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Friday | January 8, 2021
A former Lown-
des County deputy
has been indicted
for allegedly sexu-
ally abusing a small
child.
Michael Dulaney,
Jr., 31, is facing
charges of sexual Dulaney Jr.
battery and felonious abuse and/
or battery of a child, according to
Lowndes County Circuit Court doc-
uments.
See DULANEY, 3A
Tess Vrbin/Dispatch Staff
Joseph Campbell exercises Thursday at J.L. King Park in Starkville. He canceled his gym membership in 2020 due to the
COVID-19 pandemic and now comes to the park almost every day to work out, he said, although Thursday’s cold and rainy
weather made it difficult at first to find the motivation.
CPD officer on administrative leave after indicted for exploiting vulnerable adult
Holder accused of taking more than $37K from victim Novem -
ber 2017
more than $250 worth of
the victim’s property in
under certain protections
from the Civil Service
DISPATCH STAFF REPORT multiple counts of ex- documents. and Janu- February 2019. Commission.
ploitation of a vulnerable The indictment says ary 2018, Holder was hired as Columbus Police Chief
A Columbus police of- adult. Holder transferred more $15, 316. 33 a patrol officer July 24, Fred Shelton did not re-
ficer was put on admin- between 2017. Human Resourc- turn calls from The Dis-
A Lowndes Coun- than $37,000 from his
istrative leave with pay Febr ua r y es Director Pat Mitchell patch about Holder’s sta-
after being arrested for ty grand jury indicted victim’s credit card to and July confirmed he is on admin- tus by press time.
Jameson Holder, 27, of his own personal account Holder
allegedly stealing thou- 2018, and istrative leave with pay, Holder has been re-
sands of dollars from four counts of exploita- between November 2017 $2,500 between July and adding that he could not leased from Lowndes
a vulnerable adult and tion of a vulnerable adult, and August 2018, includ- August 2018. The indict- have been dismissed be- County Adult Detention
served an indictment for according to circuit court ing $20,028.80 between ment said he also took cause, as an officer, he is Center on $20,000 bond.
Howard
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trailer in February 1992. Medical exam- come and I shoot whoever you want me
iner Steven Hayne examined the body to shoot,’” Kesler said during closing ar-
and ruled that Kemp had been stabbed guments in the trial, referencing a tele-
to death, but it wasn’t until after Kemp’s vision show from the late 1950s about
body was buried and exhumed that West a gun fighter. “Well that’s exactly what
claimed to find bite marks on her arm, Dr. West is. He’s just a modern day gun-
neck and breast. West’s testimony had fighter who has chosen that he wants to
also been evidence presented in the always work for law enforcement.”
cases of Noxubee County men Kennedy The Mississippi Innocence Project,
Brewer and Levon Brooks, both of whom
an organization of attorneys and other le-
had been convicted of separate murders
gal professionals who use DNA evidence
in the early 1990s. DNA evidence later
to look at old cases and, in many cases,
found that the two men had been wrong-
fully convicted, and they were exonerat- exonerate those wrongfully convicted,
ed. ordered a DNA test of evidence in How- SOLUNAR TABLE
The solunar period indicates
Even at the 2000 trial, defense attor- ard’s case in the mid-2000s and found peak-feeding times for fish and game.
Fri. Sat.
ney Thomas Kesler objected to West’s that male DNA found at the scene did not Major
Minor
8:31p
3:49a
9:26p
4:59a
being accepted as an expert witness in match Howard. The Innocence Project Major 8:48a 9:54a
Minor 2:58p 3:42p
the case and claimed he was a “hired also took on Brewer’s and Brooks’ cases. Courtesy of Mississippi Department
of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
gun,” according to a transcript of the tri- Howard was released from Mississip-
The Dispatch
al. pi Department of Corrections custody on
“‘If you need a gunfighter, hire me, I his personal recognizance in December.
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Sheriff Eddie Haw- in January 2020. County uary 2019. The victim was
kins confirmed to The Administrator Jay Fisher younger than 5 years old.
Dispatch that Dulaney said Dulaney was em- Dulaney has been re-
was a deputy at Lowndes ployed by the county from leased from custody at
County Sheriff’s Office 2012 to Jan. 5, 2020. Lowndes County Adult If you don’t read The Dispatch, how are you gonna know?
but said he resigned prior The indictment says Detention Center on
to Hawkins taking office the abuse occurred in Jan- $50,000 bond.
4A FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2021 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com
AREA OBITUARIES
COMMERCIAL DISPATCH p.m. today, Truck and Tractor Sup- In addition to his Jethrow and Georgia member of New Shiloh
OBITUARY POLICY at Carter’s ply and the Budweiser parents, he is survived Ballard Jethrow. She MB Church.
Obituaries with basic informa-
tion including visitation and
Funeral Company. He was a by his wife, Lena was formerly employed In addition to his
service times, are provided Services. member of Charity Mis- Puckett of Sulligent; as an executive assistant father, he was preceded
free of charge. Extended obit- Carter’s sion Full Gospel Baptist son, Matthew Puckett with Delott, in Washing- in death by his sister,
uaries with a photograph, de- Funeral Church. of Hamilton; daughter, ton, D.C. Annie Katherine.
tailed biographical information Services of In addition to his Chelsea Goude of An- She is survived by In addition to his
and other details families may Columbus B. Taylor father, he is survived drew, South Carolina; her brothers, Earnest mother, he is survived
wish to include, are available by his siblings, Derrick brother, Mark Puckett
is in charge Ballard, Bobby Lee by his wife, Doro-
for a fee. Obituaries must be
submitted through funeral
of arrangements. Gray and Frederick of Chelsea; sister, Shei- Ballard, Willie Jethrow thy Spann; children,
homes unless the deceased’s Mrs. Taylor was Williams, both of Craw- la Hester of Malvern, Jr., and Yarnell Jethrow; Distress Stewart of
body has been donated to born Oct. 11, 1935, in ford, and Norlishia Arkansas; and four and sisters, Sally Ste- Blytheville, Arkansas,
science. If the deceased’s Columbus, to the late Williams of Columbus. grandchildren. venson, Ethel Jethrow, Meliesha Alexander
body was donated to science, Luster Cheeks and Pallbearers will be Georgia Ann Davis, Lori of Naperville, Illinois,
the family must provide official
proof of death. Please submit
Lucille Cheeks. She David Artz Tim Puckett, Donald Murray, and Carolyn Tangie Spann of New
was formerly employed COLUMBUS — Da- Puckett, Mitchell Puck- Fields. Orleans, Louisiana
all obituaries on the form
provided by The Commercial with United Technolo- vid Wallace Artz, 71, ett, Joel Puckett, Keith and Chavis Spann of
Dispatch. Free notices must gies and as a cafeteria died Jan. 7, 2021, at Vann, Chris Johnson, Robert Vaughn Blytheville, Arkansas;
be submitted to the newspa- manager with Hughes Windsor Place. Aaron Hester, and Seth TUPELO — Robert siblings, Johnnie Earl
per no later than 3 p.m. the Elementary School. Arrangements are Hester. Vaughn died Jan. 7, Rucker, Charlie Rucker,
day prior for publication Tues- She was a member of incomplete and will be Memorials may be 2021, at North Missis- Julius Binion Jr., Mon-
day through Friday; no later made to the Trinity
Mt. Zion M.B. Church. announced by Memori- sippi Medical Center of trell Rucker, Carolyn
than 4 p.m. Saturday for the
In addition to her al Gunter Peel Funeral Youth Camp, 1835 Tupelo. Arnold, Nancy Relliford,
Sunday edition; and no later
than 7:30 a.m. for the Monday parents, she was pre- Home and Crematory, Co. Hwy. 3, Guin, AL Arrangements are Brundia Jones, Anita
edition. Incomplete notices cede in death by her Second Avenue North 35563. incomplete and will be Spann-Hill, Jeanette Bin
must be received no later husband, Jimmy Taylor; location. announced by Lown- Relliford and Lena Pip-
than 7:30 a.m. for the Monday
through Friday editions. Paid
sons, Larry Taylor and Emil Lovely des Funeral Home of er; eight grandchildren;
Michael Taylor; sister, Rena Rogers STARKVILLE — Columbus. and one great-grand-
notices must be finalized by 3
p.m. for inclusion the next day
Lula Butler; and broth- STARKVILLE — Emil Lloyd Lovely, 81, child.
Monday through Thursday; and ers, Lester Cheeks Jr. Rena Mae Rogers, 83, died Jan. 3, 2021, in McCray Spann See OBITUARIES, 5A
on Friday by 3 p.m. for Sunday and Troy Cheeks. died Dec. 31, 2020, in Starkville. SHUQUALAK —
and Monday publication. For She is survived by Starkville. Graveside services McCray “Cray” Spann,
more information, call 662- her daughter, Dorothy Graveside services will be at Odd Fellow 62, died
328-2471. J. Washington of Co- will be at 11 a.m. Satur- Cemetery. Burial will Jan. 2,
lumbus; brother, Walter day, at Plair Cemetery. follow. Visitation is 2021.
Bobby Jones Cheeks of Columbus; Burial will follow. Vis- from 1-5 p.m. today, Funeral
COLUMBUS — Bob- three grandchildren; itation is from noon-6 at Hairston and Hair- services
by Jones, 84, died Jan. and five great-grand- p.m. today, at West Me- ston Funeral Home. will be
2, 2021, at children. morial Funeral Home. Hairston and Hair- at 2 p.m.
his resi- West Memorial Funeral ston Funeral Home of Saturday,
dence. Mary Taylor Home of Starkville is Starkville is in charge at Taberna- Spann
Grave- CALEDONIA — in charge of arrange- of arrangements. cle Baptist
side Mary Richards Taylor, ments. Mr. Lovely was Church, with Montrell
services 64, died She is survived by born July 15, 1939, Rucker officiating.
will be held Dec. 28, her children, Frank in Starkville, to the Visitation is from 1-5
at 9 a.m. 2020, at St. Rogers Jr., Wilburn late James Lovely and Nancy Campassi
Jones p.m. today, at Lee-Sykes Funeral Mass:
Saturday, Dominic Rogers, and Lisa Amanda Collier. He was Funeral Home. Lee- Friday, Jan. 8 • 11 AM
at Sardis Rogers Hendrix all formerly the owner of a Annunciation Catholic Church
Hospital, in Sykes Funeral Home of Burial
Cemetery, in Hamilton. Jackson. of Starkville; sisters, Jiffy Lube franchise in Macon is in charge of Friendship Cemetery
Burial will follow. Visi- Grave- Linda Hayes and Chicago, Illinois. arrangements. College St. Location
tation will be from 8:45- side ser- Elaine Weeden, both He is survived by his Mr. Spann was
9 a.m. prior to services, vices will M. Taylor of St. Louis, Missou- wife, Billie Lovely of David Artz
born Feb. 16, 1958, in Incomplete
at the cemetery. Lee- be at noon ri; brother, Aaron Starkville; sons, Kirk Macon, to Anna Lee 2nd Ave. N. Location
Sykes Funeral Home of Sunday, at Faith Har- Plair of St. Louis; 15 and Emil Lovely Jr.; and Spann-Rucker and
Columbus is in charge vest Church Cemetery, grandchildren; and 26 four grandchildren. the late Julius Binion.
of arrangements. in Steens, with Hugh great-grandchildren. He was a graduate of
Mr. Jones was born Dent officiating. Burial Johnny Pattman Jr. Noxubee County School
Aug. 28, 1936, in Kos- will follow. Visitation is Jaylon Davis FT. WORTH, Texas District and was for-
ciusko, to the late Char- from noon-5 p.m. Satur- TUPELO — Jaylon — Johnny Earl Pattman merly employed in the memorialgunterpeel.com
lie and Ethel Jones. day, at Carter’s Funeral Hope Davis, 25, died Jr., 64, construction and electri-
He was a member of Services. Carter’s Jan. 1, 2021, in Tupelo. died Dec. cal industry with Jordan
Seventh-Day Adventist Funeral Services of Graveside services 31, 2020, Construction. He was a
Church. Columbus is in charge will be at 11 a.m. in Fort
In addition to his of arrangements. Saturday, at Memorial Worth.
parents, he was pre- Mrs. Taylor was born Garden Park. Burial Ar-
ceded in death by his April 9, 1956, in Colum- will follow. Visitation range-
sisters, Mattie Wells bus, to the late Dick is from 3-5 p.m. today, ments are
and Sophie Delaney; Richards and Julie Mor- at Peter’s rock Church incomplete Pattman Jr.
and brother, Charlie ton. She was a member of God in Christ. West and will be
Jones. of Faith Harvest Baptist Memorial Funeral announced by Hairston
He is survived by Church. Home of Starkville is and Hairston Funeral
his wife, Dr. Yolander In addition to her in charge of arrange- Home of Columbus.
Jones; sons, the Rev. parents, she was pre- ments.
Sedrick Harris, Alix ceded in death by her She is survived by Eugene Sanders
Bailey, and Steve siblings, Gladys Colis- her parents, Joseph and COLUMBUS — Eu-
Billups; daughters, Dr. ter, Frank Richards, Lula Davis; sister, Faith gene Sanders, 62, died
Pam Lacy and Brandie and Otis Richards. Davis; brother, Joe Wil- in Colum-
Bonnie Coleman
L. Smith; sister, Gen- She is survived by liams; and fiancé, Mark bus.
evia Larrie of Miami, her husband, N.S. Tay- Bridges. Grave-
Florida; and a host of lor of Caledonia; chil- side
grandchildren. dren, Robert Taylor and Ronald Coffey services Bonnie Jean Coleman,
Ella Patman, both of STARKVILLE — will be at 92, passed away on Friday,
Katherine Hawkins Columbus, and James Ronald Coffey died Jan. 11 a.m. January 1, 2021, at her home, in
COLUMBUS — Patman of Caledonia; 4, 2021, in Starkville. Saturday, Louisville, Mississippi.
Katherine Jones siblings, Peggy Ann Graveside services at Piney Sanders Funeral services will be at
Hawkins, 74, died Jones of Shaw, Frances will be at 2 p.m. Sat- Grove 11:00 AM Friday, January 8,
Jan. 3, 2021, at Baptist M. Richards of West urday, at Church Hill M.B. Church Cemetery, 2021, in Nowell-Massey Funeral
Memorial Hospital, in Point, Ethel M. Colister Cemetery, in Eupora. with the Rev. Michael Home Chapel, in Louisville,
Memphis, Tennessee. of Sauk Village, Illinois, Burial will follow. West Reed officiating. Burial with Rev. Tim Hisaw officiating.
Services will be at 2 the Rev. Willie Lee Memorial Funeral will follow. Visitation is Interment will immediately
p.m. Saturday, at Oak Richards and Willie Home of Starkville is from 1-5 p.m. today, at follow at Memorial Cemetery.
Grove M.B. Church, James Richards, both in charge of arrange- Hairston and Hairston Bonnie was born December 4, 1928, to Jessie
with the Rev. Therman of Columbus; and eight ments. Funeral Home. Hairston and Willie Grace Fuller Hisaw. She was a graduate
Cunningham officiat- grandchildren. and Hairston Funeral of Ellison Ridge High School and a member of
ing. Carter’s Funeral Douglas Puckett Home of Columbus is in First Baptist Church of Louisville. Bonnie was
Services of Columbus Maurice Williams SULLIGENT, Ala. charge of arrangements. an excellent seamstress who made beautiful
is in charge of arrange- CRAWFORD — — Douglas Edward Mr. Sanders was items and did alterations as needed. She retired
ments. Maurice James Wil- Puckett, 56, died Jan. 5, born March 21, 1958, after working many years at Sunflower. Bonnie
Mrs. Hawkins was liams, 42, 2021, at North Missis- in Columbus, to the enjoyed walking. She was at her best when
born March 4, 1946, died Jan. 3, sippi Medical Center, in late Strout Sanders and serving others by running errands for shut ins,
in Columbus, to the 2021, at his Tupelo. Lucinda Sanders. taking folks for doctor visits, cooking or simply
late George Taylor and residence. Services are at 3 He is survived by his spoiling her grandchildren. She loved being the
Arie Brooks. She was a Grave- p.m. today, at Otts brothers, Dell, Henry, neighborhood “mom” for many kids in her large
member of Oak Grove side Funeral Home Chapel, Willie, Mark, Charlie, backyard.
M.B. Church. services with Heath Webb and Robert, and Malcolm; Bonnie is survived by her son, Billy Coleman
She is survived by will be at Bradley Long officiat- and sisters, Louise, and wife, Cathy, of Columbus, Mississippi; and
her children, Tabitha Williams Mary, and Catherine. her sister, Naomi Ming of Pearl, Mississippi. One
11 a.m. ing. Burial will follow
Terry, Sandy Whitfield, Saturday, at Cooper Cemetery. of her greatest joys was being “Mammaw” to her
and Leroy Lacy, all of at Turner-Hairston Visitation is two hours Bertha Ballard four grandchildren: Tyler (McKinley) Coleman,
Columbus; siblings, Cemetery, with Bob- prior to services. COLUMBUS — Anna Claire Coleman, Tifton (Madison)
Leroy Brooks, Dorothy by L. McCarter Sr. Otts Funeral Home of Bertha Lee Ballard, Coleman, and Michael (Amanda) Coleman. She
Brooks, Walter Brooks officiating. Burial will Sulligent is in charge of 64, died Jan. 5, 2021, at is also survived by a special friend and her angel,
Jr., Clara Brooks, follow. Visitation is arrangements. Baptist Memorial Hospi- Vanessa Fisher, who so lovingly cared for Bonnie.
and Gloria Moultrie, from 2-6 p.m. today, at Mr. Puckett was tal-Golden Triangle. She is preceded in death by her husband,
all of Columbus; six Carter’s Funeral Ser- born Dec. 12, 1964, Graveside services William E. “Bill” Coleman; her parents; and her
grandchildren; and six vices. Carter’s Funeral in Amory, to Edward will be at 3 p.m. Sat- son, David Michael Coleman.
great-grandchildren. Services of Columbus Puckett and Patsy Ann urday, at Memorial Serving as pallbearers are Michael Coleman,
is in charge of arrange- Otts. He was a 1982 Gardens Cemetery, Tifton Coleman, Tyler Coleman, Jay Coleman,
Betty Taylor ments. graduate of Liberty with the Rev. Al Lathen Jim Ray, and Blake Phillips.
COLUMBUS — Bet- Mr. Williams was Christian Academy and officiating. Burial will Memorial contributions in honor of Bonnie
ty Jean Cheeks Taylor, born April 27, 1978, in Bevill State Communi- follow. Visitation is may be given to First Baptist Church, Home
85, died Jan. 2, 2021, at Lowndes County, to ty College and attended from 1-5 p.m. today, at Bound Meal Program, P.O. Box 547, Louisville,
her residence. Charlie James Williams the University of Ala- Hairston and Hairston MS 39339.
Graveside services and the late Annie bama and Mississippi Funeral Home. Hairston Services are under the direction of
will be at 1 p.m. Sat- Ruth Hairston. He was State University. He and Hairston Funeral Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North
urday, at Memorial a 1996 graduate of was formerly employed Home of Columbus is in Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories
Gardens, with the Rev. Noxubee County High with PSI, in Florence, charge of arrangements. and condolences may be shared with the
Richard Morgan offici- School and was former- and was a member of Ms. Ballard was born family by signing the guest register at www.
ating. Burial will follow. ly employed as a truck New Centerpoint Free- Nov. 12, 1956, in Nox- nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.
Visitation is form 2-6 driver with Water’s will Baptist Church. ubee, to the late Willie Paid Obituary - Nowell-Massey Funeral Home
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Obituaries
Continued from Page 4A
James Harrington Lee-Sykes Earl Spann, John Earl liams of Amory; broth- siblings, Alberta Joiner, Clifford Glenn
CALEDONIA — Funeral Spann, Bryant Stever- er, Keith McCullough Hattie Neal both of MACON — Clif-
James Wallace Har- Home of son Jr., Robert Stever- of Ecru; five grandchil- Macon, Sylvester Smith ford Glenn, 61, died
rington, Columbus son, Robert Steverson, dren; and great-grand- of Macon and James Dec. 31,
71, passed is in charge Aldine Steverson, children. Howard Smith of Los 2020, at
away. of arrange- Jennie Mae Young, Angeles, California; and Noxubee
Grave- ments. Ella Wee Spann, Marie Tony Smith 13 grandchildren. General
side Ms. Clemmons Steverson Doss and Ida NOXUBEE COUN- Hospital.
services Clemmons Fae Steverson. TY — Tony Edward Lillie Gillard Grave-
will be at was born Dec. 12, 1978, She is survived by “New WEST POINT — side
11 a.m. in Columbus, to Johnny her children, Michael Orleans” Lille Lexter Calvert services
Sunday, at Harrington Clemmons and the late Steverson of Colum- Smith, 60, Gillard, 86, died Jan. 2, will be
Glenn
Sturdivant Joyce Genevia Webber bus, Russell Taylor of died Jan. 2021, at her residence. at 2 p.m.
Cemetery of Caledonia, Clemmons. She was a Macon, Donald Taylor 3, 2021, Graveside services Sunday, at Friendship
with James W. Gardner graduate of New Hope of Kileen, Texas, Telesia at Baptist will be at 11 a.m. Cemetery, in Macon.
officiating. Lee-Sykes High School and attend- Peterson, Tameka Memorial Saturday, at West Point Burial will follow.
Funeral Home of Co- ed Mississippi Univer- Shanklin both of Ma- Hospi- Memorial Gardens, Visitation will be from
lumbus is in charge of sity for Women. She son, Teresia Webber of tal-Golden Smith with the Rev. Eddie 1-4 p.m. Saturday, at
arrangements. was formerly employed Columbus and Brenda Triangle. Longstreet officiating. Lee-Sykes Funeral
Mr. Harrington was as an assistant manag- Boyd of Nashville, Graveside services Visitation will be from Home. Lee-Sykes Fu-
born Sept. 6, 1949, in er with Burger King Tennessee; 18 grand- will be at 11 a.m. Satur- 10:30-11 a.m. prior to neral Home of Macon
Vernon, Alabama, to the and was a member of children; and seven day, at Oddfellow Ceme- services Saturday, at is in charge of arrange-
late Robert Harrington Friendship Missionary great-grandchildren. tery, with the Rev. Ron- the cemetery. Carter’s ments.
and Sarah Cribbs Har- Baptist Church. dal Wilson officiating. Mortuary Services of Mr. Glenn was born
rington. He was a veter- In addition to her Betty Rutledge Visitation is from 2-6
West Point is in charge June 17, 1959, to the
an of the Army National father, she is survived AMORY — Betty p.m. today, at Carter’s
of arrangements. late Archie Glenn and
Guard. He was formerly by her siblings, Tiffany Zane McCullough Funeral Services. Car-
Mrs. Gillard was Everleana Glenn. He
employed with Lamar Nicole Clemmons, John Rutledge, 82, died Jan. ter’s Funeral Services
born April 18, 1934, in was a member of Mt.
County Road Crew and Christopher Clemmons 6, 2021. of Macon is in charge of
West Point, to the late Carmel M.B. Church.
Lowndes County Road and Tierra Jenae Clem- Services will be held arrangements.
Mr. Smith was born Walter Calvert and Ma- In addition to his
Department. He was a mons. at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, at
April 25, 1960, in Noxu- linda Wright Calvert. parents, he was pre-
member of Bethlehem Meadowood Baptist She was formerly ceded in death by his
M.B, Church. Nelia Taylor Church, with Lloyd bee County, to the late
Howard and Frances employed with Bryan son, Carlo Smith.
He is survived by MACON — Nelia Sweatt and the Rev. Foods.
Smith. He was formerly He is survived by
his wife, Essie Blevins M. Steverson Taylor, James Rutledge officiat- In addition to her par-
employed with Macon his wife, Juanita Glenn;
Harrington; daughter, 79, passed ing. A private burial will ents, she was preceded
Beacon and was a mem- son, Ricco Smith;
Lisa Blevins of Meridi- away. be held in Haughton in death by her siblings,
ber of Sylvain Ridge stepson, Stanley
an; step-children, Jessie Funeral Memorial Park. Cleve- Coolidge Calvert, Mae
M.B. Church. Smith; stepdaughters,
Howell, Terry Johnson, services land-Moffett Funeral
In addition to his par- Powell, Ora Lee Hinton Jackie Brown and Cora
Daisy McDougle, Linda will be Home of Amory is in
ents, he was preceded and Willie Mae Kilgore. Phillip; brothers, Al-
Shelly, Rosie Johnson at 1 p.m. charge of arrange-
in death by his siblings, She is survived by exander, Samuel, and
and Eddie Johnson; Saturday, ments.
Bernice Jackson, Terry her children, Charles Archie Glenn; sisters,
siblings, Lois Hampton at Spring- Mrs. Rutledge was
Taylor and Eddie Smith. Calvert and Vernita Irene Glenn, Hattie
of Oakman, Alabama, hill M.B. born Feb. 19, 1938,
He is survived by Calvert Posley both Glenn, Bertha Davis,
Carrie Harrington of Church of to Virgil and Eunice
Birmingham, Alabama, his children, Sanchez of West Point; sister, and Susie Moore; 14
Prairie Point, with Mon- Rexstraw McCullough. Susie Mae White of
Tommy Harrington of Ingram of Jackson, grandchildren; and six
trell Rucker officiating. She attended Ecru
Vero Beach, Florida Antoinette Smith, Memphis, Tennessee; great-grandchildren.
Lee-Sykes Funeral High School. She was
and Johnny Harrington Jessica Glass, Marion three grandchildren; Pallbearers will be
Home of Macon is in formerly employed as
of Hamilton, Alabama; Smith all of Columbus, five great-grand- Stanley Smith, Stan-
charge of arrange- an elementary teacher,
and step-grandchildren. Sareka Smith, Moesha children; and three ley Smith Jr., James
ments. social worker and office
Brewer and Breanna great-great-grandchil- McCloud, and Von
Mrs. Taylor was secretary.
Boykin all of Macon; dren. Skinner.
Tenesa Clemmons born June 22, 1941, In addition to her par-
COLUMBUS — Te- in Macon, to the late ents, she was preceded
nesa LaShawn Clem- Bryant and Minnie in death by her siblings,
mons, 42, died Dec. 24, Steverson. She was a Ralph McCullough and
2020. member of Springhill Jerldine Young.
Graveside services M.B. Church. She is survived by
will be at 11 a.m. In addition to her her husband, Rev.
Saturday, at Memorial parents, she was James Huey Rutledge;
Gardens, with Stanley preceded in death by children, Kirk Rutledge
K. McCrary officiating. her siblings, Willie of Iuka and Donna Wil-
Dispatch
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OUR VIEW
EmploymEnt
described as four years of
lawlessness under Presi- as the U.S. attorney gen- but with the law and Con-
dent Donald Trump. eral at a critical moment stitution.
Biden also described for the country and the “You don’t work for
the pro-Trump mob that agency. He would inherit me,” Biden charged as he
BUSInESS
stormed the Capitol on urgent challenges relat- introduced Garland.
Wednesday as “domestic ed to policing and civil Facing the public for
terrorists” and assailed rights, an ongoing crim- the first time at Biden’s
the Republican president inal tax investigation side, Garland promised
REntalS
for inciting the siege. into Biden’s son Hunter to restore an equal com-
“The past four years and Democratic calls to mitment to law and or-
we’ve had a president pursue criminal inqui- der and integrity to the
who’s made his contempt ries into Trump after he nation’s top law enforce-
for our democracy, our leaves office. ment agency, pointing to
REal EStatE
Order to turn off bodycams part of Andre Hill investigation
BY ANDREW WELSH-
HUGGINS AND
ing on the garage floor,
an officer can be heard
question that’s under in-
vestigation—an answer
GaRaGE SalES
mERchandISE
FARNOUSH AMIRI demanding all the other today we simply do not
Report for America/The officers turn their body yet have.”
Associated Press
cameras off. Columbus Police Chief
“I need everyone to Thomas Quinlan has
COLUMBUS, Ohio —
VEhIclES
turn their camera off,” promised a full investi-
Whether an officer who
the officer said. An officer gation into Hill’s death,
instructed other officers asks, “On?” including the fact that no
to turn off their body The officer responds, one helped Hill afterward
cameras in the aftermath “No. Off.” Then the video as he lay moaning on the
commUnIty
of Andre Hill’s death vi- ends. garage floor. Quinlan has
olated policy is part of a Officers serve differ- said Hill would be alive if
wide-ranging investiga- ent roles at crime scenes, officers had stepped in.
tion into Hill’s killing, a some requiring cameras In the moments after
city spokesperson said
SERVIcES
and some not, said Glenn Hill was fatally shot, ad-
Thursday. McEntyre, a spokesper- ditional bodycam footage
The instruction was son for the Columbus De- shows two other Colum-
captured on another of- partment of Public Safety, bus officers rolled Hill
ficer’s body camera foot- which oversees the divi- over and put handcuffs
lEGalS
age the day of the shoot- sion of police. on him before leaving
ing and was included in “It is possible that him alone again. None
several more copies of some officers were in a of them, according to
videos released by the position where their cam- the footage released last
city Thursday. eras were not required week, offered any first
As officers begin to ar- to be on,” McEntyre said aid even though Hill was
rive to the scene early on
the morning of Dec. 22,
with Hill’s body still lay-
Thursday in an email.
“Who complied with pol-
icy and who did not is a
barely moving, groaning
and bleeding while laying
on the garage floor.
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Douglas said she is concerned about Beard has not qualified for re-elec-
crime in her ward and “incompetence” tion and previously told The Dispatch he
in the city administration. was waiting to announce his candidacy.
“We don’t need those kind of people Beard was also recently cited for posses-
in office,” Douglas said Thursday. “... We sion of a misdemeanor amount of mari-
need a change in Columbus. ... I’ve never
juana in Lowndes County Justice Court.
seen what’s going on now, never before
in my life in Columbus. The only other candidates who have
“If you keep putting the same people qualified for Columbus elections thus
in office, then there’s no change,” she far are incumbents Mayor Robert Smith,
added. “... We need a new perspective Ward 2 Councilman Joseph Mickens and
here in Columbus.” Ward 5 Councilman Stephen Jones.
CLEVELAND —
eke out road win over Florida
The Indians drafted and
developed Francisco
Lindor, who blossomed
into an All-Star short-
stop and one of base-
ball’s best all-around
players.
Cleveland chased a
World Series title with
him.
They’ll now do it
without Lindor.
Knowing they could
never meet his price,
the Indians dealt the
four-time All-Star and
pitcher Carlos Carrasco
to the New York Mets,
who have a new owner
willing to spend at base-
ball’s highest levels in
order to get his fran-
chise back on top.
The cash-strapped
Indians sent Lindor
and Carrasco to the
Mets on Thursday
for young infielders
Andrés Giménez and
See LINDOR, 4B
Ole Miss
women hang Photo courtesy of Florida Athletics
Mississippi State’s Jessika Carter (4) goes for the block of Florida’s Faith Dut (25) during Thursday’s game in Gainesville, Florida. Carter
on for win is averaging 18.1 points per game and 9.4 rebounds per game in the Bulldogs’ seven wins so far this season. “This is just getting her
ready for those games,” coach Nikki McCray-Penson said of Carter’s outing Thursday. “She’s got to be consistent every night. It doesn’t
over Auburn matter who it is. Whether it’s Kentucky, Alabama, South Carolina, she’s got to be a dominant force for us every night.”
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CALENDAR
Today
Prep Girls Basketball
NFL prospects everywhere in Alabama-Ohio State title game
Starkville at Germantown, 5 p.m. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS mon, linebackers Tuf Borland that’s terrifying,” said Matt out there and performs at a
Columbus at Grenada, 6 p.m. and Barron Browning, and de- Miller of NFL Draft Scout. high level against Smith, then
Lamar School at Heritage Academy, Former LSU linebacker Pat- fensive end Jonathon Cooper Alabama quarterback Mac all of a sudden that’s a different
6 p.m. rick Queen is a good example plan to take part in the Senior Jones is among the second tier conversation,” Brugler said.
West Point at New Hope, 6 p.m. of how a huge performance in Bowl, Nagy said. Invitations of quarterbacks in the upcom- “But based on what we’ve seen
West Lowndes at Nanih Waiya, 6 a national championship game have also been extended to de- ing draft that includes Florida’s from Shaun Wade this year, it
p.m. can help a player boost his NFL fensive tackle Haskell Garrett Kyle Trask and maybe SMU’s just doesn’t seem like a realis-
Columbus Christian Academy at Amo- draft stock. and linebacker Pete Werner. Shane Buechele. tic possibility.”
ry Christian Academy, 6 p.m. Queen was a rising prospect There are perhaps 20 play- Jones has been superb, but
Oak Hill Academy at Winona Chris-
tian, 6 p.m.
throughout last season and ers who could potentially be he doesn’t have athletic traits In the trenches
capped it by being the defen- drafted in April after playing comparable to Fields and Law- Alabama defensive tackle
Carroll Academy at Hebron Christian, sive MVP of the College Foot- for the Crimson Tide and Buck- rence. Jones is surrounded by
6 p.m.
Christian Barmore is a third-
ball Playoff championship vic- eyes. top-end talent, and offensive team All-American and a third-
Starkville Academy at East Rankin tory against Clemson. About coordinator Steve Sarkisian
Academy, 6:30 p.m. year sophomore, so he is no
Prep Boys Basketball
three and half months later,
Queen was selected in the first
Quarterbacks has done a good job of schem- sure thing to enter the draft.
Ohio State’s Justin Fields ing receivers open and creat- The 310-pounder has not
Starkville at Germantown, 6:40 p.m. round by the Baltimore Ravens was amazing against Clemson, ing mismatches. played at a consistently high
Carroll Academy at Hebron Christian,
at No. 28 overall. throwing six touchdown pass- “He’s a very, very difficult level that would make him a
7 p.m.
No. 1 Alabama and No. 3 es and showing off accuracy evaluation because how do lock first-rounder. Still, Brugler
West Point at New Hope, 7:15 p.m.
Ohio State head into the na- and arm strength all over the you separate him from just an said the defensive line class is
Columbus at Grenada, 7:30 p.m.
tional title game Monday night field. He also displayed poise elite situation,” Brugler said of thin at the top of this draft and
Lamar School at Heritage Academy,
with a slew of future NFL play- and toughness, playing most of Jones. Barmore has a chance to be
7:30 p.m.
ers. The matchups will not only the game after taking a nasty Especially on the heels of best of the bunch.
West Lowndes at Nanih Waiya, 7:30
determine who wins a cham- hit to his side. former Alabama star Tua Ta- Barmore will face a good
p.m.
pionship, but could also influ- That came after an inconsis- govailoa’s rookie NFL season, test in Ohio State’s interior
Columbus Christian Academy at Amo-
ence where some of their stars tent and truncated season that which was solid but far from line. All-America guard Wyatt
ry Christian Academy, 6 p.m.
are drafted. has called into question Fields’ spectacular. Davis and Meyers are likely
Oak Hill Academy at Winona Chris-
tian, 7:30 p.m.
“You do want to look into a status as the best available QB Day 2 draft picks with bottom
Starkville Academy at East Rankin player’s ability to play in the behind Trevor Lawrence. Wade’s world of the first-round potential.
Academy, 7:45 p.m. clutch and in the big moments “There’s a lot of buzz around Ohio State cornerback
Prep Girls Soccer because obviously when you’re the league about (BYU’s) Zach Shaun Wade made the Sermon delivers
Nettleton at New Hope, 5 p.m. putting together a football Wilson being the No. 2 pick in All-America team, but that was Ohio State running back
Caledonia at Itawamba Agricultural, team, an NFL roster, your goal the draft behind Lawrence,” a generous evaluation based on Trey Sermon has gone on a
5 p.m. is to be playing in the playoffs,” said Dane Brugler, a draft an- reputation and last year’s play remarkable late-season tear
Tishomingo County at West Point, 5 said Jim Nagy, Senior Bowl alyst for The Athletic. “Fields, when he was a nickelback and with 636 yards rushing in his
p.m. executive director and a for- with what he did, it changed slot corner. last three games. He should
Grenada at Columbus, 5:30 p.m. mer NFL scout. “So you want that a little bit. He’s making His move to the outside this expect to see a lot of lineback-
Starkville at South Panola, 5:30 p.m. to look at the consequential teams kind of go back and re- season has been spotty at best ers Dylan Moses and Christian
Prep Boys Soccer games. The games that really consider.” and indicative of Ohio State’s Harris, the top two tacklers for
Starkville Academy at St. Joe Tourna- matter.” The Alabama defense has cornerback play in general. the Crimson Tide.
ment, Greenville, TBA Alabama center Landon had some bumpy moments, Now, he gets to face Smith, Nagy said Sermon looked
Nettleton at New Hope, 6:30 p.m. Dickerson, who is out with a but it is still the most talented a sure first-rounder, and the like a potential starting NFL
Grenada at Columbus, 7 p.m. knee injury, and guard Deonte group Ohio State has faced, gemstone of Alabama’s prolific running back before injuring
Caledonia at Itawamba Agricultural, Brown have already accepted starting with SEC defensive passing game. his knee last season while at
7 p.m. invitations to the Senior Bowl player of the year Patrick Sur- “If I’m Alabama and Steve Oklahoma.
Starkville at South Panola, 7 p.m. on Jan. 30, Nagy said. Heisman tain III. The junior will prob- Sarkisian, I’m getting DeVonta “He’s gotten his opportunity
Tishomingo County at West Point, 7 Trophy-winning receiver ably be the first cornerback Smith on (Wade’s) side of the these past few weeks there for
p.m. DeVonta Smith, star running drafted if he declares. field as much as humanly pos- Ohio State and he’s taken full
back Najee Harris and tackle Plus, Fields will be tested by sible because no one has been advantage of those, but to do it
ON THE AIR Alex Leatherwood have also
been invited.
Alabama schematically.
“Give (Tide coach) Nick Sa-
able to stop him,” Miller said.
Brugler said Wade’s future
against a Nick Saban defense in
a national championship game
Today For Ohio State, center Josh ban 10 days to figure you out might still lie at safety. would just be that next level for
COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) Myers, running back Trey Ser- and to find your weaknesses, “At the same time, if he goes him,” Nagy said.
5:30 p.m. — Ohio at Toledo, CBSSN
6 p.m. — Youngstown State at Wright
State, ESPN2
NFL
6 p.m. — North Texas at Texas (San
Antonio), ESPNU
6 p.m. — Purdue at Michigan State,
Favored Saints brace for Bears team with ‘nothing to lose’
FS1 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Asked if he’d decided wheth- kind of the two core things that games, largely because of an
8 p.m. — Dayton at Davidson, er this season would be his last, you look at with any team that ankle injury. Brees has missed
ESPN2 NEW ORLEANS — Saints Brees said only: “I’ve made a has staying power, that has the four games with rib and lung
8 p.m. — Utah State at New Mexico, linebacker Demario Davis’ decision about being the best I ability to play anywhere, any- issues. Kamara was out last
FS1 largely productive NFL career can be this week so we can go time and overcome anything week because of COVID-19.
NBA BASKETBALL also has had its share of disap- win this game so we can keep and sustain.” They haven’t all played to-
6:45 p.m. — Charlotte at New Orle- pointing, teachable moments. playing.” gether since Brees was injured
Losing seasons with the Brees is in his ninth postsea-
ans, ESPN
New York Jets and Cleveland son with New Orleans and 11th
The takeaway in Week 10.
9:05 p.m. — LA Clippers at Golden The Bears will likely need a “That’s hard to believe,”
State, ESPN Browns helped Davis cherish in his career. Brees said. “I’m excited to have
dynamic performance from a
recent postseason opportuni- Bears quarterback Mitch Mike back. Excited for Alvin
defense that ranked among the
Saturday ties with New Orleans. And in Trubisky, now in his fourth
top 10 for much of the season with what he’s gone through
COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) the playoffs, Davis has experi- NFL season, is in the playoffs recently, and just for our whole
if they’re going to knock out
11 a.m. — Alabama at Auburn, enced excruciating losses in for just the second time after squad.”
the high-powered Saints. The
ESPN2 each of the past three seasons what was a turbulent 2020 for While Thomas, the 2019 AP
problem is that group isn’t pro-
11 a.m. — St. John’s at Creighton, — with the decisive score com- him. Offensive Player of the Year,
ducing momentum-changing
FS1 ing on each game’s final play. Trubisky was benched earli- has returned to practice, Ka-
plays as much as it would like.
11 a.m. — Richmond at George So as the four-time NFC er this season and has started mara is not scheduled to return
The Bears tied for 25th in
Mason, CBSSN South champion Saints (12-4) just nine games. But the Bears to the team until game day and
the NFL in takeaways with 18
11 a.m. — George Washington at St. embark on yet another playoff went 6-3 in those games, with won’t practice all week.
and were middle of the road
Bonaventure, NBCSN run, starting Sunday against three victories in four games But Brees insisted that “Al-
to close the regular season and in sacks with 35, 17th in the
Noon — Texas at West Virginia, ESPN the recently resurgent Chicago vin’s going to be just fine.”
sneak into the playoffs. league.
Noon — Mississippi State at Vander- Bears (8-8) in the Superdome,
“We got nothing to lose. We Two-time Pro Bowl safety
bilt, SECN Davis is imploring teammates
1 p.m. — Tennessee at Texas A&M, to narrow their focus and stay know everybody is overlook- Eddie Jackson had no intercep- Eyeing A-Rob
ESPN2 ing us,” Trubisky said. “We’ve tions for the first time in his Bears star receiver Allen
in the present.
1 p.m. — Seton Hall at DePaul, FS1 “The only thing that we’re got to come in playing smart career after picking off 10 pass- Robinson went from matching
1 p.m. — Rhode Island at VCU, promised is this moment. That and play disciplined football, es over his first three seasons. a career high with 10 recep-
CBSSN is the only clock that you could but that doesn’t mean coming Khalil Mack, a three-time All- tions in a win over Jacksonville
1 p.m. — Fordham at Duquesne, be looking at,” Davis said. “It in being uptight. I think, go in Pro, had nine sacks — his sec- to catching a season-low two
NBCSN isn’t like, as a team, you’ve and play free.” ond straight year in single dig- passes for 37 yards in the loss
2 p.m. — Baylor at TCU, ESPN got so many opportunities to its. And Robert Quinn had just to Green Bay last week.
two sacks, down from 11 1/2
2:30 p.m. — Georgia at Arkansas,
SECN
be here. The only moment we Tried and true strengths for Dallas last season.
Considering his dominant
form for much of the season,
have is right now and it’s all While Brees has been the
3 p.m. — Texas Tech at Iowa State, about what we do with it right “It’s just one of those years,” the Bears would like to get
star of some prolific passing
ESPN2
now.” safety Tashaun Gipson said. him more involved — if he’s
offenses that simply outscored
3 p.m. — Tulane at Houston, ESPNU
For the Saints, the stakes “Sometimes you might have a healthy. The Bears listed Rob-
opponents under coach Sean
3 p.m. — Nevada (Las Vegas) at
are high because their quarter- year where everything is click- inson as missing some practice
Colorado State, FS1
Payton, the veteran quarter-
back is 41-year-old Drew Brees, ing and every single pass that time this week because of a
3 p.m. — UConn at Butler, CBSSN back takes comfort in the fact
who has become synonymous the Saints have thrived this touches your palms, you catch, hamstring injury.
3 p.m. — La Salle at Massachusetts, and then there’s years like
with New Orleans during the season in the running game Robinson’s 102 receptions
NBCSN this.”
past 15 seasons. Brees brought and on defense. this season were a career high.
3:30 p.m. — Oklahoma at Kansas,
the football-obsessed commu- The Saints’ 2,265 yards And his 1,250 yards were sec-
CBS
4 p.m. — Kentucky at Florida, ESPN nity it’s lone major pro sports rushing are the most since the Dynamic trio ond only to the 1,400 he had
5 p.m. — Oklahoma State at Kansas championship 11 seasons ago, Payton era began 2006. The de- Brees, receiver Michael with Jacksonville in his 2015
State, ESPN2 and became the NFL’s all-time fense ranks fourth and tied for Thomas and running back Al- Pro Bowl season — his second
6 p.m. — Clemson at North Carolina, leader in yards passing. Brees the NFL lead in interceptions vin Kamara could all be back year in the NFL.
ESPN will turn 42 on Jan. 15 and with 18. on the field together on Sunday “I trust in the plan that they
6 p.m. — Santa Clara at Saint hasn’t committed to playing be- “The best teams can run — something circumstances have, that they’re going to put
Mary’s, CBSSN yond this season, so each game the football and play great de- have largely prevented this sea- together,” Robinson said. “It’s
7 p.m. — Georgetown at Syracuse, could be his last. fense,” Brees said. “Those are son. Thomas has missed nine just my job to execute.”
ESPN2
7:30 p.m. — LSU at Missouri, SECN
8 p.m. — UCLA at Arizona, ESPN
8 p.m. — Nevada at San Diego
State, CBSSN
Falcons interview Hackett, Brady for head coaching job
NFL FOOTBALL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS cons assistant Matt LaFleur, charisma and an ability to cap- Brady moved to Carolina
12:05 p.m. — Indianapolis at Buffa- after previously serving as of- tivate your audience and part last season after helping lead
lo, CBS ATLANTA — The Atlanta fensive coordinator for Buffalo of that captivation is in the way LSU to a national champion-
3:40 p.m. — L.A. Rams at Seattle, Falcons have interviewed a and Jacksonville. you talk, your cadence, your ship. His role as LSU’s passing
FOX pair of offensive coordinators, The son of former NFL and inflection, story telling ability, game coordinator with quarter-
7:15 p.m. — Tampa Bay at Washing- Nathaniel Hackett of the Green
college coach Paul Hackett and I think those are underrat- back Joe Burrow, the Heisman
ton, NBC Bay Packers and Joe Brady of
received a lofty endorsement ed qualities that a coach can Trophy winner, was a key to the
the Carolina Panthers, for their
from Packers quarterback Aar- have. Tigers’ championship.
Sunday head coaching job.
on Rodgers, one of the leading The 31-year-old Brady is The Falcons have inter-
NFL FOOTBALL The Falcons conducted a
12:05 p.m. — Baltimore at Tennes- virtual interview with Hack- contenders for the MVP award. a popular name in coaching viewed five candidates for head
see, ABC/ESPN ett on Thursday, one day after “I think one of the (prereq- searches after only one season coach. Dan Quinn was fired
3:40 p.m. — Chicago at New Orle- meeting virtually with Brady. uisites) to being a good head as an NFL coordinator. The after the team started the sea-
ans, CBS The 41-year-old Hackett has coach is presence in front of Chargers and Texans also have son with five straight losses.
7:15 p.m. — Cleveland at Pittsburgh, been with the Packers since a room,” Rodgers said. “You received permission from the Raheem Morris went 4-7 as the
NBC 2019 on the staff of former Fal- have to have kind of a unique Panthers to interview Brady. interim coach.
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fourth-quarter Caledonia “I feel like my kids,
comeback. they just continued to
West Lowndes led by fight and scrap,” Caledo-
eight points after a Tadd- nia coach Ame Walker
arious Washington put- said. “I was proud of their
back with four minutes effort after halftime. They
left only to watch Caledo- stuck to the game plan.”
nia pull ahead with two But Bozeman switched
straight fast-break bas- her defense from man-to-
kets off turnovers. man to a zone, and senior
“It’s exciting when Tydajasha Hood and Sand-
they turn it over; when we ers each buried layups to
do it, it hurts,” Rice said of give the Panthers some
a back-and-forth stretch necessary breathing
in which neither team room. A few minutes later,
could seem to keep a solid West Lowndes finished
handle on the ball.
off its 12-point win.
Huffman pointed to
“We played well,”
the inexperience of play-
Sanders said. “I felt like
ers like stellar sophomore
we could have played bet-
Darrell Brooks (who led
ter. We could have played
West Lowndes with 28
points) as a reason for more defense.”
West Lowndes’ giveaway Walker said Thurs-
issues Thursday. day’s loss was far from
“I’ve got young guards, crushing for a struggling
and they’re going to have Cavaliers team against
growing pains,” Huffman a Panthers squad that
said. “Unfortunately, they played in the MHSAA
may have growing pains Class 1A semifinals last
when you don’t want them season. Caledonia, she
to have growing pains. said, showed encourag-
But that’s the only way ing signs.
they’re going to get bet- “Sometimes it’s a win
ter.” Theo DeRosa/Dispatch Staff even when it’s not a win,”
But Caledonia’s West Lowndes senior Averi Sanders (2) is defended by Caledonia senior Libby McMurphey (4) during the third Walker said.
ball-handling problems quarter of Thursday’s game at West Lowndes. The Panthers won 58-46.
proved more important second quarter after Caledonia clung to a one- against Caledonia was no tive Sanders was a critical Other scores
Thursday at the worst of trailing 20-17 to start the point lead. exception. part as she repeated her Prep Girls Basket-
times for the Cavaliers. period. After Caledonia Then Rice was fouled Sanders’ steal with a first-quarter play early in ball
Caledonia’s Tre Bohan- fought back a bit, a 9-0 with 45.9 seconds remain- few seconds to go in the the second period for an- Leake Academy 66,
non turned the ball over stretch to close the first ing. As he walked to the first quarter Thursday other steal and layup to Heritage Academy 36
with 35.6 seconds to go, half got West Lowndes’ free-throw line, he looked led to an easy layup that cap a scoring streak that The Heritage Acade-
and when the Cavs got lead back up to 40-30. calm. stretched the Panthers’ put West Lowndes up 18- my girls basketball team
the ball back on a trav- But Hopkins made a A couple minutes lat- early lead from one point 10. suffered a 66-36 loss to
el, senior Jarvis Leigh jumper to give the Cavs er, the Panthers’ bench to three, and West Lown- “I can get stops, they powerhouse Leake Acad-
couldn’t secure a high the lead back with 1:40 and the home bleachers des (4-4) got things roll- won’t score, and we score emy on Thursday in Co-
inbounds pass, and Wash- left in the third quarter, could exhale, too. West ing from there to beat and go ahead on the lumbus.
ington took possession. and the two teams trad- Lowndes had finished an Caledonia (3-10) by a scoreboard and just try Lucy Sharp led the Pa-
He found Rice under the ed scores for several important win. score of 58-46. to win games,” Sanders
basket, and the senior put triots (5-8) with 21 points.
minutes. Leigh, who led “It shows that we’re “She’s our defensive said.
the Panthers up three. Heritage Academy is
Caledonia with 33 points, getting better,” Huffman general,” Panthers coach By the half, the Pan-
With about six seconds right back at it tonight
banked a 3 in from the said. “We’re growing.” Takeea Bozeman said of thers’ lead had risen to 12
to go, Ja’von Hopkins left corner while falling Sanders. “Any time she at 31-19, and West Lown- against Lamar School in
missed a straightaway down, then stole the ball has a good night on de- des wasn’t done adding to Columbus.
3-pointer with a chance and sank a layup to put West Lowndes girls 58, fense, it’s a good night all it. An and-one basket by
to tie the game, and West Caledonia on top. Caledonia 46 around.” Young put the Panthers Prep Boys Basket-
Lowndes dribbled out the West Lowndes scored Averi Sanders leapt in Nenah Young led West up 46-26. ball
clock. the next nine points and the air to snag the basket- Lowndes with 19 points, Then Caledonia sud- Heritage Academy 77,
“It got rough, but it soon led 66-59 with 3:24 ball and took off down the but Sanders was right be- denly came roaring back. Leake Academy 48
made me feel proud that to go, but the Cavaliers court. hind with 14 as the Pan- The Cavaliers scored 13 The Heritage Academy
all of us kept our head up, got within a point at 69- The West Lowndes se- thers grabbed an import- straight points to cut into boys beat Leake Academy
kept playing,” Rice said. 68 and took the lead on nior has always thrived ant win ahead of Friday’s the West Lowndes lead 77-48 in Thursday’s home
The Panthers were a Jeremy Emerson layup. on making big plays on game at Nanih Waiya in significantly, getting as game.
helped Thursday by an Decamby Willis and Bo- defense for the Panthers, Louisville. close as seven points at Whit Altmyer had 28
11-0 run to kick off the hannon traded buckets as and Thursday’s game The diminutive but ac- 46-39. points for the Patriots.
Lindor
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Amed Rosario, and payroll and allow them drafted him in 2011. another organization. shortstop or as a player Carrasco is signed
two minor league pros- to rebuild. He’s been the face of That’s just the reality of that could play multiple at $12 million for each
pects: right-hander For the Mets, the the Indians’ franchise, the professional base- positions, or settle at a of the next two sea-
Josh Wolf and outfield- acquisition is another with an infectious smile ball landscape right different defensive po- sons, part of a deal that
er Isaiah Greene. It’s a sign owner Steve Cohen and joy for playing that now.” sition,” Antonetti said. includes a $14 million
move Cleveland hopes means business. has made him one of Carrasco is one of the “But, a guy with great team option for 2023
can keep it competitive “They did not come Cleveland’s most pop- game’s best comeback ability.” with a $3 million buy-
and capable of ending cheaply,” Mets presi- ular athletes. But he’s stories, overcoming leu- Lindor is signed for out. The option would
baseball’s longest title dent Sandy Alderson gone now, leaving the kemia to become one of only one more season,
become guaranteed if
drought. said of Lindor and Car- Indians without their the AL’s steadiest start- so the Mets will have to
he pitches 170 innings
The Indians knew rasco. “What we’re try- best player and the ers. The 33-year-old get to work quickly on
in 2022 and is found to
this day was coming. ing to do is create a new team’s fans grumbling righty has an 88-73 ca- locking him up for the
That didn’t make it any reality rather than deal about owner Paul Dolan. reer record with a 3.73 long term. be healthy for the 2023
easier. with perception.” Cleveland had run ER A. “We’ve had one con- season.
“They’re special peo- A billionaire hedge out of options. Lindor Beyond his stats, Car- versation with him and Since Cohen’s take-
ple in addition to special fund manager, Cohen has turned down numer- rasco was a team leader. no conversations with over, the Mets learned
players,” said Chris An- bought the team on ous long-term contract But with an abundance his agent,” Alderson pitcher Marcus Stro-
tonetti, the team’s pres- Nov. 6 from the Wilpon offers from the Indians, of young pitchers, in- said. “We acquired man accepted an $18.9
ident of baseball oper- and Katz families and betting on himself and cluding Cy Young Award Francisco because of his million qualifying offer
ations, adding he cried pledged to increase knowing he could get winner Shane Bieber, present ability and the and signed right-hand-
when informing the spending. One of his more money from a ma- the Indians were in posi- possibility that he could ed reliever Trevor May
players they were New next big-ticket items fig- jor-market team when tion to move a player of be a Met long term. to a $15.5 million, two-
York bound. “Trades ures to be trying to sign he becomes a free agent. Carrasco’s caliber to fill There’s no guarantee of year contract and catch-
like this are really, real- Lindor to a long-term It may seem unfair, more holes. that. It’s something that er James McCann to a
ly hard to make. But at contract, something the but Antonetti has long Carrasco can be re- we will approach, you $40.6 million, four-year
the same time, we feel Indians couldn’t do. acknowledged the Indi- placed. Finding some- know, in the next few deal. New York also
it’s the right thing to do Lindor, who will be ans don’t have money to one to fill Lindor’s shoes weeks.” signed injured right-
for us. playing in a far different throw around. will be much tougher. Cohen is hoping to
hander Noah Synder-
“Hopefully this will spotlight than he expe- “What we have to do The 25-year-old Ro- turn around a franchise
gaard to a $9.7 million,
be — as painful as it rienced in Cleveland, is deal with the reality sario is a good start. He that has not won a World
one-year deal, avoiding
is right now — a trade impacts the game with of what the system is,” was New York’s primary Series since 1986, and
that positions us to be his bat, glove and legs. he said. “In this case, shortstop the past three- been overshadowed by arbitration.
successful moving for- A two-time Gold Glove we had a top pick, got plus seasons, though he the crosstown Yankees. The team hopes Syn-
ward.” winner, he’s a career a really good player, he struggled at the plate Cohen intends to change dergaard can return
Dealing Lindor, who .285 hitter and averaged developed into a star, we last year and lost play- that, with Alderson and from Tommy John sur-
is eligible for free agen- 29 homers, 86 RBIs and made multiple attempts ing time to Giménez. new general manager gery in June.
cy after the 2021 sea- 21 steals in his six ma- to try to sign him. That “We think he has a Jared Porter running an “We’re closer to one
son, will cut roughly $30 jor league seasons — all didn’t happen and now chance to help our major overhauled baseball op- player away,” Alderson
million off the Indians’ with the Indians, who he’s transitioned to league team either as a erations department. said.
Ole Miss
Continued from Page 1B
dously. We found a way to four consecutive games her draft stock and help points) each contributed Austin and Reid chipped kets to get Ole Miss in the
win, and that’s means a since Bianca Thomas did us get to where we want six assists apiece to help in five points each in a locker room up 32-23, the
lot or our young team.” so twice during the 2009- to go. I know she took to pad the Rebels’ lead atop messy first frame where first time Ole Miss has
Austin was the catalyst 10 season. heart that last game, so the SEC leaderboards in both teams combined for had back-to-back SEC
from the jump, making “If I’m gonna lose a this was for her a way to assists per game. 14 turnovers and nine halftime leads since 2017.
up for a slow first half vs. game, I’m gonna lose it show the team that she As a squad, the Rebels steals, which by quarter’s Ole Miss shot 48 per-
LSU on Jan. 4 with a quick with Shakira. If I’m gon- has them.” shot 45 percent from the end saw Ole Miss with a cent from the floor and 50
start en route to 25 points na win a game, I want Snudda Collins added floor while having a 34-28 16-8 lead. percent from three in the
and 10 rebounds, her 17th to win it with Shakira,” nine points and a career advantage on the boards The Rebels would
first half with 12 points
career double-double and McPhee-McCuin said. “I high seven rebounds. and a 26-16 edge in the use that early cushion to
coming from beyond the
second in an Ole Miss think that she is a special Her three scores beyond paint. maintain a manageable
uniform. Austin was cru- player who is growing the arc marks the fourth Ole Miss made their lead until the Tigers cut arc.
cial for the Rebels down into who she is going to game this season to do presence felt on the de- the Ole Miss lead 23-17 The Rebels will trav-
the stretch, scoring nine be as a future pro. So be- so, adding to her status fensive end early, forcing thanks to a three-point- el to Starkville this Sun-
points in the fourth quar- ing here learning how to as the SEC leader among three turnovers within er from Kiya Patton (6 day ( Jan. 10) to take on
ter alone as Ole Miss lead, learning how to take freshmen in three-point the first three minutes of points) with under four rival No. 14 Mississippi
clung on for victory. Aus- over games is something shooting this season. the game to jump out to a minutes to go in the first State. Tipoff is set for 5
tin is the first Rebel to that’s going to help her Mimi Reid (5 points) and quick 7-0 lead and a 12-2 half. Snudda Collins used p.m. CT and can be seen
score at least 20 points in as she continues to build Donnetta Johnson (7 edge by the first media. a pair of three-point bas- on the SEC Network.
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Horoscopes
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. do. trated, some less, the universal
8). How are you putting your TAURUS (April 20-May 20). principal being that everything
skills out there? This is the When the student is ready, the changes.
year that amplifies what you are master appears. You feel ready, LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).
good at, lifts your effervescent and yet there is still a piece you They love you, but they don’t
spirit into the ether and calls haven’t committed to yet. You’ll know how to show you. This is a
into the beauty of your kindreds. read it, work it or do whatever bittersweet theme that you can
Together, you will be like a wave, needs doing. Then your teacher make all sweet by telling them
providing a voyage, a ride, a mix- will arrive. what you want and need and
up of energies and processes. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). making it easy for them to give
You’re a proud pulse in the Make a decision and stick with it to you.
beautiful swell. Aquarius and it for three days. There is no VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).
Pisces adore you. Your lucky such thing as a perfect choice. Asking for help when you need it
BABY BLUES numbers are: 8, 40, 22, 19 and Don’t waste energy trying to isn’t a sign of weakness; rather,
38. find it. You don’t know who is it’s the picture of effectiveness.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). watching your bravery, but later, Strength is the result of a willful
What happens all of the sudden this will be significant. force coming up against a wor-
is exciting for several reasons, CANCER (June 22-July 22). thy adversary.
the foremost being that you Add heat or time and you’ll no- LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).
don’t have time to think. Your tice that the reduction of things Different forums have different
animal self takes over, and you is unique to the object. Some structures. Sports favor the one
do what you were designed to things become more concen- with the most points. Entertain-
ment favors the ones with the
most followers. In the forum
you’re navigating today, charm
wins, so you have the home-
team advantage.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).
BEETLE BAILEY There are so few people in the
world who are actually funny.
You discount the gift because
you were born with it and it is
common to you. You won’t dis-
count it today. Your humor helps
people, and you’ll share it.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec.
21). You don’t need to reinvent
the wheel here. Figure out what
you did right back there, and
just do more of that. It’s not
hard to spot. What’s harder is
taking the time to be with your-
self, recognize and note it.
MALLARD FILLMORE CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.
19). Your people are coming
out of the woodwork. When you
think about it, that is a slightly
creepy concept, and yet it is the
most fitting image. You’re an
organic creature calling to the
same.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.
18). You thought you had the
time to work things out, and
maybe you misjudged that. It’s
a common problem. Things
can be worked out. Just know
that everything you do is being
FAMILY CIRCUS counted.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March
20). Test it. Go there. Some-
thing is going to happen —
something uncomfortable, may-
be even painful for a moment.
But what if this is your one and
only life? Whatcha got?
Alternating Current
SOLUTION:
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RELIGIOUS BRIEFS
ities. For more information, prayer requests at 662-327-
Mississippi State call Barbara Mattison or Lillian
Prayer for Youth 9843.
School Ministry Murray, 662-570-5595.
Every second and third
Saturday, Pleasant Ridge Faith
Mississippi State School
Center hosts a prayer for the Prayer Service
of Ministry will be taking ap-
plications for enrollment into
Grief Support Group youth from 2-3 p.m. Church of the Eternal
The Oil of Joy for Grief Word, 106 22nd St. S., Co-
their online degree granting
and Mourning offers a grief lumbus, holds prayer service
program. Earn your Certifica-
support group at 6 p.m. every
Prayer, Free Coffee Thursday nights 5-6 p.m.
tion, Associates, Bachelor, Mount Zion Missionary
second Thursday of the month Contact Marie Nabors, 662-
Master and Doctoral Degree in Baptist Church, 2221 14th
at United Christian Baptist 549-4322. Church service
Religious Studies. We are an Ave. N., hosts free coffee and
Church, 232 Yorkville Road times: Sunday school 10 a.m.;
accreditation School of Minis- a prayer community outreach
East. “Making your grieving Sunday worship 11:15 a.m.;
try authorized through State service from 8-9 a.m. every
of Mississippi and Federal journey easier.” For more in- Tuesday Bible study 7 p.m.
fifth Saturday. For information, For information, call Pastor
Government. Our degrees are formation, call 662-327-0604
contact Jesse Slater, 662- District Elder Lou Nabors,
for ecclesiastical purposes or e-mail unitedchristian@
328-4979. 662-329-1234.
only. We accept transcripts cableone.net.
and your life experience also
can also be used for degree Celebrate Recovery Radio Program Fitness
Apostles Patrick Perkins
granting purposes. For further Celebrate Recovery, the
invites the public to tune in to Transformations
information feel free to call nation’s largest Christian re- The Transformational
662-425-8443 WTWG, radio 1050 AM for Per-
covery program, meets Tues- Church, 2301 Jess Lyons
fecting the Saints Broadcast,
days at 6:00 p.m. at Mead- Road, hosts boxing lessons
Wednesdays 8:30 a.m.
Fellowship Dinner, owview Church, 300 Linden Mondays and Wednesday from
Youth Service Circle in Starkville. Millions
have found help, healing, and Women Prayer, 5-7 p.m., weight-loss boot
Pleasant Ridge Faith Cen- camp Tuesdays and Thursdays
ter, 923 Ridge Road, hosts a support for hurts, habits, and Worship Service 5-7 p.m. and both on Satur-
fellowship dinner and youth hang-ups using our popular Church of the Eternal days 9-11 a.m.
service every third Sunday. Biblical 12 step program. Word, 106 22nd St. S., holds
a prayer and worship service Youth Fellowship
Gospel Book Club Recovery Room every Thursday from 5-6 p.m. The Transformational
New Life Assembly, 4474 Call Marie Nabors, 662-549- Church, 2301 Jess Lyons
Friendship M.B. Church,
1102 12th Ave. S., invites the New Hope Road (near Dollar 4322 or 662-329-1234, for Road, hosts Youth Fellowship
public to join its Community General) hosts Recovery prayer requests. from 7-8:30 p.m. every Tues-
Gospel Book Club from 6-7 Room, at 6:30 p.m. each Sun- day. Games, prayer, service,
p.m., on the fourth Friday of day. Find help, healing, and Prayer Ministry food, and more. Transporta-
each month, to study and support for any hurt, habit, or New Beginning Everlasting tion available. For information,
share views of the Holy Bible. hang-up using our Christ-cen- Outreach Ministry invites the call Iris Roberson, 662-295-
Open to all ages and ethnic- tered 12 steps. public to call in with their 7456. ACROSS
1 Secure, as a
climbing rope
6 Farm machine
11 Superior
group
12 Tolerate
13 Donated
14 Chops up
15 Compass
point
17 Spring period
18 First person
20 Chef’s need
22 Holm of “The
Hobbit”
23 Lettering aid
26 Eminem 46 Hold up 18 Verdi opera
collaborator DOWN 19 Pub missile
28 High-mainte- 1 Entreat 21 Let off anger
nance 2 Yale rooter 23 Penn of “Milk”
29 Minimally 3 1973 James 24 Inkling
31 Finger count Bond movie 25 Bobcat’s kin
32 Writer Bu- 4 Group of top 27 Lucy, for one
chanan players 30 Tree’s blood
33 Cajole 5 Urges 33 Origami
34 Essence 6 Naughty creation
36 Urban oasis 7 Chisholm Trail 34 Tender
38 Southern end touches
range 8 1989 James 35 About
40 Train sup- Bond movie 37 Like a desert
ports 9 Unspoiled spot 39 Wily
43 Ordeal 10 Take a 41 Michele of
44 Bay breather “Glee”
45 Run-down 16 Youngster 42 Porker pen
ager.
Classifieds
Title to the personal property to
Ads appear in The Commercial Dispatch,
be sold is believed to be good,
but at such sale, FRIENDLY
CITY MINI-WAREHOUSES will
The Starkville Dispatch and Online
convey only such title as is ves-
ted in it pursuant to its lease
with the following and its al-
lowed under Mississippi Code
Annotated Section 85-7-121 et To place ads starting at only $12,
seq (Supp 1988).
call 662-328-2424 or visit ads.cdispatch.com
Carnell Brown - N16
Too much
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abandoned at Atlas Recovery & which to store personal prop- 1/22/2021 1 & 2 BR near hospital.
STUFF?
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$595−$645 monthly. 3BR/1.5BA, small house
Columbus, MS 39705:
WHEREAS, default has been STATE OF MISSISSIPPI Military discount, pet area, for small family. NO DOGS.
Employment
2007 Ford Fusion VIN made in the payment of rent COUNTY OF LOWNDES pet friendly, and furnished NO HUD. Caledonia School
3FAHP07Z47R265331 and FRIENDLY CITY MINI-WARE- corporate apts. Dist. 8155 Hwy 12 near
HOUSES pursuant to said Letters Testamentary have 24−HOUR PROFESSIONAL Old Country Store.
2005 Nissan Altima VIN Leases is authorized to sell the been granted and issued to the GYM. ON SITE SECURITY. Available 1/5/21. $775/
1N4AL11D05N409876 personal property to satisfy the
past due and any other
undersigned upon the Estate of
Dorothy G. Ray, deceased, by
Call us: 662-328-2424 ON SITE MAINTENANCE. mo + $775 dep. 662−245
ON SITE MANAGEMENT. −1191 or 662−549−9298.
2006 Nissan Altima VIN charges owed to it by the fol- the Chancery Court of Lowndes
lowing tenants. County, Mississippi, on the Customer Service 24−HOUR CAMERA
1N4AL11D36C212200
28th day of December, 2020. SURVEILLANCE. Benji &
Ashleigh, 662−386−4446. Mobile Homes for Rent
1995 Ford Mustang VIN NOW THEREFORE, notice is This is to give notice to all per- LOCAL LAW FIRM is seek-
1FALP42TXSF157757 hereby given that FRIENDLY sons having claims against ing Receptionist/Secretary.
CITY MINI-WAREHOUSES will of- said estate to Probate and Re- Apts For Rent: West 3BR/2BA MH in New Hope.
fer for sale, and will sell at auc- gister same with the Chancery
Previous experience $650 dep + $650/mo. No
IF THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT helpful but not necessary.
tion to the highest bidder for Clerk of Lowndes County, Mis- pets, quiet area. Leave full
VIP
CLAIMED THEY WILL BE PUT
UP FOR SALE ON THE 30TH cash all personal property in sissippi, within ninety (90) days Computer skills a must. name & message,
DAY OF JANUARY, 2021 AT storage units leased by the fol- from the first publication date Email resume to: 205−712−6697.
Rentals
6:00 A.M. AT ATLAS RECOV- lowing tenants at FRIENDLY of this Notice to Creditors. A job116@cdispatch.com
ERY & TOWING, 4009 HWY CITY MINI-WAREHOUSES 44 failure to so Probate and Re- Please re-submit your re-
373, COLUMBUS, MS 39705. Beatty Road, Columbus, MS. gister a claim will forever bar sume if sent before 12/31
Auctions will begin at 8:30 that claim. RENT A CAMPER!
Witnessed under my hand on A.M. on the 5th day of Febru- Apartments & Houses CHEAPER THAN A MOTEL!
General Help Wanted
Start your
ary, A.D. 2021 at 308 Shoney This the 29th day of December, Utilities & cable included,
1 Bedrooms
this the 5th day of January,
2021. Drive, Columbus, MS and will 2020. from $145/wk − $535/mo
2 Bedroooms
continue to all FRIENDLY CITY PROGRESSIVE HEATING & Columbus & County School
/s/Frank Stump MINI-WAREHOUSE locations in /s/ DAVIS B. RAY, Executor COOLING, INC. is seeking locations. 662−242−3803 de-cluttering by
the following sequence: 903 duct work installers. Applic- 3 Bedrooms or 601−940−1397.
PUBLISH: 1/8 & 1/15/2021 Alabama Street, Columbus,
MS; 44 Beatty Road, Colum-
bus, MS; 4504 Highway 69
PUBLISH: 1/8, 1/15 &
1/22/2021 ant must have verifiable ex-
perience and good work ref- Furnished & Unfurnished
placing a garage
The following vehicle has been
abandoned at Roberts Auto
South, Columbus, MS. All auc- STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
tions are with reserve and COUNTY OF LOWNDES
erences. Apply at: 10155
Darracott Access Road, 1, 2, & 3 Baths sale ad today!
Aberdeen, MS 39730
Lease, Deposit
Shop, 4009 Hwy 373 Colum- therefore all units can be with-
bus, MS 39705. drawn from the sale at any NOTICE OF SALE Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
2008 FORD F350
time by the auctioneer/man-
ager.
(662)369-3694 or & Credit Check Ads starting at...
WHEREAS, the following ten- (662)328-1080
VIN# 1FTWW33R68EE33969 viceinvestments.com
1 day $10
ants entered into leases with
327-8555
Title to the personal property to FRIENDLY CITY MINI-WARE-
IF THIS VEHICLE IS NOT be sold is believed to be good, HOUSES for storage space in
CLAIMED IT WILL BE PUT UP but at such sale, FRIENDLY OFFICE ASSISTANT,
3 day $18
which to store personal prop- part-time. QuickBooks
FOR SALE ON THE 30TH DAY CITY MINI-WAREHOUSES will erty and
OF JANUARY, 2021 AT 6:00 convey only such title as is ves- experience preferred. Apts For Rent: Other
A.M. AT ROBERTS AUTO SHOP, ted in it pursuant to its lease WHEREAS, default has been Mail resume to You’ll find the best deals
6 day $34
4009 HWY 373, COLUMBUS, with the following and its al- made in the payment of rent Wheeler Roofing,
MS 39705. lowed under Mississippi Code and FRIENDLY CITY MINI-WARE- P.O. Box 9586, when you advertise
Annotated Section 85-7-121 et HOUSES pursuant to said Columbus, MS 39705 and shop here!
PUBLISH: 1/8 & 1/15/2021 seq (Supp 1988). Leases is authorized to sell the or email to wheelerroofing
Terry Brown - B40, B48
personal property to satisfy the @bellsouth.net ads.cdispatch.com Price includes 4 lines of text;
past due and any other
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI charges owed to it by the fol- $1/line after base cost.
COUNTY OF LOWNDES Robert Irwin - B62 lowing tenants. Government
NOTICE OF SALE Walter Smith Jr. - B46 NOW THEREFORE, notice is
Rebecca Roach
lowed under Mississippi Code
Annotated Section 85-7-121 et
what they need CREDIT CHECK credit as low as 20% down,
$499/mo. Eaton Land,
Alabama Street, Columbus,
MS; 44 Beatty Road, Colum-
bus, MS; 4504 Highway 69
4122 Manor House Drive
Marietta, GA 30062
seq (Supp 1988).
to know to buy 662-329-2323
662−361−7711.
2 Paris
FRIENDLY CITY
Cetericka Walker - E247 MINI-WAREHOUSES
All Unknown Heirs-at-Law of El-
lena J. Hixson, deceased, and By: C.H.L.
Jennifer Overpeck - E226
Any Unknown Persons In In-
terest Publish: 1/8, 1/15 &
Alyssa Harris - E478 1/22/2021
Oscar Taylor Jr. - E95 Cindy Hixson Lapierre
4 3 percent
Hodges, Helen Atkins, Royce erty and
Jerry Stockman - E246 Ann Butler and Ellena J. Hix-
son. all deceased. Other than WHEREAS, default has been
Patricia Wilson - E360 you, the only other interested made in the payment of rent
parties in this action are James and FRIENDLY CITY MINI-WARE-
Carletta Edwards - E245 Hodges, Sam Atkins, Dorothy HOUSES pursuant to said
Sawaryn Threadgill, and Leases is authorized to sell the
Alisha Coleman - E207 Thomas S. Hodges, Jr.. personal property to satisfy the
past due and any other 5 Nimbus 2000
Caroline Payne - E366 You are summoned to appear charges owed to it by the fol-
Service Directory
and represent your interests lowing tenants.
Ellihue Blackwell - E471 against said Petition before the
Honorable Joseph N. Studdard, NOW THEREFORE, notice is
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE on Chancellor of the 14th Chan- hereby given that FRIENDLY
this the 6th day of January, cery District at 9:00 a.m. on CITY MINI-WAREHOUSES will of-
A.D. 2021. the 2nd day of March 2021, at fer for sale, and will sell at auc-
the Oktibbeha County Court- tion to the highest bidder for
FRIENDLY CITY house, in Starkville, Missis- cash all personal property in
MINI-WAREHOUSES
By: C.H.L.
sippi, and in case of your fail-
ure to appear your interest in
storage units leased by the fol-
lowing tenants at FRIENDLY Promote your small business starting at only $25
this matter will not be con- CITY MINI-WAREHOUSES 308
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1/22/2021 at 8:30 am on the 5th day of
You are not required to file an February, A.D. 2021 and will
answer or other pleading, but continue to all FRIENDLY CITY RAPID TEMP A & T TREE SERVICES TERRA CARE
you may do so if you desire. MINI-WAREHOUSE locations in Heating & cooling. Bucket truck & stump LANDSCAPING L.L.C.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
the following sequence: 903 Home & RV. removal. Free est. Phone: 662−549−1878
CAUSE NO.: 20-0140-JNS Issued under my hand and the Alabama Street, Columbus, Service & install. Serving Columbus Landscaping, Property
seal of said Court, this the MS; 44 Beatty Road, Colum- Free estimates. since 1987. Senior Clean Up, Plant Care,
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CINDY E. GOODE, CHANCERY tions are with reserve and "We’ll go out on a limb for
Letters Testamentary have CLERK therefore all units can be with- Carpet & Flooring
drawn from the sale at any
you!" Painting & Papering
been granted and issued to the LOWNDES COUNTY, MISSIS-
undersigned upon the estate of SIPPI time by the auctioneer/man-
ALLEAN PETTY, deceased, by ager. GRAVEL, $360 PER LOAD. QUALITY PAINTING.
the Chancery Court of Lowndes (SEAL) Local delivery, 14 yd truck. Ext/Int Painting.
County, Mississippi, on the BY: Tina Fisher, D.C. Title to the personal property to Sheet Rock Hang, Finish &
be sold is believed to be good, Backhoe & Dozer work.
27th day of July, A.D., 2020. Repair. Pressure Washing.
This is to give notice to all per- PUBLISH: 1/8, 1/15 & but at such sale, FRIENDLY Mobile Home Pads &
1/22/2021 CITY MINI-WAREHOUSES will Driveways. Concrete work. Free Estimates. Ask for
sons having claims against specials! Larry Webber,
said estate to Probate and Re- convey only such title as is ves- 662−497−1388
gister same with the Chancery ted in it pursuant to its lease 662−242−4932.
Clerk of Lowndes County, Mis- with the following and its al-
sissippi, within ninety (90) days lowed under Mississippi Code WORK WANTED: Licensed
from this date. A failure to so Annotated Section 85-7-121 et & Bonded. Carpentry, minor Lawn Care / Landscaping SULLIVAN’S PAINT
Clean in the New Year!
Probate and Register said seq (Supp 1988). 1 Room − $50 electrical, minor plumbing, SERVICE
claim will forever bar the same. All notices must be 2 Room − $80 insulation, painting, demo− JESSE & BEVERLY’S Special Prices.
Carnell Brown - N16 lition, gutters cleaned, LAWN SERVICE Interior & Exterior Painting.
This the 5th day of January, emailed to 3 Rooms − $110
pressure washing, land− Fall Cleanup, Tree Cutting, 662−435−6528
2021. Sharon D. Little - N276 Carpet − Rugs − Cars
classifieds@ DAVID’S CARPET & scaping, cleanup work. Landscaping, Sodding &
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