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WALKER COUNTY Officials: Provisional ballots can be SHERIFF’S OFFICE cast over doubts about mailed absentees Murder By ED HOWELL ballot directly to her or simply mail in advance of the Nov. 3 General suspect Daily Mountain Eagle in the ballot as early as mid to late Election. September. While Alabama does not have Secretary of State John Merrill President Trump’s remarks about regular mail-in ballots, it does have nabbed in and Walker County Circuit Clerk going to the polls after mailing absentee ballots. Due to the corona- Susan Odom say an absentee ballot has led to some virus, Merrill has allowed a method absentee voters confusion and criticism across the so people afraid of getting the virus Jasper who feel unsure nation. While elections officials here at the polls can vote by mail. As a their mailed offered little criticism, they indicat- result, practically anyone can use From Staff Reports absentee ballot ed voters can safely mail or turn in absentees this year, checking off the John arrived can cast absentees safely, and have simple reason on the application, “I have A Sipsey man wanted as a a provisional vote‑but you can also methods to make sure their vote is suspect in a homicide in Jef- Merrill call Odom to find out, turn in the counted ‑including a phone call long See BALLOTS, A5 ferson County was captured in Jasper Monday morning. Dalen E. Gaines, 23, was taken into WALKER BAPTIST BOAT PARADE HONORS NATION’S VETERANS custody MEDICAL CENTER by Walker County Sheriff ’s Lyerly: Depu- ty Cory Colon cancer, Franks after a tip testing was called in to law happening enforce- Dalen E. ment about Gaines Gaines’ earlier whereabouts. Gaines, who was wanted By ED HOWELL for capital murder in Jeffer- Daily Mountain Eagle son County, was arrested in The death of “Black Panther” West Jasper after a tip called and “42” star Chadwick Bose- in to law enforcement led man recently from colon cancer them to him. at age 43 has renewed focus Jasper police and oth- on one of the leading causes of er sheriff’s office deputies death, and a assisted Franks in taking local spe- Gaines into custody. cialist said Gaines was taken to the guidelines are Walker County jail and was now suggest- awaiting extradition to Jef- ing people ferson County to face capital get tested murder charges. earlier for the The second Veterans disease. Appreciation Parade was Two arrested, charged Dr. Ralph held Saturday beginning after CH search T. Lyerly Jr., at Duncan Bridge Marina Dr. Ralph T. warrants executed a gastroen- on Lewis Smith Lake. The terologist Lyerly Jr. Last Wednesday, Narcotics at Walker parade was sponsored Investigator Krimson Cul- Baptist Medical Center five by the Rotary Club of verson’s lengthy investigation days a week, said recently he Jasper and was a pub- resulted in the execution of expects now a “flurry of people” lic event, with everyone a search warrant on Second who might have put off screen- encouraged to enter and Avenue Northeast in Carbon ings but now want to be seen Hill. decorate boats and boat The Walker County Sher- because of this high profile case. docks to honor veterans. He pointed out the American iff’s Office K-9, Narcotics, Cancer Society (ACS) posts the Photos Special to the Eagle See ARRESTS, A5 following on its website: “The ACS recommends that people at average risk of colorectal (colon and rectal) cancer start regular screening at age 45. This can be Summer of COVID-19 ends done either with a sensitive test that looks for signs of cancer in with health officials worried a person’s stool (a stool-based test), or with an exam that By JEFFREY COLLINS heroes or sci-fi characters for the looks at the colon and rectum Associated Press annual Dragon Con convention met (a visual exam). ... People who online instead. Huge football stadi- are in good health and with a The Lost Summer of 2020 drew ums at places like Ohio State and life expectancy of more than 10 to a close Monday with many big the University of Texas sat empty. years should continue regular Labor Day gatherings canceled Many Labor Day parades marking colorectal cancer screening across the U.S. and health author- the unofficial end of summer were through the age of 75.” ities pleading with people to keep called off, and masks were usually Lyerly said nationwide, their distance from others so as not required at the few that went on. particularly for the past decade to cause another coronavirus surge “Please, please do not make or more, there has “been an like the one that followed Memorial the same mistakes we all made increasing trend to see younger Day. on Memorial Day weekend. Wear AP Photo/Eric Risberg people with colon cancer.” Downtown Atlanta was quiet as your masks, watch your distance He said the tests and screen- the 85,000 or so people who come People eat ice cream outside a shop Saturday in dressed as their favorite super- See SUMMER, A5 See LYERLY, A5 Sausalito, Calif.
DEATHS WEATHER INDEX SOCIAL Sara Catherine Kidd Guthrie, 83, Jasper Cashword...... A6 LEFT Jerry Aldridge, 76, Jasper Classifieds...... A11 James David Colburn, 52, Nauvoo ON Comics...... A8 RED Theodore Williams, 62, Carbon Hill Use your Dear Abby...... A8 James Micheal Fikes, 76, Jasper phone to Opinion...... A4 Find us on your Mary Louise Thompson, 72, Jasper High Low quickly sign Sports...... A9 favorite podcast Jack Hamilton “Tuffy” Willis Jr., 62, El- up for our streaming 91 66 weekly e-mail platforms. OBITUARIES / A2 newsletter One section, 12 pages A2 — DAILY MOUNTAIN EAGLE Jasper, Ala., Tues., Sept. 8, 2020 www.mountaineagle.com Today’s weather DEATHS & FUNERALS Forecast for Tuesday, September 8, 2020 TENN. Oxford 90/69 Huntsville Sara Catherine Mary Louise Thompson ARK. 89/66 June 12, 1948‑Sept. 3, 2020 Kidd Guthrie Mary Louise Thompson, 72, of Jasper, passed away May 19, 1937‑Sept. 4, 2020 GA. Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, at Walker Baptist Medical Sara Catherine Kidd Guthrie, 83, of Jasper, passed Center. Greenville Birmingham away Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, at Rid- 94/69 90/69 The family will receive friends today, Sept. 8, 2020, geview Health Services. from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Collins-Burke Funeral Mrs. Guthrie retired from First Home. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. in the National Bank of Jasper with 43 Collins-Burke Chapel. years of service. Jackson Montgomery Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her 93/71 92/71 Funeral services were held Sun- father, Henry Ingram; mother, Trevia Ethel Ingram; day, Sept. 6, 2020, at 2 p.m. at Oak husband, James Thompson; and brothers, Sam In- Hill Cemetery. David Byrd offici- Brookhaven Hattiesburg gram and Jimmy Ingram. 91/72 91/71 ated. She is survived by her daughter, Laura Thompson Mrs. Guthrie was preceded in of Jasper; sisters, Betty Krauss, Dot Fields and Linda Mobile death by her father, Leo Kidd; 90/72 FLA. Adams; brother, Johnny Ingram; grandchildren, LA. mother, Lula Black Kidd; and husband, Loal F. Guth- Briana Ward and Nicholas Stevens; and great-grand- rie. children, Karlie, Caroline, Elijah and Jaycen. She is survived by her godson, Terrell A. Martin (Stephanie); grandchildren, Graham Martin and Collins -Burke Funeral Home, Jasper; 205-384-5571 Drew Martin, all of Jasper; brother-in-law, Charles W. Guthrie (Catherine); niece, Teressa Rowland (Gar- ©2020 AccuWeather, Inc. ry); and nephew, Timothy Guthrie, all from Jasper. The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorial Jack Hamilton donations be made to Gideons International in her ‘Tuffy’ Willis Jr. memory. Jack Hamilton “Tuffy” Willis Jr., 62, of Eldridge passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020, at his residence. California wildfire Collins -Burke Funeral Home, Jasper; 205-384-5571 Jack was born on Sept. 12, 1957, in Bessemer, Ala., a son of Jack Hamilton Willis Sr. and Mavis Bratvold sparked by device to Willis. He grew up and lived in the Eldridge area most of his life and was a 1975 graduate of Carbon Jerry Aldridge Hill High School. He worked as was a truck driver Jerry Aldridge, 76, of Jasper, passed away Satur- reveal baby’s gender and drove for several different companies over the day, September 5, 2020, at his residence. years. He was a member of Berea Church of Christ. Arrangements will be announced by Collins-Burke He had a wonderful smile, was full of kindness, and LOS ANGELES (AP) — A couple’s plan to reveal Funeral Home. their baby’s gender went up not in blue or pink smoke touched the lives of many. He was always willing to give to those in need, even when he didn’t have it to but in flames when the device they used sparked a Collins -Burke Funeral Home, Jasper; 205-384-5571 wildfire that burned thousands of acres and forced give himself. He loved his family most of all, and his people to flee from a city east of Los Angeles. girls and grandbabies where his pride and joy. The fire prompted evacuations in parts of Yucaipa, a He was preceded in death by his father and a spe- city of 54,000, and the surrounding area. Water-drop- James David Colburn cial niece, Abigail Dodd. ping helicopters were brought in but the fire has James David Colburn, 52, of Nauvoo, passed away Jack is survived by his wife, Cyndy Willis of proven stubborn — it grew to 11.5 square miles by on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020, at his residence. Eldridge; mother, Mavis Bratvold Willis of Chicago; Monday morning and more than 500 firefighters on Funeral arrangements will be announced by Col- daughters, Jennifer Griffith and her husband, Greg, the scene only had minimal containment. No homes lins-Burke Funeral Home. of Winfield, Schondra Willis and Megan Rutledge have burned and no injuries reported. and her husband, Jeff, both of Eldridge; sisters, It’s the latest in what has become a lengthy list of Collins -Burke Funeral Home, Jasper; 205-384-5571 Kathy Whitlock and her husband, Gary, of Cullman, tragedies at events where typically smoke, confetti, Sandy Gross and her husband, Eddie; brothers, Ran- balloons or other colored objects are used to reveal the dy, Gary and Cary Willis and his wife, Melanie, all soon-to-be-born child’s biological sex — pink for girls Theodore Williams of Chicago; grandchildren, Ryan and Ashlyn Griffith and blue for boys. Sometimes the made-for-social-me- Theodore Williams, 62, of Carbon Hill, passed away and Maddie Brooke, Jaxon and Maggie Blayke Rut- dia gatherings are spectacles and include explosives Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020, at Walker Baptist Medical ledge; and other friends and family. and even guns, and at least one had deadly conse- Center. The family would like to say a special thank you to quences. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Col- Dr. Joelle Hamilton, Comfort Care Hospice, and their The fire started Saturday morning at El Ranch Do- lins-Burke Funeral Home. staff for their warmth and care during this time. rado Park, a rugged natural area popular with hikers Funeral services are planned for Wednesday, Sept. and dog owners. In summer the park’s tall natural Collins -Burke Funeral Home, Jasper; 205-384-5571 9, 2020, at 2 p.m. at the McGraw Memorial Chapel of grasses dry out and turn golden, and when combined Miles Funeral Home, with burial following at Sprin- with the San Bernardino Mountains in the distance, kle Family Cemetery. Jeff Rutledge and Gary and provide a popular backdrop for family photos and Cary Willis will officiate. videos. James Micheal Fikes Greg Griffith, Ryan Griffith, Patrick Dodd, Garrett Nov. 3, 1943‑Sept. 3, 2020 The unidentified couple chose the location to reveal Dodd, David Fikes, Keith Rutledge, Dennis Fikes, James Micheal Fikes, 76, of Jasper, passed away their baby’s gender. They were accompanied by their and Donny Winters will serve as active pallbearers. Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, at his residence. young children and had a friend or relative videoing Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of ser- The family received friends Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, on a cell phone, said Capt. Bennet Milloy of the Cali- vice at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. at 5 p.m. at Collins-Burke Funeral Home. Funeral fornia Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. services will be held today, Sept. 8, 2020, at 10 a.m. The family went into a field and fired off the device, Miles Funeral Home, Winfield; 205-487-6405 in the Collins-Burke Chapel, with burial at Guthrie which quickly ignited 4-foot grasses, Milloy said. Cemetery. Conditions were perfect for a fire to spread quickly — triple-digit temperatures, low humidity, dry vegeta- Collins -Burke Funeral Home, Jasper; 205-384-5571 tion and a stiff breeze. Surveillance video showed the couple frantically race to their vehicle to retrieve water bottles to try to extinguish the flames. It was futile and they called 911. “You can’t fight a fire like this with a water bottle,” Colleges using COVID dorms, Milloy said. “They had no chance after it started.” Firefighters arrived within minutes and the dis- traught couple told them what happened and provided quarantines to keep virus at bay their own photos and video to aid the investigation, Milloy said. “It’s a pretty tragic situation,” he said. STORRS, Conn. (AP) — With to return home, said Gary Mac- on the Tuscaloosa campus have “Obviously this was supposed to be a happy event.” the coronavirus spreading through Namara, the school’s director of tested positive since mid-August. The couple could be liable for the cost of fighting colleges at alarming rates, uni- public safety. As of Thursday, the system’s online the fire and criminally charged with misdemeanor or versities are scrambling to find Rooms are stocked with snacks dashboard showed its quarantine felony counts. quarantine locations in dormitory and equipped with TVs and work housing was 36% full. In 2017, a massive Arizona wildfire was accidentally buildings and off-campus proper- stations for remote learning. Heath The university banned on-cam- started by an off-duty Border Patrol agent who shot ties to isolate the thousands of stu- officials will do periodic check- pus events for two weeks and the a target filled with an explosive blue powder. The fire dents who have caught COVID-19 ups, security is stationed outside city of Tuscaloosa ordered bars burned 47,000 acres and caused $8 million in damag- or been exposed to it. and card swipes keep track of who closed amid concern about virus es, Agent Dennis Dickey was charged with a misde- Sacred Heart University has enters or leaves. spread. The football-obsessed meanor and sentenced to probation. converted a 34-room guest house at “With all the stress and fear a school is still planning to allow Last year, a homemade explosive used to reveal a the former Connecticut headquar- student may have if in isolation we fans for games — with a ban on baby’s gender killed 56-year-old Pamela Kreimeyer in ters of General Electric to quar- believe we need to make it as com- tailgating — when the Crimson Knoxville, Iowa. antine students. The University fortable as possible,” MacNamara Tide begin their season this month. The device was meant to spray powder but instead of South Carolina ran out of space said. “This guest house helps us Freshman Zachary Bourg, 18, blew up like a pipe bomb. Kreimeyer, who was stand- at a dormitory for quarantined accomplish that.” spent 10 days in a quarantine dorm ing 45 feet away, died instantly when debris struck students and began sending them But not every situation is as after testing positive on Aug. 23. her head. to rooms it rented in hotel-like comfortable. He’s now back in his regular room. Milloy said some devices used to reveal genders are quarters at a training center for Ryan Bologna has been locked “I want to stay here for the fall harmless but others contain chemicals that produce prosecutors. The Air Force Acade- in his dorm room at the University semester,” he said. “But if cases heat and can spark fires. my sent 400 cadets to hotels to free of Connecticut since 12 cases were continue to rise at the rate they are up space on its Colorado base for found in his building last week. then the likelihood of that occur- quarantines. 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SENIOR DISCOUNT AVAILABLE DAILY MOUNTAIN EAGLE Jasper, Ala., Tues., Sept. 8, 2020 www.mountaineagle.com — A3 As virus cases drop, Bold hopes for virus antibody governors may gamble tests still unfulfilled on bars ... again WASHINGTON (AP) AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A guy walks into a bar, — At the height of the which still isn’t allowed in Texas. coronavirus lockdown, But Jeff Brightwell owns this bar. Two months President Donald Trump into an indefinite shutdown, he’s just checking on and his top health advis- the place — the tables six feet apart, the “Covid ers trumpeted a new test 19 House Rules” sign instructing drinkers not to that would help Ameri- mingle. All the safeguards that didn’t keep the cans reclaim their lives — doors open because Dot’s Hop House & Cocktail one that would tell them Courtyard is a bar under Texas law. And bars, in if they already had the a pandemic? “Really not good,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, virus and were protected the nation’s infectious disease expert, told Congress from getting it again. in June. Their arrival would But some governors are warming up to good help “get Americans back enough. Thousands of bars forced to close after to work” by showing massive virus outbreaks swept across the U.S. this those who might have summer could be starting to see an end in sight as “the wonderful, beautiful cases drop off and the political will for continuing immunity,” said Trump, lockdowns fades. For some states, it is a gamble a point repeated at the worth trying, only a few months after a rush to daily briefings last April. reopen bars in May and June ended in disaster. Months later, the U.S. “Our governor waved the magic wand, put us out is awash in the tests but of business and offered us nothing,” said Bright- the bold predictions about AP Photo/John Raoux well, whose Dallas bar typically employs around 50 their usefulness have yet people. He says his industry has been scapegoated. to materialize. In this May 5 file photo, a health worker draws blood from a patient for Bars remain under full closure orders in more “There was definitely a COVID-19 coronavirus antibody test in DeLand, Fla. Scientists are still than a half-dozen states, including hard-hit ones a lot of wishful thinking working to figure out how well antibodies for the new coronavirus may like Texas but also Connecticut, which has one of that there was going to be shield someone from another infection, or how long that protection might the nation’s lowest positivity rates. And even in a magical test that was last. states already letting bars operate, restrictions going to save us all, but vary from one county to the next and can tighten or we’re not there yet,” said a pandemic. Large studies in the gen- ue to advertise the tests loosen abruptly, reflecting the unease among gover- Dr. Jennifer Rakeman of “Everyone’s impatient eral population to see how for workers and others. nors even as reopening movie theaters and amuse- New York City’s Public and I can see why,” Jen- widely the coronavirus Big laboratories, includ- ment parks create a look of getting over the hump. Health Laboratory. kins said. “But there’s no has spread, and screening ing LabCorp and Quest, Arkansas has one of the highest infection levels The tests check the easy path to this knowl- people who may be able to offer the tests to employ- in the U.S. and is letting bars operate with partial blood for antibodies the edge” about immunity. donate their antibody-rich ers, along with other capacity. Republican Gov. Asa Hutchison’s defense: body makes to fight off Antibody tests are dif- blood plasma, which is services like temperature No spread has been linked to bars. an infection. Scientists ferent from the standard used as an experimental checks. Experts say outbreaks nationwide have proven are still working to figure nasal swab tests that di- treatment for COVID-19. “We are aware of the otherwise. Even in recent weeks, new outbreaks out how well antibodies agnose active infections. But those uses were not CDC’s guidance,” Quest tied to college students returning to campus have for the coronavirus may Instead, they use a blood the focus of White House spokeswoman Kimberly resulted in bars shutting down again from Ala- shield someone from sample or finger-prick of briefings last spring, Gorode said in a state- bama to Iowa, undermining confidence that the another infection, or how blood to look for signs of which attracted between ment. “That is why we time is right. long that protection might a past infection, whether 8 million and 10 million recommend that employ- Still, governors are looking for a way. California last. Some early studies the person was sick or cable TV viewers daily, ers use antibody testing began letting some bars in a few small counties suggested any immuni- had no symptoms at all. according to Nielsen. as part of a holistic ap- reopen, though not where the vast majority of the ty fades fast; research Based on other viruses, A spokesperson for the proach to bringing their population lives. Next might be Florida, where published last week was experts expect those with White House coronavirus employees back to the bars have been closed since June and Republican more promising, suggest- coronavirus antibodies to task force did not provide office.” Gov. Ron DeSantis, a top ally of President Donald ing that antibodies last be at least partly immune a response to requests for LabCorp said in a Trump, has mused whether bar closings even work at least four months after for several months, if not comment. statement: “As knowledge since restaurants are serving alcohol anyway. diagnosis and do not fade longer. Expecting massive de- grows there may be bene- “Everything’s open except the nightclubs and the quickly. Dr. Anthony Fauci and mand, the Food and Drug fit in having access to this pubs, and that’s something we’re going to address,” For now, the Centers other members of the Administration chose a information.” DeSantis said this week. for Disease Control and White House task force “flood-the-zone” strategy, At testing sites in New In Texas, where three in four of the state’s 13,400 Prevention and the Amer- said early on it was a allowing more than 170 York City in April, doctors deaths blamed on COVID-19 have occurred since ican Medical Association “reasonable assumption” tests to launch with little with Somos — a medical July, the infection rate has dipped below the 10% explicitly warn that that if “you have the oversight. non-profit serving low-in- positivity rate that Republican Gov. Greg Abbott antibody tests should not antibody, you’re protect- At the same time, come communities — told has set as one criteria for letting bars back in busi- be used to make decisions ed” but added that there Trump highlighted his people who tested posi- ness. He has teased that an another announcement about returning workers wasn’t proof. administration’s “fan- tive for antibodies that about next steps in reopening could come early as to the office or students To get that proof, tastic progress” bringing they could safely return this week, which won’t come soon enough for the to school, though some scientists first run ex- antibody tests to mar- to work, although they right wing of his party, which for months has blast- labs still promote them periments in animals. ket, some officials were acknowledged “nothing is ed him over the lockdowns and a statewide mask for those uses. The CDC Human trials come next raising concerns. Reports 100%.” In a recent inter- mandate. recommends everyone — and can take even longer. of European governments view, the group’s founder, The decision is dicey for governors who, pressure even those who were sick Researchers track people forced to discard millions Dr. Ramon Tallaj, defend- from bar owners aside, have faced less blowback and recovered — take who had an infection and of faulty tests raised ed the testing. He said from keeping bars shut than other sectors. Polls precautions to prevent developed antibodies to alarms. the workers would have showed about half of Americans favored requiring getting and spreading the see if they become rein- “We’re going to be very been expected to go back bars and restaurants to close when cases surged, virus. fected. Their antibodies careful to make sure that anyway. The antibody and experts say the high risks of bars are by now Experts say it was prob- are measured to to gauge when we tell you you’re tests simply provided “one proven — the combination of cozy spaces, loud ably unrealistic to expect the level needed for im- likely immune from the extra layer of protection,” music forcing people to lean in close and rounds of answers to key immunity munity. disease ... the test really he said. drinks relaxing even the best intentions to social questions early in the Jenkins and others said said that,” said Admiral The CDC and state distance. outbreak. Those questions it’s entirely possible that Brett Giroir, the adminis- public health agencies have traditionally been an effective vaccine will tration’s “testing czar.” continue to use anti- answered only through arrive before coronavirus The FDA pulled back body testing to track the long-term animal or antibody studies are com- on its lax policy for spread of the virus in the VVinyl Viinnyyll oroorr AluminumAAlluummiinnuumm human studies, said Marc pleted, helping answer antibody tests in May, U.S. So far, in most areas Jenkins of the University some of the key questions. requiring companies to studied, fewer than 5% WWindowsindows of Minnesota. Vaccines spur the produc- begin submitting data on of the population have Windows The National Institutes tion of antibodies, and a accuracy. The FDA has antibodies. That’s far F ree E stim ates! of Health and universities number of coronavirus authorized about 40 thus below the levels that most • Since 1966 • are conducting some of vaccines are now being far, while dozens more experts think will be this work, but much of it tested around the world. await review. needed for herd immuni- has taken a back seat to In the meantime, ex- Despite the precautions ty against coronavirus, Creative Aluminum perts say antibody tests from regulators, some underscoring the need for the rapid development of 1206 Curry Hwy are useful for two things: testing companies contin- a vaccine. vaccines in the middle of Jasper, AL 35503 387-7683 387-7698 Police chief: Alabama Bass Pro Shops shooting could have been a tragedy
SPANISH FORT, Ala. two 9 mm pistols,” Barber exact count right now (AP) — Police say a man told the station describ- on how many shots were wearing body armor, and ing the weapons they say fired but they recovered at armed with multiple AR- Smith came with. least 30 casings so far and 15 style firearms, opened Police said the man believe they came from fire into an Alabama came to the boat and ATV at least three different sporting goods store, service area of the retailer weapons. shooting off dozens of and opened fire. Barber Police subdued the sus- rounds before being cap- said they don’t have an pect with a Taser. Everyone deserves to sleep like a baby tured by police. Police said no one was injured in the shooting at Bass Pro Shops in Spanish Fort. Authorities described the incident as an averted tragedy. Spanish Fort Police Chief John Barber identi- However, some of us can’t seem to get a good night’s rest and wake fied the suspected shooter as 38-year-old Robert up feeling worse than when we went to bed. It could be a sign of a Smith from the Grove Hill sleep disorder that’s linked to High Blood Pressure, Heart Failure, area, WKRG reported. Stroke or Diabetes. You should be evaluated by our Sleep Specialist. Barber said Smith is be- Call us today for your appointment or to find out more at 387-7900. ing treated for an undis- closed medical condition not related to his arrest. After all, this is the rest of your life. He said charges are pend- “Leading-edge care that helps ing, and police don’t yet 7KH 2I Walker County sleep soundly.” know what motivated the 5(67
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 Opinion A4 EDITORIALS Most want presidential politics, covid to go away As Labor Day done for many decades.” Accord- added, “I mean you know they’re signals the begin- ing to a December 2016 article not bad folks, folks, but guess Democrats don’t ning of the last in FactCheck.org, under Obama/ what? They’re not competition for leg of the race for Biden, “there has been a net loss of us.” live to their own the White House, 303,000 manufacturing jobs since Ending his acceptance speech on the differences January 2009.” In a January 2020 a high note, Trump said, “I want pandemic standards between the two FactCheck.org article, “The econo- every child in America to know that contenders could my added 6.7 million jobs, and un- you are part of the most exciting The public has been subjected to coronavirus not be more stark. Be Our employment fell to the lowest rate and incredible adventure in human lockdowns of varying degrees for over five months In typical presi- Guest in half a century.” Also, “Household history. No matter where your and counting, but prominent Democrats have decid- dential election Daniel Gardner income grew; poverty decreased, family comes from, no matter your ed that they should be exempt from the restrictions years in which and paychecks grew 2.5% after background in America, anyone can everyone else must abide by. the incumbent inflation.” rise, with hard work, devotion and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi flouted these restric- is running for a second term, the Trump added, “[T]his election drive, you can reach any goal and tions recently when she got her hair coiffed at a San challenger paints a dark picture of will decide whether we will defend achieve every ambition.” He added, Francisco salon that remains closed to the public. America and calls for change. The the American way of life or whether “Americans build their future. Local ordinances only allow for outdoor services, incumbent boasts about accom- we will allow a radical movement to We don’t tear down our past.” and Pelosi was captured on security video not wear- plishments and promises even more completely dismantle and destroy Incumbents normally play the ing a mask. Despite the evidence, her spokesman success. 2020 is no different, even it.” Americans have watched LEFT patriot card while challengers play declared that the speaker “always wears a mask more so. groups like Black Lives Matter and the unpatriotic card. Remember and complies with local COVID requirements.” In his acceptance speech at the Antifa burn, loot and destroy busi- when Candidate Obama called Pelosi’s not the only one. New York Gov. Andrew RNC, President Trump said, “This nesses and cities across America George W. Bush “unpatriotic” be- Cuomo has repeatedly been caught not wearing a election will decide whether we save in the name of social justice. Biden cause national debt had risen $5.8 mask despite his incessant demands that every- the American dream or whether we has maintained a low profile in his trillion during during Bush’s eight one else do so. Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser allow a socialist agenda to demolish basement “following the science” years? He said, “That’s irresponsi- declared the funeral of John Lewis essential and so our cherished destiny.” Half of us to avoid covid infection, refusing to ble. It’s unpatriotic.” Obama added exempted travelers from her order of quarantining believe anyone can succeed if he or acknowledge the riots until polls $8.588 trillion. This past Satur- for two weeks upon arriving in the city. Funerals she takes advantage of opportuni- showed Americans wanted the riots day, Biden called Trump “a lousy for citizens who didn’t serve in the government were ties and works hard. The other half to end. president.” explicitly declared to be nonessential. believe many among us don’t have Regarding China and jobs, And, so it goes. We have two more New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio defended his opportunities and want the govern- Trump said, “[W]e will also provide months of this election cycle, which trip to the gym during the pandemic because it was ment to provide whatever they lack. tax credits to bring jobs out of in 2020 months is a lifetime. Amer- necessary that he “stay healthy so I can make the Trump continued, “[The election] China, back to America. And we icans want presidential politics and decisions for the people of this city.” Philadelphia will decide whether we rapidly will impose tariffs on any company covid to go away. Mayor Jim Kenney has banned indoor dining in his create millions of high-paying jobs that leaves America to produce jobs city, straining local restaurants, but that didn’t stop or whether we crush our indus- overseas.” In 2019 on the campaign Daniel L. Gardner is a syndicated columnist who him from heading over to Maryland to enjoy indoor lives in Starkville, Miss. You may contact him at tries and send millions of these trail Biden said, “China is going to [email protected]. dining. jobs overseas as has foolishly been eat our lunch? Come on man.” He Haircuts seem to be a uniquely popular point of hypocrisy among Democratic leaders. Michigan requires hours upon hours of training for barbers and hairstylists, but Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called on Michigan residents upset with her lockdown TODAY IN restrictions to just “Google how to do a haircut.” Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot also got her hair HISTORY done while the state’s salons and barbershops are shut down because she is “the public face of this Today is Tuesday, city.” Sept. 8, the 252nd day of It’s one set of rules for Democratic politicians and 2020. There are 114 days another set of rules for everyone else. This doesn’t left in the year. just extend to personal causes, such as looking Today’s Highlight in good for the cameras or wanting to sit down and eat History: inside a restaurant. Massive protests have gone on On Sept. 8, 1974, throughout America’s cities with either the tacit or President Gerald R. Ford explicit support of the very politicians discouraging granted a “full, free, gatherings of 10 or more people in citizens’ back- and absolute pardon” to yards. former President Richard If Democratic leaders are willing to disrupt the Nixon covering his entire lives of citizens across the country, the least they term in office. could do is live under the restrictions they impose On this date: on everyone else. They think that they are above In 1565, a Spanish ex- the restrictions or that the virus is not as serious pedition established the as they claim it is when addressing the public. Both first permanent Europe- options reflect poorly on their judgment. an settlement in North Politicians are not special above and beyond their America at present-day fellow citizens. If a haircut or a funeral is important St. Augustine, Fla. enough that politicians must be able to take part, In 1892, an early then it should be open to everyone across the coun- version of “The Pledge of try. And if Democrats think it’s too dangerous for Allegiance,” written by everyone, then it should be too dangerous for them Francis Bellamy, ap- as well. peared in “The Youth’s — Reprinted from The Colorado Springs Gazette Companion.” It went: “I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with HOW TO REACH OUR liberty and justice for all.” In 1900, Galveston, ELECTED OFFICIALS Texas, was struck by a hurricane that killed an estimated 8,000 people. In 1935, Sen. Huey P. Long, a Louisiana Dem- ocrat, was shot and mor- tally wounded inside the Louisiana State Capitol; he died two days later. (The assailant was iden- tified as Dr. Carl Weiss, who was gunned down by Sen. Rep. Rep. Long’s bodyguards.) Greg Reed Connie Tim In 1964, public schools in Prince Edward County, Rowe Wadsworth Virginia, reopened after being closed for five years SENATE Rowe, R-Jasper by officials attempting Sen. Greg Reed, 11 S. 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DAILY MOUNTAIN EAGLE Jasper, Ala., Tues., Sept. 8, 2020 www.mountaineagle.com — A5 Trump looms large over campaigns for control of Congress WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democrats for House majority sional map, strategists said. reassessment of the way the people. He sounds dire warn‑ battle for control of Congress control. Now, they’re on track House Democrats are expected federal government approach‑ ings about the demonstrations is solidifying into a race about to potentially do the same in to easily retain the majority, es longstanding problems. In happening in some cities. It’s President Donald Trump, the Senate. without too many losses. The a volatile political climate, an opening for the GOP, an as Republicans hitch their “The president continues to Senate, now in Republican health care, jobs and even attempt to win back wary fortunes to their party’s leader overshadow and impact the hands, could almost as easily what the parties are calling suburban voters, particularly and Democrats position them‑ races for the Senate and the flip to Democrats. the soul of the nation are all white women, who voted for selves as a bulwark against House,” said Nathan Gonzales, Together, the congressional on the ballot. Trump in 2016 but have since him — and as partners in a the editor of Inside Elections, races provide a snapshot of an As Democrats gain momen‑ drifted away. potential Joe Biden White which tracks the campaigns. American electorate ahead tum, Republicans are digging “It’s a winning message,” House. Usually, a president at the of a voting season unlike any in, echoing Trump’s harsh said Bob Salera, a spokesman So far, voters are signaling top of the ticket boosts his other. The coronavirus crisis, a criticism of the nationwide for the National Republican they want to finish the job they party’s chances, but Trump’s shattered economy and a new protests over police violence, Congressional Committee, the started in 2018 by installing slump is shifting the congres‑ civil rights era are forcing a particularly against Black House GOP’s campaign arm.
Summer From A1 Lyerly From A1 and wash your hands,” — get back to where we ings are made to prevent colon should start screening at age 45, 3 colon cancer in 2016. At stage said Dr. Raul Pino, want to be,” the city said. cancer. “Most interestingly, it is because statistically they have a 3, one may have positive lymph state health director in In South Carolina, the third most common cancer in likelihood of it beginning earlier,” nodes, he said, and at stage 4 it has Orange County, Flori‑ which was a hot spot all parts of the world,” after skin he said. “Now, this will probably spread to distant sites. da, which includes the of contagion over the and lung cancer, he said. “It is the progress further in the near future “If he had stage 3, I’m sure they Orlando area. summer before cases second most common death from due to the recognition that colon gave him an aggressive course The U.S. had about started to decline in cancer,” behind lung cancer. “The cancer is being seen earlier. We of chemotherapy afterward, and 1.6 million confirmed early August, 8,000 fans, difference in colon cancer is that don’t know how far it is going to it may have delayed it for a long COVID -19 cases around including Gov. Henry it is potentially preventable most go.” He said it may be possible in time,” he said, noting sometimes Memorial Day, before McMaster, were allowed of the time. That’s why people get the future that Blacks may be ad‑ it might not come back but it has backyard parties and to attend the NASCAR screened.” vised to be tested as early as 40. to be monitored. “You’re not out of other gatherings contrib‑ race at the Darlington The ACS and the Alabama De‑ In fact, researchers haven’t real‑ the woods until about five years uted to a summertime Raceway on Sunday. partment of Public Health said in ly determined why it is happening afterward.” surge. State officials approved a report in November 2019 that in earlier, he said. He noted the polyp that lead to It now has more than a socially distant atten‑ Alabama, about 2,330 new cases Asked what to look for, Lyerly Boseman’s cancer could have start‑ 6.2 million cases, accord‑ dance plan at the track, of colon and rectum cancer were suggested specialists look for any ed as early as his late 20s or early ing to the count kept by which can hold 47,000 expected for 2019, with about 930 unexplained rectal bleeding, any 30s, he said. Johns Hopkins Universi‑ people. deaths from that cancer for that unexplained weight loss, change Asked if a colonoscopy is stren‑ ty. It was the biggest year in the state. in your bowel habits and lower uous, he said people used to be Deaths from the virus gathering in the state Rates were higher in the state abdominal pain.” afraid it would hurt. However, the more than doubled over since the outbreak start‑ than in the national 38.8 rate of The ACS recommends that as worst part now probably comes in the summer to nearly ed six months ago. Many occurrence‑with the rate for black part of the regular procedures, a advance, as one will be on a clear 190,000. rows and seats were kept males at 58.8. colonoscopy should be scheduled liquid diet for usually 24 hours In New Orleans, which empty to keep groups of Colon cancer always begins as a every 10 years. Lyerly said stool before a procedure, and one takes had one of the largest fans apart, and people tiny, benign tissue growth on the specimen tests can also be done an‑ laxatives during that time. “You’ll outbreaks outside of New were asked to wear surface of the colon, Lyerly said. nually to look for blood one might spend the better part of the day in York City this spring, masks. It takes several years to develop not even notice. the bathroom,” he said. city officials reminded Debbie Katsanos drove into colon cancer, as there are few He said a full colonoscopy can “But the test itself, over the past residents that COVID-19 down from New Hamp‑ fast developing cases‑although he detect a precancerous polyp earlier 20 years, it has become increas‑ doesn’t take a holiday shire with her husband, classified the ones that are as “very than non-evasive tests. However, ingly common people get a true, after they received 36 her father and a friend. alarming.” he also noted the Cologuard TV short -acting anesthetic,” he said, calls about large gather‑ It was their first trip out Lyerly said the traditional view commercial for the home test, us‑ saying no one these days should ings and 46 calls about of state since COVID-19 of the ACS and insurance compa‑ ing an animated talking box. have any discomfort during the businesses not following started spreading. They nies has been to screen normal risk “If people can’t or won’t do a full procedure. The patient is usually safety rules on Friday had time off because the people‑those whose close family colonoscopy, it will not statistically ready to go back to a normal rou‑ and Saturday. Labor Day weekend fair members have had no signs of co‑ detect as many polyps early,” he tine the next day. “This is not who we where they typically sell lon cancer‑every 10 years, starting said. “It can detect a precancerous He noted diet also helps prevent are, and this is not how concessions canceled this at 50. If a benign pre-cancerous polyp, not not as early as a colo‑ colon cancer. “The same type of we — as a community year. polyp is found, it might be lowered noscopy. Of course, sometimes it diet that we think lowers the risk to three years. Those with a family reflects a hidden colon cancer. We of heart disease probably also history of the disease have been haven’t been unfortunate enough lowers the risk of colon cancer,” he told to start at age 40 and then to run into that.” Sometimes, it will said. That would mean a diet high Arrests From A1 every five years, and maybe even get someone who wouldn’t have a in fiber and low in fat. And they’ve earlier depending on how early full colonoscopy to get that screen‑ shown patients on aspirin-like and SWAT Divisions teamed up with Carbon Hill family members had it‑usually 10 ing. drugs for arthritis or patients who Police Chief Eric House to raid an outdoor building years before when the family mem‑ He noted some cannot do a full have been put on low dose aspirin that had been made into a residence. ber was diagnosed. colonoscopy, such as women who to prevent heart attack and strokes Investigators located and arrested the two people However, he noted the ACS have had multiple pelvic surgeries because of a risk in their family suspected of drug dealing at the residence. several years ago began advocating like bladder procedures, hysterec‑ often have a lower risk of colon Devon Reshod Miller, 33, of Carbon Hill, was ar‑ 45 as the normal starting age, even tomies and C-sections, leading to cancer.” rested and charged with five counts of distribution before the increase in cases was other methods. The Mayo Clinic also advises of of a controlled substance. miller was also charged seen, Lyerly said. Federal man‑ Lyerly said with stage 1 or stage other risk factors, such as a sed‑ with unlawful possession of a controlled substance dates for Medicare and insurance 2 colon cancer, using surgery and entary lifestyle, diabetes, obesity, and possession of drug paraphernalia. companies are now following in chemotherapy, the majority of cases smoking, alcohol, and radiation Stephanie Nicole Richardson, 36, of Carbon Hill, that direction. will be curable. Remarkably, sev‑ therapy directed at the abdomen to was arrested and charged withone count of distribu‑ “Another factor they’ve noticed, eral of Boseman’s movies, includ‑ treat previous cancers. tion of a controlled substance. Richardson was also and pertinent to the case this ing “Black Panther,” were filmed Lyerly advised people look at the charged with unlawful possession of a controlled weekend, they have recommended between treatments and surgeries American Cancer Society’s recom‑ substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. for years that African Americans after he was diagnosed with stage mendations online.
Ballots From A1 a physical illness or infirmity “but there are some examples But if they are not sure, “they if one waits until then. helps insure the ballot arrives which prevents my attendance where it would be permissible can go to the polls, and the poll NBC News said in a state- in time. at the polls. [ID REQUIRED]” for you to vote absentee and worker will say, ‘It shows you by -state breakdown story on “It remains with the voter That‑and increased interest then for you to show up on Elec‑ voted absentee,’” she said. procedures that Alabama has to be responsible and to make in the presidential election -is tion Day at the polling site.” Odom said she often sees peo‑ a way to check online about sure they do what they need expected to increase the num‑ If you are uncertain as to ple who got an absentee ballot the status of an absentee vote, to do to make sure their vote ber of absentee votes this year whether your mailed absen‑ but laid it aside, forgetting at https://myinfo.alabama‑ counts,” she said. “It is very in Alabama, and in other states tee ballot was received, you it until Election Day. If that votes.gov/voterview. An Eagle important if the voter knows where similar provisions have could go to the polls and vote a happens, they must go to the reporter used it Sunday to find now they need to do absentee, been made. Walker County Cir‑ provisional ballot on Election polls and vote a provisional, as his absentee ballot from the they need to be taking care of it cuit Clerk Susan said Friday Day, he said. The provisionals they are not allowed to use the recent runoff election was ac‑ now, and not waiting until the she already has 400 absentee are counted a week later on the absentee ballot at that point. cepted, using a pull down bar. week before or the day before, applications, where as “normal‑ following Tuesday starting at She said provisionals are put A name and birth date was and then be angry at everybody ly, we have zero at this point.” noon, and the election results in a separate box and are ex‑ needed. else because they waited until The deadline to turn in an are actually certified as being amined by the Board of Regis‑ Odom said that in addition the last minute.” absentee application is Oct. 29. official at that time. trars to determine if it qualifies to mailing in, people can come Postmaster General Lou‑ For his part, Merrill told If the absentee ballot is to be counted. by her office and turn in the is DeJoy has recommended the Daily Mountain Eagle found, that is counted instead Merrill noted that the new absentee ballot directly to her. nationally that for ballots to Thursday he didn’t know what of the provisional. electronic poll books‑which now “Only the voter can put it in arrive in time by mail, people Trump meant by his controver‑ “The election officials would look to be ready for use in over my hand, and only the voter should apply for absentees no sial remarks. determine whether or not your 60 of the state’s 67 counties can call about their ballot,” she later than 15 days before the “I do know this,” he said. “I (provisional) ballot cast at the on Nov. 3, including Walker said. One can even mark their Nov. 3 General Election and do know that in Alabama we polling site should be accepted County‑will indicate whether ballot in a room in her office mail their absentee no later want every one of our 3,636,770 or the ballot you submitted someone received an absentee suite at the Walker County than one week before the elec‑ voters to vote. And I know we through the mail was just ballot and whether or not the Courthouse that is set aside for tion, although some states have want them to vote the way they delayed and had been received person actually attempted to voting. later actual deadlines. want to, either in person or after the election was over, and vote absentee. Merrill also confirmed that Absentee applications can by mail through the absentee then that one (the absentee The new tablet devices, would be acceptable to bring it be downloaded from alabama‑ process. And I know we want ballot) would count instead of where one will swipe a driver’s by that office or to vote there. votes.gov and mailed or given them to be able to do so that the provisional ballot,” he said. license or a state voter photo Asked about the prospect of to Odom. One may also call the is not confusing to them but is “But that is incumbent on the ID card, will take the place of longer lines at the polls in or‑ Secretary of State’s Office at practical and will allow them to voter to make sure they know paper poll books where eligible der to deal with checking about 334 -242-7210 or Odom’s office exercise the right the way that what their status is.” voters are listed. absentee status or possibly cast at 205-384-7268. She also re‑ they choose. Odom, the absentee election Asked if the paper poll books a provisional if they felt the ab‑ minded that a photocopy of the “Now, with that being said, manager, agreed a provisional show that, he said, “There is a sentee was not accepted, Mer‑ driver’s license or other photo we have safeguards in place can be turned in, adding that way, but it is better and easier rill said he was not worried. voter ID must now be turned in that will prevent people from while Trump did not clearly through the electronic poll “With the electronic poll with the absentee application, voting twice. If we find that “explain it fully for everyone to book.” Merrill said his goal is to books, it shouldn’t be a problem not later with the ballot. people have committed infrac‑ understand,” he was right in have the electronic poll books anyway,” he said. Merrill has Ballots are expected to arrive tions related to the electoral the end. She said the mailed in all 67 counties by 2022’s promoted that the new devices the week of Sept. 14, and bal‑ process, if they have broken absentee would be counted if election cycle. will speed up the process when lots will be mailed out immedi‑ the trust and confidence of the eventually found. As for the easiest way for signing in to vote. ately, Odom said. However, she process by tempting to commit “If anyone voted absentee, the public to know if their “But we don’t need that con‑ now says that voters wanted fraudulent activities related and they are afraid they didn’t absentee ballot was accepted, fusion. That is why it is better to vote absentees in person at to the election process, we mail it in time, and it isn’t go‑ Merrill suggested they contact if you are voting absentee, to her office need to wait until the will identify those people. We ing to be counted, they can vote the absentee election manager just know your vote has been week of Sept. 21 at the earliest, will investigate them. If it is a provisional,” she said. and make sure their ballot was cast and counted for the candi‑ saying she is not supposed to warranted, we will make sure She noted it must be post‑ properly received. Odom said date of your choice,” he said. allow that until 46 days out. they are indicted and prosecute marked the day before the elec‑ many call her for that during Odom advised that it would Oct. 19 is the last day to them to the fullest extent of the tion, and local postal officials an election, as she can look up be best to “take care of busi‑ register to vote in the election, law. 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Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 Sports A9 PLAYER OF THE WEEK NASCAR Oakman’s Douglas takes weekly honor
By W. BRIAN HALE touchdown. Cameron Blalock had 11 tackles Eagle Sports Writer and forced a fumble. Oakman: Kaedyn Marchbanks — 145 The Oakman Wildcats’ stellar offensive all-purpose yards; catching three passes and defensive performance in their 40- for 104 yards, while rushing for 41 yards 16 victory over Class 3A, on six carries with two touchdowns. Baylor Region 6 foe Holly Pond pro- Odom went 7 of 13 passing for 141 yards. duced plenty of standouts, A.J. Odom had nine tackles including four with Sean Douglas leading tackles for a loss and a quarterback sack. the pack. Jasper: Kevon Samuel — rushed for 105 Douglas had 189 rushing yards on 19 carries and one touchdown in yards on 10 carries, scoring the Vikings’ 40-7 loss to Clay-Chalkville. Harvick takes two touchdowns on offense; Curry: Caden Riley — picked up 104 while recording four tackles yards on 15 carries and one touchdown in a Southern 500 and a quarterback sack on 35-14 loss to Hamilton. after leaders defense to be named the Sean Winston County: Austin Owens — WJLX/DME Prepzone Play- Douglas rushed 156 yards on 14 carries and one make contact er of the Week. touchdown in Friday’s 14-12 loss to Hatton. DARLINGTON, The junior running back found the end- Lynn: Brandon Hill — was three of six passing for 45 yards and gained, 115 yards S.C. (AP) — Anoth- zone on runs of 26 and 55 yards. ——— on 14 carries with two touchdowns in a 35- er race, another win Other notable 33 victory over Brilliant. for Kevin Harvick. performances Addison: Christian Roberts — totaled Again at Darlington Corner: Joshua Myrick — caught a 144 yards of offense in a 36-34 overtime loss Daily Mountain Eagle - Jason Clark Raceway and this 5-yard touchdown pass on the final play to Aliceville. He rushed 17 times for 118 time to open the of the game and followed with a 2-point yards and a touchdown while completing 1 Sean Douglas (4) runs against Holly playoffs and his conversion run in a 28-27 victory over St. of 3 passes with 26 yards and an intercep- Pond on Friday night. Douglas is the Clair County. Defensively, he had 10 tackles tion. Weston Smith rushed 16 times for 107 WJLX/Daily Mountain Eagle Prepzone march toward the and also returned a fumble 55 yards for a yards and a touchdown. NASCAR champi- Player of the Week. onship. Only differ- ence? Harvick LSU FOOTBALL NBA PLAYOFFS didn’t dominate the Southern 500 in his series-best Bucks eighth victory of the Few familiar faces season. The regu- lar-season champi- on and top seed in hope for the playoffs inherit- ed the lead Sunday back for champs night when Martin Giannis’ Truex Jr. and Chase Elliott bumped then brushed the wall. Elliott dropped off return for the pace and Har- vick passed him for second. Truex — Game 5 who led a race-high 196 laps — had to By TIM REYNOLDS pit for repairs on his AP Basketball Writer damaged car and Harvick was sud- LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Milwaukee Bucks will play another denly out front. day. Harvick has won They’re waiting to see if reigning twice this season at NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo Darlington, includ- will join them. ing the May 17 It’s still a dire situation for the team return to competi- that had the league’s best regular-sea- tion after a 10-week son record this season — they’re down 3-1 in the Eastern Conference semifi- pause at the start of nals to the Miami Heat, with another the pandemic. fan win-or-go-home test awaiting in Game 5 on Tuesday night. And they don’t know if Antetokounmpo, who sprained Sports on TV his right ankle in Game 3 and then again in Game 4, will be ready. MLB “There’s hope,” Bucks coach Mike Twins at Cardinals, Budenholzer said. “We’re not ruling AP Photo him out, so I guess until he’s ruled out 2 p.m., MLB In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) intercepts the you have hope. He’s going to do every- Yankees at Blue Jays, ball in front of Georgia wide receiver George Pickens (1) during the SEC Champion- thing he can to make himself avail- 5:30 p.m., MLB able.” ship Game last year. Stingley Jr. is among LSU’s few returning players. Also Tuesday: Game 3 of the West- Red Sox at Phillies, ern Conference semifinals, with that 6 p.m., FS1 Fourteen LSU players taken in NFL Draft matchup between the Los Angeles Marlins at Braves, Lakers and Houston Rockets tied at a time to prepare for Joe Burrow’s departure. 6:10 p.m., SPSO By BRETT MARTEL game apiece. AP Sports Writer Heir apparent Myles Brennan was a highly Antetokounmpo was with the Bucks Dodgers at D’backs, regarded recruit who has waited three years for their light practice Monday. He got 8:30 p.m., MLB BATON ROUGE, La. — Beyond their for his chance. treatment on the ankle, then left wear- unmistakably Cajun coach and trademark “Myles is having an excellent camp,” Org- ing a protective boot over his right foot eron said. “He’s taken a step forward where NBA Playoffs purple and gold uni- — a standard practice with sprains forms, the defending clearly right now he looks like he’s the leader” to keep the injured area from bearing Eastern Conference national champion of the offense. weight. Semis: Heat vs. LSU Tigers will be It could be harder to adapt to the recent, The Bucks won Game 4 without him Bucks, Game 5, nearly unrecognizable. sudden loss of All-America receiver Ja’Marr for the most part, beating the Heat in 5:30 p.m., TNT Graduation and last spring’s NFL draft Chase, last year’s Biletnikoff Award winner took most starters off the roster. Then the as the top receiver in college football. He See PLAYOFFS, A10 Western Conference coronavirus pandemic prodded some of the decided less than a month before the season Semis: Lakers vs. best players the Tigers had left to opt out. opener — and a week after LSU received Rockets, Game 3, “It is a lot of turnover,” coach Ed Orgeron a No. 6 preseason ranking in the AP Top 8 p.m., TNT conceded. “It’s a great challenge for our staff.” 25 Poll — to opt out and instead focus on It’s hard to replace a Heisman Trophy the 2021 NFL draft. Chase was one of four quarterback coming off the most prolific projected LSU starters to opt out by the end NHL Playoffs season in LSU history. But at least LSU had Western Conference See LSU, A10 Finals: Stars vs. Gold- en Knights, Game 2, 7 p.m., NBCSN MARLINS 5, BRAVES 4, 10 INNINGS Tennis Rojas hit leads Marlins past Braves U.S. Open quarterfi- nals, 11 a.m., ESPN By CHARLES ODUM (2-3), the closer’s second fice. A.J. Minter (1-1) inten- AP Sports Writer blown save in 11 chances. tionally walked pinch-hitter U.S. Open quarterfi- Atlanta loaded the bases on Brian Anderson, and Rojas nals, 6 p.m., ESPN ATLANTA — Miguel Rojas Dansby Swanson’s double doubled to right-center. Nick had four hits, including a and a pair of intentional Vincent got three straight Soccer go-ahead double in the 10th walks before Travis d’Arnaud outs for his third save. inning, and the Miami Mar- grounded into an inning-end- Atlanta’s NL East lead UEFA Nations lins beat the Atlanta Braves ing double play. was cut to two games over AP Photo League: Denmark 5-4 on Monday. Garrett Cooper opened the second-place Philadelphia, vs. England, 1:30 Pinch-hitter Adam Duvall 10th as Miami’s designated while the third-place Marlins Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Ante- p.m., ESPN2 led off the ninth with a tying runner at second and ad- dropped 2 1/2 games behind tokounmpo (34) grabs a rebound homer off Brandon Kintzler vanced on Jon Berti’s sacri- the Phillies. against the Heat last week. A10 — DAILY MOUNTAIN EAGLE Jasper, Ala., Tues., Sept. 8, 2020 www.mountaineagle.com SPORTS DIGEST Playoffs From A9 overtime. The NBA acknowledged seven previous series where Miami — NEED TO KNOW: Each of COLLEGE FOOTBALL Monday that two fouls should has taken a 3-0 series lead in a Houston’s last two playoff losses have been called on the Bucks late best-of-seven, the Heat always has been immediately followed by a Southern Miss’ Hopson out as in regulation, including one that closed it out in four or five games. win, which means the Rockets will coach; Walden takes over would have put Jimmy Butler on They’d like to see that trend con- head into Game 3 certainly know- the foul line with 24 seconds left tinue Tuesday. Leaguewide, 53 of ing that they can regain control. HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Southern Mississippi and the Heat leading by a point. the last 57 series where someone As was the case in the Oklahoma coach Jay Hopson said Monday that he has stepped Donte DiVincenzo made a free took a 3-0 lead ended in either four City series, turnovers tell the story down and co-offensive coordinator Scotty Walden throw on the next Milwaukee pos- or five games. for Houston: The Rockets had 17 will take over as interim coach. session to force overtime. — KEEP AN EYE ON: The in Game 2, leading to 27 Lakers The school announced the coaching change Mon- “Our veteran players are experi- Bucks’ minutes after they emp- points, and there’s no way that day afternoon in a news release, ending Hopson’s enced enough to know how difficult tied the tanks in Game 4. Khris wasn’t going to lead to a loss. tenure one game into his fifth season. The Golden it is to win in the playoffs and how Middleton played a season-high 48 — KEEP AN EYE ON: James Eagles lost at home to South Alabama in Thursday’s challenging it is just to win one minutes, his most in 5 1/2 years. will draw — and self-inflict — crit- game,” Miami coach Erik Spoel- Brook Lopez played 42 minutes, a icism for seven turnovers in Game season opener. stra said. “Each game has been season high for the second consec- 2, but he controlled the game any- In statements, Hopson described the decision like that. There have been these utive game and his most in nearly way: 28 points, 11 rebounds, nine as the result of a “mutual agreement” with athletics moments of truth and for three four years. Eric Bledsoe logged his assists, four steals and two blocks director Jeremy McClain, while McClain said Hopson straight games we were able to win most minutes (40) since March in 39 minutes is big-time, and the approached him after last week’s loss. those moments of truth.” 2018. George Hill also set a season Lakers outscored the Rockets by “I am in total agreement with this change in lead- In Game 4, it was Milwaukee’s high in minutes (37), going over 31 15 with him on the floor Sunday. ership and truly believe it is in the best interest of the turn. And with or without Ante- for just the second time all sea- In the nine minutes when he didn’t players, coaches and this entire program,” Hopson tokounmpo, the Bucks still believe son. And they did all that facing play, the Rockets won by seven. said. Hopson went 28-23 and reached three bowl they can extend the series. elimination pressure. Can they do games since taking over before the 2016 season. He “Did we put ourselves in a hole? it again? — INJURY WATCH: Dion was also an assistant for Southern Miss from 2001- Absolutely,” Milwaukee’s Wesley — INJURY WATCH: Antetok- Waiters (strained groin) and JaVale Matthews said. “Are we going to be ounmpo’s status is obviously the McGee (ankle) couldn’t play much 03 and 2005-07. punks about it? Absolutely not.” biggest factor here. Miami’s Jae for the Lakers in Game 2. If McGee Southern Miss hosts Louisiana Tech in Conference The Lakers knotted up their Crowder took a rough fall late in can’t go, perhaps Dwight Howard USA play on Sept. 19. series with a 117-109 win in Game overtime of Game 4 as well. returns to the rotation. Rondo 2 on Sunday night, with LeBron — PRESSURE IS ON: Miami. coming back from his thumb injury TENNIS James and Anthony Davis combin- All on Miami. The longer this has been a huge boost, especially ing for 62 points and 21 rebounds goes, the more hope the Bucks will in Game 2. “He’s a leader,” James Down but not out, Serena yells on 25-for-41 shooting. have of becoming the first team in said. herself to U.S. Open win A look at Tuesday’s games: NBA history to win a series after — PRESSURE IS ON: Rockets NEW YORK (AP) — There’s no crowd at the U.S. HEAT VS. BUCKS trailing 3-0. guards James Harden and Russell Open this year to pull for Serena Williams and try to Miami leads 3-1. Game 5, 6:30 LAKERS VS. ROCKETS Westbrook. They were 10 for 27 p.m. EDT, TNT. Series tied 1-1. Game 3, 9 p.m. from the floor in Game 2 and the push her to victory. So she provided her own encour- — NEED TO KNOW: In the EDT, TNT. Rockets still had a chance. agement in a tough fourth-round match Monday. Shouting at herself point after point, Williams came back from a third-set deficit against a woman she lost to less than two weeks ago, and took another step closer to Grand Slam title No. 24 by beating Maria High School Football Schedules Sakkari 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3 at Flushing Meadows. Williams reached the quarterfinals for a 12th con- Addison Bulldogs (1-2, 0-1) Curry Yellow Jackets (0-3, 0-1) Meek Tigers (0-3, 0-1) secutive U.S. Open appearance. 8/21 at Haleyville 6-28 L 8/20 Carbon Hill 28-48 L 8/21 at C. Springs 40-43 L When the match ended, Williams turned and yelled 8/27 Lynn 50-0 W 8/27 at Oakman 12-40 L 8/27 Winston Co. 14-64 L toward her husband, who stood at his front-row seat 9/4 at Aliceville* 34-36 L 9/4 Hamilton* 14-35 L 9/4 at Brilliant* 30-55 L and yelled right back. 9/11 Midfield* Home 9/11 Fayette Co.* Away 9/11 South Lamar* Home 9/18 Winston Co.* Away 9/18 Winston Co.* Home 9/18 Hubbertville* Home From A9 9/25 Good Hope Home 9/25 OPEN 9/25 OPEN LSU 10/2 Cold Springs* Home 10/2 Oak Grove* Home 10/2 Marion Co.* Away of August, along with cornerback Kary Vincent Jr., 10/9 Lamar Co.* Home 10/9 Northside* Away 10/9 Lynn* Home defensive end Neil Farrell Jr. and defensive tackle 10/16 Hamilton* Away 10/16 Haleyville* Home 10/16 Pickens Co.* Home Tyler Shelvin. 10/23 Sulligent* Away 10/23 Gordo* Away 10/23 Berry* Away LSU lost yet another defensive lineman with starter 10/30 OPEN 10/30 West Point Away 10/30 Sumiton Chr. Away potential when Justin Thomas left the team. *denotes region game *denotes region game *denotes region game “There are some opportunities for new guys,” Orgeron said. “We have a good roster that can handle that.” Carbon Hill Bulldogs (1-2, 0-1) Dora Bulldogs (2-0, 0-0) Oakman Wildcats (2-1, 1-0) LSU had a record 14 players taken in the 2020 NFL 8/20 at Curry 48-28 W 8/21 Cordova 21-6 W 8/21 Gordo 19-48 L draft, including top rusher Clyde Edwards-Helaire, 8/27 Cordova 8-30 L 8/27 at Holt 21-7 W 8/27 Curry 40-12 W second-leading receiver Justin Jefferson, sack leader 9/4 Susan Moore* 7-43 L 9/4 OPEN 9/4 Holly Pond* 40-16 W K’Lavon Chaisson and two-time All-America safety 9/11 Vinemont* Away 9/11 Hanceville* Home 9/11 Winfield* Away Grant Delpit. The Tigers have one returning starter on the offen- 9/18 Holly Pond* Home 9/18 Oneonta* Home 9/18 Pennington* Away sive line and one on the defensive line. 9/25 OPEN 9/25 Good Hope Away 9/25 OPEN Despite so much uncertainty, Orgeron said he is 10/2 Pennington* Home 10/2 Fultondale* Away 10/2 Susan Moore* Home determined to “enjoy myself coming to work.” 10/9 Oakman* Away 10/9 Ashville* Home 10/9 Carbon Hill* Home “The best thinking is, take it one day at a time, this 10/16 Tarrant* Home 10/16 Good Hope* Away 10/16 Vinemont* Away is the team we have, let’s get them better, let’s see 10/23 Winfield* Away 10/23 Etowah* Away 10/23 Tarrant* Away what’s going to happen,” Orgeron said. 10/30 Brilliant Away 10/30 West Blocton Home 10/30 Cordova Away STAFF CHANGES *denotes region game *denotes region game *denotes region game Roster turnover is one thing. Orgeron also had to replace a couple key staff members. Bo Pelini has returned to LSU for a second stint as Cordova Blue Devils (1-2, 0-1) Jasper Vikings (1-2, 0-1) Sumiton Chr. Eagles (1-1, 0-0) defensive coordinator following Dave Aranda’s deci- 8/21 at Dora 6-21 L 8/20 Mars Hill 30-20 W 8/21 Victory Chr. 8-20 L sion to become Baylor’s head coach. Pelini is switching 8/27 at Carbon Hill 30-8 W 8/29 at Cullman 0-21 L 8/27 at Cherokee 46-0 W LSU’s defense back to a traditional four-defensive 9/4 at Pl. Grove* 7-48 L 9/4 Clay-Chalk.* 7-40 L 9/4 OPEN lineman front. The only starters returning to his unit 9/11 John Carroll* Home 9/11 OPEN 9/11 Cedar Bluff* Away are All-America cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., senior 9/18 Woodville* Away safety Jacoby Stevens and lineman Glen Logan. 9/18 Ramsay* Away 9/18 Gardendale* Away Meanwhile, former NFL coach Scott Linehan 9/25 OPEN 9/25 Demopolis Away 9/25 Brindlee Mtn Away arrived as passing game coordinator after Joe Brady, 10/2 Wenonah* Home 10/2 Minor* Away 10/2 Gaylesville* Home who helped LSU refine run-pass elements of its spread 10/9 Carver-Bham* Away 10/9 Jackson-Olin* Home 10/9 Appalachian* Home offense, left to become an offensive coordinator in the 10/16 Parker* Home 10/16 Mort. Jordan* Away 10/16 Coosa Chr.* Away NFL with Carolina. 10/23 Fairfield* Home 10/23 Pinson Valley* Home 10/23 Valley Head* Home Orgeron said LSU continues to run a spread of- 10/30 Oakman Home 10/30 Bessemer City Home 10/30 Meek Home fense, but noted that Linehan has “brought in some *denotes region game different techniques to our receivers. He’s brought in *denotes region game *denotes region game some things that he did in the NFL,” including some new concepts for red zone plays. Corner Yellow Jackets (1-1, 1-0) Lynn Bears (1-1, 1-0) Winston Co. Jackets (1-1, 0-0) CATCHING ON 8/21 OPEN 8/21 OPEN 8/21 OPEN LSU remains confident in the depth of its receiv- 8/27 Mort. Jordan 6-22 L 8/28 at Addison 0-50 L 8/27 at Meek 64-14 W er corps even after Chase’s departure left Terrace 9/4 at St. Clair Co.* 28-27 W 9/4 Marion Co.* 35-33 W 9/4 Hatton 12-14 L Marshall Jr. as the lone returning receiver with 9/11 Lamar Co.* Away more than 17 receptions last season. LSU has several 9/11 Hayden* Home 9/11 Brilliant* Home freshman who were highly rated recruits, including 9/18 Alexandria* Away 9/18 Pickens Co.* Away 9/18 Addison* Home Kayshawn Boutte, who was widely considered the top 9/25 Dora Home 9/25 Vina Home 9/25 Curry Away Louisiana prospect at the position. Orgeron also has 10/2 Lincoln* Home 10/2 Berry* Away 10/2 Midfield* Home noted that freshman tight end Arik Gilbert, one of the 10/9 Moody* Away 10/9 Meek* Away 10/9 Sulligent* Away top-rated players in the nation at his position, has the 10/16 Leeds* Home 10/16 South Lamar* Away 10/16 Cold Springs* Home skills to be a down-field threat. 10/23 Center Point* Away 10/23 Hubbertville* Home 10/23 Aliceville* Away “There’s 200 balls between Jefferson and Ja’Marr 10/30 Falkville Home that’s got to be caught. These guys are eager to catch 10/30 Briarwood Chr Away 10/30 Cherokee Home *denotes region game them, man,” Orgeron said. “What you’re going to see *denotes region game *denotes region game is, guys are going to step up and there is going to be one new superstar that we don’t know about because it’s his time.” RETURNING RUSHERS While Edwards-Helaire is gone, his touches could Fitness Factory go to three players who saw action in 10 games and had 38 or more carries last season. Tyrion Da- & Spa vis-Price rushed for 295 yards and six TDs in 2019. John Emory Jr., who scored four times last year, and $ 95 Chris Curry are other experienced options. September Special - 19 plus tax per person • no enrollment fee. VIRUS UPDATE LSU was among the first football programs in the nation to re-open its expansive and recently renovated practice and training center with testing and social FREE distancing protocols and new air purifiers that use WiFi ultraviolet light to kill airborne virus. 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CONTEST RULES: 1. The Daily Mountain Eagle Football Contest for 2020 is possible through the sponsorship of the area businesses appearing on this page. The contest will appear each Tuesday throughout the season. 2. In each of the ads of the sponsoring firms, contestants will find a football game to be played the following weekend. All the contestant has to do is circle the winning team on this page. All submissions must be made on an original contest form from a purchased newspaper. 3. The score of the two games appearing at the middle of the page are the South Lamar at Meek only scores that the contestant has to predict. These scores will serve as the tiebreaker. Contestants selecting correct winners of tiebreakers will be considered first in breaking tie. 4. Winners will be determined by the number of correct answers they predict. In the event of a tie, the earliest entry received by the Daily Mountain Eagle will be declared the winner. 5. All entries for the week must be in the Daily Mountain Eagle business office no later than 5:00 p.m. Friday pre- ceding the games. Winners will be announced the following week. 6. Contest is open to everyone over the age of 16 except employees of the Daily Mountain Eagle and their immedi- ate families. 7. The decision of the judges will be considered final. No entries will be returned. 8. Contestants may only win 1 (one) prize per week, per family. 9. Limit 5 entries per contestant each week.