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Former Fred’s, New pumpkin patch prepares

Ryan’s buildings to open in Caledonia
in Columbus
under contract
PLUS: Acai food truck
opens in Starkville
BY MARY POLLITZ
[email protected]

T
he
for-
mer
Fred’s
building
downtown
and the
old Ryan’s
restaurant
building
on High-
way 45,
both in Mary Pollitz
Columbus,
are under contract for potential
sale.
The 16,000-square-foot former
Fred’s building, 304 Fifth St. S.,
has two business offices that are
currently vacant, as well as the
former Fred’s retail portion, which
is around 13,000 square feet.
Though Realtor Caroline Brom-
ley would not identify the potential Slim Smith/Dispatch Staff
buyer while the sale is pending, Will Darnell will open his pumpkin patch in Caledonia on Oct. 3, marking a return of a pumpkin patch to the area
she said she hopes the deal is final- after a one-year hiatus. Darnell decided to grow pumpkins after Dwight and Jean Colson, whose “Country Pump-
ized by the end of the year. kins” patch was part of the town’s fall tradition for almost 20 years, decided to cease pumpkin production in
“They have great plans for it,” 2018. Darnell said if the public supports his patch he has plans to expand his patch next year.
she said. “It’s going to be a plus for
the community. …The downtown
area is a historic area and the new
Owner learned to grow pumpkins from operator INSIDE
n SLIMANTICS: Caledonia farmer
buyer is looking to keep it histori-
cally correct.”
of now-closed ‘Country Pumpkins’ ponders pumpkin potential.
Page 4A
Bromley added the potential BY SLIM SMITH That wasn’t lost on Caledonia
buyers under contract now plan to [email protected] farmer Will Darnell. things,” Darnell said.
renovate and restore the building “I would go on Facebook and peo- No one is happier to see the re-
back to the early 1900s when it In Caledonia, 2019 was known as ple were saying, ‘We ain’t got noth- turn of a pumpkin patch than Jean
served as Harden’s Bakery. “the year without a pumpkin patch,” ing to do now,’” he said. “I was like, Colson and her husband, Dwight,
The former Ryan’s Buffet something the town had not experi- ‘Well I’m going to try it.’” who operated “Country Pumpkins”
building, 1201 Hwy. 45 N., was enced in almost two decades. On Oct. 3, a week later than orig- on their property on Spruill Road
listed about a year and a half ago It was no trivial matter in the inally planned, Darnell will open for almost 20 years before ending
for $795,000. Listing agent Royce community. his first pumpkin patch at one of pumpkin production in 2018.
Hudspeth would not comment on “People really came to expect his fields on Wolfe Road. In addition “We still get calls about when
the potential buyer until the sale is it,” Jean Colson said. “Going to the to the pumpkins for sale, his patch we’re going to open,” she said. “I got
finalized but confirmed it is “under pumpkins patch was just a part of will feature a corn maze, a snow- two calls yesterday. A lot of people
contract and in due diligence.” the season.” cone vendor “and a few other little See PUMPKIN PATCH, 3A
The building is on about two
acres and is a little more than
See BUSINESS, 6A

Local students have voice in education policy Macon municipal

Three students pare herself to be the latest
student representative, a
clerk charged
from Starkville and non-voting member of the
board providing input on the with embezzlement
one from Columbus board’s policy decisions that
affect every public school Atkins is accused of
will advise state student in the state.
“I’m just looking forward stealing just more than
superintendent to experiencing my first
BY TESS VRBIN
meeting and learning about $2,000 in court fines
the board of education and
[email protected] BY ISABELLE ALTMAN
the different policies they’ll [email protected]
be discussing, and I’m excit-
Amy Zhang doesn’t quite
ed to hear the other board A clerk at Macon
know what to expect from
members’ opinions,” said Courtesy photo Municipal Court is
her first State Board of Ed- Zhang, a Starkville native. Amy Zhang, third from left, and her Starkville High School in jail after investi-
ucation meeting today, she The board selected its speech and debate teammates took home several awards gators with the State
said. first student representa- from a competition at Mississippi State University last Auditor’s Office al-
The junior at Mississip- tives, one junior and one year. Speech and debate competitions have helped leged she stole more
pi School for Mathematics senior, last year, and appoin- Zhang, now a junior at Mississippi School for Science and
Mathematics, build a network of her peers throughout the than $2,000 in court
and Science has been go- tees serve until they gradu- fines between Jan-
state. This network helped earn her the position of junior
ing through training and ate from high school. Last student representative on the state board of education, uary 2018 and July Atkins
watching videos from previ- year’s junior representative, board member John Kelly said, since one of her responsi- 2019.
ous board meetings to pre- See STUDENTS, 6A bilities is to be a liaison between students and the state. See EMBEZZLEMENT, 6A

WEATHER FIVE QUESTIONS CALENDAR LOCAL FOLKS PUBLIC

1 What TV game show host wrote Saturday MEETINGS
an autobiography titled “Priceless ■ Art in the Park: The
Oct. 2: Starkville
Memories”? Board of Aldermen
2 What famous teenage outlaw went Starkville Area Arts Council
presents this creative work session, 10 a.m.,
by the aliases Henry Antrim and
City Hall
William H. Bonney? event for kids 9-noon at
3 How many lines does a limerick J.L. King Memorial Park, Oct. 5: Oktibbeha
Adeline Boyd have? 400 N. Long St., Starkville. County Board of
4 Calico cats are almost always Free art boxes for children Supervisors meeting,
Third grade, Heritage
what sex? in Oktibbeha County. Chancery Courthouse,

73 Low 63
5 What scooter brand comes from
9 a.m.
High the Italian for “wasp”?
Cloudy with rain, t-storms Answers, 6B
Oct. 8 Oct. 6: Starkville
Board of Aldermen
Full forecast on ■ New date for Art Walk:
The Downtown Art Walk meeting, 5:30 p.m.,
page 3A.
in Columbus scheduled City Hall
for Thursday has been Oct. 13: Starkville-Ok-
INSIDE rescheduled for Oct. 8, Royquavious Williams is a junior tibbeha Consolidated
5:30-7:30 p.m., due to in- at West Lowndes High School. School District Board
Business 5B Dear Abby 4B
Classifieds 6B Obituaries 5A clement weather forecasts. He is a lineman and kicker for the of Trustees meeting, 6
Comics 4B Opinions 4A 662-328-6305, 662-328- Panthers’ football team and also p.m., 401 Greensboro
Crossword 6B 2787. sings and plays piano. St.

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2A THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com

GOP senators see political,

principle gain in court fight
‘Most of us came to
Court fight adds to pile of issues weighing on voters
the Senate ... for an THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

opportunity to fill seats JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — The Republican Party headquarters in this
on the Supreme Court’ former steel town was buzzing Saturday as supporters filed in to pick
up Trump 2020 stickers and yard signs, including ones declaring: “Your
Sen. John Thune, R-S.D. pro-life vote matters.”
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS But even as coverage of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s
death played on Fox News on an office television, the political fight brew-
WASHINGTON — President ing in Washington over her replacement felt like a world away to some.
Donald Trump marveled at a rally “I don’t really pay attention to the news much,” said Dan Thomas,
this week about how important Su- a 24-year-old from Johnstown, in western Pennsylvania, after he filled
preme Court nominations are to out paperwork to vote for the first time. It wasn’t the court that brought
voters. Thomas in. (When a friend tried to convince him it was a big deal, he
But Senate Republicans are with shrugged: “Oh, OK. Whoopie.”)
the voters on that. Despite Dem- Instead, he’s convinced that President Donald Trump is fighting for
ocratic cries of hypocrisy, they’re working-class voters like him in a tough economy and is “the best shot
hoping the battle over replacing this country has.”
Ruth Bader Ginsburg will help them In dozens of conversations here and in other battleground states since
keep their Senate majority as well as Ginsburg’s death of cancer Friday, the bitter debate over the court was
Trump’s job in the White House. buried under a pile of other, more pressing concerns. Most voters were
Beyond the Nov. 3 elections, quick to name health care, the economy and personal complaints about
some feel the generational goal of a Trump, a Republican, and his Democratic rival, Joe Biden, as driving
solidly conservative court is worth their votes — well before the Supreme Court vacancy. And those who
the potential blowback. were fired up about the issue were already strongly committed to vot-
“Most of us came to the Senate, ing for either Trump or Biden, reflecting stark polarization in a country
ran for the Senate, in a lot of ways where only a sliver of the electorate remains undecided.
for big moments like this — for
an opportunity to fill seats on the ket on the court’s iconic steps, ob- away with confirmation hearings,
Supreme Court,” said Sen. John jections from Democrats that the and said later he wants the new jus-
Thune, R-S.D., the GOP whip who is presidential winner should name tice confirmed before the election.
not up for reelection this year. the nominee had slipped by GOP “It’s better,” he said about the tim-
And whatever their personal senators. They were preparing for ing.
views of Trump and his presiden- confirmation hearings as soon as Democrats, led by presidential
cy, Republicans also see a political Oct. 12, with a possible full Senate nominee Joe Biden, argue Repub-
payoff in sticking with him and vote Oct. 29. Trump is to announce licans are stalling a fresh round
plunging ahead to confirm his pick his choice Saturday. of COVID-19 relief — as the na-
to fill the court vacancy before the “The process is going to go very tion reaches the grim milestone of
election. quickly,” Trump said at the White 200,000 deaths from the coronavi-
By Wednesday, as mourners House. rus — but rushing the court nom-
gathered to view Ginsburg’s cas- The president suggested doing ination ahead of the election.

Long lines of mourners pay respects to Ginsburg at court

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS colleagues and friends as gathered for the first time but Chief Justice John
a prophet for justice who in more than six months Roberts focused on his
WASHINGTON — persevered against long for the ceremony to mark longtime colleague.
With crowds of admirers odds to become an Amer- Ginsburg’s death from The best words to
swelling outside, Supreme ican icon. cancer last week at age 87 describe Ginsburg are
Court Justice Ruth Bader The court’s eight jus- after 27 years on the court. “tough, brave, a fighter, a
Ginsburg was remem- tices, masked along with Washington already winner,” Roberts said, but
bered Wednesday at the everyone else because of is consumed with talk of also “thoughtful, careful,
court by grieving family, the coronavirus pandemic, Ginsburg’s replacement, compassionate, honest.”
 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 3A

Mississippi gov: Don’t let politics hinder virus vaccination

‘If you are anti-Trump, don’t let this stop you from getting a vaccine’ so far, to prove if its single-dose
approach is safe and protects
ed to The Associated Press.
Mississippi State Health Of-
BY LEAH WILLINGHAM let this stop you from getting work of scientists and public against the coronavirus. Other ficer Dr. Thomas Dobbs said
Associated Press/ Report for America a vaccine,” Republican Reeves health experts to get them to candidates in the U.S. require Wednesday that even when a
said during a press briefing have a vaccine ready before two shots. vaccine is completed, its roll-
JACKSON “If you trusted the process out will be a gradual process.
Wednesday. election day in early Novem-
— Mississippi before Donald Trump became Vulnerable populations such
Reeves has raised concerns ber and bump up his approval
Gov. Tate Reeves president, the process has not as first responders, healthcare
about the politicization of the ratings. Trump has repeatedly
on Wednes- changed,” Reeves said, adding workers and the elderly will
day praised the pandemic from Republicans and said a vaccine could become
that all companies working on likely get first priority.
Trump adminis- Democrats multiple times in re- available before November, de-
a vaccine must conduct detailed The Health Department said
tration’s efforts to cent weeks. He said Wednesday spite scientists’ statements that clinical trials and submit the re- Wednesday that Mississippi,
make a coronavi- that politics, particularly from one isn’t likely to be completed sults for scrutiny by experts at with a population of about 3 mil-
rus vaccine avail- Reeves politicians on the left who dis- until at least the new year. the FDA and other agencies. lion, has reported at least 94,573
able to the public in the next few like Trump, is “infecting” the A handful of vaccines al- Earlier this week, Vice Pres- reported cases and at least
months and asked residents not scientific process of work on a ready are in final testing in the ident Mike Pence urged gover- 2,870 deaths from COVID-19 as
to allow political divisions to vaccine. U.S. and other countries. A new nors to “do your part to build of Tuesday evening. That’s an
stop them from getting vacci- Earlier that day, at least late-stage study by Johnson & public confidence that it will be increase of 552 confirmed cas-
nated when the time comes. one Senate Democrat accused Johnson aims to enroll 60,000 a safe and effective vaccine.” A es and 24 deaths from numbers
“If you are anti-Trump, don’t Trump of trying to rush the volunteers, one of the biggest recording of the call was provid- reported the day before.

Beta continues slow trek, bringing

rain to several Southern states
Some areas of Mississippi expected By Wednesday after-
noon, Beta was 75 miles
ricane Laura last month.
Flash flood watches were
to get up to 7 inches of rainfall southwest of Alexandria,
Louisiana, with maxi-
also issued for central
Mississippi and parts of
BY JUAN A. LOZANO area got nearly 14 inches mum sustained winds of northern Alabama and
The Associated Press of rain over the last three 30 mph, the U.S. National middle Tennessee.
days, according to the Na- Hurricane Center said. Rainfall of 3 to 5 inches
HOUSTON — A The storm was moving was expected Wednesday
tional Weather Service.
weakened Beta contin- northeast at 13 mph. and into early Thursday in
Flooding from heavy rain
ued its slow trek across Flash flood warnings parts of Central Mississip-
several Southern states prompted around 100 wa-
were issued Wednesday pi, with some areas possi-
on Wednesday, bringing ter rescues on city road-
for parts of Louisiana, bly getting up to 7 inches.
rainfall to parts of Louisi- ways. Preliminary reports
where up to 4 inches of Beta, which made
ana, Arkansas and Missis- showed at least 11 struc- rain had fallen and up to 4 landfall late Monday as a
sippi after having flooded tures were flooded in the more inches could fall on tropical storm just north
homes and roadways in city limits. top of that, the Weather of Port O’Connor, Texas,
Texas. “It’s not nearly as bad Service said. The south- is the first storm named
Houston began drying as it could have been,” western corner of Louisi- for a Greek letter to make
out on Wednesday after said Houston Mayor Syl- ana is still recovering after landfall in the continental
some parts of the metro vester Turner. getting pounded by Hur- United States.

AREA ARRESTS
The following arrests
were made by Lowndes
County Sheriff’s Office:
n Jonathan Cole, 44,
was charged with posses-
sion of methamphetamine,
possession of controlled
substance, failure to yield
Cole Shinault Jones Runnels Prather Coleman
to blue light, possession
of marijuana in a vehicle,
expired license tag, im-
proper equipment, no turn
signal and no insurance.
n Jeanie Shinault, 39,
was charged with posses-
sion of methamphetamine
and failure to appear.
n Allan Jones, 30, was Fenton Gray Truelove Neal Harris Jr. Lloyd
charged with possession license tag.
with intent to distribute, n Mon-
possession of parapherna- tavis True-
lia and disobeying a traffic love, 36,
control device. was charged
n Brandon Runnels, with pos-
19, was charged with ag- session of a
gravated assault to mani- cont rolled
fest extreme indifference s ub s t a nc e , Bobel Johnson Montgomery Phillips Dancer
to life. possession of sion of a stolen firearm. arm and MDOC HOLD.
n Donavan Prather, 18, methamphetamine, pos- n Nykia Lloyd, 23, was n Jottie Dancer, 52, Send in your church event!
was charged with aggra- session of a weapon by a charged with aggravated was charged with DUI 3rd Email [email protected]
vated assault to manifest
extreme indifference to
felon, possession of mari-
juana in a vehicle, expired
domestic violence. offense, driving on a sus- Subject: Religious brief
n Joseph Bobel, 31, pended license, speeding
life. license tag, no insurance and chancery court order.
was charged with a bench
n Anthony Coleman, and careless driving.
warrant.
29, was charged with mo-
lesting-touching a child The following arrests
n Jamal Johnson, 34,
for lustful purpose. were made by the Oktib- was charged with uttering
n Joseph Fenton, 36, beha County Sheriff’s Of- forgery.
was charged with posses- fice: n Aaron Montgomery,
sion of cocaine and pos- n Learthur Neal, 33, 20, was charged with at-
session of a weapon by a was charged with bond tempt to commit a crime.
felon. surrender and a bench n Charles Phillips, 31,
n Johnathan Gray, 45, warrant. was charged with posses-
was charged with felony n Henry Harris Jr., 20, sion of a weapon by a felon,
false pretense and expired was charged with posses- possession of a stolen fire-

Pumpkin patch
Continued from Page 1A
were disappointed when we closed. Some veteran farmers, including Dwight Col-
were even mad about it.” son. Darnell remembers going to the Col-
When Darnell decided to bring a sons’ pumpkin patch as a kid. In his late
pumpkin patch back to the community, teens, he got the itch to grow pumpkins
he had hoped to do it in a big way, plant- himself and turned to Colson for support.
ing eight acres of pumpkins in late June. “I can’t say a bad word about Mr.
But the timing could not have been Dwight,” Darnell said. “When I first got
worse, as it turned out. started with pumpkins, I called him and
“By the first week of June, everything asked if he had any seed I could get. He
looked great,” he said. “Then the drought said, ‘Sure.’ Mr. Dwight is the reason I’m SOLUNAR TABLE
hit me. The corn should be two feel tall- doing this.
The solunar period indicates
peak-feeding times for fish and game.
Thurs. Fri.
er and the pumpkins I have now should “Dwight Colson, Tony Smith and Bob- Major 7:13a 7:42p
Minor 3:03p 3:59p
be twice the size they are. Some of these by Egger have always been there for me,” Major 7:13a 8:11a
pumpkins should be 50 pounds.” he added. “If I ever needed to borrow a Minor 12:22a 1:19a
Courtesy of Mississippi Department

It is clearly not the sort of debut Dar- piece of equipment or needed advice,
of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks

nell had hope for. they were always there to help.”

“I hope people don’t expect too much,”
he said. “I promise you, we’re going to
make this better. But I’ve got to have the
Now, Darnell is hoping the support he
has received from those veteran farmers
will extend to the community as a whole.
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SLIMANTICS
Caledonia farmer ponders pumpkin potential
F
all has mainly because of orange, especially prison-uni- To them, the pumpkin patch first impression he had hoped
arrived and, peer pressure. Your form orange. became more of a community to make.
for once, the neighbors’ land- Not being a Republican, I service than a revenue stream. He’s afraid the picky
weather around scape ambitions am not outraged that some In 2018, the Colsons had pumpkin population will be
here seems to be in became yours, people like things I don’t like. reached their 70s and decided perturbed and withhold their
agreement — cool too. There was an That applies to pumpkins, too. to end the pumpkin business support.
mornings and eve- expected standard It appears a good part of the to devote their full attention to Like the Colsons, Darnell
nings and tolerable to be upheld. population of Caledonia are their primary crops. is doing the pumpkin patch
afternoons. The But aside from pumpkin people, based on the So, for the first time in two more as a community service
older and more leaf-raking — a town’s history with the local decades, there was no pump- and a nod to tradition rather
sedentary I be- task that can be pumpkin patch. kin patch in Caledonia last than as a commercial enter-
come, the better I averted by mowing More than 20 years ago, year. prise.
like fall, especially Slim Smith the lawn — fall farmers Dwight and Jean Col- People were disappointed, But if Caledonia folks don’t
when the calendar requires little of us. son opened a pumpkin patch Jean Colson said. Some were support him, he’s worried his
and the weather are The beauty of the on a small plot of their farm even mad about it. pumpkin-producing project
in harmony. landscape is Mother Nature’s on Spruill Road. They planted Into this pumpkin void, may be short-lived. With sup-
As a child, my favorite alone to create, and she does just three acres of pumpkins has stepped Will Darnell, port, he said, he plans to “do
season was summer, which that job with spectacular art- that first year and opened who grew up on a Caledonia better” next year and expand
meant no school and endless istry. That means you can get their “Country Pumpkins” farm and enjoyed visiting the his pumpkin operation.
summer days that bronzed the away with being lazy in the pumpkin patch to the public. Colson’s patch every fall as a So the fate of the Caledonia
skin and toughened bare feet. fall, for the most part. They were amazed at how child.. pumpkin patch will soon be in
There was baseball and swim- But there is one fall tradi- popular it became. Each year, On Oct. 3, Darnell will open the hands of the pumpkin-pre-
ming and fishing and made- tion whose appeal has always it got bigger — the Colsons his own pumpkin patch on ferring population.
up adventures. I don’t ever evaded me: pumpkins. eventually planted 30 acres of a parcel of his farm land on So, even though pumpkins
remember a kid complaining For me, pumpkins are like pumpkins and began adding Wolfe Road. aren’t my passion and my
about the heat back then. NASCAR: I just don’t get it. other activities to appeal to He picked a bad year to fall would not be diminished
As I got older spring I don’t like to eat pumpkin in customers - a corn maze and plant pumpkins, though. by their absence, I’m really
became my favorite season, any of its iterations. Nor do other kid-friendly stuff.. An extended late summer rooting for Darnell and hoping
mainly because I hated winter I find the scent of pumpkin, But the pumpkin patch was drought has meant smaller Caledonia rewards his efforts.
so very much. But with spring even pumpkin-spice, partic- never the Colson’s business pumpkins and a corn maze Slim Smith is a columnist
came obligations — lawn ularly appealing. Jack-o-lan- priority. They were mainly that is a good two feet shorter and feature writer for The
mowing and planting/tending terns are work to me. I’ll pass. row crop farmers and depend- than it would be in a normal Dispatch. His email address is
flower and vegetable gardens, In fact, I don’t like the color ed on that for their livelihood. year. It’s not going to be the [email protected].

OTHER EDITORS
Forget what they said in 2016
For all their crawfishing now about when it’s
appropriate in a presidential term to fill a vacancy
on the U.S. Supreme Court, no one captures the
shamelessness of the Republican majority in the
Senate more than South Carolina Sen. Lindsey
Graham.
In 2016, shortly after Antonin Scalia died, open-
ing the way for then President Barack Obama to
try to fill that seat on the high court with someone
less conservative, Graham helped block that from
happening.
“I want you to use my words against me,”
Graham said at the time. “If there’s a Republican
president in 2016 and a vacancy occurs in the last
year of the first term, you can say Lindsey Graham
said, ‘Let’s let the next president, whoever it might
be, make that nomination.’ And you could use my
words against me and you’d be absolutely right.”
More than two years later, with Donald Trump
installed in the White House, Graham repeated
that sentiment: “If an opening comes in the last
year of President Trump’s term, and the primary
process has started, we’ll wait till the next elec-
tion.”
When it became apparent, however, that this
scenario might actually play out in Trump’s first
term, Graham began to walk back his previous
pledges. The chairman of the Senate Judiciary
Committee, who would oversee confirmation
hearings, now appears to be solidly on board
with Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to rush
through this year Trump’s choice to replace Ruth
Bader Ginsburg. THE NATION
It’s not politically surprising that Republicans
have changed their tune from four years ago,
when they steadfastly maintained how inappropri-
ate it was to vote on a high court nominee since
Crime, the police and reality
H
Americans were getting ready to decide on who ere’s a policing -- and that the public in 2019 and zero murders in 2018.
the next president would be. With Ginsburg’s story with a should understand the The precinct borders Central
passing, they have a chance conceivably to tilt happy ending: pressures. Park, nowadays a pastoral tableau
the court to the right for decades to come. That Deputies in Delto- In these emotionally of babies in carriages, elders with
opportunity could pass them by if they don’t act na, Florida, recently fraught times, America canes and sunbathers on the Great
now and then Trump loses in November or they stopped a black jogger needs a balanced view Lawn.
lose majority control of the senate. who fit the description of the demands on po- The neighborhoods seeing
Still, if Republican senators fail to keep their of a burglary suspect. lice and on a stressed increases in violent crime are the
word, they could open a Pandora’s box in which The jogger, Joseph public. It is apparently poor ones. A few anti-police voices
whoever is in the majority will try even more Griffin, is a former not what Donald Trump have gotten outsized attention,
strenuously to turn the presumably impartial high military police officer thinks his campaign but leaders of these largely black
court into a offshoot of their party. Already Dem- and currently a reg- needs. As the president communities almost all say that
ocrats have threatened that if the Senate approves istered nurse. Griffin Froma Harrop readily admits, he gets what they want is more police,
Trump’s nomination for Ginsburg’s seat, and if knew to be calm and off on jabbing anger well-trained police.
Democrats subsequently win the presidential con- cooperative. buttons. So he’s been blustering Brooklyn Borough President
test and retake control of the Senate, they may try The deputy asked Griffin to about the cities having become Eric Adams is an African Ameri-
to ram through legislation to “pack the court” with bear with him. He said he had to hellholes because of you-know- can who spent 22 years on the po-
a few extra justices appointed by Biden. detain him but added, “Buddy, who. lice force. Back in the heated days
That could create a cycle of judicial one-upman- you’re not in trouble or anything.” There has been a spike in urban following George Floyd’s murder,
ship, with each party adding justices every time it Griffin responded saying that crime, with some places -- Kansas Adams said, “These young people
holds the Senate and the White House at the same with “everything going on, it’s just City, Missouri, for example -- hit have a righteous pursuit for justice
time. a little bit scary.” harder than others. But even in our police agencies, but we also
Finding a successor for Ginsburg showcases And the deputy politely replied, in Kansas City, the crime wave have a fundamental obligation to
everything that’s dysfunctional about Washington “See it through our eyes.” that peaked in August has since make sure our city is safe.” Adams
— how both parties are determined to stack the The Volusia County sheriff later subsided. worked to help protest organizers
deck for their short-term interests instead of doing offered Griffin a job. Then there’s New York City, identify troublemakers.
a little thinking about what’s best for the nation for Recall the famous incident in where the reality never matched What caused New York’s uptick
the long haul. This constant back and forth, this New York’s Central Park, where a Trump’s dark fearmongering. in crime? Suspects include gang
taking back what you said so sincerely just a short disturbed white woman called po- Though New Yorkers worry about violence, economic hardship,
time ago, explains so well how Washington rarely lice claiming that a black man was a recent rise in violent crime, the the virus, lockdown stress, hot
gets anything of substance done. Few if any of the threatening her. The “threat” was numbers don’t warrant claims that weather, closed courts and police
people in power can be trusted. an African American bird-watcher the “bad old days” are back. responding less vigorously to
Maybe it was a bad idea to establish the prec- whose only offense was telling the Through Sept. 13, murders in reported crime. Interestingly, total
edent of a president’s last year being a Supreme woman that her dog had to be on New York totaled 321, up 40 per- crime complaints are down from
Court-free period, but it was one that the GOP a leash. cent from the same period of 2019. a year ago, led by a sharp drop in
leadership created. It should live by that rule in The police immediately recog- In the real bad old days of 1990, grand larceny.
2020. nized that the bird-watcher, Chris- there were 2,245 murders. This Trump will no doubt continue
Then after the election, no matter who wins, tian Cooper, was the innocent year’s sharp increase comes off a to peddle anxiety about “cities
senators in both parties should sit down and work party. The woman was charged base of historically low crime. on fire.” American cities have no
out the rules going forward, including possibly re- with filing a false police report. Most visitors to New York see choice but to walk around his daily
instituting the 60-vote threshold for confirmations This is not to ignore genuine none of it. The 19th Precinct, dramatics and live their reality.
to the Supreme Court. That would avoid the cur- cases of police brutality. It’s to home of the city’s fanciest stores Froma Harrop, a syndicated
rently corrosive situation in which slim majorities recognize that the police are mere and adjacent to the Metropolitan columnist, writes for the Providence
can run roughshod over the minority party. humans who often have to size up Museum of Art, has had one mur- (Rhode Island) Journal. Her e-mail
Greenwood Commonwealth dangerous situations in seconds der this year. It had zero murders address is [email protected].
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AREA OBITUARIES
COMMERCIAL DISPATCH Cook Elementary. Katie Coldin and Wal- Memorial Cemetery, in follow at Furnace Hill. Shaun Comer
OBITUARY POLICY In addition to her ter Roberson. He was Kilmichael, with Gene Visitation is two hours
Obituaries with basic informa- FORT LAUDER-
parents, she was pre- formerly employed as a Gillis officiating. Lown- prior to services at the
tion including visitation and DALE, Fla. — Shaun
ceded in death by her brick mason and was a des Funeral Home of funeral home. Chan-
service times, are provided Randall Comer, 40,
free of charge. Extended son, Tommie Shelton member of Pine Grove Columbus is in charge dler Funeral Home of
Jr; and siblings, Jimmie Missionary Baptist of arrangements. Vernon is in charge of died Sept. 10, 2020, in
obituaries with a photograph,
detailed biographical informa- Henley Sr and Ada Bell Church. Mr. Bryant was arrangements. Fort Lauderdale.
tion and other details families Williams. He is survived by born Feb. 13, 1947, in Mrs. Lacy was born No services will be
may wish to include, are avail-
She is survived by his wife, Grace Ann Columbus, to the late Aug. 25, 1928, in Lamar held at this time. Visi-
able for a fee. Obituaries must tation will be from 2-4
be submitted through funeral
her husband, Tommie Roberson; children, Brown Oliver Bryant County, to the late A.
homes unless the deceased’s Shelton of Columbus; Anthony Peterson of and Lorene Lancaster Jackson Loyd and Ruby p.m. Saturday, at Otts
body has been donated to children, Samantha Dallas, Texas, Derrick Bryant. He was a U.S. Velma Parson. Funeral Home Chapel.
science. If the deceased’s Shelton and Sabrina Jordan of Columbus, Army veteran. In addition to her Otts Funeral Home of
body was donated to science, Shelton both of Co- Richard Roberson Jr In addition to his par- parents, she was pre- Sulligent is in charge of
the family must provide official lumbus, step-children, of Charlotte, North ents, he was preceded ceded in death by her arrangements.
proof of death. Please submit
Maria Longstreet of Carolina, Deirdre in death by his brother, brother, Loyd Parson; Mr. Comer was born
all obituaries on the form pro-
vided by The Commercial Dis- Brooksville, Javario Jordan Applewhite of Steve Bryant. and sisters, Virginia April 18, 1980, in Amo-
patch. Free notices must be Dixon, Michael Rich- Hattiesburg and Tara He is survived by his Johnson and Ruth Trull. ry, to Thomas Randall
submitted to the newspaper mond both of Colum- Conyers of Starkville; son, Richard Bryant Jr. She is survived by “Randy” Comer and the
no later than 3 p.m. the day bus and Corey Jackson sister, Queen Colberty of Caledonia; daugh- her sons, Dennis Lacy late Corliss Colburn.
prior for publication Tuesday of Wisconsin; siblings, of Atlanta; six grand- ter, Tracy Bryant of of Harvest and Benny He attended Sulligent
through Friday; no later than 4 children; and one Florence; and sisters, Lacy of Vernon; sisters,
Eugene Henley, Marga- High School and was
p.m. Saturday for the Sunday
ret Henley Brown both great-grandchild. Karen Hollis and Myra Fannie Pearl Tittle, Lil-
edition; and no later than 7:30 formerly employed as a
of Brooksville, James Gillis, both of Colum- lie Mae Weldin, Mary
a.m. for the Monday edition. carpenter.
Incomplete notices must be re- Curtis Henley, Jerry Eugene Morris bus, Margaret Poole of Walters, and Lula Cole;
In addition to his
ceived no later than 7:30 a.m. Lee Henley both of ABERDEEN — Eu- Hattiesburg, and Lynne four grandchildren; and
for the Monday through Friday Columbus, Alice Davis Bryant of Colorado nine great-grandchil- father, he is survived
gene Clinton Morris,
editions. Paid notices must be of Lancaster, Califor- Springs. dren. by his stepmother, Liz
72, died Sept. 21, 2020.
finalized by 3 p.m. for inclusion
nia, Elizabeth Lewis of Tisdale-Lann Memo- Pallbearers are Cody Comer of Sulligent;
the next day Monday through brother, Brandon Com-
Thursday; and on Friday by 3 Chicago, Illinois, and rial Funeral Home of Ruby Lacy McNees, Brody Mc-
p.m. for Sunday and Monday Annie Pearl Lyord of Aberdeen in charge of VERNON, Ala. — Clain, Tyler Lacy, Den- er of Northport; and
publication. For more informa- Kankakee, Illinois; five arrangements. Ruby Nell Lacy, 92, nis Lacy II, Benny Lacy sister, Ashley Dillon of
tion, call 662-328-2471. grandchildren; and two Mr. Morris was born died Sept. 21, 2020, at Jr., and Dale Adkins. Sulligent.
step-grandchildren. May 15, 1948, in Aber- her residence.
Bernice Shelton deen, to Gene Morris Services are at 2
COLUMBUS — Ber- Richard Roberson and Essie Benefield p.m. today, at Chandler
nice Henley Shelton, STARKVILLE — Morris. He was for- Funeral Home Chap-
63, died Sept. 13, 2020, Richard “Blue Moon” merly employed with el, with Danny Hollis
at her residence. James Roberson, 66, Penthouse of Amory. officiating. Burial will
A private service died Sept. 18, 2020. He is survived by
will be held at noon Graveside service his children, Jeneifer
Saturday, at Holy Ghost will be at 1 p.m. Sat- Thomas of Corpus
Temple. Visitation will urday, in Bethel Cem- Christi, Texas and
be two hours prior to etery, with the Rev. Franklin Morris; broth-
services at the church. Charles Brown offici- er, Johnny Morris; and
Skeeter Robinson Fu- ating. Visitation will be four grandchildren.
neral Home of Grenada from 2-5 p.m. Friday,
is in charge of arrange- at Hairston and Hair- Richard Bryant Sr.
ments.
Mrs. Shelton was
ston Funeral Home.
Hairston and Hair-
COLUMBUS —
Richard Mark Bryant Ed Edmonson
born Oct. 2, 1956, in ston Funeral Home of Sr., 73, died Sept. 19, Robert Lawrence “Ed”
Brooksville, to the Starkville is in charge 2020, at his residence. Edmonson, age 78, passed
late Jimmie Henley of arrangements. A graveside ser- Ed Edmonson
Graveside Services: away peacefully on Tuesday
and Fannie Dell Pas- Mr. Roberson was vice will be held at 10 Friday, Sept. 25 • 1 PM September 22, 2020, at his
chal-Henley. She was born March 10, 1954, a.m. Friday, at North Friendship Cemetery
residence in Columbus.
2nd Ave N. location
formerly employed with in Crawford, to the late Mississippi Veterans An everyone is welcome
Donnie Parker graveside service will be held
Visitation Friday September 25, 2020,
Sunday, Sept. 27 • 12-1:30 PM
Memorial Gunter &
at 1:00 PM at Friendship
Peel Funeral Home, Cemetery, with Rev. Anne

How can I tell the difference

College Street Location Russell Bradley officiating.
Graveside Services:
Sunday, Sept. 27 • 2:30 PM Mr. Edmonson, born in Columbus on August
Love Joy Church Cemetery 29, 1942, was the only son of the late Robert
between the flu and COVID-19? College St. Location

Shirley McDill
Lawrence Edmonson Sr. and the late Wilda
Frances McGahey Harrison. He is survived
by his loving wife, Theresa Gore Edmonson,
‘Right now we are not seeing There’s no vaccine yet
for COVID-19, although
Incomplete
2nd Ave N. location of 58 blessed years of marriage; his half-sister,
community transmission of influenza, several candidates are in
the final testing stages. Oscar Burris, Jr.
Lillian Gayle Edmonson of Houston, Texas;
his daughter, Robbie Edmonson Upton (Tim);
so widespread testing for the flu is Precautions
COVID-19 — masks,
against Incomplete
College St. Location
his son, Randall Arthur Edmonson; and five
grandchildren, Sanders Lawrence Edmonson,
not yet recommended’ social distancing, Samuel Paje Edmonson, Robert Colby Upton,
Dr. Daniel Solomon, an infectious diseases expert hand-washing — also Timothy Cayden Upton and Arthur Cale Upton.
slow the spread of the flu, He is preceded by his half-brother George Larry
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Medical School in Boston. so health officials hope memorialgunterpeel.com Edmonson.
Whether you get test- continued vigilance could Mr. Edmonson attended Demonstration
How can I tell the dif- ed for one or both viruses lessen the severity of this school, Lee High School and the University
ference between the flu may depend on how avail- year’s flu season. of Mississippi. Being a natural athlete, Mr.
and COVID-19? able tests are and which Edmonson enjoyed many sports including

Donnie Parker
It’s impossible to tell viruses are circulating football, basketball, bowling, swimming, racquet
without a test. Influenza where you live, he said. ball and tennis. During his tennis career, Mr.
and COVID-19 have such “Right now we are not Edmonson and his doubles partner, George
similar symptoms, you Donnie Ray Parker, age 48, of Hamilton,
seeing community trans- “Juddie” Boyd, were ranked #1 in Mississippi 11
may need to get tested to MS, passed away September 21, 2020, at North
mission of influenza, so times between 1984 and 1996. They won on many
know what’s making you widespread testing for the
Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS.
miserable. Graveside services will be Sunday, September occasions together over the years including 7
flu is not yet recommend- Senior Invitational Tournaments. Mr. Edmonson
Body aches, sore ed,” Solomon said. 27, 2020, at 2:30 PM at Love Joy Church Cemetery
throat, fever, cough, near Hamilton, AL, with Bro. Scott Todd and his partner were both later inducted, as the
Both the flu and coro- first doubles team, into the Mississippi Tennis
shortness of breath, fa- navirus spread through officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, September
tigue and headaches are 27, 2020, from noon until 1:30 PM at Memorial Hall of Fame on January 5, 2007.
droplets from the nose Also an avid outdoorsman, Mr. Edmonson
symptoms shared by the and mouth. Both can Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 903
two. College St. location. excelled in his hunting skills and dog training.
spread before people
One difference? Peo- Donnie was born January 16, 1972, in He was particularly partial to squirrel hunting,
know they are sick. The
ple with the flu typically Oklahoma City, OK, to Ray Parker of Columbus, because he loved to watch his dogs hunt. He
flu has a shorter incuba-
feel sickest during the MS, and the late Linda Bowen Lollar. Donnie was trained many squirrel dogs and was one of the
tion period — meaning
first week of illness. With an avid musician and especially loved playing first hunters in the United States to own and
after infection it can take
COVID-19, people may
one to four days to feel guitar and writing songs. He was a member of integrate Russian sleigh dogs, known as the West
feel the worst during the the bands 9 Lives Gone and Crash Seven. He Siberian Laika, into squirrel hunters due to their
sick — compared to the
second or third week, and heightened sense of smell. Mr. Edmonson won
coronavirus, which can had a charismatic personality that you could not
they may be sicker for a countless hunting competitions, was a member of
longer period. take two to 14 days from help but love and he was loved by many. He was
infection to symptoms. a graduate of Amory High School and Itawamba the National Cur and Feist Breeders Association
Another difference: and was once featured in Full Cry magazine for
COVID-19 is more like- On average, COVID-19 Junior College.
is more contagious than In addition to his mother, he is preceded his unrivaled success.
ly than the flu to cause a During his career, Mr. Edmonson, at age 14,
loss of taste or smell. But flu. But many people with in death by his brother, Tony Big Soldier of
COVID-19 don’t spread Columbus, MS; maternal grandparents, Willie started working at the license-tag plant operated
not everyone experiences
the virus to anyone, while Frank and Lovena Bowen; grandmother, Lucille by Columbus Marble Works and owned by his
that symptom, so it’s not a
a few people spread it Chambers; paternal grandparents, Don and grandfather, Thomas Arthur McGahey. After
reliable way to tell the vi-
ruses apart. to many others. These Laverne Casson; and grandfather, Roy Parker. college he continued work at the Columbus
That leaves testing, “superspreader events” In addition to his father, survivors include his Marble Works and owned several businesses in
which will become more are more common with son, Triston Parker of Guin, AL; daughter, Emma Alabama and Mississippi, including the Pinsetter
important as flu season COVID-19 than flu, Solo- Parker of Guin, AL; former spouse, Tabitha Bowling Lanes in Columbus. He went on to
ramps up this fall in the mon said. (John) Saxton of Guin, AL; stepdad, Fredrick become the president of the Columbus Marble
Northern Hemisphere. Preventing the flu Lynch of Tremont, MS; sister, Alisha (Joey) Lann Works and the company is still owned and
Doctors will need to know starts with an annual flu of Vernon, AL; brother, Freddy (Amanda) Lynch operated by his family today.
test results to determine shot tailored to the strains of Tremont, MS; brother, Chad Parker; nieces, Throughout his life, Mr. Edmonson had
the best treatment. of the flu virus that are cir- Kaili Lynch (Jeremy) and Laura Beth Lann; many endeavors and hobbies, but none could
It’s also possible to be culating. Health officials nephews, Alec Big Soldier (Heather), Nathan be compared to his greatest interest which was
infected with both virus- would like to see record Brown, Gentry Lynch, Jonah Lynch, Cooper his grandchildren. There was never a moment
es at the same time, said numbers of people get flu where he was not actively present in all of his
Lann and Coen Meisenholder; numerous aunts,
Dr. Daniel Solomon, an shots this year so hospi- grandchildren’s lives and he would not have it
uncles, cousins, and friends.
infectious diseases expert tals aren’t overwhelmed any other way. There are no words to describe
Pallbearers will be Triston Parker, Scott Todd,
at Brigham and Women’s with two epidemics at the love and devotion Mr. Edmonson had for his
Hospital and Harvard
John “Oz” Osborne, Lloyd McWilliams, Tony
once. family and he will always be a part of them.
Harris and Jeff Sanders.

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Dismay over Breonna Taylor

spills into America’s streets
Grand jury returned three charges of wanton a home next to Taylor’s with people
inside.
endangerment against fired Officer Brett Hankison Hundreds of demonstra-
tors chanted Taylor’s name and
over shooting into a home next to Taylor’s marched in cities like New York,
Washington, D.C., Philadelphia
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS for charges since Taylor, an emer- and Las Vegas. People gathered in
gency medical worker, was shot downtown Chicago’s Millennium
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Anger, multiple times by white officers Park, chanting demands for justice
frustration and sadness over the who entered her home during a as passing drivers on Michigan Av-
decision not to charge Kentucky narcotics investigation in March. enue honked their horns. Authori-
police officers for Breonna Tay- While the officers had a no-knock ties unleashed chemical agents on
lor’s death poured into America’s warrant, the investigation showed some protesters after they tried to
streets as protesters lashed out at they announced themselves before climb on a SWAT vehicle in Atlanta
a criminal justice system they say entering, said state Attorney Gen- and others were arrested.
is stacked against Black people. Vi- eral Daniel Cameron, a Republican While protests in Louisville
olence seized the demonstrations and the state’s first Black top pros- had been largely peaceful, scuffles
in her hometown of Louisville as ecutor. broke out between police and pro-
gunfire rang out and wounded two A grand jury returned three testers and some people were ar-
police officers. charges of wanton endangerment rested before the two officers were
Activists, celebrities and every- Wednesday against fired Officer shot while investigating reports of
day Americans have been calling Brett Hankison over shooting into gunfire Wednesday night.

Students
Continued from Page 1A
Omar Jamil of Hernando, his counterparts in other and school sizes. Wright She also wants to dis-
is now the senior repre- states at a national confer- could not be reached for cuss the availability of
sentative. ence, he said. comment by press time academic opportunities,
Zhang is one of four “It sounded so appeal- Thursday, but she said in such as Advanced Place-
area students so far with ing to me, knowing that 2019 that she was “look- ment classes and dual
a voice at the state level of we had bright young peo- ing forward to hearing enrollment, since some
education policy. Chris- ple in the state of Missis- directly from students on of her acquaintances are
tian Dunne, also a junior sippi that could very well issues of importance to frustrated that they do
from Starkville, was ap- do that,” Kelly said. them,” according to the not have those options at
pointed Zhang’s alternate Fourteen other states press release announcing their schools, she said.
representative in case have student representa- the first advisory council. In addition to speech
she is unable to finish her tives on their boards, Kel- The local members and debate, Zhang has
term. ly said, and Mississippi of the council said they been involved in the an-
Eight more of the 26 became the 15th despite share that excitement to nual National History
applicants for student not having a provision in have those discussions. Day competition as well
representative made the its state constitution for “I have a great motiva- as the Starkville Mayor’s
semifinal round after an the governor to appoint tion for education in Mis- Youth Council and Oktib-
interview, board member these representatives. sissippi, and I believe this beha Young Leaders. She
John Kelly said. Those ten Making them non-voting opportunity allows me to achieved a perfect score
semifinalists — including members was the way make a change that’s big- of 36 on the ACT on her
Zion Johnson of Colum- around it, he said. ger and broader, as (just first try in early 2019.
bus and April Guo-Yue of Student representa- one) student at Columbus She also started an
Starkville — will serve on tives must be in good High School,” Johnson online reading club for
the state superintendent’s standing at a Mississippi said. Starkville elementary
student advisory council, public high school with schoolers earlier this year
a program also in its sec- a grade point average Concerns and interests to make sure their educa-
ond year. of 3.0 or higher, experi- Johnson and Zhang tion did not suffer during
The council of students ence with volunteering both said they are already the pandemic, she said.
from all over the state of- and community service brainstorming topics of Dunne and Johnson
fers advice and opinions and involvement in ex- discussion to bring to ad- have their own lists of
to state superintendent tracurricular activities. visory council meetings. activities: both serve on
Carey Wright and serves The application process Zhang’s involvement their schools’ student
as liaisons between the includes three letters of in speech and debate at councils, play sports
Mississippi Department recommendation and an Starkville High School for and sing in their school
of Education and their fel- interview with the state two years helped her build choirs.
low students, a role they board’s School Perfor- a network of friends and “It can be easy to only
share with the student mance and Accountability connections throughout interact with one group of
representatives on the Subcommittee. the state — which Kelly people, but the important
state board. Six of this year’s 26 said made her application thing for representing a
Last year’s advisory applicants came from for student representative big group is to talk to dif-
council had 83 members, the Starkville-Oktibbe- stand out among the oth- ferent groups of people
none from the Golden Tri- ha Consolidated School ers — and she said she and (get) different per-
angle. MDE director of District, since counselors has heard concerns that spectives,” Dunne said.
communications Patrice and administrators there some schools have not fol- Zhang has encouraged
Guilfoyle said the board strongly encourage stu- lowed proper safety pro- her and Dunne’s peers in
is still choosing the rest dents to apply, Kelly said. cedures as they reopened Starkville to reach out to
of this year’s council from “They’ve been very their doors during the them with concerns and
more than 300 applica- aggressive about putting ongoing COVID-19 pan- opinions to bring to the
tions. people in the (applicant) demic. state, and Dunne said
pool, but not only that, “By the time the stu- they have not heard from
they’ve had very good dent advisory council anyone so far.
How students received candidates as well,” he meets, I’m hoping that ev- “It’s big-picture stuff
MDE representation said. erything will have settled that we’re going to talk
Kelly became inter- One of the board’s down in that regard and about, that’s always been
ested three years ago in goals for the superinten- that schools will be fol- talked about, (such as)
adding student represen- dent’s student advisory lowing these guidelines, how to make people yearn
tatives to the board of council is to select stu- but if not, that’s definitely for education and not see
education after discuss- dents from a variety of something I’ll bring up,” it as a requirement,” he
ing the possibility with backgrounds, regions Zhang said. said.

Embezzlement
Continued from Page 1A
A Noxubee Coun- money. At the time of justice for the taxpayers status, it would be made
ty grand jury indicted her arrest, officials is- in this case, and I expect public when the meeting
Yolanda Atkins, 49, for sued her a demand let- the case to be prosecut- minutes are published.
embezzlement, accord- ter for $4,450.79, which ed to the fullest extent of Boykin declined to
ing to a press release a spokesperson for the the law.” comment further on the
from the auditor’s office, auditor’s office said was As of Wednesday af- case, citing the ongoing
which began investigat- the amount allegedly em- ternoon, Atkins is still investigation.
ing her after a private bezzled — just more than a city employee. Macon If convicted, Atkins
CPA firm discovered ac- $2,000 — as well as ex- Mayor Bob Boykin said faces up to five years in
counting discrepancies penses incurred during the board of aldermen prison and a $5,000 fine,
during a routine annual the investigation. met at 5 p.m. to discuss according to the press
audit of the court’s fi- “I want to thank the her employment status in release.
nances. investigators and private an executive session but As of press time, At-
The release said At- sector CPAs who worked that he would not release kins was in custody at
kins’ job collecting and together to uncover this any information after the Noxubee County Jail
depositing court fines fraud,” Auditor Shad meeting. He said if the pending her arraign-
gave her the opportu- White said in the press board made any change ment, which is scheduled
nity to embezzle the release. “We will pursue to Atkins’ employment for today.

Business
Continued from Page 1A
10,000 square feet. graduate Hannah Baird bowls, smoothies, herbal to bring acai to Starkville
Keep an eye out for officially opened her food teas and bagels. so everyone else can en-
these two commercial trailer, Nutrigroove, last Baird got the idea last joy it the same way I did.
properties that can help week. year when she tried the I just love it and so far
bring more business to Baird opened in the superfood acai for the
everyone else does too.”
Columbus. Little Dooey parking lot first time in Hawaii while
Go on and get your
Moving to Starkville, at the corner of Fel- visiting her friend.
we have another food lowship and Lampkin “When I was there fruit fix Monday through
truck in town. streets. sitting on the beach I just Thursday from 7 a.m.-5
Recent Mississippi Nutrigroove serves knew I wanted to do this,” p.m. and Friday and Sat-
University for Women customers acai fruit Baird said. “… I wanted urday from 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
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RIVALRY GAME SET TO PUT EITHER COLUMBUS OR NEW HOPE IN DISTRICT ‘DRIVER’S SEAT’
BY THEO DEROSA hasn’t allowed more than
[email protected] 14 points in road games at
Class 4A Louisville, Class
New Hope football 5A Holmes County Cen-
coach Wade Tackett tral and Class 6A DeSoto
knows the stakes are al- Central.
ready high enough when “I think Columbus’ de-
his Trojans (1-2) visit MH- fense statistically is prob-
SAA Class 5A, Region 1 ably one of the best in the
opponent Columbus (0-3) state right now,” Tackett
on Friday. said.
“Whoever wins this
Tackett said his team
game will be in the driv-
has a game plan to crack
er’s seat,” Tackett said.
the “stout” Falcons, and
“You’re immediately first
if the Trojans can achieve
in the district. Three
that, they’ve got a good
more, and you’re almost
shot. Columbus’ offense
guaranteed a playoff spot
has perhaps struggled
after that. You definitely
more than its defense has
don’t want to be behind
succeeded, scoring zero,
the 8-ball come Saturday
six and seven points in its
morning.”
three road losses.
Add to it the rivalry as-
pect — plenty of Falcons That can be attributed
and Trojans are friends, to a young offensive line
family or acquaintanc- — left guard Johnathon
es — and Friday’s game Dickerson is the only re-
takes on an even bigger turning starter — and
meaning among its par- communication lapses
ticipants. in the passing game that
“If you’re not hype to cost the Falcons a chance
play a city rivalry, then to break the game open
something’s wrong with against DeSoto Central
you,” New Hope senior last week. Senior quarter-
safety Hayden Harris Dispatch file photo
back Ethan Conner said
said. Columbus running back Karon Hawk (27) gets past New Hope defensive back Hayden Harris (25) during last year’s he and his wide receivers
Obviously, nothing is game between the two schools on Sept. 27, 2019, in New Hope. The Falcons and Trojans will resume the rivalry Friday are still working on get-
wrong with either team in Columbus. ting their timing down.
as the two prepare to play But that might not be
ant to the Falcons’ players back Zac Butler said his was to New Hope to forget two-point try by the Bull-
what Columbus coach an easy fix against a “stin-
to secure bragging rights team excised the contest about the contest. dogs with 29 seconds left
Joshua Pulphus called a gy” New Hope defense,
for the second straight from its mind as soon as Instead, New Hope will to seal a New Hope win. Pulphus said. He credited
“memory game” against
season. Columbus last season ended. Butler look to even its record at “We need it. It’ll be a big the Trojans’ talent on both
a Lowndes County rival
hardly 10 minutes away. scooped up a late fumble didn’t play football last 2-2 after last week’s 13-12 boost for the team.” sides of the ball.
“They’ll remember in a one-score game last year after tearing his home win over Aberdeen. The Trojans will have “Their record doesn’t
this for the rest of their Sept. 27 to earn a 28-14 labrum during his soph- “It’ll be very import- to solve a Falcons defense dictate how good they
lives,” Pulphus said. win over New Hope. omore season, but he ant,” said Harris, who among the elite units in are,” Pulphus said. “Even
That’s why it’s import- But Trojans quarter- knows how important it knocked away a go-ahead Mississippi. Columbus See FOOTBALL, 3B

‘HE MAKES US GO’

Starkville Academy running back CJ Jackson making strides for Vols
BY THEO DEROSA said. “They were not go-
[email protected] ing to tackle me.”
He took the snap and
STARKVILLE — CJ ran right, feeling Chiefs
Jackson knew he wasn’t defenders pull at his legs.
getting tackled. He shook them off. They
With 30 yards and 11 tried to jump on his back
Magnolia Heights defend- to bring him down. He
ers between him and the threw them to the ground.
end zone, the odds of com- Suddenly, he was clear.
ing up short were pretty “At that moment, God
high. But with Jackson’s was on my side, and I got
Starkville Academy team in the end zone,” Jackson
down three points in a said.
win-or-go-home playoff His go-ahead score led
game, the junior running to a 35-30 Volunteers win
back didn’t care. in that first-round game in
He turned to coach Senatobia, keying a play-
Chase Nicholson and de- off run that lasted until
livered three words: I got the MAIS Class 5A cham-
you. pionship game. For Jack-
The Vols had once son, who left Noxubee
trailed 23-0, but they were County for the Volunteers
back in the thick of things prior to his sophomore
thanks to a blocked punt season, it was a signature
and two Jackson scores. moment.
Nicholson planned to at- He’s made even more
tempt a long, tying field this year for Starkville
goal if Jackson couldn’t Academy. Dispatch file photo
convert on the play, but Jackson has already CJ Jackson runs downfield in a high school football game against Washington last season.
the running back made rushed for more than
his intentions clear: It 1,000 yards in his first games in the past two time at SA,” Jackson said. to go here?” school — particularly its
wouldn’t be necessary. five games this year, and weeks, he’s hoping to take “Here” was Starkville football team. The Volun-
“Even though we had just like that fateful play the Vols to the very top in ‘Just like family’ Academy, which Jack- teers, he knew, had just
faith in our kicker, I just in Senatobia, nobody can his final high school go- One day, Jackson’s son’s mom had heard won an MAIS Class 4A
knew I had that chip on bring him down. round. mother had a fateful ques- good things about. Jack- title in 2017.
my shoulder,” Jackson With two mammoth “It’s just been a great tion for him: “Do you want son was familiar with the See JACKSON, 3B

Take it easy: A history of the air raid and how it functions in its simplicity
BY BEN PORTNOY Washington State and viewed, and they asked Beginning his head never finished worse than place, you see the offense
[email protected] now, Mississippi State by them how they became coaching career at Cop- ninth nationally in total get better and better be-
Mumme’s former assis- the best and he said, peras Cove, Mumme passing offense. Over that cause the young guys
STARKVILLE — Hal
tant, Mike Leach, the of- ‘Well, we had a great concedes he worried span, he also became the master it.”
Mumme is among the
fense has long been laud- capacity for boredom,’” his simplistic approach second-winningest head So how does an offense
architects of the modern
ed for its simplicity. The Mumme recounted. wouldn’t work. Yet now coach in program history that’s celebrated for its
passing game. The Don
root? The Eagles. “So I started using almost 44 years on from since World War II. simplicity work? In prac-
Corleone of aerial as-
saults. The Godfather of Listening to co-lead (that line) with our teams his first coaching gig as “From a simple learn- tice, the air raid is based
the air raid offense. singer Don Henley run starting probably in the the offensive coordinator ing standpoint, it’s prob- on a collection of any-
He designed the air through his roster of tal- early ’90s, but (the air at Corpus Christi Moody ably the easiest offense where from 15-25 plays.
raid in the mid-1980s as ent, Joe Walsh on guitar, raid) is just that way,” he High School, defenses are in the country,” USC of- Mumme estimates one
the head coach at Cop- Glenn Frey on vocals, and continued. “(The players) still struggling to contain fensive coordinator and could run his and Leach’s
peras Cove High School on, Mumme identified just get so good and so the system he and Leach former Texas Tech quar- system at the high school
in Texas, before bringing with Henley’s character- instinctive that whatever developed. terback Graham Harrell level with around eight —
it to Valdosta State, Ken- ization of letting the art- their God-given abilities In eight years at Wash- told The Dispatch. “From four verticals, mesh, sail,
tucky, New Mexico State ists rely on their natural are, we’re not taking any ington State, Leach au- a mastery standpoint, it Y-cross, and wide receiver
and more. Imparted to talents. of that away by creating thored an air raid-based takes time, it takes reps. and running back screens
the wider college foot- “I was listening to doubt or creating confu- unit that led the nation And like I said, that’s why to the left and right.
ball world at Texas Tech, (Henley) being inter- sion.” in passing five times and the longer (Leach is) at a See AIR RAID, 3B
2B THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com

Heat top Celtics, move a game from NBA Finals

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS That’s unacceptable,” Tatum said. in each of the first two quarters and
“I know I have to play better. That’s that, combined with 11 turnovers,
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — what I tried to do.” helped the Heat go into the break
Tyler Herro should still be in col- Brown’s 3-pointer with 16 sec- with a 50-44 lead.
lege. He’s not, but is still a student. onds left cut Miami’s lead to 107- But Tatum’s first basket after an
He carries a red spiral-bound 104. Herro went to the line 2.1 sec- 0-for-7 start sparked what became a
notebook with him at all times, jot- onds later and coolly swished a pair, 6-for-7 finish to the third quarter for
ting down notes when things pop stretching the lead back to five. The him, he had 16 of Boston’s 32 points
into his head. What worked, what Celtics got within two points twice, in that period and the Celtics were
didn’t, where he thinks he can get Butler made a free throw with 1.1 within 77-76 going into the fourth.
better and how he’s feeling after a seconds remaining, and Boston — The Heat, behind their youngest
game. out of timeouts — never got a des- player, wouldn’t fold.
“It helps me get locked in, helps peration shot off. “Nothing Tyler does surprises
me focus,” Herro said. “At the end of the day, we got to me,” Adebayo said.
Whatever he read Wednesday find a way,” Walker said. “That’s re-
night helped him put together the ally all we can do. We can do it. It’s Tip-ins
game of his life — and carry the about pride. It’s about wanting to do Celtics: Tatum’s 0-for-6 first half
Miami Heat a win away from the it. Next game we got to come out tied for the second-worst open-
NBA Finals. The 20-year-old Her- and show that.” ing-half shooting of his career. He
ro scored a Heat rookie-record 37 Herro made 14 of 21 shots from was 0 for 8 to begin against Dallas
points and the Heat beat the Bos- the floor, 5 for 10 from 3-point on Nov. 11, and 0 for 6 against Mil-
ton Celtics 112-109 on Wednesday range and became just the second waukee in the first two quarters of
night in Game 4 of the Eastern Con- 20-year-old in NBA playoff history a playoff game on April 17, 2018. ...
ference finals. to score at least 37 points in a game. It was announced before the game
“He has a great competitive The other: Magic Johnson, who had that Hayward and wife Robyn are
humility about him,” Heat coach 42 in Game 6 of the 1980 NBA Fi- parents for a fourth time; Gordon
Erik Spoelstra said. “He has a con- nals for the Los Angeles Lakers. Theodore Hayward is their first
fidence. He has a fearlessness that “I feel good about it,” Herro said. son.
is uncommon. But he’s humble “There’s a lot of work to be done Heat: Dragic made a 3-pointer
enough to work, to be coachable, still. We’re up 3-1.” with 8:51 left in the third quarter
to take the mentorship from the And the Heat rookie playoff re- for a 58-46 lead — Miami’s first
veteran players that we have on our cord was 27 by Dwyane Wade in double-digit lead of the series. The
team, and he just continues to gain 2004; it now belongs to Herro, who biggest Heat lead in the first three
more confidence as we go.” scored 17 points in the fourth alone. games had been eight points. ... Sol-
Jimmy Butler scored 24 points, Daniel Theis scored with 8:44 omon Hill got first-quarter minutes
Goran Dragic added 22 and Bam left to put Boston up 85-84, the Celt- for the first time in these playoffs.
Adebayo — dealing with a bit of ics’ first lead since 25-24 with 11:19
shoulder soreness — had 20 points left in the second quarter. It was Langford out
and 12 rebounds to help the Heat Boston’s only lead in the second Nobody knows when next sea-
take a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven half and it lasted just 16 seconds. son will start, but the Celtics are an-
series. They can close it out Friday Adebayo scored to give Miami the ticipating that guard Romeo Lang-
night in Game 5. lead, and Herro basically carried ford may not be ready when it does.
Jayson Tatum scored all 28 of the load from there. Langford had surgery this week to
his points in the second half for the “Herro’s shot-making tonight repair a ligament issue in his wrist.
Celtics. They erased a double-dig- was ... the difference in the game,” “It will probably bleed into next sea-
it deficit to take a one-point lead in Celtics coach Brad Stevens said. son, whenever that starts,” Stevens
the fourth — then saw the Heat run “Jimmy was great late. Adebayo said.
away again. Jaylen Brown scored was his typical self. Dragic made
21 points, Kemba Walker added 20, some big plays. But Herro was ri- 3-1 Leads
Gordon Hayward had 14 and Mar- diculously good tonight. That rim This is the 12th time Miami has
cus Smart finished with 10 points must have looked like the ocean to taken a 3-1 lead in a best-of-seven
and 11 assists. him.” series. The Heat won each of the
“I didn’t score in the first half. The Celtics shot exactly 8-for-20 previous 11.

Gale Sayers, Bears Hall of Fame running back, dies at 77

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS broker, sports adminis- seven NFL seasons (1965- “But Gale just ran circles
trator, businessman and 71). But he was stuck on a around everybody. Quick-
CHICAGO — Gale Say- philanthropist for several handful of middling-to-bad ly, they adopted him.”
ers, the dazzling and elu- inner-city Chicago youth Bears teams and, like Dick
sive running back who en- initiatives after his pro foot- Butkus, another Hall of
tered the Pro Football Hall ball career was cut short Fame teammate selected
of Fame despite the briefest by serious injuries to both in the same 1965 draft, he
of careers and whose fame knees. never played in the post-
extended far beyond the “Gale was one of the season. Sayers appeared
field for decades thanks to finest men in NFL histo- in only 68 games total and
a friendship with a dying ry and one of the game’s just two in each of his final
Chicago Bears teammate, most exciting players,” two seasons while attempt-
has died. He was 77. NFL Commissioner Rog- ing to return from those
Nicknamed “The Kan- er Goodell said. “Gale was knee injuries.
sas Comet” and considered an electrifying and elusive “Will miss a great
among the best open-field runner who thrilled fans friend who helped me be-
runners the game has ever every time he touched the come the player I became
seen, Sayers died Wednes- ball. He earned his place as because after practicing
day, according to the Pro a first-ballot Hall of Famer.” and scrimmaging against
Football Hall of Fame. A football and track star Gale I knew I could play
Relatives of Sayers had at Omaha Central High against anybody,” Butkus
said he was diagnosed with School in Nebraska, Sayers said. “We lost one of the
dementia. In March 2017, was a two-time All-Amer- best Bears ever and more
his wife, Ardythe, said she ican at Kansas and was importantly we lost a great
partly blamed his football inducted into the College person.”
career. Football Hall of Fame. He In 1977, at age 34, Say-
“Football fans know was selected by Chicago ers became the youngest
well Gale’s many accom- with the fourth pick over- player inducted into the
plishments on the field: a all in 1965, and his versa- Hall of Fame. In presenting
rare combination of speed tility produced dividends him at the ceremony, Bears
and power as the game’s and highlight-reel slaloms founder George Halas said:
most electrifying runner, through opposing defenses “If you wish to see perfec-
a dangerous kick returner, right the start. tion as a running back, you
his comeback from a seri- He tied an NFL record had best get a hold of a film
ous knee injury to lead the with six touchdowns in a of Gale Sayers. He was po-
league in rushing, and be- game and set another with etry in motion. His like will
coming the youngest player 22 touchdowns in his first never be seen again.”
inducted into the Pro Foot- season: 14 rushing, six re- Butkus said he hadn’t
ball Hall of Fame,” Bears ceiving, one punt and one even seen Sayers play until
chairman George McCas- kickoff return. Sayers was a highlight film was shown
key said in a statement. a unanimous choice for Of- at an event in New York that
“People who weren’t even fensive Rookie of the Year. both attended honoring the
football fans came to know “I played football a long 1964 All-America team. He
Gale through the TV mov- time and I never saw a said the real-life version of
ie ‘Brian’s Song,’ about his better football player than Sayers was even better.
friendship with teammate Gale Sayers,” said Hall of “He was amazing. I still
Brian Piccolo. Fifty years Fame tight end Mike Dit- attribute a lot of my suc-
later, the movie’s message ka, Sayers’ teammate from cess from trying to tackle
that brotherhood and love 1965-66. “I mean that. He him (in practice),” Butkus
needn’t be defined by skin was poetry in motion. Be- said at the Bears’ 100th
color still resonates.” sides that, he was a great anniversary celebration in
Sayers was a blur to guy. It’s just a shame that June 2019.
NFL defenses, ghosting he’s gone. He was special.” “I never came up against
would-be tacklers or zoom- Ditka later coached Wal- a running back like him in
ing by them like few run- ter Payton, giving him an my whole career, as far as
ning backs or kick return- up-close look at two of the a halfback. And that was
ers before or since. Yet it best running backs. But the counting O.J. (Simpson)
was his rock-steady friend- greatest performance he and a couple of other guys,”
ship with Piccolo, depicted saw might have been Say- he added. “No one could
in the film “Brian’s Song,” ers’ six-touchdown game. touch this guy.”
that marked him as more Playing San Francisco at a The Bears drafted them
than a sports star. muddy Wrigley Field, just with back-to-back picks in
“He was the very es- about everyone else was ’65, taking Butkus at No.
sence of a team player — slipping and sliding. 3 and Sayers at No. 4. It
quiet, unassuming and al- “He was playing on a dif- didn’t take long for Sayers
ways ready to compliment a ferent field than we were,” to win over veterans who
teammate for a key block,” Ditka said. “The field was had helped the Bears take
Hall of Fame President Da- wet, it was slippery, it was the NFL championship in
vid Baker said. “Gale was kind of muddy. He was un- 1963.
an extraordinary man who believable. He was making “We were both No. 1s,
overcame a great deal of runs and cuts that were un- so they’re going to make
adversity during his NFL believable.” it hard on us and show
career and life.” Sayers was an All-Pro us the ropes and every-
Sayers became a stock- during the first five of his thing else,” Butkus said.
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Air Raid
Continued from Page 1B
Even the verbiage of a reps and understanding the second step, one’s eyes etically on brand for the air country,” Harrell added of compares to the pro-style
play calls in the air raid is of where his teammates move to the Y receiver on raid offense. The Red Raid- why the air raid’s simplici- system he ran at Stanford.
simplistic. Mumme said would be on a given route a crossing route. The third ers had promptly marched ty is effective. “That’s the “I could sit up here all day
he kept everything five allowed him to “throw to step shifts to the H on an 34 yards on five passing beauty because you’re only and talk to you about it, but
words or less. If it was grass” as opposed to an option pattern. If forced plays, all of which Mumme practicing 20 plays too. You at the end of the day we
more, a codename was exact person. to step into the pocket, the says were the exact same run these plays against really are just trying to do
used. For example, Blue, “It’s all reps,” Dewald look is to a backside receiv- call. every look, against every our thing and do it fast and
Z-move, 92, H-wheel be- told The Dispatch. “Those er on a curl flat route. Lined up in a four-wide blitz. You’re not trying to do it right.”
came “Blue Cobra.” quarterbacks and receiv- “We just have one rule: set with two receivers on call a perfect play into a Online there’s an al-
Under-center, things ers are working together Never pass up an open re- either side of the forma- perfect defense. You’re just leged version of the play-
are further simplified. not only in practice but all ceiver, and never throw to tion, Leach again called calling what you do well book Mumme brought
Pre-snap reads and call- the time on different op- a covered one,” Mumme the four verticals play he against anything.” with him to Kentucky in
ing the offensive line’s tions of ways to run routes said. and Mumme pioneered in At MSU, senior K.J. 1997. He says it’s a fake.
blocking approach are and then understanding “The defense is going to the late 1980s and early Costello is the latest signal Mumme has never had a
staples for most modern where the quarterback decide where the space is,” 1990s. caller to take the reins of playbook. That’d be more
quarterbacks. Mumme is going to throw the ball Leach added in his Mon- The look was, natural- the largely original air raid complicated than the air
and Leach threw that based on where the de- day press conference. “On ly, simple. Crabtree — the offense. Over the summer, raid would necessitate. In-
out. Instead, the center fender is on the receiver offense, you’re trying to winner of the Biletnikoff Costello asked the Bull- stead, he sides with a les-
handles blocking assign- because you can throw create space. On defense, Trophy the year before dogs’ video staff for clips of son learned from the open-
ments. Option routes the same route to a lot of you’re trying to restrict honoring college football’s Harrell and former Wash- ing track of The Eagles’
based on where a defen- different spots.” space.” top wide receiver — was ington State quarterbacks self-titled debut album:
sive player moves give re- Following the offense’s Among the iconic plays lined up against then-soph- Gardner Minshew II and Take It Easy.
ceivers flexibility to make musical roots, there’s a in both air raid and college omore Curtis Brown. Har- Anthony Gordon. “Mike is probably more
plays. The quarterback rhythm in how Mumme football history is Harrell’s rell just had to make the A self-proclaimed “foot- pure than I am at this
throws to space. and Leach’s quarterbacks 2008 touchdown pass to throw. ball nerd,” the former Stan- stuff,” Mumme said. “... It
Former Copperas Cove approach their craft. Their Michael Crabtree with “Everybody thinks it’s ford passer dissected each goes back to our saying,
and Iowa Wesleyan quar- eyes and feet are expected one second left that led a miracle play,” Mumme frame. He took particular you have to have a great ca-
terback Dustin Dewald, to be connected. Mumme a Leach-coached Texas said. “Really it’s not a mir- note of the way Harrell pacity for boredom. Mike
who Mumme calls the explains that in four verti- Tech team to an upset of acle play. It’s a routine moved in the pocket and does. He doesn’t mind do-
original air raid quarter- cals, the quarterback takes then-No. 1 Texas in Lub- play. It just happened to be the efficiency with which ing the same things over
back, said he spent hours a three-step drop from the bock. with six seconds left in the he guided the offense. and over again. And that’s
upon hours with his re- shotgun. With the first Down by one at the Tex- game.” “It’s a philosophical why he’s always had great
ceivers practicing tim- step, he looks to the Z re- as 28-yard line, even the “You just execute it bet- difference,” Costello said success, particularly at
ing. On game day, those ceiver on a deep route. On drive to that point was po- ter than anyone else in the through a laugh of how it four verticals.”

Football
Continued from Page 1B

though they’re 1-2, they have of gave us more motivation to game. And last week in Southav- players; Harris played for the school among his friends. For
been amazing so far.” keep going the way we’re going en was a tune-up for district play. Falcons’ Pee Wee team and defensive line coach Marcus
Butler admitted the Trojans as a team.” It’s why Pulphus said he sees knows basically everyone who Johnson — a New Hope grad-
shot themselves in the foot with Columbus, though still win- Columbus’ record at 0-0 rather will be on the opposite sideline. uate — the connection is even
errors in losses at Houston and less, feels that way, too. With the than 0-3 headed into Friday. But “To the community, it means more personal.
at home to Itawamba Agricultur- Falcons’ late start to summer he won’t be able to say the same a lot,” Tackett said. “All these The rivalry, clearly, brings
al. One week, the offense strug- workouts — they got going in should the Falcons lose to their young men know each oth- plenty of motivation for both
gled, the next, the defense had early July, more than a month county rivals. er. They grew up playing ball schools. Tackett, though, said
its issues. behind New Hope and other “As a district game, it’s very against each other.” that excitement has been there
But New Hope’s win over Ab- schools — Pulphus said he important,” Conner said. “We’ve That doesn’t just apply to the all season for the Trojans, no
erdeen validated the Trojans’ ef- views the 2020 season on a dif- got a chance to go out and start players, either. Pulphus was matter the opponent; Friday’s
forts, Tackett said. ferent timeline. 1-0 in district.” an assistant at New Hope a few big game is just the next time
“We’ve felt like for several Week 1 against Louisville, he The Falcons can do that years before taking over at Co- they’ll get to show it.
weeks there like we’ve been said, was like the team’s spring against an opponent they know lumbus starting with the 2019 “These guys are just ready
right there on the cusp,” he said. game. Week 2 in Lexington very well. Conner said he’s season, and he still counts sev- to get out there and compete
“To win there Friday night kind was the Falcons’ first preseason friends with several New Hope eral of the people he met at the again,” Tackett said.

Jackson
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“They’re pretty good,” the field. In the first game Pillow Academy in Week just about everything, cel in the passing game, es to Lamar and Leake,
he thought. of the season, against 7, he started and did well Jackson was almost sure too. but they must keep “a
Noxubee County, too, Lamar School, Jackson enough to be named the he wouldn’t get one last “He’s a huge part of level head” to do so.
had just won a state cham- came in for one play. He Brian McCaskill State year to take the field. the offense,” Nicholson Starkville Academy had
pionship that season, but didn’t get a carry, just Farm Player of the Week. But he still made said. “He makes us go. more than 500 yards of
Jackson ultimately decid- a blocking assignment. He went for 115 yards and preparations for a strong We’re a running foot- offense against the Reb-
ed on a change. There was a penalty on two touchdowns against return. He worked out ball team, and when els last week but still lost
“I didn’t know how the play. Canton Academy the wherever he could, com- you’ve got a running 49-45, and they need to
I was going to feel,” he But Jackson wasn’t week after that. ing to C.E. Logan Field back who’s putting up be even more dominant
said, “so I just took the concerned about when his When all three seniors almost every day to im- those kinds of numbers, on offense and better on
chance.” role might grow bigger. graduated in 2019, Jack- prove his conditioning, it really does some good defense going forward.
He enrolled at the He just stayed patient. son seized his chance to practice running back things.” “That’s what we’re
school for his sophomore “I’ve been on the side- be SA’s feature back. drills and catch passes. working toward every
year and set out from Ma- His familiarity with Charlie Cox, Randall
con on the first day, smil-
line before,” he said. “I
his no-longer-new team Futral, Brody Pierce,
Great expectations game, every week,”
knew when my chance After more than a Jackson said.
ing ear to ear when he came, I had to seize the improved, too. Porter Skelton and other If he can put his name
and Nicholson met for the “I was pretty quiet players joined Jackson, year and a half of great
opportunity.” production as Starkville out there in the play-
first time. when I came in,” Jackson but the running back’s
Academy’s starting run- offs or state champion-
“You could tell he was said. “Now I’m used to ethic was unmatched.
very excited about his op- Building up everybody; everybody’s “That’s him putting in ning back, Jackson’s ship game — or excel
The shot Jackson was lofty goals have become in camps come spring
portunity to come here used to me. … We’re the time, putting in the
and be a part of this,” waiting for came sooner tight.” effort and continuing to evident to Nicholson. 2021 — he should have
Nicholson said. than he expected. A lot But after he helped work hard,” Nicholson “We know what we the opportunity to reach
In Jackson’s new lock- sooner. Starkville Academy said. have with him, we know another milestone: re-
er room, happy to see Though seniors Taylor make comeback after This fall, that effort what we expect from ceiving an offer to play
his arrival, his new team- Arnold, Will Miller and comeback — turning has paid off in new ways him, and he has high ex- football in college.
mates screamed his name Nason Heflin were all on the jets to beat Mag for Jackson. He scored pectations for himself,” Despite his produc-
to welcome him in — “just ahead of the newcomer Heights, Lamar and Ad- three touchdowns in the coach said. tion, Jackson hasn’t had
like family,” he said. on the depth chart, Mill- ams County Christian a road win over Mag But next up for Jack- any luck yet. But his
He already knew his er and Heflin began to late — in its run to the Heights on Sept. 11; he son is one of the few coach knows Jackson is
choice to transfer was spend more time playing state title game, Jackson went for over 300 yards in goals he has yet to too good for that to last:
going to pay off, and that defense, and Jackson’s suddenly found himself the loss to Leake. achieve: winning a state At some point, Jackson
feeling never wavered. role increased. staring an abrupt end to Nicholson said Jack- title for the first time. will have an opportuni-
“It’s been the best de- In the Vols’ next game, his football career in the son’s huge outings Jackson said he ty.
cision of my life,” Jackson against French Camp face. make the Vols’ run of- thinks it’s possible this “His time will come,”
said. Academy, he earned When COVID-19 hit fense dominant and cre- year for the Vols, who Nicholson said. “His
Right away, he got on eight carries. Against in March and shut down ates opportunities to ex- are 2-2 with close loss- chance will come.”
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Braves beat Marlins again 9-4, but Fried hurt in 1st inning
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS tials ahead of starting While Fried didn’t and getting an apparent “That was huge for into the Braves bullpen
Game 1 in the first- appear to be hurt on the pep talk from teammate us,” Snitker said. “I’m off Josh Smith (1-1) to cap
ATLANTA — Max round series. He lasted bunt, he wasn’t the same Freddie Freeman. While glad he picked up the a five-run fourth.
Fried sat glumly in the only only one inning, pitcher after the play. the decision to remove win. He deserved it. He The second-place Mar-
dugout after the first in- tweaking an ankle while Having gone the en- Fried was described as did a great job coming in lins lost their fourth in a
ning, pondering anoth- fielding a bunt down the tire season without al- precautionary, it creat- and shutting them down row, dropping to 28-28
er potential blow to the third-base line by Star- lowing a homer, cover- ed more uncertainty for like that.” with four games left in
Atlanta Braves’ belea- ling Marte. ing 55 2/3 innings, Fried the Braves, who have There are no con- the shortened regular
guered rotation with the Atlanta manager Bri- suddenly gave up two in struggled all season to cerns about the Atlanta season. They are a half-
NL playoffs just a week an Snitker said he didn’t a row. Jesus Aquilar hit find three other consis- offense. One night af- game ahead of the Phil-
away. think the injury was se- one off the facade of the tent starters to go with ter clinching their third adelphia Phillies, trying
Dansby Swanson hit a rious, but he didn’t want second deck, Brian An- Fried. straight division title, desperately to hang on
three-run homer and the to take any chances giv- derson drove one into Atlanta bounced back the Braves dealt anoth- for their first playoff ap-
Braves cruised to their en the problems putting the empty center-field with three runs in the er blow to Miami’s pre- pearance since winning
third straight win over together an effective ro- seats, and Garrett Coo- bottom of the first to en- carious playoff hopes by the World Series in 2003.
the Miami Marlins, 9-4 tation after Fried. per nearly made it three sure Fried wouldn’t take knocking around bud- “I’m not concerned
on Wednesday night in a “He wanted to give in a row with a double off his first loss. He fin- ding young star Sixto about them totally falling
game overshadowed by it a try,” Snitker said. the wall. ished the regular season Sanchez. apart,” manager Don Mat-
Fried’s early exit with an “But I was like, ‘If you “Obviously, it bit him 7-0 with a 2.25 ER A. Ozzie Albies and tingly said. “Obviously
ankle injury. don’t think you can go, a little bit,” Snitker said. Luke Jackson (2-0) Adeiny Hechavarría, we need to win games, so
The Braves ace was we’re not going to screw “I’m sure it was on his earned the win, allow- making a rare start, you have to be concerned
making his final regu- around with anything mind, too.” ing two runs in four in- drove in two runs apiece. to the point of where we
lar-season start for the like that.’ All we need is The left-hander got nings after taking over Swanson broke the game have to win some games.
NL East champions, for him to go out there, the third out, then sat for Fried. It matched the open with his ninth ho- You can’t limp your way
hoping to boost his Cy try to get by and hurt his solemnly in the dugout longest outing of Jack- mer of the season, a 401- in. From this point, we
Young Award creden- arm.” while talking to Snitker son’s career. foot, opposite-field drive have to win.”

Comics & Puzzles

DILBERT
Dear Abby
D
EAR ABBY: DEAR FOUND: my fault. (Mama died 10 years
I’m a Nothing you can ago.) I made her maid of honor
35-year- do will make at my wedding and godmother
old single mom. your mother to my child, but no matter what
I’ve dated a few accept Joey. Most I do, she complains to anyone
people over the parents judge who will listen about what a
last seven years, the men in their horrible person she thinks I am.
but none of them daughters’ lives Because of her education, fam-
wanted to commit. by how they treat ily members believe everything
Several months their daughters, she says without question.
ago, I started rather than a Our adult lives have been
seeing “Joey,” a number on the spent with her shutting me
ZITS friend of a couple scale. Has it oc- out and gossiping about me
of years. He’s curred to you that to extended family. How can I
sweet, respectful, she may be afraid convince my relatives to listen
hardworking, and your relationship to me? I have no one on my side
he helps me when- with Joey could when it comes to her because
ever I need it. Dear Abby develop to the the family knows about her
Joey is on the point you will no mental health issues and tell
heavy side, but he’s clean and longer be around to do chores me to get over it. I can’t! Please
kempt. I introduced him to my and help her with the bills? help me. — CAN’T GO ON LIKE
mom, and she continues to say From your description of THIS
he is “gross.” She refers to him him, “that man” is definitely a DEAR CAN’T GO ON: That
only as “that man” and never by keeper. As long as he is good to your sister has graduate
his name. He has always been you and your son and you care degrees in psychology and
very polite and has never said for him, please don’t allow your counseling does not guaran-
anything to her out of the way. mother to discourage you. As tee that she isn’t mentally ill.
GARFIELD My son and I have lived with
Mom ever since my divorce, and
an adult, it’s important to make
your own decisions and live your
Your relatives are aware of her
mental health issues and have
I have helped her out with more own life without interference. advised you not to overreact.
than my share of the bills and DEAR ABBY: My younger Perhaps you should take that
groceries. I’m currently trying to sister is a bipolar, narcissis- to heart.
buy a house, but the market is tic, psychotic, evil woman Find another godmother for
competitive with the low inter- with bachelor’s and master’s your child, because clearly this
est rates. I work full time, take degrees in psychology and one is unsuitable, and spend
great care of my son and do lots counseling. She has hated me as little time around your sister
of chores around the house. from birth. I know exactly what as you can. If necessary, start
How can I convince my she is, and she can’t stand that replacing unsupportive family
mother to accept Joey, or I do. members with friends you can
should I ignore what she says She spreads lies about me trust to be supportive. The only
as long as he’s good to my son because our mother was alive thing you should NOT do is con-
and me? — FOUND A GOOD GUY for my wedding and not for tinue to allow your sick sister to
IN THE SOUTH hers and, according to her, it’s rule your life.
CANDORVILLE

Horoscopes
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Sept. that stove, will teach you on the behave as you do are, well,
24). There’s a quiet power build- first go around. geniuses, of course! You’ll have
ing in you. The next 10 weeks TAURUS (April 20-May 20). the opportunity to spend more
will bring social victories, style Of all the consumables avail- time with such people if you set
changes and lifestyle improve- able in the world, none will give it up today.
ments. Polish your talents with you the enrichment you crave LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You
vigor. You’ll follow all leads in today. This can only be found think you’re bothered by what’s
January and one connects you in nonmaterial things, which is happening, but what you’re real-
to a rocket blasting off. The joys to say, treasures of the heart ly bothered by is your judgment
of 2021 are made all the richer and soul. of it. Perhaps, you’ve assigned
by recent lessons and discov- GEMINI (May 21-June 21). a disempowering meaning to it,
BABY BLUES eries. Taurus and Pisces adore You’ll be intrigued by something but you can change your mind
you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, that promises to progress in about that.
12, 38, 7 and 39. difficulty. There’s a sweet spot VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).
ARIES (March 21-April of challenge to be met. If the Wanting to make people happy
19). You only had to touch the task is too hard, then you’ll isn’t an intrinsically negative
hot stove once to know what disengage. And if it’s too easy, quality, though you’d be wise to
that was all about. You’ll find then that goes double. poke around at your motives for
yourself in the same position of CANCER (June 22-July 22). doing so. If you think you must
curiosity with a person who, like People who think, believe and do and be more to earn the
relationship, back off and do
less instead.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).
However strong passions may
burn, that does not automatical-
ly lend the knowledge to make
BEETLE BAILEY a thing happen. But at least
it’s an excuse to reach out for
answers.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov.
21). Trying to do everything at
once will lead to accomplishing
nothing or worse, mistakes
that set you back, nullifying the
progress you’ve already made.
Focus on one task until it’s
done.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec.
21). All things being equal,
you’d prefer if others would find
you interesting. It takes more
MALLARD FILLMORE work to be interesting, but since
you love the way it pays off,
you’ll make every effort.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.
19). According to Socrates, the
two tragedies of life are not to
get your heart’s desire or to get
your heart’s desire. Today brings
an interesting compromise that
helps you escape either tragedy.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.
18). You seek to attract a
certain sort of person. Because
you know so much about who
this is, including likes, dislikes,
FAMILY CIRCUS needs and wants, you can mold
your offerings accordingly.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March
20). In this dance, the other
person isn’t following the same
choreographer as you. It’s a
little out of step. There’s a dip
without support, a leap without
a catch. Change your part or
embrace it as lopsided art.

Extended family
SOLUTION:
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Business
Americans load up on candy,
trick or treat — or not
Halloween is the biggest holiday of the year candy makers, followed closely by
Christmas and Easter. Valentine’s
for candy makers, followed closely by Christmas Day is a distant fourth.
Ferrara Candy Co., which makes
and Easter with Valentine’s Day a distant fourth Brach’s Candy Corn, says it saw on-
line demand three months earlier
BY DEE-ANN DURBIN also be in a mood to celebrate after than usual. Some stores also asked
AP Business Writer months of pandemic anxiety. Ferrara for earlier shipments.
Cassandra Ambrosius, who But while early demand are
Americans may not know if trick lives in central Wisconsin, was strong, sales in late October could
or treating will happen this year be- surprised to see bags of Halloween suffer if the coronavirus clamps
cause of the pandemic, but they’re candy at the grocery in early Sep- down on trick or treat. Fifty-five
buying a lot of Halloween candy tember; her husband snapped one percent of Mars Wrigley’s Hallow-
while they wait to find out. up. She expects to buy more bags een candy sales usually happen in
U.S. sales of Halloween candy as Halloween gets closer, because the last two weeks of October, says
were up 13 percent over last year in she thinks people in her neighbor- Tim LeBel, the company’s chief
the month ending Sept. 6, accord- hood will figure out how to trick or Halloween officer and head of U.S.
ing to data from market research treat safely. sales.
firm IRI and the National Confec- “I’m sure people are just excited New York’s governor recently
tioners Association. That’s a bigger for a little sense of normalcy,” Am- announced that he won’t ban trick
jump than the usual single-digit in- brosius said. or treating in the state. But some
creases. Sales of Halloween choco- That enthusiasm is good news cities, like Springfield, Massachu-
late alone are up 25 percent. for candy companies, which rely on setts, and Antigo, Wisconsin, have
Earlier Halloween displays at the 10-week Halloween period for called it off. Big Halloween events
some chains, like dollar stores, nearly 14 percent of their annual at places like Disney World and Sa-
Meijer and ShopRite, likely helped $36 billion in U.S. sales. Halloween lem, Massachusetts aren’t happen-
boost sales. But Americans may is the biggest holiday of the year for ing.

Mars drops Uncle Ben’s, reveals new name for rice brand
BY ALEX ANDRA OLSON said Fiona Dawson, global packages, responding to African American litera-
AP Business Writer president for Mars Food, criticism that the charac- ture at Cornell University,
multisales and global ter’s origins were based who called for Aunt Jemi-
NEW YORK — The customers. “When you the “mammy,” a black ma’s retirement five years
Uncle Ben’s rice brand is are making these chang- woman content to serve ago in a New York Times
getting a new name: Ben’s es, you are not going to her white masters. Quak- opinion piece. “There is a
Original. please everyone. But it’s er said packages without challenge for some people
Parent firm Mars about doing the right Aunt Jemima will start to in letting go of these im-
Inc. unveiled the change thing, not the easy thing.” appear in stores by the
Wednesday for the ages because they wrong-
Several companies end of the year, although
70-year-old brand, the ly link them with a sense
have retired racial im- the company has not re-
latest company to drop a of Black identity and em-
agery in recent months, vealed the new logo.
logo criticized as a racial powerment when in re-
a ripple effect from the “It’s a chain reaction of
stereotype. Packaging Black Lives Matters pro- sorts and it’s really good ality these images have
with the new name will hit tests over the police kill- and interesting to see so never empowered Black
stores next year. ing of George Floyd and much introspection being people.”
“We listened to our other African Americans. done in these companies
associates and our cus- Quaker Oats an- to change the trademarks
tomers and the time is nounced in June that it that they’ve invested in,”
right to make meaningful would drop Aunt Jemima said Riché Richardson,
changes across society,” from syrup and pancake an associate professor of

Wells Fargo CEO apologizes for comments about diversity

BY KEN SWEET Scharf said in a memo ported by Reuters, led to
AP Business Writer to employees “there is a an intense backlash in
very limited pool of Black Washington and on social
NEW YORK — Wells talent to recruit from” in media.
Fargo CEO Charles corporate America. The
Scharf apologized “Perhaps it is the CEO
memo was written in
Wednesday for comments of Wells Fargo who lacks
June, but became public
he made suggesting it is only this week. the talent to recruit Black
difficult to find qualified The comments and workers,” said Rep. Alex-
Black executives in the similar statements made andra Ocasio-Cortez of
financial industry. in a Zoom meeting, re- New York, on Twitter.

BUILDING PERMITS
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