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Shooting
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bus, according to a Columbus Police Depart-
ment press release. Police Chief Fred Shelton
said both are juveniles.
The shooting occurred on the 1200 block of
Seventh Street South at 4:40 p.m. Saturday. A
suspect or suspects shot at a vehicle containing
four people, all of whom were taken to Baptist
Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle. One vic-
tim was treated and released, while three oth-
ers were flown via helicopter to other hospitals
in the state for further treatment. As of Monday
morning, they were still in critical condition,
Shelton said.
Investigators are asking anyone with infor- Courtesy photos
mation on the shooting or the whereabouts of Columbus police are searching for two brothers, Chandler Malic Cheap thrills.
Burnett and Roland to call Golden Triangle
Crime Stoppers at 800-530-7151 or send a tip
Burnett, left, and Antonio Lamar Roland, for questioning in a Go for a walk.
weekend shooting that injured four people on the 1200 block of
on the P3 phone application. Seventh Street South.
Claiborne County
peak-feeding times for fish and game.
Tues. Wed.
Major 3:45a 4:37a
Sheriff’s Investigator Maj. Minor 10:08p 11:16p
Troy Kimble said Gibson Major
Minor
4:11p
10:12a
5:03p
10:48a
was a bystander and Mar- Courtesy of Mississippi Department
of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
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of two groups involved
in the dispute that led to
gunfire.
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OUR VIEW
Gardening, a perfect pandemic therapy
I
t’s been almost a year since You may be surprised how much it gree of control that we don’t find in oth- It connects us to the natural world
COVID-19 arrived in our commu- will do for your psyche. er areas of our lives. In the garden, we that brings perspective.
nity. According to psychologists, the don’t have complete control, of course, There is something powerfully
It’s been a tough year for all of us, benefits of gardening are often under- but we are active participants with the life-affirming in the hours spent in the
and even with the arrival of vaccines, estimated. Most people recognize that ability to influence the outcome. garden.
we’re probably months away from what- gardening is good exercise and that Gardening helps us learn, adapt and So, now that prime planting time has
ever we once considered normal. growing your own food promotes a accept. One rule of gardening is not arrived, we urge you to drop by your
It’s been a year of grief, worry, healthy diet. everything will go as planned. How local nursery, pick out a few vegetables
stress and disorientation and while the But psychologists suggest that we respond makes us better, more or flowers, along with the other gar-
end may be in sight, it’s still something something else happens to people confident, less prone to give up. Our dening necessities, and get your hands
of a hazy image on the horizon. when they are gardening. tomatoes won’t always turn out like the dirty.
We are still in the coping phase, For many, it’s an act of learning to fo- picture on the seed package, and we At a time when so many things in
which is why we offer the following cus on the things we control and accept discover that’s OK, too. this difficult year seem to have been
recommendation. those things we cannot control. The In the garden, we find ourselves spinning out of control, getting down
Go outside, dig into the earth and pandemic has left many of us feeling in the moment, doing that moment’s the earth is a great way to refresh the
plant something. powerless. In the garden, we have a de- work. That’s a powerful stress reducer. body, mind and spirit.
Erlene Alford
and Kansas City — are ed 2 1/2 months into the help the city to inoculate ried about reports that
relaxing some measures. campaign to snuff out the millions more people more states are rolling
Iowa’s governor recently virus, according to the by summer, including back the exact public
lifted mask requirements Centers for Disease Con- through door-to-door vac- health measures that we
Erlene Crutchfield Alford
and limits on the number trol and Prevention. cinations of homebound have recommended.”
went to be with the Lord on
of people allowed in bars Johnson & Johnson senior citizens. “I remain deeply con-
Thursday, February 4, 2021.
and restaurants, while shipped out nearly 4 But the efforts come cerned about a potential
At the age of 90, she passed
the town of Lawrence, million doses of its new- with strong warnings shift in the trajectory of
peacefully at home surrounded
home to the University of ly authorized, one-shot from health officials the pandemic,” she said.
by family.
A private memorial will
be held at a later date to be
determined.
She worked for both
AREA OBITUARIES American Bosch and Mississippi State University,
but her great love was her family. To the family,
COMMERCIAL DISPATCH parents, she was pre- Dismuke and Jeannie late Nathaniel and
OBITUARY POLICY she was Mama, Granny, and Aunt Erke. She was
ceded in death by her Range. Mary Mack. She was
Obituaries with basic informa- the epitome of a strong, independent woman who
husband, James Hal She is survived by a member of Calvary
tion including visitation and raised 4 daughters and played an important role
Hanson; and siblings, her partner, Robert M.B. Church.
service times, are provided in raising several grandchildren. She enjoyed
free of charge. Extended Hazel Kitchens, Clara Sessions; children, In addition to her
sewing, attended gospel singing, and spending
obituaries with a photograph, Smallwood, Stanton Achante Smith of Hou- parents, she was
time with her family.
detailed biographical informa- Smith, Fred Smith and ma, Louisiana, Shade preceded in death
She is preceded in death by her parents,
tion and other details families Johnny Smith. Shader, Hya Khader by her husband Rev.
Thomas and Ruth Crutchfield; four of her sisters,
may wish to include, are avail- She is survived by both of Chalmette, Lou- Olden Jones; children,
able for a fee. Obituaries must Ruth Stockman, Louise Ellis, Effie Thompson
her children, Mike isiana, Hamzeh Khader Diane D. Butler and
be submitted through funeral and Irene Carter; four brothers, Franklin
Hanson of Columbus, of Tylertown and Suha Richard L. Jones;
homes unless the deceased’s Crutchfield, Edwin Crutchfield, Earl Crutchfield
Rebecca Simpson Khader Metairie of siblings, Dorothy M.
body has been donated to and Jimmy Crutchfield; and a great-grandchild,
science. If the deceased’s of Birmingham and Louisiana; siblings, Stroggins, Maratha
Brooklyn Lewis-Kelly.
body was donated to science, Elizabeth Hanson Bernadette Dismuke, Hollingsworth, Fannie
She is survived by two sisters, Betty Vaugine
the family must provide official Tidwell of Amory; Rhonda Dismuke, Per- Williams, Willie, Joe,
of Missouri and Pasty Lovell of Arkansas; four
proof of death. Please submit
siblings, Mildred Allen cy Randle, Ellen Lind- Otis Mack and Roy L.
all obituaries on the form pro- daughters, Nancy Bordelon (Don) of Louisiana,
of Huntsville, Alabama sey and Dedra Randle; Thompson.
vided by The Commercial Dis- Janice Brown (George) of Texas, Mary Guin
and Anita Boyd of and five grandchildren. She is survived by
patch. Free notices must be (Warren) of Mississippi and Carolyn Andrews
Memphis, Tennessee; her children, Terrell
submitted to the newspaper (Tim) of Mississippi. She leaves behind seven
no later than 3 p.m. the day seven grandchildren; Lawrence Heflin Jones of Columbus,
grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, one
prior for publication Tuesday and nine great-grand- STARKVILLE — Hilda Johnson of
great-great-grandchild and a host of nieces
through Friday; no later than 4 children. Lawrence William Belleville, Illinois,
and nephews. She was loved and will be dearly
p.m. Saturday for the Sunday
Pallbearers will be “Butch” Heflin died Gloria Ussery of Co-
edition; and no later than 7:30 missed.
Jonathan and Michael Feb. 26, 2021, at his lumbus and Marissa
a.m. for the Monday edition. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s
Holloway, Matt, Blake, residence. Jones of Charlotte,
Incomplete notices must be re- Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis,
and Jake Hanson and A private memorial North Carolina; eight
ceived no later than 7:30 a.m. TN 38105.
for the Monday through Friday Clint Simpson. service will be held at a grandchildren; and six Compliments of
editions. Paid notices must be later date. Welch Funer- great-grandchildren. Lowndes Funeral Home
finalized by 3 p.m. for inclusion
al Home of Starkville www.lowndesfuneralhome.net
the next day Monday through Twila Schmidt
MACON — Twila is in charge of arrange- Jerry Marshall
Carl Holloway
Thursday; and on Friday by 3
p.m. for Sunday and Monday Mae Jantz Schmidt, 79, ments. CALEDONIA —
publication. For more informa- died Feb. 27, 2021, at Mr. Heflin was born Jerry Marshall, 71, died
tion, call 662-328-2471.
her residence. to the late Adrian Hef- March 1, 2021, at Rush
Funeral services lin and Dorothy Merritt Hospital. Carl Maurice Holloway
Elaine Parrish will be at 10:30 a.m. Heflin. He was a veter- Arrangements are passed away Thursday,
COLUMBUS — Wednesday, at Brooks- an of the U.S. Army and incomplete and will be February 25th at home.
Elaine Parrish, 66, died ville Mennonite was formerly employed announced by Lown- He was born in 1947, in
Feb. 28, 2021, at her Church. Burial will as a truck driver with des Funeral Home of Raleigh, North Carolina
residence. follow in the church Burkhalter. He is Columbus. and grew up in Meridian,
Private funeral cemetery. Visitation survived by his wife, Mississippi. His parents were
services will be held is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jennifer Estes Heflin; Carl M. Holloway and Julia M.
at a later date. Lown- today, at the church. children, Andrea Heflin Holloway. He was educated
des Funeral Home of Cockrell Funeral Home of Byhalia and Matthew at Meridian Junior College
Columbus is in charge of Macon is in charge of Heflin of Starkville; and University of Southern Mississippi where
of arrangements. arrangements. siblings, Pam Vidrine, he received his Bachelor’s of Science degree
Memorials may Paula Milliken, Mike in Finance. He began his banking career with
Heflin and Dennis Hef- the First National Bank of Meridian, went on
Mary Hanson be made to Oakwood
lin; and one grandchild. to become a national bank examiner for the
AMORY — Mary Retirement Communi-
ty, 55 Oakwood Drive, Office of the Comptroller of Currency serving
Louise Hanson, 85,
died Feb. 27, 2021, at Brooksville, MS 39739. Dan Jones in the office of Montgomery, Alabama. In 1974,
COLUMBUS — Dan he was hired by John Mitchell at the Peoples
her daughter’s resi- Savings Bank as the Assistant Vice President of
dence in Birmingham, Cathy Pickens Ella Jones, 82, died Feb.
27, 2021. Starkville Operations and retired as Executive
Alabama. WEST POINT — Vice President in charge of system operations in
Funeral services Cathy Marcia Pickens, Grave-
side 1997. Upon retirement from the bank, he formed
are at 2 p.m. today, 49, died Feb. 23, 2021, Holloway & Associates Inc., a bank consulting
at Cleveland-Moffett at Emory University services
will be at company working with community banks in
Funeral Home, with Hospital in Atlanta, Helen Willis Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Alabama.
Tim Cunningham and Georgia. 11 a.m. Memorial services will
Thurs- He served on the Board of Directors for the
Jonathan Holloway Graveside services be held at a later date.
day, at College St. Location National Bank of Commerce Capital Corporation
officiating. Burial will are at 1 p.m. today, at (later Cadence Bank), was active in Boy Scout
follow at New Prospect Bethel M.B. Church Memorial Jones
Gardens. work, United Way of Starkville, served as director
Cemetery. Visitation is Cemetery in Hamilton, of the Starkville Chamber of Commerce, was a
from 1-1:45 p.m. prior to with Achante Smith Visitation will be from
1-5 p.m. Wednesday, member of Faith Baptist Church and various civic
services at the funeral officiating. Visitation is and charitable activities in the community. Carl
home. Cleveland-Mof- from 12:30-1 p.m. prior at Lee-Sykes Funer-
al Home. Lee-Sykes served on The American Bankers Association
fett Funeral Home of to services at the ceme- Education Committee and was the Chairman of
Amory is in charge of tery. Carter’s Mortuary Funeral Home of Co-
lumbus is in charge of the Mississippi Bankers Association Operations
arrangements. Services of West Point memorialgunterpeel.com
arrangements. Committee. He was devoted to his family and his
Mrs. Hanson was is in charge of arrange- dogs and loved being Poppy more than anything.
born Feb. 28, 1935, in ments. Mrs. Jones was born
March 4, 1938, to the He loved watches and cars, and collected both.
Monroe County, to the Mrs. Pickens was He was preceded in death by his parents; and
late Eulis Smith Sr. and born Aug. 27, 1971, in sister, Carol Diane Holloway.
Ada McWhirter Smith. Chicago Heights, Illi- He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Diane;
She was a graduate of nois, to the late James sons, David (Marianne) and Nathan; daughters,
Aberdeen High School “J.B.” Pickens and Nola Kristen and Amanda (Chris); and grandsons,
and Mississippi Uni- Lou Pickens. She was Carter and Asher.
versity for Women. She formerly employed as a A graveside service will be held at Memorial
was formerly employed certified nurse assis- Gardens Park, Wednesday, at 2:00 PM.
in production and man- tant and chef. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to
agement with United In addition to her Faith Baptist Church.
Technologies and was parents, she was You may go online at www.welchfuneralhomes.
a member of Primitive preceded in death by com to leave a condolence.
Baptist Church. her siblings, Theodore
Paid Obituary - Welch Funeral Home
In addition to her ‘Teddy’ Dismuke, Celia
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Pilgrimage
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and other businesses to the small groups,” Leike Society is made up of said. “It’s just that we had normally go to those ef- ship Cemetery in Colum-
temporarily close and all said. “The social distanc- about 50 members, pri- to put it off, so we haven’t forts. Anyone wishing to bus, but MSMS teacher
massive events to be can- ing part was one of the marily owners of historic done that. support the Preservation Chuck Yarborough said
celed or postponed. toughest parts because homes, Leike said. The “The (Preservation) Society can make dona- this year the students
Though vaccines are they want you to keep a organization formed with Society would be con- tions at preservecolum- have different research
now available and events six-foot social distance. plans to help CVB stage cerned with everything bus.com. projects. The plan is for
are starting to creep We would have maybe, on Pilgrimage in 2020 and in preservation,” he add- Some events that have them to write scripts and
back, Preservation Soci- an afternoon or morning, take over altogether this ed. “It could be different traditionally been part film them to air online
ety President Dick Leike as many as 90 people in a year. things besides homes. of or coincided with Pil- in mid-April, rather than
said it would have been three-hour window there. It could be some other grimage are back on for having live performances
too difficult for the own- ... It would have been very properties, something this year. Catfish in the in the cemetery. Howev-
ers of Columbus’ historic difficult to make sure to
Other spring events in conjunction with the Alley, a downtown festi- er, he said, some of those
homes to ensure guests keep that, because (vis- scheduled other historic parts of val with live music, food plans are still being de-
maintained social dis- itors) don’t all come just Leike said members Columbus.” and arts vendors, is still termined.
tancing guidelines on the evenly spaced.” held off on plans for Pil- Leike said Pilgrimage scheduled for April 8-10, The Mayor’s Unity
home tours. He added many of the grimage this year while may be rescheduled for said CVB Director Nancy Picnic, an annual event
“These are, of course, home owners are older, keeping an eye on the later this year, but those Carpenter. organized by the city of
private homes, and we placing them in the popu- pandemic, but that in a dates are still being de- Tales from the Crypt Columbus and typically
would have to pay atten- lation most vulnerable to normal year, the festi- termined. The press re- is being altered this year. held during Pilgrimage,
tion to what the health COVID-19. val would include more lease says members are The event is traditionally has not been scheduled
department and the CDC This would have been events than just home looking forward to the a series of performanc- yet, said City Public In-
and everybody’s say- the first year the Pres- tours. 2022 Pilgrimage. es by Mississippi School formation Officer Joe Dil-
ing about meeting, like ervation Society, which “If we’d gotten to that The Preservation for Mathematics and lon. He said if Gov. Tate
keeping their distance, formed in 2019, ran the stage of knowing we were Society also asked for Science students who Reeves relaxes some of
social distancing, wear- home tours independent- going to put it on, we funds to help with his- research and write their the gathering restrictions
ing masks and of course ly of the Columbus Con- would probably have had toric preservation in Co- own monologues and throughout the state, the
washing your hands and vention and Visitors Bu- some other events tied lumbus, since sales from skits based on the lives of picnic could still be held
all of that and staying in reau. The Preservation into it, of course,” Leike Pilgrimage tickets would figures buried at Friend- some time this spring.
Supes
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if the board decides it ty’s 348 employees (22.7 cost over the three-year said. “That $14, I could support that. a p p r ov i n g
wants to do this.” percent) currently earn period would be $267,242. works out I just think $15 per hour the three-
Chief Financial Offi- less than $15 per hour. “What you would have to probably is a little high. I think year plan.
cer Lloyd Price said that Though he agreed over that time, is people $3 to $4 per there’s a lot of people in “I think
$37,500 was put into the Monday to a more limit- coming off that list and hour. That’s Congress and the Senate what we
justice court and E911 ed plan, he hopes to con- other people coming on, more than who think that, too.” should do
budgets for pay raises tinue discussions about like people who have $600 per Brooks said he didn’t is look at it
that could be used for raising the county worker reached one year of ser- month. And dispute the value of the each year
those approved Monday. minimum wage to $15 per vice,” Brooks said. with the Sanders benefits, but he said em- and budget Hairston
The rest would cover hour as part of the budget Sanders said he felt go- pandemic, I think since ployees are often focused time to see how the rais-
qualifying employees process in 2022 and 2023. ing to a county-wide $15 we are self-insured, our on the bottom line. es would impact the total
across all other depart- Brooks said if the minimum wage as too hospitalization insurance “What employees look budget,” he said. “I’m in
ments. board ultimately ap- high. is going to go up tremen- at on payday is what’s in favor of the raise for the
Brooks initially offered proves that plan, the addi- “What I don’t think dously so that’s going to their paycheck,” Brooks rest of the year because
a plan for incremental tional cost for 2022 would a lot of people under- be even a greater benefit said. the money is there. But
raises over three years, be $104,745 and $101,110 stand is our hospitaliza- to the employee. If we Hairston said he did we can’t say that for the
citing that 79 of the coun- for 2023. The cumulative tion (benefits),” Sanders wanted to get to $13.50 or not feel comfortable with upcoming years.”
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Watt
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with the contract told maining on a six-year, dinals also have young known for his offensive cover from Hurricane So the Cardinals like-
The Associated Press $100 million contract playmakers such as line- acumen — and was Harvey. Watt, who long ly are not getting a vin-
that the total package is with the Texans. backer Isaiah Simmons brought to mentor 2019 has been lauded for his tage Watt, the only play-
worth $31 million. The Watt’s signing is an and Pro Bowl safety No. 1 overall pick quar- humanitarian efforts, er in NFL history with
person spoke on condi- indication that the Car- Budda Baker. terback Kyler Murray helped raise more than 20 or more sacks and 10
tion of anonymity be- dinals are willing to Hopkins foreshad- — but now the defense $40 million in hurricane
or more passes defended
cause the team did not spend money in their owed Watt’s arrival in might be just as import- relief in 2017.
reveal any terms. effort to return to the the desert a few weeks ant to the Cardinals’ He was the league’s in a single season, doing
A five-time All-Pro, playoffs for the first ago on Instagram, when success. top defensive player in it in both 2012 and 2014.
Watt — who turns 32 in time since 2015. They he posted a picture of Though he has been 2012, 2014 and 2015. He’s tied for fifth among
three weeks — has been finished with an 8-8 the two players, includ- plagued by injuries Then injuries began to defensive lineman in
one of the NFL’s best record in 2020, losing ing Watt in a photo- in recent years, Watt slow him. He appeared league history with six
players for a decade, but five of their last seven shopped Cardinals jer- started all 128 games in only three games in touchdowns in the reg-
asked out in Houston, games to fall just short sey with the message in which he appeared in 2016 and five the next ular season, including
which is undergoing a of the postseason. “Let’s finish what we the past 10 years after season, sidelined by three TD catches.
roster upheaval. Watt Defensive coordina- started ... ” entering the league as back problems and then He has 101 career
joins another former tor Vance Joseph can Watt’s arrival will Houston’s first-round a broken leg. In 2019, sacks, and over the past
Texans star, wide receiv- now add Watt to a group certainly ratchet up the selection, 11th overall, Watt missed half of the
decade leads the league
er DeAndre Hopkins, in that already has veteran pressure on third-year in the 2011 draft out of schedule with a torn
Arizona. Hopkins was edge rusher Chandler Cardinals coach Kliff Wisconsin. In 2017, he pectoral muscle. in tackles for losses
acquired by the Cardi- Jones, who had 19 sacks Kingsbury, who wasn’t was selected as the Wal- He returned to play (172), quarterback hits
nals in a one-sided trade in 2019 before his 2020 quite able to push Arizo- ter Payton NFL Man of the entire 2020 sea- (281), multi-sack games
a year ago. season was cut short by na into the postseason the Year for his work son and was effective, (26) and sack yards (713
Watt had one year re- a biceps injury. The Car- in 2020. Kingsbury’s in helping Houston re- though not dominant. 1-2).
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this moment. to building a nine-point “We were nervous,
Against a Biggers- halftime lead. but we had to keep our
ville team fielding just Little said playing in composure,” Hood said.
one junior and no se- the cavernous Coliseum She certainly did, hit-
niors on the roster, West can “psych out” players ting a tying free throw
Lowndes’ experience — gracing its floor for the with 1:22 to go after her
and size — proved supe- first time, and that was first one bounced out of
rior. probably the case for his the cylinder.
Lions coach Cliff Lit- Lions on Monday. “I knew I had to put
tle depicted a starting “This environment an arc on it,” Hood said.
lineup full of “nervy” can do a lot to you,” he “I had to make it.”
sophomores, which said. “There’s no doubt Hood followed up the
could explain Biggers- I think that probably
make with what proved
ville’s early shooting helped ( West Lown-
to be the winning layup
struggles. Little said the des).”
with 48 seconds to go,
Lions took more outside Still, the Panthers
and senior Averi Sand-
shots in the first quarter weren’t completely im-
Monday than they typ- mune to the pressure. ers made a game-sav-
ically take in a normal When Biggersville ing steal and fast-break
game — and they failed broke through and took score to close out the
to connect on nearly all a one-point lead with un- contest.
of them. der two minutes to go, The two plays were
West Lowndes, mean- West Lowndes’ players final reminders of what
while, arrived at the ven- looked tense. Sopho- West Lowndes had and
ue earlier than last year more Ti’Teyana Brewer, Biggersville did not.
to hoist some extra shots who had just fouled out, “We just had to use
pregame. The Panthers fretted on the bench our experience through-
hit two 3-pointers in the flanked by two equally out the game to win,”
first quarter en route concerned teammates. Bozeman said.
Panthers
Continued from Page 1B
CANDORVILLE
Horoscopes
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March be easier to leave and try again this is a time to set them far
2). With stars in your eyes, you elsewhere. out there — so far that you
will dive into a new venture. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). can’t even see them from where
Moving forward will be a glide Any effort to acquire or cling you’re standing. Truly, you can
for the first three months. to things will be tempered by trust yourself, so stretch; dare;
Absorb all you can and apply it this wisdom: All is temporary. and run.
as you go. You probably won’t Accepting the fleeting nature LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).
feel completely ready to take of ownership is to make room You’re able to see bigger.
on the greater responsibilities for happiness with the things, So instead of doing what is
coming your way in June, but people and time you have. necessary to get through the sit-
agree anyway. Destiny favors GEMINI (May 21-June 21). uation, get by or get the grade,
you. Aries and Taurus adore You know better than to get too you’ll do what’s necessary to be
BABY BLUES you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, comfortable in your own opin- the person you want to be.
20, 1, 44 and 16. ion. You strive to give your ideas VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).
ARIES (March 21-April 19). the sort of rigorous inquiry that If this day wore perfume, it
When you establish a bound- would bring about truth and would be called “Evanescent.”
ary, you expect it to be tested, reason. The guidance of others When the action goes down, you
but certainly not every time. helps, too. get the overriding sense that it’s
If you have to keep asserting CANCER (June 22-July special, singular and observable
yourself, consider that it might 22). Sure, you need limits, but but for the briefest moment.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).
Things will be theatrically pre-
sented, so don’t believe for a
second that the transformations
you see have occurred over-
night. Productive change comes
about very slowly. (You’re in one
BEETLE BAILEY right now, in fact, and you only
need to keep going.)
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).
To wish without commitment is
to engage in an entertaining dis-
traction that pushes your dream
further away from you. Instead,
wish with intent, determination
and follow-through.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec.
21). You’re fascinated by the
way a person conducts busi-
ness — restrained, disciplined
and focused strictly on what
matters. What you don’t fully
MALLARD FILLMORE realize is that you have those
same qualities you so admire.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.
19). Not all promises come with
the words “I promise,” and the
ones that do are as suspect as
people who say, “Trust me.” But
if you understand who a person
is, you’ll be able to accurately
predict what the person will do.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.
18). You have a humor about
you and a deep interest in the
thoughts and lives of others
— two qualities that attract
FAMILY CIRCUS the best and brightest to you.
You’re headed for truly delightful
interactions.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March
20). Behavior is a universal lan-
guage — a communication that
can be trusted over any word
ever uttered. You will concen-
trate your efforts on the actions
that define you.
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Probate and Register same leased by the following ten-
with the Chancery Clerk of
Lowndes County, Mississippi,
within ninety (90) days from
ants at MAIN STREET MINI
STORAGE, 1702 Main Street,
Columbus, MS, on March 24,
Ads starting at $25 Real Estate Vehicles Sudoku
Sudoku is a number-
placing puzzle based on
Yesterday’s answer
this date. A failure to so Pro- 2021, at 9:00 AM. Sudoku
a 9x9 gridis witha several
num- 9 5 8 3 6 7 4 1 2
bate and Register said claim
Apts For Rent: North Ads starting at $25
Property to be sold is believed Ads starting at $12 ber-placing
given numbers.puzzleThe object 3 6 4 1 9 2 5 7 8
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Scott - E-19
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Relative Risk Site Evaluation Bradford - A-7, A-1 Plumbing and Electrical
COLUMBUS AFB, MISSISSIPPI
1 Bedrooms
already installed. Lost & Found Items
Coley - E-5 Small kitchenette and
2 Bedroooms
The Air Force completed the bathroom. $6,000.
Relative Risk Site Evaluation Kuhn - E-16 Missing M&O RR Fireplace
678−368−0631
(RRSE) for COLUMBUS AFB to
support sequencing of environ- Tate - H-5 3 Bedrooms Lots & Acreage
Mantle. A $200 Ransom
will be paid for recovery of
mental restoration work. The
RRSE process is used to evalu- Burr - A-23-C Furnished & Unfurnished Fireplace mantle pried from
wall of Crawford’s M&O RR
ate the relative risk posed by 1.75 ACRE LOTS: Good/
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credit as low as 20% down, questions will be asked
Lease, Deposit
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hensive Environmental Re-
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327-8555
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ated in the process. Due to dis- Mary Tuggle, Owner very nice, over 3 acres with
covery of PFOS/PFOA, a RRSE MAIN STREET MINI STORAGE some trees. Callaway REGISTERED DACHSHUND
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ority setting process. Five Questions:
At COLUMBUS AFB, six restora-
Employment
tion sites were evaluated in the
process. The Overall Site Cat-
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We Cannot
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This Relative Risk Site Evalu-
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2 David See”
with the DoD Defense Environ-
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Letterman
5 Amur leopard
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and is available for public re-
view for 30 days as of this no- someone with a good work
3 St. Peter’s
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at AFCEC CERCLA Administrat- transportation and a posit-
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TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF
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LARRY B. MAXEY, DECEASED
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