Six candidates
qualify for Benefit motorcycle ride planned
Ward 1 for Capt. Stacey Deans
Qualifying deadline CPD captain of
for candidates is Sept. 4 investigation recovering
BY MARY POLLITZ
ahead of schedule
mpollitz@cdispatch.com
from spinal injury
Six candidates
BY ISABELLE ALTMAN
have qualified so far ialtman@cdispatch.com
for the Ward 1 city
council vacancy. When Capt. Stacey Deans was
Ward 1 residents hospitalized for severe spinal inju-
Trinity “Trent” Bush, ries back in May, doctors said it may
Patrick E. Holmes, be up to 18 months before he could
Tommy Jackson, Car- walk again.
olyn Green Sherrod, Bush Now, he said, he can get around
Ethel Taylor Stewart
with the aid of a walker.
and Liz Terry are vy-
“I’m just really excited about my
ing for the seat vacat-
recovery,” he said.
ed by the passing of
Deans, who is the head of the
Gene Taylor earlier
Criminal Investigation Division at
this month. A spe-
Columbus Police Department, has
cial election is set for
been away on medical leave since
Sept. 24.
Taylor’s term was Holmes early May when a severe spinal
set to expire June compression left him mostly para-
2021. lyzed on his left side. After surgery
Bush, 50, is a Co- on May 6, Deans was put in the in-
lumbus resident who tensive care unit for about a week,
currently serves in said his wife, Yolanda Deans. He
the Army National was only discharged on June 19 and
Guard. He is also is now going through inpatient occu-
currently employed pational therapy at a rehabilitation
clinic and nursing home in another ABOVE: Columbus Police Depart-
with Mississippi Uni- Jackson ment Capt. Stacey Deans, right,
versity for Women city.
poses with his wife Yolanda in a
as the supervisor for “It was definitely a long journey,
Tupelo hospital after undergoing
resources. He said he basically being taught how to utilize
spinal surgery in May. There will
decided to run to give my limbs again, being taught how be a motorcycle rally held Satur-
the council a new per- to walk again,” Stacey Deans said. day in downtown Columbus rais-
spective. “It was a journey. ... It actually came ing money for his medical bills.
“I’m not sure if I quicker than the doctors thought.” LEFT: The Columbus motorcycle
can do anything dif- And he hopes that recovery al- club Street Jumpers is participat-
ferent, but I think a Sherrod lows him to come back to Colum- ing in the rally and a 50-mile ride
new take on that ward bus, at least for a couple of hours, on which begins Saturday at 10:30
would really help,” Saturday for a bike rally being held a.m. at the Lowndes County Soc-
Bush said. See Deans benefit, 6A cer Complex. — Courtesy photos
If elected, Bush
said that he hopes
to beautify the city
and work toward re-
pairing “eyesores”
throughout the ward. Stewart
“There’s some lo-
cations that need to
Starkville under citywide boil water notice until Saturday
be elevated up. There
are eyesores,” Bush
Residents lose water pressure after
said. “I built a new
house right on Wash-
Crews work busted water pipe takes all night to repair
overnight
ington Avenue. I’ve on a bust- By Tess Vrbin water for much of Starkville
always been the type ed water tvrbin@cdispatch.com south of Highway 12 while
of person to lead and Terry pipe on
the pipe repair was under-
show by example.” Locksley STARKVILLE — The en-
Way in way. It was originally esti-
Holmes, 23, is a lifelong resident tire city is under a boil water
of Ward 1. He is self-employed and Starkville. notice after a contractor for mated to take about an hour,
serves on various civic organizations The entire Atmos Energy Corporation but SUD employees “pulled
city is an all-nighter” to complete it,
such as the treasurer of the South under a split a 20-foot section of wa-
Side Benevolent Organization. He ter pipe Wednesday evening Mayor Lynn Spruill tweeted
boil water
decided to run in this election to add notice until on Locksley Way. this morning.
a fresh voice to the city council. Saturday. Starkville Utilities De- Low water pressure
See Ward 1, 6A Courtesy photo/Twitter partment temporarily cut off See Boil notice, 3A
88 Low 72
defected to the West when touring
High with the Bolshoi Ballet? Saturday district’s superin-
tendent search, 6
Partly sunny and humid
5 What is the only rock that can float ■ Citywide Stacey Deans bike rally benefit:
in water? Registration for this medical benefit motorcycle rally
p.m., LCSD Central
Full forecast on Answers, 6B
and show for Columbus Police Department Criminal Office at 1053
page 2A.
Investigation Division head Stacey Deans begins at Highway 45 South
10 a.m. at the Lowndes County Soccer Complex; in Columbus
Inside kickstands up at 10:30 a.m. for a 50-mile ride, Alissia McCoy loves read- Aug. 26: Cale-
returning for lunch (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) and live music. ing, working, singing and donia Board of
Business 5B Dear Abby 4B
Classifieds 6B Obituaries 5A Fish fry and fixings, hot dog/hamburger plates, $10. dancing. Her favorite play Alderman, budget
Comics 4B Opinions 4A Bike show is 1-2 p.m. Register for a 5K at raceros- is “Romeo and Juliet” by hearing, 6 p.m.,
140th Year, No. 140 Crossword 5A ter.com. Call 662-549-5909 for more information. Shakespeare. Town Hall
Thursday
Did you hear?
Boil notice
allegations against Cantrell and sent an affidavit to
the Monroe County prosecutor summarizing find-
ings.
Continued from Page 1A
“Our understanding is the sheriff has resigned
quickly spread from south of Health requires cities school with their chil- 612 and Commodore as a result,” Reeves said.
Starkville to the rest of to issue a boil water no- dren. The district made Bob’s Yacht Club. Bin 612 County Prosecutor Candace Cooper has not an-
the city as the repair took tice when water pressure sure schools had bottled decided to boil water and nounced any charges against Cantrell.
longer than expected, so drops below 20 pounds water on hand, and many stay open until its usual Hood said he had no desire to run against Crook.
the boil water notice had per square inch, and the parents donated cases closing time at midnight. “He’s a fine Christian man who can put a new set
to extend to the entire city has to make sure the of bottles to schools, Bulldog Burger Com- of eyes on that department,” Hood said, describing
city, Spruill told The Dis- water is clear of harmful SOCSD Public Informa- pany and Harvey’s both Crook to the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal.
patch. bacteria before lifting tion Officer Nicole Thom- closed before dinnertime “I think he’s the best man for the job.”
The boil water notice the notice, SUD Assistant as said. and directed customers County supervisors say they plan to name an in-
does not apply to the Mis- General Manager Jacob “I saw several teach- to Sweet Peppers Deli and terim sheriff on Friday, to occupy the position until
sissippi State University Forrester said. ers buying water for the Central Station Grill, said Crook takes office in January. Chief Deputy Curtis
campus, according to the “We’re working dili- classrooms this morning Tennille Lofing, dining Knight is in charge until then.
emergency information gently around the clock before the coffee was
room supervisor manager
Twitter account MSU Ma- to make sure this is safe even ready,” school board
at the Grill.
roon Alert. as quickly as we possibly member Wes Gordon
“We were fine and it
Water service was re- can,” he told The Dis- tweeted about 6:30 a.m.
stored by 5 a.m. and wa- patch. School cafeterias al- wasn’t affecting us at all
ter pressure was “slowly Starkville-Oktibbeha ready sell bottled water the first part of the night,”
building,” Starkville Util- Consolidated School Dis- every day, and cafeteria Lofing said.
ities tweeted. trict contacted parents staff is aware that they The water pressure
The boil water notice through text messages need to boil water for went down around 9 p.m.
will run through at least and social media posts cooking and washing at the Grill, so the restau-
Saturday, enough time for this morning indicating dishes, Thomas said. rant closed more than two
the city to test water sam- schools are operating Restaurants that lost hours early. Employees
ples, according to the City on a regular schedule water pressure Wednes- stayed to wash dishes
of Starkville Facebook for Thursday and Friday day night included Bull- with water rerouted from
page. and encouraging parents dog Burger Company, Sweet Peppers Deli, Lof-
The state Department to send bottled water to Oby’s, The Veranda, Bin ing said.
Building permits
and install fencing; Weathers Heating & Cooling
City of Columbus Construction ■ DG Lucedale LLC/Picayne Lowndes County
Aug. 12-15, 2019 ■ Devert & Loranzo Wilkins; LLC; 1908 Hwy. 45 N., Ste. 1; Aug. 21, 2019
■ Haribhakt, Inc.; 2121 Hwy. 709 17th St. N.; Reroof; Excel- Mechanical permit; Triangle ■ Lee Franks; 106 pebble
45 N.; Signs; Design Team lent Roofing Air Creek Rd.; Remodel s/f resi-
Sign Co. ■ Haribhakt, Inc.; 2121 Hwy. ■ Oak Manor Apts.; 903 11th dence; Jack of All Trades
■ Scherrell Sturdivant; 1524 45 N.; Electrical permit; Ma- St. S., Apt. T2; Plumbing per- ■ Matthew Hollowell; 103
27th St. N.; Reroof; Same son Electric mit; Harold Pounders Hollowell Dr.; Set up mobile
■ SN Properties Funding IV; ■ Benton’s Properties; 106 ■ 13th Street Apts., LLC; 815 home; Owner
1404 Old Aberdeen Rd., Ste. Yorkville Rd. E.; Electrical 13th St. N., Apt. F2; Plumbing ■ Clint Hanson; 615 Wo-
1; Reroof; Star Construction permit; Malone Electric permit; Harold Pounders
odridge Place; Construct
■ Jeffrey Carter; 617 16th St. ■ Lee Lawrence; 221 & 223 ■ Baptist Memorial Hospi-
storage/shop; Owner
N.; Repairs; Same Tuscaloosa Rd.; Electrical tal; 525 Willowbrook Rd.;
■ Brandye Box; 646 Pick-
■ MTL Properties, LLC; 1304 permit; Paul Livingston Plumbing permit; Air Control
ensville Rd.; Addition to s/f
4th Ave. N.; Reroof; T Miller ■ DG Lucedale LLC/Picayne Engineering
residence; Owner
Roofing LLC; 1908 Hwy. 45 N., Ste. ■ Merchant & Hutchins,
■ SCGIV Windchase, LLC; 1; Electrical permit; Mason LLC; 1600 27th St. N., Apt. ■ Shari Wilson; 1243 Tay-
1725 Hwy. 445 N., Ste. 2; Electric 4; Plumbing permit; Harold lor-Thurston Rd.; Construct
Signs; Sign Design Plus ■ Dutch Medical Leasing, Pounders storm shelter; Owner
■ DG Lucedale LLC/Picayune LLC; 3600 Bluecutt Rd., Ste. ■ Freddie Jones; 818 13th St. ■ John Long; 56 Victor Rd.;
LLC; 1908 Hwy. 45 N., Ste. 1; 201; Mechanical permit; N.; Plumbing permit; Bowen Construct s/f residence;
Build out tenant space; Dar- Weathers Air Conditioning Backhoe & Construction Owner
win Holliman Construction ■ Maranatha Faith Center; ■ Virginia & Bill Branch; 324 ■ Spec (2); Old Wolfe Road;
■ JYD Partners, Ltd.; 939 Al- 716 Waterworks Rd.; Me- 9th St. N.; Plumbing permit; Construct s/f residence; Frye
abama St.; Renovate building chanical permit; Progressive Truesdale Plumbing Tile & Exterior
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OBITUARY POLICY Jeanie Summerville and father, he is survived by ceded in death by her
Obituaries with basic informa-
Claudia Summerville, his wife, Natasha Allen husband, Arfendly Bai-
tion including visitation and
service times, are provided Michael Summerville, of Vernon; son, Eli Allen ley; daughter, Juanita
free of charge. Extended Bernard Summerville, of Vernon; daughters, Bailey; and siblings, Joe
obituaries with a photograph, Dennis Summerville, Katelyn Williams of Robinson Harris, Larry
detailed biographical informa- Bobby Summerville, Hamilton and Macy Staples, Jessie Harris
tion and other details families Thomas Summerville Allen of Sulligent; and Alex Hawkins.
may wish to include, are avail- and Winston Summer- stepdaughters, Emerald She is survived by
able for a fee. Obituaries must
be submitted through funeral
ville, all of Fort Wayne, Rhodes and Stormy her children, Alex Sta-
homes unless the deceased’s Indiana; and five grand- Miller, both of Vernon; ples of Columbus, Larry
body has been donated to children. brother, Richard Allen Staples of Lithonia,
science. If the deceased’s Pallbearers will be of Sulligent; sister, Georgia, and Lawrence
body was donated to science, John Smith, Authur Patricia Lytle of Vernon; Bailey of Rex, Georgia;
the family must provide official Hamilton, Reginald Cul- and two grandchildren. siblings, Victoria Clark,
proof of death. Please submit
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Miller, Jimmy O’Mary
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Jason Sullivan
p.m. for Sunday and Monday Cedar Bluff, with the Home. Lowndes Funer- KENNEDY, Ala. —
publication. For more informa- Rev. Homer Cannon al Home of Columbus Lynn Shelton, 78, died
tion, call 662-328-2471. officiating. Burial will is in charge of arrange- Aug. 21, 2019, at his
follow at Young Ceme- ments. residence.
Calvin Holliness tery in Monroe County. Mr. Sullivan was Services are at
STEENS — Calvin Visitation will be from born Sept. 9, 1980, in 2 p.m. Thursday at
James Holliness, 62, 3-6 p.m. Friday at Car- Fort Hood, Texas, to Dowdle Funeral Home
died Aug. 14, 2019, at ter’s Mortuary Services Teresa Copeland Davis in Millport. Burial will
Baptist Memorial Hos- Chapel. Carter’s Mor- and the late Roger follow at Kennedy City
pital-Golden Triangle. tuary Services of West Sullivan. Cemetery. Visitation is
Services will be at 11 Point is in charge of In addition to his one hour prior to the
a.m. Friday at Friend- arrangements. mother, he is survived service at the funeral
ship M.B. Church, Mr. Smith was born by his stepfather, Danny home. Dowdle Funeral
with Stanley McCrary July 31, 1952, in West Davis of Columbus; sis- Home of Millport is
officiating. Burial will Point, to the late Mat- ters, Jerri Dawn Brock, in charge of arrange-
follow at Sandfield Cem- thew James Smith Sr. Kelli Davis-Farias, ments.
etery. Visitation is from and Lois Jean Smith. Kim Davis and Ashley Mr. Shelton was
noon-6 p.m. Thursday He is survived by Sullivan-Gentry; and born March 12, 1941, in
at Carter’s Funeral Ser- his brother, Thomas Na- brothers, Jeremy Daniel Pickens County, to the
vices. Carter’s Funeral than Smith; and sisters, Sullivan and Justin late Bloomer Shelton
Services of Columbus Connie Earl Smith, Sullivan. and Frances Lett.
is in charge of arrange- Lydia Forest, Rosalyn Memorials may be
ments. Holder and Sheri Jeffer- made to the Hunting-
Mr. Holliness was son. ton Disease Society of
born Sept. 24, 1956, in America, 505 8th Ave.,
Columbus, to the late James Allen Ste. 902, New York, NY
Winston Summerville VERNON, Ala. — 10018.
and Hattie Holliness. James “Robert” Allen,
He was formerly em- 48, died Aug. 19, 2019. Mamie Bailey
ployed as a certified Services are at 2 p.m. COLUMBUS — Ma-
electrician and was a today at Otts Funeral mie Staples Bailey, 69,
member of Friendship Home Chapel, with died Aug. 13, 2019, at
M.B. Church. Carlos Dean and James Baptist Memorial Hos-
In addition to his par- Godsey officiating. pital-Golden Triangle.
ents, he was preceded Burial will follow at Services will be at
in death by his brother, Friendship South Cem- noon Friday at Carter’s
Charlie Holliness. etery. Visitation was Funeral Services, with
He is survived by his from 6-8 p.m. Wednes- the Rev. David Johnson
children, Michelle An- day at the funeral home. officiating. Burial will
derson of Pearl, Crystal Otts Funeral Home of follow at Pepper Hill
Holliness of Southaven, Sulligent is in charge of Cemetery. Visitation
Calvin Holliness Jr. arrangements. is from noon-6 p.m.
and Antonio Holliness, Mr. Allen was today at the funeral
both of Indianola, and born Aug. 28, 1970, home. Carter’s Funeral
Felicia Beckford of in Vernon, to James Services of Columbus ACROSS
Germantown, Tennes- Howard Allen and the is in charge of arrange- 1 Karaoke need
see; siblings, Eddie late Gaybe June Vails. ments. 5 Select
Holliness, Henry Lee He was a 1988 graduate Mrs. Bailey was born 11 The Emerald Isle
Moore, Elizabeth Guy- of Lamar County High Oct. 8, 1949, in Colum- 12 Fix
ton and Denise Davis, School and was former- bus, to the late Lorenzo 13 Catching need
all of Columbus, Elaine ly employed as a truck Staples and Lizzie Lou 14 Tips off
Moody of Steens, driver with Joel Collier Johnson. 15 Female hormone
17 Evergreen shrub
Cherrie Summerville, Logging. In addition to her 18 Sherpa’s home
22 Pale
24 Curaçao’s
neighbor
25 Frilly wrap
26 Parrot or puppy
Deans benefit
Continued from Page 1A
to raise money to help cov- we can to support any- to attend the rally.
er his continued medical one.” “We are utterly aston-
recovery. Columbus Police Chief ished at the outpouring of
The rally, which is or- Fred Shelton said it’s not love,” Yolanda said. “We
ganized by the Communi- the first time CPD and the are in amazement. We
ty Benefit Committee and benefit committee have think it’s a special thing
the Columbus motorcycle held fundraisers for offi- they’re doing. ... To have
club Street Jumpers, is cers in need. In the case of so many states coming —
being held downtown on Sanders Shelton Deans, he said, other CPD we’re just astonished. We
Saturday, said CPD Offi- are reaching out to help officers have donated part don’t have words.”
cer Rhonda Sanders, who him, and that’s the reason of their medical and vaca- Both she and Stacey
is the committee’s presi- we have so many states.” tion days to Deans so that said they credited their
dent. It starts with a 5K at Deans described the he can stay out of work faith in God for helping
7 a.m., and a 50-mile mo- bike rally as the brain- longer. them get through Deans’
torcycle ride is planned for child of Sanders and “We’re trying to show recovery.
10:30, when kickstands go Quincy Tate, a member that when there’s one of “Of course I’ve still got
up, she said. our own (in need), we some way to go, but I’m
of Street Jumpers and a
Following the ride, the band together ... and help making progress, con-
friend of Deans, though
committee will sell catfish them,” he said. stant progress,” Stacey
Tate said his son is the
plates and other food for Shelton added the rally said.
$10. There will be live mu- one who suggested he use is also a great way for the There is a $25 reg-
sic, a raffle and, of course, the club to benefit Deans. community and police to istration fee for the 5K
plenty of motorcycles, “Stacey’s just a good mingle in a “fun” atmo- online at raceroster.com
Sanders said. She added guy,” Tate said. “... Street sphere. and $30 registration day
there are civilians and law Jumpers is really support- “There’ll be a lot of of, said Sanders. She
enforcement agents from ive of anyone. We just try law enforcement there, added to register for the
six different states attend- to go out and help. We do so community and police motorcycle ride, which
ing the event. benefit rides for disabled coming together,” he said. begins at the Columbus
“What they want to do kids. We do one of those a Both Stacey and Yolan- Soccer Complex, there is
is give back to Stacey be- year. If anyone just comes da Deans said they are a $25 fee, and sign-up is
cause he’s given so much,” to the Street Jumpers for “overwhelmed” by the available at CPD on Main
she said. “... These people support, we try to do what support of those planning Street.
Ward 1
Continued from Page 1A
“I feel like I was called If elected, Jackson about what he wanted to watched Columbus and
to serve,” Holmes said. “I wants to prioritize pro- do,” Stewart said. “I just wants to tackle issues she
have a willingness to help grams for youth and se- want to continue his leg- finds troubling if elected.
this community. I want to nior citizens, making sure acy by working with the “I am concerned about
add mature, progressive, they have activities and citizens of Ward 1.” the crime,” Terry said. “I
young leadership and ensuring youth in partic- Her priorities include want to see projects for
hopefully bring in some ular have mentors. cleaning up Ward 1, both the youth. There are a
new ideas.” “No. 1 is definitely by beautifying the city number of things I’m con-
Primarily, Holmes the youth and senior cit- and hoping to create more cerned about: retail and
said he wanted to focus izens,” Jackson said. “Of projects and activities for businesses leaving the
on cleaning up the ward’s course, (I also want to the youth. city.”
struggles with infrastruc- tackle) roads, curbs, side- “(I will try) cleaning up For nearly a decade,
ture and beautification. walks, gutters and drain- the ward, making it safe Terry worked with the
He wants to start pro- age.” for children, improving Department of Rehabil-
grams geared toward the Sherrod, 55, is a prop- and increasing police at- itation Services as the
youth. erty manager for JBP tendance,” Stewart said. auditing technician. She
“I want to work on infra- investments and is a life- Stewart added, with said she hopes to use that
structure, like the curbs long Columbus resident. Ward 1’s distance and
and sidewalks,” Holmes She said she decided to background to help the
obstacles to the hospital, city’s finances. She added
said. “I want to look into run simply because of her including railroad tracks,
the drainage issues that passion for her ward and her priorities would also
she hopes to add a medi-
causes flooding through- those who live there. include increasing securi-
cal facility to help those in
out the ward. ... I would “It’s for the love of ty and decreasing crime.
case of an emergency.
also like to do something my ward,” Sherrod said. “I have a background
“I’ve seen ambulances
for the youth like starting “I want to see improve- in accounting,” Terry
stopped at the railroad
a mentor program.” ments. I want to listen and said. “I could work with
tracks sometimes for 15
Jackson, 55, has lived help my people.” minutes,” Stewart said. the council to see what
in Ward 1 for 28 years Sherrod said her prior- “My goal would be to get and if anything we can
works at Columbus Mu- ities, if elected, would in- some type of medical fa- do to improve our city’s
nicipal School District clude tackling the crime cility. If we had an outpa- finances. ... I want to work
as a cafeteria worker. He issues and helping youth. tient clinic, it would pro- to improve infrastruc-
said he has worked for the “I want to listen to my vide better health care for ture. If elected, I want to
school district, in main- people and bring people those in Ward 1.” hopefully get police pro-
tenance and food service together,” Sherrod said. “I Terry, 66, currently tection and patrolling.
positions, for about 18 want to cut down on crime serves as the vice chair ... Get some type of se-
years. and get things for people on the Columbus-Lown- curity measures where
He said he believes he to do, to have something des Convention and Vis- there’s higher volumes of
would be a good council- more positive for our kids itors Bureau. Since her crimes.”
man because he can work to do.” retirement from the De- The deadline for candi-
with the mayor and other Stewart, 70, is a retired partment of Rehabilita- dates to qualify is 5 p.m.
council members to ad- registered nurse who tion Services, she said Sept. 4 at the city regis-
dress crime and issues moved back to Columbus trar’s office.
she has tried to plug into
facing Columbus’ youth more than one year ago. News Editor Isabelle
the community and make
and senior citizens. He
added he won’t just think
Stewart said she threw
her hat in the race to con-
a difference. The past few Altman contributed to this cdispatch.com
years, Terry said she has report.
about Ward 1. tinue her friend, former
“My concern is about councilman Taylor’s plan
the whole city also,” he for Ward 1.
said. “We would sit and talk
Booth
Continued from Page 1A
Booth was the first to ar- tal-Golden Triangle where
rive at the business. By he was pronounced dead
the time he arrived, a less than an hour after the
large crowd had gathered shooting.
outside the lounge.
Bystander Morkiter
Sources previously told
The Dispatch that Booth, Jones, who was in a near-
upon arriving at the by vehicle, was hit in the
scene, approached a secu- leg with a stray bullet, but
rity guard. However, when was not critically injured.
he heard two shots fired, She has filed a federal
he ran across the street lawsuit against Booth, the
where Davis was fighting City of Columbus and CPD
over a gun with two other
men. Booth told them to requesting a jury deter-
get down, the other two mine whether she should
men let go of the gun and receive damages, alleging
Davis turned with the gun excessive use of force,
pointed at Booth. multiple violations of her
Booth then fired more constitutional rights and
than once, though sourc- gross negligence, among
es weren’t clear how many
other charges. That case,
times he fired or whether
he was the only one who which was filed in Novem-
fired. ber 2018, is pending in
Davis was taken to Mississippi Northern Dis-
Baptist Memorial Hospi- trict court in Aberdeen.
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Columbus High ready to take on Provine in Jackson said. “Their record last year doesn’t say
Game kicks off Friday anything to me. If you want to compare
records, we only won three games last
By GARRICK HODGE year. Now, Provine is a football school
ghodge@cdispatch.com
also. Friday night, two programs are go-
ing to be competing for where they want
A new era of Columbus High football
to be at in the big picture.”
kicks off Friday night.
Pulphus added while Provine hasn’t
Former West Point assistant coach
had much on-field success, it’s had a his-
Joshua Pulphus will make his long-an-
tory of producing high-caliber athletes
ticipated head coaching debut with the
that thrive at the next level.
Falcons when his team begins its season “(Provine is) a school that while their
against Provine in Jackson. record hasn’t been as good as they’d like,
A victory would ensure Columbus they’ve probably averaged a Division I
surpasses its win total from 2018 follow- kid once every two years,” Pulphus said.
ing a winless season (0-11). It would also “We’re not going to be monitoring one
be the first season-opening win for Co- kid. They’re tall at receiver and strong
lumbus since 2016. at running back. We’ll have our hands
“The mood around our team lately is full.”
pretty good,” Pulphus said. “Our kids One of those talents will be on display
know it’s a day-by-day process. We’ve Friday. When Provine’s on offense, all
Jennifer Mosbrucker/Dispatch Staff
had good practices this month, fine tun- eyes will be on four-star wide receiver
The Columbus High School football team practices on Aug. 6 in Columbus. The
ing different things and now we want to team will open its season with a game against Provine High School on Friday in Deion Smith, a Mississippi State com-
get it going before we go into district Jackson. mit. Smith, the No. 2 recruit in Missis-
play. That’s the purpose of these games sippi for the 2021 class according to
is to get you prepared for those.” 3-8 a year ago. The teams haven’t played the other’s previous record. 247sports.com, caught nine touchdowns
On paper, the matchup seems fairly against each other in the last decade and “Columbus has a rich tradition of for Provine last season.
balanced considering Provine went just neither team is putting much stock in football,” Provine coach Tim Wilson See Columbus, 2B
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Notebook
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with protecting either and freshman Lee With- see what our production
Tommy Stevens or Keyta- erspoon Wednesday. is. But right now I’m pret-
on Thompson’s blindside, Gibson, who enters ty pleased.”
the 6-foot-5, 345-pound his fifth year in the pro-
mauler is pegged for a
breakout season.
gram, offers a rugged Same group, different
running style that nice-
“I expect a big year out ly complements Hill’s
year at linebacker
Of all the
of Tyre,” Johnson said. speedy, change-of-direc-
talent MSU
“He’s a big athlete that tion-type play.
lost from
I think is going to hold “Nick is a dog,” Rich- last year’s
his own and I think a lot ardson said. “He’s a hit it top -ranked
of people are going to and get it guy and that’s ranked de-
recognize who he is this his game.” fense, the
year.” Witherspoon is the lineback-
While the unit remains main mystery of the ing corps Thompson
a bit of a work in progress bunch. Despite being is virtually
just a week away from just a freshman, players identical.
MSU’s Aug. 31 season have compared his abili- Junior second team
opener against Louisiana ty to that of former Geor- All-SEC performer Er-
in New Orleans, Johnson gia running back Nick roll Thompson is back
is ready to see his group Chubb — a 2018 second alongside classmate and
in action. round NFL draft pick Starkville native Willie
“You don’t know (what and former first team Gay Jr. Senior Leo Lewis
you have) until the spot- All-SEC performer. also returns after totaling
light comes on and once “Already, Nick 45 tackles, three tackles
that football is kicked off Chubb?” Richardson said for a loss and one pass de-
next week,” he said. through a laugh. “He’s fended in 2018.
a good kid. He’s a hard The lone major change
Three horse race at worker. He’s a tough kid. is the man in leading
running back He’s talented. Obviously the group — first year
Junior you don’t run for all those linebackers coach Chris
Kylin Hill is yards he ran for if you Marve. After five years
the unques- don’t have any talent.” on Derek Mason’s staff at
tioned start- While Hill remains Vanderbilt, Marve takes
er heading healthy and prepared over the veteran group
into the for a heavy workload, and has liked what he’s
2019 sea- injuries happen. With a seen thus far.
son, but stable of capable runners “They work extremely
don’t be Hill behind him, Richardson hard,” Marve said. “Very
surprised if is confident in MSU’s mature group, pretty
three running backs fac- backfield depth. good natural leadership
tor into the equation this “We’re doing what and so it’s been fun to be
year. we’re supposed to do,” around them and watch
MSU running backs he said. “We’re following them be really detailed
coach Terry Richardson the process. That’s really about what they do and
sang the praises of back- all I can say — once we how they go about their
ups senior Nick Gibson start playing games we’ll business. We’re excited.”
Starkville
Continued from Page 1B
“Offensively we want For Jones, the season and MSU commit Will
to take care of the foot- opener is a chance to lean Rogers finished 2018
ball,” Jones said. “We on the leadership of his with 3,009 yards and 23
can’t have a whole bunch senior class. Starkville’s touchdowns. Rogers also
of turnovers. They’re bench boss mentioned rushed for 85 yards and
not going to beat them- Ware and senior receiv- four touchdowns.
selves.” er Rufus Harvey as elder The Bulldogs do have
For Starkville, this statesman he expects to to replace incumbent
week also marks the first rely on heavily this year. starter Dallas Smith, who
look at a retooled defense. “We’ve got some kids ran for over 1,600 yards
Senior defensive lineman who have played a lot of last year. Juniors Zailon
Jaylan Ware will open his football other than those
Johnson and Josh Sulli-
campaign after totaling two but those two are
van are the team’s lead-
73 tackles, six sacks and the main veteran guys,”
two fumble recoveries in Jones said. “We’re going ing returning rushers —
2018. to lean on them a little bit though neither eclipsed
Sticking on defense, and help show our young 200 yards as sophomores.
senior Noxubee County guys the way.” “We’re going to have to
transfer Tyrese Hopkins Brandon enters the play some solid football,”
will don the yellow and contest after finishing Jones said. “They’re not
black for the first time Fri- last year 13-2 record a going to give it to us so
day. A three-star recruit, year ago, falling 21-10 in we’ve got to come out
Hopkins should bolster the 6A State Final against and play at a high level
the Starkville lineback- Oak Grove High School. and compete so we have a
ing corps this season. Senior quarterback chance to win.”
Columbus
Continued from Page 1B
“He’s a special kid and back Marktavis Reed will players to make a state-
has a lot of talent,” Wilson shoulder a huge work- ment Week 1, and knows
said of the 6-foot-3 wide- load. Reed ran for 708 player development can
out. “But with that comes yards and three touch- take time.
the challenge of thinking downs while playing in a “Our mindset isn’t
of ways to be creative, be- two-running back system about the other team,”
cause people know him in 2018, but he’s expected Pulphus said. “If we can
and what he’s capable of.” to see an increased work- do little things right, such
If Smith lives up to his load this year, as blocking and execution
billing, Columbus defen- “From what we see, of plays, the chips will fall
sive backs Kam Jenkins Marktavis is a good, where they may. If we do
and Chris Johnson will strong, big power stocky that, whether we win,
have their hands full. back that can score,” Pul- lose, or draw, we’ll walk
“He’s a talented kid, phus said. off the field with our head
no question, but that Pulphus said there isn’t held high. We just have to
team is talented enough any added pressure on his do our part.”
where you can’t say, ‘I’m
just stopping one,’” Pul-
phus said. “You have to
trust our secondary to go
against those guys, to go
against some good ball
players.”
Wilson said Provine
may play two quarter-
backs throughout the
contest and could run
different formations. But
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CALENDAR
Lugo 2 1 0 0 0 0 Washington 6 7 4 22 20 18
Avilán W,4-0 1 1 1 1 0 2 Houston 6 7 4 22 17 26
American League Glance Baltimore 8, Kansas City 1 Umpires_Home, Lance Barrett; First, Chris Guc- Little League World Series Orlando 4 11 2 14 18 35
All Times EDT Kansas City Baltimore cione; Second, Ryan Blakney; Third, Mike Everitt. Sky Blue FC 3 11 4 13 13 24
Thursday
East Division
W L Pct GB
Totals
ab r h bi
35 1 7 1 Totals
ab r h bi
32 8 12 8
T_3:22. A_28,349 (41,922). Glance
All Times EDT
NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie.
Saturday’s Games
Merrifield 2b 4 1 1 1 A lberto 3b 4 1 1 3
Prep Soccer New York 83 45 .648 _
Soler dh 4 0 0 0 Mancini 1b 5 0 0 0 Atlanta 5, Miami 0
At South Williamsport, Pa.
UNITED STATES
Utah 2, Orlando 0
Portland 3, Washington 1
Tampa Bay 74 54 .578 9
Heritage Academy at Starkville Acade- Boston 67 61 .523 16 Dozier rf
Gordon lf
4 0 1 0 Santander lf 5 1 1 1
4 0 2 0 Núñez dh 2 2 1 1
Miami
Atlanta
ab r h bi ab r h bi
NEW ENGLAND: Barrington (R.I.); MID-ATLAN- Sunday’s Game
Toronto 52 77 .403 31½ TIC: Elizabeth (N.J.); SOUTHEAST: South Riding Reign FC 1, Sky Blue FC 1, tie
my, 5 p.m. Baltimore 41 86 .323 41½ Cuthbert 3b 4 0 0 0 Villar 2b 3 1 2 2 Totals 32 0 7 0 Totals 24 5 3 5 (Va.); GREAT LAKES: Bowling Green (Ky.); MID- Wednesday’s Games
Central Division O’Hearn 1b 4 0 0 0 Severino c 4 1 1 0 Berti ss 3 0 0 0 Acuña Jr. cf 3 1 1 2 WEST: Coon Rapids (Minn.); SOUTHWEST: River Utah 0, Washington 0, tie
Marshall Academy at Columbus Chris- W L Pct GB Viloria c 4 0 1 0 Stewart rf 3 1 1 0 Díaz 2b 3 0 0 0 A lbies 2b 4 0 0 0 Ridge (La.); NORTHWEST: Salem (Ore.); WEST: Orlando 2, Chicago 1
Minnesota 77 50 .606 _ Phillips cf 3 0 1 0 Wilkerson cf 4 0 3 1 Anderson rf 4 0 0 0 Freeman 1b 4 0 0 0 Wailuku (Hawaii). Saturday’s Games
tian Academy, 5 p.m. Cleveland 74 53 .583 3 Lopez ss 3 0 1 0 Martin ss 2 1 2 0 Walker 1b 3 0 1 0 Donaldson 3b 1 1 0 0 INTERNATIONAL Reign FC at North Carolina, 7 p.m.
Arteaga ph 1 0 0 0 Prado ph-1b 0 0 0 0 Duvall lf 3 0 0 0
Prep Softball Chicago
Kansas City
57 69 .452 19½
45 82 .354 32 Kansas City 001 000 000 — 1 Castro 3b 4 0 0 0 Culberson rf 3 0 0 0
ASIA/PACIFIC: South Chungcheong (South Ko-
rea); AUSTRALIA: Sydney; CANADA: Coquitlam
Orlando at Washington, 7:30 p.m.
Sky Blue FC at Houston, 8:30 p.m.
Baltimore 030 023 00x — 8
French Camp at Columbus, 5/6:30 p.m. Detroit 38 86 .306 37½
E_Stewart (1). DP_Kansas City 1, Baltimore 0.
Granderson lf 3 0 1 0 Flowers c 2 1 1 1
Alfaro c 4 0 1 0 Hechavarría ss 2 2 1 2
(British Columbia); CARIBBEAN: Willemstad
(Curacao); EUROPE/AFRICA: Bologna (Italy);
Sunday’s Game
Chicago at Portland, 3 p.m.
West Division
Starkville Academy at Heritage Acade- W L Pct GB LOB_Kansas City 8, Baltimore 7. 2B_Severino
(11), Wilkerson (15). HR_Merrifield (15), Villar (17),
Brinson cf 4 0 2 0 Teheran p 1 0 0 0 JAPAN: Chofu City; LATIN AMERICA: Maracaibo
Houston 81 47 .633 _ Smith p 2 0 2 0 Joyce ph 1 0 0 0 (Venezuela); MEXICO, Guadalupe
my, 6 p.m.
Caledonia at New Hope, 5/6:30 p.m.
Oakland
Texas
73 53 .579 7
63 65 .492 18
Santander (12), Núñez (28), Alberto (9). S_Martin
(4).
IP H R ER BB SO
Ramirez ph 1 0 0 0 Newcomb p 0 0 0 0
Brigham p 0 0 0 0 Tomlin p
Cooper ph 1 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
Double Elimination
Thursday, Aug. 15
Willemstad (Curacao) 11, Sydney (Australia) 0, 4
Auto
Los Angeles 63 67 .485 19
Kansas City Miami 000 000 000 — 0 innings Auto Racing Glance
Prep Volleyball Seattle 54 74 .422 27
Tuesday’s Games Montgomery L,2-4 5 8 5 5 3 3 Atlanta 030 020 00x — 5 Friday, Aug. 16 All Times Eastern
Hill 1 2 3 3 1 0 E_Alfaro (8). DP_Miami 1, Atlanta 2. LOB_Miami South Riding (Va.) 3, Barrington (R.I.) 0 NASCAR CUP SERIES
Columbus at New Hope, 5:30 p.m. L.A. Angels 5, Texas 1, 1st game
Barlow 1 0 0 0 1 2 9, Atlanta 1. 2B_Smith 2 (2), Brinson (8). 3B_Flow- South Chungcheong (South Korea) 10, Maracaibo Last race: Denny Hamlin held off Matt DiBened-
Baltimore 4, Kansas City 1 etto in Bristol.
West Lowndes at Nanih Waiya, 6 p.m. N.Y. Mets 9, Cleveland 2 McCarthy 1 2 0 0 0 0 ers (3). HR_Hechavarría (1), Acuña Jr. (36). S_Te- (Venezuela) 3
Baltimore heran (3). Coon Rapids (Minn.) 2, Bowling Green (Ky.) 1 Next race: Bojangles’ Southern 500, Sept. 1, Dar-
Philadelphia 3, Boston 2 lington Raceway, Darlington, South Carolina.
Caledonia at Starkville, 6:30 p.m. Seattle 7, Tampa Bay 4 Brooks W,1-4 5 7 1 1 1 4
Fry 1 0 0 0 0 2
IP H R ER BB SO Chofu City (Japan) 20, Bologna (Italy) 0, 5 innings
Online: http://www.nascar.com
Minnesota 14, Chicago White Sox 4 Miami Wailuku (Hawaii) 5, River Ridge (La.) 2
Heritage Academy at Grace Christian, Houston 6, Detroit 3 Armstrong 1 0 0 0 0 0 Smith L,8-7 6 3 5 5 4 7 Guadalupe (Mexico) 5, Coquitlam (British Co- NASCAR XFINITY SERIES
CTECH MANUFACTURING 180
Texas 3, L.A. Angels 2, 11 innings, 2nd game Bleier 2 0 0 0 0 3 Brigham 2 0 0 0 1 3 lumbia) 0
5:30 p.m. Oakland 6, N.Y. Yankees 2 HBP_Montgomery (Martin). WP_McCarthy. Cooper 0 0 0 0 0 0 Elizabeth (N.J.), 6, Salem (Ore.) 2 Site: Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.
Umpires_Home, Ramon De Jesus; First, Manny Atlanta Saturday, Aug. 17 Schedule: Friday, practice, 1:35 & 3:35 p.m.; Sat-
Women’s College Soccer L.A. Dodgers 16, Toronto 3
Wednesday’s Games Gonzalez; Second, Sam Holbrook; Third, Jim Teheran W,8-8 7 5 0 0 3 9 Maracaibo (Venezuela) 2, Sydney (Australia) 0, urday, qualifying, 11:40 a.m., race, 3 p.m., NBCSN.
Wolf. Track: Road America (circuit, 4.048 miles).
Alabama A&M at Mississippi State, 6 Tampa Bay 7, Seattle 6
T_2:52. A_9,872 (45,971).
Newcomb
Tomlin
1 0 0 0 1 1
1 2 0 0 0 0
Sydney eliminated
Barrington (R.I.) 6, Bowling Green (Ky.) 1, Bowling Race distance: 182.16 miles, 45 laps.
Chicago White Sox 4, Minnesota 0 Last year: Justin Allgaier won after starting 11th.
p.m. Baltimore 8, Kansas City 1 Umpires_Home, Mark Wegner; First, Sean Bar- Green eliminated
Coquitlam (British Columbia) 10, Bologna (Italy) 0, Last race: Tyler Reddick snapped Chevrolet’s five-
Friday
L.A. Dodgers 2, Toronto 1, 10 innings
Detroit 2, Houston 1
Chicago White Sox 4, ber; Second, Stu Scheuwater; Third, Alan Porter.
T_2:44. A_23,537 (41,149). 4 innings, Bologna eliminated race winless skid.
Fast facts: Reddick’s win at Bristol was his fourth
Prep Football
N.Y. Mets 4, Cleveland 3, 10 innings
Philadelphia 5, Boston 2
Minnesota 0 River Ridge (La.) 3, Salem (Ore.) 2, Salem elim-
inated of the season and the seventh of his career. He
Texas 8, L.A. Angels 7
Chicago
Minnesota
ab r h bi ab r h bi
Washington 11, Pittsburgh 1 Sunday, Aug. 18 also has a series-leading 19 top-10s in 22 starts.
Columbus at Provine, 7 p.m. Oakland 6, N.Y. Yankees 4 Totals 37 4 10 3 Totals 30 0 3 0
Washington Pittsburgh South Chungcheong (South Korea) 4, Willemstad ...Christopher Bell and Cole Custer each have five
wins, and Custer leads the series with five poles.
Thursday’s Games ab r h bi ab r h bi (Curacao) 0
Lamar at Starkville Academy, 7 p.m. Kansas City (Sparkman 3-7) at Boston (Rodríguez
García rf 5 2 2 0 Kepler cf 4 0 0 0
Anderson ss 5 1 2 0 Polanco ss 4 0 1 0
Totals 40 11 12 11 Totals 31 1 5 1 South Riding (Va.) 11, Coon Rapids (Minn.) 0 ...The nine previous races at Road America pro-
Turner ss 6 1 2 1 Newman 2b 4 0 0 0 Chofu City (Japan) 5, Guadalupe (Mexico) 0 duced nine different winners.
Jackson Prep at Heritage Academy, 7 13-5), sus. Abreu dh 5 1 3 2 Cruz dh 4 0 1 0 Next race: Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200, Aug. 31,
Tampa Bay (Yarbrough 11-3) at Baltimore (Wo- Eaton rf 5 1 2 1 Reynolds lf 4 1 2 0 Monday, Aug. 19
McCann c 5 0 0 0 Rosario lf 2 0 0 0 Bowling Green (Ky.) 4, Sydney (Australia) 1 Darlington Raceway.
Rendon 3b 4 1 2 2 Marte cf 3 0 0 0
p.m. jciechowski 2-6), 7:05 p.m.
Cleveland (Civale 1-2) at N.Y. Mets (Syndergaard
Skole 1b 4 0 1 1 Adrianza 1b 1 0 0 0
Rainey p 0 0 0 0 Bell 1b 3 0 1 1 Wailuku (Hawaii) 6, Elizabeth (N.J.) 0 Online: http://www.nascar.com
Jiménez lf 3 0 1 0 Sanó 1b-3b 3 0 0 0 NASCAR TRUCK SERIES
Humphreys Academy at Columbus 8-6), 7:10 p.m. Goins 3b 4 0 0 0 Arraez 3b-lf 3 0 0 0 Soto lf 4 1 0 0 Osuna 3b-p 4 0 0 0
A.Cabrera 2b-3b 5 1 1 3 Reyes rf 4 0 0 0
Maracaibo (Venezuela) 8, Guadalupe (Mexico) 7,
Guadalupe eliminated CHEVROLET SILVERADO 250
Detroit (Zimmermann 1-8) at Houston (Cole 14-5), Sánchez 2b 4 0 1 0 Schoop 2b 3 0 1 0 Site: Bowmanville, Ontario.
Christian Academy, 7 p.m. 8:10 p.m. Engel cf 2 0 0 0 Castro c 3 0 0 0 Adams 1b 5 1 1 0 Stallings c 3 0 1 0 Willemstad (Curacao) 8, Coquitlam (British Co-
Schedule: Saturday, practice, 9:35 & 11:35 a.m.;
Texas (Jurado 6-9) at Chicago White Sox (TBD), Robles cf 3 2 0 0 Markel p 0 0 0 0 lumbia) 1, Coquitlam eliminated
Cave rf 3 0 0 0
Mantachie at Oak Hill Academy, 7 p.m. 8:10 p.m. Chicago 201 010 000 — 4 Gomes c 3 2 2 2 Liriano p 0 0 0 0 River Ridge (La.) 10, Coon Rapids (Minn.) 0, 4 Sunday, qualifying, 9:30 a.m. (FS2), race, 2:30
p.m., FS1.
N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 9-6) at Oakland (Roark 7-8), Corbin p 4 1 1 1 Moran 3b 0 0 0 0 innings, Coon Rapids eliminated
Louisville at Noxubee County, 7 p.m. 9:37 p.m.
Minnesota 000 000 000 — 0
E_Polanco (17). DP_Chicago 0, Minnesota 1. Sanchez ph-2b 1 0 1 1 González ss 3 0 1 0 Tuesday, Aug. 20 Track: Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (road, 2.459
Musgrove p 1 0 0 0 Salem (Ore.) 4, Bologna (Italy) 3 miles).
West Point at Horn Lake, 7 p.m. Toronto (Thornton 4-8) at L.A. Dodgers (Maeda LOB_Chicago 9, Minnesota 3. 2B_Abreu (28), Race distance: 160 miles, 64 laps.
8-8), 10:10 p.m. M.Cabrera ph 1 0 0 0 Willemstad (Curacao) 9, Maracaibo (Venezuela) 2,
Sánchez (14), Schoop (21). Maraccaibo eliminated Last year: Justin Haley led the final two laps in
Marvell Academy at Hebron Christian, Friday’s Games IP H R ER BB SO Agrazal p 0 0 0 0
Díaz c 1 0 0 0 Elizabeth (N.J.) 2, Barrington (R.I.) 0, Barrington Canada.
Tampa Bay at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Chicago Last race: Brett Moffitt won from the pole in Bristol.
7 p.m. Kansas City at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m. Giolito W,14-6 9 3 0 0 0 12 Washington
Pittsburgh
006 000 032 — 11
000 000 001 — 1
eliminated
Wednesday, Aug. 21 Fast facts: Moffitt has now won nine races dating
Detroit at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. Minnesota back to the start of last season. ...Ross Chastain
Victory Christian at Unity Christian, 7 L.A. Angels at Houston, 8:10 p.m. Odorizzi L,13-6 5 8 4 3 1 6 E_Musgrove 2 (3). DP_Washington 1, Pittsburgh River Ridge (La.) 4, Elizabeth (N.J.) 1, Elizabeth
has won twice since his apparent victory in Iowa
Texas at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. 0. LOB_Washington 9, Pittsburgh 5. 2B_Eaton eliminated
Harper 1 1 0 0 1 1
p.m. Boston at San Diego, 10:10 p.m. Dyson 1 0 0 0 0 1 (21), Gomes 2 (11), Adams (14), Corbin (1), Bell Chofu City (Japan) 7, South Chungcheong (South was overturned after his truck was disqualified.
He’s 16 points behind Moffitt for the series lead.
N.Y. Yankees at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. (37). HR_A.Cabrera (2). Korea) 2
Starkville at Brandon, 7 p.m. Toronto at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.
Duffey
May
1 0 0 0 0 2
1 1 0 0 0 1 IP H R ER BB SO Game 24: Wailuku (Hawaii) 12, South Riding ...Grant Enfinger, the regular season champion,
Washington (Va.) 9 has yet to win a race in 2019. He’s in fourth place
West Lowndes at Ethel, 7 p.m. HBP_Odorizzi (Engel). WP_Odorizzi(2), Harper.
Corbin W,10-5 8 3 0 0 2 4 Thursday, Aug. 22 heading to Canada.
Caledonia at New Hope, 7 p.m. National League Glance Umpires_Home, Jansen Visconti; First, Ron Kul-
pa; Second, Gabe Morales; Third, Bill Welke. Rainey 1 2 1 1 0 0 Game 25: Willemstad (Curacao) vs. South Next race: World of Westgate 200, Sept. 13, Las
Vegas Motor Speedway.
All Times EDT Pittsburgh Chungcheong (South Korea), 3 p.m.
T_3:16. A_31,389 (38,649). Game 26: River Ridge (La.) vs. South Riding (Va.), Online: http://www.nascar.com
East Division Osuna 1-3 1 0 0 0 0
Hechavarría, Acuña hit 2-run HRs as Braves blank Marlins his success against Miami. “As baseman Isan Díaz dropped the
‘I think the confidence is always there. As long as I’m feeling good long as I'm feeling good and con- relay throw from Anderson, rob-
and confident I can give my best effort. That’s all I try to focus on.’ fident I can give my best effort.
That's all I try to focus on.”
bing Miami of a possible play on
Flowers at third base.
Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. said of his success against Miami
Acuña's team-leading 36th Hechavarría's homer into the
The Associated Press homer came one night after he left field seats was his sixth of the
21-year-old slugger, the Braves this game.” was hit by Elieser Hernandez's season and first since signing
ATLANTA — Julio Teheran are 14-4 against Miami this year Marlins manager Don Mat- first pitch, leading to the ejection with Atlanta on Friday following
and Ronald Acuña Jr. have flour- after winning the 2018 season tingly said Teheran “has kind of of Braves manager Brian Snit- his release from the Mets.
series between the NL East ri- shut us down all year.” ker. Smith permitted five runs on
ished against the Miami Marlins
vals 14-5. “We haven't had any luck with
this season. The first-place Braves, who only three hits and four walks
Teheran (8-8) combined with him,” Mattingly said. “A guy like
That success has led to con- had no singles or doubles, have in six innings. Two walks led to
Sean Newcomb and Josh Tom- that or a situation like that kind
tinued dominance for the Braves lin for a seven-hit shutout. The of ends up in your head.” won four straight. The last-place runs.
in the NL East rivalry. right-hander allowed five hits in Acuña's shot off Caleb Smith Marlins have dropped five in a “That basically sums it up
Acuña and Adeiny Hechavar- seven innings. He improved to (8-7) in the fifth cleared the cen- row. right there,” he said.
ría each hit a two-run homer, Te- 3-0 with a 0.28 ERA in five starts ter field wall. He has 16 homers Tyler Flowers and Hecha- Smith led off the third with
heran struck out a season-high against Miami this season. against Miami in his two-year varría provided power from the a double to left field for his first
nine and the Braves beat Miami “When you know that you're career, including nine this sea- bottom of the Atlanta lineup in career extra-base hit. He then
5-0 on Wednesday night despite pitching good against one team, son. the second. Flowers' triple over doubled down the right field line
being held to three hits. obviously that gives you more “I think the confidence is al- right fielder Brian Anderson with one out in the fifth. Teheran
Led by Teheran, the veteran confidence,” Teheran said. ways there,” Acuña said through drove in Josh Donaldson, who has allowed 12 hits to pitchers
right-hander, and Acuña, the “That's what I had coming into a translator when asked about walked. Marlins rookie second this season, most in the majors.
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the General Manager, LOWNDES COUNTY 9.25’ PRECAST CON- Pritchard Engineering at pressroom. Applicants to go! 205−596−3264. No pets, no drugs, no
City of Columbus, Mis- CRETE WING 662-324-2205. No par- must be comfortable partying. Call b/t 10a−
Easy online self-service for sissippi, Light and Wa-
ter Department until
Letters Testamentary
have been granted and
4
EACH
tial sets of drawings or
project manuals will be
working around heavy
machinery, adhering to
Apts For Rent: West 7050 7p. 662−386−4292.
NO TEXT MGS.
your classified ads available
VIP
10:00 a.m. on August issued to the under- issued. tight deadlines and
30, 2019 for “Chemic- signed upon the estate LOOSE RIPRAP (SIZE must have an eye for
at ads.cdispatch.com or call als.” of WILLIE H. WEST de- 200 LB.) Proposal shall be sub- detail & quality. Flexible NICE 2BR/2BA M/H
Rentals
ceased, by the Chan- 110.40 mitted on Bid Forms hours are a must. Must ON LG. PRIVATE LOT
662.328.2424 Specifications may be cery Court of Lowndes TON provided with the spe- pass drug test. Email on Ridge Rd. Newly
Apartments
obtained by dialing County, Mississippi, on cifications. Bids may be resume to installed flooring.
(662) 328-7192 ext. the 1st day of August, GEOTEXTILE UNDER RI- submitted in person, or mfloyd@cdispatch.com Caledonia School Dist.
& Houses
deadliNes
121. Any questions re- A.D., 2019. This is to PRAP (TYPE V) (AOS for those interested, or drop resumes off at Call 662−574−5425.
garding the bid may be give notice to all per- 0.21-0.43) bids can be electronic- 516 Main St,
directed to Steve Barks- sons having claims 143.00 ally submitted at Columbus, MS 39701. 1 Bedrooms Office Spaces For Rent 7300
(Deadlines subject to change.) dale at (662) 251-
4512.
against said estate to
Probate and Register
SQ. YDS. www.pritchardengineer-
ingplans.com under the
No phone calls please. 2 Bedroooms
For Placing/Canceling same with the Chan- SITE B project page. No oral,
ADVANCED COLLISION
3 Bedrooms OFFICE SPACE FOR
Bids should be signed cery Clerk of Lowndes telegraphic, telephonic,
Classified Line Ads: by an authorized agent County, Mississippi, ITEM or e-mail proposals will REPAIR of Starkville is
Furnished &
LEASE. 1112 Main St.,
Ste. 5. 3700 sq. ft.
looking for an Estimat-
Sunday .................. Thursday 3:00 p.m. of the company and de- within ninety (90) days QUANTITY be considered. For
or/Sales Associate to Unfurnished Plenty of private
livered to 420 4th Aven- from this date. A failure UNIT sealed bids, the cur-
Monday.................... Friday 12:00 p.m. ue South, Columbus, to so Probate and Re- rent Certificate of Re- join our team. Must be parking. 662−327−
Tuesday.................Monday 12:00 p.m. MS or mailed to Gener- gister said claim will ROADWAY ITEMS: sponsibility Number of friendly, outgoing & 1, 2, & 3 Baths 9559.
gaRage sales
DOWNTOWN APT: on
UNIT Memorial Gardens,
VEGETATIVE MATERI- 5th St. 2BR/1BA. 1100
Notice is hereby given ALS FOR MULCH Columbus, MS. Both sqft $700/mo. W/D. 06 HYUNDAI ELANTRA,
ROADWAY ITEMS:
Good: 1 Day.........................$10 that the Pennington 0.740 plots together & beside Deck on back. Avail Aug stick shift, gold, 4 door,
Homeowner's, LLC of 4 cyl, 60k miles, cold
Better: 3 Days......................$18 Columbus, MS, filed an MOBILIZATION TON the lake. $4,250 for
both. 662−549−5209.
1st. 662−327−2588.
AC. $2,500.
LUMP SUM
Best: 6 Days.........................$34 after-the-fact applica-
LUMP SUM TEMPORARY SILT 662−549−5358.
tion, pursuant to state FENCE (TYPE I OR II) Farm Equipment & Supplies
4 lines of text; addtl. lines $1 each. laws and regulations, to
CLEARING AND GRUB- (AOS 0.15-0.84) 4420
DOWNTOWN: 2BR/1BA,
continue impounding 1,028.00 CH&A, 1 story, W/D, CREDIT UNION DEALS
Includes FREE Garage Sale signs. Rain Moore Creek, a tribu- BING historic district, 1 block
LUMP SUM LIN. FT. LOCAL RECLAIMED
on the day of your sale? Call and we will tary of Tombigbee River TRACTORS: 2017 Case from downtown, $575/ VEHICLES
LUMP SUM
re-run your ad the next week FREE! in Lowndes County, Mis- BRIDGE ITEMS IH 75C Cab, H, A, mo. + $575 dep. NO FINANCING AVAILABLE
sissippi. The existing DAVID’S CARPET & PETS. 662−574−8789.
impoundment has a sur- REMOVAL OF BRIDGE loader, buddy seat, MAKE OFFER AT
PILE SHOES
eMPlOYMeNT & legals
AT STA 2+04 UPHOLSTERY 4WD, loaded, 76 hrs. Peaceful & Quiet area. credituniondeals.com
face area of 23.5 acres 38
at normal pool and is 1 CLEANING $44,500. 2017 JD 205−683−5663
UNIT EACH 1 Room − $40
used for recreation. 5075E, loaded, buddy
All employment and legal notices must be TEST PILE
2 Rooms − $70 seat, cab, H, A, radio, 2016 Toyota Camry
BORROW EXCAVATION
placed via email, phone or in-person. All The existing dam asso-
(FME, CLASS 9) 2 3+ Rooms − $30 EA 4WD, loader, 106 hrs. 2011 Hyundai Veracruz
other ads may be placed online.
ciated with the impound-
ment is classified as a 150.30
CU. YDS.
EACH Rugs−Must Be Seen
Car Upholstery
$43,900. 662−251−
4539 or 662−574− COLEMAN 2015 Honda Accord
2012 Toyota Camry