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Health
HEALTH TIP
n Eat eggs, preferably for breakfast:
Governor self-isolates,
Eggs are incredibly healthy, especially if you eat
them in the morning. They are rich in high-quality
protein and many essential nutrients that people
awaiting COVID test results
often don’t get enough of, such as choline. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Source: healthline.com
JACKSON — Mississippi’s Re-
publican governor said Monday he
is isolating himself after coming into
Supes
because I had been with this person and this morn-
ing was informed that I too have tested positive
for COVID,” Gunn said. “I feel very fortunate that
Continued from Page 1A I don’t really have very many symptoms and feel
morning and will last un- up to $1,000 for the third. know it’s aggravating to struction crews can use fine.”
til at least the supervisors’ County employees are a citizen to have to wear dirt from within the ex- Gunn said he called everyone he had been close
next meeting on July 20. required to wear masks a mask, but this is not isting dam to repair the to recently to advised them of his diagnosis and
District 1 too, and Chancery Court all about that individual. west side of the levee, self-quarantine plan. He also called on the state’s
S up er v isor Clerk Sharon Livingston This is about protecting Pritchard told the board. residents to do likewise if they find out they’re in-
and Board said the lack of door mon- other citizens.” “Some of the materi- fected. “We need to make sure that we do every-
President itors at county buildings al that’s in the lake, we thing we can to get this past us as quickly as pos-
sible.”
John Mont- recently has accidentally New structural can probably use, and
Gunn became the state’s highest-ranking politi-
gomery said allowed some people with challenges it’s cheaper than going to
the board COVID-19 to enter. She Louisville or somewhere cal figure to publicly disclose a positive test for the
will recon- suggested placing bailiffs at county lake dam and getting better-quality coronavirus.
sider the Montgomery at the doors, but Sheriff The Oktibbeha Coun- dirt,” he said. This is the second time Reeves has isolated
ordinance Steve Gladney said they ty Lake Dam’s structural Pritchard said he no- himself after potential exposure to coronavirus.
at each subsequent meet- would be unlikely to take issues now include the tified both the board of In March, Reeves isolated himself after returning
ing depending on public on another responsibility. wearing supervisors and the Mis- from a family trip to Spain.
down of the
health data. “They only make $55 sissippi Department of
west side of
Montgomery told The per day, so if you stand Environmental Quality
the levee,
Dispatch last week he them out there in front of of the new slides as soon
to the point
did not see the need for this courthouse, I don’t as he found them, and
that 24 per-
a mask requirement out- know if you’re going to he gave them an update
cent of it is
side county buildings, get anyone who wants to Monday on the plans he
gone, Coun-
but District 2 Supervisor do that, especially at their has been drafting since
ty Engi- Pritchard
Orlando Trainer changed age,” Gladney said. neer Clyde March to replace the dam
his mind during the He also said it will be Pritchard told the board. if the board allows it.
meeting by suggesting a difficult to hold people Pritchard said in 2016 The plans include a
countywide ordinance. who defy the mask re- that the levee might need new emergency spillway,
“I wish we didn’t have quirement accountable, to be completely replaced since the existing one is
to employ any of this, but since they will most likely after he found excessive less than one-third the
safety first,” Montgom- have left a business before slope failures on the same size it needs to be in or-
ery said. “The customer deputies arrive if a busi- side of the levee, the side der to expel water quickly
comes in expecting a safe ness owner calls. He and facing the lake. He told enough to keep the dam
environment to shop in the supervisors agreed The Dispatch the new from overflowing in a haz-
just as much as the busi- that the responsibility for slides are not in the same ardous rain event, he said.
ness owner expects cus- compliance and enforce- place but just north of the He maintains his po-
tomers to come in and be ment mainly falls on the repaired section from sition that the county
safe as well, so I think it’s owners and customers. 2016. should authorize the re-
a two-way street.” District 3 Supervisor Pritchard found a mud- placement of the dam
Businesses are re- Marvell Howard said he slide on the other side of instead of more research
quired to have signs and would support any efforts the levee in January that to determine whether it’s
door monitors at their to prevent the spread of posed a threat of breach- truly necessary, he said.
entrances to make cus- COVID-19 in line with ing and flooding the “It’s hard for me to
tomers aware of the ordi- Centers for Disease Con- surrounding area. The look the county in the eye
nance and to prevent peo- trol and Prevention rec- supervisors have since and say we need to spend
ple without masks from ommendations, including been debating whether to money to evaluate this
entering. Both customers wearing masks. spend about $8 million on when I can look at (the
and business owners who “It’s incumbent on us replacing the dam, which spillway) and see that it’s
do not adhere to the rule as leaders to do every- Pritchard says is the saf- cracked and busted and
will get a warning for a thing we possibly can est option. know I have to replace it
first offense, a fine of up to protect the citizens,” If the board votes to anyway,” Pritchard told
to $500 for the second and he said. “Sometimes I replace the dam, con- The Dispatch. cdispatch.com
SFD
Continued from Page 1A
city’s newest fire station city because of the lower firefighters have particu-
only operated once every insurance premiums. It larly shown their colors in
three days with a full staff, also will lower insurance recent weeks, referencing
according to previous re- premiums for homeown- an accident they respond-
porting by The Dispatch. ers. ed to at a construction
Mayor Lynn Spruill said Spruill said she didn’t site on South Montgom-
each fire station is staffed know how much, exactly, ery Street where two con-
with a minimum of three the insurance premiums struction workers died
firefighters per shift. will improve, pointing out when a trench collapsed
Other departments, that it likely depends on on them on May 20. Fire-
such as Starkville Utilities the individual insurance fighters spent more than
and Oktibbeha County company. However, she two hours trying to free
E-911 had to make their expects insurance premi- the victims from the de-
own improvements to help ums to lower 5- to 10-per- bris.
lower the city’s rating. cent “at a minimum.” “I can’t say enough
“It all came together Beatty said the new rat- about what you guys have
for a Class 3 rating,” Yar- ing puts the department done,” Spruill said. “They
brough said. in an “elite class” of fire have been showing their
He also credited the departments throughout stuff for the last few weeks.
mayor and board of alder- the state. They did an incredible job
men for their support of “This is a testament to when we had that tragedy
the department, particu- our commitment to pub- in the trench, and now for
larly when it came to hir- lic safety in the city of you guys to be awarded a
ing and fully staffing Fire Starkville,” he said. Class 3, it’s just wonderful.
Station 5. Spruill said the city’s I’m so very proud.” SOLUNAR TABLE
The solunar period indicates
City officials, including peak-feeding times for fish and game.
Tues. Wed.
Mayor Lynn Spruill and Major 3:04a 3:54a
Minor 10:17p 10:58p
Ward 5 Alderman Hamp Major 3:30p 4:17p
Beatty, attended Monday’s Minor 8:54a 9:53a
Courtesy of Mississippi Department
Dispatch
The
BIRNEY IMES SR. Editor/Publisher 1922-1947
SLIMANTICS
Beyond the
pain, there
is potential
M
onday,
the
Lown-
des County
Board of Su-
pervisors voted
unanimously to
have the Con-
federate Memo-
rial relocated
from the court-
house grounds, Slim Smith
presumably
to Friendship
Cemetery, although a few obstacles are
yet to be navigated.
That decision came exactly three
weeks after the same board rejected a
proposal to relocate the monument by a
3-2 vote strictly along racial lines.
Today, it is easy to speculate how
things might have been different had
the board chosen to relocate the statue
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
back on June 15 when it first had the hair on the back of your neck stand out.
opportunity.
Defends letter from NAACP to businesses Mr. Sanders, I hope you love the citizens of Columbus
Last week a letter was sent out on behalf of the
So much of the pain and anguish Columbus-Lowndes County NAACP to fellow members to step down and bring peace to our city. However, do not
we have experienced could have been of the Chamber of Commerce asking them to state resign due to outside pressures. When we become afraid
prevented. Faith in the board’s ability to their position about the recent racist comments made to speak up or voice our opinions, then that will be the
represent all of the citizens of Lowndes by Supervisor Harry Sanders. Most have responded to beginning of the end of democracy!
County would have been sustained. this letter in solidarity with the NAACP’s position that Jed Moore
The reputation of the board’s presi- Mr. Sanders’ continued presence on the board hurts the Millport, Alabama
dent would not have been unalterably wellbeing of our community. However, there have been a
destroyed. few business owners and community members, like Mr. Thinks Sanders’ comments are divisive
All that was required on the morning Lee Roy Lollar, who have expressed concern with the Harry Sanders must resign totally.
of June 15 was a single white vote. NAACP vocalizing its intent to find out which businesses Yes, he resigned from being president of the Board
It couldn’t be found. stand against racism and leverage the economic power of of Supervisors, but that is not enough. With that kind of
In the intervening weeks, Board the NAACP in response to that information. mindset, that’s a bad influence on the people who live in
President Harry Sanders has been the I find it revealing that Mr. Lollar mentions our letter District One. He must no longer serve as supervisor of
was “sent by Nadia Colom, the wife of the local D.A.” District One.
target of the backlash, not so much for
Nadia is a volunteer with the NAACP and will occasion- Many people in District One are not going to forget
his vote, but for his appalling comments
ally help me with communications. Her name was on the what he said. My grandmothers calls it “low rating.” He
in explaining his vote. Sanders sug- “low rated” the African American people in Lowndes
email because she helped me create the email account.
gested that the demand to relocate the County. Many are not going to trust him anymore with
The email was from the branch, not from her. Why men-
monument was due to the Black com- that kind of mindset.
tion Nadia is married to the D.A. instead of noting any of
munity’s inability to assimilate as other her professional and community accomplishments? The Romans 12:2 says: And be not conformed to this
racial/ethnic groups have managed. 1950s called and they want their sexism back. workd: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your
Blacks who were “dependent” on slave This is a moment of reckoning for our community, one mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and accept-
owners during the era of slavery remain where we’re forced to answer whether the status quo will able, and perfect, will of God.
dependent today, he claimed. continue. While grappling with this question many re- Matthew 15:18-20 says: But those things which
Such overt, unapologetic racism has cently chose to speak out against that status quo, calling proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart;
made Sanders a pariah. His refusal to for a better, more culturally inclusive Mississippi. And as and they defile the man. For out of the hear proceed evil
resign from the board has only cement- a result, the divisive and painful confederate battle flag thoughts, murderers, adulteries, fornications, thefts,
ed his infamy. no longer represents our great state. false witness, blasphemies. These are the things which
Sanders remains defiant in his refus- We know, however, that it was not the moral argu- defiles a man; but to eat with unwashen hands defileth
al to step down. Those calling for his ment against this flag alone that pushed it through the not a man.
resignation remain equally committed legislature, but also the economic pressure that the state The mind and heart has to change. Mr. Sanders must
in their demands for his resignation. faced if it chose to maintain the old flag. Simply put, the totally resign. If he doesn’t it’s only going to divide our
Where it all leads, no one can confident- NCAA has a choice where to place their dollars, just as Black folks and our white folks who are kin folks biologi-
ly predict. Mr. Lollar did when he felt ignored in a Black-owned cally, even more.
business and chose not to continue to patronize them. Yes, Black folks and white folks here are kin folks. It’s
What we can say with confidence is
The NAACP in its correspondence to the business com- a shame to have us fighting against each other like that.
that what has happened in our commu-
munity simply pointed out that its supporters, too, have a We want the community to unite in love.
nity could have been easily avoided. That mindset that Harry Sanders has is dangerous,
choice in where to place their dollars.
Yet in another sense, that fateful deci- therefore he needs to resign totally.
While there have been many businesses like those
sion on June 15 may ultimately work to Susie Shelton
standing with the LINK in calling for his resignation,
the benefit of our community. there have also been too many reaping the benefits of Columbus
In the same way that Joseph rede- our support while remaining silently complicit with Mr.
fined the betrayal of his brothers — Sanders’ comments. To go to the extreme of calling this Sees lack of leadership
“You meant evil against me, but God extortion is nothing more than an example of entitlement The year 2020 has been something we have never
meant it for good,” he told his brothers and privilege. Turbulent waters towards a better commu- seen before. We seem to have had problems everywhere
— the pain inflicted on our community nity, we will not fall into the counterproductive narrative we turn. This coronavirus has seen the world basically
by Sanders, Trip Hairston and John that this is “just about race again” as Mr. Lollar seems to come to a halt. On top that, we continue to see the sense-
Holliman may ultimately work out for suggest. The stakes are too high for such a narrow-mind- less death of African Americans. This has caused an
our benefit. ed approach. uproar in the world for social justice. This country is built
Over the past three weeks, the Black Lavonne Harris on coming together and helping each other and making
community has rallied together, aided President, Lowndes County Branch NA ACP sure everyone is allowed the freedom which is promised
by growing support of white citizens. to us. It seems like everyone has forgotten this feeling,
Community leaders from every endeav- Proposes alternate monument from the very top
or have lent their support in rejecting Gentleman of the Lowndes County Board of Super- in Washington D.C., to here in Lowndes County.
Sanders’ racist attacks and demanding visors, I commend you all on the vote to remove the When the country needs a unifying voice, there has not
his resignation. Black and white citi- Confederate monument from the public grounds of our been one. The very President of the United States is
zens are having those often difficult courthouse. Adding to that august achievement, I have a running a campaign basically on a racist platform. That
conversations about race and justice modest proposal which I trust you will eagerly entertain. is the base that got him elected and that is the platform
and finding common ground. Why don’t we erect in its place a monument in commem- his is going to die for! We haven’t heard a unifying voice
tell all citizens that we need to come together and work
It is a moment of unity that provides oration of the victorious Union Army?
things out. Then come all the way down to Lowndes
an opportunity that must be swiftly Make no mistake, although we fondly use the term
County, where the former president of the board of
grasped. “Union Army” to coin our gallant men in blue, who the supervisors condemns an entire race of people. To make
The monument will soon be gone. South was fighting against was really the United States matters worse, he double downs the next day. He later
Harry Sanders will someday be gone as Army. Every insignia, badge, horseflesh, wagon and puts out your standard apology and expects thing to go
well. firearm with which every lad carried into battle bore back to normal. It can not! If Mr. Sanders wants to do
What will remain is to what extent the letters USA, not Union. In other words, these were what’s best for the county he would resign. All these
we will address the issues uncovered by American soldiers fighting an enemy who had disavowed leaders and no unifying voice.
this painful episode. his allegiance to the United States of America in a bloody Over the last few weeks I’ve seen people say well
Imagine if our community, especially conflict of arms which would have assured the chattel freedom of speech. Yes, freedom of speech exists. You
all those leaders who have finally raised subjugation of a whole class of non-offending people. also have to have consequences of what you said. I am
their voices, applied the same commit- Now, why would any loyal, red blooded, patriotic all for the forgiveness of Mr. Sanders, but he has to
ment to addressing the racial disparities American be against erecting a glorious monument on have consequences for the continual divide here in the
that have long plagued our community. behalf of those American soldiers and naval men who, country and county. If you are really the leader you say
Imagine those voices unified in a during the smoke and blast of hellish civil war, had laid you are, you would resign and allow the people to heal. I
commitment to supporting our public down their lives on the sacred altar of freedom? leave you with this quote for Nelson Mandela: “It is better
schools, investing in our depressed James Clayton Terry to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially
Black neighborhoods and providing Columbus when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You
opportunities too long denied many of take the front line when there is danger. Then people will
appreciate your leadership.”
our Black citizens. Asserts Sanders’ First Amendment right but thinks Jarion Jones
Think what might emerge from the he should resign Columbus
ashes. Mr. Sanders’ comment was wrong and inappropri-
We have the power to make June 15 a ate and only served to fan the flames of social discord.
day of change, not one of infamy. However, we must be steadfast in upholding his First Thoughts on statue move funding
Carpe diem! Amendment right. If the statue is going to be moved, I think the ones
Slim Smith is a columnist and feature With regards to responses to Sanders’ refusal to re- wanting it moved should be the ones to pay for it.
writer for The Dispatch. His email ad- sign, I urge Mr. Brooks and others to read about the Nazi Elaine Miller
dress is ssmith@cdispatch.com. movement prior to WWII. The similarities will make the Millport, Alabama
The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2020 5A
Trump donors among early recipients of coronavirus loans ner’s grandfather, was Broadcasting compa-
More than 100 companies that are owned or operated by major donors approved for a loan in the ny Patrick Broadcasting,
range of $1 million to $2 which is owned by Texas
received as much as $273 million in federal coronavirus aid million on April 5. Jared Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, a
Kushner’s parents’ fam- firebrand conservative
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
received loans that were tion alums,” said Trump der $150,000 — the vast ily foundation supports and former talk radio
greater than $150,000, campaign spokeswoman majority of borrowers. the school, NBC News host, received a loan of
WASHINGTON — As
though they didn’t release Samantha Zager. “When That secrecy spurred reported. $179,000, according to
much as $273 million in
specific dollar figures and the rent or mortgage was an open-records lawsuit Kasowitz Benson Tor- Patrick’s senior adviser
federal coronavirus aid
instead gave ranges for due, tens of millions of by a group of news organi- res, the law firm found- Sherry Sylvester. Patrick
was awarded to more
the dollar value of the aid. Americans kept receiv- zations, including the AP. ed by Trump’s longtime is the Texas chairman of
than 100 companies that
Among the recipients ing paychecks thanks to Still, the release of the personal attorney Marc Trump’s presidential cam-
are owned or operated by
named Monday was the President Trump’s leader- data is the most complete Kasowitz, was approved paign.
major donors to President
conservative website ship.” look at the program’s re- for a loan worth between The money was used
Donald Trump’s election
NewsMax, which was ap- Government watchdog cipients so far. $5 million and $10 million. to cover the payroll and
efforts, according to an
proved for a loan up to $5 groups say they have lit- And Trump donors ar- Transportation Secre- expenses of 13 employ-
Associated Press analysis
million on April 13, the tle faith in the administra- en’t the only people with tary Elaine Chao’s fami- ees.
of federal data.
data shows. NewsMax tion conducting oversight ties to the president who ly’s business, Foremost “The loan did not cov-
Many were among the
CEO Christopher Ruddy of the program, noting have benefited. Maritime Co., was cleared er his salary, but he was
first to be approved for a
has donated $525,000 to Trump has ousted numer- The Joseph Kushner for a loan valued between able to save the jobs of
loan in early April, when
political committees sup- ous inspectors general Hebrew Academy in New $350,000 and $1 million. all his employees, many
the administration was
porting Trump, records and has broadly resisted Jersey, which is named She is married to the Sen- of whom have been with
struggling to launch the
show. He did not respond efforts to add transparen- after Trump’s son-in-law ate majority leader, Mitch him for decades,” Sylves-
lending program. And
to a request for comment. cy. and adviser Jared Kush- McConnell, R-Ky. ter said.
only eight businesses had
Muy Brands, a San An- “When you don’t have
to wait until early May
tonio, Texas-based com- proper safeguards, such
before securing the aid,
pany that operates Taco as timely disclosure and
according to the AP’s
Bell, Pizza Hut and Wen- effective inspectors gen-
review of data released
dy’s franchises, was ap- eral, then all these things
Monday.
proved for a loan worth be- look more suspicious and
The Trump-connect-
tween $5 million and $10 raise more questions,”
ed companies obtained
million. Its owner, James said Larry Noble, a for-
the aid through the Pay-
Bodenstedt, has donated mer general counsel at
check Protection Pro-
$672,570 to Trump since the Federal Election
gram, which extends a
2016, records show. The Commission. “When you
lifeline to small business-
company did not respond see these people getting
es struggling to navigate
to a request for comment. assistance quickly and
the pandemic. Fast-food
Irving, Texas-based M they have contributed to
chains like Muy Brands,
Crowd Restaurant Group, the campaign, then it is
oil and gas companies
which owns 27 Texas going to raise questions.”
and white-collar firms
restaurants including the Companies typically
were all granted a slice
Mi Cocina chain, was must have fewer than 500
of more than $659 billion
approved for between $5 workers to qualify for the
in low-interest business
million and $10 million. Paycheck Protection Pro-
loans that will be forgiven
Ray Washburne, one of gram. About $130 billion
if the money is used on
the company’s founders, was unclaimed as the ap-
payroll, rent and similar
was vice chairman of the plication deadline closed
expenses.
Trump Victory Commit- June 30.
All told, the Trump
tee in 2016 and donated With money still avail-
supporters who run these
$100,000 to the PAC last able, Congress voted to
companies have contrib-
August. The company did extend the program just
uted at least $11.1 mil-
not respond to a request as it was expiring, setting
lion since May 2015 to
for comment. a new date of Aug. 8.
Trump’s campaign com-
“The PPP was a huge The public may never
mittees, the Republican
success and saved 51 know the identity of more
National Committee and
million American jobs, than 80% of the nearly 5
America First Action, a
including at Joe Biden’s million beneficiaries to
super PAC that has been
old law firm and many date because the adminis-
endorsed by Trump, the
companies associated tration has refused to re-
AP review found. Each do-
with Obama Administra- lease details on loans un-
nor gave at least $20,000.
There is no evidence
the companies received
favorable treatment as
a result of their ties to
Trump, and the business-
es account for just a frac-
tion of the overall spend-
ing under the program.
But the distribution
of relief money is com-
ing under heightened
scrutiny after the Trump
administration initially
refused to reveal which
companies received
loans, only to cave under
growing bipartisan pres-
sure from Congress. On
Monday, the Treasury
Department released the
names of companies that
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on the web at
cdispatch.com
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS program and other mat- after the same circum- parently figuring out who
things become unplay- I think maybe the first ters, receive what will stance, and now seven will go. Wizards coach
able and sports take a morning we might have After four months of serve as their room key, of the 22 Disney-bound Scott Brooks said Mon-
backseat. We’re all just had a little hiccup where waiting and planning, the then go through initial teams have had to shutter day that the team is still
kind of going day to day they were a little late, but NBA bubble is ready to testing for both the coro- their practice gyms. waiting for a final deci-
right now, making sure from then on, it’s been be tested. navirus and the presence All this, of course, sion on guard Bradley
that we’re ready for the terrific.” The first six teams — of antibodies. Virus test- comes with coronavirus Beal, who has indicat-
given day and looking Indians All-Star short- Brooklyn, Denver, Orlan- ing will continue daily; numbers in Florida still ed that he is weighing
forward to that.” stop Francisco Lindor do, Phoenix, Utah and the antibody testing is rising and the percentage whether participating in
The Nationals and said it’s incumbent upon Washington — are sched- intended to be a one-time of positive test results the restart would be his
Astros were idled after the players to follow ev- uled to arrive Tuesday at event at Disney. simply overwhelming best move.
not receiving test results the Disney complex. An- In their rooms, a wel- what the standards were
ery protocol and guide- “No final decision,”
from Friday. That came other eight teams arrive come kit including a ther- a few weeks ago.
line if baseball is going to Brooks said. “We’re all
a day after Nationals re- Wednesday, the last eight mometer, pulse oximeter “As long as we try
be able to re-start — and still day by day and he’s
liever Sean Doolittle crit- arrive Thursday, and and two optional items to (abide) by the rules,
finish. He also knows looking great. ... We
with that training camps — a physical distancing I think that’s going to
icized slow test results there could be more play- hope that everybody goes
will be on the cusp of be- sensor and an Oura Ring help get us through the
and a lack of some per- ers who opt out for health down there.”
ginning. that tracks sleep and ac- season,” Pelicans guard
sonal protective equip- or family reasons. The Wednesday ar-
If the plan works, all tivity — will be awaiting Lonzo Ball said. “I can’t
ment. “It seems like we’re rivals are scheduled to
teams will be at Disney players and staff, as will really tell you whether it’s
“Without accurate and going to be in a good include Boston, Dallas,
for at least 5-1/2 weeks some personal protective going to work or not.”
timely testing, it is simply spot, God willing. That the Los Angeles Clip-
and some teams will be equipment such as wipes And not every team
not safe for us to continue being said, we under- there for more than three pers, Memphis, Miami,
to clean the exterior of is having its entire trav-
with summer camp,” Na- stand there’s high risk of months. And not every- New Orleans, Oklahoma
their luggage. el party arrive at once.
tionals general manager getting the virus at some one in the league has an “I think we’re on the Phoenix general manag- City and Sacramento.
Mike Rizzo said. “Major point. Hopefully we don’t abundance of optimism right path, we’re on the er James Jones said some On Thursday, Houston,
League Baseball needs get it,” Lindor said. that the experiment — in- right plan,” Houston Suns players will be ar- Indiana, the Los Ange-
to work quickly to resolve The 36-year-old volving daily testing, sep- general manager Daryl riving separately, adding les Lakers, Milwaukee,
issues with their process Markakis joined Braves aration from friends and Morey said. “But I think that some decisions have Philadelphia, Portland,
and their lab. Otherwise, teammate Félix Hernán- family for weeks if not every day there’s new in- yet to be made. San Antonio and Toronto
summer camp and the dez in opting out. Dodg- months, and strict regula- formation so ... I think if “The initial adjust- make their way into the
2020 season are at risk.” ers pitcher David Price, tions regarding just about anyone’s certain about ment will be tough,” bubble.
MLB said in a state- Washington infielder everything imaginable at anything right now I Jones said. “The first Spurs forward Rudy
ment that 95% of its intake Ryan Zimmerman and Disney — will be enough think they’re making a five or six days – you’re Gay has a son who hap-
testing had been complet- Colorado outfielder Ian to complete the season. mistake. I think we all talking about quarantine,
ed and the Utah laborato- pens to be a big Disney
Desmond are among the “I’m not very con- have to intelligently con- trying to get acclimated
ry it’s using had reported fan, and wanted to know
other players who have fident,” New Orleans tinue to understand the to new surroundings,
98% of results, a majority why the family didn’t
opted out. guard Brandon Ingram risks, manage the risks trying to figure out your
of those a day after sam- take its traditional Dis-
Markakis said he talk- said. “But they’ve got us versus the potential flow and rhythm. But
ples were collected. MLB going ... so we’ll see.” outcomes, and go from once the games start, ney vacation this year.
ed to Freeman, a four- Gay hasn’t had the heart
said it addressed delays time All-Star, a few days The process for arriv- there.” they’re every other day, I
caused by the holiday als will be streamlined For some teams, the think the players will be yet to tell him that he’s
ago. headed to Disney for
weekend, doesn’t expect — players and team staff getaway comes not long fine. You play a game on
“Just hearing him, several weeks, and was
them to continue and will be immediately tak- after the reality of the vi- Monday, you’re tired and
the way he sounded on asked Monday if he has a
commended teams for en to the testing room at rus struck yet again. Mi- recover on Tuesday, then
the phone, it was tough,” special souvenir in mind
canceling workouts. their Disney hotel after ami closed its facility late you’re right back at it on
Markakis said. “It was last week following posi- Wednesday.” to bring home.
But it’s clear that play- clearing security when
kind of eye-opening. arriving on the premises. tive test results, Milwau- And there are some “A healthy father,” Gay
ers, managers and coach-
With everything that’s They’ll receive a short kee and Sacramento fol- teams, including Wash- said. “A corona-free fa-
es have a lot more to wor-
going on, not just with briefing on the testing lowed over the weekend ington, that are still ap- ther, hopefully.”
ry about than just getting
baseball but all over the
in shape and rounding
NASCAR
world, it makes you open
out rosters.
your eyes.”
“You get around the
Milwaukee Brewers
cage and you know you’re Continued from Page 1B
shortstop Luis Urias and
not supposed to be touch-
pitcher Angel Perdomo SCAR champion Jimmie France later sent a former NASCAR con- NASCAR’s ratings are
ing the cage,” Marlins
tested positive for corona- Johnson, currently side- memo to NASCAR em- sultant and now head of down, they are actually
manager Don Mattingly
virus prior to the intake lined with the coronavi- ployees stating his polit- crisis management firm up. Michael Mulvihill,
said. “You have this mask
on all day, which is quite screening and are asymp- rus, posted an image of ical beliefs were his own Tuckahoe Stategies, said executive vice president
honestly cumbersome tomatic. Wallace’s No. 43 that had and he was not speaking Trump’s tweet is harmful at Fox Sports, tweeted
when it’s hot and you’re Manager Craig Coun- been used by drivers in an on behalf of the orga- to NASCAR’s push for in- that Fox viewership is
sell said there have been earlier #IStandWithBubba nization. France was clusion. Wallace is one up 8% since the sport
working. But it’s some-
no issues with testing, campaign. Rookie Tyler replaced as chairman of just a handful of non- returned from the pan-
thing you get used to.
allowing him to focus on Reddick tweeted but later following his arrest for white drivers. Daniel Su- demic hiatus on May
When you’re out there
getting his team ready for deleted a reply to Trump driving while impaired arez is Mexican and Aric 17. NBC took over the
and guys are working, it that read: “We don’t need in 2018. Almirola is of Cuban de-
looks exactly the same. the season. broadcast rights this
On Sunday, Counsell an apology. We did what Other members of the scent. Kyle Larson, who past weekend and said
You totally forget about was right and we will do France family welcomed is half-Asian, was fired
it. You can get past it, for had many of the players’ its ratings for Sunday’s
just fine without your sup- Trump to Daytona for the in April for using a racial
sure.” wives and kids appear race were up 46% from
port.” season-opening race in slur.
Mattingly said he tries on the Miller Park score- last year’s event at Indi-
LeBron James and February. Many drivers “The brewing cultural
to be as careful as possi- board via a Zoom session anapolis.
Chelsea Clinton were and owners mingled with war within NASCAR for
ble before and after work- while the team was work- among those outside of Trump and posted selfies equality has just erupted Sen. Lindsey Gra-
outs: “You go to touch a ing out. NASCAR who backed with the president. and the sport’s efforts ham, R-SC, pushed
door and you’re like, ‘If I “The purpose of the Wallace on social media, Wallace, who was born to separate from its past back against Trump’s
can open that without ac- call was to really high- with James stating he in Alabama, has taken an just got tougher,” Poston NASCAR tweet on Fox
tually having to grab it,’ light not only are we as a stands with Wallace. active role in the push said. “The president’s News Radio, saying NA-
you’re trying to do that. team connected, all of our NASCAR’s complex for racial equality. He comments are essential- SCAR is trying to grow
That’s everywhere now. families are part of this as relationship with Trump has worn a shirt saying ly a rallying call for peo- the sport by removing
All the stuff we’re having well, and more than ever dates to early in his cam- “I Can’t Breathe,” and ple who support the Con- divisive symbols.
to do everywhere in the before, we are all mak- paign when former chair- raced with a Black Lives federate flag to challenge “I don’t think Bubba
world, especially in the ing sacrifices together, man Brian France brought Matter paint scheme in the sport’s recent flag Wallace has anything to
South Florida area where right?” Counsell said. a contingent of drivers to a Virginia. ban and create chaos.” apologize for,” Graham
it has been rough lately, Brewers reliever Brent rally in Georgia. Ramsey Poston, a While Trump claimed said.
that’s what we’re trying Suter said the surprise
to do here.”
Testing hasn’t been an
issue everywhere.
session “was awesome. I
saw a few guys tearing up
— I teared up a little bit.
Contacting the Sports Department
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COMMERCIAL DISPATCH incomplete and will be July 5, 2020. Marcia Cross, April rial Funeral Home of on Neal; and siblings,
OBITUARY POLICY announced by Carter’s Arrangements are Hunter, Terrance Hunt- Starkville is in charge Barry Bell, Douglas
Obituaries with basic informa-
Services of Macon. incomplete and will be er and Terrell Hunter; of arrangements. Pete Fulton, Jenie
tion including visitation and
service times, are provided free announced by Carter’s and siblings, Winter She is survived by Chandler Tate, Rhonda
of charge. Extended obituaries Danella Jamison Funeral Services of Jean Williams, Darnell her mother, Bessie Thomas, Lynn Staples
with a photograph, detailed bi- NOXUBEE COUN- Columbus. Williams, Diane Long,
ographical information and oth- Robin Long and Willie Chandler; children, Ja- and Mary Allen.
TY — Danella Jamison, mar Chandler and LaR- See OBITS, 5B
er details families may wish to
81, died July 6, 2020. Martha Howard Dee Long Jr.
include, are available for a fee.
Obituaries must be submitted
Arrangements are HOLLY SPRINGS
through funeral homes unless incomplete and will be — Martha Bridges Lisa Chandler
the deceased’s body has been announced by Carter’s Howard, 71, died July COLUMBUS — Lisa
donated to science. If the de- Services of Macon. 6, 2020, at her resi- Chandler, 53, died
ceased’s body was donated to dence. June 27, 2020.
science, the family must provide
official proof of death. Please
Henry Craig Arrangements are Graveside funeral
PRAIRIE — Henry incomplete and will be services will be at 11
submit all obituaries on the
form provided by The Commer- M. “Buddy” Craig, 77, announced by Carter’s a.m. Wednesday, in
cial Dispatch. Free notices must died July 3, 2020, at Funeral Services of Sessums Community
be submitted to the newspaper Baptist Memorial Hos- Columbus. Cemetery. Visitation is
no later than 3 p.m. the day pital-Golden Triangle. from 1-5 p.m. today, at
prior for publication Tuesday West Memorial Funer-
through Friday; no later than 4
Funeral services William Jones Jr. al Home. West Memo-
p.m. Saturday for the Sunday
are at 10 a.m. today, COLUMBUS — Wil-
at West Point Menno- liam Jones Jr., 50, died
Hazel Hughes
edition; and no later than 7:30
a.m. for the Monday edition. nite Church in West July 5, 2020.
Incomplete notices must be Point, with the Reb. Arrangements are
received no later than 7:30 a.m. Errol Wedel officiat- incomplete and will be
for the Monday through Friday ing. Burial will follow announced by Carter’s Hazel Christine Geno Hughes, 93, of
editions. Paid notices must be Booneville, MS passed away on July 3, 2020.
in Oddfellows Rest Funeral Services of
finalized by 3 p.m. for inclusion
the next day Monday through
Cemetery in Aberdeen. Columbus. A private family service will be arranged for
Thursday; and on Friday by 3 Tisdale-Lann Memo- a later date. Survivors include husband, Charles
rial Funeral Home of Kenneth Hughes; daughter, Patricia Hughes
p.m. for Sunday and Monday
publication. For more informa- Aberdeen is in charge Luther Hunter Sr. Matthes of Columbus, MS; daughter-in-law
tion, call 662-328-2471. of arrangements. STARKVILLE — Sandy Hughes of Pace, Florida; grandchildren,
Mr. Craig was Luther Hunter Sr., 82, Kim Matthes Hall (Chad) of Columbus, MS,
Grace Marler died June 24, 2020.
born May 21, 1943, in
Funeral services Robbie Underwood Matthew Matthes (Amanda), Trevor Hughes of
STARKVILLE — Aberdeen, to the late Visitation: Portland, Oregon, Chris Hughes of Pace, Florida,
Grace “Mamalene” Henry M and Jessie will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 7 • 9-10:45 AM Claire Hughes of Birmingham, Alabama; and
Arlene Marler, 87, died Haston Craig. He was a Wednesday, at West College Street Location
great-grandchildren, Alexis, Kinsley, Jalynn,
Graveside Services:
July 2, 2020, at Mont- member of West Point Memorial Funeral Tuesday, July 7 • 11 AM Skylar and Madyson.
gomery Gardens. Mennonite Church. Home Chapel. Visita- Friendship Cemetery Hazel Hughes had a long career as an office
tion is from 4-6 p.m. College St. Location
A family service will He is survived by nurse with Dr. Doyle Sumrall’s practice. She
be held at a later date. his wife, Patsy ; chil- today, at the funeral Birtis Griffin and Charles Hughes were married for 72 years.
Welch Funeral Home dren, Carol Smith, home. West Memo- Incomplete Charles is a retired U.S. Air Force Veteran. After
is in charge of arrange- Lee Holdeman and rial Funeral Home of College St. Location Hazel retired from being a nurse, she devoted
ments. Melinda Litwiller; Starkville is in charge her time to her family.
Mrs. Marler was sister, Faith Craig; 15 of arrangements. Catherine Basinger Paid Obituary - Mack Funeral Home
He is survived by Incomplete
born Aug. 10, 1932, in grandchildren; and 11
Alma Shaw
2nd Ave. North Location
Isola, to the late Willie great-grandchildren. his wife, Allie Jean
and Myrtis Durr. She Hunter; children,
was a member of Park- Mary Wilson Versie Treanatta Cuth-
way Baptist Church. COLUMBUS — bert, Lurther Hunter memorialgunterpeel.com Alma Mae Morgan Shaw,
In addition to her Mary Wilson, 71, died Jr., Treandes Hunter, 91, went to be with her Lord
parents, she was July 6, 2020, at Baptist Darrin Hunter, Richell and Savior, Jesus Christ on
preceded in death by Memorial Hospi- Doss, Schwann Logan, Friday, July 3, 2020, while
her husband, Robert living at Traceway Nursing
Robbie Underwood
tal-Golden Triangle.
Marler. Arrangements are Home in Tupelo, MS. Her
She is survived incomplete and will be loving daughters, Beverly and
by her children, Ken announced by Carter’s Cindy, were with her when she
Mrs. Robbie Fay Baggett
Marler of Franklin, Funeral Services of peacefully passed.
Underwood, age 89, of
Tennessee, Max Marler Columbus. A visitation will be
Columbus, MS, passed away
of Hendersonville, Wednesday, July 8, 2020, from 10:30-11:00 AM at
July 3, 2020, at University of
Lowndes Funeral Home. A funeral service will
Tennessee, Phil Marler Charlotte Loper Mississippi Medical Center
follow at 11:00 AM in the Chapel with Dr. Kennon
of Coos Bay, Oregon COLUMBUS — in Jackson, MS. Graveside
and Brad Marler of Vaughan officiating. Interment will be in Millport
Charlotte Loper, 68, service will be Tuesday, July 7,
Starkville; siblings, City Cemetery, Millport, AL with Lowndes
died July 6, 2020, at 2020, at 11:00 AM at Friendship
Thelma Waldrop, Funeral Home directing.
Baptist Memorial Hos- Cemetery with Billy Ferguson
Polly McCall and Mrs. Shaw was born on April 20, 1929, in
pital-Golden Triangle. officiating. Visitation will be
Ella Mai Dexter; 10 Brilliant, AL, the youngest of four children to
Arrangements are from 9:00 AM until 10:45 AM at Memorial Gunter
grandchildren; and 12 Ethel Mae Spillers Morgan and Acie Dickerson
incomplete and will be Peel Funeral Home & Crematory, 903 College St.
great-grandchildren. Fritz Morgan. She always said her life was good,
announced by Lown- location.
and she doted on by her older siblings. Family was
des Funeral Home of Mrs. Underwood was born February 2,
important to her and she loved sharing memories.
Jillavonnie Watt Columbus. 1931, in Rogersville, AL, to the late Robert
She lived through the Great Depression and
NOXUBEE COUN- O’Neal and Ethel Haraway Baggett. She was a
World War II. She loved this country in which
TY — Jillavonnie Watt, Latisha Henley graduate of Lauderdale County High School.
she had witnessed so much change throughout
27, died July 4, 2020. COLUMBUS — Lati- Mrs. Underwood retired from South Central
her lifetime. She loved reading and kept up with
Arrangements are sha Henley, 25, died Bell Telephone Company after 28 years and the
politics, never hesitating to share her beliefs. Her
Columbus Municipal School District after 12
family moved during her high school years to
years. She was an active member of the Columbus
Millport, AL where she loved playing Basketball
Melanie Brown
Church of Christ. In addition to her parents and
and being a Cheerleader. She was a member of
twelve siblings, she was preceded in death by her
the Millport Methodist Church all of her life and
husband, Maynard Edward Underwood.
even though she lived in other places, she always
Melanie (Mel) Ash Mitchell Mrs. Underwood grew up on a farm in
called Millport home. Mrs. Shaw was generous
Brown, 45, died Thursday, July, Rogersville, Alabama. She met her husband
and caring. She cared for her father, her mother,
2, 2020, at her home in Madison Maynard on a blind date and they were married
and her husband through their later years of
of ovarian cancer surrounded for 47 years until his death in 2002. She was
sickness and counted it a joy to be able to do so.
by her family and friends. passionate about her work and began her career
In her later years, she moved into a small, lovely
A Celebration of Melanie’s as a telephone operator for BellSouth in Sheffield,
cottage at Traceway Retirement Center in Tupelo,
life be held on Tuesday July 7, AL. She worked her way up and was one of
MS where she continued to live independently
2020, at 2:00 PM Tuesday, July the first females to hold a man’s job at South
and happy for the next 14 years. During these
7, 2020, at Pinelake Baptist Central Bell in Columbus. After retiring from
years she cultivated a beautiful flower garden,
Church of Madison at 223 Old the telephone company, she became an assistant
continued to cook, and share her perfection with
Jackson Road Madison MS. Visitation will begin teacher at Franklin Academy. After her second
family and friends. Her pride and joy was her
at 1:00 PM Tuesday at the church. retirement, Mrs. Underwood enjoyed traveling
own secret Chocolate Cheesecake recipe. She
Melanie was born on March 16, 1975, in with her church group ‘The Prime Timers’,
also began to paint and share her art with others.
Spokane, Washington. A graduate of Mississippi volunteering with the Telephone Pioneers charity
Mrs. Shaw loved to shop and she loved all things
State University, Melanie married Brandon and serving with the Columbus Church of Christ
beautiful. Being from the Greatest Generation,
Brown in Columbus, MS on May 6, 2000. A Nursing Home Ministry for 20 years. She also
she believed in always looking her best. She was
longtime resident of Madison, she worked as enjoyed gathering for monthly luncheons with
bossy and funny, made the best of every situation,
Realtor with Kennedy and Company. the Arrington Park Neighborhood Ladies Group,
and was always positive. She loved to travel and
Melanie cherished spending time with her her friends from the Franklin Retired Teachers
left many memories of her life through her art,
family and especially enjoyed watching her Group, and celebrating birthdays with her
her writing, and her photographs. Her heart was
children participate in their extra-curricular special ladies club. However, her happiest days
always full of love and that love was returned to
activities. She was a faithful member of Pinelake were spent sitting around a bridge table with
her by all who knew her. Her faith in God was
Baptist Church of Madison. her dear bridge friends engaging in challenging
strong. She believed in the power of prayer and
She is preceded in death by her grandparents, games and joyous laughter.
trusted God in all her circumstances. She always
Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Mitchell of Monroe, Georgia Survivors include her daughters, Dana
lived life to the fullest. Many times she reminded
and Mr. and Mrs. John Chancey of Boynton Underwood McLean of Columbus, MS and Diahn
her family to not grieve for her when she left this
Beach, Florida. Underwood Brauss and her husband Kevin
earth but to rejoice in her well-lived life, confident
Melanie is lovingly survived by her husband, of Tampa, FL; and granddaughters, Madison
she was going to a better place.
Brandon Brown and their children Heath and O’Neal McLean and Avery Nicole Brauss. Her
Alma is preceded in death by her parents;
Bella Brown all of Madison; her parents, Hank granddaughters were the loves of her life and her
her sister, Katie Flippo; and two brothers, L.C.
and Becky Gunter of Columbus, MS and Gawyn utmost pride and joy.
Morgan and Aubra Morgan.
and Dawn Mitchell of Columbus, MS; her siblings, Pallbearers include Kevin Brauss, Mike
Mrs. Shaw is survived by her daughters,
Angi Wilson (Harry) of Madison; IV Gunter of Smith, Dan Harris, Les Chaffin, Shawn Dickey
Beverly (Bobby) Hooks of Starkville, MS and
Columbus, MS; Allyson Lett (Cody) of Columbus, and Paul Bennett.
Cindy (Stan) Brewer of Decatur, AL; three
MS; Kathryn Phillips (Bob) of Columbus, MS; Honorary pallbearers include the Columbus
granddaughters, Kathryn (Kennon) Vaughan of
Nichole Rutherford of Columbus, MS; nieces Church of Christ members & The Prime Timers
Germantown, TN, Morgan (Daniel) Trotter of
and nephews, Ashton Wilson, Harrison Wilson, and her beloved bridge friends.
Cave Creek, AZ and Marylea (Joshua) Thronton
Ayden Mitchell, Harris Gunter Lilly Grace Memorials may be made to Columbus Church
of Maben, MS; and 11 much-adored great-
Gunter, Grey Gunter, Gunter Phillips, Blake of Christ, 2401 7th St. North, Columbus, MS,
grandchildren.
Phillips, Beth Phillips, Bill Phillips, Brooke Hill, 39705.
Pallbearers will be Steve Morgan, Ken Trull,
Will Burris, Dorsey Burris and Mary Katherine Daniel Trotter, Joshua Thornton, Stan Brewer
Smith. and Bobby Hooks.
Memorials may be made in memory of Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s
Melanie to Madison Ridgeland Academy , 7601 Hospital in Memphis, TN where Mrs. Shaw was
Old Canton Road Madison, MS 39110 as a daily Sign the online guest book at a faithful supporter.
reminder for Health and Bella Brown of their www.memorialgunterpeel.com Compliments of
loving mother.
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STARKVILLE — neral Home of Reform, Brad Andrews, Steve
Vernon Rice, 60, died Alabama is in charge of Harris, Kenny Harris,
June 27, 2020. arrangements. Mike Harris and Billy
Mr. Heritage was Strickland.
Graveside funeral
born Aug. 6, 1928, in Memorials may
services are at 2 p.m.
Pickens County, Ala- be made to Mineral
today, in Bethel Cem-
bama, to the late John Springs Baptist Church
etery. West Memori- Building Fund, 401 1st
Sanford Heritage Sr and
al Funeral Home of Street N, Reform, AL
Mary Elizabeth Wright
Starkville is in charge of 35481.
Heritage. He was a
arrangements.
EmploymEnt
member of Mineral
He is survived by his
siblings, Fannie Wil-
Springs Baptist Church. Birtis Griffin
In addition to his par- COLUMBUS — Bir-
liams, Cara Thomson,
ents, he was preceded tis Griffin, 36, died July
Betty Baker, Cecelia
BUSInESS
in death by his siblings, 6, 2020, at his residence.
Ashford, Elizabeth Annie Lunenia Noland, Arrangements are
Wadlington, Sammie Betty Jane Jacobs, John incomplete and will be
Rice, Melvin Rice, Rob- Sanford Heritage Jr., announced by Memorial
ert Rice, Aaron Rice and David Olen Heritage
REntalS
Gunter Peel Funeral
Edward Rice. and Lester Owen Heri- Home and Crematory
tage. College Street location.
James Heritage He is survived by his
MCSHAN, Ala. — wife, Christine Taylor Catherine Basinger
James Harold Heritage, Heritage; children,
91, died July 5, 2020, at
his residence.
Funeral services
Brenda Heritage Man-
ning and Terri Heritage
Andrews; siblings,
COLUMBUS —
Catherine Basinger,
90, died July 7, 2020, at
REal EStatE
Windsor Place.
GaRaGE SalES
are at 11 a.m. today, at Willard Heritage and Arrangements are
Mineral Springs Baptist Edward Heritage; four incomplete and will be
Church, with the Rev. grandchildren; and announced by Memorial
David Blakney officiat- eight great-grandchil- Gunter Peel Funeral
mERchandISE
ing. Burial will follow in dren. Home and Crematory
the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Second Avenue North
Visitation will follow at Jack Heritage, David location.
SERVIcES
On July 7, 1865, four people tions in Iceland, Trinidad and British
were hanged in Washington, D.C. for Guiana to forestall any Nazi invasion,
conspiring with John Wilkes Booth to even though the United States had not
yet entered the Second World War.
assassinate President Abraham Lincoln:
lEGalS
In 1948, six female U.S. Navy
Lewis Powell (aka Lewis Payne), David
reservists became the first women to be
Herold, George Atzerodt and Mary
sworn in to the regular Navy.
Surratt, the first woman to be executed
In 1954, Elvis Presley made his
by the federal government.
radio debut as Memphis, Tennessee,
station WHBQ played his first record-
On this date: ing for Sun Records, “That’s All Right.”
In 1846, U.S. annexation of Cal-
ifornia was proclaimed at Monterey
(mahn-tuh-RAY’) after the surrender of
In 1963, a Navy jet fighter from
Willow Grove Naval Air Station in
Pennsylvania crashed into a picnic area,
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a Mexican garrison.
In 1898, the United States annexed
Hawaii.
killing seven people; the pilot, who
ejected, survived.
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This the 15th day of June, Road, Columbus. 1750sqft btu, 208−230 voltage.
through these grants will be 2020
contracted to private, nonprofit, You are required to mail or Brick house in quiet neigh− $900. Crawford, MS.
and public agencies desig- hand deliver a copy of a writ- borhood. 3 bedrooms & 2 662−497−2754.
/s/ J. Fowler ten response to the Complaint
nated in accordance with Pub- Janice Fowler full baths. No HUD,
lic Law 97-35, as amended. to Elizabeth F. Jones, the attor-
Executrix of the Estate of Todd ney for the Plaintiff, whose ad- Ads starting at $25 Columbus City school General Merchandise
The eligibility requirements for Taggart, Deceased district. $1000/mo with
the program are outlined in the dress is Post Office Box 1827,
322 Main Street, Columbus, Apts For Rent: North 1 mo deposit. Serious 2018 40FT Gooseneck
application process. PUBLISH: 6/23, 6/30 & Mississippi 39703-1827. Your inquiries only please. Call Trailer w/ 5ft dovetail, 12
7/7/2020 response must be mailed or 662−574−3202 to see the
Copies of the state plans are FOX RUN APARTMENTS ton axles, 10−4inch straps
available for review at the Mis- delivered within thirty (30) days foxruncompany.com house or make application. & tarps. $7,000.
sissippi Department of Human THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE HAS after June 30, 2020, which is 1 & 2 BR near hospital. 662−251−3001.
Services by calling 601-359- BEEN ABANDONED AT COREY the date of the first publication
HERRING AUTOMOTIVE, 1230
$595−$645 monthly. HOUSE FOR RENT
4768 or 1-800-421-0762. of this Summons. If your re-
GARDNER BLVD, COLUMBUS, sponse is not so mailed or de- Military discount, pet area, 2−3 Bedroom w/ 1.5 Bath
pet friendly, and furnished FREE HORSE MANURE,
Inquiries, comments or sugges- MS. livered, a judgment by default Fenced in yard. $675. mixed with sawdust.
tions regarding the block grant will be entered against you for corporate apts. 662−549−9555. By appointment. Will load.
plans and/or eligibility require- 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA the money or other relief de- 24−HOUR PROFESSIONAL Ask for Glenn or text. West Lowndes.
ments must be received on or VIN# 2T1BU40E29C116030 manded in the Complaint. GYM. ON SITE SECURITY.
ON SITE MAINTENANCE. 662−364−6990.
before July 28, 2020 by the Di-
vision of Community Services, 2013 HONDA ACCORD You must also file the original ON SITE MANAGEMENT.
P. O. Box 352, Jackson, Mis- VIN# 1HGCR2F37DA047351 of your response with the Clerk 24−HOUR CAMERA
of this Court within a reason-
HORSE SADDLE
sissippi 39205. Public com- SURVEILLANCE. Benji & with all attachments. $250
ments will be reviewed before 2003 ACURA MDX able time afterward.
VIN# 2HNYD188X3H533698 Ashleigh, 662−386−4446. OBO Call 662−328−9316.
finalizing the 2021 State Plans
for these programs. ISSUED UNDER MY HAND AND
IF NOT CLAIMED THESE SEAL OF SAID COURT, this
State of Mississippi
VEHICLES WILL BE PUT UP FOR 26th day of June, 2020.
PUBLIC SALE ON THE 11TH
Apts For Rent: West
WHITE POSTER BOARD Five Questions:
VIP
County Of Lowndes DAY OF JULY 2020 AT COREY $0.50 each − 24"x23"
CHANCERY COURT OF
Visit 516 Main Street
1 Monarch
HERRING AUTOMOTIVE, 1230 LOWNDES
NOTICE OF SALE LIQUIDATION or call 662−328−2424
Rentals
GARDNER BLVD., COLUMBUS, COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
butterfly
MS 39702.
WHEREAS, the following ten-
ants entered into leases with PUBLISH: 6/23, 6/30 &
BY: /s/ Tina Fisher
Deputy Clerk
Take down that “for
The Grove Mini Warehouses for 7/7/2020 Apartments & Houses rent” sign and get
storage space in which to store
personal property and
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF
Publish: 06/30/2020
07/07/2020
07/14/2020
1 Bedrooms fast results with an
Vehicles 2 Tom Seaver
2 Bedroooms
WHEREAS, default has been LOWNDES COUNTY, MISSIS-
Ads starting at $12
3 Crimea
SIPPI
made in the payment for rent
and The Grove Mini Ware- 3 Bedrooms easy classified ad.
or Crimean
Employment
houses pursuant to said EDWARD MICHAEL OGLESBY
leases is authorized to sell the and JUDY OGLESBY PLAINTIFFS
Autos For Sale
Furnished & Unfurnished
personal property to satisfy the
VERSUS Place your Peninsula
1, 2, & 3 Baths
past due rent and other
Call us: 662-328-2424 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA.
charges owed to it by the fol-
lowing tenants: PARKWAY MORTGAGE, INC.;
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., suc- Lease, Deposit ad today at AUTOMATIC TRANS, ALL
POWER OPTIONS, 148K 4 Robert Redford
& Credit Check
Apryl Sherrod
A16
cessor by merger to Wachovia
Bank of Delaware, N.A., f/k/a
General Help Wanted
ads.cdispatch.com HWY MI, SV PACKAGE,
CHARCOAL GREY, STILL
First Union National Bank of viceinvestments.com
Experienced Cabinet As-
5 Circumnavigate
$165.00
or call 328-2424
LIKE NEW. $7,800.
327-8555
Delaware; CITIBANK, N.A.,
sembler: 1+ years experi- 662−574−3596
the world
Lonnie Sander a/k/a Citi Mortgage; J.P. MOR-
GAN CHASE & CO., d/b/a ence recommended as well
A32 as a good knowledge of
$483.80 Chase Bank; CAPITAL ONE
other woodworking tasks.
Service Directory
HOME LOANS, LLC, Operating
Eldwyien Donald Subsidiary of a National Bank; Must be able to operate
A33 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., suc- power tools & have valid
$176.95 cessor by merger to BAC Home driver’s license.
Loans Servicing, LP, f/k/a Call 662-245-0400
Tammy Crimm Countrywide Home Loans Servi- 7:00am-5:00pm, Monday-
A38 cing, LP; MORTGAGE ELEC-
TRONIC REGISTRATION SYS- Thursday to speak with
$261.95
TEMS, INC., a/k/a MERS, Inc.; Greg or Thomas.
Cyretha Ball SETERUS, INC.; FEDERAL NA- Promote your small business starting at only $25
A40 TIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCI- Experienced Cabinet and
$236.95 ATION, a/k/a Fannie Mae; NA-
Mill Work Installer: 2+ Carpet & Flooring General Services General Services Lawn Care / Landscaping
TIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC,
d/b/a Mr. Cooper; and ALL years experience highly re-
Marissa Perkins commended. Must have a A & T TREE SERVICES WORK WANTED: Licensed JESSE & BEVERLY’S
B25 OTHER UNKNOWN PERSONS Bucket truck & stump & Bonded. Carpentry, minor LAWN SERVICE
$296.95 OR ENTITIES HAVING OR valid driver’s license & be
CLAIMING ANY INTEREST IN OR willing to travel overnight. removal. Free est. electrical, minor plumbing, Mowing, cleanup,
TO THE PROPERTY DE- Must have own tools. Serving Columbus insulation, painting, landscaping, sodding,
Renise Lyshon
B35 SCRIBED IN THIS COMPLAINT Call 662-245-0400 since 1987. Senior demolition, gutters & tree cutting.
$296.95 DEFENDANTS 7:00am-5:00pm, Monday- citizen disc. Call Alvin @ cleaned, pressure washing, 662−356−6525
Thursday to speak with 242−0324/241−4447 landscaping, cleanup work.
Cheryl Ferghson NO. 2020-0257-DE "We’ll go out on a limb for 662−242−3608.
Greg or Thomas. Lawn Care
C13 you!" Mow, Trim, Edge and Blow.
$400.65 PUBLICATION SUMMONS
HILL’S PRESSURE Free Estimate.
THE COMMERCIAL DAVID’S CARPET & WASHING. Commercial/ Call 662−574−1225.
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: DISPATCH seeks a motiv- UPHOLSTERY Residential. House, If no answer please leave
hereby given that The Grove
Mini Warehouses liquidation TO: All other unknown persons ated, contracted carrier for CLEANING concrete, sidewalks & message.
sale will take place at 510 or entities having or claiming a the Brooksville & Macon 1 Room − $50 mobile washing. Free est.
Lehmberg Road, Columbus, MS legal or equitable interest in or area. Excellent opportunity 2 Rooms − $70 662−386−8925.
to the property described in the to earn money for college. SAM’S LAWN SERVICE
39702 on July 24, 2020 at 3+ Rooms − $30 EA No lawn too large or too
10:00 A.M. attached Complaint and below Must have good transporta- Rugs−Must Be Seen
tion, valid driver's license Car Upholstery Cleaning CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY small. Mowing, trimming &
PUBLISH: 7/7, 7/14 & NOTICE TO DEFENDANT & insurance. Delivers on Available $545 plus Filing Fee weedeating.
7/21/2020 CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY Call 662−243−1694
You have been made a Defend- Sunday morning and Mon- 662−722−1758
ant in the suit filed in this Fri afternoons. Apply at The Garage Door Services All Attorney Fees Through The Plan Painting & Papering
Court by Edward Michael Commercial Dispatch, 516 M&M Garage Door, LLC Jim Arnold, Attorney
Oglesby and Judy Oglesby, Main Street in Columbus. Offering competitive prices QUALITY PAINTING.
All notices must be Plaintiffs, seeking confirmation No phone calls please. and quality service. 662-324-1666 • 601-656-6914 Ext/Int Painting.
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A tract or parcel of land loc-
ated in the Northeast Quarter