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TODAY n 9:30 a.m. – Clothes Line Art Contest, Founders Square

n 1:00 p.m. – ECCC Variety Pro- gram, Founders Square

n 8:00 p.m. — Pageant Program, Grandstand

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n Atkinsons excited to be ‘at home’, 2C.

Reed Kilgore of Philadelphia throws a frisbee in front of Cabin 222. n Peppermint ice cream is a Wells staple, 2D.

n Pageant preview, 1E. Established 1881 © Copyright 2021 The Fair Times Page 2A, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021 Veterans aim of suicide prevention event More than 30 people joined U.S. Camp Murphy of Cabin 210 com- Sen. Roger Wicker at the Pavilion Fri- pleted the challenge and said he hopes day evening to do pushups to promote it goes viral. suicide prevention among veterans. As the challenge is multiplied it will The event was part of the 22 Pushup “better remind people of the sacrifices Challenge and included U.S. Rep. Trent made,” Murphy said. Kelly (a Neshoba County native), Ox- The organization offers therapeutic ford Mayor Robyn Tannehill, Neshoba and recreational programs at a 147-acre County Sheriff Eric Clark, and Cooper ranch in Kentucky. and Arch Manning just to name a few. A fishing pond, disc golf course, and The 22 Pushup Challenge was cre- hiking and running trails are part of the ated to raise awareness for veterans' retreat center. suicide prevention and mental health by Active Heroes and and its partners Active Heroes, a 501c3 Charity with run a Veterans Crisis Line that connects the mission to support all U.S. military veterans in crisis and their families and service members, veterans and their friends with qualified, caring Depart- families through physical, educational ment of Veterans Affairs responders and emotional programs in an effort to through a confidential toll-free hotline, eliminate suicide. 1-800-273-8255. Callers receive confi- Anyone who registers to participate dential support 24 hours a day, 7 days in the 22 Pushup Challenge not only a week, 365 days a year. Veterans can has to complete 22 pushups, they also also start a chat by texting any message have to complete 22 pushups for 22 to 838255. days. For more information on Active He- “It means a lot to get the message roes of the 22 Pushup Challenge, visit out to help persuade veterans who activeheroes.org. U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, center, prepares to a lead a group of 30 to do 22 pushups. Pictured might be having a problem that it is a with Wicker are, from left, Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill, Neshoba County Sheriff Eric treatable medical condition,” Wicker Clark and U.S. Rep. Trent Kelly, a Neshoba County native. said of taking on the challenge. The Fair Times.

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By Duncan Dent thing related to the Fair. The art will be on display Children can compete in between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 the Clothesline Art Contest p.m. today on the Square. at the Pavilion today from Parents may begin collecting 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. the art at 4:30 p.m. and all art Any child 17 years old must be picked up by 5 p.m. and younger can compete If any art is not collected, and create their own art they will need to pick it up using watercolor, markers or from the Fair office. colored pencils. Jennifer Felton is coordi- The competition will be nating the event this year for split up by the following age her first time. She is an ele- groups: 0-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9- mentary school teacher at 10, 11-12 and 13-17. First, Union Elementary School. second and third place rib- “It is so incredible to see bons will be awarded in each the art they are going to cre- category. ate,” Felton said. “There are Any child who wants to so many depictions of the create must have started the Fair they could have from artwork between 9:30-10:30 the Midway to the horses or a.m. and the work must be the cabins, just about any- fully complete by 11 a.m. thing.” The topic for the art is any- Libby Perry, Tucker Hardy, Miles Perry, Nola Grigson and Anadine Posey take a water break at Cabin 263.

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Paid for by Friends of Michael Guest Page 7A, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021 Hair stylist to sing anthem at Pageant By Payton Bishop

Madison Hardy Dennis won’t be styling hair but she is singing the national anthem this evening at the Miss Neshoba County Fair Pageant. Originally from Neshoba County, she and her husband moved to Nashville in 2007. She graduated from Belmont University in 2011 with a music business degree. Following graduation, she went on to work for CMT and MTV. Dennis runs her own hair styling business in Nashville now that she opened in 2017. She has been styling hair for weddings, artist shoots and pageants including contestants in Miss America and Miss United States. The part she looks forward to the most this week is not having a true agenda. “You can just go up to any cabin and talk to anyone sitting on their porch,” she said. They are in Cabin 95 that was rebuilt in 1989, the year she was born. She is spending this week with her two children, Olivia and Levi, who are experiencing their second Fair; and her husband, Daniel, who is enjoying is his third Fair. Normally for Dennis, the Fair is a pretty busy week with her styling at least one of the Miss Neshoba County Fair Pageant contestants. This week, however, she will not be styling hair at the pageant. But, will be singing the national anthem. Her brother is rising country music sensation Michael Hardy, or HARDY as he is known professionally and he will be performing Tues- day night. Madison Dennis will be singing the national anthem at the Miss Neshoba County Fair Pageant tonight. Page 8A, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021

Katie Rea Tinsley and Tracy Tinsley of Philadelphia enjoy the morning sunshine at Cabin 237. Katilyn Mooney, Nataley Mooney, Daniel Mooney and Connie Willis head to Founder’s Square. Page 9A, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021 Breazeale, Hazelwood win Dickey Nowell Award

By Steve Swogetinsky

You could say Saturday was a long day for Preston Breazeale. Breazeale competed in the 41st Heart O’ Dixie Triathlon and was the winner of the Dickey Nowell Memorial Award which goes to the first person from Neshoba County to fin- ish. Breazeale finished with a time of 2:53:19 and 56th overall. But that was just the end of his day. Breazeale, 25, is a cook at the Silver Star Casino and had worked until 1:30 a.m. “I got off and came to compete in the race,” Breazeale said. “I have run the Heart O’ Dixie before and it has always been a goal of mine to win the Dickey Nowell Award. I always focus on a certain time and try to beat my time from the year before. Jerica Hazelwood was the winner of the female Dickey Nowell Memorial award. She finished with a time of 3:15.19 and placed 116 overall. The Heart O’ Dixie has many traditions and the Dickey Nowell award tops the list. The award is given in memory of Nowell, former Philadelphia resident and a longtime participant in the Heart O’ Dixie. He ran in eight races before losing his battle with cancer. He had many friends in Philadelphia. His family started the award and the club later voted to continue it. John and Victoria Nowell were present at this year’s Victoria and John Nowell, left, congratulate the 2021 winners of the Dickey Nowell Memorial Award, Jerica Hazel- triathlon and congratulated the winners. wood and Preston Breazeale. Page 10A, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021

Brantley Tiemann, Silas Braun, Sutton Reed and Paisley Reed sell crafts by the track. Page 11A, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021

Damon Durr and Sunny Childs at Cabin 236 escape the heat of the day. Stevie Lynn and Cort McLaurin of Starkville take a water break at Cabin 225. Best wishes for a safe, fuun and heaalthy Fair Week!

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Wilder Stanley and Dylan Jones play with their cars on the steps of Cabin 227. Page 13A, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021 Page 14A, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021

Erin Hederman and William Janous enjoy a morning walk. Ben and Roma Banks of Baltimore, spend some time in the swing at Cabin 25. Page 15A, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021

Jake Weston Phillips of Philadelphia plays with his train set in front of Cabin Jessie-Lee Townsend of Philadelphia cools off with a fan. 76. Page 16A, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021 B FAIR LIVING The Fair Times. MONDAY

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Gray Sledge, Levi Dees, Brax Boulden, Atley Boulden, Gracie Dees and Crue Whitaker cool off at Cabin 317. Page 3B, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021 Page 4B, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021

Bevin Jones from Panama City Beach, Fla., Leigh Johnson from Selma, Ala., and Jessica Standley of Inlet Hamp Stribling of Philadelphia plays with his Beach, Fla., spend time at Happy Hollow in Cabin 227. toy truck in the gravel of Cabin 77. Page 5B, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021 Full House cabin lives up to namesake

By John Lee my brother Ken Butler who brings racehorses every year from Texas,” Eubanks said. “He’s bringing a horse Jeannie Eubanks said the annual named Storm this year.” Cake Walk at the Pavillion is one of Eubanks said she also has a friend her favorite things to do at the Fair who visits the Fair from Florida each each year. year. “I’m proud to say that I’ve won “We usually have around 25 peo- something from the Cake Walk al- ple staying in this cabin, but when most every year,” said Eubanks, who everyone is here, it’s closer to 30 of stays in the Barnes “Full House” us,” Eubanks said. “My grandfather Cabin 706. built this cabin in 1979, and his Eubanks, who has been attending brother built an identical cabin right the Fair since she was born in 1974, next to it.” said her grandmother, Millie Posey, Eubanks said her grandfather was also went to the Cake Walk every a big poker player, and that’s where year, and that inspired her to start the cabin got its “Full House” nick- doing the Cake Walk. name. They have a sign outside the “I plan to do the Cake Walk again cabin with a picture of playing cards this year and win something,” Eu- to fit the name. The original owner, banks said. “I have a lot of fun mem- Eubanks’ other grandmother, Judy ories with my grandmother doing Barnes, still stays there every year. that.” “We’re looking forward to the Eubanks said she has family The Posey and Eubanks families pose with other family members and friends in front of the “Full horse races, Cake Walk, and every- members who come to the Fair each House” Cabin 706. Pictured, from left: Ken Butler, Noah Eubanks, Alice Butler, Sadie Butler, Millie thing else the Fair will offer,” Eu- year, too, and they each have their fa- banks said. vorite things to do at the Fair as well. Butler, Kolt Butler, Avis Butler, Betty Ann Landers, Ted Landers, Margaret Posey, Ken Greene, “Other members of my family Chelsea Pope, Aaron Rice, Jerry Barnes, Madison Eubanks, William Eubanks, Judy Barnes, Ju- come here from different parts of the liana Johnston, Stan Johnston, Laurie Johnston, Douglas Sanders, Macy Johnston, Jeannie Eu- state and from other states, too, like banks, Tony Pope, and Clay Eubanks. Page 5C, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021 YOOUURR HEALTHHEYALTL H IS OUR PRRIORITY

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Pastor Mack Alford of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Jennifer Walker, Emily Walker, Caroline Estes and Benton Estes ralax in Cabin 2. Page 8B, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021

Ariel Wilbanks, Kelby Wilbanks, Matt Wilbanks and Mack Wilbanks take a family stroll through the Fairgrounds. Joey Long, Beau Winstead Long and Krissy Long go for a stroll. Page 9B, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021 Boiled peanuts are Marshall’s go-to Fair food

By Audrey Hall “Fair family” a more accurate term for his childhood friends who now congregate every year When Benjamin “Mr. Fair’ at the Fair. Marshall thinks about the Fair, Whether in Arkansas or the sawdust comes to mind first. Madison County, they find time His earliest memories go to come together at the Fair. back to when the entire Fair was To celebrate, Marshall makes covered in the stuff, when all of boiled peanuts every year for his the roads were made of it. Fair family. Marshall has been coming to “There’s only one recipe,” the Fair for 61 years. He and his said Marshall, which he got from family make their home in Cabin the so-called “Peanut woman,” a 240, the Marshall Cabin, where Philadelphia cook who passed they enjoy the horse races from the recipe on to the Marshalls. the view of their porch swings. The legendary salty recipe is Hanging out on the porch and memorable for all who visit. catching up is part of the Mar- Back when Marshall’s father shall family tradition. built the cabin, Marshall remem- “I look forward to seeing my bers how the land was once open friends,” said Marshall, a field. He recalls when Fairgoers Philadelphia native whose child- and locals kept their horses here. hood friends are now spread The years of horses in open across the Southeast and South- fields and sawdust have passed, west. “We grew up on this cor- at least for the Marshalls. Now, ner.” this row of cabins belongs to him The group is the most antici- and his Fair family. pated aspect of Marshall’s Fair Benjamin Marshall experience and he considers Page 10B, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021 Bounds family spends time cooking, visiting

By John Lee Bounds said her favorite thing to do at the Fair is to visit with friends and family from Philadelphia who still live in the area. She said Suzan and Mark H. Bounds of the this year she will be hosting her friend Roxie Woodrow Stephens Cabin 260 enjoy cooking Hatton, also from Wiggins, who has never Boston butt, gumbo, homemade cakes and been to the Fair. other tasty treats each year at the Fair. “Roxie has been hearing about the Fair for Suzan Bounds said she attended her first the past 30 years, and she will finally be com- Fair was when she was just two weeks old ing to experience it,” Bounds said. when her parents, Woodrow and Bertha Bounds parents built the Woodrow Stephens of Wiggins, brought her to the Fair. Stephens Cabin in 1960. They originally “My father was involved in politics,” said wanted the Collins Cabin, near the fair en- Suzan Bounds whose parents were Neshoba trance that was built in 1954, but her father County natives. She grew up in Wiggins was unsuccessful in acquiring it. He decided where her father had a lumber company. to build the Woodrow Stephens Cabin from “He loved to take his summer vacation the lumber he had from his business. here and help campaign for governors and “We’ve had as many as 25 people spend senators,” Bounds said. “Thanks to him, we’d the night here before,” Bounds said. “That was sometimes have a couple of hundred people just friends and family. It’s a little quieter this here eating some nights due to his campaigns.” year.” Bounds said her father would pick a can- Bounds’ husband, Mark H. Bounds, said didate and campaign for them. He campaigned he enjoys sitting and watching people go about for politicians including James Eastland, John their day. Stennis, Paul B. Johnson and Ross Barnett. “I also love the horse races, the music, the She said he always had a good time with his food, everything,” he said. “Everyone here candidates and some even spent the night at should have a good time. Eat, drink and be the cabin while they were in office. merry. We will be cooking gumbo and Boston “I remember someone asking, ‘Did I see butts, potato salad, baked beans, bread, salad James Eastland come into your cabin?’’” and sweets like homemade cakes on Satur- Bounds said. “I told them that yes they did, day.” and they were not seeing things.” Suzan and Mark H. Bounds

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Mary Lassen Weeks of Mandeville, La., eats breakfast at Cabin 14. She is a 5th gen- Lemar Williams of Union takes a break from shopping with the family. eration Fair attendee. Page 12B, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021

Carolyn Palmer, Laura Bailey, Elizabeth McNeece, Brant McNeece and baby Wade McNeece represent four gener- Cousins Mason Rushing and Asher Ingram ations at Cabin 34. enjoy the porch swing for Asher’s first Fair! Page 13B, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021

JP Burke and Stanley Salter catch up. Cordell Jackson, Will Garner, Kalli Spears and Camryn Crawford enjoy the rides at the Midway.

River Weems and Baylor Sharp play at their cabin. Cousins Asher Moak and Mollie Claire Todd celebrate their first Fair together. Page 14B, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021

Eden Leigh Pope, 9, and Mabry Ann McBride, 2, cruise at the Midway. Page 15B, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021

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By Sarah Watkins "The cabin didn't even have enough room to turn around in on a Saturday night," Donnie Atkinson said. Cabin 312 owner Donnie Atkinson is happy Now Cabin 312 is not only “home” to Don- that his rebuilt cabin doesn't shake when he nie and his wife, but it is also “home” to the walks the way it did before it was rebuilt four Atkinsons’ daughter, Pamela Atkinson Nowell, years ago. and her husband, Nicky Nowell, plus their two "Every time I used to walk up the stairs, the children William and Benjamin Nowell. old cabin's foundation would start shaking," When renovating the cabin four years ago, Atkinson said. "I am just happy it doesn't shake Donnie Atkinson said he wanted his family to anymore." be connected and together in all ways possible, Atkinson, a retired school teacher from so the upstairs is one big open room with beds. Neshoba Central, refers to Cabin 312 as his Another reason the Atkinsons decided to re- house. build their cabin was due to the cabin only hav- Cabin 312 is located near the Racetrack, and ing one bathroom. he and his wife, Susan Singleton Atkinson, con- "Well, we had a stairway on the front porch, sider the Fairgrounds their slice of Heaven. and during the night, if you had to go to the Donnie Atkinson’s father, the late Charles bathroom, you had to come out on the porch Atkinson, bought Cabin 312 in 1967 when only and come in the house to use the bathroom," three or four cabins were located along the Donnie Atkinson said. Racetrack. Gone now is the old maroon-and-white "My daddy bought the cabin for $1,500," paint scheme replaced by Donnie Atkinson’s said Donnie Atkinson, who was in the seventh favorite color yellow and his daughter Pamela’s or eighth grade when his father purchased favorite color aqua. Cabin 312 and painted it maroon and white in Donnie and Susan Atkinson said some of tribute to his favorite football team the Missis- their favorite Fair traditions are taking their sippi State University Bulldogs. grandchildren to the Midway, having a fish fry "He wanted to be on his own and have a and cooking gumbo. place," Donnie Atkinson said. "The men cook during the week of the Fair, The cabin was always full of family and but one night I always make sure to make a Donnie Atkinson and his wife Susan Atkinson friends, Donnie Atkinson recalled. gumbo," Susan Atkinson said. Page 3C, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021

As YOUR Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, I welcome you back to the Neshoba County Fair. The traditions here, the family time, the entertainment and fun have all grown from the roots of an agricultural event, much like the economy of Mississippi. I'm working for you to keep Mississippi's agriculture growing, our trade moving, and the supply lines flowing so we all have safe, healthy, affordable and abundant food. I'm putting conservative government to work for you. - Andy Gipson

Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Ordained Baptist Minister Small Farmer Raising Timber, Cattle, Southern U.S. Trade Association Chickens and Blueberries President Pro-Life Legislator of the Year 2014 Husband to Leslie; Father of Joseph, Endorsed by NRA & Recipient of the Benjamin, Abigail and Sarah 2013 NRA Defender of Freedom Award

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Allie Wall, Dot Gamblin and Colbie Gamblin soak in the Fair. Jack Breeze and Bryan Breeze play “Rocks” on the front porch.

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Rhonda Perdue, Tim Perdue and Sandy Taylor have been coming to the Fair for Lucy McGee, 5, and Lee McGee return from shopping at the Flea Market. over 50 years. They live in Louisiana and Georgia. Page 7C, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021

Brothers Asher and Morgan Ingram share their very first Fair at Jason and Jordan Rives enjoy a Farmer’s Market watermelon on the porch of their cabin. Cabin 750 with mom, Mackenzie Ingram. Page 8C, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021 Page 9C, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021

Above, Gracie Dees, Atley Boulden and Tiffany Jones sport colorful boots as they trek through the Fairgrounds. At right, Madelyn Jude Hardy, 4 , cools off in Bear Schrickel, Ella James Stokes and Blake Chipley enjoy playing with bubbles on the porch at Cabin 351. front of the big fan at Cabin 950.

Above, Leighton Davison and Ruby Culpepper have fun at the petting zoo. At left, Emma Katherine Jackson and Kaden Sims help put youth food preservation jars on the shelves in the exhibit hall.

Rivers Pope, Emma Jackson, Rhett Pope and Lexi Pope enjoy the rodeo. Page 10C, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021

LEGACYthe Neshoba County Fair has built a of leadership and fellowship.

As Mississippi’s flagship university dedicated to the success and advancement of this state, we’re proud to recognize Mississippi’s Giant House Party. Page 11C, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021 Kelly looks forward to time with family By Steve Swogetinsky

Good food. Good fellowship. Good times. That is what brings Keith Kelly and his family back to the same spot in the Fair campgrounds every year. Kelly, who lives in Edinburg, has been coming to the Neshoba County Fair most of his life. The family started staying at campsite 349 near the first gate in 1992. Over the years, they have gotten to know their neighbors and he wouldn’t miss the chance to spend a couple of weeks at this time every year. “We like this general area here,” Kelly said. “Coming here is like a family reunion this time of year. “My parents got the camper spot next to me in 1992. My sister, Linda Pick- ett, is on it now and I have the one next to her. They bring the kids and grandkids and we have a good time. It’s like a family reunion.” Kelly moves into the Fairgrounds the week before the Fair each year. He looks forward to the start of the Fair when all of the events and activities start up. “I like going down to the horse races and the different events that are held at Founder’s Square,” Kelly said. “Mainly, this is the only time of the year we get together. I always look forward to it. There are a lot of good people here.” Kelly is retired after working 24 years at Walmart in Carthage. He likes to sit out and watch the people come and go. And he loves the good food his family cooks up every night. “One night, someone cooks gumbo and that’s my favorite,” Kelly said. “We cook steaks and ribs and smoke different types of meat. We eat together every night. We share. Every night is a good night. I guess the biggest day usually is Sunday of the Fair.” “I’m single and I am the only one in my camper,” Kelly said. “My sister’s kids have friends come out and spend a night or two. “I really enjoy it. We have a lot of good people here.” Keith Kelly enjoys sitting back, visiting friends and family at the Fair. Page 12C, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021

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Cousins Belle Adair Lindberg, 3, from Atlanta, and Austyn Kate Tawater, 3, from West Point, enjoy water courtesy of the CDP and ice cold Lindsey’s Lemonade before heading back to Cabin 302 in Beverly Hills.

Scarlett Moody, 3, and her dog Sky walk around the Fairgrounds. Page 15C, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021 Page 16C, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021

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Ella James Stokes, Willow Stokes, Lundyn Stokes and Emma Leighton Hazelwood enjoy the Flea Market! Page 2D, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021 Peppermint ice cream is a Wells staple By Steve Swogetinsky while. I enjoy coming to see the son and Canton area. Some have people.” friends and stay in the cabins. Some Wells worked in the field of en- of them stay here with us. They have While they enjoy the different vironmental cleanup and protection. to squeeze in when they come up events held at the Fair, Jennifer and “I graduated from Mississippi here. It is never a dull moment. Houston Wells said it is their fellow- State with a degree in agronomy soil “We have six grandchildren. We ship with friends and family that management,” Wells said. “I am a lost one granddaughter a couple of brings them back to their regular soil chemist and have a background years ago and she loved the Fair. campground slot each year. in agricultural chemicals. When I Her name was Abbie O’Cain, and “I was born in Carthage,” Jen- was at Mississippi State, I worked in we first brought her to the Fair when nifer said. “Both sides of my family the Extension Service in toxicology. she was 2 years old. She passed were from the Carthage area and the “I did environmental cleanups away when she was 12. She loved Neshoba County area. I have a long and Phase One assessments. I going to the racetrack and playing history of loving it here and spend- worked for all kinds of people – with her friends. And she loved ing a lot of time here. Boeing Aircraft and others. Also, I helping cook, too. I still have a “My favorite thing is the fellow- did conservation for the Sierra Club. painting she did in 2017. It had her ship. The people, it’s like reunion up I worked on a lot of clean water is- name on it and said, ‘Best Fair here. I love it. The food is fantastic. sues and I lobbied a lot.” Ever.’ You get through it; you never My specialty is peppermint ice Wells said he missed coming to get over it.” cream. That is a tradition with us. the Fair last year but not for the rea- She likes introducing her grand- We will make several freezers of son you might think. children to different things in that this week. We try to make sev- “You know where I was?” Wells Neshoba County. eral different kinds.” said. “I had triple bypass heart sur- “I have been going to the The Wells live in Rankin County gery. I wouldn’t have made it any- Williams Brothers for many years, in the Sand Hill community. Hous- way.” buying everything from ice cream to ton is originally from Greenville and Jennifer said she loves family bailing twine,” Jennifer said. “I took did not grow up going to the Fair. time at the Fair. my granddaughter in their Friday af- But now he likes it. “We have between 20 and 25 ternoon to the shoe store. She didn’t “I started coming with my wife,” come through,” Jennifer said. “We find what she wanted but they Houston said. “She has a lot of fam- have two grown kids and they have helped her order it online.” ily. We have been coming for a grown kids. They live in the Madi- Dave Scott, Jennifer Wells and Houston Wells Page 3D, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021 Join us f foror an EECCC ReuReunion!nion!! Monday,Monday, July 26 • 1 pp.m. FFoundersounders SquarSquaree PavPavilionvilion VViisit with ECCC Alumni, Friends & Staff• Frreee Popsicles • Doorr Prriizes

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n How many people stay in your cabin during the week? Only 4.

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Phillips Hines and Avie Phillips wait on breakfast at Laila Fulcher, 11, Cabin 618 the Phillips cabin. Page 8D, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021

Todd Smith and Bobby Wilson hydrate on the porch at Cabin 42, called “Smith Cabin.”

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This yummy steak filling is sure to tingle your taste buds. It's easy to make ahead and when ready, it cooks quickly for a filling meal. Optional: serve with shredded lettuce or any condiments of your choice. Prep Time: 15 mins Cook: 15 mins Total: 4 hours 30 mins Servings: 4 ¼ cup olive oil 1 lime, juiced 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 (8 ounce) boneless New York strip steaks, cut into thin pieces 8 (6 inch) white corn tortillas, or more as needed 1 (8 ounce) jar salsa 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend

Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a bowl, and pour into a resealable plastic bad. Add steaks strips, coat with the marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours to overnight. Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir beef in hot skillet until all liquid is absorbed, 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin are perfect for any day! 2 tablespoon sour cream meat is opaque, 4 to 5 minutes on 15 to 20 minutes. Serve cooked beef 1 small jicama, peeled and Prep Time: 45 mins 1 lime, zested and juiced each side, depending on the size of with tortillas, salsa, and Mexican chopped Cook Time: 30 mins 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro the shrimp. While shrimp cooks, pre- cheese blend. 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins ¼ teaspoon garlic powder pare crema by whisking together with green chilies, drained Servings: 20 1 pinch salt and ground black sour cream, zest and juice of 1 lime, FRESH SALSA Salt and ground black pepper to 2 pounds large frozen peeled and pepper 1 teaspoon cilantro, garlic powder, taste deveined shrimp, thawed 20 (6 inch) corn tortillas and 1 pinch each of salt and black Prep Time: 45 mins 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder 2 avocados, thinly sliced, or to pepper. Heat corn tortillas in either a Total Time: 45 mins Mix together the tomato, jalapeno 1 teaspoons chili powder taste pan or on a griddle over low heat, 1 Servings: 36 pepper, red onion, green onion, gar- 1 teaspoon freshly minced garlic to 2 minutes per side. Be careful not 6 roma tomatoes, diced lic, cilantro, lime juice, lemon juice, ½ teaspoon paprika Rinse defrosted shrimp under to let them burn. Set aside. Assemble 3 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded cumin, jicama, and the diced toma- ½ teaspoon ground cumin cold water, drain, and pat dry. Com- tacos by spreading 1 teaspoon crema and chopped toes with chilies in a bowl. Season ½ teaspoon onion powder bine shrimp, chili powder, garlic, pa- across each tortilla, adding 3 or 4 ¼ red onion, chopped with salt and pepper. Allow to sit at ½ teaspoon salt prika, cumin, onion powder, ½ shrimp, 2 slices of avocado, a sprin- 3 green onions, chopped least 1 hour before serving. ½ teaspoon ground black pepper teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pep- kle of fresh red onion, cilantro, and 2 cloves garlic, crushed ¼ teaspoon ground coriander per, coriander, and orange zest in a jalapeno. Serve with sliced limes to 2 tablespoon chopped fresh SHRIMP TACOS WITH ¼ teaspoon grated Valencia or- bowl. Mix well. Heat olive oil in squeeze on top and extra crema on cilantro CILANTRO-LIME CREMA ange zest nonstick frying pan over medium- the side. 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoon olive oil, or more as high heat. Add shrimp and cook until 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Fresh and quick shrimp tacos that needed bright pink on the outside and the Page 9D, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021

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History is more than a timeline—it is a thread woven through all of our lives. Pick up that thread at the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. Plan your visit today at twomississippimuseums.com. Page 11D, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021

Shay Darby, Anthony Steele and Zane Hodge placed first overall in the team relay at the Heart O’ Dixie Carolyn Lohman, Bill Johnson, Jordan Rives, Jordan Lohman, Cristie Rives, Jason Rives and Justin Rives Triathlon. hang out in Pleasant Hill. Lost & Found

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Ellie Jane Warren and Caroline Reese Hancock Collins and Nora Edwards help decorate Camper 417. catch up after missing out last year. Page 13D, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021

Collins Edwards, Jason Edwards, Nora Edwards and Deidre Edwards show their support for Mississippi State by wearing maroon and white. Ally and Joy Byrd had fun at the rodeo this year. Page 6E, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021

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n Where are y’all from? We were both born and raised in Neshoba County.

n What is your favorite ride on the Midway? The Sizzler.

n What is your favorite Fair meal? Chicken on the stick and funnel cakes!

n What’s one thing you especially look forward to at the Fair? The concerts and the horse races.

n How many people stay in your cabin during the week? Only 4.

– By Natalie Breazeale and Riley Goforth

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The Neshoba County Fair has been a tradition & destination for making memories since 1889. Enjoy your time at the fair!

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Lauren Pope Sydney Sisson Marlee-Keeton Madison Delancy Piper Fulton Pierce

Khloe Cockerham Abby Seale Madilyn Hall 13 competing for title of Miss Neshoba County

By Audrey Hall Bounds said. “We will bring back the mod- • Kyleigh Laughlin is the 18-year-old shooting competitor. Kyleigh plans to at- eling of Fair Wear and the girls will intro- daughter of Angela and David Turk. She is tend East Central Community College and duce themselves and tell what their favorite a member of Southside United Methodist pursue a degree in nursing. Thirteen contestants will compete for part of the Fair is,” Bounds said. “They Church. Kyleigh was involved in FFA, the title of Miss Neshoba County Fair on will take part in interviews, an opening played soccer and was a Mississippi • Anna Caroline Stephens is the 18- Monday night at the Neshoba County Fair. number and evening gown competition Scholar as well as an honor roll student at year-old daughter of Amy Stephens and Pageant Director Jennifer Bounds said a also. We are no longer a preliminary pag- Neshoba Central. Don Grantham, Jr. She is a member of few more contestants are participating eant for Miss Mississippi.” Kyleigh is a member of the National Bethsadia Baptist Church. Anna Caroline compared to recent years and the contest The Pageant is at 8 p.m. today at the Barrel Horse Association and High School was involved in many clubs while in high will feature a few changes this year. Grandstand. Horse Association. She is a 2 time state school Bible, Crown, Science, BETA, FFA, “I have 13 outstanding contestants,” Here is a look at the contestants: qualifier for the 4H horse show and pistol See PAGEANT, page 2E Page 2E, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021

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Most Beautiful her senior year. Church. time with her seven younger siblings, exer- She volunteers her time at the Baptist While in high school she was a member cising, whitewater rafting, water skiing and Pageant Center each summer. Zoey enjoys spend- of the National Honors Society, BETA na- miniature gold. She completed the “Muddy ing time with her family. In her free time tional winner in trading pins, FBLA, Bible, Princess” a memorable fun mud obstacle Continued from page 1E she enjoys her little sisters swimming, Science, and History Clubs. Marlee-Kee- course. She has traveled on mission trips to playing in makeup or riding the golf cart ton was on the Neshoba Central High help with Operation Smile in Haiti and Op- FBLA and Art. around her community with them. School girls powerlifting team, a Special eration Christmas Child in Texas. She was a Special Distinction graduate, She enjoys helping whip up her Distinction student all four years of high She was Neshoba County’s Outstanding Mississippi Scholar and served Neshoba Grannas famous banana budding as well as school, a Mississippi Scholars Graduate Teen 2019, participated in Leadership Central High School Senior Class as finds pleasure in hunting and fishing with and works part- time at Steve’s on the Neshoba and served as senior class vice Homecoming Maid. She enjoys shopping her PaPaw. Square. president at Union High School. in her free time and volunteering work at She has a part-time job at Kademi and Marlee-Keeton plans to attend East Khloe is currently employed at Union her church. says it is more than a job because of the Mississippi Community College at May- Mercantile Company and recently started a Anna Caroline plans to attend East Cen- friendships formed. Zoey plans to attend hew and then transfer to Mississippi Uni- work study in the Financial Aid department tral Community College and then transfer East Central Community College and pur- versity for Women to pursue a bachelor’s at East Central Community College. to Mississippi University for Women to sue a degree in nursing with plans of work- degree in nursing. At East Central, she is a member of the pursue a BS degree in Nursing and become ing as a neonatal nurse. Warrior Corp, Sigma Sigma Mu Ta, and a family Nurse Practitioner. • Madison Avery Delancey is the 19- Students for Life. Khloe plans to graduate • Lauren Pope is the 18-year-old year-old daughter of Heather and John Mc- with an Associate’s degree from East Cen- • Alexa Jade Battle is the 19-year-old daughter of Jody and Sarah Pope. She is a Carty. She attends New Bethel Baptist tral Community College and transfer to daughter of Scott and Christy Battle. She is member of Macedonia Revival Center. She Church. She is involved in Phi Beta Mississippi College to complete a bache- a member of Grace Baptist Church. Jade participated in HOSA placing 2nd at the Lambda and serves as captain of the Cen- lor’s degree in pre-optometry. She will then enjoys helping her grandfather train his State convention in competition and was a tralettes dance team at East Central Com- apply to Southern School of Optometry in horses for harness racing. member of the National Honor Society at munity College. Memphis, Tenn., to become an optometrist She is a member of the praise band at Neshoba Central High School. She has been awarded the Thomas W. and come home to serve her community. her church and her senior year of high She was recently selected and awarded Thrash Memorial Scholarship and James school had the honor of singing with our as a recipient of a W.G. Yates Scholarship. E. Land Memorial Scholarship. Madison is • Abby Seale is the 20-year-old daugh- own Marty Stuart. She was a cheerleader at Lauren enjoys spending time with family involved in her church assisting with chil- ter of Steve and Tina Seale. She is a mem- East Central Community College and re- and friends. She enjoys shopping and dren’s classes each week. Madison plans to ber of Cook’s Chapel United Methodist cently graduated with an Associates of Art spending time outside. further her education at the University of Church. Abby is a member of the MSU degree. Jade enjoys dancing and styling She participates in community service Southern Mississippi after graduating from Student Association-serving as Academic outfits for her friends and family in her free visiting nursing homes, passing out candy East Central Community College pursuing Affairs Director and Freshman Council, time. to local daycares and even taking tempera- a degree in Elementary Education. she serves on the New Maroon Camp pro- This Fall Jade will be attending Missis- ture checks at school for COVID 19 gramming staff, is a member of Kappa sippi State University to pursue a Bache- screening. Lauren plans to attend East Cen- • Piper Lane Fulton is the 18-year-old Delta sorority, a SET leader mentor, MSU lor’s and Master’s Degree in Fashion tral Community College and plans on ma- daughter of Jason and Angela Fulton. She Fashion Board Model and is a member of Design and Merchandising. joring in Biology to one day become a is a member of First United Methodist the Lambda Sigma Honor Society. Forensic Pathologist. Church Philadelphia. She enjoys traveling, hiking and camp- • Mallory Chunn is the 17-year-old At Neshoba Central, Piper was a six- ing in National Parks, and creating art- daughter of Latisha Clark and Bill Chunn. • Sydney Grace Sisson is the 17-year- year cheerleader and a member of work. Abby is a Mississippi State She is a member of Sandtown United old daughter of Jim and Maria Sisson. She BETA,FBLA, Bible, Science and History University President’s List Scholar, Phi Methodist Church. is a member of Cook’s Chapel Methodist clubs. Kappa Phi honor society member, and Mallory is involved in cheerleading, Church. In the community, Piper is a volunteer placed in the Top 10 in the state competi- powerlifting, BETA and Mu Alpha Theta Sydney is a captain of her Leake Acad- for Rise against Hunger, Open Arms, Love tion as Neshoba County’s Distinguished Clubs. She is a Special Honor Roll student emy cheer squad, a BETA club member, Out Loud, Stuff the Bus, and God’s Closet. Young Woman. Abby plans to graduate and serves on the Student Council as Vice- and for the past 2 years received top 5 hon- She is a member of Donate Life Missis- from Mississippi State University with a President. ors in the speech competition at State Beta sippi, East Mississippi Hub for volunteers Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology and pur- She was a member of the 8-time State Convention. and an ambassador for Crowns for a sue a doctorate in Physical Therapy. Champion Neshoba Central softball team. She was elected a homecoming maid Cause. Mallory is a gymnastics instructor and has the last 3 years. She is in the 30plus ACT Piper works at Cheer Etc as a gym as- • Madilyn Joe Hall is the 19 year-old- been selected for 4 years as an All-Ameri- score club and participated in Leadership sistant and enjoys traveling and exercising. daughter of Jason and Jennifer Hall. She is can Cheerleader. Neshoba. Piper was a Special Distinction Honor a member of Hope Baptist Church. Mallory was first alternate and overall Sydney is a member of the Senior graduate and Captain her senior year of the Madelyn enjoys cheerleading, gymnas- fitness and talent winner in the Distin- Christian organization and helps with cheerleading team. She was also a UCA tics, swimming and of course attending the guished Young Woman program in preparing blessing boxes as well as serves and NCA All-American cheerleader. She Neshoba County Fair. She is a member of Neshoba County. the community with the Open Arms Or- will be a cheerleader this fall at ECCC. the Holmes Mosaic Club and received a Mallory hopes to cheer at Mississippi ganization. Piper plans to attend East Central Commu- cheerleading and ACT scholarship to State University and pursue a degree in After graduating, Sydney plans to attend nity College and pursue a degree in nurs- Holmes Community College. She has been criminal justice and then attend law school Mississippi State University pursuing a de- ing. selected as the Most Valuable Tumbler and with a goal of working for the FBI. gree in biology, then onto the University of received the Scholar Athlete Award. Mississippi Medical Center for a career in • Khloe Elyse Cockerham is the 19- After graduating from Holmes she plans • Zoey Raine Bell is the 18-year-old dermatology. year-old daughter of Brent and Christy to attend Mississippi State University and daughter of Scotty and Memory Bell. She Cockerham and Wayne and Kelly pursue a degree in kinesiology and transfer is a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She • Marlee-Keeton Pierce is the 18-year- Williams. to the University of Mississippi Medical was an honor roll student, 10th grade old daughter of Barry and Catina Brantley. She is a member of the First Baptist Center for a career in occupational therapy. homecoming maid and Neshoba Central’s She is a member of Good Hope Baptist Church of Union. Khloe enjoys spending Page 3E, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021 Page 4E, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021 Page 5E, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021 Page 6E, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021

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Allows you to open a tax-advantaged Allows you to lock-in tuition rates and savings account that can be used for WHAT DOES THIS PLAN DO? pre-pay your child’s college tuition. your child’s education.

It depends on your child’s age. The As little as $25! HOW MUCH MONEY DOEES IT TAKE younger your child is, the lower the TO OPEN AN ACCOUNT? monthly payment. Visit Treasury.MS.gov for pricing.

Almost anyone.Parents, grandparents, relatives, and friends can open an WHO CAN START Any Mississippi resident. account and make contributions. AN ACCOUNT OR PLAN?

The MPACT enrollment period is open Anytime! from September 1 to May 31. Enrollment WHEN CAN I ENROOLL? for newborns, however, is open throughout the year. Tuition, books, supplies, and certain room and board expenses, as well as elementary and secondary tuition WHAT CAN THE ACCOUNT College tuition and mandatory fees. expenses for younger students. BE USED FOR?

In most cases, the answer is yes! DO I GET A TAX BREAK In most cases, the answer is yes! FOR INVESTING?

Visit Treasury.MS.gov/MACS or call us Visit Treeasury.MS.gov/MPACT or call us at 1-800-987-4450. WHERE DO I GET STARTED? at 1-8000-987-4450.

This comparison is a brief summary of MPPAACT and MACS plans and is not a substitute for College Savings Mississippi contract documents. Prospective purchasers are urged to review those documents carefullyy. Page 16E, The Fair Times, July 26, 2021