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CDISPATCH.COM 75 ¢ Newsstand | 40 ¢ Home Delivery Thursday | September 10, 2020 CMSD plans to reveal new logo, branding by year’s end see the designs (before Tues- Board members get ‘sneak peek’ this week at preliminary designs day),” CMSD Superintendent BY SLIM SMITH tion, the rebrand consists of graphic artist Jay Harper. Cherie Labat said. “But seeing [email protected] anniversary logos for Franklin The Dispatch’s request to them at the meeting made me Academy and Union Academy share those designs with read- very excited. I have to give a Last year, when Columbus (opened in 1865), as well as a ers was denied on the basis that lot of credit to the school board Municipal School District be- new district logo, logos for each the designs are preliminary association because they gave gan making plans for the 200th of the city’s schools and a new and have not been adopted by a detailed explanation of how anniversary of Franklin Acad- Falcon logo to replace the one the board, the designs have not branding and merchandising emy, the state’s first public adopted during Del Phillips’ been registered and showing Harper Labat can really set your district apart. school, $5,000 was set aside for tenure as superintendent. the designs would diminish the board reacted favorably to For us, as the oldest school dis- a rebrand of the district to coin- During Tuesday’s regular the district’s plans for a “reveal Harper’s designs while making trict in the state, we have a great cide with the anniversary. meeting, the board of trustees event” to be held later in the a few suggestions on some of story to tell, not only because Working with the Missis- got a sneak peak of the new year. the logos. of our history, but the changes sippi School Board Associa- preliminary designs by MSBA During Tuesday’s meeting “I had had an opportunity to See LOGO, 6A

QUITTIN’ TIME MSU rents rooms at Columbus hotel as third quarantine site University reserves 40 rooms at Fairfield with option of securing 45 more

BY TESS VRBIN [email protected]

Mississippi State University students in quarantine due to COVID-19 are stay- ing in a third hotel, Fairfield Inn and Suites in Columbus, in addition to the Shaw two in Starkville that MSU rented for the entire semes- ter, according to a Tuesday email to faculty from Provost David Shaw.

Yue Stella Yu/Dispatch Staff As of Wednesday, 80 students Jonas Coleman, a 13-year-old student at Armstrong Middle School, stands outside the Greensboro Center on Wednesday af- are staying in the three hotels, and ternoon, waiting for his mother to pick him up from school. A member of the band, he said he has played the tenor saxophone a total of 993 students are in quar- since he was in sixth grade. antine after either testing positive or coming in close contact with a COVID-positive person, according to data on the MSU website. In to- tal, 1,156 students have been test- ed for COVID-19 in the past two Citizen wants vicious dog ordinance strengthened See HOTEL, 6A after stray German Shepherd kills livestock Oktibbeha authorities did not have Two injured in East dog euthanized, don’t know where it is Columbus shooting BY TESS VRBIN Lamar Simmons, who Police searching for at [email protected] lives in a rural area be- tween Starkville and Ma- least one suspect An Oktibbeha County ben, told the board about farmer approached the a dog that he said killed DISPATCH STAFF REPORT board of supervisors Tues- 12 goats and a rabbit on day to take issue with the his farm over the course Two people were injured and Co- county’s ordinance and of several months. The lumbus police are searching for at procedure for dealing with goats were worth $100 to least one suspect after a shooting in vicious dogs, saying it does $150 each, and the dog East Columbus Tuesday night. not sufficiently protect live- also killed 13 rabbits and The shooting occurred on Gay- stock, after he lost several four dogs on other nearby Tess Vrbin/Dispatch Staff lane Drive, following an altercation animals to a 100-pound farms, Simmons said. Lamar Simmons, left, a farmer in northwest Oktibbeha County, outside a Columbus store, accord- German Shepherd with no The dog entered Sim- presents his case for amending the county’s vicious dog ordi- ing to a Columbus Police Depart- known owner. mons’ property through nance to the board of supervisors at Tuesday’s meeting. Simmons ment press release. Police Chief said a stray 100-pound German Shepherd killed 13 animals on Meanwhile, no one can a fence that should have his farm. He was told that the Oktibbeha County Humane Society Fred Shelton told The Dispatch tell him exactly where the been able to keep it out by re-homed the dog, but the Humane Society denies this and the there was “an exchange of gunfire.” dog is now. See ORDINANCE, 6A county sheriff’s department does not know where the dog is. See SHOOTING, 6A

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DISPATCH CUSTOMER SERVICE 328-2424 | NEWSROOM 328-2471 2A THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com Trump raises $210 million, robust but well short of Biden Former vice president Book: Trump said of virus, ‘I wanted to always play it down’ raised record $364.5 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS million in August WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump talked in private about the “deadly” coronavirus last February, even as he was declaring to BY JONATHAN LEMIRE The Associated Press America it was no worse than the flu and insisting it was under con- trol, according to a new book by journalist Bob Woodward. Trump said NEW YORK — President Don- Wednesday he was just being a “cheerleader” for the nation and trying ald Trump and his Republican Par- to keep everyone calm. ty jointly raised $210 million in Au- His public rhetoric, Trump told Woodward in March, was part of a gust, a robust sum but one dwarfed strategy to deliberately minimize the danger. “I wanted to always play by the record $364.5 million raised it down,” the president said. “I still like playing it down because I don’t by Democrats and their nominee, want to create a panic.” Joe Biden. Trump, according to the book, acknowledged being alarmed by the Trump’s campaign released its virus, even as he was telling the nation that it would swiftly disappear. figure Wednesday, several days Coming less than eight weeks before Election Day, the revelations in later than usual and nearly a week the book — accompanied by recordings Woodward made of his inter- after the Biden campaign unveiled views with Trump — provide an unwelcome return of public attention its total, the highest for any one to the president’s handling of the pandemic that has so far killed about month during a presidential cam- 190,000 Americans. He is currently pushing hard for a resumption of paign. The president’s reelection normal activity and trying to project strength and control to bolster his team said it brought in more money political position in his campaign against Democrat Joe Biden. during its party’s convention than the Democrats did in theirs, and strategy better.” grass-roots supporters as well as officials insisted they “will have all But the noticeable fundraising deep-pocketed donors, and should the resources we need” ahead of gap between the two candidates alleviate any lingering concern over November. was certain to further rattle Re- whether Democrats will be able to “Both campaigns are raising publicans already nervous about inundate the airwaves in key states. massive amounts of money but have Biden’s advantage over Trump in The Trump campaign, however, very different priorities about how some battleground states that could faces questions about how it has to spend it,” said Trump campaign decide the election. And whispers managed to lose a massive financial manager Bill Stepien. about a financial disadvantage led advantage. Announcing for reelec- “In addition to advertising, Pres- Trump himself this week to suggest tion the day of his inauguration in ident Trump’s campaign has in- he may put some of his own fortune 2017, which allowed him to begin vested heavily in a muscular field into the race. raising money right away, Trump operation and ground game that Biden’s August total spoke to the built an enormous war chest early will turn out our voters, while the enthusiasm among Democrats to on that advisers believed put him at Biden campaign is waging almost oust Trump from office. The flood a big advantage over the eventual exclusively an air war. We like our of new contributions came from Democratic nominee.

AP Exclusive: Pence to attend event hosted by QAnon backers THE ASSOCIATED PRESS event invitation obtained less conspiracy theory orbit including Kimber- by The Associated Press posits that Trump is fight- ly Guilfoyle, a top Trump WASHINGTON — Vice and a review of social me- ing entrenched enemies fundraising official who is President Mike Pence and dia postings. in the government and dating Donald Trump Jr., top officials from President The hosts of the fund- also involves satanism and GOP chairwoman Ronna Donald Trump’s campaign are slated to attend a Mon- raiser, Caryn and Michael child sex trafficking. McDaniel, Republican Na- tana fundraiser next week Borland, have shared QA- Beyond Pence, the tional Committee finance hosted by a couple who non memes and retweet- Sept. 14 fundraiser in chairman Todd Ricketts have expressed support ed posts from QAnon ac- Bozeman, Montana, is ex- and RNC co-chairman for the QAnon conspiracy counts, their social media pected to draw influential Tommy Hicks Jr., the event theory, according to an activity shows. The base- figures in the president’s invitation shows. The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 3A Teacher deaths raise alarms as new school year begins Mississippi has reported 604 cases among school teachers and staff City Department of Education a seventh-grade student when he alone lost 31 teachers among 75 began teaching 30 years ago. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS many teachers in the U.S. have Johnny Dunlap, a 39-year-old employees whose deaths were “It was a hard punch to my become ill with COVID-19 since drama and forensics teacher at blamed on the coronavirus. stomach, when I heard,” Pugh O’FALLON, Mo. — Teachers the new school year began, but Dodge City High School in Kan- Across the U.S., the Ameri- said. in at least three states have died Mississippi alone has reported sas, said he considered quitting can Federation of Teachers lists James worked with football after bouts with the coronavirus 604 cases among school teach- before the district made masks 210 union members who have players during summer work- since the dawn of the new school ers and staff. mandatory for teachers and stu- died. The list includes support outs, but an investigation found year, and a teachers’ union Randi Weingarten, president dents. Still, his history of bladder staff and retirees as well as no new cases linked to him, teachers. leader worries that the return of the American Federation of cancer and high blood pressure Pugh said. The start of the new school to in-person classes will have a Teachers, said schools need have left him with some angst Another Mississippi teacher year brought with it new fatali- deadly impact across the U.S. if guidelines such as mandatory about being around so many died Sunday. History teacher ties. proper precautions aren’t taken. Tom Slade recently posted on face coverings and strict social people. Existing health condi- In Oxford, Mississippi, AshLee DeMarinis was just distancing rules to reopen safe- tions can put people at higher 42-year-old Nacoma James Facebook about his battle with 34 when she died Sunday after ly. risk for severe illness and death taught at a middle school and pneumonia caused by the coro- three weeks in the hospital. She “If community spread is too from the virus. helped coach high school foot- navirus. taught social skills and special high as it is in Missouri and Mis- “I’m at a high school with ball. He died Aug. 6 during the Slade was teaching in-person education at John Evans Middle sissippi, if you don’t have the in- close to 2,000 students so it kind first week of classes, but was when the academic year start- School in Potosi, Missouri, about frastructure of testing, and if you of runs against the advice we self-quarantining when teach- ed on Aug. 6, Principal Raina 70 miles southwest of St. Louis. don’t have the safeguards that have been given for half a year ers and students returned to the Holmes said, but began quaran- A third-grade teacher died prevent the spread of viruses in now,” Dunlap said. classroom, said Lafayette Coun- tining after he had contact with Monday in South Carolina, and the school, we believe that you The early phase of the pan- ty School District Superinten- someone who was positive at a two other educators died recent- cannot reopen in person,” We- demic claimed the lives of doz- dent Adam Pugh. church meeting. His last day of ly in Mississippi. It’s unclear how ingarten said. ens of teachers. The New York Pugh recalled that James was teaching was Aug. 21.

AREA ARRESTS The following arrests were made by Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office: n Dasha Wells, 25, was charged with felony mali- cious mischief. n Jimmy White, 46, was charged with posses- sion of methamphetamine. Wells White Williams Alexander III Doyle Gardner n Michael Williams, 30, was charged with pos- session of marijuana more than an ounce. n Cecil Alexander III, 48, was charged with shooting into a dwelling house. n Pennie Doyle, 61, Harris Isaac Murray Shinn Lucas J. Reed was charged with intent to defraud credit card. n Marcus Gardner, 25, was charged with posses- sion of a controlled sub- stance. n Shaundra Harris, 32, was charged with felony false pretense and failure Arney Myers D. Lucious Cunningham Kennedy D. Reed to appear. ficer and n Rashida Isaac, 22, domestic vi- was charged with posses- olence-sim- sion of a controlled sub- ple assault. stance. n n Letavis Murray, 26, Charles Ar- was charged with felony simple assault and bur- ney, 28, was c h a r g e d glary of an occupied dwell- Q. Lucious Bradshaw Travis J. Davis D. Davis ing house. with cyber- n n Bryant Shinn, 31, stalking, pe- Zyria Kennedy, 19, glary of a vehicle and dis- was charged with sexual tite larceny and domestic was charged with con- orderly conduct. battery. violence-simple assault. tempt of court. n Jonathon Bradshaw, The following arrests n William Myers, 32, n Dwauntario Reed, 30, was charged with pa- were made by the Oktib- was charged with a bench 29, was charged with two role violation. beha County Sheriff’s Of- warrant. counts possession of a n Lakendric Travis, fice: n Dontavious Lucious, weapon by a felon, dis- 27, was charged with pos- n Curtis Lucas, 35, 19, was charged with three charging a firearm in city session of marijuana more was charged with a bench counts burglary of a ve- limits, no drivers license, than 30 grams. warrant, no seatbelt and hicle and three counts at- public drunk and proba- n Jerome Davis, 22 was driving on a suspended tempt to commit a crime. tion violation. charged with five counts license. n Jamal Cunningham, n Quavontan Lucious, aggravated assault. n James Reed, 34, 33, was charged with re- 19, was charged with three n Devonte Davis, 26, was charged with felony sisting arrest, trespassing counts attempt to commit was charged with posses- threats, assault on an of- and disorderly conduct. a crime, two counts bur- sion of a stolen firearm.

MARRIAGES AND DIVORCES Melonie Weeks; Aug 15 ■ Kimberly Ann Rogers and ■ Christopher Troy White and cdispatch.com Lowndes County ■ Michael Carr and Kelsei Lee Marvin Rogers; Aug. 6 Amy White; Aug. 26 Marriages Ewings; Aug. 15 ■ Sebastian Vazquez-Her- ■ De’Vagus Jenkins and Tieara ■ David Crowe and Tracie rera and Jessikah Elkins Young; Aug. 1 Sanderson; Aug. 21 Vazquez-Herrera; Aug. 10 ■ Travis Pittman and Sierra ■ John Wrench and Latasha ■ Jamie Adams and Kasey Horel; Aug. 1 Carr; Aug. 21 Adams; Aug. 14 ■ James Hillhouse and Currie ■ Stephen Gaskin and Brianna ■ Stephen William Oversen Eaves; Aug. 1 Williams; Aug. 22 and Crystal Dawn Oversen; ■ Andrew Robertson and Faye ■ Timothy Murphy and Wanda Aug. 10 Colom; Aug. 2 Shands; Aug. 23 ■ Adell Saffore and Albert ■ Ollie Williams and Latoya ■ Robert Tucker and Hailey Dewayne Davis Jr.; Aug. 10 Roland; Aug. 3 Cole; Aug. 24 ■ Jennifer Latasha Harris and ■ Brett Boudreaux and Kaylyn ■ Nathaniel Stacy and Emily Al Rico Harris; Aug. 14 Machado; Aug. 4 Hansen; Aug. 25 ■ Caleb Alan Myers and Lind- ■ Ricky Atkins and Lisa Ellis; ■ Willie Saffore and Jitterrah sey Stokes Myers; Aug. 11 Aug. 4 rogers; Aug. 28 ■ Walter Elbert Ezell and ■ Johnny Clemmons and Tess ■ Tyrus Brooks and Brianna Glynda Ezell; Aug. 21 McGee; Aug. 6 Braddock; Aug. 28 ■ Erin Quinlan Kyles and ■ Wendell Rieves and Linda ■ Douglas Norris and Quinette Nathaniel Kyles; Aug. 21 Baptist; Aug. 6 Williams; Aug. 28 ■ Delvin Darlene Gardner and ■ Devlin Huff and Stacey ■ Edward Bush and Brooke Clinton Lashun Hall; Aug 18 Johnson; Aug. 6 Bradford; Aug. 29 ■ Mallory Knight and Devin ■ Terry Williams and Barbara Bray; Aug. 17 Brown; Aug. 7 Divorces ■ Kayla L Coleman and Tristen ■ Darrell Robinson and Noli- ■ Frankie Moore and Catherine R Coleman; Aug. 17 sha Banks; Aug. 7 Moore; July 28 ■ Jermaine Walker and Catina ■ Marvin Singleton and Virgin- ■ Rashann Deandra Harris and Blevins Walker; Aug. 18 ia Garrett; Aug. 8 Deirdre Leigh Ryals; July 27 ■ Raymond D Mullins and Mitzi ■ Matthew Cunningham and ■ Regina N Weathers and Griffin Mullins; Aug. 26 Mary Akins; Aug. 8 Jonathan D Weathers; July 28 ■ Gwendolyn Malone Thomp- ■ Bennie Aaron and Reca ■ Kantrina Buchanan and son and Lamar Thompson; Boggs; Aug. 8 Revanta Johnson; July 29 Aug. 28 ■ Vincent Prude and Ruby ■ Miguel R Stewart and Rya’n ■ Sylvia Sanders Jefferson SOLUNAR TABLE Sunivelle; Aug. 11 Stewart; July 30 and Roderick Jamontrell Jeffer- The solunar period indicates peak-feeding times for fish and game. ■ Karan Patel and Manasiben ■ Bobby Joe Denney and son; Aug. 28 Thurs. Fri. ■ Major 5:48a 7:26p Patel; Aug. 13 Shane Hampton Denney; Aug. 7 Lawrence Lard and Aisha Minor — 12:58a ■ Bradley Poole and Kayla ■ Jennifer K Washington and Thomas; Aug. 26 Major 6:14p 7:53a Minor 1:37p 3:47p Davis; Aug. 13 James Dylan; Aug. 4 ■ Alieah Oswalt Ward and Courtesy of Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks ■ Austin King and Ashlynd ■ Meagan Whitehead McCain Tracy Elijah Ward; Aug. 28 Smith; Aug. 14 and Joshua McCain; Aug. 4 ■ Mark Terry and Renita Ann ■ Michael Chiadika and Lapor- ■ Brenda Faye Profiet Porter Griffin; Aug. 26 sha Smith; Aug. 14 and Sammy Porter; Aug. 5 ■ Eugene Smith Jr and Sandra The Dispatch ■ Randall Swails and Hannah ■ Angelia Nicole Williams and N Jones Smith; Aug. 24 The Commercial Dispatch (USPS 142-320) Phillips; Aug. 14 Ross Hays Williams; Aug. 5 ■ Lindsey Villamor and Michael Published daily except Saturday. Answers to common questions: ■ Worrell Aitcheson and Joyce ■ Entered at the post office at Columbus, Mississippi. Richard David Jenkins, Jr. and Michael Villamor; Aug. 24 Periodicals postage paid at Columbus, MS Phone: 662-328-2424 Slaven; Aug. 14 ■ and Coretta Stockett Jenkins; Kanica Myles and Matthew POSTMASTER, Send address changes to: Website: cdispatch.com/help ■ James Clark and Ciandra Aug. 4 Myles; Aug 24 The Commercial Dispatch, P.O. Box 511, Columbus, MS 39703 ■ ■ Published by Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company Inc., Report a news tip: [email protected] Arnold; Aug. 14 James Hargrove and Carrie Bobbie Smith and Pamela 516 Main St., Columbus, MS 39703 ■ Branni Hollingsworth and Hargrove; Aug. 5 Young; Aug. 27 4A THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

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ZACK PLAIR, Managing Editor BETH PROFFITT Advertising Director The MICHAEL FLOYD Circulation/Production Manager Opinion Dispatch MARY ANN HARDY Controller OUR VIEW Plugging the biggest potholes first uesday night, the West list, up there with police and dressing some street condi- Everybody gets a piece of the byproduct of what happens Point Selectmen’s meet- fire and sanitation services. tions, but not others. pie, the thinking goes. when a city lacks a consis- T ing turned into some- But as we have seen previ- That is, of course, a sure The push-back came from tent, cohesive strategy for thing of a shouting match, so ously in both Columbus and recipe for disagreements. Ward 3 Selectman Ken Poole, addressing paving issues on much so that mayor Robbie Starkville, street paving is not West Point has borrowed who asked the city to divert a city-wide basis. This paper Robinson had to use his gavel considered a regular recurring $2.1 million for street paving an additional $144,000 which has taken a similar stance to restore order, quite a depar- need. and improvement projects. he said is needed to pave the with Columbus’ allocation of ture for West Point where city Rather than build a funding Tuesday, the order of business roads in the Deerfield subdivi- infrastructure bonds: Rather business is generally conduct- mechanism into city budgets, was to determine how to spend sion, which is also where Poole than dividing money equally ed in a polite, calm manner. officials instead issue bonds it. A little over $1.5 million will lives. by ward, West Point should The subject that caused this every five to 10 years to ad- go to improvement in major Since the borrowed funds maintain a list of the greatest departure from decorum is dress paving. In almost every thoroughfares. The plan pre- are essentially split between road needs and address them revealing: street paving. case, the money generated by sented Tuesday was to divide the five wards, one or more of systematically — regardless There are few things that the bonds is not sufficient to the remaining funds among Poole’s fellow selectmen would of ward. will raise the ire of citizens address all the paving issues, the city’s five wards, which have to give up a portion of If your boat was sinking, more than potholes. Good which means city officials have in many cases is considered their own slice of the pie. wouldn’t you want to plug the streets are pretty high up the to parcel out the funds — ad- the path of least resistance. The debate is the natural biggest holes first?

VOICE OF THE PEOPLE Exit stage right Mr. Mack, you are wrong. No where in Mr. Mclaughin’s letter, or mine, did we call for you to stop opining. We only agreed that you do it too much. If you feel your opinions mean so much to people, perhaps you should start your own podcast. That way you can dominate the con- versation till your hearts content. I have decided to withdraw from voicing my opinions via this medium. As adults, our minds are likely made up and unlikely to be changed. While I don’t espouse to be a Republi- can or Democrat, I can’t, in good conscience, vote for anyone in the Demo- cratic party because of their platform: Eviction of God, abortion on de- mand and open borders, not to mention higher taxes and defunding our policemen. It boggles my mind that people go to church on Sunday, singing, shouting and praising Jesus, then go vote on Tuesday for the party that supports this nonsense. Hypocrites! Matt. 7:21-23. And with MISSISSIPPI VOICES that I exit the conversa- tion. Roger Wade Delaying Medicaid expansion is costing Mississippi Columbus ecently, an article appeared we were the last state to end and other life-threatening illnesses. A letter to the editor is in the Mississippi Business prohibition. Those who work at the auto parts store, an excellent way to partic- RJournal recommending Pre-kindergarten is the last the grocery store, convenience stores, ipate in your community. the State of Mississippi not example I will use. We are one of pulp wood haulers, plumbers, electricians, We request the tone of adopt Medicaid expansion. The the few states not offering pre-k and so many others who make too much your letters be construc- argument made was now is not to all children. The data are to qualify for federally-funded insurance tive and respectful and the time to expand Medicaid, irrefutable. Dr. James Heckman exchange coverage but not enough to pay the length be limited to because “right now the real chal- (University of Chicago Nobel for health insurance are on their own. The 450 words. We reserve lenge is prioritizing very limited Prize recipient in Economics) best rates available for health insurance the right to edit letters healthcare resources.” Further, lays out the economic advantag- for an average family of 2-4 people ranges for clarity, grammar and “we need to be spending health es to high quality early child- from $1,000-$1,500 per month. How many length. While commen- care dollars on people who are hood programs, and his research of our neighbors without health care can tary on national issues is sick, dying or have a crippling Ronnie Musgrove shows a 13 percent annualized afford that much per month? Without some always welcome, we limit disease.” What? return on investment realized financial help, all of these Mississippians are candidate endorsements According to Fox Business, in improved school achieve- going without health insurance and are not to one per letter-writer. Mississippi has remained the unhealthiest ment, reduced need for special education, going to see a doctor or hospital. If they do, We welcome all letters state for most of the past 20 years. higher earnings and reduced reliance on they are going to the emergency rooms and, emailed to voice@ To say the article missed the mark is an government benefits as adults, among other in that case, no payments are being made to cdispatch.com or mailed understatement. With Medicaid expansion, economic benefits. the hospital. to The Dispatch, Attn: Mississippi would receive $11 billion to help There are other examples when Missis- According to the Mississippi Hospital Letters to the Editor, PO with “limited healthcare resources.” This sippi has delayed action to our own detri- Association, the high number of uninsured Box 511, Columbus, MS is no longer a partisan issue. Thirty-nine ment, but you get the point. people in Mississippi results in over $600 39703-0511. states in the country have adopted a version When Hurricane Katrina hit the Mis- million each year in uncompensated care of health care expansion. In all instances, sissippi Gulf Coast, what did the federal costs for our hospitals. Hence the problem of states that have implemented expansions relief package contain? Money. We spent financial distress for Mississippi hospitals. received much-needed healthcare dollars. every penny. When the Great Recession of The most recent and comprehensive Many states have Republican governors 2008 happened, what did the federal relief study conducted by researchers at Van- TODAY and are controlled by Republican legislators, package contain? Money. We spent every derbilt University School of Medicine in IN HISTORY so this is not a decision based on “liberal” penny. When Covid-19 hit the country, but collaboration with Harvard Medical School views but on recognition that affordable specifically Mississippi, what did the federal found better health outcomes in states that Today is Thursday, health care is in the states’ long-term best government do? Send money, and lots of expanded Medicaid. John Graves, author of Sept. 10, the 254th day of interest. For Mississippi, it would have been it. The governor and legislature will spend the study, stated “we now have the actual 2020. There are 112 days $11 billion if we had passed a program when every penny of the $1.25 billion aid package. evidence showing that non-expanding South- left in the year. it was enacted (2012). It would have created Money was necessary in each situation to ern states could materially improve popula- n In 1813, an over 9,500 new jobs. The first three years stabilize the crises and allow the state and tion health if they accept expansion funds.” American naval force would have been covered 100 percent by the economy to recover. In each one of these As more data become available, there is commanded by Oliver the federal government. For each year we instances, money was provided as a remedy. more evidence that expansion of the Afford- H. Perry defeated the haven’t adopted a program of healthcare Time was of the essence. No one raised the able Care Act has a positive effect on the British in the Battle of expansion via Medicaid, it has cost us $1 issue then that we may have to pay the mon- health of citizens and on state economies. Lake Erie during the billion. So, we have lost $8 billion that will ey back, that we wouldn’t get it the next year, Another study also found expansion of Med- War of 1812. (After- never come again. or that because we may have used some to icaid would save as many lives as seatbelts. ward, Perry sent the Mississippi has a history of coming prop up some ongoing state expenditures We see what happens when we “save the message, “We have met around and doing what is in the best interest we couldn’t take the money because it would debate for a later day”. It has been the story the enemy and they are of the state and her citizens, after everyone force us to alter future programs since the of Mississippi for decades. Let’s put off till ours.”) in the country has done it before us and “tap” may be turned off. tomorrow what will help us today. n On Sept. 10, gained the benefits from adoption of the pro- Why are state leaders taking a complete- A shame. 1962, the U.S. Supreme grams. The nagging question which lingers ly different approach when it comes to $11 Ronnie Musgrove is former Governor of the Court ordered the Uni- is “how much did it cost us in the interim billion for health care? The money is for State of Mississippi. versity of Mississippi to when we did not adopt the program?” Sev- preventive care to reduce the likelihood (and admit James Meredith, a eral examples are apparent. The adoption expense) of life-threatening conditions in the Editor’s note: This column was edited for Black student. of a new flag; we were the last state in the future, and for treatment of heart disease, length. The full column is available on cdis- SOURCE: AP nation to provide state-funded kindergarten; diabetes, cancer, heart attacks, accidents, patch.com. The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 5A AREA OBITUARIES COMMERCIAL DISPATCH husband, Gene Scott; was a member of Unit- as a contractor and a vices. Carter’s Funeral He is survived by his OBITUARY POLICY and siblings, Nancy and ed Christian Church. member of Friendship Services of Macon is children, Erica Gardner Obituaries with basic informa- Annie. In addition to her Baptist Church. in charge of arrange- Smith, Nathan Stewart, tion including visitation and service times, are provided She is survived by parents, she was pre- He was preceded in ments. Stephanie Burton, all free of charge. Extended her children, David ceded in death by her death by his parents; Mr. Luster was born of Chicago, Illinois and obituaries with a photograph, Scott and Sue Lisowski; siblings,Rosie Dent, wife, Minerva Wood Aug. 6, 1934, in Noxu- Willie Johnson Jr. of detailed biographical informa- siblings, Doris Klee Ella Mae Hollis, Betty Sledge; and son, Char- bee County, to the late Pickensville, Alabama; tion and other details families and Henry Klee; and Ruth Hollis, Helen lie Sledge. Willie Luster Sr. and 12 grandchildren; and may wish to include, are avail- two grandchildren. Hollis, Lillie Ceil Tupley He is survived by his Ida Mae Johnson. one great-grandchild. able for a fee. Obituaries must and Leon Hollis. children, Elvis Sledge be submitted through funeral homes unless the deceased’s Willie Shepherd She is survived by Jr. Don Sledge both of body has been donated to STEENS — Willie her husband, Seam Clinton, Sandy Sledge science. If the deceased’s Shepherd, 76, died Curry of Columbus; of Columbus and Corey Scott Berry body was donated to science, Sept. 9, 2020, at his resi- children, Elizabeth De- Sledge of Amory; and Thomas Scott Berry, 67, died the family must provide official dence. loach and Deshaun Cur- six grandchildren. on September 7, 2020, in the proof of death. Please submit ry both of Columbus; all obituaries on the form pro- Arrangements are loving and grateful presence vided by The Commercial Dis- incomplete and will be siblings, Lucy Sykes Willie Luster of his family. The second son patch. Free notices must be announced by Carter’s of Columbus, Ohio, NOXUBEE — Wil- of Charles and Lounora Berry, submitted to the newspaper Funeral Services of Catherine Weather- lie “T Bone” Johnson Scott lived his whole life in no later than 3 p.m. the day Columbus. spoon, Carolyn Taylor, Luster, 86, died Sept. 5, Columbus. He and his family prior for publication Tuesday Lavern Hollis, Velma 2020, at Noxubee Coun- were lifelong members at St. through Friday; no later than 4 Hollis, Irma Shinn all Paul’s Episcopal church, where p.m. Saturday for the Sunday ty Nursing Home. Margaret Allen of Columbus, Samuel A private family only Scott served as an acolyte and edition; and no later than 7:30 COLUMBUS — Gardner of Jackson, graveside service will crucifer. A competitive athlete, Scott particularly a.m. for the Monday edition. Margaret Allen, 86, Incomplete notices must be re- Richard Hollis, James be at 11 a.m. Friday, enjoyed and excelled at swimming, tennis, died Sept. 9, 2020, at ceived no later than 7:30 a.m. Hollis, Randy Hollis all in Christian Hill MBC horseback riding, and skiing. After graduating Baptist Memorial Hos- for the Monday through Friday of Columbus and Rick- Cemetery of Macon, from Stephen D. Lee High School in 1971, Scott pital-Golden Triangle. editions. Paid notices must be ey Hollis of Sacramen- with the Rev. Robert studied at Southern Miss and Mississippi State finalized by 3 p.m. for inclusion Arrangements are to, California; and three Hood. A private fam- before employing his talents and competitive the next day Monday through incomplete and will be Thursday; and on Friday by 3 grandchildren. ily only visitation is spirit in his family’s business, Johnston announced by Carter’s from 2-5 p.m. today, at Tombigbee, where he developed his aptitude and p.m. for Sunday and Monday Funeral Services of publication. For more informa- Carter’s Funeral Ser- love for sales and travel. Columbus. Elvis Sledge Sr. tion, call 662-328-2471. ABERDEEN — Elvis When JTB fell into hard times and shut its A. Sledge Sr., 93, died doors, Scott and his brother Reau developed Mary Scott Sammie Curry Sept. 8, 2020, at North a business plan and secured the financing to STARKVILLE — COLUMBUS — Mississippi Medical reopen the company and resume furniture Mary Lee Scott, 87, Sammie Mae T. Curry, Center Gilmore in manufacturing operations. His ability to revive died Sept. 4, 2020. 70, died Amory. the company, thereby providing as many as Burial will be at Sept. 7, A private family ser- 1,000 jobs and contributing to the strength of the Memorial Gardens 2020, at vice will be at 11 a.m. local community, gave Scott great pride and joy. of Starkville. Welch her resi- Friday, at Tisdale-Lann His entrepreneurial spirit and love for traveling Funeral Home of dence. Memorial Funeral helped him to cultivate a profound understanding Starkville is in charge Services home, with Rick Burton of the import/export furniture business, through of arrangements. will be at officiating. Burial will which he later began a new company, T.S. Berry 11 a.m. Sales. Scott’s business travels took him across Mrs. Scott was born Curry follow in Friendship in Barnes, Kansas, to Friday, in Cemetery of Aberdeen. the world to Brazil, Guatemala, Honduras, the late William Klee Memorial Visitation will be one China, India, Russia, and Vietnam, where he and Fannie Wallace. Gardens. Visitation hour prior to services Oliver Chesnut developed strong friendships and successful Graveside Services: import/export ventures. A chance encounter in She was a graduate of is from noon-5 p.m. at the funeral home. Sunday, Sept. 13 • 2 PM Kansas State Univer- today, at Lee-Sykes Tisdale-Lann Memo- Black Creek Cemetery a Shanghai hotel in 1994 led to a cover story in Funeral Home. Lee- rial Funeral Home of Silas, Alabama the Business section of The New York Times sity and was formerly 2nd Ave N. Location employed with Missis- Sykes Funeral Home of Aberdeen is in charge featuring Scott and his innovative import ideas. While he relished the work and travel that took sippi State University. Columbus is in charge of arrangements. Scott Berry She was a member of of arrangements. Mr. sledge was born Services: him far from home, two of his most favorite trips Starkville First United Mrs. Curry was born Oct. 11, 1926, in Choc- A private funeral were a family camping and horseback riding trip service will be held. Methodist Church. July 16, 1950, in Lown- taw County. He was a St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Montana and a camping road trip in Alaska In addition to her des County, to the late veteran of the United College St. Location with a longtime friend. parents, she was pre- Sammie Lee Hollis and States Army. He was Following his career in furniture, Scott set his Bennie Perrigin Jr. sights on a local project: the development of the ceded in death by her Eloise Barry Hollis. She formerly employed Graveside Services: Friday, Sept. 11 • 11 AM abandoned Lee High School into a mixed-use Friendship Cemetery building. Over the last few years of his life, Scott College St. Location successfully transformed the classrooms of his alma mater into unique and modern apartments. His boundless vision for other spaces in the project included an event venue in the auditorium Big drop reported in vaping by US teenagers and a restaurant in the former cafeteria. Scott THE ASSOCIATED PRESS cigarettes and other vap- mainly used by minors. looked forward to a time when the corner of ing products. That marks The policy did not apply memorialgunterpeel.com Military and 18th Avenue would regain the NEW YORK — Vap- a big decline from a sim- to disposable e-cigarettes, vitality and energy of its former days. ing by U.S. teenagers fell ilar survey last year that which can still contain Beyond the pleasure that he garnered from dramatically this year, found about 28 percent sweet, candylike flavors. his tireless work, Scott received his greatest especially among middle of high school students fulfillment from his family and friends. In schoolers, according to and 11 percent of middle particular, he cherished his role as “Poppy” and a federal report released school students recently “Paw Paw” to his six grandchildren and took Wednesday. vaped. it upon himself to give his band of “Yahoos” as Experts think last The survey suggests many experiences as he was able. The Yahoo year’s outbreak of vap- that the number of school adventures took Scott and his crew near and far: ing related illnesses and kids who vape fell by 1.8 to the bowling alley, the skating rink and the deaths may have scared million in a year, from 5.4 indoor pool at MUW, to Lake Tuscaloosa for water off some kids, but they million to 3.6 million, offi- skiing, to New Mexico and Colorado for snow believe other factors con- cials said. skiing. He made sure they had the opportunity tributed to the drop, in- But even as teen use to learn how to ride horses and play tennis. He cluding higher age limits declined, the report particularly loved feeding his insatiable band and flavor bans. shows a big bump in use of grandchildren and reveled in watching them In a national survey, of disposable e-cigarettes. gobble up everything he concocted. On any just under 20 percent of The Food and Drug Ad- high school students and ministration earlier this given weekday, they could be spotted ransacking 5 percent of middle school year barred flavors from the MUW cafeteria on Poppy’s ticket. The students said they were small vaping devices like Bennie Perrigin, Jr. Yahoos could always count on Poppy to sneak recent users of electronic Juul and others that are Bennie L. Perrigin, Jr., age 84, of Columbus, them a piece of candy or allow them to steal a MS, passed away September 8, 2020, at Baptist lick of pancake batter while he served up endless Memorial Hospital. blueberry pancakes. His spirit, vitality and Graveside services will be Friday, September imagination will inspire us to adventure and 11, 2020, at 11:00 AM at Friendship Cemetery look for opportunities in every corner and down with Rev. Walter Butler officiating. Memorial every road of this life, which he himself lived so Does my employer have to say Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 903 indomitably. if a coworker has the virus? College St. location is in charge of arrangements. Scott is preceded in death by his mother, Mr. Perrigin was born December 21, 1935, in Lounora “Poochie” Johnston Berry and his son, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS track of infections con- Meridian, MS, to the late Bennie L. and Hattie Taylor Scott Berry. He is survived by his wife, tracted on the job and re- Ruth Taylor Berry, with whom he treasured Does my employer Kate Jones Perrigin, Sr. He was a milk truck port any hospitalizations distributor for Brookshire and Dairy Fresh nearly 45 years of marriage and partnership; his have to say if a coworker or deaths related to the for many years. Mr. Perrigin was a member of father Charles E. Berry of Columbus; his aunt, has the virus? disease to the U.S. Occu- McBee Baptist Church. Jerry Johnston Gadol, 3 brothers: Charles Russell Employers are gener- pational Safety and Health In addition to his parents, he was preceded in (Jane), Jerryld Reau (Kelli), and Edward Duke ally not required to tell Administration. workers when someone in death by his wife, Marie Perrigin; and brother, (Laura Beth); 2 daughters Rebecca Berry Scott Some workers are un- (Clifton) and Julia Johnston Markle (Russell); the workplace has tested settled by the lack of infor- Walter L. Perrigin. positive for the coronavi- Survivors include his daughter, Alice Stone and six grandchildren: Nora Ruth Scott, Alliene mation. Amazon, for ex- Davis Scott, Clifton Thomas Scott, Julia Tate rus. ample, alerted warehouse and her husband James of Guntown, MS; Scott, Johnston Land Markle and George The U.S. Centers for workers when someone sons, Glenn A. Perrigin and his wife Susan of Disease Control and Pre- Coleman Markle. tested positive for the vi- Hamilton, AL and Lloyd L. Perrigin and his wife vention recommends A private funeral service will be held at St. rus, but didn’t disclose a Kelly, of Quinton, AL; sister, Ida Mae Adams of that companies monitor tally of how many workers Iredell, TX; grandchildren, Mishell Stone and Paul’s Episcopal Church, officiated by Father employees for symptoms tested positive. So work- her husband Billy, John Stone, Allison Perrigin, Jason Shelby. Following the service, Scott will be and alert those who may ers began trying to keep Hunter Perrigin, Brittany Brown and her husband interred in the Church’s columbarium. Honorary have been in contact track on their own. Phillip, Matthew Perrigin and Sarah Perrigin; pallbearers will be Butch Crouse, Keith Thomas, with an infected person. great-grandchildren, Danie Forster, Lilly Brown, George Irby, Jeff Turnage, Robert White, Gene Some states may order There are also pending lawsuits against employ- Logan Gray, Briggs Brown, Remi Brown, Aubree Imes, Eric Fiedor, Charlie Pilkinton, Dr. Clifton businesses to follow such Freeman and Justin Perrigin; and a host of nieces Scott, Russell Markle, Larry Crink, Dr. Jack guidance. ers filed by workers who and nephews. Reed, Frank Wall, Chuck Kaufman, Wilbur Employers have the were exposed to or diag- nosed with the coronavi- Pallbearers will be family and friends. Colom, Aubrey “Dynamite” Silvers and John Cox. right to take employees’ In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations temperature and ask rus. In general, there’s a Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s be made to Scott’s most treasured local charity, about symptoms or if they high legal bar for finding Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, have been exposed to or an employer at fault for en- TN, 38105. the George “Happy” Irby Christmas Fund, P.O. diagnosed with the virus. dangering employees and Box 9292, Columbus, MS 39705. If an employee doesn’t re- most claims are resolved spond to those questions, via worker’s compensa- they can be barred from tion settlements. There the workplace. has also been some debate Sign the online guest book at Businesses are re- over whether Congress Sign the online guest book at www.memorialgunterpeel.com quired to provide a safe should grant business- www.memorialgunterpeel.com College Street • Columbus, MS working environment. es liability protections College Street • Columbus, MS They also have to keep during the pandemic. 6A THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com In a year of social distancing, virus alters Sept. 11, too Double beams of light evoking the fallen twin towers name of virus safety, until an uproar sparked a change of heart. The Fire were nearly canceled in the name of virus safety Department has cited the virus in urging members to stay away from BY JENNIFER PELTZ to suspend a cherished tradition of any observances of the 2001 attacks The Associated Press relatives reading victims’ names in that killed nearly the 3,000 people, person. Vice President Mike Pence among them almost 350 firefighters. NEW YORK — In a year when is expected at both those remem- Some victims’ relatives say they the coronavirus pandemic has re- understand the ground zero obser- brances in New York, while Presi- shaped countless American rituals, vance had to change in a year when dent Donald Trump and Democratic even the commemoration of 9/11 so much else has. Others fear the could not escape unchanged. challenger Joe Biden plan to attend pandemic is making plain what they The 19th anniversary of the ter- a truncated ceremony at the Flight have feared was happening unspo- ror attacks will be marked by duel- 93 National Memorial in Pennsylva- ken: that the commitment to “Never ing ceremonies at the Sept. 11 me- nia. Forget” is fading. morial plaza and a corner near the In New York, the double beams “It’s another smack in the face,” World Trade Center, reflecting a of light that evoke the fallen twin says Jim Riches, who lost his son divide over the memorial’s decision towers were nearly canceled in the Jimmy, a firefighter.

Ordinance Continued from Page 1A the standards of the U.S. community relations di- Simmons’ farm. Department of Agricul- rector Martha Thomas Watson said he had ture, he said. said Wednesday. She de- also heard that the dog Simmons said he wants clined to comment to The was sent away but did not the county to change its vi- Dispatch on Simmons’ know for certain and has cious dog ordinance. specific situation, other not spoken to the Humane “From what I gather, than to deny the claim Society about it. if a human did what the that the organization re- Simmons said he was dog did to my livestock, homed the dog. told he could not file a civil Montgomery Watson it would be felony animal The Humane Society lawsuit in justice court if Humane Society present. cruelty,” Simmons said. deals with every animal the dog had no owner, and OCSO is researching The ordinance defines on a case-by-case basis, he wants to take his case other jurisdictions’ vi- a “vicious dog” as one Thomas said. to circuit court to find cious dog ordinances and “with a known propensity, “If there is any evi- out what happened to the will present its findings tendency or disposition to dence or the Humane dog and why it has not, to to the board of supervi- attack, when unprovoked, Society has firsthandhis knowledge, been put sors so they can consider to cause injury or other- knowledge that a specific down. strengthening the coun- wise endanger the safety animal has attacked a per- The ordinance states ty ordinance if they so of human beings, domes- son or another animal, we that a vicious dog can be choose, Watson said. tic dogs, livestock or poul- follow state and local laws put down if Oktibbeha Simmons said he ap- try.” A vicious dog that governing the situation County Justice Court de- preciated the opportu- kills or severely injures and work closely with law termines it is not properly nity to talk to the board a human “shall be imme- enforcement if relevant,” confined, shows no signs of supervisors directly, diately confiscated and she said. of ownership or vaccina- since Oktibbeha County thereafter destroyed in an OCSO receives reports tions or cannot be peace- Humane Society Director expeditious and humane of vicious dogs “several fully captured. It also al- Sarah Akins and County manner.” times a year,” Capt. Brett lows any person to end the Prosecuting Attorney Ha- The Oktibbeha Coun- Watson told The Dispatch, dog’s life “without any at- ley Brown Smith have not ty Sheriff’s Office has the but the department’s in- tempt to capture, restrain met with him in person. authority to enforce the volvement in Simmons’ and impound” it if the dog He emphasized the dog vicious dog ordinance, case was “minimal” oth- “poses a serious and im- killed animals for sport, but Simmons said he was er than trying without mediate threat of serious not for food, and he said under the impression that success to find the dog’s harm to a human.” the only way to prevent the the Oktibbeha County Hu- owner, since there was no District 1 Supervisor dog from killing more an- mane Society intervened apparent criminal activity. and Board President John imals or possibly humans and shipped the dog to Simmons told the su- Montgomery agreed with would be to put it down. another state without noti- pervisors he caught the Simmons at Tuesday’s “I’m trying to save the fying him. dog attacking one of his meeting and said the cur- next person down the However, the Humane animals and shot it in the rent ordinance “doesn’t line,” he told the supervi- Society does not send vi- face with a rifle but did not have quite enough teeth” sors. “I’ve been asked by cious dogs out of state or kill it. Watson told The Dis- to protect farmers in some of these people I’ve bring them in from out of patch the dog received vet- Simmons’ situation. The been talking to (if I) just state, and the shelter will erinary care for the wound supervisors agreed to re- want to kill a dog. I have euthanize an animal if it and was likely turned over visit the issue at Monday’s a dog. Everybody I know has “irremediable medi- to the Humane Society by meeting, hopefully with a has a dog. It’s not about cal or behavioral issues,” someone who lives near representative from the that.” Logo Continued from Page 1A we are making and our be immediately recogniz- it’s symbolic of the bright the logo,” Spears said. “If future. With our 200-year able, clever and effective.” future we have.” we wanted to monetize celebration, the timing to As part of the rebrand, The Falcon logo, which the brand through mer- tell both those stories was Harper offered two ver- features a rendering of a chandising, this gives us perfect.” sions of the district logo Falcon’s head in purple, an opportunity we didn’t Harper said the goal of — one with the letters complemented by black have before.” his design was to create CMSD, the other with the and gray, will replace the Labat said she expects logos that were versatile, letters CM. current logo, which is the final versions of the made effective use of the “Working with dis- widely acknowledged as rebrand to be presented district’s purple and gold tricts all over the state, I a copy of the Atlanta Fal- to the board by Novem- colors by incorporating realized that everybody cons’ logo. ber. the full spectrum of com- has the SD or school dis- The new logo will give “We’re hoping to have plementary shades and, trict as part of its name,” the district a reveal event before perhaps most impor- he said. “So, in a sense, a clear pro- tantly, gave the district a using the SD doesn’t add p r i e t a r y the end of the year,” she brand it could claim exclu- anything.” claim on the said. “We’re excited to sively as its own. Harper’s alternative logo, which share this with all of our “Your brand is what CM logo features a torch opens up community partners who you do every day, in the placed over the M, long other pos- have been so supportive classroom, here in the considered a symbol of sibilities, of what we’ve done and boardroom and in the enlightenment. Board Pres- Spears what we’re doing. That’s community,” Harper said. “I really liked incorpo- ident Jason really what the rebrand is “The logo tells the story rating the torch into the Spears said. all about: communicating of that brand. It needs to logo,” Labat said. “I think “It gives us control of that message.” Hotel Continued from Page 1A weeks. Of those, 195 of M a r k hotels’ regular staff have services, and employees those students have test- Castle- been able to transfer to of the Longest Student ed positive and 183 more berry, the other hotels in the market Health Center will moni- are awaiting test results. d e v e l o p e r either permanently or un- tor quarantined students’ The Comfort Suites who owns til the end of MSU’s part- health on site. on Russell Street and the all three nership with Peachtree By Sept. 1, students Hampton Inn on Black- hotels, told Hotel Group, the corpo- in three MSU Greek jack Road in Starkville The Dis- rate owner of all three have a total of 155 rooms, patch that Castleberry hotels. life chapter houses had and MSU rented 40 rooms Fairfield currently has no MSU has staffed the moved out to self-quar- at Fairfield with the op- regular hotel guests or three hotels with employ- antine due to COVID-19 tion of 45 more, MSU staff for safety reasons, ees from the departments exposure and had the op- Chief Communications despite MSU only renting of Housing and Resi- tion of either going home Officer Sid Salter said. some of its rooms. The dence Life and custodial or staying in the hotels. Shooting Continued from Page 1A The two victims were said police are still inves- involved in the incident, mation on the incident treated and released tigating whether the two and possibly more, Shel- to call Golden Triangle from Baptist Memorial injured also fired shots ton said in the press re- Crime Stoppers at 800- Hospital-Golden Triangle and will face charges. lease. 530-7151 or submit tips with non life-threatening Police are looking for Investigators are ask- through the P3 app on injuries, Shelton said. He at least one other suspect ing anyone with infor- their phone. SECTION

SPORTS LINE 662-241-5000 B Sports THE DISPATCH n CDISPATCH.COM n THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 MISSISSIPPI STATE FOOTBALL HOW AARON BRULE IS ADJUSTING TO ZACH ARNETT’S BLITZ-HEAVY SCHEME

BY BEN PORNOY [email protected]

STARKVILLE — Aar- on Brule stands hunched over a podium in the Leo Seal Jr. Football Complex bearing an effervescent smile from ear to ear. Speaking a mile a min- ute, Brule races through his thoughts on new de- fensive coordinator Zach Arnett’s 3-3-5 scheme, what’s stood out through fall camp and how he’s approached an offseason in which he’s slated to be- come a major cog in the MSU defense. And while the Bull- dogs are still a little over two weeks away from opening their season at LSU and at least a week and a half short of disclos- ing their first depth chart of the year, there’s reason to believe Brule is set to be a linchpin in Arnett’s Photo courtesy of Mississippi State Athletics free-flowing defense. With just more than two weeks before its first game, there’s reason to believe Aaron Brule is set to be a linchpin in Mississippi State’s free-flowing defense. “The thing I really ap- preciate about Brule is ginning his NFL career Copiah Lincoln Com- fall roster, the New Orle- parts of two seasons in everything he’s got.” he plays with his hair on Thursday night as a mem- munity products Jordan ans product came to MSU Starkville. Shifting from a 4-2-5 fire on a daily basis,” out- ber of the Kansas City Davis and Tyrus Wheat in the class of 2018 with “I think up to this point under Bob Shoop to Ar- side linebackers/special Chiefs and seniors Tim should both see time this smoke that he might end it’s what makes most de- nett’s 3-3-5, there’s an ex- teams coach Matt Brock Washington and Leo Lew- fall. But inside, next to up in the defensive back- fensive guys successful: pectation that linebackers said. “There’s not many is now departed, MSU’s Thompson, playing time field. Having bolstered his effort,” Arnett said of why in the present system will plays where you flip on linebacking corps is slim is up for grabs. Enter frame from 220 pounds Brule’s been effective in be tasked with more blitz- the tape and Brule is not beyond fifth-year senior Brule. on arrival to a slim 230 practice. “He shows up ing this fall. playing hard.” Erroll Thompson. There Listed as a hybrid safe- pounds at present, he’s every day to work, and he Brule — who’s spent With Willie Gay Jr. be- are options at SAM, sure. ty/linebacker on MSU’s played in 17 games over flies around and gives it See BRULE, 3B

MISSISSIPPI STATE TRACK AND FIELD Icelandic javelin star Gudmundsson hopes to ‘make some more magic’ at MSU BY THEO DEROSA “If you can’t beat them, [email protected] join them — and beat them,” Gudmundsson Sindri Gudmundsson said. “That’s kind of my has seen up close and mentality: They’ve got personal what Mississip- this great corps of throw- pi State’s javelin throwers ers, and I’m going to join are capable of. them and eventually hope- At the NCAA champi- fully beat them.” onships in both 2018 and Of the four Bulldogs 2019, the only thing stand- who finished ahead of ing between Utah State’s Gudmundsson at NCAA star Icelandic thrower and championships, only a national title was the Horsford is still on the Bulldogs. Several of them. roster. But with the prolif- Gudmundsson finished ic Icelandic thrower, who behind Mississippi State’s officially signed with the Anderson Peters and Nico Bulldogs in July, in the Quijera in 2018, settling fold, Mississippi State for third. The following can be just as good come year, he took fourth be- spring 2021 — or better. hind an all-Bulldog po- Associate head coach dium of Peters, Curtis April Thomas, who leads Thompson and Tyriq the school’s “Jav U” pro- Horsford. gram, says she expects So when Gudmunds- the addition of Gudmunds- son looked for a transfer son to help the Bulldogs’ destination this summer, javelin throwers remain an elite group. Photo courtesy of Wade Denniston/USU Athletics he already had a destina- When Sindri Gudmundsson looked for a transfer destination this summer, he already had a destination in mind: Mis- tion in mind: Mississippi “I think it’s special sissippi State, a.k.a. “Jav U.” State, a.k.a. “Jav U.” See MAGIC, 3B

Starkville ranked first in MSU soccer, volleyball release updated schedules Class 6A, overall in first BY GARRICK HODGE [email protected]

Mississippi high school Mississippi State soc- cer and volleyball both football poll of 2020 released their updated BY THEO DEROSA 10 overall. schedules Wednesday. Both programs will [email protected] Starkville earned all play a truncated confer- nine first-place votes in Starkville High ence-only schedule, with Class 6A and eight in School earned top bill- soccer starting on Sept. 18 the overall rankings. ing in the first Associ- and volleyball on Oct. 17. The Jackets beat ated Press Mississippi MSU soccer opens its high school football poll West Point 40-28 in last season at Auburn, then of the 2020 season, re- week’s season opener in plays Alabama at home, leased Wednesday. Starkville after reach- Ole Miss on the road and The Yellow Jackets ing the Class 6A north LSU at home. The Bull- dogs close their season were ranked as the half championship with road matchups with best prep football team game. Texas A&M and South in the state and were The Green Wave, despite the loss, was Carolina while hosting unanimously picked as Missouri and Arkansas. ranked first in Class 5A the top team in MHSAA The Southeastern Confer- Class 6A. and fourth overall. ence Championship will Nine Mississippi On Friday, Starkville be held in Orange Beach, media outlets, includ- (1-0) will play at Lou- Alabama, from Nov. 13-22. ing The Commercial isville (1-0), the No. All 14 schools qualify for Dispatch, were polled 2-ranked team in Class the tournament and each on the top five teams in Photo courtesy of Gabby Zgunda/Mississippi State Athletics 4A. Mississippi State volleyball and soccer announced their 2020 fall schedules Wednes- team is guaranteed at least each class and the top See FOOTBALL, 3B day afternoon. See MSU, 3B The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 3B Magic Continued from Page 1B knowing that Sindri even “I tell people I like to And he did, returning Gudmundsson. considered us and want- think I’m a good jav coach, in 2017 for his redshirt “I haven’t really gotten ed to come here, so that but I’m not God,” Thomas freshman year. He was any time off since I was makes it even better,” said. “I can’t get somebody named to the all-America about 12 to rest and just do Thomas said. who’s never thrown jav a first team three straight nothing,” he said. day in their life and with- times, the first Utah State But rather than a Going for gold — and a in a year’s time turn them athlete to do that since headache, the down time into an 80-meter javelin James Parker hurled the proved effective — the master’s degree thrower.” hammer for the Aggies lower back strain that had Gudmundsson said Lucky for her, Gud- from 1999 to 2001. bugged the thrower for he had two main reasons mundsson is already part But when Gudmunds- over a year finally healed. for coming to Starkville of that elite group. He son was notified that Utah “I think that was kind of apart from getting to com- owns a career-best mark State wouldn’t renew good for me,” Gudmunds- pete with several talented of 80.91 meters — a school scholarships for graduat- son said of his time off. throwers like Horsford. record at Utah State. (For ing seniors, it solidified his Now, he and the Bull- YESTERDAY’S ANSWER First, he’ll get another comparison, Peters’ per- decision to move on. dogs are back in action as season to compete after sonal best is 87.31 meters, While he loved Logan, they begin ramping up for Sudoku Sudoku is a number- losing his 2020 outdoor and the world record is Utah — it’s where he met the spring outdoor season. Yesterday’s answer season to COVID-19. Sudokuplacing puzzle based on 98.48.) his fiancée, Utah State Thomas said her condi- 6 9 7 4 1 5 3 8 2 Gudmundsson graduated Those, meanwhile, women’s javelin thrower Sudokua 9x9 grid is with a severalnum- tioning program includes 2 5 3 6 8 9 4 7 1 from Utah State with his who hurl a javelin for the Mia Estes — the Face- flexibility training, some ber-placinggiven numbers. puzzle The object 1 4 8 3 2 7 6 5 9 bachelor’s in accounting first time aren’t likely to Time tour head coach weightlifting and the oc- basedis to place on the a 9x9 numbers grid with several this year, but he’ll have survive with their dignity Chris Woods gave Gud- casional run — but only 1 to 9 in the empty spaces 3 2 6 7 5 4 9 1 8 given numbers. The a chance to use his final — or their ligaments — mundsson of Mississippi short sprints, she said. so that each row, each 4 8 5 9 6 1 7 2 3 object is to place the season of collegiate eligi- intact. State’s track facilities was “I’m never going to go column and each 3x3 box 9 7 1 8 3 2 5 6 4 numbers 1 to 9 in bility to throw the javelin “They’ll pick it up and impressive. out and say, ‘Hey, guys, contains the same number the empty spaces so 8 3 9 2 7 6 1 4 5 for the Bulldogs. try to throw it like a base- “They made it so easy run a mile,’” Thomas said. only once. The difficulty that each row, each 5 6 2 1 4 3 8 9 7 And when he does, he ball, and there goes your for me to realize that I “They’re throwers.” level increases from column and each 7 1 4 5 9 8 2 3 6 2020 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc. expects to edit his résumé shoulder. There goes your wanted to come here,” Monday to Sunday. 9/09 She said she’s been ex- 3x3 box contains Difficulty Level from three-time first-team UCL,” Thomas said. “It’s Gudmundsson said of cited to get back into the all-American to four-time. definitely tricky.” Woods and Thomas. the same number only once. The difficulty level swing of things after the increases from Monday to Sunday. Of course, winning an So did the school longest layoff she can re- NCAA title outright would Moving on to Mississippi spirit Gudmundson saw member in a coaching ca- be welcome, too. It was the same liga- ingrained in the city of reer of over a decade. “I’ve always had it in ment, in fact, that plagued Starkville, which took the “I’m ready to get back my mind that I wanted to Gudmundsson before Aggies’ support in Logan at it,” Thomas said. “The win nationals, and I think his career at Utah State. to another level. break’s over; it’s time to coming here to Mississip- In May 2015, he tore the “Right here, you see make some more magic.” pi State would be the best UCL in his right elbow, everybody rocking Mis- Gudmundsson is ready option for me to reach that and a few months later in sissippi State, and I think for that, too. Though he goal,” Gudmundsson said. New York, he had Tommy that’s great,” Gudmunds- said the Mississippi hu- His other principal John surgery — a proce- son said. “It definitely midity made him sweat reason for coming to dure named after a former made me excited when I more than ever when he Starkville is to start his Major League pitcher and got here.” and Estes — a nurse at master’s program in man- usually exclusive to big OCH Regional Hospital agement information sys- league hurlers. ‘The break’s over’ — moved into their third- tems. Gudmundsson, who Gudmundsson couldn’t Gudmundsson said los- floor apartment, the heat minored in MIS at Utah throw a javelin for seven ing his senior season but will allow him to throw State, needs 30 to 33 hours to eight months; it was a finding a chance to play at outside for much more of to complete the master’s, full year and a half after Mississippi State was his the year than snowy Lo- which will take him one his injury until the pain first “blessing in disguise.” gan. and a half to two years. was gone. But he said And before the fall se- With more time to pre- And since he’ll only the shoulder and arm mester even started, Gud- pare, a fully healed back have one season of compe- strengthening exercises mundsson faced another and a cadre of talented tition, he won’t be subject he performed helped him setback that was, in ways, throwers around him, to major technique chang- build stability and rein- a second one. Gudmundsson said he es at the hands of the Bull- forced the steely mindset On June 2, he devel- can’t wait to get back to dogs’ staff, which helps he’d always had for him- oped appendicitis, had to competition for his final him feel more at ease. Sub- self. get his appendix removed college season. stantive improvements “In my head, I was al- and spent the next eight “I think it’s going to be can take much longer than ways going to get through weeks out of commission. a really exciting year,” he a year, Thomas said. it,” Gudmundsson said. It was a rare respite for said. Brule Continued from Page 1B the majority of his time at to boost their awareness of camp. Has it improved? “Even if I may mess up MSU as a run stopper and in Arnett’s blitz-heavy Yes. Is it where he hopes or something, I’m still just athletic defender in space scheme. it will be come game giving 100 percent,” Brule — noted Tuesday night “Coach Arnett’s de- time in Baton Rouge? No. said. “It’s better to make a that his latest role has fense is definitely differ- That said, Brule has been 100 percent mistake than been an adjustment. He’s ent than what I’m used among the bright spots in a lagging mistake.” spent more time chasing to, and it puts me in some an otherwise lacking per- “I’ve really enjoyed be- ACROSS running backs in space much better positions,” formance this fall. ing a part of coaching him 1 Did hay work and rushing the passer Brule said. “...I’m able Bringing an energy and just his day-to-day 6 Haunted house than under previous re- to play the run and also evident in his swift speak- approach,” Brock added. resident gimes. drop into coverage, and I ing nature, there’s reason “Obviously he’s still work- 11 Spiny plant Working to rep out feel like it’s expanded my to believe the redshirt ing through things, but 12 Ham’s need this adjustment, Brule game a lot more than in sophomore linebacker whether it be technique 13 Knot anew said he and the rest of the the past.” will be heavily leaned on or fundamentals or the 14 Wide awake outside linebackers have Speaking with the me- in a linebacker room in system, but first and fore- 15 Rio Grande spent ample time hitting dia Tuesday, Arnett was which he’s far and away most he plays the game city tackling dummies, rac- brutally honest regarding the second-most-expe- hard, and that’s what you 17 Suffering ing around trash cans his defense’s present prog- rienced piece alongside appreciate about Aaron 19 Tentative and working on angles ress through three weeks Thompson. Brule.” taste 20 Golf position 23 Usher, at Football times Continued from Page 1B 25 Zilch play at Caledonia (0-1) on Friday. 2. Columbia (1-0) 26 One slow to DOWN 20 Overnight In other polls embrace new n Noxubee County (1-0) was Here’s the ballot Theo DeRosa sub- 3. Jefferson Davis County (1-0) 1 Butter unit work tech second in Wednesday’s Class 3A mitted for The Dispatch: 4. Magee (1-0) 2 Wisdom 21 Perfect rankings. The Tigers beat Shannon Overall top 10 5. Choctaw County (1-0) 28 China setting bringer 22 Ahead of time 39-0 in Week 1. Defending cham- 1. Starkville (1-0) Class 4A 29 Otherworldly 3 Language of 24 Pot fill pion Jefferson Davis County (1-0), 2. West Point (0-1) 1. Corinth (1-0) 30 Chess pieces AD 200-600 25 “Morning which beat Noxubee County 25-15 3. South Panola (1-0) 2. Louisville (1-0) 31 Do something 4 Demonic Edition” network in last year’s Class 3A championship 4. Lafayette (1-0) 3. West Lauderdale (1-0) 32 Devious 5 Diver’s place 27 Quebec game, was first with six first-place 5. Oxford (1-0) 4. Poplarville (0-1) 33 Clip on 6 Hold tightly neighbor votes. The Tigers had one first-place 6. Oak Grove (1-0) 5. Newton County (1-0) 35 Cellist Casals 7 Ring of light 31 Molecule vote. Columbia, Magee and Houston 7. Madison-Ridgeland Academy Class 5A 38 Job reward 8 Dedicated makeup rounded out the top five, with the for- (1-0) 1. West Point (0-1) 41 Accepted verse 33 Oodles mer two schools receiving one first- 8. Madison Central (1-0) 2. Lafayette (1-0) truth 9 Army address 34 Jargon place vote apiece. Noxubee County 9. Picayune (1-0) 3. Picayune (1-0) 42 Surmise 10 Stroller user 35 Butter unit will travel to Class 2A Philadelphia 10. Corinth (1-0) 4. Neshoba Central (1-0) 43 Circus struc- 16 Ventilation 36 Hacking tool (1-0) on Friday. Class 1A 5. West Jones (1-0) tures system part 37 Storage spot 1. Nanih Waiya (1-0) n Heritage Academy (2-1) was Class 6A 44 Weasel’s 17 Mosque faith 39 View 2. Noxapater (0-1) 1. Starkville (1-0) the fourth-ranked team among pri- cousin 18 Flat paper 40 Screw up vate schools. The Patriots beat Mag- 3. Lumberton (0-1) 2. South Panola (1-0) nolia Heights 35-21 last week after a 4. Biggersville (1-0) 3. Oxford (1-0) win over Kirk Academy on Aug. 28 5. Baldwyn (0-0) 4. Oak Grove (1-0) and a loss to Jackson Prep on Aug. Class 2A 5. Madison Central (1-0) 21. Madison-Ridgeland Academy 1. Taylorsville (0-0) Private schools (six first-place votes) was the top- 2. North Side (0-0) 1. Madison-Ridgeland Academy ranked private school team and No. 3. Scott Central (1-0) (3-0) 9 in the overall rankings. Jackson 4. East Webster (1-0) 2. Jackson Prep (2-0) Prep was second, Greenville St. Jo- 5. Enterprise Clarke (1-0) 3. Greenville St. Joseph (3-0) seph was third, and Leake Academy Class 3A 4. Leake Academy (3-0) was fifth. Heritage Academy will 1. Noxubee County (1-0) 5. Heritage Academy (2-1) MSU Continued from Page 1B two matches. The Bulldogs finished 8-8-3 in the 2019 season. “We’re so grateful once again for the opportunity to Volleyball will only play four conference foes, but play whilst also keeping the safety of our players at the will have two matches against each. The Bulldogs forefront of our minds,” MSU coach James Armstrong open at home against Arkansas on Oct. 17-18, then will said in a news release. “Every game will provide a new play LSU twice in Baton Rouge. MSU then faces Texas challenge with a tough, high-quality opposition. We A&M twice on the road before closing the year at home can’t wait to finally get to play teams other than our- with two contests against Kentucky. selves after such a long wait. Our team is ready, excit- No SEC Championships have been announced for ed, and optimistic about having a successful season.” volleyball. In 2019, the Bulldogs finished 13-17 overall.

WHATZIT ANSWER Log cabin 2B THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com Texans-Chiefs set to kick off NFL season

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS son at running back. ty. Those that attend — the Chiefs. However it And their defense has a almost entirely season may be, to make sure KANSAS CITY, Mo. healthy J.J. Watt, some- ticket holders —- will be that whatever everybody — It has been a mere thing they only enjoyed required to wear face cov- does, we’re on the same eight months since Pat- for about half of their erings whenever they are page.” rick Mahomes led Kan- games last season — and unable to maintain social sas City from a 24-0 hole have missed far too often distancing. Scouting the Texans to beat Deshaun Watson during his outstanding The last time Reid Along with some new and the Houston Texans career. could remember coach- playmakers on offense, in the divisional round “We have an opportu- ing in front of so few fans the Texans also have of the playoffs, a brutally nity going to the defend- was as an assistant at San new defensive coordi- efficient comeback that Francisco State in 1985. ing Super Bowl champs’ nator Anthony Weaver ultimately propelled the “If we were playing home stadium right off and special teams coach Chiefs to their first Super UC Davis, we would the bat and compete with Tracy Smith. Defensive Bowl title in 50 years. have that. But it’s been a great team. That’s what tackle Ross Blacklock, a A whole lot has you want,” said Watson, a while,” he said. “They second-round pick, was changed, though. who signed a four-year, had the ultimate jump their initial selection in The coronavirus pan- $160 million contract ex- ball just to get into the the draft while ex-Chiefs demic effectively can- tension last week. “This stadium, however, that safety Eric Murray is celed the entire NFL off- is the best opportunity was picked. So I know expected to start after season along with all four you can have to start the they’ll be revved up and spending last season preseason games. That season.” ready to go.” with Cleveland. means their rematch at That contract exten- “You look at every- Arrowhead Stadium on sion is the second largest Titletown thing that they’ve done Thursday night will be in NFL history. The first: The Chiefs raised last season and even the first game for any- The 10-year extension their Super Bowl flag last years past that they’ve body since February. It that Mahomes, the reign- week, when they handed played against us (and) also means the crowd at ing Super Bowl MVP, out their rings during you try to formulate a what is historically one of signed that could ulti- an on-field ceremony game plan,” Mahomes the toughest road venues mately pay him about a attended by players, said. “There are going in the league will be lim- half-billion dollars. coaches and their fami- to be very few opportuni- ited to about 17,000 fans. Nice paydays for two ly members. But they’ll ties, so when you do have The Texans no longer quarterbacks taken two do it again for the crowd them, you need to be sure carry star wide receiv- picks apart in the first during a pregame cere- to execute. I think that’s er DeAndre Hopkins or round of the 2017 draft. mony. what you saw in the play- leading rusher Carlos “These two guys The flag will join the Hyde on their roster. are just great players. 1969 championship flag offs.” Chiefs coach Andy Reid Very, very dynamic that has flown over Ar- no longer carries around players,” Texans coach rowhead Stadium by it- Scouting the Chiefs the heavy and ignomini- Bill O’Brien said. “It’s self for the past five de- The Chiefs also doled ous tag of best coach nev- always interesting how cades. out big contracts to de- er to win a championship. the schedules are made fensive tackle Chris “You have to expect that this is the game that Stand or kneel? Jones and tight end Tra- the unexpected,” Ma- opens up the season, The league plans to vis Kelce, leaving little homes said, “and that’s especially with what’s play “Lift Every Voice cash for free agents. what we’re trying to do. gone on. What’s gone And Sing,” which is wide- Their biggest offseason We’re going to have a on the last six months, ly considered the Black addition was first-round game plan for everything, it’s unprecedented. Now national anthem, along pick Clyde Edwards-He- and I’m going to make ad- you have this game with with “The Star-Spangled laire, who will start at justments as quickly as these two quarterbacks Banner” before games running back. possible so we can get off who have done so much this season as it recog- Kansas City will play to a fast start. Hopefully.” early in their careers, nizes social justice initia- without a trio of play- There are plenty of its’ a great night for the tives across the country. ers who opted out right reasons for both teams to league and a great night Reid and O’Brien both guard Laurent Duver- anticipate a good start. for football.” were asked whether nay-Tardif, running back Sure, the Texans’ of- their teams plan to kneel Damien Williams and fense underwent a dra- COVID-19 concerns Thursday night. Neither rookie offensive lineman matic makeover with the The Chiefs are among coach disclosed their Lucas Niang. They also departure of Hopkins a handful of teams that team’s plans. will miss cornerback and Hyde, but in their have been cleared by lo- “There will definitely Bashaud Breeland and place came wide receiv- cal and state authorities be conversations leading defensive tackle Mike ers Brandin Cooks and to have fans for Week up to the game,” Watt Pennel, who are suspend- Randall Cobb along with 1, but the number was said, “whether it’s within ed for the start of the sea- a healthy David John- capped at 22% of capaci- our team alone or with son.

Braves set franchise record for runs, hammer Marlins 29-9 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Aug. 4 in his return cerns. He changed his from a wrist injury, had mind about playing and ATLANTA — Adam three hits, including a successfully petitioned Duvall drove in nine homer. Travis d’Arnaud to return. runs with three homers, and Acuña hit three-run including a grand slam, homers. and the Atlanta Braves Trainer’s room Freeman’s homer Marlins: INF Jon obliterated their fran- in the third was his chise scoring record in Berti (cut finger) was 1,500th career hit. held out for the second a 29-9 romp over the Mi- Dansby Swanson, who ami Marlins on Wednes- straight day. Mattingly had three hits, Austin day night. said he wanted to give Riley and Duvall each The Braves had 23 Berti another day even hits, including seven scored five runs. though Berti was avail- homers, to score the One day after being able if needed in an most runs in their his- shut out 8-0 for their emergency on Tuesday tory in Boston, Milwau- second straight loss night. kee and Atlanta. They in the series, the NL topped the old record by East-leading Braves Braves: Albies took six runs. broke out with a new- swings against LHP A day after being look lineup. Freeman Cole Hamels (triceps shut out by the Marlins hit second, d’Arnaud tendinitis) on Sunday and was impressed. “He on four hits, the Braves hit fourth and Albies hit looked really good,” broke loose. Freddie eighth. Albies said. “He even Freeman drove in six The Braves sent 14 runs with three hits, told me when the cut- batters to the plate in ter was coming and I including a two-run ho- the second, their lon- mer. still missed it.” Hamels gest inning of the sea- will pitch in a simulat- Duvall hit one of the son. team’s three homers an ed game on Friday and López (3-4) allowed 11-run second inning, could make his 2020 seven runs in only 1 2/3 knocking Pablo López debut next week. ... IF out of the game. Duvall innings. Johan Camargo was op- hit another homer, his Atlanta left-hander tioned to the alternate 12th, in a six-run fifth Tommy Milone allowed training site. and added the slam in eight hits and eight runs the seventh off Josh in 3 1/3 innings. Up next Smith. Despite the loss, Marlins: RHP San- Three runs scored on the Marlins won two of dy Alcantara (2-1, 3.78) a sixth-inning double by three for their first se- will start when Miami Ronald Acuña Jr. that ries win in Atlanta since opens a homestand with gave Atlanta a 25-8 lead Sept. 12-14, 2016. the first of seven con- and the franchise re- Lewis Brinson hit secutive games against cord for runs in a game. a three-run homer for Philadelphia on Thurs- On Sept. 2, 1957, Miami. Jazz Chisholm, day night. The stretch Hank Aaron the Mil- who was hitting .063 includes a doubleheader waukee Braves, the through six games, had on Friday. eventual World Series a run-scoring triple and Braves: LHP Robbie champions, hammered Erlin, who has a 6.84 his first career homer. the Chicago Cubs 23-10 ERA in eight games, Marlins second base- at Wrigley Field. That including four starts, franchise record for man Isan Díaz was op- could start as Atlanta runs in a game stood for tioned to the team’s al- opens a four-game se- 63 years. The old Atlan- ternate training site in ries at Washington on ta record was 20 runs, Jupiter, Florida. Thursday night. Erlin most recently against Díaz was the team’s threw three innings in the Marlins on Oct. 5, opening day starter be- relief against Miami on 2001. fore he opted out after Monday and may not be Ozzie Albies, playing playing in two games able to pitch deep into in his first game since due to coronavirus con- the game. 4B THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com Gamblers factoring virus into their football bets this fall THE ASSOCIATED PRESS season benefit offenses or season in terms of the ing sports on TV and bet- commercial sportsbooks. homes comes down with defenses — or could both amount of money wagered ting on them.” John Sheeran, director the virus and misses, say, ATLANTIC CITY, be equally rusty in the ear- by an antsy public that has “I’m expecting a stel- of trading for FanDuel, six to eight weeks, that N.J. — There’s a new fac- ly going? Does that make endured months of lock- lar season out of football,” said his company expects could materially affect the tor in play for gamblers overs or unders the smart downs and restrictions added Johnny Avello, head betting lines across the in- Chiefs’ season — and the looking to bet on football play? and only recently got the of sportsbook for Draft- dustry to be more volatile, outcome of a futures bet. this fall: In addition to Will the money that opportunity to resume Kings. “Because of the vi- at least at first. He also ex- Sportsbooks are mixed point spreads, home-field would have been wagered betting on major Ameri- rus, people are still going pects bettors to wait until on what, if any, impact the advantage (or this year, on college teams that can sports. to be largely at home and closer to kickoff before virus is having on futures the lack thereof) and the won’t be playing this fall Betting on basketball are going to bet more than committing their money, bets. Some say they are weather, bettors are tak- simply be rolled onto oth- has been particularly ro- they were.” just in case last-minute not noticing a significant ing the coronavirus into er college or pro teams, or bust, and bookmakers Contradicting those injuries and illnesses are difference in the amount account before plunking will that money not be wa- expect football to easily predictions, the Ameri- disclosed. wagered, while others say down their cash. gered at all? eclipse that level of inter- can Gaming Association A popular sports bet- they seem to be running In a year in which the And is it worth making est. on Wednesday released ting product is so-called below the level of past pandemic has upended season-long bets predict- “It’ll be a record sea- a survey showing 13% of futures bets, like predict- years. every major sport, the ar- ing who will win the Super son,” said Joe Asher, CEO Americans, or more than ing the winner of the Super “People seem to be rival of NFL and college Bowl if a team’s quarter- of William Hill US. “Peo- 33 million people, say they Bowl or a division, which more comfortable going football brings unique back or star running back ple are spending more plan to bet on football this player might win the MVP week to week,” said Jay challenges. could suddenly disappear time at home because of year, legally or illegally. award or the rushing title, Kornegay, vice president In stadiums without from the lineup for weeks the virus. There’s less to That’s down from 15% who and the number of games of the Westgate Super- fans, does a home-field at a time after contracting do. They’re not going to said they planned to do so a team will win. Book in Las Vegas, where advantage even exist? And the virus? concerts, they’re not go- at the start of last season, If someone bets on the futures bets on the up- if not, is it worth laying One thing seems cer- ing to sporting events, but it also includes infor- Kansas City Chiefs to re- coming season so far are three points for? tain: Sportsbooks are ex- they’re not going to the mal office pools, some- peat as champions, but down more than 50% from Will the lack of a pre- pecting a record-breaking movies. They are watch- thing not measured by quarterback Patrick Ma- the start of last season. 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CANDORVILLE Horoscopes TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Sept. ultimately, all of them boil down coach than you will on your own. 10). It’s not just what you to selflessness. Look for someone who will invig- choose to do but what you TAURUS (April 20-May 20). orate you to new heights. choose not to do that makes Sure, in a perfect world, every- LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You this a really magical cycle. one, or at least a majority of the ignite passion without meaning You’re able to let go of habits people, like and approve of you. to do so. When you express and fearful concerns that once However, what’s even better — your interests and show that held you back. You’ll be embold- and really achievable today — is you’re willing to go deep, others ened to claim what you want not caring either way. want to get as excited about life out of relationships. Also, you’ll GEMINI (May 21-June 21). as you are. have fun making money in a dif- When you have several pros- VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). BABY BLUES ferent way. Libra and Capricorn pects, you won’t feel too much You’ll deal in social structures adore you. Your lucky numbers worry over any particular one. with many components. It will are: 7, 9, 40, 28 and 32. Putting too much emphasis on not always be obvious where ARIES (March 21-April 19). one relationship or project will the power lies. A relatively What is a hero? Usually, it’s just only stifle it. Diversify. small player could be calling the a person predisposed to help CANCER (June 22-July 22). shots. Study and stay aware. others, or internally directed, Your success will depend on LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). or trained to do so. Well, there accountability. You’ll go farther The city of Seattle was named are many ways to get there, but with a good teacher, leader or after a great chief who suggest- ed people, “Take only mem- ories; leave only footprints.” This way of living seems nearly impossible in the modern world, but you’ll do your best with it today. BEETLE BAILEY SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). An idea will catch on just as fire does — with enough fodder to keep it going through the early stages and plenty of oxygen to fuel the flames. Avoid giving too much close attention, as it has a smothering effect. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Because it is more difficult to have compassion once someone has already made you mad, you’ll do preliminary work. You’ll consider where people are coming from and avoid potential MALLARD FILLMORE hot buttons. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’re not interested in the kind of happiness that comes at the expense of someone else’s. It’s a difficult thing to judge sometimes, but today your guesses will be correct. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Good luck should come with a warning label, specifically to highlight the dangers of too much advertisement, pride, entitlement or greed. When something good happens, and it FAMILY CIRCUS will, quietly pocket it. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You are nothing if not discreet. People trust you because of it, even though they may never exactly catch you in action. That’s the thing about discretion. It takes one to know

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Double take Double SOLUTION: The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 5B Business BUSINESS MOVES WITH MARY Beer garden slated for October opening PLUS: New salon The Munson he’ll likely close but there’s always a lot of bless- A new shop, packed with and Brothers Beer shop early to keep a ings that come out of bad times, various vendors, is opening in comes to Columbus Garden, 301 Second wholesome environ- so this has definitely been a Caledonia on Monday. Ave. N., will hope- ment. blessing to us.” 3 Chicks and a Brush, 9653 BY MARY POLLITZ fully open Oct. 2 Be sure to keep The business news continues Wolfe Road, is stacked with [email protected] with live music from up with Munson and in Columbus. local vendors in Mississippi and Memphis, Tennes- Brothers and check Endless Beauty Full Service Alabama that have handcrafted veryone has had to adapt see. out their social Salon, 2401 Hwy. 45., will open items for sale including blan- and be flexible during “The beer media for updates. on Sept. 21. The full-service ket ladders, stovetop covers, the COVID-19 pandemic. E (garden) was just The patio for the salon, which first opened in wreaths, door hangers and Sometimes you have to just go with the flow and roll with the another way to garden is up and Tupelo in January, is expanding more. punches in times like these. continue our culture Mary Pollitz preparing for the to Columbus. Shop owner Danielle Ber- That’s exactly what Ryan and grow but it was October opening. Owner ViJessa Mattox ghuis said she wants to give Munson, owner of Munson not our intention,” For Munson, this said the salon offers the full the Caledonia community more and Brothers in Columbus, has Munson said. “You gotta be new business venture has been treatment, including nail care, opportunity to support local been doing during these trying flexible and grow the best way nothing short of a silver lining nail art, pedicures, skin care, artists. times. that you can.” during a difficult time. waxing, make-up, hair care and 3 Chicks and a Brush will Though Munson had hopes The beer garden will offer “There’s been a lot of excite- more. have their sneak peek Sun- to expand into retail in Tupelo, customers an outdoor fami- ment about the idea of doing The salon will be open Mon- day 1-5 p.m. and will be open COVID-19 quickly put a halt to ly-friendly environment with this,” Munson said. “Everybody day through Friday 9 a.m.-7 Monday through Friday from 10 those plans. With money raised games to keep the kids having I’ve talked to about this, they p.m. and Saturday by appoint- a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturdays from to expand, Munson saw an op- fun and craft beers for the kind of light up when they see ments only. Check out the new 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Be sure to check portunity to add a new outdoor adults. Munson said the hours what we’ve done so far. COVID salon and follow Endless Beauty out some local vendors and spot to downtown Columbus. are not definitive yet, but said has been hard on a lot of people on Facebook for more updates. remember to shop local!

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