. Ole Miss also got excellent efforts on the Today’s Games Atlantic Region
W L Pct GB Colorado 6, Miami 1
At Indiana, Pa.
mound from Doug Nikhazy, Austin Miller and Parker Caracci. The West Liberty 82, Virginia State 80 y-Milwaukee 57 19 .750 — St. Louis 9, Milwaukee 5
trio struck out a combined 12 batters and limited the dangerous Alabama at John Hayt Intercollegiate (Jackson- Mercyhurst 75, Indiana (Pa.) 65 x-Indiana 45 31 .592 12 Arizona 5, L.A. Dodgers 4, 13 innings
Detroit 38 37 .507 18½ San Diego 4, San Francisco 1
Razorback offense to just three runs on six hits. Caracci tossed a ville, Florida) Central Region
At Maryville, Mo. Chicago 21 55 .276 36 Saturday’s Games
perfect ninth inning to close out his sixth save of the season.
Jacob Adams set in motion the first run of the game with a
Men’s College Tennis Missouri Southern 92, Southeastern Oklahoma
State 83
Cleveland 19 58 .247 38½
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Southwest Division
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, ppd.
N.Y. Mets 11, Washington 8
Philadelphia 8, Atlanta 6
one-out single in the third. The senior out of Conway, Arkansas,
Today’s Games Northwest Missouri State 70, Southern Naza-
rene 59 W L Pct GB Colorado at Miami, 6:10 p.m.
x-Houston 49 28 .636 — St. Louis at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m.
moved to second on an Anthony Servideo groundout, then to Alabama at Tennessee, Noon East Region
At Manchester, N.H. San Antonio 44 32 .579 4½ Chicago Cubs at Texas, 8:05 p.m.
third on an infield single by Kessinger. Finally, Keenan drove Women’s College Tennis St. Thomas Aquinas 86, Dominican (NY) 83,
OT
New Orleans
Memphis
32 45 .416 17
30 45 .400 18
San Francisco at San Diego, 8:40 p.m.
Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.
home his 41st run of the season with a single to left center to Today’s Games Saint Anselm 70, New Haven 69 Dallas 29 46 .387 19 Sunday’s Games
Northwest Division
make it 1-0, Rebels. Midwest Region
W L Pct GB Colorado (Gray 0-0) at Miami (Alcantara 0-0),
On a windy day at Baum-Walker Stadium, Arkansas claimed Tennessee at Alabama, 11 a.m. At Romeoville, Ill.
x-Denver 51 24 .680 — 1:10 p.m.
Bellarmine 74, Findlay 59 Pittsburgh (Musgrove 0-0) at Cincinnati (Gray
the lead in the fourth on a pair of home runs sent out in the jet Arkansas at Mississippi State, 1 p.m. Southern Indiana 62, Lewis 61 x-Portland
x-Utah
48 27 .640 3
46 30 .605 5½ 0-0), 1:10 p.m.
South Region
stream to right field. After a leadoff walk, Jack Kenley homered Missouri at Ole Miss, 1 p.m. At Davie, Fla. Oklahoma City 44 32 .579 7½ N.Y. Mets (Wheeler 0-0) at Washington (Corbin
Minnesota 34 41 .453 17 0-0), 1:35 p.m.
to right field to snap a streak of 10.2 straight scoreless innings by Jackson State at Alabama, 5 p.m. Lynn 88, Florida Southern 78
Pacific Division St. Louis (Wacha 0-0) at Milwaukee (Burnes
Nova Southeastern 89, West Alabama 80
Nikhazy. Two batters later, Christian Franklin lifted one out to right W L Pct GB 0-0), 2:10 p.m.
to make it a 3-1 Razorback lead. Men’s College Golf Southeast Region
At Charlotte, N.C,
Augusta 93, SC-Aiken 89, OT
x-Golden State 51 24 .680 —
x-L.A. Clippers 46 31 .597 6
Chicago Cubs (Hamels 0-0) at Texas (Lynn
0-0), 4:05 p.m.
Ole Miss got one back in the fifth when Keenan crushed a Monday’s Games Queens (NC) 96, Catawba 93 Sacramento 37 39 .487 14½ Arizona (Weaver 0-0) at L.A. Dodgers (Buehler
L.A. Lakers 34 42 .447 17½ 0-0), 4:10 p.m.
solo homer all the way out of the ballpark to right field, making it Alabama at John Hayt Intercollegiate (Jackson- Regional Finals
Phoenix 17 59 .224 34½ San Francisco (Samardzija 0-0) at San Diego
Monday, March 18
a 3-2 contest. West Region x-clinched playoff spot (Paddack 0-0), 4:10 p.m.
ville, Florida) y-clinched division
Ole Miss and Arkansas will decide the series Sunday at At San Diego
Friday’s Games
Atlanta (Wright 0-0) at Philadelphia (Arrieta
1:30 p.m. Southern Miss hosts Jerry Weeks Match Play Point Loma 60, Saint Martin’s 54
Tuesday, March 19 Boston 114, Indiana 112
0-0), 7:05 p.m.
Monday’s Games
Women’s College Golf Atlantic Region
At Indiana, Pa.
Portland 118, Atlanta 98
Denver 115, Oklahoma City 105
Minnesota 131, Golden State 130, OT
St. Louis at Pittsburgh, 1:05 p.m.
Milwaukee at Cincinnati, 6:40 p.m.
Monday’s Games Mercyhurst 82, West Liberty 70
Utah 128, Washington 124 Chicago Cubs at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m.
UTSA scores 3 runs in 9th inning to top Southern Ole Miss at The Bruzzy (Argyle, Texas)
Central Region
At Maryville, Mo. L.A. Lakers 129, Charlotte 115 Colorado at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m.
Saturday’s Games N.Y. Mets at Miami, 7:10 p.m.
Miss Southern Miss at Memphis Intercollegiate (Mem-
Northwest Missouri State 82, Missouri South-
ern 70 L.A. Clippers 132, Cleveland 108
Brooklyn 110, Boston 96
Arizona at San Diego, 10:10 p.m.
San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – UTSA rallied with three runs in the phis, Tennessee)
East Region
Houston 119, Sacramento 108
At Manchester, N.H.
bottom of the ninth to lift the Roadrunners to a 6-5 Conference
USA victory over Southern Miss Saturday afternoon at Road-
Saint Anselm 74, St. Thomas Aquinas 49
Midwest Region
Orlando at Indiana, 7 p.m.
Portland at Detroit, 7 p.m.
Miami at New York, 7:30 p.m.
Transactions
At Romeoville, Ill. Saturday’s Moves
runner Field.
The Golden Eagles (16-8, 6-2) dropped their first Confer- on the air Southern Indiana 76, Bellarmine 69
South Region
At Davie, Fla.
Philadelphia at Minnesota, 8 p.m.
Toronto at Chicago, 8 p.m.
Memphis at Phoenix, 10 p.m. American League
BASEBALL

ence series since May 11-13, 2018, when they lost to Louisiana Sunday’s Games SEATTLE MARINERS — Selected RHP David
Tech 2 games to 1. Today Nova Southeastern 89, Lynn 74
Southeast Region
At Charlotte, N.C.
Milwaukee at Atlanta, 12:30 p.m.
Dallas at Oklahoma City, 3:30 p.m.
McKay from Tacoma (PCL). Placed RHP Hunt-
er Strickland on the 10-day IL. Transferred INF
Southern Miss held a 5-3 advantage going into the bottom AUTO RACING Queens (NC) 91, Augusta 78 L.A. Lakers at New Orleans, 6 p.m. Kyle Seager to the 60-day IL.
Sacramento at San Antonio, 7 p.m. BASKETBALL
of the ninth. Mason Strickland, who had thrown six strong relief 10:05 a.m. — Formula One: Bahrain Grand Prix, South Central
Washington at Denver, 8 p.m. National Basketball Association
At Canyon, Texas
innings in which he allowed five hits and two walks with two Bahrain, ESPN2 West Texas A&M 89, St. Edward’s 70 Charlotte at Golden State, 8:30 p.m. MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES — Signed G Dusty Han-
Memphis at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. nahs to a 10-day contract.
strikeouts, gave up a leadoff walk. The visitors then went to the Quarterfinals
Monday’s Games
bullpen and freshman Hunter Stanley got a fielder’s choice for 2 p.m. — Monster Energy NASCAR Sprint Cup At Evansville, Ind.
Detroit at Indiana, 7 p.m.
HOCKEY
Wednesday, March 27 National Hockey League
Series: O’Reilly Auto Parts 500, Fort Worth, Chicago at New York, 7:30 p.m.
the first out of the inning. Stanley then walked a Roadrunner Saint Anselm 91, Nova Southeastern 81
Miami at Boston, 7:30 p.m.
ARIZONA COYOTES — Signed F Nick
Northwest Missouri State 55, Mercyhurst 51 Schmaltz to a seven-year contract extension.
hitter before the Golden Eagles went to the pen again for red- Texas, FOX Southern Indiana 94, West Texas A&M 84 Milwaukee at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m.
CALGARY FLAMES — Signed LW Dmitry Za-
Orlando at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.
shirt-freshman Ryan Och. The left-hander posted a strikeout for COLLEGE BASEBALL Point Loma 87, Queens (NC) 74
Portland at Minnesota, 8 p.m.
vgorodniy to a three year entry level contract.
Semifinals DETROIT RED WINGS — Reassigned G
the second out, but then gave up a slow roller to second which Thursday, March 28 Philadelphia at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.
11 a.m. — Auburn at South Carolina , SEC Northwest Missouri State 76, Saint Anselm 53 Charlotte at Utah, 9 p.m. Kaden Fulcher from Toledo (ECHL) to the
loaded the bases. Cleveland at Phoenix, 10 p.m. Grand Rapids (AHL).
Bryan Sturges, who ended his day with three RBI, then 3 p.m. — Tennessee at Vanderbilt , SEC Point Loma 81, Southern Indiana 71
Championship Tuesday’s Games ECHL
ECHL — Suspended Kalamazoo’s Michael
laced an Och pitch into right-center field, scoring two. The throw 3 p.m. — Michigan vs. Michigan St., BTN Saturday, March 30 L.A. Lakers at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.
Neal one game and fined him an undisclosed
Northwest Missouri State 64, Point Loma 58 Atlanta at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.
in from right fielder Matt Wallner short-hopped first baseman COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) Houston at Sacramento, 10 p.m. amount for his actions in a March 29 game at
Hunter Slater and bounced off his leg to allow the game-winning NCAA Women’s Basketball Denver at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Indy.
1 p.m. — NCAA Tournament: Teams TBD, Elite READING ROYALS — Announced F Michael
run to score from first on the play.
Danny Lynch led the Golden Eagles with three hits and two Eight, Washington, D.C. , CBS
Tournament Glance
All Times EDT Baseball Huntebrinker was recalled by Lehigh Valley
(AHL).
RBIs. 3:30 p.m. — NCAA Tournament: Teams TBD,
GREENSBORO REGIONAL
First Round
Saturday’s College SOCCER
United Soccer League
The two teams complete the series with a 1 p.m., contest Elite Eight, Kansas City , CBS Friday, March 22 Baseball Scores ORLANDO CITY B — Signed D Nathan Simeon
At Charlotte, N.C. EAST to an academy contract.
on Sunday. COLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S) South Carolina 74, Belmont 52 Albany (NY) 4-1, Binghamton 3-11 COLLEGE
Florida State 70, Bucknell 67 Army 4, Bucknell 3 KANSAS — Announced sophomore men’s bas-
11 a.m. — NCAA Tournament: Teams TBD, At Iowa City Baruch 2-10, Lehman 1-5 ketball G Charlie Moore will transfer.
Iowa 66, Mercer 61 Columbia 23, Dartmouth 9 NEBRASKA — Named Fred Hoiberg men’s
EMCC’s Forrester throws no-hitter in Frday game regional final, Albany, N.Y., ESPN Missouri 77, Drake 76, OT Cornell 3-0, Yale 0-2 basketball coach.
Saturday, March 23 Delaware 7, Northeastern 3
DECATUR – Sophomore right-hander Jaxen Forrester 1 p.m. — NCAA Tournament: Teams TBD, region-
threw a no-hitter in East Mississippi Community College’s 10-1 al final, Portland, Ore., ESPN
At Waco, Texas
California 92, North Carolina 72
Baylor 95, Abilene Christian 38
Fairfield 9, Marist 6
George Washington 10, Saint Joseph’s 4
Harvard 5, Princeton 3
Golf
nightcap road victory over East Central during Friday’s MACJC COLLEGE HOCKEY (MEN’S) At Raleigh, N.C. Jacksonville 5, NJIT 2 PGA Tour Champions-
La Salle 10, St. Bonaventure 5, 11 innings
baseball doubleheader. The home-standing Warriors held on for 3 p.m. — NCAA Tournament: Teams TBD, region-
Kentucky 82, Princeton 77
Lehigh 5, Holy Cross 3 Rapiscan Systems Classic
N.C. State 63, Maine 51
the 7-5 win over the Lions in the opening contest. LIU Brooklyn 5, Bryant 4
Forrester, out of Spanish Fort, Ala., struck out nine and al final, ESPN2 Second Round
Sunday, March 24 Middle Tennessee 10, Marshall 5 Par Scores
Monmouth (NJ) 27, St. Peter’s 1 Saturday
walked two during the seven-inning, complete-game win over 5:30 p.m. — NCAA Tournament: Teams TBD, At Charlotte, N.C.
South Carolina 72, Florida State 64 Navy 10, Lafayette 1 At Fallen Oak
Ohio St. 2, Rutgers 0 Biloxi, Miss.
East Central. The only run he surrendered came in the final regional final, ESPN2 At Iowa City Old Westbury 13-4, St. Joseph’s (LI) 0-1 Purse: $1.6 million
frame when leadoff batter Ken Scott reached base and came Iowa 68, Missouri 52 Quinnipiac 3, Niagara 1
COLLEGE LACROSSE (MEN’S) Monday, March 25 Penn 8, Brown 7, 16 innings
Yardage: 7,088; Par: 72
all the way around to score on a throwing error from third base. At Waco, Texas Second Round
Only a total of five ECCC batters reached base during the game
11 a.m. — Rutgers at Ohio State, ESPNU Baylor 102, California 63
Pittsburgh 11, Miami 10
Rhode Island 5, Fordham 3
Kevin Sutherland 65-69—134 -10
Marco Dawson 65-72—137 -7
with the others coming via an infield error at second base to lead COLLEGE SOFTBALL At Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State 72, Kentucky 57
Sacred Heart 13, Fairleigh Dickinson 6 Billy Andrade 71-68—139 -5
Seton Hall 7, Iona 0
off the fourth inning and a dropped third strike in the seventh. 11a.m. — Wisconsin vs. Penn St., BTN Regional Semifinals Siena 13, Rider 4 Fred Couples
Mike Goodes
69-70—139 -5
72-68—140 -4
Saturday, March 30 Stony Brook 8-5, Maine 3-3
The only run support Forrester needed was provided by 1 p.m. — Michigan St. vs. Indiana, BTN At Greensboro, N.C. UMBC 6-10, Mount St. Mary’s 5-4 Duffy Waldorf 71-69—140 -4
Tyler Miller’s two-run blast in the third inning off East Central Iowa 79, N.C. State 61 UMass-Lowell 3, Hartford 2 Tom Byrum 68-72—140 -4
1 p.m. — South Carolina at LSU, ESPNU Baylor 93, South Carolina 68 Wagner 4, CCSU 2 Scott Parel 68-72—140 -4
starting pitcher Walker Johnson. After adding two more runs in SOUTH Colin Montgomerie 70-71—141 -3
the fifth, the Lions sent a dozen batters to the plate in the seventh 3 p.m. — North Carolina at Pittsburgh, ESPNU Regional Championship
Monday, April 1 Alcorn St. 18, Jackson St. 4 Vijay Singh 69-72—141 -3
to tack on six more insurance runs and ultimately snap their 5 p.m. — Tennessee at Missouri , SEC At Greensboro, N.C. Austin Peay 11, Belmont 3
Campbell 3, Presbyterian 2
Kent Jones
Jeff Sluman
69-72—141 -3
68-73—141 -3
Iowa (29-6) vs. Baylor (34-1), 7 p.m.
11-game losing skid. 6 p.m. — Arizona St. at Arizona, ESPN2 PORTLAND REGIONAL Coastal Carolina 6, Arkansas St. 0 Joe Durant 72-70—142 -2
First Round Coll. of Charleston 7, Hofstra 4 Gene Sauers 72-70—142 -2
Miller, a 23rd-round pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates in last GOLF Friday, March 22 Coppin St. 12, Norfolk St. 6 Billy Mayfair 71-71—142 -2
year’s Major League Baseball Draft, paced EMCC’s 10-hit team At Starkville, Miss. Delaware St. 6, Md.-Eastern Shore 2 Brandt Jobe 71-71—142 -2
9 a.m. — PGA Tour: WGC-Dell Technologies ETSU 11, Georgetown 1
effort in the nightcap by going 3-for-5 at the plate. Also a product Clemson 79, South Dakota 66
Florida Gulf Coast 5, Towson 2
John Daly 71-71—142 -2
of Spanish Fort (Ala.) High School, Miller belted his team-leading Match Play, semifinal matches, Austin, Texas, Mississippi State 103, Southern University 46
Gardner-Webb 7, S.C. Upstate 6
Steve Stricker 73-70—143 -1
At Coral Gables, Fla. Bernhard Langer 71-72—143 -1
GOLF Georgia 10, Kentucky 8, 10 innings
third homer of the year and added a double and a single to go Arizona State 60, UCF 45
Indiana 20, Maryland 5
Wes Short, Jr. 70-73—143 -1
Miami 69, Florida Gulf Coast 62 Michael Allen 71-72—143 -1
along with his two RBIs and two runs scored. Austin Beech and 1:30 p.m. — PGA Tour: Corales Puntacana Re- At Eugene, Ore.
Lipscomb 4, Kennesaw St. 3
Louisiana-Monroe 4, Georgia Southern 2 Tommy Armour III 68-75—143 -1
Josh Smith added two hits apiece for the Lions in the victory. sort & Club Championship, final round, Domini- Indiana 69, Texas 65 Louisiana Tech 7, UAB 6 Cliff Kresge 71-73—144 E
Oregon 78, Portland State 40 Ken Tanigawa 73-71—144 E
Coach Brett Kimbrel’s EMCC Lions, 4-17 overall and 1-7 in Radford 20, Winthrop 11
the MACJC, continue conference play on the road by traveling to
can Republic, GOLF Saturday, March 23
At Syracuse, N.Y.
Richmond 19, George Mason 4 Olin Browne 71-73—144 E
Samford 4, VMI 0 Tom Gillis 73-71—144 E
Moorhead to take on the Trojans of Mississippi Delta in a 1 p.m. 2 p.m. — PGA Tour: WGC-Dell Technologies South Dakota State 76, Quinnipiac 65 South Carolina 4, Auburn 0 Kenny Perry 71-73—144 E
Syracuse 70, Fordham 49 Stetson 13, North Alabama 8 Mark O’Meara 71-73—144 E
Tuesday twin bill. Match Play, finals and third place matches, Aus- Second Round Texas St. 5, Appalachian St. 4 Jeff Maggert 72-73—145 +1
Sunday, March 24 Vanderbilt 10, Tennessee 4
tin, Texas, NBC At Starkville, Miss. VCU 7, Davidson 3
Rocco Mediate 72-73—145 +1
Dudley Hart 73-72—145 +1
4 p.m. — PGA Tour Champions Golf: Rapiscan
Swimming and diving
Mississippi State 85, Clemson 61 Wake Forest at Louisville, ppd. Paul Broadhurst 71-74—145 +1
At Coral Gables, Fla. William & Mary 8, UNC Wilmington 1 Stephen Ames 71-74—145 +1
Systems Classic, final round, Biloxi, Miss., GOLF Arizona State 57, Miami 55 MIDWEST Woody Austin 71-74—145 +1
Alabama finishes 7th NCAA Championships 6 p.m. — LPGA Tour: Kia Classic, final round,
At Eugene, Ore.
Oregon 91, Indiana 68
Chicago St. 7, New Mexico St. 3
Indiana St. at Missouri St., ppd.
Tim Petrovic 70-75—145 +1
Gibby Gilbert III 69-76—145 +1
AUSTIN, Texas – Behind an NCAA title in the 200 medley Carlsbad, Calif., GOLF Monday, March 25 Kent St. at Ball St., ppd.
Darren Clarke 72-74—146 +2
At Syracuse, N.Y. Miami (Ohio) 13, E. Michigan 3
relay and a collection of gutsy swims over the course of the meet, Michigan 16, Michigan St. 2 Steve Jones 72-74—146 +2
the Alabama swimming and diving team took seventh place at MLB BASEBALL South Dakota State 75, Syracuse 64
Regional Semifinals Nebraska at Minnesota, ppd. Bob May 72-74—146 +2
Tom Lehman 72-74—146 +2
the 2019 Men’s NCAA Championships with 142 points. 3 p.m. — Chicago Cubs at Texas, ESPN Friday, March 29 Northwestern 6, San Jose St. 5
Oakland at N. Kentucky, ppd. Joey Sindelar 71-75—146 +2
At Portland, Ore.
“I’m really pleased with the way we finished in the team 6 p.m. — Atlanta at Philadelphia, ESPN Mississippi State 76, Arizona State 53 Ohio 12, Bowling Green 2
Penn St. at Purdue, ppd.
Lee Janzen
John Inman
71-75—146 +2
73-73—146 +2
standing,” UA head coach Dennis Pursley said. “To be seventh in NHL HOCKEY Oregon 63, South Dakota State 53
S. Illinois at Butler, ccd. Scott Hoch 69-77—146 +2
Regional Championship
the nation and second among SEC schools is a great showing.” SE Missouri at E. Illinois, ppd. Jerry Kelly 72-75—147 +3
11 a.m. — NY Rangers at Philadelphia, NBC Sunday, March 31 St. John’s at Saint Louis, ccd. Steve Flesch 72-75—147 +3
California won the team title, followed by Texas, Indiana, At Portland, Ore. Texas Tech 11, Kansas St. 4 Scott McCarron 72-75—147 +3
N.C. State, Louisville and Florida. Harvard, Ohio State and 6:30 p.m. — Boston at Detroit , NBCSN Mississippi State (33-2) vs. Oregon (32-4), 2 UIC 21, Milwaukee 6 Dan Forsman 74-73—147 +3
p.m. W. Michigan at Toledo, ppd.
Virginia rounded out the top 10. RUGBY CHICAGO REGIONAL William Penn 5, Culver-Stockton 2
Bart Bryant 75-72—147 +3
Doug Garwood 74-74—148 +4
It was the Crimson Tide’s fourth top-10 finish in the past First Round
1:30 p.m. — European Champions Cup, quarter- Friday, March 22
Wichita St. 11, Bethune-Cookman 4
Youngstown St. 10, Wright St. 8
Paul Goydos 71-77—148 +4
five years and sixth-consecutive top-15 finish at the national College Station, Texas Ken Duke 75-73—148 +4
final, Racing 92 vs. Stade Toulousain, NBCSN Marquette 58, Rice 54, OT
SOUTHWEST Fran Quinn 73-76—149 +5
championships. It was also Alabama’s best finish since taking Abilene Christian 23, Grambling 5
Glen Day 74-75—149 +5
sixth in 2016 and its 16th top-10 finish since first breaking into the SOCCER (MEN’S) Texas A&M 84, Wright State 61 Ark.-Pine Bluff 14, Texas Southern 2
Skip Kendall 74-75—149 +5
Saturday, March 23 Houston Baptist 12, Northwestern St. 2
national standings in 1973. 8 a.m. — Premier League: Cardiff City vs. Chel- At Notre Dame, Ind. Incarnate Word 3, New Orleans 2 Larry Nelson 73-77—150 +6
Notre Dame 92, Bethune-Cookman 50 Nicholls 5, Lamar 4 Stephen Leaney 73-77—150 +6
“I’m thrilled for our seniors who finished as NCAA champi- sea , NBCSN Michigan State 88, Central Michigan 87 SE Louisiana 11, Stephen F. Austin 3 John Huston 76-74—150 +6
ons in the 200 medley relay and with one of the highest finishes At Ames, Iowa UT Rio Grande Valley 11, N. Colorado 1 Jesper Parnevik 77-73—150 +6
8:30 a.m. — Bundesliga League: Hannover 96 Missouri State 89, DePaul 78 BC-BBA--American League Glance Chris DiMarco 74-77—151 +7
in program history,” Pursley said. “It’s really just a great way to Shaun Micheel 74-77—151 +7
vs. Schalke 04, FS1 Iowa State 97, New Mexico State 61 BC-BBA--American League Glance
wrap up the season.” At Stanford, Calif.
American League David McKenzie 77-74—151 +7
The Tide got another top-five finish from senior Robert How- 10:25 a.m. — Premier League: Liverpool vs. BYU 73, Auburn 64
At A Glance
Tom Pernice Jr. 78-73—151 +7
Stanford 79, UC Davis 54 Larry Mize 73-79—152 +8
ard in its final individual race of the meet. The Alexander City, Tottenham , NBCSN Second Round
All Times EDT
East Division
Scott Verplank 71-81—152 +8
Sunday, March 24 Russ Cochran 74-78—152 +8
Ala., native posted a 41.75 in the 100 freestyle to take fifth place. 5:30 p.m. — MLS: Orlando City vs. D.C. United, College Station, Texas
W L Pct GB
David Frost 78-74—152 +8
Alabama then closed out the meet, and locked up its Toronto 2 1 .667 —
FS1 Texas A&M 78, Marquette 76 Baltimore 1 1 .500 ½ Corey Pavin
Greg Kraft
80-72—152 +8
76-77—153 +9
seventh-place team finish, with a time of 2:48.92 from Howard, Monday, March 25 Boston 1 1 .500 ½
seniors Laurent Bams and Knox Auerbach and junior Zane
8 p.m. — MLS: LA Galaxy vs. Portland, ESPN2 At Notre Dame, Ind. New York 1 1 .500 ½ Bob Tway 80-73—153 +9
Notre Dame 91, Michigan State 63 Tampa Bay 1 1 .500 ½ Brad Bryant 75-79—154 +10
Waddell to the consolation final of the 400 freestyle relay and TENNIS At Ames, Iowa Central Division Jerry Smith 77-77—154 +10
Missouri State 69, Iowa State 60 Gary Nicklaus 76-79—155 +11
take ninth overall. Noon — Miami Open: Men’s final, Miami, ESPN2 At Stanford, Calif.

Kansas City
W L Pct GB
2 0 1.000 — P.H. Horgan III 82-73—155 +11
—From Special Report Stanford 72, BYU 63 Cleveland 1 1 .500 1 Mark Brooks 79-77—156 +12
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NCAA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

Ogunbowale leads Notre

Dame into regional final
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS points and 14 rebounds for the No. 1
overall seed. The Bears shot 52 percent
CHICAGO — Consider this a sweet to win their 26th straight game and blow
repeat for Notre Dame. out South Carolina for the second time
Arike Ogunbowale scored a ca- this season.
reer-high 34 points, Jessica Shepard Kalani Brown had 18 points and 10
added 24 points and 14 rebounds, and boards, and Juicy Landrum and Chloe
the defending national champion Fight- Jackson each finished with 12 points for
ing Irish beat Texas A&M in the Sweet the Bears (34-1).
16 for the second straight year, 87-80 on Baylor will play second-seeded Iowa
Saturday. on Monday night with the winner ad-
Ogunbowale, last year’s Final Four vancing to the Final Four.
hero, scored 24 in the second half. Te’a Cooper scored 17 points and
She had 12 in the final 6:45 to help the Mikiah Herbert Harrigan added 16 for
top-seeded Fighting Irish (33-3) advance the fourth-seeded Gamecocks (23-10).
to the Elite Eight of the women’s NCAA IOWA 79, N.C. STATE 61: Megan
Tournament for the eighth time in nine Gustafson had 27 points and 12 rebounds
years. They will play No. 2 seed Stanford to lead Iowa past North Carolina State in
— a 55-46 winner over 11th-seeded Mis- the Greensboro Regional semifinals.
souri State — in the Chicago Regional Hannah Stewart added 16 points and
final on Monday. 10 rebounds. Gustafson, who averages a
“The bigger the moment, the bigger Division I-best 28 points while also rank-
she plays,” coach Muffet McGraw said ing second in rebounding, finished with
of Ogunbowale. “She’s not afraid of a big her 33rd double-double to match the
Jim Lytle/Special to The Dispatch moment by any means. There were a lot NCAA’s single-season record. She made
Mississippi State’s Jake Mangum (15) watches a foul ball fly off his bat during the of times we were just running stuff for 10 of her 13 shots.
3rd inning of their game with LSU, Sat., March 30, 2019 in Starkville. her, and we ran a lot of sets for her, and They helped the second-seeded

Baseball
she responded incredibly well. She has Hawkeyes (29-6) earn their first Elite
just got that mentality of ‘I want the ball Eight appearance since 1993. Iowa will
in a clutch situation,’ and she’s not afraid play top-seeded Baylor on Monday night.
Continued from Page 1B to miss.” Freshman Elissa Cunane had 14
tur ned to junior south- Ogunbowale, the Irish’s career scor- points and 11 rebounds, Kiara Leslie
paw Jack Eagan in the ing leader, surpassed her previous high had 16 points and DD Rogers added 12
third inning for match- of 32 points. Shepard dominated down points for the third-seeded Wolfpack
up pur poses. low, and Notre Dame scored another (28-6), who shot just 35 percent.
In 1.1 innings tournament knockout over the Aggies STANFORD 55, MISSOURI
pitched Eagan was with its 12th straight win. CHICAGO — STATE 46: Alanna Smith and Stanford
t agged for t wo r uns, Arike Ogunbowale scored a career-high outlasted Missouri State, sending the
one hit and t wo walks. 34 points, Jessica Shepard added 24 cold-shooting Cardinal back to the Elite
He st r uck out t wo. points and 14 rebounds, and defending Eight for the third time in four years.
“ We f ig ured i f we can national champion Notre Dame beat Stanford shot a season-low 25 percent
get one t ime through Texas A&M in the Sweet 16 for the sec- (17 for 68) in one of its worst offensive
w ith Pey ton, go to one ond straight year, 87-80 on Saturday. performances of the season. But Smith
lef t y, then go to the Chennedy Carter led Texas A&M and Anna Wilson supplied just enough
other and then get it (26-8) with a season-high 35 points in scoring, and the Cardinal used their
to the back end of our another impressive NCAA performance. superior length to hold the 11th-seeded
st a f f, but it didn’t work The sophomore guard came in averag- Lady Bears to 25.4 percent shooting (16
out that way,” L emonis Jim Lytle/Special to The Dispatch ing just over 30 points in five career tour- for 63), also a season low for the last dou-
sa id. Mississippi State first baseman Tanner Allen, left nament games and came out connecting ble-digit seed left in March.
MSU ’s next game catches a foul fly ball before teammate and catcher again, nailing 7 of 12 3-pointers. Next up for No. 2 seed Stanford (31-
is Wednesday at home Dustin Skelton (8) can get to the ball during the 3rd Kayla Wells scored 18 for the 4) is defending national champion Notre
aga inst L ouisiana -Mon - inning of their game with LSU, Sat., March 30, 2019 in fourth-seeded Aggies. Dame on Monday in the Chicago Re-
roe. First pitch is Starkville. BAYLOR 93, SOUTH CAROLI- gional final.
scheduled for 6:30 p.m. gram histor y and t ied a t wo -r un shot dow n NA 68: Baylor reached the Elite Eight Danielle Gitzen had 14 points and
DAWG NO T E S: for seventh in SEC his - the lef t f ield line in the for the fifth time in six years with an- eight rebounds for Missouri State, which
Mang um moved up the tor y w ith 328 career ninth inning. other dominant performance, drubbing had won seven in a row. It was Missouri
SEC and MSU all -t ime hits. T his was the four th South Carolina in the Greensboro Re- State’s first appearance in the Sweet 16
hits list w ith a 2 -for- 5 Rowdey Jordan st ra ight game MSU gional semifinals. since Jackie Stiles led the Missouri Val-
a f ter noon. He now sits notched his f irst home gave up one or more Didi Richards scored a career-high ley Conference team to the Final Four in
t ied for second in pro - r un of the season w ith r uns in the f irst inning. 25 points, and Lauren Cox added 17 2001.

NCAA
Continued from Page 1B
“Sorry, Vic,” she said, add- In Friday’s 63-53 victory Player of the Year Teaira Mc- “I’m going to have to try “I think it’s going to show
ing with a smile: “Back the over South Dakota State in the Cowan is Mississippi State’s again to get low, be strong, how much we’ve grown from
Pac.” Sweet 16, the Pac-12’s Player of main weapon. The 6-foot-7 se- physical, depend on my team- the last time we played them
Back in December, Oregon the Year had 17 points, 11 as- nior center is averaging 18.3 mates a lot. Hopefully that and what we need to work on,”
handed Mississippi State one sists and seven rebounds. points and 13.5 rebounds. works out tomorrow. I know she said. “There are pros and
of its two losses this season, The Ducks are playing in Schaefer said McCowan we’re going to give it our all,” cons to playing a team for the
ending the Bulldogs’ streak the Elite Eight for the third has played at a different level Hebard said. second time. But I think we’re
of 46 consecutive regular-sea- straight season. since the Bulldogs’ other loss, Ionescu scored 29 points, so used to that with the Pac-12,
son nonconference wins. The “Ultimately we are trying on Feb. 14 against Missouri. It including all 17 of her free we’ll be able to grow on our
backcourt of Sabrina Ionescu to win this game, and we are was then, he said, that she de- throws, when the Ducks weaknesses.”
and senior Maite Cazorla was trying to get further than we veloped an understanding of downed the Bulldogs 82-74 in The winner of Sunday’s
a big reason why, and they’ll have these last couple years, her role, knowing she’s got to Eugene on Dec. 18. game will head to Tampa to
need to come through again at least with this core group. remain focused despite facing Anriel Howard led Missis- face the winner of the Mon-
for Oregon (32-4) to make its I think that’s what’s going to physical opponents who are sippi State with a career-high day’s game between top over-
first Final Four. separate us as a more mature keyed in on her. 30 points. Oregon held Mc- all seed Baylor and Iowa in the
Ionescu is Oregon’s leading and veteran group. I think we “Not many seniors in the Cowan to five points, but she Greensboro Regional.
scorer, averaging an eye-pop- want to get better, we want to middle of their senior year had 11 rebounds. Baylor (34-1) reached the
ping 19.6 points, 8.3 assists do more than we have in the humble themselves and go, It was the first matchup be- Elite Eight for the fifth time
and 7.5 rebounds per game. past,” Ionescu said. ‘You know what, I’ve got to tween two women’s teams in in six years with a 93-68 vic-
She has 18 career triple-dou- Mississippi State (33-2) change.’ She has. So you got to the top 10 at Matthew Knight tory over South Carolina on
bles, an NCA A record among went to the NCA A title game give that kid credit,” Schaefer Arena. Oregon was ranked No. Saturday, while Iowa (29-6)
men and women, including in each of the last two seasons, said. 7 at the time, while the Bull- advanced with a 79-61 win
eight this season and one in falling to South Carolina in Oregon will hand Ruthy He- dogs were No. 4. over North Carolina State for
Oregon’s second-round victory 2017 and Notre Dame last year. bard the task of guarding Mc- Ionescu said the Ducks are the Hawkeyes’ first Elite Eight
over Indiana. Southeastern Confernce Cowan. looking forward to a reunion. berth since 1993.

MISSISSIPPI STATE ROUNDUP

No. 8 MSU men’s tennis squad tops No. 38 Arkansas

FROM SPECIAL REPORTS eight-inning loss Friday, the Mississippi Sophomore Niah Johnson scored three different meets Saturday.
State softball team fell victim to No. 4 Al- twice and assisted on a goal by junior The Bulldogs got top-five finishes
The No. 8-ranked Mississippi State abama again Saturday. Olivia Hernandez. from both of its women’s 800-meter run-
men’s tennis team earned its sixth The Bulldogs fell 8-2 after relinquish- Johnson finished last season tied for ners and the men’s 4x1500 relay team at
straight victory Saturday with a 5-2 win ing an early 1-0 lead. third on the team with four goals. the adidas Raleigh Relays.
over No. 38 Arkansas. Senior Emily Heimberger notched Saturday also marked the first time “Overall, I’m pleased with how we
After earning the doubles point, MSU her second multi-hit game against the early enrollees Ryann Muski and Emily competed this weekend in all three
rattled off four wins in the singles por- Crimson Tide, going 2-for-3 with an RBI. Samsich suited up for MSU. meets,” interim head coach Chris Woods
tion of competition. Freshman Kayla Boseman started on Next up is a home match against said. “We had some great individual per-
No. 2 ranked senior Nuno Borges, the mound for the Bulldogs, giving up Southern Mississippi on April 13. formances this weekend that helped add
the reigning SEC Player of the Week, two hits, a walk and three runs in just a WOMEN’S TENNIS: The MSU to our list of potential regional qualifi-
earned the clinching point, downing third of an inning. women’s tennis team is set to take on ers, and that’s pleasing.”
Arkansas’ No. 52 Oscar Mesquida 6-3, Freshman Grace Fagan fared better, Arkansas at 1 p.m. Sunday in Starkville. Other finishes of note include grad-
7-6(3). pitching 5.2 innings of five-hit ball in re- The Bulldogs are fresh off a 4-2 vic- uate student Logan Boss finishing tied
The Bulldogs finish their 2019 home lief. tory over Missouri on Friday and cur- for second in the women’s high jump at
slate Friday against Ole Miss. MSU and Alabama will close their rently boast a 9-1 record at the A.J. Pitts the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays and ju-
“They stayed together all day and had three-game set Sunday. First pitch is Tennis Centre. nior Daniel Nixon placing second in the
a lot of fun competing together,” coach scheduled for 2 p.m. Arkansas comes into the match at men’s 800 at the Bobcat Invitational in
Matt Roberts said. “We will take this WOMEN’S SOCCER: The MSU 9-10 after beating Ole Miss 4-2 Friday in San Marcos, Texas.
momentum into our next home match women’s soccer team bested SEC-foe Oxford. MSU’s next competition is April 12-13
against Ole Miss on Friday.” Florida 3-2 in an exhibition game played TRACK & FIELD: The MSU track at the Crimson Tide Invitational in Tus-
SOFTBALL: After a crushing in Orange Beach, Ala. and field team finished competition in caloosa, Alabama.

When was the last time you

picked up a piece of litter?
4B Sunday, March 31, 2019 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com

Sudoku YESTERDAY’S ANSWER

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is his top feature finish of one shot we had,” Alberson you could have on a dirt the Mini Stocks feature. so that each row, each
the season. Alberson had said. track,” Alberson said. “It Roy Whitner, Adrian Usli- column and each 3x3 box 6 2 5 4 8 9 3 1 7
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Monday to Sunday.
Magnolia Motor Speedway continues as Pearson Jr.’s he lent us tons of parts and Dale Johnson won the Monday to Sunday. Difficulty Level 3/29

in a State Series race before crew chief, but he hops his tools and stuff just so we Buzz Class feature. Kody
rain canceled the event. runner-up finish at The could make it here.” Love, Sonny Reese, Hai-
Alberson said he and Bullring can “amp up” his Jamey Boland took ley Wade and Jessie White
Baggett would have been part-time team to race on third, while Austin Arnold rounded the top 5.
“side by side” at the fin- off-weekends. and Mark Dodson took Tony Shelton won the
ish line if Baggett hadn’t He’ll hope for easier cir- fourth and fifth, respective- Sportsman feature. Jason
checked up on the last lap, cumstances his next time ly. Milam and Jimmy Ander-
but he called the move out after barely making the son rounded out the top 5.
“good defensive driving.” field Friday. Alberson and Johnny Pannel won the
“I was getting a good his team had to fix a pair In other race action Factory Stocks feature.
run and think I finally had of tires that blew out on Jason Hollis won the John Johnson took second.
the run that I needed, and their trailer, and then they Street Stocks feature. Hailey Wade won the
they pointed [Baggett] locked their keys in their Brent Mitchell, Lee Ray, Young Guns feature. Son-
back up to the top — or truck. Bryan Fortner and Jamie ny Reese, Dillion Bishop,
somebody did — going “[Columbus] was about Sudduth rounded out the Braiden Smith and Dalton
into (turn) 1 on the last lap, the best dirt surface you top 5. Truelove rounded out the
and that kind of killed the could ask for, the most fun Brandon Barnett won top 5.

Football
Continued from Page 1B
Senior Sh’mar Kil- touches behind the big perienced and veteran that will hold him out for
by-Lane, and freshmen bodies up front. group,” he said. “They’ve “an extended period of
Nathaniel Watson, Jett Saturday’s first team been playing with very time.”
Johnson and Aaron consisted of senior tack- good physicality.” Freshman quarter-
Brule should figure into le Tyre Phillips, junior DAWG NOTES: Ju- back Garrett Shrader
the rotation as well. guards Stewart Reese nior safety C.J. Mor- was among a handful of
STRONG UP and Dareuan Parker, gan, junior defensive players held out of the
FRONT: As the de- and senior center Darryl end Marquiss Spencer, scrimmage after being
fensive line continues Williams. junior linebacker R.J.
late to Saturday morn-
to heal up and retool, Junior Greg Eiland Jennings, freshman re-
ing’s team meeting.
the MSU offensive line and senior Tommy ceiver Cason Grant and
Morehead did not dis-
looked downright domi- Champion rotated in the senior receiver Stephen
nant Saturday. right tackle spot. Guidry all wore yellow close the other names.
Senior running back Heading into the mid- limited-participant jer- MSU will continue
Nick Gibson and Hill dle part of spring ball, seys Saturday. spring practices next
combined for 81 yards Morehead said he ex- Morehead also re- week with another
on 13 carries. Thompson pects to go eight or nine vealed senior defensive scrimmage to follow Sat-
and sophomore Robert players deep on the of- tackle Kendell Jones sus- urday. The annual Ma-
Rivers added another fensive line come fall. tained an upper-body in- roon and White Game
35 yards on seven total “They’re a more ex- jury a few practices back will be played April 13.

NCAA MEN’S TOURNAMENT

Moretti helps send Texas Tech to Final Four ACROSS

1 Feed like a duck
7 Piece of data
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS look surprised. But Texas Tech is 42 percent shooting, some 10 points 11 Ellington carrier
going to the Final Four.” below their average. This was only 12 Tennis star
ANAHEIM, Calif. — One player Anyone who’s caught even a the fourth time Gonzaga was held Nastase
came all the way from Italy. Anoth- glimpse of this team’s nation-lead- under 70 this season. In short, the 13 Brought up
er arrived from rural Illinois after ing defense wouldn’t have been Red Raiders gave the Zags very lit- 14 “Peter Pan”
a stop in South Dakota. Still anoth- surprised. It was typical of the Red tle room to breathe. pooch
er could’ve gone a lot of places but Raiders (30-6) — in this case, an “I think I turned the ball over 15 Clear
chose to stay home and see if he 16 Identifies
inch-by-inch takedown of the na- five times in the first half,” said
could help Texas Tech make the big 17 Big galoots
tion’s most prolific offense, punc- Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke,
time. 18 Bible dancer
tuated by Tariq Owens’ major re- who finished the game with six. 19 Swamp croaker
It can’t get much bigger than jection of Rui Hachimura with 56 “It’s something I’ve never done.”
this. 21 Pop
seconds left — one of Texas Tech’s After falling behind by 7 points 22 Sticky situations
Coach Chris Beard and his group
seven blocked shots, to go with nine late, Gonzaga (33-4) chipped away 25 Recipe unit
of unheralded grinders notched a
steals and 16 forced turnovers. and pulled within 71-69 on Zach 26 Folk learning
victory for everyone with a chip on
their shoulder Saturday, gutting “It’s real. That defense is real,” Norvell Jr.’s putback with 11 sec- 27 View from Jiddah 3 Prepare for a jolt 24 Sailing event
Gonzaga coach Mark Few said. “It onds left. But Josh Perkins reached 29 Evil fighter 4 Latte preparer 25 Appear suddenly
out a 75-69 win over Gonzaga that’s
impacted us tonight. They took a lot over the end line and tipped the ball 33 Milky gems 5 Told tales 28 Winter gliders
sending the Red Raiders to the Fi- 34 Polo in Asia
nal Four. of balls tonight.” out of Mooney’s hand as he was in- 6 Conclusion 30 Some exams
Jarrett Culver, an NBA prospect bounding for a technical. 35 Party spread 7 Kind of sale 31 Big singing group
Davide Moretti of Bologna, It- 36 Idaho export
aly, made the two most important who chose his hometown college “I just reached at it,” Perkins 8 Stylish 32 Car parts
37 Exploited 9 Movie palaces 34 Stereo forerun-
3-pointers of his life to open a sliver over several other suitors, led the said. “It was a bonehead play, some-
38 Buck topper 10 Poked fun at ner
of a cushion, then defense sealed Red Raiders with 19 points. Matt thing I’ll think about forever.” 39 Go by
the deal — and wrapped up a trip Mooney, out of Wauconda, Illinois, Moretti did the honors — sink- 16 Low point 36 Contrived
40 Wedding recep- 18 Pago Pago
to college basketball’s biggest stage and playing as a graduate transfer ing the technical free throws — and tion events
from South Dakota, had 17. then made two more after Gonzaga setting
for the first time in the 94-year his-
20 Eyeballs
tory of the program. But, as usual, the biggest stats fouled in desperation. The Italian DOWN
22 Mexican greeting
“Texas Tech is going to the Fi- came on defense. scored 10 of his 12 points in the last 1 “Little Rascals” 23 Breaking news
nal Four,” Beard said. “Some of you Texas Tech held the Bulldogs to four minutes. girl reports
2 Enjoyed avidly

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Harper’s homer sinks Braves, 8-6
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 8-6 win over the Atlanta Braves on muto went deep for Philadelphia,
Saturday. which also launched three homers
PHILADELPHIA — Hitless in Harper, swinging Williams’ in Thursday’s season-opening 10-4
five at-bats to open his anticipated stick after a slow start to the sea- win over the Braves.
first series with the Philadelphia son, crushed Jesse Biddle’s fastball “Offense definitely created some
Phillies, Bryce Harper grabbed 465 feet with two outs in the sev- electricity in the ballpark, and I
teammate Nick Williams’ bat look- enth. Fans gave Harper a standing think that’s going to be our defin-
ing for a spark. ovation, hollering and clapping in a
ing characteristic,” Phillies manag-
One big swing of the borrowed fashion rare for March baseball.
er Gabe Kapler said.
lumber later, Harper was on the top After getting high fives in the
step of the dugout, roaring back at dugout, Harper climbed out for a Harper — wearing bright blue
the fans chanting “MVP! MVP!” for curtain call, throwing both fists in cleats instead of the gaudy, green
their $330 million man. the air and shouting “Let’s go!” Phanatic spikes he sported on open-
Harper homered deep into the “It was a really cool moment,” ing day — unfurled the powerful
second deck in right-center field for Harper said. “The fan base, the sta- left-handed swing that has Citizens
his first hit with Philadelphia and dium, the electricity we have in this Bank Park rocking like it was 2008,
celebrated with an emphatic cur- place, it all came together.” the last time the franchise won the WHATZIT ANSWER
tain call, highlighting the Phillies’ Maikel Franco and J.T. Real- World Series. Log cabin
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Area obituaries
COMMERCIAL DISPATCH
Richard Barrentine son Dingus officiating. arrangements.
OBITUARY POLICY Mr. Sanchez was a Ms. Wise was born
Obituaries with basic informa- ABERDEEN —
Richard Terreal “Dick” graduate of Starkville Sept. 11, 1944, in Tren-
tion including visitation and
service times, are provided free Barrentine, 89, died High School, Missis- ton, Tennessee, to the
of charge. Extended obituaries March 28, 2019. sippi State University late James Leo Black-
with a photograph, detailed Services will be at and Western Kentucky burn and Gertie Eaves
biographical information and
1:30 p.m. at Hamilton University. Lopp. She was former-
other details families may wish
U.M. Church with Rog- He is survived by ly employed as a legal
to include, are available for a secretary with Weiner
fee. Obituaries must be sub- er McGrew officiating. his parents, Sam and
mitted through funeral homes Burial will follow at Betty H. Sanchez; and and Weiner Law Firm
unless the deceased’s body Friendship Cemetery sister, Dia Dingus of in Memphis.
has been donated to science. at the Hamilton U.M. Benton, Arkansas. In addition to her
If the deceased’s body was Pallbearers were parents, she was pre-
Church. Visitation was
donated to science, the family
Sam Sanchez, Ander- ceded in death by her
from 1-4 p.m. Saturday
must provide official proof of
son Dingus, Bobby son, Chuck West; and
death. Please submit all obitu- at Tisdale-Lann Me-
Dingus, Brian Kittrell, brothers, Johnny Lopp
aries on the form provided by morial Funeral Home.
David Ware and Lynn and James Blackburn.
The Commercial Dispatch. Free Tisdale-Lann Memo-
She is survived by
notices must be submitted to rial Funeral Home is Timbrook.
the newspaper no later than 3 her daughters, Tammy
in charge of arrange- Memorials may be
p.m. the day prior for publica- Brenn of Southaven
ments. made to Starkville
tion Tuesday through Friday; and Sheri Alderson
Mr. Barrentine was Christian School Li-
no later than 4 p.m. Saturday of Mooreville; nine
for the Sunday edition; and no born July 10, 1948, in brary Fund, 303 Lynn grandchildren; and two
later than 7:30 a.m. for the Carrolton. He is a U.S. Lane, Starkville, MS great-grandchildren.
Monday edition. Incomplete no- Army and U.S. Air 39759. Memorials may be
tices must be received no later Force veteran. made to the Interna-
than 7:30 a.m. for the Monday
He was preceded Brenda Wise tional Bipolar Foun-
through Friday editions. Paid
notices must be finalized by 3 in death by his wife, WEST POINT — dation, 8775 Aero Dr.,
p.m. for inclusion the next day Isetta; four sisters; and Brenda Frances Wise, Ste. 330, San Diego,
Monday through Thursday; and two brothers. 74, died March 29, CA 92123 or to the

Ellis Olen Blanton

on Friday by 3 p.m. for Sunday He is survived by 2019, at West Point West Point/Clay Coun-
and Monday publication. For his children, Mary Is- Community Living ty Animal Shelter, 5122
more information, call 662- etta Crump, Kay Lynn
328-2471. Center. Old Tibbee Road, West
Hass and Dorothy Lee Calvert Funeral Point, MS 39773. Mr. Ellis Olen Blanton, 83, formerly of
Frembgen; son, Rich- See Obituaries, 6B
Home is in charge of Southaven and Columbus, MS, passed away
David Koehn ard Samuel Barrentine;
on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at the Veteran
BROOKSVILLE — sisters, Clarice Thomp-
I don’t want flowers at my funeral. I want Affairs Home in Oxford, MS.
David Gene Koehn, 52, son, Jo Ann Fish and
died March 28, 2019, in
Sumter County, Ala-
Mary Odell; brothers, Animal Shelter Donations! A celebration of his life was held on Saturday,
March 30, 2019, at 2:00 PM at Central Church at
Malcolm Barrentine If you want it done your way, you need to call us. 7100 Getwell Road in Southaven, MS with Bro.
bama. and Donnie Gutherie; Anders Lee officiating. The family received
Services will be at 10 grandchildren; and friends prior to the service starting at 1:00 P.M.
10:30 a.m. Monday at 23 great-grandchil- at the church.
Brooksville Mennonite dren. Born to the late William Harrison and Elba
Church. Burial will be Pallbearers will be Tyler Blanton, Mr. Blanton was a veteran of
at the church cemetery. Tyler Frembgen, Tra-
When Caring Counts... the United States Air Force and retired from
Visitation is today from vis Frembgen, Ethan
Lowndes Funeral Home and Crematory the Memphis DIPEC. He and his family also
6-8 p.m. at the church. Barrentine, Richard
(662) 328-1808 managed North Lake Boat Dock from 1980-1987.
Cockrell Funeral Home Hass, McKenzie Ott He will be remembered as a loving husband,
in Macon is entrusted and Griffin Harrison.

Betty Oglesby
daddy, granddaddy, great granddaddy, brother,
with arrangements. uncle and friend. He was a member of Mt. Zion
Mr. Koehn was Manuel Sanchez II Baptist Church of Columbus, MS and had a
born Oct. 1, 1966, STARKVILLE passion for gardening and fishing.
in Saltillo, Coahuila, Betty Coward Oglesby, age 75, of McShan,
— Manuel Richard AL, died March 28, 2019 at Hospice of West In addition to his parents, he was preceded in
Mexico, to Gladwin “Richie” Sanchez II, death by four brothers, Tyler, Gaylon, Trellis and
and Judy Koehn. He Alabama.
44, died March 28, Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, Joseph; two sisters, Catherine and Lorine; a son,
attended public schools 2019, at the University Edward Olen Blanton; and three grandsons, Ellis
in Helena, Oklahoma, March 31, 2019, at Union Hill Free Will Baptist
of Mississippi Medical Church with the Rev. Kevin Taylor officiating. Hughes, Brad Blanton and Matthew Blanton.
and was a resident of Center in Jackson. Survivors include his wife, Linda Blanton of
Brooksville. David was Burial will follow in the church cemetery with
Graveside services Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. A Columbus, MS; two daughters, Gail Sears and
employed at Trailboss were at 11:30 a.m. her husband, Chris of Lake Cormorant, MS and
Trailers and drove reception and visitation will be immediately
Saturday at Mayhew following the service at the church. The body Sherry Hughes and her husband, Tom of Atoka,
trucks for various Cemetery with Randy TN; a son, William Blanton and his wife, Sherry of
individuals, driving for will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service.
Whitbeck and Ander- Betty was born May 28, 1943, in Pickens Nesbit, MS; his sister, Grace Howell of Starkville,
various logging enter- MS; his brother, Jack Blanton of Walls, MS; seven
prises in the region. County, Alabama, to the late Edward Theodore
Coward and Mary Lee Gilliam Coward. She was grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
In addition to his The family would like to thank the MS State
parents, he is survived a member of Union Hill Free Will Baptist Church
and former employee of Westinghouse and the Veterans Home and Encompass Hospice for their
by his sons, Shawn of help and care.
Crawford and Wade of U.S. Postal Service in McShan, AL.
She was preceded in death by her husband of In lieu of flowers, friends and family may make
Brooksville; siblings, memorial contributions to the Wounded Warrior
Rachel and Delbert 55 years, Joe Earl Oglesby; her parents; three
sisters, Dot Melton, Virginia Perrigin and Edna Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-
Koehn of Montezu- 8517 or their favorite charity benefiting veterans.
ma, Kansas, Bonnie Wright; and four nephews, Ronnie Wright, Jimmy
Wright, Stanley Johnson and Ronnie Shaw. For additional information or to leave and
and Kim Schneider of online condolence, please call 662.234.7971 or
Vanceboro, North Caro- Survivors include her daughters, Teresa
Gulley of Columbus, MS and Janice Lowe and visit www.wallerfuneralhome.com.
lina, Rebekah Koehn of
husband, Terry of Reform; her son, Michael Paid Obituary - Waller Funeral Home
Macon, Alice and Tony

Lee Hankey
Nichols of Sabetha, Kan- Oglesby and wife, Judy of Steens, MS; one sister,
sas, and Thomas and Vertrice Johnson (Kenneth) of Climax Springs,
Tina Koehn of Fleet- MO; six grandchildren, Jeannette Foster (Jerry),
wood, Pennsylvania; Brittany Shurden, Katie Atkins (Max), Heather
Stapp (Cody), Hannah Potts (Brandon) and Lee Hankey, 55, of Mt.
and two grandchildren. Clemmons, MI, passed away
Corey Kilgore; 11 great-grandchildren, Dean,
Jeigh and Lee Foster, Anna, Emily, Landon and Wednesday, March 27, 2019,
Cameron Shurden, Jade and Haylie Atkins, at Baptist Memorial Hospital –
Emma Stapp and Riley Potts; a host of nieces and GT, Columbus, MS.
The Memorial Service will
Single-engine nephews; and special friend, Ray Shaw and his
family. be held Monday, April 1, 2019,
at 10:30 AM at Lowndes Funer-
plane crashes at Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests al Home in Columbus, MS with
Bro. Kenny Gardner officiating.
Monroe Co. Airport memorials to Hospice of West Alabama, 3851
Loop Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 or Union Hill A graveside service is to follow
The Associated Press
Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 11 at North Mississippi Veterans Memorial Ceme-
Union Hill Road, Reform, AL 35481. tery on 2 Legion Road, Kilmichael, MS 39747 at
ABERDEEN — A sin- 2:00 PM.
gle-engine Piper PA-28 Paid Obituary - Skelton Funeral Home Mr. Lee was born to Rita (Pardy) Hankey and
plane has crashed on land- Ronald Hankey on February 16, 1964, in Mt.
ing at the Monroe County Clemmons, Michigan. He began his journey in
Airport in north Mississip- the USAF in March of 1987. Lee met his wife,
pi. Dianna Christian, January of 1988 and fell in
Authorities say no fatal- love and married February 18, 1989. They had
ities were reported from
2 daughters, Carli Hankey and Catherine (Han-
the crash Friday in Aber-
key) Bigham. Lee retired from 20 years of active
deen, but a passenger was
taken to an area hospital.
military service in September 2007 and contin-
The pilot was not injured. ued to work for the Department of Defence. He
The plane’s occupants was an MSGT and a highly respected member of
were not identified, al- the United States Air Force. He loved his family
though officials told the and his wife dearly.
Northeast Mississippi Preceded in death by father, Ronald Hankey;
Daily Journal that the pas- and brother, Robin Hankey.
senger is from Hamilton, Survived by mother, Rita (Pardy) Hankey;
Alabama. wife, Dianna (Christian) Hankey; daughters,
Monroe County Emer- Carli Hankey and Catherine Bigham (Victor);
gency Management brothers, Rick Hankey (Babette) and Ronald
Agency Director Donna Halseth (Maxine); sister, Connie Robbins (Bob);
Sanderson says the crash grandchildren, Fiona Mateer and Dakota, Drake,
happened in a ditch east and Dixie Bigham; along with many other loving
of the runway just before family members.
6 p.m. Pallbearers will be Victor Bigham, Colby Han-
Federal Aviation Ad- key and Eddie Watt.
ministration spokeswom- “If there ever comes a day where we can’t be
an Kathleen Bergen says together, keep me in your heart. I’ll stay there
the agency is investigating forever.”
and the National Transpor-
tation Safety Board will Compliments of
determine what caused Lowndes Funeral Home
the accident. www.lowndesfuneralhome.net
Two years ago to the
day, a pilot and passenger
died after a crash near the cdispatch.com
same airport.
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Trump cuts foreign aid,

threatens to close Mexico border
‘I am not kidding around’ “It could mean all trade” with Mexico,
Trump said when questioned on Friday
President Donald Trump by reporters in Florida. “We will close it
By JONATHAN LEMIRE, NOMAAN for a long time.”
MERCHANT and COLLEEN LONG Amplified by conservative media,
The Associated Press Trump has made those caravans the
symbol of what he says are the dangers
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Taking one of illegal immigration, making them a
drastic action against illegal immigration central theme of his midterm campaign-
and threatening another, President Don- ing last fall. Now with the special coun-
ald Trump moved to cut U.S. aid to three sel’s Russia probe seemingly behind him,
Central American nations whose citizens Trump has revived his warnings of their
are fleeing north and declared he is likely presence.
to close America’s southern border next Trump has been promising for more
week unless Mexico halts the flow of mi- than two years to build a long, impene-
grants. trable wall along the border to stop ille-
Though Trump has previously threat- gal immigration, though Congress has
ened to close the border and has not fol- been reluctant to provide the money he
lowed through, his administration moved needs. In the meantime, he has repeat-
to cut direct aid to El Salvador, Guatema- edly threatened to close the border, but
la and Honduras. The State Department this time, with a new group of migrants
said in a statement that it will work with heading north , he gave a definite time-
Congress to suspend 2017 and 2018 pay- table and suggested a visit to the border
ments to the trio of nations, which have within the next two weeks.
been home to some of the migrant cara- A substantial closure could have an
vans that have marched through Mexico especially heavy impact on cross-border
to the U.S. border. communities from San Diego to South
The president emphasized “I am not Texas, as well as supermarkets that sell
kidding around” about closing the border, Mexican produce, factories that rely on
even though such a severe move could hit imported parts, and other businesses
the economies of both countries. across the U.S.

Obituaries
Continued from Page 5B

Shirley Pruett Memorial Funeral tha Howell Bell.

ABERDEEN — Shir- Home is in charge of She is survived by
ley Howell Pruett, 82, arrangements. her children, Brenda
Mrs. Pruett was born Elise Pruett Patrick of
died March 28, 2019, at
Jan. 18, 1937, to the late Somerville,Tennessee,
the Monroe Regional
Mancel Gregory Howell Debra Kay Pruett Ear-
Hospital.
and Ellie Hill Howell. nest of Aberdeen and
Services will be at She was a graduate of Gregory Clinton Pruett
2 p.m. Monday at the Aberdeen High School of Luray, Kansas; six
First Baptist Church and Memphis School grandchildren; one step
of Aberdeen with the of Commerce and was great-grandchild; and
Rev. Chris Thomas, formerly employed as three great-grandchil-
the Rev. Mike Bell and a secretary with First dren.
the Rev. Mark Stokes Baptist Church in Aber- Pallbearers will be
officiating. Burial will deen. her grandsons.
follow at Oddfellows In addition to her Memorials may be
Rest Cemetery. Visita- parents, she was pre- made to the NMRC
tion will be two hours ceded in death by her Friends Organization,
prior to services at the husband, Billy Wayne 967 Regional Center
church. Tisdale-Lann Pruett; and sister, Mar- Dr., Oxford, MS 38655.
Lifestyles LIFESTYLES EDITOR
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Pageantry and service

Chris Jenkins Photography

Charity Ball Queen Mary Helen Porter and King Fred Miller Hayslett were presented at the 69th annual Junior Auxiliary of Columbus Charity
Ball Saturday evening at Trotter Convention Center.

SPECIAL TO THE DISPATCH

A
n evening of pageantry and a focus
on service marked the introduction
of the Junior Auxiliary of Columbus
2019 Charity Ball king and queen Saturday at
Trotter Convention Center in Columbus. The
presentation of King Fred Miller Hayslett and
Queen Mary Helen Porter at the 69th annual
event brought cheers from a capacity crowd.
Festivities also included introduction of the
royal court, 13 high school seniors who have
collectively performed more than 1,300 hours
of service in their community, schools and
churches.
The ball and Junior Auxiliary’s annual Re-
port to the Community support the nonprofit
chapter’s numerous year-round service projects
for children throughout Lowndes Count.

The king
King Fred Miller Hayslett is a fifth genera-
tion Columbus native. He is married to Dr. Cin-
dy Hayslett, a life member of Columbus Junior
Auxiliary. His aunt, the late Putt Burris, was
also a life member of JA. His stepchildren, Jo-
seph Macrae Harris and Jennifer Harris Jones,
are past members of the Charity Ball court.
King Fred is a graduate of the University of
Southern Mississippi where he was president
of the Yellow Jackets Service Organization,
treasurer of Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership
Society and a member of the Activities Council.
He was also on the Student Justice Court and
elected outstanding freshman.
He was a member of Kappa Sigma Frater-
nity, president of his pledge class and chosen Chris Jenkins Photography
outstanding pledge. He was twice elected Frank Gates Griffin, left, and Clifton Thomas Scott served as Charity Ball pages
Saturday. Griffin, page to the king, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Frank Griffin.
grand master of the fraternity.
He is the grandson of former king E. Frank Griffin III, great-nephew of former king
Hayslett served two years active duty in Andrew Miller Griffin and cousin of former queen Mary Frances Caldwell. Scott,
the United States Army and four years in the page to the queen, is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Clifton Shane Scott. His mother, Re-
Active Reserves. becca Berry Scott, and cousin, Laura Beth Berry Harrison, are former Charity Ball
See Charity ball, 6C queens. His uncle, Jerryld Reau Berry, was 2018 Charity Ball king.
2C Sunday, MARCH 31, 2019 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com

Girlchoir home tour goes ‘Strolling on South Side’

BY JAN SWOOPE
[email protected]

A
variety of styles
will distinguish the
annual Columbus
Girlchoir Tour of Homes
Saturday, April 6 from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Three
houses near downtown
Columbus will open to
visitors for the nonprofit
choral organization’s
major fundraiser. The
tour titled “Strolling
South Side” will feature
the homes of Eddie and
Janice Mauck at 519
Third St. S., David and
Chris McDill/Special to The Dispatch
Kazie Richardson at 106 Chris McDill/Special to The Dispatch Julie Tompkins sits in the front sitting room of her home on Fifth
Sixth Ave. S., and Shane Eddie and Janice Mauck are pictured Thursday in the spacious kitchen Avenue South Tuesday. Log beams are original to the structure built
and Julie Tompkins at 115 of their turn-of-the-century home on Third Street South in Columbus. in the 1820s and added on to.
Fifth Ave. S.
“These houses are tour on, especially Emily IF YOU GO:
all really different,” Moody.” Moody is vice ■ WHO: Columbus Girlchoir
remarked president of the board ■ WHAT: Annual Tour of Homes and brunch
Girlchoir and coordinator of this ■ WHEN: Saturday, April 6; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Director year’s tour. ■ WHERE: Three homes near downtown Columbus
■ TICKETS: $20 at the Rosenzweig Arts Center, Impressions by
Cherry Susan or at the homes April 6.
Dunn. “The Nothing like home
Richard- When Eddie and
sons’ home Janice Mauck acquired
is 1930s art their home in 1977, it had
deco. The Dunn been vacant for several
Tompkins’ years and needed a lot of
home is one of the oldest, “TLC.”
with the front room a log “We completely gutted
cabin from the 1820s. it,” said Janice, noting
The Maucks’ home is the dwelling was built
turn-of-the-century.” in 1890, with just four
Floral arrangements rooms. “We’ve done a lot
by Ivy Cottage Florist, of the work ourselves. Chris McDill/Special to The Dispatch
The Flower Girl and There’s been a lot of David Richardson stands in front of the 1936 home
floral designer Ralph Null hands-on. We always on Sixth Avenue South he shares with his wife, Kazie.
will be featured on tour, found surprises, going
as will brunch tastings into the walls.” tional canvases as well as old house to live in it and
by Chef Marty Wages, The Maucks have artwork by several other care for it,” she added.
Events Off Fifth, Sweet enjoyed learning about area artists. Dunn said, “I am so
Shop at Cafe on Main, the families who have “We love this house,” grateful for the willing-
Three Sisters Pie Co., lived in the home, even Kazie expressed. “I think ness of these homeown-
Up/Down Eatery and discovering that one prior we feel honored that ers to share their lovely,
Coffeehouse, and Zach- homeowner had a small we’re here, to live here unique homes with us.
ary’s. Girlchoir parents ice plant in the backyard. and to take care of it.” South Side is an archi-
will also prepare home- Interior furnishings tectural treasure with its
made delicacies. are traditional, combined Log eclectic variety of homes, which I
The Girlchoir choral with personal family Visitors will revisit a hope this tour will high-
arts program provides items collected through bygone era when they light.”
girls ages 9 to 18 with the years. step into the Tompkins’ Tour tickets are $20
vocal training, music fun- “It’s just home — and front sitting room, with at the Rosenzweig Arts
damentals and opportuni- there’s nothing like being its thick log beams Center, Impressions by
ties to perform. home,” said Janice. original to the house built Susan, from Girlchoir
Funds raised help around 1820. members and at the
provide scholarships for A modernist take “It was a log cabin homes on April 6.
participants who may The minimalist facade dogtrot,” explained Julie
need assistance with the of the Richardsons’ home Tompkins. “What is a
$100 per semester choir stands out in a city known hallway now was open-air
tuition. They also help for its antebellum and (then), so that cool and
cover fees for sheet music Victorian architecture. hot air would run through
and accompanists. Built in 1936, the geomet- there.”
“Most importantly, it ric aesthetic indicative She recalled the first
provides money for trips of The Bauhaus design time she walked in. “I just
to regional and national appealed to David and hadn’t seen anything like
festivals like the one to Kazie well before they it. It was just perfect.”
Carnegie Hall last May,” purchased the house in The Tompkins have
said Dunn. “We try to 2001. During renovation, been renovating through-
provide half of the cost they personalized the out the 12 years they’ve
for each singer going to home with a new serene, lived in the house they’ve
festivals, which we do calming color palette and furnished in what Julie
every other year. ... The distinctive furnishings, described as eclectic
board of directors works including several of Ka- farmhouse.
very hard to put this zie’s own non-representa- “You have to love an

Downtown Columbus readies

for Spring Open House
BY JAN SWOOPE prize drawings for items coffee and a candle
[email protected] ranging from fresh- n Columbus Arts

D
ly-ground coffee to gift Council — 2 tickets to
owntown Colum- certificates. Debbie Bond or Honey-
bus’ Spring Open Discover new spring boy & Boots concerts
House April 5-6 trends, products for the door prize
offers area residents and home, fashions to lift spir- n Fashion Barn — 20
visitors yet another good its, desserts, snacks, art, percent off new spring
reason to be out and about jewelry and other great arrivals; $20 gift card
in the Golden Triangle items, Bigelow urged. n Grassroots Candle
this coming weekend. “And, don’t forget to Co. — Buy 2 get 1 free
Participating merchants enjoy our fabulous restau- candle; door prize candle
will offer promotions and
rants,” she added. “The n Hollyhocks Gift
door prizes Friday and
downtown Spring Open Shop — discounts on
Saturday.
House gives customers spring/Easter items,
“After a long, wet
the opportunity to shop gourmet; door prize
winter, let’s
for upcoming special drawings
get ready
occasions such as Easter, n Jennifer Garner
for spring
Mother’s Day, gradua- Designs — 15 percent off
with Down-
tions and other events select items
town Open
that might require a spe- n Mira Mira — 20 per-
House,” said
cial gift. It’s a great time cent off entire purchase
Main Street
to get out of the house (excluding sale items);
Columbus
and stroll through historic $20 gift card
Executive Bigelow
Director Downtown Columbus!” n Park Place — 20 per-
Barbara Bigelow. “Head cent discount storewide;
downtown April 5 and Participating merchants $100 gift certificate
6, from 10 a.m. until 5 As of press time, busi- n The Bride & Groom
p.m., visit your hometown nesses participating in — 15 percent off all jewel-
merchants and see for Open House, along with ry; $25 gift certificate
yourself why downtown promotions and/or door n The Steel Forest
continues to be a popular prizes, are: Furniture Co. — 10 per-
destination for residents n A Southern Gather- cent off in-store merchan-
and visitors alike.” ing — 10-30 percent off dise Friday
Fifteen participating select booths; gift basket n Three Sisters Pie
merchants including n Cafe on Main — Co. — Gift card
boutiques, gift shops and Dessert giveaway door n Walking by Faith
some eateries will offer prize — 20 percent off in-store;
discounts from 10 to 30 n Coffee House on outfit
percent on designated 5th — In-store drawing n Zachary’s — Draw-
merchandise, plus door for $20 gift card; 1 pound ing for two $25 gift cards
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calendar
Saturday, April 6
International Fiesta — A
festive day of cultural exchange
from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at MSU’s
Drill Field includes music, dance,
foods, traditional clothing,
inflatables and cultural displays.
Free. For information, contact
Today Friday, April 5 Kei Mamiya, 662-325-2033 or
[email protected].
Pilgrimage continues — Co- Book signing — At this Pil-
lumbus Pilgrimage home tours begin grimage event, author Philip Shirley
at noon. Get tickets at the Visit Co- signs copies of his newest novel,
lumbus/CVB office, 117 Third St. S. “The Graceland Conspiracy,” from
Author Laurie Parker will sign her new 2-5 p.m. at the Tennessee Williams
novel, ”Gently Scattered Intentions,” Home and Welcome Center, 300
from 2-4 p.m. at the Tennessee Main St., Columbus.
Williams Home and Welcome Center Authors & Artists — A literary
next door. Carriage rides departing showcase from 4-9 p.m. sponsored
from the parking lot begin at noon. by Academics for Leadership & Photo by Mitch Phillips
Pilgrimage events continue through Character-Building Skills will be held
April 6. Go to visitcolumbusms.org or at the Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501
call 662-329-1191. Main St., Columbus. Free. For more
and floral designs are featured at
information, go to resolved.2010.
com or email famlee2012@gmail. each home. Tickets are $20 at the Wednesday, April 10 petition and more. Visit cdafestival.
com, follow the festival on Facebook.
Today and Sunday, April 7 com. Rosenzweig Arts Center, Impres- Noon Tunes — Jeffrey Rupp
entertains at Noon Tunes from
Symphony concert — The
“God With Us” — A collabo- sions by Susan, or from any Girlchoir Starkville-MSU Symphony orchestra
Old Main Music Festival — member or board member. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Trotter
rative musical presentation in Co- MSU Music Maker Productions’ free presents a concert of epic movie
lumbus by First Baptist Church and Pilgrimage Garden Party Convention Center Courtyard in
Old Main Festival features Lewis Del downtown Columbus. Lunch available themes at 7:30 p.m. at Lee Hall’s
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church featuring Mar, Duncan Fellows, Dirty Streets, — Stroll through Temple Heights’ Bettersworth Auditorium on the MSU
choirs, praise teams and orchestra for purchase. For more information,
Tiny Towns, Bailey Bigger, C Fulton historic gardens in Columbus while contact Main Street Columbus, 662- campus. Free to the public.
begins at 6 p.m. today at Pleasant and Undergrad and the Conditions. enjoying mint juleps and cheese
Hill, 1383 Pleasant Hill Road, and at 328-6305.
Activities including an art market straws. Tickets to this 3-6 p.m. gar-
6 p.m. April 7 at First Baptist, 202 and food vendors begin at 3 p.m. den party are $15. Go to VisitColum- Tuesday, April 16
Seventh St. N. Main Stage music starts at 7 p.m. busMS.org or call 800-920-3533 or Thursday, April 11 100+ Women Who Care — In
For more information, visit msucon- 662-329-1191 for information. Edible Book Festival — Co- Columbus and Lowndes County: 100
certs.com or call 662-325-2930. women giving $100 means $10,000
Tuesday, April 2 TEDx Conference — A former
International Fiesta — A
festive day of cultural exchange
lumbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314
Seventh St. N., hosts its third annual awarded to a member-nominated and
Buttahatchee Barn Quilt Olympic medalist, a former Green from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at MSU’s Drill Edible Book Festival from 4-5:30 voted on local charity. Too good to be
Trail Tea Cakes & Tea — Beret plus five others speakers Field includes music, dance, foods, p.m. View entrants’ tasty, creative in- true? Believe it. #the POWERof100.
From 4-6 p.m., enjoy quilts, home- are featured at a TEDx Conference traditional clothing, inflatables and terpretations of various books in this A Membership registration and social
made tea cakes and mint tea at from 4-9 p.m. at the Dawg House cultural displays. Free. For informa- event celebrating National Library is 5:30 p.m. April 16 at Courtyard by
Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church in in MSU’s Colvard Student Union. tion, contact Kei Mamiya, 662-325- Week. For Library Week activities, Marriott in Columbus.
Steens. For more information, call Limited tickets, $10. Event will be 2033 or [email protected]. visit lowndeslibrary.com or call 662-
800-920-3533 or 662-329-1191. live streamed. For more information, 329-5300.
Part of the Columbus Pilgrimage. email [email protected].
edu.
Taco Hop — At the The Partner-
Friday through Sunday,
ship’s inaugural Taco Hop in down- Friday through Sunday, April 19-21
Wednesday, April 3 Friday and Saturday, town Starkville from noon-3 p.m., Living Pictures — Fairview Bap-
Town & Tower & Tarmac — April 5-6
restaurants prepare specialty street
tacos for $1 each. Purchase craft
April 12-14 tist Church, 127 Airline Road, Colum-
The Town & Tower Club quarterly beer tasting tickets for $20, which
Super Bulldog Weekend — bus, presents its Easter music and
meeting at 11:30 a.m. will feature Spring Downtown Open Events include the Maroon and White drama production, “From Prisoners
includes unlimited tastings during
speaker CAFB Vice Commander Col. House — Participating merchants the event. Live music. Get tickets at
spring football game (1 p.m. April to Believers,” at 6:30 p.m. The Apos-
William Denham in the Gail Gunter offer special promotions and door 13), Diamond Dawgs baseball, wom- tle Paul tells the resurrection story of
Multipurpose Room of The W’s prizes between 10 a.m.-5 p.m. eventbrite.com, visit starkville.org or en’s tennis, MSU soccer and more. Jesus. Free to the public; free food,
Fant Memorial Library. Cost is $15, during Downtown Open House. For call 662-323-3322. Follow MSU Athletics on Twitter, prizes. Living For more information,
payable at the door. RSVP by noon more information, contact Main Oktibbeha Relay for Life Facebook or Instagram, #SBW19. call the church office, 662-328-2924.
Monday, April 1 to 662-329-7119. Street Columbus, 662-328-6305. — This American Cancer Society
Noon Tunes — Wayward Priest fundraiser from 4-11:30 p.m. at
Saturday, April 13 Saturday, April 20
entertains at Noon Tunes from 11:30 the Starkville Sportsplex, 405 Lynn
a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Trotter Conven- Saturday, April 6 Lane, includes a survivor/caregiv- Cotton District Arts Festival Easter Egg Hunt — Life Church
tion Center Courtyard in downtown “Strolling South Side” — er walk, luminaria ceremony and — This spring festival from 9 a.m.-5 hosts this free community Easter Egg
Columbus. Lunch will be available This Columbus Girlchoir Home Tour opening and closing ceremonies. p.m. in Starkville’s Cotton District Hunt at Moncrief Park, North Jackson
for purchase. For more information, from 10 a.m.-noon includes homes For more information, call 985-373- includes artisans, Taste of Starkville Street, in Starkville at 11 a.m. For
contact Main Street Columbus, 662- at 106 Sixth Ave. S., 115 Fifth Ave. 0765 or email erica.odom@cancer. restaurant competition, juried arts more information, visit lifechurchms.
328-6305. S., and 519 Third St. S. Tastings org. show, live music, songwriter’s com- com or call 662-684-9099.

April 12 –

OUT THERE The Tatum

Shappley
April 6 – The Heart Behind the Music Songwriters’ Showcase 205-975-2787, alysstephens.org. Band per-
(Melissa Manchester, Darryl Worley, Mo Pitney, John Ford forms acoustic sounds at Hobie’s on
Coley), Riley Center, Meridian. 601-696-2200, msurileycenter. April 11 – Acoustic evening with Jason Isbell and the 400 Main, 217 E. Main St., Starkville, from
com. 9 p.m.-midnight. There is a $5 cover
Unit, Riley Center, Meridian. 601-696-2200, msurileycenter.
charge. Visit 662tix.com to purchase
com. tickets and for more information.
– World Catfish Festival (food, bands, kids zone, arts, crafts),
downtown Belzoni. 662-247-4838, belzonims.com/catfishfest.
April 11-14 – Amory Railroad Festival (Frisco market, April 13 – The Wright Moves perform
htm.
music, car show, food, vendors, more), Frisco Park, Amory. with an opening act by Only Everything
April 7 – Rosanne Cash and Band, Alys Stephens Center, amoryrailroadfestival.com. at Hobie’s on Main, 217 E. Main
St., Starkville, from 8 p.m.-midnight.
Birmingham. 205-975-2787, alysstephens.org.
April 13 – Old Dominion, BancorpSouth Arena, Tupelo. 662- There is a $5 cover charge. Visit
662tix.com to purchase tickets and
April 10 – Joan Baez, Alys Stephens Center, Birmingham. 841-6528, bcsarena.com.
for more information.

Dear Abby

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EAR ABBY: My fian- together because I have Gabriel to see what advice he has to about not building home equity or sav- you have married a smart man. I know
ce, “Gabriel,” has become good friends offer. I see no reason why you couldn’t ing toward retirement. But I worry that family is important, but your daughter
a large network of with the guys, and some join the men. However, you should taking her away from her extended already knows who they are. You may
friends who have known of them will be in our make a point of spending some time family will be rough. be able to visit with them in person or
each other for a long wedding. But if I leave with the women so they won’t get the My husband’s relatives live all over stay in touch via video-chatting. This is
time. We get together the women’s table and impression that you are snubbing the world. He has been in so many the way many families maintain close
as a group a couple of join the men, I’m afraid them. countries and states that he’s used ties, and I hope you will consider it.
times a month for birth- I’ll send a message that DEAR ABBY: We live in an area to not having family around. He wants Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van
days, sports events, etc. I’m clinging to Gabriel. where rent is very high and buying is us to move so we can buy a house Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips,
Whenever we do, the That’s not the case. It’s out of the question. The nearby low- and save for retirement. What’s your and was founded by her mother,
men veer away into their that I prefer the men’s er-priced areas have terrible schools advice? — RACHEL IN CALIFORNIA Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at
own world of conversa- conversation to what the and aren’t safe. Because we have a DEAR RACHEL: You have given sol- www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440,
tion, while we women women discuss. small child, these are real concerns. id reasons for making the move. Chief Los Angeles, CA 90069.
are left to talk to each Is there a solution? We have an opportunity to move to among them is that your child will have Abby shares more than 100 of
other and eat dips. Must I learn to deal with another state where costs are much a brighter future if she grows up in a her favorite recipes in two booklets:
Honestly, I dread it. Dear Abby what these women talk lower. We could buy a nice home, the safe environment and gets the best “Abby’s Favorite Recipes” and “More
These women are gener- about? Can I join the schools are excellent, and I could still education possible, plus there will be Favorite Recipes by Dear Abby.” Send
ally petty, hypersensitive and hard to men without the women thinking I’m a maintain my same job and salary. less worry about all of you being safe. your name and mailing address, plus
talk to about anything of substance. clingy fiancee? I would like to enjoy my- The problem is, it would mean moving It is equally important for you and your check or money order for $16 (U.S.
We share no common interests in self at these parties, even if it means away from my family. husband to be able to accumulate funds) to: Dear Abby, Cookbooklet
our jobs, musical tastes, television breaking the social norm. — BORED IN I want to give my daughter the enough in savings that your retirement Set, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL
viewing, etc. BUFFALO chance to grow up in circumstances years will be comfortable. 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling
I don’t want to skip the outings al- DEAR BORED: Discuss this with where we aren’t constantly worried Listen to your husband because are included in the price.)

Horoscopes
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY the moves you make out of memorable event together in to wake them up first. Do the “why” questions, and it’s time many other skills a person can
(March 31). Much seemingly loyalty and love that elevate June. You’ll raise a good deal metaphorical equivalent to a to switch to “what.” This will master. Concern yourself with
unrelated good luck comes of your work and inspire new of money for what you care drumroll. include such hits as “What am acquiring new abilities. This
your role as a best friend. It’s adventures. You’ll help put a about. A contract is signed in TAURUS (April 20-May I going to do about it?” and will take you much further in
September. Gemini and Taurus 20). If you want to learn some- “What’s next?” life than any sort of publicity
adore you. Your lucky numbers thing better, teach it. In spend- CANCER (June 22-July could.
are: 10, 4, 27, 13 and 50. ing time explaining something, 22). Claims to character are SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-
ARIES (March 21-April you’ll come to understand it always suspect. “Trust me, Dec. 21). The problem will not
19). When you do some- with new clarity and most likely because I’m honest” is a red be solved by coming up with
thing potentially impressive, develop the next phase of the flag, and anyone who claims some new thing to help us
you crave a reaction; that’s idea, too. to be humble obviously is not. fight the institutions and the
human! But they won’t react GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It’s why you’re very careful to mindsets that are keeping us
if they don’t notice. You have You already asked yourself the behave the claim rather than down. “New things” are only
verbalize it. Action speaks. as good as the people using
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You them.
can be very much like the per- CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.
son next to you in all the ways 19). The first law of good lead-
that come naturally, yet your ership is that the leader is for
habits differentiate you, vastly the people. The people come
at that. With this in mind, first. Some of the best leaders
there’s a certain habit you will are invisible. The strength of
either lose or employ. the group is the voice that
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). speaks for them.
To be clear with others about AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.
what you want and what you 18). You want the satisfaction
expect -- now that’s an aim of knowing you did a thing all
and a life skill worth develop- by yourself, but don’t dwell
ing. It does take courage and there. It wouldn’t be worth it!
light touch, both of which you The solo journey is overrated.
possess today. Better to reach out and share.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. If it’s worth doing, it’s worth
23). You’re fully aware that doing with others.
anything that can bring you PISCES (Feb. 19-March
joy can also bring you sorrow 20). Too bad you can’t find
in equal measure, and you’re courage in the places where
willing to take the risk. Your you’re already comfortable.
courage in daily living is com- Alas, the very definition of
mendable. courage involves withstanding
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. discomfort. Leave what you
21). Fame is not a skill, and know. Go where you’re not
it’s not nearly so useful as sure what’s going to happen.
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Town & Tower & Tarmac meeting to feature CAFB vice commander
RSVP by noon Monday for April 3 event operations of base support
functions and mission activities
Prior to this assignment, he
was the chief of combat plans,
MUW UNIVERSITY RELATIONS training for U.S. Air Force for the Wing’s nearly 3,000 609th Air Operations Center
and allied officers, as well as military, civilian and contract at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar,

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he Town & Tower Club tactical training for Afghan and airmen. He also manages an and a 2016 graduate of the Air
quarterly meeting will operations and maintenance War College at Maxwell AFB,
Lebanese pilots and aircraft
include the Columbus budget of $106 million and Alabama.
maintainers in the A-29 Super
Air Force Base. capital assets and equipment He is a command pilot with
Tucano at Moody AFB, Geor-
Col. William Denham, exceeding $1.3 billion. more than 2,700 flying hours
gia. The wing at Columbus is Col. Denham was raised in and nearly 200 combat hours.
CAFB vice commander of the
14th Flying Training Wing, composed of 234 aircraft that South Kent, Connecticut, and Lunch is $15 per person,
will be the guest speaker for fly an excess of 54,000 sorties is a 1995 graduate of the Unit- payable at the door, in the Gail
the Town & Tower & Tar- and over 75,000 hours per ed States Air Force Academy. Gunter Multipurpose Room,
mac-themed meeting Wednes- year to train over 400 pilots He attended Euro-NATO Joint Fant Memorial Library, MUW
day, April 3 at 11:30 a.m. and combat system operators Jet Pilot Training at Sheppard campus. Please RSVP by noon
Courtesy photo The Wing conducts spe- annually. The vice commander AFB, Texas, and was selected Monday, April 1 a muw.edu/
Col. William Denham cialized undergraduate pilot is responsible for day-to-day to fly the F-15C. towntower or to 662-329-7119.

Club Notes Libraries to celebrate National

Library Week April 7-13
SPECIAL TO THE DISPATCH iver Poetry Tribute, an Edible Book
Festival and a ukulele workshop for

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ississippi libraries are children. A listing of all events can
joining libraries of all types be found at lowndeslibrary.com, and
April 7-13 in celebrating the visit the library’s Facebook page
many ways libraries build strong by searching Columbus-Lowndes
communities by providing critical Public Library.
resources, programs and expertise. Library programs encourage
The annual celebration high- community members to meet to
lights the valuable role libraries, discuss civic issues, work together
librarians and library workers play
using new technologies, and to
in transforming lives and commu-
learn alongside one another in class-
nities. Libraries are at the heart
es and programs. Library staff also
of their cities, towns, schools and
partner with other civic and service
campuses. They have public spaces
organizations to actively engage
where people of all backgrounds
Courtesy photo with the people they serve, always
Palmer Home Greenhouses manager Mary Tuggle, left, is pictured with Northwood can come together and connect.
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant striving to make sure their commu-
Garden Club meeting hostesses Nancy Carpenter and Jean Wilder March 19. Club nity’s core needs are being met.
members planted potted arrangements for use during the Columbus Spring Pilgrimage. issued a proclamation declaring
April 7-13 as National Library Week “Libraries in Mississippi are the
cornerstones of democracy, promot-
Northwood Garden Club in Mississippi. He encourages all
residents to “visit the library this ing the free exchange of information
Northwood Garden Club of Columbus met March 19 to create potted arrange- and ideas for all,” said David Brown,
ments to be used during the Columbus Spring Pilgrimage March 28-April 6. Palm- week and explore what’s new at
your library and engage with your Chair of the Mississippi Library
er Home Greenhouses manager Mary Tuggle oversaw the project. She provided
librarian.” Association’s National Library Week
members with handouts on a Shrub Pruning Calendar and Master Gardener Gar-
Libraries in the state will cele- committee. “They also foster civic
den Calendar from the Mississippi State Extension Service, which will be useful in
managing yards on a monthly basis. brate by hosting events and classes engagement by keeping people
Hostesses for the meeting were Nancy Carpenter, Jean Wilder and Mary Ardil- for all ages, showcasing new ma- informed and aware of community
lo. Northwood’s next meeting is scheduled for April 16. terials and displays, debuting new events and issues.”
services and much more. First sponsored in 1958, National
The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library Week is a national obser-
Library System will host several vance sponsored by the American
unique programs at all of its loca- Library Association and libraries
tions throughout Library Week, in- across the country each April.
cluding a pottery demonstration by For more information, go to
Stephen Phillips, Coffee and Crafts lowndeslibrary.com and visit the
Club, a board game day, a Mary Ol- Facebook page.

Courtesy photo
CHARITABLE CRUISE: The Mississippi HeadTurners Car Club and Buck’s Meets
and Cruises Car Club joined to collect canned foods, bottled water and other items
for recent tornado victims and others in need in Columbus. Donations were deliv-
ered to the Salvation Army March 23 by club members who cruised in about 50
vehicles from Tupelo to Columbus, accompanied by a police escort in the city. Grozie
Thomas of Columbus, vice president of Mississippi HeadTurners, helped coordinate
the event. Club members, Salvation Army representatives and several police officers
are pictured in front of the Salvation Army.

Courtesy photo
HIC-A-SHA-BA-HA DAR: Ten members from the Hic-A-Sha-Ba-Ha Chapter National
Society Daughters of the American Revolution attended the Patriots Luncheon at the
113th State Conference in Jackson in February. Members, from left, are Ann Chiles,
Suzie Walters, Mary Martha Wilson, Patsy Stuart, Reesie Carpenter, Lynda Forbus,
Bettie Cummings, Kathryn Davis and Ellen Mauldin. (Not pictured, Hellen Polk.)

School News
Annunciation Catholic School honors Reedy, Mya Robinson, Wesley Caroline
Annunciation Catholic School Shelton, Savanna Smith, Hayden Torres,
Farrell Wiygul, Isaac Zarandona
released its 2018-2019 third nine weeks
4th Grade: Hank Baucom, Jackie
honors list.
Baumbach, Riley Brown, James Cancel-
lare, Hutch Clemons, Campbell Davis,
Honor Roll Hollis Fenstermacher, Cami Harris,
3rd Grade: Grabiel Corrigan and Karson Hughes, Katie Krieger, Jayden
Smith Graham Lee, Alex Luccasen, Colin Wright
4th Grade: Campbell Callaway, 5th Grade: Jonathan Cooper, Gavin
Tristan Fultona, Joseph Portera Elliot, Carmen Ferraez, Emma Frey,
5th Grade: Kaitlin Collins, Trevor Maddox House, Leah Jeremiah, Isabel
Dennis, Brandon Doumit, J.R. Dowdle, Keith, Kelsey Perkins, Kennedy Per-
Armando Dunand, Jack Tompkins kins, Lola Sullivan, Mosby Wilson
6th Grade: Cole Littlejohn; Lily 6th Grade: Gabrielle Baumbach, Ben-
Moody, Abigail Pettus; jamin Imes, Maria Keith, Armando Ley-
7th Grade: Abby Huckaby va, Caroline Luccasen, Aven Matthews,
8th Grade: Delia Lochala Kaitlyn McConnell, Tucker Vollor
7th Grade: Claire Baumann, Jack
Principal’s List Clanton, Greyson Dillard, Patrick Dou-
3rd Grade: Liam Barranco, Swayze mit, Julian Gallo, Clara Kate Roberts
Callaway, Anna Kinsley Cline, Ava 8th Grade: Chloe Artz, Sophia Fabel,
Dowdle, David Johnston, Amelia Jones, Mason House, Kelly Nguyen, Rhett
Mark Leaonard, Sara Leyva, Garrison Shanahan, Shelby Stafford
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In the garden with Felder

Don’t get me wrong, I love azaleas. Really.

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here are some say I don’t love Me, I savor subdued true
interesting them dearly simply beauties that inspire and com-
experiences misjudge my point, fort. Instead of blinding but fin-
worth having, but which is that when icky dogwoods, I treasure my
not often. Eating hot these blousy beau- nearly-as-beautiful and much
peppers and poking ties show up, myri- easier to grow native “silver-
myself in the eye ad other not-so-flo- bells” (Halesia) and humming-
come to mind. riferous beauties bird-laden red buckeye.
Not that I don’t simply fade into the And the most delicious
enjoy the gustato- background. native spring shrub of all, our
ry volcano and its Reminds me of incredible (and fragrant) native
subsequent endor- Skippy and Daph- deciduous azaleas. My horti-
phin bliss, or seeing
Felder Rushing ne, the “fun girls” culturist great-grandmother
shooting stars in a from Mt. Pilot in Pearl, a 1935 charter garden
temporarily-blinded the old Andy Grif- club member, caught flak from
eye, but I appreciate both being fith TV program. They were trend-following others for cher-
temporary. well-meaning, but every time ishing what they called “those
Which sometimes leads me they showed up in Mayberry,
old wild honeysuckles” along
to being dubiously referred three things happened: they
with other native wildflowers.
to as a garden curmudgeon jazzed things up (with inno-
Native azaleas are rangy
because I occasionally rail cent Andy and Barney usually
plants that flower before they
against overplanted garden in trouble), then they quickly
leaf out, but are stunning in
exhibitionists. left town, but meanwhile the
Don’t get me wrong, I love Felder Rushing/Courtesy photo white, pink, yellow, gold and
quite attractive, intelligent,
azaleas. Really. As a teen- hard-working, civic-minded
Native deciduous azaleas flower before they leaf out and have a even red colors. And when I
heady sweet fragrance. took some in a vase to a talk
ager working at a wholesale Thelma Lou and Helen felt ...
plant nursery and later at well, a little dowdy. last week I had to roll down my
utive Gumpos, and repeat improve, propagate and plant.
retail garden centers I helped Isn’t this what azaleas do to truck windows to keep from
blooming Encores. Without a Azaleas use their colorful but
propagate thousands from otherwise outstanding Lady swooning from their heady
doubt they banish winter and sterile flowers to coerce people
cuttings, offloaded others from Banks rose, Indian hawthorn, sweet fragrance.
make spring pop, especially to buy and plant them all over
wholesale trucks, and stuffed Spirea, Kerria, Japanese when planted with a dogwood the place. Like Mardi Gras beads and
countless more into car trunks maple and other more subdued and wisteria. They get our I can just say no to them, other bling, I love garden party
and landscapes. flowering shrubs? Azaleas juices going, in a big way. like I can that third beer or ex- fun girls. But this April Fool
Like a handful of other and snowballs show up all too However, Michael Pollan hit tra helping of mac ’n’ cheese. If treasures the demure next-
equally eye-poking flowering briefly, poke us in the eye, then the nail on its head in his Bot- I want to be blinded by azaleas, door girls more.
showoffs including snowball Vi- disappear into the background any of Desire book’s premise all I have to do is look across Felder Rushing is a Mississip-
burnums, wisteria, dogwoods, as big green meatballs. which states that some plants, the street. So let someone else pi author, columnist and host of
mophead French Hydrangeas Oh, there are some out- unable to spread themselves take care of the mostly-boring the “Gestalt Gardener” on MPB
and crape myrtles, they are standing ones, for sure, mostly around botanically, lure gar- party girl shrubs just for a Think Radio. Email gardening
stop-in-your-tracks gorgeous. big Southern Indica hybrids, deners into becoming “human quickie fling with springtime questions to rushingfelder@
Those few garden critics who medium Kurumes, and dimin- bumblebees” to constantly bling. yahoo.com.

UA reminder: researchers seek youth for June autism study

Sessions to be held weekly for 10 weeks in Tuscaloosa functioning. Twenty-eight
Tuscaloosa-area youth
Eligible youth with ASD
are randomly assigned to
More information
about the program can
SPECIAL TO THE spectrum disorder study ed by the Center for the participated in the first one of two interventions, be found at: ua.edu/
DISPATCH cohort to begin in June Prevention of Youth Be- SENSE Theater Pro- either SENSE or an evi- news/2018/03/ua-re-
2019. havior Problems at UA. gram, which finished in dence-based program on searchers-recruiting-par-
TUSCALOOSA, SENSE Theatre is a The program is funded October. adolescent development/ ticipants-for-asd-interven-
Alabama — novel autism spectrum by the National Institutes Researchers are cur- puberty. tion-trial/.

U
niversity of disorder treatment of Health and has already rently enrolling children, SENSE sessions are Those interested in
Alabama research- approach for adolescents received significant re- ages 10 through 16, held once per week for enrolling in the program
ers are seeking that incorporates theater search support, showing with and without autism 10 weeks, typically on can contact Nicole Powell
youth participants for and peer mediation. meaningful improve- spectrum disorder, for weekday evenings, at at 205-348-3535 or npow-
a theater-based autism The study is conduct- ment in children’s social its June 2019 cohort. Tuscaloosa Academy. [email protected].
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Charity Ball
Continued from Page 1C
As a young adult, he Columbus Light & Water lumbus, and the late Mr. assistant, data technician
participated in Operation and became general and Mrs. Ellis E. Koonce and counselor for Mon- Charity Ball royalty through the past decade
Tomorrow, which devel- manager. He was also Jr. of Tunica. Her mother, treat Youth Conferences 2009 Mr. James C. Galloway
oped leaders in public vice president of the Dona, is a life member and Clubs. She also Miss Elizabeth Harper Ferguson
service. He was also the Tennessee Valley Power of Junior Auxiliary, and volunteered with Ashe-
Chamber of Commerce’s Association and a mem- her father was in three of ville Youth Mission as an 2010 Mr. Eugene Beard “Gene” Imes
representative in the ber of LINK. the past Junior Auxiliary intern and site leader. In Miss Jennifer Rose Adams
Mississippi Economic During this time, original plays. this role, she led groups
Council’s leadership Columbus Air Force The Charity Ball of youth in service 2011 Mr. John Thompson Bean III
program. Base was facing closure. queen graduated magna projects around the city Miss Madeline Frances Hardy
Hayslett served on the Hayslett was a member cum laude from Belmont of Asheville and worked
2012 Mr. Raymond Michael Waters III
Columbus City Council of the Base Community University in Nashville, with over 10 nonprofit or- Miss Kendyl Diane Hall
and as Justice Court Council and was appoint- Tennessee, with a Bach- ganizations and churches
judge. In addition, he was ed head of CAFB 2000, elor of Arts degree in to feed and shelter adults 2013 John Eugene Reed Jr.
a member of the Kiwan- a task force that worked Faith and Social Justice and youth experiencing Miss Margaret Fairfax Davis
is Club and Chamber to keep the base open. in December 2018. She homelessness.
of Commerce and on The group met with is a part of Alpha Chi, Mary Helen is a high 2014 Mr. Elton Sigrest Thomas Jr.
the Golden Triangle Mississippi congress- Omicron Kappa Delta school honors gradu- Miss Madison Ann Ford
Planning Development men, senators and Air and Theta Alpha Kappa. ate of Interlochen Arts
District’s board. Mary Helen also received 2015 Mr. Thomas Leyton (Bud) Phillips
Force representatives in Academy, an interna-
At age 44, he was the Zondervan Theology Miss Caroline Emily Borland
Washington, D.C., to pro- tional fine arts boarding
elected mayor of Co- mote CAFB. Along with Award and was published school located in north- 2016 Mr. Thomas Evans Whitaker
lumbus. He set a goal of 700 local citizens, they twice in the Belmont ern Michigan, where she Miss Anna Gaines Gaskin
leading the town to the also met with the Base Literary Journal during majored in Comparative
forefront of Mississippi Closure Commission her time at Belmont Arts. Interlochen allowed 2017 Mr. George Stephenson Hazard Jr.
economy and became in Atlanta. There Fred University. her to travel abroad to Miss Margaret Jane Butler
a pioneer of Columbus’ presented Columbus’ She is a member of Italy, Greece, France and
economic growth into arguments against base Kappa Alpha Theta, England where she col- 2018 Mr. Jerryld Reau Berry
the 21st century. closure to hundreds of where she served on laborated with countless
Miss Ashley Megill Imes
As mayor, he helped people in the Fox The- various committees. As a international students.
revitalize downtown Co- ater. part of the Philanthropy Among her awards Church in Columbus. cate narratives. She will
lumbus. He called for the CAFB was taken Committee, she fund- and activities, she This community inspired be pursuing a career in
renovation of deteriorat- off the closure list. For raised for Court Appoint- received the Fine Arts her to pursue higher edu- architecture where she
ing buildings and started Hayslett’s diligent work ed Special Advocates, Award and the Young cation in theology and its hopes to design sustain-
a street paving program. and commitment, Base which advocates for Artist Award, the highest relation to society. able living and affordable
He also initiated the Commander Col. Gary neglected children with- award given to promising Her interest in reli- housing for people who
public/private partner- Trexlar named him his in the legal system. She artists at this institution.
ship of the Main Street served as president and gion, social justice and have experienced home-
“wingman,” an honor While she was a part the arts allowed her to lessness. In the summer
Program. given to the community vice president of UKirk of various projects and
As mayor, Hayslett Campus Ministry and realize her passion for lo- she will attend Tulane
leader most responsible performances, she was cal communities and the University to pursue a
was also focused on Co- for the base’s success spoke on various panels a part of a collaborative
lumbus’ transportation about faith, college and artistic infrastructure Masters of Architecture
during the commander’s project recognized as the
problems. He worked service. that is representative of in New Orleans, Louisi-
term. national winner of the
with other leaders to Queen Mary Helen the community’s intri- ana.
The Charity Ball king College Board Award for
replace the old Tombig- was one of the founding
is a lifelong member of Excellence and Innova-
bee River bridge and executives of Belmont
First United Methodist tion in the Arts.
to develop Columbus’ Thistle Farmers. It is
Church and in the Ivy Mary Helen also
belt-like road system. In an organization that
Sunday School class. He attended Starkville
addition, Gov. Fordice fundraises and supports
also volunteers at Loaves Academy, Columbus
appointed him to the US Thistle Farms, a social
and Fishes Community High School and Colum-
82 Four-lane Construc- enterprise that offers
Soup Kitchen and helps bus Middle School where
tion Authority to lead support, rehabilitation
with Franklin Academy’s she was in the National
highway development and jobs to women who
Backpack Program. In Honor Society, won vari-
between neighboring have been trafficked,
states. addition, he is a member ous artistic awards at the
imprisoned and abused.
In other areas, Hays- of USM’s Alumni Orga- She participated in a local and state level, was
lett worked with the nization, the USM Eagle reconciliation project in a Daughters of the Amer-
Parks and Recreation Club and the Kappa Sig- Pine Ridge, South Dako- ican Revolution award
Association to update ma Alumni Association. ta, where she met with recipient, and a varsity
recreational facilities Lakota Sioux, Eastern cheerleader. She served
at Propst Park, and he The queen Shoshone and Northern in the Charity Ball court
in 2015.
started programs for se- Queen Mary Helen Arapaho tribes to serve
nior citizens. He was also Porter is the daughter and offer childcare for The Charity Ball
heavily involved in the of Dr. and Mrs. Steven the working parents. queen is a member
Luxapalila Channeliza- Mark Porter. She is the In the summers, Mary of First Presbyterian
tion Project that brought granddaughter of Ms. Helen worked at Mon-
flood relief to the city. Dorothy Porter, Mrs. treat Conference Center
After his mayoral Karen Porter and the late in Asheville, North
term, he worked at Dr. Walt Porter, of Co- Carolina, as a program

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Three free programs are She shares practices for businesses and
communities.
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colors and styles in fashion to floral
ith luck, “April showers” in the design projects.
Golden Triangle won’t equal
n April 25 — In “Master Garden-
the deluges — and mud — of
ers at Work in Communities,” Warren
the past couple of months. Spring has
County Extension Agent Sandy Havard,
sprung, and April’s Quick Bites pro-
area agents and local Master Garden-
grams reflect that as warmer weather
ers share what they are doing in their
signals more area tourism, flowering
blooms and enthusiasm to get busy communities. They will share how the
gardening. All are topics in upcom- program works, ideas, plans and stories.
ing interactive video sessions offered Those interested in attending any
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PILGRIMAGE
PARTY
Columbus’ 79th annual
Spring Pilgrimage
kicked off Thursday with
crawfish, shrimp and live
music on the Tennes-
see Williams Home and
Welcome Center grounds.
Pilgrimage includes ante-
bellum home and garden
tours, Tales from the
Crypt, carriage rides and
other activities through
April 6. Go to visitcolum-
busms.org for details.
Deanna Robinson/Spe-
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Cali and Amber Bailey, Lisa Spear Danny Liebman, Blake Wilson, Stephen Hack

Irvin “Peanut Man” McCoy, Jadah Walker, Marsha Walker Jasmine Zhu, Anna Gaines Johnson, Hunter Johnson

GATSBY GALA
A 1920s-inspired fashion
show and gala Thursday at
Mississippi State’s Mitchell
Memorial Library opened the
three-day 13th annual Charles
H. Templeton Ragtime and
Jazz Festival. Austin Frayser/
Special to The Dispatch

Robin Ellis, Tristan Pertuit Christian Dickerson, Jeffrey Talley, Mary Gibson, Jasmine O’Neal

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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 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Pat Creel, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday
CALVARY ASSEMBLY OF GOD — Lehmberg Rd. and OPEN DOOR M.B. CHURCH — Starkville Sportsplex, 405 Bible study 7 p.m., Mass Choir Rehearsal - Wed. before
Bennett Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 Lynn Lane, Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. 1st 1st and 2nd Sun. 6 p.m., Male Chorus Rehearsal - Wed.
p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Eric Crews, Pastor. 2nd and 4th Sundays. Donnie Jones, Pastor. 662-263-7102 before 3rd Sun. 6 p.m., Junior Choir Rehearsal - Wed.
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD — 2201 Military Road. PLEASANT GROVE MB CHURCH — 1914 Moor High before 4th Sun. 6 p.m. Rev. Sammy L. White, Pastor.
Christian Education 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Nursery Road, Crawford. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 PLEASANT GROVE ROBINSON MB CHURCH — 9203
Church (2-3 yrs.) Super Church (children)10:30 a.m. a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Riley Forrest, Sr., Pastor. Hwy. 389 N., Starkville. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship
Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. Nursery provided for all 662-272-8221 11:15 a.m., Wednesday Prayer Service/Bible Study 7 p.m.
services. Jody Gurley, Pastor. 662-328-6374 PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST — 1383 Pleasant Hill Rd. Pastor George A. Sanders. 456-0024
NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD — 4474 New Hope Road. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Bill PLEASANT RIDGE MB CHURCH — Ridge Rd. Sunday
Worship 10:30 a.m., Children’s Church 10:30 a.m., Jack Hurt, Pastor. 662-329-3921 School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. A.
Medley, Pastor. 662-664-0852 PLYMOUTH BAPTIST CHURCH — 187 Plymouth Rd. Edwards, Sr., Pastor.
BAPTIST Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Randy PROVIDENCE MB CHURCH — Old Hwy. 69 S. Sunday
ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH — Hwy. 45 N. Sunday Rigdon, Pastor. Neil Shepherd, Music. School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m.
School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Discipleship Training 5 SOVEREIGN FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH — 7852 Hwy. Rev. Gilbert Anderson, Pastor.
p.m., Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Mitch McWilliams, 12 E., Steens. Sunday Worship 10 a.m., Service 5 p.m., SAINT MATTHEWS MB CHURCH — 1213 Island Rd.
Pastor. 662-328-4765 Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Charles Young, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday
ARMSTRONG BAPTIST CHURCH — 1707 Yorkville SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH — 12859 Martin 6:30 p.m. Curtis Clay, Sr., Pastor.
Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study Road Spur, Northport, Ala. Worship 11 a.m., Sunday Bible SALEM MB CHURCH — Hwy. 86, Carrollton, Ala.
Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. William Vaughn, Pastor. 662- Study noon. Todd Bryant, Pastor. sovereigngrace.net Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6
328-0670 STATE LINE BAPTIST CHURCH — 7560 Hwy. 1282 E. p.m. Rev. David J. Johnson, Jr., Pastor.
ARTESIA BAPTIST CHURCH — Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday SECOND JAMES CREEK MB CHURCH — 4898 Baldwin
Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Pastor Jeff Night small group 6:30 p.m. Robert Gillis, Pastor. 662- Rd., Brooksville. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11
Morgan. 329-2973 a.m. Pastor Michael Tate. 662-738-5855
BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 3232 Military Road. TEMPLE OF DELIVERANCE BAPTIST CHURCH — SOUTHSIDE MB CHURCH — 100 Nashville Ferry Rd. E.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., 4307 Sand Rd., Steens. Maurice Williams, Pastor. Sunday Sunday School 8:30 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday
Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Walter Butler, Pastor. School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Wednesday 7 6:30 p.m. Rev. Rayfield Evins Jr., Pastor.
BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH — 2096 Bethesda p.m. 662-327-2580 SIXTH AVENUE MB CHURCH — 1519 Sixth Ave. N.
2500 Military Road Suite 1 UNITED CHRISTIAN BAPTIST CHURCH — 2 blocks east Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m., Bible Study
Columbus, MS Rd, Crawford. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.,
Discipleship Training 6:00 p.m., Worship 7 p.m., Wednesday of Hwy. 69 on Yorkville Rd. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. W.C. Talley, Pastor. 662-329-
662-328-7500 WEST REALTY COMPANY 10:15 a.m. Steven James, Pastor. 2344
westrealtycompany.com 7:00 p.m. Allan Dees, Pastor. 662-272-8734
Don West, Broker/Owner BORDER SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH — 12771 Hwy. UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH — 1104 Louisville St., SPRINGFIELD MB CHURCH — 6369 Hwy. 45 S. (1st &
12 E., Caledonia. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 Starkville (located in Fellowship Hall of St. Luke Lutheran 3rd Sunday) Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship 11:30
a.m., Kids for Christ 5 p.m., Discipleship Training 5:15 p.m., Church). Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Bert a.m., (1st & 3rd Wednesday) 7 p.m. Robert Gavin, Pastor.
Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study – Adults, Children, Montgomery, Pastor. www.ubcstarkville.org 662-327-9843
Northeast Exterminating and Youth classes 7 p.m. Dan Louman, Pastor. 662-386- VICTORY FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH — Victory Loop
off of Mill Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and
STEPHEN CHAPEL MB CHURCH — 2008 7th Ave. N.
Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday 10:45
0541. Brad Creely, Minister of Music and Youth, 662-312-
If it Jimmy Linley • Richard Linley
LLC
8749. www. borderspringsbaptistchurch.com 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Pastor, Al Hamm.
WOODLAND BAPTIST CHURCH — 3033 Ridge Rd.
a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
St. James MB CHURCH — 6525 Hardy-Billups Rd.,
crawls, Columbus
BROOKSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH — Main Street,
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 Crawford. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and
call... 662-329-9992 and 6 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
CALEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH — 7840 Wolfe Road,
p.m., AWANA Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
Shelby Hazzard, Senior Pastor. Brad Wright, Director of
6:15 p.m. Rev. Chad Payton, Pastor.
St. JOHN MB CHURCH — 3477 Motley Rd., Sunday
Caledonia. Sunday Men’s Prayer Service 9:30 a.m., Student Ministries. School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study
BRISLIN, INC. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Bible Study 4
p.m., Worship 5 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Bob
10TH STREET FAIRLAWN BAPTIST CHURCH — 1118
7th St. S. Sunday School 8 a.m., Worship 9:30 a.m.,
7 p.m. Joe Brooks, Pastor. 327-7494.
ST. PAUL MB CHURCH — Robinson Rd. Sunday School
Sales • Service • Installation Wednesday 7 p.m., Youth Ministry Wednesday 4:30 p.m. 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Rev. Willie
Burch, Pastor.
Residential • Commercial • Industrial CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH — 295 Dowdle Dr. Sunday Rev. Brian Hood, Pastor. Mays, Pastor.
Since 1956 School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Adult Choir INDEPENDENT BAPTIST ST. PAUL MB CHURCH — 1800 Short Main St. Disciple
www.brislininc.com rehearsals and Discipleship Training 5 p.m., Worship 6 BETHESDA CHURCH — 1800 Short Main. Sunday School Training/Sunday School 8 a.m., Worship 9:00 a.m. Rev.
9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Nathaniel John F. Johnson, Pastor. 662-241-7111
4051 Military Road • 662-328-5814 p.m., Wednesday 6:15 p.m. Rev. Ralph Windle, Interim
Best, Pastor. E-mail: [email protected] STRONG HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH — 325
Pastor. 662-328-6741
BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH — 5860 Hwy. 50 E., West Barton Ferry Rd., West Point. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.,
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH — 385 7th St. SW, Vernon,
Point. Sunday School 10 a.m., Service 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m.
Ala. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Wednesday 7 p.m. UNION BAPTIST MB CHURCH — 101 Weaver Rd.
(6 p.m. - Daylight Savings Time), Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Wil
FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH — 1720 Hwy. 373. (Hwy. 69 S) Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.,
Corbett, Pastor. 205-270-1845
Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Pastor McSwain.
CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH — 1008 Lehmberg Rd.
Wednesday 7 p.m. Martin “Buddy” Gardner, Pastor. TABERNACLE MB CHURCH — Magnolia Drive, Macon.
Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST CHURCH — 5030 Hwy. 182 E. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday
Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Paul Shaw, Pastor. 662-327-3771
Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., 6 p.m.
CANAAN MB CHURCH — 2425 Bell Ave. Sunday School
Wednesday 7 p.m. 662-327-1130 UNION HOPEWELL MB CHURCH — 150 Spurlock Rd.
8:15 a.m., Worship 9:30 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6
SHINING LIGHT BAPTIST CHURCH — 957 Sunset Drive, Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6
p.m. Jimmy Pounds, Pastor. 662-327-1226
Starkville in the Comfort Suites Conference Room, Sunday p.m. Carlton Jones, Pastor.
COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH — 2490 Yorkville
School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pastor WOODLAWN LANDMARK MB CHURCH — 8086 Hwy.
Rd. East Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m.,
John Harvey. slbcstarkville.org 662-648-0282 12. East, Steens. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11
Wednesday Bible Study, Children & Youth Classes 6:30
MISSIONARY BAPTIST a.m. and 5 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. David Retherford,
INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC p.m. Matt Moehring, Pastor. Edward Rhinewalt, Music
ANDERSON GROVE MB CHURCH — 1853 Anderson Pastor.
Director. 662-327-5306
Grove Road, Caledonia. Sunday School 9:20 a.m., Worship THE WORD CHURCH INTERNATIONAL — 366
www.hydrovaconline.com CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH — 844 Old West
11:00 a.m., Bible Study Wednesday 6:20 p.m. David O. Carson Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:15 a.m.,
Point Rd., Starkville. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Greg Upperman,
Williams, Pastor. 662-356-4968. Wednesday 7 p.m. John Sanders, Pastor.
Jarrett’s Towing Pastor. 662-323-6351 or visit www.cornerstonestarkville.
com
ANTIOCH MB CHURCH — 2304 Seventh Ave. N. Sunday
School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Kenny
ZION GATE MB CHURCH — 1202 5th St. S. Sunday
School 9:30 a.m., Worship 8 a.m. and 10:45., Children’s
Wrecker Service EAST END BAPTIST CHURCH — 380 Hwy. 50 W. (Hwy. Bridges, Pastor. Church 10:15 a.m., Worship 5 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m.
50 and Holly Hills Rd.) Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Worship
5209 N. Hwy 182 E. • Columbus, MS 39702 10:30 a.m., Worship 5 p.m. followed by Discipleship
BETHLEHEM MB CHURCH — 293 Bethlehem Road, Dr. James A. Boyd, Pastor.
Caledonia. Sunday School 1st and 4th Sundays 8 a.m., 2nd PRIMITIVE BAPTIST
329-2447 We unlock Training, Mission Friends and GAs 5 p.m., Sanctuary Choir
6:30 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting, Youth Worship,
& 3rd Sundays 9:30 a.m., Worship 1st & 4th Sundays 9:30 ABERDEEN PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH —
If no answer 251-2448 cars a.m., 2nd & 3rd Sundays 11 a.m., Wednesdays 6 p.m. Rev. Washington St. & Columbus St., Aberdeen. Sunday 10:30
Preschool & Children’s Choirs 6:30 p.m. Bryon Benson, Willie James Gardner, Pastor. 662-356-4424 a.m. and 2 p.m. Herb Hatfield, Pastor. 662-369-4937
Pastor. 662-328-5915
R Free Estimates BLESSING MB CHURCH — Starkville Sportsplex, Activity HAMILTON PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH — Flower
LER OO EASTVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH — 1316 Ben Christopher Center 405 Lynn Lane Road. Sunday Worship 2nd, 4th & Farm Rd., 2 miles South of Hamilton, just off Hwy. 45.
EE FIN Licensed
& Insured
Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 5th Sundays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Pastor Martin. 662-744-0561 Sunday 10:30 a.m. Jesse Phillips, Pastor. 662-429-2305
W H INC. G p.m. Junior Eads, Pastor. 662-329-2245 BRICK MB CHURCH — Old Macon Rd. Sunday School MAYHEW PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH — 842 Hwy.
COMMERCIAL FAIRVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH — 127 Airline Rd. 9:30 a.m. each Sunday, Worship 2nd and 4th Sundays only 45 Alternate, Starkville. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Herb
“A Family Business Since 1946” RESIDENTIAL Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Everett Little, Pastor. Hatfield,Pastor. 662-315-4937
Wednesday 6 p.m. Dr. Breck Ladd, Pastor. 662-328-2924 CALVARY FAITH CENTER — Hwy. 373 & Jess Lyons SPRINGHILL P.B. CHURCH — 3996 Sandyland Road,
662-328-3625 • 662-328-7612 FAITH CHRISTIAN BAPTIST CHURCH — 1621 Mike Road. Sunday Worship 8:00 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m., Macon, MS. Walter Lowery Jr., Pastor. Sunday School
Parra Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Rev.

Rae’s Jewelry
Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Pastor Robert 9:00 a.m., Worship 10:00 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 6
Michael Love, Pastor. 662-434-5252 Bowers, Pastor. 662-434-0144 p.m. 662-738-5006.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH — 7th St. and 2nd. Ave. CEDAR GROVE MB CHURCH — 286 Swartz Dr. Worship SULPHUR SPRINGS PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
N. Sunday Worship 8:45 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m. Services 11:15 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m., Wednesday — North of Caledonia on Wolf Rd, Hamilton. Sunday
(Worship televised at 10 a.m. on WCBI-TV, Columbus
Authorized Dealer Cable Channel 7), Contemporary Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday
6:30 p.m. Johnnie Richardson, Pastor. 662-434-6528
CHRISTIAN HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
10:30 a.m. & 1st Sunday Night at 6:30 p.m. Elder Joseph
Mettles, Pastor. 662-369-2532
Citizens and Pulsar Watches 5 p.m. Worship at 3000 Bluecutt Road, Midweek Prayer — 14096 MS Hwy. 388, Brooksville, MS 39739, Sunday ANGLICAN CATHOLIC
Service Wednesday 6:00 p.m. located downtown. Dr.
Downtown Columbus 662-328-8824 Shawn Parker, Pastor. 662-245-0540 columbusfbc.org
School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11:00 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 SAINT DAVID’S AT MAYHEW — 549 Mayhew Rd.,
p.m. Bobby Bowen, Pastor. 662-738-5837/549-6100 Mayhew. Holy Eucharist - Sunday 10 a.m. 662-244-5939
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF STEENS — 40 Odom Rd.,
When Caring Counts... Steens. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6
CHRIST MB CHURCH — 110 2nd Ave. S. Sunday School or anglicancatholic.org
10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m., B.T.U. CATHOLIC
p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Program every 1st & 3rd Sunday 6 p.m. ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC CHURCH — 808 College
FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST — 125 Yorkville Rd. W. Sunday ELBETHEL MB CHURCH — 2205 Washington Ave. St. Mass Schedules are as follows: Sunday 8 a.m.
School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday & 10:30 a.m., Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8 a.m.,
p.m. John Gainer, Pastor. 662-328-6024 or 662-328-3183 7:00 p.m., Rev. Leroy Jones, Pastor. Tuesday 5:30 p.m., Thursday 8:30 a.m., and Annunciation
FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH — 708 Airline Rd. Sunday FAITH HARVEST MB CHURCH — 4266 Sand Road. Catholic School (during the school year). Father Jeffrey
1131 Lehmberg Rd., Columbus • 662-328-1808 School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Bible class Waldrep, Priest.
Charles Whitney, Pastor. Tuesday 6 p.m. Hugh L. Dent, Pastor. 662-243-7076. CHRISTIAN
GRACE COVENANT BAPTIST CHURCH — 912 11th Ave. FOURTH STREET MB CHURCH — 610 4th St. N. Sunday FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH — 811 N. McCrary. Jerry
S. Sunday 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Pastor Sammy Burns. 662- School 9 a.m., Worship 10:45 a.m., Wednesday Bible Mitchell, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship
328-1096 Study 7 p.m. Rev. Jimmy L. Rice, Pastor. 662-328-1913 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday, 7 p.m.
GREENWOOD SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH — 278 FRIENDSHIP MB CHURCH — 1102 12th Ave. S. Sunday CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
East between Gattman & Amory. Sunday School 10 a.m., School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Dr. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH — 720 4th Ave. N. and
Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7:15 p.m. Rev. Stanley K. McCrary, Pastor. 662-327-7473 or 662-251-4185 8th St. N. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.
John Walden, Pastor. 662-356-4445 GREATER MT. OLIVE M.B. CHURCH — 1856 Carson Rd. CHURCH OF CHRIST
IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 6342 Military Rd., Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m., Wednesday 7 CALEDONIA CHURCH OF CHRIST — Main St.,
Steens. Bible Study 10:30 a.m., Worship 9:15 a.m. and 6 a.m. Donald Henry, Pastor. Caledonia. Sunday Bible Study 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m.

Shelton Cleaners
p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 662-328-1668 HALBERT MISSION MB CHURCH — 2199 Halbert Church and 5 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m.
KOLOLA SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH — Caledonia. Rd., Ethelsville, Ala. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 CHURCH OF CHRIST — 4362 Hwy. 69 S. Sunday
Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., AWANA a.m. Ernest Prescott, Pastor. Worship 9:30 a.m. , Wednesday 6 p.m. Loviah Johnson
3189 Hwy 45 N. • 328-5421 4:45-6 Ages 2-12th grade (Sept. - May), Worship 5 p.m., HOPEWELL MB CHURCH — 4892 Ridge Rd. Sunday 662-574-0426 or E-mail: [email protected]
Choir Practice Wednesday 6 p.m., 252 Basics Children’s School 8 a.m., Worship 9 a.m., Minister Terry Johnson, CHURCH OF CHRIST — 437 Gregory Rd. Sunday Bible
1702 6th St. N. • 328-5361 Ministry an Cross Training Youth Wednesday 7 p.m., Interim Pastor. class 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7
Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Rev. Don Harding, Pastor. JERUSALEM MB CHURCH — 14129 Hwy 12 E., p.m. Richard Latham, Minister. 662-328-4705
LONGVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH — 991 Buckner Street, Caledonia. Sunday School 8:30 a.m., Worship 9:30 a.m., CHURCH OF CHRIST DIVINE — 1316 15th St. S. Morning
Longview. Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Worship 11:00 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Rev. Willie Petty, Sr., Pastor. Worship (3rd & 5th Sunday) 8:30 a.m., Sunday School
Discipleship Training 5:15 p.m., Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.; MAPLE STREET BAPTIST — 219 Maple St. Sunday 9:45 a.m., Morning Worship 11:30 a.m., Wednesday
Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Pastor Larry W. School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m., Night Bible Study 7 p.m. 662-327-6060 Bishop Timothy
Yarber, or email [email protected], 662-769-4774 Wednesday 6 p.m. Joseph Oyeleye, Pastor. 662-328-4629 L. Heard, Pastor.
APAC-MISSISSIPPI, INC. MCBEE BAPTIST CHURCH — 2846 Hwy. 50 E. Sunday MILLERS CHAPEL MB CHURCH — 425 East North COLUMBUS CHURCH OF CHRIST — 2401 7th St. N.
Michael Bogue & Employees School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Discipleship Training St. Macon. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Sunday Bible Class 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m.,
5 p.m., Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Rev. Jimmy Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Ron Houston, Pastor. Sunday Bible Study 5 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
Lake Norris Rd. 328-6555 Ray, Pastor. 662-328-7177 MISSIONARY UNION BAPTIST CHURCH — 1207 5th Lendy Bartlett, Minister of Community Outreach; Paul
MIDWAY BAPTIST CHURCH — Holly Hills Rd. Sunday Ave. N. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Baptist Bennett, Family Life Minister; Billy Ferguson, Minister of
School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m., Training Union 5 p.m., Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Discipleship.
Prayer Service every Saturday 6 p.m. Rev. Denver Clark, Rev. Tony A. Montgomery, Pastor. EAST COLUMBUS CHURCH OF CHRIST — Highway
Pastor. MOUNT ZION M.B. CHURCH — 2221 14th Ave. N. 182 E. at Gaylane. Sunday Worship 9 a.m., Bible Study
MOUNT PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH — 2628 East Tibbee Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Tuesday Bible 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. http://
Rd., West Point. Sunday Worship each week 8 a.m., 1st, Study 7 p.m. Jesse J. Slater, Pastor. 662-328-4979 eastcolumbuschurch.com
3rd and 5th Sunday Worship 11:30 a.m., Sunday School MT. ARY MB CHURCH — 291 S. Frontage Rd., Lot #4. HWY. 69 CHURCH OF CHRIST — 2407 Hwy. 69 S.
9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Donald Wesley, Pastor. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday 6 Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. and 6
MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH — 1791 Lake Lowndes p.m. Rev. Erick Logan, Pastor. p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. www.highway69coc.com
Rd. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. and 6 p.m., MT. AVERY BAPTIST CHURCH — 12311 Nashville Ferry LONE OAK CHURCH OF CHRIST — 1903 Lone Oak Rd.,
Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Steve Lammons, Pastor. 662-328- Rd. E. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m. every Steens. Bible Study 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.,
2811 Sunday except 5th Sunday. Rev. John Wells, Pastor. Wednesday 7 p.m.
MT. VERNON CHURCH — 200 Mt. Vernon Rd. Sunday MT. OLIVE MB CHURCH — 2020 Atkin Rd., Millport, Ala. MAGNOLIA CHURCH OF CHRIST — 161 Jess Lyons
Worship 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Service Life Groups for Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. Pastor Rd. Bible Study 9:15 a.m., Worship, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.,
Telephone: 662-327-1467 all ages 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Connection Cafe 10 a.m., Benny W. Henry. 205-662-3923 Wednesday 7 p.m. Minister David May, Pastor. 662-769-
Discovery Zone. 662-328-3042 mtvchurch.com NEW HOPE MB CHURCH — 271 Church St., Artesia. 5514.
P.O. Box 1278 • 1616 7th Ave. S., Columbus, MS 39703 MURRAH’S CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 9297 Hwy. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 NORTH HILLCREST CHURCH OF CHRIST — 900 North
69 S. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and p.m. Thomas E. Rice is Pastor. 662-494-1580 Hillcrest, Aberdeen, MS 39730, Sunday Worship 10:00
6:30 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. NEW BAPTIST TEMPLE MB CHURCH — 5937 Nashville a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m., Bro. Arthur
NEW COVENANT BAPTIST CHURCH — Highway 50 E. Ferry Rd. E. Sunday School 9 a.m. each week except 5th Burnett, Minister, 662-304-6098. Email: nhill crestcoc@
Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Sunday, Worship 10 a.m. each week except 5th Sunday, gmail.com
Ed Nix, Pastor. 5th Sundays: Ushers Board Fellowship. Rev. L.A. STEENS CHURCH OF CHRIST — Steens Vernon Rd.
NEW JOURNEY CHURCH — 3123 New Hope Rd. Sunday Gardner, Pastor. 662-329-3321 9:15 a.m. Bible Study, Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.,
Worship 10:30 a.m., Small Groups 5:30 p.m., Kevin Edge, NEW ZION PILGRIM MB CHURCH — 5253 New Hope Wednesday 7 p.m. Larry Montgomery, Minister.
Pastor. 662-315-7753 or thenewjourneychurch.org Rd. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 10TH AVE. N. CHURCH OF CHRIST — 1828 10th Ave.
NEW SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH — 7086 Wolfe Rd., 3 Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Rev. Christopher Wriley, Pastor. N. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Bible
miles south of Caledonia. Sunday Worship 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 NEW ZION STEENS MB CHURCH — 3301 Sand Rd. Class 5 p.m., Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Willie
a.m., Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Sunday Evening - AWANA Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday 6 McCord, Minister.
4 p.m., Discipleship Training, Youth & Adult 5 p.m., Evening p.m. Pastor Rev. Billy D. Hill. 662-329-5224 WOODLAWN CHURCH OF CHRIST — Woodlawn
Do you need to change your Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday - Adults, Youth & Children 6:30 OAK GROVE MB CHURCH — 1090 Taylor Thurston Rd. Community. Sunday 9 a.m., Worship 9:45 a.m., Worship
church’s listing? Call 328-2424 or p.m. 662-356-4940 www.newsalembaptistcaledonia.com Sunday School 9:00 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., 5th Sunday 8 6 p.m., Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Willis Logan, Minister.
email changes to [email protected] Bro. Mel Howton, Pastor. a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6:15 p.m. Pastor Therman CHURCH OF GOD
NORTHSIDE FREE WILL BAPTIST — 14th Ave. and Cunningham Sr., 662-798-0179 CHURCH OF GOD IN JESUS’ NAME — Hwy. 12. Sunday
subject: church page Waterworks. Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday Worship 11 OAKLAND MB CHURCH — 18 Fairport Road, Crawford.
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CORNERSTONE WORSHIP CENTER — 7840 Wolfe Rd. Lead Pastor. Rev. Anne Russell Bradley, Associate Pastor. NEW HORIZONS GOSPEL ASSEMBLY — 441 18th St. S.
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Wednesday Rev. Aislinn Kopp, Associate Pastor. 328-5252 Sunday 10 a.m. Dr. Joe L. Bowen, Pastor.
6:30 p.m. Tony Hunt, Pastor. 662-889-6570 FLINT HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 80 Old PLEASANT RIDGE HOUSE OF WORSHIP — 2651 Trinity
LATTER RAIN CHURCH OF GOD — 721 7th Ave. S. Honnoll Mill Rd., Caledonia. Sunday Worship Service 9:30 Road. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Every
Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday 6 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Charity Gordon, Pastor. 2nd and 4th Sunday Intercessory Prayer 9 a.m., Wednesday www.memorialgunterpeel.com
p.m. Brenda Othell Sullivan, Pastor. GLENN’S CHAPEL CME CHURCH — 1109 4th St. S. 6:30 p.m. Pastor Donna Anthony. 662-241-0097
NORTH COLUMBUS CHURCH OF GOD — 2103 Jess Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m. Rev. Raphael 716 Second Ave. N. • Columbus, MS • 662-328-4432
THE LORD’S HOUSE — 441 18th St. S. Thursday 7 p.m.
Lyons Rd. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. Terry, Pastor. 662-328-1109 903 College St. • Columbus, MS • 662-328-2354
Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.
and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Clarence Roberts, Pastor. HEBRON C.M.E. CHURCH — 1910 Steens Road, Steens.
Meets first, second and third Sundays, Bible class each THE RIVER CHURCH — 822 North Lehmberg Rd., Sunday
YORKVILLE HEIGHTS CHURCH — 2274 Yorkville Rd., Worship 10 a.m., Children’s Church 3&4 yr. old, 5-12 yr. old.
Sunday Connect Groups 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday at 7 p.m. Earnest Sanders, Pastor.
MILITARY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — Wednesday Worship 6:45 p.m. Pastor Chuck Eubanks.
Wednesday Worship 7 p.m.; Nursery available for all
Hwy. 12, Steens. Sunday School 9:45, Service 11 a.m.. THE SHEPHERD’S CARE & SHARE MINISTRY CHURCH
services (newborn-4). Scott Volland, Pastor. 662-328-1256
Meet on 2nd and 4th Sundays. Wednesday Bible Study — 312 N. Lehmberg Rd., Sunday Prayer Time 9:50 a.m.,
or www.yorkvilleheights.com
ZION ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD — 5580 Ridge Road. 6:00 p.m. Rev. Antra Geeter, Pastor. 662-327-4263 Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Thursday Bible
Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m., NEW HOPE CME CHURCH — 1452 Yorkville Road East, Study 6 p.m., Annie Hines, Planter and Pastor. 662-570-
Wednesday 7 p.m. Byron Harris, Pastor. Columbus. Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Worship service 1856
CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST first, third and fourth Sunday (Youth Sunday) 11:00 a.m., TRIBE JUDAH MINISTRIES — 730 Whitfield St., Starkville.
BIBLE WAY PROGRESSIVE CHURCH OF GOD IN Wednesday Bible Study 5:00 p.m. Rev. Cornelia Naylor, Sunday Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday Bible School 7 p.m.
CHRIST — 426 Military Rd. Sunday School 8 a.m., Pastor. 662-328-5309 Rev. Greg and Rev. Michelle Mostella, Pastors. 662-617-
Worship 9 a.m., Monday Prayer 6 p.m., Wednesday Bible NEW HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 2503 New 4088
Study 6 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday Prayer Noon. Tommy Hope Road. Sunday Worship 8:45 a.m., Sunday School 10 TRUE GOSPEL EVANGELISTIC MINISTRY — 2119
Williams, Pastor. a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Rev. Sarah Windham, 7th. Ave. N., Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m.,
FIFTEENTH ST. CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST — 917 Pastor. 662-329-3555 Tuesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Clyde and Annie Edwards,
15th St. N. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and ORR’S CHAPEL CME CHURCH — Nicholson Street, Pastors.
6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Marion C. Bonner, Pastor. Brooksville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., TRUE LIFE WORSHIP CENTER — 597 Main St.,
GREATER PENTECOSTAL TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD
IN CHRIST — 1601 Pickensville Rd., Sunday School 9:30
Saturday 9 a.m.
PINEY GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 102
Caledonia. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 5
p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Eugene O’Mary, Pastor.
SHELTON’S TOWING, INC.
a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Monday 6 p.m., Tuesday 7 p.m., Fernbank Rd., Steens. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m., Sunday
TRUEVINE CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER MINISTRIES
Since 1960
Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. Ocie Salter, Pastor. School 10:45 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Andy Tentoni.
SANDERS CHAPEL CME CHURCH — 521 15th St. N. — 5450 Cal-Kolola Rd, Caledonia. Sunday School 9:30 24 Hour Towing
MIRACLE TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST —
5429 Hwy. 45 N. Sunday Prayer 8 a.m., Sunday School Sunday School 8 a.m., Sunday 9 a.m., Tuesday 11:45 a.m. a.m., Worship 10:45 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Pastor
Francisco Brock, Sr. 662-356-8252
1024 Gardner Blvd.
8:30 a.m., Worship 9:30 a.m., 4th Sunday Fellowship Rev. Dr. Luther Minor, Pastor.
SHAEFFERS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH UNITED FAITH INTER-DENOMINATIONAL MINISTRIES 328-8277
Lunch, Youth Sunday 4th Sunday, Wednesday Bible Study
— 1007 Shaeffers Chapel Rd., Traditional Worship Service — 1701 22nd Street North, Columbus. Sunday Worship
6 p.m. Elder Robert L. Brown, Jr., Pastor. 662-327-4221.
9 a.m., Rev. Curtis Bray, Pastor. 8:30 a.m. -10 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m.-7 p.m.
Email: [email protected]
NOW FAITH CENTER MINISTRIES — 425 Military Road, ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 722 Rone F. Burgin, Sr., Pastor/Founder. 662-328-0948
Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:30 a.m., Tuesday Night Military Rd. Breakfast 9:20 a.m., Sunday School 9:40 a.m., VIBRANT CHURCH — 500 Holly Hills Rd. Sunday 9 a.m.,
Bible Study 7 p.m. Elder Samuel Wilson, Pastor. Worship 11 a.m., Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m., Adult/ 10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. The Grove Coffee Cafe 8 a.m.,
OPEN DOOR CHURCH OF GOD — 711 S. Thayer Ave., Children Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m., Young Adult Bible Wednesday 7 p.m. The Grove 6:30 p.m. Nursery provided
Aberdeen. Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship 11:30 a.m., Study Thursday 7 p.m. Rev. Paul E. Luckett, Pastor. through age 3. Jason Delgado, Pastor. 662-329-2279
Tuesday Bible School 10 a.m. & 6 p.m., 2nd & 4th Thursday ST. PAUL INDEPENDENT METHODIST CHURCH — WORD IN ACTION MINISTRY CHRISTIAN CENTER —
Evangelist Night 6 p.m. Johnnie Bradford, Pastor. 662-574- Freeman Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday Services 11 2648 Tom St., Sturgis. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship
2847. a.m. and 5 p.m. Youth activities 5 p.m. John Powell, Pastor. 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Curtis Davis, Pastor. 662-230-
PETER’S ROCK TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 307 South 3182 or [email protected]
— 223 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Starkville. Sunday Cedar Street, Macon, Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN
Worship 7:45 a.m., 10 a.m., 6 p.m., Sunday School 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. , Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Demetric
ST. CATHERINE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH —
Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Darden, Pastor.
725 4th Ave. N. Visit www.stcatherineorthodox.com for
VICTORY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST — ST. STEPHEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 800
schedule of services and updates on this Mission.
Minnie Vaughn Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 12 Tuscaloosa Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.
and 6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Ron McDougald, APOSTOLIC PENTECOSTAL
p.m., Tuesday 7 p.m. Donald Koonch, Pastor. 662-243- APOSTOLIC OUTREACH CHURCH — 204 North McCrary
Pastor.
2064 Rd., Prayer/Inspiration Hour Monday 6 p.m. Danny L.
TABERNACLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — Rt. 2,
COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE Obsorne, Pastor.
6015 Tabernacle Rd., Ethelsville, AL. Sunday School 10
CAFB CHAPEL — Catholic - Sunday: Catholic DIVINE DESTINY APOSTOLIC CHURCH — 2601 14th
a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
Reconciliation 4:00 p.m., Mass 5 p.m. Catholic Priest Ave. N. Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship 12 p.m.,
Rickey C. Green, Pastor. 205-662-3443
Father Paul Stewart. Protestant - Sunday: Adult Sunday
TRINITY-MT. CARMEL CME CHURCH — 4610 Carson Tuesday Bible Class 7:30 p.m. Pastor Easter Robertson.
School 9 a.m., Worship 10:45 a.m. Wing Chaplain Lt. Col.
Rd. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Pastor Lizzie JESUS CHRIST POWERFUL MINISTRY OF LOVE —
Steven Richardson. 662-434-2500
Harris. 662-329-3995 1210 17th St. S., behind the Dept. of Human Resources.
EPISCOPAL
TURNER CHAPEL AME CHURCH — 1108 14th St. S. Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Friday 7:30 p.m. Gloria Jones,
GOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOPAL CHURCH — 321
Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 5 Pastor.
Forrest Blvd. Sunday Bible Study 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m.,
p.m. Yvonne Fox, Pastor. SPIRIT OF PRAYER HOLINESS CHURCH — 267 Byrnes
Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Rev. Sandra DePriest. 662-
WESLEY UNITED METHODIST — 511 Airline Rd. Sunday Circle. Sunday Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m.,
574-1972
School 9:45 a.m., Worship 10:55 a.m., Wednesday 5:15 Saturday 11 a.m. Terry Outlaw, Pastor. 662-324-3539
ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH — 318 College St.
p.m., Chancel Choir 7 p.m., Youth Monday 6:30 p.m. Rev. THE ASSEMBLY IN JESUS CHRIST CHURCH — 1504
Sunday 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.
Sarah Windham. 19th St. N. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:45 a.m. and
Rev. Anne Harris. 662-328-6673 or stpaulscolumbus.com.
WRIGHT CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 7 p.m., Wednesday and Friday 7 p.m.
FULL GOSPEL
— Hwy. 45 Alt. S., Crawford. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.,
BREAD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP — New Hope Road. THE CHURCH OF THE ETERNAL WORD — 106 22nd St.
Worship 10:15 a.m., Tuesday 6 p.m. Kori Bridges, Pastor.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday S. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:30 a.m., Tuesday
662-422-9013.
6 p.m. Jack Taylor, Pastor. Bible Study 7 p.m., Thursday Prayer 5 p.m. District Elder
MORMON
BEULAH GROVE FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH — Lou J. Nabors Sr., Pastor. 662-329-1234
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
8490 Artesia Rd., Artesia, MS. Sunday Service 8:30 a.m., THE GLORIOUS CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST — Billy
— 2808 Ridge Rd. Sacrament Meeting 9 a.m., Sunday
Tuesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Timothy Bourne, Senior Kidd Road, Caledonia. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship
School 10 a.m., Priesthood & Relief Society 11 a.m., Youth
Pastor. Activities Wednesday 6 p.m. Bishop Eric Smith. 662-328- 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.. Tuesday 7 p.m., Friday 7 p.m.
CHARITY FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 1524 3179. Ernest Thomas, Pastor.
6th Ave. S. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE VICTORY APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH — 6 6 Boyd Rd.,
Wednesday 7 p.m., Saturday 6 p.m. Charles Fisher, Pastor. FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE — 2722 Ridge Rd. Starkville. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Noon, Tuesday
CHARITY MISSION FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School 9:30 a.m.,Worship 10:40 a.m. and 6 p.m. Prayer 7 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Mildred
— 807 Tarlton Rd., Crawford. Sunday School 9:40 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Stephen Joiner, Pastor. Spencer, Pastor. 662-341-5753
Worship 11:15 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m., Prayer Hour Mon.- NON — DENOMINATIONAL ONENESS PENTECOSTAL
Fri. 10 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m., New Membership Class 9:30 A PREPARED TABLE MINISTRY — 1201 College St. NEW HOPE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH — 875 Richardson
p.m., 5th Sunday Worship 6:30 p.m. 662-272-5355 Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:10 a.m., Wednesday 6
COVENANT LIFE MINISTRIES CHURCH — W. Yorkville Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., 6 p.m.,
p.m. Timothy J. Bailey, Pastor. 662-889-7778 Tuesday 7 p.m. Jared Glover, Pastor. 662-251-3747 E-mail:
Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Evening 6:30 ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN CHURCH — 611 S.
p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. [email protected]
Frontage Road. Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Craig PENTECOSTAL
Fairview Full Gospel BAPTIST CHURCH — 1446 Morris, Pastor.
Wilson Pine Rd., Crawford. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., FAITH AND DELIVERANCE OUT REACH MINISTRIES —
ALL NATIONS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH,
Worship 10 a.m., Tuesday 7 p.m. Bobby L. McCarter 662- 118 S. McCrary Road, Suite 126. Sunday 10 a.m. and 11
INC. — 1560 Hwy. 69 S., Sunday 9 a.m., Wednesday 6:45
328-2793 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Christian Women Meeting Friday
p.m., Friday Corporate Prayer 7 p.m. Pastor James T.
GREATER MOUNT ZION CHURCH — 5114 Hwy. 182 E. Verdell, Jr. crosswayradio.com 9 a.m., 11 a.m., & 7 p.m. on 7 p.m.
Sunday Corporate Prayer 8 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m., Fridays only. LIVING FAITH TABERNACLE — Shelton St. Sunday
Worship 10:15 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Bible Study 7 COLUMBUS CHRISTIAN CENTER — 146 S. McCrary School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Youth
p.m. Doran V. Johnson, Pastor. 662-329-1905 Rd. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Kid’s Church 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Rev. James O. Gardner, Pastor.
GOD’S ANNOINTED PEOPLE MINISTRY FULL GOSPEL Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Kenny Gardner, Pastor. 662-328- LIVING WATER MINISTRIES — 622 28th St. N. Elder
FELLOWSHIP — 611 Jess Lyons Rd. Sunday School 9 3328 Robert L. Salter, Pastor. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship
a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Jerome Gill, CONGREGATIONAL WORSHIP CENTER — 109 Maxwell 11 a.m., Wednesday 7:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 p.m.
Pastor. 662-244-7088 Lane. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11:15 a.m., SPIRIT OF PRAYER HOLINESS CHURCH — 922 17th St.
HARVEST LIFE CHURCH — 425 Military Rd. Sunday Wednesday Prayer 6 p.m., Wednesday Bible Band 7 p.m. N. Sunday 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.
Service 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. F. Clark Richardson, Grover C. Richards, Pastor. 662-328-8124 Terry Outlaw, Pastor,
Pastor. 662-329-2820 CORNERSTONE WORSHIP CENTER — 98 Harrison Rd., VICTORY TABERNACLE P.C.G. — 548 Hwy. 45 North
NEW BEGINNING FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH — Steens. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., 1st Sunday Evening Frontage Rd. (1/4 mile past the CAFB entrance on the
318 Idlewild Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Marion (Bubba) Dees, Pastor. right) Sunday Bible Class 10:15 a.m., Worship 10:45 a.m.,
Wednesday 6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. 662-327-3962 662-327-4303 Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. G. E. Wiggins, Sr., Pastor.
NEW LIFE FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 426 EL BETHEL — 3288 Cal-Vernon Rd. Sunday School 9 662-251-2432
1721 Hwy 45 N
Military Rd. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10a.m., a.m., Worship 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Wes UNITED PENTECOSTAL ® Columbus, MS
Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Michael Love, Pastor.
PLUM GROVE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH — Old Macon
Andrews, Pastor. 662-855-5006
EMMANUEL CIRCLE OF LOVE OUTREACH — 1608
CALEDONIA UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH — 5850 662.848.0919
Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:30 a.m., Tuesday Caledonia Kolola Rd., Caledonia. Sunday 10 a.m., 6 p.m.,
Gardner Blvd. Services every Friday, Saturday and Sunday Monday-Saturday 10am-8pm
6:30 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m. Samuel B. Wilson, Pastor. Wednesday 7 p.m. Grant Mitchell, Pastor. 662-356-0202
at 7 p.m. J. Brown, Pastor. In Style. In Reach. Sunday 1pm-5pm
SHILOH FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 120 FIRST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH — 311 Tuscaloosa
FAITH COVENANT CHURCH — 1133 Northdale Dr.

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19th St. S. Sunday School 8:30 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Sunday Worship 5:30 p.m. Lee Poque, Pastor. 662-889- Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday Evangelistic 6p.m.,
Wednesday 7 p.m., Missionary Service every 2nd 8132 Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Steve Blaylock, Pastor. 662-328-

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Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Freddie Edwards, Pastor. FINDING YOUR WAY THROUGH CHRIST MINISTRIES 1750
JEWISH — 1472 Blocker Rd., Starkville. Sunday School 10 a.m., PRESBYTERIAN
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Universalist FIRST CALVARY FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN Rev. Tim Lee, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10 a.m., Church 300 Airline Road • Columbus, MS • 327-6716
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST — Meeting at Temple B’nai CENTER — 247 South Oliver St., Brooksville. Prayer School 11:15 a.m., Wed. Mid Week 6 p.m. 662-327-9615 “Our Bottom Line Is People”
Israel, 1301 Marshall, Tupelo, every 1st & 3rd Sunday. 662- Saturday 5:30 p.m., Bible Study 6 p.m., Sunday School COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (EPC) — 515
620-7344 or uua.org 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. Pastor David T. Jones,III. Lehmberg Rd., East Columbus. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Hunting • Fishing
LUTHERAN 601-345-5740 Working Or Stepping Out — We Have A Complete
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FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS) — FULL GOSPEL MINISTRY — 1504 19th St. N. Sunday John Richards, Pastor.
Hwy. 45 N. and 373. Sunday School/Bible Class 3:45 p.m., School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Rev. FIRST CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — Oktibbeha County Co-Op
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2698 Ridge Rd. Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30
OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH (L.C.M.S.) — 1211
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GENESIS CHURCH — 1820 23rd St. N., Sunday School
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a.m., Adult Choir 4 p.m. Youth Group 5 p.m., Bible Study 5 662-323-1742
p.m.; Monthly Activities: CPW Circle #2 (2nd Tue. 4 p.m.), 201 Pollard Rd., Starkville
Clark, Pastor. 662-327-7747 oursaviorlutheranms.org Leach, Pastor.
MENNONITE Ladies Aid (3rd Tue. 2 p.m.); Weekly Activities: Exercise
HOUSE OF LIFE FREEDOM MINISTRY — 1742 Old West
FAITH MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP — 2988 Tarlton Rd., Class Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m. Rev. Luke Lawson,
Point Rd. Worship 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m.
Crawford. Sunday Worship 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., Pastor. 662-328-2692
Donnell Wicks, Pastor.
2nd & 4th Sunday Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 7:30 p.m. HOUSE OF RESTORATION — Hwy. 50. Sunday School, FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — 3200 Bluecutt Rd.
Kevin Yoder, Senior Pastor. 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 Worship 10 a.m., Youth Group Sundays 11 a.m., Adult Choir
METHODIST a.m., Pastors, Bill and Carolyn Hulen. Wednesdays 6 p.m., Fellowship Suppers-3rd Wednesdays
ARTESIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 50 Church JESUS CHRIST POWERHOUSE OF THE APOSTOLIC 6 p.m. Rev. Wayne Bruchey, Pastor.
Street, Artesia. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. FAITH CHURCH — 622 23rd St. N. Sunday School MAIN STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) — Main
Gene Merkl, Pastor. 10:30 a.m.; Service 11:45 a.m., Tuesday 7:30 p.m., Friday and 7th St. N. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:40
CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 811 Main 7:30 p.m., Prayer Mon., Wed. and Fri. noon. For more a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday Fellowship Supper 5:30 p.m.,
Street, Caledonia. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. information call Bishop Ray Charles Jones 662-251-1118, Bible Study 6 p.m. Rev. Todd Matocha, Pastor.
Charity Gordon, Pastor. Patricia Young 662-327-3106 or 662-904-0290 or Lynette MT. ZION CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH —
CLAIBORNE CME CHURCH — 6049 Nashville Ferry Rd. Williams 662-327-9074. 3044 Wolfe Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.
E. 2nd and 4th Sundays - Sunday School 10a.m., Worship KINGDOM VISION INTERNATIONAL CHURCH — 3193 SALVATION ARMY CHURCH
11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m., 1st and 3rd Sundays - 3 p.m., Hwy 69 S. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Sunday School THE SALVATION ARMY CHURCH — 2219 Hwy. 82
Geneva H. Thomas, Pastor. 10 a.m., Tuesday 7 p.m. Pastor R.J. Matthews. 662-327- East. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.,
CONCORD INDEPENDENT METHODIST CHURCH — 1960 Wednesday Men’s Fellowship, Women’s Fellowship 5:30
1235 Concord Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. LIFE CHURCH — 419 Wilkins Wise Rd. Sunday Worship p.m., Thursday Character Building Programs 5:30 p.m.,
Robert L. Hamilton, Sr., Pastor. 10 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. For more information, call 662- Majors Alan and Sheryl Phillips, Commanding Officers.
COVENANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 618 31st 570-4171 SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
Ave. N. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Eugene LOVE CITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH — 305 Dr. Martin COLUMBUS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH —
Bramlett, Pastor. Luther King Drive, Starkville. Sunday Worship 11 a.m.,
301 Brooks Dr. Saturday Service 9 a.m., Sabbath School
CRAWFORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — Main St., Pastor Apostle Lamorris Richardson. 601-616-0311 The McBryde Family
Crawford. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. and service 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Ray
LIVING WATERS LIFE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL — 113
Kathy Brackett, Pastor. 662-364-8848 Jefferson St., Macon. Sunday Service 10 a.m., Wednesday Elsberry, Pastor. 662-329-4311
SALEM SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST — 826 15th St. N.
1120 Gardner Blvd. • 328-5776
CROSSROAD CHAPEL C.M.E. CHURCH — Steens. Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Johnny Birchfield Jr., Senior Pastor.
Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 662-493-2456 E-mail: [email protected] Saturday Sabbath School 9:30 a.m., Divine Worship 11
p.m. Rev. Carl Swanigan, Pastor. NEW BEGINNING EVERLASTING OUTREACH a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Roscoe Shields, Pastor. 662-
FIRST INDEPENDENT METHODIST — 417 Lehmberg Rd. MINISTRIES — Meets at Quality Inn, Hwy. 45 N. (Every 1st 327-9729
Sunday bible study at 10:15 and morning worship at 11 a.m. and 3rd Sunday) Sunday School 10 a.m., Bible Study 10:30 APOSTOLIC CHURCH
Minister Gary Shelton. a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Pastor Robert Gavin, 662-327-9843 TRUE FAITH DELIVERANCE MINISTRIES APOSTOLIC
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 602 Main St. or 662-497-3434. CHURCH — 3632 Hwy. 182 E. Sunday School 10:30 a.m., • RECYCLING SINCE 1956 •
Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 8:45 & 11 a.m., Vespers & NEW COVENANT ASSEMBLY — 875 Richardson. Sunday 11:30 a.m., Tuesday 7:30 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Specializing in industrial accounts
Worship Service Sunday 10:30 a.m. Bruce Morgan, Pastor. 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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whose duties will in- sumes for the position
ment of the rent and clude: shop cleanliness
4 Lines/6 Days ........................ $19.20 RENT A SPACE pursu- RETAINER WALL, drive-
of Legal Secretary.
& car detailing after
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4 Lines/26 Days...................... $46.80 thorized to sell the per- crete, masonry restora- license req. Experience • Perform a variety of
sonal property to satis- tion, remodeling, base-
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preferred. Apply in
person at 825 Hwy 12
tasks to support attor-
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taining and organizing
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research, drafting docu-
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ing an experienced car-
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scribing documents, en-
tering data, scheduling to know to buy
bidder and best bidder
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pentry, painting, & de-
molition. Landscaping,
able, have good commu-
nication skills, reliable
and taking dictation.
what they need.
private party ads of non-commercial nature for property in the storage. gutters cleaned, bush transportation & basic • Keep cases organ-
merchandise under $1,000. Must include price in Said property located at hogging, clean-up work, tools. We specialize in ized by establishing and
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at 9:30 AM on APRIL
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formation into file data-
base and case manage-
4 Lines/1 Day ........................... $9.20 ment software.
Title to the personal
4 Lines/3 Days ........................$18.00 property to be sold is • Prepare travel ar-
believed to be good, but rangements for attor-
Price includes 2 Free Garage Sale signs. at such sale, RENT A neys and prepare ex-
SPACE will convey only pense reports as
such title as is vested needed.
fRee seRvices in it pursuant to its
leases and as allowed Skills:
Bargain Column For items $100 or less under Mississippi Code • Proficiency with Word,
ONLY 6 lines of text (approximately 15 charac- Annotated Section 85-7- Excel and Outlook is re-
ters) and will run for 3 days. 121 et seq. quired. Interpersonal
Free pets Up to 6 lines of text, runs for 3 days. (Supp1988). Skills - Strong commu-
Lost & Found Up to 6 lines of text, runs for nication skills, both writ-
3 days. WITNESS MY SIGNA- ten and verbal - Organiz-
Free ads are taken by e-mail or in person at our TURE ON MARCH 25, ational Skills - Transcrip-
office. Ads will not be taken by telephone. 2019. tion Skills - Attention to

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Detail.
0 Legals 4390 Computer Equipment RENT A SPACE
4420 Farm Equipment & By: MANAGER Experience:
1000 Service Supplies Minimum of two to four
1030 Air Conditioning & Heating PUBLISH: 3/31/2019 years’ experience as a
4450 Firewood
1060 Appliance Repair legal assistant.
4460 Flea Markets
1070 Asphalt & Paving 4480 Furniture Interested candidates
1090 Automotive Services 4510 Garage Sales State of Mississippi should send resume
1120 Building & Remodeling County of Lowndes and salary history to:
4540 General Merchandise
1150 Carpeting/Flooring 4570 Household Goods [email protected]
Notice of Sale
1180 Childcare 4630 Lawn & Garden
1210 Chimney Cleaning 4660 Merchandise Rentals WHEREAS the following
1240 Contractors 4690 Musical Instruments tenants entered into a
1250 Computer Services lease with RENT A

your business
4700 Satellites SPACE for storage
1270 Electrical 4720 Sporting Goods spaces in which to store
1300 Excavating 4750 Stereos & TV’s personal property:
1320 Fitness Training 4780 Wanted To Buy
1330 Furniture Repair & JACKIE THOMPSON
Refinishing 5000 Pets & Livestock F205
1360 General Services 5100 Free Pets
1380 Housecleaning 5150 Pets WHEREAS, default has
5200 Horses/Cattle/Livestock been made in the pay-
1390 Insulation ment of the rent and
1400 Insurance 5250 Pet Boarding/Grooming RENT A SPACE pursu-
1410 Interior Decorators 5300 Supplies/Accessories ant to said lease is au-
1440 Jewelry/Watch Repair 5350 Veterinarians thorized to sell the per-
1470 Lawn Care/Landscaping 5400 Wanted To Buy sonal property to satis-
fy the past due rent and
1500 Locksmiths 6000 Financial any other charges owed
1530 Machinery Repair 6050 Business Opportunity to it.
1560 Mobile Home Services

from the ground up!

6100 Business Opportunity
1590 Moving & Storage NOW THEREFORE, no-
Wanted tice is hereby given that
1620 Painting & Papering 6120 Check Cashing RENT A SPACE will offer
1650 Pest Control 6150 Insurance for sale, and will sell at
1680 Plumbing 6200 Loans auction to the highest
1710 Printing 6250 Mortgages bidder and best bidder
1740 Roofing & Guttering for cash all personal
6300 Stocks & Bonds property in the storage.
1770 Saws & Lawn Mowers 6350 Business for Sale
1780 Sitting with Elderly/Sick Said property located at
7000 Rentals RENT A SPACE 216 LIN-
1790 Stump Removal COLN ROAD, COLUM-
1800 Swimming Pools 7050 Apartments BUS, MS 39705 will be
1830 Tax Service 7100 Commercial Property sold at 9:00 AM on
1860 Tree Service 7150 Houses APRIL 19, 2019.
1890 Upholstery 7180 Hunting Land
7190 Land for Rent/Lease Title to the personal
1910 Welding property to be sold is
7200 Mobile Homes believed to be good, but
2000 Announcements 7250 Mobile Home Spaces
What do you need to plant the seeds
at such sale, RENT A
2050 Card of Thanks 7300 Office Spaces SPACE will convey only
2100 Fraternal & Lodge 7350 Resort Rentals such title as is vested
2150 Good Things To Eat 7400 River Property in it pursuant to its
2200 In Memorial
2250 Instruction & School
7450 Rooms
7500 Storage & Garages
leases and as allowed
under Mississippi Code
Annotated Section 85-7-
for a successful business — ofce space, equipment,
2300 Lost & Found
2350 Personals
2400 Special Notices
7520 Vacation Rentals
7550 Wanted to Rent
7600 Waterfront Property
121 et seq.
(Supp1988). transportation, employees, CUSTOMERS?
2600 Travel/Entertainment WITNESS MY SIGNA-
8000 Real Estate TURE ON MARCH 25,
3000 Employment
3050 Clerical & Office
8050 Commercial Property
8100 Farms & Timberland
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4060 Antiques 9000 Transportation
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4250 Burial Plots 9350 Golf Carts
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Equipment 9450 Trailers/Heavy Equipment Custom Construction,
4300 Camera Equipment 9500 Trucks, Vans & Buses Restoration, Remodel-
4330 Clothing ing, Repair, Insurance
9550 Wanted to Buy claims. 662-364-1769.
4360 Coins & Jewelry
Licensed & Bonded
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Apts For Rent: West 7050 Apts For Rent: Other 7080 Commercial Property For Commercial Property For Houses For Rent: Caledonia Mobile Homes for Rent 7250 Lots & Acreage 8600
Rent 7100 Rent 7100 7160

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FIRST FULL MONTH RENT A fully equipped LOT FOR Sale in Stark-
RENT FREE! 1 & 2 Bed- COMMERCIAL PROPER- RETAIL SPACE Available 2BR/1BA. Caledonia camper w/utilities & ville. Will need cleared.

Rentals
room Apts/Townhomes. TIES/RETAIL/OFFICE in Historic Downtown. area. 1 yr. lease. $650 cable from $145/wk - 818 N. Jackson St. Lot
Stove & refrigerator. Spaces starting @ 404 Main St. 3,000 rent. plus dep. No pets. $535/month. Colum- 5, City Block 97. 662-
$335-$600 Monthly. $285/mo. Downtown & sq. ft. $1,300/mo. No smoking. 662-574- bus & County School 465-7611, 662-418-
Apartments Credit check & deposit. East Columbus loca- Call 662-328-8655 0227 or 662-356-4958. locations. 662-242- 9096 or 662-418-4176.
Coleman Realty, 7653 or 601-940-1397.
& Houses 662-329-2323.
tions. 662-435-4188. or 662-574-7879.

1 Bedrooms Houses For Rent: Northside Houses For Rent: Other 7180 Houses For Sale: Other 8500 SPRING SPECIAL

COLEMAN
1.95 acre lots.
2 Bedroooms FOR RENT located near
downtown. 3,000 sq. ft.
7110 1 ROOM/1BA, Utilities RIVER HOME, nice! Good/bad credit.
10% down, as low as
3 Bedrooms RENTALS truck terminal, 9,500 2BR/1BA 1419 Included. $400/mo.
One person only. Refs
Great area in WP.
Across from water with $299/mo. Eaton Land.
TOWNHOUSES & APARTMENTS sq. ft. shop & 3,200 sq. Sanders Mill Rd. Old
req. Contact/leave a access to Tenn-Tom 662-361-7711
Furnished & 1 BEDROOM
ft. office/shop. Build-
ings can be rented to-
country house in
Steens, Caledonia message for more info: waterway. 4BR/2BA
Unfurnished 2 BEDROOMS gether or separately. schools, new carpet & 662-328-8655. with 2 acres & large
screened in room.
Mobile Homes for Sale 8650
All w/ excellent access paint inside. $685/mo.
1, 2, & 3 Baths 3 BEDROOMS & Hwy. 82 visibility. $685 deposit. No pets.
$212,000
Call: 662-245-4273 or
05' 16X80. 3BR/2BA.
Hunting Land 7200
Lease, Deposit 662-327-9559. Call 662-356-4764. 662-889-1228
Exc. cond. 1.8 ac of
LEASE, land. Ethelsville, AL.
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& Credit Check COLONIAL TOWN- LOOKING FOR hunting Brick unpinned, covered
viceinvestments.com DEPOSIT OFFICE SPACE for HOUSES. 2 & 3 bed- land. GTA area in Mis- front & back porch, car-
room w/ 2-3 bath town- sissippi. 662-386-6024. port, storage bldg.,
327-8555 AND lease. 1112 Main St.,
Ste. 5. 3700 sq. ft. houses. $600 to $695. backup generator,
CREDIT CHECK Plenty of private park- 662-549-9555. Ask for
Glenn or text. Mobile Homes for Rent 7250
storm cellar, shingle
roof. 662-364-1208.
ing. 662-327-9559.
Apts For Rent: Other 7080
662-329-2323 EXTRA NICE 3BR/2BA
MH in North Columbus. Autos For Sale 9150
2BR/1BA located in OFFICE SPACE: 2,000 City schools. NO PETS.
Historic Downtown cdispatch.com $535/mo + $535 dep. 06 HYUNDAI ELANTRA,
square feet. 294
Columbus. 2,000 sqft. 2411 HWY 45 N Chubby Dr. Flexible leas- 601-940-1397 or gold, 4 door, 4 cyl, 57k
Hardwood floors 662-364-6204. miles, manual trans,
throughout. Open floor. COLUMBUS, MS ing terms. Available
cold AC. Good cond.
now. 662-328-8254
Very nice. Incl W&D. Houses For Sale: Other 8500 $4200. 662-549-5358.
$1200/mo. Call
662-328-8655. HISTORIC DOWNTOWN 2015 CHEVY Impala.
Shop Columbus Office, Retail,
Restaurant Space avail-
Black, 4dr, 6cyl, 82k
1, 2, 3 BEDROOM apart- mi, showroom clean,
ments & townhouses. Classifieds able. Call 662-328-
8655 or 662-574-7879.
local owner, $11,500.
Call for more info. See @ 59 Amanda Dr.
662-328-8254. in New Hope Park Sub-
division off of Yorkville
Rd. E. 662-327-3081.
Apts For Rent: Other 7080
Campers & RVs 9300
TOMBIGBEE RV Park,
located on Wilkins Wise
Rd & Waverly Rd. Full
Hookups available.
$300/mo. 662-328-
8655 or 662-574-7879.

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