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CDISPATCH.COM 50 ¢ Newsstand | 40 ¢ Home Delivery Friday | July 13, 2018 County: Columbus owes $74K after parks split Lowndes officials say city of Columbus went we separated,” he said. “They tonomous organization that was used the CLRA money to buy all (supposed to be) 50-50.” on shopping spree with shared money that. You know where the lawn- Former CLRA Executive Di- mower is? It’s at the city’s shop. rector and now the city of Colum- By Hannah Greco in equipment, bank statements ... Why am I paying to buy the bus’ Park Director Greg Lewis [email protected] and workers’ compensation city a lawnmower?” did confirm that equipment was costs still owed by the now-de- And that was just the tip of bought with CLRA funds within More than nine months after funct Columbus-Lowndes Rec- the iceberg, Board of Supervi- a month of the entity dissolving Columbus and Lowndes County reation Authority. sors President Harry Sanders and that no portion of the money ended their joint parks and rec- Billingsley said the city still Billingsley Sanders said. used to buy the equipment has reation operations, the two en- owes the county for equipment The city should have paid the “They (also) bought $8,000 been returned to the county. tities still haven’t settled all the it purchased with CLRA funds county half the value of those worth of tables and chairs ... in Lewis would not comment terms of the divorce. before Oct. 1 that the city parks expenses, Billingsley said, but it September, paid three employ- further. County Administrator Ralph department kept after the split, has yet to do so. ees’ comp time, including a sala- The invoice Billingsley sent Billingsley sent a letter to city as well as for cash balances in “(The city) bought a zero-turn ried employee,” Sanders added. the city also includes about leadership last week, including CLRA bank accounts that were lawn mower for 8,000-some- “What really gets stuck in my $65,000 in the CLRA bank an invoice for more than $74,000 never divided. thing dollars two weeks before craw ... it was an individual au- See CLRA, 6A

Couple arrested RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD after allegedly going on shopping spree with friend’s debit card Suspects reportedly stole debit card, cash, personal items and vehicle

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A Steens couple is accused of going on a spending spree to Walmart with some- one else’s credit card after stealing the vic- tim’s car. Jeremy Glenn Vasser Vasser, 41, and April Luisa Porter/Dispatch Staff Joy Richardson, Tryekia Petty of Caledonia flips a large tire across the Hitching Lot parking lot Thursday while the rest of her Tinukai fitness 39, were arrested class cheers her on in the background. “It’s hard, look at my sweat, but I do it to stay fit and stay summertime fine,” she said. Wednesday for a slew of charges, including fraudulent use of I.D. and felony taking of a motor vehicle. Vasser and Rich- ardson, who are Richardson As officials push public housing relocation in a romantic rela- tionship, had been staying at an acquaintance’s home when they stole the acquaintance’s debit for Pecan Acres, residents seek answers card, cash, personal items and ve- on the north side of Highway hicle, according to Lowndes Coun- Some details of 182, west of Reed Road. That ty Sheriff’s Office investigators. new facility would then be They drove the vehicle to Walmart relocation project swapped with Pecan Acres’ where they went shopping with the current location on Highway debit card. remain unclear 12 across from KFC, which LCSO Capt. Greg Wright said By Alex Holloway is being eyed for commercial deputies caught Vasser and Rich- [email protected] ardson in the checkout lane at development. Local attorney Johnny Walmart with several items and Citizens arrested them. Inside Moore, who is representing pressed n HOME In addition to fraud and taking Dobbs, presented the rede- S t a r k v i l l e BASE: velopment proposal to the a motor vehicle, Richardson was Pecan Acres Housing Au- Starkville Board of Alder- charged with burglary, posses- thority offi- relocation is sion of a controlled substance and bad deal for men in April. At past forums, cials during violation of parole. Lt. Tony Coo- residents. Moore has said a hotel com- a Thursday Alex Holloway/Dispatch Staff per with LCSO said the burglary Page 4A pany is interested in the site, evening fo- along with some restaurants Starkville Housing Authority board chair Loren “Bo” Bell, left, charge is from Richardson having and consultant Johnny Taylor address the attendees of a to break out of the victim’s home rum for details and an entertainment venue about a proposed land swap public forum Thursday evening. The forum focused on a po- after stealing the items. such as a bowling alley. tential land swap and new development on Highway 12 that Richardson is currently on pa- development that could see At Thursday’s forum, would see Pecan Acres relocated to Highway 182. role from Mississippi Department the public housing complex which a few dozen people at- of Corrections after being convict- relocated. tended, citizens asked ques- Loren “Bo” Bell, chairman proposal at three tenant-fo- ed of burglary in May 2015. Her Christopher Dobbs, a Tus- tions about tenant reception of the SHA board, said multi- cused meetings about the bond has been set at $23,120. Vass- caloosa, Alabama-based de- to the proposal, as well as ple times tenants have shown project. er’s has been set at $15,000. veloper, is looking to build a about how the new housing “overwhelming” support for Pecan Acres has more Both Richardson and Vasser replica of the 70,000 square- would fit onto the land that’s the move. He said 40 out of 50 than 100 residents. are in custody at Lowndes County foot Pecan Acres low-income being considered on High- tenants signed a petition in Johnny Taylor, a con- Adult Detention Center. housing development on land way 182. favor of going ahead with the See Pecan Acres, 6A

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1 Which of these is not a dog treat — Commerce St., West meetings Today Point. Free to the public. July 16: Lown- Cheese Please, Dogreos, Pup-Peroni ■ Exhibit reception: or Snausages? des County 2 What NBA MVP was born in South The public is invited to a free reception from Saturday Supervisors, 9 Africa, grew up in Canada and has ■ played for Dallas and Phoenix? 5-8 p.m. for an exhibit of Sizzling Second Sat- a.m., Court- 3 What actor came into the world as blind contour oil paintings urday: Special activities house at Columbus’ Hitching Lot Isaac Wright Thomas Mapother IV? by Emmie Sherertz July 16: Colum- 4 What chain’s first store opened in Farmers Market between First grade, Caledonia of Columbus at the bus Municipal Almhult, Sweden, in 1958? Columbus Arts Coun- 7-10 a.m. include a School District 5 Which was the first Canadian cil’s Rosenzweig Arts visit from The W’s Project Board of Trust- newspaper — Calgary Herald, Halifax CHEW food truck with High 93 Low 74 Center, 501 Main St. For ees, 4 p.m., Gazette, The Klondike Sun or The healthy snacks for kids, Chance of a p.m. t-storm Montreal Mirror? more information, visit Brandon Central Full forecast on columbus-arts.org or call water safety advice from Answers, 6B Services page 2A. 662-328-2787. the Army Corps of Engi- July 17: Lown- ■ Friday Night Jams: neers plus face painting. des County Inside The West Point/Clay Kids can paint a ceramic County Arts Council piggy bank to keep. Supervisors, Classifieds6B Obituaries 2A hosts live music with Fri- Saum Chiropractic will of- Sam Shafer, 5, likes recreation work Comics 4B Opinions 4A day Night Jams at 7 p.m. fer stress screenings for hanging out with his grand- session, 10 Crossword 5B Religion 5B at the Louise Campbell adults. Second Avenue fathers, Boss and Pop Pop, a.m., Court- 139th Year, No. 105 Dear Abby 4B Center for the Arts, 235 and Second Street North. and swimming. house

DISPATCH CUSTOMER SERVICE 328-2424 | NEWSROOM 328-2471 2A Friday, July 13, 2018 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com Did you hear? Say What? “We’re going to keep trying to make it better and better, and I think we’re off to a really good start.” Streaming rules Emmys as Mississippi State Director of Athletics John Cohen, talking Netflix snaps 17-year HBO streak Friday about the construction at Dudy Noble Field. Story, 1B. HBO still boasts the year’s most- nominated series, ‘Game of Thrones’ Grief and hope over news By LYNN ELBER (20), while Netflix fielded AP Television Writer “The Crown” (13 nods) and “Stranger Things (12). that Emmett Till case reopened LOS ANGELES — “The more distribution When Netflix snapped platforms, the more con- ‘It’s something that happens to us all the time. I Till’s relatives pressed Attorney HBO’s 17-year streak as tent’s getting created, the General Jeff Sessions to reopen Emmy nominations leader, more people are going to the case last year after the publi- more than bragging rights think if you’re black, you know what it’s about. ... be working. ... It’s good cation of a book in which the wife switched hands. It repre- news for us in the indus- of one of the suspects was quoted sented the breathtaking It’s hard to live here, but this is our home.’ try,” said Maury McIntyre, as acknowledging that her testimo- change in how audiences TV academy president. It’s The Associated Press word spread that federal authori- ny about Till accosting her wasn’t get and watch TV and the also good news for viewers, ties are taking another look at the true. threat to traditional TV WASHINGTON — At the he said, who will “always black Chicago teen’s 1955 slaying Whiting said seeing Till’s open networks from streaming Smithsonian museum dedicated be able to find something in Money, Mississippi. The killing casket, which has a photograph of services. to black history, visitors waited they’re going to like.” and its aftermath helped spark the Till’s beaten, disfigured face inside, Especially one like Net- “It all about niche patiently Thursday to see Emmett civil rights movement. was a “soul reaching” experience flix, whose multibillion-dol- broadcasting now. You can Till’s glass-topped casket. The line The Justice Department told for her as a black American be- lar investment in program- make a show and find an wound past an adjacent theater and Congress in a report in March it cause violence against black people ming allowed it to rocket audience. It may not be a a segregation-era railway car. is reopening the investigation into remains common today. Thursday to 112 nomina- core audience, but it can Barbara Whiting emerged from Till’s case after receiving “new in- tions just five years after be a hard-core audience,” the exhibit and paused. “This “It’s something that happens formation.” Two white men were launching its first original he said. (country) was Emmett Till’s home, to us all the time. I think if you’re series, “House of Cards.” Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s and he wasn’t allowed to live his acquitted of murdering the 14-year- black, you know what it’s about,” That’s double the total chief content officer, salut- life. It’s unfair,” she said. old youth in 1955. The case was Whiting said. “... It’s hard to live of nods it earned in 2016 ed “our creative partners Till’s fate was very much on the closed in 2007 with authorities here, but this is our home.” She vis- and just ahead of HBO’s on their unprecedented minds of visitors at the Smithso- saying the suspects were dead; a ited the museum with friends Jef- 108 nods (down two from success today” in a state- nian National Museum of African state grand jury didn’t file any new frey and Sandra Woodberry, who 2017). ment noting that the nomi- American History and Culture, as charges. nodded in agreement. Another streamed se- nations were gained across ries, Hulu’s “The Hand- a wide variety of catego- maid’s Tale,” earned 20 ries, including scripted, nominations and a chance documentary and comedy to defend its title as best specials. drama series at the 70th Netflix’s deep-pock- Trump brings his chaotic road show to Britain Primetime Emmy ceremo- ets approach has lured a ny airing Sept. 17 on NBC. number of TV’s biggest The Associated Press was overshadowed on Europe was “losing its dinner at a country palace HBO still boasts the creative stars, including Friday by an explosive culture” because of immi- — that he felt unwelcome year’s most-nominated se- Shonda Rhimes and Ryan CAMBERLEY, En- interview in which the gration. in London because of pro- ries, “Game of Thrones” Murphy, away from tradi- gland — Bringing chaos president blasted Prime Trump told The Sun tests, including plans to (22 nods) and “Westworld” tional outlets. with him as he moves Minister Theresa May, newspaper on Thursday fly a giant balloon over across Europe, President blamed London’s mayor — in an interview that was Parliament on Friday that Donald Trump’s pomp- for terror attacks against published as he was being depicts him as an angry CONTACTING THE DISPATCH filled welcome to Britain the city and argued that feted by May at an opulent baby in a diaper. 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CHS teacher convicted of child exploitation out on bond during appeals process

By ISABELLE ALTMAN In May, Circuit Court “It was just improp- Kitchens also argued [email protected] Judge Lee Coleman sen- er to let it in,” Kitchens Jackson, as a teacher, tenced Jackson to seven said. “After you request should have had a proba- A former years at MDOC after a to speak to an attorney, ble cause hearing prior to Colum- Lowndes County jury they’re supposed to stop being formally charged. bus High found Jackson guilty of questioning you. That’s “Anybody who is ba- S c h o o l soliciting an underage supposed to be the end of sically a public servant, choir direc- student for sex when he the day right there. by statute, has a right to tor convict- taught at CHS in 2013. “He asked for an attor- ed of child a probable cause hear- In June, Jackson filed ney twice and they con- ing,” Kitchens said. “(Be- exploita- an appeal with the Mis- tinued to question him,” Jackson cause) you want to ensure tion is out sissippi Supreme Court, he added later, “which that someone doesn’t on bond which was assigned to is not what our Constitu- come and make frivolous while awaiting appeal. the Court of Appeals last tion allows. They didn’t Michael Jackson, 35, week. waterboard him, they allegations against them was released from a Mis- Kitchens said Jackson didn’t beat the hell out (so) they don’t get arrest- sissippi Department of is requesting a mistrial of him, but they contin- ed and have to make a Corrections facility on because of evidence pre- ued to question him even bond on something that $50,000 bond earlier this sented during the trial though he said he wanted might turn out to be all a week, according to his — specifically, he said, to speak to an attorney, bunch of baloney. (Jack- attorney, Chris Kitchens the admission of a video and that’s what happens son) didn’t get that.” of Ripley. A circuit judge showing Jackson confess- when your rights aren’t Kitchens said appeals approved Jackson’s bond ing to police after twice protected. That’s why we processes take about a on Monday. asking for an attorney. have a supreme court.” year on average.

Area arrests

Barr Fortune Parks Beck Foster Reed

Bishop Houser Murphy Eggleston Jr. Morgan Jr. Coffee The following arrests were made by Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office: n Justin Barr, 27, was charged with burglary. n Michael Fortune, 37, was charged with posses- sion of marijuana-more than one ounce, domestic Wilkins Latham Brewer Turner violence, no insurance and sion of methamphetamine. a felon. disobeying a traffic con- n Christopher Houser, n Ronald Coffee, 32, trol device. 44, was charged with pos- was charged with posses- n Todd Parks, 35, was session of methamphet- sion of stolen property. charged with possession amine, no insurance, seat- n Jeffrey Wilkins, 35, of cocaine. belt violation, suspended was charged with posses- n Robert Beck, 28, driver’s license and ex- sion of methamphetamine. was charged with attempt pired tag. n Otis Latham, 46, to commit an offense and n Tanessa Murphy, 30, was charged with bur- possession of weapon by a was charged with felony glary-commercial, build- felon. malicious mischief. ing, cars, etc. n James Foster, 40, was n Paul Eggleston Jr., n Erica Brewer, 38, charged with 10 counts of 27, was charged with pos- was charged with posses- felony false pretense. session of weapon by a sion of cocaine. n Corwin Reed, 28, was felon, failure to appear and n Jeremy Turner, 26, charged with possession disorderly conduct. was charged with aggra- of a controlled substance. n Thomas Morgan vated assault-manifest ex- n Dillon Bishop, 18, Jr. 26, was charged with treme indifference to life was charged with posses- possession of weapon by and violation of probation.

Around the state Agency halts funds to Jackson until the 2016-2017 fiscal year. But the audit remains undone. audit completed The agency says projects under con- JACKSON — The Mississippi De- struction or being designed will resume. partment of Transportation has stopped funding for a city’s infrastructure proj- But it says Jackson won’t be reimbursed ects until the city completes an overdue through it if extra funds are needed. Ad- audit. ditional projects won’t be considered. The Clarion Ledger reported Thurs- Michelle Thomas was hired to con- day that the agency gave Jackson until sult on the upcoming budget. Thomas June 30 to complete an audit for about says “more due diligence” has delayed $750,000 in federal funds received in the audit, which may be done next week. 4A Friday, July 13, 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 Home Base Pecan Acres relocation is bad deal for residents Loren “Bo” Bell To this particu- board supports this land sits adjacent to a full-service force-feed public approval of stood before an au- lar crowd, though, swap, and it’s pretty easy to grocery store and within walk- the project. dience of about 60 Bell’s presentation see why. As Bell put it, the ing distance of other services, Bell claims the project concerned citizens came off more federal Housing and Urban as well as many residents’ has “overwhelming support” Thursday night at like a traveling Development agency won’t jobs. from Pecan Acres residents, the Greensboro salesman trying build new units, so this is the It’s a low-crime area with as he claimed to have ob- Center in Starkville to peddle patent only way to get new houses for sidewalks and ready access to tained signatures from 40 of and tried to paint a medicine to people Pecan Acres residents. With public transportation, with a 50 residents SHA met with pretty picture. who knew snake oil this project, the houses won’t SMART bus stop right outside earlier this year. Something The Starkville when they saw it. require the same mainte- the adjacent grocery store. tells me those “informational Housing Authority Bell repeatedly nance costs as those at Pecan The proposed new location, meetings” smacked with the board chair wanted on Thursday called Acres, meaning less stress on a spot in west Starkville once same level of objectivity as a to convince us that Zack Plair the decades-old Starkville Housing Authority’s included in a failed propos- preacher “inviting” a bunch of by relocating the Pecan Acres “the budget. al for an industrial park, is church campers not to go to residents of Pecan Acres pub- Sherwood Forest of public On the developer’s side, an area without adequate hell. Also, there are more than lic housing units on Highway housing,” a reference to an there’s prime real estate sidewalk access in a largely 100 residents at Pecan Acres. 12 to new, “better” houses affluent private subdivision smack in the middle of a undeveloped part of town. The Pecan Acres residents are to be built on Highway 182, off South Montgomery Street. Highway 12 corridor poised closest access to food would not obstacles to be moved those people’s lives would im- When questioned, he admit- for a development boom. Why be a convenience store and a out of the way of economic prove. He also cast a develop- ted the 74 homes at Pecan not monetize it for themselves Dollar General, with the clos- progress. They aren’t squat- ment group wanting to obtain Acres are adequately main- while adding property value to est full-service grocery stores ters whose interests should be the current Pecan Acres and tained and properly weather- the local tax rolls from which at least a mile away. made secondary for the sake replace it with an “entertain- ized. everyone can benefit? This whole thing feels icky, of cost-savings. ment district” — complete Yet, he still insisted mov- All these positions are and most of the 60 community These are people, pure with a hotel and bowling alley ing residents from the public understandable, but their crit- members present Thursday — and simple. This project will — as the purveyors of grand housing development into new ical failure is the same: They many of whom did not live in affect their lives. If Thursday opportunity for all parties houses would be better — make secondary some basic Pecan Acres but were advocat- is any indication, the Housing involved. regardless of location or, quite quality of life needs for Pecan ing hard for those residents’ Authority leadership truly The way it would work: The frankly, the optics of tearing Acres residents. best futures — said as much. believes they understand it. I developer would buy the land down decent public housing “New” is not always better, Those cries largely fell on don’t think they do. on 182, build new public hous- because someone with a big especially when it means relo- deaf ears, as Bell and Housing Zack Plair is managing edi- ing units, then swap that land bank account wants to find cating low-income residents, Authority consultant Johnny tor of The Dispatch. His email with the Housing Authority “better use” for the property. many of whom are elderly, to a Taylor looked increasingly address is zplair@cdispatch. for the existing Pecan Acres. The Housing Authority food desert. Now, Pecan Acres exasperated they couldn’t com.

Letters to the editor Voice of the people Paying it forward Yes! Something good can happen to you! This week one day I was in the drive-by window at Chick Fil-A to get our lunch. Slowly I followed the other cars to the drive by line. With dollar bills in my hand to give the cashier, she says to me in a happy voice, “The lady in the white Ford Fusion in front of you just paid for your lunch! You don’t owe anything.” Yes! There are great people who do good things and live in Columbus. Is this “Pay it Forward”? We can all do special things for strangers. I did not know this lady and she did not know me! Thank you, thank you! Jim Hunt Columbus

Taxes on online sales is not a new tax Charlie Mitchell, like some of our Mississippi House members, would Public Debate like everyone to believe that the collection of sales taxes by online merchants that have no presence in What the cave boys teach us about abortion the state is a tax increase, when in fact it is a means to collect the Use Tax Twelve boys and their women report not feeling conflicted. As polling analyst Karlyn that state residents were not paying for adult coach trapped in a pregnant until they’ve seen Bowman has pointed out, the same items purchased for use in the State dank, oxygen-deprived the ultrasound image. Americans will say that they believe of Mississippi. It is therefore not a tax cave in Thailand riveted Once grainy and hard to abortion to be murder, and that it increase but a means for the State to the world’s attention for interpret for non-experts, should be a personal choice made by a collect state sales tax that was fraudu- two weeks. Why, people ultrasound images are now woman and her doctor. lently not being paid by a large portion ask at times like this, are clear and unambiguous. Most Americans favor restric- of its citizens. we so focused on these They reveal that fetuses as tions on abortion such as parental or Berry Hinds individuals when half a young as 16 weeks old will spousal consent and limits late-term Columbus million Rohingya refugee move to avoid a bright light abortions. They also favor exceptions children are in danger shined on the mother’s in cases of rape or incest. of starving on the Ban- belly. They reveal fetuses According to the Guttmacher gladesh border, or when Mona Charen placing their hands in Institute, four states have laws on THE STAFF OF THE DISPATCH 400,000 Yemeni children front of their faces, palms the books that would outlaw abortion are severely undernour- out, sucking their thumbs, if Roe were overturned. Another 10 ished? getting hiccups and smiling. Some retain their pre-Roe abortion bans, EDITOR/PUBLISHER Brett Hudson The answer is drama. We saw interpret these smiles as random obviously unenforced, on the books. Peter Imes Adam Minichino Zack Plair images of these particular boys muscle movements rather than true Nine states affirm the right to abor- PUBLISHER EMER- Mary Pollitz crouched in that cave. We learned of smiles, since born babies rarely smile tion prior to viability or to protect the ITUS Luisa Porter the long odds against a successful until six weeks old. But try telling the life or health of the mother. Slim Smith Birney Imes rescue -- their debilitated health after besotted parents who glimpse a smile If Roe were overturned, all of those Jan Swoope so many days without food and water, on a sonogram that it means nothing. laws and many more would be up Scott Walters ADVERTISING the sharp rocks, narrow passages That’s the way we’re wired. Ultra- for debate. How 50 state arguments Brittany Brown MAILROOM and nearly complete darkness of the sound is like those cameras in the would turn out is anyone’s guess, cave, and waters that challenged even cave. It reveals the humanity of those but even leaving the merits to one Cynthia Cunning- Christina Boyd ham Leonardo Buckner experienced divers (as the death of a inside a dark, inaccessible place. side, it would be a very healthy thing Kelly Ervin Dale Cochran Thai Navy SEAL underscored). Some We are now poised to have the na- for our democracy to grapple with Melissa Johnson DeShaun Davis of the boys didn’t even know how to tional debate that has been thwarted tough questions instead of bowing Beth Proffitt Joseph Ellis swim, far less scuba dive. by the Supreme Court for 45 years on to the nine lawyers on the court. Mary Jane Runnels Jeffrey Gore Jackie Taylor As for the thousands of abused, the legality of abortion. If Judge Brett Even Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Katrina Guyton terrorized and starving children in Kavanaugh is confirmed, and if Roe v. acknowledged in 2013 that by tak- Doris Hill BUSINESS OFFICE Arkedia Parker the world, they remain mostly an ab- Wade is overturned sometime in the ing the question out of the hands of Lindsey Beck Kayla Taylor straction. That is, for better or worse, next several years (a big if), individual legislatures (and thus of voters), the Debbie Foster Julia Grant Tucker the way our brains operate. We saw states will be forced to confront the Supreme Court did a disservice to the Mary Ann Hardy those boys as individuals, and thus morality of terminating pregnancies nation. “That was my concern,” she Eddie Johnson PRODUCTION our sympathy was engaged. instead of hiding behind the Supreme said, “that the court had given oppo- CIRCULATION Eltoro Harris Something similar is happening Court to manage our most fraught nents of access to abortion a target to William Hudson with regard to the way we see unborn controversies. aim at relentlessly. ... My criticism of Michael Floyd William LeJeune Courtney Laury babies. When Roe v. Wade was decid- Some Republican lawmakers who Roe is that it seemed to have stopped Jamie Morrison ed in 1973, ultrasound technology was have been fundraising and campaign- the momentum that was on the side of Lisa Oswalt Anne Murphy Deanna Robin- Tina Perry not in common use. By the end of the ing on opposition to Roe will doubtless change.” son-Pugh 20th century, most pregnant women be revealed as towers of Jello when I believe that abortion is a moral were having at least one scan. Mal- the issue is finally confronted. Despite wrong. But above all I believe that NEWS colm Nicolson, author of a history of recent hyperventilating about politi- Americans deserve to be heard on the Isabelle Altman ultrasound, told LiveScience, “Over- cians’ enslavement to donors or “spe- subject, and that is now a true possi- Devin Edgar whelmingly, pregnant women expect cial interests,” the pedestrian reality bility for the first time in decades. Matt Garner to be scanned, and are moved and ex- is that they are much more in thrall Mona Charen is a Senior Fellow at Alex Holloway cited by seeing the fetus.” And some to public opinion. And the public is the Ethics and Public Policy Center. The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com Friday, July 13, 2018 5A Obituaries Continued from Page 2A Willie Greenlee Barbara Ivy Gladys and Wanda Methodist Church. Tis- STEENS — Willie E. WEST POINT — Clemons, all of Brooks- dale-Lann Memorial Fu- Greenlee, 85, died July Barbara Jean Ivy, 91, ville; brothers, Mose, neral Home is in charge 4, 2018, in Steens. died July 11, 2018, at R.C. and J.C. Clemons, of arrangements. Services will be at her residence. all of St. Louis, Missou- Mrs. Thompson was 11 a.m. Saturday at Services will be at 1 ri; 36 grandchildren; born June 18, 1941, in United Christian M.B. p.m. Saturday at Calvert and 45 great-grandchil- Wren, to the late J.D. dren. Church with the Rev. Funeral Home Chapel and Polly Gallop. She Pallbearers will be Steven James Sr. offici- with Jim Sallee officiat- was a 1959 graduate of Kennedy Brown, James ating. Burial will follow ing. Burial will follow Amory High School and at Tabernacle Church at Memorial Garden C. Brown, Juan Vance, Willie Brewer, Marco was formerly employed Cemetery. Visitation will Cemetery in West Point. with Edward Jones be from noon-6 p.m. Fri- Visitation will be two Brewer, Leon Boyd, Investments. She was a day at Carter’s Funeral hours prior to services Rufus Boyd and John Services of Columbus. at the funeral home. Harris. member of First United Carter’s Funeral Ser- Calvert Funeral Home Methodist Church. vices is in charge of is in charge of arrange- Beulah Deloach In addition to her arrangements. ments. COLUMBUS — Beu- parents, she was pre- Mr. Greenlee was Mrs. Ivy was born lah Deloach, 84, died ceded in death by her born Jan. 2, 1933, in June 18, 1937, in Ack- July 12, 2018, at Bap- husband, Riley Clifton Steens, to the late erman, to the late Jobe tist Memorial Hospi- Thompson. Simon Greenlee and Marion and Dempie tal-Golden Triangle. She is survived by Rosa Greenlee. He was McKnight Steadman. Arrangements are her daughter, Jaye formerly employed with In addition to her par- incomplete and will be Manning of Amory; General Motors. ents, she was preceded announced by Carter’s sister, Rose Morgan of In addition to his par- in death by her hus- Funeral Services. Amory; brothers, Jason ents, he was preceded band, Grady H. Ivy. Gallop of Amory and in death by his children, She is survived by Carol Johnston Ray Gallop of Wren; two Willie Greenlee Jr. and her daughter, Felicia GERMANTOWN, Carolyn Butler; and sib- Miller; sons, Marty grandchildren; and one Tenn. — Carol Hunter great-grandchild. lings, Hardin, A.D., El- Ivy and Ken Ivy; sis- Johnston, 57, died July Pallbearers will be bert and Simon Green- ters, Nan Conner of 8, 2018, in Germantown, lee, Willie T. Pounds, Starkville and Shirley Tennessee. Riley Manning, Charlie Katherine Truitt, Lucille Edwards of Choctaw; Services will be at 2 Manning, Greg Bowen, Stokes, Curlie B. Fields, and six grandchildren. p.m. Saturday at Family Nolan Bowen, Skip- Vicie McCrary, James Pallbearers will be Funeral Care. Burial per Ransom and John Lee Franks and John W. Jeremy Klutts, Byron will follow at Memphis Smith. Franks. Acker, Tim Wilson, Memory Gardens. He is survived by Steve Wilson, Robbie Visitation will be one his daughter, Geneva Pierce and Paxton Trull. hour prior to services Greenlee of Tupelo; at the funeral home. three grandchildren; Henry Clemons Jr. Family Funeral Care is and 13 great-grandchil- BROOKSVILLE — in charge of arrange- dren. Henry Lee Clemons Jr., ments. 94, died July 10, 2018, She is survived by Barbara Logan at North her husband, Brian STARKVILLE — Bar- Mississippi Johnston; son, Chris- bara Ann Logan, 72, died Medical topher Johnston; and July 4, 2018, at Baptist Center. daughter, Taylor John- Memorial Hospital-Gold- Services ston. en Triangle. will be Services will be at 1 at 1 p.m. Jean Thompson p.m. Saturday at Griffin Saturday ABERDEEN — Jean U.M. Church with the at Pilgrim Clemons Jr. Gallop Thompson, 77, Julia Pridmore Richey Rev. Ozell Landfair offici- Rest M.B. died July 12, 2018, at ating. Burial will follow Church with the Rev. Incomplete North Mississippi Med- Memorial Gunter Peel at Oddfellows Cemetery. Sammie Clemons offici- ical Center-Hospice in Funeral Home Visitation will be from 2nd Ave. North Location ating. Burial will follow Tupelo. noon-4 p.m. Friday at at the church cemetery. Services will be at Century Hairston Funer- Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday at al Home of Starkville. 1-6 p.m. Friday at Lee- First Untied Methodist Century Hairston Funer- Sykes Funeral Home. church with the Rev. al Home is in charge of Lee-Sykes Funeral Mary Hutson and the arrangements. Home is in charge of Rev. Truman Thompson Mrs. Logan was arrangements. officiating. Burial will born Aug. 2, 1945, in Mr. Clemons was follow at Odd Fellows Starkville, to the late born Sept. 29, 1923, in memorialgunterpeel.com Cemetery. Visitation Lester D. Evans Sr. and Brooksville. He was will be from 5-8 p.m. Cordelia Spencer. She formerly employed with Friday at First United was formerly employed Boral Bricks. as a shoe store clerk. He was preceded in She is survived by death by his wife, Ida It’s no secret people don’t want to think her daughter, Stacy Lo- Bell Clemons; children, about preplanning their funeral. gan Gadson of Atlanta, Mary Jean Clemons So isn’t it better to be prepared? 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Providing Our Clients Expertise With Over 50+ Years Of Combined Experience www.cdispatch.com Paid Obituary - Welch Funeral Home © The Dispatch 6A Friday, July 13, 2018 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com CLRA Continued from Page 1A a c c o u n t s , county since they were online “There was never an which Bill- accrued before the CLRA n DOCUMENTS: View the official agreement,” Sand- ingsley says dissolved on Oct. 1, 2017, letter and invoice sent to city ers said. “We did put the the county said county officials. officials at cdispatch.com. money in our budget just is entitled to Workers comp was in case we did that, but half of, but paid in years’ past with Sanders agrees. there’s been no official the accounts CLRA funds when the en- “Just recently, (the in- vote. The money is still are now in tity was still active. The Lewis surance company) called there and we’re not going Lewis’ pos- premium was paid at the the county and wanted us to give any of the money session. beginning of each fiscal to pay. ... The city wasn’t to the city until they give “(The city) hired (Lew- year, and at the end of the going to pay it. Well we the money they owe.” is) who took all of the re- year, an audit adjusted the don’t owe it, the CLRA The $200,000 is rough- cords and accounts,” Bill- premium price based on owed it. They had all this ly the amount Columbus ingsley said. the employee payroll and money at the end of the homeowners spend in Columbus Chief Op- claims, which CLRA paid. year and they didn’t pay county property taxes for erations Officer David Neither the city nor it,” Sanders said. “(The parks and recreation. county has paid its half Armstrong confirmed to insurance company) paid Billingsley explained of the adjusted premium, The Dispatch he received the premium out-of-pock- that the invoice sent on though. Billingsley’s invoice but et and now they’re out be- July 3 was not going to be “(The city) said, ‘We’ll would not comment fur- cause the city refused to the final amount the coun- put in 50 percent if the ther on the record, citing pay it.” ty requests from the city. the city’s need to further county puts in 50 per- cent.’... But the city’s got “This is just to say to investigate the county’s 100 percent of the money. Other disputed money communicate,” Billings- claims. Likewise, both So I went back to Gallo- After the CLRA was ley said. “Let’s sit down... Mayor Robert Smith and way, Chandler, McKinney dissolved, the Lowndes Tell me why (certain ex- Chief Financial Officer Insurance and said the County Board of Super- penses) shouldn’t be on Milton Rawle declined to city needs to put in all of visors discussed giving there.” comment. it,” Billingsley said. the city of Columbus Once the city and From there, Billings- $200,000 in recreation county come to a resolu- Workers compensation ley said, the county can funding for Fiscal Year tion, the final invoice will The workers’ compen- deduct the half it owes of 2018. be decided. sation costs amount to the worker’s comp claim This money is still “We’ll come up with only about $6,500 of the to- from the amount the city wrapped up in the coun- that number. This is just tal invoice — which tech- owes the county for the ty’s 2018 budget, which a starting point,” Billings- nically should be split 50- equipment and bank bal- expires at the end of Sep- ley said. “All we want is to 50 between the city and ances. tember. settle up on our half.”

Pecan Acres Continued from Page 1A sultant who is working during Thursday’s forum. make boiled shrimp on the swap still need to be through the U.S. Depart- However, he repeatedly the spot — a drug store evaluated to determine ment of Housing and contended that the project and there are jobs, jobs, if they can be traded Urban Development re- is an opportunity for Pe- jobs all around. That’s for equal value. He said quirements on behalf of can Acres residents to get people. It’s not facilities. there’s some flexibility, the housing authority, told new housing. He also said “I would hate for the in how the new property’s The Dispatch after Thurs- it is, as far as he knows, people to lose that won- value can be brought up to day’s forum that had there the only way SHA can go derful urban experience meet that of the property been significant opposi- about getting new hous- and be put out there on a on Highway 12, through tion to the proposal, the ing. hillside,” he added. getting more land or in board would have stopped “We can’t go buy it. We the value of the new units the project. don’t have the funds,” he built on the property. said. “We can’t go totally Project progress He also said that, for More than half the Eugenia Stark Thom- tear it down and rebuild now, the Housing Author- work remains to be done as, a lawyer representing it. HUD doesn’t allow it — ity won’t seek a broader for the land swap to hap- the landowner of the pro- they don’t do bricks and consensus from Pecan pen, according to officials. posed property, said up Acres residents. mortar anymore. So this is Taylor told The Dis- to 346 acres are available “We won’t go door-to- the one opportunity — I’m patch the next immedi- for purchase. However, door,” he said. not saying the one loca- ate goal, which is getting she said talks are a “long Taylor said the input tion opportunity, but the completed drawings of way” from reaching a con- the Housing Authority has one type of opportunity the proposed new proper- clusion. received about the project — we have so that our ten- ty, could be done as early will go into a disposition ants and Housing Author- as this month, or it could application, which will go ity can get new property.” take several months, de- to HUD and the Office of But resident Pete Mel- pending on what the de- Fair Housing and Equal by said he thought the veloper presents in those Opportunity. He said important thing — Pecan drawings, and for SHA to those comments will play Acres’ tenants — was get- approve them. Once they into federal decisions on ting lost in talk about facil- receive SHA approval, he whether to allow the proj- ities. ect to proceed. “We’re talking about said they have to go to Taylor further said he the facility, but really it’s HUD and FHEO for addi- wasn’t sure how the board people who are import- tional approval. would handle a shift in res- ant,” he said. “People can In the long run, Taylor ident opinion if one arose. walk to schools (from the said the project had an “If we had 50 residents current location). The estimated construction come up tomorrow and trees, the winding streets start date of March 2019, say, ‘We don’t like it,’ I — I saw your design (for with an 11- to 12-month don’t know what they’d do the new location) and construction period and because they’ve already there’s no winding streets move-ins in 2020. He said said they’re in favor of it,” in there. You can walk to those dates are subject to he said. “I don’t look for a historic district, gro- change. the residents to be upset cery store, six restaurants Bell said the proper- at all.” — including one that will ties being considered in Location concerns The proposed location for the new Pecan Acres is farther away from a gro- cery store than the pres- ent location. Pecan Acres is currently almost di- rectly adjacent to Vowell’s Marketplace and within easy walking distance of Walgreens. At the meeting, several citizens expressed con- cern about the accessibil- ity of food for residents who don’t have their own transportation. Cindy Melby, a resident speaking at the forum, said she has a friend in Pe- can Acres who’s opposed to the move because she doesn’t have her own transportation. “She has two sons who walk to work,” Melby said. “She has to catch a ride — and she does because she’s in a great spot to catch a ride. That’s (the proposed new location) not necessarily a catch-a- ride place.” Bell contended that a majority of Pecan Acres residents have their own transportation. For those who don’t, he said SHA is working to get a SMART bus stop at the new lo- cation, and failing that, may look into buying an additional van to drive res- idents. Bell said he under- stood concerns raised SPORTS EDITOR SECTION Adam Minichino SPORTS LINE 662-241-5000 B Sports THE DISPATCH n CDISPATCH.COM n Friday, July 13, 2018 COLLEGES Cohen pleased with work at Dudy Noble Field By Brett Hudson More about Bulldogs that remained an active construc- [email protected] tion zone. It was viewed as a neces- n Dispatch sports writer Brett Hudson sary evil in the plan to have one of STARKVILLE — The transi- spoke with Mississippi State Director college baseball’s best venues fully tion from baseball coach to athletic of Athletics John Cohen about the state operational for the 2019 season. director hasn’t weakened John Co- of the athletic department. In part two, Cohen discusses progress on the Cohen praised all parties in- hen’s relationship with baseball. construction at Dudy Noble Field. The Through the spring, Cohen and volved for helping the season go final two parts of the series will focus smoothly. his wife, Nelle, often would take in on the basketball programs and the “The construction company did games from the upper deck, which department’s financial situation. They was closed to the public due to con- will appear in Sunday’s edition. an incredible job making that fa- tinuing construction, so they could cility playable for a SEC season,” Luisa Porter/Dispatch Staff Cohen said. “They did an incredi- Mississippi State Director of Athletics John Cohen, left, have some privacy. From that van- Aside from the challenges of a presents new MSU baseball coach Chris Lemonis with tage point, Cohen had the best view midseason coaching change, the ble job from (Senior Associate Ath- his jersey at Lemonis’ introductory news conference of his favorite part of the new Dudy 2018 MSU baseball team was play- letic Director/Events & Facilities June 26 at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville. Noble Field: the Left Field Lounge. ing its home games at a stadium See COHEN, 4B auto racing TENNIS Serena Williams advances to final at Wimbledon

By HOWARD FENDRICH The Associated Press

LONDON — Yes, this will be Serena Williams’ 10th Wimbledon final. Yes, it’s her 30th title match at any major. And, well, sure, she’s widely regarded as not just the best of her era, but any era. Let others shrug at this David Miller/Special to The Dispatch latest accomplishment, as Neil Baggett (21) leads the State Series points table. Baggett will return to Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus on Saturday for the if all it sig- first of four State Series races this month. nified was a n o t h e r chance at Improved ‘feel’ leads to success for baggett another in a long line By DAVID MILLER Rocket car he’d drive it a “bit of trophies. Special to The Dispatch harder” and test the limits in W i l l i a m s “places he wouldn’t normally.” is not shy Williams Sometimes familiarity is the “Every car is a little bit dif- about saying best remedy. ferent,” Baggett said. “You just she, for one, is impressed It’s easy to stray from best have to go by the seat of your by this. Rightly so. For it practices, especially in the in- pants and just feel what it needs was only about 10 months ternet era, when information is to make the best decisions to ago she was having a baby abundant and readily available. make it faster. and then dealing with a The problem is exacerbated “Now we feel like we can win serious health scare that for racers looking for an edge anywhere we go.” followed. when they compete each week. Baggett said the winning set- Even after all of that, But what works for one driv- up “just fits him,” and recent re- even after more than a er isn’t necessarily the best for sults confirm it. Baggett has won year away from the game, another. The same tangible four Super Late Model races this even in only the fourth variables exist — cars, parts, year, including one on the Missis- tournament of her come- and resources — but one that David Miller/Special to The Dispatch sippi State Championship Chal- back, Williams showed often is overlooked is the driver, Spencer Hughes (10) is searching for his first Super Late Model lenge Series and two the COMP she’s still capable of dom- whose preferences and “feel” win of the season. Cams Series. Last weekend inance. Especially at the sometimes take a backseat to at Magnolia Motor Speedway, All England Club, where a the latest technology. the tips from Rocket he’d been “Then we won our heat. After Baggett earned his first COMP relatively routine 6-2, 6-4 Super Late Model racer Neil trying to implement and to re- that, I don’t think we’ve run Cams win. His second came July victory over 13th-seeded Baggett is a perfect example. turn to a familiar setup he’d had worst than third, except at the 7 in Greenville. Baggett will re- Julia Goerges of Germany It took missing a race during success with in previous years. Lucas Oil race (at Magnolia turn to The Mag on Saturday for on Thursday put Williams a two-day World of Outlaws “We kind of overhauled the Motor Speedway). the first of four State Series races one win away from an show at Whynot Motorsports car, and the next day, we set Baggett said that once he this month. eighth championship. Park in Meridian to abandon the track record,” Baggett said. got more comfortable with his See BAGGETT, 3B See WIMBLEDON, 3B

Strong Showings by Local Teams

Contributed Contributed The Columbus 7-year-old Dizzy Dean All-Stars were the runner-up to Starkville in the The Starkville 10-year-old Dizzy Dean All-Stars defeated Clarksdale to win the South State tournament. The team lost to Greenwood on July 9 and finished third West State tournament and then beat Caledonia and Choctaw County on Monday at the Overall State tournament. Team members are: Brody Brown, Chase Colvin, to win the Overall State tournament. Bottom row, from left: Tyreq Hendrix, Silas Peyton Hughes, Brantley Mooney, Miles Johnston, Lawson Mullins, Bryce Lambert, Walker, A’Braylen Jenkins, Lucian Walker, Bradley Key Cohen, and Brody Jones. Bryson Bogue, Rhett Fleming, Jocquez Lucious, and Dylan Bush. Coaches are: Middle row, from left: Julian Kracker, Caden Sanders, Owen Couvillion, and Tylan Jonathan Parnell, Matt Brown, Chad Johnston, and Houston Mooney. Calvert. 2B Friday, July 13, 2018 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com COLLEGES BOXING MSU Athletics reduces concession prices at all venues Pacquiao anticipates plenty From Special Reports game day experience for our icies that address items of input Bulldog family. We would like to from our fan base are a winning of action vs. Matthysse STARKVILLE — When Mis- thank Aramark for their collabo- combination for a better game sissippi State fans attend Bulldog ration in this process.” day experience. I congratulate By EILEEN NG Pacquiao said he chose The Associated Press athletic events in Starkville this Stadium cup sodas, which Athletics and Aramark on their to fight Matthysse, the fall, they will notice dramatically were previously in the $5-7 range, innovation and collaboration on current World Boxing reduced prices at concessions. KUALA LUMPUR, will now cost $3 for a 22-ounce this plan.” Association welterweight Prices on food and beverage at all Malaysia — Filipino box- champion, because the and $4 for a 44-ounce. Bottled wa- The price reductions will be in home venues will be significantly ing icon Manny Pacquiao Argentinian is aggressive ter in the 20-ounce size has been effect at all MSU home venues: decreased beginning this 2018- said Thursday he is pre- and they could both pro- slashed in half from $4 to $2. Hot Davis Wade Stadium, Humphrey 19 athletic year, MSU Athletics pared for an action-packed vide “a lot of action” in the dogs, nacho trays and soft pret- Coliseum, Dudy Noble Field, announced as part of its #Moor- zels have been reduced by $3, go- fight against aggressive ring. Newell-Grissom Building, MSU Value campaign on Thursday. ing from $5 to $2. Argentinian Lucas Mat- “It’s going to be a good Soccer Field, Nusz Park, and the “We value the feedback of our “As we work with Athletics thysse in Sunday’s world fight,” Pacquiao said at a A.J. Pitts Tennis Centre. Bulldog family,” MSU Director of and our MSU dining partner Ar- title bout that could put news conference. “I don’t Athletics John Cohen said. “Re- amark to create a more fan and The drop in concession prices his illustrious career at care if he has 36 knock- ducing the price of concessions family-friendly game day expe- is a portion of several fan game stake. outs...it’s about your tal- has been something I have been rience for our Bulldog family, I day enhancements on campus Pacquiao, who turns 40 ent and skill inside the very excited about since becom- believe this new comprehensive as part of the #MoorValue cam- in December, returns to ring. Let’s see on Sunday ing Director of Athletics. Provid- plan for concessions is a key ele- paign. Earlier this spring, MSU the ring a year after los- who will be the best.” ing our fans and families with ment to increasing value for our Athletics unveiled a football sea- ing his World Boxing Or- A once impoverished more affordable food and bever- fans,” MSU President Mark E. son ticket price decrease of up to ganization welterweight rural boy who turned into age options is extremely import- Keenum said. “High quality re- 20 percent for several sections of title in a shock defeat to one of the world’s wealth- ant. We will continue to explore freshments, more sensible pric- Davis Wade Stadium in an effort Australia’s Jeff Horn in iest sportsman and now innovative ways to enhance the ing, faster service and new pol- to increase affordability for fans. Brisbane. See PACQUIAO, 3B Smith announces MSU men’s golf schedule for 2018-19 From Special Reports opportunity to coach this clude with another new see, before returning to team.” challenge, the Steelwood the friendly confines of STARKVILLE — MSU will play in only Collegiate on Oct. 27-28 Old Waverly Golf Club in Mississippi State men’s four of the tournaments in Loxley, Alabama. West Point on April 15-16 golf coach Dusty Smith it participated in last sea- MSU’s spring will be- for the Old Waverly Col- announced a 2018-19 son. gin where it did last sea- legiate Championship. schedule Thursday that The fall campaign tees son, the SunTrust Gator MSU took fourth at its will have his team play a off with two new events. Invitational on Feb. 16-17 home tournament last 10-event regular-season On Aug. 31, MSU will in Gainesville, Florida. season. Garrett Johnson slate that includes the Old take its first swings of the After a short break, shot 2-under to lead the Waverly Collegiate Cham- season in California at the Smith’s squad plays for team and earn a top-five pionship in West Point. Carmel Cup, a three-day three consecutive weeks finish. “We wanted a schedule tournament at the Pebble in March. The stretch be- The SEC Champion- that featured challeng- Beach Golf Links. A cou- gins March 9-10 in Scott- ships will be April 24-28 ing tournament fields ple of weeks later, MSU sdale, Arizona, with the at Sea Island Golf Club in as well as championship will compete in the Lou- Desert Mountain Inter- St. Simons Island, Geor- golf courses that will help isville Cardinal Challenge collegiate. Five days later, us grow as we progress on Sept. 14-16 in Louis- the Bulldogs begin play at gia. through the season,” said ville, Kentucky. the Schenkel Invitation- Following its first Smith, who led MSU to MSU will open Oc- al, where they finished NCAA Regional bid since an NCAA Regional last tober at the Jerry Pate fourth a year ago. The 2014, MSU will look season. “I feel like the National Intercollegiate month concludes March to play in this season’s new tournaments on the for the ninth consecutive 23-24 at the Tar Heel In- NCAA Championships schedule will get us out season. Peng Pichaikool tercollegiate in Chapel on May 18-22 at Bless- of our comfort zone and finished eighth, one of Hill, North Carolina. ings Golf Course in Fay- ultimately make our team his three top-10 finishes MSU will compete etteville, Arkansas. The better because of it. I am of the campaign, at last in the Mason Rudolph NCAA Regionals will be looking forward to this year’s event. Championship on April May 13-15 at locations to upcoming season and the MSU’s fall will con- 5-7 in Franklin, Tennes- be determined. SOCCER: World Cup England, Belgium will play Underdog status suits for third place at World Cup Croatia for title game By JAMES ELLINGWORTH By JAMES ELLINGWORTH It is what it is, but we’ll try The Associated Press The Associated Press and play that game with as much pride as a team as try MOSCOW — A billion-dollar assembly of MOSCOW — England and finish on a high. We’re stars makes France the favorite for the World defender Kyle Walker is still going to be hurting.” Cup final, a scenario that Dejan Lovren is pitch- finding meaning in the PREMIER LEAGUE ing as perfect for Croatia’s biggest ever game. game no one wants to play. TEAMMATES “We love to be the underdogs,” Lovren said in The third-place match at Even if the result is the wake of Croatia’s England 2-1 extra-time win the World Cup is often dis- quickly forgotten by the over England. missed as a pointless way fans, it will be remembered With a population of 4.3 million and a history for FIFA to fill TV space in Premier League locker of struggle, it’s easy to see why. Not since Uru- with two teams who just rooms. guay’s win in 1950 has a country of so few people want to go home. But for Five Premier League reached a World Cup final. Walker, a bronze medal still clubs have players on both Croatia’s players were born around the time has value. an independent Croatia emerged from the wars “It’s still something sides of the game. Walker which divided the former Yugoslavia in the early massively to play for, to be can face Manchester City 1990s. Lovren and star midfielder Luka Modric the third-best team in the teammates Vincent Kom- were refugees as children. world,” Walker said after pany and Kevin de Bruyne, Croatia still struggles economically and its Wednesday’s semifinal loss while Tottenham boasts football scene has been riven with hooliganism, to Croatia. “Who would three players for Belgium crime and politics. have thought it, at the start and five for England. of the tournament when ev- Liverpool, Manchester It’s a country that breeds toughness in its eryone was writing us off? United and Chelsea are the players. “We’ve still got a very im- other three clubs represent- The key to Croatia’s success in Russia, Lovren portant job come Saturday ed in both squads. See CROATIA, 3B to go and beat the Belgians and get the bragging rights over them because they beat us in the group stage.” England and Belgium have both produced last- gasp victories at the World Cup — Belgium beating Japan 3-2, England beating Colombia on penalties — but their two games togeth- er lack significance. Both had already quali- fied for the round of 16 when Belgium beat England 1-0 in the last game of the group stage on Adnan Januzaj’s curling shot in a game lik- ened to a friendly thanks to 17 lineup changes. Much of the talk was about whether finishing first or second in Group G would open up easier games. In the end, it meant little as both advanced to the semifinals. Not everyone seems as enthusiastic as Walker. Harry Kane, the leading scorer at the World Cup with six goals, said he isn’t motivated by the chance to secure the Golden Boot for top scorer in the third-place game. “It’s not something I’m really thinking about,” he said. “It’s not the game we wanted to be in, as a team. The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com Friday, July 13, 2018 3B briefly Baseball ON THE AIR Baggett American League Continued from Page 1B East Division Local W L Pct GB Today Boston 66 29 .695 — Holes-in-one continue at Elm Lake AUTO RACING July marks the first month since March the State New York 61 31 .663 3½ Ken Jaynes aced No. 3 with a 9 iron from the blue tees on 11 a.m. — NASCAR, Monster Energy Cup Series, Tampa Bay 48 45 .516 17 Series will run four or more races. But Baggett, Toronto 42 50 .457 22½ Wednesday at Elm Lake Golf Course. Willie Menotti was the witness. Quaker State 400, practice, at Sparta, Kentucky, who leads the series points table, stopped short Baltimore 26 68 .277 39½ Chuck Putt used a 9 iron to ace No. 17 from the white tees on NBC Sports Network Central Division of placing added emphasis on this slate, which W L Pct GB Thursday at Elm Lake. Putt lives on No. 17. Bob Manley and John 1 p.m. — NASCAR, Monster Energy Cup Series, Cleveland 50 42 .543 — Pederson were witnesses. Quaker State 400, final practice, at Sparta, features races on back-to-back nights in Hatties- Minnesota 42 49 .462 7½ Detroit 40 55 .421 11½ That makes four holes-in-one in a five-day stretch, and five in 22 Kentucky, NBC Sports Network burg and Jackson. Chicago 31 61 .337 19 days. 4 p.m. — NASCAR, Xfinity Series, Alsco 300, “The main thing is to be consistent, run top Kansas City 26 66 .283 24 qualifying, at Sparta, Kentucky, NBC Sports West Division three to five and make sure you’re there at the W L Pct GB Network Houston 62 34 .646 — Colleges end,” he said, “and not tear your stuff up.” Seattle 58 36 .617 3 5:30 p.m. — NASCAR, Monster Energy Cup Oakland 53 41 .564 8 Auburn, North Carolina football to meet in 2020 Series, Quaker State 400, qualifying, at Sparta, Baggett said he and car owner Prate Mont- Los Angeles 48 46 .511 13 Texas 40 54 .426 21 ATLANTA — Auburn and North Carolina football will meet in the Kentucky, NBC Sports Network gomery are targeting races outside the State Se- 2020 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game in Atlanta. 7 p.m. — NASCAR, Xfinity Series, Alsco 300, at ries and Mississippi to see “where they stack up.” Thursday’s Games Sparta, Kentucky, NBC Sports Network Oakland 6, Houston 4 The teams will meet Sept. 12, 2020, as part of multiple games He said Montgomery recently purchased a new Philadelphia 5, Baltimore 4 in Atlanta within the week. They start with a matchup between West BOXING Boston 6, Toronto 4 6 p.m. — Joet Gonzalez vs. Rafael Rivera, enclosed trailer to make long trips more feasible. N.Y. Yankees 7, Cleveland 4 Virginia and Florida State on Sept. 5. Georgia will meet Virginia two Minnesota 5, Tampa Bay 1 days later on Labor Day. featherweights, at Los Angeles, ESPN “When you’re running good, you want to test L.A. Angels 11, Seattle 2 CYCLING Today’s Games The game will represent the first time Auburn and UNC have met in the waters, so to speak,” Baggett said. “Brian Texas (Hamels 4-8) at Baltimore (Cobb 2-11), football since the 2001 Peach Bowl. 7 a.m. — Tour de France, Stage 7, from Fougères 6:05 p.m. to Chartres, France, NBC Sports Network (Rickman), Rick (Rickman), and Chad (Thrash), N.Y. Yankees (German 2-4) at Cleveland they’re tough and fast every weekend. If you out- (Bieber 4-1), 6:10 p.m. BASKETBALL Toronto (Happ 10-5) at Boston (Porcello 11-3), Oklahoma State to sell beer at Boone Pickens Stadium 6 p.m. — Big3, Week 4 games, at Detroit, FS1 run those guys, you’ve done pretty good, so we’re 6:10 p.m. STILLWATER, Okla. — Oklahoma State athletics will start selling Detroit (Fiers 6-5) at Houston (Keuchel 6-8), CFL going to go off when the schedule allows, but I 7:10 p.m. beer at its venues this fall. 8 p.m. — Toronto at Edmonton, ESPN2 Kansas City (Keller 2-3) at Chicago White Sox The school made the announcement Thursday in a news release. can’t say for certainty where we’re going to be (Lopez 4-6), 7:10 p.m. GOLF Tampa Bay (Eovaldi 3-3) at Minnesota Oklahoma State’s concessions partner, Sodexo, will administer 4:30 a.m. — European PGA Tour, Aberdeen at.” (Odorizzi 4-6), 7:10 p.m. all beer sales at sporting events following a successful pilot program at Seattle (Bergman 0-0) at Colorado (Senzatela Standard Investments Scottish Open, second 3-2), 7:40 p.m. Oklahoma State’s baseball and softball games during the spring. round, at Gullane, Scotland, TGC L.A. Angels (Pena 1-0) at L.A. Dodgers At football games, beer will be sold at up to 22 locations adjacent 12:30 p.m. — Champions Tour, Constellation Hughes looking for breakout (Buehler 4-2), 9:10 p.m. Oakland (Jackson 1-0) at San Francisco to existing concession stands throughout Boone Pickens Stadium. The Senior Players Championship, second round, at Spencer Hughes is used to winning — a lot. (Bumgarner 2-3), 9:15 p.m. offerings will include craft selections. Oklahoma State joins Texas and Highland Park, Illinois, TGC The 2017 season has been challenging for the Saturday’s Games Toronto (Estrada 4-7) at Boston (Rodriguez West Virginia as the only Big 12 Conference schools that will allow fans 2 p.m. — American Century Celebrity Champi- former NeSmith Street Stocks national champi- 11-3), 12:05 p.m. to purchase beer throughout stadiums. onship, first round, at Lake Tahoe, Nevada, NBC Kansas City (Duffy 4-8) at Chicago White Sox on, who signed on with Henderson Motorsports’ (Lopez 4-6), 1:10 p.m. Earlier in the week, Oklahoma State announced it was devoting Sports Network Tampa Bay (Archer 3-4) at Minnesota (Berrios more than $1.5 million to concessions enhancements. 3 p.m. — PGA Tour, John Deere Classic, second Super Late Model team in the offseason. 9-7), 1:10 p.m. — From Special Reports Entering this weekend, he’s still searching for Detroit (Fulmer 3-8) at Houston (Cole 9-2), round, at Silvis, Illinois, TGC 3:10 p.m. 6 p.m. — Web.com Tour, Utah Championship, his first Super Late Model win in 12 starts this L.A. Angels (Heaney 5-6) at L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 3-4), 6:15 p.m. GOLF: Thursday’s Scores second round, at Farmington, Utah, TGC season. He won the Governor’s Cup while driv- N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 6-4) at Cleveland 8 p.m. — LPGA Tour, Marathon Classic, second ing for Randy Thompson late last year. In all, he (Clevinger 7-4), 6:15 p.m. Caroline Inglis...... 31-36—67 round, at Sylvania, Ohio (same-day tape), TGC Texas (Perez 2-3) at Baltimore (Ramirez 0-3), PGA Tour has less than 20 Super Late Model races under 6:15 p.m. John Deere Classic Kris Tamulis...... 33-34—67 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Seattle (LeBlanc 5-0) at Colorado (Gray 7-7), Wichanee Meechai...... 34-33—67 6 p.m. — Regional coverage, N.Y. Yankees at his belt. 8:10 p.m. Thursday Xiyu Lin...... 33-34—67 Oakland (Anderson 1-2) at San Francisco At TPC Deere Run Cleveland OR Toronto at Boston, MLB Network Still, it has been a “fair year for Late Models,” (Samardzija 1-5), 9:05 p.m. Sandra Changkija...... 34-34—68 6:30 p.m. — Arizona at Atlanta, Fox Sports South Silvis, Illinois Wei-Ling Hsu...... 36-32—68 Hughes said. He makes the distinction because National League Purse: $5.8 million NBA East Division Emma Talley...... 35-33—68 3 p.m. — Summer League, Playoffs, consolation, he’s notched five wins in a Modified this year. W L Pct GB Yardage: 7,268; Par: 71 (35-36) Brittany Lincicome...... 32-36—68 When he races tonight at Hattiesburg, it’ll mark Philadelphia 52 40 .565 — First Round at Las Vegas, ESPNU Atlanta 51 40 .560 ½ a-Jennifer Kupcho...... 31-37—68 3:30 p.m. — Summer League, Playoffs, 40 nights of competition in 2018. Washington 47 46 .505 5½ Steve Wheatcroft...... 33-29—62 Cindy LaCrosse...... 33-35—68 Miami 39 56 .411 14½ Michael Kim...... 33-30—63 consolation, at Las Vegas, NBA TV “We’ve had high points and a few low points New York 37 54 .407 14½ Mina Harigae...... 33-35—68 5 p.m. — Summer League, Playoffs, consolation, Central Division Johnson Wagner...... 32-32—64 (in Super Late Models),” Hughes said. “We’ve W L Pct GB Emily Pedersen...... 36-32—68 at Las Vegas, ESPNU Milwaukee 55 39 .585 — Nick Taylor...... 31-33—64 Nanna Koerstz Madsen.32-36—68 5:30 p.m. — Summer League, Playoffs, learned a lot, and I feel like the car is a lot bet- Chicago 52 38 .578 1 Andres Romero...... 33-31—64 St. Louis 47 44 .516 6½ Austin Ernst...... 35-33—68 consolation, at Las Vegas, NBA TV ter now than at the beginning of the year. We’re Pittsburgh 44 49 .473 10½ Joel Dahmen...... 35-29—64 Stacy Lewis...... 32-36—68 7 p.m. — Summer League, Playoffs, consolation, Cincinnati 41 52 .441 13½ Scott Brown...... 32-33—65 starting to figure things out.” West Division Chella Choi...... 34-34—68 at Las Vegas, ESPNU Hughes said he’s adjusted to the Longhorn W L Pct GB Francesco Molinari...... 32-33—65 Marina Alex...... 34-34—68 7:30 p.m. — Summer League, Playoffs, Los Angeles 51 42 .548 — Whee Kim...... 33-32—65 car, which is “different than anything we’ve Arizona 51 43 .543 ½ Katherine Perry...... 33-35—68 consolation, at Las Vegas, NBA TV Colorado 48 45 .516 3 Denny McCarthy...... 30-35—65 Sei Young Kim...... 32-37—69 9 p.m. — Summer League, Playoffs, consolation, driven.” He also has adjusted to having a team San Francisco 49 46 .516 3 Patrick Rodgers...... 32-34—66 Mo Martin...... 33-36—69 at Las Vegas, ESPNU maintain the car. The most important factors are San Diego 40 56 .417 12½ Kelly Kraft...... 33-33—66 Hyo Joo Kim...... 34-35—69 9:30 p.m. — Summer League, Playoffs, getting better and keeping active, Hughes said. Thursday’s Games Tyler Duncan...... 34-32—66 Simin Feng...... 35-34—69 Colorado 5, Arizona 1 consolation, at Las Vegas, NBA TV Maintaining perspective, particularly as it re- Philadelphia 5, Baltimore 4 Parker McLachlin...... 34-32—66 Emily Tubert...... 35-34—69 SOFTBALL Pittsburgh 6, Milwaukee 3 Corey Conners...... 32-34—66 Washington 5, N.Y. Mets 4 Erynne Lee...... 32-37—69 5 p.m. — USA Softball International Cup, Puerto lates to experience and the levels of competition L.A. Dodgers 3, San Diego 2 Fabián Gómez...... 31-35—66 Celine Herbin...... 33-36—69 Rico vs. USA Red, at Irvine, California, ESPN2 in the state, are vital, too. Today’s Games Chad Campbell...... 34-32—66 Milwaukee (Guerra 6-5) at Pittsburgh (Kingham Brianna Do...... 34-35—69 SPECIALS “If you look back at stats, or even when Face- 3-4), 6:05 p.m. Matt Atkins...... 31-35—66 Cydney Clanton...... 33-36—69 8 p.m. — 2018 World Series of Poker, Main Philadelphia (Arrieta 6-6) at Miami (Chen 2-6), Nick Hardy...... 33-33—66 book memories come up from when we won a 6:10 p.m. Beatriz Recari...... 35-34—69 Event, at Las Vegas, ESPN Washington (Roark 3-11) at N.Y. Mets John Merrick...... 31-35—66 Peiyun Chien...... 33-36—69 TENNIS race, it makes you want to work harder,” Hughes (Syndergaard 4-1), 6:10 p.m. Chris Kirk...... 35-31—66 Arizona (Godley 10-6) at Atlanta (Sanchez 4-2), Harang Lee...... 33-36—69 7 a.m. — Wimbledon Championships, men’s said. “To be doing as good as we are, I’m proud. 6:35 p.m. David Hearn...... 33-33—66 Brittany Benvenuto...... 34-36—70 semifinals, at London, ESPN … I’m still new to the game. I don’t look at it to be Cincinnati (Harvey 4-5) at St. Louis (Gant 2-3), Kevin Streelman...... 32-34—66 7:15 p.m. Olafia Kristinsdottir...... 33-37—70 a bad first part of the year.” Seattle (Bergman 0-0) at Colorado (Senzatela Sam Ryder...... 35-31—66 Camilla Lennarth...... 35-35—70 Saturday 3-2), 7:40 p.m. Lanto Griffin...... 32-34—66 Hughes will return to Magnolia on Saturday Chicago Cubs (Chatwood 3-5) at San Diego Jennifer Song...... 34-36—70 AUTO RACING (Richard 7-8), 9:10 p.m. Keith Mitchell...... 34-33—67 Lee-Anne Pace...... 35-35—70 1 p.m. — FIA Formula E, Qatar Airways New to run the State Series race. L.A. Angels (Pena 1-0) at L.A. Dodgers Ryan Blaum...... 32-35—67 (Buehler 4-2), 9:10 p.m. Lexi Thompson...... 36-34—70 York City E-Prix, Race 1, qualifying, at New York Oakland (Jackson 1-0) at San Francisco Harold Varner III...... 34-33—67 Jessy Tang...... 34-36—70 (same-day tape), FS2 (Bumgarner 2-3), 9:15 p.m. Zac Blair...... 32-35—67 Saturday’s Games Cheyenne Woods...... 33-37—70 2:30 p.m. — FIA Formula E, Qatar Airways New Milwaukee (TBD) at Pittsburgh (Nova 5-6), Ryan Palmer...... 32-35—67 Tiffany Chan...... 34-36—70 York City E-Prix, Race 1, at New York, WLOV Wimbledon 11:35 a.m., 1st game Brett Stegmaier...... 34-33—67 Continued from Page 1B Milwaukee (Anderson 6-6) at Pittsburgh Mind Muangkhumsakul.35-35—70 4 p.m. — IndyCar, Honda Indy Toronto, (Holmes 0-1), 3:05 p.m., 2nd game Broc Everett...... 32-35—67 Tiffany Joh...... 32-38—70 qualifying, NBC Sports Network She’s also closing in on her 24th Grand Slam Arizona (Greinke 9-5) at Atlanta (Newcomb Conrad Shindler...... 34-33—67 Brittany Marchand...... 34-36—70 6:30 p.m. — NASCAR, Monster Energy Cup 8-4), 3:10 p.m. title, which would equal Margaret Court’s all- Cincinnati (Castillo 5-8) at St. Louis (Flaherty Billy Hurley III...... 32-35—67 Ally McDonald...... 35-35—70 Series, Quaker State 400, at Sparta, Kentucky, 3-4), 3:10 p.m. Vaughn Taylor...... 32-35—67 time record. Philadelphia (Nola 12-2) at Miami (Richards Jaye Marie Green...... 32-38—70 NBC Sports Network 2-5), 3:10 p.m. Stuart Appleby...... 34-33—67 Mel Reid...... 35-35—70 BOXING “A lot of people were saying, ‘Oh, she should Washington (Voth 0-0) at N.Y. Mets (Wheeler C.T. Pan...... 35-33—68 2-6), 3:10 p.m. Luna Sobron...... 33-38—71 6 p.m. — Regis Prograis vs. Juan Jose Velasco, be in the final,’” the 36-year-old Williams said. L.A. Angels (Heaney 5-6) at L.A. Dodgers Matt Jones...... 34-34—68 Laetitia Beck...... 34-37—71 junior welterweights, at New Orleans, ESPN “For me it’s such a pleasure and a joy because, (Kershaw 3-4), 6:15 p.m. Nick Watney...... 34-34—68 Jackie Stoelting...... 33-38—71 CYCLING Seattle (LeBlanc 5-0) at Colorado (Gray 7-7), you know, less than a year ago, I was going 8:10 p.m. Hudson Swafford...... 33-35—68 Becky Morgan...... 35-36—71 6:30 a.m. — Tour de France, Stage 8, from Oakland (Anderson 1-2) at San Francisco Chris Stroud...... 33-35—68 through so much stuff.” (Samardzija 1-5), 9:05 p.m. Katie Burnett...... 34-37—71 Dreux to Amiens Métropole, France, WTVA Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 5-8) at San Diego Brandon Harkins...... 32-36—68 Sarah Kemp...... 35-36—71 GOLF After hitting five aces with a serve that (Perdomo 1-3), 9:10 p.m. Tim Herron...... 34-34—68 Angel Yin...... 34-37—71 9 a.m. — European PGA Tour, Aberdeen reached 119 mph, delivering 16 winners to only Brendon de Jonge...... 33-35—68 Paula Creamer...... 35-36—71 Standard Investments Scottish Open, third seven unforced errors, and covering the court Basketball Richy Werenski...... 34-34—68 Yu Liu...... 35-36—71 round, at Gullane, Scotland, TGC WNBA J.J. Henry...... 33-35—68 Haru Nomura...... 34-37—71 11:30 a.m. — European PGA Tour, Aberdeen so well with speed and effort, Williams will face EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Nicholas Lindheim...... 35-33—68 Morgan Pressel...... 34-37—71 Standard Investments Scottish Open, third another German, 11th-seeded Angelique Kerber, Washington 12 8 .600 — Bronson Burgoon...... 32-36—68 a-Bianca Pagdanganan.32-39—71 round, at Gullane, Scotland, WTVA Atlanta 10 9 .526 1½ on Saturday. Connecticut 10 10 .500 2 Seamus Power...... 34-34—68 Martina Edberg...... 34-37—71 Noon — PGA Tour, John Deere Classic, third “Whatever happens, honestly,” Williams said, Chicago 7 13 .350 5 Derek Fathauer...... 34-34—68 Julieta Granada...... 34-37—71 round, at Silvis, Illinois, TGC New York 6 14 .300 6 “it’s an incredible effort from me.” Indiana 2 18 .100 10 D.J. Trahan...... 34-34—68 Holly Clyburn...... 36-35—71 2 p.m. — PGA Tour, John Deere Classic, third WESTERN CONFERENCE Robert Garrigus...... 33-35—68 Sophia Popov...... 36-35—71 round, at Silvis, Illinois, WCBI The left-handed Kerber, a former No. 1 and W L Pct GB Seattle 15 6 .714 — Sean McCarty...... 35-33—68 Alena Sharp...... 35-36—71 2 p.m. — American Century Celebrity two-time major champion, beat 12th-seeded Jele- Phoenix 14 7 .667 1 Jonathan Randolph...... 34-34—68 AJ Newell...... 33-39—72 Championship, second round, at Lake Tahoe, Dallas 12 8 .600 2½ na Ostapenko 6-3, 6-3 earlier Thursday. Los Angeles 13 9 .591 2½ Dylan Meyer...... 34-34—68 Robynn Ree...... 34-38—72 Nevada, WTVA “Seeing her back, it’s great,” said Kerber, who Minnesota 12 8 .600 2½ J.T. Poston...... 37-32—69 Kelly Shon...... 35-37—72 2 p.m. — LPGA Tour, Marathon Classic, third Las Vegas 9 12 .429 6 has lost six of eight previous matches against JoaquinNiemann...... 33-36—69 Samantha Troyanovich..37-35—72 round, at Sylvania, Ohio, TGC Thursday’s Game D.A. Points...... 34-35—69 Pornanong Phatlum...... 37-35—72 3 p.m. — Champions Tour, Constellation Senior Williams. “I know that she is always pushing you Dallas 92, Los Angeles 77 Today’s Games Chesson Hadley...... 37-32—69 SSantiwiwatthanaphong35-37—72. Players Championship, third round, at Highland to the limits.” Phoenix at Connecticut, 6 p.m. Zach Johnson...... 32-37—69 Celine Boutier...... 32-40—72 Park, Illinois, FS1 Kerber let 2017 French Open champion Os- Chicago at Washington, 6 p.m. 4 p.m. — Champions Tour, Constellation Senior Indiana at Atlanta, 6 p.m. Charlie Beljan...... 34-35—69 Haeji Kang...... 36-36—72 tapenko determine the outcome of nearly every Las Vegas at Minnesota, 7 p.m. Kevin Tway...... 36-33—69 Giulia Molinaro...... 34-38—72 Players Championship, third round, at Highland Saturday’s Game Ken Duke...... 36-33—69 Dori Carter...... 35-37—72 Park, Illinois, TGC point. By the end, Ostapenko had far more win- Dallas at Seattle, 8 p.m. Talor Gooch...... 34-35—69 Amelia Lewis...... 35-37—72 6 p.m. — Web.com Tour, Utah Championship, ners, 30-10, and far more unforced errors, 36-7. Stephan Jaeger...... 36-33—69 Maude-Aimee Leblanc.36-36—72 third round, at Farmington, Utah, TGC Football Xinjun Zhang...... 33-36—69 Beth Allen...... 36-36—72 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Canadian Football League Thursday’s Game Brian Davis...... 34-35—69 Lee Lopez...... 33-39—72 Noon — Regional coverage, Toronto at Boston Calgary 27, Ottawa 3 Scott Stallings...... 33-36—69 Maria Torres...... 35-37—72 OR Milwaukee at Pittsburgh (11:30 a.m.), MLB Pacquiao Today’s Game Toronto at Edmonton, 8 p.m. Andrew Putnam...... 34-35—69 Min Lee...... 35-37—72 Network Continued from Page 2B Saturday’s Game Winnipeg at BC, 9 p.m. Blayne Barber...... 33-36—69 B.Niphatsophon...... 36-36—72 3 p.m. — Regional coverage, Washington at N.Y. a Filipino senator, Pacquiao’s rags-to-riches sto- Bill Haas...... 35-34—69 P.K. Kongkraphan...... 34-38—72 Mets OR Detroit at Houston, MLB Network Austin Cook...... 35-34—69 Jimin Kang...... 35-37—72 3 p.m. — Arizona at Atlanta, Fox Sports South ry has inspired many in his country. His biggest Soccer Brian Stuard...... 37-32—69 Champions Tour 6 p.m. — Regional coverage, N.Y. Yankees at supporter on Sunday will be Filipino President World Cup Cleveland, L.A. Angels at L.A. Dodgers or Texas THIRD PLACE Jason Bohn...... 32-37—69 Constellation Senior Filipino Duterte, who will arrive in Malaysia to Saturday’s Game George McNeill...... 32-37—69 at Baltimore, WLOV watch the bout ahead of an official visit. At St. Petersburg, Russia Players Championship 9 p.m. — Regional coverage, Chicago Cubs at San Belgium vs. England, 9 a.m. Cameron Percy...... 33-36—69 “Pacman” Pacquiao, 39, has won 59 times, Tyrone Van Aswegen....33-36—69 Thursday Diego OR Oakland at San Francisco, MLB Network CHAMPIONSHIP At Exmoor Country Club including 38 by knockout, and lost seven times Sunday’s Game Arjun Atwal...... 37-32—69 MIXED MARTIAL ARTS At Moscow Patton Kizzire...... 32-38—70 Highland Park, Illinois 7 p.m. — UFC, Fight Night, prelims, at Boise, (three by knockout) along with two draws. Mat- France vs. Croatia, 10 a.m. Aaron Baddeley...... 32-38—70 Purse: $2.8 million Idaho, FS1 thysse, 35, has 39 wins — 36 by knockout — and Major League Soccer Steve Stricker...... 35-35—70 Yardage: 7,149; Par: 72 (36-36) 9 p.m. — UFC, Fight Night, Junior Dos Santos vs. Saturday’s Games First Round four losses, one of them by knockout. Columbus at New York City FC, 6 p.m. Tommy Gainey...... 35-35—70 Blagoy Ivanov, at Boise, Idaho, FS1 Sporting Kansas City at New York, 6 p.m. Tom Lovelady...... 34-36—70 Kenny Perry...... 32-33—65 NBA It will be the first time since 2001 that Pac- LA Galaxy at New England, 6:30 p.m. Mike Small...... 33-32—65 quiao is fighting without longtime trainer Fred- San Jose at Montreal, 6:30 p.m. Hunter Mahan...... 34-36—70 3 p.m. — Summer League, Playoffs, second Chicago at FC Dallas, 7 p.m. Michael Thompson...... 34-36—70 Bart Bryant...... 32-34—66 round, at Las Vegas, NBA TV die Roach, who was dropped in the run-up to the Real Salt Lake at Minnesota United, 7 p.m. Glen Day...... 33-33—66 3:30 p.m. — Summer League, Playoffs, second Toronto FC at Orlando City, 7 p.m. Ricky Barnes...... 34-36—70 Malaysian fight and replaced with former assis- Vancouver at D.C. United, 7 p.m. Danny Lee...... 34-36—70 Jeff Maggert...... 33-33—66 round, at Las Vegas, ESPN2 Houston at Colorado, 8 p.m. Tom Byrum...... 35-32—67 5 p.m. — Summer League, Playoffs, second tant coach and friend Buboy Fernandez. Sunday’s Game Ben Crane...... 34-36—70 Seattle at Atlanta United FC, 1 p.m. Brian Gay...... 33-37—70 Wes Short, Jr...... 35-32—67 round, at Las Vegas, NBA TV Matthysse told the news conference he is de- Portland at Los Angeles FC, 5 p.m. Scott Piercy...... 32-38—70 Scott Parel...... 36-31—67 5:30 p.m. — Summer League, Playoffs, second termined to defend his title and isn’t concerned National Women’s Ryan Moore...... 35-35—70 Scott McCarron...... 33-34—67 round, at Las Vegas, ESPN2 that it could end Pacquiao’s career if the Filipino Soccer League Dominic Bozzelli...... 36-34—70 Brandt Jobe...... 33-34—67 7:30 p.m. — Summer League, Playoffs, second Saturday’s Games Tommy Tolles...... 34-34—68 loses. He said it has been his dream since young North Carolina at Sky Blue FC, 6 p.m. John Huh...... 35-35—70 round, at Las Vegas, ESPN2 Orlando at Utah, 6 p.m. Vijay Singh...... 34-34—68 to fight Pacquiao, an 11-time world champion Adam Schenk...... 38-32—70 9:30 p.m. — Summer League, Playoffs, second Seattle at Chicago, 7 p.m. Bernhard Langer...... 34-34—68 Sunday’s Game Vince India...... 34-36—70 round, at Las Vegas, ESPN2 across eight divisions. Houston at Portland, 10 p.m. Rocco Mediate...... 33-35—68 SOCCER LPGA Tour Clark Dennis...... 34-34—68 9 a.m. — FIFA World Cup, third-place match, at Marathon Classic Jerry Kelly...... 34-35—69 St. Petersburg, Russia, WLOV Thursday Woody Austin...... 37-32—69 6 p.m. — NWSL, Orlando at Utah, ESPNEWS Croatia At Highland Meadows Golf Club Larry Mize...... 35-34—69 SOFTBALL Continued from Page 2B Sylvania, Ohio Bob Estes...... 35-34—69 11 a.m. — USA Softball International Cup, Japan Purse: $1.6 million Ken Tanigawa...... 33-36—69 vs. USA Blue, at Irvine, California, ESPN2 said, is “Our mentality.” before a national-team game. Yardage: 6,541; Par: 71 (34-37) Stephen Ames...... 35-34—69 3 p.m. — USA Softball International Cup, Chinese “War, all these things and even Those episodes have led to sanc- First Round Tom Lehman...... 35-34—69 Taipei vs. USA Red, at Irvine, California, ESPN now the situation is not the best,” he (a-amateur) Rod Spittle...... 35-34—69 SPECIALS tions from soccer’s internation- Thidapa Suwannapura. 33-32—65 Scott Dunlap...... 35-35—70 8 p.m. — 2018 World Series of Poker, Main said. “It’s unbelievable how many al governing body, but Lovren is Caroline Hedwall...... 33-33—66 Tim Petrovic...... 37-33—70 Event, at Las Vegas, ESPN talents we have in sports.” hoping the squad’s success at this In Gee Chun...... 32-34—66 Lee Janzen...... 36-34—70 TENNIS Two years ago, Croatia’s cam- World Cup will mark a turning point Mirim Lee...... 32-34—66 Jeff Sluman...... 36-34—70 8 a.m. — Wimbledon Championships, women’s paign at the 2016 European Cham- In-Kyung Kim...... 34-32—66 Jerry Smith...... 34-36—70 final, at London, ESPN for the country. pionship was overshadowed by tur- Yani Tseng...... 33-33—66 Jay Haas...... 33-37—70 2 p.m. — Wimbledon Championships, women’s “It’s not just football, it’s a bigger Jacqui Concolino...... 33-33—66 David Frost...... 35-35—70 final, at London (same-day tape), WKDH-WTVA moil in the stands as fans hurled Katelyn Dambaugh...... 32-34—66 Duffy Waldorf...... 37-33—70 TRACK & FIELD dozens of flares onto the field in picture for us unfortunately,” he Allison Emrey...... 31-36—67 Corey Pavin...... 35-35—70 Noon — IAAF Diamond League, Meeting protest against the football federa- said. “Us players, now we change Christina Kim...... 33-34—67 Mark Brooks...... 34-37—71 International Mohammed VI de Rabat, at Rabat, Brooke M. Henderson... 33-34—67 Paul Broadhurst...... 35-36—71 Morocco (taped), NBC Sports Network tion leadership. A year before that, something and everyone is proud of Annie Park...... 32-35—67 Miguel Angel Jiménez....38-33—71 a swastika was drawn on the field us in Croatia.” 4B Friday, July 13, 2018 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com Cohen SWAC to hold 2018 title Continued from Page 1B Management) Jay Logan to (Assistant from fans during the season, it was all Polk-DeMent Stadium will continue until game in Birmingham A.D./Event Management) Brent Fry, (for- worth it. opening day of the 2019 season. Most of the By The Associated Press mer Associate A.D./Facility Planning and “The feedback I got was really good,” Co- projects will be new additions — the apart- Construction) Bobby Tomlinson, every- hen said. “You’re always concerned when ments outside of left field, the upper deck in BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The body on our staff did a great job of making you’re doing something like the Left Field the grandstands, concessions stands in the Southwestern Athletic Conference sure our kids could still compete through Lounge and you’re dealing with 45, 50 years concourse, etc. — but one tweak will be pro- will continue to hold its football the construction.” of tradition. You’re concerned about how tective netting. Cohen said the netting will championship game and bring it Cohen said the project started before people are going to respond to it, and I think be refined and brought to a more exact set of back to Birmingham. he took over as athletic director, but he there was a very favorable response to it.” specifications before the 2019 season. The league announced Thursday was still involved in some of the planning. Cohen even heard from long-time suite By the time the 2019 season starts, the the football championship will return He was dedicated to make it work for the and club level members who hadn’t been stadium also will have a grand home plate to Legion Field on Dec. 1. The men’s team at Dudy Noble Field for the 2018 to the Left Field Lounge in a long time. entrance and could have an additional en- and women’s basketball tournaments season after seeing some of the issues He said some of those fans visited the new trance down the left field, which would will be held at Bill Harris Arena next Alabama dealt with in its renovation of Left Field Lounge and thought twice about allow access from the parking lot of the March. Both are one-year deals with Sewell-Thomas Stadium. In 2015, Alabama where they wanted to be in the future. football facility. the city of Birmingham. played its home games at Hoover Metro- Such responses made Cohen even more All of those entrances feed into the con- The SWAC had announced last politan Stadium, the host of the South- impressed with the architects, Wier Bo- course that circles the stadium and the year that it would end the champi- eastern Conference tournament, a 47-mile erner Allin. outfield lounges. That’s where Cohen sees onship game for football after the drive from its campus in Tuscaloosa. “Those guys did a great job of knowing the biggest success of the new stadium. 2017 game. It decided to keep play- Avoiding a similar upheaval meant play- what the expectation was and meeting and “The accessibility part of it makes me ing it because of renewed support ing in a live construction zone, in a stadi- exceeding that expectation,” Cohen said. so much happier,” Cohen said. “I wanted from member schools. um with limited entrances, and a stadium “We’re going to keep trying to make it bet- more people to experience the Left Field The football championship was that was unavailable for many practice pe- ter and better, and I think we’re off to a re- Lounge.” held at Legion Field from 1999- riods due to that construction. ally good start.” Follow Dispatch sports writer Brett 2012 before moving to NRG Stadi- Based on the feedback Cohen received Construction at Dudy Noble Field, Hudson on Twitter @Brett_Hudson um in Houston. Comics & Puzzles DILBERT Dear Abby EAR ABBY: every time you perfect day. I’m 20 years clock in. 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Shopping around for bargains for around Shopping SOLUTION: The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com Friday, July 13, 2018 5B Religious briefs of Mt. Moriah Church. The public is invited Summer Revival Pastor’s Anniversary Program to attend. Sixth Avenue M.B. Church, 1519 6th Mt. Avery M.B. Church, 10933 Nash- Ave. N., hosts its Annual Summer Revival ville Ferry Road E., hosts its 3rd Annual at 7 p.m. July 13. Guest speaker will be Pastor’s Anniversary for Pastor John Wells Initial Sermon Program Pastor Sammie Lyons of Prairie Chapel at 3 p.m. July 15. Guest speaker will be New Zion M.B. Church, 3301 Sand M.B. Church and Pilgrim Rest. The public Pastor Barbara Tucker of Arise and Build Rd. in Steens, invites the public to the is invited to attend. Church of Macon. The public is invited to Initial Sermon Program of Min. Jessie Lee attend. Gavin, Sr. at 6 p.m. July 22. For informa- Southern Gospel Singing tion, call 662-329-5224. The Dixie Echoes Quartet will sing Family and Friends Day at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 1383 Concord Independent Methodist Friends and Family Day Pleasant Hill Rd., at 7 p.m. July 13. Love Church, 1235 Concord Rd., hosts its Fam- Mt. Olive M.B Church, 2020 Atkins offering. For information, call 662-328- ily and Friends Day Program at 3 p.m. July Rd., hosts its Friends and Family Day at 3 7375 or 662-549-6254. 15. Guest speaker will be Pastor Gilbert p.m. July 22. Guest speaker will be Rev. Anderson of Providence M.B. Church. The Lester Jones of New Zion Church. Dinner public is invited to attend. will be served from 1-2:45 p.m. The public Pastor and Wife Appreciation is invited to attend. The Church of the Eternal Word, 106 22nd St. S., hosts its pastor and wife Pastoral Anniversary Pleasant Grove Full Gospel Baptist Summer Revival appreciating program at 7:30 p.m. July YESTERDAY’SYesterday’s ANSWER answer 13. For information, call District Elder Lou Church, 13447 Old Macon Rd., hosts its Zion Gate M.B. Church, 1202 5th YESTERDAY’S ANSWER St. S., hosts its Summer Revival 7 p.m Sudoku J. Nabors, Sr., 662-329-1234 or 662- 32nd Pastoral Anniversary for Pastors SudokuSudoku is a number- 8 2 6 1 7 5 9 4 3 nightly July 24-26. Guest speaker will be Sudoku is a number- 549-4323. John and Mattee Cox at 2 p.m. July 15. placing puzzle based on placing puzzle based on 9 3 5 2 8 4 6 1 7 Guest speaker will be Overseer Bruce Dr. Jerry D. Black of Beulah M.B. Church a 9x9 grid with several a 9x9 grid with several 1 7 4 6 9 3 2 5 8 Landing. The public is invited to attend. in Decatur, Georgia. The public is invited given numbers. The object given numbers. The object Appreciation Services to attend. is to place the numbers 7 5 2 4 6 1 3 8 9 For information, call Linda Phillips, 662- is to place the numbers Stephen Chapel M.B. Church, 2008 1 to 9 in the empty spaces 425-7845. 1 to 9 in the empty spaces 6 1 3 8 5 9 7 2 4 7th Ave. N., hosts a “Hats Off to Our so that each row, each Revival Service so that each row, each 4 9 8 7 3 2 5 6 1 First Lady” Appreciation Service for First column and each 3x3 box Pleasant Grove Pools M.B. Church, column and each 3x3 box Lady Annie Peoples from 4-6 p.m. July 14 Summer Revival contains the same number 5 6 7 3 4 8 1 9 2 3000 Waverly Rd. in West Point, hosts its contains the same number at the Stephen Chapel Life Center. The Mt. Olive M.B. Church, 2020 Atkins only once. The difficulty 2 4 9 5 1 7 8 3 6 Revival Service 7 p.m. nightly July 24-26. only once. The difficulty

Rd. in Millport, hosts its Summer Revival level increases from 2018 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc. public is invited to attend. level increases from 3 8 1 9 2 6 4 7 5 Guest speaker will be Rev. F. Bernard Monday to Sunday. Difficulty Level 7/12 7 p.m. nightly July 16-18. Special guest Monday to Sunday. will be Rev. Jessie Noland of El Bethel Mitchell of Zion Hill M.B. Church in Men- Community Day Church. The public is invited to attend. denhall. The public is invited to attend. The Transformational Church, 2103 Jess Lyons Rd., hosts its 1st Annual Community Day from noon-4 p.m. July Annual Revival Shannon Reed’s Day Northside M.B. Church, 1501 9th Ave. 14. This is a free event for all ages. Food, Greater Mt. Olive M.B. Church, 1856 N., and the Shannon Reed Foundation drinks, games, jumpers, musical enter- Carson Rd., hosts its Annual Revival 7 hosts the 1st Annual Shannon Reed’s tainment and more. The public is invited. p.m. nightly July 16-18. Guest speaker will be Rev. Christopher McSwain of Union Day 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 28. Praise and Baptist Church. The public is invited to at- worship, fun activities, guest speakers Anniversary/Homecoming tend. For information, call Deloris Brooks, and fee prizes, food and school supplies Festivities 662-251-7808. available. For information, call Mattie Mt. Peiler M.B. Church, 840 Hwy 389 Walls, 662-574-4930. in Starkville, hosts its 127th Church Revival Services Anniversary and Homecoming Festivities. St. James U.M. Church, 722 Military Seeking Pianist The church family picnic will be at noon Rd., hosts its Revival Services 7 p.m. Turner Chapel AME Church, 1108 14th July 14 and the church program will be nightly July 16-18. Guest speaker will St. S., is seeking an experienced pianist at 8 a.m. July 15. Guest speaker will be be Rev. Al Lathan, Sr. of Zion Gate M.B. for 11 a.m. Sunday morning services and from Tyrone Orr of Springhill M.B. Church. Church. The public is invited to attend. For other occasions in support of the music Current and former members and the information, call Rev. Luckett, 601-906- ministry. For information, call Presiding El- public is invited to attend. 8965. der William Hardiman, Jr., 662-357-3842. Pastoral Anniversary Summer Revival Feeding Program Stephen Chapel M.B. Church, 2008 Brick M.B. Church, 4572 Old Macon Faith Harvest Church, 4266 Sand 7th Ave. N., hosts its 46th Pastoral Anni- Rd., hosts its Summer Revival 7 p.m. Road, Columbus, hosts a Summer Feed- versary for Rev. Joe L. Peoples at 3 p.m. nightly July 18-20. Guest speakers will be ing Program Monday-Friday through Aug. July 15. Guest speaker will be Rev. Chris- Rev. Ronnie Smith, Rev. Willie T. Edwards 3. Breakfast served 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.; topher Wriley of New Zion Pilgrim M.B. and Rev. Donald Henry. The public is Lunch 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for all school- Church. The public is invited to attend. invited to attend. For information, call age children. Call 662-889-2003. 662-574-8640. Choir Anniversary Open Enrollment Prairie Hill M.B. Church, 368 Wicks Honor Program Mississippi State School of Ministry is Rd., hosts its Annual Choir Anniversary Faith Harvest Church, 4266 Sand taking applications for enrollment for the at 2 p.m. July 15. The public is invited Rd., hosts an Honor Program for Deacon Spring/Summer semester. For informa- to attend. For information, call Pastor N.S. and Sis. Taylor at 2:30 p.m. July 22. tion, call Dr. Michael Boyd, 662-425- Cockrell, 662-251-8768. Guest speaker will be Pastor Nick Taylor 8443.

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WHATZITWHATZIT ANSWERANSWER Log cabin Log cabin IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF LOWNDES COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

ROSIE B. LASH, PETITIONER

VS.

JAMES SYKES AND ANY AND ALL OTHER PERSONS UN- KNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ES- TATE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT ADVERSE TO PETITIONER’S OWN- ERSHIP, OR ANY CLOUD ON PETITIONER’S TITLE, 6B Friday, JULY 13, 2018 RESPONDENTS The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com CAUSE NO. Legal Notices 0010 2Legal018 Notices-0439 0010-C Painting & Papering 1620 Garage Sales: North 4520 Apts For Rent: Other 7080 STATE OF MISSISSIPPI SUMMONS BY PUBLICA- SULLIVAN'S PAINT 2007 3RD Ave N. Sat. TION SERVICE 7/14 8:30a-1p. H/h COUNTY OF LOWNDES Certified in lead items, baby items, THE STATE OF MISSIS- removal. Offering spe- ladies, children & men NOTICE OF SALE SIPPI cial prices on interior & clothes, shoes, purses. CLASSIFIEDS exterior painting, pres- WHEREAS, the follow- TO: James Sykes and sure washing & sheet HUGE MISSION Yard Phone: 662.328.2424 ing tenants entered in- Any and All Persons Un- rock repairs. Sale @ Columbus to leases with known Claiming Free Estimates Church of Christ, 2401 [email protected] FRIENDLY CITY MINI- Any Right, Title, Estate, Call 435-6528 7th St. N. Sat. 7/14 WAREHOUSES for stor- Lien or Interest in the from 7a-12p. Furn., kit- cdispatch.com/classifieds age space in which to following Stump Removal 1790 chen items, toys, P.O. Box 511 • 516 Main Street store personal property Described land sold for TUXEDOS IN EVERY and taxes: SIZE-WHITE, BLACK, Columbus, MS 39701 IVORY. Great prices. WHEREAS, default has Commencing at a 30” Everything priced to sell. been made in the pay- oak tree at the South- ment of rent and east corner of Section Garage Sales: New Hope 4530 DEADLINES FRIENDLY CITY MINI- 8, Township 17 North, (Deadlines subject to change.) WAREHOUSES pursu- Range 16 East, 1059 NEW Hope Rd. ant to said Leases is Lowndes County, Mis- ALLSTUMP GRINDING Most items NEW! For Placing/Canceling authorized to sell the sissippi; thence South SERVICE Lamps, fishing tools, Classified Line Ads: personal property to sat- 89 degrees 51 minutes GET 'ER DONE! baby items, etc. isfy the past due and East 182.99 feet to the We can grind all your FRI & SAT, 7am until. Sunday ...... Thursday 3:00 p.m. any other charges owed West right-of-way of Old stumps. Hard to reach Theron- 662-328-0094. Monday ...... Friday 12:00 p.m. to it by the following ten- Highway 45; thence places, blown over ants. along said right-of-way roots, hillsides, back- North 16 degrees 30 129 KIMBERLY Lane Tuesday ...... Monday 12:00 p.m. yards, pastures. Free (off Hwy 69 S.) Sat. NOW THEREFORE, no- minutes West 1090.79 estimates. You find it, Wednesday ...... Tuesday 12:00 p.m. tice is hereby given that feet; thence North 89 7/14 at 6am. Women we'll grind it! & men clothes & shoes, Thursday ...... Wednesday 12:00 p.m. FRIENDLY CITY MINI- degrees 43 minutes 662-361-8379 WAREHOUSES will offer West 1121.90 feet to a tools & more. Friday ...... Thursday 12:00 p.m. for sale, and will sell at 5/8” rebar the point of Tree Services 1860 LEGAL NOTICES must be auction to the highest beginning of the prop- 33 LAKEOVER Dr. W. Sat. 7/14 7a-11a. Twin Find submitted 3 business days prior to bidder for cash all per- erty herein to be de- A&T Tree Service sonal property in stor- scribed; thence North Bucket truck & stump bed & dorm headboard, first publication date 89 degrees 48 minutes toys, Xbox, clothes, h/h - age units leased by the removal. Free est. following tenants at West 1453.13 feet to Serving Columbus items, holiday decor, What • Please read your ad on the first day of FRIENDLY CITY MINI- an existing iron pin on since 1987. Senior elec. scooter. publication. We accept responsibility WAREHOUSES 903 the East right-of-way of citizen disc. Call Alvin @ Alabama St. Columbus, Keifer-McGee Road 242-0324/241-4447 Garage Sales: Caledonia 4540 You’re only for the first incorrect insertion. MS, at 8:30 am on the (paved 40’ R.O.W.); "We'll go out on a limb Apts For Rent: Starkville 7070 Houses For Rent: Other 7180 • The Publisher assumes no financial 6th day of July, A.D. thence along said for you!" HUGE SALE Rain/shine! responsibility for errors nor for 2018. All auctions are R.O.W. North 11 de- Fri. 13th & Sat. 14th, 2BR/2BA Duplex in CHARMING 3BR/3BA Looking with reserve and there- grees 22 minutes East Lost & Found 2300 7-2. Cast iron, h/h Highlands Plantation. home for rent. Hard- omission of copy. Liability shall not fore all units can be 40.77 feet to a 5/8” re- items, tools, food warm- All appl incl W/D, single wood floors, granite exceed the cost of that portion of space withdrawn from the sale bar; thence South 89 ers, meat grinder, camp- car garage. 228-209- countertops, central air, For occupied by such error. at any time by the auc- degrees 42 minutes ing/hunting/fishing 4277. two master suites, tioneer/manager. East 821.53 feet to an items, duck decoys, • All questions regarding classified ads basement for storage, existing iron pin; thence rough-cut lumber, wood Apts For Rent: Other 7080 quiet neighborhood. 1 currently running should be directed to Title to the personal North 00 degrees 14 rafters, craft supplies, year minimum, In the Classified Department. property to be sold is minutes East 254.38 xmas decor & more. Off 1 & 2 BR Apts for Rent. $1,350/mo. feet to an existing iron Hwy 12, about 1mi from • All ads are subject to the approval of believed to be good, but Military & 6th Ave N. Call 662-425-3817. at such sale, FRIENDLY pin; thence South 89 MS/AL state line (Smith CH&A and Owner pays this paper. The Commercial Dispatch CITY MINI-WARE- degrees 42 minutes Mill Rd), follow signs water. $350 per month, STEENS: QUIET Living, reserves the right to reject, revise, HOUSES will convey East 535.99 feet to a LOST. REWARD if found. from Hwy 12. deposit required. custom home, big mas- CLASSIFIEDS 5/8” rebar; thence classify or cancel any advertising at any only such title as is ves- Call 662-356-6324 662-352-4776. ter BR, 1 reg. BR, 1 big www.cdispatch.com ted in it pursuant to its South 16 degrees 30 NEIGHBORHOOD SALE. BA, walk in closet, time. lease with the following minutes East 304.73 General Help Wanted 3200 Sat. 7/14 7a-12p (2)1BR/1BA Downtown CH&A, 20x20 covered and its allowed under feet to the point of be- Washington Heights Columbus. Very nice patio, 2 car garage, Lots & Acreage 8600 Mississippi Code Annot- ginning containing 4.64 MILLWRIGHT NEEDED Subdivision on Ora Ln. open space, balcony, 20x30 bonus room, Ap- Advertisements must be ated Section 85-7-121 acres and being in and for Buchanan Lumber in w/d hookup. $650/mo. pls Furnished. $750/ et seq (Supp 1988). a part of the South Half PICKENS CO, AL: 173 Aliceville. Email resume Garage Sales: Other 4560 Call 662-328-8655 or mo + $600 damage acres hunting & timber paid for in advance. of the South Half of to joe@buchananhard 662-574-7879. dep. New Hope School Crystal Johnson Section 8, Township 17 land. County road front- woods.com GIANT YARD Sale. 343 Available 8/1. District. 662-574-9472. age. Excellent hunting You may cancel at any time during —E251 North, Range 16 East, Greenfield Rd., Brooks- Lowndes County, Mis- track. $1250/ac. regular business hours and receive a TURNER CHAPEL AME ville (off of Lynn Creek HISTORIC DOWNTOWN Mobile Homes for Rent 7250 David Kuhn sissippi. Church is looking for an 205-799-9846 or Rd.) Fri. & Sat. 7/13th- Columbus apt available. 205-695-2248. refund for days not published. —E265 experienced pianist for 14th 8am-5pm. New & 2BR FURNISHED. All You have been made 2BR/2BA. Call 662- REGULAR RATES Sunday morning ser- used items galore: 328-8655 or 662-574- utilities included. 2 Katherine Gilbert Respondents in the suit vices @ 11 a.m. & oth- Household, electrical, people. $200 per week. 7879. Residential-Commercial 4 Lines/6 Days ...... $19.20 —E268 filed in this Court by er special occasions in lighting, plumbing, hard- No lease. No deposit. Rosie B. Lash, Petition- support of the church's Call 662-275-0666. lots in Highlands Planta- 4 Lines/12 Days ...... $31.20 ware, tiles, carpet pads, 423 MAIN St. Apt. 1. tion, Starkville. Close to Mary Williams er, seeking to confirm music ministry. For info, paint materials, lawn 4 Lines/26 Days ...... $46.80 —E93 tax title to the within de- contact Presiding Elder 1BR Extra-Large. 900 3BR/2BA Trailer, New MSU. Perfect for build- furn., shower stalls, sq. ft. total. $650/mo. ing! $28,900/lot. Re- Rate applies to commercial operations scribed real property, ly- William Hardiman, Jr., wooden screen doors, Hope. $500/mo & Michael Anderson ing and being in 662-357-3842. No Pets. 662-889-1837 $500 dep. Call between sort status. Eaton Land and merchandise over $1,000. bathroom sink & cabin- or 662-327-7841 Development —E211 Lowndes County, Mis- ets, kitchen sink, new 10a-7p. 662-386-4292. SUPER SAVER RATES sissippi. Medical / Dental 3300 NO TEXT MESSAGES. 662-361-7711. wood burning stove in- DEPOT APARTMENT, 6 Days ...... $12.00 Sharon Hawkins sert & much more!! —E272 You are required to mail CARE CENTER Downtown Columbus. RENT A fully equipped 12 Days ...... $18.00 or hand deliver a writ- OF ABERDEEN Beautiful, newly con- camper w/utilities & SUMMER SPECIAL Over 6 lines is $1 per additional line. Tamala Ashford ten response to the Pe- Positions available for: General Merchandise 4600 structed 1BR/1BA cable from $145/wk - 1.95 acre lots. —E291 tition to Confirm and MDS Assessment Nurse apartment in the histor- $535/month. 3 Colum- Good/bad credit. Six lines or less, consecutive days. Rate applies to Quiet Title and to Re- LPN’s: Full Time, FRESH VEGETABLES: ic Depot. Granite, SS bus locations. 662-242- 10% down, as low as private party ads of non-commercial nature for move Cloud on Title 3-11 and 11-7. squash, corn, toma- appl, heart pine floors 7653 or 601-940-1397. $199/mo. Eaton Land. WITNESS MY SIGNA- toes, peas, cucumbers, merchandise under $1,000. Must include price in TURE on this the 3rd filed against you in this Payroll/Human and unlimited parking. 662-361-7711 snap beans & okra. 1 unit @ $700. ad. 1 ITEM PER AD. No pets, firewood, etc. day of July, A.D. 2018. action to Joseph N. Resources, Office Spaces For Rent 7300 Studdard, Attorney for experience preferred. 251-1000, 304-7993 or One month rent + secur- 356-6569 GARAGE SALE RATES FRIENDLY CITY Petitioner, whose post Apply in person at ity deposit with credit GREAT, CONVENIENT 4 Lines/1 Day ...... $9.20 MINI-WAREHOUSES office address is Post 505 Jackson St, check. Will take small location! Office space By: L.O. Office Box 1346, Colum- Aberdeen Pets 5150 dogs! Call Royce Huds- for lease at 822 2nd 4 Lines/3 Days ...... $18.00 bus, Mississippi, EOE peth, Rhett Real Estate, Ave. N. 662-574-3970. Publish: 7/6, 7/13 & 39703, and whose 662-329-3333 OR Price includes 2 FREE Garage Sale signs. Rain 7/20/2018 street address is 325 Restaurant / Hotel 3550 cell, 662-242-0284. OFFICE SPACE, great Guarantee: If it rains the day of your sale, we will College Street, Colum- location on Bluecutt re-run you ad the next week FREE! STATE OF MISSISSIPPI bus, Mississippi, J. BROUSSARDS: DOWNTOWN: 2BR/1BA, Road - Front reception You must call to request free re-run. 39701. Now hiring Bartender, CH&A, 1 story, W/D, area, 4 offices, and a COUNTY OF LOWNDES Wait Staff & Bussers. FOR SALE: CKC re- historic district, 1 block conference room. Reas- FREE SERVICES YOUR RESPONSE MUST Apply in person only, gistered Pug puppies. from downtown, $575/ onable rent! 662-328- NOTICE OF SALE BE MAILED OR DE- Tues-Sat, 5-8pm @ Call/text 662-305-5584 mo. + $575 dep. NO 1976, leave message. Bargain Column Ad must fit in 4 lines (ap- LIVERED NOT LATER 210 5th St. S. PETS. 662-574-8789. proximately 20 characters per line) and will run WHEREAS, the follow- THAN THIRTY DAYS Please, no phone calls. Apts For Rent: Northside 7010 Peaceful & Quiet area. Houses For Sale: Northside Take down for 3 days. For items $100 or less ONLY. More ing tenants entered in- AFTER THE 6th DAY OF 8150 than one item may be in same ad, but prices may to leases with Commercial Property For not total over $100, no relists. JULY, 2018, WHICH IS Truck Driving 3700 FOX RUN COMPANY LLC FRIENDLY CITY MINI- THE DATE OF THE FIRST 1 & 2 BR near hospital. Rent 7100 3BR/2BA in Bluecutt that “for rent” Free Pets Up to 4 lines, runs for 6 days. WAREHOUSES for stor- PUBLICATION OF THIS EXPERIENCED TRUCK $550-600/mo. Military Estates, CH/A, 2 car Up to 6 lines, ad will run for Lost & Found age space in which to SUMMONS. IF YOUR RE- driver w/ Class A Li- discount offered, pet COMMERCIAL PROPER- garage, vaulted ceiling, sign and get 6 days. store personal property SPONSE IS NOT SO cense needed to haul area, pet friendly, and TIES/Retail/Office fireplace, new roof & These ads are taken by e-mail or in person at our and MAILED OR DELIVERED, scrap metal & flat cars. furnished corporate Spaces starting @ paint, inside/out. office. Ads will not be take by telephone. A JUDGMENT BY DE- Call 662-434-0007 or apartments available. $285/mo. Downtown & $115k. 662-352-4776. fast results WHEREAS, default has FAULT WILL BE 662-364-6303. ON SITE SECURITY. ON East Columbus loca- 0 Legals 4390 Computer Equipment been made in the pay- ENTERED AGAINST YOU SITE MAINTENANCE. ON tions. 662-435-4188. Houses For Sale: Southside with an easy 4420 Farm Equipment & ment of rent and FOR THE RELIEF DE- Bargain Column 4180 SITE MANAGEMENT. 24- 8300 FRIENDLY CITY MINI- MANDED IN THE PETI- HOUR CAMERA SUR- 1000 Service Supplies OFFICE SPACE: 2,000 1030 Air Conditioning & Heating WAREHOUSES pursu- TION. FOR SALE Black metal VEILLANCE. Benji @ square feet. 294 classified ad. 4450 Firewood ant to said Leases is FSBO: BEAUTIFULLY 1060 Appliance Repair and brass floor lamp for 662-386-4446 Chubby Dr. Flexible leas- restored, 1,800sqft 4460 Flea Markets authorized to sell the You must also file the $35. Call 328-6670. If Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. 1070 Asphalt & Paving ing terms. Available home, 3BR/2BA, all 4480 Furniture personal property to sat- original of your Re- no answer leave num- Sat/Sun by appt only. now. 662-328-8254 Call today isfy the past due and new: appl, custom built 1090 Automotive Services 4510 Garage Sales sponse with the Clerk of ber for return call. island, granite counter- 1120 Building & Remodeling any other charges owed this Court within a reas- 1, 2, 3 BEDROOM apart- HISTORIC DOWNTOWN 4540 General Merchandise FREE BAG of scrap ma- tops, light fixtures, fans, to place 1150 Carpeting/Flooring to it by the following ten- onable time afterward. ments & townhouses. Columbus Office, Retail, 4570 Household Goods terial. Call 328-6670. HVAC, electrical, tank- ants. Call for more info. Restaurant Space avail- 1180 Childcare 4630 Lawn & Garden less gas water heater, Issued under my hand 662-328-8254. able. Call 662-328- & 35 year roof. Beauti- your ad. 1210 Chimney Cleaning 4660 Merchandise Rentals NOW THEREFORE, no- and the seal of said TWO ENDTABLES, tele- phone style, nice, $50 8655 or 662-574-7879. fully landscaped large 1240 Contractors 4690 Musical Instruments tice is hereby given that Court, this 2nd day of FRIENDLY CITY MINI- each. 662-329-3464. NEWLY RENOVATED yard, screened back 1250 Computer Services 4700 Satellites July, 2018. 3BR/1BA. CH/A, stove, Houses For Rent: Northside porch, off street park- 328-2424 1270 Electrical WAREHOUSES will offer 4720 Sporting Goods for sale, and will sell at Farm Equipment & Supplies refrigerator, privacy 7110 ing. Conveniently loc- LISA YOUNGER NEESE, fence & cameras. 1825 ated to MUW & Down- 1300 Excavating 4750 Stereos & TV’s auction to the highest LOWNDES COUNTY 4420 1320 Fitness Training bidder for cash all per- 10th Ave. N. $550 plus 1812 SEMINOLE Road town Columbus. Great 4780 Wanted To Buy CHANCERY CLERK 1 mo. dep. No Section neighbors & quiet Autos For Sale 9150 1330 Furniture Repair & sonal property in stor- (SEAL) 2016 JOHN Deere in Cady Hills. 3BR/2BA 5000 Pets & Livestock age units leased by the 5100E Tractor, 210 8. Call 662-327-0587 home with TV room or street. $228,900. 2007 GMC Yukon SLT, Refinishing for appointment. Call 662-251-3205. 1360 General Services 5100 Free Pets following tenants at BY: SHANTRELL W. hours. $46,500. 4th BR, living room din- gray, leather seats, 3rd FRIENDLY CITY MINI- GRANDERSON, DEPUTY Also, 2016 15ft ing room, kitchen with row seat, sunroof & 1380 Housecleaning 5150 Pets Apts For Rent: West 7050 all appliances, laundry Houses For Sale: Caledonia 5200 Horses/Cattle/Livestock WAREHOUSES 308 CLERK Kubota Bush hog avail. DVD player. Asking 1390 Insulation Shoney Drive Columbus, 205-329-1790. room with extra refriger- 8450 $10,900 OBO. 1400 Insurance 5250 Pet Boarding/Grooming MS, immediately follow- PUBLISH: 7/6, 7/13 & ator large playroom, 662-341-0374. 1410 Interior Decorators 5300 Supplies/Accessories ing sale on Alabama 7/20/2018 Garage Sales: East 4510 deck, and patio 662- 3BR/2BA by CAFB. 112 1440 Jewelry/Watch Repair 5350 Veterinarians Street on the 6th day of 386-8346. $1800/mo Acorn Dr. Columbus, with one months rent as MS. 1780sqft home loc- 1470 Lawn Care/Landscaping 5400 Wanted To Buy July A.D. 2018. All auc- Building & Remodeling 1120 118 STEWART Ave. Sat. Need a tions are with reserve 7/14 from 7a-until. Blue deposit. 662-386-8346. ated in Oakdale Park 1500 Locksmiths 6000 Financial and therefore all units mason jars, cassette Subdivision, Caledonia Tom Hatcher, LLC School District. Fea- 1530 Machinery Repair 6050 Business Opportunity can be withdrawn from Custom Construction, player & cassettes, wall 4BR/2BA. 117 Crepe Myrtle Dr. $950/mo + tures granite kitchen 1560 Mobile Home Services 6100 Business Opportunity the sale at any time by Restoration, Remodel- paper, wood for crafts, 1590 Moving & Storage the auctioneer/ man- ing, Repair, Insurance antique dolls, wicker $950 dep. Call Marco, countertops & gas fire- Wanted place. Asking 189,500. 1620 Painting & Papering ager. claims. 662-364-1769. basket, bath bench, 662-251-5766. 6120 Check Cashing Licensed & Bonded large mirror, large Contact Cole at 1650 Pest Control 6150 Insurance Title to the personal framed picture of Elvis 3BR/3BA w/ MOTHER- 662-497-2521. NEW RIDE? 1680 Plumbing 6200 Loans property to be sold is & more. IN-LAW APT w/ sep en- General Services 1360 3BR/2BA, Caledonia FIND ONE IN THE 1710 Printing 6250 Mortgages believed to be good, but trance. CH&A, lg. family at such sale, FRIENDLY MOVING SALE. 503 rm. w/ f. pl, DR, LR w/ School Dist, completely 1740 Roofing & Guttering HILL'S PRESSURE CLASSIFIEDS 6300 Stocks & Bonds CITY MINI-WARE- Dublin Dr. Everything f. pl., W & D, fridge/ updated, fenced back 1770 Saws & Lawn Mowers WASHING. Commercial/ 6350 Business for Sale HOUSES will convey must go! Fishing items, freezer/ icemaker, yard, 1.6ac, w/ 1BR residential. House, con- 1780 Sitting with Elderly/Sick only such title as is ves- antique poles, records, bkfast rm, lndry rm, apt. Affordable price. crete, sidewalks & mo- 1790 Stump Removal 7000 Rentals ted in it pursuant to its original playstation sys- scrd. porch, workroom, Call 662-574-0082. bile washing. Free est. 1800 Swimming Pools 7050 Apartments lease with the following tem, antique & modern fenced patio, off street Campers & RVs 9300 Call 662-386-8925 1830 Tax Service 7100 Commercial Property and its allowed under furniture, home decor, parking. M-I-L Apt incl. Houses For Sale: Other 8500 CLASS A Motorhome- 1860 Tree Service 7150 Houses Mississippi Code Annot- golf clubs, comic books, kit, kitchenette, BR & china, old trunk. Too FSBO: IMMACULATE 2 2016 Jayco Precept 1890 Upholstery 7180 Hunting Land ated Section 85-7-121 MUSIC LESSONS bath. 323 13th St N. et seq (Supp 1988). Guitar, Bass & Theory: much to list. $1250/mo., Dep. Req. BR/1BA 1,479 sqft 31UL. Like new. Less 1910 Welding 7190 Land for Rent/Lease $25 per hour Sat. 6 am until sold. Ref/app. req. No HUD. brick home built in than 5,000 miles. Top 7200 Mobile Homes 2000 Announcements Debra Rogers Chords, Scales, Modes 662-386-7506. 1968 & remodeled in mounted satellite. 3 7250 Mobile Home Spaces —N127 & more! Call Jimbo @ General Help Wanted 3200 2015. Located at 6901 popouts. Full price 2050 Card of Thanks 7300 Office Spaces 662-364-1687 Houses For Rent: South 7140 CR 30 in the city limits includes Kar Kady. 2100 Fraternal & Lodge 7350 Resort Rentals Jennifer Payne If no answer leave of Ethelsville, AL on 2.4 $95,000. Call voicemail or text. beautifully landscaped 662-329-4852. 2150 Good Things To Eat 7400 River Property —N112 2BR/1.5BA, 217 19th 2200 In Memorial St. S. $425/mo. + de- acres. CH/A, under- 7450 Rooms ground storm cellar, 2250 Instruction & School Patricia Webber WORK WANTED: posit. HUD ok. Motorcycles & ATVs 9400 7500 Storage & Garages —N216 Licensed & Bonded-car- 662-364-1989 whole house generator. 2300 Lost & Found 7520 Vacation Rentals Photos on Zillow.com. 2350 Personals pentry, painting, & de- 2005 HARLEY Fat Boy, 7550 Wanted to Rent William Thomas III molition. Landscaping, 321 19TH Street South. $120,000. Call 205- black, detachable wind- 658-1111 (hm) or 205- 2400 Special Notices 7600 Waterfront Property —N223 gutters cleaned, bush 3BR/1.5BA. $475/mo. shield, saddle bags, 2600 Travel/Entertainment hogging, clean-up work, + $475 dep. Call John 373-9359 (cell). Screaming Eagle II 8000 Real Estate WITNESS MY SIGNA- pressure washing, mov- 662-364-1989. pipes, Lindby Bar. 3000 Employment 8050 Commercial Property TURE on this the 3rd ing help & furniture Investment Property 8550 20,000 mi, Great Cond. 3050 Clerical & Office 8100 Farms & Timberland day of July, A.D. 2018. repair. 662-242-3608 Houses For Rent: Caledonia $7,000. 662-341-2300. 3100 Data Processing/ Computer INVESTORS OPPORTUN- 8150 Houses - Northside 7160 ITY: 10 unit apartment 3150 Domestic Help FRIENDLY CITY Lawn Care / Landscaping 8200 Houses - East MINI-WAREHOUSES complex, leases at 3170 Engineering By: L.O. 1470 3BR/1.5BA, 1600 sqft. $350 per month per It’s All 8250 Houses - New Hope Nice sun room. Caledo- 3200 General Help Wanted 8300 Houses - South unit. Corner of Military & Here!! Publish: 7/6, 7/13 & INFINITY LAWN CARE nia school district. No 6th Ave. N. $199k. 3250 Management Positions 8350 Houses - West pets. $815/mo + $815 in the 3300 Medical/Dental 7/20/2018 & LANDSCAPING Call 662-352-4776. 8450 Houses - Caledonia Mowing, landscaping, dep. Avail 6/1/2018. Classifieds 3350 Opportunity Information 8155 HWY 12 near Old 8500 Houses - Other IN THE CHANCERY and clean up. Lots & Acreage 8600 Garage Sale Homes for Sale 3400 Part-Time Country Store. 662-245- 8520 Hunting Land COURT OF LOWNDES Call for FREE quote! Auto for Sale Apartments for Rent 3450 Positions Wanted COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI 662-574-2276 1191 or 662-549-9298. 8550 Investment Property 22 ACRES in Caledonia Help Wanted Pets 3500 Professional on Wood Rd. All road 8600 Lots & Acreage Houses For Rent: Other 7180 3550 Restaurant/Hotel ROSIE B. LASH, JESSE & BEVERLY'S frontage. Water & natur- 8650 Mobile Homes PETITIONER al gas available. Good Five Questions: 3600 Sales/Marketing LAWN SERVICE. Mow- SMALL COTTAGE: 8700 Mobile Home Spaces ing, cleanup, landscap- building site. 662-356- 3650Trades 8750 Resort Property VS. 1BR/1BA, all appl. Wa- 6862 or 662-574-3053. 3700Truck Driving ing, sodding, & tree cut- ter, trash, lawn incl. in 8800 River Property ting. 356-6525. lease. Near MSU. No 8850 Wanted to Buy JAMES SYKES AND ANY LAMAR CO, AL: 255 1 Dogreos 4000 Merchandise AND ALL pets. $500/mo. $400 acres on Hwy 18 & 4030 Air Conditioners 8900 Waterfront Property OTHER PERSONS UN- TERRA CARE Medical / Dental 3300 dep. App/refs/lease County Lake Rd. 35ac 4060 Antiques 9000 Transportation KNOWN CLAIMING Landscaping L.L.C. req. 662-242-2923. open land, balance in ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ES- Phone: 662-549-1878 timber. Newly construc- 4090 Appliances 9050 Auto Accessories/Parts Landscaping, Property 2 Steve Nash 4120 Auctions TATE, LIEN OR ted lake. Excellent hunt- 9100 Auto Rentals & Leasing INTEREST IN THE REAL Clean Up, Plant Care, ing & timber invest- 4150 Baby Articles 9150 Autos for Sale PROPERTY Bush Hogging, ment. $1850/ac. Herbicide Spraying 4180 Bargain Column 9200 Aviation DESCRIBED IN THE 205-799-9846 or 3 Tom Cruise 4210 Bicycles 9250 Boats & Marine COMPLAINT ADVERSE 205-695-2248. TO PETITIONER’S OWN- Painting & Papering 1620 4240 Building Materials 9300 Camper/R.V.’s 4250 Burial Plots ERSHIP, OR ANY LOWNDES CO: 85 acres 9350 Golf Carts CLOUD ON CLIFF'S PAINTING. Cliff 3 BEDROOM 1.5 Bath- hunting & timber land 4270 Business Furniture & 9400 Motorcycles/ATVs PETITIONER’S TITLE, Baswell. Free estim- room Country home off Hwy 69 S. 15 acres 4 IKEA Equipment 9450 Trailers/Heavy Equipment RESPONDENTS ates. Interior/Exterior for rent $700/month. farmland, balance in 4300 Camera Equipment 9500 Trucks, Vans & Buses work. 30 years experi- Great for settling into timber. Frontage on CAUSE NO. ence. Many references. retirement. View by 4330 Clothing 9550 Wanted to Buy Sobley Rd. $2250/ac. 5 “Halifax 4360 Coins & Jewelry 2018-0439-C 662-327-9079. appointment only. 205-799-9846 or 662-386-0006. Call (303)549-8359. 205-695-2248. SUMMONS BY PUBLICA- Gazette” TION

THE STATE OF MISSIS- SIPPI

TO: James Sykes and Any and All Persons Un- known Claiming Any Right, Title, Estate, Lien or Interest in the following Described land sold for taxes:

Commencing at a 30” oak tree at the South- east corner of Section 8, Township 17 North, Range 16 East, Lowndes County, Mis- sissippi; thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes East 182.99 feet to the West right-of-way of Old Highway 45; thence along said right-of-way North 16 degrees 30 minutes West 1090.79 feet; thence North 89 degrees 43 minutes West 1121.90 feet to a 5/8” rebar the point of beginning of the prop- erty herein to be de- scribed; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes West 1453.13 feet to an existing iron pin on the East right-of-way of Keifer-McGee Road (paved 40’ R.O.W.); thence along said R.O.W. North 11 de- grees 22 minutes East 40.77 feet to a 5/8” re- bar; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes East 821.53 feet to an existing iron pin; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes East 254.38 feet to an existing iron pin; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes East 535.99 feet to a 5/8” rebar; thence South 16 degrees 30 minutes East 304.73 feet to the point of be- ginning containing 4.64 acres and being in and a part of the South Half of the South Half of Section 8, Township 17 North, Range 16 East, Lowndes County, Mis- sissippi.

You have been made Respondents in the suit filed in this Court by Rosie B. Lash, Petition- er, seeking to confirm tax title to the within de- scribed real property, ly- ing and being in Lowndes County, Mis- sissippi.

You are required to mail or hand deliver a writ- ten response to the Pe- tition to Confirm and Quiet Title and to Re- move Cloud on Title filed against you in this action to Joseph N. Studdard, Attorney for Petitioner, whose post office address is Post Office Box 1346, Colum- bus, Mississippi, 39703, and whose street address is 325 College Street, Colum- bus, Mississippi, 39701.

YOUR RESPONSE MUST BE MAILED OR DE- LIVERED NOT LATER THAN THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE 6th DAY OF JULY, 2018, WHICH IS THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMONS. IF YOUR RE- SPONSE IS NOT SO MAILED OR DELIVERED, A JUDGMENT BY DE- FAULT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF DE- MANDED IN THE PETI- TION.

You must also file the original of your Re- sponse with the Clerk of this Court within a reas- onable time afterward.

Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 2nd day of July, 2018.

LISA YOUNGER NEESE, LOWNDES COUNTY CHANCERY CLERK (SEAL)

BY: SHANTRELL W. GRANDERSON, DEPUTY CLERK

PUBLISH: 7/6, 7/13 & 7/20/2018