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Antranik Tavitian/Dispatch StaffKorey Green, left, and Jeremiah Jethroe, right, load onions into the cars of Lowndes County residents during a food drive hosted by United Way on Friday, July 10, 2020 at the Riverwalk Soccer Complex. All Lowndes County residents, regardless of employment status, could receive a mix of canned and fresh foods. The drive served a total of 759 families.

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Roughly 2,000 small businesses in Lowndes, Oktibbeha, Clay and Noxubee counties were approved for more than $123 million in federal loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program, accord-ing to an analysis of SBA data released Monday.

Based on the way the Small Business Administration characterized the data, the total of PPP loans given businesses in the four-county area could have to-

taled as much as $207 million.The federal program is part of the

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act passed by the U.S. Con-gress in March. PPP loans aim to help small businesses keep workers on their payroll during the COVID-19 crisis.

Any small business with 500 or fewer full-time employees are eligible to apply for the loans, which are forgivable and need not be paid back if the money is spent on payroll, rent, utilities and mort-gage costs, although at least 60 percent of the amount of the loan must go toward payroll to meet those criteria. Initially, borrowers were given eight weeks to spend the funds they received in order for the loans to become forgivable, but the period was extended to 24 weeks on June 5.

Area businesses receive more than $123 million in PPP loansSeven received fund amounts between $2 million and $5 million

Large PPP loans help local-based businesses ‘weather the storm’Eat With Us, 4-County, Grassroots among top-end recipients locallyBY THEO DEROSAtderosa@cdispatch.com

In the middle of storm season, 4-County Electric Power has one prin-cipal job: to keep the power on.

C o n s e q u e n t l y , Marketing and Pub-lic Relations Director Jon Turner said, “the last thing you want to do is be under-staffed.”

When this year’s storm season coin-cided with the costs of the COVID-19 pan-demic — including unpaid bills from many customers making use of the statewide ban on utilities disconnections — Turner acknowledged that 4-County could have been in a troubling spot.

“The money wasn’t coming in,” he said. “When people are able to put off those payments, it kind of disrupts the natural rhythm of your business’ cash flow.”

So 4-County applied for loans from the U.S. Small Business Ad-ministration’s Paycheck Protection Program, part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act passed by Congress in March. The program is aimed at helping small businesses keep workers on the payroll during the pandemic.

4-County received $3.5 million

DISPATCH STAFF REPORT

The Commercial Dispatch won 18 Mississippi Press As-sociation Better Newspaper Contest awards, including second place for General Ex-cellence in the medium daily circulation division.

MPA held its annual awards ceremony Friday via video conference due to

the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The awards rec-

ognized work published in 2019.

Sports reporter Ben Port-noy earned both first and second place in the Sports Feature category and placed first for Game Story, while he and Sports Editor Garrick Hodge placed first for Sports News Story.

Reporter and Columnist Slim Smith placed first in

the General Interest and Commentary column cate-gories in the combined large and medium daily division. It marks the eighth straight year his General Interest col-umns have placed first and the fifth time in eight years he’s won at least the medium daily division for Commen-tary Column.

Dispatch staff brings home 18 MPA awards

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22.7% | $28.1 million

61.2% | $75.8 million

8.5% | $10.5 million

7.6% | $9.4 million

Numbers represent the low end of the range of PPP loans issued in the four counties. Data courtesy of Small Business Administration.

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ASK RUFUS

Lost Graves and the Confederate MonumentLast week

the subject

about possibly relocating the Confederate monument at the Lown-des County Courthouse to a possible location at Friendship Cemetery came up.

The monument was an early 1900s project of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and was erected in 1912. It was initially intended to be a memorial to those Con-federate soldiers from Lowndes County who had died during the war. The original plan was to put it on Main Street and not at the courthouse. When the preferred sites on Main were unavail-able, it was decided to temporarily place it at the courthouse until a better location was available. As late as 1921 there was an article in the Commer-cial Dispatch about the monument’s courthouse location having been temporary and possibly moving the monument.

In reviewing possible sites at Friendship for the monument, an open space to the west of the south Confederate burial plot looked promising. How-ever, there was a concern that somewhere in that area might be unmarked graves. I met with the mayor on Wednesday at the southwest corner of the cemetery, and we discussed possible sites for the monument. While that corner of the ceme-tery next to Confederate graves appeared to be the most appropriate location for the monument, there probably are unmarked federal graves there.

There were about 40 feder-al soldiers bur-ied in Friend-ship Cemetery during the war, and though most were re-moved, some remained in unmarked graves. Over the years the exact location

of the unmarked graves was forgotten as the older generation died and took with them the grave’s location. As the location of the federal graves faded, records were found that said the Union soldiers buried in Friendship Cemetery had been moved to Corinth National Cemetery in 1867. It was assumed that all of the federal soldiers were moved.

Research by Carolyn Kaye and Gary Lancaster discovered that as many as ten unmarked federal graves were overlooked in 1867 and remain in Friendship Cemetery. These were the federal soldiers whose graves continued to be decorated along with the Confeder-ate graves by the ladies of Columbus through 1919.

During the Civil War, Columbus was a major Confederate hospital center. More than 2,100 Confederate soldiers, and at least 51 Union soldiers, died and were buried here. In 1867, 32 federal soldiers from Friendship Cemetery and nine from Sandfield Cemetery were removed to Corinth National Cemetery.

Columbus newspaper accounts of Decoration Day in 1877 record some federal graves remained at Friendship Cemetery and were still being decorated by ladies of

Columbus. The federal graves were described as being without headstones and in the “far corner of the cemetery.” That ceremony was at the 1873 memorial marker midway between the two Confed-erate sections. Standing at that spot the far corner of the cemetery is the open space under con-sideration. In 1919 those Union graves were still being decorated with the Confederate graves on Decoration Day.

In October 2017, field work took place on a project to locate the lost federal graves. The Cen-ter for Archaeological Re-search at the University of Mississippi employed non-invasive remote sens-ing technologies, includ-ing ground penetrating radar, to search for the graves.

These graves are especially significant for the role they played as an inspiration for the creation of Memorial Day, which evolved out of ideas and ceremonies in many towns across the United States. The claims of Columbus, Georgia, and

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Courtesy photoAccording to an 1877 newspaper article, there are unmarked graves of federal sol-diers who died during the Civil War buried near these confederate graves in Friend-ship Cemetery. However, enough space appears to exist between those graves and the Confederate graves that the Confederate monument at the courthouse could fit on that historic and sacred ground.

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JACKSON — Mississippi’s top public health official has ordered a temporary halt to all elective surgeries to try to save hospital bed space as the state sees a rapid expansion in cases of the new coronavirus.

The order by the state health

officer, Dr. Thomas Dobbs, cov-ers all medical facilities in the state. It takes effect Sunday and lasts until at least July 20.

His order, issued Friday, says elective procedures can be done only under “extraordinary circumstance” and “must be ac-companied by an extensive and compelling justification.”

Gov. Tate Reeves announced Thursday that he would set re-strictions that take effect Mon-day in 13 counties with high lev-els of virus transmission. They are Claiborne, DeSoto, Grena-da, Harrison, Hinds, Jackson, Jefferson, Madison, Quitman, Rankin, Sunflower, Washington and Wayne.

People in those counties must wear masks in public, including in outdoor settings where it’s not possible for people to remain at least 6 feet apart. Gatherings indoors are limited to 10 people

and those outdoors are limited to 20.

Mississippi has a population of about 3 million. The Health Department said Saturday that the state has had nearly 35,420 confirmed cases and at least 1,230 deaths from the corona-virus as of Friday evening. That was an increase of 797 cases and 15 deaths from numbers report-ed the day before.

The department said at least 2,959 cases of the virus have been confirmed in long-term care facilities such as nursing

homes, with at least 5,953 vi-rus-related deaths in those facil-ities.

The number of virus infec-tions is thought to be far higher because many people have not been tested, and studies suggest people can be infected without feeling sick. While most people who contract the coronavirus re-cover after suffering only mild to moderate symptoms, it can be deadly for older patients and those with other health prob-lems.

Mississippi limits elective surgeries amid COVID-19 surgeState health officer’s order is to try to save hospital bed space as state sees rapid expansion in case of the new coronavirus

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Members of a U.S. Mar-shals Service fugitive task force who fatally shot a 20-year-old Black man after he pointed a rifle at them will not be charged in his killing, the top pros-

ecutor in Memphis, Ten-nessee, said Friday.

Shelby County dis-trict attorney Amy Wei-rich said marshals acted within the law when they fired at Brandon Webber during an attempted ar-rest in the Frayser neigh-borhood of Memphis on

June 12, 2019.Authorities said Web-

ber was wanted on felo-ny warrants related to a shooting and car theft in Mississippi. Marshals found him in the car in the driveway of a home and attempted to pin his vehicle with theirs, Wei-rich said.

Webber rammed task force members’ vehicles with his car, then got out and pointed a tactical rifle at marshals before two

of them shot at Webber, Weirich said. Three other marshals provided cover fire as well, she said.

“Under the law in Ten-nessee, officers are not required to wait until they are fired upon,” Weirich said in a statement. “They may use deadly force when they have probable cause to believe that the individual to be arrested poses a threat of serious bodily injury, either to the officer or to others.”

Prosecutor: Marshals acted lawfully in Black man’s deathAuthorities said man was wanted on felony warrants related to a shooting and car theft in Mississippi

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PEARL — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves’ re-quest for help following severe weather in April was approved Friday by President Donald J. Trump.

Trump declared a major disaster exists in Mis-sissippi and ordered federal aid to help recovery efforts in 11 counties hit by severe storms, torna-does, straight-line winds and flooding from April 22-23 causing more than $8 million in damage.

The following counties are now eligible for fed-eral public assistance: Amite, Claiborne, Coving-ton, George, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lawrence, Pike, Simpson, Smith and Wayne.

Reeves tweeted his appreciation for President Trump’s response, saying “We are so blessed to have a president that is looking out for our state. Action—not empty words. He will always have our backs in Mississippi!”

Currently, a request for a federal disaster declaration following Tropical Storm Cristobal is pending, the Mississippi Emergency Manage-ment Agency said in a news release.

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MOSS POINT — A Mississippi mayor and his wife have been indicted on federal fraud charges after prosecutors said the couple raised money for mental health programs in schools but spent it on themselves for expenses that included car pay-ments and the purchase of a pet dog.

Federal and state au-thorities announced the indictment of Moss Point Mayor Mario King, 33,

and his wife, Natasha R. King, 32, on Friday at about the time the couple made their initial appear-ance before a federal mag-istrate judge in Gulfport.

An attorney for the cou-ple, Tyler Cox, declined to comment about the case when contacted Friday by The Associated Press.

Mario King is a Demo-crat and was first elected as mayor in June 2017.

According to an indict-ment that was issued June 10 and unsealed Friday,

Mario King and Natasha King began soliciting money in late 2018 for a March 23, 2019, event in Moss Point. A solicitation said the “gala honors and supports organizations that are making a differ-ence for the mental health community. Proceeds support the efforts of mental health in the City of Moss Point with a focus on the Moss Point School District, converting spac-es into a therapeutic and innovative learning envi-ronment.”

The indictment said the mayor and his wife made a local television ap-pearance to promote the event.

The indictment said some of the money raised paid for expenses of the gala, but the rest did not go to the Moss Point School District. Prosecu-tors say the Kings used money raised by the gala for personal purchases, including the down pay-ments to buy vehicles, cash withdrawals and the payment of credit card debts to buy a Biewer terrier from a veterinary clinic in Hattiesburg.

Moss Point has a popu-lation of about 13,350. It is in coastal Jackson Coun-ty, near the Alabama state line. The city has about a 23 percent poverty rate, according to the Census.

Mississippi mayor and wife indicted on federal fraud chargesProsecutors: Couple raised money for mental health programs in schools but spent it on themselves

Sheriff: Deputy shot, wounded while attempting arrest

LAUREL — A Missis-sippi sheriff’s deputy was shot and wounded while trying to approach a man suspected of stealing a car, authorities said.

Jones County Sheriff’s deputy Miguel Grimaldo was working as a Sanders-ville police officer Thurs-day when he was shot in the face and arm, news outlets report.

Sandersville police Chief Curtis Pitts said Grimaldo was recovering

from his wounds at home. Grimaldo works part-time with the Sandersville po-lice.

Jones County Sher-iff’s Sgt. J.D. Carter said Grimaldo was responding to a call about a vehicle sto-len from Bok Homa Casi-no around 2 a.m. when he

spotted a suspect at a gas station, later identified as 33-year-old William Belk.

Belk shot Grimaldo, fled and was arrested at a Walmart in Laurel on charges of armed robbery and aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer with a weapon, Carter said.

Trump OKs Mississippi’s disaster declaration requestApril storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding caused more than $8 million in damage

PPP loansContinued from Page 1A

Data released Monday show that 173 businesses in the four-county area re-ceived loans of $150,000 or greater. Of those, 97 were based in the city of Colum-bus, 47 in Starkville and 17 in West Point.

No local businesses received loans in the $5 to $10 million range — the highest given out — but seven received loans of $2 million to $5 million.

Glenn Machine Works, 4-County Electric, GTR Holdings and University Management Group (which operates as the Eat With Us Group) based in Colum-bus received funds in that range, as did Royal Trucking Company and Communi-ty Counseling Services in West Point and Noxubee General Hospital in Macon.

Thirteen businesses received loans of $1 million to $2 million. Fifty, including The Dispatch, were in the $350,000 to $1 million range (The Dispatch received $357,600 from the program). The remain-ing 103 that received more than $150,000 — including Zachary’s Restaurant, Gal-loway Chandler McKinney Insurance and First United Methodist Church in Columbus — got less than $350,000.

But far more local businesses received loans of less than $150,000, including 717 in Columbus, 574 in Starkville and 236 in West Point. Columbus businesses in that range received $22.3 million, Starkville businesses were at $17.3 million, and West Point businesses got $6.3 million.

Names of businesses receiving less than $150,000 from PPP were not re-leased.

Those loans ranged from a $149,900 total to one Columbus business to as little as $190 to another. The average loan for businesses receiving less than $150,000 was $28,543.69.

BankFirst was the most common lend-er, filing 581 applications for PPP loans in the four counties. Renasant Bank filed 330 applications, BancorpSouth filed 223, and Regions filed 105.

BankFirst President and CEO Moak Griffin noted that most of the bigger loans approved by BankFirst were on the smaller side of their respective ranges.

Businesses in Macon, Steens, Craw-ford, Pheba and Shuqualak each had one business receive a loan larger than $150,000 as well as several businesses receiving smaller loans. Caledonia, Arte-sia, Crawford, Mayhew, Montpelier and Cedarbluff all had at least one business receiving a loan of less than $150,000.

Nearly $3.2 billion was made in total loans to Mississippi businesses, accord-ing to the Mississippi Bankers Associa-tion on Wednesday.

The SBA approved 45,817 loans in the state as of June 30, with 86 percent made through Mississippi banks. Almost 42,000 — or 91.5 percent — of the loans were for less than $150,000.

The average loan amount in the state was $69,088, the lowest mark of any state in the country. Overall, $659 billion was available nationwide for the loan pro-gram. The average PPP loan in the U.S. was $107,000.

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Wydell McAdoryMrs. Wydell Barrier McAdory, 92, passed

away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Louisville Healthcare.

Graveside services will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2020, at 2:00 PM at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Noxapater, with Rev. Chris Vowell officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. McAdory was born September 11, 1927, in Winston County, MS. She owned and operated Noxapater Flowers and Gifts for many years, and was a faithful member of Noxapater Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle McAdory; her parents, Odell and Velma Barrier; and a brother, Van Haze Barrier.

Mrs, McAdory is survived by two daughters, Tjajuan (Cecil) Boswell of Columbus, MS, and Syb Kemp of Meridian, MS; grandchildren, Jason Kemp of Meridian, MS, Heather (Aaron) Hale of Meridian, MS, Brad (April) Boswell of Birmingham, AL, and Bryan Boswell of Birmingham, AL; great-grandchildren, Sara Katherine Kemp, Grayson Hale, Tucker Boswell, and Conner Boswell; a sister, Rita Bouchillon of Louisville; and a number of nieces, nephews, and their families.

Pallbearers will be Jason Kemp, Brad Boswell, Bryan Boswell, Van Barrier Jr, Hugh Barrier, and Aaron Hale.

Memorials may be made to Mt. Carmel Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 251, Noxapater, MS 39346.

To sign the guest register, go to www.porterfuneralhome.net.

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Gabriel ElmoreGabriel Malachi Elmore, 16,

passed away July 7, 2020, at his residence.

Gabe was a student at South Lamar High School, in Millport, AL, and a member of the South Lamar Stallion Band. He was a huge football fan, attending all South Lamar games, as well as being an Alabama fan. Gabe loved to fish. He loved people and had a way to make everyone laugh.

Funeral services will be Sunday, July 12, 2020, at 3:00 PM. at Dowdle Funeral Home, in Millport, AL. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service in the chapel. Interment will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, in Gordo, AL, with Dowdle Funeral Home directing.

Pallbearers will be Joshua Hutchinson, David Richards, Kyle Elmore, Josh Murphy, Josh McDill, and Ben McDill.

He is survived by his father, Joseph Ray Elmore; his mother, Ava Marie Godoy; grandparents, Louise Elmore and Leroy and Edna Rotinze; sisters, Crystal Benfer and Jessica Murphy; and brothers, Joshua Hutchinson, Darren Dodgins, and Kyle Elmore; along with nieces, aunts and uncles.

He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Joe Elmore; and maternal grandfather, Rais Godoy.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN.

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Larry ValentineCOLUMBUS — Lar-

ry Valentine, 82, died July 10, 2020, at Trinity Healthcare Center.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Lown-des Funeral Home of Columbus.

Ouda GreshamCOLUMBUS —

Ouda P. Gresham, 90, died July 10, 2020, in Hoover, Alabama.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel, Second Avenue North location. Visita-tion will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Memori-al Gunter Peel Funeral Home and Crematory, Second Avenue North location, is in charge of arrangements.

Lloyd MinorGUIN, Ala. — The

Rev. Loyd Minor, 90, died June 20, 2020, at North Mississippi Med-ical Center, in Tupelo.

Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, at Otts Funeral Home Chapel, with Mark Dean and Greg Webb officiat-ing. Burial followed at Beaverton Cemetery. Visitation was one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Otts Funeral Home of Sulligent was in charge of arrangements.

Bishop Minor was born Dec. 8, 1929, in Sulligent, to the late John B. Minor and

Ruth V. Taylor Minor. He served as Pastor in Iowa and Illinois and as District Pastor of the Pine Grove Church of God.

In addition to his par-ents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Annette Frye; and brother, J. Roy Minor.

He is survived by his wife, Anna Faye Minor of Guin; daughters, Laura Diane Behr of Vernon, Patricia Ann Kelly of Winfield, and Connie Sue Minor of Guin; son, Lloyd Jeffery Minor of Houston Texas; sister, Willie Dee Smith of Sulli-gent; brother, Steve Minor of Sulligent; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Willie WilsonSTARKVILLE —

Willie James “Dick” Wilson, 68, died July 5, 2020, in Birmingham, Alabama.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, in Crawford, with the Rev. Marvin Rice officiat-ing. Burial will follow. Visitation is from 1-5 p.m. Monday, at Cen-tury Hairston Funeral Home. Century Hair-ston Funeral Home of Starkville is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Wilson was born Dec. 14, 1951, in Crawford, to the late Arthur Wilson and Julia Pearson.

He is survived by his daughter, Arlicia Warren; son, Lamprey

Wilson; siblings, Betty Wilson, Mary Pearson, Lucy Pearson, Silvie Morris, Willie George Brooks, Joe Neal, Sammie Pearson, Jessie Wilson, and Tannie Robinson; and three grandchildren.

Sheree BeveringCOLUMBUS —

Sheree Bevering, 63, died July 11, 2020, at her residence.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Lown-des Funeral Home of Columbus.

Bettie CalvertWEST POINT —

Bettie A. Calvert, 63, died July 8, 2020, at North Mississippi Med-ical Center-West Point.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Yates Chapel M.B. Church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, at Carter’s Funeral Home. Carter’s Funeral Home of West Point is in charge of arrange-ments.

Frankie HawthorneSULLIGENT, Ala. —

Frankie Hawthorne, 76, died July 8, 2020, at her residence.

Services were at 5 p.m. Saturday, at Otts Funeral Home Chapel, with Dan Brown offici-ating. Burial followed at Webb Cemetery. Visitation was one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Otts Funeral Home of Sulligent was in charge of arrangements.

Ms. Hawthorne was born June 3, 1944, in Sulligent, to the late Clearman Plunkett and Jewel Seals. She attend-ed Sulligent schools and was formerly em-ployed as a caregiver. She was a member of Union Chapel Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was pre-ceded in death by her brother, William Larry Duncan.

She is survived by her son, Michael Hill of Florence; daughters, Susan Willis of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Samantha Roberts of Columbia, South Car-olina; sisters, Regenia Atkins of Columbus, Paulette Amalfitano of Leesburg, Florida, Demeta Brown of Northport, and Rhonda Tucker of Hamilton; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchil-dren.

Pallbearers were Sam Willis, Noah Willis, Elijah Willis, Kristopher Karolchyk, and Edward Roberts.

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Waterloo, New York, both have some validity. The role of Friendship Cem-etery appears not to be where the idea originat-ed but to have been the national inspiration for a day of reconciliation and remembrance.

In 1866 the New York Tribune reported: “The women of Columbus, Mississippi, have shown themselves impartial in their offerings made to the memory of the dead. They strewed flowers alike on the graves of the Confederate and of the National soldiers.”

That account inspired Francis Miles Finch to write a poem, The Blue and the Gray, which was published in the Septem-ber 1867, Atlantic Month-ly and dedicated to the ladies of Columbus. That act of compassion by the ladies of Columbus, Mis-sissippi, was recognized by President Obama in his 2010 Memorial Day Address when he said; “ On April 25, 1866, about a year after the Civil War ended, a group of women

visited a cemetery in Columbus, Mississippi, to place flowers by the graves of Confederate soldiers who had fallen at Shiloh. As they did, they noticed other graves nearby, belonging to Union dead. But no one had come to visit those graves, or place a flower there. So they decided to lay a few stems for those men too, in rec-ognition not of a fallen Confederate or a fallen Union soldier, but a fallen American.”

The Ole Miss archae-ological team, headed by Dr. Tony Boudreaux and assisted by local historian Gary Lancaster, worked for four days us-ing non-invasive remote sensing technology to produce an image of what is underground. The equipment used included ground-penetrating radar and a magnetometer, which measured differ-ences in underground magnetic fields as would be caused by a grave shaft.

The results were

inconclusive but very in-teresting. In their report, Stephen G. Harris and Edmond A. Boudreaux III found that the area, in which we believed the Union graves to be “... did not produce any conclusive results. A large anomaly in this area showed up in both the magnetic gradiome-ter and the GPR. In the mag data this anomaly appears ferrous indicat-ing a possible drainage or pipeline. However, in the GPR data this anomaly appears as several small-er independent anoma-lies. The exact identifica-tion of these anomalies is uncertain, however it is possible that these anom-alies are burials.”

The anomalies are located at what in 1877 would have been the “far corner of the cemetery.” They are also near the Confederate graves that were being deco-rated when the ladies of Columbus noticed there were no flowers on the unmarked federal graves and placed flowers on

them. Somewhere at Friendship Cemetery are unmarked federal graves, and the documentary evidence points exactly to where the ground pen-etrating radar located a linear anomaly that could possibly be graves. The Confederate grave plot on the south side of the cem-etery was also surveyed. The results there were much clearer and also very interesting. That data indicates there are probably twice as many graves as headstones.

Those lost Union graves, and the story they tell, are the real meaning of Memorial Day. They are American heroes who gave their lives for their country and rest beside Confederate heroes. Though once these sol-diers fought on opposite sides, they all share the same sacred earth. The reconciliation of North and South began with the simple act of ladies in Co-lumbus, Mississippi, plac-ing flowers on the graves of all soldiers buried in Friendship Cemetery,

Union and Confederate. It is a historic place and a place where monuments tell a sad story but a story we all should know.

On Thursday the may-or and city officials met with Carolyn Kaye, Gary Lancaster and me (we had all helped with the Ole Miss survey) at the cemetery. With the help of an overlay provided by Neel-Shaffer Engi-neering, we were able to determine there was enough space between the possible Union graves and the Confederate graves for the Confed-erate monument to fit. While that appears to be

the best and most historic location to relocate the monument, preserving its original intent to be a memorial to those who had died, there remains a question of the site being accessible to the equipment that would be required to place the monument there.

While I know and un-derstand the opposition to the monument being moved, I appreciate the mayor’s efforts to try and see that when the monu-ment is moved it is placed in a historic setting that would be appropriate.

Rufus Ward is a local historian.

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Former reporter Mary Pollitz shared in two first place finishes. She and Managing Editor Zack Plair won the General News Story category for medium dailies, and she and Publisher Peter Imes placed first for News Pack-age. Pollitz also placed second for General News Story.

Lifestyles Editor Jan Swoope and page design-er Matt Garner shared a first-place win for Life-styles Section.

Jennifer Mosbrucker, who worked as a Dispatch photographer last year, placed first for General News Photograph, and The Dispatch staff placed first for Special Section for its fall edition of Progress.

O t h e r award win-ners from The Dis-patch in-clude:

■ Zack Plair, Gar-rick Hodge and Theo DeRosa, second place, Sports News Story;

■ Garrick Hodge, sec-ond place, Sports Column;

■ Matt Garner and Anne Murphy, third place,

Front Page and Design categories (among large and medium dailies); and

■ Birney Imes, third place, General Interest Column.

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in PPP funding, one of the largest amounts of any business in the area — money that helped the utility retain 142 workers and stay afloat during the worst of times.

“What it allowed us to do was kind of weather the storm,” Turner said.

Getting back into gearIn Lowndes, Oktib-

beha, Clay and Noxubee counties, 2,010 business-es were approved for PPP loans, for which small businesses with 500 or fewer full-time employees are eligible. If the money is spent on payroll, rent, utilities and mortgage costs — with at least 60 percent devoted to payroll — the loans are forgivable.

Initially, borrowers were given eight weeks to spend the funds they received in order for the loans to become forgiv-able, but the period was extended to 24 weeks on June 5.

Jennifer Chavez, gen-eral manager of four area businesses that received sizable loans, said in an email that the extension allowed for flexibility, took some of the pressure off and helped to cover more employees.

Chavez manages Grass-roots Natural Candle Company on Fifth Street North, which is owned by Christopher Lick of Columbus. Grassroots, which has products avail-able in more than 3,000

stores in all 50 states and in Canada, received a loan in the $350,000 to $1 mil-lion range, and the other three businesses it oper-ates received even more.

But deemed a non-es-sential business, Grass-roots was ordered to shut down by order of Gov. Tate Reeves. Sales to smaller retailers nearly disap-peared, and the effects of the closure are still being felt. Some of the compa-ny’s production facilities are slowly beginning to reopen, and others remain closed.

Feeling the financial effects and encouraged by companies it does busi-ness with, Grassroots ap-plied for PPP loans for all four of its businesses near the end of the first appli-cation period through Pennsylvania-based Cus-tomers Bank and New Jersey-based Cross River Bank, with which it holds accounts.

Within two weeks, the applications were ap-proved, and soon, GTR Holdings LLC, which han-dles key accounts, private labeling and distribution, received a loan between $2 million and $5 million. Aspen River Candle Com-pany, which sells candles but does not use natural products, received be-tween $1 million and $2 million; so did Aspen Lake Online LLC, which manu-factures privately labeled bath and body products for retailers to sell.

In all, the money re-

ceived by Lick’s busi-nesses will allow them to retain 743 employees and keep management teams, salespeople and some of their maintenance person-nel on staff, though most production and fulfillment staff remain furloughed.

“As we start to ramp back up, we are starting to bring in production and fulfillment staff and scal-ing it back up as we are able to start manufactur-ing and fulfilling orders,” Chavez said.

Other area businesses, too, have used PPP funds to get back into gear.

University Manage-ment LLC, which operates the Eat With Us Group — whose 16 restaurants include Harvey’s in Co-lumbus and Starkville, Jackson Square Grill in Columbus and Central Station Grill in Starkville, as well as the Golden Tri-angle’s Sweet Peppers Deli and Smackers loca-tions, among others — temporarily laid off 500 employees when restau-rants were ordered to close their dining rooms due to the pandemic.

The group received a loan in the $2 million to $5 million range and has slowly brought back all its employees since dining rooms were permitted to reopen a month ago.

“It allowed us to re-em-ploy all the people that we had to lay off,” Chief Financial Officer Robert Fort said.

Applications still open for loans

BankFirst President and CEO Moak Grif-fin said when the Small Business Administration rolled out PPP loans in March, there were some expected bumps in the road early on.

“The SBA was rolling it out in real time,” Griffin said. “They put all this to-gether in just a couple of weeks.”

But as time passed, things got smoother, and the program worked as intended.

“I think it was a big success in doing what it was supposed to do: get the money to those busi-ness owners to save those jobs and keep those folks employed,” Griffin said.

He should know: Bank-First was the most com-

mon lender for local busi-ness, approving 581 PPP loan applications for local companies and 1,500 in all.

And the process isn’t over yet. The prior dead-line to apply was June 30, but on July 4, President Donald Trump signed a bill approving an ex-tension for the program through Aug. 8, with more than $130 billion still available for busi-nesses nationwide.

“The process is just stretched out longer,” Griffin said. “That’s not a bad thing; that’s a good thing for borrowers.”

John Oxford, senior vice president and direc-tor of marketing and pub-lic relations for Renasant Bank, said Renasant is still accepting applica-tions for business owners who do not have any appli-

cations in or pending with other banks.

Renasant has approved about 11,100 applications for $1.34 billion, including 330 loans for area busi-nesses.

Griffin said the recent extension from eight to 24 weeks isn’t the only thing continuing to change within the program. The original 11-page applica-tion to have the loans for-given has been shortened to three pages, and there’s been a push in Congress to have it reduced to one page.

It’s another example, Griffin said, that as time goes on, the changes that are made continue to be in favor of local business owners.

“I think that’s just im-portant for people to re-member: It’s still a fluid situation,” Griffin said.

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump wore a mask during a visit to a military hospital on Saturday, the first time the president has been seen in pub-lic with the type of facial covering rec-ommended by health officials as a pre-caution against spreading or becoming infected by the novel coronavirus.

Trump flew by helicopter to Walter Reed National Military Medical Cen-ter in suburban Washington to meet wounded servicemembers and health care providers caring for COVID-19 pa-tients. As he left the White House, he told reporters: “When you’re in a hospi-tal, especially ... I think it’s expected to wear a mask.”

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POSSUMHAW

Of fowl and fawn“This world is a

beautiful world. Oh how complex has it been made by us. Just look at the bird soaring in the blue sky. Does it even care?”

Suyasha Subedi, emerging poet and writer from Nepal

Truly, for all the troubles we’ve had as a country and community, there’s still a beautiful world out there. While sheltering at home we’ve built flower beds and tended to them better than ever because we’ve had time on our hands and dirt under our fingernails. I’ve gathered flowers, both purchased and wild, and fashioned them into something to smile about. We’ve watched the moon wax and wane and the stars twinkle in the night sky. Lightning bugs have graced our treetops. Rains have filled our lakes and birdbaths and watered

our grasses. Birds have flittered and fluttered in the baths. Our daily news announces a new gardenia bloom. Through wind and rain, we’ve had a fair number of fallen limbs as well as a couple of dying trees.

Midmorning, while Sam tossed

fallen limbs into the woods, he was startled by the presence of two very small fawns staring at him from a few feet away. They began to do their happy dance. Apparently, fawns will dance a jig when they see their mother. Sam talked sweetly to them then moved away. The mother deer tucks the fawns away during the day while she forages for food. She returns at evening; they nurse immedi-ately. Thirty minutes after they are born, they can stand and nurse. Our fawns must have been newly born judging by

their tiny size, wobbly legs, and the fact they were still togeth-er. For protection the mother deer will usually separate her twins and hide them in differ-ent places. At birth a fawn will weigh 6 to 8 pounds and have up to 300 spots. After three or four weeks, the mother will re-unite her twins. The fawns are weaned around 10 weeks but

may continue to nurse for nur-turing more than nutrition. A few days later we saw one fawn standing on its little spindly legs watching and unafraid. We think we’ve spotted the mother a time or two. I left pears for her as a sweet gift.

While the deer roam the woods, four black-bellied whistling ducks have taken

up residence at the lake. One pair seems to guard the wood duck box while the other lines the shore or perches on the stumps or a scraggly bodock tree in the middle of the lake. Black-bellied whistling ducks are known for their friendli-ness and social acceptance of humans. They are funny in appearance — a long bright red-orange bill, a black belly and tail, white under the wing, and the rest gray and soft brown. They have a long head and lengthy legs and make a clear whistle sound like “waa-chooo.”

Black-bellied whistling ducks are welcomed to the lake. They do not eat fish but forage for seeds and plants in the water and nearby fields, occasionally taking in an invertebrate. The ducks are considered non-migratory and monogamous. Both parents tend to their young. I like that.

Email reaches Shannon Bardwell of Columbus at msdel-tachild@msn.com.

Roses and thornsA rose to the city

of Starkville, MSU’s Carl Small Town Cen-ter and participating restaurants for a cre-ative way to adjust to

the unique challenges of COVID-19. An outdoor seating and dining space will temporarily occupy nine parking spaces on Main Street between Restaurant Tyler and Moe’s Original BBQ, thanks to a 5-2 board of aldermen vote Tuesday. “The Streatery” will hopefully bring activity and “a sense of place” to a downtown that has been subdued by the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Lynn Spruill said. The project will not use any city funds. The near-by restaurants will provide patio furniture, the city will provide its own planters and benches and the Starkville Main Street Association will provide plants, all as in-kind donations. The seating will be placed six feet apart in keeping with social distancing protocols. The Carl Small Town Center will spend $2,390 on the project, according to the budget provided with the meet-ing agenda. As the saying goes, “necessity is the mother of inven-tion.” We believe The Streatary is a perfect example of this.

A rose to the Mis-sissippi Legislature and Lowndes County Board of Supervi-sors for providing the $375,000 funds

needed to repair the gym at the Crawford Community Center. The gym, badly damaged by the Feb-ruary 2019 tornado, is now open following six months of repairs and renovations. The Legislature provided $350,000, with the county supplying the remaining $25,000. The gym will be a key addition to the county’s recreation department and is particularly important to the town. In small, rural communities, access to quality recreational facili-ties is often difficult to find, so this isn’t “just another gym” for the folks in Crawford. To residents, it adds a safe, wholesome venue for its resi-dents, especially its kids, to enjoy.

A rose to the cities of Columbus, Starkville and West Point, along with Oktibbeha County, for issuing face mask

orders this week. Although it will be criticized by a vocal minority, the face mask requirement is a reasonable precaution as COVID-19 continues to spike in our state. Some day, we can have the debate about the mandate, but now, with cases spiraling, is not the time. We’ve already seen the impact. Area citizens seem to be adhering to the new mandates for the most part. We believe this order protects public health and is little more than a mild inconvenience. We applaud our local governments for acting decisively.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Believes Rep. McLean stuck to princi-ples

I once read “Stand up for your princi-ples even if you stand alone.”

Frankly, I believe that is what Dana McLean did on a recent vote, and I can’t help but admire her for it.

She didn’t vote to NOT get rid of the flag. From the first days of her candi-dacy her position was the citizenry of Mississippi should make the choice, not the Legislature. Her vote was against changing House rules in order for the Legislature to take the vote out of citizens’ hands. According to published reports, Ms McLean stated she would vote yes if the matter went to the floor by majority.

Admiral Hyman Rickover stated, “People who use their minds successful-ly ought not to be expected to pretend they are just like everybody else.” It is not often an elected official does what he/she professes. As the military would say: atta girl!

Elaine HegwoodColumbus

Shares thoughts on three recent issues

First, I have mulled over my thoughts and read a listened to others on Harry Sanders remaining on the Board of Supervisors. There have been those who feel we should forgive his belief that a segment of our population is dependent members, and we should. But after forgiveness we should remember the admonishments we received throughout our lives of “love the sinner but abhor the sin.” We should consider the damage and consequences to our county and mu-nicipalities when the face of the county (and job growth) for 20 years has the be-lief he stated. It is time for him to resign from the board. Yes, he will have to be removed by District 1 voters that know he has served them well, (just check out all the new road surfaces in and around Caledonia) but he also represents the other 80 percent of the county in deci-sions made and budgets, so we should

have some influence by having petitions circulated county wide that would let our fellow citizens and state officials know the pulse of the county.

Secondly, I am will be 76 in a few days and in reasonable health and doing all I can to not be a victim of this virus. That means hand washing every time before gloving up along with a mask covering nose and mouth every time I go out where others could be, including getting our mail and paper. I’m staying home unless medical or shopping for food is required.

What do I see when shopping? Eighty-plus percent of people not wearing masks or improperly wearing a mask down around the chin or with the nostrils exposed, including food handlers in grocery stores, in phar-macies and take-out prepared food. When pointed out to these people, the response has been complaints of it being too hot or that they only have to wear it when people are in their area. But these people are counting out medicines and preparing or stocking food. It is a re-quirement that masks be worn properly. The management of these businesses show they really don’t care. Maybe it is time for the city to enforce their order and have these businesses shutdown for a through cleaning the first time an employee is not properly equipped, then fine them. If I can see it, then the people responsible of enforcing can see it.

Last, after much discussion with council members over the years about borrowing and not establishing a real means to pay back the bonds, they have a plan to raise millage and use internet sales tax funds to pay them. We now know the millage is expected to be raised over several years to support paying back.

Berry HindsColumbus

Opinions on recent issuesElaine Miller’s letter July 10 hit the

nail on the head when she said moving the monument will not be enough. How much change in history is enough? If my

whiteness is a problem, what do I need to do? I’m not going to apologize for the way God made me. I am an American and proud of it. Wanting accountability of city government is not racist. Mak-ing the public aware that some elected officials and others getting paid by the taxpayers for not pay their taxes is not racist. Questioning the city services paid by taxes is not racist. Questioning the city debt of nearly $40 million is not rac-ist. Questioning the completion and cost of the new fire department building on Airline Road is not racist. Questioning the Amphitheater cost is not racist. And is it racist for me to let the public know how the NAACP sent a volunteer, Mrs. Colom, to join the Chamber, requested a membership list and then an email was received by chamber members stating a deadline to respond or else? Am I a nar-row-minded person as Lavonne Harris called me, or am I a citizen concerned about tactics used by certain groups to create division? I am not surprised that antebellum homes might be the next part of history that some might want to removed. It being such a dark era of our history, slavery and all. I was born white. I have many friend born black. I served 29 years in the military, and we all bleed “red.” Ms. Harris will say because I’m white, I’m a narrow-minded racist. I beg to differ.

Shifting gears, Harry is a better man than me to sit through supervisors meet-ings and be brow beaten by Leroy in Jesus’ name and others. Leroy’s prayer was directed at Harry recently. “Resign Harry,” was the message. I’ll be the first to say Harry let his mouth go in action before his brain was in gear, but Harry has been good for the county. Leroy and Jeff can sit it out and act like spoiled children that don’t get their way and not vote. Other than trying to shut the coun-ty down, what good will this do? Boycott all businesses, lose your tax base? The city is on a slippery slope now with the debt load. Leroy, put your big boy pants on, and let’s move on.

God Bless America and Columbus.Lee Roy Lollar

Columbus

Shannon Bardwell

BY THEO DEROSAtderosa@cdispatch.com

STARKVILLE — Be-fore Jeffery Simmons was a first-round NFL draft pick, before he was a standout at Mississip-pi State, even before he was a phenom at Noxubee County High School, he was a water boy.

Tyrone Shorter remem-bers bestowing the posi-tion on Simmons when Shorter was the head football coach at Noxubee County and Simmons was entering the fifth grade, back when neither had any idea the kind of player Simmons would become.

On Saturday after-noon, almost 12 years after Simmons lugged wa-ter bottles for the Tigers, Shorter — now the head coach at Louisville High School — chatted with his former charge and a bevy of fellow NFL players from the area under the shade of a black canopy at the Starkville Sportsplex.

The first-round draft pick of the Tennessee Titans in 2019 had come back to the town where he played college football to host the first-ever Jeffery Simmons Football Camp, a free enterprise held for first through eighth graders Friday and high schoolers Saturday. See-ing Simmons give back to his old community by helping kids no different from him so many years ago, Shorter said Sim-mons’ legacy has almost come full circle.

“To now see the man that he’s become, it is huge,” Shorter said.

The former Noxubee County coach said that Simmons’ athletic ability, size, talent and unpar-alleled work ethic stood out right away. By the time Simmons was in ninth grade, Shorter was convinced he would be a future NFL star, and Sim-mons has fulfilled that promise.

He also came through on another thing he and Shorter once discussed: the civic responsibilities of being a professional football player. The camp, Shorter said, fit that per-fectly.

“To see him come back and give back to the com-

munity, that’s big,” Short-er said. “I’m just happy for him. I’m proud of him. I’m proud of everything he’s accomplished at this point.”

Simmons said all it took for Shorter, who was one of nine local high school and college coach-es who volunteered their time to coach players at the camp, to help out was a single text.

Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown, a Starkville High School product; former Mississippi State stars including Montez Sweat, Elgton Jenkins, Johnathan Abram and Tyre Phillips; and even Miami Dolphins defen-sive end Raekwon Davis, who is from Meridian but played college football at Alabama, made guest appearances. Even with training camp reporting dates looming, Simmons said all it took for his friends to help out was “one call; that’s all.”

“There wasn’t any ‘Oh, I’ve got to look at my schedule,’” Simmons said. “All these guys were like, ‘I’ll be there.’ I’m just honored to have a great circle around me to sup-port me.”

Simmons said he want-ed to use the football knowledge that he and the camp’s 11 NFL guests have in order to give back to players who look up to them. He said holding the free camp can be a way to make up for the limited resources Simmons and many of the guests had as kids.

“Now, we use our plat-form to help these guys out,” Simmons said. “It’s big for a lot of these NFL guys to actually show these guys the way.”

Players flocked to the two-day camp from around the state; Shorter said he knew of camp-ers from as far away as Greenwood who attend-ed because Simmons’ high school and college accomplishments carried weight even there.

Ahmad Hodges, a ris-ing junior wide receiver at Okolona High School, said he came to the camp Saturday hoping Brown could help give him the experience he learned to

possibly play in the NFL someday.

“It’s a great feeling be-ing out here at Jeffery’s camp seeing all these NFL players,” Hodges said. “Having the chance to play with them and learn from them is a great

experience.”Jenkins, a guard for

the Green Bay Packers, said he instructed camp-ers to follow the tech-niques of the drills they ran during the camp and to listen to their coaches and any other instruction

they received.“I was once in their

shoes about five or six years ago,” Jenkins said.

So was Simmons, who remembers going to camps with his uncle, Jason Hatcher, who had a 10-year career with the

Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins. Hatcher, who was Sim-mons’ mentor when he was growing up, hosted a few camps, and Simmons wanted to do the same.

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Eli Jackson (11) of Blue Mountain College, pitches during the first inning on Friday at BNA Bank Park in New Albany. The Hill County Generals won, 4-3.

COTTON STATES BASEBALL LEAGUE

Hill Country Generals pull off last-second comebackBY THEO DEROSAtderosa@cdispatch.com

NEW ALBANY — As Robby Broseus ap-proached the plate, Hill Country Generals coach Jeffrey Cook walked up to him, ready to remind his hitter of an important detail.

“Either way,” Cook told Broseus, “it’s going to be the last at-bat of the game.”

Broseus stood in the batter’s box against DeSo-to Xplorers pitcher Grant Johnson with two out, the bases loaded and the score tied 3-3 in the bot-tom of the sixth. With Fri-day night’s Cotton States Baseball League contest past its 2-hour, 5-minute time limit for starting a new inning, Cook knew it was all or nothing.

“Hey, just sit back and get the hit,” he told Bro-seus, who will be a junior

at Lyon College in Bates-ville, Arkansas, this year.

Broseus did just that, lifting a ball into shallow right field. It found a hole between the Xplorers’ second baseman and right fielder, and the Generals (6-5) found a last-minute burst of offense for a 4-3 win over the Xplorers (5-5-1) Friday night at BNA Park in New Albany.

The summer league team, which features 11 players from Golden Triangle area schools, trailed 3-1 headed into the bottom of the sixth Friday night. But with runners on second and third and two down, Robert Akines Jr. of Memphis — a rising senior at LeMoyne-Owen College — grounded a ball through the left side for the tying hit.

“I knew Robert was going to do it,” said Cade Stacy, a Caledonia prod-uct who completed his

freshman year at Merid-ian Community College this spring. “He’s been hitting good all summer, so I had confidence in him.”

Stacy pitched the final two innings in relief of Blue Mountain College ace Eli Jackson, picking up the victory as the Gen-erals got over .500.

“It was great,” said Heritage Academy grad-uate Seth Harris, who starts his college career at East Mississippi Com-munity College this fall. “We’ve been struggling a little bit, so it was nice to get some momentum going for the rest of the weekend.”

The Generals have one of the better pitch-ing staffs in the 10-team summer league, ranking fifth in ERA and second in strikeouts. But their offense hadn’t produced, with a .217 team aver-

age that slotted the team eighth in the Cotton States League.

Friday’s game, though, offered proof things are starting to catch up for the Generals’ bats.

“We’ve been strug-gling hitting, so maybe this will turn it around for us,” Harris said.

His single against Johnson to lead off the sixth was one of five Generals hits in a fateful inning that often looked unlikely to end with a win.

After East Webster product Miller Hancock doubled to deep left to put two men in scoring position, Heritage Acad-emy’s Banks Hyde took two breaking pitches for strikes before swinging and missing at another offspeed offering. The Pearl River Community College incoming fresh-

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ABOVE: Former Mississippi State standout Jeffery Simmons huddles with the kids who attended his football camp on Friday in Starkville. At the end of the camp on Friday, one notable athlete from each grade was awarded a trophy and every participant received a medal. Kids also got to-go lunches after the camp.BELOW: Jeffery Simmons, far right, leads his team in a tug-of-war competition on Friday. Simmons is a Noxubee County High School and Mississippi State alum and now plays for the Tennessee Titans in the National Football League.

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man made his way back to the dugout with his team one out away from a loss.

Then Akines — whose clutch reputation Cook knows well from four years spent in the summer league — de-livered, tying the game with his two-run single to left.

“I knew Robert would get a hit,” Harris said. “He always gets hits.”

And, as Hancock put it, “hits follow hits.” Saltillo product Houston Parker, who now plays for Little Rock, singled, followed by a walk to New Hope graduate Rye McGlothin, now at EMCC.

That brought up Bro-seus, and when the ball came off his bat, Har-ris was dead sure: The game was over, and it sure wasn’t going to end in a tie because of the time limit.

“It wasn’t deep enough to get to the out-field, so you knew it was going to get down,” he said.

Cook said Broseus has been staying with his family in New Alba-ny over the summer, and Broseus’ heroics Friday apparently merited a re-ward.

“I told him I might take him out to eat to-night,” Cook said.

The Generals and Xplorers traded runs in the second, when Jack-son allowed an RBI sin-gle in the top half of the inning but made up for it by hitting his own in the

bottom part of the frame.In the fourth, the

Xplorers’ Chris Swan-berg — whose .448 bat-ting average leads the CSBL — drove in a run with a base hit. The start-ing first baseman for the University of Memphis this spring, Swanberg is one of the Xplorers’ four NCAA Division I players — two with the Tigers, one with Louisiana Tech and one with Alabama State.

“It’s fun playing against them, too,” Har-ris said. “Better com-petition just makes you better.”

The Xplorers brought home another run on a groundout in the top of the sixth, but despite falling behind 3-1, the Generals stayed sharp on defense, refused to let the game get out of hand and mounted an “energetic” comeback that won them the game in dramatic fashion.

“We’ve struggled at the plate a lot early on, but we played good de-fense, and we got back in it late,” Hancock said. “That was a good job by all of us.”

Before the team’s lay-off for the Fourth of July holiday, Stacy said the team wouldn’t have been capable of such a clutch performance. But he knows the Generals have improved, and they were ready Friday night when it counted — a big step in the right direction.

“Two weeks ago, that definitely wouldn’t have happened,” Stacy said.

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“He passed the crown to me, and it’s my job to pass the crown to the next generation,” Simmons said.

Sweat, a defensive end for the Redskins, said the players on the field Friday and Saturday reminded him of who he used to be when he played high school football in Ken-tucky.

“You can see some real talent out here and some guys that you can actually see yourself in and say, ‘I was that guy,’” Sweat said.

He, Simmons and the rest of the camp’s guests made sure to stress that the transition from prep prospect to NFL first-rounder took years’ worth of effort to achieve.

“We want to show them that that stuff didn’t hap-pen overnight,” Sweat said. “It takes hard work and dedication, and day by day you’ve got to get better and better.”

Phillips, drafted in the

third round by the Balti-more Ravens this spring, only played one year of high school football and said Saturday’s campers are “already way ahead of me by far.

Regardless, the former Mississippi State stand-out offensive lineman still offered his advice to the assembled players.

“There’s no limits to what you can do,” Phillips told them. “Whatever you do, put your all into it and take every rep as, ‘This could be my last rep.’”

The camp was orig-inally slated to be held at Noxubee County, but Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill helped out with the late switch. Phillips said the fact that Simmons chose to hold the camp in Mississippi rather than in Tennessee, where he’s cultivated his own fan-base, was important.

“It means a lot to know that he really cares about Starkville and Mississip-

pi,” Phillips said.Simmons made it clear

he does, and he said he wants to keep it going: His first camp hopefully won’t be his last.

“I know he’s going to continue to do it through-out his whole career, and I think it’s going to get big-ger and better and better and better,” Shorter said. “I’m glad to be a part of it.”

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SPARTA, Ky. — The Kentucky Speedway win-ners’ club is exclusive — just five drivers have combined to win the first nine NASCAR Cup races.

All have champion-ships, with the 400-mile race providing a spring-board to the title for Kyle Busch (2015), Brad Kes-elowski (2012) and Mar-tin Truex Jr. (2017). That trio also has multiple Kentucky wins, which speaks volumes of their mastery of the 1.5-mile oval.

Sunday’s event pro-vides different hurdles, running in daylight for just the second time with drivers having to adjust on the fly without prac-tice and qualifying be-cause of concerns caused by the coronavirus pan-demic. How well they adapt could determine whether club member-ship expands or remains the same.

For sure, plenty of drivers have been on the cusp of getting in.

“We’ve got a few top-five finishes, but just ha-ven’t been able to close it out at the end of the race,” said Denny Ham-lin, who finished fifth there last July. “With the way this team has been performing this year, I don’t see any reason why we can’t change that this weekend and get our first win at Kentucky.”

Hamlin is fifth in the standings but holds a one-point playoff edge over first-place Kevin Harvick, who’s coming off Sunday’s Brickyard 400 triumph at India-napolis Motor Speedway that matched Hamlin’s series-best four wins this season. Harvick now carries momentum to a venue where he has six top-10s in his past seven starts.

Jimmie Johnson, meanwhile, simply seeks better luck at Kentucky

following several sub-par runs. Right now, the seven-time Cup champi-on is giddy just to race the No. 48 Chevy again after missing his first career race last week in Indianapolis following a positive COVID-19 test. Johnson was cleared this week after two negative tests ; NASCAR has re-minded teams to follow coronavirus protocols.

“Yeah, I’m super ex-cited and in my head of optimism,” said Johnson, who is scheduled to retire from full-time NASCAR racing after this season. “I’m like, what a come-back story. It could really be a special moment. I’ve always been highly mo-tivated, but it would be really cool to have great success on Sunday.”

Especially with Ken-tucky’s little nuances.

The track is different from the four scheduled 1.5-mile tracks that com-prise much of the NA-SCAR playoffs. The first

two turns offer higher banking than the other two, and the afternoon start could make the re-paved surface stickier compared to night rac-ing.

Keselowski, a three-time winner here, looks forward to the intrigue.

“A lot of success in-stantly, and just a place I really was thrilled to go to and ran well,” said the Team Penske driver, who’s third in points with two victories this season.

“And then, of course, it got grippy. No good deed goes unpunished, and after the repave it’s been

a bit of a struggle for me lately making a good run there. I’m hopeful this year that you think some of the things we’ve we learned from Pocono and apply them. If so, I think we’ll be really strong.”

Kentucky’s winners’ list includes 2003 champi-on Matt Kenseth and Kurt Busch, the 2004 champ who outdueled his young-er brother in a door-to-door overtime battle last July. Kyle Busch remains the perennial Kentucky favorite with sevens wins across NASCAR’s three national series, including two in Cup, and a slew of

top-10s.As if that isn’t enough

for hopefuls to overcome, the Joe Gibbs Racing driv-er will start first in the No. 18 Toyota, aiming to maintain his expertise in different circumstances.

“When we first start-ed going there, the as-phalt was old, rough and bumpy,” said Busch, 10th in points and seeking his first win in 2020.

“Then they ground it a couple times and it kind of changed a little bit. I kept up with the changes and now it’s all repaved. We’re still trying to work in the surface a bit.”

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A Gathering Space

BY JAN SWOOPEjswoope@cdispatch.com

What would returning to school even be like? Will I ever get back to 40 hours? It’s months since

I’ve been able to hug Mom. Should I worry about my 401K? Do we postpone the wedding until it’s safer to bring everyone together? Can I keep my business afloat? I’m so lonely. Will this ever end?

Stressors spawned by the coronavirus pandemic cover the spectrum. For many people, concerns unimagined six months ago have emerged. That’s why four Golden Triangle women created A Gathering Space — “tips, tools and a break from the chaos.”

Not long after COVID-19 entered everyday vocabulary, Megan Colvin, Karla Morgan, Tawnya Blalock and Anna Panta-no — two licensed counselors and two life coaches — saw anxiety levels on the rise in their own clients and in their communi-ties. They banded together to try to help. Through Facebook and Zoom, they devel-oped a public platform that provides coping strategies, encouragement and resources, at no charge, during this unsettling time.

“We wondered what would it look like if we offered ourselves to the community,” said Blalock of Starkville, a certified life coach. “We recognized within our own personal clientele, and within ourselves, that this is the first time we’re all going through this, and what does that look like?”

Colvin, a licensed professional counsel-or in Starkville, noted the pandemic is, in essence, a shared ordeal, even if its stress-es manifest in different ways for different people.

“We’re going through a kind of a col-lective trauma,” she said. “We have lost people to this, or know people who have lost people, or our schedules have been disrupted, but somehow we’ve all been impacted on some level.”

“We have definitely seen an increase in what would be perceived as negative coping strategies as the uncertainty goes on,” Blalock observed.

“There are people struggling with depression, people who are recognizing that maybe they’re eating more, or drink-ing more, maybe they’re situationally

depressed, maybe they’re quick in mood swings with their family. What we’re also seeing is a lot of concern about what the upcoming school year looks like.”

Some who were managing well in the first months of the pandemic are starting to fray as it goes on.

Colvin remarked, “And I am noting some people are doing OK, which is great and fine, but they feel kinda guilty for that.”

Morgan, a licensed professional coun-selor in Starkville, said, “With everything everyone is experiencing, for us it’s really been about trying to get free resources out to individuals, to support each other and to get support out to people who may not feel comfortable, or may not have resources, to seek counseling or coaching (otherwise).”

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Combined, the four women provide unique perspectives. They range in age from 30s to 50s. Some have small kids at home; others have grown children.

On Facebook, the group shares in-sight and advice for reducing anxieties. In Zoom, they provide a space for dis-cussion on different topics. The next Zoom session is planned for July 23 at 3:30 p.m. A link to register will be posted on the Facebook page, facebook.com/groups/779058405954868/.

“We try to post what the topic will be and create some information around that topic, then open the floor up for conversa-tion,” Blalock explained. Participants can interact, or simply listen.

“We’re a very open-minded, non-judg-mental group,” said Pantano, a mindful-ness coach in Columbus. “We’re just here

for support. We’re also going through this, just like they are.”

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From the early stages of the outbreak, through shelter-at-home, staged reopening and now the rise in cases and hospitaliza-tions, concerns have fluctuated but share common ground.

Pantano said, “I think isolation is huge right now, and a lot of times when you feel like you’re alone, that can be really scary, so ‘attending’ a talk can help with that.”

Morgan remarked, “I feel like a big theme has been the overwhelming sense of uncertainty, because things have been changing and continue to change. People are having to adapt at a rate that is really almost too much to ask.”

Change, even planned change, is hard, Morgan added. “And this is something no one planned for. No one has all the an-swers. It’s a really unique type of situation, and a rapidly changing one.”

Ultimately, the four women collaborat-ing to provide A Gathering Space are in business, Blalock said, “but this was really born out of being a part of a community ... and recognizing that we have training and skill sets that hopefully could help people. It’s OK to be struggling. We are all figur-ing this out together, and you do not have to do it alone.”

Editor’s note: Blalock owns Lifehouse Coaching in Starkville. Colvin is in private practice in Starkville. Morgan owns Seeds Counseling and Wellness in Starkville. Mindfulness coach Pantano practices in Columbus. Learn more about A Gathering Space at facebook.com/groups/779058405954868/.

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‘I feel like a big theme has been the overwhelming sense of uncertainty, because things have been changing and continue to change. People are having to adapt at a rate that is really almost too much to ask.’

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Courtesy photosA screen shot from A Gathering Space Zoom session shows Tawnya Blalock and Megan Colvin, top, and Anna Pantano, below, talking about how our brains integrate our experiences during difficult times. Four area women, all licensed counselors or life coaches, are joining forces to share strategies online for coping with pandemic stress, at no cost. The four, in headshots, are Pantano of Columbus, top left; Blalock of Starkville, top right; Karla Morgan of Starkville, lower left; and Colvin of Starkville, lower right. Their next Zoom session will be available at 3:30 p.m. July 23. Register through the group’s Facebook page.

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GIVING SOMETHING BACK

Claire Hassler/Dispatch StaffDavid K. Curtis hands Renee Scott utensils and a brunch box Saturday morning at the Columbus Soccer Com-plex. Scott, from Oregon, was in town to visit her son at Columbus Air Force Base. Curtis and Mixson Bateman, the 2020 Junior Auxiliary of Columbus Charity Ball king and queen, elected to give away complimentary meals to the public in place of having the traditional brunch the chapter would have held for them.

IN THE GARDEN WITH FELDER

It’s true, the old adage that garden-

ing is good for us, and one of the upsides of Covid-related restrictions is that I’ve had am-ple opportunity to give it more practice.

Even small efforts pay off. You know, fresh air, calorie burning, vitamin D and sero-tonin boosts, connecting with Nature, improved mental acuity and emotional wellbeing, maybe even harvesting a little homegrown goodness. Just tending a potted plant connects and relaxes.

Not that I’ve turned into a dedicated mini-farmer; had enough of that as a kid. Until recently I’ve mostly just stuck a few pepper and okra plants in with flowers and hope they produce something other than just prettiness.

For over 20 years I’ve stuck with this “kitchen garden” approach, a mixed potager of flowers, herbs and vegetables. It’s easy, productive, requires few tools and looks good.

Besides, for over a decade I’ve lived overseas for the entire summer, making it impractical to plant stuff I wouldn’t harvest. Ditto for tending a lawn; I no longer have one because I’m usually too gone to mow.

This year, however, is different; because of travel restrictions, I have the opportunity and time to dabble with summer vegetables. Trying to see if this horticulturist is more than just book learning. I can talk the talk, but can I walk the walk?

Most newbies I see these days, raised in an era of declining interest in tradi-tional gardening and having little time or inclination to garden in earnest, are experimenting in soil-filled pots and boxes, often in their front yards as a sort of a badge of camaraderie.

So, this summer I’m doing the same. Instead of my previous approach of planting edibles only as miscellaneous landscape plants, sticking a few culinary herbs and veggies in flowerbeds and hoping they would survive on their own ’til late summer, this spring I actually planted a horticultural ratatouille of vegetables that need tending and regular harvesting.

I cobbled together and painted a long, narrow raised bed and well-spaced bam-boo teepees (also painted) for climbing beans. In between I alternated small patches of corn, sweet potatoes, peppers, squash, zucchinis and eggplant, plus butterfly-attracting zinnias everywhere.

And it has largely worked. As a friend said, “the ratatouille is in the pot,” so I’ve begun combining my small harvests with my homegrown herbs and already-harvested garlic, plus some store-bought onions, in a sizzling pan of olive oil. And I feel as good as it tastes.

By the way, for a good general guide for growing vegetables in Mississippi, check out MSU Extension Service’s Garden Tabloid, a bottom-line source of Mississippi-specific information on all things vegetables. Find it by going online at msucares.com and typing Garden Tabloid in the search box.

Anyway, my little garden has be-stowed an extra dab of daily purpose, helped keep me on level ground, inspired me with something to think about besides the nonstop salvos of news about politics and pandemics.

And, not surprisingly, it has im-proved both my diet and waistline; eating a little better and working just a little each morning has helped me lose a dozen pounds (!!), which in turn has helped ease the mental and emotional toll of being cooped up at home.

And because in the South we can gar-den year-round, there’s plenty of time to replant when it’s done. So, though I am in the midst of my first harvest, I’m already planning for autumn.

Without exactly pining for the cool climate of my English garden, I do wish it wasn’t so humid here that admiring my garden has to be done through sweat dripping from my brow.

Felder Rushing is a Mississippi au-thor, columnist, and host of the “Gestalt Gardener” on MPB Think Radio. Email gardening questions to rushingfelder@yahoo.com.

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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (July 12). Your ideas hold within them sparks that can help humanity on the whole. The contribution you’ve wanted to make is possible. You’ll become extremely organized on what needs to be done in your community. You’ll join arms with a family cause. You’ll put your money where it matters and get paid back for your best inten-tions. Gemini and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 38, 6, 16 and 3

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You know who you are and you tell the world today, mostly by how you move around in it, what you say and the feeling you bring to interactions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). If you’re trying to show someone your value, it’s a pretty good indicator that they are not picking up on it as quickly as they should be. Step back and consider the merits of this match.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You have mad-charisma and people can’t help but agree to your ideas, even the crazy ones. The thing at the root of all your sharing is an irresistible sense of fun.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). There’s a reason you haven’t been getting what you want, and it’s a very small one. This is a fine adjustment. Probably, there’s a sacrifice that

needs to be made in trade. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’re

not trying to do a job. You’re trying to turn a job into art. This is why you’ll put more thought into your task than the others do, and this is why you’ll get better results.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You root for the underdog before you even realize how the odds are stacked. It’s because you see merit where others do not, and you’ll be correct in this too. Your cheerleading will make a difference.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It’s not how much stress you have in your life that matters, it’s how you deal with it. Your response today

will be indicative of a trend toward greater effectiveness than you’ve ever known.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). When you say what you need to say but no one seems to be listening, take it as a signal to repeat. Many people will not even begin to un-derstand until you’ve said it seven times.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The effort you make doesn’t always directly correlate with the results you get, which is what makes today mighty fine. You’ll be able to see how you’re making a difference in real-time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.

19). Once you decide what you are and are not willing to tolerate, it’s important to kindly and immediately let people know. Otherwise, they will intrude like crazy, and do all the things you’d prefer they didn’t.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There are so many ways to think about today’s dilemma and, in the end, those thoughts are invisible and untouchable. It’s the action that will matter.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll engage your life honestly, at least in your head. This is the start of all clarity. The day will bring you many gifts as you move toward your own excuses and faults with love.

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DEAR ABBY: I am 43, and my boyfriend is 40. He is always at my house, but I can never go

to his to sit around and relax. When I get upset about it and want to talk to him about it, he tells me that’s not the case at all. I’m welcome anytime. But when I suggest it, I am always turned down. I’m trying hard to be op-timistic, but I have so many negative thoughts about this. What should I do? — KEPT OUT IN ALABAMA

DEAR KEPT OUT: It appears your boyfriend is more comfortable at your place than hosting you at his. Why that would be is anybody’s guess. Maybe he is lazy and doesn’t want to straighten up for a guest. Maybe he’s un-

willing to provide food or a beverage you prefer. Are you sure he lives alone and there isn’t another hen sitting in his nest?

You haven’t said how long you have been together as a couple, but it does seem like he is taking advan-tage. It also seems he is pretty slick about denying reality when it comes to hospitality. Unless he can explain to you WHY you can’t come over, your negative thoughts about this may be warranted.

DEAR ABBY: I’m a male in my ear-ly 20s who has a very small appetite. I eat small portions regularly through-out the day. During holidays and other

occasions, I eat at the parents’ of my friends a lot,

or at my grandparents’ or other family members’ homes. They think I should have the typical “growing boy” appetite and consume large amounts of food at each meal. When I don’t clean my plate (or even half), they ask me what’s wrong or if I didn’t like it. Usually, I enjoyed it very much but just couldn’t fin-ish the whole thing. How do I navigate these dinners without offending anyone’s cooking? — QUICKLY SATISFIED

DEAR SATISFIED: If possible, what you should do is serve yourself the portions you are comfort-able eating rather than waste the food. If that is not possible, quietly point out to your hosts that although you love what they prepare, you are in the habit of eating small portions throughout the day and would appreciate it if they didn’t overwhelm you. It’s a reasonable request, and it shouldn’t offend anyone.

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married to the same woman for 24 years. We have been faithful since we took our vows and have never had a reason to stray. I have looked at her throughout the years and thought to myself how lucky I am to have such an unbelievably beautiful woman by my side. She’s everything I’ve ever wanted and more — intelligent, empathetic and a fun and outgoing person to be in love with. She keeps getting better looking.

My question is, after all these years, is it unnat-ural for me to just want to be near her, to smell her, to hold her? I really can’t keep my hands off her. — HANDSY IN NEW MEXICO

DEAR HANDSY: As long as your wife doesn’t feel encroached upon, your need to touch her is not only natural, it is enviable. Many women would not only love to be adored the way you do her but would reciprocate.

Dear Abby

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SPECIAL TO THE DISPATCH

The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System (CLPL) will host the

online workshop “Introduction to Digitizing Photographs” on Thursday, July 16 at noon.

Photographs hold a special place in our hearts. Whether

sharing snapshots with family and friends, declut-tering the paper from one’s life, or simply preserving memories in case of a disaster.

“Introduction to Digitizing Photographs” will

help attendees learn how to digitize photographs and what equipment is recommended to get started. In addition, the workshop will discuss how to digitize fragile images, various file types and technical recom-mendations, and equipment and scanning tips. The workshop is for beginners.

The program will be taught by Elizabeth La Beaud, assistant director of the Mississippi Digital Library and Digital Lab Manager at the University of Southern Mississippi.

“Introduction to Digitizing Photographs” will be presented over Zoom and will only be acces-sible via a link. The link will be

available on the CLPL’s Facebook page, or receive it by contacting Mona Vance-Ali at 662-329-5304 or mvance@lowndes.lib.ms.us.

This program is made possible through the Society of Mississippi Archivists program of speakers and consultants. To learn more visit mississippiarchi-vists.org.

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United Ways across Mississippi have launched a state-

wide survey to assess the economic impact the COVID-19 crisis has had on Mississippi families. All Mississippi families are invited to complete the United Way COVID-19 survey by visiting survey-monkey.com/r/UWMS-COVID19. Individual re-sponses are confidential.

“Undoubtedly, COVID-19 has impacted

the health, education and financial stability of count-less individuals and fami-lies throughout Choctaw, Oktibbeha, Webster and Winston Counties. United Way of North Central Mississippi has continued to identify and effectively address the various issues and challenges faced by our neighbors, especially at this time,” said Brittney D. Oliver, executive direc-tor of the United Way of North Central Mississip-pi. “This COVID-19 sur-vey is another resource

that allows community members to share their concerns confidentially and inform United Ways throughout Mississippi of priority issues to target.”

Before the pandemic hit, many households were led by workers unable to earn enough to cover the basics and save for unexpected crises or loss of employment. For many, the economic crisis has stripped available assets and abruptly repositioned families into unfamiliar financial positions. The survey seeks information on a wide range of topics, in-

cluding the most pressing concerns, job changes, child care challenges, and other economic changes Mississippi families are navigating.

The tough work that will be needed to help communities recover is the very work United Way does every day. It helps connect those in financial distress with resources to pay bills and stay in their homes, feed those facing food insecurity and help prepare children for success in school, work and life.

The survey is being conducted at zero cost,

thanks to the Louisiana Association of United Ways and to a network of volunteer experts, includ-ing Steven Dick, member of the Louisiana ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Research Advisory Committee, and advisory assistance provided by the United For ALICE team.

The survey takes about 10 minutes and includes questions related to: What are you concerned about in the weeks and months ahead?; the economic health of my community; paying rent/mortgage; you or a loved

one getting COVID-19; children’s well-being, remote learning; adequate child care; getting food and other needed things; mental health issues (e.g., depression, addiction, anxiety); medical issues other than COVID-19; attending church or other social gatherings, and more.

All who have felt the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic are asked to complete the 10-minute survey. United Way wants to understand the needs in order to help communities recover, rebuild and thrive.

United Way asks families to complete virus-related surveySurvey to assess economic impact

BY BONNIE COBLENTZMSU Extension Service

Parents dealing with COVID-19 closings are working daily

to find safe child care for young children when most of the traditional summer options are gone.

The Mississippi State Department of Health has updated requirements for summer camps and youth programs to protect the health and safety of par-ticipants from the virus.

But with the limited number of camps and day care options available this year, and those accepting fewer children, thousands of families are making hard decisions on how to care for their kids.

Ensley Howell, a family and consumer sciences agent in Pontotoc County

with the Mississippi State University Extension Ser-vice, said some parents can supervise their own children because they are able to work from home.

“Other parents are having to ask for help from family and friends to provide supervision for their children until day cares reopen, or they are seeking new options to replace day care, such as a retired person on a fixed income who is willing to care for a child to sup-plement their income,” Howell said.

Single-parent house-holds and those with adults who work in restaurants or retail establishments often have the most difficult problems with child care this summer. Faith-based organizations sometimes

offer assistance in these situations.

Howell said those who have to rely on a variety of people to babysit should try to limit the number of people they use and make sure groups of children are small.

Howell encouraged those caring adults who have stepped up to meet the child care need to ask parents if their children have food allergies and to take special precautions if they do. Also determine if the child has other med-ical problems, and know what symptoms to look for and what to do if the child exhibits symptoms.

“Make sure to have alternate phone numbers for the parent or guard-ian, as well as emergency numbers handy,” she said.

Nurture well-beingChristy King, Ex-

tension agent with 4-H responsibilities in Clarke County, said a consistent routine is a great tool for helping parents and children navigate these unusual times. She listed chores, education and physical activity as import-ant components.

“Kids are staying inside more, not going out to play, and are on their devices, computers and television more,” King said. “They’re not getting the benefit of physical exercise, and there is research that shows you are happier and think more clearly when you get exercise, and there is research that shows when you get exercise, it produc-es chemicals in the brain

that make you happier and think more clearly.”

King said social isolation is compounding this problem, and some children are dealing with depression and a loss of in-terest in normal activities. These feelings can lead to behavioral problems.

“In many cases, the only people kids see are the people they live with,” King said.

Assigning children chores gives them respon-sibility and shows their importance to the family unit. But making these chores fun is important, too.

“You may have your kids pull weeds in the gar-den, but you can do it as a family and put the sprin-kler on to make it fun,” she said. “Or you can have everyone pitch in to clean

the table and do the dishes after supper so when you are done you can go for a walk or scooter ride.”

One area not to be neglected is academics. King, a former teacher, said doing a few pages of a bridge book each day is an excellent way to keep learning active. These workbooks bridge one grade to the next, reviewing skills from the previous grade and intro-ducing new skills for the upcoming one.

A variety of MSU Ex-tension Service publica-tions offer tips on keeping children healthy, safe and learning at home. Search by topic at extension.msstate.edu/publications, or call the local Extension office for more informa-tion on keeping children engaged this summer.

Keep a routine during unusual summertime

MUW UNIVERSITY RELATIONS

Mississippi Univer-sity for Women has published

its plan to resume fall operations.

“This plan was care-fully and thoughtfully developed with the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff in mind. I am grateful for the time and care that our Campus Renewal Task Force put into this work,” said W President Nora Miller.

The Campus Renewal Task Force comprised of administration, faculty, staff, students and com-munity members formed the plan outlining six areas of strategic focus.

The areas of focus are: Health and Safety; Academic Continuity; Faculty/Staff Well-Being; Student Well-Being; Busi-ness Operations; Commu-nication and Events.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, The W’s plans and corresponding policies

will continue to advance. Plans will align with and be consistent with the orders from local, state and federal authorities and guided by recommenda-tions from health agencies including the Mississippi Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Faculty, staff and ad-ministration will resume normal campus operations Monday, July 27. The first day of classes for the fall 2020 semester will be Monday, Aug. 17. In an

effort to enhance phys-ical distancing, course locations and delivery methods continue to be evaluated and most, if not all, schedule chang-es should be finalized soon. Final exams will be administered Wednesday, Nov. 18 through Tuesday, Nov 24.

Move-in for on-campus housing will take place over an extended period beginning Wednesday, Aug. 12 and ending Sun-day, Aug. 16. Students will receive instructions on

how to sign-up for move-in slots the week of July 22.

All members of The W community are expected to:

n Comply with current COVID-19 protocols while on campus.

n Keep their university ID with them at all times.

n Continue practicing preventative measures including symptom monitoring, personal safety practices, physical distancing, cleaning and disinfection.

All faculty, staff, stu-

dents and visitors are re-quired to wear face cover-ings unless walking alone in an outdoor space or working alone in a person-al office space. Any person experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 (or any other illness) should stay home. Protocols for students, faculty and staff reporting any potential exposure or diagnosis of COVID-19 can be found at muw.edu/renewal/health.

To view the full Fall Renewal Plan please visit, muw.edu/renewal.

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ASSEMBLIES OF GODNEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD — 4474 New Hope Road. Worship 10:30 a.m., Children’s Church 10:30 a.m., 662-664-0852THE ASSEMBLY COLUMBUS — 2201 Military Road. Christian Education 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Nursery Church (2-3 yrs.) Children’s Church 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 6:30 p.m. (something for all ages). Nursery provided for all services. Jody Gurley, Pastor. 662-328-6374

BAPTISTANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH — Hwy. 45 N. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Discipleship Training 5 p.m., Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Mitch McWilliams, Pastor. 662-328-4765ARMSTRONG BAPTIST CHURCH — 1707 Yorkville Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. William Vaughn, Pastor. 662-328-0670ARTESIA BAPTIST CHURCH — Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Pastor Jeff Morgan.BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 3232 Military Road. Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Walter Butler, Pastor.BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH — 2096 Bethesda Rd, Crawford. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Discipleship Training 6:00 p.m., Worship 7 p.m., Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Allan Dees, Pastor. 662-272-8734BORDER SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH — 12771 Hwy. 12 E., Caledonia. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Discipleship Training 5:15 p.m., Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study – Adults, Children, and Youth classes 6:30 p.m. Dan Louman, Pastor. 662-386-0541. www. borderspringsbaptistchurch.comBROOKSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH — Main Street, Brooksville. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 10:55 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. CALEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH — 7840 Wolfe Road, Caledonia. Sunday Men’s Prayer Service 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday, Worship 11 a.m. Sunday, Bible Study 4 p.m., Worship 5 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Kelby R. Johnson, Pastor. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH — 295 Dowdle Dr. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Adult Choir rehearsals and Discipleship Training 5 p.m., Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 6:15 p.m. Rev. Ralph Windle, Interim Pastor. 662-328-6741CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH — 385 7th St. SW, Vernon, Ala. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. (6 p.m. - Daylight Savings Time), Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Wil Corbett, Pastor. 205-270-1845CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH — 1008 Lehmberg Rd. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Paul Shaw, Pastor. 662-327-3771CANAAN MB CHURCH — 2425 Bell Ave. Sunday School 8:15 a.m., Worship 9:30 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Jimmy Pounds, Pastor. 662-327-1226COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH — 2490 Yorkville Rd. East Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study, Children & Youth Classes 6:30 p.m. Matt Moehring, Pastor. Edward Rhinewalt, Music Director. 662-327-5306CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH — 844 Old West Point Rd., Starkville. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Greg Upperman, Pastor. 662-323-6351 or visit www.cornerstonestarkville.comEAST END BAPTIST CHURCH — 380 Hwy. 50 W. (Hwy. 50 and Holly Hills Rd.) Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Worship 5 p.m. followed by Discipleship Training, Mission Friends and GAs 5 p.m., Sanctuary Choir 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting, Youth Worship, Preschool & Children’s Choirs 6:30 p.m. Bryon Benson, Pastor. 662-328-5915EASTVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH — 1316 Ben Christopher Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Junior Eads, Pastor. 662-329-2245 FAIRVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH — 127 Airline Rd. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Dr. Breck Ladd, Pastor. 662-328-2924FAITH CHRISTIAN BAPTIST CHURCH — 1621 Mike Parra Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Rev. Michael Love, Pastor. 662-434-5252FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH — 7th St. and 2nd. Ave. N. Sunday Worship 8:45 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m. (Worship televised at 10 a.m. on WCBI-TV, Columbus Cable Channel 7), Contemporary Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship 5 p.m., Midweek Prayer Service Wednesday 6 p.m. located downtown. Dr. Shawn Parker, Pastor. 662-245-0540 columbusfbc.orgFIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF STEENS — 40 Odom Rd., Steens. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST — 125 Yorkville Rd. W. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. John Gainer, Pastor. 662-328-6024 or 662-328-3183GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH — 708 Airline Rd. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Charles Whitney, Pastor.GRACE COVENANT BAPTIST CHURCH — 912 11th Ave. S. Sunday 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Pastor Sammy Burns. 662-328-1096GREENWOOD SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH — 278 East between Gattman & Amory. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7:15 p.m. Rev. John Walden, Pastor. 662-356-4445IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 6342 Military Rd., Steens. Bible Study 10:30 a.m., Worship 9:15 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 662-328-1668KOLOLA SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH — Caledonia. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., AWANA 4:45-6 Ages 2-12th grade (Sept. - May), Worship 5 p.m., Choir Practice Wednesday 6 p.m., 252 Basics Children’s Ministry an Cross Training Youth Wednesday 7 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Rev. Don Harding, Pastor. LONGVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH — 991 Buckner Street, Longview. Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Worship 11:00 a.m., Discipleship Training 5:15 p.m., Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Interim Pastor Ron Linkins, or email ynyministry@yahoo.com, 662-769-4774MCBEE BAPTIST CHURCH — 2846 Hwy. 50 E. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Discipleship Training 5 p.m., Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Rev. Jimmy Ray, Pastor. 662-328-7177MIDWAY BAPTIST CHURCH — Holly Hills Rd. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m., Prayer Service every Saturday 6 p.m. Rev. Denver Clark, Pastor.MOUNT PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH — 2628 East Tibbee Rd., West Point. Sunday Worship each week 8 a.m., 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday Worship 11:30 a.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Donald Wesley, Pastor.MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH — 1791 Lake Lowndes Rd. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Steve Lammons, Pastor. 662-328-2811MT. VERNON CHURCH — 200 Mt. Vernon Rd. Sunday Worship 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Service Life Groups for all ages 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Connection Cafe 10 a.m., Discovery Zone. 662-328-3042 mtvchurch.comMURRAH’S CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 9297 Hwy. 69 S. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m.NEW COVENANT BAPTIST CHURCH — Highway 50 E. Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Ed Nix, Pastor. NEW JOURNEY CHURCH — 3123 New Hope Rd. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Small Groups 5:30 p.m., Kevin Edge, Pastor. 662-315-7753 or thenewjourneychurch.orgNEW SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH — 7086 Wolfe Rd., 3 miles south of Caledonia. Sunday Worship 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m., Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Sunday Evening - AWANA 4 p.m., Discipleship Training, Youth & Adult 5 p.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday - Adults, Youth & Children 6:30 p.m. 662-356-4940 www.newsalembaptistcaledonia.com Bro. Mel Howton, Pastor. NORTHSIDE FREE WILL BAPTIST — 14th Ave. and Waterworks. Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Pat Creel, Pastor. OPEN DOOR MB CHURCH — Starkville Sportsplex, 405 Lynn Lane, Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. 1st 2nd and 4th Sundays. Donnie Jones, Pastor. 662-263-7102

PLEASANT GROVE MB CHURCH — 1914 Moor High Road, Crawford. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Riley Forrest, Sr., Pastor. 662-272-8221PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST — 1383 Pleasant Hill Rd. Join us at phbccolumbus.com or on Facebook for services. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Bill Hurt, Pastor. 662-329-3921PLYMOUTH BAPTIST CHURCH — 187 Plymouth Rd. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Randy Rigdon, Pastor. Neil Shepherd, Music.SOVEREIGN FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH — 7852 Hwy. 12 E., Steens. Sunday Worship 10 a.m., Service 5 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Charles Young, Pastor.SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH — 12859 Martin Road Spur, Northport, Ala. Worship 11 a.m., Sunday Bible Study noon. Todd Bryant, Pastor. sovereigngrace.netSTATE LINE BAPTIST CHURCH — 7560 Hwy. 1282 E. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Night small group 6:30 p.m. Robert Gillis, Pastor. 662-329-2973TEMPLE OF DELIVERANCE BAPTIST CHURCH — 4307 Sand Rd., Steens. Maurice Williams, Pastor. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. 662-327-2580UNITED CHRISTIAN BAPTIST CHURCH — 2 blocks east of Hwy. 69 on Yorkville Rd. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. Dr. Steven L. James Sr., Pastor. UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH — 1104 Louisville St., Starkville (located in Fellowship Hall of St. Luke Lutheran Church). Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Bert Montgomery, Pastor. www.ubcstarkville.orgVICTORY FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH — Victory Loop off of Mill Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Pastor, Al Hamm.WOODLAND BAPTIST CHURCH — 3033 Ridge Rd. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Worship 6 p.m., AWANA Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Kevin Jenkins, Pastor. 662-327-6689. Brad Wright, Youth Minister.10TH STREET FAIRLAWN BAPTIST CHURCH — 1118 7th St. S. Sunday School 8 a.m., Worship 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m., Youth Ministry Wednesday 4:30 p.m. Rev. Brian Hood, Pastor.

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST BETHESDA CHURCH — 1800 Short Main. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Nathaniel Best, Pastor. E-mail: bethesdambchurch@yahoo.comBIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH — 5860 Hwy. 50 E., West Point. Sunday School 10 a.m., Service 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m.FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH — 1720 Hwy. 373. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Martin “Buddy” Gardner, Pastor. LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST CHURCH — 5030 Hwy. 182 E. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. 662-327-1130SHINING LIGHT BAPTIST CHURCH — 957 Sunset Drive, Starkville in the Comfort Suites Conference Room, Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pastor John Harvey. slbcstarkville.org 662-648-0282

MISSIONARY BAPTISTANDERSON GROVE MB CHURCH — 1131 Woodlawn Rd., Steens. Sunday School 9:20 a.m., Worship 11:00 a.m., Bible Study Wednesday 6:20 p.m. Rev. William Sparks, Pastor. 662-356-4968.ANTIOCH MB CHURCH — 2304 Seventh Ave. N. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Kenny Bridges, Pastor.BETHLEHEM MB CHURCH — 293 Bethlehem Road, Caledonia. Sunday School 1st and 4th Sundays 8 a.m., 2nd & 3rd Sundays 9:30 a.m., Worship 1st & 4th Sundays 9:30 a.m., 2nd & 3rd Sundays 11 a.m., Wednesdays 6 p.m. Rev. Willie James Gardner, Pastor. 662-356-4424BLESSING MB CHURCH — Starkville Sportsplex, Activity Center 405 Lynn Lane Road. Sunday Worship 2nd, 4th & 5th Sundays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Pastor Martin. 662-744-0561BRICK MB CHURCH — Old Macon Rd. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. each Sunday, Worship 2nd and 4th Sundays only 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Everett Little, Pastor.CALVARY FAITH CENTER — Hwy. 373 & Jess Lyons Road. Sunday Worship 8:00 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Pastor Robert Bowers, Pastor. 662-434-0144CEDAR GROVE MB CHURCH — 286 Swartz Dr. Worship Services 11:15 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Johnnie Richardson, Pastor. 662-434-6528CHRISTIAN HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH — 14096 MS Hwy. 388, Brooksville, MS 39739, Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11:00 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Bobby Bowen, Pastor. 662-738-5837/549-6100CHRIST MB CHURCH — 110 2nd Ave. S. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m., B.T.U. Program every 1st & 3rd Sunday 6 p.m.ELBETHEL MB CHURCH — 2205 Washington Ave. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7:00 p.m., Rev. Leroy Jones, Pastor.FAITH HARVEST MB CHURCH — 4266 Sand Road. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Bible class Tuesday 6 p.m. Hugh L. Dent, Pastor. 662-243-7076.FOURTH STREET MB CHURCH — 610 4th St. N. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:45 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Rev. Jimmy L. Rice, Pastor. 662-328-1913 FRIENDSHIP MB CHURCH — 1102 12th Ave. S. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Dr. Stanley K. McCrary, Pastor. 662-327-7473 or 662-251-4185GREATER MT. OLIVE M.B. CHURCH — 1856 Carson Rd. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m., Wednesday 7 a.m. Donald Henry, Pastor. HALBERT MISSION MB CHURCH — 2199 Halbert Church Rd., Ethelsville, Ala. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Ernest Prescott, Pastor. HOPEWELL MB CHURCH — 4892 Ridge Rd. Sunday School 8 a.m., Worship 9 a.m., Minister Terry Johnson, Interim Pastor.JERUSALEM MB CHURCH — 14129 Hwy 12 E., Caledonia. Sunday School 8:30 a.m., Worship 9:30 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Rev. Willie Petty, Sr., Pastor.MAPLE STREET BAPTIST — 219 Maple St. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Joseph Oyeleye, Pastor. 662-328-4629MILLERS CHAPEL MB CHURCH — 425 East North St. Macon. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Ron Houston, Pastor.MISSIONARY UNION BAPTIST CHURCH — 1207 5th Ave. N. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Rev. Antoine T. Colvin, Pastor. 662-327-5408 www.missionaryunionbc.orgMOUNT ZION MB CHURCH — 2221 14th Ave. N. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Jesse J. Slater, Pastor. 662-328-4979MT. ARY MB CHURCH — 291 S. Frontage Rd., Lot #4. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Rev. Erick Logan, Pastor.MT. AVERY BAPTIST CHURCH — 12311 Nashville Ferry Rd. E. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m. every Sunday except 5th Sunday. Rev. John Wells, Pastor. MT. OLIVE MB CHURCH — 2020 Atkin Rd., Millport, Ala. Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. Pastor Benny W. Henry. 205-662-3923NEW HOPE MB CHURCH — 271 Church St., Artesia. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Thomas E. Rice is Pastor. 662-494-1580NEW BAPTIST TEMPLE MB CHURCH — 5937 Nashville Ferry Rd. E. Sunday School 9 a.m. each week except 5th Sunday, Worship 10 a.m. each week except 5th Sunday, 5th Sundays: Ushers Board Fellowship. Rev. L.A. Gardner, Pastor. 662-329-3321NEW ZION PILGRIM MB CHURCH — 5253 New Hope Rd. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Rev. Christopher Wriley, Pastor.NEW ZION STEENS MB CHURCH — 3301 Sand Rd. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Pastor Rev. Billy D. Hill. 662-329-5224OAK GROVE MB CHURCH — 1090 Taylor Thurston Rd. Sunday School 9:00 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., 5th Sunday 8 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6:15 p.m. Pastor Therman Cunningham Sr., 662-798-0179OAKLAND MB CHURCH — 18 Fairport Road, Crawford. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m., Mass Choir Rehearsal - Wed. before 1st and 2nd Sun. 6 p.m., Male Chorus Rehearsal - Wed. before 3rd Sun. 6 p.m., Junior Choir

Rehearsal - Wed. before 4th Sun. 6 p.m. Rev. Sammy L. White, Pastor.PLEASANT GROVE ROBINSON MB CHURCH — 9203 Hwy. 389 N., Starkville. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:15 a.m., Wednesday Prayer Service/Bible Study 7 p.m. Pastor George A. Sanders. 456-0024PLEASANT RIDGE MB CHURCH — Ridge Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. A. Edwards, Sr., Pastor.PROVIDENCE MB CHURCH — Old Hwy. 69 S. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Gilbert Anderson, Pastor.SAINT MATTHEWS MB CHURCH — 1213 Island Rd. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Curtis Clay, Sr., Pastor.SALEM MB CHURCH — Hwy. 86, Carrollton, Ala. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Rev. David J. Johnson, Jr., Pastor. SECOND JAMES CREEK MB CHURCH — 4898 Baldwin Rd., Brooksville. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Pastor Michael Tate. 662-738-5855SOUTHSIDE MB CHURCH — 100 Nashville Ferry Rd. E. Sunday School 8:30 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Rev. Rayfield Evins Jr., Pastor.SIXTH AVENUE MB CHURCH — 1519 Sixth Ave. N. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m., Bible Study Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. W.C. Talley, Pastor. 662-329-2344SPRINGFIELD MB CHURCH — 6369 Hwy. 45 S. (1st & 3rd Sunday) Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship 11:30 a.m., (1st & 3rd Wednesday) 7 p.m. Robert Gavin, Pastor. 662-327-9843STEPHEN CHAPEL MB CHURCH — 2008 7th Ave. N. Sunday School 8:30 a.m., Worship 9:45 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday 10:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. ST. JAMES MB CHURCH — 6525 Hardy-Billups Rd., Crawford. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Rev. Chad Payton, Pastor. ST. JOHN MB CHURCH — 3477 Motley Rd., Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Joe Brooks, Pastor. 327-7494.ST. PAUL MB CHURCH — Robinson Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Rev. Willie Mays, Pastor.ST. PAUL MB CHURCH — 1800 Short Main St. Disciple Training/Sunday School 8 a.m., Worship 9:00 a.m. Rev. John F. Johnson, Pastor. 662-241-7111STRONG HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH — 325 Barton Ferry Rd., West Point. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. TABERNACLE MB CHURCH — Magnolia Drive, Macon. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m.UNION BAPTIST MB CHURCH — 101 Weaver Rd. (Hwy. 69 S) Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Pastor McSwain.UNION HOPEWELL MB CHURCH — 150 Spurlock Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Carlton Jones, Pastor.WOODLAWN LANDMARK MB CHURCH — 8086 Hwy. 12. East, Steens. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. David Retherford, Pastor.THE WORD CHURCH INTERNATIONAL — 366 Carson Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:15 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. John Sanders, Pastor. ZION GATE MB CHURCH — 1202 5th St. S. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 8 a.m. and 10:45., Children’s Church 10:15 a.m., Worship 5 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Dr. James A. Boyd, Pastor.

PRIMITIVE BAPTISTABERDEEN PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH — Washington St. & Columbus St., Aberdeen. Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Herb Hatfield, Pastor. 662-369-4937HAMILTON PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH — Flower Farm Rd., 2 miles South of Hamilton, just off Hwy. 45. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Jesse Phillips, Pastor. 662-429-2305 MAYHEW PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH — 842 Hwy. 45 Alternate, Starkville. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Herb Hatfield,Pastor. 662-315-4937SPRINGHILL P.B. CHURCH — 3996 Sandyland Road, Macon, MS. Walter Lowery Jr., Pastor. Sunday School 9:00 a.m., Worship 10:00 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 6 p.m. 662-738-5006.SULPHUR SPRINGS PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH — North of Caledonia on Wolf Rd, Hamilton. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 1st Sunday Night at 6:30 p.m. Elder Joseph Mettles, Pastor. 662-369-2532

ANGLICAN CATHOLICSAINT DAVID’S AT MAYHEW — 549 Mayhew Rd., Mayhew. Holy Eucharist - Sunday 10 a.m. 662-244-5939 or anglicancatholic.org

CATHOLICANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC CHURCH — 808 College St. Mass Schedules are as follows: Sunday 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m., Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8 a.m., Tuesday 5:30 p.m., Thursday 8:30 a.m., and Annunciation Catholic School (during the school year). Father Jeffrey Waldrep, Priest.

CHRISTIANFIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH — 811 N. McCrary. Lavelle Smith, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday, 7 p.m.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCECHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH — 720 4th Ave. N. and 8th St. N. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

CHURCH OF CHRISTCALEDONIA CHURCH OF CHRIST — Main St., Caledonia. Sunday Bible Study 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m.CHURCH OF CHRIST — 4362 Hwy. 69 S. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. , Wednesday 6 p.m. Loviah Johnson 662-574-0426 or E-mail: jtychicus00@gmail.comCHURCH OF CHRIST — 437 Gregory Rd. Sunday Bible class 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Richard Latham, Minister. 662-328-4705CHURCH OF CHRIST DIVINE — 1316 15th St. S. Morning Worship (1st, 2nd, & 4th Sunday) 9:45 a.m., (3rd & 5th Sunday) 8:30 a.m., Wednesday Prayer 6 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. 662-327-6060 Bishop Timothy Heard, Pastor.COLUMBUS CHURCH OF CHRIST — 2401 7th St. N. Sunday Bible Class 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday Bible Study 5 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Paul Bennett, Family Life Minister; Billy Ferguson, Minister of Discipleship; Hunter Johnson, Youth Minister.EAST COLUMBUS CHURCH OF CHRIST — Highway 182 E. at Gaylane. Sunday Worship 9 a.m., Bible Study 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. http://eastcolumbuschurch.comHWY. 69 CHURCH OF CHRIST — 2407 Hwy. 69 S. Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Minister Jay Street. www.highway69coc.comLONE OAK CHURCH OF CHRIST — 1903 Lone Oak Rd., Steens. Bible Study 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m.MAGNOLIA CHURCH OF CHRIST — 161 Jess Lyons Rd. Bible Study 9:15 a.m., Worship, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Minister David May, Pastor. 662-769-5514.NORTH HILLCREST CHURCH OF CHRIST — 900 North Hillcrest, Aberdeen, MS 39730, Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m., Bro. Arthur Burnett, Minister, 662-304-6098. Email: nhill crestcoc@gmail.comSTEENS CHURCH OF CHRIST — Steens Vernon Rd. 9:15 a.m. Bible Study, Worship 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Tim Gentle, Minister.10TH AVE. N. CHURCH OF CHRIST — 1828 10th Ave. N. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Bible Class 5 p.m., Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Willie McCord, Minister.WOODLAWN CHURCH OF CHRIST — Woodlawn Community. Sunday 9 a.m., Worship 9:45 a.m., Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Willis Logan, Minister.

CHURCH OF GODCHURCH OF GOD IN JESUS’ NAME — Hwy. 12. Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Tuesday 7 p.m. David Sipes, Pastor. CORNERSTONE WORSHIP CENTER — 7840 Wolfe Rd. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Tony Hunt, Pastor. 662-889-6570

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LATTER RAIN CHURCH OF GOD — 721 7th Ave. S. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. Brenda Othell Sullivan, Pastor.NORTH COLUMBUS CHURCH OF GOD — 2103 Jess Lyons Rd. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Clarence Roberts, Pastor.YORKVILLE HEIGHTS CHURCH — 2274 Yorkville Rd., Sunday Connect Groups 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Worship 7 p.m.; Nursery available for all services (newborn-4). Scott Volland, Pastor. 662-328-1256 or www.yorkvilleheights.com

CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRISTBIBLE WAY PROGRESSIVE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST — 426 Military Rd. Sunday School 8 a.m., Worship 9 a.m., Monday Prayer 6 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday Prayer Noon. Tommy Williams, Pastor.FIFTEENTH ST. CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST — 917 15th St. N. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Marion C. Bonner, Pastor.GREATER PENTECOSTAL TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST — 1601 Pickensville Rd., Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Monday 6 p.m., Tuesday 7 p.m., Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. Ocie Salter, Pastor.MIRACLE TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST — 5429 Hwy. 45 N. Sunday Prayer 8 a.m., Sunday School 8:30 a.m., Worship 9:30 a.m., 4th Sunday Fellowship Lunch, Youth Sunday 4th Sunday, Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Elder Robert L. Brown, Jr., Pastor. 662-327-4221. Email: mr.endure@aol.comNOW FAITH CENTER MINISTRIES — 425 Military Road, Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:30 a.m., Tuesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. Elder Samuel Wilson, Pastor.OPEN DOOR CHURCH OF GOD — 711 S. Thayer Ave., Aberdeen. Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship 11:30 a.m., Tuesday Bible School 10 a.m. & 6 p.m., 2nd & 4th Thursday Evangelist Night 6 p.m. Johnnie Bradford, Pastor. 662-574-2847.PETER’S ROCK TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST — 223 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Starkville. Sunday Worship 7:45 a.m., 10 a.m., 6 p.m., Sunday School 9 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. VICTORY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST — Minnie Vaughn Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 12 p.m., Tuesday 7 p.m. Donald Koonch, Pastor. 662-243-2064

COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASECAFB CHAPEL — Catholic - Sunday: Catholic Reconciliation 4:00 p.m., Mass 5 p.m. Catholic Priest Father Paul Stewart. Protestant - Sunday: Adult Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:45 a.m. Wing Chaplain Lt. Col. Steven Richardson. 662-434-2500

EPISCOPALGOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOPAL CHURCH — 321 Forrest Blvd. Sunday Bible Study 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Rev. Sandra DePriest. 662-574-1972ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH — 318 College St. Sunday 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Rev. Jason Shelby. 662-328-6673 or stpaulscolumbus.com.

FULL GOSPELBREAD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP — New Hope Road. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Jack Taylor, Pastor.BEULAH GROVE FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 8490 Artesia Rd., Artesia, MS. Sunday Service 8:30 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Timothy Bourne, Senior Pastor.CHARITY FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 1524 6th Ave. S. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m., Saturday 6 p.m. Charles Fisher, Pastor.CHARITY MISSION FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 807 Tarlton Rd., Crawford. Sunday School 9:40 a.m., Worship 11:15 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m., Prayer Hour Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m., New Membership Class 9:30 p.m., 5th Sunday Worship 6:30 p.m. 662-272-5355 COVENANT LIFE MINISTRIES CHURCH — W. Yorkville Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Evening 6:30 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m.FAIRVIEW FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 1446 Wilson Pine Rd., Crawford. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Tuesday 7 p.m. Bobby L. McCarter 662-328-2793 GREATER MOUNT ZION CHURCH — 5114 Hwy. 182 E. Sunday Corporate Prayer 8 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Bible Study 7 p.m. Doran V. Johnson, Pastor. 662-329-1905GOD’S ANNOINTED PEOPLE MINISTRY FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP — 611 Jess Lyons Rd. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Jerome Gill, Pastor. 662-244-7088 HARVEST LIFE CHURCH — 425 Military Rd. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. F. Clark Richardson, Pastor. 662-329-2820NEW BEGINNING FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 318 Idlewild Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. 662-327-3962NEW LIFE FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 426 Military Rd. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Michael Love, Pastor.PLUM GROVE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH — Old Macon Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:30 a.m., Tuesday 6:30 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m. Samuel B. Wilson, Pastor.SHILOH FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 120 19th St. S. Sunday School 8:30 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m., Missionary Service every 2nd Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Freddie Edwards, Pastor.

JEWISHB’NAI ISRAEL — 717 2nd Ave. N. Services Semi-monthly. Friday 7:30 p.m. 662-329-5038

UNIVERSALISTUNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST — Meeting at Temple B’nai Israel, 1301 Marshall, Tupelo, every 1st & 3rd Sunday. 662-620-7344 or uua.org

LUTHERANFAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS) — Hwy. 45 N. and 373. Sunday School/Bible Class 3:45 p.m., Worship 5 p.m. 662-356-4647OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH (L.C.M.S.) — 1211 18th Ave. N. Sunday School 9 a.m.. Worship 10 a.m. Stan Clark, Pastor. 662-327-7747 oursaviorlutheranms.org

MENNONITEFAITH MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP — 2988 Tarlton Rd., Crawford. Sunday Worship 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., 2nd & 4th Sunday Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Kevin Yoder, Senior Pastor.

METHODISTARTESIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 50 Church Street, Artesia. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Gene Merkl, Pastor.CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 811 Main Street, Caledonia. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. John Longmire, Pastor.CLAIBORNE CME CHURCH — 6049 Nashville Ferry Rd. E. 2nd and 4th Sundays - Sunday School 10a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m., 1st and 3rd Sundays - 3 p.m., Geneva H. Thomas, Pastor.CONCORD INDEPENDENT METHODIST CHURCH — 1235 Concord Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Robert L. Hamilton, Sr., Pastor.COVENANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 618 31st Ave. N. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Eugene Bramlett, Pastor. CRAWFORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — Main St., Crawford. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. and service 10 a.m. Kathy Brackett, Pastor. 662-364-8848CROSSROAD CHAPEL CME CHURCH — Steens. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Rev. Carl Swanigan, Pastor.FIRST INDEPENDENT METHODIST — 417 Lehmberg Rd. Sunday bible study at 10:15 and morning worship at 11 a.m. Minister Gary Shelton.FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 602 Main St. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 8:45 & 11 a.m. Rev. Jimmy Criddle, Lead Pastor; Rev. Anne Russell Bradley, Associate Pastor; Rev. Aislinn Kopp, Associate Pastor. 328-5252 FLINT HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 80 Old Honnoll Mill Rd., Caledonia. Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. John Longmire, Pastor.GLENN’S CHAPEL CME CHURCH — 1109 4th St. S. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m. Rev. Raphael Terry, Pastor. 662-328-1109HEBRON CME. CHURCH — 1910 Steens Road, Steens. Meets first, second and third Sundays, Bible class

each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Earnest Sanders, Pastor.MILITARY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — Hwy. 12, Steens. Sunday School 9:45, Service 11 a.m.. Meet on 2nd and 4th Sundays. Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Rev. Antra Geeter, Pastor. 662-327-4263NEW HOPE CME CHURCH — 1452 Yorkville Road East, Columbus. Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Worship service first, third and fourth Sunday (Youth Sunday) 11:00 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 5:00 p.m. Rev. Cornelia Naylor, Pastor. 662-328-5309NEW HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 2503 New Hope Road. Sunday Worship 8:45 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 5:30 p.m. Rev. Sarah Windham, Pastor. NEW ZION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 2169 S. Montgomery St., Starkville. Sunday School 9:30-10:30 a.m., Young Adult Bible Study (ages 18-30) Thursday 6:30 p.m. Tyrone Stallings, Pastor. 662-324-0789ORR’S CHAPEL CME CHURCH — Nicholson Street, Brooksville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Saturday 9 a.m.PINEY GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 102 Fernbank Rd., Steens. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:45 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Andy Tentoni, Pastor.PLAIR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 1579 Sun Creek Rd., Starkville. Sunday School 8:45-9:45 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 6-7 p.m. Rev. Sylvester Miller III, Pastor. 662-324-0036SANDERS CHAPEL CME CHURCH — 521 15th St. N. Sunday School 8 a.m., Sunday 9 a.m., Tuesday 11:45 a.m. Rev. Dr. Luther Minor, Pastor.SHAEFFERS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 1007 Shaeffers Chapel Rd., Traditional Worship Service 9 a.m., Rev. Curtis Bray, Pastor.ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 722 Military Rd. Breakfast 9:10 a.m., Sunday School 9:40 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Adult/Children Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m. Rev. Dwight Prowell, Pastor.ST. PAUL INDEPENDENT METHODIST CHURCH — Freeman Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday Services 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Youth activities 5 p.m. John Powell, Pastor.ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 307 South Cedar Street, Macon, Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. , Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Demetric Darden, Pastor.ST. STEPHEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 800 Tuscaloosa Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Andy Tentoni, Pastor.TABERNACLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — Rt. 2, 6015 Tabernacle Rd., Ethelsville, AL. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Carol Lambert, Pastor. 205-662-3443TRINITY-MT. CARMEL CME CHURCH — 4610 Carson Rd. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Pastor Lizzie Harris. 662-329-3995TURNER CHAPEL AME CHURCH — 1108 14th St. S. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 5 p.m. Yvonne Fox, Pastor.WESLEY UNITED METHODIST — 511 Airline Rd. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 10:55 a.m., Wednesday 5:15 p.m., Chancel Choir 7 p.m., Youth Monday 6:30 p.m. Rev. Sarah Windham.WRIGHT CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — Hwy. 45 Alt. S., Crawford. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m., Tuesday 6 p.m. Kori Bridges, Pastor. 662-422-9013.

MORMONCHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS — 2808 Ridge Rd. Sacrament Meeting 9 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m., Priesthood & Relief Society 11 a.m., Youth Activities Wednesday 6 p.m. Bishop Eric Smith. 662-328-3179.

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENEFIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE — 2722 Ridge Rd. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.,Worship 10:40 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Stephen Joiner, Pastor.

NON — DENOMINATIONALA PREPARED TABLE MINISTRY — 1201 College St. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:10 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Timothy J. Bailey, Pastor. 662-889-7778ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN CHURCH — 611 S. Frontage Road. Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Craig Morris, Pastor. ALL NATIONS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, INC. — 1560 Hwy. 69 S., Sunday 9 a.m., Wednesday 6:45 p.m., Friday Corporate Prayer 7 p.m. Pastor James T. Verdell, Jr. crosswayradio.com 9 a.m., 11 a.m., & 7 p.m. on Fridays only.CALEDONIA OPEN DOOR WORSHIP CENTER — 3288 Cal-Vernon Rd. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Randy Holmes, Pastor. 662-855-5006COLUMBUS CHRISTIAN CENTER — 146 S. McCrary Rd. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Kid’s Church 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Kenny Gardner, Pastor. 662-328-3328CONGREGATIONAL WORSHIP CENTER — 109 Maxwell Lane. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11:15 a.m., Wednesday Prayer 6 p.m., Wednesday Bible Band 7 p.m. Grover C. Richards, Pastor. 662-328-8124CORNERSTONE WORSHIP CENTER — 98 Harrison Rd., Steens. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., 1st Sunday Evening 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Marion (Bubba) Dees, Pastor. 662-327-4303EMMANUEL CIRCLE OF LOVE OUTREACH — 1608 Gardner Blvd. Services every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. J. Brown, Pastor.FAITH COVENANT CHURCH — 1133 Northdale Dr. Sunday Worship 5:30 p.m. Lee Poque, Pastor. 662-889-8132FINDING YOUR WAY THROUGH CHRIST MINISTRIES — 1472 Blocker Rd., Starkville. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., 2nd Sunday Morning Worship 9 a.m. Pastor Kenyon Ashford.FIRST CALVARY FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN CENTER — 247 South Oliver St., Brooksville. Prayer Saturday 5:30 p.m., Bible Study 6 p.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. Pastor David T. Jones,III. 601-345-5740FULL GOSPEL MINISTRY — 1504 19th St. N. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Rev. Maxine Hall, Pastor.GENESIS CHURCH — 1820 23rd St. N., Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Darren Leach, Pastor. HOUSE OF LIFE FREEDOM MINISTRY — 1742 Old West Point Rd. Worship 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Donnell Wicks, Pastor. HOUSE OF RESTORATION — Hwy. 50. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 a.m., Pastors, Bill and Carolyn Hulen. JESUS CHRIST POWERHOUSE OF THE APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH — 622 23rd St. N. Sunday School 10:30 a.m.; Service 11:45 a.m., Tuesday 7:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 p.m., Prayer Mon., Wed. and Fri. noon. For more information call Bishop Ray Charles Jones 662-251-1118, Patricia Young 662-327-3106 or 662-904-0290 or Lynette Williams 662-327-9074.KINGDOM VISION INTERNATIONAL CHURCH — 3193 Hwy 69 S. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m., Tuesday 7 p.m. Pastor R.J. Matthews. 662-327-1960LIFE CHURCH — 4888 N. Frontage Rd. Sunday Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. For more information, call 662-570-4171LOVE CITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH — 305 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Starkville. Sunday Worship 11 a.m., Pastor Apostle Lamorris Richardson. 601-616-0311LIVING WATERS LIFE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL — 113 Jefferson St., Macon. Sunday Service 10 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Johnny Birchfield Jr., Senior Pastor. 662-493-2456 E-mail: livingwaterslifechurch@gmail.comNEW BEGINNING EVERLASTING OUTREACH MINISTRIES — Meets at Quality Inn, Hwy. 45 N. (Every 1st and 3rd Sunday) Sunday School 10 a.m., Bible Study 10:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Pastor Robert Gavin, 662-327-9843 or 662-497-3434.NEW COVENANT ASSEMBLY — 875 Richardson. Worship Service Sunday 10:30 a.m. Bruce Morgan, Pastor. NEW HORIZONS GOSPEL ASSEMBLY — 441 18th St. S. Sunday 10 a.m. Dr. Joe L. Bowen, Pastor.PLEASANT RIDGE HOUSE OF WORSHIP — 2651 Trinity Road. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Every 2nd and 4th Sunday Intercessory Prayer 9 a.m.,

Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Pastor Donna Anthony. 662-241-0097TABERNACLE OF MERCY (MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST) — 4435 Hwy. 45 N., Sunday Service 9 a.m., Wednesday Prayer 6:30 p.m., Bible Study 7 p.m. 662-241-6723THE LORD’S HOUSE — 441 18th St. S. Thursday 7 p.m. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.THE RIVER CHURCH — 822 North Lehmberg Rd., Sunday Worship 10 a.m., Children’s Church 3&4 yr. old, 5-12 yr. old. Wednesday Worship 6:45 p.m. Pastor Chuck Eubanks. THE SHEPHERD’S CARE & SHARE MINISTRY CHURCH — 4068 Jess Lyons Rd., Sunday Prayer Time 9:50 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Thursday Bible Study 6 p.m., Annie Hines-Goode, Planter and Pastor. 662-630-5216TRIBE JUDAH MINISTRIES — 730 Whitfield St., Starkville. Sunday Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday Bible School 7 p.m. Rev. Greg and Rev. Michelle Mostella, Pastors. 662-617-4088TRUE GOSPEL EVANGELISTIC MINISTRY — 2119 7th. Ave. N., Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Clyde and Annie Edwards, Pastors.TRUE LIFE CHURCH — 435 Cedarcrest Dr. (corner of Yorkville and Cedarcrest), Sunday prayer 8:45 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday prayer 6:30 p.m., Service 7:30 p.m. 662-798-0259TRUE LIFE WORSHIP CENTER — 597 Main St., Caledonia. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Eugene O’Mary, Pastor.TRUEVINE CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER MINISTRIES — 5450 Cal-Kolola Rd, Caledonia. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:45 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Pastor Francisco Brock, Sr. 662-356-8252UNITED FAITH INTER-DENOMINATIONAL MINISTRIES — 1701 22nd Street North, Columbus. Sunday Worship 8-9:30 a.m., 662-889-8711VIBRANT CHURCH — 500 Holly Hills Rd. Sunday 8 a.m., 9:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. The Vibe Cafe 7 a.m., First Wednesday 7 p.m. Age 6 weeks through 5th grade, Champions Club (special needs children). Jason Delgado, Pastor. 662-329-2279WORD IN ACTION MINISTRY CHRISTIAN CENTER — 2648 Tom St., Sturgis. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Curtis Davis, Pastor. 662-230-3182 or mdavis43@hotmail.com

ORTHODOX CHRISTIANST. CATHERINE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH — 725 4th Ave. N. Visit www.stcatherineorthodox.com for schedule of services and updates on this Mission.

APOSTOLIC PENTECOSTALAPOSTOLIC OUTREACH CHURCH — 204 North McCrary Rd., Prayer/Inspiration Hour Monday 6 p.m. Danny L. Obsorne, Pastor.DIVINE DESTINY APOSTOLIC CHURCH — 2601 14th Ave. N. Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship 12 p.m., Tuesday Bible Class 7:30 p.m. Pastor Easter Robertson.JESUS CHRIST POWERFUL MINISTRY OF LOVE — 1210 17th St. S., behind the Dept. of Human Resources. Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Friday 7:30 p.m. Gloria Jones, Pastor.SPIRIT OF PRAYER HOLINESS CHURCH — 267 Byrnes Circle. Sunday Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. Terry Outlaw, Pastor. 662-324-3539THE ASSEMBLY IN JESUS CHRIST CHURCH — 1504 19th St. N. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:45 a.m. and 7 p.m., Wednesday and Friday 7 p.m.THE CHURCH OF THE ETERNAL WORD — 106 22nd St. S. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:30 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m., Thursday Prayer 5 p.m. District Elder Lou J. Nabors Sr., Pastor. 662-329-1234THE GLORIOUS CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST — Billy Kidd Road, Caledonia. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.. Tuesday 7 p.m., Friday 7 p.m. Ernest Thomas, Pastor.VICTORY APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH — 6 6 Boyd Rd., Starkville. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Noon, Tuesday Prayer 7 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Mildred Spencer, Pastor. 662-341-5753

ONENESS PENTECOSTALNEW HOPE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH — 875 Richardson Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., 6 p.m., Tuesday 7 p.m. Jared Glover, Pastor. 662-251-3747 E-mail: nhpccolumbus@yahoo.com

PENTECOSTALFAITH AND DELIVERANCE OUT REACH MINISTRIES — 118 S. McCrary Road, Suite 126. Sunday 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Christian Women Meeting Friday 7 p.m.LIVING FAITH TABERNACLE — Shelton St. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Youth Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Rev. James O. Gardner, Pastor.LIVING WATER MINISTRIES — 622 28th St. N. Elder Robert L. Salter, Pastor. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 p.m.SPIRIT OF PRAYER HOLINESS CHURCH — 922 17th St. N. Sunday 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. Terry Outlaw, Pastor, VICTORY TABERNACLE P.C.G. — 5580 Ridge Road. Sunday School 10 a.m., Praise & Worship 10:45 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. G.E. Wiggins Sr., Pastor.

UNITED PENTECOSTALCALEDONIA UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH — 5850 Caledonia Kolola Rd., Caledonia. Sunday 10 a.m., 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Grant Mitchell, Pastor. 662-356-0202FIRST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH — 311 Tuscaloosa Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday Evangelistic 6p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Steve Blaylock, Pastor. 662-328-1750

PRESBYTERIANBEERSHEBA CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — 1736 Beersheba Rd., New Hope Community. Rev. Tim Lee, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10 a.m., Church School 11:15 a.m., Wed. Mid Week 6 p.m. 662-327-9615COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (EPC) — 515 Lehmberg Rd., East Columbus. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting 4 p.m. John Richards, Pastor.FIRST CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — 2698 Ridge Rd. Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Adult Choir 4 p.m. Youth Group 5 p.m., Bible Study 5 p.m.; Monthly Activities: CPW Circle #2 (2nd Tue. 4 p.m.), Ladies Aid (3rd Tue. 2 p.m.); Weekly Activities: Exercise Class Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m. Rev. Luke Lawson, Pastor. 662-328-2692FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — 3200 Bluecutt Rd. Worship 10 a.m., Youth Group Sundays 11 a.m., Adult Choir Wednesdays 6 p.m., Fellowship Suppers-3rd Wednesdays 6 p.m. B.J. Chain, Pastor.MAIN STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) — Main and 7th St. N. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:40 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday Fellowship Supper 5:30 p.m., Bible Study 6 p.m. Rev. Todd Matocha, Pastor. MT. ZION CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — 3044 Wolfe Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.

SALVATION ARMY CHURCHTHE SALVATION ARMY CHURCH — 2219 Hwy. 82 East. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m., Wednesday Men’s Fellowship, Women’s Fellowship 5:30 p.m., Thursday Character Building Programs 5:30 p.m., Majors Alan and Sheryl Phillips, Commanding Officers.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTCOLUMBUS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH — 301 Brooks Dr. Saturday Service 9 a.m., Sabbath School 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Ray Elsberry, Pastor. 662-329-4311SALEM SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST — 826 15th St. N. Saturday Sabbath School 9:30 a.m., Divine Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Roscoe Shields, Pastor. 662-327-9729

APOSTOLIC CHURCHTRUE FAITH DELIVERANCE MINISTRIES APOSTOLIC CHURCH — 3632 Hwy. 182 E. Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m., Tuesday 7:30 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Noon, Wednesday 7:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 p.m.

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