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Established 1881 — Oldest Business Institution in Neshoba County Philadelphia, Mississippi Wednesday, August 4, 2021 140th Year No. 31 **$1.00 PANDEMIC Millions in relief monies flowing here By SCOTT HAWKINS rescue plan approved earlier So far, Neshoba County has Things of that nature.” Philadelphia Mayor James about broadband, and we are [email protected] this year, but spending plans received $2,827,915 and That is just a starting point, A. Young said the city has trying to figure out how we can have not been finalized. Philadelphia has received however. Mayo said the Board received its first payment but tap some of those funds to Some of Philadelphia’s $1.6 Neshoba County is receiv- $870,046. Both will receive the of Supervisors has not yet put has not yet put any plan in enhance what we need in the million in federal COVID relief ing a total of $5.6 million and remaining monies next year. anything in stone. action for spending. city,” Young said of the federal monies the city has already Philadelphia $1.6 million both Neshoba County Adminis- “There have been requests, “We are working on a plan guidelines. received could go toward sewer in two payments. trator Jeff Mayo said officials but you still have the issue of to enhance sewer and waster “Right now, we are just in improvements and broadband The Mississippi Band of are still determining how to compliance with the federal law water and some other sewer the planning stages. The key to internet, the mayor said. Choctaw Indians received spend the monies. that has to be looked at also in projects,” Young said. “That is it is these are some improve- Philadelphia, Neshoba $53,051,330 in June, Tribal “The board is working on the context of all of these,” going to help us in the future.” ments that we don’t have to County and the Mississippi Chief Cyrus Ben said in a video some projects,” Mayo said. Mayo said. Young said other projects burden the local taxpayers with. Band of Choctaw Indians all at the time detailing how the “We are looking at improving “All of that guidance is done under consideration include Otherwise, we couldn’t do it at have received initial COVID- monies would be allocated. some of the HVAC equipment. by the Department of Treasury. broadband internet. this point. That’s the way I look 19 monies under the federal (See story page 3A.) Looking at touchless fixtures. We just want to tread carefully.” “They have a part in there See FUNDS, page 2A

NESHOBA GENERAL neshoba county fair COVID testing line set up here

By DUNCAN DENT [email protected]

Neshoba General has estab- lished a new call line for drive- thru COVID-19 testing appoint- ments as requests nearly doubled early this week. Neshoba County reported 169 new COVID-19 cases and one new death over the past week, according to the Mississippi Department of Health’s Tuesday report. Call (601) 663-1221 to sched- ule a drive-thru testing appoint- ment on the Neshoba General campus. Philadelphia Mayor James A. Young said he has not instituted a citywide mask mandate but has ordered one at City Hall because of City Court. The city and county schools as of press time Tuesday had not issued mask mandates for the start of school later this week. Choctaw Tribal schools have a mask mandate on buses and in facilities. Neshoba General and Choctaw Health Center are making extra efforts to keep the community safe with a one-day vaccine drive today (Aug. 4) at the Neshoba County Coliseum from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Neshoba General Marketing and PR Director Anette Watkins said hospital staff will be adminis- tering the Pfizer vaccine and it is available to everyone 12 years of age and older. The second shot will be avail- able at the same location on Aug. 25. Neshoba County’s total COVID-19 cases since the pan- demic began in March 2020 is now at 4,401. Photo by PAYTON BISHOP The one new death brings the county’s death toll to 181. Of A jockey makes his way around the track at the Neshoba County Fair for the races, concerts, political speaking, and fellowship that occurred those deaths, 114 are from the last week. Thousands of people descended upon the county last week at Mississippi’s Giant Houseparty. For more pics, see 8A. See COVID, page 3A West African heritage traced A group of Neshoba coun- endure,” she said. vice president; Pat tians has formed an organiza- Organized in June, 2017, McWilliams, is secretary; tion to research and publish the Griot Society here began Edie Riddle; is assistant secre- their West African heritage with only eight members and tary; Mrs. Eva Tisdale, is and discover what was behind most of its meetings were treasurer; Mr. Rudolph Tatum, the decision of their ancestors given to planning, envisioning is assistant treasurer; Ms. to settle here. and sharing goal. Vera. Griffin, is chairman of The organization is made The word Griot means the fundraising; Ms. Patsy Cole is up of individuals from the keeper of stories, traditions, facilitator of programs, Black Stallo, Westside, Dixon and songs, and so on. Griots orig- History, Juneteenth and Hopewell communities. inated in the 13th Century in Steven Riddle is the sssistant The mission of the group, the Mande empire of Mali. For to thee facilitator. the Griot Historical Society of centuries they have told and Other member are: Melinda Neshoba County, is to collect, retold the history of the Riddle Historian Poplar collate and compile oral and empire, keeping their stories Springs, Longdale; Mrs. printed reports in a quest to and traditions alive. Elden Clemons, Historian, publish a history of the Mrs. Eva Tisdale, who her- Poplar Springs; Mrs. Nettie African-Americans of Nesho- self, is a longtime student of Parker, Historian, Poplar ba County post-Civil War and African-American History and Springs; through the Civil Rights has been a very positive influ- struggles, said Marthis Riddle, ence on AA culture in Westside community president of the group formed Philadelphia and Neshoba • Charles McClellan, The in 2017. County, suggested the history Hill “Our focus is mainly their research team be called by the • Rudolph Tatum, Milling Griot Historical Society of Neshoba County members are, front row from left: Marthis Riddle, migration to, their decision to West African title Griot, Hill Vera Griffin, Bishop Clifton Jones, Melinda Riddle, Cecil Hooker. Back row, from left: Willis A. settle and their hope of a better according to Mrs. Riddle. • Mrs. Gloria Hudson, Lyons, Rudolph Tatum, Jeanette Lloyd, Edie Clay, Patsy McWilliams future that caused them to Mrs. Rosie Harris, is the See GRIOT, page 2A

OPINION JUST AMONG FRIENDS OPINION Rich Lowry PAGE 4A Marianne Enochs PAGE 1B Patrick Buchanan PAGE 4A 2A, The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., August 4, 2021 Man arrested in Saturday murder

By DUNCAN DENT charged with the mur- ed to Neshoba General the incident and interviewing [email protected] der of 46 year old and airlifted to Univer- witnesses for a clear picture of Willie Latimer of sity of Mississippi what happened, Pattillo said. A Philadelphia man has Philadelphia. Medical Center in Triplett Teresa on Saturday been charged with murder in a Philadelphia Police Jackson where he was posted on the Neshoba Central weekend shooting death in said that the shooting pronounced dead. Classmates Facebook page Engagements & Weddings northwest Philadelphia. occurred about 8 p.m. Pattillo said that the page: “Asking for prayers for Police are investigating the on Saturday. subsequent investiga- the family of Willie Latimer. There is no charge for engagement and wedding homicide reported on Saturday Philadelphia Police Richard tion identified Simmons Class of 1994 graduate who announcements. Submit them to weddings@neshobade- evening on A Avenue after a Det. Bobby Pattillo Simmons as a suspect. Simmons will always and forever be mocrat.com. suspect turned himself in to said that Simmons allegedly turned himself in on Monday embraced by his smile, person- The deadline for submitting engagements and wed- authorities. shot Latimer multiple times. morning, he said. ality, and heart. RiP Willie.” dings is at noon on Friday before the Wednesday publica- Richard Devane Simmons, tion. Latimer was then transport- Police are still investigating Every effort will be made to run the announcement on 34, of Philadelphia was the date requested, but space requirements and time some- times prohibit it. Wedding copy must not exceed the equivalent of more Students return to classrooms this week than two 8 1/2 x 11 inch pages. The Democrat reserves the right to edit articles to fit By STEVE SWOGETINSKY space requirements and style. [email protected] News of parties relating to engagements or weddings can be submitted. Ring the bell. The new school year gets underway this Obituary policy week as students return to class. Here is the schedule: The Democrat publishes a standard format obituary at • Choctaw Tribal Schools no charge. were to return today (Wednes- The standard obituary includes: service, burial and day); funeral home details, date of death, age, place of resi- • Leake Academy and Union dence, a sentence or two of personal information (no opin- High School return Thursday; ionated comments) detailing occupation, education, church and, affiliation, military service, listing spouse or children, • Neshoba Central and immediate survivors (list only spouses, children, siblings, Philadelphia school districts number of grandchildren, number of nieces and nephews) return on Friday. and pallbearers. In-laws, aunts, uncles, friends and hon- Two local schools will be orary pallbearers are not included in the free listing. The under new principals. Melisha standard obituary may be up to 150 words in length. Hancock will be at Philadelphia To list extended family and more details, there is a Elementary School and Jacob charge of $125 for up to 300 words total; $250 for up to Drury will be at Neshoba Cen- 500 words total; $500 up to 1,200 words total. Photos may tral. Renee Jones, who teaches foundations of biology for 9th grade, at Choctaw Central High be included for an additional charge of $25. Both are looking forward to School prepares her lesson plans Obituaries must be submitted electronically by funeral meeting their students and get- homes to [email protected] no later than ting school underway. meeting our students and their the Neshoba County district but Thursday from 5 p.m. to 6:30 Tuesday at noon for publication in Wednesday’s edition. “There is a lot of work that parents.” he is familiar with it. He lives in p.m. That is where I will meet Any obituary not submitted electronically is subject to a has to be done ahead of time Hancock came to the ele- Neshoba County and his chil- the majority of our kids. Some $25 charge. before anybody shows up,” mentary school from the central dren go to school in the district. have come in for registration. Hancock said. “We are having School and community news office and has been in the dis- “We are ready to get back We are hoping to have a good an open house (Tuesday, Aug. trict 19 years. and get started,” Drury said. turnout.” 3) and I’m looking forward to This is Drury’s first year in “We have an open house on The Democrat welcomes school and community news. Send to [email protected] or neshobademoc- rat.com/submit.

Of Local Interest Cooks Quarters torian Stallo and Mt. Airy rian • Marthis Riddle, Vera Church Let us know about your events at least a week in Griot Griffin, George Garrett, Inde- • Mr. Tony Riley, history of Hopewell Community advance. Send announcements to local@neshobademoc- pendence Quarters farms/famous places • Mrs. Everette Lloyd, his- rat.com Continued from page 1A • Mr. Willis Lyon, history torian Goodway Church community Stallo community of farms/famous places For more information, con- Tips and breaking news • Marthis Riddle and Vera • Dr. Martha Moore, Coor- tact Marthis Riddle (769) 236- Griffin, Gillis Quarters dinator of Historical Articles; Dixon community 8610 or email Let us know when you see news happening. Send tips • Patsy Cole The Jericho, • Mrs. Thelma Wells, His- • Mrs. Gloria Hadley, histo- mwillie02sr2yahoo.com. to [email protected]. News tips are encouraged and can be kept confidential.

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By SCOTT HAWKINS “This is the first of two pay- • “Through the Department time the amount is unknown. covers more than 35,000 acres said. “We will evaluate each [email protected] ments and it totals of Interior the Bureau of Indian We should find out more on in 10 Mississippi counties. request during July and August $53,051,330,” said Tribal Education for Choctaw Tribal this information, later … “Due to the language in the and we will present our plan The Mississippi Band of Chief Cyrus Ben in a June Schools has received Regarding how the funds are legislation and the guidance of during the annual budget hear- Choctaw Indians so far has video detailing their plans. $26,714,010; invested and utilized, the tribe the United States Treasury we ings in August and September. reported receiving $53 million “The federal government is • “Through Low Income has identified, certain priorities also will be seeking financial “We are grateful for this in the federal government’s also providing supplemental Housing Emergency Assis- including new housing in all investments and advance opportunity to address our cru- $1.9 trillion federal American funding directly to various tance (LIHEA) has received communities, infrastructure, workforce development train- cial needs within our tribe. Rescue Act funds allocated by MBCI departments. Here is a $68,904 including broadband and ing and to expand our diversity Today, we already are in the Congress in March to help summary of the direct funding • “Through the Bureau of improvements to water and in our economy,” Ben said. process of using $25 million of local governments recover that the tribal departments have Indian Affairs Justice Services, sewer utilities. This will help Ben said the Tribe has dis- CARES (Coronavirus Aid, from the COVID-19 pandemic. received under the American the Choctaw Police Depart- support new housing, commu- tributed a needs survey to all Relief, and Economic Security) The monies will be spread Rescue Plan Act to respond to ment has received $600,788 nity development and econom- tribal departments for input on Act funds to build out an emer- out throughout the 10 counties specific sectors such as health • “Through the Health and ic development and a new their highest needs. gency management headquar- of the Tribe and will be used in and education: Human Services, Head Start Choctaw Central High School “We will also be making a ters and an emergency health and education including • “Through the Health and has received $320,662 and Middle School campus.” survey available to all tribal response facility in each of our new schools buildings for Human Services the Choctaw “The Tribe will receive one The Mississippi Band of members to allow the members tribal communities.” Choctaw Central and Choctaw Health Center has received more formally based allocation Choctaw Indians has more than of the community to identify Middle schools. $46,514,453; payment,” Ben said. “At this 11,000 members on land that their highest priorities,” Ben Body found in abandoned house identified as woman reported missing July 22 By DUNCAN DENT The body has been positive- 22. A cause of death has not Officers responded to the that Williams’ body had been frequently seen daily walking [email protected] ly identified as 41-year-old been established by the State 900 block of Gum Street near there approximately three around town normally in the Amelia Williams of Philadel- Medical Examiner, Pattillo Lewis Avenue at approximately weeks before she was discov- area of Lewis Ave and Beacon A body found in an aban- phia, according to Philadelphia said. 10:20 a.m. on Wednesday, July ered. St.” doned house on Gum Street has Police Detective Bobby Pattil- “The investigation is still 28, after receiving a call of a “Amelia was last seen walk- If anyone has any informa- been identified as a Philadel- lo. ongoing with collaboration possible deceased body, a PPD ing on Gum St In Philadelphia tion on this case please contact phia woman missing for three Pattillo said Williams had from the Medical Examiner’s social media post said. on July 7,” PPD had said on the Philadelphia Police Depart- weeks, the authorities said. been reported missing on July office,” Pattillo said. Pattillo said that it appears Facebook last week. “She was ment at 601-656-2131.

tinue to take precautions against along with 2,353 probable with, but said that a random about that. I think a lot of busi- Choctaw Tribal Schools said COVID-19. Those precautions deaths, totaling 7,590 deaths. sampling test conducted by nesses are doing what they do Chief Cyrus Ben has mandated COVID include regular hand washing or Anyone who does test posi- MSDH revealed that the domi- anyway and hopefully, they will masks to be worn on buses and sanitizing, wearing facial masks tive is encouraged to contact nant variant is the much-publi- generate the interest in the sake in all Choctaw Tribal School Continued from page 1A and practicing social distancing. their health care provider. Do cized “delta variant.” of doing business that they facilities. Mississippi Band of Choctaw Mississippi State Department not go into the emergency room He said that in a recent tele- require employees and cus- “Exceptions will be outside Indians, according to MSDH. of Health numbers show that unless there is an emergency, phone call with health profes- tomers to wear masks while when small groups can physi- The Mississippi Band of confirmed cases and hospitaliza- McCall said. sionals and State Health Officer they are in the stores. To me, cally distance themselves from Choctaw Indians has reported tions have risen dramatically in He is also encouraging peo- Dr. Thomas Dobbs, Dobbs there is no sense in making a others,” the CTS policy states. 66 new positive cases of recent weeks after reaching pan- ple to get the vaccine. McCall compared the delta variant’s big deal out of a safety precau- “Bus monitors will be on buses COVID-19 and no new deaths demic lows earlier this summer. said vaccinated individuals are transmissibility to chickenpox tion. I think we can function to assist with checking tempera- according to the latest report Earlier this summer, MSDH less likely to contract the virus, or measles. without having any shutdowns tures and to monitor mask- posted on Aug. 1, with the total reported hospitalization cases often have milder symptoms McCall said contributing if everybody follows suit on wearing. Regular cleaning number of positive cases for the were below 100 but have and recover more quickly on factors could include the back- doing what we need to do to schedules will be maintained Tribe standing at 1,935 with 114 recently climbed to more than average. to-back fairs held in town that mitigate the spread.” throughout the school day and deaths since the pandemic 1,000 statewide. “The vaccine does not pre- brought large crowds together Neshoba Central’s Dr. enhanced air purification sys- began in March 2020. The state has 5,928 staffed vent you from contracting the and summer traveling, though Lundy Brantley said that the tems are being installed. School As of Tuesday, 21% of hospital beds with 1,501 report- virus but it does help you fight he said it is hard to pin it on any school district has made nurses will continue to handle Neshoba County’s population is edly available as of Aug. 2. the virus,” McCall said. “We one thing. announcements on social media contact tracing, working in fully vaccinated, according to MSDH also reports 827 staffed have vaccines available to any- He said the public has “let and encourages parents and stu- coordination with Choctaw MSDH, and 24% of the coun- ICU beds with 108 available one who wants one every day. their guard down” regarding the dents to consult the school plan Health Center. Please contact ty’s population had received one statewide. Neshoba General They are highly effective.” virus. located at their website your school nurse if you have of the 13,061 total doses of does not have an ICU. McCall said Neshoba Gener- As far as a citywide mandate www.neshobacentral.com. He any concerns about your child’s COVID-19 vaccines adminis- “I fear this is just the tip of al is testing record numbers of Mayor Young said he would said that the decision to wear a health.” tered in the county. the iceberg,” McCall said Tues- people in recent days. He said wait. mask is ultimately up to the stu- Other school officials did Vaccinations are being day afternoon. that in previous spikes the hos- “Our court is still going on, dent’s parents at this time. not immediately return mes- administered at Walgreens at Statewide, since the pandem- pital had usually done fewer and we have a lot of outside vis- “We recommend, along with sages seeking comment on 1002 W. Beacon Street and ic began in March 2020, than 100 tests a day, Monday itors, so we have that on here at the CDC and MSDH, that potential mask mandates or Walmart at 1005 W. Beacon 212,906 confirmed COVID-19 they did 186. He said they are City Hall here for now,” Young everyone wear masks. Howev- other precautions at area Street, according to MSDH. cases have been recorded by the seeing a roughly 1-in-3 positivi- said, adding it is for everyone er, it is the parents' decision to schools. Neshoba General Hospital MSDH along with 137,164 ty rate. regardless of vaccination status. decide if their child will wear a Chief Executive Officer Lee probable cases, totaling 350,590 McCall said they do not do “We don’t do any tests.” mask,” Brantley said. “Please McCall said people should con- cases. There have been 5,237 further testing to see what vari- “Our numbers are up,” note that this could change in confirmed COVID-19 deaths, ant of the virus they are dealing Young said. “There is no doubt the future.” 4A, The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., August 4, 2021 Opinion

PATRICK J. BUCHANAN FOUNDED 1881 Our great leap into socialism Just seven weeks into his an admission of belief that the Truth, justice and progress, without fear or favor presidency, Joe Biden signed a America may cross a real engine of economic $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief divide from which growth in America, the truly JAMES E. PRINCE III, Editor and Publisher bill. Among the largest spend- indispensable provider upon ing bills in history, it was history teaches us whom an ever-expanding share • passed without the vote of a there is no return. of the population of the nation STEVE SWOGETINSKY, Managing Editor single Republican. depend for food, rent, health • The plan sent direct pay- the $1 trillion infrastructure care, education and cash JOY STEWART, Advertising Director ments of up to $1,400 to most proposal and the $3.5 trillion income, is the government of • Americans, extended a $300 package, he will have enlarged the United States, not the STEVE SWOGETINSKY, Sports Editor per week unemployment insur- federal spending by $6 trillion. American free market system. ance boost until Sept. 6 and This would constitute the As for the Republican Party, ARTHUR STANLEY DEARMAN, Editor and Publisher 1966-2000 expanded the child tax credit greatest leap forward toward the conservative party of lower 1932—2017 for a year. It also put $350 bil- socialism of any American taxes, balanced budgets and lion into state, local and tribal president, with Biden’s only free market solutions to social relief. rivals being previous record- problems, the fiscal debate will EDITORIALS This weekend, a bipartisan holders Franklin D. Roosevelt be over in a way it has never group of senators crafted a $1 during the 1930s’ New Deal been before. trillion measure to repair and and Lyndon B. Johnson’s Passage of that $3.5 trillion expand the nation’s roads, Great Society in the 1960s. omnibus bill would represent Critical Race Theory is racist bridges, ports, airports and If Biden succeeds in getting the triumph of Great Society broadband. Last week, this tril- it all, this would not only be a liberalism over Reaganite con- The liberals will claim there are no con- human-resources modules, public-policy lion-dollar infrastructure plan quantum leap toward Euro- servatism. certed efforts to make Critical Race Theo- frameworks, and school curricula. got a green light from 17 pean-style socialism. It would In his first inaugural ry part of the K-12 curriculum calling House Speaker Philip Gunn said at the Republican senators, including cross a divide for America, address, President Ronald Rea- such talk a predictable topic at the Nesho- Fair critical race theory is a “socialist Sen. Mitch McConnell. from which history teaches us gan declared that government ba County Fair last week, so that must agenda item” and he’s right. Boasted Biden: “The Bipar- there is no return. is not the solution to our prob- tisan Infrastructure Deal is the “A billion here, a billion lems. Government is the prob- mean there is or at least could be soon. “This an attempt to introduce racism largest infrastructure bill in a there, and pretty soon you’re lem. Critical Race Theory is an academic into our schools,” Gunn said. century. It will grow the econ- talking real money,” said Sen. In his State of the Union discipline formulated in the 1990s and Both Reeves and Gunn pledged to pre- omy, create good-paying jobs, Everett Dirksen in the 1960s, address in 1996, President Bill built on the intellectual framework of vent schools from teaching Critical Race and set America on a path to when he was leading a badly Clinton seemed to concede the identity-based Marxism. It is garbage. Theory and we wholeheartedly support win the future.” outmanned Republican minor- triumph of Reaganism over Up next is a $3.5 trillion ity in the Senate after the Barry liberalism and socialism: “In what world are we living in where them and encourage others to join in measure to remake America, Goldwater defeat. “We know big government it’s OK to teach children that they’re born opposing this liberal lurch. which is also to be enacted Today, we talk not about does not have all the answers. racist?” Gov. Tate Reeves said during his “I grow increasingly concerned every without GOP support via a billions but about trillions, and We know there’s not a program speech at Founders Square. “In what day with the direction this country is process called “reconciliation,” that $6 trillion in spending for every problem. We have world is it OK to teach children that going,” Gunn said, adding he believes the which enables the Senate to Biden is reaching for translates worked to give the American pass measures with a simple into more than six thousand people a smaller, less bureau- they’ll be judged by the color of their skin, Democrat Party is embracing socialism. majority. billion dollars. cratic government in Washing- not by the content of their character?” Gunn said the more Democrats have This $3.5 trillion measure As of today, however, nei- ton. And we have to give the Reeves continued: “That is not the edu- embraced socialism the more poisonous would expand social and envi- ther the infrastructure bill nor American people one that lives cation that we need for the next generation their rhetoric has become. ronmental programs, extend the $3.5 trillion omnibus bill is within its means. of America’s leaders. ... They should be “Their politics seems to be based on the reach of education and a done deal, with the former “The era of big government health care, tax the rich and looking more probable than the is over.” learning the truth about the United States – animosity toward this country and animos- take on the challenge of the latter. But if both are passed, In 2021, Biden and his party that we are blessed to live in the greatest ity toward each other,” Gunn said. century — climate change. they would create new records are saying: Clinton was wrong nation in the history of mankind.” “Their slogan appears to be a charity to Among programs funded and new realities for the U.S. to concede Reaganism its vic- Relegated for many years to universi- none and malice toward all. They continue are universal prekindergarten government. tory. When there is a big crisis ties and obscure academic journals, Criti- to push an us vs. them agenda and it will for all 3- and 4-year-olds, two The federal debt would in the country, FDR was right: years of free community col- exceed the U.S. economy for Big government is the solution. cal Race Theory has increasingly become destroy our country.” lege, clean energy mandates the first time since World War If the terrain looks unfamil- the default ideology in our public institu- Gunn said the House of Representatives for utilities and lower prescrip- II. The deficits for this year and iar, that is because we are tions over the past decade and may be will introduce legislation next session to tion drug prices. Medicare ben- last, roughly $3 trillion in each crossing a new continental coming to a public school near you. prevent the teaching Critical Race Theory efits would be expanded and year, already exceed any past divide. We are entering Sen. Critical Race Theory has been injected in our public schools. amnesty extended to millions deficits since World War II Bernie Sanders and Rep. into government agencies, public school Critical Race Theory is racist. of illegal migrants. Passage of the $3.5 trillion Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez All that is needed for its omnibus bill would constitute country. systems, teacher training programs, and Good and decent Mississippians must enactment into law is a Demo- a quantum leap in the number corporate human-resources departments in fight against this attempt by Democrats to crat majority in Speaker Nancy of Americans dependent on the the form of diversity-training programs, indoctrinate and divide by race again. Pelosi’s House, the votes of the federal government for the Patrick J. Buchanan is the 50 Democratic senators and necessities of life. author of “Nixon’s White the signature of Biden. It would increase America’s House Wars: The Battles That After effecting passage of ratio of tax consumers to tax- Made and Broke a President Ending scourge of abortion his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 payers. and Divided America Forev- relief package, if Biden gets It would be tantamount to er.” A Mississippi abortion case set to be parents would one day use sonograms to heard before the U.S. Supreme Court this look at their unborn child’s hands and feet SEN. ROGER WICKER | GUEST COLUMN fall stands a real chance of ending or at and see themselves in the face, Sen. least curbing the scourge of abortion on Roger Wicker observes on this page in demand in America. urging an end to Roe v. Wade. Urgency of ending Roe v. Wade Half a century of judicial malpractice We now know that the fetal heartbeat n Mississippi abortion European friends settle the on abortion has undermined our democra- begins as early as six weeks and that an case set to be heard by Half a century of abortion question at the ballot cy and resulted in the murder of millions unborn child can feel pain at 20 weeks, if judicial malpractice box, Americans remain locked Supreme Court this fall. of unborn human beings. not earlier. on abortion has in a straitjacket of precedent Mississippi attorney general Science has been pivotal in shifting Where is the compassion among heart- undermined that cannot adjust to new scien- many hearts and minds on abortion, but less liberals more concerned about free Lynn Fitch made history last tific information. try telling that to a compassionate liberal sex and convenience than a human life? month when she submitted democracy. This precedent places Banning most abortions after 15 weeks written arguments to the U.S. America completely outside Democrat hellbent, ironically, on the sci- Supreme Court in Dobbs v. ence of Climate Change. makes Mississippi’s law one of the tough- More tellingly, 65 percent of the mainstream by global stan- Jackson Women’s Health Americans support banning When Roe was decided in 1973, jus- est. Let’s hope the high court will use this dards. Only seven countries Organization. Mounting a most abortions in the second allow elective abortions after tices could not comprehend that expectant case to end the scourge of abortion. forceful defense of Mississip- trimester — something 20 weeks of pregnancy, and pi’s 15-week abortion ban, Ms. Supreme Court precedent does they include China, North Fitch asked the court to take the not allow — and 80 percent Korea, and the United States. FLASHBACKS historic step of overturning oppose late-term abortions. If Our inclusion in such an Roe v. Wade and send abortion the authors of Roe thought unseemly group is unsettling. policy back to the states. She public opinion would conform At the same time, the United AUGUST 8, 1941 man Sunday, August 13 in the JULY 27, 1991 deserves high praise for taking to their ruling, they were spec- States finds itself to the far left Mrs. Enily Donald of the “Miss Choctaw Lake” event A new Miss Neshoba the right stand. Plattsburg community states as sponsored by the Ackerman County was crowned at the tacularly wrong. of European countries that that most of her income is VFW post. Neshoba County Fair and the With Dobbs set for argu- Science has been pivotal in have legislated on abortion come dairying. The Donald’s new queen is Tonya Boswell, ment this fall, Mississippi has shifting many hearts and minds through the normal democratic are building a new barn, dig- AUGUST 5, 1971 16, was crowned by the out- taken center stage in a growing on abortion. Written in 1973, process. Denmark, France, and ging a silo, and making every Homer L. Rutland has been going Miss Neshoba County nationwide push to protect the Roe could not comprehend that Norway all prohibit elective improvement possible for named one of the outstanding Kim Smith. Miss Boswell is unborn. Since Mississippi expectant parents would one abortion after twelve weeks, as their cows. They are growing famers of America for 1971 the daughter of Lynda and enacted its law 2018, states day use sonograms to look at do most European countries. the feed in order to eliminate by the Apollo Company. Rut- Mitchell Boswell, and she was have passed a wave of pro-life their unborn children’s hands Germany and Belgium draw expenses in their dairying land, 59, operates 2500 acre also named Most Photogenic. bills. Indiana has barred sec- and feet and see themselves in the line at 14 weeks. Mississip- enterprise. farm of cotton, soybeans, and ond-trimester abortions and the faces of their offspring. We pi’s 15-week ban would be timber. He is a Baptist, serves AUGUST 1, 2001 strengthened ultrasound AUGUST 2, 1951 on the community ASC Com- Sydney Nowell, a senior at now know that the fetal heart- mainstream in Europe, yet our Janelle Johnson lovely mittee, and belongs to the cat- Philadelphia High School, requirements. Missouri has beat begins as early as six passage of such a law has daughter of Mr. and Mrs. tleman’s association. The son was named an All-American outlawed abortion after eight weeks and that an unborn child prompted a major showdown at Percy Johnson of the Coldwa- of Mrs. Bertie Allen and the Cheerleader at 2001 NCA weeks. Texas has adopted a can feel pain at 20 weeks, if not the U.S. Supreme Court. ter community is crowned late Joe Pete Rutland of Mt. Cheerleader Camp at Missis- “heartbeat” bill protecting the earlier. These realities weigh This challenge to Roe is “Miss Neshoba County” for Olive, Miss., Rutland was sippi State University. Sydney fetus as early as six weeks. And heavily on the hearts of mil- long overdue. After half a cen- 1951. born and reared in Covingston was also named to the All- states are linking arms to lions of Americans, and they tury of overreach, it is time for On August 14, Miss Thurla County and attended Smith American Team her junior defend these laws in court. Just are driving pro-life change in the Court to admit that it has K. Tatum will receive a Mas- School. year. Nominations are made this week, 228 members of state after state. been wrong to overrule the ter of Arts Degree from Mis- by the NCA instructors and Congress joined my amicus Unfortunately, the courts states on abortion. Let’s hope sissippi Southern College, JULY 30, 1981 are based on leadership, brief supporting our state’s rea- Hattiesburg. Miss Tatum has The Sertoma will be pre- stunts, jumps, and tumbling have blocked much of this they treat Attorney General taught in Neshoba County, sented to the first person to ability. sonable statute. progress from taking effect. Fitch’s brief and our amicus and in Philadelphia City cross the finish line in the sec- This uptick in pro-life activ- Federal judges have struck with the seriousness they School. ond annual Heart ‘O Dixie AUGUST 3, 2011 ity is matched by steady trends down multiple state laws that deserve. Triathlon. Silver plated trays Neshoba County’s Miss in public opinion showing conflict with existing prece- AUGUST 3, 1961 will be presented to the first Hospitality Elizabeth Bailey healthy support for life. Since dent, bringing the work of One of the most charming three men and first three fared well I n the state pag- 1995, the share of Americans democracy to a halt. This is a Sen. Roger Wicker represents personalities ever to come women finishers after the eant over the weekend. She identifying as “pro-life” has tragic irony for the world’s bea- Mississippi in the United States from the friendly city of overall winner. Men and was placed as Third Alternate surged from 33 to 47 percent. con of democracy. While our Senate. Philadelphia, the lovely and women finishing in the fourth Honors. charming Miss Mary Helen through 10th slots will be pre- Massey, will represent sented silver-plated wine gob- Philadelphia VFW at Acker- lets. BIBLE SELECTION n LETTERS The Neshoba Democrat Publishing Co. Inc. The Democrat welcomes 439 Beacon Street, Philadelphia, MS 39350 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. letters, comments or suggestions: neshobademocrat.com — James 1:22 (ESV) Editor and Publisher Jim Prince [email protected] Telephone: 601.656.4000 The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., August 4, 2021, 5A Fitch prepares to argue abortion ban By SCOTT HAWKINS Court to have a discussion giv- for Mississippians throughout fight the opioid crisis and to alive,” Fitch said. “So, I’m “Be the Solution” trains and [email protected] ing us a guidepost on viability,” the COVID-19 pandemic focus- defend Mississippians’ second going after them with my team encourages school bus drivers, Fitch said. “What is that line? It ing on ending human traffick- amendment (gun) rights and to because insulin should be commercial drivers and others Attorney General Lynn Fitch is blurred. Give us some direc- ing, fighting big tech and big fight companies that perpetrate affordable to every Mississippi- to recognize and report suspect- said at the Neshoba County Fair tion so that the state can act pharma, equal pay for women fraud. an.” ed human trafficking. last week her office is working within and understand that that and preparing to defend Missis- She is battling big tech com- Mississippi also has a human It is time for Mississippi to to fight the opioid crisis and to is a strong line instead of a sippi’s 15-week abortion ban panies that “should not be able trafficking problem and Fitch institute equal pay for women, defend Mississippians’ Second blurred line.” before the U.S. Supreme Court, to censor you” or curtail peo- said she has implemented an ini- she said, adding Mississippi is Amendment gun rights. Fitch said the court’s deci- she said. ple’s rights. tiative called “Be the Solution” the only state in the nation with- Her team is also preparing to sion will impact not only Mis- Fitch said all of those efforts Fitch also said she is battling to encourage people to speak up out such a law. defend Mississippi’s 15-week sissippi but the rest of the have been in concert with part- big pharma that she said charges when they believe children are “The national pay gap is abortion ban this fall before the nation. nerships throughout the state. people too much for life-saving being exploited. 19%,” Fitch said. “In Mississip- U.S. Supreme Court. In her speech Fitch focused “First and foremost we have pharmaceuticals such as insulin “Fifty percent of those young pi, it is 27%. What would that be The case is Dobbs vs. Jack- on highlighting the work her been partnering with and sup- for diabetics. victims are trafficked by family in real dollars? If we had equal son Women’s Health Organiza- office has been doing over the porting our law enforcement, “They should not as a diabet- members and they do it for pay right now it would be $6 bil- tion expected to be heard in past year and a half of her and we are so proud of them,” ic have to risk their lives or quick cash,” Fitch said. “They lion a year into the economy — November. tenure. she said. ration their insulin or not take it do it for drugs. How unfortunate $6 billion. That is significant.” “We are asking the Supreme Her staff never quit working Her office also is working to or use expired insulin just to stay to ruin someone’s life for that.” Speaker Gunn: Democrats under Biden embracing socialism across country By SCOTT HAWKINS Pavillion Thursday concerned He said during his last visit she has become a national fig- ical race theory,” Gunn said. the progress that we have [email protected] about the direction the nation is to speak at the Fair in 2019, he ure,” Gunn said. “The nation’s “This is an attempt to introduce made,” Gunn said. “Ladies and taking under the President Joe warned about Alexandria Oca- embrace of socialism has only racism into our schools.” gentlemen, we just can’t take A “new brand of Democ- Biden. sia Cortez and said that in the gotten worse since then.” He said Mississippians that chance.” rats” who are embracing social- “I grow increasingly con- past three years she has increas- Gunn said the more Democ- know the “devastating effects” Gunn said the House of ism was the focus of House cerned every day with the ingly come to represent the new rats have embraced socialism that racism can have on society. Representatives will introduce Speaker Philip Gunn address at direction this country is going,” brand of Democrats who the more poisonous their rheto- “That is exactly why we legislation during the next ses- the Neshoba County Fair last Gunn said, adding he believes “embrace Socialism.” ric has become. must fight against this attempt sion to prevent teaching critical week. the Democrat Party is embrac- “Today, three years later, she “Another socialist agenda to re-introduce racism back into race theory. He took the podium at the ing Socialism. is simply known as AOC, and item that is being pushed is crit- our school districts and undo all

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Mitchell Dwayne with Rev. Mark Roth officiating. at Heart’s Bakery and eventually death were parents, Lelia and daughter. mon O’Neal was held Friday, July Burial will be in the Nanih leaving to work at Harden’s Bak- Herschel Chisolm; son, Dustin Mrs. Clark was preceded in 30, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. from the Frazier Waiya Mennonite Cemetery. ery and retiring as a district man- Wiggins; sister, Ann Salter; and death by husband, L. D. Clark; Newton County Cemetery in Funeral service for Mr. Visitation will begin at 5 PM Fri- ager. Later he would open son-in-law, Joey Stovall. mother, Onnie Gilbert; father, Newton, MS, with Dr. Dan Mitchell Dwayne Frazier will be day, July 30, 2021 at the Bogue Broadmoor Meat Market and Louis Ellingburg; sisters, Dale Howard officiating. McClain- held at 10 AM Saturday, July 31, Chitto Facility Building. John E. successfully run it for several Moore and Jean Francis; brother, Hays Funeral Home was in charge 2021 at John Memorial Stephens Chapel Funeral Servic- years before finally retiring com- Sammie C. Harold Ellingburg. of arrangements. Methodist Church with Rev. es is in charge of arrangements. pletely in 2002. He was dearly Sharp Mr. O’Neal, 77, of Philadel- Master Allen, 12, passed loved and respected by all who phia, died Tuesday, July 27, 2021, Samuel Dixon officiating. Cre- Services for Mrs. Sammie C. mation to follow. Visitation will away Monday, July 26, 2021 at knew him. He will be deeply George Larry at his home. St. Jude Children’s Hospital. He missed. Sharp were held Monday, August A native of Hazlehurst, MS, he begin at 12 Noon Thursday, July 2, 2021, at 11:00 a. m. from Smith 31, 2021 at John Memorial enjoyed video games, playing on A future memorial service Funeral services for George was a graduate of Mississippi the internet and stickball. will be announced in the coming McClain-Hays Chapel with Dr. State and worked for MDOT for Methodist Church. John E. Dan Howard officiating. Burial Larry Smith were Saturday, July Stephens Chapel Funeral Servic- Lucas is preceded in death by days and held in Philadelphia, 31, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. from several years. He helped his wife his grandparents, Nellie Mae MS. In lieu of flowers please followed in Cedarlawn Ceme- in her business for many years es is in charge of arrangements. tery. McClain-Hays Funeral Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Mr. Frazier, 38, passed away Bell, Foster Bell, Stewart Wal- consider donating to the Pancre- Dennis Duvall and Rev. Justin after leaving MDOT. lace, Clifton Hickman, Sr., N. atic Cancer Action Network Home was in charge of arrange- Survivors include his wife, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at his ments. Chaney officiating. Burial fol- home. He enjoyed working on Reubin Orphan, Ester McKinney at www.pancan.org. lowed in the church cemetery. Tien O’Neal of Philadelphia; and Orphan. Mrs. Sharp, 95, of Philadel- brother, Lynn Robert O’Neal. cars, yard work, playing with ani- phia, died Tuesday, July 27, McClain-Hays Funeral Home mals, spending time with his Survivors include his parents, was in charge of arrangements. Cami Hickman and William Anthony Mims 2021. favorite cousins. She was a native and longtime Mr. Smith, 73, of Philadel- Camdyn Mr. Frazier is preceded in Allen; sister, Kalyanna “Bug” Services for Anthony Mims phia, died Tuesday, July 27, Allen; brother, Rueshawn “Rue” resident of Neshoba County, and death by his parents, David Fra- were Saturday, July 31, 2021, at a retired school teacher. She 2021. Lachelle Wess zier, Sr. and Abie Mitch; brother, Allen; grandparents, Clifton 2:00 p.m. from McClain-Hays A native of Neshoba County, Hickman, Jr., June Mae Wallace, taught in city, county, and tribal Graveside service for Infant Michael Keith Frazier. Chapel with Bro. Nathan Moore, schools. Mrs. Sharp was a mem- he was a graduate of NCHS in Camdyn Lachelle Wess was held Survivors include sisters, Leslie Willis and James Willis. Bro. Johnny Peden and Bro. Sam 1966. He enlisted in the U. S. Pallbearers are Marvin Mar- ber of First Baptist Church where 5 PM Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Megan Frazier and Janice Tubby; Fulton officiating. Burial fol- she was active with B. A. L. L. Navy in 1968 and was honorably Morrow Cemetery with Rev. brothers, David Frazier, Jr., cus, Jr., Mushula Tubby, Elijah lowed in Cedarlawn Cemetery. discharged in 1972. After his Jimmie, D’Zytae Williams, Lijah She formerly attended North John E. Stephens officiating. Devin Lewis and Emilio Frazier. McClain-Hays Funeral Home Bend United Methodist Church. service in the Navy he was John E. Stephens Chapel was in Tubby, Eric Willis, Cord Tutor. was in charge of arrangements. employed by BellSouth (AT&T) She was an artist who loved charge. Dewayne Mr. Mims, 60, of Philadel- painting and a former active until his retirement in 1999. Mr. Infant Wess passed away Lahoma phia, died Monday, July 26, member of the Philadelphia Smith was a member of Hope Sunday, July 11, 2021 in Grand Wallace 2021. Neshoba County Arts Council. Baptist Church. Junction, CO. Littlevoice He was born in Biloxi, MS, Survivors include daughter, Survivors include daughter, She is survived by her par- Graveside service for Mr. and raised in the Longino Com- Sierra Smith of Atlanta, GA; sis- Dewayne Wallace will be held at Funeral service for Ms. Donna (Herman) Alford of ents, Chantele Lucas and Chris Lahoma Littlevoice will be held munity of Neshoba County. Mr. Philadelphia; grandchildren, ter, Ann Huffman of Philadel- Wess of CO; sisters, Taylor Har- 10 AM Friday, July 30, 2021 at Mims was an active member of phia. Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 2 PM Tuesday, August 3, 2021 John Critz, Jessie Foster, ris, Kambrie Renea Sullivan; at the Pearl River Facility Build- North Bend United Pentecostal Charleigh Vickers, Andrew Mr. Smith was preceded in brothers, Ryker Wallace Sulli- Cemetery with Father Bob Church. death by his parents, Travis and Goodyear officiating. Visitation ing with Rev. Mark Roth offici- Alford, Madison Alford; great- van; grandparents, Kimberly ating. Interment will be in Nanih Survivors include wife, She- grandchildren, Maddilyn Foster, Dorothy Jolly; grandparents, Kosina and Johnny White, Car- will begin at 5:30 PM Wednes- lia Mims of Philadelphia; daugh- Lessie and Jess Clark. day, July 28, 2021 at the Tucker Waiya Mennonite Cemetery. Jack Critz, Ridge Vickers; several olyn Wess. Visitation will begin at 5 PM ter, Patience Mims of Philadel- nieces, nephews, and their fami- Gym. John E. Stephens Chapel phia; three stepdaughters, Lacos- Funeral Services is in charge of Monday, August 2, 2021 at Pearl lies. Harmon O’Neal River Facility Building. John E. ta Yates of Louisville, Angela Mrs. Sharp was preceded in arrangements. Jenkins of Stewart, Shelly Bish- A graveside service for Har- Mr. Wallace, 41, passed away Stephens Chapel Funeral Servic- death by husbands, Floyd “Madi- es is in charge of arrangements. op of Philadelphia; 11 grandchil- son” Fulton, Olen May, and Rev. Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Ander- dren; three great-grandchildren; son Regional Medical Center in Ms. Littlevoice, 43, passed Kermit Sharp; daughter, Debbie away Sunday, July 25, 2021 at sisters, Nancy Gunn of Olive Critz; siblings, Charles Arlin Meridian, MS. He enjoyed Branch, Patsy Chapman and watching tv, playing games and Texas Presbyterian Hospital in Carter and Juanita Fulton. Dallas, TX. She is preceded in Cynthia Mims of Philadelphia. being with kids and family. Preceding Mr. Mims in death Mr. Wallace is preceded in death by her mother, Sarah Bell. Survivors include her father, were parents, Charles and Mary Ruth Ellingburg death by his mother, Sherry Wal- Margaret Mims; grandparents, MR. CLAY GEORGE lace. Albert Littlevoice, Sr.; sisters, Clark MRS. RUTH ELLING- Melissa Littlevoice, Neid Lit- Herbert Columbus Mims and BURG CLARK 10 AM THURS., JULY 29, Survivors include daughters, Nancy Gennie Mims, Emmitt Services for Ruth Ellingburg 2021 Keira Willis, Kitana Willis; sis- tlevoice, Laura Cooley, Juanita SERVICES JULY 30 Littlevoice; brother, Albert Lit- Ethridge and Mary Demarious Clark were Friday, July 30, 2021, MCCLAIN-HAYS CHAPEL GRAVESIDE ter, Sacajawea McMillan; broth- Peden Ethridge. at 11:00 a.m. from McClain- SANDTOWN UNITED er, Raphael McMillan, Jr.; spe- tlevoice, Jr. INTERMENT GOOD Pallbearers are Sammy Lit- Hays Chapel with Rev. Len HOPE CEMETERY METH. CEM. cial friend, Vanessa Willis. Wedgeworth officiating. Burial tlevoice, Austin Dunn, Caleb Judy Wiggins Roller, Sabastian Bell, Jason Lit- followed in Good Hope Ceme- MR. HARMON O’NEAL MR. DEWAYNE WALLACE Clay George tlevoice, Tyler Sam, Mika Sam, Services for Judy Wiggins tery. McClain-Hays Funeral GRAVESIDE SERVICE 10 AM FRI., JULY 30, 2021 Marvin Marcus. were Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Home was in charge of arrange- JULY 30 GRAVESIDE Graveside service for Mr. 3:00 p.m. from Hopewell United ments. NEWTON COUNTY HOLY ROSARY Clay George will be held 10 AM Methodist Church in Kemper Mrs. Clark, 88, of Philadel- CEMETERY CEMETERY Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Sand- Charles Levi County with Rev. Dennis Robin- phia, died Wednesday, July 28, town United Methodist Ceme- Pike son officiating. Burial followed 2021. MR. ANTHONY MIMS MR. MITCHELL DWAYNE tery with Rev. John Branning in the church cemetery. A native of Neshoba County, SERVICES JULY 31 FRAZIER officiating. John E. Stephens Charles Levi Pike of Clinton, McClain-Hays Funeral Home she lived in Meridian, MS, for 50 MCCLAIN-HAYS CHAPEL 10 AM SAT., JULY 31, 2021 Chapel is in charge. MS died peacefully in his home was in charge of arrangements. years until her husband, L. D. INTERMENT JOHN MEMORIAL Mr. George, 34, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Ms. Wiggins, 74, died Clark, retired. She was CEDARLAWN METHODIST CHURCH Tuesday, July 27, 2021. He lived July 31st, 2021 after a long battle Wednesday, July 28, 2021. employed with Lauderdale Safe- CEMETERY CREMATION in Neshoba Co. his whole life with pancreatic cancer. She was a native of Kemper ty Council for several years. Mrs. where he was a construction He is preceded in death by his County and a longtime resident Clark was a member of Good MR. GEORGE LARRY MASTER LUCAS ALLEN worker. He was a member of Old wife, Irene Gonzales Pike; son, of the Hopewell Community. Hope Baptist Church. SMITH 2 PM SAT., JULY 31, 2021 Pearl Valley Baptist Church. His Eddie Pike; grandson, Adam She retired from the Kemper Survivors include daughters, SERVICES JULY 31 BOGUE CHITTO FACILITY hobbies and special interests Pike; parents, Croque and Mabel County High School cafeteria Kathy Brittain of McKinney, HOPE BAPTIST BUILDING were guns, fishing, and working Beckham Pike; brothers, Bobby, and formerly worked in the TX, Karen Humphreys of CHURCH NANIH WAYIA out. Johnny, Wayne and Mike Pike. dietary department at Kemper Lawrence, MS; and one grand- INTERMENT HOPE MENNONITE CEMETERY He was preceded in death by He is survived by his son, County Hospital in DeKalb. Ms. CEMETERY his sister Brandy Michelle Chuck Pike (Angela) of Flo- Wiggins was a member of the MR. DAVID LINTON SR. George and infant brother David rence, MS; daughter, Angel Hopewell United Methodist MS. JUDY WIGGINS 2 PM SUN., AUG. 1, 2021 Glenn George. Bowman (Doug) of Pocahontas, Church. SERVICES AUGUST 1 NEW ZION PENTECOSTAL Survivors include his father, MS; brothers, Rex, Bill, Jerry Survivors include daughter, HOPEWELL UNITED CHURCH Glenn George of Philadelphia; and Luke Pike of Philadelphia, Lisa Stovall of DeKalb; son, METHODIST CHURCH HENRY’S CHAPEL mother, Tohynis George of MS; sisters, Kathy Kitrell and Justin Wiggins of Marion; seven INTERMENT HOPEWELL CEMETERY Philadelphia; son, Bentley Linda Wilcher of Philadelphia, grandchildren; four great-grand- CEMETERY Andrew George of Philadelphia; MS, Judy Travis (Larry) of Bran- children; sister, Beth Clay; broth- INFANT CAMDYN sister, Shannon McBeath of don, MS, Charlotte Boyd (Gar- er, John Chisolm. MRS. SAMMIE C. SHARP LACHELLE WESS Philadelphia; brother, Scott land) of Birmingham, AL, and Preceding Ms. Wiggins in SERVICES AUGUST 2 5 PM SUN., AUG. 1, 2021 George (Jessica) of Collinsville; Betty Land of Durant, MS. MCCLAIN-HAYS CHAPEL GRAVESIDE (3) nieces, Madison, Alaina, and Grandchildren, Charlie Bow- INTERMENT MORROW CEMETERY Lyla George. man, Amanda Bowman Murphy, CEDARLAWN (DIXON) Pallbearers: Mitchell Madi- Troy and Houston Pike, Matt and CEMETERY son, Andy Kirkland, Casey Kirk- Kristine Pike. Great-grandchil- MS. LAHOMA land, Joey Edwards, Josh Cald- dren Beckham and Morghyn LITTLEVOICE well, Scott George, Glenn Payne. 2 PM TUES., AUG. 3, 2021 George, Chris George, Ted Charles was an avid out- PEARL RIVER FACILITY George. doorsman who had a great pas- BUILDING sion for hunting and fishing, NANIH WAIYA Master Lucas which he shared with his family MENNONITE CEM. and friends. He began working at 10460 Rd 561 McClain-Hays Seth Allen a ship yard as a young man in Philadelphia 812 Pecan Avenue • P.O. Box 34 Mobile, Alabama. He later 601-656-1191 Funeral Home Philadelphia • 601-656-1515 Funeral service for Master returned to MS where he began Lucas Seth Allen will be held at www.beckfuneralhomeinc.com 601-656-1212 www.johnestephenschapel.com managing Paul’s restaurant in Pastor David Storment www.mcclainhays.com Our Family Serving Your Family 2 PM Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Jackson before beginning work Bogue Chitto Facility Building 6A, The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., August 4, 2021

Getting the Message/Rev. Chris Shelton The work of the Holy Spirit Word of what happened with Peter and the Spirit who convicts the heart of sin and Cornelius at Caesarea (Acts 10) spread to need of salvation. It is the Spirit who gives the Christians in Judea. Peter returned to us life. Jerusalem to give a first-hand report. Peter The Spirit not only convicts, but com- was Jewish, as was the church in forts. He is called the Comforter because Jerusalem, so he knew an explanation he reasons from Christ, that Christ died to would be necessary. Gentiles were outside reconcile us to God. Therefore if you have the covenants of promise (Ephesians 2) Christ, God is at peace with you. The Holy and were unclean. Spirit teaches us to say Abba Father; He So when Peter arrived, he was criti- gives us understanding that the Father cized: “You went to uncircumcised men loves the Son, and we are those he gave and ate with them.” To share a meal meant Christ for. These are sound grounds for to share close fellowship. Peter explains our comfort. what happened. He recounts the vision of The work of the Holy Spirit is to exalt animals he saw and God telling him to rise Christ in our hearts. He forms the image of and eat. Peter had objected because the Christ in us. We owe all to God in salva- animals were unclean: “By no means tion. The Father gave us the Son, the Son Lord; for nothing unclean has entered my gave his life for us, and the Spirit gives us mouth.” life and faith in Christ. The Lord, however, told Peter to no After Peter finished his report, his Jew- longer call unclean what He have declared ish audience fell silent. Then they glorified clean. This was repeated three times for God, saying, “Then to the Gentiles also emphasis. The Lord was not just pointing God has granted repentance that leads to to animal but to men. Then Peter tells his life.” It is a wonderful thing to be given or audience that the Holy Spirit told him to granted that which leads to life. Jesus said go with messengers to the home of Cor- unless you repent you will perish. There is nelius. Peter is putting his hearers in his a road that leads to death. place. This was all God’s direction. It was The Lord commands all men to repent. revealed to him by God. Peter was just fol- Jesus said that unless you repent you will lowing the plain instruction of the Lord. perish, so it is a blessed command to hear, We should pause here and remember for it is the Lord commanding you to turn that no one qualifies for or merits salva- and live. Repentance begins with being tion. The Gentiles entering the church was convicted of both God’s glory and of your challenging to the Jewish believers but own sin. It is submitting to the Lord and very helpful. It magnified that the Lord is seeking mercy. If the Lord commands rich with grace. It reinforced the gospel. something, he honors it. It refreshes the Neither Jew nor Gentile can stand before soul (Psalm 32). God on their own righteousness. But all As Christians we are to practice repen- men may have peace with God through tance all our days. The Holy Spirit will Christ. convict us of particular sins we haven’t Peter goes on to tell the assembly that seen the offense of clearly before. Or, he when he spoke to the Gentiles about the will show us sins we have struggled with way of salvation in Christ, the Holy Spirit all along in a new light. We are obliged to fell upon them just as on the Jews at Pen- pray for the Spirit, rest in Christ for for- “Therefore, if anyone is in tecost. Peter rightly concluded, “If then giveness, and aim to put to death sin at its Christ, the new creation has God gave the same gift to them as he gave root. come: The old has gone, the to us when we believed in the Lord Jesus There is resistance because sin doesn’t new is here!.” Christ, who was I that I could stand in want to die, so don’t be surprised by it. It — 1 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) God’s way?” is like a virus that seeks to thrive and con- The Holy Spirit is prominent in Peter’s trol, resisting the cure. But as you would report. The Spirit confirms God’s word seek to rid yourself of a disease, so also and spreads the acceptance of God’s word. view sin in this light. The Lord is leading We can’t live apart from God’s word. It is us to what is good and right.

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Off Hwy. 16 E., 656-4459 17261 Road 602, 656-1201 16 E. (Next to Bobby’s Country Store) NEW ZION PENTECOSTAL DEEMER CHURCH OF JESUS 663-6310 or 601-663-6290 11421 Road 387, 656-5665 NAME BAPTIST NORTH BEND UNITED, PENTE- 1624 Road 505, 656-8700 ANTIOCH BAPTIST COSTAL FAITH FELLOWSHIP 10791 Road 4306, 986-8771 14541 Hwy 21 N., 601-656-7824 1006 E. Main St., 656-8722 BEACON STREET BAPTIST NORTHSIDE PENTECOSTAL FAMILY WORSHIP 895 W. Beacon St., 656-4620 10170 Rd. 561, 601-575-2100 Hwy. 15 N., 656-5600 BEATLINE BAPTIST 13180 Road 505, 656-9216 The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., August 4, 2021, 7A Reeves calls for teacher pay raises By SCOTT HAWKINS “If we are successful in get- did it.” Reeves said he has never 2020 than in the previous 10 than many other states, he said. [email protected] ting this done,” Reeves said of Reeves said that as a result been more proud to be a Mis- years and we plan to do even “I didn’t do the hard work,” the teacher pay raise. “This of the hard work, Mississippi sissippian several times better in the years to come.” Reeves said. “You know who Gov. Tate Reeves proposed additional $3,300 a year on top was recently ranked first in the throughout his 15-minute Why? Reeves asked. did? You did. You woke up. raising teacher pay and elimi- of the $1,000 a year raise we nation for fourth-grade reading speech at the Pavillion noting “The major reason is you, You went to work. You provid- nating the state’s income tax in did this year will result in Mis- improvement over the last three the difficulties his administra- our workforce,” Reeves said. ed for your family and you his speech at the Neshoba sissippi going from 37th years and first in the nation in tion has faced throughout the “You attracted that investment. helped move our state ahead. In County Fair last week. nationally to 21st (in teacher fourth-grade math improve- past year and a half, including You created those jobs. You my view, because of that, you Reeves called for an imme- pay).” ment over the last three years. the COVID-19 pandemic. really are second to none, and should reap the rewards. You diate $1,300 a year across-the- Reeves said despite the pan- “The Biden Administration He credited Mississippians I’m committed to making sure should keep more of your pay- board teacher payraise fol- demic teachers performed bet- likes to throw around the term with pulling the state through our state invests back in you.” check. You’re the reason why lowed by a $1,000 per year ter than teachers in other states. ‘equity,’” Reeves said. “Well, the crisis and said that through- Reeves then proposed elimi- we are in the financial shape raise in each of the next two “Mississippi has led the here in Mississippi both black out the pandemic Mississippi’s nating the state income tax, that we are in and that is why I years. entire nation in education over and white students from low- economy thrived. saying the economic growth stand before you today to pro- Reeves said he supports the the last year,” Reeves said. income homes have achieved “Last year during 2020 we was good for the state’s coffers. pose once and for all that we teacher payraise for the efforts “While teachers in some other higher scores than the national saw $1.9 billion in new capital “Mississippi just ended our eliminate the state income tax teachers put in during the past states kept kids chained to lap- average … . When the pandem- investment in our state,” fiscal year having a budget a in Mississippi.” year and a half of the COVID- tops or smartphones and pre- ic hit, our teachers knew that Reeves said. “To put that into billion dollars more than was Other speakers throughout 19 pandemic and eliminating tended it was school, Mississip- we could not afford to give up perspective, in the previous 10 originally anticipated,” Reeves the day included State Auditor the income tax because Missis- pi insisted on in-person instruc- that momentum. They knew years before I was governor, said. “This is because while the Shad White, Attorney General sippi's workforce excelled tion. Other states said, ‘We that our kids needed to get all of Mississippi averaged approxi- rest of the country shut down Lynn Fitch and Mississippi through the pandemic and con- can’t,’ but Mississippi teachers the instruction that we could mately $900 million per year. we reopened.” House Speaker Phillip Gunn. tributed to a robust economy. said, ‘Yes we can.’ And they give them.” We did twice as good during Mississippi reopened faster Police investigating Sunday shooting at Holland Avenue motel By DUNCAN DENT to a report of shots fired. Indian Reservation. He was on West Avenue over the week- 10:30 p.m. [email protected] Philadelphia Police Det. Pattillo said an investigation then transported to Anderson end are also being investigated No one was reported injured Bobby Pattillo said officers revealed that the victim, 31- Regional Medical Center in by police. and the case is currently under Police are investigating a were dispatched to the Western year-old Kendrick Steve, was Meridian for treatment. Patillo said that on Satur- investigation, Pattillo said. Sunday afternoon shooting at a Motel on Holland Avenue on shot in the leg. Pattillo said that the case day, July 31, a residence at Holland Avenue motel that left Sunday, Aug. 1, at 12:01 p.m. He then left the area and remains under investigation. 1126 West Avenue was shot one man injured. He said they were responding was found on the Choctaw Shots fired into a dwelling into multiple times at about

COUNTY JAIL DOCKET

Nehsoba County Jail Dock- Biloxi, public drunk, alcoholic 411 Austin Street, disturbing • Regina M. Miller, 39, of Meridian, DUI- 1st offense, possession of paraphernalia et from 7/26-8/2 beverage, possession under the peace 260 Davis Road, public drunk, MV- driving on the wrong side • Neal O. Vaughn, 50, of • Keaton Abel, 23, of 21, false id information • Jimmy Thrash,, 50, of disorderly conduct- failure to of the road 176 Choctaw Road of Cone- 10061 Road 446, motor vehi- • Mathew Miller, 19, of 262 Fred Holiness Road of comply with request or com- • Valerie L. Thompson, 45, hatta, hold; detainer for other cle theft- felony 3107 Old Hwy 25 of Starkville, Noxapater, failure to appear mand of law enforcement offi- of 11357 HWY 25 South of agency • Cody Ganton Anderson, resisting arrest, disorderly • Hunter Chatham Walker, cers, controlled substance; Louisville, controlled sub- • Vernalline Williams, 39, of 26, of 576 Conehatta conduct, 2 counts of false id 20, of 111 Myrtle Wood Lane possession of paraphernalia stance; simple possession of 376 Choctaw Road of Cone- Prospect Road, public drunk, information of Mobile, Alabama, public • Marissa Mingo, 36, of marijuana- less than 30 hatta, civil contempt; failure to littering • John Kenneth Morehead, drunk, alcoholic beverage, 159 Thompson Road, DUI- grams, hold; detainer for other appear or complete jury serv- • Charles Lee Blair, 44, of 53, of 537 Well Street, failure possession under 21, false id 3rd offense, MV- driver’s agency, controlled substance; ice 10141 Road 383, public drunk to appear, public drunk, disor- information license- none, MV- no insur- • Joslyn M. Branch, 25, of derly conduct, public profanity • Joseph Wilson, 19, of ance 105 Street Francis Drive • Chad Neese, 43, of 4260 Reform Sturgis Road of • Brianna Mitch, 21, of 106 Apartment A4, 2 counts of fail- 12372 Road 325, burglary- Ackerman, disorderly conduct, 2nd Duplex Circle, controlled ure to appear dwelling house resisting arrest substance; possession of • Derrick Cox, 36, of 3831 • Logan P. Parisi, 21, of marijuan less than 30 grams 42nd Street of Meridian, pos- 4903 Cliffton Hillsboro Road Winston County Jail Dock- or synthetic cannabinoids 10 session of controlled sub- of Forest, public drunk et for Philadelphia Police grams or less in motor vehicle stance, possession of a stolen • Dylan Pilgrim, 24, of 2290 arrests from 7/26-8/1 • Joshua C. Morgan, 34, firearm, possession of mari- Mars Hill Road of Carthage, • Cameron Allen, 23, of 44 10261 Road 763, DUI- test juana, vehicle, possession of public drunk, disorderly con- Jimmy Cook Road of Heidle- refusal, MV- failure to give sig- paraphernalia duct berg, contempt of court; nal, MV- drivers license- none, • Jason Creekmoore, 42, of • Jerry Pittman, 36, of 958 municipal court MV- no insurance 11748 Road 539, hold for Hwy 15 of Maben, charges • Joshua R. Anderson, 39, • Murphy Reid, 21, of investigations unknown of 317 Breland Street, con- 10337 Reowwill Road of • Christopher Dean, 33, of • Tansil Edward Porter III, tempt of court; municipal court 10301 Road 1535, felony pur- 21, of 515 Rear Cemetery Alyssa C. Beason, 26, of suit Road of Carrollton, driving 1873 Laurel Hill Road of • Dregen Lee Denson, 18, under the influence- 1st Carthage, contempt of court; of 106 Tiakosi Road of Walnut offense municipal court Grove, alcoholic beverages, • Corey Rayborn, 33, of • Sheshena Bobbit, 24, of Possession under 21, false id 12140 Road 325 of Union, 503 Lamar Street, civil con- THE FAIRS ARE OVER information hold for investigations, 2 tempt; failure to appear or • Jackie K. Dove, 59, of counts of possession of con- complete jury service, con- 10650 Road 129, contempt of trolled substance trolled substance; possession court • Wesley Carl Rolins, 19, of of marijuana less than 30 NOW BACK TO SCHOOL TIME • Janiya Edwards, 20, of 624 South Lane of Columbus, grams or synthetic cannabi- 10261 Road 763, contempt of public drunk, false id informa- noids 10 grams or less in court, possession of controlled tion motor vehicle substance, contempt of court • Casey Dian Russell, 34, • Taylor M. Dabis, 29, of OUR CLOTHING DEPT. IS STOCKED FOR IT • Jamie Lee Elliott, 28, of of 393 Dr Brantley Road, hold 10161 Bounds Avenue, con- 10301 Road 288 of Union, for investigations, possession tempt of court; municipal driving under the influence- of paraphernalia court, larceny- trespass less BOYS & ADULT T-SHIRTS • FAMILY SOCKS • 1st offense • Paul Dylan Sanders, 23, than- (joy riding) • Jon William Garrett, 21, of 1173 South Pontotoc Road • Darlene C. Dunn, 43, of of 6095 Attala Co HWY 14 of of Pontotoc, public drunk 10962 Road 701 of Union, HANDKERCHIEFS • LADIES KNOT TOPS • MEN’S Goodman, driving under the • Joe Lewis Shamburger, contempt of court; municipal influence- 1st offense 58, 1724 10th Avenue, public court JEANS • TANK TOPS • UMBRELLAS • CAPS • • Gavin Grady, 38, of drunk, disorderly conduct • Gavin J. Grady, 38, of 10520 Road 747, possession • Shane Shuler, 40, of 10520 Road 747, simple of controlled substance 10832 Hwy 494 of Meridian, assault- attempt by physical MISC. SHOES • Dontae C. Harris, 20, of reckless driving menace to create fear 536 Valley View Drive, failure • Kayla Nichole Sims, 32, • Santana N. Isaac, 33, of to appear of 12661 Road 270, posses- 102 McMillian Circle, con- BACKPACKS • TOTE BAGS • PURSES • POCKET • Jerry Lynn Hester, 53, of sion of controlled substance tempt of court; municipal 3517 Ferigrick Street of • Johnnie Alton Stokes, 31, court, 2 counts of MV- failure Pascagoula, possession of of 10160 Road 365, disorderly to give signal, MV- no insur- BOOKS • PARTY ITEMS • BI & TRI-FOLD controlled substance, posses- conduct ance, MV- failure to yield at sion of paraphernalia, failure • Jason J. Stribling, 44, of intersection BILLFOLDS • MISC. SCHOOL SUPPLIES • CRAFT to appear • Joey Holley, 43, of 12401 Road 325 of Union, contempt ITEMS • FABRICS & MANY OTHER MISC. ITEMS of court, hold for investiga- tions FOR CLASSROOMS & MORE • STORY BOOKS • • Thomas Gage Hollingsworth, 20, 12634 Two Late Lane of Collinsville, pub- COLORING BOOKS & EDUCATIONAL BOOKS lic drunk • William B. James, 27, of 581 Rice Creek Road of JUST IN - 3 BIG SHIPMENTS OF HOME Carthge, disorderly conduct • Rita Jenkins, 46, of 423 Hoyce Pace Road of Cone- hatta, driving under the influ- DECOR & MORE BEING PUT ON DISPLAY ence- 3rd offense (felony), careless driving • Heather Jenson, 43, of ANOTHER HARDWARE SHIPMENT 383 Gum Street, public drunk • Jerry Lynn Lee, 45, of 8419 Margaret Drive of Laud- NOW BEING PUT ON DISPLAY erdale, disorderly conduct • Kayla Margrave Sims, 32, of 12661 Circle 270 of Union, possession of controlled sub- WE HAVE IT ALL! COME SEE FOR YOURSELF! stance • Tyreekus Maul, 22, of 626 Jessie White Road of Noxap- ater, disorderly conduct • Corie Mccallum, 34, of 1115 E. MAIN STREET Pleasant Valley Drive, con- tempt of court PHILADELPHIA • Justin Tyler McKinney, 1 MILE FROM DOWNTOWN 24, of 10190 Road 428 of Union, failure to appear, resisting arrest, petit larceny- 601-656-7104 less than $1000.00 • Amis Wyatt McMillian, 19, Season-2-Season, Inc. of 2398 Bea Clene Drive of 8A, The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., August 4, 2021

Philadelphianeshoba native HARDY performed last Tuesday night to a massive audience.countyColorful cabins along Sunset Strip were full of laughterfair and fellowship.

The Williams Manning Jordan family gathered for their traditional Sunday lunch that included fried chicken.

Mud was a central theme of this year’s Fair and Madelyn Hardy had her fun in it.

Cabin 317 held their first ever talent show this year. Pictured are Levi Dees, Mattie Sledge, Gracie Dees, Atley Anthony Murphy poses with Mississippi State Boulden, Hudson Crosswhite, Brax Boulden, Russell Crosswhite, Tiffin Henig, Hayden Crosswhite, Gray Sledge, Head Football Coach Mike Leach. Mary Thomas Crosswhite, Tiffany Jones, Emma McDonald, Finleigh Henig, Jayden Muyres and Amzie Boulden. The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., August 4, 2021, 1B Wilson has passion for baking cakes

By SARAH KATHRYN WATKINS [email protected]

handra Wilson grew up watching her mother bake in S the kitchen. "When it came to baking, I was not interested," said Wilson, daughter of the late Jimmy and Lillie Moore John- son of Philadelphia. Now baking has become not only a passion for Wilson but also a form of therapy because it reminds her of her mother who died in 2018. Wilson's mother was fea- tured in the Neshoba County Magazine for her cooking and baking in the summer of 2013. "When I bake in my mom's kitchen, it makes me feel closer to her," Wilson said. A couple of years ago, Wil- son a social media post featur- ing a cake she had baked, and shortly after, she went into the cake-baking business. Now Wilson has clients from as far away as Chicago and Texas. Wilson said she receives cake orders throughout the week. "I'll take maybe one day to just kind of relax and not make cakes," Wilson said. Her family is supportive of her efforts. "My family helps me with the cakes," Wilson said of her children, Kyleigh, 15, Ja'Mar- quis, 11, and husband, Marcus Wilson, who help her in the kitchen as much as possible. Wilson takes cake orders through Facebook or by phone at 601-575-1128. On top of making cakes Wil- son holds a certificate in Phle- botomy and has been working as a phlebotomist for 20 years and works at Quest Diagnostics Laboratories in Dekalb. Wilson's husband Marcus works at Neshoba General, and according to Wilson, he loves cooking also. Wilson and her husband take turns cooking dinner, she said. Marcus enjoys cooking with his smoker and doing different meats. "My daughter has learned how to cook from just watching Shandra Wilson my mom and me and my hus- band," Wilson said. smooth. Stir in flour and ing it into the mixture. Mix in Cheddar cheese a plate covered with sheets of SWEET ALABAMA vanilla. Add pecans, then stir your vanilla flavoring. Then 1/2 cup shredded Mon- paper towel. In a medium PECAN BREAD until evenly mixed. Spoon COOK OF pour batter into your cake terey Jack cheese bowl, mix the mayonnaise, mixture into pan and bake for pan. Bake for 1 hr 15 minutes 2 green onions, finely cream cheese, Cheddar 1 c sugar 30-35 minutes. THE WEEK or until tester inserted into chopped cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, 1 c brown sugar middle of cake comes out 1 dash cayenne pepper green onions and cayenne 4 eggs beaten Whipping Cream Pound cream completely clean. Allow cake 8 ritz crackers, crushed pepper. Then add the ground 1 c oil Cake 1/2 tsp vanilla extract to cool completely. Corn chips, crackers or beef to mixture. Transfer the 1 1/2 c self-rising flour (This is the first cake my bagel chips, for serving mixture into a round baking 1 tsp vanilla Mom taught me how to prac- Preheat oven to 325. Butter SHANDRA’S SPECIAL 8 slices bacon, cooked and dish. Top the mixture with the 2 c pecans, finely chopped tice baking.) and flour 10-inch cake pan. PARTY DIP crumbled cracker crumbs and bake 3 sticks salted butter (soft- Combine sugar and butter in Preheat the oven to 325. In until heated about 15 to 20 Preheat oven to 350 ened) large mixing bowl. Mix 1 lb of ground beef (cooked a skillet season and brown minutes. Remove the pan degrees. Lightly grease and 3 cups granulated sugar together until the two ingredi- and drained) ground beef. Using a spatula from the oven and top with flour a 9×13 inch baking dish. 6 eggs ents are creamy. Add eggs one 1/2 cup mayonnaise break ground beef into small- the bacon. Serve with Tostitos Using a spoon stir together 3 cups sifted Swans Down at a time. Beat eggs well after One 8-ounce package er pieces. After ground beef or crackers sugar, brown sugar, eggs and Cake Flour each addition. Add flour and cream cheese softened has browned be sure to drain. oil in a mixing bowl until 1/2 pint heavy whipping whipping cream by alternat- 1 cup shredded sharp Place drained ground beef on Just Among Friends By MARIANNE ENOCHS cious food, white tents around to make this year's Fair atten- [email protected] a swimming pool and family dees appreciate it so much and friends made the engage- more. It was a great morning on ment party for Margaret Jor- It was a fabulous Fair for July 29 for Annika Jones who dan and Sam Webb seem mag- the Bobby Hardy family of received the news that she had ical. The event was hosted by Philadelphia. Their family was passed the exam for Certified Jeremy and Dawn Lea Mars part of the program on Mon- Occupational Therapists. She Chalmers at their lovely home day and Tuesday nights. is so excited to be officially in Cherry Level Place recently. Madison Hardy Dennis finished with the stress of A large group of hostesses all helped open the Fair on Mon- studying! contributed to making the first day night. She has a lovely Annika is a graduate of East event for the couple a very spe- voice and sang the National Central Community College cial one. Anthem to mark the opening. and recently graduated from The sound of happy voices She was accompanied by Bur- the Occupational Therapist and laughter floated through gin McClellan who signed the Program at Pearl River Com- the night air as the guests anthem using the American munity College. She is now a wished the couple happiness Sign Language. Certified Occupational Thera- and blessings. It was a memo- On Tuesday night, Mike pist. Annika is the daughter of rable evening! Hardy introduced his son, Doug and Deanna Prince Parents of the bride are Dr. Hardy, who was the entertain- Jones. Congratulations! Joe Jordan and Cynthia ment for the evening. He is a ~ Williams Jordan. Sam's par- rising country music performer The National Youth Cutting ents are. John and Melody and songwriter who lives in Horse Association World Webb of Oxford. Nashville. The grandstand and Finals competition was held in ~ chairs in front were filled with Fort Worth, Texas, Two young Philadelphia native, Greg an enthusiastic audience. competitors from Neshoba Antonio Eiland, who was Not only were Bobby and County had the honor of com- drafted by the Seattle Sea- Joyce's grandchildren from peting after winning places in hawks NFL team left on July Nashville visiting, but their the Finals. Annie Kate White 26 for Seattle where he will twin great grandchildren, and Taylor Allen competed for begin pursuing his dream of Olivia and Levi Dennis¸ who a place in different categories playing on an NFL team. came with their parents, Madi- in the Finals. He will now wear a #75 jer- son and Daniel Dennis, along The NYCHA Finals kicked sey in place of the # 55 he with their grandparents, Mike off with a Family Fun Night on wore in high school as a Torna- and Sarah Hardy who also live July 26 with great food and do and at Mississippi State in Nashville. It was such a fun fun. The Finals ran for one University as a Bulldog. His time for the Hardy family this week of competition in several mother, Lesa Eiland, took him year. Bobby and Joyce are categories for the young peo- to the airport and watched him always so delighted to have ple who attended. board his flight. Although she their Nashville family visit. It Annie Kate White is the is so proud of him, it was not is such a long distance from daughter of William and Leigh easy to see him leave again. Philadelphia. Ann Hatcher White. Taylor Philadelphia is also very proud Allen's parents are Shane and of him. We send our best wish- Janet Yates Allen. These girls es to him for a safe, successful enjoy horsemanship year year. round. They take care of their ~ Call in your news to own horses on a daily basis The 2021 Neshoba County Just Among Friends, which includes feeding and Fair seemed to be an outstand- 601-656-4000, grooming them. ing one in spite of the high or mail it to the Democrat, ~ temperatures. Fairgoers went P.O. Box 30, A beautiful summer on with their fun as usual. Philadelphia, 39350; evening, flowers, music, lus- Missing the 2020 Fair seemed [email protected] 2B, The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., August 4, 2021 Gardening has a lot to do with science

By FELDER RUSHING evening primrose, moonflower Slowly, over millennia, it solar energy to create sugars, into night mode. leaves of some plants to fold [email protected] vine, four o’clocks, angel dawned on some plants that and through respiration they Some plant chemicals and unfold, flowers open and trumpets, and night-blooming holding their beauty, perfumes, convert those sugars into car- break down slowly overnight, close, and stems to bend Watching my native cereus (Epiphyllum). and pollen until dark brings bohydrates which they need to letting plants keep track of towards light. evening primrose unfurl at Digging back into my class out the best suitors! grow. Or how respiration hap- how many hours they spend on Still don’t know why. But dusk should have been sooth- notes showed me how much in Anyway, while jonesing for pens even after dark, enabling and off, which affects flower- while I’m at this, in case you ing to my romantic right brain. just my own lifetime we’ve explanations, I pored over sci- plants to keep growing when ing; plus, as nights get succes- wondered, amyloplasts, which But the interwoven dance of learned about the chemistry entific reports, trying to wrap they aren’t are busy with the sively shorter or longer, plants I mentioned at the beginning flowers, fragrance, and a large, and mechanics of how plants my frazzled old head around daytime stuff. Suffice to say “predict” what seasons are of this treatise, are tiny gran- hovering sphinx moth kicked keep track of time, how they technical concepts; here are it’s a lot like how our own bod- approaching. Horticulturists ules in cells dragged down by my scientific left brain into “know” when to flower (tech- some (scroll down if reading ies are most active during the take advantage of this by using gravity to irritate cell walls so overdrive. nically, they measure the hours science makes your eyes day, then repair and rebuild as extra lighting or shading to plants know which way is up After acing college plant of darkness, not the hours of bleed): we sleep. trick poinsettias, Easter lilies, and down. physiology courses, I thought I daylight). And how they tell First off, plants respond to Anyway, plants don't sleep chrysanthemums, and other Ain’t science grand? But was done with krebs cycle, seasons apart. direct stimuli, like towards like we do, but they do have flowers to bloom out of sea- I’ve got to relax now, try to get phytochromes, amyloplasts, But we still don’t know for light (phototropism), gravity light sensors that trigger bio- son. back to just soaking in the and all that. But nope, as a sure why some flower only at (geotropism), or to wrap logical switches, turning In general, stimuli such as evening garden’s natural “person of curiosity,” little gar- night. Best theories surmise around supports (thigmotro- night/day responses on and off. sunlight, air temperatures, and allures. den events prompt questions. that light-colored flowers open pism). They also respond to Full sun exposes plants to lots even humidity can pressurize Felder Rushing is a Missis- The latest for me is “What in darkness to welcome shy non-directional factors like of visible red light, which fluids to move into or out of sippi author, columnist, and makes some plants flower at pollinators trying to avoid temperature, humidity, and switches plants into active “hinges” at the base of leaves host of the “Gestalt Garden- night?” predators, and maybe to help daylength. growth mode; shaded or late and flowers, or cause cells to er” on MPB Think Radio. You probably grow a few; plants growing in arid climates Without getting into photo- afternoon sun has more far-red get bigger or smaller, longer or Email gardening questions to just a handful of mine includes conserve moisture and energy. synthesis and how plants use wavelengths, which put them shorter. This is what makes [email protected].

Evening primrose is one of a few plants that flower at night.

Macy Martin & Tanner Rhodes ...... June 5, 2021 Cecily Kate Price & Lane Waltman...... June 26, 202 Of Local Interest Jamie Claire Musselwhite & Wesley Smith ...... July 3, 2021 Kinsey Gentry & Cooper Smith ...... July 17, 2021 CHURCH REVIVAL 7PM. Pastor Sylvester ees) will be held Wednesday, God's Tabernacle Church, Hampton August 4, 2021, at 11:30 A. Macken'z Smith & Keller Bradford...... August 7, 2021 392 Loper Street, Philadel- M. at Ronnie's Steak and phia, MS 39350. Revival, NARFE MEETING Grill, 734 Pecan Avenue, Kalee McCann & Anthony Cypher...... September 4, 2021 Revival, Revival Service. The monthly meeting of Philadelphia. All active and August 8-10, 2021. Sunday- the Central MS Chapter 1251 retired federal employees August 8 @ 6PM. Monday & of NARFE (National Active and guests are invited to Brianna Whittle & Jamie Rickles ...... September 11, 2021 Tuesday-August 9-10 @ and Retired Federal Employ- attend. For additional infor- mation about the meeting, Caroline Willis & Dave Crasto ...... September 25, 2021 please call 601-416-1053.

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By SCHOOL REPORTS Warrior Wednesday will be classes using the ECCC Application for Admis- can register for classes. questions about their admis- [email protected] from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 11 college’s myEC portal, new stu- sion (available online Students who have already sions status should contact the beginning in the Vickers Fine dents will move to their pro- at www.eccc.edu); ACT or satisfied all three steps in the Office of Admissions East Central Community Arts Center. New students can grams of study to be advised by Accuplacer scores, which will admissions process will have at [email protected] or 601- College will offer a Warrior begin signing in for the session faculty and register for fall be used for placement in Eng- received information from the 635-6207. For more informa- Wednesday Orientation and at 8:30 a.m. classes. lish and mathematics courses; Office of Admissions on how to tion about the Warrior Wednes- Registration session on Wednes- In addition to registering for Following registration, stu- and high school/college tran- register for the Orientation ses- day Orientation on Aug. 11, day, Aug. 11, on the Decatur fall 2021 classes, those partici- dents will tour campus and scripts. For more information on sion on Aug. 11. Students contact Dr. Randall Lee, vice campus. pating will receive information acquire their student IDs. taking the Accuplacer, contact attending Warrior Wednesday president for student services, at It is the final orientation ses- on financial aid, admissions, In order to attend the Orien- Leslie Hughes at 601-635-6220 must RSVP in advance using 601-635-6204 sion before fall 2021 day and housing, student activities, and tation and register for fall term or [email protected]. Transfer the myEC link or [email protected]. evening classes begin on Mon- discipline and security. Follow- classes, students must complete students must have all college at www.eccc.edu. day, Aug. 16. ing a tutorial on registering for three steps in admissions: transcripts on file before they New students who have

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Pictured are 3rd Alternate Piper Fulton, 1st Alternate Madison Delaney, Miss Neshoba County Fair Abby Seal, 2nd Alternate Zoey Bell Seale excited after winning Pageant

By SARAH KATHRYN Steve and Tina Seale of the ter with her fashion choices, and to know the 12 other competi- After her win last week, ity sisters came to support Seale WATKINS Forestdale community in Abby said she welcomed her tors in the pageant, and before Seale had many Fairgoers con- in the pageant last week. [email protected] Neshoba County. sister's input in such decisions as the pageant, they all prayed and gratulate her on being crowned Seale is going into her junior Seale said she has dreamed picking out dresses. put everything in God's hands. 2021's Miss Neshoba County year at Mississippi State Uni- Abby Seale was ecstatic after of becoming Miss Neshoba "It has just been such a beau- Seale served as Neshoba Fair, and she posed for numer- versity, majoring in kinesiology being crowned Miss Neshoba County Fair since she was a lit- tiful tradition to watch the County's Distinguish Young ous pictures with people at the with concentrations in neurome- County Fair 2021 last week. tle girl. Her sister Miriam Seale young women of Neshoba Woman in 2019 and she also Fair throughout the week. chanics and pre-nursing. "It was honestly just a dream was crowned Miss Neshoba County compete in the past," placed in the top 10 of the Miss Seale is a member of Kappa "I hope to further my educa- come true," Seal said. County Fair in 2016. Abby Seal said. Maroon and White competition Delta at Mississippi State Uni- tion by getting a doctorate in Seale, 20, is the daughter of Miriam Seale helped her sis- She said she enjoyed getting in Starkville. versity, and several of her soror- physical therapy," she said. Holland selected for Rural Physician Program By SCHOOL REPORTS identifies college sophomores to help people and do Carey University Col- legislative support, three pri- one of five primary care special- [email protected] and juniors who demonstrate something that is job lege of Osteopathic vately funded scholarships are ties: family medicine, general the necessary commitment and related.” Medicine. also awarded from the Madison internal medicine, pediatrics, Tyler Holland, a Philadel- academic achievement to The program offers During medical Charitable Foundation, the medicine-pediatrics, or obstet- phia native and junior at Missis- become competent, well-trained undergraduate academ- school, each MRPSP Selby and Richard McRae rics/gynecology. The MRPSP sippi State University, was rural primary care physicians in ic enrichment and a scholar may receive Foundation, and the Medical Scholar must provide four years recently selected to participate our state. clinical experience in a $30,000 per year based Assurance Company of Missis- of service in a clinic-based prac- in the undergraduate portion of “My whole life, I have rural setting. Upon on available funding. sippi. Additional benefits tice in an approved Mississippi the Mississippi Rural Physi- always wanted to do something completion of all med- Tyler Consistent legislative include personalized mentoring community of 15,000 or fewer related to science and I really ical school admissions support of MRPSP trans- from practicing rural physicians population located more than 20 cians Scholarship Program Holland (MRPSP). wanted to do something to help requirements, the stu- lates to 61 medical stu- and academic support. miles from a medically served Holland is the son of Tommy people,” Holland said. “My dent can use the scholarship at dents receiving a total of Upon completion of medical area. and Sharon Holland. mom works in health care. It has the University of Mississippi $1,830,000 to support their edu- school, MRPSP scholars must Created in 2007, MRPSP always been a passion of mine School of Medicine or William cation this fall. In addition to the enter a residency program in

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Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Attention: Human Resources P.O. Box 6033, Choctaw Branch Choctaw, Mississippi 39350 The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., August 4, 2021, 5B Sports ‘Football at the Fair’ draws big crowd By STEVE SWOGETINSKY the Fair. Southern Mississippi’s “We are looking forward to 63-48 loss to Alabama. “It is a thrill for me to be those relationships. We have tra- [email protected] Will Hall grew up in Mississippi having a normal season with our Moderator Sid Salter said the back in this state,” Hall said. dition. Good facilities, people and was familiar with it. fans back in the stands,” said Rebels gave the Tide their “We have a lot to be proud of at being drafted into the NFL. We Head football coaches from At the time, with little more Kiffin, whose Rebels finished 5- toughest test last year. Kiffin Southern Miss. I think the big have a lot to be proud of, and we Mississippi State, Ole Miss and than a week away from the start 5 and defeated Indiana 26-20 in said the offense scored enough thing for us is getting back to want to sell that.” Southern Mississippi took time of fall practice, all briefly dis- the Outback Bowl. “We are points to win. who we were under former Leach is leading the Bull- to update fans about their teams’ cussed their programs and starting the season with a “We hope to make people coaches like Bobby Collins, Jim dogs toward their season opener upcoming seasons last week at answered questions. National TV game and we are punt more this year,” Kiffin Carmody, Thad “Pie” Vann, Jeff at home against Louisiana Tech, The Neshoba County Fair. All looked back at the 2020 all excited about that.” said. Bower and Larry Fedora. also on Sept. 4. The “Football at the Fair” season, which was impacted by Ole Miss opens Monday, Hall’s Golden Eagles are “We have to get back to The Bulldogs compiled a 3– gathering was a first for the Fair the COVID-19 pandemic, and Sept. 6, against Louisville in a opening the season Sept. 4 at recruiting Mississippi, lower 7 record in a 10-game all-SEC as a big crowd turned out at the talked about what their pro- game that will be played in South Alabama. Hall took over Alabama, the Florida panhandle schedule but were competitive, Pavilion in Founders Square. grams were doing to combat the Atlanta. Kiffin said a focus will the program that finished 3-7 and southeast Louisiana as hard never knowing who was going For Lane Kiffin of Ole Miss and dread disease this year. Getting be on improving the Ole Miss last year. He talked about bring- as we can. We need to be find- to be available for the next Mike Leach of Mississippi all of their players vaccinated defense which gave up some big ing back old traditions from ing those kids who can play and State, this was their first visit to was a key concern. points last year, especially in a Southern Miss’s football past. help our program and building See FAIR, page 6B Warriors Manning prepping for to be upcoming inducted season By STEVE SWOGETINSKY into HOF [email protected] By DALE MCKEE The Choctaw Central War- [email protected] riors are going back to work as they try to improve on last sea- Peyton Manning will be son’s 2-6 record. inducted into the Pro Football The Warriors earned a place Hall of Fame this Sunday as part in the playoffs and battled Pon- of the 2021 class. totoc before dropping a 38-24 Peyton has chosen his father, season. Archie Manning, to be his pre- The COVID-19 pandemic senter in Canton, Ohio. The kept things up in the air last sea- 2020 Hall of Fame class will be son. Coach Pepper Posey said enshrined on Saturday. he and his assistant coaches Manning played 18 seasons have been mindful of the threat in the NFL, 14 with the Indi- of COVID-19 and the different anapolis Colts and four with the variants. At the same time, he Denver Broncos. He appeared said participation has been in four Super Bowls, winning good. two. “We had a pretty good sum- His mother, Olivia Manning, mer,” Posey said. “We lifted is originally from Philadelphia. weights for most of the summer The Neshoba County Fair and had good participation. had its first Football at the Fair Between junior and varsity, we last Thursday, and those who have 60 out. That was one of the attended thought it was an excit- things when I was hired, we ing event. Southern Mississippi wanted to do, get the numbers head coach Will Hall, Ole Miss up. head coach Lane Kiffin and “We have some mini-camp Mississippi State’s Mike Leach workouts to see where we are. were present and seemed to We are ready to get started.” have a blast interacting with According to the Mississippi each other. High School Activities Associa- Hall gave Golden Eagles tion, fall practices start Monday, fans hope that things will Aug. 9. Teams will be allowed change in Hattiesburg. Kiffin to play a jamboree/ scrimmage gave his fans hope that the game on Aug. 20, and the sea- Rebels defense will be much son kicks off Aug. 27. The War- improved. Leach talked about riors will play in the East Cen- many humorous subjects but tral jamboree. Choctaw Central promised that his Bulldogs will started its season at Union. be exciting. Posey said the Warriors will The Bulldogs will open their return seven starters on offense season on Sept. 4 at 3 p.m. by from last year. However, the Photo by Robbie Robertson hosting Louisiana Tech while player losses were on the offen- Leake Academy’s Jenna Chamblee makes a throw to first base against Hartfield on Saturday. the Rebels will tangle with sive line. Louisville in Atlanta on Labor “We are going to be young Day night at 7 p.m. The Golden on our offensive line,” Posey Eagles will visit South Alabama said. “We lost eight out of 11 on Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. to open the starters on defense. We are Lady Rebels split pair in Will Hall era. going to see what some of our Collegiate sports are rapidly younger guys can do but we will changing whether we fans want have some guys going both it to or whether we do not. Last ways. ECCC tournament week the Southeastern Confer- “Our focus right now is find- ence announced the University ing the guys who are going to of Oklahoma and the University fill these open positions.” By ROBBIE ROBERTSON They finish out the week on Rudolph and Raylea Atkinson runs in the top of the first of Texas will become official The Warriors went to several [email protected] Friday at defending state singled and scored a run. Car- while Hartfield answered with members of the conference camps over the summer, includ- champion, Hillcrest Christian. olyn Cheatham singled and three in the bottom of the first effective July 1, 2025. The addi- ing Mississippi State. The Leake Academy Lady scored twice. and one in the fifth. tion of the Sooners and the Posey said making the play- Rebels kicked off the fast- Lady Rebelettes 5 Lynleigh Burt started and Hartfield outhit Leake 14-7 Longhorns will bring the SEC offs last year was a plus. pitch softball season this week NCA 1 pitched four innings and in the contest. Lilly McDonald membership to 16 schools. The “No one gave us a chance with a pair of games at East The Lady Rebels scored struck out four without giving was 3-for-3 to lead the Lady Longhorns and the Sooners are and we were leading at half- Central Community College three runs late to pull away up a hit. Atkinson pitched the Rebels. Jenna Chamblee was two of the media darlings of col- time,” Posey said. “We gave on Saturday. and beat the Lady Generals on last three innings and gave up 2-for-4 with a double while lege football. them a run for their money. It The Lady Rebels lost the Saturday. one run on three hits. Emeri Warren tripled. Grace The two new members play showed our kids they could home opener 4-2 to Hartfield After four scoreless Maxey had Leake’s other hit. each other in what is called the compete.” and then bounced back to beat innings, Leake scored two in Hartfield 4 Raylea Atkinson started Red River Showdown annually The Warriors compete in the Newton County Academy 5-1. the top of the fifth and three in Lady Rebels 2 and pitched four innings for in Dallas. Last year’s game was tough Region 4-4A along with Leake has three games the top of the seventh. NCA The Lady Rebels struck Leake, giving up three runs on the eighth most-watched game Louisville, West Lauderdale, scheduled for this week as scored its lone run in the fifth. early but couldn’t pull out the nine hits and three walks. Lyn- of the 2020 college football sea- Kosciusko, Northeast Laud- they will travel to Newton on Leake outhit NCA 5-3 in win in the season opener on leigh Burt pitched the last two son. The SEC money coffers erdale and Leake Central. Monday and then host the the contest. Emeri Warren had Saturday. innings and gave up one run doubled when two former Big Lady Generals on Thursday. three RBIs while Olivia Leake scored both of its on five hits. 12 members Missouri and Texas A&M joined the confer- ence back in 2012. The questions now are how will those additions affect our two SEC schools? Will we be Senior Spotlight: Neshoba Central QB Eli Anderson able to keep up or be non-fac- tors in the future? Only time will By STEVE SWOGETINSKY Monday through Thursday the Rockets’ season. tell. [email protected] most weeks. “I still have the picture of Last week we reported on “We played a lot of 7-on-7 them celebrating in front of the SEC Media Days and C-USA. Neshoba Central quarter- this summer,” Anderson said. scoreboard after the game on This week we will recap the back Eli Anderson is looking “We did good. We went to my phone,” Anderson said. “It other Media Days. The Atlantic forward to putting the ball in Auburn for a tournament. We wasn’t a good feeling. After Coast Conference media chose the air this season and he says went all the way to the cham- that last game, we went to Clemson to win the ACC he has to receivers to go and pionship game and lost to a work for this year.” Championship over North Car- get it. good Alabama team. And Neshoba Central coach olina. North Carolina was cho- Anderson and his Rocket every Monday, we went up to Patrick Schoolar said Ander- sen to win the Coastal Division teammates will begin fall prac- Starkville. Our passing game son has done what he had to do of the ACC while Clemson was tice drills Monday as they get has been tested by teams like to be ready for the season. picked to win the Atlantic. In the ready for their season opener at Starkville, West Point and “He’s a tremendous work- Big Ten media poll, Ohio State home against South Panola on Louisville. We matched up er,” Schoolar said. “He is self- of the Eastern Division was Aug. 27. well with them. motivated and doesn’t mind overwhelmingly chosen to win “I’m looking forward to my “Throwing the ball is going putting in time whatsoever. He the championship game over senior year at Neshoba Cen- to be the key this year. It will has had a good off-season. His Wisconsin of the Big Ten West. tral,” Anderson said. “We had be a new thing. We usually File photo arm has gotten stronger. He Oklahoma was named by the Janaylon Dupree and Desmon have been a pound and grind Neshoba Central QB Eli Anderson is looking forward to his has some weapons to throw the Big 12 media to win the cham- Williams move in. They are team. We had Jarquez Hunter senior year. ball to. I think he is going to pionship over preseason runner- going to help us sling it around and he would get us 10 yards have a great senior season. He up Iowa State. The final Power through the air. And Bryceton every time. Now we have guys Anderson also attended July. has two years of experience 5 Media Days was the PAC-12, Spencer is coming back. He outside who can go get it. And several football camps, includ- The Rockets finished last under his belt and that helps which was staged last week. has taken his game to another that can open up the running ing Memphis, Southern Miss year with a 9-2 record. He still too.” Their media picked Oregon to level this summer.” game some. Our offensive line and Mississippi State. He was has a bad taste about the two Last season, Anderson fin- win the championship game as The Rockets have had a is going to be big and nasty. planning to go to North Ala- losses to Ridgeland, especially busy summer, working out They are going to be physical.” bama and UT-Martin in late the playoff game that ended See ELI, page 6B See MCKEE, page 6B 6B, The Neshoba Democrat, Philadelphia, Miss., August 4, 2021 Tornadoes preparing for Noxubee

By STEVE SWOGETINSKY offs last season where they lost Winona, Bay Springs, West Frey said. “They will probably High School Activities Associa- “We will be watching our [email protected] to Magee 49-26. Lauderdale. You would think compete for state 2A champi- tion, fall practices start on Mon- kids as far as the heat goes,” Other teams on the Torna- those games will get you ready onship. Newton and Lake are day, Aug. 9. Teams will be Frey said. “They are going to The Philadelphia Tornadoes does’ non-district schedule for your district. I want to play going to be good. And Nanih allowed to play a jamboree/ have to play in it so we have to are looking forward to a tough include Winona, which lost to the best. That should prepare us Waiya is a new team for us. scrimmage game on Aug. 20, get used to it. We have been run- football schedule in 2021, and it Noxubee County in the state for our district.” They are always strong.” and the season kicks off on Aug. ning a lot so they can get used to doesn’t get much harder than quarterfinals, Bay Springs, The Tornadoes are playing in Frey is an alumnus of Nanih 27. it for those first few games. their season opener at Noxubee Leake Central and West Laud- Region 5-2A along with Kem- Waiya and knows the Warriors Frey said the heat is going to Those first few games are going County on Aug. 27. erdale. per County, Lake, Newton and well. be a factor in the first few games to be brutal.” The Tigers made it to the “I am good at making tough Nanih Waiya. “It will be a homecoming for and getting ready for that has finals of the Class 3A state play- schedules,” Coach David Frey “Kemper County is going to me,” Frey said. been a focus during the off-sea- said. “We have Noxubee, have a good team this year,” According to the Mississippi son program.

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Continued from page 5B game. They ended the season on a high note by taking a 28-26 win over Tulsa in the Armed Services Bowl. “We had a great season,” said Leach as he looks forward to his second season in Starkville. “We are excited to start practice and see where our players are. Ready to get to work and get started.” Leach was asked if he agreed that the SEC West Divi- sion was college football’s toughest. “I think that is pretty accu- rate, that it is the toughest divi- sion,” Leach said. “That goes around some, but right now, it is.” When asked about the SEC’s expansion, adding Texas and Oklahoma, both Leach and Kif- fin seemed neutral, declining to say much about things they don’t control. Both Kiffin and Leach, who are relatively new to Mississip- pi, agreed the people were friendly and the food is great. Sid Salter, far right, moderates a discussion with Southern Miss Coach Will Hall, left, Ole Miss Coach Lane Kiffin center and Mississippi State Mike Leach at Founders Square last Thursday at the Neshoba County Fair.

Home Repair and Remodeling Concrete Form and Finish / New Construction Along with football, Ander- talked to Southern Mississippi, • Hobbies – fishing and son likes to hunt and fishing. Nicholls State and Mississippi hunting. / Steel Building Erectors & Metal Roofing Eli He especially likes turkey hunt- State. If that doesn’t work, I Anderson said as far as ing. will try to play for a junior col- career plans go, he wants to be + 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE + Continued from page 5B “It’s amazing,” Anderson lege.” a coach. That’s not much of a ished with 1,166 total yards, said. “That is a hard bird to hunt surprise since his dad, Brian according to Max Preps. He but I got one last year.” He lists as his favorites: Anderson, is a longtime coach. completed 52-of-101 passes for He hopes to play college • Movie – Remember the In addition to practicing 780 yards and six touchdowns. football. Titans. football, Anderson worked a He rushed 54 times for 386 “I am hoping for a D-1 • Dinner – Steak, McClain Plumbing this sum- yards and six touchdowns. offer,” Anderson said. “I have • Class – Agriculture; and, mer, cutting grass.

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Continued from page 5B the North Division champ over an CC star Corey Dickerson New Orleans all-pro receiver South Division champ USC. was sent from Miami to Toron- Michael Thomas could miss a to. Former MSU ace Konnor large portion of the upcoming Baseball Notes Pilkington was traded from the football season. He had liga- Former DeSoto Central star Chicago White Sox Double AA ments in his ankles surgically Austin Riley knocked his Birmingham team to the Cleve- repaired last month and he could 22nd home run of the season land Indians AA team in Akron. miss over half of the regular sea- last Friday night for the Atlanta son games. Last year, Thomas Braves. Odds & ends missed nine games. A trio of former Magnolia There was some sad news to State baseball stars were report recently on the pro foot- Dale McKee, a Waynesboro involved in Major League base- ball front as Clinton native Cam native, has been writing about ball trades this past week. One Akers of the L.A. Rams rup- Mississippi sports since 1973. of the top relief pitchers Kendall tured his Achilles while work- Graveman was sent from Seat- ing out and is expected to miss tle to Houston. Former Meridi- the 2021 NFL season.