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COURT IN SESSION 2 plead guilty in pond murder

By STEVE SWOGETINSKY In the plea last week, Braxton was sentenced to The accessory cases Kilgore said of the case tenced to drug court; [email protected] Tyrone Braxton, 24, and Joan- 20 years in the custody of the against Barfield and Thomp- against Kelly. • James Clingan, 26, plead- na Brook Gilmer, 26, both of Mississippi Department of son are still pending, Kilgore “They will need some time ed guilty to business, burglary, A man and a woman plead- Neshoba County were sen- Corrections. Gilmer was sen- said. to investigate and figure their burglary of a shed and burgla- ed guilty to manslaughter last tenced. tenced to 12 years. “Braxton and Gilmer both job out. We don’t have a time- ry of a camper; sentenced to week in connection with the The case was made a capi- Houston’s family had pleaded guilty to manslaugh- line. We are hoping to do it in 14 years in the custody with Hope pond murder last year. tal case because of an underly- reported him missing Oct. 23, ter,” Kilgore said. “The third July … for that trial.” the Mississippi Department of A third defendant, James ing charge of kidnapping. 2019. defendant is going to trial. Circuit court is currently in Corrections (MDOC); Walter Kelly, is scheduled for Houston had died by suffoca- Of the original nine There is a motion to bring a dual session in Philadelphia • Austin Jarriel, 21, pleaded trial on capital murder charges tion before being dumped in charged, a grand jury later in the state group, Capital and Decatur. guilty to possession of syn- this summer, according to Dis- the pond, according to offi- returned five indictments — Defense, through the state Kilgore reported the fol- thetic marijuana and guilty to trict Attorney Steven Kilgore. cials. three capital murder defen- Public Defenders Office, Kil- lowing people who pleaded possession of cocaine. Sen- In all, nine people were In a plea bargain with the dants — Braxton, Gilmer and gore said. guilty and their sentences: tenced to three years in the arrested and charged after the District Attorney’s Office, Kelly — and two for accesso- They are brought in any- • Patrick Atkinson, 40, custody of MDOC; body of Demarcus Houston both were allowed to plead ry after the fact of capital mur- time there is a death penalty pleaded guilty burglary of a • Michael Wilson, age was found Oct. 20, 2019, guilty to the manslaughter der — Justus Barfield and Ian case. “As of right now, we are camp house, and burglary of a unavailable, pleaded guilty to weighted down in a pond. charges. Caleb Thompson. seeking the death penalty,” storage shed. He was sen- See COURT, page 2A

COVID-19 Mayor walks back mandate

By SCOTT HAWKINS [email protected]

Philadelphia Mayor James A. Young said he misspoke last week in issuing a new mask mandate for Philadelphia after the governor lifted the state mandate. “It really was not a mandate and was basically a strong emphasis from me to keep the mask- wearing going but leave it up to individuals and businesses to decide whether to wear a mask,” Young said Tuesday. “It is just my strong recommendation for that.” Meanwhile, the state opened up vaccinations for any 50 and over. The mask recommendation from the mayor will be in place through the end of April, but Young said he will look at it again Neshoba County School District Superintendent Lundy Brantley will be among the pieces of equipment used in the new Innovation at the end of March, Young told shows off a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) laser cutter, which Lab for welders to make things like fire pits. the Democrat on Friday. Young said the mask recommendation carries no force of law, has no paperwork and is not a legal Neshoba Central builing Innovation Lab document but rather his recommendation. By JOHN LEE campus between the main high school building Anderson is looking forward to the 3D printers Young said the number of [email protected] and the agriculture building. the lab will have as well, and what her students COVID-19 infections is decreas- “These are wonderful students who are eager can do with them to improve life in the class- ing in the city and Neshoba Coun- Instructor Sedera Anderson can’t wait to to learn, and I am eager to be right there with room. ty but now is not the time to let the experience and to teach the new technology them as they do,” Anderson said. “This new lab “The sky is the limit on what they can make,” mask-wearing go. that’s coming with the Neshoba Central High is going to provide them with so many new Anderson said. “They can make things like tools, “We need to let more people School Innovation Lab this spring. opportunities.” cups and more. The more we can get them get vaccinated, and a mask (rec- Anderson, who has been teaching at Neshoba The I-Lab aims to design a space for students exposed to new technology and get them national ommendation) is a simple thing Central for 20 years, said every day is a new to study and practice welding, carpentry, engi- industry certified, the more job opportunities we can do until it is over,” Young challenge, and she is continuously learning along neering, physics, agriculture and digital media to they’ll have.” said. “The virus is too dangerous with her students as they are exposed to updated collaborate on projects they are interested in cre- Lundy Brantley, superintendent of the Nesho- to play with.” technology and ideas. ating. ba County School District, said the overarching Young said if some people The I-Lab, as it is known, will be located in Along with the welding machines and blue- goal of the project is for students to bring an idea choose not to wear a mask, people the former ROTC facility on the east side of the print printers that will be coming to the I-Lab, See LAB, page 2A See MASKS, page 2A

FOUR DECADES OF TEACHING Retired PHS teacher dies in Highway 19 crash By DUNCAN DENT dents were remember- Southern College). Upon [email protected] Mowdy, 78, died in ing Ms. Mowdy on graduation from USM, she a three-car crash on Facebook Monday. obtained a master’s degree Barbara Ann Mowdy, who Highway 19 just “She taught ‘old from Mississippi State Uni- spent nearly nearly four south of Bethsaida school’ mathematics versity. decades as an educator, — Sunday evening, (Algebra, Trig, Geom- She began her long career more than two of them as a according to the Mis- etry, Adv. Math) and as an educator in 1965 in Long math instructor at Philadelphia sissippi Highway the learning disci- Beach and spent the last 23 High School — will be laid to Patrol. plines that were need- years of her career as a math rest this afternoon following a A visitation is Barbara Ann ed not only in math instructor at Philadelphia High fatal car crash Sunday scheduled from 11 a.m. but in life,” said another School where she retired in evening. to 1 p.m. today Mowdy PHS graduate and 1993. “I attribute much of my (Wednesday) at Philadelphia native the After PHS, she went on to professional success in life to McClain-Hays Funeral Home Rev. Hubert Yates, state direc- serve as an adjunct faculty Ms. Barbara Mowdy,” said with a graveside service fol- tor of Disaster Relief Min- member at East Central Com- PHS graduate and Philadel- lowing at 1:30 p.m. at the istries for Mississippi Baptists. munity College from 1991 phia native David Bridges, Bethsaida Baptist Church Ms. Mowdy was born on until her final retirement in associate professor of Cemetery. March 2, 1943, and lived most 2004. mechanical engineering at Mowdy, 78, died after her of her life in Neshoba County. “Miss Mowdy truly had a Texas A&M University-Cor- Ford passenger vehicle was She graduated from the love for teaching, whether at pus Christi. “She was an struck by two vehicles as she Neshoba County Schools and school in the classroom, or at Celebrating Dr. Seuss Week excellent teacher, and those was apparently preparing to went on to earn a bachelor’s home, assisting her multiple 2019-2021 Choctaw Indian Princess Elisah Monique courses prepared me well for make a left turn onto a county degree from The University of nieces and nephews and great all of the math I would later road. Southern Mississippi (former- Jimmie visited Tucker Elementary and read to students take at the college level.” Many other former stu- ly known as Mississippi See MOWDY, page 3A as part of Dr. Seuss Week at the school.

OPINION JUST AMONG FRIENDS OPINION Rich Lowry PAGE 4A Marianne Enochs PAGE 1B Patrick Buchanan PAGE 4A 2A, The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., March 10, 2021 UV lights installed in Philadelphia schools By AMELIA HENSON ing and require no maintenance. Special to the Democrat Superintendent of Education Dr. Lisa Hull stated that this is Philadelphia Public School one way the school district is District installed 175 ultraviolet taking precautions to prevent lights to help prevent COVID- COVID-19. 19. “After implementing our Engagements & Weddings Maintenance Supervisor cleaning and sanitizing proto- Terry Watkins explained the cols and procedures last sum- There is no charge for engagement and wedding process of the iWave-R Resi- mer, we knew the next step was announcements. Submit them to weddings@neshobade- dential Air Cleaners. to address the air quality in our mocrat.com. “The HVAC systems have buildings. The combination of The deadline for submitting engagements and wed- filters that catch viruses and ultraviolet lights and air filters is dings is at noon on Friday before the Wednesday publica- bacteria, and if any particles another way to keep our stu- tion. leak through the filters, the From left to right: Terry Watkins and Tywon Davis install an dents and staff safe during the Every effort will be made to run the announcement on ultraviolet lights catch and pandemic,” Dr. Hull said. destroy them,” Watkins said. iWave-R Residential Air Cleaner to help prevent COVID-19 Dr. Hull also stated that the the date requested, but space requirements and time some- in the Philadelphia Public School District. times prohibit it. The iWave-R Residential Air installation process has taken Wedding copy must not exceed the equivalent of more Cleaners are installed through- several months due to lack of out the elementary and high Watkins said that these lights because they are a top-notch supplies from manufacturers, than two 8 1/2 x 11 inch pages. are also used in healthcare facil- product used in hospitals and The Democrat reserves the right to edit articles to fit school and have many benefits: but the project will be complet- kills mold bacteria and viruses; ities to prevent bacteria and emergency rooms all over,” ed once the backordered lights space requirements and style. viruses. Watkins said. News of parties relating to engagements or weddings kills pathogens in space; are received. reduces particles in air; and con- “We installed the iWave-R Watkins stated that these can be submitted. Residential Air Cleaners ultraviolet lights are self-clean- trols odors. Obituary policy

The Democrat publishes a standard format obituary at ed guilty to auto burglary and • Adrian Jackson, 21, be Donald Ray Jolly, 47, of no charge. burglary of a building; sen- pleaded guilty to statutory Union, who was indicted last The standard obituary includes: service, burial and Court tenced to drug court; rape; sentenced to 30 years in year on four counts of statuto- funeral home details, date of death, age, place of resi- • Destiny Spink, 24, plead- MDOC custody; must register ry rape. dence, a sentence or two of personal information (no opin- Continued from page 1A ed guilty to auto burglary, bur- as a sex offender. The indictment listed four ionated comments) detailing occupation, education, church felon in possession of a glary of a building three Kilgore’s office plans to try separate incidents between affiliation, military service, listing spouse or children, firearm five counts; sentenced counts. And possession of three cases a week for the next April 2018 and October 2019. immediate survivors (list only spouses, children, siblings, to five years with MDOC; methamphetamine; sentenced three weeks, in Philadelphia Jolly is alleged to have had number of grandchildren, number of nieces and nephews) • Justin Little, a former to drug court; and Decatur. intercourse with a female and pallbearers. In-laws, aunts, uncles, friends and hon- teacher in the Union schools, • Andrew Bondie, 40, “We are trying to work under the age of 14. orary pallbearers are not included in the free listing. The pleaded guilty to gratification pleaded guilty to burglary of down the backlog we have He was arrested in January standard obituary may be up to 150 words in length. of lust; was sentenced to five unoccupied dwelling; sen- because of the pandemic,” 2020 by the Neshoba County To list extended family and more details, there is a years with MDOC. Little must tenced to drug court; Kilgore said. Sheriff’s Department. charge of $125 for up to 300 words total; $250 for up to register as a sex offender; • Scotty Bell, 40, pleaded While he described the 500 words total; $500 up to 1,200 words total. Photos may • Dalton Durant, 24, plead- guilty to DUI 3rd offense; sen- schedule as fluid, Kilgore said be included for an additional charge of $25. tenced to drug court; the first to go on trial would Obituaries must be submitted electronically by funeral homes to [email protected] no later than Tuesday at noon for publication in Wednesday’s edition. Any obituary not submitted electronically is subject to a Chief Cyrus Ben announced recipients reside, and the Demo- cies and local clinics and hospi- $25 charge. earlier in the week. crat has numerous reports of tals are now offering a limited Masks Gov. Tate Reeves last week residents from other counties number of COVID-19 vaccina- lifted the state mask mandate. coming here for the vaccination. tions. Go School and community news Continued from page 1A Over the past week, Neshoba The state of Mississippi is to https://msdh.ms.gov/c19appo The Democrat welcomes school and community news. should not argue or fight over County recorded 44 new con- currently giving COVID-19 intment#local to check avail- Send to [email protected] or neshobademoc- the recommendation. firmed COVID-19 cases and immunizations for the follow- ability. rat.com/submit. “Be reasonable and respect- three new COVID-19 deaths, ing: The Mississippi Band of ful,” Young said. according to Tuesday’s Missis- • All healthcare workers and Choctaw Indians reported 14 Of Local Interest Young said early on in the sippi State Department of EMT/paramedics new COVID-19 cases in the COVID-19 pandemic Neshoba Health COVID-19 report. • Persons age 50 or older or past week for a total of 1,822 Let us know about your events at least a week in County was a hot spot in the Neshoba County has now those with pre-existing condi- positive cases, up from 1,808 in advance. Send announcements to local@neshobademoc- state with a high number of recorded 3,861 confirmed tions. last week’s report. rat.com COVID-19 infections, and he COVID-19 cases up from 3,817 • Teachers, first-responders The Tribe reported three new does not want to see local num- last week, and 172 deaths, up Vaccinations are currently deaths from COVID-19 in the Tips and breaking news bers spike again. from 169 last week, since the being administered in Neshoba past week for a total of 111 “Businesses are operating pandemic began last March. County at the Coliseum, 12000 deaths from the virus, with two Let us know when you see news happening. Send tips well now and the sales taxes are During the past week, 638 Mississippi 15 north, Philadel- current hospitalizations. to [email protected]. News tips are encouraged up,” Young said. “It is important people were vaccinated for phia, on Tuesdays through Fri- Some Tribal deaths may also and can be kept confidential. to keep people safe and keep COVID-19 in Neshoba County days. be included in the Neshoba businesses open and wearing a for a total of 5,699 total vaccina- Sign up online at covidvac- death total, but officials make Sports mask is a simple way to do tions administered in the county, cine.umc.edu or call 1-877-978- no distinction. that.” according to the MSDH. 6453. The website is the best The state had not updated the Headed to a sporting event with a camera or have A mask mandate remains in The state, however, does not option, officials have said. schools report by press time sports news, contact Sports Editor Steve Swogetinsky: place for Choctaw Tribal lands, designate in what county the Selected Walmart pharma- Tuesday afternoon. [email protected]

Letters to the editor ment training, which will hap- resources with them. get former students involved. Letters to the editor expressing your views and opin- pen in the evening after school “National industry certifi- “Say there’s a student that ions (please limit them to 250 words or less) are welcome Lab hours, where students and cation is our big thing,” he graduated from here, and a adults alike can receive train- said. “It gives our kids a leg year later they realize they and encouraged: neshobademocrat.com/submit or directly Continued from page 1A to Jim Prince at [email protected]. ing in the areas of welding, up. We had 33% out of seniors want to do something different to life and use it in other class- sheet metal skills and more. in the 2020 graduating class for their career,” Brantley said. How to contact us es to help accomplish the The Workforce Develop- that completed one or more “They can come back here, ment Initiative focuses on skill apprenticeships and intern- and we can help them.” idea. “During the day, the lab attainment to obtain National ships when they were in high Brantley plans on doing a By telephone Industry Certification, as well school.” ribbon-cutting when the lab is Telephone: 601-656-4000 will be similar to a science lab, except it is based on student as employment with industries He said the district’s vision complete and ready to open in Facsimile: 601-656-6379 or college placement, he said. is to graduate students that are April, as this will be a huge Electronically ideas, and it will have welders, a machine that prints blue- Brantley said the Neshoba college career ready with more occasion for the district. neshobademocrat.com prints and more,” Brantley County School District is part- than just a high school diplo- “There won’t be another Facebook: /neshobademocrat said. “The main purpose of it nered with the East Central ma. lab in East Central Mississippi Twitter: @NeshobaDemocrat is teaching teamwork, as team- Community College Work- Since the Neshoba County in a high school like this,” he work is essential and one of force Development, and they School District is partnered said. “Especially with the Physical address the attributes that employers also have a lab on the East with the East Central Commu- capabilities to help train our Central campus with some dif- nity College Workforce Devel- kids and give them the oppor- 439 Beacon ST look for in their employees.” He said another purpose of ferent pieces of equipment. He opment, they have the money tunities they need.” Philadelphia, MS 39350 said the NCSD is combining to pay instructors, but also can the lab is workforce develop- Mailing address P.O. Box 30 Philadelphia, MS 39350

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Continued from page 1A nieces and nephews with their ed, according to a witness in Mississippi Highway Patrol in math homework,” her obitu- the area. responding to the wreck, Sher- ary said. Neshoba County Sheriff’s iff Eric Clark said. MHP Sgt. Travis Luck said Office deputies assisted the that the two other vehicles were a Toyota Tacoma and a Cadillac passenger vehicle. Bessie Killings, 72, of Meridian, the driver of the Cadillac, suffered moderate injuries. Michael Greer, 18, of Ridgeland, the driver of the Tacoma, suffered no injuries, according to Luck. “The case remains under investigation and there are no pending charges at this time,” Luck said. The accident occurred near the intersection with Road 515 at 6:53 p.m. Luck said that Mowdy was stopped in her Ford at the intersection of Road 515 and Highway 19 when she was struck from behind by Greer’s Tacoma. Luck said that Moody’s Ford was struck again in the roadway by Killings in her Cadillac. A medical helicopter and the Philadelphia Fire Depart- ment’s Rescue One respond-

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PATRICK J. BUCHANAN FOUNDED 1881 Crisis at the border

During a Democratic Southwest and much of the Truth, justice and progress, without fear or favor debate in 2020, the candidates The emerging South would take on the polit- were asked if their health care existential crisis ical aspect of California where JAMES E. PRINCE III, Editor and Publisher plans would cover “undocu- the GOP has become a perma- mented immigrants.” at the border. nent minority party. • Each raised his or her hand, As many illegal migrants STEVE SWOGETINSKY, Managing Editor including front-runner Joe than 72 hours. They are being do not read, write or speak • Biden. released into the U.S. to await English, and do not bring a JOY STEWART, Interim Advertising Director From that stage, the mes- a court date — potentially unique set of skills, their • sage went forth: If the Democ- years off — to hear their claim immense and growing pres- STEVE SWOGETINSKY, Sports Editor rats win this election, then it is to a right to be here. Most ence can only deepen our amnesty for all and open bor- never show up. national disunity. ARTHUR STANLEY DEARMAN, Editor and Publisher 1966-2000 ders in America. “We are weeks, maybe Almost all of these folks 1932—2017 The message was rein- even days, away from a crisis are poor or working-class peo- forced by repeated Democrat- on the southern border,” says ple who would have to rely on ic praise for sanctuary cities, Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Democ- government subsidies for their EDITORIALS by calls to “abolish ICE” and rat whose Texas district abuts health care, food support, end deportations, by pledges Mexico. “Our country is cur- housing and the schooling of to stop work on Donald rently unprepared to handle a their children. Trump’s wall, if not to tear it surge in migrants in the mid- With the unemployment Justice for George Floyd down. dle of the pandemic.” rate rising again in the Black Message sent to Mexico, Congressional Democrats, community, which has sus- Justice is a lofty ideal, but it mustn’t imminent danger before the use of force, Central America and the Third following Biden’s lead, have tained the heaviest collective thrash about in the course of human including deadly force, is permissible. World: proposed a new citizenship hit from the pandemic and events like the stars and stripes atop a Perhaps most impactful, the bill would If the Democrats win and act. “Dreamers,” brought here economic collapse, the flagpole. The integrity of the judicial sys- restrict the ability of officers who engage you make it across the border by their parents as children, migrants would be competing into the United States, under would be put on a three-year with them for jobs. tem is on trial as George Floyd‘s name is in misconduct to invoke qualified immu- President Joe Biden, you will fast-track to U.S. citizenship. And as the illegal migrants once again blaring across the national nity, which protects government officials not be sent back. After only a The 11 million to 22 mil- are disproportionately young landscape. As Americans ponder the engaged in their duties from civil suits. brief hassle, the economic lion illegal migrants already in and male, they would add to tragedy of one man, they should not forget A more just society is the bill’s intent, opportunities and social wel- the country — the exact num- the surging crime rates in that many more lives have been blighted but the law would have unintended conse- fare benefits of the richest ber is unknown — would be America’s major cities. country on earth will be open put on an eight-year track to America is headed, seem- by lawlessness in the aftermath of his quences if it renders police reluctant to to you and yours. citizenship. ingly inexorably, to a future death. Justice for George Floyd that emerge from their patrol cruisers for fear Hence, when Biden won, a The Democratic Party is where a majority in this coun- ignores the ruination of others would dis- of a mistake that makes them the next tar- new and potentially historic signing on to the largest mass try traces its ancestry to Asia, honor its meaning. get of a violent protest. surge to the Southern border amnesty for illegal immi- Africa and Latin America, a This week features the sky-high-profile Disturbing aftereffects of the George began, and the number of ille- grants in history — which future where this already frac- gal arrivals and crossings are would produce millions of tionated nation is even more trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Floyd tragedy are already evident. The in the growing thousands new voters for the party. multiracial, multiethnic, mul- Derek Chauvin, charged with second- FBI’s Preliminary Crime Report shows every day. Among the recent border- tilingual and multicultural degree murder and manslaughter in the that murder nationwide increased an According to a White crossers, who are transported than today. Memorial Day 2020 death of Floyd. Three astonishing 20.9% in 2020. Aggravated House domestic policy coun- by bus to detention centers, With racial conflict as others are scheduled for trial in August. assault rose 8.3% across the 50 states. cil document, the number of where they remain for 72 sharp as it has been in children who, without a parent decades, with our political The video of Mr. Chauvin kneeling on the Arson surged 24%, including a staggering hours and then are released to or guardian, will arrive at the travel where they wish, many parties at swords point, with victim’s neck during an arrest set off a 54.8% in 1 million-population municipali- border in 2021 will be about are carrying the coronavirus. the culture war raging unabat- season of nationwide protests and riots led ties. 117,000 — 50% higher than Thus, what’s shaping up on ed, as mobs tears down statues by Black Lives Matter and Antifa revolu- There were hundreds of George Floyd the record number of children the border is not only a nation- and monuments to America’s tionaries. protests. Some were peaceful, but scores who arrived in the 2019 al security crisis but a national founders, exactly what nation- humanitarian crisis. al problem will be solved by It is likely no coincidence that the of individuals were killed during the vio- survival crisis. For it is impos- In February, some 100,000 sible to see, given the Biden an unstopping and unrelenting House of Representatives chose to preface lent ones. News reports variously placed immigrants were apprehended administration policies adopt- wave of migrants illegally the upcoming trial with last week’s the number between 20 and 30. By con- by the Border Patrol for illegal ed, how the invasion of Amer- crossing the border into our approval of the George Floyd Justice in trast, 18 unarmed Black persons were shot border crossing. “I actually ica can be halted. And if 2 mil- country year after year? Policing Act, a wide-ranging reform bill by police nationwide in 2020, according think that’s an undercount,” lion or 3 million migrants One wonders: Is this how says Victor Manjarrez Jr., ex- the Republic ends? now awaiting Senate consideration. Some to The Washington Post. Killing innocents reach the U.S. border and Border Patrol agent who cross over each year, and we of the measure’s provisions promise to in protest of the slaying of an innocent teaches at Texas University. do not send them back, what add valuable clarity to interactions simply compounds misfortune with The pre-Trump policy of stops the invasion and remak- Patrick J. Buchanan is the between police and citizens, such as tragedy. “catch-and-release” has been ing America? author of “Nixon’s White requirements that federal uniformed offi- For his role in the death of George reinstated. What would blanket House Wars: The Battles That Children and families who Made and Broke a President cers, and state and local law enforcers Floyd, Mr. Chauvin is to face justice amnesty and a renewed inva- cross illegally from Mexico sion portend? and Divided America Forev- receiving federal funds, be equipped with meted out by a court of law. Americans cannot now be held for more In a decade, Texas, the er.” body cameras and dashboard cameras. whose riotous behavior contributed to the Other provisions, however, threaten to deaths of their fellow citizens should also weaken police presence in America’s be called to account. Otherwise, justice is RICH LOWRY communities. The bill would ban certain a joke. chokeholds and require suspects pose — The Washington Times Biden’s unnecessary border crisis A crisis is a terrible thing are being admitted into the to create. Biden has trashed the U.S. This, nonetheless, is what He’s also suspended the so- FLASHBACKS President Joe Biden has done Migrant Protection called “safe third country” at the southern border. Protocols. No new agreements that Trump forged His rhetoric during the asylum-seekers will be with El Salvador, Guatemala MARCH 14, 1941 has been in the service for the ba Central from Meridian campaign suggesting an open- and Honduras to get asylum- Miss Patty Sue Williams, past several months is now High School where he served handed approach to migrants enrolled in the seekers to apply in one of daughter of Mrs. Kate stationed at Lowry Air Force as boys’ coach for the past coming to the U.S., and his program those countries. Williams and the late Brown Base, Denver, Colorado. season. early moves to undo Donald The premise of the Trump Williams of Philadelphia, was Before entering the service, Rusty Smith, son of Dr. and Trump’s border policies are approach was that people who recently elected President of the young serviceman attended Mrs. Ross Smith, has been creating a migrant surge that ed an entirely reasonable sys- feared for their lives in their the Delta Gamma sorority at the Philadelphia High School. selected as the STAR Student risks running out of control. tem based on his lawful home country because of per- the University of Mississippi. He is the grandson of Mr. and from Philadelphia High Secretary of Homeland authorities to impose order the secution don’t necessarily She leaves for the University Mrs. J.T. Gross, with whom he School. Smith named Mrs. Security Alejandro Mayorkas border. need to come to the United of Oklahoma, in Norman, made his home. Sarah McKay as the STAR says the situation isn’t a crisis, There is no good reason to States to escape. It should be Oklahoma, to represent Mis- Teacher. Smith attends but “a challenge” — an rip up much of this arrange- enough for them to go to sissippi Chapter at the national MARCH 12, 1971 Philadelphia High School “acute” and “stressful” chal- ment, though that’s exactly another country in the region, convention. Suzy Hand, first chair flute where he serves as Parliamen- lenge with some “urgency,” what Biden has done. or if they are indeed applying in the Philadelphia High tarian for the Chapter of the but merely a challenge all the During the pandemic, for asylum in the U.S., to stay MARCH 8, 1951 School Band, has been select- Future Business Leaders of same. Trump turned around people in Mexico while doing so. T.J. Durrett has been ed for a six week tour of America. Consider the contours of who illegally crossed borders Allowing them into the named by the Philadelphia Europe with the Band of this so-called challenge. on public health grounds. country, with no reliable inter- City School Board to head the America. A senior, she is the MARCH 13, 1991 Twice as many people, about Biden has created an excep- nal enforcement mechanism, schools for the coming school daughter of Mr. and Mr. Max Randy and J.B. Files 80,000, tried to cross the bor- tion for unaccompanied constitutes an end run around year. Mr. Durrett succeeds J.A. Hand and is also drum recently caught this blue cat- der illegally in January of this minors, which is an obvious our immigration system. Nowell, who recently resigned majorette. Stan Yates, first fish weighing ten pounds, and year as compared with Janu- incentive for families to send Because migrants, like anyone after serving during the past chair trumpet, has been named two ounces, in Bluff Lake on ary a year ago. children under age 18. else, respond to incentives, the three years. to the Lions All State Band the Noxubee Refuge. Even though it isn’t peak Under Trump, the more who are allowed in, the Neely Sanford, daughter of and will go to Atlantic City for traveling season yet (that tra- “Migrant Protection Proto- more will come. And, since Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Sanford the Lions Convention in July. MARCH 7, 2001 ditionally comes in May and cols,” also known as “Remain resources aren’t infinite, if was named Queen of the Pi a junior, he is the son of Mr. The Lady Chiefs of Tucker June), U.S. Border Patrol has in Mexico,” ended the practice enough families show up at Kappa Alpha Cotton Ball at and Mrs. Charles Ytes, and is Elementary School placed first already begun releasing of letting Central American the border, it inevitably over- the Heidelberg Hotel Victory a star basketball and football in the annual Choctaw Tribal migrants into towns on the migrants into the U.S. while taxes our personnel and facili- room in Jackson. A sophomore player. Schools basketball tournament border. their asylum claims were ties. at Millsaps College, Miss San- Mrs. Mary Gipson has been at the Tucker Community Axios reported on a brief- adjudicated. Mayorkas blames Trump ford was chosen from five named Woman of the Year by Gymnasium as they defeated ing prepared for Biden that This was crucial because for having “dismantled our finalists by Showman Billy the Philadelphia Business and the Lady Warriors of Choctaw warned that the number of under the old procedure, asy- nation’s immigration system Rose. She is a member of Professional Women’s Club. Central Middle School, 48-45. migrants kids is on pace to set lum-seekers were allowed into in its entirety,” a claim as Kappa Delta Sorority. She will be honored at a cof- In winning the tournament, a record, and there aren’t near- the U.S., and even if their absurd as the notion that the fee in the Home Demonstra- they also claimed a perfect 12- ly enough beds to accommo- claims were ultimately reject- Biden administration started MARCH 9, 1961 tion kitchen of the courthouse. 0 record for the season. date them. ed, as the vast majority of from scratch on vaccinations. Ray Gipson was named by Mrs. Gipson has been a mem- Biden officials tend to dis- them were, the migrants over- Trump got a handle on the the Board of Alderman as a ber of the Park Commission MARCH 9, 2011 cuss the “push factors,” the whelmingly ended up staying border, which in 2014 and member of the Philadelphia for five years and presently Mary Margaret Bailey was conditions that prompt anyway. again in 2019 had descended City School Board, to succeed serves on the Beautification named Neshoba County’s Jun- migrants to flee their countries This created a huge magnet into chaos. Call it what you J.M. Lofton, Sr., who recently Committee. ior Miss. The theme of this in Central America. What we — get to the border and claim will, a crisis or a challenge or resigned. Mr. Gipson is a year’s program was, “Peace, have much more direct control asylum and you’re in the Unit- something else, but Biden is graduate of the local high MARCH 5, 1981 Love and Junior Miss”. Bailey over is the “pull factors,” our ed States, very likely to stay. on a path to heedlessly repeat school, Mississippi State Col- Jim Hardy, principal at is the daughter of David and own policies and practices Biden has trashed the this experience. lege, with a MA degree and Neshoba Central High School, Dee Dee Bailey. She currently that create an incentive to Migrant Protection Protocols. taught in the school of Busi- announced today that Roger attends Philadelphia High come here. No new asylum-seekers will Rich Lowry iss editor of ness Administration for two Owen has been elected to School and aspires to attend Trump had a number of be enrolled in the program, National Review, a leading years following his graduation serve as head basketball coach Mississippi State University false starts at the border. By and the backlog of people who conservative magazine found- in his alma mater. for the 1981-82 school year. following graduation. the end, though, he had creat- had been waiting in Mexico ed by William F. Buckley. Pfc. Otis Guy Gross, who Coach Owen comes to Nesho-

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OBITUARIES

William “Bill” were held on Saturday, March 6, ter, Earlene Alinsunurin of Sherry Mae Greaves will be held Mattie Kaye Webb 2021, at 12 P.M. from St. Paul Anchorage, AK; (3) Grandchil- at 2 PM Tuesday, March 9, 2021 David (Rusty) Dixon M.B. Church Cemetery, with dren; (1) Great-Grandchild. at Bogue Chitto Community Graveside services for Bill Rev. Devertis Savage officiating. Cemetery. No Visitation. John Barfoot Visitation for Mrs. Mattie Webb were held March 6, 2021, Beck Funeral Home, Inc. was in Carolyn C. Evans E. Stephens Chapel Funeral Kaye Dixon will be held from 9- charge of arrangements. Services is in charge. Graveside services for Mr. at 11:00 from Morrow Cemetery David (Rusty) Barfoot will be 10 AM Friday, March 12, 2021 in the Dixon community with Mr. Moore, 77, of Philadel- Graveside service for Ms. Mrs. Greaves, 61, passed at John E. Stephens Chapel with phia, passed away on Tuesday, away on Wednesday, March 3, held at 3 PM Monday, March 15, Reverend Dennis Duvall offici- Carolyn C. Evans was held 2:00 2021 at Cedar Hill Cemetery cremation to follow. John E. ating. McClain-Hays Funeral March 2, 2021 at his home PM Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospi- Stephens Chapel Funeral Servic- He is survived by his wife, tal in Columbus, MS. She was a with Rev. John Stephens officiat- Home was in charge of arrange- Pinetucky Cemetery at Preston ing. Visitation will be held from es is in charge. ments. Martha Ann Moore of Philadel- with Rev. Gerald Butler and Rev. Veteran with the U.S. Air Force. Mrs. Dixon, 66, passed away phia, MS, four sons, Robbie Mrs. Greaves is preceded in 1-2:30 PM at John E. Stephens Mr. Webb, 94, of Philadel- Chris Gully officiating. John E. Chapel. John E. Stephens Chapel on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at phia, passed away in sweet peace Moore, Lonnie Moore, Jerry Stephens Chapel in charge. death by her parents, Easton Baptist Memorial Hospital in Moore and Roger Moore all of Thompson, Sr. and Gladys Funeral Services is in charge. on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Ms. Evans, 78, passed away Mr. Barfoot, 64, passed away Columbus, MS. She was preced- He was well known for the Philadelphia, three daughters, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Steve; brothers, Winfred Morris ed in death by her parents, Louie Lora Jean Bingham, Lisa and Robert Thompson. on Wednesday, February 24, quality cattle he raised. His serv- Neshoba General Nursing 2021 at his home. He was Willis and Leona Tubby; infant ice on local boards promoted soil Mcleod and Karyn Williams all Home. She lived in Kemper and Survivors include her hus- daughter; sisters, Sandra Willis of Philadelphia, 13 grandchil- band, Ian Greaves, Sr.; daugh- employed with the Pearl River and water conservation, beef cat- Neshoba Counties most of her Resort for 20 years and enjoyed Billy and Vera Willis; brothers, tle farming, and community dren and 19 great grandchildren. life. She was a registered nurse ters, Sasha Willis and Hilliary Robert Stoliby, Larry Willis, His sons and son-n-laws Bey; son, Ian Greaves, Jr.; sis- fishing, hunting, and riding hors- services. At the end of World and enjoyed reading and flower es. Mr. Barfoot is preceded in Barry Glen Willis. War II he went to Japan to serve served as pallbearers. gardening. She was a member of ters, Joanne Thompson, Cynthia Survivors include her hus- Wallace, Naomi Thompson; death by his parents, James his country. He was a member of Dry Creek Baptist Church. Chandler Barfoot and Dorothy band, Roy Dixon; daughters, Hope Baptist Church. Robert Pitts Preceded in death: Parents, brothers, Kevin Thompson, Eas- Tonya Wilder, Jacqueline Dixon; ton Thompson, Jr., Steve John; 8 Jean Bowman Catchot; brother- He and his wife, Edwina, George Washington Conner and in-law, Carl Ellis. sisters, Donna Burr and Tammy owned and operated their family Funeral services for Robert Annie Lou Elva Warren Conner; grandchildren. Willis; brother, Lou Martin Survivors include his special grocery store, City Market and Pitts were Tuesday, March 9, Husband, Lewis Evans; Broth- companion, Kathryn Gay; Willis; 5 grandchildren. Grocery, for 34 years. Through 2021, at 2:00 p.m. from Christian ers, Nelson Conner, Thurman Jerrel Houston daughter, Mandy Nickels; sons, the years he enjoyed hosting Life Apostolic Church with Rev. Conner. William (Destiny) Gay, Ryan family gatherings which often Benny Alford and Rev. Hank Pil- Survivors: Daughter, Ann Mr. Jerrel Houston, 81, York; sisters, Becky Ellis, Laura included taking family on grim officiating. Burial followed Barefield (David) of Preston; passed away Sunday, March 7, Catchot; brothers, Chuck Bar- hayrides through the woods and in the church cemetery. Sons, Bill Buchanan (Melody) of 2021 at his residence. Mr. Hous- foot, Ricky Barfoot, Marcus pastures to enjoy nature. A love McClain-Hays Funeral Home Florence, Michael Ted Evans ton worked at Wells Lamont. He Catchot; 6 grandchildren. for gardening, green pastures and was in charge of arrangements. (Heather) of Preston and Ricky was a member of Mt. Carmel Pallbearers are Ricky Bar- raising cattle were instilled by Mr. Pitts, 74, of DeKalb, died Evans (Paula) of Pisgah; Sister, Baptist Church. He loved music. foot, Chuck Barfoot, Lucas him in the lives of his family by Saturday, March 6, 2021. Lorraine Bishop of Meridian; He was preceded in death by; Thomas, Paul Morris, William his life’s work. Born in Water Valley, MS, he Brothers, Curtis Conner and Parents, Lawrence Clay Houston Gay, Tim Dean MS. CAROLYN EVANS Fondest memories of him was a resident of Kemper Coun- Daniel Conner, of Gholson; (6) and Ozell Dearing Houston; Sis- will linger for generations in the ty and worked as a security guard Grandchildren; (4) Great-Grand- ters, Patsy Thaggard, JoAn 2 PM SUN., MARCH 7, hearts of those who call him dad for Anderson Hospital. Mr. Pitts children; Several nieces, Water; Brothers, Billy Houston, 2021 and papaw. Late night servings was a member of Christian Life nephews. Jimmy Houston. He is survived GRAVESIDE of ice cream, card games, and Apostolic Church. Pallbearers: grandson and by; Spouse, Joyce Houston; PINETUCKY CEMETERY midnight chats will continue in Survivors include wife, nephews. Sons, Jay Houston (Jennifer), his memory. Rebecca Pitts; daughter, Jean Russ Houston (Sara), Gabe MRS. SHERRY GREAVES Survivors include daughter Brown; sons, Robert Bryan Pitts Sherry Mae Houston; Sisters, Lynn McDon- 2 PM TUES., MARCH 9, Linda Gail Bouler (Buddy), son, and Rodney Pitts; six grandchil- nell; (1) grandchild, Amber. 2021 Rex Webb; grandchildren, dren; eight great-grandchildren; Greaves MR. WILLIAM “BILL” GRAVESIDE Mandy Fisher(Matt), Kristin sisters, Pat Mulford, Dorothy WEBB BOGUE CHITTO COM. Kirkland (Stephen), Rachel Har- Berryhill, Daisy Douglas, and Graveside services for Mrs. GRAVESIDE SERVICE CEMETERY barger (Claude), Miriam Medlin Esther Fay Govea; brother, MARCH 6 (Michael), and Thomas Webb; David Pitts. MORROW CEMETERY MRS. MATTIE DIXON eleven great grandchildren; Mr. Pitts was preceded in CREMATION many nieces and nephews. death by parents, Horace and MR. ROBERT PITTS Mr. Webb was preceded in Bessie Pitts; grandsons, Michael SERVICES MARCH 9 MS. KATHLENE HENRY death by wife Edwina Watkins Cody Pitts and Justin Slay Pitts; CHRISTIAN LIFE APOS- 2 PM FRI., MARCH 12, Webb; parents, Andrew V. and sisters, Marie Houston and Pearl TOLIC CHURCH 2021 Anna Webb; sisters, Ruby Wal- Terry; brothers, Billy, Ernest, and INTERMENT CHRISTIAN MEMORIAL SERVICE ton, Bernice Whittington, Mary Donald Pitts. LIFE APOSTOLIC UNION CITY CEMETERY Hamilton, Lorene Johnson, Elois CEMETERY Tullos and brothers, infant Kathlene Henry MR. DAVID RUSTY Andrew, Charles Webb, XEarl MR. SHERBERT LEE BARFOOT “SONNY” MOORE 3 PM MON., MARCH 15, Webb and Don Webb. Memorial services for Ms. The family requests dona- GRAVESIDE SERVICE 2021 Kathlene Henry will be held at 2 12 P.M. SAT., MAR. 6, GRAVESIDE tions to be made to a charity of PM Friday, March 12, 2021 at choice to help provide food, 2021 CEDARHILL CEMETERY Union City Cemetery in Union, ST. PAUL M.B. CHURCH clothing, or shelter to those many MS. Ms. Henry, 64, passed away in need during these times. CEMETERY MR. JERREL HOUSTON Thursday, February 25, 2021 at CREMATION her residence in Union. She was McClain-Hays Sherbert L. a homemaker and Catholic. She 10460 Rd 561 was preceded in death by her Philadelphia Funeral Home 812 Pecan Avenue • P.O. Box 34 Moore 601-656-1191 601-656-1212 Philadelphia • 601-656-1515 father, Louise Pierce and daugh- www.johnestephenschapel.com ter, Kayla Parks. Survivors: www.beckfuneralhomeinc.com Graveside services for Mr. Pastor David Storment www.mcclainhays.com Our Family Serving Your Family Sherbert Lee “Sonny” Moore Mother, Eva Mae Fredricks; Sis-

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GETTING THE MESSAGE/Rev. Chris Shelton Acts 4:32-37 This passage is much like the passage in testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Acts 2:42-47. It is a snapshot of the Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.” blessedness of the early church. The church The proclamation of the bodily resurrection is marked by joyful dedication to the Lord of Jesus was especially offensive to the Jesus and generosity toward those in need. Jewish leaders. But it is the root of all faith In Acts 4 however, the church is under and power in the Christian life. threat of persecution for proclaiming the The bodily resurrection of Christ from name of Jesus and his resurrection from the the dead proves that Jesus is who he said he dead. was (the Son of God) and that he accom- Nevertheless, as we see in verse 42, plished what he promised to accomplish; to “those who believed were of one heart and destroy the works of the devil by taking soul.” This unity was an answer to the away the sting of death, which is sin. Those prayer the Lord Jesus made in John 17 not assembled in the church no longer had rea- long before he was arrested. He asked that son to fear men or death. Psalm 27 begins: his disciples may be one just as He and the “The Lord is my light and my salvation; Father were one, and not only his disciples whom shall I fear?” but those who would believe in Him The apostles told the church what they through their word. Jesus wants his people resurrected Christ told spoke to them. They to be of one heart toward God. spoke of how he ascended into heaven to The way to such an undivided heart is to the right hand of God. Every Lord’s Day believe. We must believe that God sent Christians meet together to worship God, Christ into the world. He came into the on the day Christ rose from the dead. We world to save sinners, and he did this by his celebrate the risen Lord, and the Lord by sacrificial death on the cross. The people in His Spirit is with us. the church had such joy and generosity When the Holy Spirit works powerfully, because they believed they had forgiveness he does so that we might exalt Christ. The of sins in Christ. And they were no longer power of his resurrection is that we will slaves to sin and death, but belonged to the walk in newness of the life he has wrought living God. in us. Paul in Colossians 3 writes: “So if This is a blessed estate to be in. No more you have been raised with Christ, seek the than a few months previously, they had things above where Christ is, seated at the been among those shouting for Jesus to be right hand of God. Set your mind on things crucified. Now they were praising God in above, not on things that are on earth, for his name. There is a wonderful transition you have died, and your life is hidden with we see in these people: from darkness and Christ.” We have a duty to serve the Lord. death to the light and life of Christ. The It was the love of Christ which brought image of God is being restored in men. him down from heaven for you to assume If we want such blessedness as they your nature. That God would become flesh enjoyed, we must seek after such an undi- for the sake of sinners is an act of love. It vided heart as they had. The same Spirit was the love of Christ that made him yield that gave them such joy lives in all who perfect obedience even to death on a cross, believe in Christ. We seek the good of our so you might have the benefit of it. own souls when we die to this world and And it was the love of Christ that raised live to Christ. We glorify God when we him from the dead for you. “Therefore, if anyone is in exalt Christ as being our best portion, and So we should strive to attain to a love for Christ, the new creation has his will as our ambition. If we struggle in Christ. The early church committed their come: The old has gone, the our lives as Christians, it may be because souls to him. They knew after death, Christ new is here!.” we are not pursuing what is best; to honor would take care of their souls. They — 1 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) Christ, to follow him wholeheartedly. believed Christ would raise up their bodies In verse 33, we see the help of the apos- on the last day. They believed in a resur- tles to Christians under threat: “And with rected Lord. And they had great joy. great power the apostles were giving their

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Neshoba County Jail Dock- appear • Rhonda Oneil Hickman, speeding – 1 to 20 miles over • Harry Wiggs, 58, of 13491 • Grandale L Chickaway, 45, et from 3/1-3/8 • Dalton Cole Durant, 23, of 31, of 165 Bogue Chitto; failure limit Hwy 16E; possession of con- of 244 West Tucker Circ; hold- • Johnny Abel, 61, of 14951 222 Salters Ave; contempt of to appear • Brianna Pierce, 25, of trolled substance detainer for other agency Hwy 19 S; possession of court • Harmon Kirk, 42, of 2714 12961 Rd 339, Union; hold for • Michael Bryan Wilson, 47, • Austin M Dempsey, 22, of firearm by convicted felon • Kevin Eakes, 45, of 10091 Bloomfield Rd, Preston; failure investigations, possession of of 12073 Rd 4300, Union; serv- 1011 Holland Ave; burglary- • Keaton Abel, 23, of 10061 Rd 571; possession of con- to appear, possession of con- paraphernalia ing sentence commercial buildings, cars, etc. Rd 446; burglary-dwelling trolled substance trolled substance, driving under • Joshua Lewis Quintana, • Austin Guy Boswell, 27, of • Gregory E Fitch, 51, of house • Henry Scott Finley, 48, of the influence-1st offense, pos- 30, of 11620 Hwy 482 Lot 9; 11391 Rd 418, Union; hold for 9000 Steven Richardson • Tony Anthony, 59, of 305 North St, Union; indictment session of paraphernalia petit larceny-less than investigations Memorial Dr, Juneau, AK; 10061 Rd 2426; possession of • Krystian Gates, 31, of 840 • Elliott W Leach, 37, of 623 $1000.00 X2, shoplifting-less • Michael Lee Bryant, 29, of shoplifting-1st conviction where paraphernalia, no insurance, Bailey Crt, Tupelo; hold-circuit W Walnut St; failure to appear than $1000.00, burglary of a 11633 Rd 383; contempt of value is $1000 or less license tag-switched court • Justin M Little, 29, of 3596 motor vehicle, receiving stolen court, shoplifting-less than • Gregory E Fitch, 51, of • Leona Bell, 41, of 268 • Joanna Brook Gilmer, 27, Airport Rd, Newton; serving property more than $500.00 $1000.00 9000 Steven Richardson Bogue Chitto Circle; no of 12132 BIA 0241; serving sentence • Shanna L Renfro, 34, of • Matthew Cain, 33, of 535 Memorial Dr, Juneau, AK; dis- charges listed sentence • Christopher Malone of 15721 Rd 505; failure to Lamar Cir; suspended drivers orderly conduct-failure to com- • Tyderius Boler, 18, of 100 • Michael Justin Goforth, 43, 14951 Hwy 19S; possession of appear license ply with request or command of Red Oad Dr; possession of of 43951 Hwy 486; failure to controlled substance • Jennifer Rickett, 44, of • Keith Davion Gibson, 35, law enforcement officers marijuana-vehicle, disorderly appear • Christopher Deaunta 10180 Rd 632; hold-circuit of 175 Bates Rd; suspended • Aimee J Mason, 43, of 28 conduct • Cordexster A Grace, 25, of McGowan, 28, of 260 A Ave; court drivers license, no proof of Eastover; contempt of court- • Jason William Butts, 44, of 5780 New Hope Rd, DeKalb; failure to appear • Rhonda Robinson, 42, of insurance, bad check-1st or municipal court, trespass-fail- 11240 Rd 723, Union; hold-cir- possession of firearm by con- • Raymond McMillan, 63, of 347 Neshoba Kemper Rd; driv- 2nd offense less than $100.00 ure to leave public place of cuit court victed felon, possession of 10149 CR 773, Choctaw; driving under the influence other X2 business upon request • George Kevin Carey, 43, marijuana-vehicle ing under the influence/refusal substance, possession of mari- • Angela Mosqueda, 46, of • Kenneth W Ray, 23, of of 208 Gordon St; indictment • Donovan Cortez Gray, 27, to take test juana-vehicle, possession of 11061 Rd 410; child neglect 10211 Rd 315, Union; con- • Darren Keith Charlie, 36, of 113 Bolton Ave, Newton; • Dexter Mingo, 29, of paraphernalia • Adrian Overton, 25, of trolled substance-possession of of 163 Tucker Cut off Rd; fail- contempt of court 11010 Rd 765; contempt of • Natasha Sanders, 32, of 20407 Hwy 15 S, Union; no paraphernalia ure to pay • Misty Gilmer Green, 40, of court 12230 Rd 355; failure to charges listed • Brutarius D Talley, 28, of • Parrish Clark, 37, of 14591 117 Audry Rd, Carthage; failure • Jennifer Mingo, 44, of 118 appear • Mark Fredrick Overton, 42, 250 Hays St; domestic vio- 19 S; contempt of court to appear Hunters Place; contempt of • Wendy Smith, 41, of of 1923 Vincent Rd, Decatur; lence-simple assult 1st or 2nd • Chauncey D Clemons, 40, • Justin Hagan, 40, of court 11580 Rd 404; sale of con- driving under the influence-1st offense, disorderly conduct-dis- of 611 Christine St; trafficking 10181 CR 307, Union; con- • Ireland Moore, 19, of 412 trolled substance X2 offense, speeding-1 to 20 miles turbance in public place, public of controlled substance X2 tempt of court Barham St; contempt of court • Scarlotte Snow, 50, of over limit drunk • James Clingan, 37, of • Jessie Harrington, 35, of • Steven Ray Moore, 37, of 16061 Hwy 21 S; failure to • Corey Rayborn, 33, of • Angela K Vanderburg, 38, 1010 Main St, Wesson; serving 385 Jerico St; possession of 40 Northwood Dr, Louisville; appear 12140 Rd 325, Union; posses- of 343 Jeffery Acres Rd, Merid- sentence marijuana-vehicle, possession failure to appear • William Craig Snow, sion of controlled substance ian; controlled substance-pos- • Chad Cumberland, 32, of of paraphernalia • Andrew C Nash, 32, of 16131 Hwy 15 N; possession • James Campbell, 56, of session of paraphernalia, 10121 Rd 2826; public drunk • Matthew Waylon Harris, 120 Birmingham St; failure to of firearm by convicted felon 313 Conehatta Rd, Union; driv- shoplifting-1st conviction where • Barco Lavorn Davis, 49, of 27, of 10301 Rd 301, Union; appear • Andy Stewart, 41, of ing under the influence other value is $1000 or less 233 Bell Ave; sexual battery, failure to appear • John Edward Netherland, 10420 Rd 387; disturbance substance • Troy L Varnado, 28, of molesting-touching of child for • Matthew Deon Hickman, 64, of 13070 Hwy 488, family 1st-domestic violence 10351 BIA 0228; domestic vio- lustful purpose 21, of 2930 Lovorn Rd, Carthage; indictment • Brandie Leigh Welch, 37, Winston County Jail Docket lence-simple assault 1st or 2nd • Darius D Davis, 22, of 370 Louisville; possession of mari- • Derrick Terrell Paten, 45, of 12620 Hwy 492, Union; fail- for Philadelphia Police arrests offense Jericho St; burglary – dwelling juana-vehicle, driving under the of 155 Bogue Chitto Cir; driving ure to appear, indictment from 3/1-3/7 house influence-1st offense, careless under the influence other sub- • Rodreques Zanquavious •Darren K Charlie, 36, of • Jacky Dove, 59, of 10291 driving, failure to signal lane stance, no drivers license, no Welch, 21, of 262 N Water Ave, 163 Tucker Cutoff Rd; con- Rd 410, Union; failure to change insurance, expired license tag, Louisville; public drunk tempt of court-municipal court Meet the Candidates The Neshoba Democrat is Taylor named PHS STAR Student PAID POLITICAL authorized to announce the names of the By AMELIA HENSON ANNOUNCEMENTS following candidates: Special to the Democrat Mayor Emma Taylor has been Ruthie Nash seeks the board and Cassie Henson Hickman named STAR Student for election as alderman our communi- Randy Gill Philadelphia High School for ty people, and Leo E. Renaldo the 2020-2021 school year by for Ward 4 we can try to James A. Young the Mississippi Economic come up with Council M. B. Swayze Founda- Hello, my name is Ruthie a solution to tion, sponsor of the Student Alderman-at-Large (Lady) Nash. I am married to solve some of Leroy Clemons Teacher Achievement Recogni- the problems. Rev. Norman Nash and we have James (Carson) Waltman tion (STAR) program. The Mis- one son and many grandchil- We have to sissippi Economic Council Ruthie established the STAR program dren. I really want to be your work together Ward 3 Alderman Nash and stay togeth- in 1965 to recognize outstand- next Alderman Woman in Ward Wright Griffis 4, if it’s the Lord’s will, and er, for our coming students and teachers in munity. If you are not registered Mississippi. your will to vote for me. I have Ward 4 Alderman Taylor will be acknowledged lived here all of my life, and our to vote? I can do that today. Rudolph Tatum with over 300 other STAR Stu- neighborhood is getting out of Pray for me? April 6, 2021 Ajathi Nicols dents from Mississippi high control. I cannot stop what is Ruthie Nash schools for their academic going on, but I will work with achievements. Taylor was selected as STAR Student based on her American College Test (ACT) score of 27 and her scholastic averages. Each STAR Student selects a STAR Teacher, which is a JUST IN THIS FRIDAY teacher that has greatly impact- ed the student’s scholastic achievements. Emma chose Anne Fisacerly as her STAR Teacher. WE ARE WORKING HARD TO GET IN ON “I chose Mrs. Fisacerly because she was my ACT Prep teacher, and she helped me DISPLAY FOR YOU! bring my English test score up to a 34,” Taylor said. Mrs. Anne Fisacerly, STAR Teacher, (back) and Emma Taylor, THIS IS A VERY LARGE SHIPMENT OF HOME DECOR Emma is the daughter of STAR Student (front) Mark and Amy Taylor, and she She is also a member of the Beta Neshoba, and she served as Sen- attends Holy Cross Catholic Club, Future Business Leaders ator Jenifer Branning’s Page. MEMORIAL BOXES - MOM BLOCKS - GARDEN STAKES - Church. She is a member of the of America and Junior Auxiliary Taylor is undecided on a college PHS basketball, cheerleading Crown Club. Last year, Emma and major at this time. COUNTRY TRUCK WATER CANS - RELIGIOUS ITEMS - and fast pitch softball teams. participated in Leadership SPRING BIRDS - ANGELS - DECORATIVE WALL HANGERS - SUNFLOWER MILK CANS - GARDEN PLAQUES - GLOW JARS - City crews continue ice storm cleanup PLUS MUCH MORE!!! - YOU WILL LOVE THIS SHIPMENT! By STEVE SWOGETINSKY sending out letters to all resi- • Approve the payment of [email protected] dents in Ward 2, informing them $240 to the state Health Depart- OVER 100 LARGE CASES OF SILK BUNCH FLOWERS ARRIVED of the new polling location; ment for an EMT license for the City street crews are contin- • Approve to pay $300 for Fire Department; SATURDAY - THESE WILL BE OUT ON DISPLAY WEEKLY uing the cleanup from last the ROIC invoice from the • Approve to set a hearing month’s ice storm. police department. This is an date for April 6 for rezoning Philadelphia aldermen were information database subscrip- property at 525 Ivy Street from OUR FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SHIPMENT HAS BEEN updated on the progress last tion; R1 to R4. The property owner Tuesday during their regular • Approve the hiring of wants to open a childcare day- meeting. Melissa Shackelford as a corpo- care business; DELAYED BUT IT’S DUE IN FRIDAY OR SATURDAY “I want to commend our ral for the Philadelphia Police • Approve to renew the La- workers on how they are mov- Department. Aldermen also Z-Boy lease at the old U.S. ing fast to get the pine limbs and approved the hiring of Michael Motors building; SOME NEW FISHING ITEMS HAVE ARRIVED AND oak limbs out of the street,” Tucker as a part-time dispatcher. • Accept the best bids for sur- Mayor James Young said. “Rain Following an executive session, plus city property including old MORE IS DUE IN THIS WEEK and mud at the landfill has the board voted to terminate a cars, trucks and a trailer. slowed us but we are hoping police department employee; people will be patient.” THERE WILL BE A NEW HARDWARE SHIPMENT DUE Alderman-at-Large Leroy Clemons brought up the conces- IN THIS WEEK sion stand at Northside Park that had been vandalized recently IN ABOUT TWO WEEKS A HUGE CLOTHING SHIPMENT WILL BE ARRIVING with graffiti. He mentioned that the Police Department used to go by and OUR GLASSWARE SHIPMENT HAS NOT ARRIVED lock the park up at 10 p.m. and unlock it at 6 a.m. Clemons asked Police Chief YET, BUT LOOKING FOR IT NOW Eric Lyons if they would start doing that again. Lyons said YES WE STILL STOCK CONCRETE YARD ITEMS they would. The Municipal Court Office has been busy this month because the amnesty program, ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW & DIFFERENT officials said. People have until April to pay old fines, no questions asked. In other matters, aldermen voted to: 1115 E. MAIN STREET • Approve for the Baptist Center to be used as the Ward 2 PHILADELPHIA voting precinct for the upcom- 1 MILE FROM DOWNTOWN ing municipal election. In an earlier meeting, aldermen set the other precincts: Ward 1 Senior 601-656-7104 Citizens building, Ward 3 The Depot, and Ward 4 The West- side Center. The city will be Season-2-Season, Inc. 8A, The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., March 10, 2021 The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., March 10, 2021, 1B Spears enjoys taking family horses to Fairgrounds

By SARAH KATHRYN WATKINS [email protected]

awn Spears is the wife of Bobby Spears and they D have been married for more than 30 years and have a daughter and a son. Spears has been with Yates since she was in high school three decades ago where she has worked with her two sisters, Renee Glass and Christy Smith. Dawn Spears is the daughter of Gene and Frances John- son, who have been married for 56 years. Her parents are enjoying being retired. Dawn and Bobby Spears have four grandchildren who enjoy spending their time tending to their little critters, playing outside, and helping with the horses. The family races horses at the Neshoba County Fair and is looking forward to the 2021 Fair. In her free time, Spears and her family like to take the horses to the Fairgrounds. She also likes baking and spending time with her family. Baking for spears is a way to clear her head in this busy world. As a child growing up Spears would watch her mother cook and bake in the kitchen. The family also gets together for lunches every week, which is a great opportunity to prepare food. Her mom showed her the ways around the kitchen. Spear's favorite thing her mom makes is homemade bis- cuits and chicken dressing. Spears got her cooking reputation from her mother and is even famous for her delicious cakes at Yates employee parities. Spears has been baking her whole life, she likes all types of food, but her favorite thing to cook is something sweet. Baking is what makes Dawn Spears the queen of baking. All her recipes have been passed down from her family, and she sometimes gets in the kitchen to make her creative cakes and sweets. Dawn Spears

FRIED VENISON STEAK lid Grease and flour three 9- utes and then turn out onto 1 egg MISSISSIPPI ROAST COOK OF inch round pans. In a large cooling racks to cool com- 1 cup of milk Roast of meat of your WHITE CAKE bowl, whisk together cake pletely before frosting. Salt and pepper to taste choosing THE WEEK 1-15.25-ounce white cake mix flour, sugar and salt. Cream cheese frosting: (or other seasoning of choos- Au Jus gravy mix mix Add the remaining ingredi- 1 stick butter, room temp ing) Ranch Dressing ends, let the pot sit undis- 1 cup all-purpose flour ents and beat with mixer for 1 tsp vanilla Flour Stick of butter turbed and count up to 15 1 cup granulated white 2 minutes or until well 1 8 0z cream cheese room Oil Pepperoncini peppers minutes (natural pressure sugar blended. Divide the batter temperature Venison Steaks (tender- For the Instapot: release). After 15 minute ¾ tsp salt evenly between the prepared 1 bag of powdered sugar ized) Close the lid and set the NPR, turn off the off the pot 1 1/3 cups water pans. Be sure to fill them ¾ (Cream butter, vanilla, Heat oil. Mix egg and steam release knob to steal- and the manually release the 2 tbsp oil to 1 inch below the top of and cream cheese. Gradual- milk together well. Mix egg ing position. Press the Pres- remaining pressure by turn- 1 tsp vanilla the pan. Bake 35 to 45 min- ly add powdered sugar. and milk together well. Sea- sure Cook or Manual button ing the steam release knob 1 cup sour cream utes or until toothpick son steak. Dip steaks into then +/- button to select 60 to the venting position. 4 large eggs whites inserted into center come egg and milk mixture then minutes. High pressure. When the pin in the lid out clean. Let the cakes cool dip in flour. Fry in oil. When the cooking cycle drops back down, open the Preheat oven to 325. in the pans for a few min- Just Among Friends By MARIANNE ENOCHS family’s lives. Their grandchil- and Cydney Stribling King [email protected] dren continue to be a blessing exchanged vows beneath a to Janice and Uhl. Congratula- white tulle arch held in place Congratulations to Clay tions and best wishes for many with garlands of roses and Sanders who scored his 1st more happy years together! greenery against a shimmering goal in his 1st college soccer ~ white backdrop. Friends and game in Birmingham on Neshoba Central Elemen- family members were guests. March 1! He is a freshman tary School's library has recog- Cydney looked lovely in a majoring in nursing at Missis- nized several students who beautiful white mermaid style sippi University for Women in have reached different goals in gown designed with a V neck- Columbus. He plays for the the Accelerated Reading pro- line and off-the-shoulder Owls soccer team. gram at the school. They earn straps with a court train and Clay is a 2020 graduate of points and awards for different low back detailing. She carried Neshoba Central High School. levels starting with 10 points. a bouquet of dusty rose and His parents are Zach and AR is a motivational pro- ivory roses tied with dusty rose Windee Wells Sanders. His gram which encourages chil- streamers. Kristen Maples of Philadelphia family watched dren to read just for fun in the Natchez was the Maid of the game at home on hope of instilling a love of Honor. She wore a long gown livestream, but his mother reading. It also reinforces of navy blue and carried a bou- drove to Birmingham with skills for reading comprehen- quet similar to the bride's. hopes of getting to watch the sion, which is a major objec- The bride was given in mar- game some way, somehow. tive in teaching reading. Stu- riage by a best friend, Chris She was able to take pictures, dents read AR books from the Wedgeworth. The best man but not able to make it into the library and take tests about was Freddie Belk, the groom's stadium. She is a devoted each one on a computer. The father. The ceremony was per- mother and number one fan of computer software keeps a formed by Brother Eric the Owls #2 soccer team play- record of each individual's test Embry. A reception was held er! scores and awards points for immediately following the cer- ~ successful results. Awards are emony at the Old Mexico The Neshoba Central Ele- given for different levels restaurant where, according to mentary School PTO practiced according to the number of Cyd, "they had a blast." The a random act of kindness for books read by each child. wedding cake had an unusual all of the elementary school Several students who topper, a kissing bride and students recently. Random reached 75 points were: Gan- groom holding a barbell while Acts of Kindness Week non Perry, Tushika Zimmer- standing on top of the words , occurred during the ice storm man, Dacort Chamberlin, Mr. & Mrs. Belk, in silver let- when everyone was stranded at Mary Margaret Garner, Slade ters. The groom's cake was home. The students enjoyed Myers, and Devin Lamb. Stu- iced in chocolate with the ice cream push pops on the dents earning 100 points were Harley Davidson logo on top beautiful sunny Friday the fol- Dalia Chapmen and Bryson and orange flames encircling lowing week. This act of kind- Burnham. Kadence Smith had the bottom layer. ness shows that kindness can 150 points while Luke Howell Cyd's three sons, Ian, Knox be practiced and shared at any earned 150. Elijah Kirkland and Slade attended, along with time. Harris topped the list with 200 See FRIENDS, page 2B ~ points. Congratulations to each A favorite Philadelphia and every AR participant in the couple celebrated an iconic elementary school. Keep on Call in your news to Wedding Anniversary on reading! Just Among Friends, March 4th. Janice and Uhl ~ 601-656-4000, Payne have been married for Family Fitness Center was or mail it to the Democrat, 59 years. Time has certainly the site for the wedding of two P.O. Box 30, flown by. They enjoy being a of its members on the evening Philadelphia, 39350; part of their son, Paul, and his of February 13. Mitchell Belk [email protected] 2B, The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., March 10, 2021 Lady Warriors never gave up in loss By STEVE SWOGETINSKY field for a shooting percentage trailed again. Pontotoc would [email protected] of .313. outscore Choctaw Central 17-4 “We didn’t shoot well in the third quarter and led 36- By Steve Swogetinsky tonight and that was the differ- 26 at the start of the fourth ence,” Choctaw Central Coach quarter. JACKSON — Trailing by Bill Smith said after the game. Choctaw Central never 12 points with 2:47 left to “We had a chance to jump on gave up and with 17 seconds play, the Choctaw Central them and take a 20 point lead left, Lyleonia Johnson scored Lady Warriors fought back to at the first of the game to make the score 54-52 in pull within two points of Pon- “The first three-pointer we favor of Pontotoc. totoc before dropping a 55-52 missed to start the game could Meloney Thames led the decision in the finals of the have been the difference. It Lady Warriors with 22 points Mississippi High School wasn’t that last shot; it was all and Carly Keats scored 20. Activities Association Class of them. We missed layups and “Our goal every year is to 4A girls basketball tournament easy shots under the basket. It win the championship and Thursday evening at the Mis- wasn’t our night,” Smith said. tonight we came up a little sissippi Coliseum. The Lady Warriors carried short,” Smith said. “But in a The Lady Warriors had a a 22-19 lead in at halftime. few days, we’ll pick up and three-point shot at the buzzer But Pontotoc hit a quick pair start to work on next season.” bounce off the rim. Choctaw of shots to start the second half The Choctaw Central Lady Warriors pose for pictures after the MHSAA Class 4A State Central was 21-of 67 from the and took the lead and never Basketball Championship on March 4, at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson. Lady Tornadoes to take on Union By STEVE SWOGETINSKY Leake Academy but bounced think that is going to make a dif- [email protected] back to beat J.Z. George 17-1. ference.” They then dropped a 12-2 deci- The Lady Tornadoes have The Philadelphia Lady Tor- sion to Eupora. two games slated for this week. nadoes softball team is off to a “We are putting the team They were to host Union on OF NESHOBA COUNTY 1-2 start. together,” Coach Judson Byars Tuesday and visit the Lady Yel- The Lady Tornadoes said. “Our No. 1 pitcher was out lowjackets on Thursday. You are invited to become a “2020 Dream Builder” for our youth by dropped a 23-2 decision to last week but she is back and I supporting the future of our boys & girls through club programs such as:

Power Hour (Tutoring) Choctaw Central baseball evens record Mentoring Program Healthy Habits/Choosing the Best By STEVE SWOGETINSKY winning game one 16-0 and In the second game, Haygen Passport to Manhood/Smart Girls [email protected] game two 20-2. On Monday Anderson was the winning Money Matters/Field Trips/Activities night, they lost a 16-6 decision pitcher. The Choctaw Central base- After-School Program (City & County Schools): to Sebastopol. The Warriors had eight hits ball team went 2-1 last week as Cohen Keats was the win- in the Sebastopol game. Jim led 150+ children attend each day the Warriors evened their record ning pitcher in the first Kemper with three hits. Gage Lewis and All-Day Summer Enrichment Program to 3-3 on the season. County game. Andre’as Jim hit Teyton Tristan Henry took the 200+ children attend each day The Warriors swept two a double and Chris Lewis hit a pitching loss. games from Kemper County single. Your donation is so appreciated and should be made payable to:

“Boys & Girls Club of Neshoba County” P.O. Box 313 Philadelphia, MS 39350 Of Local Interest

For more info on how you can invest in our children, call PRE-K PROGRAM The Pre-Kindergarten be offered breakfasts and 601-656-4343. SCREENING Program will be housed at lunches by the Philadelphia For program info/enroll a child, call Jermaine Harris, County Unit If you or someone you Philadelphia Elementary Public School District Food Director, 601-880-6322. know has a 4 year-old child School. Children will be Services. Applicants may that you would like to have screened for enrollment with start turning applications in tested for possible placement a pre-kindergarten skills on February 26,2021. Appli- in the Philadelphia Pre- assessment. The children cants must be toilet-trained. Kindergarten Program, with the greatest academic Students residing outside the please call the Elementary need will have priority in Philadelphia Public School Office at 601-656-2000 to placement. District are not eligible for set up an appointment on The Pre-K class will the Pre-K program at February 26, 2021. Parents adhere to the regular sched- Philadelphia Elementary. may call between the hours ule of Philadelphia Public Pre-K students residing with- of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Schools. Pre-K students will in the Philadelphia City Lim- its may be eligible for transportation. In order to have a child tested for possible placement, parents must bring the following items to the testing appointment: Two (2) proofs of residen- cy in the Philadelphia Public School District A certified birth certifi- cate (child must be 4 years of age on or before September 1, 2021) The child’s social security card The child’s immunization record

HOMESTEAD DEADLINE Tax Assessor/Collector Mike Lewis, wants to remind Neshoba County homeowners that they have until April 1, 2021 to file homestead exemptions. If you have a change in status, such as obtaining a new home, buying or selling land, death of a spouse, turning 65 years old, becoming disabled or getting married or divorced, a new home- Jaiden Gage turns 6 stead needs to be filed. Homeowners who Happy 6th birthday Jaiden Gage! From all the family, we received the exemption last love you! year and did not have a change in status need not reapply as their exemptions will automatically be renewed. If you have any questions concerning your homestead exemption please contact the Neshoba County Tax Office at 601-656-4541.

Friends

Continued from page 1B Mitchell's son, Reice. Her mother, Lynda Stribling was the Mother of the Bride. Con- gratulations and best wishes for much happiness ~ Philadelphia Elementary School students had fun celebrating Dr. Seuss's Birthday March 1-5. The children wore different items of clothing on different days of the week. The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., March 10, 2021, 3B LEGALS

LEGALS the 2014 Amendment, the 2016 thence run North 266.10 feet; thence Parcel Number 05200-35-008.008 Street, Philadelphia, MS 39350, to the LAWANA G. WORBINGTON executed Amendment and the Original Deed of run South 89 degrees 28 minutes West TRACT X: Begin at the SW corner of highest and best bidder for cash or a Deed of Trust to Robert Thomas, INVITATION FOR BIDS FOREST Trust, collectively, the “Deed of Trust”), 30 feet to the Point of Beginning, SW ¼ of SW ¼, Section 24, Township @FCN?>F*KCDNK than 9:00 A.M. on March 12, 2021, for 8, 2021, pursuant to that certain EXCEPT #1: (Parcel degrees 15 minutes East 56 feet along the Northeast Corner Block 1; thence payment being due on March 5, 2006 the right to purchase all timber marked Substitution of Trustee (the "Trustee #06329C-00A-025.001) From an iron the Eastern line of said street to the South 89 degrees 42 minutes West and continuing on the 5th day of each or designated for that purpose, on 125 9B7DN?NBN?=A-,LK1FAF>@?EC:KDB7DN?NBNF*K pin on the NW corner of the S ¼ of the North line of Fork Public Road; thence 152.9 feet; thence South 13 degrees 5=ANMKNMFCFEAEGK/E:5FANK acres in Section 16, Township 10N, Alan Lee Smith (the "Substituted NW ¼ of SE ¼ of Section 29, run East 19 feet to the point of begin- 15 minutes West 88.5 feet; thence due on February 5, 2011; or until paid Range 10E, Neshoba County, Missis- Trustee") as trustee of the Deed of Township 11 North, Range 12 East, ning; containing (0.75) ¾ acre more North 88 degrees 30 minutes East in full as set out in the Deed of Trust sippi.Before bids are submitted, full Trust, in the place and stead of the Neshoba County, Mississippi, run or less and being in the SW corner of 147.9 feet; thence North 18 degrees aforesaid, which is of record in Trust information concerning the material for Original Trustee and of any other South 285.50 feet; thence run West for SW ¼ of SW ¼, Section 24, and also 00 minutes East 85 feet to the point of Book 2006, Page 1000 in the Chan- sale, conditions of sale and submis- substituted trustee, which Trustee 2,038.73 feet to an iron pin of the in the SE corner of SE ¼ of SE ¼, beginning. I WILL CONVEY only such @FC:K3GFC0 DK)(@FK=F*K?AK4CBDNK1==0KJOPPLKHE"FK Commission, Philadelphia, Mississippi at Book 2021, Page 1069, and NE Corner of the Kenneth & Janet Neshoba County, Mississippi. Parcel this 22nd day of February, 2021. Tam- 4182; Trust Book 2013, Page 5221; (601-656-1381). The right to reject any thereafter spread upon the land Hillman property; then run South along Number 05124C-00E-030.000. The 5:K9@=NNLK)(@FCK9ME/?C=KK1C=+ALK Trust Book 2015, Page 4726; Trust and all bids is reserved. Advertise on: records maintained by the Chancery the East line of the Hillman property for foregoing real property, together with LLC SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE LOGS Book 2017, Page 6262; and WHERE- February 17th and 24th March 3rd and Clerk of Neshoba County, Mississippi; 351.0 feet to the South edge of a block all improvements and appurtenances Legal Group LLP 1080 River Oaks AS, on the February 4, 2021, THE PONMLKJOJPIKHGFEDFKCFNBCAK@FCN?>@E- and WHEREAS, default having been wall for the point of beginning; then FCF@NF*KNMFCF=ALKEA*KEGGK>NBCFDK=@?EC:KMEDK right-of-way for 70.0 feet; then run tle, possession, use and/or enjoyment, 52387 of Neshoba County, Mississippi; and PUBLIC NOTICE SIXTEENTH SEC- called upon the Substituted Trustee to North for 203.8 feet to the South edge and subject to the following: 1. Any ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WHEREAS, default has been made in TION LAND RECLASSIFICATION execute the trust and make foreclosure of a block wall; then run along the unpaid taxes against the Property; 2. the payment of the indebtedness se- NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Board of Trustees of the Neshoba thereof according to the terms of said South edge of the block wall South 87 Any recorded easements, conditions, cured by said Deed of Trust, and THE County School District hereby gives Deed of Trust and applicable degrees 52 minutes West for 70.0 feet covenants, rights-of-way or subdi- Sealed bids will be received in the 349K1K);KH $H LK A=N?@FK=@EN?=AK=@EN?=AIK9F@N?=AKP8LK accordance with the terms and Section 29, Township 11 North, Range 2=A?A"KEA*KDB7*??D?=AK=C*?AEA@FDK=CK Thursday, April 1, 2021, for: Gymna- *E:K=F*K3MF@0K=CKE@@F/N- the South line of said Beckham land being North and West of Road 385; Street, which is the Point of Beginning; said present Northerly right-of-way line rant10 Canal PlacePhiladelphia, Mis- able Bid Bond in an amount equal to for a distance of 157 feet back to the less and except: 1.83 acres described thence run South for 566.10 feet to an a distance of 100.0 feet; thence South sissippiTax: 05200 -35 -008.008 (PPIN: ENKGFEDNK>FK/FC@FANK.,K=C5K<=CKEK 369, among the land records of Ne- thence run South parallel to Road 385 of Myrtle Street, being the Northeast an iron pipe marking the SW corner of NESHOBA COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI /FC?=*K=FK.,K*E:DKEF*K=GF*KEAK;;$4K+?NMK to perform contracts enumerated in 52405 easterly perpendicular to Road 385 a 11 North, Range 12 East, run South for Beginning. This parcel contains 0.63 Section 31-3-21, Mississippi Code of 309.85 feet; thence run West for acre, more or less, and is situated in NMFK3GFC0K@=A>C5?A"KM?DKCFED=AE7G:K*?G- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– distance of 250.00 feet to the Point of ?"FANKF =CNDKN=K?*FAN?<:K/FCD=ADKME?A"K 1972, shall contain on the outside or Beginning; thence run Northwesterly 1,642.89 feet to an iron pin located on the SW ¼, SW ¼, Section 29, exterior of the envelope or container the South right-of-way line (15 feet Township 11 North, Range 12 East, @GE?5DKE"E?ADNKDE?*KFDNENFKEA*K>A*?A"K TITLE OF ABANDONMENT MOTOR perpendicular to Road 385 a distance none, notice is hereby given to all per- of such bid the contractor’s current VEHICLE of 417.00 feet more or less; thence run South of the centerline) of Myrtle Neshoba County, Mississippi. TRACT @FCN?>@ENFKAB57FCIK=K7?*KDMEGGK7FK Street; thence run North 88 degrees 04 IV: - Intentionally Omitted TRACT V: - sons having claims against said Estate Southwesterly parallel to Road 385 to present the same to the Clerk of opened or considered unless such Deanco Auction 1042 Holland Ave a distance of 417.00 feet; thence run minutes West along said South Intentionally Omitted TRACT VI: @=ANCE@N=C DK@BCCFANK@FCN?>@ENFKAB57FCK Philadelphia, MS 39350 MAKE: right-of-way line of Myrtle Street for Starting at the NE Corner of Section said Court for probate and registration Southeasterly perpendicular to Road according to law within ninety (90) appears on the outside or exterior of 2006 GMC Sierra Pickup VIN: 385 a distance of 417.00 feet more or 207.45 feet to an iron pin; thence run 25, Township 11 North, Range 11 East, said envelope or container or unless 1GTEC14V46E143215 PLACE OF North 84 degrees 38 minutes West run East 30 feet; thence run South 3 days from this date, or they will be less; thence run Northeasterly parallel forever barred. This the 17th day of there appears a statement on the SALE: Deanco Auction at 1042 to Road 385 a distance of 417.00 feet along said South right-of-way line of degrees 20 minutes East 105 feet for a outside or exterior of such envelope Holland Ave, Philadelphia, MS 39350 Myrtle Street for 88.9 feet to an iron point of beginning; run South 3 February, 2021. JOHNNIE LEE BRAD- more or less to the Point of Beginning, LEY, JR., Executor of the ESTATE OF =CK@=ANE?AFCKN=KNMFKF F@NKNMENKNMFK7?*K SALE DATE: 03/24/2021 OWNED BY: being 4 acres in the NE ¼ of SE ¼: pin which is the Northeast corner of degrees 20 minutes East 225 feet; enclosed therewith does not exceed Henry Brand III, 10504 Woods Dr, Me- the property owned by Dale Price; thence West 739.39 feet; thence South ALATHA FRANCES SMITH BRADLEY Less and except: Commence at a Prepared by: John G. Compton MSB >@ENFK line of the NW ¼ of SE ¼ this being for 266.10 feet to the North right-of- feet; thence East 1170 feet, more or of responsibility, or a statement that way line (30 feet North of the less, containing 7.5 acres, more or 0845 Telephone: 601/693-6466 Email: ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– the Point of Beginning; thence run [email protected] the bid enclosed does not exceed Fifty West 188.0 feet more or less; thence centerline) of Mississippi Highway No. less, located in the N ¼ of NE ¼ of 4M=BDEA*K$=GGECDK. OLOOOIOO,LK=AKNMFK TITLE OF ABANDONMENT MOTOR run North 556.0 feet more or less; 16, said point also being the Southeast Section 25, Township 11 North, Range 52384 exterior of the bid envelope shall be VEHICLE corner of the Dale Price property; 11 East and in the NW ¼ of NW ¼, thence run East 335.0 feet more or deemed in compliance by including Deanco Auction 1042 Holland Ave less; thence run Southeasterly perpen- thence run North 89 degrees 28 Section 30, Township 11 North, Range the same information as an attachment minutes East along said North 12 East. Parcel Number SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S NOTICE Philadelphia, MS 39350 MAKE: 1984 dicular to County Road 385 a distance with the electronic bid submittal. The ANFCAEN?=AEGK9POOKEA7=*:K4CB@0- of 285.0 feet more or less to the West right-of-way line for 276.9 feet to an 05225A-00A-017.001. TRACT VII: - In- OF SALE Owner reserves the right to reject any iron pin which is located on an old tentionally Omitted TRACT VIII: From VIN: 1HTLDUXP9EHA61034 PLACE right-of-way of said Road 385; thence WHEREAS, on June 8, 2006, Undeon or all bids and to waive irregularities. OF SALE: Deanco Auction at 1042 run Southwesterly along said right-of- fence line; thence run North 2 degrees an iron pin on the NW Corner of the S Publish: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 50 minutes along said old fence line ¼ of the NW ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section Hardy and Mary Key Hardy, as joint Holland Ave, Philadelphia, MS 39350 way a distance of 538.0 feet more or tenants with full rights of survivorship Wednesday, March 10, 2021 SALE DATE: 03/24/2021 OWNED BY: less to the Point of Beginning being for 216.55 feet; thence run North 1 29, Township 11 North, Range 12 East, degree 29 minutes East along said old run South for 280.06 feet; thence run and not as tenants in common exe- 52388 Henry Brand III, 10504 Woods Dr, Me- 5.0 acres more or less in the E ½ of cuted a certain deed of trust to Arnold ridian, MS 39307 LEINHOLDER: N/A NW ¼ of SE 1/4; Agricultural acreage fence line for 50.0 feet; thence run West for 2,138.73 feet to an iron pin on South 89 degrees 28 minutes West for the South right-of-way (15 feet South M. Weiss, attorney at law, Trustee for –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– containing 19.7 acres more or less NMFK7FAF>NK=- ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– as Parcel 20.01 on Map 50 of the ciary, as nominee for, GMAC Mortgage MISSISSIPPI BAND OF CHOCTAW Neshoba County Tax Assessor plat and being situated in the Southwest ¼ run South for 291 feet; thence run INDIANS IN THE MATTER OF THE of the Southwest ¼ of Section 29, South 89 degrees 16 minutes West for Corporation d/b/a Ditech.com, its maps. Any interested party desiring successors and assigns which deed ADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS N=K=76F@NKN=KNM?DKCF@GEDD?>@EN?=AK5BDNK Township 11 North, Range 12 East, 100.0 feet; thence run North for 295.8 OF KIMBALL NELSON WILLIS, TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL Philadelphia, Neshoba County, feet to an iron pin on the said South =@EN?=ADKN=K Commence at the NW corner of S ¼ of thence run South 85 degrees 14 OF MISSISSIPPI April, 2021. Neshoba County School 2006 at Page 6178; and WHEREAS, provide professional services for the DistrictLundy Brantley, Superintendent NW ¼ of SE ¼, Section 29, Township minutes East for 100.34 feet along the 11 North, Range 12 East, and run said South right-of-way of Myrtle The Bank of New York Mellon Trust TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND ANY City. The City of Philadelphia intends Publish 3 times: February 24, 2021 Company, National Association fka AND ALL OTHER PERSONS,whether to apply for funding assistance and, if and March 3 and 10, 2021 52378 South 309.85 feet; thence run West Street to the Point of Beginning, 1,642.89 feet to a point on the South containing 0.68 acre, more or less, and The Bank of New York Trust Company, resident/ non resident of the state of funded successfully, to have a quali- line of Myrtle Street for the Point of being situated in the W ½ of SW ¼ of N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Mississippi, claiming any right, title >F*K@=ADBGNEANK/FC<=C5K/GEAA?A"KDFC- Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE’S NOTICE Beginning; thence run North 88 Section 29, Township 11 North, Range or interest as heirs of Kimball Nelson vices to update the City’s Comprehen- Residential Asset Mortgage Products, OF SALE degrees 04 minutes West 207.4 feet 12 East, Philadelphia, Neshoba Willis, deceased. You have been made D?FKHGEAIKBEG?>F*K>C5DKK?A@GB*?A"K along the South line of said Myrtle County, Mississippi. Parcel number Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass- a Respondent in the Petition to Deter- planning and architectural/engineering WHEREAS, on March 5, 2010, East Street; thence continue North 84 06329C-00A-023.001. 4MC=B"MK3FCN?>@ENFDK9FC?FDKJOO8#K 5?AFK F?CDK>GF*K?AKNM?DK3=BCNK7:K$FEA- >C5DKK+?NMKF/FC?FA@FK?AK@=55BA?N:K Gate Properties of Philadelphia, Inc., a degrees 38 minutes West 88.9 feet has heretofore substituted Shapiro & na John, Petitioner, seeking to adjudi- and economic development planning Mississippi corporation (the along the South line of Myrtle Street to Brown, LLC as Trustee by instrument cate the sole and onlyheirs-at-law of are invited to submit proposals, in "Borrower") executed that certain dated January 19, 2021 and recorded an iron pin; thence run South 300 feet; TRACT IX: A parcel of land containing Kimball Nelson Willis, deceased, as accordance with this request, to the Land Deed of Trust (the "Original Deed in the aforesaid Chancery Clerk's thence run North 89 degrees 28 0.42 acres situated in the Southeast fully set out in the Petition/Motion on City of Philadelphia, 525 Main Street, of Trust") to Robert Thomas, as trustee )(@FK?AK1==0KJOJPKHE"FKPOOKEA*K minutes East 288.9 feet to a point; Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of >GFK?AKNMFK4C?7EGK3=BCNK=NK=@?EC:-,LK+M?@MK secured thereby having been declared or less, and being located in the S ½ particularly described as follows: >GF*KE"E?ADNK:=BK?AKNM?DKE@N?=AKENKPO OK above stated and must include the ?ADNCB5FANK+EDKCF@=C*F*K?AKNMFK)(@FK of SW ¼, Section 29, Township 11 to be due and payable in accordance o’clock A.M. on the 7th day ofApril, <=GG=+?A" KPIKBEG?>@EN?=ADKK?DNK=@EN?=ADK=C5IK4M?DK?A<=C5EN?=AKDM=BG*K #06329C-00A-025.000 AND ALSO, a North 75 degrees 51 minutes and 6 WHEREAS, on August 12, 2014, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase in case of your failure to appear and include types of project activities un- 30 foot right-of-way easement for the seconds East for 1236.57 feet to a 1=CC=+FCKEA*K1FAF>@?EC:KFANFCF*K?AN=K Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Residential defend a judgement will be entered dertaken. 3. Capacity for Performance purpose of egress, ingress and regress point where Kentawka Creek crosses NMENK@FCNE?AK&=*?>@EN?=AKN=K$FF*K=@ENFDK9FC?FDKJOO8#LKNMFKGF"EGK /FN?N?=AIK=BKECFKA=NKCF B?CF*KN=K>GFKEAK ervices. All proposals will be rated on NW ¼ of SE ¼, Section 29, Township 21 Bypass; thence run North 45 de- Deed of Trust, which 2014 Amendment holder of said indebtedness, having answer or other pleading but you may the following system to determine the 11 North, Range 12 East, and run grees and 13 minutes East along said +EDKCF@=C*F*K?AKNMFK#F@=C*?A"K)(@FK requested the undersigned Substituted do so if you desire. Issued under my 7FDNK= FC=C K$FD@C?/N?=AKEA*K&E?5B5K South 309.85 feet; thence run West right-of-way for 484.71 feet; thence on August 13, 2014, at Deed of Trust Trustee to execute the trust and sell hand and the seal of said Court, this H=?AND KBEG?>@EN?=ADKKOLK/FC?FA@FK 1,642.89 feet to a point of the South South 44 degrees and 47 minutes East Book 2014, Page 6927; and said land and property in accordance 12th day of February 2021. /s/Jenni- - 40, Capacity – 20; Total 100 points. line of Myrtle Street; thence run North for 30.00 feet to the Point of Beginning WHEREAS, on December 22, 2015, with the terms of said deed of trust leen Young TRIBAL COURT CLERK Proposals will be reviewed by the 88 degrees 04 minutes West 207.4 feet of the following described parcel of 1=CC=+FCKEA*K1FAF>@?EC:KFANFCF*K?AN=K and for the purpose of raising the Prepared by: Douglas J Graham Selection Committee using the above along the South line of Myrtle Street; land. From said Point of Beginning, NMENK@FCNE?AK&=*?>@EN?=AKN=K$FF*K=@?EC:KFANFCF*K?AN=KNMENK@FCNE?AK a.m. and 4:00 p.m.), at the North Door OF SALE award the applicable contract to the 16; thence run North 89 degrees 28 seconds West for 115.9 feet; thence &=*?>@EN?=AKN=K$FF*K=F*K>C5K+M=DFK/C=/=DEGKMEDKNMFK minutes East 30 feet along the North North 45 degrees 13 minutes East WHEREAS, on the 3rd day of Febru- "2017 Amendment" and together with County, located at 401 East Beacon highest number of cumulative points right-of-way line of Highway No. 16; for 25 feet to the Point of Beginning. ary, 2006, LAWANA G. LOFTON a/k/a

See LEGALS, page 4B 4B, The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., March 10, 2021 Rebelettes going for 6th Overall title By STEVE SWOGETINSKY At this writing, the Jackson Prep 72-60 in the first the Rebelettes outscored Prep 12. quarters but it didn’t work as [email protected] Rebelettes were to play at game of the Overall tourna- 24-13 in the final eight minutes The Rebelettes defeated Leake Academy led 29-17 Hartfield against the host Lady ment Friday night. The Lady and advanced. Madison-Ridgeland Academy heading into the final quarter. The Leake Academy Hawks for the championship. Patriots led 29-27 at the half Emmi Harkins led the in the semifinals 44-30. Leake Leake Academy outscored Rebelettes were playing for Just last week, Leake Acade- but the Rebelettes battled back, Rebelettes with 26 points. Academy led 16-5 at the end MRA 15-13 in the final quarter their sixth Overall State cham- my defeated Hartfield for the outscoring them 21-18 in the Miriam Prince put in 17 points of the first quarter. The Lady to take the victory. pionship in school history Class 4A championship. third quarter. Leading 48-47 while Morgan Freeny scored Patriots tried to slow the game Prince led with 21 points. Tuesday. Leake Academy defeated heading into the final quarter, 15 and Emeri Warren scored down in the second and third Lady Rockets improve to 4-0 with wins over Lake, Choctaw By STEVE SWOGETINSKY Choctaw Central Monday Tenly Grisham, Willis, Posey, ended last week. gle. She scored two runs and another for Choctaw Central. [email protected] night. Lanayah Henry, and Kylee Elleigh Willis was the win- knocked in two more. Neshoba Central will be Elleigh Willis was the win- Thompson all managed one ning pitcher. She had six strike Mauhree Jones hit a single back in action Friday when Kylie Posey knocked in ning pitcher in the Lake game. hit to lead Neshoba Central. outs. Toni Henry took the while scoring two runs and they compete in the West Har- two runs in the bottom of the Neshoba Central scored The Lady Rockets took pitching loss. knocking in two more. rison tournament. Choctaw sixth to lift the Neshoba Cen- one in the first, one in the third control of their game with Kyla Thompson hit a dou- Lanayah Henry hit a single, Central was to take on tral Lady Rockets to a 5-3 win and three in the sixth. Lake Choctaw Central with four ble and a single for the Lady scored three runs and knocked Kosciusko Tuesday, Northeast over Lake in fast-pitch softball scored one in the second and runs in the first and 10 in the Rockets. She scored two runs in two more. Shante’ Beaulieu Lauderdale on Thursday and last week. two in the fourth. second. The Choctaw Central and knocked in another. Willis scored two runs. will take on Ethel next Mon- The Lady Rockets also Charmayne Morris hit a team was making its first and Posey both hit a double. Leia Phillips hit a single, day. took a 22-2 victory over triple while Annaleigh Jones, appearance since basketball Grisham hit a triple and a sin- scored a run and knocked in Union baseball teams sweep two-games series from Bay Springs By STEVE SWOGETINSKY Bay Springs 8-4 in the first Jaylon Buckley hit a triple and two singles while scoring ning pitcher. Lovern had three hits, scored [email protected] game and 17-1 in game two. and a single. He scored one run one run. Peyton Posey hit a Kaleb Casey hit had one hit, two runs and knocked two Union had 11 hits and kept and knocked in four more. double. scored three runs and knocked more in, Jacob Moore had two The Union Yellowjacket up a steady pace of runs in Kolton Cockerham hit a dou- Union scored 10 runs in the in another. Cockerham and hits, scored four runs and baseball team improved to 4-2 game one. ble and a single. He scored one first inning of the second Buckley both nailed two runs knocked two more in. with a sweep of Bay Springs. Henry Thornton was the run and knocked in another. game. while scoring one run and The Yellowjackets defeated winning pitcher. Preston Germany hit a double Judd Young was the win- knocking in three more. Rope

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issued by the selection committee and appear and defend, a Judgment will Philedelphia, Mississippi 39350, and 39350(601)656-9597MSBN: 101965 FUND 1095.09130-540 COLISEUM Ryan York, Administrator of the Estate determined to be the most advanta- be entered against you for the relief in case of your failure to appear and 52419 EXPENSES 7880.32150-300 COUNTY of RANDY RUDY YORK, deceased. geous to the city, all factors consid- demanded in the Petition. You are defend, a Judgment will be entered UNIT ROAD 76005.37150-890 CO You are summoned to appear and de- ered. The contract will include scope against you for the relief demanded in UNIT RD - LEASE/PURCHASE UV[YLX\PYLK[VÄSLHUHUZ^LYVYV[OLY NESHOBA COUNTY BOARD OF SU- MLUKHNHPUZ[[OLWL[P[PVUÄSLKHNHPUZ[ and extent of work and other essential pleading but you may do so if you 880.24160-300 COUNTY WIDE you in this action at 9:00 A.M. on the [OL7L[P[PVU@V\HYLUV[YLX\PYLK[VÄSL PERVISORS EXPENSE SUMMARY requirements. The City of Philadelphia desire. Issued under my hand and an answer or other pleading but you BRIDGE & CULVERT 9760.35160-890 14th day of April, 2021, in the court- FOR: 3/1/2021 reserves the right to reject any and all the seal of said Court, this 26th day may do so if you desire. Issued under CO WIDE BRIDGE-LEASE/PURCHASE room of the Choctaw Tribal Civil Court proposals, and to waive any irregulari- of February , 2021. GUY NOWELL, my hand and the seal of said Court, 001-000 GENERAL COUNTY 10457.29202-800 HOSPITAL CAP at Choctaw, Mississippi, and in case ties in the proposals or the submission CLERK NESHOBA COUNTY, MISSIS- this 26th day of February , 2021. GUY 30902.26001-100 BOARD OF LOAN 20304.21230-800 COURT- of your failure to appear and defend a process. The City of Philadelphia is an SIPPI PHILEDELPHIA, MISSISSIPPI NOWELL, CLERK NESHOBA COUN- SUPERVISORS 3180.30001-101 HOUSE RENOVATION 5075.00400- judgment will be entered against you Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/H. 39350 BY: K. Greer, D.C. Deputy Clerk TY, MISSISSIPPI PHILADELPHIA, CHANCERY CLERK 1136.89001-102 340 SOLID WASTE 20446.59400-890 for things demanded in the petition. 6ɉJLVM[OL([[VYUL`.LULYHS7VZ[ MISSISSIPPI 39350 BY: K. Greer, D.C. SOLID WASTE - LEASE/PURCHASE @V\HYLUV[YLX\PYLK[VÄSLHUHUZ^LY 52408 CIRCUIT CLERK 767.39001-105 TAX 6ɉJL)V_1HJRZVU4PZZPZZPWWP +LW\[`*SLYR6ɉJLVM[OL([[VYUL` ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR 442.67001- 5628.69650-000 ASSESSMENTS or other pleading but you may do so if ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 39205 Telephone No. (601) 359-4248 .LULYHS7VZ[6ɉJL)V_1HJRZVU 151 MAINTENANCE OF BUILDING/ 38728.86681-000 PAYROLL CLEAR- you desire.Issued under my hand and [email protected] Duran Davis, Mississippi 39205 Telephone No. (601) GROUND 24014.27001-152 DATA ING FUND 631.95690-000 ECCC the seal of this Court, this the 3rd day IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF MSB #105756 359-4248 [email protected] PROCESSING 7300.56001-153 REAP- MAINTENANCE 139556.14691-000 of March, 2021. /s/ Jennileen Young- NESHOBA COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI Duran Davis, MSB #105756 PRAISAL 14045.00001-154 VETERAN ECCC BUILDING 93012.15TOTAL TRIBAL COURT CLERK 52422 NESHOBA COUNTY DEPARTMENT 52409 SERVICE OFFICE 1263.00001-160 DISBURSEMENTS: 700700.50 THIS OF CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES, 52410 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CHANCERY COURT 4607.65001-161 IS A SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES BY MARCUS D. DAVENPORT, AND CHOCTAW TRIBAL CIVIL COURT- ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CIRCUIT COURT 6017.01001-163 FOR PERIOD ENDING MARCH 1, PAYZLEE GRACE FRANKLIN, ZOEY IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF MISSISSIPPI BAND OF CHOCTAW JUVENILE COURT 1147.59001-164 2021 LISTING THE TOTAL DISBURSE- BROOKE FRANKLIN AND ZAYGEN NESHOBA COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF INDIANS IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- JUVENILE DRUG COURT 86.48001- MENTS BY EACH DEPARTMENT/ JAMES WILLIAMSON, MINORS, NESHOBA COUNTY DEPARTMENT NESHOBA COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI TATE OFAGNES E. YORK, DECEASED 166 JUSTICE COURT 258.32001-167 FUND PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE BY AND THROUGH THEIR NEXT OF CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES, IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST C. A. NO. 2020-22 SUMMONS BY CORONER/MEDICAL EXAMINER WITH MISSISSIPPI CODE ANN. § FRIEND, MARCUS D. DAVEN- BY MARCUS D. DAVENPORT, AND WILL AND TESTAMENT OF EDNA E. PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MISSIS- 1662.67001-169 COUNTY ATTORNEY 19-3-35. A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL PORT PETITIONERS VS.CIVIL CHASE JAXON FORTENBERRY, A THOMPSON CAUSE NO.: 21-CV- SIPPITO: The heirs at law of AGNES 840.00001-170 PUBLIC DEFENDER EXPENDITURES REPRESENTING ACTION, FILE NO. 20-157 SANTANA MINOR, BY AND THROUGH HIS 00019-JK NOTICE TO CREDITORS E. YORK, deceased, and any and 948.93001-171 COURT ADMINISTRA- THESE TOTALS IS RECORDED IN PRESLEE WILLIAMSON, JAMES MI- NEXT FRIEND, MARCUS D. DAV- all other persons claiming any right, TOR 3609.62001-180 ELECTIONS THE DOCKET OF CLAIMS AND IS CHAEL FRANKLIN AND UNKNOWN ENPORT PETITIONERS VS. CIVIL Letters Testamentary having been title or interest in and to the estate of 4584.49001-200 SHERIFF ADMINIS- OPEN FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN PUTATIVE FATHER RESPONDENTS ACTION, FILE NO. 19-373 SAMAN- granted to the undersigned by the AGNES E. YORK, deceased, whose TRATION 20947.69001-220 CUSTODY THE CHANCERY CLERKS OFFICE OR COUNTY COURT SUMMONS STATE THA JOANN FORTENBERRY AKA Chancery Court of Neshoba County, WVZ[VɉJLHUKZ[YLL[HKKYLZZLZHYL OF PRISONERS 45604.63001-232 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OFFICE OF MISSISSIPPI ANTHONY, BENJAMIN COOPER, Mississippi, on the Estate of Edna E. unknown to the Petitioner after diligent MEDICAL SERVICE - PRISONERS DURING REGULAR BUSINESS AND UNKNOWN PUTATIVE FATHER- Thompson, Deceased, on the 23rd search and inquiry, and upon whom 3179.97001-260 EMERGENCY MAN- HOURS. /S/ GUY NOWELLCLERK TO: Unknown Putative Father, who is RESPONDENTS COUNTY COURT day of February, 2021, notice is hereby service of process may be had by not to be found in the State of Mis- given to all persons having claims AGEMENT 8506.13001-420 HEALTH OF THE BOARDNESHOBA COUNTY SUMMONS STATE OF MISSISSIPPI BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 52420 publication as prescribed by law. You sissippi on diligent inquiry and whose against the said Estate to have their CENTER 3896.08001-440 MENTAL have been made a Respondent in a WVZ[VɉJLHKKYLZZPZUV[RUVÛ[V TO: Unknown Putative Father, who is claims probated and registered by HEALTH 1800.00001-450 WELFARE Petition for Determination of Heirship ADMINISTRATION 2644.19001-452 the Petitioner after diligent inquiry. You not to be found in the State of Mis- the Clerk of the Chancery Court of CHOCTAW TRIBAL CIVIL COURT- ÄSLKPU[OPZJV\Y[I`[OL7L[P[PVULY have been made a Respondent in the sissippi on diligent inquiry and whose Neshoba County, Mississippi, within COUNCIL ON AGING 292.08001-500 MISSISSIPPI BAND OF CHOCTAW Ryan York, Administrator of the Estate Z\P[ÄSLKPU[OPZ*V\Y[I`[OL5LZOVIH WVZ[VɉJLHKKYLZZPZUV[RUVÛ[V UPUL[` KH`ZMYVT[OLÄYZ[W\ISPJH- LIBRARY ADMIN 20083.33001- INDIANS IN THE MATTER OF THE of AGNES E. YORK, deceased. You County Department of Child Protection the Petitioner after diligent inquiry. You tion of this notice, and that failure to 530 PARKS AND RECREATION ESTATE OF RANDY RUDY YORK, are summoned to appear and defend 10833.33001-540 RECREATION/COL- Services, by Marcus D. Davenport have been made a Respondent in the probate and register their claims with DECEASED C. A. NO. 2020-24 SUM- HNHPUZ[[OLWL[P[PVUÄSLKHNHPUZ[`V\ HUK7HàSLL.YHJL-YHURSPUAVL` Z\P[ÄSLKPU[OPZ*V\Y[I`[OL5LZOVIH the Clerk within that time will forever ISEUM 12947.77001-550 SCHOOLS MONS BY PUBLICATION THE STATE in this action at 9:00 A.M. on the 14th )YVVRL-YHURSPUHUKAH`NLU1HTLZ County Department of Child Protection bar the claim. WITNESS MY SIGNA- 1670.77001-630 SOIL CONSER- OF MISSISSIPPI TO: day of April, 2021, in the courtroom Williamson, seeking to terminate your Services, by Marcus D. Davenport and TURE this the 25th day of February, VATION 3262.50001-631 COUN- of the Choctaw Tribal Civil Court at parental rights as those rights relate to Chase Jaxon Fortenberry, seeking to 2021. /s/Edna Niccole Thompson TY EXTENSION 2153.95001-676 The heirs at law of RANDY RUDY Choctaw, Mississippi, and in case of said minors and demanding that the terminate your parental rights as those DouganEDNA NICCOLE THOMSPON INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPEMENT AUTH YORK, deceased, and any and all your failure to appear and defend a full custody, control, and authority to rights relate to said minors and de- DOUGANCO-EXECUTRIX OF THE 6666.66097-265 COUNTY WIDE E-911 other persons claiming any right, title judgment will be entered against you act on behalf of said minor be placed manding that the full custody, control, ESTATE OF EDNA E. THOMPSON /s/ 4617.02097-890 CO WIDE E-911 or interest in and to the estate of RAN- for things demanded in the petition. - LEASE/PURCHASE 9757.79104- DY RUDY YORK, deceased, whose with the Neshoba County Department and authority to act on behalf of said Bernard D. ThompsonBERNARD D. @V\HYLUV[YLX\PYLK[VÄSLHUHUZ^LY of Child Protection Services. You are minor be placed with the Neshoba THOMPSONCO-EXECUTOR OF THE 172 LAW LIBRARY 244.01106-251 WVZ[VɉJLHUKZ[YLL[HKKYLZZLZHYL or other pleading but you may do so if summoned to appear and defend County Department of Child Protection ESTATE OF EDNA E. THOMPSON COUNTY LINE VFD 76.01106-254 unknown to the Petitioner after diligent you desire.Issued under my hand and against said Petition at 9:00 o'clock Services. You are summoned to ap- /s/Larry D. Thompson, IILARRY D. LINWOOD VFD 183.82106-255 search and inquiry, and upon whom the seal of this Court, this the 3rd day a.m., on the 27th day of April, 2021, in pear and defend against said Petition THOMPSON, IICO-EXECUTOR OF DIXON VFD 138.97106-257 FAIR- service of process may be had by of March, 2021. /s/ Jennileen Young- the courtroom of the Neshoba County at 9:00 o'clock a.m., on the 27th THE ESTATE OF EDNA E. THOMPSON VIEW VFD 68.88106-260 STALLO publication as prescribed by law. You TRIBAL COURT CLERK 52421 Chancery Court Courthouse at 401 day of April, 2021, in the courtroom Prepared by:DOUGLAS J. GRAHAM- VFD 135.32106-262 NORTHBEND have been made a Respondent in a Beacon St, Philedelphia, Mississippi of the Neshoba County Chancery SETTLEMIRES & GRAHAM, PLLC410 VFD 78.79110-265 EMS SERVICES Petition for Determination of Heirship 39350, and in case of your failure to Court Courthouse at 401 Beacon St, East Beacon StreetPhiladelphia, MS 4633.46120-221 INMATE CANTEEN ÄSLKPU[OPZJV\Y[I`[OL7L[P[PVULY

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