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NEW CASES CONTINUE TO DROP State surpasses 1M vaccinations

By SCOTT HAWKINS county the recipients reside. to https://msdh.ms.gov/c19appo figures were available. As of last Friday, Pearl River meeting spaces and other Resort [email protected] Vaccinations are currently intment#local to check avail- The Mississippi Band of Resort moved to Phase 2 of their venues; being administered in Neshoba ability. Choctaw Indians reported four reopening that included increas- • Placing all slot machines A million COVID-19 vacci- County at the Coliseum, 12000 On Tuesday, Neshoba Coun- new COVID-19 cases in the ing capacity on the casino gam- and electronic table games back nations had been administered Mississippi 15 north, Philadel- ty recorded 25 new confirmed past week for a total of 1,831 ing floors from 50% to 75% and into service; as of Monday, Gov. Tate phia, Tuesday through Friday cases of COVID-19 over the positive cases, up from 1,827 in easing smoking restrictions. • Resumption of full service Reeves announced, and 7,066 by appointment at covidvac- past week for a total of 3,933 last week’s report. The decision to move into at the Spa at Silver Star. were in Neshoba County, cine.umc.edu or by calling 1- cases up from 3,908 cases the The Tribe reported one new phase 2 came after consultation Mississippi’s total number of according to the Mississippi 877-978-6453. The website is previous week, according to the death from COVID-19 in the with the Mississippi Band of confirmed COVID-19 cases State Department of Health’s the best option, officials have MSDH report. past week for a total of 113 Choctaw Indians Tribal Gov- now stands at 186,527 with Tuesday COVID-19 report. said. Neshoba Central Middle deaths from the virus, with one ernment, Choctaw Gaming another 116,711 probable cases That Neshoba County num- Selected Walmart pharma- School was the only Neshboa current hospitalization. Commission and Choctaw for a total of 303,238 COVID- ber was up 602 from last week. cies and local clinics and hospi- County school to report quaran- Some Tribal deaths may also Health Services. 19 cases and 4,841 confirmed Although the shots were admin- tals are now offering a limited tined students with four students be included in the Neshoba Other changes include: deaths and 2,136 probable istered in Neshoba County the number of COVID-19 vaccina- quarantined between March 4 death total, but officials make • Increasing capacity to 75% COVID-19 deaths since the state does not designate in what tions. Go and 12, the latest date for which no distinction. for restaurants, retail outlets, pandemic began last March.

DUNN ROAD 3 armed men in pickup rob teen By DUNCAN DENT [email protected]

The stickup of a juvenile walk- ing on a rural Neshoba County road by three armed men in a pick- up is under investigation. Sheriff Eric Clark said they received a call that someone had been robbed on Road 1535 about 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The victim, a teenager, was accosted by three men in a blue Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck, Clark said. The passenger rolled down the window and demanded money In front of the Tribe’s new T-Rex ladder truck, one of the largest in the Marco Patrick, firefighter/medic Barry Harrison, Sgt. Derek Partridge, while brandishing a firearm, he state, are firefighter Brett Shoemake, firefighter Dalen Wheeler, Sgt. and Sgt. Billy Wallace. said. The teenager threw a $20 bill in the window and ran as the pickup sped off, the sheriff said. New ladder truck turns easier, driver says “We had officers in the area quickly and stayed there for most By JOHN LEE to the pen while keeping the wrong numbered mostly rural area, but they have the high rises at of the afternoon,” Clark said. “We [email protected] cattle back. the Pearl River Resort. could not a find a vehicle that fit The new truck, a Rosenbauer T-Rex, is one of Jackson, Meridian and cities on the Mississip- the description but we are look- Driving the Tribe’s new $1.5 million aerial the state’s largest and has a better turn radius and pi Gulf Coast have ladder trucks of comparable ing.” ladder truck is much easier than a smaller truck more advanced controls than the previous truck, size. Philadelphia’s ladder truck is comparable to The incident happened above they retired, says Sgt. Marco Patrick of the said Patrick, who jointed the department in 2016. the Tribe’s old truck. Burnside off Road 573 or what is Choctaw Fire Department. Driving the T-Rex can be intimidating at first “Places that have multi-story hotels and dif- known as Dunn Road. A Sebastopol native and a member of the due to the weight and water on the truck. ferent things that is where they would have to Clark said investigators have Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Patrick Although he got the hang of driving the large have them,” Pickle said. “A lot different factors limited descriptions of the suspects decided to become a firefighter while attending truck fairly quickly, he still uses caution when would go into it, gallons per minute and the as the window was only rolled Sebastopol Attendance Center and began volun- making wide turns and quick stops. length of the ladder.” down partway. teering for the Sebastopol Volunteer Fire Depart- “For me, getting to drive the T-Rex and pro- The T-Rex, replaced a 1998 model E-ONE He said that the occupants of ment, which he still does. tecting the people of this community is the best 105 HD ladder truck the Choctaw Fire Depart- the vehicle have been described as When he is not firefighting, Patrick enjoys part of working for this department,” he said. ment purchased in 1999. three black males. riding horses and takes part in competitions “Having it is such a great asset in case anything The T-Rex has more features, such as a tele- The driver was said to be thin called ranch sorting throughout the Southeast. happens.” scopic boom, a 300-gallon water tank, hose bed and had dreadlocks and both pas- Ranch Sorting is an event that pits a team of two The department purchased the new truck in and 115 feet of ground ladders, and it handles sengers, including the one who riders on horseback against the clock. 2019 replacing a truck they’d got around the much better than the older truck, Patrick agreed. accosted the victim, were of medi- Much like firefighting, ranch sorting requires time the Golden Moon was built. The T-Rex has an articulate extension ladder um build. teamwork, a key with both riders working in har- Phil Pickle, director of the Choctaw Fire that can go over trees and walls, a proximity sen- Contact the Neshoba County mony to cut out the correct cattle and drive them Department, said the T-Rex is a bit unusual for a See T-REX, page 8A Sheriff's Office at 601-656-1414 if you have information.

GIFTS FOR CHILDREN Baskets emerge out of foster care blessing By STEVE SWOGETINSKY stress and trauma from recent How quickly? The goal [email protected] life changes and are placed in was to prepare 122 Easter bas- homes of individuals or cou- kets for the upcoming Easter An effort to provide Easter ples who are licensed by the weekend. Within a week and a baskets for foster children in state to care for them. half, they had 130-plus bas- Neshoba County came togeth- Andrea said Hannah was kets and more were coming. er quickly with an overwhelm- involved in the Easter project “The response was over- ing response, said the organiz- and excited to be a part and whelming,” Moore said. “Peo- er, a foster parent who adopted giving back. ple brought baskets to me. a child who is now her daugh- “Hannah was part of the Some brought items such as ter. inspiration to put this program candy and toys. Some sent Andrea Moore, a member together, since we know the money. Some worked with of Grace Baptist Church, came struggles of what foster chil- their own children and packed up with the idea as part of a dren go through,” Andrea said. baskets. It was a community nearly decade-long personal “She drove us to make it hap- effort.” journey. pen and she even put together Moore said the baskets Moore and her husband a basket of her own for a foster were to be delivered Tuesday. Tim adopted Hannah seven child to receive.” “I have an awesome God, years ago after initially receiv- The project was taken on awesome church family, and ing a call asking if they were by the children and youth of an awesome community!!” interested in fostering her after Grace Baptist Church. “It Moore posted on Facebook she was born prematurely in came together very quickly,” Sunday. “12 days ago God the Neshoba County Jail. Moore said. “We kind of placed on my heart to collect More than 120 foster children living in Neshoba County will receive Easter baskets inspired Foster children are children rolled with it and the commu- these baskets for the children in part by Hannah Moore, above, and organized by her mother Andrea in an effort carried who may be experiencing nity wanted to help.” See EASTER, page 3A out by the children and youth of Grace Baptist Church.

OPINION JUST AMONG FRIENDS OPINION Rich Lowry PAGE 4A Marianne Enochs PAGE 1B Patrick Buchanan PAGE 4A 2A, The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., March 24, 2021 Booker T work includes repairs to roof By STEVE SWOGETINSKY [email protected]

Work is expected to begin in the next couple of months on the renovation of the old Booker T. Washington gym. Engagements & Weddings A portion of the proceeds from a $1.2 million bond issue There is no charge for engagement and wedding that was passed last year will be announcements. Submit them to weddings@neshobade- used to replace the gym floor, mocrat.com. do repairs to the roof, create an The deadline for submitting engagements and wed- entrance on the west side of the dings is at noon on Friday before the Wednesday publica- building and redo the bath- tion. rooms, making them handicap Every effort will be made to run the announcement on assessable. the date requested, but space requirements and time some- Currently, the Parks and times prohibit it. Recreation Department uses the Wedding copy must not exceed the equivalent of more building for its youth basketball than two 8 1/2 x 11 inch pages. leagues. A rendering shows what the Booker T Washington gymnasium will look like on the west The Democrat reserves the right to edit articles to fit Director Cody Bryan said entrance once repairs are made. space requirements and style. there are 187 children involved News of parties relating to engagements or weddings in the program which runs from back to aldermen for their option to ask for the full amount for paving. can be submitted. January to the end of March. approval. if needed. Alderman-at-Large Leroy Headstart and the Multi- The bond issue when first This bond issue was to cover Clemons announced the project Obituary policy County Community Service considered was to be for $2.5 big-ticket items that the city had Tuesday evening on his Face- Agency also use the facility. million with $1 million going to not budgeted. book page. The Democrat publishes a standard format obituary at The city has hired Waggoner Marty Stuart’s Congress of Included were repairs to the "Tonight, the Mayor and no charge. Engineering to oversee the proj- Country Music project, but offi- old U.S. Motors building which Board of Aldermen approved The standard obituary includes: service, burial and ect. cials learned they couldn’t houses a La-z-Boy, roof repairs the design for the upgrade to the funeral home details, date of death, age, place of resi- Plans are for an architect to expend monies that way. for the Wells-Lamont building Booker T. Washington Gym," dence, a sentence or two of personal information (no opin- visit the building in the next The city dropped the bor- and a Valley View ditch project. Clemons said on his Facebook ionated comments) detailing occupation, education, church week or so and draw up plans. rowing to $1.5 million. Later, The city has other projects page. "This project will greatly affiliation, military service, listing spouse or children, The plan along with the costs the city decided to ask for $1.2 on its wish list but most of the benefit our entire County." immediate survivors (list only spouses, children, siblings, of the project will be brought million but maintained the remaining monies will be used number of grandchildren, number of nieces and nephews) and pallbearers. In-laws, aunts, uncles, friends and hon- orary pallbearers are not included in the free listing. The standard obituary may be up to 150 words in length. To list extended family and more details, there is a Surveillance footage shows man wanted in burglary charge of $125 for up to 300 words total; $250 for up to 500 words total; $500 up to 1,200 words total. Photos may By DUNCAN DENT the driver’s side of the Police originally tim left the bar, she noticed that be included for an additional charge of $25. [email protected] vehicle parked on Cen- believed the burglary to her vehicle had been burglar- Obituaries must be submitted electronically by funeral ter Avenue and taking have happened ized. homes to [email protected] no later than Police now have surveillance two purses, said between 8 p.m. and 11 Pattillo added that no forced Tuesday at noon for publication in Wednesday’s edition. footage and are asking for the Philadelphia Police p.m. The footage entry was noted. Any obituary not submitted electronically is subject to a public's help identifying a sus- Det. Bobby Pattillo. marks the burglary at “The case is currently under $25 charge. pect in a March 13 auto burglary The purses have 9:53 p.m. investigation,” Pattillo said. at a downtown cafe and night- been recovered and The complainant Anyone with information School and community news club in which two purses were some cash and credit Unknown was a patron of nearby regarding this or any other taken. cards were taken, he Marty’s Blues Cafe on crime is encouraged to call PPD The Democrat welcomes school and community news. The surveillance footage said of the Saturday, suspect Beacon Street. Pattillo at 601-656-2131 or Crime Stop- Send to [email protected] or neshobademoc- shows the suspect breaking into March 13, incident. said that when the vic- pers at 601-355-TIPS (8477). rat.com/submit.

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Let us know about your events at least a week in Internet tax monies going toward city street repairs advance. Send announcements to local@neshobademoc- rat.com By DUNCAN DENT in future projects, officials said. vention Fund account; 2nd class; [email protected] The city receives the funds • Approved a request for • Accepted the resignation of Tips and breaking news twice a year. Chief Eric Lyons to attend the Anna Ard from the Fire Depart- Aldermen placed $142,472 In other matters, the board: Police Chief Conference June ment; Let us know when you see news happening. Send tips in the Street Department to • Approved the minutes to 15-18 in Biloxi. The city will • Approved the hiring of to [email protected]. News tips are encouraged reflect Internet tax receipts. the previous meeting, and the cover travel and expenses; Randy Savell as a probationary and can be kept confidential. The Philadelphia Mayor and claims docket; • Approved a request for Sgt. fireman; Board of Aldermen at its March • Approved for the city to Brad Crockett and Sgt. Lindsey • Accepted the resignation of Sports 16 meeting agreed to use the apply for a USDA Economic Kidd to attend FTO training at Randy Lewis from the Street Modernization Use Tax Act on Development Strategic Plan Camp Shelby March 30-April Department; and Headed to a sporting event with a camera or have streets. grant which would work with 1. The city will cover travel and • Approved an order to sports news, contact Sports Editor Steve Swogetinsky: The monies come from state the county and the Mississippi expenses; remove nine trees from Dewitt- [email protected] sales tax collected on internet Band of Choctaw Indians; Wag- • Accepted the resignation of DeWeese Park to allow for a and out-of-state purchases and goner Engineering will assist Lucas Smith from the Police walkway for the new Fallen Letters to the editor started coming in last year. with the application; Department; Veterans Monument. Philadelphia is putting the • Approved paying $2,542 to • Approved the hiring of Letters to the editor expressing your views and opin- monies aside to build up for use NAFECO out of the fire pre- Paris Griffin as patrolman ions (please limit them to 250 words or less) are welcome and encouraged: neshobademocrat.com/submit or directly to Jim Prince at [email protected].

How to contact us Miss Black Neshoba County resumes after 2 decades After a nearly 20 year looking for young ladies ages theme for the pageant is “Mak- Applications are available By telephone absence, the Miss Black Nesho- 15-21 who are confident, per- ing Our Ancestors Proud.” now by going online to Telephone: 601-656-4000 ba County Pageant is poised to sonable, friendly, outgoing and To be eligible to compete in www.missbnc.com or may Facsimile: 601-656-6379 make a return bringing new most importantly role models the Miss Black Neshoba County picked up at the Depot. Electronically energy, a different format and for other young ladies. pageant, young women must be The deadline to enter the neshobademocrat.com high expectations, organizers The pageant is scheduled to 16 years of age by June 19, and pageant is March 31, 2021. Facebook: /neshobademocrat say. be held on Saturday, June 19 at not have reached their 22nd There is a $50 registration fee. Young women will once the Westside Community Cen- birthday by June 19, 2021. For more information, visit Twitter: @NeshobaDemocrat again have the opportunity to ter. The pageant will begin at 6 All contestants must be resi- www.missbnc.com or email compete in the Miss Black p.m. and is free to the public. dents of Neshoba County or Pageant Director Erica Clemons Physical address Neshoba County pageant this Contestants will compete in have attended or graduated from Moore at missblackneshoba- 439 Beacon ST summer. African attire, evening gown a school located in Neshoba [email protected]. Philadelphia, MS 39350 Organizers said they are and on-stage question. The County.

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The Democrat reserves the right to reject or edit any or all advertising. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Neshoba Democrat, P.O. Box 30, Philadelphia, MS 39350. The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., March 24, 2021, 3A Tracking dogs brought in to help locate missing person By DUNCAN DENT This past Sunday morning, Clark said that his office is [email protected] tracking dogs from Byhalia working closely with Kemper assisted in the search, said County Sheriff James Moore. The search for a Kemper Neshoba County Sheriff Eric “Sheriff Moore is working County man whose vehicle was Clark. really hard on this,” Clark said. found abandoned in Neshoba Search Dogs South worked “We are working on this but County in January was stepped tracking Bourrage along Road there are still some pieces we up Sunday when tracking dogs 729 inching toward Kemper can't seem to put together.” were brought in. County. If you encountered Bourrage SMOKERS Neshoba and Kemper law “They are a pretty intense walking that night or have any COOKERS enforcement authorities are group of trackers,” Clark said. information about his disap- searching for clues in the disap- “They came in and put a lot of pearance, call East Mississippi & FRYERS pearance of Zachary Bourrage. effort into determining his Crime Stoppers at 1-855-485- The silver Honda Accord direction of travel.” 8477 (TIPS) or Neshoba Coun- that he was driving was found Clark said they have also ty Sheriff's Office at 601-656- approximately 7:30 p.m. Jan. talked to a witness who saw 1414. 31 abandoned on Road 729 in Bourrage that evening in Janu- Neshoba County. ary.

with the foster family so that grocery shop, buy clothes or the foster family continues to just simply asking, “What can HANGING Easter be a part of the child’s life,” I do?” she said. she said. Southern Christian Servic- BOSTON FERNS Continued from page 1A There are currently about es in Jackson is one option to in Foster Care in Neshoba 400,000 kids in foster care in foster children,601-354-0983, County. Honestly, I wondered the US. or scscy.org. if it was possible to get 120 Neshoba County needs Individuals can also call the baskets in that short time.” more good foster parents, she Neshoba County Department $11.95$11.95 Foster care is a highly said. And if people don’t feel of Human Services, (601) led to foster, there are so many 656-1231, to get the foster rewarding ministry, said a Good Thru Sat 03/27/21 Neshoba County mother of ways individuals can help fos- process started. four who has been fostering ter parents by offer to babysit, children for years. ROCKERS “I can honestly say it is both rewarding and challeng- ing,” said the mother. “Bring- ing another human into the family dynamic is an adjust- ment no matter how old your children are, no matter how many children you have.” “But it’s an opportunity for families to be the hands and feet of Christ, and work GLITZY GIRLZ together to help make a differ- COOLERS ence in the life of a child, she said. So many people fear attachment and say they “would love to foster, but I CANOPIES just can’t, because I would get too attached,” she said people have told her. “But we have to look beyond our feelings because that is putting our feelings before the actual needs of a PARK child,” she said. BENCHES As believers in Christ, she said her family asked the Lord to lead and for strength because he faithfully provides. “Sometimes birth mothers 338 W MAIN ST, PHILADELPHIA, MS will even form relationships 601-656-3501 4A, The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., March 24, 2021 Opinion

PATRICK J. BUCHANAN FOUNDED 1881 Biden creating his own crises Our mainstream media Blinken publicly charged the Truth, justice and progress, without fear or favor largely ignored it, the world Crisis on the border, Chinese government with media did not. with record numbers “genocide” in its treatment of JAMES E. PRINCE III, Editor and Publisher Ascending the stairs of Air the Uighurs. He then opened Force One on Friday, to fly to of children, teenagers the two-day Anchorage meet- • Georgia, President Joe Biden and families arriving ing with a two-minute indict- STEVE SWOGETINSKY, Managing Editor slipped and stumbled. Getting ment of China for its actions in • up, he slipped again and then and asking for asylum, Xinjiang, Hong Kong and Tai- JOY STEWART, Interim Advertising Director fell. The scene was jolting and is almost entirely wan — and got back a blister- • disquieting. ing 20-minute Chinese coun- STEVE SWOGETINSKY, Sports Editor Adversaries abroad will use Biden’s doing. terattack. The thrust of Bei- it as a metaphor for the decline jing’s response: ARTHUR STANLEY DEARMAN, Editor and Publisher 1966-2000 of the last superpower to did to the nursing homes of Xinjiang, Tibet and Hong 1932—2017 emerge from the Cold War. New York — send COVID- Kong are Chinese national ter- And while our major media positive patients back into ritories, and how we rule there may scoff at it, there is talk all them — Biden is doing to the is none of America’s business. EDITORIALS over this town about what USA. Nor do you Americans have appears to be the visibly Of the thousands of illegal any superior moral claim or declining physical and mental immigrants entering our coun- right to sit in judgment on us, capacity of this oldest of Amer- try daily, few are tested for given your own record with Dems undermine Iowa vote ican presidents at 78. COVID-19 before being indigenous peoples and Black Biden’s press conference moved into the American Americans. House Democrats seem determined to December before a special Iowa court this coming Thursday — after heartland, carrying the infec- Nor do you have any right overturn the results of a fair and free elec- with the purpose of resolving contested the longest delay before a first tion with them. to impose your democracy or tion that wasn’t decided in their favor. elections but declined to. She waited until full presidential press confer- How do you control a pan- values on us, when we prefer Last week, Iowa Democrat Rita Hart Mrs. Pelosi was in full control, to take her ence since Cal Coolidge — will demic when our 2,000-mile our system and our values. As be as closely monitored as southern border is a crossing for your claim to define for the officially contested Iowa’s Second Con- case directly to the partisan majority. Ronald Reagan’s second debate corridor for thousands of world the so-called rules-based gressional District election, asking the Last week, Democrats in the House in 1984, after he seemed to suf- infected every single day? international order, we reject U.S. House of Representatives to disre- sided with Mrs. Hart and suspended Mrs. fer a mental lapse in his first Biden’s people call this a that, too, and intend to erect an gard the state’s election officials and redo Miller-Meek’s move to dismiss. Mrs. debate with Fritz Mondale. “challenge.” But for the coun- order based upon our interests the ballot count. Pelosi defended the decision over the But now, after his legisla- try, which seemed to be pulling and our values. tive triumph with the enact- out of the pandemic, it is a So, stop trying to impose Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks weekend reiterating the House has the ment of his $1.9 trillion Amer- medical and security emer- your democracy on us or the narrowly won the contest — which was power to seat its members and that an ican Rescue Plan, Joe Biden gency and a national crisis. rest of the world which may certified by the state last month — by six investigation would proceed. has some new problems, all of Yet, it is not only on the not want it. The U.S. delega- votes. Every ballot was counted in accor- So now, Mrs. Pelosi — not the voters his own making. domestic front that Biden and tion can speak for the United dance with Iowa law, went into a recount in Iowa — will be making the rules. Even The COVID-19 pandemic his people have created for States. It does not speak for the he inherited, as Nixon inherited themselves new and unneces- world, much of which openly and was approved unanimously by a though Mrs. Miller-Meeks is a legally Vietnam in 1969. But Biden sary crises. rejects it. bipartisan board. elected representative, she will be forced and the nation were fortunate Biden is only two months By calling Vladimir Putin a Mrs. Hart argues there are “at least” 22 to defend her position. Instead of being in that, by the time he took the into his presidency but already “killer,” Biden seems to have lawful ballots that were left out of the litigated by an Iowa court — which is flu- oath, two vaccines had been has brought U.S.-China rela- aborted the kind of summitry count and has requested a “hand recount ent in Iowa’s ballot signatures and seals approved and the shots were tions to the lowest level since with Moscow in which Presi- being given to Americans at a the Tiananmen Square mas- dents Eisenhower, Nixon, Rea- of every ballot” overseen by the House of — it will be partisan Democrats in Wash- rate of a million doses a day. sacre of 1989. And he has gan and Bush I engaged during Representatives to prove her point and ington determining what votes are lawful The new crisis on Ameri- brought U.S.-Russian relations the Cold War when the Soviet unseat Mrs. Miller-Meeks. or unlawful. ca’s border, however, with to the lowest level since Nikita Union was a far more menac- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi — who is “States should rule their election, voters record numbers of children, Khrushchev blew up the Paris ing and hostile power than presiding over one of the slimmest House in that state should decide who represents teenagers and families arriving summit of May 1960 over Putin’s Russia is today. and asking for asylum, is President Eisenhower’s refusal From Biden’s behavior in majorities in decades — was all too happy them,” Mrs. Miller-Meeks told Fox News almost entirely Biden’s doing. to apologize for the U-2 spy his first 60 days, we already to oblige. This coming from a woman on Friday. “This is a process where they By trashing Donald flight over Russia that the seem fated to endure years who slammed former President Donald J. want to go against the laws of our state, Trump’s border controls as Soviets had shot down. more of deepening Cold War Trump’s lawsuits contesting election the election laws of our state, against the inhumane and promising a Biden is himself responsi- with Russia and China. results in several states as trying to “over- voters of our state, and to determine who more compassionate policy, ble for the poisoned relations To what end this Biden- Biden sent word to Central and with Russia, after telling ABC Blinken in-your-face diploma- turn the will of millions of American vot- they want to seat in Congress.” South America and the world that, yes, Vladimir Putin is “a cy? ers.” Democrats only care about defending that the U.S. borders were open killer” whom he once told to The last time a seated House member “free and fair” elections when they win. again. The result is what we his face that he had no “soul.” Patrick J. Buchanan is the was overturned by the House was in 1985 This naked power play in Iowa demon- see nightly on TV: Migrants In chilling relations with author of “Nixon’s White in Indiana’s “bloody eighth.” The time strates they have no reservations whatso- crossing over into the USA in China, Secretary of State House Wars: The Battles That record numbers, with no end in Antony Blinken has played the Made and Broke a President before that was in 1938 — in both ever in undermining state certified elec- sight. lead role. and Divided America Forev- instances Democrats were in control of tion results if it’s in their political interest What Gov. Andrew Cuomo Before taking office, er.” the House. to do so. In Iowa’s case, Mrs. Hart is clearly try- The move will only ratchet up political ing to upend Iowa state election law. As divisiveness and further erode confidence RICH LOWRY Mrs. Miller-Meek’s team has argued, Mrs. in our electoral system. Hart could’ve contested the result in — The Washington Times Dems would regret nuking the filibuster There’s nothing that ails tive agenda as possible. Joe Biden’s agenda, we are A mistake, both for the Back in 2017, more than 30 FLASHBACKS supposed to believe, that end- Senate Democrats, including ing the filibuster wouldn’t fix. institution of the Kamala Harris, signed a letter President Joe Biden Senate and for narrow urging the tactic be preserved. showed a little leg on chang- partisan interests of Of course, Biden himself has MARCH 28, 1941 MARCH 23, 1961 Mississippi Nurses Associa- ing the filibuster in an ABC long favored it. As late as last Mrs. Walter L. Perry was Charles Yates, who has tion. News interview, while almost the Democrats. year, he was saying that end- re-elected President of the been in the Navy for the past every Senate Democrat wants ing the filibuster would be “a Philadelphia Parent-Teacher several months arrived home, MARCH 27, 1991 to ditch it. Even Joe Manchin Appeals. very dangerous move.” Association for next year at after being released from the Derick Donald caught this of West Virginia, who still It’s a cliche for senators Democrats have changed their most recent meeting. The service, several days prior. four and a half pound bass supports the filibuster, said a who support the filibuster to their tune now, obviously, other officers named are: Vice Seaman Yates had been in when fishing with his grand- couple of weeks ago that say that control of the body because they control the Sen- President, Mrs. Marshall Korea and was stationed at mother, Melba Donald, at a resorting to it should be more inevitably changes, but it’s ate. But the timing still isn’t Prince; Secretary, Mrs. Joab Pusan, flying from there to local pond. The fish was 18 ½ “painful.” true. Today’s triumphant, propitious for them. It’s not as Langston; Treasurer, Mrs. L.G. San Francisco, and then by inches long. Seven year old Senate Democrats proba- inflamed majority tempted to though the Democrats have a Atkinson, and Reporter, Miss plane to Jackson. The young Derick is a second grader at bly remain a few votes shy of ditch the filibuster is tomor- robust majority. They have the Margaret Gulledge. man served for quite a while Neshoba Central and is the really being able to trash the row’s embattled, desperate slightest advantage, thanks to Neshoba County members in the Navy during World War son of Mr. and Mrs. David filibuster, which would minority using it to wield Harris, in a 50-50 Senate. An of the Future Farmers of II. Donald. require the support of every influence that it otherwise unexpected retirement or ill- America won several places in Democrat (plus Vice President wouldn’t have. ness could put their control in the Neshoba-Kemper Council MARCH 26, 1971 MARCH 21, 2001 Kamala Harris as the 51st Three years after Reid’s jeopardy, and it’s hardly a District Contests at Mississip- Pellon Morris, principal of Guy Springer, son of Pam vote), but they are steadily move, McConnell was using it guarantee they will hold the pi State College. The awards the Belle Glade, Florida, High Chunn, placed third in the talking themselves into cur- to render Democrats majority after 2022. are; Poultry Judging- Junior School and native of Neshoba Individual Beef Grooming tailing or abolishing the fili- bystanders as he transformed Even if they ended the fili- White and E.E. Hawkins of County, has received the Dis- Contest, Brahman influenced buster as a political and moral the federal judiciary. President buster tomorrow, it’s not clear Zephyr Hill, First place; and tinguished Service Award of division at the Southwest Dis- necessity. Donald Trump got about as that their most prized priorities, Dairy Cattle Judging- Victor the Belle Glade Jaycees. He is trict Livestock Show. This would be a mistake, many nominees on federal like the H.R. 1 voting bill, Carr, Cook May, and Paul the son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil both for the institution of the appellate courts in four years could even get 50 votes to pass. Gray of Forest Dale, Second Morris. He has been in Belle MARCH 23, 2011 Senate and for the narrow par- as Obama did in eight. Biden and Manchin are place. Glade for 18 years. The award Neshoba Central High tisan interests of the Democ- Democrats, including flirting with the idea of restor- was given to Morris for his School baseball standouts rats. Chuck Schumer, said they ing the “talking filibuster,” MARCH 22, 1951 outstanding contributions to recently signed letters of intent One would think that the regretted what Reid had done, which would require senators Recent winners in the State the community with his work to continue their careers at experience that the party had although Schumer has now to hold the floor to keep up a PressWomen’s Annual Contest on the Canal Hazards Safety East Central Community Col- the last time it took a hatchet apparently gotten over it. filibuster. This makes even have been announced by the Committee, the Beautification lege in Decatur. The boys; to the filibuster would warn it If the rules around the fili- less sense. A return to the talk- State President, Mrs. Velma Committee, and many other Dustin Floyd, catcher; Robert off any repeat. buster have changed over ing filibuster would allow Taylor of Charleston, Miss. organizations. Greer, pitcher/outfielder; and In 2013, Senate Majority time, the basic practice dates Republicans to eat up more of First place winner, manu- Caleb McKee, pitcher/first Leader Harry Reid blew up from the beginning of the Sen- the Senate’s time and soak up scripts have been sent to the MARCH 19, 1981 baseman. Brian Jones is the the filibuster for most presi- ate. The tactic got its name in cable TV and social media National Contest Press Chair- Linda Johnson, a registered head baseball coach at Nesho- dential nominations. No the mid-19th century and has attention in the bargain. man to be judged for national nurse at Choctaw Health Cen- ba Central. longer would it take a cloture remained part of the identity Despite all of this, Democ- honors. The winners are: Best ter, has been named 1981 Terry Rivers of Union vote passed with the support of the Senate ever since. rats may eventually persuade Poem: first, Mrs. Duke Thorn- Nurse of the Year by the Dis- recently placed first in the of 60 senators to confirm There is now an effort to themselves to move against ton, Neshoba Democrat, trict 19 Nurses Association. mens’ open division at the nominees, rather a simple brand the filibuster as inher- the filibuster anyway — and, Philadelphia. Best Weekly Mrs. Johnson is the outpa- Mississippi Archery Associa- majority. Reid did this against ently an instrument of hatred once again, experience Column: First, Mrs. Duke tient/emergency room supervi- tion bow tournament in the warnings of then-Minority and repression. The filibusters momentary satisfaction and Thorton, Neshoba Democrat, sor at the Center. She is a Columbia. Leader Mitch McConnell of civil-rights legislation in lasting regret. Philadelphia. member of the American because he and the Democrats the mid-20th century are just- Nurses Association and the had worked themselves into a ly notorious, but the tactic has Rich Lowry is editor of lather to confirm President often been used to progressive National Review, a leading Barack Obama’s nominees to ends, most recently thwarting conservative magazine found- the D.C. Circuit Court of as much of Trump’s legisla- ed by William F. Buckley.

n BIBLE SELECTION LETTERS The Neshoba Democrat Publishing Co. Inc. The Democrat welcomes 439 Beacon Street, Philadelphia, MS 39350 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, letters, comments or suggestions: neshobademocrat.com that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. Editor and Publisher Jim Prince [email protected] Telephone: 601.656.4000 — Ephesians 6:10-11 (ESV) The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., March 24, 2021, 5A

The Tribe’s new least two men to operate. One T-Rex ladder person works at the ladder and truck, one of the T-Rex the other stays at the fire con- trols. He noted that a team of largest in the Continued from page 1A state, can be at least four men is most opti- sor that lets operators know mal. used to help fight Before Philadelphia had its structure fires or they’re getting too close to an obstacle, a memory system own ladder truck the, the to aid in rescue Choctaw’s old E-ONE helped situations. that brings the platform back up to a previous position after save Philadelphia High School bringing people to the ground in March 2006. and wind speed sensors. They also rescued a man “We are a pretty rural area, who became stranded when he but any time you have multi- was washing windows at the ple buildings that are several Golden Moon Casino in 2010. stories tall, the state rating The old E-ONE is for sale bureau recommends you have at the Bonaventure Fire and a ladder truck,” Pickle said. Safety Facility in Monticello “They don’t require you to for $75,000, said Donnie have one, but it’s good for Weeks, territorial manager for your insurance and people’s the company. safety.” Weeks said the T-Rex is a The T-Rex truck is top-notch state-of-the-art truck designed to fight fires, rescue that will serve the Choctaws people in danger, or do both for the next two decades. simultaneously. It needs at

OBITUARIES Janet Hickman of North Bend Community. She Survivors include wife, was a member of Kosciusko phia, died Monday, March 15, McLain; great-grandchild, Cruze was currently employed by the Tammy Alford; children, Patri- Church of Christ. 2021. Cole; sisters, Johnnie Cile Graveside service for Ms. Neshoba County School District cia Alford Russell, James W. Survivors include his wife, She was a native and lifelong Thames (Ron) of Freeport FL, Janet Hickman will be held 2 PM in the elementary cafeteria and as Alfold, Patrick D. Alford, Wade Lena P. Davis; daughter, Selena resident of Neshoba County and and Deborah “Cotton” McKin- Saturday, March 20, 2021 at a bus driver. She was a retired Rushing and Robert E. Alford II; Spears; sons, Cecil Ray Davis a graduate of Neshoba Central nion of Philadelphia; brother, Bogue Chitto Community poultry farmer. Mrs. Jackson 26 grandchildren; 21 great- and Mark W. Davis; and three High School. She received her Michael Keith McKinnion (Con- Cemetery with Rev. Charles was an active member of North grandchildren; sisters, Clara grandchildren. Nursing degree from the Univer- nie) of Noxapater; a host of Doby Henry, and Deacon Bend United Methodist Church. Sullivan, Threase Martin, Edna Mr. Davis was preceded in sity of Southern Mississippi and nieces and nephews. Kendall Wallace officiating. No Survivors include her hus- Simpson, Patsy Brown; and death by parents, Monroe and retired in 2020. Mrs. McLain Mrs. McLain was preceded in Visitation. John E. Stephens band Bobby Jackson of Philadel- brother, Dale Alford. Myrtle Davis; sisters, Dorothy was a member of McLain death by her husband, Ronald Chapel Funeral Services is in phia; daughter, Ashley Jackson Mr. Alford was preceded in Bosak, Juanita Facenier and Chapel Church and also attended “Jim” McLain. charge. Eakes (Jay) of Philadelphia; death by parents, James and Betty Jo Shoemake; brothers, Pine Lake Church in Flowood. Pallbearers were Brenton Ms. Hickman, 34, passed sons, Joshua Jackson (Paige) of Lavurn Alford; one granddaugh- Monroe Fletcher Davis, Jr., To memorialize Joyce Cole, John Robert Irby, John away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 Philadelphia; Stevie Richardson ter; sister, Chelsea Alford; broth- Elbert Lee Davis and Bobby Ray McLain is not an easy task. She Jackson, Drew Jackson, Gregg at Anderson Regional Medical (Ann) of Philadelphia; grand- ers, Franklin, Charles and Little Davis. was larger than life to many, and Turk, Leyton Turk, and David Center in Meridian, MS. She children; Marley Jay Eakes, Wayne Alford. there just aren't enough words to Turk. loved her family. Briggs Eakes, Posey Jackson, honor her properly. First and She was preceded in death by Paxtyn Jackson, Loganne Jack- Ray Mack foremost, Joyce was a caregiver her mother, Mary Louise Amos son, Tyler and Eli Richardson; Mae Wright Partridge at heart, and she spent her life Ella Mae Crocker Hickman. mother, Elmarieen Cox of loving and nurturing others. Brewer Funeral services for Ray A Memorial Service for Mrs. Survivors include her father, Philadelphia; brother, Jimmy Joyce spent many years working Ella Mae Crocker will be held 2 Willie J. Hickman; half-sisters, Cox (Nancy) of Philadelphia; A private family graveside Mack Partridge were Tuesday as a RN at the University Med- service was held for Mae Wright March 16, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. PM Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Jessica Hickman, and Elisha several nieces, nephews, and ical Center in Jackson. Her Christian Life Tabernacle. Visita- Amos; half-brother, Jonathan their families. Brewer on Friday, March 19, from McClain-Hays Chapel with coworkers described her as, " 2021, at Coy Community Ceme- Rev. Mark Cloys officiating. tion will be 1-2 PM at the church. Hickman. Mrs. Jackson was preceded in focused, generous, a motivator, Mrs. Crocker, 66, passed away Pallbearers: Angus Mingo, death by her father, Robert Cox; tery. McClain-Hays Funeral Burial followed in Cedarlawn having a contagious joy, thor- Home was in charge of arrange- Cemetery. McClain-Hays Funer- Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Ricky Mingo, Demiyas Mingo, and brother, Robert Orman Cox. ough, and always had your Specialty Hospital in Meridian, Jay Thompson, Orlando Dixon, ments. al Home was in charge of back." Above all, her family was Mrs. Brewer, 68, of Pheba, arrangements. Ms. Her hobbies were sewing Kinsey Henry. her life, and she loved them with and crocheting. She loved pup- Grace MS, died Monday, March 15, Mr. Partridge, 97, of Philadel- a fierceness few have ever 2021. phia, died Saturday, March 13, pies. Preceded in death by, par- Richardson known. Her son and grandchil- ents, Irvin King and Ruth Nation Shirlen L. A native of Kemper County, 2021. dren were her entire world, and Ward she was a graduate of Kemper A native of Neshoba County, King; daughter, Suzette Crocker; Thomas she cherished them dearly. She several siblings. Survivors County High School. After grad- he moved to New Orleans in the was a wonderful friend to many Graveside service for Ms. Grace Richardson Ward, 79, include, Spouse, Sonny Crocker; of Madison, passed away on uation she attended EMCC and 1950’s and returned to Neshoba and loyal to a fault. Joyce had a Shirlen L. Thomas will be held Mississippi State University County in 1991. He served in sons, Neal Crocker (Paula), March 2, 2021, in Jackson, Mis- passion for great food, travel, Johnny Crocker (Gayle), Terry 10 AM Wednesday, March 24, where she received her Master of the United States Army. Mr. Par- new experiences, fashion, and 2021 at Mt. Zion Methodist sissippi. Grace was born to Crocker; (16) grandchildren, Archie and Christine Richardson Education degree. She served as tridge was a member of East making others smile. If you ever Cemetery. No visitation. John E. the Superintendent of Education Philadelphia Baptist Church. Numerous great-grandchildren, on July 5, 1941. She grew up in needed to be uplifted, encour- great-great-grandchildren, Stephens Chapel in charge. for West Clay Elementary Survivors include wife, Lilly aged, or good laugh Joyce was Ms. Thomas, 86, passed away the Coy Community in Kemper nieces, and nephews. County. She was a graduate of School for 28 years until she Partridge; daughter, April St. your girl! One of her greatest Monday, March 22, 2021 at her retired. She was currently serv- Germain; sons, Ray Michael contributions in society was her home in Decatur, MS. She was a Linville High School. She married Lawrence Ward ing as an Election Commissioner Partridge, Stewart Wayne Par- work with rescue animals. She retired office administrator. She for Clay County. tridge, Rickey Partridge, and provided a home, care, and love loved cats, flowers and being on August 16, 1959 in Coy, Mis- sissippi. She was a devoted wife, Survivors include two grand- Ronald Paul Partridge; and sev- for countless injured and outside. children; twin sister, Faye Wil- eral grandchildren and great- orphaned animals over the years. She was preceded in death by mother, and grandmother. She was an exceptional cook who son of DeKalb; sister, Jo Pigott grandchildren. While the void caused by her her spouse, W.R. “Bill” Thomas; of Meridian; and brother, Dee Mr. Partridge was preceded in passing can never be filled, we parents, Malcolm Lee Watkins, found her greatest joy in taking care of her family, friends, and Luke Wright of Louisville. death by son, Allan Partridge; should remember her the way MR. RAY MACK PAR- and Jennie Louise Allsup Mrs. Brewer was preceded in parents, Andrew and Lula Belle she would want to be remem- TRIDGE Watkins; sister, Sally Griffin; home, and working with her flowers. death by husband, Walker Gene Partridge; sister, Allie Jean bered...full of joy, charm, wit, SERVICES MARCH 16 brothers, Hamp, Terry, and Cary Brewer; stepson, Dean Brewer; Hartsfield; brothers, Wilber devotion, love, tenacity for life, MCCLAIN-HAYS CHAPEL Watkins. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Madison, Mis- parents, Virgil and Ercelle “Bebe”, Fritz, Dewey, O.L. and and always ready to take on the INTERMENT Survivors include, daughter, Wright; and sister, June Wright. James Partridge. world... as long as she had on her CEDARLAWN Tammie Thomas; sister, Sue sissippi. Grace is survived by her hus- favorite shade of lipstick! CEMETERY Whatley; brothers, Malcolm Survivors include her son, Watkins Jr., Dennis Watkins; band of 62 years, Lawrence; son Cecil W. Davis Joyce McLain Greg (Amy); daughter Chris Scott McLain of Philadelphia; MRS. JOYCE MCLAIN several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Cecil W. Graveside services for Joyce grandchildren, Emily McLain GRAVESIDE SERVICE (Ken) Thigpen; brothers Bruce (June) Richardson, Johnny Davis were held Thursday, McLain were held Thursday, Cole (Brenton) and Gracy MARCH 18 J.W. Parker (Glenda) Richardson; grandchil- March 18, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at March 18, 2021, at 10 a.m. from MCLAIN CHAPEL dren Ryan Ward, Brett Ward, McClain-Hays Chapel with Rev. McLain Chapel Cemetery with CEMETERY Graveside services for Mr. Meagan Berry, Lyndsey Dill, Les Ferguson, Sr., officiating. Rev. Shane Martin and Rev. Ron J.W. Parker were held on Satur- Sloan Chesney, Wade Chesney, Burial followed in Edinburg Thames officiating. McClain- MR. CECIL W. DAVIS day, March 20, 2021, at 3 P.M. and three great-grandchildren. Community Cemetery. McClain- Hays Funeral Home was in SERVICES MARCH 18 from Donald Rest Cemetery, Grace is preceded in passing by Hays Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. MCCLAIN-HAYS CHAPEL with Elder Don Huddleston offi- her parents and her brother charge of arrangements. Mrs. McLain, 71, of Philadel- INTERMENT MT. ciating. Beck Funeral Home, Inc. Bobby Richardson. Pallbearers Mr. Davis 83, of Carthage, CARMEL CEMETERY was in charge of arrangements. were Ryan Ward, Barry Richard- died Monday, March 15, 2021. Mr. Parker, 67, of Decatur, son, Lee Ward, Kip Gaines, Kyle He was born in Texas and MS. TASHA DIANE SAM MRS. MAE WRIGHT GA, passed away on Monday, Gaines, Michael Berry, Stephen lived most of his life in Pasade- 2 PM THURS., MARCH 18, BREWER March 15, 2021 at Emory Uni- Dill, and Wade Chesney. na, TX. He worked as a lineman 2021 GRAVESIDE SERVICE versity Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Funeral services were held with Houston Utilities for 32 GRAVESIDE MARCH 19 He is survived by his wife, on Friday, March 5, at Natchez years before moving back to CONEHATTA COYE COMMUNITY Deborah Parker of Decatur, GA, Trace Funeral Home in Madison Mississippi in 1995. Mr. Davis COMMUNITY CEM. CEMETERY two children, Davinna Davis of with Reverend Tommy Jarrett Chandler, AZ and Darrius Davis officiating. MS. JANET HICKMAN MR. ROBERT E. ALFORD of Decatur, GA, two grandchil- Memorials can be made to 2 PM SATURDAY, MARCH SERVICES MARCH 23 dren, Dailyn and George Webb, First Baptist Church in Madison, MR. J.W. PARKER 20, 2021 MCCLAIN-HAYS CHAPEL III, three brothers, James, Mississippi, MS. GRAVESIDE SERVICE GRAVESIDE INTERMENT SANDTOWN Michael and Charles Parker, and 3 P.M. SAT., MAR. 20, BOGUE CHITTO CEMETERY one sister, Juanita Parker. 2021 COMMUNITY CEM. Family and friends served as Robert E. Alford DONALD REST MRS. VIRGINIA ANN pallbearers. CEMETERY MRS. ELLA MAE COX JACKSON Funeral services for Robert E. SERVICES MARCH 24 Alford were Tuesday, March 23, CROCKER MS. LINDA FAYE 2 PM SATURDAY, MARCH MCCLAIN-HAYS CHAPEL Virginia Ann Cox 2021 at 2 p.m. from McClain- INTERMENT NORTH Hays Chapel with Bro. Adrian MCNAIR 27,2021 Jackson -ARRANGEMENTS MEMORIAL SERVICE BEND METHODIST Holley officiating. Burial fol- CEMETERY Funeral services for Virginia lowed in Sandtown Cemetery. INCOMPLETE- CHRISTIAN LIFE Ann Cox Jackson will be held McClain-Hays Funeral Home TABERNACLE Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at 2 was in charge of arrangements. MRS. ANNIE D. HODGE p.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel Mr. Alford, 73, of Philadel- -ARRANGEMENTS MS. SHIRLEN L. THOMAS with Rev. Ronnie Gomillion offi- phia, died Saturday, March 20, INCOMPLETE- 10 AM WEDNESDAY, ciating. Burial will follow in 2021. MARCH 24, 2021 North Bend Methodist Ceme- He was born and raised in the MR. A.C. RUSH GRAVESIDE tery. McClain-Hays Funeral Sandtown Community of -ARRANGEMENTS MT. ZION METHODIST Home is in charge of arrange- Neshoba County. He was a con- INCOMPLETE- CEMETERY McClain-Hays ments. struction/mechanic with Yates 10460 Rd 561 Mrs. Jackson, 61, of Philadel- Construction and Neshoba Cen- Philadelphia 812 Pecan Avenue • P.O. Box 34 Funeral Home Philadelphia • 601-656-1515 phia, died Saturday, March 20, tral School System and worked 601-656-1191 601-656-1212 2021. in the poultry industry. Mr. www.beckfuneralhomeinc.com www.johnestephenschapel.com She was a native of Neshoba Alford was a member of Sand- Pastor David Storment Our Family Serving Your Family www.mcclainhays.com County and a longtime resident town Methodist Church.

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Acts 5:12-16/Rev. Chris Shelton Kingdom of God set up in our hearts The gospel is often set forth in that impressed (verse 13). phrase, “the kingdom of God.” The king- There were various reasons why the dom of God is set up in our hearts, the king- people were afraid to join the believers. dom of the Spirit of grace where Christ pre- They knew of the sudden deaths of Ana- vails over us to set us free from the law of nias and Sapphira. They were also aware of sin and death, the tyranny of the devil, and the threats the rulers had made to the apos- corruption of the world. tles. Their refusal to join was a fear of los- In this passage we see the blessedness of ing their lives, not just fear of death, but those who enter the kingdom of God. The their way of life. They chose to stay as they power of the kingdom of God is displayed were. in the “signs and wonders” done by the Peter and the other apostles taught very hands of the apostles among the people plainly. They proclaimed Jesus of Nazareth (verse 12). as the promised Christ of the Old Testa- People are being healed from all manner ment prophets. He had been crucified of sickness and those afflicted with unclean according to the set plan and will of God. spirits (verse 16). These Acts of the Apos- He was raised from the dead. He ascended tles are in the context of men in this world to the throne of God. There is forgiveness suffering bodily and spiritual afflictions of sins in his name and eternal life. But due to sin. Men are in need of what only there is no salvation possible in any other God can do. The kingdom of God comes to way or any other name. us in the midst of our misery. Jesus had also taught very clearly what The miracles are signs that instruct us was at stake in responding to his appeal to and direct us. These signs are meant to come to him. He had said it does a man no point us to the power of God for salvation. good to gain the whole world and lose his God is able to deliver us from sickness and soul. He also said you must lose your life death. In Christ, God delivers us from the for his sake, and that whoever believed in root of all our misery; our estrangement him would have everlasting life. Those from God. who refused would die in their sin and per- The apostles are doing the same mira- ish. cles that the Lord Jesus did in his ministry. So it is obvious those who didn’t come And the now exalted Lord Jesus is behind to him did not believe what he said or what these miracles. He is doing them through his apostles said about him. They saw no his apostles. Jesus did miracles and told worth in Christ or his words to come to people, “Come unto me.” The apostles are him. They admired from a distance some doing miracles but not saying, “Come unto of what he said, and the power of his mira- me.” Rather, they are preaching the gospel, cles. They were almost Christians. and saying “Come unto the Lord Jesus You can’t be double- minded and come Christ.” to Christ. What we love carries the soul The miracles emphasize our need of where it goes. It will carry us to earth if we bodily and spiritual healing. Only Christ are earthly and to heaven if we are heaven- can grant this salvation, and so we must lis- ly. We have sin and corruption in our being. ten to him. The apostles didn’t point to the Only Christ can cure that; without him, miracles as an end in themselves, but there is coming destruction. taught the truth of Christ, of his person and He alone can give light to your soul, life “Therefore, if anyone is in work; the good news of the kingdom of from the dead, pardon of sin, peace with Christ, the new creation has God in connection to these things. God, a robe of righteousness, joy of the come: The old has gone, the Miracles are not sufficient to prompt one Holy Spirit, adoption by God, a title to new is here!.” to unite himself to Christ. We see some heaven, eternal life, and countless other — 1 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) people were fearful of joining the believers, riches of his grace. He came that we may while others were being added to the have life. He is too good to refuse. church (verses 13-14). Those who dared The Rev. Chris Shelton is the pastor of not join the church nevertheless were The First Presbyterian Church of Union.

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Neshoba County Jail Dock- juana-vehicle, driving under the • Timothy Eichelberger, 49, possession of paraphernalia 5130 Wilcer Rd, Carthage; • Donald Johnson, 69, of et from 3/15-2/22 influence/refusal to take test, of 13459 Noxpater, Louisville; • Claire Tillman, 24, of 93 arrest report – warrant 10261 Rd 725; public drunk • Douglas Clemons, 22, of suspended drivers license shoplifting, public drunk, tres- Reese Rd, Newton; disorderly • Tayeasha Cotton, 18, of • Aimee J Mason, 43, of 28 880 Valley View; resisting • Tanner Boler, 19, of 270 pass-after notice of non-per- conduct-failure to comply with 224 Indian Rd, Louisville; hold- Eastover; contempt of court- arrest, possession of marijua- North Lewis Ave; indictment mission, contempt of court- request or command of law detainer for other agency municipal court, trespass-fail- na-1st offense • Trinity N Byrd, 25, of 144 municipal court enforcement officers, controlled • Linda N Edmonds, 57, of ure to leave public place of • Issac Seth Cumberland, Rolling Hills Rd G64; serving • Gregory E Fitch, 51, of substance-simple possession- 11047 Hwy 395, Noxapater; business upon request 18, of 1447 Rd 450, Union; sentence homeless; disorderly conduct- synthetic cannabinoids 10 hold-detainer for other agency • Troy S Payne, 35, of 25 careless driving, failure to yield • Luther Duckworth, 25, of failure to comply with request grams or less, possession con- • Timothy Eichelberger, 49, Lee Anne St; hold-detainer for to blue light/siren, false ID 601 Burch St, Forest; hold for or command of law enforce- traband in prison of 13458 Noxapater, Louisville; other agency information investigations, driving under ment officers • Jesse Williamson, 41, of hold-detainer for other agency • Claire Tillman, 24, of 93 • Angela Kay Eldridge, 52, the influence other substance • Gregory E Fitch, 51, of 10125 Rd 187; shoplifting • Timothy Eichelberger, 49, Reese Rd, Newton; disorderly of 20 East Over Dr, Preston; • Norman Junior Eakes, 41, homeless; trespass-failure to Winston County Jail Docket of 13458 Noxapater, Louisville; conduct-failure to comply with simple assault, simple assault of Hwy 482 E Lot 1; domestic leave public place of business for Philadelphia Police arrests shoplifting, public drunk, tres- request or command of law by threat violence simple assault-1st upon request from 3/15-3/21 pass-after notice of non-per- enforcement officers, controlled • Dustin Glenn, 38, of 11131 • Anderson M Gray, 25, of • Philip J Fuller, 43, of 3979 • Kiara Baxstrum, 32, of 103 mission, contempt of court- substance-simple possession- Rd 127; public drunk, indecent 100971 Hwy 482; resisting Attala Rd, Kosciusko; con- Linda Lou Lane; malicious mis- municipal court synthetic cannabinoids 10 exposure arrest, disorderly conduct, pos- trolled substance-possession of chief-misdemeanor value • Gavin J Grady, 37, of grams or less, possession con- • Jami Lynn Holley, 32, of session of controlled sub- paraphernalia under $1000 10520 Rd 747; malicious mis- traband in prison 105 North St, Union; contempt stance, possession of para- • Darayus M Harris, 33, of • Herman D Bobo, 30, of chief – misdemeanor value • Shelia M Wallace, 41, of of court X2 phernalia 276 Carver Ave; shoplifting 410 Austin St; controlled sub- under $1000 10139 Rd 773; bench warrant- • Nosikahhokli Nita Melen- • Jerrion Dejuan Hickman, • Cordero Jackson, 40, of stance-possession of marijua- • La’Kaizo Harrington, 24, of justice court X2 dez, 18, of 1335 Pine Bluff Rd, 26, of 1126 West Ave Lot 1; 10500 Rd 747; disorderly con- na less than 30 grams or syn- 431 Coleman St; disorderly Walnut Grove; careless driving driving under the influence-2nd duct-failure to comply with thetic cannabinoids 10 grams conduct-failure to comply with • Megan Marie Morgan, 28, offense, possession of para- request or command of law or less in motor vehicle, pos- request or command of law of 3752 Midway Rd, Carthage; phernalia, window tint violation enforcement officers session of controlled substance enforcement officers, controlled possession of controlled sub- • Vertisa R Lewis, 33, of • Donald Johnson, 69, of • Colton S Brown, 31, of 14 substance-simple possession stance, possession of para- 9683 Hwy 484; served fine off 10261 Rd 725; public drunk Cascilla Grenda Co Rd, Green- of marijuana-less than 30 phernalia • William Kendrick Monroe, • Emily R Melton, 34, of wood; possession of controlled grams • Dalton Petty, 23, of 535 27, of 3113 17th St, Gulfport; 12110 Rd 610; child-contribut- substance, DUI-1st offense • Darayus M Harris, 33, of Lamar Circle 3B; hold for other driving under the influence-1st ing to the neglect or delinquen- • Brenda G Cheek, 41, of 276 Carver Ave; shoplifting agency offense, possession of marijua- cy of a child 5130 Wilcer Rd, Carthage; • Deonta Hawthorne, 28, of • Jonathan Pilgrim, 35, of na-vehicle, expired drivers • Jeremy Q Peeples, 31, of hold-detainer for other agency 23 Jack Hayes Rd, McCool; 844 Pilgrim Durant Rd, license, expired license tag, no 1066 West Liberty Rd, • Brenda G Cheek, 41, of DUI-1st offense DeKalb; possession of con- insurance Collinsville; aggravated assault- trolled substance • Garronsen Sam, 38, of use of deadly weapon • Antoine Derelle Smiley, 35, 528 Bogue Cir; driving under • Carey C Schuller, 24, of of 10301 Rd 4308, Union; court the influence-1st offense, no 415 Coleman St; complaint- order insurance general complaint report • Cortez Oneal Smith, 21, of • Justin Ryan Sam, 32, of • Brooklyn L Summerlin, 27, 1603 Smith Rd, Walnut Grove; 130 Mills Rd; driving under the of 4660 CR, Kosciusko; pos- public drunk, malicious mis- influence session of controlled sub- chief under $1000.00, distur- Winston County Jail Docket stance, controlled substance- bance of family for Philadelphia Police arrests • Cecilia R Willis, 39, of 841 from 3/8-3/14 Decatur Conehatta Rd, Cone- • Colton S Brown, 31, of 14 hatta; bad check-1st or 2nd Cascilla Grenda Co Rd, Green- Meet the Candidates offense less than $100.00 wood; possession of controlled The Neshoba Democrat is • Jerithan Willis, 38, of 145 substance, DUI-1st offense authorized to announce York Rd; contempt of court X2, • Levondrick Carter, 27, of the names of the indictment 267 Bennett St; domestic vio- following candidates: • Justus Davon Barfield, 26, lence-simple assault-1st or 2nd of 10461 Rd 545; accessory offense Mayor after the fact • Brenda Cheeks, 41, of 536 Cassie Henson Hickman • Zacchaeus M Berry, 46, of Wicher Rd, Carthage; arrest Randy Gill 510 Ivy St; possession of mari- report-warrant Leo E. Renaldo James A. Young

Alderman-at-Large Leroy Clemons James (Carson) Waltman

Ward 3 Alderman Wright Griffis

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1115 E. MAIN STREET PHILADELPHIA 1 MILE FROM DOWNTOWN 601-656-7104 Season-2-Season, Inc. 8A, The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., March 24, 2021 No new leads in December shooting at Booker T gym By DUNCAN DENT [email protected]

More witnesses were ques- tioned last week in the Dec. 28 shooting death of 22-year-old Xenthirues Maxfield, Philadel- phia Police said. The case “is actively being investigated,” Det. Bobby Pat- tillo told the Democrat on Mon- day. Maxfield was in a crowd of about 20 people at the Booker T. Football field around 5:30 p.m. off Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive when he was shot. Pattillo has said the case remains under investigation and Xenthirues “Luh Bizzy” Maxfield said he has no new details. sonal vehicle to Neshoba Gen- any information is urged to con- “As far as the shooting from eral where he was later pro- tact Philadelphia Police at (601) December more witnesses were nounced dead. 656-2131 or East Mississippi questioned last week and the When police arrived, the Crime Stoppers anonymously at case is actively being investigat- crowd scattered, sources with 1-855-485 TIPS (8477). ed,” Pattillo said. knowledge of the situation have Crime Stoppers pays up to Maxfield, known as Luh told The Democrat. $2,000 for tips that lead to an Bizzy, was transported by per- Pattillo said that anyone with arrest. St. Francis bridge replacement work begins By STEVE SWOGETINSKY Drive bridge at Holland View Drive and Posey Avenue. [email protected] Avenue Monday. The bridge had been The street has been closed removed by Tuesday afternoon Work began on a $356,331 from Holland Avenue east to and Mayor James A. Young job to replace the St. Francis the four-way stop at Valley said workers are doing test pil- ings. “They are trying to see how deep they are going to have to go,” Young said. “It is going to be a precast bridge. Once we get the pilings done and things put in place, they will bring other sections in. I think they will be able to make the dead- line (at the end of May).” This is a time-sensitive project, Young said in an earli- er story. The state is planning to start work to replace a bridge on Holland Avenue near Bumpers starting at the end of May. The St. Francis bridge project needs to be completed by then, he said. The St. Francis bridge had been declared unsafe after an inspection found the rotten pil- ings. The weight limit on the bridge was lowered and only passenger cars have been able to use it requiring school buses to detour. Joe Magee Construction of Lake is doing the work. ON TUESDAYAY,Y, APRIL 6

REELLEEEXCCTX GERMANY MAAYYOR OF UNION FOR HONEST,T, DEPENDABLE, EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., March 24, 2021, 1B Hardy planning to travel during retirement By SARAH KATHRYN WATKINS [email protected]

ommie Hardy is a Philadelphia native and grew T up with her broth- er, sister, and par- ents, Cecil and Audrey Hem- bree. "It was my responsibility while growing up always to cut the grass," Hardy said. She attended Philadelphia High School, where she played basketball and ran track. Hardy then went to East Central after she graduated from Philadel- phia High School, took a few courses and then got married to Jerry Hardy. Hardy didn't know much about cooking until she got married. Her mother-in-law, Sadie Hardy, taught her how to cook gravy, butter beans, and other southern delicate foods. Jerry and Tommie Hardy have two sons Shane and Josh Hardy. Both of her sons have moved away from Philadel- phia. Shane Hardy works with International Paper in Colum- bus and Josh Hardy is a foot- ball coach in Florida. She has six granddaughters, and when she gets the chance, she visits her sons and granddaughters. Her granddaughters range from the age 11 to 19. Tommie and Jerry Hardy have been married for 54 years and she recently retired after 43 years Yates Construction as the Corporate Accounting Manager. "I have a camper ready to go when the time comes," said Hardy. The couple loves to travel and even spent a week in Ire- land. They plan to travel a lot more now that they are retired. Hardy also recently got a new dog that she has fallen in love with and considers her the baby. The couple attends church at East Philadelphia where Hardy has played the piano for 50 years and her hus- band is a decan. She also sings in the choirs. When Hardy's sons were growing up, they both played ball. Sometimes the family found it easy to get a burger after the game. "Both of my sons were picky eaters, one would want spaghetti, and the other would Tommie Hardy want chicken nuggets," Hardy said. All these year later when COVID-19 hit, Hardy says she en breast BUTT cup brown sugar over cheese honed her cooking skills. 1 1oz packet of ranch COOK OF 1 Boston Butt Boston butt. Coll all night or 1 can cream of chicken "If I've got a recipe, I'm dressing mix Salt day in crockpot on low. soup going to cook it," said Hardy. 1 1oz packet of aujus THE WEEK Pepper Should be easy to pull apart. 1 can cream of mushroom Whenever Hardy has left- gravy mix 1 large onion soup overs, her husband will give 1/3 slice pepperoncini gravy. (Pour right out of the 1 cup brown sugar CHEESY DORITOS 1 can corn drained them to his nieces, or the fam- pepper package). Top chicken with 12 oz can of Dr. Pepper CHICKEN CASSEROLE 1 bunch green onions ily will provide plates to their ½ cup butter sliced pepper. Then top chicken Sprinkle salt and pepper 1 bag Doritos chopped church family Preheat oven to 425 with butter slices. Bake on Boston butt. (Salt and 1 rotisserie chicken pull 1 can mild Rotel degrees. Place chicken in chicken 25 to 30 minutes. pepper to taste). Cup 1 large off bone 1 can green chiles if MISSISSIPPI CHICKEN bake disk. Sprinkle with onion and place in the bot- 4 oz cream cheese desired 4 boneless skinless chick- ranch dressing and aujus CROCKPOT BOSTON tom of the crockpot. Pour 1 2 cups shredded cheddar Just Among Friends By MARIANNE ENOCHS mother of Deena Dansby, a basket for a child at home, [email protected] Mickie Williams, Eric Edmis- buying a ready- made basket, son, and Jackie Rhodes, a or donating money or a gift March 14 was a perfect day grandmother, and a great card for her to purchase Easter for a baseball game. Plenty of grandmother to the families. treats to place in baskets . sunshine, blue skies, and fans Mrs. Edmisson lives in Dick- The goal of the project is to in the stands at Swayze Field son, Tennessee, and it is show these children that they in Oxford on the Ole Miss always a treat for "Nanda" to are special and loved during campus made it a great time visit her Mississippi family. what can be a traumatic or try- for Ole Miss Rebel fans. Her actual birthday was on ing time for each of them. No Gene and Pam Tolbert were March 18, so it was decided to matter what the circumstances ready to enjoy watching their celebrate it in Philadelphia for placement are, they are first game of the season. They while she was visiting. The children who might feel some had such a good time, as family spent time together joy from having an Easter bas- always, and are looking for- with many activities inside and ket especially for them. Con- ward to more Rebel games. out, with lots of snuggling and tact Andrea Jay Moore if you ~ cuddling with Nanda for both wish to participate. Exciting news arrived for big and little people. The fam- ~ MaryGrace Rea recently. She ily dined together at City Lim- Lelly Jane Eakes celebrated was notified of her admittance its in a private dining room/ her 5th birthday on March 14 into the Doctor of Occupation- They enjoyed a delicious din- with an impromptu party at her al Therapy program in the ner followed by a beautiful home. She wanted to have a School of Health Related Pro- birthday cake and many party while her cousins from fessions. She will enroll in the thoughtful gifts which she Tennessee were here to help Summer 2021 semester at the enjoyed opening ad thanking celebrate. University of Mississippi everyone. Everyone enjoyed an amaz- Medical Center in Jackson. Those enjoying the extend- ing cake and ice cream among Her parents are John and Kim ed early Happy Birthday cele- other goodies. Her little guests Kilpatrick Rea. Congratula- bration were Eric, Kim, wore party hats and had a great tions! Kaylee, Noah, and Chase time bouncing, jumping, and ~ Edmisson from Tennessee; sliding on the colorful jumpy Don and Sharon Tingle Jeff and Arrah Addison, Tan- castle in the backyard. That McKay are always so happy ner, and Avery, also from Ten- evening, Lelly Jane had her when their daughter-in-law, nessee; Barrett and Kelly first Spend the Party and she Glynn McKay, works in Mis- Dansby Little, Whitt, and just loved it! Her smiles light- sissippi. Their grandsons, Wyatt; TJ and Jill Dansby ed up her pretty face. Lelly Fletcher and Isaac, come and Rushing, Kaiser, and Hutt; Jane was happy to have her stay with them. Glynn's job Deena and Steve Dansby; Great Grandmother, Delores requires her to do some travel- Mickie and Sid Williams; Bo Edmisson, share in her birth- ing occasionally, and when she and Lindsey Williams Eakes, day celebration. It was a busy works in Mississippi, she and Lelly, Laura Frances, and Ace birthday week! Her parents the boys fly from Texas to from Neshoba County, and are Bo and Lindsey Williams spend time with their grand- Jackie Rhodes who is also Eakes who carried out the parents. They arrived on from Tennessee. Wednesday, St. Patrick's Day, ~ See FRIENDS, page 2B for a visit with their Philadel- Grace Baptist Church's phia grandparents. What fun! children and youth depart- Call in your news to ~ ments organized a project to Just Among Friends, There was a large family provide an Easter baskets for 601-656-4000, gathering of the Dansby, each of the 120 children in fos- Rhodes, Edmisson, Little, and ter care in Neshoba County. or mail it to the Democrat, Eakes families recently to cel- Andrea Jay Moore requested P.O. Box 30, ebrate the 87th birthday of anyone who wished to partici- Philadelphia, 39350; Delores Edmisson. She is the pate could do so by assembling [email protected] 2B, The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., March 24, 2021 Lady Rockets enter week undefeated By STEVE SWOGETINSKY on Monday, visit Morton on the Lady Rangers 10-9. Kyle in the sixth. Southeast Laud- Mauhree Jones was the three in the first, three in the [email protected] Tuesday and play in the South Thompson hit a double and a erdale scored one in the sev- winning pitcher. second, two in the third, one in Jones tournament on Friday. single and knocked in two enth. Henry slugged four dou- the fourth and five in the fifth. The Neshoba Central Lady runs. Tenly Grisham hit a Lanayah Henry was the bles, scored one run and St. Benedict scored two in the Rockets picked four victories Lady Rockets 6 triple and a single. She scored winning pitcher. She had six knocked in two more. Thomp- first and two in the fifth. last week in fast-pitch softball Northwest Rankin 4 one run and knocked in anoth- strike outs in five innings. son hit a double and a single. Willis was the winning action and entered this week The Lady Rockets scored er. Charmayne Morris had two Grisham had two hits and She scored two runs and pitcher. She had five strike with a 10-0 record. two runs in the eighth and held hits, scored one run and knocked in two runs. Mauhree knocked in two more. Grisham outs. She had three hits and The Lady Rockets played on to defeat Northwest knocked in another. Hama’ya Jones had three hits. Morris had two hits and scored one knocked in another run. in two tournaments. Friday in Rankin. Fielder had one double. She had one hit and knocked in run. Morris had two hits, Henry hit a double and two the Enterprise tournament, Neshoba Central scored one scored a run and knocked in two runs. Thompson had two scored two runs and knocked singles. She scored two runs they defeated Southeast Laud- in the third, one in the fifth, another. hits and scored two runs. in another. Elleigh Willis had and knocked in four erdale 7-1 and Northwest one in the sixth, one in the three hits, scored two runs and more. Jones had two hits, Rankin 6-4 in eight innings. seventh and two in the eighth. Lady Rockets 7 Lady Rockets 13 knocked in three more. scored and three runs. Saturday in the Clarkdale Northwest Rankin scored one SE Lauderdale 1 Hancock 1 Annaleigh Jones had three hits Spring Fling, they defeated in the fourth and three in the The Lady Rockets outhit Neshoba Central outhit Lady Rockets 14 and knocked in four more. Hancock 13-1 and St. Benedict seventh. Southeast Lauderdale 9-2 to Hancock 17-4. St. Benedict 4 Grisham had two hits and 14-4. Elleigh Willis was the win- take the win. The Lady Rockets scored Neshoba Central pounded scored two runs. The Lady Rockets have a ning pitcher. She went all eight The Lady Rockets scored five in the first, two in the out 14 hits as they defeated St. busy week coming up. They innings and struck out three. one in the third, four in the third and six in the fifth. Han- Benedict of Tennessee. will host Southeast Lauderdale The Lady Rockets outhit fourth, one in the fifth and one cock scored one in the first. The Lady Rockets scored Rebels baseball team falls to 6-7 By STEVE SWOGETINSKY ble header Tuesday. On Thurs- sixth. [email protected] day, they were to host Starkville Landon Walley took the Academy for a single game. pitching loss. The Leake Academy Rebels Against Choctaw County, Will Martin hit a double, dropped a 12-5 decision to the Rebels scored all five of its scored a run and knocked two OF NESHOBA COUNTY Choctaw County last Saturday runs in the fourth inning. in. Those also getting a hit were in prep baseball action. Choctaw County scored three in Rhett Atkinson, Riley Myers, You are invited to become a “2020 Dream Builder” for our youth by The Rebels fell to 6-7 on the the first, three in the third, three Gunter Scott, Aiden Watkins season. They were to visit supporting the future of our boys & girls through club programs such as: in the fourth and three in the and Whitt Welch. Starkville Academy for a dou-

Power Hour (Tutoring) Mentoring Program Rockets baseball goes 2-2 over weekend Healthy Habits/Choosing the Best Passport to Manhood/Smart Girls By STEVE SWOGETINSKY Azaylon Hickman hit a dou- in the third and three in the Money Matters/Field Trips/Activities [email protected] ble and two singles to lead the sixth, Morton scored one in the After-School Program (City & County Schools): Rockets at the plate. fourth and one in the sixth. 150+ children attend each day The Neshoba Central Rocket Jaress Goodin was the win- All-Day Summer Enrichment Program baseball team went 2-2 over the Madison 15 ning pitcher. Harrison pitched 200+ children attend each day weekend. Rockets 3 four innings. The Rockets started Friday Madison Central took an Reid Hall, Ramie Harrison, with an 11-8 loss to Newton Your donation is so appreciated and should be made payable to: early lead and outhit the Rock- Jacob Killens and Bryceton County and then dropped a 15- ets 15-4 in their win. Spencer all hit a double to lead 3 decision to Madison County. The Jaguars scored four in the Rockets at the plate. “Boys & Girls Club of Neshoba County” On Saturday, the Rockets blew the first, four in the second, two P.O. Box 313 out Morton 12-2 and then in the fifth and five in the sev- Rockets 10 Philadelphia, MS 39350 defeated Louisville 10-0. enth. Neshoba Central score one Louisville 0 Neshoba Central, now 9-6, in the first and two in the fifth. The Rockets kept up a For more info on how you can invest in our children, call will host Cleveland Central on Ramey Harrison took the steady attack as they bested 601-656-4343. Thursday and visit Ethel on Fri- pitching loss. Cade Hall went 2- Louisville in five innings. day. For program info/enroll a child, call Jermaine Harris, County Unit for-3 at the plate. Neshoba Central scored three in the first, one in the sec- Director, 601-880-6322. Newton County 11 Neshoba Central 12 ond, one in the third, four in the Rockets 8 Morton 2 fourth and one in the fifth. The Newton County The Rockets bounced back Cade Hall was the winning Cougars scored seven in the Saturday with a win over Mor- pitcher. Hickmon and Harrison fifth inning and held on to beat ton. both had two hits to lead the the Rockets. The Rockets scored five in Rockets. Reid Hall took the pitching the first, two in the second, two loss. Of Local Interest

PRE-K PROGRAM Public School District Food HOMESTEAD DEADLINE SCREENING Services. Applicants may April 1, 2021 is the dead- If you or someone you start turning applications in line to file homestead know has a 4 year-old child on February 26,2021. Appli- exemptions. If you have a that you would like to have cants must be toilet-trained. change in status, such as tested for possible placement Students residing outside the obtaining a new home, buy- in the Philadelphia Pre- Philadelphia Public School ing or selling land, death of a Kindergarten Program, District are not eligible for spouse, turning 65 years old, please call the Elementary the Pre-K program at becoming disabled or getting Office at 601-656-2000 to Philadelphia Elementary. married or divorced, a new set up an appointment on Pre-K students residing with- homestead needs to be filed. February 26, 2021. Parents in the Philadelphia City Lim- If you have any questions may call between the hours its may be eligible for trans- concerning your homestead of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. portation. exemption please contact the The Pre-Kindergarten In order to have a child Neshoba County Tax Office Program will be housed at tested for possible place- at 601-656-4541. Philadelphia Elementary ment, parents must bring the School. Children will be following items to the testing SPRING SING screened for enrollment with appointment: Spring Singing at the a pre-kindergarten skills Two (2) proofs of residen- Church at the Barn, Hwy assessment. The children cy in the Philadelphia Public 491, Collinsville, featuring with the greatest academic School District The Reed Brothers from need will have priority in A certified birth certifi- Louisville. April 17. Food placement. cate (child must be 4 years of and fellowship at 5 pm and The Pre-K class will age on or before September singing will begin at 6. All adhere to the regular sched- 1, 2021); The child’s social are welcome and invited to ule of Philadelphia Public security card; The child’s attend. Info: 601-917-8870 Schools. Pre-K students will immunization record questions/directions. Bring a be offered breakfasts and chair. lunches by the Philadelphia

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Continued from page 1B party plans. Sid and Mickie Edmisson Williams, her grand- parents, helped out, too. Happy Birthday! ~ Dax Barrett, son of Kyle and Allison Barrett of Quit- man, celebrated his first birth- day on January, 10, 2021, with a Rookie of the Year Baseball Party at his home with close friends and family. He recently enjoyed his birthday gift of a trip to the Mississippi Aquari- um in Gulfport with grandpar- ents, Dan and Stephanie Perry. He loved walking and looking at all the fish and other aquatic creatures. He especially enjoyed the dolphins and the otter. His Mom and Dad were glad they were allowed to go along with him and the grands. Happy Birthday, Dax! The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., March 24, 2021, 3B Meridian Children’s Museum officially opens March 27 The day has come where we visit. March 27, 2021 from 9 a.m. – school breaks. transition from a dream to a MCM-Meridian wants chil- 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. In addition to daily admis- reality, as the Mississippi Chil- dren to achieve their potential (closed for a cleaning break sion, MCM-Meridian offers dren’s Museum – Meridian through fun and engaging activ- between 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.) and annual memberships, birthday (MCM-Meridian) opens its ities that promote learning. The on Sunday, March 28 from 1 parties and facility rentals, trav- doors to the public on Saturday, 25,000 square-foot museum p.m. - 6 p.m. eling exhibits and programs, March 27. consists of 9,500 square feet of Tickets are $10 per person field trips, professional develop- The vision of creating a first- indoor experiences and an addi- (adults must be accompanied by ment, and will soon offer sea- class museum for the children of tional 25,000 square feet of out- a child) and must be purchased sonal camps. You can help East Mississippi has been a door experiences designed in advance to reserve your visit. MCM-Meridian dream big by dream since 2015, after much around our educational initia- Please visit mcmmeridian.org to joining MCM-Meridian Part- hard work and perseverance, tives: STEAM, arts and literacy, buy timed tickets. Following ners, sign up to volunteer, or MCM-Meridian is excited to health and nutrition, and Missis- the grand opening weekend, the contribute to the Inspire a Child open its doors and spark creativ- sippi heritage. their hard work and commit- utive director. museum will be open Tuesday- annual fund. ity, imagination, discovery, and “I'm excited and eager for ment and support has made this MCM-Meridian invites Sunday and offer Magic Mon- learning for all children who the community to see how all of magical space a reality,” said guests to attend the public grand days on holidays and during Liz Wilson, the museum’s exec- opening event on Saturday,

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You are ILULÄ[VM;Y\Z[THYR5H[PVUHS)HURHZ MVY »HSVUN[OLUVY[OZPKLVMZHPK PU[OPZHJ[PVUH[ !(4VU[OL /,95(5+,A@V\OH]LILLUTHKLH *6<5;@,?;,5:065 UV[YLX\PYLK[VÄSLHUHUZ^LYVYV[OLY day of April, 2021, in the courtroom YLJVYKLKPU[OLVɉJLVM[OL*OHUJLY` I\PSKPUN[V[OLWVPU[VMILNPUUPUN;OPZ 9LZWVUKLU[PUH7L[P[PVU[V,Z[HISPZO   *6<5;@>0+, WSLHKPUNI\[`V\TH`KVZVPM`V\ of the Choctaw Tribal Civil Court at - *SLYRVM5LZOVIH*V\U[`4PZZPZZPW- WHYJLSJVU[HPUZZX\HYLM[TVYL 7H[LYUP[`HUK(TLUK)PY[O*LY[PÄJH[L ,      KLZPYLOV^L]LY`V\T\Z[ÄSL[OLVYPN Choctaw, Mississippi, and in case of WPPU)VVRH[7HNL "HUK VYSLZZHUKPZZP[\H[LKPU[OL5> ÄSLKPU[OPZJV\Y[I`7L[P[PVULY@V\ *6>0+,, 3,(:,7<9*/(:, PUHSVM`V\Y9LZWVUZL^P[O[OL*SLYR your failure to appear and defend a are summoned to appear and defend of this Court within a reasonable time >/,9,(:;Y\Z[THYR5H[PVUHS)HUR VM[OL:,:LJ[PVU;59  *6<5;@305,=-+ the holder of said Deed of Trust and ,*P[`VM7OPSHKLSWOPH5LZOVIH Q\KNTLU[^PSSILLU[LYLKHNHPUZ[`V\ HNHPUZ[[OLWL[P[PVUÄSLKHNHPUZ[`V\PU 305>66+=-+ HM[LY^HYK0ZZ\LK\UKLYT`OHUKHUK [OL5V[LZLJ\YLK[OLYLI`Z\IZ[P[\[LK *V\U[`4:7(9*,300!-YVT[OL MVY[OPUNZKLTHUKLKPU[OLWL[P[PVU [OPZHJ[PVUH[!V»JSVJR74VU[OL +0?65=-+ [OLZLHSVMZHPK*V\Y[[OPZ[OKH` 14HYR-YHURSPU000HZ;Y\Z[LL[OLYLPU :>JVYULYVM[OL:>VM[OL:, @V\HYLUV[YLX\PYLK[VÄSLHUHUZ^LY KH`VM4H`PU[OLJV\Y[YVVT -(09=0,>=-+ VM4HYJOZ.\`5V^LSS*SLYRVM as authorized by the terms thereof, by :LJ[PVU;V^UZOPW5VY[O VYV[OLYWSLHKPUNI\[`V\TH`KVZVPM of the Choctaw Tribal Civil Court locat-  :;(336=-+ 5LZOVIH*V\U[`4PZZPZZPWWP:LHS)`! instrument dated January 12, 2021, 9HUNL,HZ[5LZOVIH*V\U[` `V\KLZPYL0ZZ\LK\UKLYT`OHUKHUK ed at the Smith-John Justice Center ,4::,9=0*,: Z.;H[L+* the seal of this Court, this the 3rd day in Choctaw, Mississippi, and in case HUKYLJVYKLKPU)VVRH[7HNL 4PZZPZZPWWPY\U,HZ[MVY»"[OLU 79,;90(3 - of your failure to appear and defend a  PU[OLVɉJLVM[OL*OHUJLY`*SLYR Y\U5VY[O »[VH4HN5HPSZL[ VM4HYJOZ1LUUPSLLU@V\UN 05;,9=,5;065 IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HMVYLZHPK"HUK>/,9,(:KLMH\S[ PUJVUJYL[LMVY[OLWVPU[VMILNPUUPUN ;90)(3*6<9;*3,92 Q\KNTLU[^PSSILLU[LYLKHNHPUZ[`V\ *630:,<4,?7,5:,: NESHOBA COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI OH]PUNILLUTHKLPU[OL[LYTZHUK ;OLUY\U:‡» ¹,MVY»[V MVY[OPUNZKLTHUKLKPU[OLWL[P[PVU *6<5;@<50; IN THE MATTER OF THE MINOR conditions of said Deed of Trust, and H4HN5HPSZL[PUHZWOHS[VU[OL^LZ[ IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF @V\HYLUV[YLX\PYLK[VÄSLHUHUZ^LY 96(+    CHILD, D.L.W. CARRIE WARREN [OLLU[PYLKLI[ZLJ\YLK[OLYLI`OH]PUN YPNO[VM^H`VM-YVU[:[YLL[;OLUY\U NESHOBA COUNTY THE STATE OF VYV[OLYWSLHKPUNI\[`V\TH`KVZV *6<50;9+3,(:,7<9*/(:, STACY AND SUSAN WARREN been declared to be due and payable 5‡ »¹>MVY»[VH4HN PM`V\KLZPYL0ZZ\LK\UKLYT`OHUK *6<5;@>0+, MISSISSIPPI IN THE MATTER OF and the seal of this Court, this the SHOFFNER PLAINTIFFS VS. CAUSE in accordance with the terms of said 5HPSZL[PUJVUJYL[LILPUN[OLVYPNPUHS THE ESTATE OF JACK CHEATHAM )90+., *<3=,9;   NO. 2020-366 AMANDA LYNN +LLKVM;Y\Z[HUK[OLSLNHSOVSKLYVM :V\[O^LZ[JVYULYVMZHPKSV[[OLU EDWARD CHEATHAM, PETITIONER [OKH`VM4HYJOZ1LUUPSLLU :;(;,(0+96(+(5+ STOKES WATKINS FERGUSON AND ZHPKPUKLI[LKULZZOH]PUNYLX\LZ[LK Y\U:‡»¹>MVY»[VH4HN CAUSE NO. 2020-240 SUMMONS @V\UN*OVJ[H^;YPIHS*V\Y[*SLYR )90+.,  DOUGLAS ALAN WATKINS DEFEN- [OL\UKLYZPNULK:\IZ[P[\[LK;Y\Z[LL 5HPSZL[PUJVUJYL[LHUK[OLWVPU[VM BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF :,(3 :630+>(:;, DANTS NON-RESIDENT SUM- to execute the Trust and sell said ILNPUUPUNILPUN[OLUL^:V\[O^LZ[  :630+>(:;,3,(:, MISSISSIPPI - MONSTHE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI land and property in accordance with JVYULYVMZHPKSV[;OPZWHYJLSJVU[HPUZ NOTICE TO BIDDERS 7<9*/(:,  (: the terms of said Deed of Trust for ZX\HYLMLL[TVYLVYSLZZHUKPZ ;6!(SSH[RPUZHUVUYLZP- [OLW\YWVZLVMYHPZPUN[OLZ\TZK\L ZP[\H[LKPU[OL5>VM[OL:, 1(*2*/,(;/(4@6</(=,),,5 Sealed bids will be received in the  7(@9633*3,(905.-<5+ dent of the State of Mississippi, whose [OLYL\UKLY[VNL[OLY^P[OH[[VYUL` 5,VM[OL:,:LJ[PVU 4(+,(+,-,5+(5;05;/,:<0; 5LZOVIH*V\U[`:JOVVS+PZ[YPJ[VɉJL ;6;(3+0:)<9:,4,5;:! 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You are summoned +0;<9,:-697,906+,5+05. been made a Defendant in the suit 000ILPUN[OL:\IZ[P[\[LK;Y\Z[LLKV *LU[YHS/=(*9LZ[YVVTZ+VVYZ 4(9*/30:;05.;/, OLYLI`NP]LUV[PJL[OH[VU(WYPS 4@:0.5(;<9,[OPZ[OLZ[KH`VM [VHWWLHYHUKKLMLUKHNHPUZ[[OLWL- HUK>PUKV^Z9LWSHJLTLU[7/(:,0 ÄSLKPU[OPZ*V\Y[ZLLRPUNH*VTWSHPU[ 4HYJOZ14HYR-YHURSPU1 - ;6;(3+0:)<9:,4,5;:)@,(*/ IL[^LLU!VJSVJRHT [P[PVUÄSLKHNHPUZ[`V\PU[OPZHJ[PVUH[ 5LZOVIH*V\U[`:JOVVS+PZ[YPJ[7OPS +,7(9;4,5;-<5+7<)30:/,+05 MVY*OPSK*\Z[VK`HUK6[OLY9LSPLM HUK!VJSVJRWTILPUN[OLSLNHS 4(92-9(52305000:<):;0;<;,+ !V»JSVJRHTVU[OL[OKH`VM HKLSWOPH4PZZPZZPWWP7 47YVQLJ[ Defendants other than you are Aman- ;9<:;,,14HYR-YHURSPU0004*2(@ April, 2021, before the Honorable Kiley (**69+(5*,>0;/40::0::0770 OV\YZVMZHSL0^PSSWYVJLLK[VZLSSH[ 5\TILY!)PKKVJ\TLU[ZHYL *6+,(55Š (*64- KH3`UU:[VRLZ>H[RPUZ-LYN\ZVU W\ISPJV\[JY`[V[OLOPNOLZ[IPKKLY 3(>3,9-9(52305 -69,4(5 2PYR*OHUJLY`1\KNLVM[OL5LZOVIH ILPUNTHKLH]HPSHISL]PHVYPNPUHSWHWLY You are summoned to appear and 733*([[VYUL`ZH[3H^7VZ[6ɉJL County Chancery Court located in 73,;,30:;6-(33,?7,5+0;<9,: MVYJHZOH[[OL5VY[O-YVU[+VVYVM JVW`VYLSLJ[YVUPJHSS`7SHUOVSKLYZHYL 9,79,:,5;05.;/,:,;6;(3: KLMLUKHNHPUZ[ZHPK*VTWSHPU[H[ ! 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They all grow about the garden, which is good because and watch neighbors mow like chicken wings). But compost, in big pots painted stinkbugs, plucked mini-drag- same, given decent soil, sun- I just threw money, effort, and their spring meadows. But I there’s room between those red for encouragement. Plant- on hornworms. Fought the var- shine, nutrients, staking or hope at some tomato plants. always back in my little raised plants, and the warm soil is so ed deep so they root along ious blights that cause plants to caging to keep them from Yeah, though the horticul- bed garden, digging the dirt, alluring… buried stems, staked and “fire up” with withered brown sprawling, and water. And luck turist in me said hold off, it’s savoring the petrichor - that But - dare I admit this - I trussed-up vine-types and leaves, and prevented blos- — all my horticulture knowl- early and we have until August sweet odor released from fall short of the pinnacle of caged bush-types. 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Email using it.” climbing branchy bamboo decent tomatoes. mercial and organic nutrients will never be settled satisfacto- gardening questions to rush- I tried avoidance techniques stakes, and double rows of Tried it all. Planted by the and borderline-gimmicky rily, no two gardeners can [email protected]. like taking long walks to broccoli and cauliflower (the moon in good garden dirt, in Epsom salts, sprayed white- agree on the best variety to

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