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Commercial Dispatch Eedition 6-17-20
Commercial Dispatch Eedition 6-17-20
Columbus Republi-
can Rep. Gary Chism,
the dean of the Gold-
en Triangle legislative
delegation, is resign-
ing, citing family med-
ical issues.
Chism, first elect- Chism
ed in 1999 and now in
his 21st session in the House of Rep- Claire Hassler/Dispatch Staff
resentatives, will officially retire on Colson Thompson, 15 months, smiles as his mom, Shaquela Thompson, pushes him on a swing on Tuesday at Propst Park in
See CHISM, 3A Columbus. This was Colson’s first time visiting a park and he tried out the swings and all the slides.
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High bikers who live there?
a.m. Court-
Mostly sunny Answers, 8B house
Full forecast on
page 3A. June 30:
Lowndes County
A THOUSAND WORDS
Sanders
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in a Facebook post Tuesday af- “When I read Harry Sand- protests in all 50 states. ing stripping Sanders of his title work. However, Holliman said he
ternoon. “I’ve known for over 20 ers’ comments, I was shocked,” “What’s going on in the coun- as board president. He also said does not think slaves were “de-
years your mindset. Now, every- Smith said in the statement. try today, ...the community is al- he would reconsider his posi- pendent” as Sanders claimed. He
one else get to meet the real you.” “That is a slap in the face to ev- ready torn up. For him to come tions on changing the state flag said he thinks slaves “earned it”
Colom, who on Twitter com- ery Black citizen in Columbus out at this time, at this time, and and relocating the Confederate through hard work.
pared Sanders’ remarks to lies and Lowndes County. His com- make a statement, that really said monument. “The slave owners didn’t just
used by the Ku Klux Klan to ments were despicable; they something,” he said. “We’ve got a “I support immediate action to give them everything. They
promote white supremacy, criti- were insulting and a reflection leader that’s thinking like this in remove Harry Sanders as Pres- earned it. They worked hard,”
cized Sanders’ interpretation of of his true nature, which is unbe- the 21st century that’s one of the ident of the Lowndes County Holliman said. “Nowadays,
slavery. lievably racist.” most powerful men in Columbus, Board of Supervisors,” the email there’s no slavery.”
“Supervisor Sanders, you In response to Sanders’ vote Mississippi. ... He needs to go.” reads. “Mr. Sanders was elected But Joe Max Higgins, CEO
have it backwards,” Colom said for the monument to stay, Smith Ward 1 Councilwoman Ethel president by his fellow supervi- of the Golden Triangle Develop-
in a Facebook statement Tuesday said the city would support relo- Taylor Stewart and Ward 3 Coun- sors. We cannot reach our goals ment LINK, was not hesitant to
morning. “Slaveowners were de- cating it to Friendship Cemetery, cilman Charlie Box could not be while being led by a president criticize Sanders, who Higgins
pendent on the free labor of slav- which is within city limits. Both reached for comment by press with those views. said has worked with him for 18
ery. They weren’t doing slaves Union and Confederate soldiers time. Ward 6 Councilman Bill “(I support) Action to address years. Sanders’ comments, Hig-
a favor. They enforced slavery are buried there. Gavin declined to comment. the Confederate statue on the gins said, are a “Go-directly-to-
through severe beating and “Not only would the city take courthouse lawn,” he continues. jail card.”
whippings, not food and clothing. the statue, but we would also split Hairston calls for Sanders to “I voted to take no action on Mon- “It’s not acceptable, it’s insen-
They raped women and enslaved the cost to move it with the coun- step down as board president day. I am now ready to consider sitive,” Higgins said. “It makes
their own children. They ran- ty,” the statement read. “Friend- District 2 Supervisor Trip the alternatives in a measured me sick.”
domly separated parents from ship Cemetery has a special sec- Hairston, although reluctant way. (I support) a change in the The remarks could also po-
children, husbands from wives tion for confederate soldiers and to condemn Sanders, told The state flag. While this is not an tentially harm the effort to bring
… forever.” that would be an ideal location Dispatch Tuesday he disagrees issue for only Lowndes County, businesses into the county and
Sanders’ remarks, Colom for the monument.” with Sanders’ remarks, which it is an issue that goes hand in could reinforce the “Mississippi
said, continue to “apply negative City Council members Joseph he deems inappropriate and “di- hand with our history. Our call bias” in many people’s mind that
stereotypes about the citizens Mickens (Ward 2), Pierre Beard visive.” is to look at the present and the the state is racist. The LINK, he
you are supposed to lead.” (Ward 4) and Stephen Jones “I think comments like that future and not the past. Now is said, is preparing a public state-
“Your false claim that blacks (Ward 5), all of whom are black, are very hurtful, not helpful, as the time.” ment that the organization does
are currently dependent contin- told The Dispatch they will be we move forward,” he said. “I District 3 Supervisor John not condone Sanders’ remarks.
ues to rob us of our humanity present at today’s press confer- would, especially now, be even Holliman, who was present when “It’s hard enough to sell Mis-
and dignity,” he said. “You made ence for support. more sensitive about any divisive Sanders made those comments, sissippi, it’s hard enough to sell
Segregationist(s) proud today.” Mickens said Sanders’ com- comments. It’s not appropriate.” said he stands by Sanders’ ac- rural Mississippi,” Higgins said.
Smith, in a statement Tuesday ments do not match the power In an email to The Dispatch count of slavery, where Sanders “We don’t need to make it harder
evening, called Sanders’ com- he holds and are insensitive at this morning, Hairston took his said slave owners kept slaves and than it already is, because, s***,
ments “despicable.” a time when racism is spurring positions a step further, support- gave them food, clothing and it’s hard as it is.”
Council
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However, changing the to me that is the state’s re- take down state flags ically forbids the use of added a Duty to Intervene would serve as a liaison
flag is now gaining bipar- sponsibility,” Gavin said. around the county or sup- choke holds, a tactic white policy, which requires between the council, the
tisan support from law- “We stopped flying the port changing the state Minneapolis police officer officers who witness ex- department and the com-
makers as protests against state flag, and I supported flag. Both have said they Derek Chauvin used in cessive force to intervene munity. The proposal won
racism are taking place in it. To me, (the resolution) would not vote to support May on black man George regardless of their ranks, the council’s unanimous
all 50 states. Republican is just a political statement the change. Floyd for almost nine Shelton said Tuesday eve- approval.
House Speaker Phillip and we can call our repre- Holliman told The Dis- minutes and killed him, ning. Within the next two
Gunn is championing the sentatives to do this. I’d patch the emblem came prompting nationwide To mend the relation- weeks, Shanklin said, each
effort as lawmakers began rather call them personally from the biblical times and protests against police ship between the commu- council member will pick
drafting a resolution to re- than as a city group.” should not be removed. brutality. A use of force nity and the police depart- two candidates from their
move the emblem. The city’s resolution “It came from the Bi- continuum, which lays out ment, Jermaine Shanklin, individual ward to serve on
While most city council comes in contrast with the ble,” he said. “Personally, I a procedure police officers who helped organize the board. The board will
members agreed the reso- county supervisors’ dis- wouldn’t vote for that.” have to follow when re- several protests after the meet to discuss commu-
lution is the right step for- cussion Monday morning Sanders said he will sponding to an incident, is dismissal of the Ricky Ball nity needs and complaints
ward, Ward 6 Councilman surrounding Confederate not support the citizens’ also included in the chang- case, proposed to form a and bring it to the city’s at-
Bill Gavin, who cast his monuments and the state efforts to change the flag es to CPD’s policies. youth advisory board that tention, he said.
lone dissenting vote on the flag. The board of super- because “there are more Officers should first
resolution, said Tuesday visors voted 3-2 against re- identify themselves with
important issues out there
evening he feels the law is locating the monument at uniforms, badges and use
involving the county, the
obsolete. the courthouse to Friend- verbal direction. They
state of Mississippi, than
The city removed the ship Cemetery, which is can then use empty-hand
what our flag is.”
state flag from all city within city limits. control, intermediate
properties in 2015, The Board of Supervisors weapons, less lethal force
Dispatch reported. Gavin President Harry Sanders CPD adopts new policies (such as pepper sprays
said because of that, he is and District 3 Supervisor In other business, the and tasers) and eventually
unsure what change the John Holliman, both of city unanimously approved lethal force, which Shel-
resolution would bring whom voted along with changes to the city’s police ton previously told The
about in the city. District 2’s Trip Hairston department use of force Dispatch should be a last
“I think (the state flag) against the relocation, policies. resort.
needs to be changed, but were also lukewarm to The language specif- The department also
Chism
Continued from Page 1A
June 30, he said Tuesday. green light comes on when insurance business, I saw a special election to fill
He said he notified House you vote ‘yes.’ I just about what it was doing, so I was Chism’s unfinished term.
Speaker Philip Gunn and wore out that red light, but proud to be involved in fix- “I don’t know what he’ll
Gov. Tate Reeves of his de- there was plenty of green ing that situation.” do, of course, but there’s
cision on Monday. left over.” Chism is the House In- a chance it could be part
“My wife has had some For the past nine years, surance Committee chair- of the November general
health issues and I really Chism and the Republi- man and a member of six election,” Chism said.
felt like I should be with cans have been in the ma- other committees, includ- Chism said he will con-
her,” said Chism, who left jority. ing Ways and Means. tinue to work part-time
the session on June 3 and “Anybody would tell you Starkville Republican at his business, Colum-
does not plan to attend any it’s better to be in the ma- Rep. Rob Roberson, who bus Insurance, as well as
more sessions before his jority,” he said. “You really was starting his first full spend time with his wife.
retirement. feel like you can get things term in the House when “I don’t really have any
He battled through done.” Chism arrived in the Legis- big plans,” he said.
his own health issues in He said his proudest lature in 2000 and returned
2017 when he suffered moment in the House to the House in 2016, said
from a major stroke. Al- came early in his career Chism was someone who,
though he ran successful- with the passage of the though a fierce infighter
ly for re-election last year, 2004 Tort Reform Act, on the issues, was cordial
he said he had already which created a $1 million and well-liked.
planned for it to be his final cap on non-economic dam- “With Gary, when the
term. ages in civil lawsuits and a debate on a bill was over, it
“When I had my stroke, $500,000 cap on medical was over,” Roberson said.
I started thinking about malpractice cases. “He was friendly, respect-
how I was going to wind “At the time, Mississip- ful to his colleagues. That
down,” said Chism, 69. “It pi was called the Jackpot was one of his best quali-
really wasn’t as fun being Justice state,” he said. “We ties, I think. He would fight
in the Legislature as it was might as well have had a for what he believed in, but
before my stroke. It took a billboard on the highway it was never personal with
long time to get my medi- when you crossed the state Gary.”
cine right after the stroke line. As someone in the Gov. Reeves will call
and that made the work a
lot harder.”
Although he intended
to serve out his four-year
term, his wife’s medical
issues convinced him he
needed to step down.
“It wasn’t a hard deci-
sion,” he said.
Chism, who took pride
in his reputation as a
staunch conservative, got
a taste of what it’s like to be SOLUNAR TABLE
The solunar period indicates
in both the minority and peak-feeding times for fish and game.
Wed. Thurs.
majority. He said he much Major 9:47p 10:30p
Minor 3:55a 4:26a
preferred the latter. Major 10:08a 10:52a
“Democrats were in Minor 5:27p 6:24p
Courtesy of Mississippi Department
AREA OBITUARIES
COMMERCIAL DISPATCH of Columbus and Anto- Service Chapel. Car- Joseph James Dobbins of Sulligent; ing. Burial will follow
OBITUARY POLICY nio Gardner of Jasper; ter’s Mortuary Service brothers, Tony Led- at Millport City Cem-
Obituaries with basic informa- STARKVILLE —
stepsons, Patrick Walk- of West Point was in Joseph William “J.W.” low of Hodges, Jerry etery. Dowdle Funeral
tion including visitation and
service times, are provided er and Chase Walker, charge of arrange- James, 93, died June Ledlow and John Home of Millport is
free of charge. Extended both of Fayette; sisters, ments. 16, 2020. Ledlow, both of Guin; in charge of arrange-
obituaries with a photograph, Tracey Hayden of Ken- Mrs. Shotwell was A graveside service sisters, Terri Cantrell ments.
detailed biographical informa- ned, Tamekia Gardner born Aug. 28, 1951, in will be held at 10 a.m. and Gretta Cole, Mrs. Jordan was
tion and other details families of Winfield, and Tina West Point, to the late today, at Memorial both of Hodges; six born Feb. 26, 1948, to
may wish to include, are avail- Gardner of Ft. Worth, John Neely and Rebec-
able for a fee. Obituaries must Garden Park Ceme- grandchildren; and six the late William Clardy
be submitted through funeral
Texas; stepsisters, ca Tallie Neely. She was tery. Burial will follow. great-grandchildren. and Clarice Ballard
homes unless the deceased’s Robin Hollis of Hunts- formerly employed as a Visitation is from Clardy Weathers.
ville, Shante Stowe of machine operator with
body has been donated to
science. If the deceased’s Hamilton, and Ashley Bryan Foods.
9-9:30 a.m. prior to ser- Barbara Jordan In addition to her
vices, at Welch Funeral MILLPORT, Ala. — parents, she was
body was donated to science, Kemp of Fayette; and She is survived by Home. Welch Funeral Barbara Jean Clardy preceded in death by
the family must provide official six grandchildren. her brothers, Jimmy Home of Starkville is
proof of death. Please submit Earl Neely, John Neely, Jordan, 72, died June her daughter, Jennifer
Pallbearers will be in charge of arrange-
all obituaries on the form
Henry Neely, and David 14, 2020, at Arbor Jordan; and brothers,
Terrance Metcalfe, ments.
provided by The Commercial
Antonio Murray, Travis Neely; sisters, Vernell Woods Health and Re- Steve and Macky
Dispatch. Free notices must be Mr. James was born hab Center, in Reform. Clardy.
submitted to the newspaper Pickens, Patrick Walk- Wright and Geraldine Feb. 9, 1927, in Greene
no later than 3 p.m. the day er, Chase Walker, and Neely; three grand- A memorial service She is survived by
County, to the late will be held at 2 p.m. her son, Brian Jordan;
prior for publication Tuesday Quinton Young. children; and three Joseph W. James Sr.
through Friday; no later than 4 great-grandchildren. Sunday, at Dowdle sister, Joan Fleming;
and Kate Byrd James.
p.m. Saturday for the Sunday Funeral Home, with and brother, Doug
edition; and no later than 7:30 Eddie Reives He was a 1945 gradu-
Eric Fleming officiat- Clardy.
a.m. for the Monday edition. WEST POINT — Kimberly Quinn ate of Leakesville High
Faye McCool
Metcalfe. He was a late Johnnie Blake and Ledlow of Buena Vista,
graduate of Millport des Funeral Home of Erma Lee Blake. She Georgia, and Richard
High School and a Columbus. was formerly employed Dobbins of Sulligent;
member of the Alabama as a school teacher. daughter, Timberly Miss Robbie Faye McCool, age 70, of Caledo-
National Guard. He was Leola Shotwell She is survived by nia, MS, passed away June 15, 2020, at her resi-
formerly employed with WEST POINT — Mynyown Butler of dence.
ARC in Fayette and was Leola Shotwell, 68, died Jackson and Ungen- Funeral services will be Wednesday, June
a member of Roxanna June 5, 2020, in West nette Brantley of West 17, 2020, at 11:00 AM at Memorial Gunter Peel
Church of God. Point. Point; son, Randal Elvin Chapel, 716 2nd Ave. North location, with Rev.
He was preceded in Graveside services “Dog” Brantley of West Steve Blalock and Jason Pennington officiating.
death by his stepfather, were held at 11 a.m. Fri- Point; sisters, Dorothy The interment will immediately follow at Pleas-
John Coleman; and day, at Fountain Head Goins of West Point, ant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation
three grandchildren. Church Cemetery, with Annie Bell Turner of will be one hour prior to the service. Memorial
In addition to his the Rev. Donald Ander- Laurel, and Bobbie Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory, 2nd
parents, he is survived son officiating. Burial Clayburn of Rapid City, Ave. North location, has been entrusted with the
by his wife, Tercida followed. A private fam- South Dakota; one arrangements.
Gardener of Fayette; ily visitation was held grandchild; and one Miss McCool was born September 26, 1949, in
sons, Terrence Gardner at Carter’s Mortuary great-grandchild. Faye McCool Lowndes County, MS, to the late Elzie and Fan-
Visitation: nie Smith McCool. She was a graduate of New
Wednesday, June 17 • 10-11 AM Hope High School and retired from McCoy Man-
2nd Ave. North Location
Memorial Service: ufacturing. Miss McCool enjoyed collecting an-
Wednesday, June 17 • 11 AM tique dolls.
Cheap drug is first shown 2nd Ave. North Location
Burial
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
Survivors include her brothers, Elzie Bruce
McCool and his wife, Beverly, of Caledonia, MS,
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Dispatch
The
BIRNEY IMES SR. Editor/Publisher 1922-1947
Appreciates response to letter with somewhat progressive ideas. There to buy toxic assets from banks; assets eign nation can. What they cannot do,
is a reason Mississippi is losing young that those banks created for themselves. being sovereign, is declare bankruptcy.
Thank you Peter Imes for your elo-
people to other states whether Kathy But Senate Republicans refuse to support Senator Graham’s plan is to change the
quent response to the letter to the editor
Reed wants to accept it or not! the aid to the States. They claim that bankruptcy laws so that the States can
from Kathy Reed. Of course she and oth-
Jerry Fortenberry because the States made decisions that declare bankruptcy. This would allow the
ers who believe people of color are some-
Columbus put them in this position, they should get federal government to determine how to
how to blame for all their issues such themselves out. The States, of course,
as poverty and abuse by the police want assign State assets, and, as in corporate
Similarities between bailout of banks were doing fine until our pandemic shut bankruptcies, which creditors to deny.
the issue of race to not be addressed. down most of their tax revenues, but no
That’s the way it has been for years with and proposed bailout of states matter.
The point of this is to eliminate the
States’ pension obligations. In Michigan,
many in the white community. In my own Congressional Democrats have I see no conceptual difference
family growing up I heard, “they should proposed a $900 billion fund to help the Republican Governor’s assigned city
between the decision of banks to invest
stay in their place,” when people of color our various States to meet their fiscal managers did just that in Detroit and
in real estate derivatives and States’ deci-
clamored for the same rights others had. obligations—paying law enforcement, sions to use pensions as an enticement to Benton Harbor (cities are not sovereign,
Defunding the police is not what most their state bureaucracies, their road-re- their workforce, in terms of fiscal risk. and can declare bankruptcy).
people think it is. Is redirecting some pair crews, and their pensioners, among Senator Lindsey Graham, the Sen- So, if big banks get in trouble, send
monies for special training etc. many other things. This prodigious sum ate majority leader, has put forth the them all the money they need. If the
You are right: Dana as an elected of- is very similar to the amount of money Republican solution. He insists that the States get in trouble, steal the retirement
ficial should make her intentions known appropriated to bail out giant banks and sovereign states be allowed to declare money of all the people who spent their
as far as the vote on the flag issue is investment firms in the Emergency Eco- bankruptcy. The States, being sovereign, lives keeping the States running.
concerned, and I have told her so myself. nomic Stabilization Act of 2008. can default on fiscal obligations. They The perfect Republican solution.
I appreciate The Commercial Dis- That act created the Troubled Asset can refuse to pay, say, bond holders, Bill Gillmore
patch being on the correct side of history Relief Program, which used $700 billion or any other creditor, just as a sover- Columbus
LOCAL VOICES
Down with the old, up with the New South
I
t was years ago when I way that Supervisor Harry that went on at so many backwater broods in the Southern heart to this
happily landed my first Sanders reckons. Whereas plantations, which is why more than day. It is a cherished notion they are
gig through the CETA every other race on earth others the black race is so overcome of not willing to let go. If they did so, what
federal summer jobs pro- at one time or the other has mulattoes, quadroons, and octaroons of would it say about their beloved Con-
gram. But my enthusiasm suffered at the hands of the every stripe. And how does one kidnap federate ancestors and “The Cause”?
soon faded when one of our white man (soon tribes of a people from their mother country, But then, what would it say of their own
first tasks had been to go to races have even gone ex- enslave them until they die and ask with civilities ... and what would it say about
the Lowndes County Court- tinct) no people has suffered the expectations of receiving an honest black folk?
house and clear brush over- more grotesquely than the answer, “Ain’t you got it good?” There is a terrible price to be paid
growing the old monument black race. In America, the To say that this campaign of erection for those who convince themselves that
standing on the front lawn. I worst hounds of hell have of statues and the naming of streets, they can project reason where there
will never forget the loathing been loosed upon black folk. roads, bridges, schools, and great is entrenched recalcitrance borne of
I felt when I looked upon Jim Terry To say otherwise is simply institutions after such as those who romantic pinnings. They will never un-
that stone relic of Southern blind and willful ignorance. would destroy their own nation through derstand that these monuments are still
defiance. But I had to suck Langston Hughes put it treasonous armed rebellion suffers an issue because they have made them
it up and tolerate it, the way my forefa- thus: “I who am black would love the no consequences is like saying that still an issue by erecting them in the
thers had to tolerate this and other such South, but she spits in my face ... the advertising doesn’t work. Who can deny first place and maintaining them in the
indignities all their lives. South with blood on its mouth.” the power of symbols, particularly these face of the whirlwinds of change. For
A local politico has asked the And slaves didn’t have it as good as symbols? those, it is not the monuments but rath-
question, “Why is this (confederate Mr. Sanders might imagine. He even At every Southern courthouse stands er the Negro who remains the problem.
monuments) still an issue? After all, we says, “The slaves didn’t have to do any- an unrepentant Confederate sentinel I think of a powerful song from Andrew
haven’t had slavery in the United States thing!” when under pain of floggings, forever frozen in stone, chest forward, Lloyd Webber’s dramatic Broadway hit,
for 150 years.” He goes on to suggest or worse, slaves toiling days and nights his back turned against the North, wary Les Miserables:
that something must be inherently had to fulfill quotas for a day’s work. for battle. There are so many streets, Look down! Look down!
wrong with black folks because blacks And what do you think they did to a counties, towns, and military bases You’ll always be a slave!
are, “the only ones that are having slave who didn’t meet his quota, or had named for Confederates who fomented Look down! Look down!
problems.” gotten too old to work, or too infirm? then conducted the bloodiest war in the You’re standing in your grave!
Yes, we are, by and large, the only What about the persistent passed-down history of the Western hemisphere, all Jim Terry, a former Lowndes County
ones having problems, but not in the stories of rape and forced breeding in the name of a “lost cause” that fondly supervisor, resides in Columbus.
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8A WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com
Full of local talent, Generals led by pitching in season’s first two weeks
BY THEO DEROSA first time in three months. have,” Cook said. “When
[email protected] “We’ve got a good our bats catch up, we’ll be
team, a good group of pretty tough to beat.”
Trailing the North guys who are playing Cook said Burt, a Pearl
Delta Dealers 1-0 head- hard,” Cook said. “It’s just River Community College
ing into the bottom of the taking a while for some of signee, wasn’t sure wheth-
seventh and final inning, er he would get to pitch in
them to get back into the
the Hill Country Generals college as well as playing
swing.”
loaded the bases with no- first base. After seeing
Through two week-
body out, threatening to the lefty’s solid stuff so
ends of play at BNA Park
tie the game. far — including a “plus”
in New Albany, only
They didn’t score.
three Generals are bat- change-up and breaking
For the Cotton States
ting above .250: Robert pitch and a solid fastball
Baseball League club,
Akines Jr. of Memphis, — Cook called Pearl Riv-
which features 11 area
Miller Hancock of East er coach Michael Avalon
players, Sunday’s narrow
Webster and Ryan Burt of to tell him how well Burt
shutout loss was a frus-
New Hope. All three are had done and confirm
trating reminder that one
hitting over .400. Burt would have a chance
aspect of the team hasn’t
Consequently, it’s the to play both ways.
fully developed yet.
pitching that has helped It wasn’t the only simi-
“Our pitching’s way
the Generals to a 3-3 re- larity between the Cotton
ahead of our hitting,”
Generals coach Jeffrey cord in the summer sea- States league and what its
Cook said. son’s first six games. Five players will face in colle-
But Cook, the former hurlers — including Burt, giate competition.
baseball coach at Colum- Caledonia’s Tony Brooks After Cook plugged
bus High School, said that and Heritage Academy Brooks — an East Missis-
those bats will come with teammates Blayze Berry sippi Community College
time. This spring’s high and Banks Hyde — have signee — into relief of
school graduates are still yet to allow an earned run Burt in the fourth inning
getting used to wood bats in at least three innings of of Sunday’s game, Brooks
Photo courtesy of Cotton States Baseball League
rather than aluminum, work apiece. got out of a two-on, none-
Heritage Academy graduate Blayze Berry stands in for the Hill Country Generals during a
and they’re adjusting to “We’ll be very competi- out jam with a flyout and a game Saturday at BNA Park in New Albany. Berry, who has signed with Mississippi State,
facing live pitching for the tive with the arms that we See BASEBALL, 2B is one of 11 Generals players who hails from the Golden Triangle area.
NASCAR
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Hershel McGriff by earning 71% of the at the Cup level, and he still competes and was inducted into the International when I say it.”
vote on the pioneer ballot. routinely on the dirt track across from Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2004. Seagraves was rewarded for out-
The news comes just days before the Alabama’s super speedway. “Red Farmer raced against my grand- standing contributions to the sport af-
series races at Talladega. The 87-year- He won four Late Model Sportsmen father,” Petty said. “He started in ‘53. He ter helping attract sponsors refurbish
old Farmer has won an estimated 700 to series season titles, was named one of raced against my father and he raced tracks in the series. He helped forge the
900 races in various series, though none NASCAR’s 50 greatest drivers in 1998 against me. That just blows me away bond between Winston and the series.
Baseball
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ground-ball double play. consists of five NCA A outing, and New Hope prove as his players con- percentage Hope/Itawamba CC,
Being tasked with just Division I players; anoth- grad Stallone Shelton tinue to get back into a n Kamryn Ran- Thunder: .389/.421/.500
one inning, Brooks had er has a D-I pitcher who looked solid on the routine after their long dolph, MUW, Dealers: n Jonathan Whit-
just gotten a taste of the touches 91 mph. mound. Beau Bates, who layoff. Mostly, Cook .111/.273/.111
“relief mode” he will be “The league is real- went from Caledonia to n Brayland Skinner, tington, New Hope/
said, they’re simply hap-
likely to see in Scooba, ly, really good this year, Scooba with Stacy, is py to return to the field. Mississippi State, Jets: Itawamba CC, Thunder:
Cook explained when he and it’s exciting to play figuring things out. New “They’re just excited .333/.400/.500 .333/.556/.333
pulled the player aside in,” Cook said. Hope’s Rye McGlothin, to be outside playing the n Brandon Jones, Her- n Thomas Tucker,
afterward. Of course, his team now teaming up with game they love,” Cook itage Academy/MUW, Caledonia/It awa mba
“This is exactly the brings its own talent to Bates and Stacy in col- said. Lookouts: .200/.429/.200
way it’s gonna be for you the mix. The Generals lege, had a stellar first n Baker Watson, CC, Tribe: .250/.333/.250
in college,” Cook told are fifth in the standings weekend. And fellow West Point, Mudcats: n Logan Suggs, Cale-
Brooks. “You’re gonna for the 10-team league, Trojan Presley Hall, who How other local play- .273/.467/.273 donia/MUW, Xplorers:
come in for an inning, and they’re earning con- is signed to Southwest ers have fared n Luke Hob- .273/.500/.273
and your job is done. ... tributions from up and Mississippi Community n Seth Harris, Heri- son, MUW, Rascals: n Jonah Caskey, Oak
You’re facing guys you’re down the roster. College, has made some tage Academy/EMCC, 1.000/1.000/1.000
gonna see next year.’” Caledonia gradu- good plays, Cook said. Generals: .250 aver- n Heath Ford, MUW, Hill Academy/EMCC/
Cook said one team ate Cade Stacy, now at The coach promised age/.455 on-base per- Rascals: .176/.300/.176 Generals: 0-1, 9.00 ER A,
the Generals have faced EMCC, had a good first it’s only bound to im- centage/.250 slugging n Tyler Murphy, New 2K
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Associate Athletics who couldn’t see him in round pick Stan Robert- playing both football and campus also generally that we can definitely
Director for Football person, he tagged coach- son, baseball has long baseball with all parties. include tours of both use.”
Dave Emerick told The es in the film he posted been the younger Robert- Ultimately, it was teams’ facilities.
Dispatch of recruiting on Twitter in hopes of son’s purview. It wasn’t phone calls from MSU
coach Chris Lemonis
On a clerical front, Next steps
multi-sport athletes. “So piquing their interest. until a transfer from All coaches in both sports Heading into the sum-
much of today is special- Rated the No. 7 player Saints Episcopal School and hitting coach Jake maintain a constant line mer, Robertson contin-
ization and only playing in Mississippi by Prep to Irons Middle School Gautreau that sealed of communication across ues to hear from USC and
one sport and then train- Baseball Report along as an eighth-grader that both his football and the parking lot of the Leo Texas — though he’s re-
ing in that sport all year- with fellow MSU foot- he was even allowed to baseball fates. Seal Jr. Football Com- mained firm in his com-
round. It’s good to see ball/baseball prospect play football, much to “The fact that he got plex and the baseball of- mitment to MSU for both
kids in their high school and Canton Academy the behest of his mother phone calls from both of fices at the foot of Dudy baseball and football.
careers playing multiple standout Dakota Jordan Angela. the coaches — the head Noble Field to ensure Blanton and Jordan are
sports just always com- — the No. 2 baseball Sticking at quarter- coach, as well as the as- players aren’t reached also still Bulldog base-
peting, striving to be player in the state who back due to his back- sistant coach — there at more than allowed by the ball commits for the time
the best in the sport that also received football of- ground as a pitcher, Mississippi State, that NCA A and to maintain a being, but will explore
they’re playing.” fers from both Ole Miss Robertson struggled to probably had a lot more unified selling point on their football options.
and MSU in late April throw a spiral through to do with (his commit- the school. “I imagine it’ll be sim-
Striking a balance — Blanton committed to his first fall under-cen- ment) than I think any-
body will probably give
“We want them to ilar to what I do (now),”
Helping Madison-Rid- the Bulldogs on Jan. 23. ter. A freshman year in succeed just as much Robertson prognosti-
geland to the Class 6A But as the winter which he completed just it credit,” Stan Robert- as they want us to suc- cated of his future in
Midsouth Association turned to spring and 14 passes followed. son told The Dispatch in ceed,” Emerick said. “So Starkville back in April.
of Independent Schools football season flipped to Completing 313 of 483 April. we have a common goal “That means during
state football title last baseball, his collegiate throws for 3,564 yards with the baseball team football season going in
fall, Blanton spent as looks on the gridiron and 43 touchdowns to An open line of here.” and taking a few hacks,
much time juggling his blossomed. Committing just seven interceptions communication Though there isn’t taking some batting
time at running back, re- to the MSU baseball in his third year of foot- While Robertson a long line of baseball/ practice, and then in
ceiver and linebacker as program on Jan. 23, he’s ball, Robertson’s recruit- is the lone commit of football players at MSU baseball season always
he did maintaining his earned nine Power Five ing profile gained head- MSU’s three major du- in recent years, rising making sure that I con-
baseball shape. conference football of- way as a sophomore. al-sport targets in the sophomore Brad Cumb- tinue to throw the foot-
Throughout the fall fers since the middle of After throwing for an- next two recruiting est is the preeminent ball because the release
he spent the afternoons April. other 3,914 yards and 44 cycles, the process in example of the process. is different, obviously.
with the football team be- “It’s a blessing for touchdowns as a junior, which the Bulldogs cov- Splitting time as a tight It’s just kind of maintain-
fore adding thrice-week- sure,” Blanton told The he landed 16 reported et potential baseball/ end and outfielder over ing the other sport while
ly batting practice ses- Dispatch. “I’m glad I’m scholarship offers and football recruits remains the past two seasons, I’m playing the other sea-
sions to prepare for the in this position. I feel is rated as the No. 136 a mixed effort. Cumbest was set to go son.”
impending baseball sea- like I’ve worked really player in the 2021 class With college baseball through 7-8 spring foot- And while it remains
son — one in which he’d hard and it’s good to see according to 247Sports teams limited to just ball practices in the to be seen who out of
hit .257 with 10 RBIs hard work pay off.” Composite. 11.7 full scholarships to midst of baseball season the multi-sport trio plays
and a .312 on base per- Like Blanton, 2021 With football quick- be divided between as through an arrangement under the lights at both
centage in just 32 plate quarterback commit ly boosting his national many as 27 players on a the respective staffs had Dudy Noble Field and
appearances before be- Sawyer Robertson has recruiting stock, Robert- 35-man roster, prospects worked out. Davis Wade Stadium, all
ing canceled due to the spent the majority of son maintained an itch like Robertson, Jordan “I think he’s shown three will have the oppor-
COVID-19 pandemic. his high school career to play baseball at the and Blanton are gener- that you can do it and be tunity to do so — though
Chasing a future on balancing his dual-sport collegiate level. Settling ally placed on football successful at it,” Emer- they won’t necessarily be
the diamond, Blanton at- future. on a final list of MSU, scholarships to allow ick said. “And I think it is scoring touchdowns and
tended recruiting camps The son of former USC and Texas, he dis- more flexibility for the a blueprint for those guys hitting home runs on the
nationwide. For those Montreal Expos first cussed the prospect of baseball staff. Visits to in the recruiting process same day.
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Tasty dishes
from the garden
familyfeatures.com
Cheesecake cupcakes with oat and
walnut crust should please every-
one around the dinner table.
A delightful
family dessert
FAMILY FEATURES
M
ake family meals part of
your home by digging into
kid-friendly desserts like
these Cheesecake Cupcakes with
Oat and Walnut Crust, and join the
Family Meals Movement, which
encourages Americans to pledge to
share one more family breakfast,
lunch or dinner at home per week.
Optional toppings for the recipe
below include plain or vanilla
Greek yogurt; sliced strawberries,
raspberries, blueberries or al-
monds; fresh mint; toasted coconut
flakes; agave; or lemon zest.
Find tips, recipes and ways to
increase your family meal frequen- Jan Swoope/Dispatch Staff
cy at familymealsmovement.org. Esther Earnest shows fresh blackberries to Jesse Harris of Columbus at the Hitching Lot Farmers Market Monday
in Columbus. Earnest enjoys cooking with the vegetables and fruits grown at her family’s Prospect Produce Farm
in Houston and shares some favorite recipes today.
CHEESECAKE CUPCAKES
WITH OAT AND WALNUT CRUST BY JAN SWOOPE
[email protected]
Crust:
A
1/2 cup old-fashioned or quick oats modest but steady stream of
1/2 cup walnut halves or pieces cars pulled up as the Hitch-
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter, melted ing Lot Farmers Market
1 tablespoon granulated sugar opened at 4 p.m. Monday in Colum-
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon bus. Monday is often a light day for
1 pinch salt the market, but those with produce
Filling: to sell were kept fairly busy with
1 package (8 ounces) light cream customers who lined up, socially
cheese, at room temperature distanced, for early picks of the
1/4 cup granulated sugar fresh corn, squash, eggplant,
1 large egg peppers, zucchini, cucumbers and
1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 lemon, zest only blackberries available.
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract “My wife makes pickles with
them,” said Jesse Harris of Co-
n Preheat oven to 350 F. lumbus, purchasing a bag full of
n Line cupcake pan with eight paper cucumbers from Esther Earnest.
baking cups and set aside. Jan Swoope/Dispatch Staff
n To make crust: In bowl of food proces- She’d brought a harvest of veggies Farmers markets are a good source of just-picked vegetables, like the
sor, pulse oats and walnuts until coarsely and fruit from Prospect Produce squash Esther Earnest brought to the Hitching Lot Monday.
ground. Add olive oil, butter, sugar, Farm located in Houston. She
cinnamon and salt; pulse until evenly expects to soon add butter beans, loves to cook with a lot of the veg- customer, there to purchase two
moistened and combined. etables and fruits the family farm bulging bags of cucumbers.
n Press 1 tablespoon of mixture firmly peas, okra and another crop of
onto bottoms of cups. Bake 7 minutes peaches to the list — plus some- grows and sells at a stall on the “Cucumbers have been heavy
until cooked. thing else the public seems eager property as well as at area farmers sellers this year,” said Earnest.
n To make filling: In medium bowl, beat for: tomatoes. markets. She enjoys adding her All indications are home canners
cream cheese and sugar until smooth own touch to recipes. One of her are ready to produce their own
and creamy. Add egg, cornstarch, lemon More than once, a car or truck
zest and vanilla; continue beating until pulled nearby, the driver asking favorites is baked okra. pickles, plus other pickled foods
well combined. vendors through the window, “Got “Lightly coat okra with olive that spice up family meals. (For
n Spoon mixture evenly into muffin tomatoes yet?” oil and sprinkle it with coarse do-it-yourselfers, one recom-
cups. Bake 20-22 minutes until cream “Soon,” the answer comes. kosher salt,” Earnest said. “Toss mended source of research-based
cheese mixture is set. Remove from information is “So Easy to Pre-
oven and cool in tins about 10 minutes. “I’m hoping to bring some next the okra to spread the salt. Stick
Transfer to wire rack and cool completely. week,” said Earnest, “but we’ve it in the oven in a single layer on a serve” — book and video demos
Place in refrigerator and chill completely learned not to predict.” The retired baking sheet at 400 degrees for 20 from the Cooperative Extension at
before serving or decorating with yogurt, health science educator (and minutes.” the University of Georgia. Learn
strawberries, raspberries, blueberries,
mint, coconut flakes, agave, almonds and MSCW — now The W — alumna) She paused to help another See MARKET, 5B
lemon zest, if desired.
(Source: Courtesy of Liz Weiss on behalf
of the FMI Foundation)
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of comforting bites with sweet and The recipe for Chive and Orange
savory flavors is perfect for appeas- Blossom Honey Waffles and Spicy
ing all appetites. Garlic Chicken combines sweet with
This menu of morning recipes savory to shine as the main course
includes Chive and Orange Blossom for your gathering. Find more recipe
Honey Waffles and Spicy Garlic ideas at honey.com.
Honey Chicken as a filling option to Whether it’s just part of a brunch
base the meal around with Breakfast spread or the focus of your meal, an
Casserole as a more traditional dish. egg-based casserole is a perfect way
For a sweet sendoff, this Brown Sug- to appease a morning crowd. The
Photo courtesy of Getty Images via familyfeatures.com ar Bundt Cake is best served warm version of Breakfast Casserole calls
Chive and orange blossom honey waffles and spicy garlic chicken can be a star at brunch. as a midday dessert or can be added See MORNINGS, 5B
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arlier this month, The 2 bell peppers (any color), seeded skillet over medium-high heat, heat
indulgence of most intense and chopped
Dispatch shared recipes olive oil. Add onion and bell peppers;
cravings by eating the majority
from “Always Eat After of calories at night.
COCONUT CURRY SHRIMP 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
7 PM,” by Joel Marion, CIS- Consider this Coconut Cur- RICE BOWL 1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
n Stir in tomato sauce, broth, cilan-
SN, NSCA-CPT and five-time ry Shrimp Rice Bowl recipe, Prep time: 15 minutes tro, curry, salt and pepper. Bring to
best-selling e-book author. which is taken directly from Cook time: 25 minutes 1 teaspoon curry boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer
Servings: 8 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
While conventional wisdom the book and combines a super 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
calls for avoiding carbs, having carbohydrate — rice — with Coconut rice: 2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, n Stir in shrimp. Cook 5-7 minutes
an early dinner and avoiding an ethnic flavor combination 2 cups jasmine rice peeled and deveined until shrimp turns pink. Remove from
eating too close to bedtime, 1 1/2 cups water heat and serve over coconut rice.
of coconut, shrimp and curry,
1 can (14 ounces) unsweetened n To make coconut rice: In pot over Nutritional information per serving:
Marion contends strategically which can keep you coming 320 calories; 5 g fat; 44 g carbohy-
coconut milk high heat, combine jasmine rice, wa-
eating during the evening back for more and satisfy 1 teaspoon sea salt ter, coconut milk and sea salt; bring drates; 579 mg sodium: 4 g fiber; 26
hours can actually be an nighttime hunger without to boil. Stir and cover, reducing heat g protein; 4 g sugar.
effective weight loss strategy. restriction. Shrimp curry: to low. Cook 15 minutes. Remove (Source: “Always Eat After 7 PM”)
Mornings
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for potatoes, ham, eggs, 2 tablespoons orange blos- remaining pepper, cayenne, 1/2 small onion, coarsely comes out clean. Let stand 5 soda and salt.
milk and cheese for a som honey garlic powder, onion powder, chopped (about 1/2 cup) minutes before serving. n In bowl of stand mixer
2 cups all-purpose flour paprika and ancho chile pow- Nonstick cooking spray (Source: Courtesy of Marcia fitted with paddle attachment,
simple dish that requires 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper der; stir. 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided Stanley, MS, RDN, on behalf
little preparation before beat butter, brown sugar and
1 teaspoon garlic powder n Remove each piece of 1/4 teaspoon pepper of Milk Means More) granulated sugar until light
popping in the oven. Visit 1 teaspoon onion powder chicken from buttermilk, 1 cup reduced-fat and
milkmeansmore.org for 2 teaspoons paprika shake to remove excess liquid reduced-sodium, chopped, and fluffy. Add eggs, one at
more morning dishes. 1/2 teaspoon ancho chile and dredge in flour mixture. cooked ham (about 4 ounces) BROWN SUGAR a time, mixing well after each
addition. Add vanilla and mix
The Brown Sugar powder Shake off excess. 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded
Bundt Cake can be the
Vegetable oil, as needed n In deep fryer, heat oil to Swiss or cheddar cheese BUNDT CAKE on low speed.
375 F. Fry chicken until inter- 4 eggs Prep time: 15 minutes n With mixer on low, add flour
simple, sweet side your Waffles: nal temperature reaches 175 1 1/2 cups skim milk Cook time: 50 minutes mixture in three additions,
guests crave as a com- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour F or juices run clear, approx- 1 tablespoon mustard alternating with yogurt. Begin
plement to the savory 2 teaspoons orange blossom imately 5 minutes per thigh. Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups all-purpose flour, and end with flour mixture. Mix
recipes on the table. Find honey Drain on paper towels. n Heat oven to 350 F.
1 teaspoon orange zest n To make waffles: In large n In large saucepan, cover spooned and leveled until just combined.
more sweet treat ideas at 1 teaspoon kosher salt mixing bowl, mix flour, honey, potato pieces with enough 1 teaspoon baking powder n Pour batter into prepared
chsugar.com. 1 teaspoon baking powder orange zest, salt, baking water to just submerge. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda bundt pan and use offset
1 1/4 cups whole milk powder, milk, eggs, chives and Bring to boil. Reduce heat; 1 teaspoon kosher salt spatula to level batter.
2 large eggs cheese until combined. simmer, covered, 5 minutes. 10 tablespoons unsalted but- n Bake 50-55 minutes, or
CHIVE AND ORANGE 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped n Use waffle maker to cook Add onion. Return to simmer, ter, at room temperature until cake is golden brown and
3/4 cup sharp cheddar four waffles in batches. Place covered, about 5 minutes, or 1 3/4 cups packed C&H Gold-
BLOSSOM HONEY cheese, shredded chicken on waffles and drizzle until potatoes are just tender. en Brown Sugar
toothpick inserted in center
of cake comes out clean. If
WAFFLES AND SPICY Honey with honey.
(Source: Courtesy of chef
Drain well. Cool slightly.
n Coat 8-by-8-by-2-inch bak-
1/4 cup C&H Granulated
Sugar cake browns too quickly while
baking, cover with foil after 35
GARLIC HONEY CHICKEN n To make chicken: Rinse
chicken thighs and pat dry
Jenny Dorsey on behalf of the
National Honey Board)
ing dish with nonstick cooking
spray. Place potato-onion mix-
2 large eggs, at room tem-
perature minutes.
Servings: 4
with paper towels; place in ture in baking dish. Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla n Remove from oven and cool
Chicken: large bowl. with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt on baking rack 20 minutes. In-
8 boneless, skinless chicken n In separate bowl, combine BREAKFAST CASSEROLE pepper. Gently stir to combine. C&H Confectioners’ Sugar, for vert pan onto baking rack and
thighs buttermilk, 1 tablespoon salt, Prep time: 25 minutes Sprinkle ham and cheese on dusting gently tap bottom of pan to
2 cups buttermilk 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, Cook time: 45 minutes top. release cake. Cool completely
2 tablespoons kosher salt, rosemary and honey. Pour but- Servings: 6 n In medium bowl, lightly beat n Heat oven to 350 F. before dusting with confection-
divided termilk mixture over chicken; eggs. Whisk in milk, mustard n Grease 10-cup bundt pan
3/4 teaspoon ground black cover and let marinate 8 hours 1 pound red or white pota- and remaining salt. Pour over with nonstick cooking spray. ers’ sugar.
pepper, divided or overnight. toes, scrubbed and cut into layers in baking dish. Bake, Set aside. (Source: Courtesy of
1/4 teaspoon rosemary, n In separate mixing bowl, 1/2-inch pieces uncovered, 40-45 minutes, or n In medium bowl, whisk “Browned Butter Blondie” on
chopped combine flour, remaining salt, Water until knife inserted near center flour, baking powder, baking behalf of C&H)
Market
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more at setp.uga.edu, rent health guidelines and yellow. rella cheese and bake at 375- chopped n Wash hands and clean
or Amazon. For recipes include masks, social dis- n Add meat and cook until 400 F for 20 minutes, until 1 small avocado, peeled and cooking area. Chop all veg-
crumbly. tomatoes are cooked. chopped
ranging from hamburger tancing and no touching n Mix rest of ingredients into (Source: Esther Earnest) 1/4 cup red onion, minced etables as requested in the
dill chips to peach jam, of produce or products meat mixture. Stuff peppers 2 tablespoons cilantro, ingredients list.
check out Publication by consumers. For the with mixture. Cover with foil chopped n In a large bowl, combine
P0220, “Pickles, Rel- present, produce, baked and cook 1 hour. Uncover for PEACH BREAD 1 Serrano pepper, seeded
and minced
all the ingredients. Add salt
ishes, Jellies, Jams and goods (primarily on last 15 minutes. Makes 2 loaves to taste. Refrigerate before
n Before serving, prick 1 clove garlic, minced
Preserves” at the Mis- Saturdays) and canned bottom of peppers to allow 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice serving so flavors can meld.
sissippi State University items are available. Orga- 3 cups all-purpose flour (Source: Texas A&M AgriLife
juice to drain. 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 tablespoons water (option-
Extension Service site, nizers look forward to (The original recipe for the 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon al) Extension/efnep.tamu.edu)
extension.msstate.edu.) welcoming artisans back peppers was a casserole. My 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Back at the Earnest as soon as guidelines kids suggested it would be 3 large eggs
great in the bell peppers, and 1 1/2 cups sugar
homestead, Sundays allow. For more informa- it is!)
nights are made for fami- tion, contact Main Street 1/2 cup cooking oil
(Source: Esther Earnest) 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
ly get-togethers. Columbus, 662-328-6305. 2 1/4 cup peeled, chopped
“With eight adults
and four grands we have
CHEESY TOMATOES fresh peaches, very juicy
(1/2-inch pieces)
a table full,” Earnest
STUFFED BELL PEPPERS 1 cup toasted chopped
Ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/2-1 pecans
said. “Our children and 2 large yellow onions inch thick (Using juicy peaches makes
spouses all cook, and we 1/2 pound ground chuck Olive oil the bread very moist.)
love to try new, simple hamburger Chopped basil n Mix wet ingredients; add in
recipes.” She shares sev- 1/2 cup rice Salt and pepper dry ingredients. Fold in peach-
1/2 can diced tomatoes, Shredded mozzarella cheese es last. Bake (in 2 loaf pans)
eral favorites below.
drained (or fresh tomatoes) at 350 F for 1 hour.
The Hitching Lot 1 1/2 tablespoons chili pow- n Brush sliced tomatoes (Source: Esther Earnest)
Farmers Market at Sec- der (use less if desired) (1/2-1 inch thick) with olive
ond Avenue and Second 4 large bell peppers oil and sprinkle with chopped
Street North, Columbus, Salt and pepper, to taste basil, salt and pepper (to
is open Mondays 4-6
taste). If fresh herbs are not CUCUMBER SALSA
n Preheat oven to 375 F. Sau- available, Italian seasonings Prep time: 15 minutes
p.m., and Thursdays and te sliced onions in 1 table- can be substituted.
Saturdays 7-10 a.m. Cur- spoon of oil until transluscent n Top with shredded mozza- 1 cucumber, peeled and
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The Lowndes County Industrial STATE OF MISSISSIPPI FOR SALE ON THE 29TH DAY this 28th day of May, 2020.
Development Authority will re- COUNTY OF LOWNDES OF JUNE, 2020 at 7:00 A.M.
ceive proposals with price for PULL'EM AUTO REPAIR, Shapiro & Brown, LLC
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with scope of services and sub- against the estate of GLORIA 2009, Jason B. Willingham, a Caledonia, MS 39740
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ity. claims with the Chancery Clerk deed of trust to Title & Closing Publication Dates:
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Employment
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trial Development Authority at claim. office of the Chancery Clerk of
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County Industrial Development Lowndes County, Mississippi made in the terms and condi- Degree or above in com-
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the entire debt secured thereby
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Development Authority re- and payable in accordance with experience at the second-
Education located at the ary or post-secondary level.
serves the right to reject any Lowndes County Central Office the terms of said deed of trust,
and all proposals and further in the Columbus, Mississippi WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND
reserves the right to accept for the following bid items: SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF COORDINATOR FOR
proposals on the basis of cri- QUERCUS MORTGAGE INVEST- TECHNOLOGY – Bachelor’s
teria other than price. Bank Depository MENT TRUST, the legal holder degree in computer
of said indebtedness, having technology or related area
Owner: Lowndes County Indus- Interested bidders may secure requested the undersigned
trial Development Authority preferred and 5 years re-
specifications from Sayonia Substituted Trustee to execute
By: Thomas Lee the trust and sell said land and lated experience.
Garvin, School Business Ad-
Title: President ministrator, Lowndes County property in accordance with the
School District, 1055 Hwy 45 terms of said deed of trust and Application can be made by
Publish: June 17th , 2020 North, Columbus, MS 39701 or for the purpose of raising the submitting a resume and
June 24th, 2020 call (662) 244-5000. sums due thereunder, togeth- cover letter to
er with attorney's fees, [email protected]. All
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION PUBLISH: trustee's fees and expense of applicants will be acknow-
June 10 and June 17, 2020 sale. ledged but only selected
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Shapiro & candidates will be invited
Bryan Jones, who was sen-
tenced for two counts of Sale
of Cocaine and one count of
The following vehicles have Brown, LLC, Substituted Trust- for an interview. For more
Aggravated Assault in Lowndes
been abandoned at TVG Paint ee in said deed of trust, will on details, visit https://www.
& Body, 305 Evergreen Dr., Ab- July 8, 2020 offer for sale at themsms.org/employment
County, Mississippi, has ap- erdeen, MS 39730.
plied for executive clemency. public outcry and sell within
Service Directory
Persons wishing to comment legal hours (being between the
Year: 2015 hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00
should send information in writ- Make: Nissan
ing to the above address with- p.m.), at the Southeast Door of
Model: Altima the County Courthouse of
in fifteen (15) days after the VIN# 1N4AL3AP9FC262072
date of publication. Lowndes County, located at
505 2nd Avenue North, Colum-
Year: 2009 bus, MS 39701, to the highest
Bryan Jones was arrested in Make: BMW
2007, and subsequently con- and best bidder for cash or cer-
victed of two counts of Sale of
Model: 528I
VIN# WBANU53509C118539
tified funds the following de-
scribed property situated in Promote your small business starting at only $25
Cocaine and one count of Ag-
gravated Assault, following his Lowndes County, State of Mis-
If these vehicles are not sissippi, to-wit: Carpet & Flooring General Services General Services Lawn Care / Landscaping
plea and sentenced to six (6) claimed they will be put up for
years to serve in the custody of sale on the 29th day of June
Mississippi Department of Cor- 3.09 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, CARPET INSTALLATION. A & T TREE SERVICES WORK WANTED: Jake’s Mowing
2020 at 7:00 a.m at TVG Body lying in the Southwest Quarter
rections for each count of Sale Shop, 305 Evergreen Dr., Aber- Re−Stretch & Repair also Bucket truck & stump Licensed & Bonded. Mowing, Weed−eating,
of Cocaine to run consecut- of the Southeast Quarter of
deen, MS 39730. Contact TVG Section 32, Township 16 avail. I accept select jobs. removal. Free est. Carpentry, minor electrical, Blow off walks, Trim shrubs
ively to each other and one Body Shop at 662-346-9426. Call Walt, 662−574−8134. Serving Columbus minor plumbing, insulation, Free quote. Great pricing.
count of Aggravated Assault to South, Range 17 West,
Lowndes County, Mississippi, since 1987. Senior painting, demolition, Call, text, leave message.
serve ten (10) years in the cus- PUBLISH: 6/10, 6/17 & Childcare
tody of Mississippi Depart- more particularly described as citizen disc. Call Alvin @ gutters cleaned, pressure 662−570−8815
6/24/2020 follows: 242−0324/241−4447 washing, landscaping,
ment of Corrections to run con-
secutively to the two counts of Emmanuel’s Christian "We’ll go out on a limb for cleanup work, moving help. JESSE & BEVERLY’S
Sale of Cocaine. The following vehicles have Commencing at the Northwest Academy−Child care you!" 662−242−3608.
Corner of the Southeast
LAWN SERVICE
been abandoned at Moore's AVAILABLE SOON For ages Mowing, cleanup,
Mr. Jones is by any measure Garage Auto Repair, Guntown, Quarter of said Section 32, run
thence South for 1534 feet; 6 weeks to 12 years old. PRESSURE WASHING landscaping, sodding,
rehabilitated and ready have all MS, 38849. [email protected] Commercial & residential. & tree cutting.
rights restored based on my thence South 89 degrees 23
Year: 2009 minutes East for 353.0 feet to or text 662−245−6998 Bricks, concrete & siding. 662−356−6525
encounters and correspond-
ence with him. In addition, as Make: Toyota POINT OF BEGINNING; thence Call for quote,
evidenced by the character let- Model: Camry continue South 89 degrees 23 Electrical 662−295−6880.
minutes East for 500.1 feet to
Lawn Care
ters from family and friends, VIN# 4T4BE46K19R088834 Mow, Trim, Edge and Blow.
Mr. Jones has demonstrated a point on the circumference of
his willingness to work well Year: 2009 a cul-de-sac at the end of a CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY Free Estimate.
within the rules, policies and Make: Chevy public road known as Canon $545 plus Filing Fee Call 662−574−1225.
expectations of society. Mr. Model: Tahoe Drive; thence Southeasterly CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY If no answer please leave
Jones presents no danger to VIN# 1GNEC233X9R289984 along said circumference and a All Attorney Fees Through The Plan message.
curve to the left (Delta = 13 de-
Garage Door Services
himself, and is not a threat to M&M Garage Door, LLC
others. The retributive in- IF THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT grees 33 minutes, Radius = Jim Arnold, Attorney Painting & Papering
CLAIMED THEY WILL BE PUT 50.0 feet, Chord South 36 de- Offering competitive prices
terests of justice have been and quality service. 662-324-1666 • 601-656-6914
fairly and adequately served. UP FOR SALE ON THE 29TH grees 34 minutes East - 11.8 QUALITY PAINTING.
DAY OF JUNE, 2020 AT 7:00 feet) for an arc distance of Available for all of your 104 South Lafayette Street, Starkville Ext/Int Painting.
PUBLISH: 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, A.M. MOORE'S GARAGE AUTO 11.8 feet to the northwest garage door needs.
corner of Lot 4 of an unrecor-
MOUNTING TV’S AND Sheet Rock Hang, Finish &
6/10, 6/17 & 6/24/2020 REPAIR, 479 COUNTY ROAD HIDING WIRES Call us today for your free SKILLED CRAFTSMAN. Any Repair. Pressure Washing.
2578, GUNTOWN, MS 38849. ded plat of the William W. Can- consultation.
on property; thence South 17 Mount TV: kind of work! We can build, Free Estimates. Ask for
$60/TV (mount not incl) 662−251−4904
PUBLISH: 6/10, 6/17 & degrees 59 minutes West paint, drywall, clean, specials! Larry Webber,
All notices must be 6/24/2020 along the west line of said Lot4
for 297.41 feet to an existing
Mount TV & hide wires: pressure wash & cut grass. 662−242−4932.
$120/TV (mount not incl) HILL’S PRESSURE Reasonable rates. Safe &
emailed to fence corner and the southw- Johnny Beamon WASHING. Commercial/ Reliable. 662−386−3658. SULLIVAN’S PAINT
classifieds@ Read local. est corner thereof; thence
North 88 degrees 46 minutes
West along a fence for 415.0
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concrete, sidewalks & Got leaky pipes?
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