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Sunday | November 10, 2019
Tagert takes on
Trotter’s Columbus legacy etched in stone dual role with
Partnership
and MSU
Outgoing
transportation
commissioner will lead
local tourism, economic
development efforts
By Tess Vrbin
tvrbin@cdispatch.com
Jerry Toney
had promised Rob-
ert Clark that the
Greater Starkville
Development Part-
nership would have
a new CEO by the
time Clark took over
for Toney as board Tagert
chairman earlier this year.
It didn’t happen, but Clark said
at Friday’s announcement of he
Partnership’s new CEO, Mike Ta-
gert, that he was willing to let it
slide.
Starting Jan. 7, Tagert will fill
a position that has been open for
almost 18 months at Starkville’s
chief economic development and
tourism group. He will also be
Dispatch file photo
James Trotter conducts business from the mayor’s office, circa 1985. Trotter served four terms as mayor from associate director for corporate
1973-89. He passed away last week at age 95. engagement and economic de-
velopment in the Research and
Economic Development office at
City remembers longtime Mississippi State University, a new
dual role for the Partnership CEO.
mayor who passed away MSU and the Partnership al-
ready both work to create jobs and
last week at age 95 improve the quality of life in the
Starkville area, so it makes sense
By Slim Smith to fuse their efforts, Tagert told
ssmith@cdispatch.com The Dispatch.
“The crux of the work is to
H
is life began in Birmingham, make certain that when we’re able
Alabama, and ended in Southaven, to attract national and internation-
Mississippi, but it was in Columbus al investment to our community,
where James Trotter made a name for these people understand that it’s
himself. not only a good place to work, it’s
Trotter, 95, died Nov. 6, but his mem- also a fantastic place to live,” he
ory is sustained in Columbus. In a city said.
where few public buildings are named Tagert has been the Northern
for its citizens, Trotter stands apart. The District transportation commis-
Trotter Convention Center was renamed sioner since 2011, but he chose not
shortly after Trotter ended his fourth to run for re-election, meaning his
term as Columbus mayor in 1989. tenure in that role ends Dec. 31.
“Really, the city council wanted to Dispatch file photo He also ran in a special election
Charles Faulkner, Golden Triangle Regional Medical Center Adminis- in 2015 to fill the open District 1
name it after him when they finished the trator, meets with U.S. Senator Thad Cochran and Columbus Mayor
renovations in 1986, but he wouldn’t hear U.S. House of Representatives seat
James Trotter in the grand opening ceremonies of the $2.5 million
See Trotter, 8A prenatal care unit at the hospital. but lost in a nonpartisan primary.
Tagert previously served as ad-
ministrator of the Tennessee-Tom-
See Tagert, 3A
Ask Rufus
A Seabee’s Story
O
ver the Burns had
almost an interesting
10 encounter one
years I have night at the
been writing Seabee base
this column at Hollandia
I’ve told sto- when he was
ries of many on guard
local veterans. duty on the
Most of those road leading
stories, such to the base
as my father’s, headquarters.
Brad Free- He was under
man’s and Col.
Rufus Ward
orders not
Alva Temple’s, to let anyone
took place in the Europe- through unless they had
an Theater of World War the correct password.
II. Carolyn Burns Kaye said
There are many fasci- her father had told her
nating accounts from the “late that night, a jeep
war in the Pacific that also came flying up to the gate Courtesy photo/Burns family
need telling. I planned on and the driver demanded The camp of the Seabees of the 113th Naval Construction Battalion, at Zamboanga in the Philippians in May of 1945.
writing about two of those to be let through even The camp’s name on the tent says “The Home of the Tail-less Monkeys.” Bob Burns is on the right sitting in a chair.
today but have decided though he did not know
that each story deserves the password. Burns equipment landings at ing craft to steer away on the bulldozer, watch- to all of our veterans and
a full column. This week refused. The driver asked the beach was radioed from the pier and let him ing him come in. We had to those still serving.
will be the story of R.G. him, ‘Do you know who to send a smaller craft land in ankle deep water to clear the beach so he Keeping that in mind
“Bob” Burns and next is in the jeep?’ Burns out to bring the general in front of the assembled could come ashore.” He veterans and servicemen
week, Charles Wilburn. replied, ‘I don’t give a in closer so he wouldn’t news photographers. also commented “MacAr- should not be remem-
Bob Burns was 18 damn … even if you were get too wet. He (and he Carolyn asked her thur repeated the landing bered just on Veterans
when he joined the Navy carrying MacArthur, you was in total command of father if he knew anything several times for the Day. They should be
in 1943. He had grown couldn’t pass!’” Being all beach activities) re- about the story behind benefit of the photogra- thanked and in our
up in Lowndes County dark Burns could not sponded: “Walk in — the the photos of MacArthur phers.” prayers every single day.
and had been working see that it actually was water’s fine.” in the Philippians. He Tomorrow is Veterans Rufus Ward is a local
with his brothers cut- MacArthur in the jeep. MacArthur, highly per- responded, “Hell, I was Day. We owe our freedom historian.
ting timber. With that “He radioed Headquar- turbed, waded in through
background he became ters and only when the thigh deep water. How-
a Seabee, as members of officer in charge came ever, when he saw the
the Naval Construction down was the gate opened photo where the anger on
Battalion are known. As a for the jeep to pass. Burns his face appeared to be
member of the 113th Na- said he got a dressing firm resolution and as he
val Construction Battal- down in front of General appeared to be coming
ion, he received training MacArthur but after they ashore with his troops,
at several bases, including had passed through, the he reconsidered. He
the Seabee base at Gulf- officer praised him for realized it was a great PR
port. On Feb. 22, 1944, he standing fast to the orders photo and liked it. At his
shipped out from Califor- he had been given.” next landing on the main
nia aboard the USS West Carolyn also recalled island Luzon, American
Point for Finschhafen, another MacArthur officers still recalled
New Guinea, where he story. When MacArthur MacArthur’s anger at get-
arrived on March 16. returned to the Philip- ting wet on his previous
The first assignment pines at Leyte on Oct. 22, landing.
of the 113th was the 1944, he made the first of To insure that the
construction of Naval his two famous landings. general would not again
Base 3115 at Hollandia, However, on the first be angered, Seabees were
New Guinea. The port of landing the landing craft ordered to prepare the
Hollandia on the north he was on drew too much beach and build a small
coast of New Guinea was water to get close to the pier for the general to
an important Japanese beach. The beachmaster land. MacArthur, remem-
installation that included who was snowed under bering the good press he
three airfields. On April sorting out the confusion got out of the previous
22, 1944, the U.S. 24th of the ongoing troop and photo, ordered the land-
Infantry Division landed
and assaulted the Japa-
nese defenses. By April
24, the airfields had been
captured. On May 9, the
113th landed and immedi-
ately began construction
work to make the bombed
and battered Japanese
bases operational as
American bases.
The Seebees discov-
ered that though they
were a construction bat-
talion, moving in behind
the advancing Marines or
Army would often bring
them into combat zones.
Burns recalled such as
incident at Hollandia.
During the base construc-
tion on the island, Burns
was a bulldozer operator.
As work was progress-
ing, a Japanese sniper
shot the operator on the
bulldozer next to his.
Burns grabbed his rifle,
which rode on the dozer
with him. Surveying the
nearby tree line, he saw
movement, spotted the
sniper and shot and killed
him.
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Tagert
Continued from Page 1A
bigbee Waterway Devel- necessa r y “That corporate en-
opment Authority and to make a gagement phrase is key
president of the organi- community because (the Partnership
zation’s respective trade successful,” is) recruiting and doing
association, the Tennes- Spruill said. such a fantastic job of get-
see-Tombigbee Develop- “He has a ting those corporate in-
ment Council. Most of his tremendous vestments,” Tagert said.
career has been devoted relation- The position will fur-
to economic and commu- ship with Spruill ther the efforts of the city,
nity development, qual- all of our partners and county, university and
ifying him for the CEO we couldn’t have found a business community to
job, he and Clark both better leader for our busi- make Starkville an attrac-
said. ness organization.” tive place to live, work,
Tagert said he had al- Tagert said the promo- visit and retire, Clark
ready felt like an informal tional side of tourism will said.
member of the Partner- be a new experience for “This unique role is
ship team as a state offi- him, but he looks forward basically a representation
cial, having worked with to it and his role in MSU’s of the fact that we’re all in-
the Partnership before to Research and Economic tertwined with a common
secure grant funding for Development office. goal,” he said.
road and sidewalk con-
struction and keep the
organization up to date on
those projects. Tess Vrbin/Dispatch Staff
The most recent Part- Mike Tagert, right, expresses his gratitude at a press conference Friday announcing
nership CEO, Scott May- his appointment as the new CEO of the Greater Starkville Development Partnership.
nard, stepped down in Robert Clark, left, said the search committee had a long list of attributes it was
looking for in a CEO, and Tagert “checks every single one of those boxes.”
June 2018 after almost
a year in the position. be “highly motivated” and Clark said. cause the committee was
Several members of the “a proven leader and team Jennifer Prather, the looking for someone who
board, including Toney builder,” Clark said. Partnership’s director of “checks every single one
and Mayor Lynn Spruill, Those were just a few tourism at the time, was of those boxes” and found
became a search commit- qualities the committee the interim CEO until she the ideal candidate in Ta-
tee for Maynard’s succes- was looking for, he said. left on Oct. 1 to become gert.
sor the following month, “The journey got a lit- director of community Spruill agreed that Ta-
Clark said. tle long, probably a little development for the Mis- gert is the best person for
The Partnership want- longer than what we had sissippi Main Street Asso- the job.
ed the new CEO to have anticipated or would have ciation. “Mike brings an ex-
fundraising experience, hoped for, but we simply Prather’s departure traordinary skill set of
an understanding of com- would not compromise on did not add any urgency professionalism and un-
munity development and what we wanted, and we to the CEO search, Clark derstanding of the po-
a solid work ethic, and to would not lower the bar,” told The Dispatch, be- litical components so
Wright
Continued from Page 1A
school board district — with deficit spending in tary assistant principal. gations Wright was trying
will ask the finalists ques- recent years, winnowing All were made interims to hold that job open for
tions and offer the board its once $17 million gener- at those positions in Au- himself if he wasn’t ap-
feedback. al fund operating balance gust with those roles set pointed superintendent.
No other members of to roughly $4 million in to expire Dec. 31. Carlisle, On Friday, though,
the public will be admit- just five years. Adams and McClelland Wright recommended
ted to the interviews. In other business Fri- were already employed in making the CTC job,
State law allows a pub- day, the board removed other positions with the and the other three, per-
lic body to meet in execu- the interim tags from four district, and if the board manent. In McClelland’s
tive session for personnel administrative positions, had not made their inter- case in particular, he ex-
matters, but the statute effective Jan. 1. That in- im roles permanent, they plained to the board, the
does not speak to “limit- cludes Susan McClelland, would have reverted to state reimburses the dis-
ed public forums,” such director for the Career their previous positions in trict 100 percent for the
as the one planned for Tech Center; Christy Ad- January. director’s salary unless
Tuesday, where select ams, curriculum coordi- McClelland was hired the director is an interim.
members of the public are nator; Wes Carlisle, New as interim director for The deadline to change
admitted while others are Hope Elementary prin- CTC despite the district McClelland’s status and
not. cipal; and Ashley Mat- receiving 34 applications receive that reimburse-
LCSD hired Mississip- thews, Caledonia Elemen- for the job, leading to alle- ment was Dec. 6.
pi School Boards Asso-
ciation to assist with the
superintendent search.
Tommye Henderson, su-
perintendent search con-
sultant with MSBA, pre-
viously told The Dispatch
that while some districts
she’s worked with over
the past two-plus years
have opted not to have fo-
rums at all, any districts
that did host them opened
them entirely to the pub-
lic.
The new superinten-
dent will take on a dis-
trict that gained an A
accountability rating this
fall from the Mississippi
Department of Educa-
tion — a rating based,
in large part, on student
performance on state
benchmark tests. But the
district has also struggled
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Julian Mason University. He was He is survived by
OBITUARY POLICY also a DJ for 91.1 music his children, William
Obituaries with basic informa- NOXUBEE — Julian
tion including visitation and Mason, 56, died Nov. 6, station at MSU. Taylor Watkins of Man-
service times, are provided 2019. In addition to his hattan, New York and
free of charge. Extended Arrangements are parents, he was preced- John Ashely Wells of
obituaries with a photograph, incomplete and will be ed in death by his wife, Columbus; and sister,
detailed biographical informa-
announced by Carter’s Frances Taylor Wells; Shirley Tennyson of
tion and other details families
may wish to include, are avail- Funeral Service of and brother, Tom Manhattan.
able for a fee. Obituaries must Macon. Wells. See Obituaries, 5A
be submitted through funeral
James Trotter
homes unless the deceased’s Dorothy Smith
Betsy Butchee Hardy
body has been donated to
STARKVILLE
science. If the deceased’s
body was donated to science, — Dorothy Rebecca
the family must provide official Smith, 86, died Nov. 1, James Monroe Trotter,
proof of death. Please submit 2019, in Ackerman. 95, passed away on Sunday, Gertrude Elizabeth (Betsy)
all obituaries on the form pro- Services will be at 11 November 3, 2019, in Southaven, Butchee Hardy, age 85, passed
vided by The Commercial Dis- a.m. Monday at Peter’s Mississippi. away on November 7, 2019, at
patch. Free notices must be Rock C.O.G.I.C. Burial A visitation was held on her home, on Breezy Valley
submitted to the newspaper
will follow at Spring Wednesday, November 6, Plantation in Columbus, Missis-
no later than 3 p.m. the day sippi.
prior for publication Tuesday Valley Cemetery in 2019, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM
through Friday; no later than 4 Mathiston. Visitation is and immediately followed by No visitation prior to the ser-
p.m. Saturday for the Sunday from 2-5 p.m. today at a funeral service from 1:00 to vice will be held. The funeral
edition; and no later than 7:30 West Memorial Funeral 2:00 PM at Twin Oaks Funeral service will be held at Colum-
a.m. for the Monday edition. Home. West Memo- Home (290 Goodman Road bus First United Methodist
Incomplete notices must be re- rial Funeral Home of East Southaven, MS 38671). Internment was held Church, 602 Main Street, on Saturday, Novem-
ceived no later than 7:30 a.m.
Starkville is in charge at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens. Pastor James ber 9, 2019, at 11:00 AM, officiated by Reverend
for the Monday through Friday Anne Russell Bradley and Reverend Jimmy Crid-
editions. Paid notices must be of arrangements. Lewis was the officiant. Twin Oaks Funeral
She is survived by Home was in charge of arrangements. dle. A graveside service will be held at the Hardy
finalized by 3 p.m. for inclusion
the next day Monday through her children, Linda James was born on May 15, 1924, in family cemetery. Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral
Thursday; and on Friday by 3 Madison, W.L. Smith, Birmingham, AL. He graduated from Lee Home & Crematory, 2nd Ave. North, has been
p.m. for Sunday and Monday Dorothy Jean Smith High School, Class of ’43, in Columbus, MS. entrusted with arrangements. A celebration of
publication. For more informa-
and Margaret Smith. Following high school, he was a paper carrier, life gathering will be held at Magowah Gun &
tion, call 662-328-2471. delivering The Birmingham News. After that, Country Club following the funeral service. Fam-
he went to work for the Columbus Post Office ily and friends are welcome to attend the celebra-
Tommy Lee tion of life gathering.
T.J. Knox COLUMBUS — and then Western Auto. Because of his business
Betsy was born in Columbus, MS, on June 20,
COLUMBUS — T.J. Tommy Lee, 77, died experience, he went on to open Trotter’s Texaco
Knox, 88, died Nov. 7, Service Station and 24hr Wrecker Service. He 1934. She was the only child of Herman Mar-
Nov. 8, 2019. cus (Butch) Butchee and Gertrude Elizabeth
2019, at Baptist Memo- Arrangements are owned and operated it for 27 years. He served on
rial Hospital-Golden the Columbus School Board for 10½ years and (Blalock) Butchee. She grew up in Columbus and
incomplete and will be attended S.D. Lee High School. After graduation
Triangle. announced by Lee- was secretary for 8 of those years. From 1973 to
Arrangements are 1989, he was elected and served as the mayor of from high school, she attended MSCW and grad-
Sykes Funeral Home of uated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music,
incomplete and will be Columbus. Columbus, MS. He was also involved in many
announced by Carter’s clubs and organizations during his lifetime. He with emphasis on Piano. During college, while
Funeral Service of was a member of the Rotary Club for 39 years dating Houston, who was a member of the Kappa
Columbus.
Helen Ray and was awarded as a Paul Harris Fellow. He was Alpha fraternity, she was chosen as the Kappa Al-
COLUMBUS — Hel- a member and past director of the Columbus/ pha Rose, claiming her as the sweetheart of the
en L. Ray, 88, died Nov. Lowndes Chamber of Commerce and served fraternity. October 6, 1956, she married Jennings
Herbert Smith 5, 2019, in Georgia. as Chairman of the Board of the Mississippi (Houston) Hardy and together, they left Colum-
FAYET TE, Ala. — Arrangements are bus as Houston began his service in the US Air
Herbert June Smith, Municipal Liability Plan. He was a member of the
incomplete and will be Executive Board of Boy Scouts of America and Force. Over the next several years, they travelled
61, died Nov. 2, 2019, in announced by Lee- and lived across the US, enjoying life and making
a member of the Columbus Air Force Base Area
Fayette. Sykes Funeral Home of long lasting friendships wherever they went.
Base Council.
Services will be at Columbus. In June of 1959, they returned to Columbus,
James trusted Jesus Christ as his Lord and
1 p.m. Monday at New where Houston began his employment with La-
Savior and faithfully served at First Baptist
Friendship Baptist
Church, with the Rev.
John Wells Church of Columbus, MS, as a life deacon mar Life and later, Swoope Insurance Agency.
STARKVILLE — and a Sunday school teacher. After moving to They made their home on the family farm and
Charlie Humphrey never moved again. Over the 63 years of their
John Edward Wells, 72, Southaven, he became a member of DeSoto Hills
officiating. Burial will marriage, Betsy enjoyed cooking – especially
died Nov. 7, 2019, at his Baptist Church. As a favorite pastime, James
follow at New Friend- wild game, reading, growing beautiful flowers,
residence. loved traveling throughout the United States in
ship Cemetery. Visita- sewing, teaching piano lessons privately to stu-
A memorial service his Airstream trailer. He also enjoyed fishing and
tion will be one hour water skiing. But most of all, James cherished his dents and entertaining. She was a life member of
will be held at 2 p.m.
prior to services at the family dearly. He will truly be missed by all of his the Columbus Junior Auxiliary and a past mem-
Tuesday at Welch Fu-
church. Otts Funeral family and friends. ber of Milady Garden Club. Every year in the fall,
neral Home. A grave-
Home of Sulligent is James is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Betsy loved attending MSU football games and
side service will follow
in charge of arrange- Velma Turnipseed Trotter; daughters, Lynn cheering on her bulldogs with Houston and their
at Memorial Gardens
ments. Frances Trotter and Janet Ross Trotter Savoy; friends. Together, they enjoyed years of enter-
Park. Visitation will
Mr. Smith was grandchildren, Megan Elizabeth (Mitchell) taining guests and travelling worldwide.
be one hour prior to
born May 22, 1958, in Cantrell, Madison Taylor (Jonathan) Dulin, Ross Betsy was a member of Columbus First United
services at the funeral
Fayette County, to the Andrew Savoy; great-grandson, Greyson James Methodist Church and a member of the Fran Ivy
home. Welch Funeral
late James E. Smith Savoy; expecting great-granddaughter, Evelyn Sunday School Class, which was comprised of so
Home of Starkville is
and Merlene Franks. Claire Cantrell; brother, Edward Earl Trotter; many dear friends.
in charge of arrange-
He was a graduate of and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents,
ments.
Fayette County High James is preceded in death by his parents, Herman (Butch) and Gertrude Butchee.
Mr. Wells was a
School and a U.S. Army Robert Swain Trotter, Sr. and Frances Orlena She is survived by her husband of 63 years,
graduate of Mississippi
veteran. He was a Smith; and brothers, Robert Swain Trotter, Jr., Houston, along with their children, Beth Hardy
State University and
member of New Hope and Herbert Floyd Trotter. Duff (Paul) of Madison, MS and Mark Hardy
the Marion Military
Baptist Church in Ken- In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the (Charlotte) of Columbus, MS. She is also sur-
Institute. He was a U.S.
nedy. Palmer Home for Children (palmerhome.org) vived by three grandchildren, Jason Duff (Chris-
Navy veteran and was
In addition to his par- and Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital (lebonheur. tina) of Madison, MS and Collier Hardy and Carl-
formerly employed as
ents, he was preceded org). ton Hardy of Columbus, MS.
a video producer with
in death by his brother, the Extension Service The family wishes to thank everyone who had
James Dale Smith. Paid Obituary - Twin Oaks Funeral Home a hand in caring for Betsy over the past several
at Mississippi State
He is survived by years, for their loving support, dedication and de-
his brothers, David votion.
E. Smith of Vernon, Pallbearers will be Mack Howard, Billy Phil-
Melvin Smith of Fayette lips, Will Hardy, Harold Clark, Howard Fisacker-
and Marvin Smith of ly and Dr. Mike Batson.
Tuscaloosa; and sisters, Honorary Pallbearers will be Bud Phillips,
Barbara Smith, Jewe- Gene Smith, B.A. Atkins, Howard Sharp, Tom
lene Walker and Janice Wolford, Bobby Caldwell, Lee Sanders, Carter
White, all of Fayette, Hutchins, Aubrey Nichols, Tyler McShan and Si
Linda Smith of Colora- Thomas. Many of these aforementioned being
do Springs, Colorado, members of the highly distinguished Pecker-
and Joann Goods of woods Mens’ Group.
New London, Connecti- In lieu of flowers, the family requests that me-
cut. morials be made to the Columbus Lowndes Hu-
mane Society, P.O. Box 85, Columbus, MS 39703
or online at www.clhumanesociety.org or to the
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Our View
Troubled by acceptance of Trump’s behavior “Did you see the sunrise this morning, did you hear
Lee Roy Lollar’s Nov. 5 letter to The Dispatch the mockingbird sing, did you touch the hand of a good
in defense of President Trump criticized the friend, well that’s a beautiful thing. Did you taste a
ongoing impeachment inquiry. In it, he listed strong cup of coffee, did you smell the freshly cut hay, did
many things that President Trump has done you sing I’m alive, I’m alive, what a wonderful day.”
which, to him, are positives. Most were opinions — Tricia Walker, singer/songwriter
— positive or negative — I leave the arguing to
F
others. all has been particularly
But here’s the thing. Bad people can do good lovely this year, perhaps
things. Al Capone paid for the original soup because it came so quick-
kitchens in 1930’s Chicago. Cocaine kingpin ly as a much-needed break
Pablo Escobar built soccer fields and entire from scorching temperatures.
sanitation systems for the poor in his home base Now it appears fall is “leaving”
of Medellin, Colombia. Whitey Bulger handed just as fast as chilling tempera-
out free turkeys to residents on Boston’s South tures arrive early. The wild
End every Thanksgiving. black cherry tree retains some
And all of the above went to prison in spite of red, orange and yellow leaves.
their good deeds — because of their bad ones. The ash is all but bare. Fallen
They broke the law. Stole money. Killed people leaves blanket the ground.
or arranged for their murder. President Trump The spider lilies have left us. Shannon Bardwell
has not murdered anyone - only famously Pecans are everywhere, blown
bragged that he could get away with it if he did. down by Arctic winds. Our — Helen Mirren, age 74, in rosy tone moisturizer.
But, make no mistake, he does behave a lot like world feels cozy with sweaters and knitted afghans. Lately I’m aware I go to more funerals than birth-
a mobster. Lied about the value of his assets on Already, popcorn and hot chocolate and Mississippi day parties and baby showers. Joanna suggests: To
loan applications. Paid off at least two women, State girls’ basketball. choose instead only the moment that’s unfolding right
one a porn star, with whom he’d had affairs - I wanted to celebrate by decorating our doors in front of me. To breathe in every sight and every
he’d have been convicted for the latter if he had with autumn wreaths and garlands. We’re expecting sound. To hold it all dearly. Who we become is shaped
been, say, a mere U.S. Senator or state governor, company for Thanksgiving and, further, it would add more by the mundane than by milestones.
instead of President. We can only guess at his to my own enjoyment. Visiting three stores, I found In the magazine there’s article on Gabe Grunewald,
financial misdeeds - we have yet to see his tax one lonely wreath. It was the first week of November a beautiful 23-year-old athlete diagnosed with a rare
returns, despite court orders to do so. and already fall had disappeared and been replaced by form of cancer in 2009. It was incurable, and a survival
President Trump has a lot of supporters who massive Christmas displays. Either everyone was also rate of five years was high. Several times she thought
are untroubled by these qualities in the Presi- enthralled by fall and beat me to decorating, or Christ- she beat it, but it would come back. She didn’t stop
dent - qualities that I and others find so abhor- mas buying edged out fall and, with it, Thanksgiving. running. In 2017 she said, “I think sometimes we’re
rent. That, by itself, is mystifying, as Bill Parker The wreath fit the bill for the door display as did too quick to give up on the things we love and the
noted in his Nov. 5 letter. But that Lollar, Gross, the garland. I find myself gazing at it and feeling so things that makes us feel alive when something is
and others somehow see this as “greatness” thankful. Taking a moment to look away from the going wrong in our lives. But I really feel strongly that
suggests to me that this country is in great dan- errands, work and concerns of the day, my world looks we have to hold onto them.”
ger of losing its way. And if I am right about that beautiful. All of the above made me realize we choose our
— I sincerely hope that I am not — I see the end Walking to the mailbox, I found it stuffed with days and how to live them, even our busyness. When
of American greatness on the horizon. seasonal catalogs and also a magazine, Joanna Gaines’ Gabe was told in June of this year she was dying, she
As seems typical, Mr. Lollar and I are in com- magazine, Magnolia Journal — inspiration for life yelled out, “Not today.”
plete agreement on things in Columbus but in and home. I enjoy this magazine. It’s gratifying to Every day holds something wonderful. Don’t give
complete disagreement about things nationally. feel paper beneath my fingertips and flip real pages. up. Don’t give in. Not today.
Paul Mack Sometimes I write my thoughts in the margins. I like Email reaches Shannon Bardwell of Columbus at
Columbus that some of the people in the magazine look like me msdeltachild@msn.com.
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Prep Football
Heritage Academy runs past Leake Academy with big second half
Friday’s Mississippi Scores
Local
State
Shaw 38, Ethel 0 prepared Rebels squad, terback Carter Putt an- tion. stay warm. All I did was
Fisher kick)
Second quarter
Quarterfinal the Tigers backed him up game would be. He had a pair of 10-yard ter. Even Hatcher got a RUSHING: Coahoma AHS — Willie Eagins 5-32,
Tylin Martin 3-20, Markevious Brown 10-3, Chris-
Lee Academy-Clarksdale 21, North Delta 14 Friday. Defensive back “I was just expecting touchdowns in the first short rushing score in topher Russell 4-0, Malik Burnett 1-(-5); Noxubee
County — Bobby Shanklin 7-107, Marlon Windham
Zack Andrews had a 60- to get a win,” senior quar- quarter, scored from 5 the first half, powering 4-32, Damien Verdell 3-22, Travorus Hatcher 2-6,
Riverfield, La. 38, Columbia Aca. 26 Demond Cunningham 2-4, Vernoris Channey 1-4,
yard pick-six two plays terback Marlon Wind- yards out early in the sec- his 6-foot, 265-pound Derrick Shanklin 1-2.
Tri-County Aca. 56, Brookhaven Academy 7 PASSING: Coahoma AHS — Willie Eagins 9-24,
after Hatcher’s emphatic ham said. ond and shook off multi- frame into the north end 64; Noxubee County — Marlon Windham 9-13, 121.
Wayne Aca. 26, Cathedral 14
opening, and linebacker Windham and the Ti- ple Coahoma defenders zone. RECEIVING: Coahoma AHS — Thomas Williams,
Jr. 2-23, Kendrick Honeycutt 2-20, Malik Burnett
MAIS Class 5A
Kevarious Harris ripped gers got more than that on his way to a 59-yard “We were just run- 2-11, Markevious Brown 1-5, Demarco Williams 1-3,
Christopher Russell 1-2; Noxubee County — Jeffery
Quarterfinal the ball away from a Co- — they got a statement touchdown run from the ning down their throats,” Malone 5-42, Macardi Johnson 1-36, Jaqualon
Sherrod 1-35, Chrishaad Rupert 1-5, Demond Cun-
Pillow Aca. 46, Hartfield Academy 31 ahoma receiver for a 36- as they prepare to face Wildcat formation with Windham said. ningham 1-3.
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Prep Football
Studdard lifts Rams in MAIS playoff win
Friday’s Alabama Scores
Class 1A
State First Round
Brantley 72, Fruitdale 32
Decatur Heritage 47, Vina 8
By DAVID MILLER yards on 17 carries. Donoho 34, Berry 6
Special to The Dispatch The Rams also forced Elba 21, Marengo 8
pass, but he also overshot said. “It was very grati- Leroy 37, Daleville 16
The Rams would “natural,” since they’ve weren’t having any luck,” yards and ran for 67 The Rams made the Lauderdale County 46, Sylvania 20
carry the momentum grown up playing togeth- Williams said. “But I yards on 12 carries. He second round of the play- Mobile Christian 49, Geneva 36
through to the second er. knew that, eventually, didn’t turn over the ball. offs last year, but for the Montgomery Academy 24, Winfield 20
half for a 30-14 win to CCA head coach Jason if we keep taking those Bryar Kemp had a seniors on this year’s
Piedmont 35, J.B. Pennington 0
Pike Road 45, Carbon Hill 0
advance in the Midsouth Williams lauded offen- shots, something was go- game-high 81 rushing squad, their win Friday Providence Christian 42, Bayside Academy 21
Association of Indepen- night was much more Randolph County 43, Midfield 8
dent Schools Eight-Man, gratifying, given their St. James 23, Oakman 20
Class 2A playoff bracket. nine overall wins. Susan Moore 42, Colbert Heights 7
“As a receiver, you got “After all the coach- T.R. Miller 25, Pike County 13
to know that the ball is es we’ve had, we finally Walter Wellborn 54, Locust Fork 14
yours, so I just went up have the season we’ve Westminster Christian Academy 47, Pisgah 28
and got it,” Studdard said. been wanting our whole Class 4A
“We weren’t having careers,” Studdard said. State First Round
very good passing early Columbus Christian Aca. 30, American Christian Academy 50, Holtville 0
on, and we just told our Riverdale Aca. 14 Andalusia 24, Trinity Presbyterian 6
the first quarter — set up Shaw 12-67, Tyler Looney 4-4, Jonah Harrison 1-(-
14), TEAM 2-(-4), Lawson Studdard 1-(-7).
State First Round
dale 17, which CCA con- Columbus Christian Academy running back Bryar Kemp hurdles a Riverdale Acade- RECEIVING: Riverdale – Adam Bryant 1-64, Justin
Oliver 1-19; Columbus Christian – Lawson Studdard
Bibb County 41, Parker 12
verted and followed with my defender. Kemp finished with 17 carries for 81 yards for the Rams. 5-80, Will Teague 3-41.
Briarwood Christian 42, Marbury 26
Center Point 42, Etowah 13
Central - Clay County 47, Sardis 14
loss to No. 3 Corinth on Starkville Academy and connected with Ru- Grenada (7-4) at home Robert Spearmon recov-
Eufaula 35, Blount 6
Friday in the first round pulled off another road fus Harvey for a 3-yard on Friday, 48-14, in their ered a Center Hill fumble
Fort Payne 24, Hartselle 17
of the MHSAA Class 4A upset in the MAIS Class strike. final game. at the Mustangs’ 20-yard
Gardendale 17, Minor 11
playoffs. 5A playoffs, beating La- The Yellow Jackets New Hope trailed 34-0 line, and West Point im-
Hueytown 44, Selma 24
Wyatt had an 11-yard mar School 24-22 on Fri- also recorded a safety in at halftime, and Clay mediately cashed in on
Muscle Shoals 61, Albertville 20
Opelika 48, McAdory 20
touchdown run in the day in Meridian on a late the second quarter, and scored for the first time a 20-yard touchdown Oxford 55, Chelsea 14
third quarter with the safety. Peyton Rodgers kicked in the third quarter, with run from Corbin Kelly Park Crossing 30, Saraland 27
Confederates (5-6) al- The Volunteers (8-4) a 34-yard field goal in the senior Ben Bradley kick- to push the lead to 35- Pinson Valley 42, Homewood 7
ready trailing 35-0 on the beat the Raiders (8-4) third quarter. ing the extra point. Clay’s 0. West Point held on to Spanish Fort 28, Dothan 21, OT
road. He finished with when Lamar was called Starkville will host second touchdown came complete the shutout of St. Paul’s 20, Sidney Lanier 14
four carries for 20 yards, for intentional ground- Horn Lake (5-6) in its in the fourth quarter, and Center Hill (6-6). Stanhope Elmore 35, Paul Bryant 13
second only to quarter- ing in the end zone with first-round Class 6A play- freshman Cole Crawford The Green Wave are Wetumpka 22, Bessemer City 21
back Brandon Edmond- under a minute left in the off game Friday. made the extra point. 11-1 and will host Provine Class 7A
son, who had 32 yards on game, resulting in the go- Grenada qualified for (9-3) in the first round of State First Round
13 carries. the Class 5A playoffs and
Darquez Williams had
ahead safety.
Running back CJ Jack-
Columbus 32, will travel to face Nesho-
the Class 5A playoffs Fri- Auburn 33, Murphy 0
for 14 yards and Anthony to end its season with a 3-9 record. BELDEN — Playing Prattville 24, Theodore 17, 2OT
Matt Miller caught a 22-
Triplett had five carries 32-20 road win over Saltil- for the No. 3 playoff seed Thompson 54, Austin 20
yard touchdown pass,
for 12 yards. lo (1-11). in Class 1A, Region 2, Class A
lead thanks to a 45-yard trailing 6-0 at its end, but OLIVE BRANCH — Christian Prep on Friday
Crenshaw Christian Aca. 49, Cornerstone School 0
charge on defense for the West Point dominated Southern Academy 42, Abbeville Christian Academy 6
touchdown pass from they blocked a Tigers in Belden.
Vols, intercepting two Center Hill on the road Wilcox Academy 40, Pickens Academy 0
quarterback DT Shef- punt for a touchdown to Then the Eagles re-
passes and blocking a take the lead. Then they Friday, 35-0, to finish off sponded with 35 unan-
Class AA
field to Nazarius Jones
punt. recovered a fumble and the regular season on a swered points for an em-
State AISA Quarterfinal
and a 78-yard touchdown
run from Sheffield in the Starkville Academy soon cashed it in on of- 10-game winning streak. phatic 35-6 win.
Autauga Academy 56, Clarke Prep 7
Edgewood Academy 34, Lowndes Academy 26
second quarter. Sheffield will face Adams Coun- fense. Later in the quar- Senior Brandon Har- No stats were avail- Escambia Academy 49, Lakeside School 0
opened the third quarter ty Christian (9-3) in the ter, junior quarterback ris, who missed time with able despite attempts to Patrician Academy 48, Springwood School 21
with a 29-yard scoring Class 5A semifinals on Ethan Conner connected an injury, got the scoring reach coaches. Class AAA
run as well. Friday in Natchez. with Steven Turner for a started for the Green The Panthers (8-3) State AISA Quarterfinal
Tameron Patterson 37-yard touchdown pass. Wave with a 2-yard touch- will face No. 3 Biggers- Bessemer Academy 49, Fort Dale Academy 0
had touchdown runs of 2 Starkville 26, Clinton 7 Columbus finishes its down run less than three ville (8-1) on Friday in Glenwood 28, Macon-East 14
and 32 yards for the War- STARKVILLE — season at 4-7 after win- minutes in. In the second the first round of the Monroe Academy 48, Lee-Scott Academy 27
riors, who will host Rosa Luke Altmyer threw ning two games in 2017 quarter, Jordan Rupert Class 1A playoffs. Tuscaloosa Academy 49, Northside Methodist 7
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The Associated Press 14 carries, including a touch- Ole Miss 41, New Mexico St. 3
down run of 5 yards. The Rebels New Mexico St. 0 3 0 0— 3
downs Saturday as the Rebels New Mexico State (0-9) Return Yards 23
Punts-Avg. 8-35.87 0-null
14 Thomas returned an USM_S.Anderson 6 run Second (Stein kick), 9:09
Quarter
defeated New Mexico State 41- avoided the shutout on a 34- Fumbles-Lost 0-0
Penalties-Yards 5-35
2-1
2-20
interception 55 yards USM_FG Stein 35, 14:06
USM_D..Thomas 55 interception return (Stein kick), 11:01
3. yard field goal by Dylan Brown. Time of Possession 25:23 34:37 for a touchdown and UAB_safety, 3:45
USM_FG Stein 44, :00
Individual Statistics
“Plumlee made plays consis- Josh Adkins was 25 of 35 for 127 RUSHING_New Mexico St., Huntley 7-45, Adkins 14-9, Nicholson Southern Miss shut USM_FG Stein 25, 9:32 Third Quarter
1-6, Gibson 2-6. Mississippi, Plumlee 12-177, Conner 13-109,
tently and managed the game yards passing but could manage Ealy 14-71, Knight 6-33, Woullard 7-24, D.Jackson 1-9, Dent 2-9, down UAB 37-2 on Sat- USM_Q.Watkins 20 pass from Abraham (Stein kick), 4:23
Fourth Quarter
well,” Luke said. “He’s still got only two completions longer
K.Wells 1-7, Pennamon 3-5, Corral 2-3.
PASSING_New Mexico St., Adkins 25-35-0-127. Mississippi, urday. USM_Ti.Jones 9 pass from Abraham (Stein kick), 13:20
A_23,819.
some plays he can make, but it’s than 10 yards. Matthew Young Plumlee 11-17-0-124, Corral 2-2-0-35.
RECEIVING_New Mexico St., Nicholson 6-37, Huntley 6-19, Clark
Stein’s third field UAB USM
fun to see our freshman run- had a game-high 16 tackles. 4-29, Lottie 4-21, Gibson 2-10, Downs 2-7, Warner 1-4. Mississip-
pi, Moore 3-37, Ealy 3-23, Pellerin 2-32, J.Jackson 2-25, Cooley
goal in the third quar- First downs 10
Rushes-yards 33-70
13
34-161
ning backs making plays for us.” “We knew coming in that 1-21, Mingo 1-13, B.Sanders 1-8. ter put the Golden Ea- Comp-Att-Int 15-25-2 164
Passing 103
17-22-0
MISSED FIELD GOALS_Mississippi, Logan 48.
Plumlee directed scoring Ole Miss was really impressive gles (6-3, 4-1 Confer- Return Yards 61
Punts-Avg. 9-34.66 4-39.25
8
drives on four of the opening on defense,” New Mexico State ence USA) on top 23-2 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 3-1
one pass broken up) has gotten Penalties-Yards 2-30 3-26
five possessions as the Rebels Doug Martin said. “We played before Jack Abraham Time of Possession 32:01 27:59
better each week.” Individual Statistics
had a pair of touch- RUSHING_UAB, Wooden 6-33, Haden 4-27, Brown Jr. 6-18,
(4-6) built an insurmountable Alabama in the second game
Ole Miss: The season nar- down passes, 20 yards L.Stanley 4-13, S.Brown 2-2, Hopkins 11-(minus 23). Southern
24-3 halftime lead. Plumlee of the year, and, in my opinion, Miss, Perkins 6-94, S.Anderson 13-41, Abraham 9-14, D.Harris
you could switch the jerseys and rative will be largely defined by to Quez Watkins and 9 6-12.
rushed for 177 yards on 12 car- the performance and results of PASSING_UAB, Hopkins 15-25-2-103. Southern Miss, Abraham
ries with scoring runs of 2 and there’s no difference.” to Tim Jones. 17-22-0-164.
the next two weeks with No. 1 RECEIVING_UAB, A.Watkins 4-74, Pittman 3-14, Wooden 2-9,
Abraham was 17 of Blakes 1-6, K.Davis 1-5, M.Mitchell 1-4, L.Stanley 1-(minus 1),
18 yards and finished 11 of 17 for
LSU and rival Mississippi State. Brown Jr. 1-(minus 4), Parham 1-(minus 4). Southern Miss, Ti.
22 for 164 yards and Jones 6-67, Q.Watkins 5-87, Adams 5-11, D.Harris 1-(minus 1).
124 passing yards in a dominat- The takeaway The Rebels have young talent with Kevin Perkins MISSED FIELD GOALS_None.
ing performance that ended in New Mexico State: The
the third quarter. and been fun to watch, but have picking up 94 yards on
Aggies weren’t expected to win
“I was fortunate to break the not been able to win games de- just six carries, Southern Miss piled up 325 total yards.
an SEC road game, but the mar-
line of scrimmage a few times,” gin of defeat was discouraging. cided by nine points or less in UAB was leading the league in allowing just 255 yards, 92
Plumlee said. “At the next level, Of the three remaining games, five tries. An upset win in either on the ground.
there aren’t as many guys you only the visiting UTEP Miners or both games would confirm A first-quarter interception by Shannon Showers led to
have to outrun, or make miss, or (1-7) have a losing record and the program is trending in the a 6-yard touchdown run Steve Anderson in the first quar-
bob and weave to get free.” provides the best opportunity right direction. ter. Thomas followed up Stein’s first field goal with his
Conner rushed for 109 yards for New Mexico State to snap an “Those are our two biggest ri- pick-6 early in the second. Stein kicked a 44-yard field goal
on 13 carries, featuring a stylish 11-game losing streak. vals and both are huge games,” on the last play of the first half for a 20-2 lead.
30-yard touchdown run in the “I thought we had some guys Luke said. “But we can’t worry UAB (6-3, 3-2) only had 173 yards on offense.
first quarter and a 1-yard touch- play well,” Martin said. “Line- about them, we have to focus on It was the 600th win in 103 years of football for South-
down run in the third period. backer Rashie Hodge (seven us, get better and line up and ern Miss.
Ealy finished with 71 yards on tackles, one fumble recovery, play.”
Today
Albany (NY) 21, Delaware 17
Army 63, UMass 7
Bucknell 20, Lehigh 10
Oklahoma City 114, Golden State 108
Today’s Games
Arkansas St. 12 (Eaton 5), Mississippi 16 (Tyree
4). Total Fouls_Arkansas St. 19, Mississippi 20.
Technicals_Willis, Matthews. A_8,009 (9,500).
Winnipeg 17 9 7 1 19 48 52
Dallas 17 8 8 1 17 41 42
Chicago 16 5 7 4 14 40 49
Transactions
AUTO RACING CCSU 38, St. Francis (Pa.) 31, OT
Denver at Minnesota, 2:30 p.m.
Charlotte at Philadelphia, 5 p.m.
Minnesota 17 6 10 1 13 46 60 Saturday’s moves
BASEBALL
Colgate 24, Fordham 13 Indiana at Orlando, 5 p.m. South Alabama 75, Pacific Division
National League
1:30 p.m. — NASCAR Monster Energy Columbia 17, Harvard 10, OT Milwaukee at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m.
GP W L OT Pts GF GA
Dartmouth 27, Princeton 10 Cleveland at New York, 6:30 p.m. Southern Miss 69 Edmonton 18 11 5 2 24 52 46 ATLANTA BRAVES — Re-signed RHP Darren
Cup Series: The Bluegreens Vacations Delaware St. 16, Bethune-Cookman 13 Brooklyn at Phoenix, 7 p.m. SOUTHERN MISS (1-0) Calgary 19 10 7 2 22 57 55
Vancouver 17 9 5 3 21 57 45
O’Day to a one-year contract.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Released RHP
Florida St. 38, Boston College 31 Atlanta at Portland, 8 p.m. Harper-Baker 6-10 0-0 12, Jacdonmi 6-9 6-8 18,
500, Phoenix, NBC Lafayette 23, Holy Cross 20 Toronto at L.A. Lakers, 9 p.m. Konontsuk 6-9 0-0 14, Draine 3-14 0-0 8, Watson Vegas 18 9 6 3 21 54 53 Ricardo Pinto.
Arizona 17 9 6 2 20 49 41 FOOTBALL
6-14 1-2 14, Stevenson 0-2 0-0 0, Malone 1-3 0-0
COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) Monmouth (NJ) 49, North Alabama 38 Monday’s Games
Minnesota at Detroit, 6 p.m. 3. Totals 28-61 7-10 69. Anaheim 17 9 7 1 19 45 43 National Football League
Morgan St. 22, NC A&T 16 San Jose 17 6 10 1 13 46 63 ARIZONA CARDINALS — Placed LB Brooks
11 a.m. — Boston College at South Penn 21, Cornell 20 Dallas at Boston, 6:30 p.m. SOUTH ALABAMA (1-0)
Mitchell 4-9 3-4 12, Ajayi 10-14 8-9 30, Coleman Los Angeles 17 5 11 1 11 43 66 Reed on IR. Signed CB Chris Jones and LB Pete
Robert Morris 41, Duquesne 21 Memphis at San Antonio, 6:30 p.m. NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime Robertson from the practice squad.
Florida, CBSSN Sacred Heart 41, Wagner 7 Houston at New Orleans, 7 p.m. 2-7 0-0 4, Fox 3-10 9-9 16, Lott 3-5 0-0 6, Curry
loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild CAROLINA PANTHERS — Waived DL Bryan Cox
Toronto at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m. 0-1 2-2 2, Ayeni 0-0 0-0 0, McGee 2-7 0-0 5, Lo- Jr. Signed DB Cole Luke from the practice squad.
11 a.m. — Wyoming at South Carolina, Texas Tech 38, West Virginia 17 Utah at Golden State, 9:30 p.m. cure 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 24-54 22-24 75. cards per conference advance to playoffs.
Friday’s Games DETROIT LIONS — Released RB Tra Carson
Towson 31, Stony Brook 14 Tuesday’s Games Halftime_38-38. 3-Point Goals_Southern Miss.
SEC Villanova 35, Richmond 28 Cleveland at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. 6-22 (Konontsuk 2-5, Draine 2-10, Malone 1-3, Tampa Bay 3, Buffalo 2
Detroit 4, Boston 2
from IR.
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Waived WR Deon Cain
Yale 59, Brown 35 Oklahoma City at Indiana, 6 p.m. Watson 1-4), South Alabama 5-22 (Ajayi 2-4,
Noon — Florida State at Florida, ESPN SOUTH Detroit at Miami, 6:30 p.m. Mitchell 1-3, McGee 1-6, Fox 1-6, Locure 0-1,
Winnipeg 4, Vancouver 1 and DT Kyle Peko. Signed WR Marcus Johnson
Edmonton 4, New Jersey 0 and QB Chad Kelly from the practice squad.
5 p.m. — James Madison at Virginia, Alabama A&M 48, Jackson St. 43
Appalachian St. 20, South Carolina 15
New York at Chicago, 7 p.m.
Atlanta at Denver, 8 p.m.
Coleman 0-2). Fouled Out_Stevenson. Re-
bounds_Southern Miss. 38 (Harper-Baker 14),
Saturday’s Games NEW YORK GIANTS — Waived DL Olsen Pierre.
N.Y. Islanders 2, Florida 1 Signed OL Evan Brown from the practice squad.
ESPNU Austin Peay 38, UT Martin 24 Brooklyn at Utah, 8 p.m. South Alabama 24 (Ajayi 7). Assists_Southern
Miss. 12 (Malone 4), South Alabama 10 (Ajayi, Fox
Tampa Bay 5, Buffalo 3 OAKLAND RAIDERS — Signed DE Dion Jordan
Charleston Southern 27, Hampton 20, OT L.A. Lakers at Phoenix, 8 p.m. Montreal 3, Los Angeles 2 and S D.J. Swearinger.
6 p.m. — Binghamton at Michigan Chattanooga 35, Samford 27 Portland at Sacramento, 9 p.m. 3). Total Fouls_Southern Miss. 18, South Alabama Pittsburgh 3, Chicago 2, SO TENNESSEE TITANS — Waived OL Aaron Stin-
E. Illinois 49, Tennessee St. 38 12. A_1,893 (10,041). Philadelphia 3, Toronto 2, SO nie. Signed WR Cody Hollister from the practice
State, BTN Ottawa 4, Carolina 1 squad.
College Basketball
FAU 37, FIU 7
NFL FOOTBALL
Women’s College
Florida 56, Vanderbilt 0 Washington 5, Vegas 2 HOCKEY
Furman 60, VMI 21 Minnesota 4, Arizona 3 National Hockey League
Noon — Kansas City at Tennessee, Georgia 27, Missouri 0 Saturday’s Scores Colorado 4, Columbus 2 ANAHEIM DUCKS — Recalled D Simon Benoit
CBS Grambling St. 19, Alcorn St. 16, OT
James Madison 54, New Hampshire 16
EAST
Boston U. 91, SUNY-Polytechnic Institute 63 Basketball St. Louis at Calgary, 9 p.m.
Nashville at San Jose, 9:30 p.m.
Today’s Games
from San Diego (AHL).
ARIZONA COYOTES — Assigned G Eric Comrie
to Tucson (AHL) for conditioning.
Noon — Atlanta at New Orleans, FOX Kennesaw St. 38, Campbell 35 Brown 75, Canisius 68
Saturday’s Scores Florida at N.Y. Rangers, noon ECHL
LSU 46, Alabama 41 George Washington 76, Howard 62 EAST Dallas at Winnipeg, 1 p.m. ECHL — Suspended Utah RW Patrick McGrath
3:25 p.m. — Carolina at Green Bay, Louisiana Tech 52, North Texas 17 Georgetown 89, Cent. Arkansas 78 Bucknell 71, Monmouth (NJ) 37 New Jersey at Vancouver, 3 p.m. three games and Toledo D Steve Oleksy and
Louisiana-Monroe 45, Georgia St. 31 Hofstra 94, Monmouth (NJ) 74 Buffalo 81, Niagara 67 Vegas at Detroit, 4 p.m. Brampto D Chris Martenet one game.
FOX Maine 31, Elon 17 La Salle 70, Iona 64, OT Delaware St. 67, Post 41 Toronto at Chicago, 6 p.m. MOTORSPORTS
7:20 p.m. — Minnesota at Dallas, NBC Miami 52, Louisville 27
Mississippi 41, New Mexico St. 3
Lehigh 74, Albany (NY) 70
Maryland 73, Rhode Island 55
Drexel 74, Davidson 63
Howard 72, UMBC 59
Philadelphia at Boston, 6 p.m.
Edmonton at Anaheim, 8 p.m.
NASCAR — Fined Monster Energy Cup driver
Bubba Wallace $50,000 and docked him 50 points
Nicholls 48, Houston Baptist 27 Mount St. Mary’s 75, Gettysburg 58 James Madison 56, Villanova 52 Monday’s Games for causing a caution last week.
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76ers’ Simmons to Simmons has played Ingram, who was born without Lonzo Ball, who left thumb during the 3-pointers in the second
seven games this season and raised in Kinston, missed the game with a first quarter of Friday quarter before subbing
miss Hornets game and is averaging 13.1 North Carolina, finished right abductor sprain. night’s 122-104 victory. out midway through the
with shoulder injury points, 6.9 assists and 5.4 8 of 12 from the field and With the game tied at The team said Saturday period and retreating to
PHILADELPHIA — rebounds. had 10 points in the fourth 95 with five minutes left, he will be re-evaluated in the locker room.
Philadelphia 76ers guard quarter while the Hor- Josh Hart knocked down two weeks. He said after the game
Ben Simmons will miss
a second straight game
Pelicans overcome nets went cold down the
stretch.
a go-ahead, 3 igniting an Ibaka sprained his
right ankle and will un-
the injury is unrelated to
the surgery he had in July
11-2 run that figured to
Sunday against the Char- 26 turnovers to beat Charlotte struggled to be the difference in the dergo additional imaging to repair ligaments in the
lotte Hornets because of Hornets take care of the basket- game. Hart had 10 points in Los Angeles, where To- same thumb.
a sprained AC joint in his CHARLOT TE, N.C. — ball as well, committing and seven rebounds com- ronto plays the Lakers on Ibaka was in a walking
right shoulder. Brandon Ingram had 25 22 turnovers, making for ing off the bench. Sunday and the Clippers boot after the game. He
Simmons was hurt points and nine rebounds, a sloppy game. and former teammate was injured when he con-
Wednesday when he and the New Orleans Pel- Devonte Graham led Kawhi Leonard on Mon- tested a layup by Brandon
bumped into Royce O’Ne- icans overcame 26 turn- the Hornets with 24 points
Raptors’ Lowry day. Ingram with about a min-
ale’s chest while posting overs to beat the Char- and 10 rebounds. Terry (thumb), Ibaka (ankle) Lowry is averaging ute remaining in the sec-
up in the first quarter of lotte Hornets 115-110 on Rozier, who starts ahead out indefinitely 21.8 points and 6.5 as- ond quarter. Ibaka lay on
a 106-104 loss to the Utah Saturday night and snap a of Graham at point guard, TORONTO — Raptors sists. Ibaka is averaging the floor, writhing in pain
Jazz. He didn’t play Fri- three-game losing streak. had 18 points. However, point guard Kyle Lowry 14.0 points and 6.5 re- as play continued, before
day in a 100-97 loss to the JJ Redick had 22 points both players shot 5 of 14 and center Serge Ibaka bounds. a Toronto foul allowed two
Denver Nuggets. on five 3-pointers and from the field as the Hor- will be out indefinitely Lowry went to the teammates to help him
76ers officials said Jrue Holiday added 12 nets were limited to 41% after injuries against the bench after he was hurt limp off the floor.
Simmons would be points and 11 assists for shooting as a team. New Orleans Pelicans. but returned a few min-
re-evaluated Monday. the Pelicans (2-7). The Pelicans played Lowry fractured his utes later. He made two SOURCE: AP
Runner’s abuse allegations embolden other female athletes Trump soaks in Deep South
cheers at college football
The Associated Press matchup
“I was told I was too fat and ‘had the biggest butt on the TUSCALOOSA — President
Track and field is facing a painful Donald Trump knew where to go
and public reckoning with the treat- starting line.’ This brings those painful memories back.” Saturday for home field advantage,
ment of some female athletes. 2008 Olympian Yoder Begley finding comfort in the Deep South
Former teen running star Mary with college football fans cheering
Cain’s account this week of alleged designed by Alberto and endorsed by out to you when I saw you struggling. the nation’s top two teams — and
physical and emotional abuse at the Nike.” I made excuses to myself as to why I him.
recently disbanded Nike Oregon Proj- Cain said she was harangued by the should mind my own business. We let His reception at the showdown
ect is prompting more top athletes to staff, which had no certified nutrition- you down. I will never turn my head between LSU and Alabama con-
ist or certified sports psychologist, to again,” Flanagan tweeted.
come forward. trasted with the scene at Game 5
lose weight and was publicly humili- Yoder Begley, who now coaches
Amy Yoder Begley, a 10,000 -meter of the World Series in Washington,
ated when she didn’t hit targets. She the Atlanta Track Club, said she was
runner, said Friday she was told she where he was booed, and the mixed
said she stopped having her period kicked out of Salazar’s group after
had the “biggest butt on the starting response to his appearance at a
for three years and lost so much bone placing sixth in the 10,000 meters at
line.” Kara Goucher’s husband said martial arts fight in New York.
density she broke five bones. She said the 2011 national championships.
the Olympian endured “disgusting” Trump, sitting one tier above the
she started cutting herself and having “I was told I was too fat and ‘had the
comments from coaches. field, waved as fans turned around to
suicidal thoughts before leaving the biggest butt on the starting line.’ This
Cain said the all-male staff told her look up at the president. He smiled,
program in 2016. brings those painful memories back,”
the way to get faster was to get thin- Salazar, who has denied any involve- gave a thumbs-up a few times and
ner and thinner. the 2008 Olympian said.
ment in doping, issued a statement to threw a couple of fist bumps into the
Nike says it’s investigating, but the Goucher, a former Oregon Project
The Associated Press on Saturday air as the Alabama fans waved red
cascade of allegations that have fol- runner who helped provide evidence
saying: “I never encouraged her, or and white pompoms in response.
lowed Oregon Project director Alber- for USA DA’s case against Salazar,
worse yet, shamed her, to maintain an First lady Melania Trump got an
to Salazar’s four-year doping ban have said on Twitter “the culture was un-
unhealthy weight. Not only did I never equally enthusiastic welcome.
called new attention to the emphasis bearable.”
do such a thing, I would not tolerate There was little sign of political
on weight restrictions and emotional Her husband, Adam Goucher, who
anyone else on my team doing any sentiment on campus but plenty of
abuse. also ran for the group, tweeted that
such a thing.” bipartisan grumbling about the long
“It’s depressing, but I’m also en- after she placed fifth in the 2011 Bos-
Nike said in a statement these are lines to get in due to enhanced secu-
couraged that this message is getting ton Marathon in a personal best of 2
“deeply troubling allegations which rity. Trump left in the fourth quarter
out,” Dr. Kathryn Ackerman, medical hours, 24 minutes — one of the fast-
have not been raised by Mary or her of the game, which LSU won 46-41.
director of the female athlete program parents before. Mary was seeking to est times for an American woman that
year, and six months after having a The inflatable figure depicting a
at Boston Children’s Hospital, said rejoin the Oregon Project and Alber-
child — Salazar and a sports psychol- baby Donald Trump wearing a dia-
Saturday. “A lot of these athletes have to’s team as recently as April of this
ogist told her mother and sister she per, which has been seen at protests
been really shy to share their stories.” year and had not raised these con-
needed to lose her baby weight if she around the world, made an appear-
Questions about Salazar’s methods cerns as part of that process.”
with his top U.S. runners had swirled wanted to be fast again. ance in Tuscaloosa. The organizer
The sportswear giant added it will of the group that “adopted” the bal-
for years before the U.S. Anti-Doping “take the allegations extremely seri- Adam Goucher said his own weight
Agency found him guilty last month was an issue while he trained under loon for the event told police a man
ously and will launch an immediate
of conducting experiments with sup- Salazar. with a knife cut an 8-foot-long gash
investigation to hear from former Or-
plements and testosterone that were “Maybe now some of you can see in its back, deflating it. Tuscaloo-
egon Project athletes.”
bankrolled and supported by Nike. They’re already talking. why I had so much anger when we sa police said in a statement that a
But Cain’s plaintive story of harass- Four-time Olympian Shalane Fla- left,” he wrote. 32-year-old local man was charged
ment and abuse while she was part of nagan, who retired from competitive Ackerman, the Boston sports med- with criminal mischief in the inci-
Salazar’s training group, which she running last month to become a coach icine specialist, is calling on Nike to dent.
joined as a 17-year-old phenomenon with the Nike Bowerman Track Club, fund research into healthy and medi- A protester carried a sign that
in 2013, has emboldened other former tweeted to Cain that “I had no idea it cally sound training in the same way said “Roll Tide Impeach 45” and
Oregon Project athletes to share their was this bad.” Flanagan, the 2017 New the NFL has started pouring money another held a sign saying she had
stories. York City Marathon champion, is a into concussion studies. sold her ticket and donated the
In a New York Times video essay, longtime Nike runner but was never “ There are so many great opportu- money to the Alabama Democratic
Cain, now 23, says: “I was emotional- part of the Oregon Project. nities for Nike to be a leader in this,” Party.
ly and physically abused by a system “I’m so sorry ... that I never reached she said. SOURCE: AP
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still have a lot to learn guard flashed a fearless- a position where she’s of action. — the No. 6 player in the “I think she’s just
on offense — execution ness on both sides of the been the off guard in “I think they have a ESPN HoopGurlz class pressing,” Schaefer said.
and things — but all of court. high school,” he said ear- confidence level,” Sca- of 2019 rankings — fol- “But here’s the thing, we
it comes from our de- With USM guard Ala- lier this week. “But I’ve hefer said of his fresh- lowed her poor shooting scored 91 points tonight,
fense.” rie Mayze bearing down seen her handle the ball men guards. “I just think performance in Mon- and she scored one bas-
Freshmen guards Ali- on the MSU basket, and run a team, so I re- they’re confident; I don’t day’s exhibition win over ket. I’m encouraged by
yah Matharu and JaMya Matharu planted. Tak- ally believe if she’ll just think any moment is too Lubbock Christian into that.”
Mingo-Young also con- ing the brunt of the col- listen and buy in a little big for them right now. the season opener, con-
Starkville native
tributed big minutes Sat- lision, she crashed to the bit she can play some I think those kids are cluding the day with two
urday as starting point ground before popping minutes for us at point competitive.” points and four rebounds Kelsey Jones scored 12
guard Myah Taylor dealt up with an exacerbated guard.” And while Matha- on 1 of 4 shooting. points and five rebounds
with foul trouble of her yell. As for Mingo-Young, ru and Mingo-Young Though shooting for Southern Miss.
own. Though Matharu On the sidelines, a she finished the day with thrived Saturday, it was woes have seemingly MSU is next in action
was sporadic with the normally irritable Schae- a quiet 14 points, while another tough after- compounded, Schaefer Monday against UT Mar-
ball, turning it over sev- fer even cracked a smile. adding six rebounds and noon for five-star recruit remained confident in tin. Tip-off is scheduled
en times, the 5-foot-7 “She’s trying to play two steals in 15 minutes Rickea Jackson. Jackson his star pupil. for 7 p.m.
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Sam Houston State was of two shots, but MSU cen- would have helped the New Hope graduate The Bulldogs shot 50 home nonconference
no slouch, coming off a ter Abdul Ado snagged the team’s NET rankings. and East Mississippi Com- percent from the floor victories to 24, the lon-
21-12 season, but the Bear- offensive board and found “That’s probably partly munity College transfer and held Sam Houston gest active streak in the
kats racing out to a 34-17 Carter in the right corner. my fault,” Howland said Terryonte Thomas made State to 36.9 percent to SEC.
lead with three minutes Carter connected on a of the skirmish. “... When his return to the Golden go along with a 41-28 re- MSU is back in action
before halftime shocked wide-open 3-pointer, tying you’re a one-bid league, Triangle and scored four bound advantage. against Louisiana-Mon-
many in Starkville. MSU the game at 58 apiece and you don’t necessarily points in 19 minutes of ac- With the win, MSU roe at 6 p.m. Thursday
responded with a 10-0 sending the 6,255 fans in know that because there’s tion. extended its streak of at Humphrey Coliseum.
run to cut the lead to 34- attendance into a frenzy. only one team coming out.
27 entering the break, but Carter, rotating between When you’re in a multi-
the Bulldogs gave the ball point guard and shooting ple-bid league, those little
away 16 times in the first guard, finished with 28 things like how much you
half. points and played all but win by (matter).”
“(Our coaches) empha- 26 seconds of Friday’s con- Perry finished with
sized avoiding turnovers a test. He also chipped in six a double-double with 10
lot in practice leading up to assists. points and 14 rebounds
the game,” MSU guard Ty- “It’s never fun for the but committed seven turn-
son Carter said. “It’s gon- coach, but it’s fun for ev- overs.
na be rough in practice.” eryone in the stands to “He’ll be fine,” Howland
Preseason first-team have a comeback win,” said. “He needs to under-
All-SEC selection Reggie Howland said. “That stand this, every single
Perry was held scoreless makes it exciting.” player and team he’s play-
in the first half, giving the After a stop, Columbus ing against is focused on
6-foot-10 sophomore for- native Robert Woodard II him.”
ward one combined point hit the biggest shot of the Redshirt freshman D.J.
in two first halves this sea- game, a go-ahead long- Stewart gave MSU a huge
son. range shot at the 59-sec- spark off the bench, fin-
None of the momen- ond mark that gave his ishing with 15 points on
tum from the late first half team a three-point lead it a 5-of-9 shooting effort.
run carried over, as Sam wouldn’t relinquish. Woodard finished with 10
Houston State punished “When the 3-pointer points and five rebounds.
MSU for countless mis- went in, it was just a sense For the second straight
takes, taking a game-high of relief in a way,” Wood- game, forward Prince
18-point lead with 14 min- ard said. Oduro played less than
utes remaining. MSU eventually won three minutes, meaning
“They pressured us by nine points after Perry the Bulldogs were essen-
and the way they scouted threw a slam dunk down tially seven deep on Fri-
us, obviously they watched as time expired, causing day.
that FIU game,” Howland a small skirmish to break “We have to get more
said. “We did not handle out between the Sam out of our bench,” How-
the pressure well at all.” Houston State and Missis- land. “We’re going to work
Sam Houston State led sippi State benches. How- on that. We have to play
by 11 points with six min- land later explained Perry more than six or seven
utes to go in the contest, wasn’t trying to rub the guys.”
but the Bulldogs trimmed win in the Bearkats’ faces. Zach Nutall led Sam
the deficit to four with two The forward thought MSU Houston State with 16
minutes remaining. Perry was up eight and was try- points, while Kai Mitchell
forced himself to the free- ing to give the Bulldogs had 12 and Chad Bowie
throw line, and made one a double-digit win, which chipped in 10.
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gers’ own scoring march. the two-year starter said. to be limping after the
Justin Jefferson recov- “It’s Game 9. We’ve got game, but he kept Ala-
ered the onside kick, and three more regular-sea- bama in it.
LSU ran out the clock. son ones and the SEC Coach Nick Saban said
Burrow completed 31 championship. This was Tagovailoa practiced all
of 39 passes and ran for never our goal. We’ve got week without any issues.
64 yards and was carried bigger goals than this.” “He said he could play
most of the way off the Clyde Edwards-Helaire in the game, he wanted to
field by two teammates. ran for three touchdowns play in the game and he
“He’s one of the best and caught a scoring thought he could go out
we’ve had here,” LSU pass, getting emotional and do a good job,” Sa-
coach Ed Orgeron said. on the sideline after a late ban said. “I think he was
“But we’ve still got four touchdown that appeared a warrior in terms of what
games left and we’re go- once again to put the he did.”
ing down the road, we’re game away. Smith had 213 yards
going to try to win every Tagovailoa, 20 days and a pair of touchdowns
game and we’re going removed from ankle sur- on seven catches for Ala-
to bring a championship gery, was 21 of 40 for bama.
back to Louisiana.” 418 yards and four touch- LSU outgained Ala-
That’s what Burrow downs with an intercep- bama by a slender 559-
sought when he trans- tion and a fumble. He 541. The Tigers had
ferred to LSU from Ohio was called a “game-time scored just 39 combined
State. decision” all week, looked points in the last five
“We’re not done yet,” shaky early and appeared meetings.
Lifestyles LIFESTYLES EDITOR
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weltering in summer, layering up
in winter, wading — indoors —
after a big rain. That’s what Mar-
garet Brown and other J.L. King Cen-
ter staff and volunteers in Starkville
sometimes contend with when they
report to the center on North Long
Street to wage an offensive. Theirs is
a campaign against poverty, under-
achievement and hopelessness. They
are producing results with adults and
children, but the former field house
they work in needs TLC so that the
powerful programs that take place
there — after-school tutoring, Work
Keys testing, GED study and testing,
Workforce Development, job fairs and
more — can continue.
An innovative partnership be-
tween Starkville Utilities, TVA and
The Homestead Education Center
in Starkville plans to transform the
outdated structure plagued by dol-
lar-draining energy inefficiency into a
model of how an energy-saving strate-
gy can impact use and bottom line.
“The J.L. King Center is doing an
effective job of moving people out of
poverty, but they are
literally heating and
cooling the outdoors,”
said Alison Buehler,
co-founder and director
of The Homestead Cen-
ter. “J.L. King’s current
leadership team has low-
ered the monthly utility Buehler
bill from $900 a month
to around $450. They are very aware
that every dollar that goes to energy is
taken from programming.”
Savings realized by energy use im-
provements will go directly toward the
funding-strapped Youth Development
After School Program that ensures
every student’s homework is complet-
ed and checked each day — and that
every child has received a hot meal.
Buehler said, “Starkville Utilities
and TVA are putting $8,000 toward
making the building more efficient.
Jennifer Mosbrucker/Dispatch Staff
... While $8,000 is great, we want to
J.L. King Center child development staff member and nutritionist Margaret Brown talks of
match it.” ways staff and volunteers try to lower utility costs at the outdated building, such as using fans
See J.L. King Center, 5C instead of air conditioning in warm weather and keeping lights off as much as possible.
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we gather new underclothing
ongregation members and socks at all three of our
at St. Paul’s Episcopal sites, in downtown, New Hope
Church in Columbus now and Caledonia,” said Gibson.
know what 547 pairs of new Y employees and volunteers
socks look like. That’s how
sort, bag and store the donated
many they collected during
items, ready for distribution in
their Socktober drive, to do-
times of emergency.
nate to the YMCA’s Undercover
“Last year in February,
Project.
when we had the tornadoes, we
Throughout October,
partnered with Genesis Dream
church members purchased
204 pairs of children’s socks, Center and gave more than
139 pairs of women’s socks and 400 pounds of undergarments
204 pairs for men — all to be to people who came there
distributed through the Y. with need,” Gibson said. The
“Last year we collected 378 Y partnered, too, with Vibrant
pairs; this year we collected Church for distribution. Gibson
547,” said Jennet Lacey who has also been able to respond
chairs St. Paul’s Servant Minis- to requests from other partner
try outreach committee. “If you agencies and the hospital.
think about it, socks are one of Although September is the
the most requested things at focus month for the Y’s Under-
homeless shelters, and they’re cover Project, and St. Paul’s
relatively inexpensive.” has concluded this year’s Sock-
Socktober, now in its second tober, Gibson said the Y will
year, complements the YMCA’s take donations of new under-
annual Undercover Project, garments or socks at any time
which collects undergarments of the year from civic groups,
Jennifer Mosbrucker/Dispatch Staff
and socks for distribution to businesses or individuals.
From left, Y Executive Director Andy Boyd, Jennet Lacey and the Rev. Jason Shelby, both represent-
people enduring a crisis. “We have realized that these
ing St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Columbus, and Y Christian Mission Outreach Director Stephanie
“We started doing this Gibson are pictured Tuesday at the downtown Columbus Y with some of the 547 pairs of new socks (items) meet a very viable
after (Hurricane) Katrina,” St. Paul’s members donated to the Y’s Undercover Project. need,” said Gibson. “We don’t
explained Stephanie Gibson, solve the whole problem, but
Christian Mission Outreach American Red Cross, which strikes, those donations don’t The Undercover Project has we try to do our part.”
director at the Y. The need was shared that while people often usually include new undergar- become more high profile in re- For more information, con-
brought to her attention by the donate clothing when disaster ments. cent years, with displays put up tact Gibson at 662-328-7696.
A
uthor, filmmaker, As part of the Shackouls Air Force the youth of Mississippi, Untold Story,” LaFrancis Copiah-Lincoln Commu-
oral historian and LaFrancis
Honor College year- Reserve — being a part of creative was able to turn his oral nity College/Natchez
veteran G. Mark long Orators Program, and receiving two Armed writing workshops at history into a film that campus, Institute for
LaFrancis will speak LaFrancis will speak on Commendation medals, high schools and as an garnered awards at sever- Young Film Makers, and
at Nusz Hall at the G.V. “Invisible Heroes —Liv- LaFrancis has worked to instructor of film and al film festivals, including The Chocolate Milk Cafe,
“Sonny” Montgomery ing Among Us.” A meet- tell the stories of various photography at other The Most Transformative a program for young
Center for America’s Vet- and-greet reception will people through writing, schools. Film at the 2017 Cross- writers.
erans at Mississippi State precede his talk. This film and photography. Between his service in roads Film Festival. For more information,
on Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m. event is free to the public. He has been recognized the armed forces, journal- Known not only for contact Shackouls Honor
The Shackouls Honor After serving in the for many of his works ism, filmmaking, writing his work, but also his College, 662-325-2522.
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calendar
Tuesday through Friday, Arts Center, 501 Main St. Digital
collage prints by Joe Shelton will be
Monday, Nov. 11
“Through the Lines” —
Mississippi State University Librar-
ies presents readings of soldiers’
correspondence from World War
I and II with “Through the Lines:
Letters from Home and the Front,
1917-1945” from 3-5 p.m. in the
John Grisham Room on the third
floor of Mississippi State’s Mitch-
Nov. 12-15 on display in Artist Alley. For more
information, visit columbusarts.org ell Memorial Library. Free to the
“Moonlight and Magnolias” or call 662-328-2787. public. 662-325-7668.
— Starkville Community Theatre
presents this play set in 1939 Hol-
lywood during the making of “Gone Friday, Nov. 15
with the Wind” at 7:30 p.m. (except Starlets & Rogues — The
2 p.m. Sunday) at the Playhouse on Columbus Arts Council presents
Main, 108 E. Main St., Starkville. Starlets & Rogues Paul Brady, Keith
Tickets are $15/$10 students (for and Katie Burchfield, Laura Sandif-
mature audiences). Visit sct-online. er and Kaye and Hal Truitt in this
org. 7 p.m. concert at the Rosenzweig
Arts Center Omnova Theater, 501 Courtesy photo
Main St. Tickets are $15 for CAC
Wednesday, Nov. 13 members, $17 non-members ($17
The Orators lecture series day of show). For tickets or informa- campus. For more information, call ers Market at the corner of Second straws, jellies and more at this
— In honor of Veterans Week, tion, visit columbus-arts.org or call 662-241-6399. Avenue and Second Street North. For annual pre-Thanksgiving bake sale
author, veteran and filmmaker G. 662-328-2787. more information about becoming a to benefit the S.D. Lee Foundation
Mark LaFrancis speaks on “Invisible vendor, contact Main Street Colum-
Heroes–Living Among Us” at 5:30 Sunday, Nov. 17 Friday, Nov. 22 bus, 662-328-6305.
and historic Lee Home. The sale is
10 a.m.-noon at the Lee Home, 316
p.m. at the G.V. “Sonny” Montgom- MUW Jazz Band — The Missis- Seventh St. N. (next to the public
ery Center for America’s Veterans in Sundays at the Center sippi University for Women Jazz Band
Nusaz Hall on the Mississippi State — The Columbus Choral Society presents a free concert at 7:30 Monday, Nov. 25 library), Columbus.
campus. A reception precedes the presents “Songs of Peace, Hope p.m. in Poindexter Hall on campus. Songs from the Theatre
presentation. Open to the public. For and Love” at 2 p.m. at the Louise For more information, call 662-241-
more information, contact Donna Campbell Center for the Arts, 521 6399. — The W Department of Music Friday, Nov. 29
Clevinger, 662-325-2522. Commerce St., West Point. Suggest- presents an evening of “Songs of the Jive Turkey Jam Community
ed donation to the CCS, $10. Theatre” at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter
Saturday, Nov. 23 Hall on campus. Free to the public. Food Drive — Bring a bag of
Thursday, Nov. 14 Holiday Market — Celebrate canned goods for admission (or $5
Opening reception — The Co- Tuesday, Nov. 19 the season from 9 a.m.-noon by
Tuesday, Nov. 26
without food donation) to this United
lumbus Arts Council hosts a free re- Winter recital — Mississippi visiting this expanded farmers mar- Way of North Mississippi benefit
ception from 5:30-7 p.m. to open an University for Women Department of ket featuring holiday gifts, arts and Country Store Bake Sale — music jam at 7:30 p.m. at State
exhibit of paintings and sculptures Music presents a free winter recital crafts, homemade goodies and local Find made-from-scratch cakes, pies, Theater, 217 Main St. Starkville. All
by Jerry Jones at the Rosenzweig at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on produce at the Hitching Lot Farm- cookies, candies, breads, cheese musicians welcome; gear provided.
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ississippi State University “The collections help support
Libraries will commem- multiple undergraduate projects
orate Veterans Day with and professorial avenues of inqui-
a reading of soldiers’ correspon- ry,” McGillan said. “People ask,
dence from World War I and II. ‘Are you sure you want these dusty
Free and open to all, “Through
papers?,’ and the answer is always
the Lines: Letters from Home and
yes.”
the Front, 1917-1945,” takes place
McGillan and Mastley curat-
Monday, Nov. 11 from 3 to 5 p.m.
in the John Grisham Room on the ed the materials for the events,
third floor of Mitchell Memorial and MSU Libraries’ Manuscripts
Library. Division of Special Collections
Read by current veterans holds all featured collections and
and volunteers from MSU’s G.V. papers. Special Collections view-
“Sonny” Montgomery Center ing hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
for America’s Veterans, selected Monday through Friday, and 10
correspondence includes material a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. For more
from the Earl Southworth Willi- information, visit lib.msstate.edu/
ford Collection and the Lt. Col. specialcollections.
Rollins Armstrong Collection, Special Collections is actively
among others. seeking donations of historical
Carrie Mastley, assistant items and hopes to represent all
professor of manuscripts at MSU, conflicts with U.S. involvement,
said the event is an opportunity in particular the Korean and
for the public to glimpse soldiers’ Vietnam wars. Items belonging to
daily lives and that many of the female veterans and veterans of
letters shared a common theme — color are also of interest in order
missing family and home-cooked to create a realistic representation
meals. of those who served.
“A lot of the soldiers didn’t talk
MSU’s G.V. “Sonny” Montgom-
about the action because letters
ery Center for America’s Veterans
were heavily censored,” Mastley
provides resources and scholar-
said. “There was one letter from a
man recovering in a hospital who ships for student veterans, as well
compared the food there to his as service members and their de-
mother’s, and wrote about how pendents. For more, visit veterans.
much he missed good, Southern, msstate.edu.
Mississippi cooking. It really For more information about
Courtesy photo
shows what was in the forefront of “Through the Lines” or to inquire
HONORING VETERANS: Fifteen members of the Bernard Romans DAR Chapter of about a potential donation to Spe-
Columbus hosted a cleanup day at the Columbus War Museum inside the Columbus veterans’ minds while they were
Municipal Complex Oct. 11. Pictured, from left, are Teleah Carter, Josie Shumake away.” cial Collections, contact McGillan
and Pam Bullock. Several members of the public also stopped in to help identify Jennifer McGillan, assistant at jmcgillan@library.msstate.edu
certain memorabilia. The DAR chapter has begun a three-year project to clean and professor of libraries at MSU, said or Mastley at cmastley@library.
reorganize the museum. the materials are valuable library msstate.edu.
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Horoscopes
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 10). TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You you could, but there are many more demand of yourself, but you do it You identify strongly with a person or
Although you’re not materialistic by will open up to others as well as to things you can and will do because anyway out of a sense of optimism an ideology, and this is a cornerstone
nature, something you come into your own imagination. These things you’ve come this far. or, perhaps, imagination. You can of your personality. And if you forget
possession of will make a remarkable happen simultaneously as you rise LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’re manage your expectations later. that you are more than a personality
difference in how you are able to live to a creative challenge or take a cre- almost never in the mood to tell a Today is for dreaming. or a worldly identity, the events of the
and work this solar year. You’ll make ative approach to a rather mundane person how to improve or what not SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). day will remind you.
an investment and be involved in a challenge. to do. Yet when it ends up being Most of the fun and satisfaction will AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).
discovery. Love and relationships get GEMINI (May 21-June 21). your responsibility today, you’ll be center on the thing you treasure, Big prizes usually come with outsized
better as you make more time for Making the bed will be the first constructive and gracious. making the day’s small victories all challenges, staggering competition
them. Leo and Sagittarius adore you. accomplishment of the day, and you’ll VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). the more poignant. You’ll go to bed or slim odds. The win you’re going for
Your lucky numbers are: 8, 10, 33, proceed in this mode of self-direction Impulsiveness can be a very good with a smile on your face. will be achievable with daily efforts
38 and 45. to do something much more challeng- thing when the impulse is a healthful SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). over time.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your ing in the morning and spend the rest one, though by definition there’s no There’s a need you’re not addressing PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).
natural rhythm is like a heartbeat. of the day as a big winner. time to consider that. This is a day to because you’re thinking of it as a You’re not sure whether others can
You have to slow down to listen to it, CANCER (June 22-July 22). Each keep track of your impulses instead preference or a desire instead of the detect the change in you, but private-
and once you hear it’s beat, you can age you’ve been had advantages of acting on them. necessity it is. To remedy this today ly you feel it. One way you can tell is
decide what speed to go in order to and disadvantages. There are things LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There will be soul and strength fortifying. that different things appeal to you
best sync with your internal clock. you can’t do anymore that you wish are things that are rather silly to CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). than once did.
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Transitions:
Area Weddings,
Engagements
and Anniversaries
Courtesy photo
PLANNING THE 60TH: Members of the Starkville High School Class of 1960 met Oct. 29 to make plans
for their 60th class reunion to be held in May 2020. Class members pictured, from left, are Buddy Dan-
iels, Bobby McReynolds, Peggy Raines, Patsy Stuart, Jane Yeatman, Margie Redus, Patty McGee, John
McWhorter, Tom Edwards and Rex Kendrick.
Club notes
Tate/Butler
David and Angie Criddle of Columbus announce the
engagement of their daughter, Kayla Ashton Tate, to
David Bradley Butler, son of David and Tina Butler of
Starkville.
The bride-elect is the daughter of the late Bill Tate
of Amory and the granddaughter of Bobby and Patsy
Patrick of Columbus, James Roy Tate and the late Bon-
Courtesy photo
nie Sue Tate of Amory, and Larry Stokes of Columbus. DAY BRIGHTENERS: Galaxy Garden Club members made up 52 fall floral arrangements Nov. 4 to be
She is a 2008 graduate of New Hope High School delivered to area hospice patients. From left are Nancy Reeves, Kitty Brewer, Doris Ebner, Teleah Carter,
and a 2014 graduate of Mississippi University for Wom- Martha Jo Mims, Pat Wheeler, Rissa Lawrence, Pat Crouse, Janice Mauck, Mary Jo Ray, Gene Hitchison,
en, where she received a degree in psychology. She is Debbie Swartz.
a 2016 graduate of the University of Southern Missis-
sippi in Hattiesburg, where she received a master’s of Allegiance and Conservation tivities and passed out a recipe
degree in child and family studies. Northaven Woods Pledge. for pumpkin spice muffins and
She is currently a teacher at New Hope Middle Garden Club Vivian Cade of the Lowndes brought samples.
School. The Northaven Woods County Extension Office spoke Minutes and financial reports
The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Garden Club of Columbus met
on “Maintaining a Healthy Life- were given and approved as
Oscar Eugene Butler and Pauline VonKanel Butler of Oct. 15 at the Senior Enrich-
style During the Holiday Sea- prepared.
Deerbrook, and the late Ernest Jackson Hudspeth and ment Center, with Eleanor Ellis
Ruth Wade Hudspeth of Louisville. as hostess, with the help of her son.” Along with Cade’s duties Judi Jarrett handed out leaf-
He is a 1995 graduate of Starkville Academy and a daughter, Pam Bullock. with the Extension Office, she lets for the 59th Annual Country
1999 graduate of Mississippi State University, where The meeting was called to also serves as a lifestyle coach. Store Bake Sale at the Stephen
he earned a degree in fitness management. In 2008, he order by President Elwanda She offered ideas and tips for D. Lee Home, with proceeds
received a master’s degree in sports administration at Pridmore. Members met with eating out, planning ahead and benefiting the Stephen D. Lee
Mississippi State. heavy hearts and grief for the controlling what is around us. Foundation.
He is currently a teacher and coach at Starkville loss of our president and friend, She made suggestions on how The November meeting will
Academy in Starkville. Fran Hawkins. Pridmore gave a to survive at a party without be at the Senior Enrichment
The couple will exchange vows at 4 p.m. Dec. 7, special tribute. Members then ruining diets. She also told of Center, with Elwanda Pridmore
2019, at Dodson Farms in Starkville. recited the Club Prayer, Pledge her walking and lifestyle ac- hosting.
school news
Annunciation Dunand, Jackson Frye, Aniyah Jordan, Rex Frierson, C Asia Gray- Foster, Tamiya Gunter, Hezam Nagi, Jamiya
Nadia Heinkel and Jack- Little, Shruti Patel, er, Aaliyah Harris, Joel Guyton, Zachariah Nickson, Kyla Norwood,
Catholic School son Robertson; Miranda Shirley, Kaitlyn Jayden D. Harris, Evan Harden, Kiasha Harris, Jemeya Orr, Alonzo
Annunciation Cath- 4th Grade: Liam Smith, Kameron Smith, Ivy, Earlondria Jones, MaKya Harris, Amani Petty, Avani Poindexter,
olic School released Barranco, Anna Kings- Serenity Taylor, Xavier Marlana Jones, Rashad Hayden, Kaleb Haydeb, Shannon Reed, Destiny
its 2019-2020 first nine ley Cline, Ava Dowdle, Trimble and Anieyah Jordan, Zykeadra King, Brianna Henry, Destiny Richardson, Markesha
weeks honors list. Kenzie Harris, David Westbrook; Griselda Lugo, Margar- Hill, Javon Hopkins, Seals, Jeremiah Staples,
Honor Roll Johnston, Amelia Jones, 10th Grade: Laqua- ita Lugo, Ariel Lyons, Indya Hyde, Ryann Jaylan Stewart, Tahj Tal-
3rd Grade: John Mark Leonardo, Sara via Brown, Kortney Sidney Morris, Devarkas Johnson, Khaliliah ley, Makya Thompson,
Black, Brooklyn Dillard, Leyva, Garrison Reedy Chandler, Jakylia Ramsey, Jabreal Rob- Karriem, Aalaysis Kelly, Yasmine Weatherspoon
Owen Colvin, Briley and Mya Robinson; Collins, Rakiya Cun- ertson, Shameria Roby, Phillip Kelly, Janiyah and D Nashia Wilson;
Pyle, Amelia Sullivan, 5th Grade: Hank ning, Kyree Curry, Ma. Violy, Ronquillo, Lang, Quincy Lavender, 12 Grade: Stanley
Cooper Lyon and Kamer- Baucom, Sophia Hein- Henry Dismuke, Alex- Jerry Spraggins, Kaitlyn Shantell Lucious, Cody Baker, Fausto Barron,
on Wright; kel, Katie Krieger, Alex us Gillian, Carolena Walton, Genesa Wil- McGee, Breunna Mc- Haileigh Brooks, Sham-
4th Grade: Swayze Luccasen, Colin Knox Graham, Jeremy Har- liams, Lynell Williams, Nair, Emmanuel Miller, iyah Brooks, Wynter
Callaway, Gabriel Cor- Wright, Riley Brown, ris, Tyderreon Harris, Zachary M. Wilson and Jamarion Moody, Kaylea Brooks, Laporshia
rigan, Jaxon McCallum, James Cancellare, Huch Shunkeia Jefferson, Azariah Young. Nelson, Keylan Payne, Brown, Jordan Buck-
Wesley Shelton, Hayden Clemons, Campbell Da- Myra King, Rubi Mar- Jakayah Perryman, ner, Jada Bush, Jaylen
Torres and Isaac Zaran- vis, Hollis Fenstermach- quez, Santeuana Miller, Principal’s List Micah Pierre-Louis, Coleman, Mya Coleman,
dona; er, Cami Harris, Karson Christian Morales, 9th Grade: Kyshauna Makayla Rieves, Elijah
5th Grade: Jackie Ba- Cadaijah Congious, Jor-
Hughes and Day Ivey; Arrionna Neal, Kareena Burton, Javious Bush, Short, Kamaria Smith, dan Craddieth, Zakiyah
umbach, George Bock, 6th Grade: Bran- Patel, Talisha Sanders, Paris Clark, Alivia Cole- China Stewart, Bralin
Campbell Callaway, Lib- Cunningham, Alexis
don Doumit, Maddox Brianna Shelton, Laila man, Shaniya Conner, Summerville, Ashanti Dora, Darrell Edmond,
by Crosson, Chase Gath- House, Leah Jeremiah, Sparks, Tanyah Strong, Anh Dao, Cayden Davis, Tate, Christian Trimble,
ings, Joseph Portera, Emauyni Hairston, Ahki-
Isabel Keith and Mosby Madisyn Turner, Alexia Detric Doss, Quojaslyn Jasmine White and Oma-
London Black, Oscar ra Harris, Paris Harris,
Wilson; Valdez-Carranza and Duck, Hubert Emond, ni Williams;
Bock, Tristan Fulton and Toneisha Hibbler, Timari
7th Grade: Maria Charity Yeates; Terriyah Gardner, Seth 11th Grade: Chris-
Lillian McGregory; Hinton, Jamad Horn,
Keith, Armando Ley- 11th Grade: Jacob German, Zephaniah topher Allen, Makeria
6th Grade: Kaitlyn Eddrian Howard, Darion
va, Caroline Luccasen, Bandock, Darius Bard- Gore, Harmony Han- Bonds, Alyssa Brewer,
Collins, Trevor Dennis, ley, Aashonti Butler, son, Akeim Hargrove, Jada Brown, Tamera Jackson, Ashlynn Joiner,
Aven Matthews, Kaitlyn
Armando Dunand, Ken- Nasie Cunningham, Germya Harris, Kendall Burnett, Miracle Cole- Kevin Jones, Loretta
McConnell, and Tucker
nedy Perkins and Jack Dakiriyah Doss, Sham- Henry, Breland Hughes, man, Ethan Conner, Lay- Jones, Nehkiva Jones,
Vollor;
Tompkins; iyah Doss, Stephanie Aaliyah Jones, Mec- la Crain, Aries Eddins, Johnny King, Nyshun
8th Grade: Claire
7th grade: Gabri- Edmond, Teralyn Fisher, ca Karriem, Madison Jaden Edwards, Charla Lang, Mya Lee-Dis-
Baumann, Jack Clanton,
elle Baumbach, Peter Lunden Hamilton, Greg- Leach, Kira Moore, Fitzpatrick, Kourtney muke, Dayla Lewis,
Greyson Dillard, Patrick
Bourgeois, Cole Little- ory Harper, Jada Hum- Tyrie Sherrod, Cartal Foxworth, Banesia Henry Lloyd, Joshua
Doumit and Julian Gallo.
john, Abigail Pettus and phries, Tanijah Isaac, Shorter, Kayla Spann, Garth, Ayana Gillard, McCrary, Demarkyan
Thompson Regimbal; Kinnedy Johnson, April Christian Summerville, John Gillian, Darius Olvier, Laela Oneal,
8th grade: Benjamin Columbus High School Jones, Bryant Pollard, MaKhya Weatherspoon, Gordon, Deidrea Green, Mark Price, Christian
Birks and Elijah Clarke. honors list Jamya Ramsey, Kristina James Wilson and Madi- Corvion Hairston, Justin Richards, Aniya Saddler,
Columbus High Smith, Jabari Talley, son Wilson; Harrell, Zaria Heard, Codey Sanders, Chelsea
Principal’s List School released its 2019- Ayuna Topps, Taylor 10th Grade: Jamaia Janea Humphries, Neka- Shanks, Laxavier Shel-
3rd Grade: Ruby 2020 first nine weeks Walker, Lashanti Wash- Allison, Xavier Blair, sia Jackson, Hannah ton, Christopher Short,
Beck, Will Borer, Max honors list. ington, Briana Williams, MaKayla Burgin, Darian Jefferson, Anthony Jen- Keasia Stewart, Rick
Bourgeois, Jack Clem- Superintendent’s Ladarius Williams and Coley, Chloe Cox, Kelton kins, Anastasia Jones, Stewart, Valincia Taylor,
ons, Landon McGregory, List ZaCoria Williams; Cox, Carlos Crusoe, Ke- Jeremiah V. Jones, Jahon Latajhia Thoms, Tyvar-
Kennedy Regimbal, 9th Grade: Mariah 12th Grade: Kenne- lis Curry, Kerrigan Dan- King, Condarious Ma- ion Toliver, Asia Trask,
Audrey Abrams, Owen Bailey, Gabrielle Ben- dy Blair, Deairyus Con- iel, Damarious Danner, con, Destinee McCoy, Kenidi Verdell, Jaylen
Baucom, Miles Brignac, son, Caniyah Congious, ner, Dasia Cunningham, Julious Dooley, Azaria Donavan McCranie, Walker, Miracle Weston,
Bradley Butler, Amy Olivia Cunningham, Diamond Dickerson, Ellis, Taylor Erby, Gen- Lance McGee, Isaiah Ebony Williams, Kayla
Cancellare, Lola Cooper, Lauren Graham, Laken- Jaikyeron Dukes, Dia- nie Evans, Tia Fisher, McNeal-Cabell, Lionel Williams and Allyson
zia Ham, Kaleb Henry, mond Fisher, Jashawn Zkiya Flimmons, Meyon Morris, Marissa Murray, Winston.
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Nov. 13-14
Come to the Blue Canoe in Tupelo for the sounds of Susto with
West Sheffield and the Slowburners. Doors open 8 p.m. Show starts at 9:30 p.m. Tickets
online are $12, $15 at the door.
Nov. 15
Starkville Main Street members open their doors for unWine Downtown, a night of wine
tasting and after-hours shopping from 5:30-9:30 p.m. with participating boutiques and
shops serving a variety of wine and appetizer pairings. Ticket holders pick up wine glasses
at the Greater Starkville Development Partnership, 200 E. Main St., between 5:30-6:30
p.m. Tickets are $20.
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STRONGER TOGETHER
Members of the Harris family of Columbus participated in the American Cancer Society Making
Strides Against Breast Cancer event at The Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tennessee Oct. 20. Team
Harris raised donations to find a cure in honor of family members who have survived cancer.
Francine Harris, Jamyarh Harris Melinda Floyd, Melissa Carter, Carla Bush
Arthur Harris, Pattie Harris, Janet Harris-Stevenson Geshia Davis K.C. Cunningham, ShaTanya Turner, Rose Ann Turner
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are invited to attend TRC meet-
ings. Columbus AFB values the
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2 Bedroooms
brick house with Central
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LEASE, H&A, No Pets.
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Dispatch is seeking a Furnished & Unfurnished AND move−in ready, Central
H&A, $600/mo. No
scheduled for Thursday Novem-
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ber 14, 2019, from 5 p.m. to 6 mechanically-minded
individual to work in its 1, 2, & 3 Baths Pets. 107 King Street.
p.m. at the Columbus-Lowndes
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located at 314 North 7th
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bus AFB, please take our sur- TO. TOWNHOUSE IN POLOS BA, Central H&A, new
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601−918−0855.
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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 2nd and 4th Sundays. Donnie Jones, Pastor. 662-263-7102 Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday
NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD — 4474 New Hope Road. PLEASANT GROVE MB CHURCH — 1914 Moor High Bible study 7 p.m., Mass Choir Rehearsal - Wed. before
Worship 10:30 a.m., Children’s Church 10:30 a.m., 662- Road, Crawford. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 1st and 2nd Sun. 6 p.m., Male Chorus Rehearsal - Wed.
664-0852 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Riley Forrest, Sr., Pastor. before 3rd Sun. 6 p.m., Junior Choir Rehearsal - Wed.
THE ASSEMBLY COLUMBUS — 2201 Military Road. 662-272-8221 before 4th Sun. 6 p.m. Rev. Sammy L. White, Pastor.
Christian Education 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Nursery PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST — 1383 Pleasant Hill Rd. PLEASANT GROVE ROBINSON MB CHURCH — 9203
Church (2-3 yrs.) Children’s Church 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Sunday Worship 10 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Bill Hwy. 389 N., Starkville. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship
6:30 p.m. (something for all ages). Nursery provided for all Hurt, Pastor. 662-329-3921 11:15 a.m., Wednesday Prayer Service/Bible Study 7
services. Jody Gurley, Pastor. 662-328-6374 PLYMOUTH BAPTIST CHURCH — 187 Plymouth Rd. p.m. Pastor George A. Sanders. 456-0024
BAPTIST Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Randy PLEASANT RIDGE MB CHURCH — Ridge Rd. Sunday
ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH — Hwy. 45 N. Sunday Rigdon, Pastor. Neil Shepherd, Music. School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. A.
School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Discipleship Training 5 SOVEREIGN FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH — 7852 Hwy. Edwards, Sr., 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., PROVIDENCE MB CHURCH — Old Hwy. 69 S. Sunday
Pastor. 662-328-4765 Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Charles Young, Pastor. School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m.
ARMSTRONG BAPTIST CHURCH — 1707 Yorkville SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH — 12859 Martin Rev. Gilbert Anderson, Pastor.
Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study Road Spur, Northport, Ala. Worship 11 a.m., Sunday Bible SAINT MATTHEWS MB CHURCH — 1213 Island Rd.
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
328-0670 STATE LINE BAPTIST CHURCH — 7560 Hwy. 1282 E. 6:30 p.m. Curtis Clay, Sr., Pastor.
ARTESIA BAPTIST CHURCH — Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday SALEM MB CHURCH — Hwy. 86, Carrollton, Ala.
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- Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday
Morgan. 329-2973 6 p.m. Rev. David J. Johnson, Jr., Pastor.
BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 3232 Military Road. TEMPLE OF DELIVERANCE BAPTIST CHURCH — SECOND JAMES CREEK MB CHURCH — 4898 Baldwin
Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., 4307 Sand Rd., Steens. Maurice Williams, Pastor. Sunday Rd., Brooksville. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11
Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Walter Butler, Pastor. School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Wednesday 7 a.m. Pastor Michael Tate. 662-738-5855
BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH — 2096 Bethesda p.m. 662-327-2580 SOUTHSIDE MB CHURCH — 100 Nashville Ferry Rd. E.
Rd, Crawford. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., UNITED CHRISTIAN BAPTIST CHURCH — 2 blocks east Sunday School 8:30 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday
Discipleship Training 6:00 p.m., Worship 7 p.m., Wednesday of Hwy. 69 on Yorkville Rd. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 6:30 p.m. Rev. Rayfield Evins Jr., Pastor.
7:00 p.m. Allan Dees, Pastor. 662-272-8734 10:15 a.m. Steven James, Pastor. SIXTH AVENUE MB CHURCH — 1519 Sixth Ave. N.
2500 Military Road Suite 1
BORDER SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH — 12771 Hwy. UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH — 1104 Louisville St., Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m., Bible Study
Columbus, MS Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. W.C. Talley, Pastor. 662-329-
662-328-7500
12 E., Caledonia. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 Starkville (located in Fellowship Hall of St. Luke Lutheran
WEST REALTY COMPANY 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 2344
westrealtycompany.com
Don West, Broker/Owner Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study – Adults, Children, Montgomery, Pastor. www.ubcstarkville.org SPRINGFIELD MB CHURCH — 6369 Hwy. 45 S. (1st &
and Youth classes 7 p.m. Dan Louman, Pastor. 662-386- VICTORY FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH — Victory Loop 3rd Sunday) Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship 11:30
0541. Brad Creely, Minister of Music and Youth, 662-312- off of Mill Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and a.m., (1st & 3rd Wednesday) 7 p.m. Robert Gavin, Pastor.
8749. www. borderspringsbaptistchurch.com 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Pastor, Al Hamm. 662-327-9843
Northeast Exterminating BROOKSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH — Main Street, WOODLAND BAPTIST CHURCH — 3033 Ridge Rd. STEPHEN CHAPEL MB CHURCH — 2008 7th Ave. N.
Brooksville. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 10:55 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Worship 6 Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday 10:45
If it Jimmy Linley • Richard Linley
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and 6 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. p.m., AWANA Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
crawls, CALEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH — 7840 Wolfe Road, Kevin Jenkins, Pastor. 662-327-6689. Brad Wright, Youth St. James MB CHURCH — 6525 Hardy-Billups Rd.,
Columbus Caledonia. Sunday Men’s Prayer Service 9:30 a.m., Minister. Crawford. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and
call... 662-329-9992 Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday, Worship 11 a.m. Sunday,
Bible Study 4 p.m., Worship 5 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study
10TH STREET FAIRLAWN BAPTIST CHURCH — 1118
7th St. S. Sunday School 8 a.m., Worship 9:30 a.m.,
6:15 p.m. Rev. Chad Payton, Pastor.
St. JOHN MB CHURCH — 3477 Motley Rd., Sunday
6:30 p.m. Kelby R. Johnson, Pastor. Wednesday 7 p.m., Youth Ministry Wednesday 4:30 p.m. School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study
BRISLIN, INC. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH — 295 Dowdle Dr. Sunday
School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Adult Choir
Rev. Brian Hood, Pastor.
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST
7 p.m. Joe Brooks, Pastor. 327-7494.
ST. PAUL MB CHURCH — Robinson Rd. Sunday School
Sales • Service • Installation 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Rev. Willie
rehearsals and Discipleship Training 5 p.m., Worship 6 BETHESDA CHURCH — 1800 Short Main. Sunday School
Residential • Commercial • Industrial p.m., Wednesday 6:15 p.m. Rev. Ralph Windle, Interim 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Nathaniel Mays, Pastor.
Since 1956 Pastor. 662-328-6741 Best, Pastor. E-mail: bethesdambchurch@yahoo.com ST. PAUL MB CHURCH — 1800 Short Main St. Disciple
www.brislininc.com CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH — 385 7th St. SW, Vernon, BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH — 5860 Hwy. 50 E., West Training/Sunday School 8 a.m., Worship 9:00 a.m. Rev.
4051 Military Road • 662-328-5814 Ala. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Point. Sunday School 10 a.m., Service 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., John F. Johnson, Pastor. 662-241-7111
(6 p.m. - Daylight Savings Time), Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Wil Wednesday 7 p.m. STRONG HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH —
Corbett, Pastor. 205-270-1845 FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH — 1720 Hwy. 373. 325 Barton Ferry Rd., West Point. Sunday School 9:30
CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH — 1008 Lehmberg Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m.
Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Martin “Buddy” Gardner, Pastor. UNION BAPTIST MB CHURCH — 101 Weaver Rd.
Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Paul Shaw, Pastor. 662-327-3771 LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST CHURCH — 5030 Hwy. 182 E. (Hwy. 69 S) Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.,
CANAAN MB CHURCH — 2425 Bell Ave. Sunday School Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Pastor McSwain.
8:15 a.m., Worship 9:30 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6 Wednesday 7 p.m. 662-327-1130 TABERNACLE MB CHURCH — Magnolia Drive, Macon.
p.m. Jimmy Pounds, Pastor. 662-327-1226 SHINING LIGHT BAPTIST CHURCH — 957 Sunset Drive, Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday
COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH — 2490 Yorkville Starkville in the Comfort Suites Conference Room, Sunday 6 p.m.
Rd. East Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pastor UNION HOPEWELL MB CHURCH — 150 Spurlock Rd.
Wednesday Bible Study, Children & Youth Classes 6:30 John Harvey. slbcstarkville.org 662-648-0282 Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6
p.m. Matt Moehring, Pastor. Edward Rhinewalt, Music MISSIONARY BAPTIST p.m. Carlton Jones, Pastor.
Director. 662-327-5306 ANDERSON GROVE MB CHURCH — 1853 Anderson WOODLAWN LANDMARK MB CHURCH — 8086 Hwy.
CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH — 844 Old West Grove Road, Caledonia. Sunday School 9:20 a.m., Worship 12. East, Steens. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11
INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC Point Rd., Starkville. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Greg Upperman, 11:00 a.m., Bible Study Wednesday 6:20 p.m. David O. a.m. and 5 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. David Retherford,
Pastor.
Pastor. 662-323-6351 or visit www.cornerstonestarkville. Williams, Pastor. 662-356-4968.
www.hydrovaconline.com com ANTIOCH MB CHURCH — 2304 Seventh Ave. N. Sunday THE WORD CHURCH INTERNATIONAL — 366
Carson Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:15 a.m.,
EAST END BAPTIST CHURCH — 380 Hwy. 50 W. (Hwy. School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Kenny
Jarrett’s Towing 50 and Holly Hills Rd.) Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Worship
10:30 a.m., Worship 5 p.m. followed by Discipleship
Training, Mission Friends and GAs 5 p.m., Sanctuary Choir
Bridges, Pastor.
BETHLEHEM MB CHURCH — 293 Bethlehem Road,
Caledonia. Sunday School 1st and 4th Sundays 8 a.m., 2nd
Wednesday 7 p.m. John Sanders, Pastor.
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 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting, Youth Worship, & 3rd Sundays 9:30 a.m., Worship 1st & 4th Sundays 9:30 Church 10:15 a.m., Worship 5 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m.
5209 N. Hwy 182 E. • Columbus, MS 39702 Preschool & Children’s Choirs 6:30 p.m. Bryon Benson, a.m., 2nd & 3rd Sundays 11 a.m., Wednesdays 6 p.m. Rev. Dr. James A. Boyd, Pastor.
329-2447 We unlock
Pastor. 662-328-5915
EASTVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH — 1316 Ben Christopher
Willie James Gardner, Pastor. 662-356-4424
BLESSING MB CHURCH — Starkville Sportsplex, Activity
PRIMITIVE BAPTIST
ABERDEEN PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH —
If no answer 251-2448 cars Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 Center 405 Lynn Lane Road. Sunday Worship 2nd, 4th & Washington St. & Columbus St., Aberdeen. Sunday 10:30
p.m. Junior Eads, Pastor. 662-329-2245 5th Sundays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Pastor Martin. 662-744-0561 a.m. and 2 p.m. Herb Hatfield, Pastor. 662-369-4937
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ER OO FAIRVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH — 127 Airline Rd. BRICK MB CHURCH — Old Macon Rd. Sunday School HAMILTON PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH — Flower
L FIN Licensed Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., 9:30 a.m. each Sunday, Worship 2nd and 4th Sundays only Farm Rd., 2 miles South of Hamilton, just off Hwy. 45.
H EE G & Insured Wednesday 6 p.m. Dr. Breck Ladd, Pastor. 662-328-2924 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Everett Little, Pastor. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Jesse Phillips, Pastor. 662-429-2305
W INC. COMMERCIAL FAITH CHRISTIAN BAPTIST CHURCH — 1621 Mike CALVARY FAITH CENTER — Hwy. 373 & Jess Lyons MAYHEW PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH — 842 Hwy.
“A Family Business Since 1946” Parra Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Rev. Road. Sunday Worship 8:00 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m., 45 Alternate, Starkville. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Herb
RESIDENTIAL Hatfield,Pastor. 662-315-4937
Michael Love, Pastor. 662-434-5252 Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Pastor Robert
662-328-3625 • 662-328-7612 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH — 7th St. and 2nd. Ave. Bowers, Pastor. 662-434-0144 SPRINGHILL P.B. CHURCH — 3996 Sandyland Road,
Macon, MS. Walter Lowery Jr., Pastor. Sunday School
N. Sunday Worship 8:45 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m. CEDAR GROVE MB CHURCH — 286 Swartz Dr. Worship
Rae’s Jewelry
(Worship televised at 10 a.m. on WCBI-TV, Columbus Services 11:15 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m., Wednesday 9:00 a.m., Worship 10:00 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 6
Cable Channel 7), Contemporary Worship 11 a.m.; 6:30 p.m. Johnnie Richardson, Pastor. 662-434-6528 p.m. 662-738-5006.
Sunday Evening Worship 5 p.m., Midweek Prayer Service CHRISTIAN HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH SULPHUR SPRINGS PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Wednesday 6 p.m. located downtown. Dr. Shawn Parker, — 14096 MS Hwy. 388, Brooksville, MS 39739, Sunday — North of Caledonia on Wolf Rd, Hamilton. Sunday
Authorized Dealer Pastor. 662-245-0540 columbusfbc.org School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11:00 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 10:30 a.m. & 1st Sunday Night at 6:30 p.m. Elder Joseph
Citizens and Pulsar Watches FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF STEENS — 40 Odom Rd., p.m. Bobby Bowen, Pastor. 662-738-5837/549-6100 Mettles, Pastor. 662-369-2532
ANGLICAN CATHOLIC
Steens. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 CHRIST MB CHURCH — 110 2nd Ave. S. Sunday School
Downtown Columbus 662-328-8824 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m., B.T.U. SAINT DAVID’S AT MAYHEW — 549 Mayhew Rd.,
FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST — 125 Yorkville Rd. W. Sunday Program every 1st & 3rd Sunday 6 p.m. Mayhew. Holy Eucharist - Sunday 10 a.m. 662-244-5939
When Caring Counts... School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 ELBETHEL MB CHURCH — 2205 Washington Ave. or anglicancatholic.org
p.m. John Gainer, Pastor. 662-328-6024 or 662-328-3183 Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday CATHOLIC
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH — 708 Airline Rd. Sunday 7:00 p.m., Rev. Leroy Jones, Pastor. ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC CHURCH — 808 College
School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. FAITH HARVEST MB CHURCH — 4266 Sand Road. St. Mass Schedules are as follows: Sunday 8 a.m. & 10:30
Charles Whitney, Pastor. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Bible class a.m., Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8 a.m., Tuesday 5:30
FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY GRACE COVENANT BAPTIST CHURCH — 912 11th Ave. Tuesday 6 p.m. Hugh L. Dent, Pastor. 662-243-7076. p.m., Thursday 8:30 a.m., and Annunciation Catholic
1131 Lehmberg Rd., Columbus • 662-328-1808 S. Sunday 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Pastor Sammy Burns. 662- FOURTH STREET MB CHURCH — 610 4th St. N. Sunday School (during the school year). Father Jeffrey Waldrep,
328-1096 School 9 a.m., Worship 10:45 a.m., Wednesday Bible Priest.
GREENWOOD SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH — 278 Study 7 p.m. Rev. Jimmy L. Rice, Pastor. 662-328-1913 CHRISTIAN
East between Gattman & Amory. Sunday School 10 a.m., FRIENDSHIP MB CHURCH — 1102 12th Ave. S. Sunday FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH — 811 N. McCrary. Larry
Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7:15 p.m. Rev. School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Dr. Ferguson, Interim Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.,
John Walden, Pastor. 662-356-4445 Stanley K. McCrary, Pastor. 662-327-7473 or 662-251-4185 Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday, 7 p.m.
IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 6342 Military Rd., GREATER MT. OLIVE M.B. CHURCH — 1856 Carson Rd. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
Steens. Bible Study 10:30 a.m., Worship 9:15 a.m. and 6 Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m., Wednesday 7 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH — 720 4th Ave. N. and
p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 662-328-1668 a.m. Donald Henry, Pastor. 8th St. N. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.
KOLOLA SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH — Caledonia. HALBERT MISSION MB CHURCH — 2199 Halbert Church CHURCH OF CHRIST
Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., AWANA Rd., Ethelsville, Ala. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 CALEDONIA CHURCH OF CHRIST — Main St.,
Caledonia. Sunday Bible Study 9 a.m., Worship 10
Shelton Cleaners
4:45-6 Ages 2-12th grade (Sept. - May), Worship 5 p.m., a.m. Ernest Prescott, Pastor.
Choir Practice Wednesday 6 p.m., 252 Basics Children’s HOPEWELL MB CHURCH — 4892 Ridge Rd. Sunday a.m. and 5 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m.
Ministry an Cross Training Youth Wednesday 7 p.m., School 8 a.m., Worship 9 a.m., Minister Terry Johnson, CHURCH OF CHRIST — 4362 Hwy. 69 S. Sunday
3189 Hwy 45 N. • 328-5421 Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Rev. Don Harding, Pastor.
LONGVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH — 991 Buckner Street,
Interim Pastor.
JERUSALEM MB CHURCH — 14129 Hwy 12 E.,
Worship 9:30 a.m. , Wednesday 6 p.m. Loviah Johnson
662-574-0426 or E-mail: jtychicus00@gmail.com
1702 6th St. N. • 328-5361 Longview. Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Worship 11:00 a.m.,
Discipleship Training 5:15 p.m., Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.;
Caledonia. Sunday School 8:30 a.m., Worship 9:30 a.m.,
Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Rev. Willie Petty, Sr.,
CHURCH OF CHRIST — 437 Gregory Rd. Sunday
Bible class 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.,
Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Interim Pastor Ron Pastor. Wednesday 7 p.m. Richard Latham, Minister. 662-
Linkins, or email ynyministry@yahoo.com, 662-769-4774 MAPLE STREET BAPTIST — 219 Maple St. Sunday 328-4705
MCBEE BAPTIST CHURCH — 2846 Hwy. 50 E. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m., CHURCH OF CHRIST DIVINE — 1316 15th St. S.
School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Discipleship Training Wednesday 6 p.m. Joseph Oyeleye, Pastor. 662-328-4629 Morning Worship (1st, 2nd, & 4th Sunday) 9:45 a.m.,
5 p.m., Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Rev. Jimmy MILLERS CHAPEL MB CHURCH — 425 East North (3rd & 5th Sunday) 8:30 a.m., Wednesday Prayer 6
APAC-MISSISSIPPI, INC. Ray, Pastor. 662-328-7177
MIDWAY BAPTIST CHURCH — Holly Hills Rd. Sunday
St. Macon. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.,
Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Ron Houston, Pastor.
p.m., Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. 662-327-6060
Bishop Timothy Heard, Pastor.
Michael Bogue & Employees School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m., MISSIONARY UNION BAPTIST CHURCH — 1207 5th COLUMBUS CHURCH OF CHRIST — 2401 7th St. N.
Lake Norris Rd. 328-6555 Prayer Service every Saturday 6 p.m. Rev. Denver Clark, Ave. N. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Sunday Bible Class 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m.,
Pastor. Baptist Training Union 5 p.m., Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday Sunday Bible Study 5 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Paul
MOUNT PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH — 2628 East Tibbee 6 p.m. Rev. Tony A. Montgomery, Pastor. Bennett, Family Life Minister; Billy Ferguson, Minister
Rd., West Point. Sunday Worship each week 8 a.m., 1st, MOUNT ZION MB CHURCH — 2221 14th Ave. N. of Discipleship; Hunter Johnson, Youth Minister.
3rd and 5th Sunday Worship 11:30 a.m., Sunday School Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Tuesday Bible EAST COLUMBUS CHURCH OF CHRIST — Highway
9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Donald Wesley, Pastor. Study 7 p.m. Jesse J. Slater, Pastor. 662-328-4979 182 E. at Gaylane. Sunday Worship 9 a.m., Bible Study
MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH — 1791 Lake Lowndes MT. ARY MB CHURCH — 291 S. Frontage Rd., Lot #4. 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. http://
Rd. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. and 6 p.m., Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday 6 eastcolumbuschurch.com
Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Steve Lammons, Pastor. 662-328- p.m. Rev. Erick Logan, Pastor. HWY. 69 CHURCH OF CHRIST — 2407 Hwy. 69 S.
2811 MT. AVERY BAPTIST CHURCH — 12311 Nashville Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. and
MT. VERNON CHURCH — 200 Mt. Vernon Rd. Sunday Ferry Rd. E. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m. 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Minister Jay Street. www.
Worship 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Service Life Groups for every Sunday except 5th Sunday. Rev. John Wells, highway69coc.com
all ages 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Connection Cafe 10 a.m., Pastor. LONE OAK CHURCH OF CHRIST — 1903 Lone Oak
Discovery Zone. 662-328-3042 mtvchurch.com MT. OLIVE MB CHURCH — 2020 Atkin Rd., Millport, Rd., Steens. Bible Study 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m. and
MURRAH’S CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 9297 Hwy. Ala. Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m.
69 S. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and Pastor Benny W. Henry. 205-662-3923 MAGNOLIA CHURCH OF CHRIST — 161 Jess Lyons
Telephone: 662-327-1467 6:30 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. NEW HOPE MB CHURCH — 271 Church St., Artesia. Rd. Bible Study 9:15 a.m., Worship, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.,
P.O. Box 1278 • 1616 7th Ave. S., Columbus, MS 39703 NEW COVENANT BAPTIST CHURCH — Highway 50 E. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday Wednesday 7 p.m. Minister David May, Pastor. 662-
Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. 6 p.m. Thomas E. Rice is Pastor. 662-494-1580 769-5514.
Ed Nix, Pastor. NEW BAPTIST TEMPLE MB CHURCH — 5937 NORTH HILLCREST CHURCH OF CHRIST — 900
This ad space can be yours NEW JOURNEY CHURCH — 3123 New Hope Rd. Sunday Nashville Ferry Rd. E. Sunday School 9 a.m. each week North Hillcrest, Aberdeen, MS 39730, Sunday Worship
for only $10 per week. Worship 10:30 a.m., Small Groups 5:30 p.m., Kevin Edge,
Pastor. 662-315-7753 or thenewjourneychurch.org
except 5th Sunday, Worship 10 a.m. each week except
5th Sunday, 5th Sundays: Ushers Board Fellowship.
10:00 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m., Bro.
Arthur Burnett, Minister, 662-304-6098. Email: nhill
crestcoc@gmail.com
Call today 328-2424 NEW SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH — 7086 Wolfe Rd., 3
miles south of Caledonia. Sunday Worship 8:00 a.m. & 10:30
Rev. L.A. Gardner, Pastor. 662-329-3321
NEW ZION PILGRIM MB CHURCH — 5253 New Hope STEENS CHURCH OF CHRIST — Steens Vernon Rd.
to schedule your ad. a.m., Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Sunday Evening - AWANA Rd. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 9:15 a.m. Bible Study, Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.,
4 p.m., Discipleship Training, Youth & Adult 5 p.m., Evening Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Rev. Christopher Wriley, Pastor. Wednesday 7 p.m. Larry Montgomery, Minister.
Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday - Adults, Youth & Children 6:30 NEW ZION STEENS MB CHURCH — 3301 Sand Rd. 10TH AVE. N. CHURCH OF CHRIST — 1828 10th Ave.
p.m. 662-356-4940 www.newsalembaptistcaledonia.com Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday 6 N. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Bible
Bro. Mel Howton, Pastor. p.m. Pastor Rev. Billy D. Hill. 662-329-5224 Class 5 p.m., Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Willie
Do you need to change your NORTHSIDE FREE WILL BAPTIST — 14th Ave. and OAK GROVE MB CHURCH — 1090 Taylor Thurston Rd. McCord, Minister.
church’s listing? Call 328-2424 or Waterworks. Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday Worship 11 Sunday School 9:00 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., 5th Sunday 8 WOODLAWN CHURCH OF CHRIST — Woodlawn
a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Pat Creel, Pastor. a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6:15 p.m. Pastor Therman Community. Sunday 9 a.m., Worship 9:45 a.m.,
email changes to tinap@cdispatch.com OPEN DOOR MB CHURCH — Starkville Sportsplex, 405 Cunningham Sr., 662-798-0179 Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Willis Logan,
subject: church page Lynn Lane, Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. 1st OAKLAND MB CHURCH — 18 Fairport Road, Crawford. Minister.
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SHILOH FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 120 at 7 p.m. J. Brown, Pastor. Wednesday 7 p.m. Grant Mitchell, Pastor. 662-356-0202
19th St. S. Sunday School 8:30 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., FAITH COVENANT CHURCH — 1133 Northdale Dr. FIRST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH — 311 Tuscaloosa
RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
Wednesday 7 p.m., Missionary Service every 2nd 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. Rev. Freddie Edwards, Pastor. 8132 Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Steve Blaylock, Pastor. 662-328-
JEWISH FINDING YOUR WAY THROUGH CHRIST MINISTRIES 1750 Offering independent living apartments, personal
B’NAI ISRAEL — 717 2nd Ave. N. Services Semi-monthly. — 1472 Blocker Rd., Starkville. Sunday School 10 a.m., PRESBYTERIAN care/assisted living suites, and a skilled nursing home
Friday 7:30 p.m. 662-329-5038 Worship 11 a.m., 2nd Sunday Morning Worship 9 a.m. BEERSHEBA CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN 300 Airline Road • Columbus, MS • 327-6716
Universalist Pastor Kenyon Ashford. CHURCH — 1736 Beersheba Rd., New Hope Community.
FIRST CALVARY FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN “Our Bottom Line Is People”
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST — Meeting at Temple B’nai Rev. Tim Lee, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10 a.m., Church
Israel, 1301 Marshall, Tupelo, every 1st & 3rd Sunday. 662- CENTER — 247 South Oliver St., Brooksville. Prayer School 11:15 a.m., Wed. Mid Week 6 p.m. 662-327-9615 Hunting • Fishing
620-7344 or uua.org Saturday 5:30 p.m., Bible Study 6 p.m., Sunday School COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (EPC) — 515 Working Or Stepping Out — We Have A Complete
LUTHERAN 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. Pastor David T. Jones,III. Lehmberg Rd., East Columbus. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Line Of Clothing For You And Your Family
FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS) —
Hwy. 45 N. and 373. Sunday School/Bible Class 3:45 p.m.,
601-345-5740
FULL GOSPEL MINISTRY — 1504 19th St. N. Sunday
Worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting 4 p.m. Oktibbeha County Co-Op
John Richards, Pastor.
School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Rev. Check Out Our Boot & Cap Section
Worship 5 p.m. 662-356-4647 FIRST CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH —
OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH (L.C.M.S.) — 1211 Maxine Hall, Pastor. 2698 Ridge Rd. Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 662-323-1742
18th Ave. N. Sunday School 9 a.m.. Worship 10 a.m. Stan GENESIS CHURCH — 1820 23rd St. N., Sunday School a.m., Adult Choir 4 p.m. Youth Group 5 p.m., Bible Study 5 201 Pollard Rd., Starkville
Clark, Pastor. 662-327-7747 oursaviorlutheranms.org 9 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Darren p.m.; Monthly Activities: CPW Circle #2 (2nd Tue. 4 p.m.),
MENNONITE Leach, Pastor. Ladies Aid (3rd Tue. 2 p.m.); Weekly Activities: Exercise
FAITH MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP — 2988 Tarlton Rd., HOUSE OF LIFE FREEDOM MINISTRY — 1742 Old West Class Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m. Rev. Luke Lawson,
Crawford. Sunday Worship 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., Point Rd. Worship 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Pastor. 662-328-2692
2nd & 4th Sunday Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Donnell Wicks, Pastor. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — 3200 Bluecutt Rd.
Kevin Yoder, Senior Pastor. HOUSE OF RESTORATION — Hwy. 50. Sunday School, Worship 10 a.m., Youth Group Sundays 11 a.m., Adult Choir
METHODIST 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 Wednesdays 6 p.m., Fellowship Suppers-3rd Wednesdays
ARTESIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 50 Church a.m., Pastors, Bill and Carolyn Hulen. 6 p.m. B.J. Chain, Pastor.
Street, Artesia. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. JESUS CHRIST POWERHOUSE OF THE APOSTOLIC MAIN STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) — Main
Gene Merkl, Pastor. FAITH CHURCH — 622 23rd St. N. Sunday School and 7th St. N. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:40
CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 811 Main 10:30 a.m.; Service 11:45 a.m., Tuesday 7:30 p.m., Friday a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday Fellowship Supper 5:30 p.m.,
Street, Caledonia. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. 7:30 p.m., Prayer Mon., Wed. and Fri. noon. For more Bible Study 6 p.m. Rev. Todd Matocha, Pastor.
John Longmire, Pastor. information call Bishop Ray Charles Jones 662-251-1118, MT. ZION CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH —
CLAIBORNE CME CHURCH — 6049 Nashville Ferry Rd. Patricia Young 662-327-3106 or 662-904-0290 or Lynette 3044 Wolfe Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.
E. 2nd and 4th Sundays - Sunday School 10a.m., Worship Williams 662-327-9074. SALVATION ARMY CHURCH
11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m., 1st and 3rd Sundays - 3 p.m., KINGDOM VISION INTERNATIONAL CHURCH — 3193 THE SALVATION ARMY CHURCH — 2219 Hwy. 82
Geneva H. Thomas, Pastor. Hwy 69 S. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Sunday School East. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.,
CONCORD INDEPENDENT METHODIST CHURCH — 10 a.m., Tuesday 7 p.m. Pastor R.J. Matthews. 662-327- Wednesday Men’s Fellowship, Women’s Fellowship 5:30
1235 Concord Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. 1960 p.m., Thursday Character Building Programs 5:30 p.m.,
Robert L. Hamilton, Sr., Pastor. LIFE CHURCH — 419 Wilkins Wise Rd. Sunday Worship Majors Alan and Sheryl Phillips, Commanding Officers.
COVENANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 618 31st 10 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. For more information, call 662- SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
Ave. N. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Eugene 570-4171 COLUMBUS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH —
Bramlett, Pastor. LOVE CITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH — 305 Dr. Martin 301 Brooks Dr. Saturday Service 9 a.m., Sabbath School
CRAWFORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — Main St., Luther King Drive, Starkville. Sunday Worship 11 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Ray
The McBryde Family
Crawford. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. and service 10 a.m.
Kathy Brackett, Pastor. 662-364-8848
Pastor Apostle Lamorris Richardson. 601-616-0311
LIVING WATERS LIFE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL — 113
Elsberry, Pastor. 662-329-4311
SALEM SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST — 826 15th St. N.
1120 Gardner Blvd. • 328-5776
CROSSROAD CHAPEL CME CHURCH — Steens. Sunday Jefferson St., Macon. Sunday Service 10 a.m., Wednesday Saturday Sabbath School 9:30 a.m., Divine Worship 11
School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Rev. Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Johnny Birchfield Jr., Senior Pastor. a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Roscoe Shields, Pastor. 662-
Carl Swanigan, Pastor. 662-493-2456 E-mail: livingwaterslifechurch@gmail.com 327-9729
FIRST INDEPENDENT METHODIST — 417 Lehmberg Rd. NEW BEGINNING EVERLASTING OUTREACH APOSTOLIC CHURCH
Sunday bible study at 10:15 and morning worship at 11 a.m. MINISTRIES — Meets at Quality Inn, Hwy. 45 N. (Every 1st TRUE FAITH DELIVERANCE MINISTRIES APOSTOLIC
Minister Gary Shelton. and 3rd Sunday) Sunday School 10 a.m., Bible Study 10:30 CHURCH — 3632 Hwy. 182 E. Sunday School 10:30 a.m., • RECYCLING SINCE 1956 •
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 602 Main St. a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Pastor Robert Gavin, 662-327-9843 Sunday 11:30 a.m., Tuesday 7:30 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Specializing in industrial accounts
Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 8:45 & 11 a.m. Rev. Jimmy or 662-497-3434. Noon, Wednesday 7:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 p.m. 662-328-8176 973 Island Rd. 1-800-759-8570
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