Arrested on Highway 12 V Ictim ‘Would’Ve Given Him Anything’ Because She Was Scared

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C DispatCH.COM FREE! Tuesday | June 12, 2018 Supe allegedly gave county property to IHL board member Auditor’s Office investigates after Howard Institutions of trucks, supplies and equipment Higher Learn- for the work, and Starr granted reportedly traded metal panels for easement ing Board the county an easement for the since Gov. Phil work. By Alex Holloway the investigation, which he said Bryant appoint- In return, Roberson said, [email protected] involves an agreement supervi- ed him in 2015. the county gave Starr some old sors made last fall to give metal The coun- metal panels and beams that The Mississippi State Au- panels from a bridge on Reed ty worked on were removed from the bridge ditor’s Office is investigating a condemned during construction — which Oktibbeha County officials for Road to Walt Starr. bridge on Reed Howard Starr Roberson he said the county determined potentially wrongly giving away Starr, who lives in Colum- Road last year, were worth about $2,800. almost $3,000 in county proper- bus, is a periodontal surgeon which is near property Starr in whose district the proper- However, Roberson said the ty to a private citizen. with practices in both Colum- owns. ty sits, came to an agreement Board of Supervisors Rob bus and Starkville. He has also Roberson said District 3 with Starr to use part of the county cannot legally give away Roberson attorney confirmed been a member of the State Supervisor Marvell Howard, property as a staging area for See Auditor, 3A

‘Hooked on books’ Armed panhandler arrested on Highway 12 V ictim ‘would’ve given him anything’ because she was scared

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A Starkville man is in jail after reportedly asking people on Highway 12 for money while holding a gun. SPD arrested 40-year-old Roger Forrester on suspi- Forrester cion of robbery on Monday. Detective Carly Jo Winship, during Forrester’s initial appearance in Starkville Municipal Court, said the department received Luisa Porter/Dispatch Staff numerous calls at around 2 p.m. Annie Arick, 4, looks for a book to check out at the Starkville Public Library in this Dispatch file photo from April. Annie is the Monday about a white male asking daughter of Tony and Caitlyn Arick of Starkville. Starkville Public Library is one of at least four local libraries participating in summer reading programs, which target illiteracy and encourage children to read while school is out of session. people for money. Some calls, she said, referenced the suspect having a gun. Officers arrived at Zaxby’s Summer reading programs combat illiteracy locally where they spoke to a female victim. The victim said Forrester ‘Starting to read at an lifelong positive results,” targeting children of all ages. stepped in front of her vehicle and said Christina Jurusik, This year, nine preschool-aged chil- asked if she had any change, according to Winship. children’s librarian for dren and their parents enrolled in the early age has lifelong At that point, Winship said, the the Starkville Public Li- Columbus-Lowndes Public Library’s victim noticed Forrester was hold- positive results’ brary. “(Children) recog- 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten pro- ing a gun. nize words easier a little gram. 1,000 Books Before Kindergar- “She said at that point she BY INDIA YARBOROUGH earlier, and they’re more ten is a nationally operated program by [email protected] would’ve given him anything he Jurusik confident when it comes the 1,000 Books Foundation — a Neva- wanted because she was scared,” In a state where illiteracy rates top to getting into school and da-based nonprofit that encourages par- Winship said. the national average, local libraries starting to read on their own.” ents to read to their young children and SPD used security camera foot- have implemented summer programs The Columbus, Starkville, West promotes parent-child bonding through age to identify Forrester, and Win- to get Mississippi’s youngest reading. Point and Noxubee public libraries literature. ship said the victim identified him “Starting to read at an early age has each have summer reading programs, See Summer reading, 6A See Arrest, 6A

Columbus Municipal School District incentive bonuses approved Faculty, staff to receive bonuses in Dec. 2019 if campuses improve state accountability ratings as individual campuses, on a letter-grade scale BY MARY POLLITZ ability ratings starting De- ty and staff at CMSD for ers, assistant teachers program itself and will not — ranging from to A to [email protected] cember 2019. students’ performance on and support staff will all replace any state incen- F — based on a number The CMSD Board state testing. The policy receive bonuses under the tives or local supplements of factors, mainly student Teachers at Columbus of Trustees on Monday will begin with the 2018- new policy if they work at provided to district facul- performance on end-of- Municipal School District unanimously approved 19 school year, with mon- a campus that shows im- ty. year benchmark exams. will see incentive bonuses the Teacher Incentive etary bonuses awarded in provement. Mississippi rates public CMSD is currently rated a based on state account- Pay Plan to reward facul- December 2019. Teach- CMSD is funding the school districts, as well See CMSD, 6A

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Another possible thing online, said Rodney the turf of 59 gangs, from factor in his slaying: A FIVE-DAY FORECAST FOR THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE Phillips, a gang-conflict Reese’s Black Disciples smiley-face emoji Reese mediator working in the to the lesser-known Kra- posted that the suspected low-income Englewood zy Get Down Boys. They gunman may have inter- neighborhood where Re- illustrate how gangs have preted as a slight about ese lived and died. When splintered into smaller, his mom. TONIGHT WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY he learns simmering ten- less disciplined factions Partly cloudy and humid A shower and A couple of showers Partly sunny and humid A couple of showers Gangs’ embrace of so- sions have spilled into vi- quicker to resort to vi- thunderstorm around and a t-storm with a t-storm and a t-storm cial media to goad foes olence, he no longer goes 67° 87° 67° 89° 68° 91° 69° 90° 68° or conceal drug dealing olence. The last Gang first to the streets. 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Hipp said in late May that the five-member board overseeing The Federal Aviation Admin- state has spent $137,669 on the Jackson’s role in appointing the five-member Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers istration said it won’t consider case. International Airport. Replac- approving any change until “The state’s role in the legis- board overseeing Jackson-Medgar Wiley ing it would be a new nine-per- courts resolve the struggle. No lative process must be defend- son board, four of whom would trial date has been set, and legal ed, and in the end we will win, Evers International Airport be appointed by the governor or fees billed by both private and but in the meantime the lawyers his appointees. Jackson’s mayor government attorneys continue for the city and JMAA continue The Associated Press controlled by Democratic offi- and city council would get one to climb. to get paid,” Hipp said. cials in the majority-black city. appointment each; suburban Federal court documents Jackson Municipal Airport JACKSON — Lawyers have Republicans pushing for a new Madison and Rankin counties show the private law firm of But- Authority Chief Executive Of- billed taxpayers more than board say the airport should $400,000 so far in a power strug- have a regional governing board would get one each; and the ler Snow representing Lt. Gov. ficer Carl Newman said the au- gle over control of the airport in because it serves a regional cus- lieutenant governor would get Tate Reeves, and the Wise, Car- thority has spent $272,309 on Mississippi’s largest city. tomer base. an appointee. ter, Child and Caraway law firm its lawyers. The federal court fight is an The Clarion Ledger tallied Jackson and airport officials representing the one former “Protecting the assets of extension of a bitter legislative up the legal expenses for a re- call the law a hostile takeover. and seven current lawmakers JMAA is far from frivolous,” debate. port published Monday, based Republican state Sen. Josh named in the lawsuit. Phelps Henley said. People who say Jackson on figures provided by both Harkins, who lives in Rankin Dunbar law firm is representing He said the state’s hiring of should maintain control of the sides. County and wrote the bill, de- the board of the Jackson Munic- outside law firms is “absurd” be- airport have accused white The city sued in 2016 to nied taking anything, saying ipal Airport Authority. Smaller cause state entities could have suburban Republicans of un- block a law Republican Gov. the capital city would continue law firms also are on the case. been represented by the attor- lawfully trying to steal an asset Phil Bryant signed removing to receive all of the tax revenue Reeves spokeswoman Laura ney general’s office.

Auditor Continued from Page 1A property. fice declined to confirm potentially fall into the hasn’t asked him for any “The procedure or deny the investigation’s investigation because his information in the last few would’ve been to make existence or to comment department is the one that weeks. Still, he said the it surplus, but they still on the record about it. oversees roadwork, such county will work with the would have had to sell the Roberson, who was ap- as the Reed Road bridge office for as long as the in- panels,” Roberson said. pointed as board attorney project. Supervisors hired vestigation continues. “The proper thing would on March 19 to succeed Baggett in July 2017 at an Ultimately, he said he have been to pay Mr. Starr the late Jack Brown, said annual salary of $76,500. feels the issue is a mistake x-amount for the use of he caught wind of the “I think the outcome is that slipped through the his land, and then to have investigation about two going to be at some point cracks when Brown was sold him those panels. weeks after being hired. they’re going to tell us the ill. He said Howard likely “Hindsight is 20/20 at He said the State Audi- supervisor that’s respon- meant well, and viewed this point,” he added. tor’s Office contacted the sible, or Mr. Baggett, will the panels as a trade for Roberson said the pan- county to confirm the have to pay that amount,” Starr allowing the use els, which are old mili- investigation, which an Roberson said. “That of his property, but went tary-grade panels and anonymous tip initiated. would be my knee-jerk about giving them to him were set aside during Since then, Roberson thought. That should be in the wrong way. the construction proj- said he’s been in contact the end of the story. “I think that was the ect, normally may have with the office, and the “I don’t think they’re thought process — they been saved to be used in county is fully cooperat- raising this to the level were trying to be fair an emergency situation. ing with the investigation. of criminal behavior,” he to Mr. Starr and give However, he said the He said the county is also added. “I think they see him something of val- county already has some complying with a request this as a mistake that ue to compensate him in reserve that have not from the State Auditor’s needs to be corrected.” for the damage and the been used. Office to not speak on Baggett declined to easement, would be my Howard, when contact- the matter so there’s no comment when contacted guess,” Roberson said. ed by The Dispatch, said influencing of the investi- about the investigation. he’d been instructed not gation. If a demand for repay- to speak about the investi- The Dispatch could not ment is issued, Roberson gation while it’s ongoing. reach Starr for comment said, the money would “I’ve represented Dis- by press time. be repaid to Oktibbeha trict 3 as supervisor with County, rather than the the utmost integrity,” he Who could be liable? state, unless the auditor’s said. “It’s unfortunate Two people are poten- office issues a specific that this is happening, but tially liable for having to fine to be paid with it. once findings are made, repay the money, Rober- The investigation I think people will see son said — Howard, or should be completed in there was absolutely no County Road Manager two to four weeks, Rob- intention of wrongdoing.” Fred Hal Baggett. erson said, and he noted The State Auditor’s Of- He said Baggett could the State Auditor’s Office

Around the state Official: Man charged in lion in federal grant fund- Improvement projects ing to make upgrades to are planned for airports in decapitation said mom nine small and rural air- Vicksburg, Yazoo County, was on cruise ports around the state. Philadelphia, Wiggins, WIGGINS — An in- Republican U.S. Sens. West Point, Okolona, Pic- vestigator says a Missis- Roger Wicker and Cindy sippi man charged in the Hyde-Smith announced ayune County and Ripley, decapitation death of his the Federal Aviation Ad- as well as the airport at own mother had been tell- ministration grants Mon- the University of Missis- ing relatives that she was day. sippi in Oxford. away on a cruise. Stone County Sher- iff’s Capt. Ray Boggs said Monday that 29-year-old Terrell Johnson had given that information to aunts and uncles. Boggs says 51-year- old Sherry Johnson was assaulted multiple times, and investigators are trying to determine whether more than one person at- tacked her. Deputies who were asked to check on Sher- ry Johnson found her body Wednesday outside her home near Wiggins. Stone County Coroner Wayne Flurry says the remains had been there several days. Terrell Johnson was charged Wednesday with first-degree murder and remains jailed without bond. His attorneys could not immediately be reached Monday. Sherry Johnson was a Hattiesburg High School counselor. State gets $2.4M in federal funds for airport upgrades JACKSON — Missis- sippi is receiving $2.4 mil- 4A Tuesday, June 12, 2018

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ZACK PLAIR, Managing Editor BETH PROFFITT Advertising Director The MICHAEL FLOYD Circulation/Production Manager Opinion Dispatch MARY ANN HARDY Controller Slimantics A lesson for losers As surely as that came with a three-run homer in the sun rose It is a story that should have resonated with the the final inning for a 3-2 win. State, today, there which had been embarrassed by are people in aforementioned ‘losers,’ for as recently as 10 weeks ago, Oklahoma, 20-10, in the opener then our community came back to beat Oklahoma twice to whose lives the description suited the Bulldogs. earn a trip to the Super Regionals in seem irrepara- Nashville. bly broken. In the early morning hours Mon- By the end of March, the Bulldogs The Bulldogs split the first two There is day, Mississippi State scored four runs had a losing record and were in last games. In the decisive final game, the young in the 11th inning to beat Vanderbilt place in the SEC, having won just two State squandered a three-run lead in man, recently in Nashville and join seven other elite of its first nine league games. the ninth inning, only to come back released from teams in this year’s College World Se- If this were a novel, a change in to win the game two innings later, prison, who has Slim Smith ries, the Valhalla of college baseball. fortune would have been precipitated punching its ticket to Omaha. paid his debt It will be the Bulldogs’ 10th appear- by some dramatic moment. After the game, Henderson to society, but cannot pay his bills for ance in the CWS and, by far, the least It wasn’t like that for the Bulldogs, summed up the season with great lack of a job. likely, and therefore most satisfying, though. Under the steady hand of insight. There is the family, overwhelmed of them all. interim coach Gary Henderson, the “It was a season that started in hu- with debt, staring at the foreclosure We are often quick to draw life Bulldogs just put their head downs miliation and we sit here today going notice lying on the kitchen table and lessons from the sports we consume and kept working, straining, hoping Omaha,” he said. having no idea what to do next. as fans. Sports is really a morality play and, little-by-little, in fits and starts, If you are among those who are There are addicts who have lost at its most satisfying moments. And so improving. today feeling defeated, humiliated and everything, not the least of which is it is with this team. It began with a series win over hopeless, the story of this team can be their self-respect. It is a story that should have reso- third-ranked Ole Miss. Two weeks your story, too. There are people who have been nated with the aforementioned “los- later the Bulldogs swept No. 4 Arkan- If you feel it would almost take a abused and mistreated and no one ers,” for as recently as 10 weeks ago, sas. Finally, on the last weekend of the miracle to put your life back in order, seems to care. the description suited the Bulldogs. regular season, needing at least one take a lesson from these Bulldogs: Go Everywhere, there are people who Just three games into the season, win to secure a spot in the conference out and make your miracle, one day, grieve losses and can’t seem to move all losses to rival Southern Miss, the tournament and keep alive hopes for one step, one striving effort at a time. beyond it. Destroyed relationships. Bulldogs’ fired coach Andy Cannizaro a spot in the NCAA Tournament, the The only certain way to lose is to Destroyed lives. They are defeated, after a lurid scandal that left the team Bulldogs swept No. 1 Florida. quit. hopeless, without strength. in a free-fall. Expectations, at least The drama didn’t end there, either. So be comforted, losers. They are humiliated, rejected, among the fans, fell to nothing. About MSU lost its first game in the Tal- The game isn’t over yet. written off. all that could be expected was to play lahassee regional and fought back Slim Smith is a columnist and fea- They are losers. out the season. If the players gave up, through the loser’s bracket – including ture writer for The Dispatch. His email Here for you then, is a loser’s story. well, really who could blame them? a dramatic win over host Florida State address is [email protected].

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THE NATION Cowards of academia One of the But there is hope. And it comes nice things One of the reasons liberals should listen to conservative from a liberal, Fareed Zakaria, the about summer CNN journalist and Washington Post is that school voices is because they’re hateful and need to be columnist who recently spoke at grad- is out and, at uation ceremonies at Bucknell Univer- least for a few vanquished — by warm and welcoming liberal ideas. sity in Pennsylvania. He summarized months, we’ll his observations on his CNN program. get a welcome classroom. those hateful ideas so our society is “American universities these days break from And this is only the latest example fully equipped to oppose and defeat seem committed to every kind of those sancti- of campus craziness. them.” diversity excepted intellectual diver- monious liberal Not long ago students at Middle- Get it? One of the reasons liberals sity. Conservative voices and views, snowflakes on bury College in Vermont yelled and should listen to conservative voices is already a besieged minority, are being college campus Bernard Goldberg screamed and literally stomped their because they’re hateful and need to be silenced entirely. ... who manage feet to prevent Charles Murray, the vanquished — by warm and welcom- “Freedom of speech and thought is to prove that conservative scholar, from speaking ing liberal ideas. not just for warm fuzzy ideas that we old saying about how the lunatics have on campus. And what should we make of Ulrich find comfortable. It’s for ideas we find taken over the asylum. At Claremont McKenna College in Baer, the vice provost for faculty, offensive. One such asylum is Evergreen California, an angry mob showed off arts, humanities, and diversity, and “There is, as we all know, a kind of State College in Washington State their liberal tolerance by blocking the professor of German and comparative anti-intellectualism on the right these where each year they have some- entrance to a building where another literature at New York University, days — the denial of facts, of reason, thing called A Day of Absence when conservative scholar, Heather Mac- who apparently doesn’t believe in free of science. But there is also an anti-in- students who aren’t white leave the Donald, was scheduled to speak. She speech — at least not for people with tellectualism on the left — an attitude campus and get together in some kind had to go to a safe place on campus opinions that might offend groups that of self righteousness that says we of symbolic gesture. This year they re- where her talk was livestreamed to a have been targets of discrimination. are so pure, so morally superior, we versed it and told all the white people much smaller audience. When certain “views invalidate the cannot bear to hear an idea with which on campus that they had to leave for At Harvard’s commencement, the humanity of some people, they restrict we disagree. Liberals think they are the day because of ... Donald Trump. school’s president, Drew Faust, took speech as a public good” and in “such tolerant, but often they aren’t.” According to the student newspa- note of the trend and told students cases there is no inherent value to be We need to hear more liberal voices per, students of color “voiced concern that they needed to hear opinions gained from debating them in public,” like that. over feeling as if they are unwel- they didn’t like. “We must remember he wrote in The New York Times. As for liberal snowflakes on cam- come on campus following the 2016 that limiting some speech opens the This is quite remarkable. A profes- pus: They’re young and foolish and election.” One white professor who dangerous possibility that the speech sor and administrator at a major Amer- pampered — so maybe their cow- protested had his class disrupted by that is ultimately censored may be our ican university who isn’t ashamed to ardice in the face of inconvenient about 50 liberal fascists — and for his own,” Faust said. “If some words are admit that unpopular speech is not ideas can be understood, though not own safety had to teach his students in to be treated as equivalent to physical worthy of debate. The real heroes, ac- excused. a park. violence and silenced or even prose- cording to Baer, are the students who As for the grownups on campus: How did the school’s president re- cuted, who is to decide which words?” disrupt speech they don’t like. Some of them are just as radical as spond? Did he suspend or expel mem- That sounds good. But wait, there’s “We should thank the student their illiberal students, and too many bers of the mob? Did he at least issue more. protestors,” he writes, “the activists in others tolerate liberal intolerance a mealy-mouthed note of disapproval? “We can see here at Harvard how Black Lives Matter and other ‘overly because they’re afraid to speak up, Of course not. Instead, he issued a our inattentiveness to the power and sensitive’ souls for keeping watch over fearing a backlash. They are the real statement saying he was “grateful” appeal of conservative voices left the soul of our republic.” cowards of academia. for the “passion and courage” of his much of our community astonished, With college administrators like Bernard Goldberg, a nationally syn- students — the same sanctimonious blindsided by the outcome of last fall’s that is it any wonder that the lunatics dicated columnist, is a commentator for mob that drove the professor out of his election,” she said. “We need to hear have taken over the asylum? Fox News and a correspondent for HBO. The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com Tuesday, June 12, 2018 5A Effects of Supreme Court voter Judge spars with roll decision appear limited Justice Dept. lawyer At issue is when a state begins the process to maintain accurate voter rolls. on foreign favors suit Democrats and voting rights notify and ultimately remove people from the rolls groups have expressed concern that other states will be embold- Lawyers: President ‘profiting on after a period of non-voting ened by the ruling and adopt more aggressive tactics to kick voters off an unprecedented scale’ from By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY federal elections. the rolls. In addition to Oklahoma, foreign government interests The Associated Press In Ohio, under the current Re- Georgia, Montana, Oregon, Penn- publican secretary of state, it starts sylvania and West Virginia have ATLANTA — A U.S. Supreme using his Washington, D.C., hotel if voters sit out just one election. laws similar to Ohio’s. Court ruling has cleared the way for They are removed from the rolls if But even Republican-led states The Associated Press states to take a tougher approach to they miss three federal elections maintaining their voter rolls, but where officials are concerned about over six years and fail to return an GREENBELT, Md. — Lawyers for Maryland will they? voter fraud may be wary when it address-confirmation card. comes to following the Ohio model. and the District of Columbia accused President Ohio plans to resume its process Donald Trump in federal court Monday of “prof- for removing inactive voters after it Oklahoma is among the states One hurdle is likely to come that send confirmation notices to from local governments, where iting on an unprecedented scale” from foreign was affirmed in Monday’s 5-4 rul- government interests using his Washington, ing. It takes a particularly aggres- voters who have failed to cast bal- election administrators would have lots in two elections. As in most oth- to deal with disgruntled voters and D.C., hotel, but a Justice Department lawyer in- sive approach that appears to be an sisted Trump isn’t breaking the law because he outlier among states. er states, voters who fail to respond manage an increase in the number are made inactive or taken off the of people placed on inactive voter provided no favors in return. Few appear eager to follow. At issue is the Constitution’s “emoluments” “Our law has been on the books. rolls altogether if they don’t cast a lists, said Myrna Perez, who has ballot in subsequent elections. studied voter list practices in her clause, which bans federal officials from accept- It hasn’t changed, and it isn’t chang- ing benefits from foreign or state governments Opponents of the laws say their role as deputy director of the Bren- ing,” said Oklahoma Election Board without congressional approval. The plaintiffs intent is to purge people from the nan Center’s Democracy Program. spokesman Bryan Dean. argue Trump’s D.C. hotel, which has become rolls, particularly minorities and “Using one election as an indi- At issue is when a state begins a magnet for foreign governments, harms area the poor who tend to vote Democrat- cator is going to lead to a whole lot the process to notify and ultimately businesses because of the president’s financial ic. Supporters say voters are given of false positives,” she said. “There remove people from the rolls after a ties to its operations. No previous case on the period of non-voting. In most states plenty of chances to keep their ac- are plenty of states that clean their subject has made it this far. with similar laws, that process be- tive status and that the rules adhere voter rolls successfully without be- “This is the first oral arguments focused on gins after voters miss two or more to federal law requiring states to ing as aggressive as Ohio.” the meaning of the emoluments clause in Amer- ican judicial history,” said Norman Eisen, chairman of the left-leaning Citizens for Responsibili- ty and Ethics in Washington, which is co-counsel Area obituaries with the two jurisdictions. COMMERCIAL DISPATCH publication. For more informa- preceded in death by OBITUARY POLICY tion, call 662-328-2471. Evelyn Oakes VERNON, Ala. — her husband, William Obituaries with basic informa- Eldon Oakes; siblings, tion including visitation and Sarah Evelyn Oakes, Charlie Elliot, Lela Lol- service times, are provided James Thomas 96, died June 11, 2018, Trump economic free of charge. 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Clayton, who was King’s When King and oth- James “Doug” Ferguson lend itself to people listening to her’ office manager in Atlan- ers ventured to parts of James Douglas Ferguson, ta and organized protest the Deep South that had age 68, died Saturday, June 09, By JEFF MARTIN had battled illnesses re- marches and fundraisers. a reputation for violence The Associated Press 2018, at Baptist Memorial Hos- cently but didn’t specify a “She had such a calm- against blacks, Cotton pital, Columbus. Services will cause of death. ing influence in her per- was fearless, Lafayette re- ATLANTA — Dorothy be held Tuesday, June 12, 2018 Cotton was among a sonality,” Clayton added. called in an interview. Cotton, who worked close- at 3:00 PM at Memorial Gunter small number of women in “She had a personality “She was very coura- ly with the Rev. Martin Lu- Peel Chapel with Rev. Mike Hall leadership positions at the that would lend itself to geous,” Lafayette said. ther King Jr., taught non- officiating. Burial will follow at “She never hesitated.” violence to demonstrators Southern Christian Lead- people listening to her.” Egger Cemetery. Visitation will A key focus of Cotton’s before marches and some- ership Conference during Cotton became one of be held Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. work was voter education, times calmed tensions by the civil rights era, and King’s closest colleagues until service time at the funeral home. singing church hymns, she led the Atlanta-based and worked at the SCLC and teaching people how to read ballots, how to vote Mr. Ferguson was born on Friday, December has died. She was 88. civil rights group’s Citi- for more than a decade. 16, 1949, in Reform, AL, to the late Willlie Mar- Cotton died Sunday zenship Education Pro- Cotton also command- and the importance of voting, said Edwina Moss of vin and Nancy Jane Swedenburg Ferguson, Sr. afternoon at the Kendal gram. ed respect from her male He was member of New Salem Baptist Church in at Ithaca retirement com- “She had a beautiful counterparts within the Cleveland, Ohio, who was civil rights leader Andrew Reform, AL and a retired tow truck driver. munity in New York, said voice, and when things group, said Bernard La- In addition to his parents, he was preceded in Jared Harrison, a close got tense, Dorothy was fayette Jr., a longtime civil Young’s administrative assistant. death by his sister, Irene Webb; his father-in-law friend who was at her bed- the one who would start rights leader who is now and mother-in-law, William Marvin (Bill) and Al- side. Harrison said she up a song to relieve the chairman of the SCLC’s lie Faye Wood; and three nephews. Survivors include his wife, Cyndi Ferguson, Columbus, MS; sons, Christopher Douglas Fer- guson (Debbie), Ethelsville, AL and James Chad- wick Ferguson (Rhonda), Colin, AL; sisters, Poll: Americans want more of what journalists want to report Margie Ridgeway, Kathleen Black, Christine By DAVID BAUDER Press-NORC Center for are factual and offer con- Bailey, Dyanne Parsons (Billy), Elaine Thomas AP Media Writer Public Affairs Research text and analysis, said (James), Leila Morgan (Bob) and Janice Taylor and the American Press Tom Rosenstiel, executive (Bob); brothers, John T. Ferguson (Barbara), NEW YORK — There’s Institute. director of the American Willie Gene Ferguson (Joyce), Curtis L. Fergu- substantial agreement The close look at atti- Press Institute. But the son (Joyce) and Marvin Ferguson; the mother of on what Americans want tudes comes in the midst of public doesn’t feel like his children, Patricia Richardson; grandchildren, from the news media and President Donald Trump’s they’re seeing enough of Courtney, Paige, MaKayla, Braxton Chris, Josh, what journalists want to relentless attacks on the that work, with 42 percent Miranda, Ashley, Lauren, James, Stephen, Mal- report, according to a pair news media and the con- of Americans saying jour- Doug Ferguson lory and Logan; great grandchildren, Atayna, Le- of studies that also reveal tinued downsizing of the nalists stray too far into Visitation: land, Adalynn and Kegan. Tuesday, June 12 • 1-3 PM a troubling caveat: a nag- economically beleaguered commentary, according to Memorial Gunter Peel Serving as pallbearers will be his grandsons. ging feeling among both newspaper industry. It the new research. 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Yet only 44 percent of “Most people who according to the twin American adults actually watch the news or read a surveys of the American say their level of trust has newspaper, they’re want- public and journalists re- decreased. ing to find out the truth,” leased Monday by the Me- The public actually Retana said. “They don’t memorialgunterpeel.com Sign the online guest book at dia Insight Project. The wants what most journal- want to have tons of propa- www.memorialgunterpeel.com effort is a collaboration ists say they want to give ganda to sift through, and 716 Second Avenue North • Columbus, MS between The Associated them — news stories that that’s what we see a lot of.” 6A Tuesday, June 12, 2018 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com CMSD Continued from Page 1A D. Three district campus- would be awarded. The ident Jason Che- es — Columbus Middle district also would award Spears is rie Labat, School, Franklin Acade- staff for a school maintain- e x c i t e d C M S D my and Joe Cook Elemen- ing a grade of C or high- about the newly-hired tary — are rated as Fs. er. If a school maintains potential superin- Columbus High School is a C, certified staff would o u t c o m e s tendent, the district’s highest-rated receive $1,000, assistant this has for attended campus at a B. teachers would receive the district. Monday’s The TIPP plan will take $500 and support staff “It will Spears meeting, af- Labat place over four school would get $100. Maintain- put everyone on the same ter her June 9 start date. years, with the board having a B would earn certi- wavelength of going in the Labat is replacing Philip ing the option to extend it. fied staff $1,500, teacher same direction of raising Hickman who was termi- In 2019, if a school in- assistants $750 and sup- student achievement, as nated in February. After a creases from a F to a D, port staff $250 and main- well as raising the grade nearly six-month search, certified staff would re- taining an A would bring level for the school dis- CMSD board of trustees ceive $500, teacher assis- those totals to $2,000, trict,” Spears said. “It will announced Labat as the tants would receive $250 $1,000 and $500, respec- continue to help retain new superintendent June and support staff would tively. good quality personnel 1. receive $50. Incentive In the program’s fourth in the district as well as “She’s doing a great amounts increase gradual- year, however, no bonuses bring on an added dynam- job,” Spears said. “I’ve ly for each letter grade, up would be offered at cam- ic to recruit other staff or had teachers approach me to $2,000 for certified fac- puses maintaining a C or teachers or other person- about different little meet- ulty at A-rated campuses. lower. nel into the district to help ings that have occurred Starting in the pro- Now the incentive has us further our ambitions and they are very excited gram’s second year, the been approved by the to make the school district about her coming to the same scale for incentives board, school board pres- the best we can be.” district.”

Summer reading Continued from Page 1A According to C.T. hooked on books as ear- library’s annual summer Though budgetary Salazar, the library’s ly as possible,” Walker reading program. constraints inhibit West children’s services coor- said. “For children to use “The kindergar- Point’s Bryan Public Li- dinator, 68 parents have their own imagination ten-and-under age range brary from incentivizing enrolled their children in and discover new worlds gets an early literacy ac- reading through prizes, the 1,000 books program — especially living in a tivity sheet, so for every said children’s librarian since Columbus began small town of 2,000 peo- five activities they com- Dawn Richardson, she participating in 2013. ple, and at their age — the plete, they can turn it in hopes kids will learn from The 1,000 Books Be- only way they’re going to for a prize,” Jurusik said. weekly speakers and ac- fore Kindergarten web- experience the world is “For the first to third tivities that the library “is site states if parents “read through books. graders, they’re asked to a fun place to be.” just one book a night (with “I have one young man read 12 hours over the She said over 2,000 their child, they) will have who every week explores summer ... and then the students typically walk read about 365 books in a a different area of the fourth to sixth graders through the library’s year. That is 730 books in world,” she added. “It’s are asked to read 24 hours doors during summer two years and 1,095 books Egypt. It’s Rome. Be- over the summer.” months, and over 200 chil- in three years.” cause he likes dinosaurs For every three hours dren showed up last Tues- “When a parent reads, and archaeology, that of reading completed, day for a visit from “Inky a child gets to experience morphed into looking at she added, first through the Clown.” the words sixth graders may also “While they’re in here, on the page, where these things are found, where they were turn in their time sheets they can learn about all of the sounds the things that a library discovered. He’s traveling for a prize. The student of the has to offer,” Richardson the world in our non-fic- at each level who turns words, how said. “They can talk to us, tion section.” in the most sheets by the their par- end of the summer will and we’ll tell them that ent’s mouth be rewarded with a $25 when they turn 5 years moves to Starkville Walmart gift card. old, they can get their own make those Salazar and West Point Jurusik said students library card. We think fun sounds At the Starkville Pub- should also keep track of programs like this will and the pictures to rein- lic Library, Jurusik said, the number of books they encourage the children to force what the language more than 300 children read, as every 10 books come back to the library means,” Salazar said. — divided among three earns an ardent reader throughout their life.” “There is no time too ear- separate age categories the chance to win in a ly to be reading to your — have registered for the foosball table drawing. children. The mental stimulation is crucial to a toddler’s healthy development.” Salazar encourages those enrolled in the program to keep track of the books they read. Books may be repeated, and when a parent and child reaches 1,000, the library rewards them with a book to call their own. According to the Na- tional Center for Educa- tion Statistics’ 2003 study — the most recent available — 16 percent of Mis- sissippians age 16 or older are illiterate. That’s two points above the national average of 14 percent. The study, which also explores illiteracy on the county level, notes Oktib- beha County has an illiteracy rate of 14 percent, Lowndes of 16 percent, Clay of 21 percent and Noxubee of 28 percent. Loiraine Walker, the Noxubee County children’s librarian, is trying to lower that percentage by “spreading the word about books wherever (she) can.” Each summer, Walker said, the Noxubee Coun- ty Public Library hosts a reading contest. Last year, the top three book readers received a Kin- dle Fire. One of those top readers was an 8-year-old who read more than 120 chapter books. “I want to get kids

Arrest Continued from Page 1A when she was shown a picture. Municipal Judge Rod- ney Faver set Forrester’s bond at $10,000. Forrest- er is currently in custody at the Oktibbeha County Jail and has a preliminary hearing scheduled for June 21.

cdispatch.com SPORTS EDITOR SECTION Adam Minichino SPORTS LINE 662-241-5000 B Sports THE DISPATCH n CDISPATCH.COM n TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2018 BOXING Wilder trainer: Joshua agrees to title unification bout By JOHN ZENOR that they would push for a would have been even less Wilder, who lives in Both fought in March. The Associated Press signed contract as early as than Deontay would have Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is Wilder had a 10th-round Tuesday. made in the United States, the WBC champion at 40-0 stoppage of Luis Ortiz. MONTGOMERY, Ala. Deas said the fight and wanted him to still trav- with 39 knockouts. Josh- Joshua won a unanimous — Unbeaten heavyweight could be anywhere from el to the UK for the fight. ua holds the other heavy- decision over Joseph Park- champions Deontay Wilder September to November to And we said yes. weight belts and is 21-0 er in his first fight to go the and Anthony Joshua ap- avoid conflict with a poten- “The reason we did with 20 knockouts. distance. pear poised for a title unifi- tial Canelo Alvarez-Gen- was because Deontay is Wilder posted on his Now, the two biggest cation bout in the division’s nady Golovkin rematch in Wilder Joshua investing in himself. He Twitter account Monday heavyweight names could most anticipated matchup. September. Cardiff, Wales. wants this for the fans and that the $50 million offer to be poised to meet next. The two camps have Deas said he’s not au- “We offered $50 mil- he wants this for his legacy fight in America is still on “If they keep their word, agreed to terms on a fight thorized to discuss details lion, which is what he said and he knows that being the table. then we’ve got a fight,” in the United Kingdom of the potential purse and the undisputed heavy- “I even agreed to their Deas said. “So we’re ful- he wanted,” Deas said in a sometime this fall for less that the venue and date are weight champ of the world offer to fight Joshua next ly expecting to go to the money than Wilder’s initial up to Joshua’s camp. phone interview. “And he will give him the financial in the UK,” he said in the UK and we’re ready. We’re offer, his trainer Jay Deas A huge draw in the UK, then turned it down. Then gain as he proceeds. Even tweet. “If he prefers the ready to do it tomorrow. said Monday night. Joshua’s last two fights they came back with a though we would have fight in the UK, the ball All they have to do is tell us “They offered and we have been at 74,500-seat much, much, much small- liked a better deal, Deontay is in their court. It’s up to where to be and when to be accepted,” he said, adding Principality Stadium in er offer for Deontay, which said yes.” them to choose.” there, and we’ll be there.”

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S O U T H A M P T O N , N.Y. — Phil Mickelson is to Omaha running out of time. Mickelson doesn’t need By MARK LONG to be reminded that this is The Associated Press his 27th appearance in the U.S. Open, more than any GAINESVILLE, Fla. — of the 156 players at Shin- Robbed of extra-base hits necock Hills. He wouldn’t in his previous two at-bats, want to be reminded that Austin Langworthy got a 65 players — including little lucky in his final one. the last four major champi- Langworthy homered ons — were not even born off Steven Williams’ glove when Mickelson was low in the 11th inning Monday amateur in his first U.S. night to give the top-seed- Chris McDill/Special to The Dispatch ed Florida baseball team a Open in 1990 at Medinah. Former New Hope High School standout DJ Sanders signs autographs Sunday at a going-away bash “I just can’t believe that at the New Hope Community Center. Sanders is scheduled to leave this week to go to Illinois, where 3-2 victory against Auburn time has flown by so fast,” she will join the National Pro Fastpitch League’s Chicago Bandits to begin her professional career. in Game 3 of the NCAA he said Monday. tournament’s Gainesville The desire hasn’t Super Regional. changed, only the empha- The victory sends the sis. sends the reigning nation- Mickelson didn’t win a CERTIFIED WITH A SMILE al champion Gators (47- major until he was 33 and 19) to the College World in his 12th full year on the Sanders sets example for student-athletes to follow as she embarks on pro career Series for the fourth-con- PGA Tour. Back then, any secutive year. Langworthy lined major would have sufficed. f you have watched any college soft- the Division II level, and sports fans a fastball off freshman A year after he won the ball or baseball in the last month, in the area had plenty to celebrate. All-American closer Cody 2004 Masters, he added a it’s likely you have seen someone It remains to be seen if any of the I Greenhill (6-3) to the right- PGA Championship. And from the Golden Triangle playing a key baseball players will realize their field wall. Williams had a then in 2013 at Muirfield, role for their team. professional dreams, but Sanders will bead on it, but it bounced he surprised even himself That fact struck me a few weeks take the next step in her journey later off his glove and over the by capturing the British ago after watching Northwestern State this week when she travels to Illinois to fence. It was Langwor- Open. third baseman Sam Taylor, a former join the Chicago Bandits of the National thy’s fourth homer of the One to go for the career standout at New Hope High School Pro Fastpitch League. The Bandits are season and second in the Grand Slam, the one that in Columbus, make a diving stop on Adam Minichino scheduled to play the Aussie Spirit at has vexed him the most. a ground ball and throw a runner out 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Parkway Bank See GATORS, 4B He has more runner-up at first base against LSU in the NCAA Sports Complex in Rosemont, Illinois. finishes in the U.S. Open tournament’s Corvallis Regional. Chicago leads the five-team league with a 10-0 Inside than the other three ma- Former New Hope High standouts DJ record. Former Oregon standout Gwen Svekis, a n MORE COLLEGE jors combined. So when Sanders (Oregon) and Will Golsan (Ole Miss) catcher, will join Sanders in moving from a top-five BASEBALL: Arkansas scored Mickelson was asked if he also wrapped up their collegiate careers earlier collegiate program to the pro ranks. They figure five runs in the first inning had unfinished business this month following successful senior seasons. to give the Bandits plenty of punch in their lineup. Monday night en route to a rout of South Carolina to at Shinnecock Hills, he Svekis led Oregon (53-10), which won the Pacif- Throw in former New Hope High standout advance to the College See MICKELSON, 4B Wells Davis, who had a solid junior season with ic-12 Conference title, with 17 home runs, while World Series. Page 3B Sanders had 16. the South Alabama baseball team, and Missis- n Also, Mississippi State Inside sippi College baseball players Hunter Sykes Sanders will be the area’s latest student-ath- will play Washington at 7 n U.S. Open Tee Times. (Heritage Academy) and Hunter Mullis (Co- lete to come up through the youth ranks and p.m. Saturday. Schedule. Page 2B lumbus High), who also had strong seasons at See MINICHINO, 4B Page 3B

COLLEGE BASKETBALL Hardaway has given Memphis Lovato returns to MSU as assistant new energy since his hiring From Special Reports tional championships. I failed to realize two things: You can’t put By TERESA M. WALKER Stronger schedule STARKVILLE — A familiar a price tag on people and I was The Associated Press face is returning to the Missis- n leaving a big piece of my heart New Memphis men’s basketball coach sippi State women’s basketball Penny Hardaway will feature a 2018-19 in Starkville. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — League cham- sideline, as Elena Lovato is “In my two years as a Bull- pionships, the NCAA tournament, and schedule that will include games against Texas Tech (Dec. 1 in Hoophall Miami re-joining the program as assis- dog, I grew to love and respect another Final Four berth all accom- Invitational) and Tennessee (Dec. 15 at tant coach. the people I was blessed to be Lovato plished by teams with a healthy dose FedEx Forum in Memphis). Memphis and Lovato, who served on Vic in the office with every day. In of local talent — before sellout crowds. Tennessee will continue the series in Schaefer’s staff the 2014-15 and this business, the people you Those are high expectations for any 2019 in Knoxville, Tennessee. 2015-16 seasons and had a hand in surround yourself with daily define college coach. For some- recruiting many of the players from your success. This is a tremendous one in their first college enough staff and us as a crew and our MSU’s last two teams, which advanced staff that is hard working, genuine, job, the combination team, I really love my team, and I feel to the national title game, returns to trustworthy and extremely profession- easily could be just too like we can do whatever we really put Starkville after a two-year stint as the al. It’s definitely true what they say much. our minds to that we can do. I don’t shy head coach at Arkansas-Fort Smith. about your heart growing fonder while It’s not too much away from it. I know it’s there, but I’m “Leaving Mississippi State two you’re away. I’m beyond grateful and for Anfernee “Penny” ready for the challenge.” years ago was a difficult decision be- blessed that Coach Schaefer, the Na- Hardaway. Coaching his hometown Tigers cause it is a special place surrounded ismith Coach of the Year, is willing to Hardaway “I meet pressure head seems like a perfect fit for the man with special people,” Lovato said. “I have me back on his bench. I could not on,” Memphis’ newest known locally as just Penny. And fans believed with every ounce in me that be more excited to roll up my sleeves coach said. “I feel like I was born to do desperate to reclaim past glory see coach Schaefer was building an elite and get to work with coach Schaefer, what I’m doing. I feel like I have a good See HARDAWAY, 4B program that would compete for na- See LOVATO, 4B 2B Tuesday, June 12, 2018 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com

7:57 a.m.-1:42 p.m. — Dylan Meyer, United Fabrice Martin, France, and Purav Raja, India, States; Sulman Raza, United States; Chris def. Marius Copil, Romania, and Stefanos briefly Baseball Naegel, United States. Tsitsipas, Greece, 7-5, 7-5. CALENDAR American League Thursday-Friday Women East Division First Hole-10th Hole First Round Local W L Pct GB 11:30 a.m.-5:45 a.m. — Sam Burns, Kiki Bertens, Netherlands, and Kirsten College Baseball United States; Brian Gay, United States; Dean Flipkens, Belgium, def. Oksana Kalashnikova, Boston 45 22 .672 — Burmester, South Africa. New York 42 19 .689 — Georgia, and Tatjana Maria, Germany, 4-6, Starkville boys basketball team will play in week two of NCAA tournament 11:41 a.m.-5:56 a.m. — Ryan Evans, England; 6-1, 10-6. Tampa Bay 30 35 .462 14 a-Chun An Yu, Taiwan; Liang Wenchong, Toronto 30 36 .455 14½ Rika Fujiwara, Japan, and Zhang Shuai, China, ICC Summer League College World Series China. def. Polona Hercog, Slovenia, and Aleksandra Baltimore 19 46 .292 25 11:52 a.m.-6:07 a.m. — Russell Henley, FULTON — The Starkville High School varsity boys basketball At Omaha, Nebraska Central Division Krunic, Serbia, 7-5, 3-6, 10-7. United States; Aaron Wise, United States; Peter Elise Mertens, Belgium, and Demi Schuurs, team will play in the Itawamba Community College’s High School Boys W L Pct GB Uihlein, United States. Saturday’s Game Cleveland 35 29 .547 — Netherlands, def. Kaitlyn Christian and Sabrina Summer League on Thursday. 12:03 p.m.-6:18 a.m.— Tony Finau, Santamaria, United States, 6-3, 6-3. Mississippi State vs. Washington, 7 p.m. Detroit 31 36 .463 5½ United States; Luke List, United States; Gary The Starkville varsity boys will play Tupelo at 4 p.m. and Okolona at Minnesota 28 34 .452 6 Woodland, United States. Chicago 22 42 .344 13 WTA Nature Valley Open 12:14 p.m.-6:29 a.m. — Sergio Garcia, Spain; Monday 8 p.m. Both games will be in the Davis Event Center. Kansas City 22 44 .333 14 Jon Rahm, Spain; Rafa Cabrera Bello, Spain. West Division At Nottingham Tennis Centre The Sulligent (Ala.) varsity boys will play Itawamba Agricultural at 12:25 p.m.-6:40 a.m. — Tommy Fleetwood, Nottingham, England on the air W L Pct GB England; Francesco Molinari, Italy; Alex Noren, 10 a.m. and Potts Camp at 1 p.m. Thursday. Both games will be in the Seattle 42 24 .636 — Purse: $226,750 (Intl.) Sweden. Surface: Grass-Outdoor Davis Event Center. Houston 42 25 .627 ½ 12:36 p.m.-6:51 a.m. — Cameron Smith, Los Angeles 37 30 .552 5½ Singles Today Australia; Kyle Stanley, United States; Pat First Round The event is free to the public and concessions will be available Oakland 34 32 .515 8 Perez, United States. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Texas 27 41 .397 16 Naomi Osaka, Japan, def. Sachia Vickery, throughout the day in the Davis Event Center. 12:47 p.m.-7:02 a.m. — Justin Thomas, United United States, 3-6, 6-1, 6-2. 6:30 p.m. — N.Y. Mets at Atlanta, ESPN States; Dustin Johnson, United States; Tiger Camila Giorgi, Italy, vs. Dalila Jakupovic, The West Point High junior varsity boys basketball team will take on Monday’s Games Woods, United States. Boston 2, Baltimore 0, 12 innings Slovenia, 7-6 (4), 6-2. the Tishomingo County ninth-grade team at 6 p.m. and the Tupelo JV 7 p.m. — San Diego at St. Louis, Fox Sports 12:58 p.m.-7:13 a.m. — Li Haotong, China; Si Magdalena Frech, Poland, def. Zheng Saisai, Tampa Bay 8, Toronto 4 Woo Kim, South Korea; Kiradech Aphibarnrat, team at 8 p.m. Both games will be in the ICC Fitness Center gym. Midwest Cleveland 4, Chicago White Sox 0 Thailand. China, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3. Irina Falconi, United States, def. Arina The Sulligent High JV team will take on Hamilton (Ala.) at 11 a.m. Seattle 5, L.A. Angels 3 1:09 p.m.-7:24 a.m. — Jason Dufner, United SOCCER Today’s Games States; a-Braden Thornberry, United States; Rodionova, Australia, 6-4, 6-1. and the Tishomingo County JV team at 3 p.m. Both games will be in the Boston (Rodriguez 7-1) at Baltimore (Hess 2-2), Brandt Snedeker, United States. Denisa Allertova, Czech Republic, def. Kristie 6 p.m. — Women, International friendly, United Ahn, United States, 6-3, 6-1. ICC Fitness Center gym. 6:05 p.m. 1:20 p.m.-7:35 a.m. — Rikuya Hoshino, Japan; States vs. China, at Cleveland, ESPN2 Washington (Roark 3-6) at N.Y. Yankees a-Ryan Lumsden, Scotland; James Morrison, Vera Lapko, Belarus, def. Jana Fett, Croatia, (Sabathia 3-1), 6:05 p.m. England. 7-6 (5), 6-4. Minnesota (Odorizzi 3-3) at Detroit (Hardy 2-1), 1:31 p.m.-7:46 a.m. — Cameron Wilson, United Magdalena Rybarikova, Slovakia, def. Ole Miss Wednesday 6:10 p.m. States; a-Will Grimmer, United States; a-Philip Elena-Gabriela Ruse, Romania, 6-0, 3-6, 6-1. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Toronto (Garcia 2-4) at Tampa Bay (Stanek 1-1), Barbaree, United States. Duan Ying-Ying, China, def. Valeria Savinykh, 6:10 p.m. 1:42 p.m.-7:57 a.m. — a-Rhett Rasmussen, Russia, 6-2, 6-2. Caracci named to USA Baseball Collegiate National 11 a.m. — Regional coverage, N.Y. Mets at Cleveland (Plutko 3-0) at Chicago White Sox United States; Michael Hebert, United States; Doubles (Shields 1-7), 7:10 p.m. Michael Block, United States. First Round Atlanta or Toronto at Tampa Bay, MLB Network Cincinnati (Romano 3-7) at Kansas City Thursday-Friday Alicja Rosolska, Poland, and Abigail Spears, Team United States, def. Katie Boulter and Katie DURHAM, N.C. — Ole Miss closer Parker Caracci was named to 11 a.m. — N.Y. Mets at Atlanta, Fox Sports (Kennedy 1-6), 7:15 p.m. 10th Hole-First Hole Houston (McCullers 7-3) at Oakland (Mengden 11:30 a.m.-5:45 a.m. — Matt Jones, Swan, Britain, 3-6, 6-2, 10-6. the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team roster Monday. Southeast 6-5), 9:05 p.m. Australia; Ryan Fox, New Zealand; Shota Zarina Diyas, Kazakhstan, and Zheng Saisai, China, def. Johanna Konta, Britain, and Yanina The redshirt sophomore from Jackson becomes the ninth player to L.A. Angels (Barria 5-1) at Seattle (Leake 6-3), Akiyoshi, Japan. 2 p.m. — Regional coverage, Boston at Baltimore 9:10 p.m. 11:41 a.m.-5:56 a.m. — Paul Waring, England; Wickmayer, Belgium, 4-6, 6-3, 10-6. earn a Team USA spot while on the Ole Miss roster. Texas (Colon 3-3) at L.A. Dodgers (Ferguson a-Theo Humphrey, United States, Ted Potter Desirae Krawczyk, United States, and Giuliana or Pittsburgh at Arizona (joined in progress), MLB Olmos, Mexico, def. Nadiia Kichenok, Ukraine, Including coach Mike Bianco, who was the pitching coach for the 0-0), 9:10 p.m. Jr., United States. Network Wednesday’s Games 11:52 a.m.-6:07 a.m. — Richy Werenski, and Anastasia Rodionova, Australia, 6-7 (6), Collegiate National Team in 2013, Caracci is the 11th Rebel to represent Toronto (Happ 8-3) at Tampa Bay (TBD), United States; Robert Castro, United States; 6-2, 10-4. 6 p.m. — Washington at N.Y. Yankees, ESPN Daria Gavrilova, Australia, and Donna his country in international play while at Ole Miss. Kris Cox was a mem- 12:10 p.m. Ollie Schniederjans, United States. 7 p.m. — San Diego at St. Louis, Fox Sports Boston (Sale 5-4) at Baltimore (Cashner 2-8), 12:03 p.m.-6:18 a.m.— a-Noah Goodwin, Vekic, Croatia, def. Alexa Guarachi, Chile, and ber of the Canadian National Team in 2000 before Stephen Head and 2:05 p.m. United States; Richie Ramsay, Scotland; Kenny Aleksandrina Naydenova, Bulgaria, 6-2, 6-3. Perry, United States. Seth Smith competed for Team USA in the 2003 Pan American Games. Midwest L.A. Angels (Richards 4-4) at Seattle (Gonzales 7-3), 3:10 p.m. 12:14 p.m.-6:29 a.m. — Keegan Bradley, ATP World Tour Ranking Other Rebels that played for USA Baseball include Zack Cozart, Lance 9 p.m. — Regional coverage, Texas at Washington (TBD) at N.Y. Yankees (Gray 4-4), United States; Emiliano Grillo, Argentina; Through June 10 Xander Schauffele, United States. Singles Lynn, Drew Pomeranz, Cody Satterwhite, and Bobby Wahl. L.A. Dodgers or Cleveland at Chicago White Sox 6:05 p.m. Minnesota (Berrios 7-5) at Detroit (Boyd 4-4), 12:25 p.m.-6:40 a.m. — Lucas Glover, United 1. Rafael Nadal, Spain, 8770 Caracci was 5-2 with a 2.25 earned run average and 10 saves (joined in progress), MLB Network 6:10 p.m. States; Webb Simpson, United States; Graeme 2. Roger Federer, Switzerland, 8670 McDowell, Northern Ireland. 3. Alexander Zverev, Germany, 5965 this season to move into a tie for seventh on the team’s single-season Cleveland (Bauer 5-4) at Chicago White Sox 12:36 p.m.-6:51 a.m. — Ernie Els, South Africa; WNBA (Covey 2-1), 7:10 p.m. 4. Juan Martin del Potro, Argentina, 5080 Steve Stricker, United States; Jim Furyk, United 5. Marin Cilic, Croatia, 4950 charts. Behind Caracci, Ole Miss totaled 21 saves as a team, tying pro- 6 p.m. — Washington at Connecticut, ESPN2 Cincinnati (Mahle 4-6) at Kansas City (Hammel States. 2-6), 7:15 p.m. 6. Grigor Dimitrov, Bulgaria, 4870 gram’s single-season record of 21. Eight of his 10 saves came with the 12:47 p.m.-7:02 a.m. — Henrik Stenson, 7. Dominic Thiem, Austria, 3835 Houston (Cole 7-1) at Oakland (Blackburn 1-0), Sweden; Adam Scott, Australia; Martin go-ahead run on base or at the plate. Eight of his saves came with the 9:05 p.m. 8. Kevin Anderson, South Africa, 3635 Thursday Kaymer, Germany. 9. David Goffin, Belgium, 3110 tying run on base, including seven with the tying run in scoring position. Texas (Hamels 3-6) at L.A. Dodgers (Maeda 12:58 p.m.-7:13 a.m. — Kevin Kisner, United BOXING 4-4), 9:10 p.m. 10. John Isner, United States, 3070 The Toronto Blue Jays selected Caracci in the 37th round of States; Ross Fisher, England; Adam Hadwin, 11. Diego Schwartzman, Argentina, 2435 7:30 p.m. — Mercito Gesta vs. Roberto Canada. 12. Pablo Carreno Busta, Spain, 2145 the Major League Baseball First-Year Player draft last week, but he National League 1:09 p.m.-7:24 a.m. — Shane Lowry, Ireland; East Division 13. Sam Querrey, United States, 2130 Manzanerez, lightweights, at Indio, California, Byeong Hun An, South Korea; Chez Reavie, 14. Jack Sock, United States, 2110 announced he will return to Ole Miss for the 2019 season. W L Pct GB United States. ESPN Atlanta 37 28 .569 — 15. Fabio Fognini, Italy, 2030 Caracci’s Team USA run begins June 27 with a game against the 1:20 p.m.-7:35 a.m. — Lucas Herbert, 16. Roberto Bautista-Agut, Spain, 2030 CFL Washington 36 27 .571 — Australia; Brian Stuard, United States; a-Stewart Coastal Plain League Select at Coleman Field in Cary, North Carolina. Philadelphia 33 30 .524 3 17. Lucas Pouille, France, 2030 Hagestad, United States. 18. Kyle Edmund, Britain, 1950 The USA Baseball Collegiate National Team will then participate in 7:30 p.m. — Edmonton at Winnipeg, ESPN2 New York 28 34 .452 7½ 1:31 p.m.-7:46 a.m. — a-Franklin Huang, Miami 24 42 .364 13½ 19. Tomas Berdych, Czech Republic, 1715 United States; Sebastian Vazquez, Mexico; 20. Chung Hyeon, South Korea, 1685 three international friendship series. The first one will be the 18th USA GOLF Central Division Michael Miller, United States. W L Pct GB 21. Novak Djokovic, Serbia, 1665 vs. Chinese Taipei International Friendship Series on June 28-July 2 8:30 a.m. — USGA, U.S. Open, first round, at 1:42 p.m.-7:57 a.m. — Christopher Babcock, 22. Philipp Kohlschreiber, Germany, 1620 Chicago 38 25 .603 — United States; a-Timothy Wiseman, United in North Carolina. The U.S. will then announce a final 24-man roster Milwaukee 39 27 .591 ½ 23. Denis Shapovalov, Canada, 1608 Southampton, New York, FS1 States; David Gazzolo, United States. 24. Nick Kyrgios, Australia, 1585 to compete in the 42nd USA vs. Japan Collegiate All-Star Series from St. Louis 36 28 .563 2½ 12:30 p.m. — LPGA Tour, Meijer Classic, first Pittsburgh 32 34 .485 7½ 25. Adrian Mannarino, France, 1535 July 3-9 in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. The 7th-annual Cincinnati 23 43 .348 16½ Doubles round, at Grand Rapid, Michigan, TGC Soccer 1. Mate Pavic, Croatia, 8240 USA vs. Cuba International Friendship Series will be July 13-18 in Cuba. West Division 12:30 p.m. — LPGA Tour, Meijer Classic, first W L Pct GB Major League Soccer 2. Oliver Marach, Austria, 8190 n Women’s tennis players earn All-America honors: At Arizona 36 29 .554 — 3. Lukasz Kubot, Poland, 7140 EASTERN CONFERENCE 4. Marcelo Melo, Brazil, 7140 round, at Grand Rapid, Michigan, TGC Los Angeles 33 32 .508 3 Oxford, Senior Arianne Hartono and sophomore Alexa Bortles earned W L T Pts GF GA 5. Bob Bryan, United States, 6720 San Francisco 33 33 .500 3½ Atlanta United FC 9 3 3 30 31 19 All-America honors, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) recently 3:30 p.m. — USGA, U.S. Open, first round, at 6. Mike Bryan, United States, 6630 Colorado 32 33 .492 4 New York City FC 8 3 4 28 30 20 7. John Peers, Australia, 6430 announced. Southampton, New York, WLOV San Diego 31 37 .456 6½ Columbus 7 3 6 27 22 14 8. Henri Kontinen, Finland, 6340 New York 7 4 2 23 28 15 Hartono earned the honor in singles and doubles, while Bortles MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 9. Nicolas Mahut, France, 5690 Monday’s Games New England 6 4 5 23 25 21 10. Pierre-Hugues Herbert, France, 5660 earned the honor in doubles. 1 p.m. — Regional coverage, Cleveland at Miami 7, San Francisco 5 Orlando City 6 7 1 19 24 28 Chicago Cubs 7, Milwaukee 2, 11 innings Chicago 5 7 3 18 21 26 WTA Ranking This is the second time for Hartono to be named an All-American Chicago White Sox OR Houston at Oakland (2:30 St. Louis 5, San Diego 2 Philadelphia 5 7 3 18 16 21 Through June 10 in singles and first time in doubles. She becomes the third player in p.m.), MLB Network Arizona 9, Pittsburgh 5 Toronto FC 4 7 2 14 19 23 Singles Today’s Games Montreal 4 11 0 12 15 31 1. Simona Halep, Romania, 7970 program history to earn the honor in both singles and doubles in the 6 p.m. — Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees, FS1 Colorado (Gray 6-6) at Philadelphia (Nola 7-2), D.C. United 2 6 3 9 15 20 2. Caroline Wozniacki, Denmark, 6745 same year. 6:05 p.m. WESTERN CONFERENCE 3. Garbine Muguruza, Spain, 6550 6:30 p.m. — San Diego at Atlanta, Fox Sports Washington (Roark 3-6) at N.Y. Yankees W L T Pts GF GA Bortles is the 13thAll-American in program history, and the eighth 4. Sloane Stephens, United States, 5463 Southeast (Sabathia 3-1), 6:05 p.m. Sporting Kansas City 8 2 5 29 28 14 5. Elina Svitolina, Ukraine, 5205 under coach Mark Beyers. San Francisco (Stratton 7-3) at Miami (Richards FC Dallas 8 1 5 29 24 14 6. Caroline Garcia, France, 4970 9 p.m. — Regional coverage, Boston at Seattle 0-3), 6:10 p.m. Los Angeles FC 7 4 3 24 29 24 7. Karolina Pliskova, Czech Republic, 4685 Hartono won the first National Championship in program history, N.Y. Mets (Vargas 2-4) at Atlanta (Foltynewicz Vancouver 6 5 5 23 26 30 8. Petra Kvitova, Czech Republic, 4610 earned Southeastern Conference Player of the Year honors, was OR N.Y. Mets at Arizona (joined in progress), 5-4), 6:35 p.m. Real Salt Lake 7 7 1 22 19 29 9. Venus Williams, United States, 3971 MLB Network Chicago Cubs (Chatwood 3-4) at Milwaukee Portland 6 3 4 22 20 18 10. Madison Keys, United States, 3536 named ITA National Senior Player of the Year, and most recently (Anderson 4-5), 7:10 p.m. Houston 6 5 3 21 29 21 11. Angelique Kerber, Germany, 3460 received the Honda Sports Award for Tennis. She is a finalist for the SOCCER Cincinnati (Romano 3-7) at Kansas City LA Galaxy 6 7 2 20 22 23 12. Jelena Ostapenko, Latvia, 3392 (Kennedy 1-6), 7:15 p.m. Minnesota United 5 8 1 16 17 26 13. Julia Goerges, Germany, 3210 Honda Collegiate Female Athlete of the Year. 10 a.m. — FIFA World Cup, Group stage: Group San Diego (Strahm 1-2) at St. Louis (Mikolas Seattle 3 7 2 11 9 15 14. Daria Kasatkina, Russia, 3125 Bortles teamed with Hartono to finish ranked No. 7 in the nation A, Russia vs. Saudi Arabia, at Moscow, WLOV 7-1), 7:15 p.m. San Jose 2 9 3 9 22 29 15. Elise Mertens, Belgium, 2635 Pittsburgh (Williams 5-3) at Arizona (Buchholz Colorado 2 9 2 8 14 24 16. CoCo Vandeweghe, United States, 2593 in doubles. The duo finished the year with a 23-13 record. Bortles also WNBA 1-1), 8:40 p.m. 17. Ashleigh Barty, Australia, 2420 earned first-team All-SEC honors. Texas (Colon 3-3) at L.A. Dodgers (Ferguson NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie. 18. Naomi Osaka, Japan, 2270 10:30 a.m. — Indiana at Atlanta, NBA TV 0-0), 9:10 p.m. 19. Magdalena Rybarikova, Slovakia, 2200 Wednesday’s Games Wednesday’s Matches 20. Anastasija Sevastova, Latvia, 2105 N.Y. Mets (deGrom 4-1) at Atlanta (Soroka 1-1), Atlanta United FC at Columbus, 6:30 p.m. 21. Kiki Bertens, Netherlands, 2090 Southern Mississippi 11:10 a.m. Orlando City at Montreal, 6:30 p.m. 22. Johanna Konta, Britain, 2050 Chicago Cubs (Montgomery 2-1) at Milwaukee D.C. United at Toronto FC, 7 p.m. 23. Maria Sharapova, Russia, 1943 Men’s basketball team will play in Cancun Challenge (Chacin 5-1), 1:10 p.m. Seattle at New York, 7 p.m. 24. Anett Kontaveit, Estonia, 1935 Pittsburgh (Taillon 3-5) at Arizona (Greinke Chicago at Colorado, 8 p.m. 25. Barbora Strycova, Czech Republic, 1830 HATTIESBURG — The Southern Mississippi men’s basketball GAMBLING 5-4), 2:40 p.m. New England at San Jose, 9:30 p.m. Doubles team will be one of eight teams in the Cancun Challenge. Colorado (Anderson 3-1) at Philadelphia National Women’s 1. Ekaterina Makarova, Russia, 8000 (Pivetta 4-5), 6:05 p.m. 1. Elena Vesnina, Russia, 8000 Southern Miss will kick off the event against SMU on Sunday, Washington (TBD) at N.Y. Yankees (Gray 4-4), Soccer League 3. Latisha Chan, Taiwan, 7745 6:05 p.m. 4. Timea Babos, Hungary, 7320 Nov. 11 as part of the tournament’s opening round. The international San Francisco (Suarez 2-4) at Miami (Smith W L T Pts GF GA New Jersey governor North Carolina 9 0 3 30 24 11 5. Andrea Sestini Hlavackova, Czech Republic, portion of the event will begin Tuesday, Nov. 20, when Southern Miss 5-6), 6:10 p.m. 6100 Cincinnati (Mahle 4-6) at Kansas City (Hammel Seattle 5 2 3 18 13 8 battles North Florida at 2 p.m. Southern Miss will play Jacksonville State Orlando 4 3 4 16 16 13 6. Katerina Siniakova, Czech Republic, 5600 2-6), 7:15 p.m. 7. Barbora Strycova, Czech Republic, 5220 San Diego (Lauer 2-4) at St. Louis (Weaver Portland 4 4 3 15 15 16 or Western Carolina at 11:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, to Chicago 3 3 6 15 16 16 8. Kristina Mladenovic, France, 4636 3-5), 7:15 p.m. 9. Ashleigh Barty, Australia, 4565 conclude its trip. Texas (Hamels 3-6) at L.A. Dodgers (Maeda Utah 3 2 5 14 9 8 signs bill allowing Houston 3 4 5 14 13 17 10. Chan Hao-ching, Taiwan, 4380 4-4), 9:10 p.m. This is Southern Miss’ first international regular-season trip since Washington 2 7 3 9 10 17 December 2013, when it took on Coppin State and Little Rock in the Sky Blue FC 0 8 2 2 6 16 British Virgin Islands. Basketball Transactions WNBA NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie. Monday’s Moves sports betting EASTERN CONFERENCE Saturday’s Matches BASEBALL W L Pct GB Portland at Chicago, 2:30 p.m. American League Alabama Connecticut 7 1 .875 — Seattle at Washington, 6 p.m. BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Activated LHP Zach By WAYNE PARRY Atlanta 5 3 .625 2 Utah at North Carolina, 6 p.m. Britton from the 10-day DL. Placed RHP Pedro Sixteen track and field student-athletes earn Washington 5 4 .556 2½ Sky Blue at Orlando, 6:30 p.m. Araujo on the 10-day DL. Transferred OF Colby The Associated Press New York 3 4 .429 3½ Rasmus to the 60-day DL. All-America honors Chicago 3 5 .375 4 World Cup BOSTON RED SOX — Activated OF Mookie Indiana 0 8 .000 7 GROUP A Betts from the 10-day DL. Optioned 1B Sam TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Sixteen Alabama track and field ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Gamblers in New WESTERN CONFERENCE Thursday’s Match Travis to Pawtucket (IL). student-athletes earned All-America recognition at the NCAA Outdoor W L Pct GB At Moscow CLEVELAND INDIANS — Recalled C/OF Jersey will be able to start betting on sports Phoenix 7 3 .700 — Russia vs. Saudi Arabia, 10 a.m. Francisco Meja from Columbus (IL). Optioned Championships last weekend in Eugene, Oregon. Los Angeles 5 2 .714 ½ Friday’s Match RHP Evan Marshall to Columbus. Released The selections were announced Monday by the United States by Thursday under legislation the governor Seattle 6 3 .667 ½ At Ekaterinburg, Russia RHP Matt Belisle from his minor league Dallas 4 3 .571 1½ Egypt vs. Uruguay, 7 a.m. contract. Track & Field Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). signed Monday legalizing a pastime that has Minnesota 3 6 .333 3½ Tuesday, June 19 DETROIT TIGERS — Optioned RHP Zac The USTFCCCA also awarded honorable mention status to six Las Vegas 1 7 .125 5 At Saint Petersburg, Russia Reininger to Toledo (IL). long lived in the shadows of organized crime Russia vs. Egypt, 1 p.m. Tide student-athletes. KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Optioned RHP Monday’s Games Wednesday, June 20 Trevor Oaks to Omaha (PCL). First-team recognition for the Crimson Tide men went to freshman and shady offshore operators. No games scheduled At Rostov-on-Don, Russia Uruguay vs. Saudi Arabia, 10 a.m. LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Optioned OF Christian Edwards (triple jump), junior Kord Ferguson (discus), junior Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, signed the Today’s Games Michael Hermosillo to Salt Lake (PCL). Las Vegas at Indiana, 6 p.m. Recalled OF Jabari Blash from Salt Lake. Daniel Haugh (hammer throw), junior Gilbert Kigen (10,000 meters), Phoenix at Dallas, 7 p.m. GROUP B bill just three weeks after the state won a U.S. Friday’s Matches NEW YORK YANKEES — Sent RHP Luis Chicago at Seattle, 9 p.m. Cessa on a rehab assignment to Tampa (FSL). junior Vincent Kiprop (10,000), junior Shelby McEwen (high jump) and Supreme Court victory paving the way for all Atlanta at Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m. At Saint Petersburg, Russia senior Ruebin Walters (110 hurdles). Wednesday’s Games Morocco vs. Iran, 10 a.m. OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Sent LHP Ryan 50 states to allow sports gambling. The new Las Vegas at New York, 6 p.m. At Sochi, Russia Buchter on a rehab assignment to Stockton First-team honorees for the Tide women were freshmen Tamara Washington at Connecticut, 6 p.m. Portugal vs. Spain, 1 p.m. (Cal). Clark, Daija Lampkin and Demi Washington, as well as sophomore law allows licensed casinos and racetracks to Wednesday, June 20 TAMPA BAY RAYS — Recalled SS Willy At Moscow Adames from Durham (IL). Placed INF Daniel Symone Darius in the 4x100 relay. offer sports betting in a taxed, regulated set- Golf Portugal vs. Morocco, 7 a.m. Robertson on the 10-day DL. Men’s second-team honors went to Ferguson (shot put), Haugh At Kazan, Russia TEXAS RANGERS — Assigned SS Elvis ting. The bill unanimously passed the state U.S. Open Tee Times Iran vs. Spain, 1 p.m. Andrus to Frisco (TL) on a rehab assignment. (discus), Kigen (5,000), Kiprop (5,000), senior Alfred Chelanga (10,000), Legislature last week. At Shinnecock Hills, TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Activated RHP and junior Keitavious Walter (200). Southamption, New York GROUP C Preston Guilmet. Optioned LHP Tim Mayza to (a-amateur) Saturday’s Matches Buffalo (IL). Monmouth Park, a horse track near the At Kazan, Russia Women’s second-team recognition went to Darius (4x400 relay), Thursday-Friday National League First Hole-10th Hole France vs. Australia, 5 a.m. Lampkin (4x400 relay), sophomore Katie Funcheon (4x400 relay), Jersey shore that has been preparing for this At Saransk, Russia ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Optioned 1B 5:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. — Harold Varner, United Christian Walker to Reno (PCL). Recalled RHP Takyera Roberson (4x400 relay), and junior Portious Warren (shot put). day for more than a year, said it would start States; Scott Piercy, United States; Matthieu Peru vs. Denmark, 11 a.m. Thursday, June 21 Braden Shipley from Reno. Earning honorable mention were Chelanga (5,000) for the men Pavon, France. CHICAGO CUBS — Selected the contract of taking bets Thursday morning, with Murphy 5:56 a.m.-11:41 a.m. — Michael Putnam, United At Samara, Russia and Clark (100, 200), Warren (discus), junior Tamara Moncrieffe (triple Denmark vs. Australia, 7 a.m. RHP Anthony Bass from Iowa (PCL). Optioned States; Scott Gregory, England; Will Zalatoris, RHP Cory Mazzoni to Iowa. Transferred RHP making the first one, though it wasn’t certain United States. At Ekaterinburg, Russia jump), freshman Jaimie Robinson (triple jump), and senior Britainy France vs. Peru, 10 a.m. Eddie Butler to the 60-day DL. 6:07 a.m.-11:52 a.m. — Brendan Steele, Smith (pole vault). it would be first out of the gate. CINCINNATI REDS — Sent RHP Homer Bailey United States; Chesson Hadley, United States; GROUP D on a rehab assignment to Louisville (IL). a-Harry Ellis, England. The USTFCCCA awards first-team All-America status to stu- The Borgata, Atlantic City’s top casino, Saturday’s Matches MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Reinstated 1B Eric 6:18 a.m.-12:03 p.m. — Jhonattan Vegas, dent-athletes who finish among the top-eight in their events, including At Moscow Thames from the 10-day DL. Optioned RHP said it is “moving ahead with all possible Venezuela; Dylan Frittelli, South Africa; a-Doug Argentina vs. Iceland, 8 a.m. Ghim, United States. Brandon Woodruff to Colorado Springs (PCL). as members of a relay team, at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & At Kalinigrad, Russia PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Agreed to terms speed” to start sports wagering but could not 6:29 a.m.-12:14 p.m. — Louis Oosthuizen, Croatia vs. Nigeria, 2 p.m. Field Championships. Second-team All-America honors go to those South Africa; Jimmy Walker, United States; with RHPs Aaron Shortridge, Michael Flynn, who finished between ninth and 16th place. immediately say when it might take its first Justin Rose, England. Brad Case and Logan Stoelke, LHP Zack 6:40 a.m.-12:25 p.m. — Bubba Watson, United Tennis Spears, OF Brett Kinneman and C Zac Susi. Student-athletes who finished 17th through 24th were named bet. Most other Atlantic City casinos, along States; Jason Day, Australia; Brooks Koepka, ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Purchased the USTFCCCA Honorable Mention. United States. ATP World Tour contract of RHP Daniel Poncedeleon from with Freehold Raceway, also plan to offer Memphis (PCL). Optioned 1B Luke Voit to n 6:51 a.m.-12:36 p.m. — Tyrrell Hatton, England; Athletics establishes C.M. Newton Memorial Scholar- sports betting but have not laid out a timeta- Danny Willett, England; Ian Poulter, England. MercedesCup Memphis. Agreed to terms with 3B Nolan ship for men’s basketball: At Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the Alabama 7:02 a.m.-12:47 p.m. — Kevin Chappell, Monday Gorman and assigned him to Johnson City ble to begin. United States; Andrew Johnston, England; At TC Weissenhof, Stuttgart, Germany (Appalachian). Department of Athletics has established the C.M. Newton Memorial Daniel Berger, United States. Purse: $772,000 (WT250) SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Signed LHP The Golden Nugget, which won’t be able to Surface: Clay-Outdoor Yhonson Rojas to a minor league contract. Scholarship, which will benefit a men’s basketball student-ath- 7:13 a.m.-12:58 p.m. — Bryson DeChambeau, Singles United States; Matt Fitzpatrick, England; Matt BASKETBALL lete. Newton, a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer who take bets on pro basketball because its owner First Round National Basketball Association Kuchar, United States. Rudolf Molleker, Germany, def. Jan-Lennard coached the Crimson Tide from 1968-80, passed away June 4 at also owns the NBA’s Houston Rockets, said 7:24 a.m.-1:09 p.m. — Thorbjorn Olesen, Struff, Germany, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-3. DETROIT PISTONS — Named Dwane the age of 88. Denmark; Shubhankar Sharma, India; Patrick Florian Mayer, Germany, def. Yannick Maden, Casey coach and agreed to terms with him on a it would begin taking bets on other sports by Rodgers, United States. Germany, 6-4, 6-1. five-year contract. Those wishing to donate to the C.M. Newton Memorial Scholarship 7:31 a.m.-1:20 p.m. — Lanto Griffin, Mischa Zverev, Germany, def. Mikhail Youzhny, FOOTBALL may do so through the Crimson Tide Foundation. Gifts can be submit- the time football season begins in September, United States; Tom Lewis, England; a-Jacob Russia, 7-6 (5), 6-3. National Football League Bergeron, United States. Guido Pella, Argentina, def. John Millman, ARIZONA CARDINALS — Signed S Travell ted online, over the phone with a credit card by calling 205-348-9727 as did the Meadowlands Racetrack in East 7:46 a.m.-1:31 p.m. — a-Kristoffer Reitan, Australia, 6-2, 6-2. Dixon. Waived-injured S Jonathan Owens. or by check, which should be made out to Crimson Tide Foundation, Norway; a-Luis Gagne, Costa Rica; Cole Miller, Doubles BUFFALO BILLS — Named Keith Jennings Rutherford, near New York City. United States. First Round BLESTO college scout. noting the C.M. Newton Memorial Scholarship, and sent to Box 870343, Online wagering on sports won’t take ef- 7:57 a.m.-1:42 p.m. — Mickey DeMorat, United Marcelo Demoliner, Brazil, and Feliciano Lopez GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed DT Joey Tuscaloosa, AL 35487. States; a-Tyler Strafaci, United States; Calum (4), Spain, def. Philipp Kohlschreiber, Germany, Mbu. fect for another month, but gamblers able to Hill, Scotland. and Daniel Nestor, Canada, 6-3, 6-4. NEW YORK GIANTS — Signed OT Jarron Thursday-Friday Robert Lindstedt, Sweden, and Marcin Jones and DB Kenneth Durden. Waived OT place a bet in person can line up to place bets 10th Hole-First Hole Matkowski, Poland, def. Andre Begemann and Tyler Howell. Hockey 5:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. — Scott Stallings, United Maximilian Marterer, Germany, 7-5, 7-5. Canadian Football League on the opening matches of World Cup soccer, States; Sebastian Munoz, Colombia; Matthew EDMONTON ESKIMOS — Signed FB Pascal Washington honors Stanley Cup-champion Capitals the U.S. Open golf tournament or a variety of Southgate, England. Libema Open Lochard and DB Maurice McKnight. Released 5:56 a.m.-11:41 a.m. — Trey Mullinax, United Monday RB Chris Amoah. States; a-Matt Parziale, United States; Jason At Autotron Rosmalen, Major League Baseball games. Den Bosch, Netherlands HOCKEY with parade Scrivener, Australia. National Hockey League WASHINGTON — The Stanley Cup-champion Capitals will 6:07 a.m.-11:52 a.m. — David Bransdon, Purse: ATP, $721,000 (WT250); WTA, “Our casinos in Atlantic City and our race- $226,750 (Intl.) CALGARY FLAMES — Signed F Yasin Ehliz Australia; Eric Axley, United States; Tyler and D Marcus Hogstrom to two-way contracts. celebrate the city’s first major four pro sports championship in 26 years tracks throughout our state can attract new Duncan, United States. Surface: Grass-Outdoor Singles TENNIS with a parade down Constitution Avenue Tuesday morning. 6:18 a.m.-12:03 p.m. — a-Garrett Rank, COURT OF ARBITRATION FOR SPORT — business and new fans, boosting their own Canada; Mackenzie Hughes, Canada; Aaron Men It’s the first sports parade in Washington since the NFL’s Redskins First Round Announced Sara Errani’s doping suspension Baddeley, Australia. was increased from two months to 10 months. long-term financial prospects,” Murphy said. 6:29 a.m.-12:14 p.m. — Alexander Levy, Yuichi Sugita, Japan, def. Nikoloz Basilashvili, in 1992. Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and his teammates will Her original two-month ban was served from “This is the right move for New Jersey and it France; Brian Harman, United States; Patrick Georgia, 6-3, 6-2. travel from 17th to 7th on Constitution to a rally on the National Mall by Cantlay, United States. Robin Haase, Netherlands, def. Ivo Karlovic, August to October 2017. That period will count Croatia, 7-6 (3), 6-7 (5), 6-3. toward her new 10-month suspension. the afternoon. They’ll be joined by four F-16 Fighting Falcons from the will strengthen our economy.” 6:40 a.m.-12:25 p.m. — Paul Casey, England; Marius Copil, Romania, def. Aljaz Bedene, Satoshi Kodaira, Japan; Branden Grace, South COLLEGE D.C. Air National Guard who will perform a flyover about 25 minutes in. Slovenia, 6-7 (6), 7-6 (4), 6-3. FLAGLER — Named Chris Kranjc men’s Dennis Drazin, chairman and CEO of Dar- Africa. Daniil Medvedev, Russia, def. Yuki Bhambri, Season-ticket holders who have remained from the team’s eight-win 6:51 a.m.-12:36 p.m. — Zach Johnson, United soccer coach. by Development, which operates Monmouth India, 6-4, 6-1. NORTHWESTERN — Announced fresh- inaugural season in 1974-75, high school marching bands and the D.C. States; Charl Schwartzel, South Africa; Patrick Women Reed, United States. man QB Hunter Johnson is transferring from Park, called it “a great day for New Jersey.” First Round Clemson. fire department pipes and drums will be among those participating in 7:02 a.m.-12:47 p.m. — Rory McIlroy, Northern Alison Van Uytvanck, Belgium, def. Richel Ireland; Jordan Spieth, United States; Phil NYU — Named Dan Rickard, Danté Milligan the parade. “After a thorough review of the legisla- Hogenkamp, Netherlands, 6-1, 6-2. and James Altman men’s assistant basketball Mickelson, United States. CoCo Vandeweghe, United States, def. tion, Governor Murphy has taken decisive 7:13 a.m.-12:58 p.m. — Hideki Matsuyama, Aliaksandra Sasnovich, Belarus, 6-2, 7-6 (1). coaches. Japan; Marc Leishman, Australia; Rickie Bibianne Schoofs, Netherlands, def. Carina SAINT ANSELM — Named Larry Rocha men’s Corrections and swift action in the best interests of New Fowler, United States. Witthoeft, Germany, 6-4, 7-5. ice hockey coach. 7:24 a.m.-1:09 p.m. — Charles Howell III, Arantxa Rus, Netherlands, def. Ekaterina SAINT JOSEPH’S — Promoted Katie Kuester An incorrect headline ran with a story about the Auburn baseball Jersey’s economy and sports fans across our United States; Bill Haas, United States; Charley Alexandrova, Russia, 6-7 (5), 6-4, 7-6 (7). to women’s assistant basketball coach. Named team’s victory against Florida in Game 2 of the NCAA tournament’s state,” he said. “I look forward to the gover- Hoffman, United States. Doubles Christina Foggie director of women’s basketball Gainesville Super Regional. 7:35 a.m.-1:20 p.m. — Sungjae Im, South Men operations. nor joining us at Monmouth Park Racetrack Korea; Russell Knox, Scotland; Matthew First Round TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY — Named Game 3 of the Auburn-Florida Gainesville Super Regional started Wallace, England. Romain Arneodo, Monaco, and Gilles Muller, Ipek Turkyilmaz women’s assistant basketball on Thursday morning to usher in a new era 7:46 a.m.-1:31 p.m. — a-Shintaro Ban, United Luxembourg, def. Nicholas Monroe, United coach. at 7 p.m. Monday. The time was incorrect in Monday’s edition. States; Sung Joon Park, South Korea; Tim States, and John-Patrick Smith, Australia, 7-6 TUSCULUM — Named Ross Cash men’s and — From Staff and Wire Reports for New Jersey by placing the first bet.” Wilkinson, New Zealand. (4), 3-6, 11-9. women’s golf coach. The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com Tuesday, June 12, 2018 3B

Schedule COLLEGE BASEBALL: NCAA tournament Super Regionals At TD Ameritrade Park Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska (Double Elimination) Saturday’s Games Arkansas beats South Carolina to advance to Omaha Game 1 — Oregon State (49-10-1) vs. North Carolina (43-18), 2 p.m. Game 2 — Washington 35-24) vs. Mississippi State (37-37), 7 p.m. By The Associated Press to 7-2 in the top of the fourth — much Sunday’s Games Roundup Game 3 — Arkansas (44-19) vs. Texas (42-21), 1 p.m. to the delight of 11,217 fans in Baum Game 4 — Texas Tech (44-18) vs. Florida (47-19), 6 p.m. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Nothing Stadium. Monday, June 18 short of a return to the College World what’s been a pressure-packed season “They took all the drama out of that Game 5 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, 1 p.m. Series would have been good enough for for Arkansas. game, which I really appreciate,” Van Game 6 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 6 p.m. an Arkansas baseball team that started “This season has been a grind, and Horn said. “I guarantee you that.” Tuesday, June 19 the year in the top five of most national there’s been a lot of expectation, which Game 7 — Game 3 loser vs. Game 4 loser, 1 p.m. Barrett Loseke (3-2) earned the win Game 8 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner, 6 p.m. polls and loaded with expectations. probably (the players) feel as much for Arkansas while allowing one run in Wednesday, June 20 Facing the prospect of failing to as the coaching staff does,” Van Horn 2 1/3 innings of relief of starter Isaiah Game 9 — Game 5 winner vs. Game 6 loser, 6 p.m. reach that goal in a winner-take-all said. “They’ve handled it every day, Campbell, who struck out five in four Thursday, June 21 third super regional game, the Razor- come and worked extremely hard, and Game 10 — Game 7 winner vs. Game 8 loser, 7 p.m. innings. Friday, June 22 backs responded. they kind of showed you what they’re Jacob Olson had a pair of home runs Game 11 — Game 6 winner vs. Game 9 winner, 2 p.m. Led by Eric Cole’s three hits, includ- made of tonight.” for the Gamecocks, who were trying Game 12 — Game 8 winner vs. Game 10 winner, 7 p.m. ing a home run, No. 5 national seed Cole scored five runs and had a pair to return to the CWS for the first time Saturday, June 23 Arkansas (44-19) blasted its way back of RBIs for Arkansas, and Luke Bon- since 2012. Carmen Mlodzinski (3-6) x-Game 13 — Game 6 winner vs. Game 9 winner, 2 p.m. x-Game 14 — Game 8 winner vs. Game 10 winner, 7 p.m. to Omaha with a 14-4 victory against field added three hits and four RBIs in took the loss after allowing five runs, South Carolina on Monday night. the convincing win. The Razorbacks four earned, in his only inning of work. Championship Series The trip to the College World Series scored five runs in the first inning, South Carolina started this season (Best-of-three) is the first since 2015 for the Razor- highlighted by a three-run home run 13-11 before rebounding and forcing Monday, June 25 backs, and it’s their fifth in the last 16 by Carson Shaddy. Monday’s game with an 8-5 win over Pairings TBD, 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 26 seasons under coach Dave Van Horn. The rout was on from there, other the Razorbacks in the second game of Pairings TBD, 6 p.m. History aside, the victory was a refresh- than a brief moment of tension when the super regional on Sunday. However, x-Wednesday, June 27 ing nine innings of relative relaxation in the Gamecocks (37-26) closed the lead See ROUNDUP, 5B Pairings TBD, 6 p.m. BASKETBALL: NBA Roundup Warriors GM Myers will give Durant new deal he wants By The Associated Press the whole thing together, so that’s n Pistons land ex-Raptors the pieces of the puzzle we’ve got to coach Casey with five-year deal: OAKLAND, Calif. — Golden try to figure out.” At Detroit, Dwane Casey lost his State Warriors General Manager Kerr has one year remaining on job in Toronto because the Raptors Bob Myers expects swift negotia- his original five-year contract, so he wanted to advance further in the tions to re-sign two-time reigning would receive a multiyear extension playoffs. NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant — and Kerr wants to coach Golden In Detroit, it would be an accom- and coach Steve Kerr. State for the long haul, perhaps for plishment if Casey can simply get Durant could sign for as long as another decade if he can. the Pistons into the playoffs. four years and about He doesn’t expect any difficul- The Pistons hired the NBA $160 million, and ties in getting a deal worked out. coach of the year finalist Monday, Myers is prepared to Myers wants to keep as much of hoping he can help the three-time give him “whatever the core of the two-time defending NBA championship franchise reg- he wants.” Durant champions intact while also realiz- ularly reach the postseason and has said all along he ing the Warriors will be a younger eventually compete again for titles. wants to stay put, team without the same veteran “Dwane is one of the most suc- especially after win- presence as the group that just cessful and highly respected coaches Durant ning a pair of cham- swept LeBron James and the Cleve- in our league,” Pistons owner Tom pionships in his first land Cavaliers to finish the finals Gores said. “He’s a great communi- two seasons with Golden State. Friday. Working to try to extend the cator and a leader who will connect “Sometimes you don’t negotiate. contracts of Draymond Green and with our players and accelerate their I’d love to have him for 10 years. Klay Thompson could be discussed growth. Having spent many hours Kevin Durant, look what he did for as well. with Dwane over the last few weeks, us last year, he did us a great ser- “Sure, guys have proven they can I’m confident he is the right person to vice,” Myers said. “He’s earned the win so you want to keep that group get us to the next level.” right to sign whatever deal he wants. together,” Myers said. “I have no A month after being fired by the I just want him to sign a deal. But idea how that’ll play out. It’s a lot of Raptors , Casey agreed to a five-year want him to be happy and want him different conversations that have to deal to become head coach of the to know that we want him as long take place and if that’s something Pistons, two people familiar with the as he wants to be here. He’s earned that we want to look into I’m sure situation told The Associated Press that, to kind of lay out the terms. we could have those — Klay’s got on Monday. The people spoke on con- He can do whatever he wants. That another year, Draymond’s got two dition of anonymity because the team shouldn’t be a long negotiation. Our more. Kevin’s really the free agent had not announced the move, which goal, to be honest, is to try to keep we have to focus on.” was first reported by ESPN. SOCCER: World Cup North American pledge for 2026 questioned By GRAHAM DUNBAR lion pure profit for FIFA would be a World The Associated Press Cup record. “We do not blush when we propose MOSCOW — In a FIFA election where that,” Morocco tourism minister Lamia money could be key, Morocco tried to heap Boutaleb said in an impassioned speech to doubt on North American promises of 53 African voters in a Moscow hotel confer- multi-billion dollar 2026 World Cup profits ence center. on Monday. The Moroccan bid team took to the Moroccan jibes at projections from the stage at a Confederation for African Foot- United States-Canada-Mexico bid came ball (CAF) meeting minutes after the when leaders of the rival campaigns met North Americans presented their plan to voters from five of FIFA’s six continental what shaped as its most hostile audience of groups. the day. “There is lots of uncertainty,” Morocco “We have shown the best we have to of- Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa fer to all the FIFA members,” Decio de Ma- said of the detail in North American pledg- ria, the Mexico federation president, said. es of $14.3 billion revenue for FIFA. Though the American team was met “That doesn’t correspond either to his- with just polite applause, and no follow-up torical facts or future extrapolation, it’s an questions, it still hopes for African votes on exercise that goes beyond that,” Lekjaa Wednesday. said in French. Liberia, Namibia, and Zimbabwe Money won’t be the only factor on the pledged support before arriving in Rus- minds of up to 206 expected FIFA member sia, and the North Americans have target- federations that can vote Wednesday. ed voters in the southern African group Still, a FIFA-appointed panel assessing known as COSAFA. the two candidates noted the “significantly It was perhaps telling that CAF Presi- higher” number than Morocco’s projected dent Ahmad stressed the need to “show income of $7.2 billion for football’s govern- cohesion within our continent” in a contest ing body from a 48-team tournament. where FIFA will publish each member’s Morocco’s counterattack is that $5 bil- choice soon after the ballot. Western Sahara conflict impacts Morocco’s bid By AMIRA EL-MASAITI rights groups are urging fiercely defends against The Associated Press football federations not to anything considered a vote for Morocco. threat. The Polisario RABAT, Morocco — “FIFA has conducted Front, a liberation move- The 2026 World Cup con- an evaluation of Moroc- ment, aims to end Moroc- test has been engulfed in co’s application, but has can presence in its pro- intrigue about whether completely ignored the claimed Sahrawi Republic Donald Trump’s rhetoric Western Sahara case,” the and insists on self-deter- on immigration and for- Norwegian Support Com- mination through a refer- eign policy will cost North mittee for Western Sahara endum for the local popu- America votes. What’s wrote in a letter this week lation. barely talked about is the to the Norwegian Football But while media regu- impact of a territorial con- Association advising it larly ask the North Amer- flict that is impeding Mo- not to vote for Morocco. ica bid leadership about rocco’s bid. “The FIFA evaluation has the impact of Trump’s Heavily criticized by even failed to draw up the policies, there’s little sign FIFA for the lack of in- border between Morocco of Morocco being pressed frastructure and LGBT and Western Sahara in its on its own political prob- protections, Morocco’s map.” lems which are costing claims on Western Sa- The last piece of votes in Africa. hara also appear to be a land remaining on the Morocco’s bid declined factor for some football United Nations’ list of comment. Emails this federations heading into “non-self-governing terri- week asking for specific Wednesday’s FIFA vote. tories,” Western Sahara is Moroccan responses to The former Spanish one of the most sensitive criticism in FIFA’s inspec- colony annexed by Moroc- topics in Morocco, which tion report, which flagged co in 1975 features within considers the large, min- up three “high-risk” as- the map of the country eral-rich territory its pects of the bid, also rein its bid book. It’s why “southern provinces” and ceived no response. 4B Tuesday, June 12, 2018 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com Minichino Continued from Page 1B realize a chance to play profession- to help her become a professional. of the situation. Sanders followed ally. In the fall, countless others — Sanders started her journey that plan in every pursuit, and she including Mississippi State’s Kylin with a similar attitude, so it wasn’t did it with a smile on her face and a Hill (Columbus High) and Ole surprising she didn’t want the warm greeting. If you didn’t know Miss’ A.J. Brown (Starkville High) spotlight Sunday to shine on her. Sanders, her infectious person- — will showcase their talents on It would have been OK for Sanders ality immediately welcomed you. the football field. There is no doubt to bask in the limelight for a little Her work ethic challenged you to sports fans in the Greater Golden while, especially after helping match her intensity. That’s why it Triangle have been blessed with so Oregon advance to the College was a pleasure to watch her mature much talent and potential. World Series. Sanders capped her All of the student-athletes collegiate career by hitting .281 in from a standout in slow- and fast- should take a page from Sanders as 63 games (62 starts) for the Ducks. pitch softball and basketball in the they move forward. In addition to finishing second on state of Mississippi to one of the Sanders’ parents, Renee and the team in home runs, she also nation’s premier softball players. Donnie, deserve a ton of credit was second in RBIs (51), slugging The months to come will feature for setting the example for DJ and percentage (.614), and total bases familiar and new prospects who all of their children. On Sunday, (105). will help represent the area. The DJ had a final opportunity to Sanders’ success came after she spotlight will be bright. There will reminisce with friends, family was named the Sun Belt Confer- YESTERDAY’S ANSWER be plenty of haters, too, who will be YESTERDAY’SYesterday’s ANSWERanswer members, and former teammates ence Player of the Year and one of eager to bring young people hav- Sudoku 3 2 7 6 9 1 4 5 8 SudokuSudoku is a number- at a going-away bash at the New 10 finalists for national player of ing success down. But Sanders has Sudoku is a number- placing puzzle based on 5 1 4 7 8 3 9 6 2 Hope Community Center. There the year as a junior at the Uni- placing puzzle based on done all of the right things to carve a 9x9 grid with several were plenty of smiles and hugs and versity of Louisiana at Lafayette. a 9x9 grid with several 8 6 9 2 5 4 7 3 1 out a path to the pro ranks. Here’s given numbers. The object pictures to be taken. When you’re a Sanders led the NCAA with 29 given numbers. The object 7 4 1 9 3 6 2 8 5 wishing her the best and hoping all is to place the numbers is to place the numbers celebrity like DJ, there were more home runs and 82 RBIs and hit a 1 to 9 in the empty spaces 6 5 8 4 2 7 1 9 3 of the student-athletes who follow 1 to 9 in the empty spaces than a few autographs to sign, too. career-high .388. But Sanders was so that each row, each in her footsteps learn from how she so that each row, each 2 9 3 8 1 5 6 7 4 Sanders handled the festivities forced to transfer in November column and each 3x3 box column and each 3x3 box 4 7 5 1 6 8 3 2 9 in her usual selfless manner. When 2017 after ULL coach Mike Lotief has reached this point. contains the same number contains the same number only once. The difﬁculty 9 3 6 5 4 2 8 1 7 she talked about the gathering Sat- was fired. only once. The difﬁculty

Adam Minichino is sports editor level increases from 2018 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc. urday, Sanders said she didn’t want When Sanders talked in Novem- level increases from 1 8 2 3 7 9 5 4 6 Monday to Sunday. Difficulty Level 6/11 the event to be about her. Instead, ber about her move, you could tell of The Dispatch. You can email him Monday to Sunday. she wanted to make sure that all of she was troubled by the decision, at [email protected]. the people who helped her along but she tried to stay positive and to Follow him on Twitter the way knew what role they played figure out a way to make the best @ctsportseditor. Gators Continued from Page 1B best-of-three series, both rushed the field and wait- headed there for the sev- “He’s special,” Florida against Greenhill. ed for Langworthy to enth time in the last nine coach Kevin O’Sullivan “It’s unbelievable,” said cross home plate before years. said. “He’s a starter that’s Langworthy, who had hits mobbing him. Williams’ Auburn (43-23) was in the back end of the bull- in the right-field gap and teammates and coaches trying to get to the CWS pen.” down the left-field line walked to right field to for the first time since The Gators scored erased by diving catches. console him. 1997. conventionally and un- “I think in this game ev- “It won’t define him,” Florida closer Michael conventionally before the erything comes back to Tigers coach Butch Byrne (3-1) allowed one walk-off home run, get- you. That’s how this game Thompson said. “It will be hit in four innings. By- ting a solo home run from works.” part of his journey.” rne pitched in all three Jonathan India in the first Williams dropped Florida will play Texas games, part of a staff that inning and then scoring to the ground in disbe- Tech in Omaha, Nebraska allowed just seven runs in with a nifty double steal lief as Florida players later this week. Florida is the series. in the fourth. Lovato Continued from Page 1B Johnnie (Harris), Dionnah (Jack- season. Lovato helped recruit some of son-Durrett), Maryann (Baker), “We are very excited to have Ele- the top classes in MSU history that and the rest of the team as we chase na back with our program,” Schae- went on to earn four-straight trips a national championship.” fer said. “She’s been a successful to the NCAA tournament, includ- Lovato led UAFS to a 37-24 head coach at the Division II level ing back-to-back national title game record and a 20-10 mark in the for the two years since she left us, appearances, and collected the pro- Heartland Conference. Her 2017-18 and she is a veteran coach who has gram’s first SEC championship. squad reached the 20-win mark and won national championships at the In her first season on Schae- claimed a spot in the NCAA Divi- junior college level. Elena brings fer’s staff, the Bulldogs won a sion II tournament. a wealth of experience in recruit- then-school record 27 games while Lovato re-joins a Bulldog pro- ing and player development to our earning the program’s first NCAA gram that posted a 55-15 record (22- program, and when you look at our Tournament berth since the 2009- 10 in the Southeastern Conference) teams that have been so successful 10 campaign. That squad, which in her two seasons as assistant the last couple of years, she was in- included the winningest class in coach and recruiting coordinator. strumental in helping recruit and program history (Blair Schaefer, The Albuquerque, New Mexicos, develop many of those players. I Victoria Vivians, and Morgan Wil- native helped State to back-to-back am fortunate to have such a great liam) moved into The Associated NCAA tournament berths, includ- coaching staff, and we are thrilled Press Top 25 for the first time since ing the program’s first Sweet 16 ap- that Elena wanted to come back 2009-10, a place it has stayed for pearance since 2010 in the 2015-16 home.” 74-straight weeks.

ACROSS Hardaway 1 Hay bundles Continued from Page 1B 6 Candle sight 11 Pal, to Pedro the Memphis native who what I meant. And I do than $1 million in the 2017 NBA as a player and three 12 From the area grew up here, played at want to get this team back fiscal year with Memphis straight Tennessee high 13 Milestones for then-Memphis State for to where it was. Getting to on the hook for nearly $10 school championships pilots another local legend in the Final Fours, getting to million after firing Tubby and an AAU program as 15 Sun setting Larry Finch and returned the championship games. Smith two seasons into a coach. 16 Light metal to town when his All-Star But sealing the deal when- his contract. “I took a public high 17 Wide shoe letters career in the NBA end- ever we get back.” Now Memphis is ex- school from not being 18 Hardwood tree ed as the man to restore What Hardaway has pecting season ticket sales ranked to being No. 1 in 20 Glossy fabric the program to the glory done in less than three and donations around $4.5 the country and an AAU 23 Despised that includes three Final months on the job has million for the 2019 fiscal program that was just 27 Resting on Fours — even if only one cranked optimism and is year with men’s basketball starting out to being No. 28 Binary digit still counts on the books. paying off. the big draw. Hardaway 1 in the country, so my 29 Doctrine Hardaway, who turns Attendance had gave the university’s bot- track record is pretty 31 Film category 32 Chops up 47 in July, shares those dropped to 4,583 per game tom line a big boost too by good,” Hardaway said. 34 Try the tea same standards for the last season, worst in near- agreeing to a three-year “When it comes to my 4 Sense of self 26 Buck’s mate 37 Bonbon center 5 Tone down 30 Like pins and Tigers. ly 50 years. By dipping so deal paying $1.3 million coaching, a lot of kids and 38 Debt reminder “That was my entire low, the university missed this season, much less their parents have seen 6 Draw back needles 41 First home of the 7 Lumber unit 31 “Scram!” mind-set coming in,” out on any revenue shar- than the $3.25 million me coach on the EYBO Mets Hardaway said. “I wasn’t ing from playing games Smith was due. circuit when I was able to 8 Dull pain 33 Nasty dog 44 Even a little 9 Deck worker 34 Rigging support going to shy away from at the FedExForum and That’s the result of the coach. And then my expe- 45 Loosen, as laces 10 Different 35 Tiny amount competition. I wasn’t go- the NBA’s Grizzlies. Do- confidence in Hardaway rience in the NBA, that all 46 Lustful 14 Tell tales 36 Scheme ing to shy away from say- nations to the athletic whose basketball résumé just puts the icing on the 47 Animated char- 18 Human, for one 38 A fan of ing what I really felt and department dipped more features 14 seasons in the cake.” acters 19 Misty states 39 Valhalla VIP 20 Used a couch 40 Calls on DOWN 21 Had breakfast 42 Outmoded Mickelson 1 Choir member 22 Great weight 43 One, for Juan Continued from Page 1B 2 In a frenzy 24 Decimal base 3 Easter flower paused briefly before delivering an have won,” Mickelson said. year and at the consistent level, as 25 Make mistakes obvious answer. This is not a time for Mickelson, well as at a much higher level than “I can say that a few times in this who turns 48 on Saturday, to be I’ve played the last few years, it tournament,” he said. looking behind. gives me a great opportunity. But It helps that Mickelson has a He doesn’t want to look forward, the last thing I’m thinking about strong history at Shinnecock Hills, either. right now is trying to win. I’m try- which he refers to as one of his fa- Never mind that Mickelson has ing to get myself in position for the vorite courses. played well on the next three U.S. weekend. Because when you try to He had a one-shot lead with two Open courses — Shinnecock Hills, go out and win a U.S. Open, you will holes to play in 2004 when Retief Pebble Beach and Winged Foot. Or lose it quick.” Goosen made a 12-foot birdie putt that with a victory earlier this year Asked if he had ever tried to win in the group behind him on the par- at the Mexico Championship that a U.S. Open on Thursday, he re- 5 16th, and then Mickelson put his his confidence level is higher than plied, “Yes, and I was home Friday tee shot in the bunker on the par-3 the four previous years when he night.” 17th, blasted out to 5 feet and took didn’t win at all. Mickelson hasn’t had a chance all the air out of the Hamptons when Mickelson only cares about post- since his sixth runner-up finish he three-putted for double bogey. ing a score in the opening round in 2013 at Merion, where he twice In his first U.S. Open at Shin- Thursday that will keep him in the made bogey with a wedge in his necock Hills in 1995, he was one mix, and then repeating the pro- hand over the last six holes. This shot out of the lead going into the cess Friday. It’s a message he de- is the longest stretch — three U.S. final round, closed with a 74 and livered on four separate occasions Opens — that he has failed to even finished four shots behind. More during his interviews. feature on the weekend. than a tough final round was play- “These three (courses) provide The oldest player to win the U.S. ing the par-5 16th hole in 6 over for me a great opportunity to finish out Open was Hale Irwin, who was 45 the week. this final leg,” he said. “Certainly, when he won at Medinah in 1990 — WHATZITWHATZIT ANSWERANSWER “If I played that hole even, I could with the way I’ve been playing this Mickelson’s first major. Log cabin Log cabin The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com Tuesday, June 12, 2018 5B Roundup Continued from Page 3B the Gamecocks pitching staff tory against Duke on Monday to homered for Texas Tech, which run while working three innings ance as a starting pitcher, and simply didn’t have enough rest- send them to the College World is 20-0 this season when having in relief, striking out three and Texas defeated Tennessee Tech ed arms left to shut down one of Series for the third time in five multiple homers in a game. walking one. Dylan Dusek, the on Monday to secure one of eight the top offenses in the country. seasons. “You never plan on home fifth-year senior who has been spots in the CWS. “(Arkansas is) clearly one of “Just kind of coming out and runs,” coach Tim Tadlock said. dealing with a blistered finger Texas (42-21), under sec- the best teams in the country,” having fun, taking in every “Guys got some pitches in the and is the only player to be part of ond-year coach David Pierce, South Carolina coach Mark moment,” said Davis, a senior middle of the plate.” all three CWS seasons for Texas returns to the CWS for the first Kingston said. “And they played shortstop playing at home for Klein went deep in the seventh Tech, took over with a runner on time since 2014. probably their best baseball to- the last time. “That final out, to make it 4-2. Holt’s solo shot in and no outs in the ninth. He fin- Texas took the super region- night.” that’s probably the most enjoy- the third started the scoring, and ished for his first save. al series by winning the last two The Razorbacks improved to able thing I’ve got to do since I he added an RBI single in the Matt Dockman (0-1), the third games after losing the first on 35-4 at home and won 15 of their got here.” eighth. of six Duke pitchers, gave up hits Saturday. final 16 games in Fayetteville. The Red Raiders (44-18) led Jimmy Herron had three hits to the only two batters he faced, Clemens hit his 24th home “This is a tough team, and we for good after Davis’ homer in the and both RBIs for Duke (45-18), including Davis’ home run. run of the season — one less understand how talented we are,” fourth made it 3-1 in the deciding which was in its first super re- Texas Tech has made all of its than the national leader Spencer Shaddy said. “We like the expec- game of the best-of-three NCAA gional. He had an RBI infield sin- College World Series appearanc- Torkelson of Arizona State. Clem- tations; it makes us play better.” super regional. gle in the fourth, and a run-scor- es in Tadlock’s six years. ens has 11 home runs in his last n Texas Tech 6, Duke 2: At It was the 12th homer of the ing triple in the sixth. n Texas 5, Tennessee Tech 15 games. Lubbock, Texas, Michael Davis season for Davis, the only current “This team will be my broth- 2: At Austin, Texas, Relying on The matchup of starting and Texas Tech are going back to position player for the Red Raid- ers for life,” Herron said. “Just be- strong pitching and sufficient hit- pitchers seemed to favor Ten- Omaha. ers who got in the lineup when cause we’re not going to Omaha, ting, Texas advanced to the Col- nessee Tech. Davis hit the biggest of the they were in Omaha two years none of that changes. We all still lege World Series. But left-hander Alex Hursey Red Raiders’ three home runs, ago. He was playing second base had an incredible season, made Kody Clemens and DJ Petrin- (8-5), the No. 3 starter for Tech a tiebreaking two-run shot that then. memories.” sky hit home runs, Matteo Boc- (53-12), lasted just three in- put them ahead to stay, in a vic- Gabe Holt and Brian Klein also Ty Harpenau (7-2) allowed one chi was effective in a rare appear- nings, allowing four runs. Comics & Puzzles DILBERT Dear Abby EAR ABBY: for this situation, two children immediately run I’m turning but she makes over to play with her. I’m seven D17 and live me feel that way. months pregnant, and I do not with my dad and I need stability, want to be the neighborhood his girlfriend. and I just want my baby sitter! If any of those kids They have broken dad back. What runs toward the road, I can’t up four times, should I do? — chase them down. I don’t want causing my dad TEEN IN TURMOIL to send my daughter to their and me to retreat DEAR TEEN: yard to play because they have to the basement What’s going a pool, my daughter doesn’t on is not your know how to swim and no one where we live the fault. You should watches these kids. peaceful, happy not assume I feel like a prisoner in my ZITS life we did before responsibility for own home. I’d like to enjoy the he met her. their problems be- nice weather alone with my When they first cause you can’t daughter once in a while. She started dating, fix them. loves playing with them, but she was very nice, Dear Abby Talk with your they just want to play with her and I liked her. father about how toys — not her — and it almost However, because you are being always ends up with her in my mom is gone, made to feel. That he and this tears. What can I do? — TEARS she decided to assume the role woman have broken up four IN CONNECTICUT of “mother” after they moved times should have given him a DEAR TEARS: Talk to the in together. I don’t think she clue that his relationship with parents! Explain that you would has the right to make decisions her isn’t a healthy one — for like to spend time outdoors about me just because I no him or for you. Your father is with your little girl, and you are longer have a mother. the adult in the family, and it is not prepared to watch their Dad has told me repeat- up to him to deal with this — children. You should also men- edly that he doesn’t want to not you. Hiding in the basement tion that when their children GARFIELD continue a relationship with her, isn’t the answer. run over to play, it’s not with but she always manipulates DEAR ABBY: I have been your daughter but with her toys, him into getting back together. having boundary issues with my which hurts her feelings. She treats him terribly, and neighbors and their children. P.S. If your neighbors’ pool it breaks my heart. I know he We have different parenting is not fenced and any of the deserves better. His personality styles. They are hands-off, free- neighborhood children should changes when he’s with her. range parents. I keep an eye on fall in, the legal liability would He gets mean and blames their my daughter. They’re all around be theirs. There is some- problems on me because that’s the age of 5. thing known as an “attractive what she does. Problem is, every time I nuisance.” An unsecured swim- I know I’m not responsible take my daughter outside their ming pool would be an example.

Horoscopes CANDORVILLE TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (June a primal place. ing hands, talking and asking 12). You’ll admit what you don’t TAURUS (April 20-May 20). questions. know and as a result become Someone has disappointed you. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). educated to such an impres- You may relegate this person That thing you once thought sive level you’ll be emulated. to a lower status in your mind was disastrous is now a rather Consider teaching for a price, and heart and offer up less trivial matter, or maybe even a as people will pay high dollar attention than you would have fond story. You might find this to be your student. Family unity before. Maybe it’s what you comforting, as something that’s when you take the high road need to do to heal. But is it a really bugging you now won’t often in 2019. Invest fully in just punishment? seem so big tomorrow. matters of love. Happiness is GEMINI (May 21-June 21). VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). wholehearted commitment. The day will roll out on wheels of Something you thought you Libra and Taurus adore you. complex beliefs and tendencies. needed to do never got done Your lucky numbers are: 8, 40, The spiritual part of you will be at all, and the consequences 3, 33 and 18. looking to science for a guide to have been largely unnoticeable. BABY BLUES ARIES (March 21-April 19). reality, and the scientific part of Decide today if such things Many scientists believe that you will turn to the spiritual for really matter to you, or if they in human evolution, the ability meaning. can safely be left out of your to communicate musically CANCER (June 22-July 22). repertoire. came before the ability to use You’re drawn to the same thing LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). complex speech. Today’s balm as others. Among them will be Slow things down so that you and pleasure will be a piece of kindred spirits. You’ll only know can deliberately pay attention music that seems to take you to that if you open up, start shak- to your sensory experience of them. Otherwise, the fun will be like a short and expensive carnival ride instead of like a day at the fair. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You can identify what a feeling is without attaching your BEETLE BAILEY identity to it. You can accept a feeling without acting on it. You can feel a feeling instead of fighting it. These are all power moves. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You get to choose how you engage with the world, which includes the choice not to engage, too. To push pause in the face of stimuli coming from all directions — this is a kind of freedom. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There’s a point at which MALLARD FILMORE altruism becomes excessive altruism. Altruism involves giving what you have to give, not giving until it puts you in a precarious and needy position. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Ideally, spiritual seeking will connect you with a power source that is already inside you. Beware of those who would rather Have you believe that the power can only be accessed through the shelter of their particular group. PISCES (Feb. 19-March FAMILY CIRCUS 20). Even though you think you understand what’s going on, talk to all people involved any- way and you’ll learn more. You’ll find out what each party wants so you can broker a plan that will allow you to work happily

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Overexposed SOLUTION: NOTICE OF SUBSTI- TUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI COUNTY OF LOWNDES

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated January 16, 2003, ex- ecuted by GEORGE JONES, SYLVIA JONES, conveying certain real property therein described to DEBERA BRIDGES, as Trustee, for CITIFINANCIAL INC., Original Beneficiary, to secure the indebted- ness therein described, as same appears of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Lowndes County, Mis- sissippi filed and recor- ded January 16, 2003, in Deed Book 2003, Page 1921; and

WHEREAS, the benefi- cial interest of said Deed of Trust was transferred and assigned to Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, a Delaware Lim- ited Liability Company; and

WHEREAS, the undersigned, Rubin Lublin, LLC has been appointed as Substitute Trust- ee; and

NOW, THEREFORE, the holder of said Deed of Trust, having requested the undersigned so to do, as Substitute Trust- ee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and im- posed upon said Substi- tute Trustee shall, on July 3, 2018 within the lawful hours of sale between 11:00AM and 4:00PM at the southeast front door of Court- house proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Lowndes County, Mississippi, to wit:

THE FOLLOWING DE- SCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED IN LOWNDES COUNTY, MS:

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Tuesday 12:00 p.m. give notice to all per- dress and the legal de- "We'll go out on a limb cdispatch.com to place an ad sons having claims scription of the prop- for you!" 1, 2, 3 BEDROOM apart- Thursday ...... Wednesday 12:00 p.m. against said estate to erty, the legal descrip- ments & townhouses. in the Probate and Register tion shall control. Call for more info. 662- Friday ...... Thursday 12:00 p.m. same with the Chan- J&A TREE REMOVAL 328-8254. LEGAL NOTICES must be cery Clerk of Lowndes Title to the above de- Work from a bucket County, Mississippi, scribed property is be- truck. Insured/bonded. PEAR ORCHARD APTS submitted 3 business days prior to within ninety (90) days lieved to be good, but I Call Jimmy for a free es- 2BR Townhouse - $585, first publication date from the first publica- will convey only such timate 662-386-6286. 3BR Townhouse - $625, - tion date of this Notice title as is vested in me W/D incl. Great loca- • Please read your ad on the first day of to Creditors. A failure to as Substitute Trustee. Travel & Entertainment 2600 tion. $200 processing so Probate and Re- fee & $50 application Commercial Property For Houses For Sale: Other 8500 publication. We accept responsibility 7 NIGHTS in Weston, gister said claim will THIS LAW FIRM IS AT- fee. 662-328-9471 or Rent 7100 only for the first incorrect insertion. forever bar the same. TEMPTING TO COLLECT FL. I have a choice of 662-889-7565. A DEBT. ANY INFORMA- any week in Aug. that I • The Publisher assumes no financial cannot use @ Vacation OFFICE SPACE: 2,000 responsibility for errors nor for This is the 20th day of TION OBTAINED WILL STUDIO APARTMENT. square feet. 294 April, 2018. BE USED FOR THAT Village @ Bonaventure. Water and garbage in- 1BR sleeps 4 w/ a full Chubby Dr. Flexible leas- omission of copy. Liability shall not PURPOSE. cluded. 45 N conveni- ing terms. Available exceed the cost of that portion of space /s/MARY DIANE BRON- kitchen. $800. Pay- ent to Columbus and ment can be made by now. 662-328-8254. occupied by such error. DER, EXECUTRIX 428 North Lamar Blvd, CAFB. No HUD, FHA, Suite 107 Paypal. Contact Gordon pets, or smoking. • All questions regarding classified ads Steven R. McEwen Oxford, MS 38655 Bomar. 662-364-0332. $400 rent, $400 dep. HISTORIC DOWNTOWN currently running should be directed to McEwen Law Firm www.rubinlublin.com/pr 662-328-2340 Columbus Office, Retail, the Classified Department. P. O. Box 709 operty-listings.php General Help Wanted 3200 Restaurant Space avail- Columbus, MS 39703 Tel: (877) 813-0992 Apts For Rent: East 7020 able. Call 662-328- • All ads are subject to the approval of Fax: (404) 601-5846 ACCEPTING APPLICA- 8655 or 662-574-7879. this paper. The Commercial Dispatch PUBLISH: 5/29, 6/5, & TIONS now for Tire Tech- TOWNHOUSE. 2BR/1.5 reserves the right to reject, revise, 6/12/2018 PUBLISH: 06/05/2018, nicians. Applicant must BA. New ceramic tile & Houses For Rent: Northside have some prior experi- classify or cancel any advertising at any 06/12/2018, carpet. Central air & 7110 IN THE CHANCERY 06/19/2018, ence with passenger heat. HUD accepted. time. COURT OF LOWNDES 06/26/2018 and light truck tires. 662-425-6954. COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI Also accepting applica- 2 & 3BR apts. & houses for rent. For tions for experienced Apts For Rent: New Hope 7030 IN THE MATTER OF THE Building & Remodeling 1120 Truck Tire Technician, more info, call FSBO: IMMACULATE 2 Advertisements must be 662-425-6229. ESTATE OF applicant must have ex- 2BR/1BA on Hwy 182. BR/1BA 1,479 sqft SALLY M. PUCKETT, DE- HOME REPAIRS & CON- perience with demount- brick home built in paid for in advance. STRUCTION WORK E. W/D hookup & CH/A. CEASED ing, mounting and re- Inc. water. $30 app. 3BR/2BA. All brick 1968 & remodeled in You may cancel at any time during WANTED. Carpentry, pair of medium truck 2015. Located at 6901 small concrete jobs, fee. $500/mo + $500 house for rent. Big yard. CAUSE NO: 2018-0035- tires. All applicants dep. 662-435-4188. Carport. W/D hookup. CR 30 in the city limits regular business hours and receive a B electrical, plumbing, must have a valid of Ethelsville, AL on 2.4 roof repairs, pressure Nice neighborhood. refund for days not published. drivers license, clean Apts For Rent: West 7050 $750 per month. 70 W beautifully landscaped NOTICE TO CREDITORS washing and mobile driving record, & must acres. CH/A, under- home roof coating and Thomas Dr. 3 min from REGULAR RATES apply in person at Bates CAFB. 504-813-1200. ground storm cellar, THE STATE OF MISSIS- underpinning. No job Tire 1401 Waterworks whole house generator. 4 Lines/6 Days ...... $19.20 too small. 549-7031. 4 Lines/12 Days ...... $31.20 SIPPI Road Columbus, MS Photos on Zillow.com. LOWNDES COUNTY 39701. NO PHONE 3BR/1BA. Appliances $120,000. Call 205- 4 Lines/26 Days ...... $46.80 CALLS PLEASE. furnished, fresh paint, 658-1111 (hm) or 205- Rate applies to commercial operations Letters Testamentary ROOFING AND Vinyl new carpet & CH/A. 373-9359 (cell). and merchandise over $1,000. have been granted and Work Wanted. Metal HVAC TECHS needed 662-251-9696. issued to the under- Roofing, Shingle Roof- immediately for our signed upon the Estate ing and Roof Repairs. Investment Property 8550 SUPER SAVER RATES Columbus, MS shop! COLONIAL TOWN- of Sally M. Puckett, de- Fascia and Soffit Re- We are looking for a 6 Days ...... $12.00 HOUSES. 2 & 3 bed- 3 RENTAL Houses. ceased, by the Chan- pairs. Vinyl Siding. HVAC super star! Local room w/ 2-3 bath town- 1224 4th St S. - $43k 12 Days ...... $18.00 cery Court of Lowndes No Job Too Small. mechanical contractor houses. $600 to $695. 904 Waterworks Rd - Over 6 lines is $1 per additional line. County, Mississippi, on 662-549-7031. in desperate need of 662-549-9555. Ask for $37k the 23rd day of March, top HVAC talent. Six lines or less, consecutive days. Rate applies to A. D., 2018. This is to Glenn or text. 76 Daisy Lane - $40k Call 205-712-5745. private party ads of non-commercial nature for give notice to all per- Tom Hatcher, LLC Are you tired of being merchandise under $1,000. Must include price in sons having claims Custom Construction, laid off in the winter?? Houses For Rent: East 7120 ad. 1 ITEM PER AD. No pets, firewood, etc. against said estate to Restoration, Remodel- Our technicians work Probate and Register ing, Repair, Insurance full time year round! 3BR/2BA Remodeled BUILDING & Land @ GARAGE SALE RATES same with the Chan- claims. 662-364-1769. House. East Columbus. 1407 11th Ave. N., 4 Lines/1 Day ...... $9.20 cery Clerk of Lowndes Licensed & Bonded Excellent starting pay No Hud. No pets. No 39701. 662-328-9529. County, Mississippi, and great benefits. smoking. Reference 4 Lines/3 Days ...... $18.00 within ninety (90) days Must have an EPA li- check. For more info, from the first publica- W S CONSTRUCTION cense and be able to call 662-574-2874. Price includes 2 FREE Garage Sale signs. Rain INVESTORS OPPORTUN- tion date of this Notice Building, remodeling, troubleshoot and repair ITY: 10 unit apartment Guarantee: If it rains the day of your sale, we will to Creditors. A failure to metal roofing, painting units. Houses For Rent: Caledonia complex, leases at re-run you ad the next week FREE! so Probate and Re- & all home repairs. Apts For Rent: Other 7080 7160 $350 per month per You must call to request free re-run. gister said claim will 662-242-3471 Please call (662) 242- unit. Corner of Military & forever bar the same. 0211 or email resume 1 & 2 BR Apts for Rent. 6th Ave. N. $199k. to [email protected] 3BR/1.5BA, 1600 sqft. FREE SERVICES Childcare 1180 Military & 6th Ave N. Nice sun room. Caledo- Call 662-352-4776. This is the 24th day of CH&A and Owner pays Bargain Column Ad must fit in 4 lines (ap- April, 2018. nia school district. No proximately 20 characters per line) and will run CHILDCARE SERVICES NEEDED: MACHINE water. $350 per month, pets. $815/mo + $815 Look No Further!! Qual- Operator who must be deposit required. Lots & Acreage 8600 for 3 days. For items $100 or less ONLY. More /s/GLENDA ANN dep. Avail 6/1/2018. than one item may be in same ad, but prices may ity Childcare Services willing to abide by all 662-352-4776. 8155 HWY 12 near Old THOMAS, EXECUTRIX Are Available For The safety regulations, sub- 22 ACRES in Caledonia not total over $100, no relists. Country Store. 662-245- on Wood Rd. All road Free Pets Up to 4 lines, runs for 6 days. Golden Triangle Area!! mit to and pass a back- HISTORIC DOWNTOWN 1191 or 662-549-9298. Steven R. McEwen Call 662.343.8386 or ground check & drug Columbus apt available. frontage. Water & natur- Lost & Found Up to 6 lines, ad will run for McEwen Law Firm al gas available. Good 6 days. 662.813.3672. screen, able to lift 1BR/1BA. Call 662- P. O. Box 709 Serious Inquiries Only, heavy rolls of fabric up 328-8655 or 662-574- CALEDONIA SCHOOL building site. 662-356- These ads are taken by e-mail or in person at our Columbus, MS 39703 Please!! to 75 lbs and possess 7879. District- 5027 Cal-Ko- 6862 or 662-574-3053. office. Ads will not be take by telephone. good reading and math lola Rd, 3 BR, 2 BA, PUBLISH: 5/29, 6/5, & comprehension. HISTORIC DOWNTOWN 1278 sq ft, all electric 0 Legals 4390 Computer Equipment 6/12/2018 General Services 1360 AA/EOE. Call 662-328- Columbus apt available. CH/A. $1000 mnth, LAND FRONTING High- 4420 Farm Equipment & 5670 for appt. 2BR/2BA. Call 662- $1000 dep. No pets. way 50 & Holly Hills Rd. NOTICE OF SUBSTI- DUMP TRUCK Hauling 328-8655 or 662-574- 1000 Service Supplies TUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE Call 662-251-7366. 68 Acres of beautiful 1030 Air Conditioning & Heating Slag, Gravel, Clay Dirt, PET GROOMER needed 7879. woods. 662-312-5184. 4450 Firewood Grating Driveways & 1060 Appliance Repair with experience. Call us Realtor Owned. 4460 Flea Markets STATE OF MISSISSIPPI Trailer Parks. 5 yard In- DEPOT APARTMENTS, Houses For Rent: Other 7180 1070 Asphalt & Paving COUNTY OF LOWNDES if you're interested at 4480 Furniture ternational Truck holds (662) 524-4145 Downtown Columbus. 1090 Automotive Services 5 tons. $225/load, Col. Beautiful, newly con- 2BR/1BA in Mayhew. 4510 Garage Sales or come visit us at LOTS FOR RENT. Quiet, WHEREAS, default has Bushhogging lots. structed 1BR/1BA CH/A, W/D hookups, 1120 Building & Remodeling 4540 General Merchandise 334 W. Broad Street in safe New Hope location. occurred in the perform- Walter, 662-251-8664. apartments in the his- stove, dishwasher & 1150 Carpeting/Flooring West Point, MS. You provide your own 4570 Household Goods ance of the covenants, toric Depot. Granite, SS refrigerator. $535 1180 Childcare mobile home. Lots for 4630 Lawn & Garden terms and conditions of appl, heart pine floors per mo. & deposit. $140-$180/mo. Free 1210 Chimney Cleaning a Deed of Trust dated FREE TRAINING - Truck Driving 3700 and unlimited parking. Call 662-327-5266. 4660 Merchandise Rentals first month rent to quali- 1240 Contractors January 16, 2003, ex- Job & Life Skills plus 1 unit @ $700. 4690 Musical Instruments CLASS A CDL DRIVER fied applicants! Long 1250 Computer Services ecuted by GEORGE Computer Training for One month rent + secur- 4700 Satellites with 5 years Truck & Mobile Homes for Rent 7250 term RVs ok. Lease, de- JONES, SYLVIA JONES, Women. Tues & Thurs ity deposit with credit 1270 Electrical Lowboy Trailer experi- posit, references. 4720 Sporting Goods conveying certain real day classes start Au- check. Will take small 1300 Excavating ence to load, haul, & 3BR/2BA Trailer, New 601-310-3528, Pam. 4750 Stereos & TV’s property therein de- gust 28th at Christian dogs! Call Royce Huds- unload heavy construc- Hope. $500/mo & 1320 Fitness Training 4780 Wanted To Buy scribed to DEBERA Women's Job Corps. peth, Rhett Real Estate, tion equipment. $500 dep. Call between 1330 Furniture Repair & BRIDGES, as Trustee, Minimum H.S. Diploma 662-329-3333 OR Overnight travel re- 10a-7p. 662-386-4292. Refinishing 5000 Pets & Livestock for CITIFINANCIAL INC., or Equivalent required. cell, 662-242-0284. SUMMER SPECIAL quired. Only qualified NO TEXT MESSAGES. 5100 Free Pets Original Beneficiary, to Enrolling Now. 662-722- 1.95 acre lots. 1360 General Services applicants with clean 5150 Pets secure the indebted- 3016 or 662-597-1030 Good/bad credit. 1380 Housecleaning ness therein described, MVR, current medical RENT A fully equipped 5200 Horses/Cattle/Livestock 10% down, as low as 1390 Insulation as same appears of re- examiner’s certificate COLEMAN camper w/utilities & $199/mo. Eaton Land. 1400 Insurance 5250 Pet Boarding/Grooming cord in the office of the and no accidents need RENTALS cable from $145/wk - 662-361-7711 HILL'S PRESSURE apply. Fax resume to 1410 Interior Decorators 5300 Supplies/Accessories Chancery Clerk of WASHING. Commercial/ TOWNHOUSES & APARTMENTS $535/month. 3 Colum- 5350 Veterinarians Lowndes County, Mis- 662-492-4490 or email bus locations. 662-242- 1440 Jewelry/Watch Repair residential. House, con- jm.sitemasters@ Autos For Sale 9150 5400 Wanted To Buy sissippi filed and recor- crete, sidewalks & mo- 1 BEDROOM 7653 or 601-940-1397. 1470 Lawn Care/Landscaping ded January 16, 2003, yahoo.com 1500 Locksmiths bile washing. Free est. 2 BEDROOMS '07 CHEVY Silverado 4- 6000 Financial in Deed Book 2003, Call 662-386-8925 Office Spaces For Rent 7300 1530 Machinery Repair Page 1921; and LOOKING FOR a truck 3 BEDROOMS door w/ extended cab. 6050 Business Opportunity Interior & exterior in 1560 Mobile Home Services 6100 Business Opportunity driver w/ Class A CDLs GREAT, CONVENIENT 1590 Moving & Storage WHEREAS, the benefi- & flatbed experience. exc. condition. Needs Wanted cial interest of said MUSIC LESSONS LEASE, location! Office space motor ($1700-price Call 205-470-6577. for lease at 822 2nd 1620 Painting & Papering 6120 Check Cashing Deed of Trust was trans- Guitar, Bass & Theory: DEPOSIT check for motor). Only 1650 Pest Control $25 per hour Ave. N. 662-574-3970. $3500. Call 662-435- 6150 Insurance ferred and assigned to Bargain Column 4180 © The Dispatch 1680 Plumbing Bayview Loan Servicing, Chords, Scales, Modes AND 6572 or 662-435-6212. 6200 Loans & more! Call Jimbo @ 1710 Printing LLC, a Delaware Lim- 5 DRAWER Chest of OFFICE SPACE, great 6250 Mortgages ited Liability Company; 662-364-1687 CREDIT CHECK 1740 Roofing & Guttering If no answer leave Drawers. Good quality. location on Bluecutt Campers & RVs 9300 6300 Stocks & Bonds and Good condition for $50. Road - Front reception 1770 Saws & Lawn Mowers 6350 Business for Sale voicemail or text. Call 662-251-4403. 662-329-2323 area, 4 offices, and a 2005 VIKING Pop Up 1780 Sitting with Elderly/Sick WHEREAS, the under- conference room. Reas- 1790 Stump Removal 7000 Rentals Camper with air. Stor- signed, Rubin Lublin, BABY TREND Infant car onable rent! 662-328- age across front. Very 1800 Swimming Pools 7050 Apartments LLC has been appoin- WORK WANTED: 1976, leave message. Licensed & Bonded-car- seat w/ base. Good 2411 HWY 45 N good condition. Asking 1830 Tax Service 7100 Commercial Property ted as Substitute Trust- condition for $45. Call $3,000. More info, call ee; and pentry, painting, & de- COLUMBUS, MS 1860 Tree Service 7150 Houses molition. Landscaping, 662-251-4403. Houses For Sale: Northside 662-251-3027. 1890 Upholstery 7180 Hunting Land gutters cleaned, bush 8150 NOW, THEREFORE, the Farm Equipment & Supplies Commercial Property For 1910 Welding 7190 Land for Rent/Lease holder of said Deed of hogging, clean-up work, 7200 Mobile Homes Trust, having requested pressure washing, mov- 4420 Rent 7100 2BR/1BA house. Elec 2013 KEYSTONE 2000 Announcements 7250 Mobile Home Spaces the undersigned so to ing help & furniture wall heat. Window AC. Laredo 34ft RV with 2 repair. 662-242-3608 2016 JOHN Deere 2050 Card of Thanks 7300 Office Spaces do, as Substitute Trust- COMMERCIAL PROPER- Remodeled. Fenced slides. $14,700. 662- 5100E Tractor, 210 TIES/Retail/Office yard. Owner fin. avail. 2100 Fraternal & Lodge 7350 Resort Rentals ee or his duly appoin- 312-3143. 2150 Good Things To Eat ted agent, by virtue of Lawn Care / Landscaping hours. Spaces starting @ w/Cash down. 1016 7400 River Property Also, 2016 15ft Kubota $285/mo. Downtown & Shady St. 352-4776 2200 In Memorial the power, duty and au- 1470 Motorcycles & ATVs 9400 7450 Rooms thority vested and im- Bush hog avail. East Columbus loca- 2250 Instruction & School 205-329-1790. tions. 662-435-4188. 7500 Storage & Garages posed upon said Substi- INFINITY LAWN CARE 3BR/2BA in Bluecutt 2008 KAWASSAKI Verys 2300 Lost & Found 7520 Vacation Rentals tute Trustee shall, on 2350 Personals & LANDSCAPING Apts For Rent: Other 7080 Estates, CH/A, 2 car 650. New tires, new 7550 Wanted to Rent July 3, 2018 within the Mowing, landscaping, garage, vaulted ceiling, battery, exc. cond. Col- 2400 Special Notices 7600 Waterfront Property lawful hours of sale and clean up. fireplace, new roof & or is red & black. Has 2600 Travel/Entertainment between 11:00AM and Call for FREE quote! paint, inside/out. the same engine as the 8000 Real Estate 4:00PM at the south- 662-574-2276 $115k. 662-352-4776. 650 Ninja. Night time 3000 Employment 8050 Commercial Property east front door of Court- running lights, 7,210 3050 Clerical & Office house proceed to sell at miles, clean motorcycle. 8100 Farms & Timberland public outcry to the Houses For Sale: Caledonia 3100 Data Processing/ Computer 8150 Houses - Northside JESSE & BEVERLY'S $2600. Call 662-364- highest and best bidder 8450 7060. Will put in two 3150 Domestic Help 8200 Houses - East for cash or certified LAWN SERVICE. Mow- ing, cleanup, landscap- large jackets. 3170 Engineering funds ONLY, the follow- 3BR/2BA, Caledonia 8250 Houses - New Hope ing, sodding, & tree cut- 3200 General Help Wanted 8300 Houses - South ing described property School Dist, completely situated in Lowndes ting. 356-6525. 3250 Management Positions 8350 Houses - West updated, fenced back Five Questions: 3300 Medical/Dental County, Mississippi, to yard, 1.6ac, w/ 1BR 8450 Houses - Caledonia wit: 3350 Opportunity Information Painting & Papering 1620 apt. Affordable price. 8500 Houses - Other Call 662-574-0082. 3400 Part-Time 8520 Hunting Land THE FOLLOWING DE- CLIFF'S PAINTING. Cliff 1 Googleplex 3450 Positions Wanted 8550 Investment Property SCRIBED PROPERTY Baswell. Free estim- LOCATED IN LOWNDES Houses For Sale: Starkville 3500 Professional 8600 Lots & Acreage ates. Interior/Exterior COUNTY, MS: work. 30 years experi- 8460 3550 Restaurant/Hotel 8650 Mobile Homes 3600 Sales/Marketing ence. Many references. 2 M.C. 8700 Mobile Home Spaces BEGINNING AT A POINT 662-327-9079. 3650Trades 8750 Resort Property ON THE EASTERN 662-386-0006. Escher 3700Truck Driving 8800 River Property BOUNDARY OF SQUARE SEVENTY-SEVEN, (77) 4000 Merchandise 8850 Wanted to Buy NORTH OF MAIN 8900 Waterfront Property SULLIVAN'S PAINT 4030 Air Conditioners STREET IN THE CITY OF SERVICE CONVENIENCE, COM- 3 Quaternary 4060 Antiques COLUMBUS, SIXTY (60) Certified in lead FORT and Charm Await 9000 Transportation FEET NORTH OF THE a New Family - 5/6 Bed- 4090 Appliances 9050 Auto Accessories/Parts removal. Offering spe- — It began 4120 Auctions SOUTHEAST CORNER cial prices on interior & room, 5 bath home on 9100 Auto Rentals & Leasing OF SAID SQUARE, RUN- wooded lot in secluded, 4150 Baby Articles exterior painting, pres- 9150 Autos for Sale NING THENCE NORTH sure washing & sheet safe neighborhood. First around 2.6 4180 Bargain Column 9200 Aviation ALONG THE EASTERN rock repairs. floor Master, open floor million years 4210 Bicycles 9250 Boats & Marine BOUNDARY OF SAID Free Estimates plan, remodeled kit- SQUARE FIFTY (50) chen and living area. 4240 Building Materials 9300 Camper/R.V.’s Call 435-6528 ago. 4250 Burial Plots FEET TO A STAKE, Lots of storage. Bonus 9350 Golf Carts THENCE WEST PARAL- area over Garage. Great 4270 Business Furniture & 9400 Motorcycles/ATVs LEL WITH THE SOUTH- Plumbing 1680 location. Open House - Equipment 9450 Trailers/Heavy Equipment ERN BOUNDARY OF June 2/3, 2-4 pm, 4 Audi 4300 Camera Equipment 9500 Trucks, Vans & Buses SAID SQUARE NINETY- ACME, INC. 1170 Meadowlark NINE (99) FEET, Stan McCown Drive, Starkville. 4330 Clothing 9550 Wanted to Buy 4360 Coins & Jewelry THENCE SOUTH PARAL- Licensed Plumber 662-418-6718 LEL WITH THE EAST- 662-386-2915 [email protected] ERN BOUNDARY OP 5 East SAID SQUARE FIFTY (50) FEET, THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTHERN BOUND- ARY OF SAID SQUARE TO THE POINT OF BE- GINNING. SAME BEING LEASEHOLD PROPERTY, LEASED PROM THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL, OF COLUM- BUS. AS SUCCESSORS TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE FRANKLIN ACADEMY FOR A PERI- OD OF 99 YEARS, FROM AUGUST 1, 1920, RE- NEWABLE FOREVER.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 507 N 11TH ST, COLUMBUS, MS 39701. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control.

Title to the above described property is believed to be good, but I will convey only such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee.

THIS LAW FIRM IS AT- TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA- TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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PUBLISH: 06/05/2018, 06/12/2018, 06/19/2018, 06/26/2018