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Lets Hope We Dont Get Too Much of a Good Thing

Editor's Note: At press time, the Columbus Municipal School District (CMSD) issued a press release, indicating that the CMSD Board President had been notified, today, by the Mississippi School Board Association, that Dr. John G. Ladner had withdrawn his name from consideration for the CMSD Superintendent position. Consequently, his name has been deleted from the list of scheduled interviews, below.
May 16, 2012
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CMSD Superintendent Candidate Interviews

is week it was revealed that the search for the new Columbus Municipal School District Superintendent will be more of a marathon than a sprint. In what can only be described as a near "Gauntlet of Death," the interview process will span four nights. No interviews will be conducted on Wednesday, either because it is an assumed church night, or maybe everyone realizes that even Jesus would have seen enough by this time, and, thus, it will be a welcomed day o. Over the past several days, a series of emails have been sent to the media. ese press releases, summed up, stated: All interviews will take place at Brandon Central Oce - 2630 McArthur Drive - Columbus, MS 39705 at 6:00 p.m." Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Mr. Isaac Leon Haynes Superintendent of Jeerson Davis County School District Prentiss, MS Thursday, May 24, 2012 Dr. Pamela Taylor Henson Director of Instructional Support of Baldwin County Board of Education Bay Minette, AL Friday, May 25, 2012 Dr. Martha Liddell Interim Superintendent of Columbus Municipal School District Columbus, MS All the Board Meeting interviews will be public and anyone can attend to observe any or all of the interview meetings. The Board of Trustees will each select five community members to attend each night of the interviews, as
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well as an additional 25 randomly selected members. These 50 individuals will provide feedback and comments on the candidates that interviewed on the date they were selected to attend. Any interested person who resides within the Columbus School District boundaries or who is currently employed by Columbus School District may submit an application to be randomly selected to attend and provide feedback on one particular night of interviews. Applications can be found at www.columbuscityschools.org or at Brandon Central Oce, 2630 McArthur Dr. Since there is no math wizard on e Real Story payroll, it is assumed that this process will last about 75,000 hours, give or take a bathroom break or 20. is is a fine example of meaning well, but falling flat on your face. By the time that many questions are asked and reviewed, they run the risk of becoming meaningless - a pointless stew of convoluted chatter, mixed with political agendas and silliness. And, what is at stake? Only the future of our school system. And, wait, we have not complicated the process yet with the omnipotent Google search. at's right, dudes and dudettes, how do you select a fearless leader without mindlessly searching the internet? Nothing is every wrong on the internet. Ever! (Just a note: If you Google your own name and nothing comes up, that doesn't not mean you are a good person. It just means you're not important.) So, here we stand with four days before us, filled with more questions than can be counted and where do we go from here? Let's hope it is not in the direction of the last Columbus Police Chief search process that le everyone with egg on their face. e school system deserves better.
In other news, Dr. Liddell sent the following message: Teacher Vacancies to be Filled Total 49 Positions Even though Columbus Schools' budget was challenging, this year, due diligence has been accomplished and the district is heading toward a more secure financial future. The budget team and I met with all building principals and department heads, last week and this week, to do another full assessment of our personnel needs, based on student enrollment and cost-eciency needs. Columbus Schools' RIF-impacted teachers will receive hiring priority. I'm pleased to report that Columbus Schools will be able to fill 49 RIF-Impacted teacher positions for FY 20122013 budget. These teacher positions are a combination of state, federal and local funds. Fortunately, Title I, Title II and Special Education funding projections for next year have enabled the district to exceed projections for hiring vacancies for next school year. We are investing all the resources we possibly can toward classroom instruction and reducing class size for FY 2012-2013. It been a long uphill battle for Dr. Liddell, this year, but she kept her promise to try to bring back as many teachers as she could. It has not always been pretty, but the school year is complete. Now, the real work needs to be done. CMSD is still not out of the woods. Without a strong and hard-working leader, the school system has the potential to go under. e people of Aberdeen understand this dilemma. is should be paramount in everyone's mind, as the School Board looks for a new leader to move our children forward.
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EMCC Graduates More Than 900

Attala County Kosciusko: Cassandra Cobb, Bryant Coee, Kendrick Harmon, Mack Jamison Sr. Bolivar County Gunnison: Milluan Brown Calhoun County Vardaman: Makenzi Pettit Clay County Cedar Blu: Stephanie Cliett, Lakin Ford, Michael Ford, David Foster III, Jason Harpole, Samantha ompson, Jasmine Wynn Pheba: Quantrell Alford, Kelly Ervin, Sarah Mosley, Jasmine Owens, Mark Vaughn Jr. Prairie: Hope Broyles, Pedro Clay, Michael Heard, Xavier Hogan, April Lenoire, Mallory Mosley, Jonathan Robinson, Morgan Smitherman, Tiany Watkins West Point: Yolanda Allen, Christopher Barksdale, Barbara Barnes, Shaquana Bell, Decleshae Bennett, Brandon Berry, Lina Black, Alonzo Brooks, Deborah Brown, Buy Byrd, Gregory Byrd, Kandiss Caldwell, Ceira Campbell, Susan Clark, Desiree Clay, Charles Cliett, Jr., Brandon Coleman, Charles Collins, Kelvis Collins, Elizabeth Cowart, Elizabeth Cummings, Ashley Davidson, Adriana Edwards, Darren Ewing, Brandon Ewings, Erica Ford, Ragan Foster, Shelica Green, Jeri Gladney, Mary Golson, Michael Gunn Jr., Curtis Hall, Kelsey Harmon, Victoria Harris, Shirley Hogan, Lawrence Horner, Sierra Hosey, Jerry Hoskins, Ivy Hubbard Jr., Hannah Ingram, Ashley Inman, Alex Ivy, Darnell Jones, Adrianne Lancaster, Abby Lewis, Darmetreous Lyons, Jonathan Mason, Jessica McVay, Emma Miller, Larisa Milner, Mark Minor, Lamarcus Mitchell Jr., Bryant Moore, Janie Myers, Jenisha Parker, Clion Peyton Jr., Anna Pierce, Lance Portera, Earl Quinn, Daniel Rainey, Carolyn Randle, Toni Randle, Shicola Rush, James Shelton, Valerie Smith, Weslyan Spight, Millard Swindoll, Nivea Temple, Tobi Tyler, Byron Walker, Lee Wallace, Joyce Washington, Aliceshia Watkins, Jared Watkins, Tyeisha Watkins, James Weathers III, Mattie White, Teri White, Jessica Whitehead, Quixote Williams, Katie Young Clarke County Enterprise: Chase McCraney Quitman: Stormy Lewis Choctaw County Ackerman: Celeste Ball, Ereke Bray, Benjamin Chambers, James Hughes, Cody Hunt, Tyler Hunt, Brandon Moore, Whitney Moss, Armandy Peaster, James Ramshur Jr., Kayla Taylor, William Upchurch Mathiston: Adrianna Birchfield, James Fondren, Demetrius OBriant, Joseph Schissel Jr., David Williams McCool: Stoney Armstrong, Chareka Glass Weir: Tineka Atterberry, Nathan Fulce, Patricia Whitcomb Chickasaw County Houston: Mary Buford, Caleb Englert, Cory Higginbotham, Taurus Jones II, Yuamicko Pulliam, Christopher Upshaw, Shelby Whitt Okolona: William Anderson, Bridgette Beard, Redicia Betts, Karnika Bowens, Crosby Estes, Tundra Johnson, Carl Lathan Woodland: Jamie Adams Copiah County Hazlehurst: Andrew Yates Desoto County Hernando: Alex Chick Horn Lake: Derrick Wilson Olive Branch: Royce Freeman, Joe Weatherly III Southaven: Jeremy Reed, Kayla Smith Forrest County Hattiesburg: John Conerly Jr. Grenada County Grenada: Hillary Raper Harrison County Gulfport: Shaunti Fields Hinds County Brandon: Dantonio Evans, Cody Ferguson, Ginger Wesson Bolton: Markeith Mack Sr. Edwards: Tradarrius McPhearson Jackson: Amos Tatum, Ashley omas, Elizabeth Williams Raymond: Erika Adams Terry: John Deans, Payne Dearman, Chase Mosal Itawamba County Fulton: Chellcy Brandon, Michael Huling, Melanie Lindley Jackson County Moss Point: Latricia Irvin, Esther Jackson, Bruce Lynd Jr. Jones County Laurel: Blake McBride Kemper County Bailey: Neshada Rush Daleville: Charity Hearn DeKalb: Jenee Bailey, Dominique Bourrage, Christopher Burnham, Kimkeshia Butler, Teresa Campbell, LOreal Carter, Randell Cherry, Tyrese Coleman, Erika Collins, George Darrington, Dominique Grace-Eades, Jackie Grady, Lashundra Henderson, Summer Herring, Ashley Jennings, Lakisha Leggett, Rashettia Lucas, Andrew Nelson, Justin Payne, Megan Pevey, Antoinette Rush, Erniecha Rush, Ronnica Rush, Anna Sciple, Morgan Sorrels, Ashley Trosclair, Vell Whitsett, Matthew Wiggins Preston: Cindy Grady, Danisha Greer, Chadisty Hickman, Daniel Hunnicutt, Christopher Resh, Steven Robertson, Richard White Porterville: Tolanda Broach, Raven Bryant, Michelle Fast, Escherica Gray, Rovontae Hop-
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East Mississippi Community College students have graduated and theyre ready to take their next step toward excellence, whether its transferring to a four-year college or university or entering the job market.
More than 900 students earned associates degrees and vocational certificates, during three graduation ceremonies, held May 11-12.
e Golden Triangle campus, in Mayhew, held two commencement ceremonies at its Lyceum auditorium. Academic students graduated Friday, May 11, at 2 p.m. Career-technical students graduated the same day, at 6 p.m. ese ceremonies included students from the Golden Triangle campus, as well as the colleges branch locations at Columbus Air Force Base and the EMCC West Point/Clay County Center. Graduation at the Scooba campus was Saturday, May 12, at 10 a.m. is ceremony also included students from the EMCC branch at Naval Air Station Meridian. Heres a look at the Class of 2011-12, at East Mississippi Community College. It includes students who earned diplomas in July and December of 2011, and candidates for graduation in May 2012. e list is broken down by county and hometown.
Alcorn County Corinth: Tyler omas
May 16, 2012
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is who we are! And, we say it proudly. In the meantime, the phone calls, emails and blog posts keep coming, and here is a sampling of what is at the forefront of many people's minds: You might want to check on something! Why is the City paying for that "Welcome to Columbus" sign going up between the river and the downtown exit? I drive past that thing, every day, and it is SEVERELY out of whack and looks horrible! Go take a look at it! (and better yet, take some pics!!) I think they need to tear it down and start again!! Sign at Tennessee Williams...It is so big you can't take a picture of the house. Arguments from both sides of the fence, on whether Sherman Smith got a "break" over his gun violation charge and punishment. They have the bridge that was damaged today (May 4) closed. is evening, the HWY patrol had a road block DIRECTLY UNDER the bridge!!!! I can't drive over this bridge because of damage, but they
can stop trac directly under it?? Please, please say something about this!! I think even elected oce holders should have to take random drug tests, as well! Over the past few months, e Real Story has been swamped with stories of "uggery" by elected ocials, as well as bonds to pave roads where elected ocials friends and, possibly, family live. In Caledonia, it is frequently brought to our attention that, oentimes, the degree to which rules are enforced is determined using the concept of who you know, not what you did or are trying to do. Add to this the fact that many people in Columbus believe the story that "old money" has killed our prosperity and that the LINK is only worried about big business, and it is going to be a long hot summer. Lets hope the stories of gangs and dead bodies are exaggerated. If not, Columbus may never be the same. And, that will have nothing to do with the media! Remember, we are not the governments PR Department. But, we are watching!
MoJo
CMSD Releases Budget Update

Editors Note: e Columbus Municipal School District released the following budget update to the press on Friday, May 11, 2012.
EMCC cont. from pg. 3

son, Lashundra Needom, Canaan Sharp Scooba: Lacoltan Bester, Felicia James, Janet Leonard, Christal Pettigrew, Tomarquis Rencher, Paige Sheppard, Kundriay Spencer, Carleshia Vickers, Brian Williams Lamar County Sumrall: Robresha omas Lauderdale County Bailey: Larrya Cole, Michael Melton Collinsville: Jessica Dowdy, Cory Goodman, Jessica Walker Lauderdale: Lena Clark, Chaesity Grace, Gabriel Loon, Cheequanda McDonald, Taneka McWilliams, Kathryn Penn Meridian: Wanda Brassfield, James Brown III, Jessica Daniels, George Darcy II, Dalton Davidson, Cordell Eason, Amanda Faison, Whitney Floyd, Hampton Glover IV, Helen Gordon, Gregory Guy Jr., Zachary Harris, Leslie Johnson, Brittney Jolly, Aaron Jones, Lois Jones, Melvin Morris, Anthony Nicholson, Michael Pack, Lisa Palmer, Sara Pinkard, Corey Roberson, Keyosha Robinson, Lainie Simcox, Yolanda Simmons, Almetris Smith, Dionne Stewart, Derick Sullivan, Tisha Ward, John Zettler Jr. Toomsuba: Zachary Gaines, Felicia Hopson, Aries Larkin, Joseph Wheeler Lawrence County Silver Creek: Ashley Terry Leake County Carthage: Kelsey Harvey, omas Merchant Lee County Guntown: Blake Hutcheson Tupelo: Joshua Harden, Amanda Pannell Verona: Francis Coleman Leflore County Greenwood: Robert King Lowndes County Artesia: Tiany Sanders Caledonia: Latasha Baker, Tara Baucom, Josh Britton, Michael Brock, Kacy Ferguson, Roman Guadagno, Rachel Hicks, Leslie Hollingsworth, Richard Keene Sr., Joshua Klein, Kayla Lancaster, Alishia Livingston, Larry Luna, Michael Montgomery, Gayla Reeves, Melisa Reynolds, Tiany Sellers, Debra Smith, Allison Studdard, Edmond VonKanel, Brittany Wallace, Tiany Welch, Leslie Williams Crawford: Amy Bailey, Tekava Clay, Jasmine Deloach, Raven Malone, Carissa Skinner, Lakeisha Skinner, Raphael White Columbus: Takika Abrams, Tonya Adkins, Zenobia Allen, Kristy Alexander, Shawnda Alexander, Marquita Anderson, Shikenwa Anderson, Tuesday Atkins, Zachary Bailey, Joe Baldwin Jr., Kevin Barnes, Jeery Barry, Shevone Barry, DRhonda Beard, Iris Betts, Ashley Boler, Michael Bounds, Lisa Braddock, Amanda Brasfield, Jodi Brown, Ashley Brownlee, Magen Brownlee, Annie Buckhalter, Kala Bugg, A. Shane Buin, Tyler Burge, TaKaia Burnett, Tacarra Burton, Jhirre Bush, Querra Bush, Virginia Bush, Christopher Butler, Shequila Caine, Scott Callahan, Ashley Cardenas, Ryian Caviness, Tabatha Chandler, Saminia Chism, Quetisha Clark, Shenetha Coey, Amber Cole, James Cooper, Phylicia Cox, Jacqueline Crosland, Carla Cunningham, Jamarcus Cunningham, Roy Darrell, Jeremy Davis, LaTonya Davis, Magen Davis, Nicole Davis, Katy Divel, Travis Draper, Amanda Drish, Jessie Durrah, Richard Dye Jr., Lacey Elkin, Allison Fancher, Courtney Fletcher, Justin Flye, Jennifer Forbus, Jeannette Foster, Mark Foster II, Teri Frasher, Janet Fulgham, Brenda Garner, Renae Graham, Martha Gill, Simeka Gillard, Amber Glenn, Gregory Glover, Eric Golden, Tanika Gray, Chelsey Gunter, Eric Hall Sr., Tabitha Hamilton, Chelsey Haney, Skyler Hargrove, Julia Harner, Amber Harris, Chase Harris, Bobbye Harrison, Tiany Harrison, Andy Hatcher, Joseph Hawkins II, Brian Henry, Amber Hill, Ella Hill, Rickie Hill Jr., Tanesha Hill, Leah Hood, Kimberly House, Magnolia Houston, Brenda Howell, Marjorie Hyde, Karen Isaac, Kevin Jackson, Oliver Jackson, Sonja Jackson, Alicia James, Willie James, April Johnson, Emmanuel Johnson, Jennifer Johnson, Tyra Johnson, Rachel Joiner, Tessa Jones, Crystal Kerneal, Shelly Kidder, Tyesha King, Maria Knoll, Rickey Knox Jr., Marcus Lagrone, Jennifer Latham, Titus Latham, William Latham, Jonnita Laury, Brittany Lee, Katherine LeonGuerrero, Shalonda Lowe, Tara Manders, Kimberly Marshall, Kimberly Martin, Justin Massingill, Marcus McCarter, Penny McCarthy, John McCommon, Lakeisha McCrary, Lauren McDill, Frederick McGee, Stacy McIntosh, Sacha McNabb, Jordan Miller, Holly Montgomery, Audrey Moore, Sabrina Morgan, Kayla Mosely, Martha Mosley, Holly Nelson, Paul Neyman, Bradley Nickoles, Tonya Noggle, Shaelynn Nolan, Tyrone Noland, Dennis Oliver, Tyechia Oneal, James Osborne, Allison Ott, Madzimoyo Owusu, Ashley Parker, Mercetia
May 16, 2012
Governor Bryant signed the state education budget, today, in Jackson. It has been a very dicult legislative session. e MAEP allocations for school districts are now ocially released, giving school districts a much clearer picture of anticipated state revenue. rough the process, Mississippi school districts were not fully funded in the state education budget, this year. However, districts were funded at a level that approximates last year's state funding allocation. is will leave school districts picking up the tab to cover increases in the retirement system, step increases and any gaps in their budgets from this year. For Fiscal Year 2013 (school year 2012-2013), the Columbus Municipal School District's MAEP allocation is underfunded by approximately $2,374,020. Statewide, schools received a $19 Million boost in MAEP funding, but that amount is more than oset by a $23 Million mandatory increase in retirement costs. Total underfunding of MAEP, for the 2012-2013 school year, is $258,943,631.
Teacher Vacancies to be Filled Total 49 Positions Even though Columbus Schools' budget was challenging this year, due diligence has been accomplished and the district is heading toward a more secure financial future. e budget team and I met with all building principals and department heads, last week and this week, to do another full assessment of our personnel needs, based on student enrollment and cost-eciency needs. Columbus Schools' RIF-impacted teachers will receive hiring priority. I am pleased to report that Columbus Schools will be able to fill 49 RIF-Impacted teacher positions for FY 20122013 budget. ese teacher positions are a combination of state, federal and local funds. Fortunately, Title I, Title II and Special Education funding projections for next year have enabled the district to exceed projections for hiring vacancies for next school year. We are investing all the resources we possibly can toward classroom instruction and reducing class size for FY 2012-2013.
Parr, Alex Pate, Crystal Patterson, Tranane Person, Brenda Petty, Verketha Petty, Raven Phinizee, Courtney Pilkinton, Haley Pridmore, Taelor Proctor, Andrea Randle, Jamie Reeves, Jasmine Rice, Jeana Richardson, Jeanine Richardson, Jessica Richardson, Austin Roberts, Adrienne Robinson, Omar Robinson, Tekeshia Rogers, Ebony Ross, Sidney Runnels Jr., Karsha Saore, Chanta Sherrod, Kellye Sherrod, Justin Short, Jasime Simeona, Vickie Smith, Phillip Sprayberry, Mary Staples, Carrie Stephenson, Chelsie Stevenson, Ebonie Stewart, Ina Stewart, Julianna Stillman, Daran Stone, Aubree Tate, Victoria Tate, Ashley Taylor, Summer Taylor, Harley Tedford, Brittany omas, Victorian Tilley, Cearra omas, Bobby Trimble, Marleno Unruh, Trayona Vassar, Brad Vest, Shenedia Walker, Ashley Ware, Hunter Warren, Sharonica Washington, Xiomara Watkins, Angie Watson, Miranda Watson, Dixie Weaver, Tyler White, Mishunda Whitfield, Delroy Whittaker, Benjamin Williams, Jennifer Williams, eda Williams, Chineqwa Wilson, Gunner Wilson, Leroy Wilson, Jimmy Woord, Westly Wright Steens: Mary Bell, Angelia Collins, Allen Davis, Fredrian Davis, Leander Harris, Wendi Joseph, Steven Kendrick, Marlon Kyles, Hunter Michael, Amy Ming, David Quick, Sandy Taylor, Kristin Vaughn, Autumn Wright Madison County Madison: Channing Gordon, Katelyn Morgan Marshall County Red Banks: Molly West Montgomery County Kilmichael: Kendrick Jones Stewart: Amanda Taylor Monroe County Aberdeen: Sara Benson, Tanika Johnson, Dreama Gardner, Robin Holliday, Katherine Newman, Tinisha Outlaw, Tashanda White, Bridget Williams, Chastity Williams Amory: Sharnae Black, Jason McKinney, Paul Moett, Patricia Webb Hamilton: Scottie Dobbs, Kevin McCartney, Tiany Pickle, Jesse Pounders, Jessica Smith, Josh Williams Nettleton: Ashley Barnes Neshoba County Philadelphia: Natalie Fortenberry, Chrisangelo Hayes, Victor Long, Natasha McCarty, Laurin McDaniel, Heather Minchew, Tyla Rush, Nykela Stewart Union: Michael Barrett, Kalan ornton Newton County Decatur: Eddie McMullan Noxubee County Brooksville: Lauren Bentley, Kaitlyn Chancellor, Jasper Chandler, Jessica Doss, Bettye Foote, Andy Ford, Enoch Glenn IV, Beverly Hardin, Bobbie Jones, Gussie Lane III, Wayne Ledbetter, Jamie Mickens, Ryan Mickens, Sophia Parson, Terence Porter, Alfonso Rice, Brittany Shields, Lacey Skinner, Willie Stewart, Priscilla Taylor, Antonio Wells Macon: William Bell, Cary Black, Kewuan Blanch, Toni Brown, Nicole Bryant, Roryana Buckhalter, Dustin Clark, JaBrieka Clark, Termarcus Conner, Kieria Cunningham, Syperia Dickerson, Megan Dinsmore, Shamika Edwards, Portia Eichelberger, Jessica Foxx, Craig Giesbrecht, Kimberly Gilkey, Shannon Gilkey, Jerry Harris, Ryan Hollivay, Patrick Hoskins, Shondra Ivy, Synease Ivy, Willie Ivy, Janardreon Jones, LaBrea Jones, Chris Lackey, Hollie Lane, Travis Liddell, Chaquontia Malone, Christine Maxwell-Jones, Cliord Metheny, Casey Moffett, Kelvin Parker, Turkeshia Parson, Julianna Persons, Chiquita Robinson, Amanda Ross, Oradell Rowzee, Patrice Shanklin, Jewon Singleton, Anna Smith, Cornita Smith, Eddrick Spann, LaShanda Stevenson, Lashanda Williams, Capriotta Woods Shuqualak: Beunka Brown, Yolanda Clark, LaShedra Clemons, Christian Howard, Dominic Johnson, Deonna Langford, Dashia Malone, Diamond McCoy, Christie Presley, Brittany Robertson, Nicole Stewart, Mercedes Webb Oktibbeha County Maben: William Alford, Lamarcus Bedford, Lance Butler, Churrel Chandler, Terres Chandler, Monica Cole, Kimberly Fulgham, Hunter Johnson, Justine Martinez, Courtney Pratt, Lauryl Wade, Briana Westmoreland Starkville: Dorothy Allen, Emily Atkinson, James Barton II, Corey Beard, Tamara Bell, Katherine Berry, Tracy Bevill, Candice Bibbs, Travais Bibbs, Marshall Blair, Kayla Brooks, Ashley Brown, Lashauna Brown, Luisa BustinBriscoe, Hollan Caldwell, Lucas Carpenter, Antonio Chandler, Kayla Chunn, Jamal Clay, LaKeshia Colvin, Nolan Couture, Craig Cox, Kenyan Crawford, Kevin Crittenden, Lori Crouch, Christina Cummings, Brittany Davis, Amy Doss, Raven Doss, Tiany Dudley, Adam Earley, Stephanie Edwards, Audrey Ellis, LaK-
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Dr. Martha Liddell

Interim Superintendent May 11, 2012
See EMCC Pg. 5
Council Meets to Discuss Culture of Coee Event Re-districting to be Held May 17th
Cooler heads prevailed at the special-called meeting of the Mayor and City Council, on May 10, 2012. e topic was redistricting, but, unlike last months meeting, no fireworks or name-calling ensued. e meeting lasted about an hour, with the focus staying on the matter at hand. Chris Watson led the meeting and professionally steered the elected ocials toward a calm resolution. Reiterating the importance of Columbus being compliant with the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Watson explained what his company, Oxford-based Bridge and Watson, was able to achieve. Ward 1 and Ward 2 will have no change in their boundaries. However, there will be substantial changes to the other wards. Watson went on to say, Some may be pleased; some may not be pleased. is is a starting point, Watson continued, reassuring everyone assembled that nothing had been written in stone. e biggest concern for Watson and his organization was to avoid changing the racial make-up of Ward 5, which has traditionally been a predominantly African American ward. Watson was emphatic that any drastic change in the racial demographics of Ward 5 would trigger a negative response from the Justice Department, something everyone in the room agreed should be avoided, at all costs. e wards are currently 20% out of balance, overall, but the plan proposed by Bridge and Watson would leave the city only 9.5% out of conformity, which Watson assured would be acceptable to the Justice Department.
LOCAL NEWS
CoeeHouse on 5th will be hosting an educational and cultural coee tasting experience, showcasing Vietnamese coee, on ursday, May 17, 2012. Brent Davidson, co-owner of Coee House on 5th states, "We want to bring culture and show unique things that are not available here in this area." Coee is a major source of income in
Vietnam. Introduced by the French, in 1859, and developed by means of the "plantation system, coee became a major economic force in the country. Production, in 2000, was a whopping 900,000 tons. In 2009, that total had grown to an amazing 1.3 million tons, second only to rice in value of agricultural products exported from Vietnam.
May 16, 2012
Molly Murphree
Molly is a resident of Columbus, who enjoys reading, cooking, cake decorating, and spending time with her family. She is a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church.
MoJo
Notes: ere was some confusion over city residents submitting a plan to the Justice Department also, but most of the confusion stemmed from the fact Councilmen had just received the plan moments before Mr. Watson spoke.
EMCC cont. from pg. 4
isha Emerson, Ronnie Evans, Beatrice Fair, Janie Feduccia, JoLynn Gassaway, Steanie Gilliland, Jason Graham, Charles Grandfield, Halley Gunn, Blake Hamric, James Harris, April Hatchett, Tiany Higgins, Justin Hill, Jodi Hogue, Latoya Hollingshed, Allyson Holmes, Jessica Hunt, Mildred Hornburger, Cristen Jackson, Janet Jackson, Kierra Johnson, Cheryl Jones, Jericho Jones, Fannisha Jones, Gabriel Jordan, Donald Kellum, Yulonda Kennedy, Marquis Keyes, Xavier Kilborn, Bradley Krock, Kerry Krogman, Bree Kuhn, Shannon Larche, Kizzy Logan, Charles Long, Brittne Mann, Tasha Massey, Jeri Matthews, April McDowell, Terceira McDowell, Stephanie McMorris, Royce Miles, Teresa Montgomery, Gennice Moore, Johniece Moore, JoAnna Morgan, Timothy Morgan, Steven Myles, Adam Naramore, Ben Oglesby, Leann Old, Aaron Orr, Alfreda Outlaw, Cora Owen, Bradley Owens, Adam Patrick, Nikki Patton, Justin Pelot, Joshua Pennington, Brittany Perkins, Vicky Phillips, Simon Pippins, Marvin Poe, Marietta Porter, Jessica Pruitt, John Randle Jr., Loreal Randle, Dramarkus Reed, Aaron Rice Jr., Rashad Rice, Charlene Richter, Krystal Robinson, Shoinshelia Rodgers, Ralpheal Rogers, Anna Rowlen, Jordan Senac, Will Schaub, Alexandria Shea, Charles Shira, Staci Shook, LaQuita Shumpert, Millicent Simmons, Terralyn Skinner, Devin Smith, Chantel Solis, Patsy Sorrell, Tyronza Stallings, Taylor Taggart, Celletta Tate, Fanny Tate, Chet omas, Justin omas, John ompson, Clayton reet, Monique Tice, Sonya Tillman, Eric Tolbert, Brittany Turner, Michael Turnipseed, William Valentine, Dorvelis Villarroel, Heath Walker, Jessica Walker, Codi Wallace, Dean Wallace, Ricky Wallace, Tiany Ware, Sharon Washington, Audria White, Elander White, Adonijah Williams, Charles Williams, Jessica Williams, Madelynn Williams, Michelle Williams, Whitney Williams, Susie Wynn, Takunda Wynn, Alicia Yeatman, Chekila Young, Regina Young, Veronica Young, Victoria Young Sturgis: Sally Beckum, Samuel Brooks, Christopher Gray, Kyla Morgan, Chadwick Ray, Kimberlee Smith, Antonio Yarbrough
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Yum! St. Pauls Annual ECW Eight oMay Bake Sale & Luncheon
Opening Day Celebration
May 16, 2012
As I walk among the crowd, early Saturday morning, at the Hitching Lot Farmers Market, I am overcome with a sense of home. Growing up in the country - on a farm, at that - I can tell you there is nothing like fresh homegrown vegetables and fresh baked goodies.
e Hitching Lot Farmers Market oers that and so much more. Friendly people man the vendor booths, selling everything from jellies, canned tomatoes, fresh veggies, and baked goods to wind chimes and candles.
e one item that caught my eye, however, was homemade banana bread; very reasonably priced, I might add, for all you bargain hunters out there. Do you wish that you had some? I know you do! ats why I implore you to check out the Hitching Lot on Mondays, from 4-6pm; ursdays, from 6-10am; and Saturdays, 7-10am. You'll be glad you did!
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John Henry Works to Earn Eagle Scout Award
Members of Boy Scout Troop 3 assist John Henry Laminick with his building of picnic tables for the Riverwalk, which made him eligible to receive his Eagle Scout award.
roughout history, conflict has played a large role in the evolution of humanity. In the aermath of our struggles, we have this funny little tendency to repeat ourselves, churning our unfortunate redundancies up from the bottom, like a spatula in a bowl of cake mix. However, all is not sweet in that proverbial batter; mixed in with the sugary goodness is a lump of chips not made of chocolate, but, rather, lemons. Every so oen, these lemons rise to the top and leave a sour taste in our mouths. Strangely, it is only during these times that we tend to step back from the bowl and, wincing, say to ourselves "You know, maybe that wasn't such a good idea." e last four years have been no dierent, and we haven't quite reached the point when we have been prompted to reach into the proverbial recipe and pull out those ingredients that shall certainly ruin the outcome.
A Dessert Best Served Cold

ment Act of 2011 (FRB). But, it doesn't end there. e war on women is in full swing, as is the right to bear arms. e war against tyranny is being fought, not on one or two fronts, but on many fronts. In the aermath of the Trayvon Martin fiasco, the State of Florida is now reconsidering their Stand Your Ground law, as I expected. But, it's not simply enough to say that one state is seeking to destroy the right to bear arms, it's the federal government, as well. Don't believe me? Observe: per month, per individual. In 1995, during a C-SPAN interview, Attorney General Eric Holder made the statement that he wanted to change the mindset of people about guns. In the interview, Holder blatantly said, "...every day, some kind of anti-gun, anti-violence message every day, at every school, at every level...we need to do this every day of the week and really brainwash people into thinking about guns in a vastly dierent way." In other words, Holder wished to propagandize anti-gun sentiment to the nation, starting with the most impressionable group: the children. Shortly aer being appointed as Attorney General under Obama, Holder "co-signed an amicus brief [ third-party document oering opinions to courts, to help decide tough legal issues] in support of the District of Columbias ban on all handguns and on the use of any firearm for self-defense in the home (Newsmax, 2008). Following his sentiments in 2009, CBS News reported Holder's statement regarding the wish to reinstitute the ban on the sale of assault weapons. It has long been known and regarded that Mr. Holder wishes to institute stricter laws and policy on gun ownership and possession. For example, Holder wants to bring about 3-day waiting periods on purchases of guns, along with a regulation that would limit the purchase of guns to one It has been a long-held belief that, if the common citizen was disallowed the right to bear arms, only criminals would have guns. While that may be a debatable slippery-slope, it brings about the related question that, if the criminals are also government agencies and ocials, then how could anyone justify giving up the right to bear arms, much less restrict their use and ownership? Eric Holder has proven that he doesn't mind subverting law, procedure, and morality, when it comes to his agenda. Aer all, we're talking about the guy who allowed the ATF to send 2,000 guns into Mexico to the drug cartel, a ploy reputed by several to be an attempt to instigate anti-gun sentiment in the U.S. To make matters worse, he even tried to justify his actions to Congress aer a Border Patrol agent, Brian Terry, was shot and killed by someone using one of those very guns! It's really no wonder that Rep. Darrell Issa wants to hold the Attorney General in contempt of Congress for, as CBS News reports, "failure to comply with a Congressional subpoena" and "blocking their eorts to get the facts about [the Fast and Furious scandal]". At this point, I can't say this any clearer: Mr. Holder, you are fired. Now, everybody, let's have some cake.
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To make matters worse, it's an election year - the time when the lemons have risen to the top, to the point that all we can taste, right now, is the overpowering sour flavors that bury the sugar underneath a layer of acidic overtone. In the last four years, we have given up and abandoned the fundamental aspects of this nation's recipe. Our leaders, the people who we have (for some reason) chosen to maintain this sacred recipe, have found it necessary to switch from cake to something less indicative of dessert and, instead, serve us a dish that, more or less, resembles moldy sauerkraut. Highlighting the list of ingredients that are certain to pave the road toward dietary destruction are things such as e National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), e Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), and the Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improve-
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Columbus Mothers Day Luncheon Exchange Club

On ursday, May 10, 2012, a PreMothers Day luncheon was held at the Sim Scott Community Center, to show appreciation for all the wonderful mothers in our community. Speakers included: CPD Capt. Fred Shelton Prayer; Mayor Robert Smith Welcome; and Debra Taylor, Columbus Housing Authority Occasion. Dr. Suzanne Bean, Community Liaison for Mississippi University for Women, explains how the MUW Center for Creative Learning benefits our community by working with local organizations. e event was sponsored by ColumbusLowndes Parks and Recreation, Helen's Kitchen, and Councilman Kabir Karriem.
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Pieschel Receives Kossen Anderson Named MUW Faculty Excellence Award Faculty Member of the Year
1926-1957, by University Press of Mississippi. Pieschels MUW career began in 1986, and includes previously serving as the director of the Honors Program and head of the Division of Humanities for seven years. She was the recipient of the MUW Medal of Excellence in 2005. In his nomination letter, Dr. omas C. Richardson, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, said, Dr. Pieschel is, first and foremost, an outstanding teacher. Her student evaluations are consistently the highest, whether they are from students in a required composition course or in an upper-level course for majors. I know of no one who has done more for the students of MUW and the institution, itself, than Dr. Pieschel, in her 29 years as a faculty member here, he added. Her professional and community involvement include serving as president of the Board of Governors of the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters, as a state director for the Southern Literary Trails committee, and as a steering committee member for Columbus annual Tennessee Williams Tribute weekend. Shes also a member of the Board of Directors of the Columbus Girl Choir and on the Girl Scouts Community Advisory Board for the district serving north Mississippi and east Tennessee, and she has been appointed to the Regional Board of Directors. A native Mississippian, who grew up in Winston and Calhoun counties, Pieschel received a Bachelor of Science in English in 1979, graduating summa cum laude from MUW. She also holds a masters degree in English from MUW and a Ph.D. in English from the University of Alabama. She is married to MUW English professor emeritus Stephen Pieschel, with whom she co-authored the centennial history of MUW in Loyal Daughters.
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MUWs Mortar Board Honor Society coordinates this selection, each year, and the Alumni Endowment held by the Foundation furnishes the award, which was presented at graduation. A member of MUWs faculty since 1998, Anderson is a talented teacher who is beloved by his students and respected by his colleagues. He received his doctorate and masters in political science from Pennsylvania State University and his bachelors in international relations from the University of Virginia. His areas of specialization include lobbying, political parties, U.S. foreign policy and terrorism.
Dr. Bridget Pieschel, professor of English and director of the Center for Womens Research and Public Policy at Mississippi University for Women, was honored with the 2012 Kossen Faculty Excellence Award. e award, which includes a $5,000 stipend, recognizes the role of faculty as the heart of the university. It was established in 2004, by Connie Kossen, a 1964 alumna of MUW, and her husband Tom. Criteria for the award are based on three fundamentals: excellence in teaching, excellence in scholarly or artistic achievement, and excellence in service, preferably both on-campus and in communities throughout MUWs service area. Further, to be considered for this award, a faculty member must exhibit a commitment to student success in each of these three areas of responsibility. roughout the year, Pieschel presents to various civic and student groups about MUWs history and 19th century womens education. e CWRPPs research focuses on all issues aecting women and girls, and particularly on the history of MUW and womens education. It oers students the opportunity for hands-on primary research in womens studies and womens issues. e centers student/alumnae collaborative Oral History Program resulted in the publication of Golden Days: Reminiscences of MSCW Alumnae
Dr. Brian Anderson, chair of the Department of History, Political Science, and Geography and professor of political science, was named Faculty Member of the Year at Mississippi University for Women. e Faculty Member of the Year Award, which includes a prize in the amount of $1,000, is an honor bestowed upon the faculty member of MUW who, above all, values quality teaching. e individual selected is truly a symbol of MUWs highly regarded faculty.
Navy Recruiter Practices What She Preaches at East Mississippi Community College
Just let someone question Bree Kuhns claim that the U.S. Navy helps people get an education with a skeptical, Like who? Shes got the best possible answer, Like me. e Navy has its own version of East Mississippi Community Colleges tuition guarantee program, giving its personnel the opportunity to continue their educations, free of charge. Kuhn took the Navy up on its oer and chose to attend EMCC, a fitting partnership between the military and a community college family that honors military service with two annual events. Petty Ocer 2nd Class Bree Kuhn is one of more than 900 academic, careertechnical and vocational students who graduated from EMCC, in three ceremonies held May 11-12 at the colleges Golden Triangle and Scooba campuses. A native of Wurtsboro, N.Y., Kuhn joined the Navy in 2006. She was 18 years old.
She received orders to Mississippi in 2010, locating in Starkville with her now-3-year-old daughter, Kylie. Shes been a Navy recruiter since 2011, driving to high schools all over the Golden Triangle, and as far as Louisville and Macon. Her biggest hook to pique students interest, besides a guaranteed job, is the chance to go to college without incurring a cent of debt. Kuhn graduated from EMCC with an See RECRUITER Pg. 9
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Sam Spades Noir Ethic Facing Reality in International Development

lecturing him on his countrys corruption, ineciency, and irresponsibility. Unperturbed, the Secretary replied, I have achieved my success thanks to my family, my community, my tribe, my region, and my country - in that order; and now that I am in the position of authority, I will repay them exactly in that order. Americans want to do good, but they either ignore the corrupt and/or dysfunctional political environment in which they must work, or naively believe that they can change it simply by force of example. e prevailing service religion [in international development] underestimates the problem of disorder. Many of the activists talk as if the world can be healed, if we could only insert more care, compassion and resources into it. History is not kind to this assumption. Most poverty and suering, whether in a country, a family or a person, flow from disorganization. A stable social order is an artificial accomplishment, the result of an accumulation of habits, hectoring, moral stricture and physical coercion. Once order is dissolved, it takes hard measures to restore it. e World Bank has tried to address this issue by imposing conditionalities on every loan conditions of reform, which governments have to fulfill, in order for them to receive installments and new loans. However, the loans were the construct of international bureaucrats, and far from the priorities of borrowing countries. Adding to this, the Bank gave so loans at marginal interest rates, repayable over an extremely long period. Because the Bank was wellcapitalized and since its performance rating was based on loans out the door, repayment was never an issue. Conditionalities were irrelevant. e United States also got on the conditionality bandwagon, and proudly trumpeted new programs through which money would be granted only to those countries which were democratic, followed the rule of law, and were financially transparent. However valid the selection process, a country did not have to meet all the criteria to receive a grant. A country with a reasonably free press and elections could receive financial support, even though it ranked near the bottom of the Transparency International (corruption) index. To satisfy Congress preoccupation with waste and fraud, USAIDs current focus has been on tight financial control and, of course, maintaining a constant flow of politically-motivated dollars. A project with a poor evaluation report, oen due to failed local institutions, can be renewed quickly and easily, with only the promise of doing better, next time. In short, theres only so much good you can do, unless you are willing to confront corruption, venality and disorder, head-on. e noir heroes, like Sam Spade in e Maltese Falcon, served as models for a generation of Americans, and they put the focus squarely on venality, corruption and disorder. e noir hero was a moral realist who assumed that everybody was dappled with virtue and vice, especially himself. e assumption, in a Hammett book, is that the good guy has a spotty past, does spotty things and that the private eye and the criminal are two sides of the same personality. Brooks, however, rather naively assumes that, simply by addressing institutional reform, projects will improve, money will be spent eciently and the recipients of aid will be better served. Recent history has shown that traditions of self-serving venality and corruption or adherence to outmoded but politically appealing policies - have been durable and resistant to change. For decades, India was the recipient of billions of dollars of US foreign assistance. Little or no progress was made, in terms of social and economic indicators, until India rejected the Soviet Socialist model and liberalized its economy. In little more than ten years, India very much on its own - went from a stagnant, impoverished country to one of vital dynamism and energy. Development, as we know it, should be ended and returned to the pre-McNamara World Bank as lender of last resort, where grants and concessionary loans are eliminated and countries must turn to international capital markets. Countries would then have to choose only those projects that were likely to perform and which they desperately needed; and they would have to reform their institutions. is [Sam Spade] worldview had a huge influence, as a generation confronted crime, corruption, fascism and communism, and noirs moral realism would be a nice supplement to todays prevailing ethos. It would fold some hardheadedness in with todays service mentality. It would focus attention on core issues. Contemporary Washington, not to mention parts of the developing world, may be less seedy than the cities in the noir stories, but they are equally laced with self-deception and self-dealing.
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Despite billions of dollars being poured into international programs of health, civil society, and education, there have been few successes. is is similar to those religious evangelists in South American jungles, who believe that if only they can Christianize the natives, economic and social progress will follow.
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Richard Brooks has recently written about the importance of looking at economic development from a less idealistic and more objective and practical perspective. If you attend a certain sort of conference, hang out at a certain sort of coee shop or visit a certain sort of university, youve probably run into wonderful young people who are doing good and who have devoted themselves to a purpose larger than self - starting a company that will empower Rwandan women, by selling their cras in boutiques around the world. eir hip service ethos is setting the moral tone for the age. ese idealists avoid politics, because they have little faith in the political process and believe that real change happens on the ground beneath it. ats a delusion. You can cram all the non-governmental organizations you want into a country, but if there is no rule of law and if the ruling class is predatory, then your achievements wont add up to much. On a recent UN assignment, our team was invited to the home of the Secretary of Health. e team leader insisted on
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associates degree in liberal arts, May 11. She started out in the nursing program, before switching gears to a business emphasis. She plans to pursue her bachelors degree at Mississippi University for Women, for the same reasons that brought her to EMCC: lower cost, smaller classes and a robust selection of on-line courses. I prefer to go to class on-line, she said. It fits into my schedule, better, with a 3year-old and a job. It meshes better. Kuhn also took classes on-site at EMCCs Golden Triangle campus in Mayhew, and thats where the research she did prior to enrolling paid o. Smaller class size was one of the determining factors in her choice of EMCC, and she took advantage of the access to her instructors. I dont know how I would have passed college algebra if it hadnt been for math instructor Susan Carpenter diligently tutoring me, she said. ese are the lessons she passes on to the high school students she sees on a weekly basis. She advises young people to stay focused on the big picture. As far as discipline, she said, everyone has to find their own motivation. I think my dad instilled character in me, and then the Navy instilled discipline. I blame the Navy for that, she joked. But, like any college student, shes still tempted to procrastinate, describing the struggle as an ongoing thing. e New Yorker is enjoying her time in Mississippi, but shes still adjusting to the culture. She describes herself as outgoing, but admits she found southern hospitality overwhelming at first. I would tell people at home, I dont know why people are being so nice to me. Im paranoid. But thats just how they are, she said. Everyone knows you and they always wave, which, again, was weird, when I first got here. But, now, I love it. Kuhn graduated from EMCC with honors and a 3.5 grade point average. For more information about East Mississippi Community College, visit www.eastms.edu.
Ron Parlato
rparlato@realstorypublishing.com Ron Parlato is a writer living in Washington, DC. He has close ties with Columbus which he visits frequently. His writings on literature, politics and culture, travel, and cooking can be found on his own blog, uncleguidosfacts.com.
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Wine & Cheese Tasting

Sarah Labensky, local business owner and pet lover, hosted a wine and cheese soiree, this past ursday night at her restaurant, e Back Door, to benefit e Columbus Humane Society. ose in attendance were treated to a variety of superb wines and a delicious spread of heavy hors doeuvres.
EMCC Announces Summer Semester Dates

ree summer semesters are set to begin, May 29, at East Mississippi Community College: the Summer Full-term Semester, the On-line/e-Learning Summer Semester and the Summer 1st Intensive Semester. Summer Full-Term classes are taught on-site at EMCC locations. e deadline to register is May 24. EMCC will be closed May 25-28, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Regular classes begin May 29 and continue through August 1. Final exams will be given August 2. Students who want to take EMCC classes on-line, through Mississippi Virtual Community College, can take advantage of the On-line/e-Learning Summer Semester. e deadline to register is May 29, the same day classes begin. Final exams will be given the week of July 1620. EMCC oers two on-site Summer Intensive Semesters, one beginning May 29 and the other July 2. Each intensive semester lasts about a month, giving students a chance to earn college credits in an accelerated classroom environment. For instance, during the intensive semesters, three-credit classes meet four times a week, Monday through ursday; each class period lasts two hours, fieen minutes. e deadline to register for the Summer 1st Intensive Semester is May 24. EMCC will be closed May 25-28, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Regular classes begin May 29 and continue through June 27. Final exams will be given on June 28. For questions about Summer Full-Term and Summer 1st Intensive classes, call the Admissions and Registration Oce. At the Golden Triangle campus, the number is (662) 243-1920. At the Scooba campus, the number is (662) 476-5040. For questions about the On-line/eLearning Summer Semester, call Chris Square at (662) 476-5347. More information is also available at the East Mississippi Community College website, www.eastms.edu.
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Jacob and Seonkyoung Longest enjoy refreshments.
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Owner of Front Door/Back Door, Sarah Labensky, poses with Emily Jackson and Amanda Vice behind the sampling of wines.
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Local Educator Wins Prize in National Competition

Mandy Clark, Master Teacher at Franklin Academy Medical Sciences and Wellness Magnet School, was a winner in the 5th annual Win with Classworks national contest. e contest, which ran from March 5 to April 6, 2012, is hosted by Curriculum Advantage, Inc., developer of the award-winning K-10 Classworks comprehensive instructional improvement system. Classworks customers from across the United States were invited to submit essays and/or videos showing how they are making a dierence in the lives of their students. Teachers were challenged to demonstrate how Classworks helps their school achieve success. From creative songs to inspiring success stories, the submissions were enthusiastic and heart-warming. Twenty winners were named from schools in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. Ms. Clarks essay emphasized that Classworks is easing the adjustment to 21st century learning by engaging students, automating instruction, and providing immediate feedback. She wrote, Teachers have to compete with a technology-driven society and Classworks allows for that to take place daily. Students do not see Classworks as a learning tool, but rather a video game like most of them use, outside of school, on a daily basis. In the essay, Ms. Clark described the boost in confidence and self-esteem that students get when they earn trophies from the Classworks Trophy Room. For her entry, Ms. Clark won Honorable Mention and will receive a $75 gi card. To read Ms. Clarks winning essay or for more information please visit: www.classworks.com/winwithclassworks.
Our City of Columbus How Much Do You Know About It?

Prior to the founding of Columbus, the area was the site of a trading post operated by a man named Spirus Roach, whom the local Native Americans called Opossum, because of his angular facial features. ey referred to the area as Shook-huttah tom-a-hah, or Opossum Town. e town was known by that name, for several years, until Silas McBee, a prominent citizen, suggested naming the little trading post Columbus, aer C h r istophe r Columbus. e first settlers arrived at Plymouth, across the river, in 1817. Columbus was founded in 1821. Second Avenue and Eighth Street, and became the first home of First United Methodist. e Civil War interrupted completion of the churchs current building, which had begun in 1860, at the corner of Main Street and 6th Street South. During this period, portions of the tin roof were removed, to make canteens resenting the district in the Mississippi House of Representatives. Aer Jackson was captured and burned to the ground, Columbus served, for a time, as the state capital. It was here, in 1866, at Friendship Cemetery, that the very first Decthe Spanish-American War. A Columbus native helped to raise the flag at Iwo Jima, during World War II. In addition, one of our native sons was a crew member on the Enola Gay - the plane that carried the bomb to end WWII. A number of notable individuals have studied at Mississippi University for Women. Among them is the famous author, Eudora Welty. Columbus has also been the birthplace of several well-known sports figures, including baseball announcer Red Barber and boxing's first threetime world heavyweight Henry champion, Armstrong. C olumbus contributions to the arts include: rock singer Andrew Wood; American Idol contestant Jasmine Murray; and bluegrass musician Ruby Jane Smith. Perhaps Columbus most notable native son is Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tennessee Williams, who was born here in March of 1911, and whose first home was in the parsonage at St. Pauls Episcopal Church. e building has been restored and moved to 300 Main Street, where it now serves as a Welcome Center. is is just a small taste of the bountiful history of our city. If you would like to know more about our town, search online for historic Columbus, or visit our local library. Next week, we will share more interesting facts about this wonderful city!
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OUR CITY OF COLUMBUS
Have you ever wondered about our city and its history? is area, even before the city of Columbus was founded, was the scene of many interesting occurrences, people, and businesses.
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Our county was named Lowndes aer William Jones Lowndes, (1782-1822), who was a U.S. Congressman from South Carolina and an earnest supporter of the War of 1812. William Lowndes was a lawyer, planter and statesman. Henry Clay called him the wisest man he had ever known in the Congress. Lowndes worked to achieve a compromise on sectional issues, like taris and slavery, and assisted in the creation of the second national bank.
for the Confederate soldiers, and the building was used as a hospital for the sick and wounded, and as a place for the manufacture of ammunition. Columbus was a hospital town, during the Civil War. However, the city also had an arsenal that made gunpowder, handguns and a few cannons. Because of this, according to one account, the Union tried to invade Columbus more than once, but was stopped by General Nathan Bedford Forrest, thus preventing the antebellum homes from being destroyed; as a result, Columbus collection of historic homes is second only to Natchez as the most extensive in Mississippi. Many of the casualties from the Battle of Shiloh were brought here, and thousands were buried in the town's Friendship Cemetery. One of the hospitals was located at the still-operating Annunciation Catholic Church, built in 1863. ese antebellum homes may be toured during the annual Pilgrimage, during which the residents open their homes to tourists from around the country. During the war, Columbus attorney Jacob H. Sharp served as a brigadier general in the Confederate Army. Aer the war, he owned the Columbus Independent newspaper and served four years rep-
e early settlements at Plymouth, West Port, Nashville and Moore's Blu, no longer exist, but were important trading points on the Tombigbee River, in the early history of the county. ese early settlers were attracted from other parts of the country by the rich quality of the soil in the county, its proximity to a fine navigable stream, its mild climate, and the fact that the "Military Road, from New Orleans to Nashville, opened by U.S. troops between 1817 and 1820, oered ready means of access to the region.
oration Day was observed, when local ladies put flowers from their gardens on the graves of fallen soldiers from both sides of the war. It is a proud and heart-felt tradition, which continues to this day, and which is believed to have served as the impetus for the national holiday that we know, today, as Memorial Day. Our local university, Mississippi University for Women, was chartered in 1884 as the first state-supported college for women in America, under the name Industrial Institute and College. Columbus natives have made important contributions to our nations history, far from their hometown. Stephen D. Lee was in charge of the Confederate cannonade that fired the first shot on Fort Sumter, to ocially start the Civil War. One of our own delivered the munitions to Teddy Roosevelt, as he prepared to take San Juan Hill, during
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Joyce is a single mother and grandmother, and serves our community as the night supervisor for Lowndes County 911. She enjoys researching genealogy and has lived here all her life.
One of the first actions taken by the city's founders was to establish a public school. ey started Franklin Academy, which is still being used, today.
From 1821-1831, Methodists and other religious denominations used Franklin Academy, then a 30 x 40 foot log cabin, as a place of worship.
First United Methodist Church was organized in 1823; it is the oldest church organization in Columbus. In 1831, a frame structure, the first church building in Columbus, was erected at the corner of
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Honesty and Friendship

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Dear Meagan: Im in a pretty awkward position, and I hope you can help me. I am pretty close with the owner of a local company that my best friend wants to work for. She has asked me to put in a good word for her, because she wants to apply for a certain position with that company. e problem is that I think - well, actually, I know - that she would be terrible at the job. Really terrible, I mean. I dont want to tell her that, because her heart is really set on doing this particular thing and she thinks shes really good at it. Shes so excited about the prospect of this job. I dont want to hurt her feelings, but I also dont want to tell my other friend (the head of the company) that she would be good at it, when she wouldnt. What should I do???
(because you just cant say, no). When you do this, remember that you are uncomfortable with representing your friend for this particular job, so you are likely to not speak authentically to the employer. Is authenticity important to you? If you do, however, choose to speak to the employer, one way to avoid swaying the employer in one direction or another is to talk about the skills that you KNOW are strong and positive characteristics that your best friend does, in fact, have. The employer can then make up their own mind about whether your best friend is a good fit or not. 3. Tell your best friend to go for the job, and tell the employer that your best friend would be great at that job. Some issues that might arise for you if you choose to do this are: a. You find yourself shying away from the employer when they confide in you about why your friend isnt what you said they were, hence, keeping yourself from building a stronger relationship; b. If your best friend gets fired, down the road, this could be potentially awkward, because you were dishonest, not because your friend got fired. Small white lies (or stretching the truth,) with good intentions, often dig the biggest holes. 4. Encourage your friend to go for the job and that you will put in a good word for her, when you have no intention of actually doing so. I am pretty positive that if you do this, you might not feel great about yourself in the end, and you could potentially keep yourself from being your best you. 5. Lastly, you could tell your friend that you dont think they would be a good fit for the job, because you value honesty more than friendship. Only you can make that choice and we all have different values. If you choose this option, just make sure See ASK MEAGAN Pg. 15
Over the years, countless people have asked me fitness questions about something they have seen in a magazine, on the internet or heard from friends, about how to lose weight. Some of the most frequently asked questions are: what exercises to do to reduce their waistline; how to lose 30 pounds in 30 days, and is that possible; do you get better results using the treadmill or elliptical; how long should I do cardio; and what supplement can I take to lose weight. e questions always revolve around one main thought - getting the weight o, FAST. One of my all-time favorite comments is, I know what to do; Im just not doing it. But, maybe you really dont! I am sure that at least one, if not all of these, has crossed your mind. Aer siing through scads of how-to resources, there is still one major problem - you still dont have the right answers to your questions. e next problem is you want to lose this weight NOW, right? Do you really know what to do? So, let me ask you this one question: have you ever considered hiring a personal trainer to help you? If you arent getting the results, doing what you are doing now, then why wouldnt you find someone who knows what to do and can help you? Historically, it has seemed that hiring a personal trainer was for the rich or elite, and cost too much for the average person to aord. is is no longer true. Over the past 20 years, personal training has become an important and more widely-used service. is is evident, with shows such as e Biggest Loser and the proliferation of fitness centers all around the country. How many 24/7 gyms are now open in your community, compared to 2 or 3 years ago? Well, let me give you the facts about personal training and why you should consider hiring one. Here are some of the main benefits of hiring a personal trainer: 1. You receive an individualized exercise and nutrition program, based upon your health issues, such as high blood pressure, heart
disease, surgery, physical limitations, lifestyle, and goals.
2. You are taught how to perform exercises correctly, drastically reducing the chance of injury, while maximizing positive results. 3. You reach your goals faster.
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4. You save countless hours and money, instead of trying different methods, only to end up frustrated and never reaching your goals.
5. You get solid, consistent support and encouragement to keep on track, by being accountable to your personal trainer.
6. You learn how to implement important healthy habits on a daily basis; creating a balanced lifestyle you can maintain.
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ank you for your question! is is a tough situation to be in, but you certainly arent stuck. e first question you have to ask yourself is, what is most important to you your integrity, your honesty, your friendship, or how you want to appear to others? In every situation, there are numerous solutions. Let me pose a few solutions to you for this particular circumstance: 1. You could support your best friend in her endeavor, (because you have decided that your friendship is more important to you than anything) but tell your friend that you dont feel comfortable putting in a good word, because you feel that would be a conflict of interest, on your part. Plus, if your best friend hasnt worked for you before, then you cannot fairly represent her skill set (of course, this is only true if being fair is important to you). 2. Tell your best friend that you would be happy to put in a good word
Ok, so now you have a better understanding that there is more to personal training than meets the eye. One of the most important considerations in this process is how you decide which personal trainer to hire. You want a certified personal trainer credentialed through a national accrediting organization, such as National Academy of Sport Medicine, American Council on Exercise, Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, and International Sports Sciences Association, or one who has a college degree in Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology. Another important factor is personality. Interview the prospective trainer and determine if you click. Ask him or her questions about professional background, types and ages of previous and current clients, and what their coaching style is. Find out if the trainer is willing to help you integrate you goals into your lifestyle; your life outside the gym will have as much or more to do with your achieving your goals, as your exercise time with your trainer.
A skilled personal trainer will also want to track your progress, keeping records such as body fat and circumference measurements, your medical history, work schedule, eating habits, and periodic progress reports. See TRAINER Pg. 15
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watchers cries 22: State ____ 23: Division direction 24: Pleasanter 25: Quaker grains 28: Limping 30: ____ motive 31: Circus animal 32: Fleet commanders (abbr.) 34: ____ fences (reconcile) 39: Gardening implement 42: Ogling 44: Madres mate 45: Film spool 46: Robert ___ (2 wds.) 47: Makes a request 48: Skiers surface 51: ___ Tin Tin 52: Stop ____ dime (2 wds.) 54: Mineral spring 55: ____ So Fine SEE ANSWERS TO THIS CROSSWORD PUZZLE ON PAGE 21
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To really round out your experience with a personal trainer, you want someone that can also serve as a nutrition coach or counselor. It is not just about exercise, aer all. Now, you are asking, How much does this cost? e national average is $50-$100 per hour in a gym; however, it can be higher, depending on area and expertise. In-home or atwork training can run $75-$150 per hour. is is usually higher because of travel time and the convenience factor. Call your local gym, to verify the rates. Remember that time is money. If you are spending that much time searching for the right information, trying to implement it, and never getting the results you want, long-term, it is costing more than hiring a professional. e old saying penny wise and pound foolish is very true when it comes to your time. Highlights of hiring a personal trainer: Fast track your success Hire a personal trainer that does physical assessments and incorporates nutrition coaching and who you connect with Save time and money Create a healthy lifestyle Stay tuned for Part II, which will include details on how personal training works.
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Small Army Invades Downtown Columbus

ats right a small army has invaded downtown Columbus but, I bet that you havent heard about it, before now. e key word in the above statement is small, because the army to which I am referring is made up of hundreds of figurines, each about one foot in height, that comprise Dylan Karges show, called Looking Forward, which is now on display at the Columbus Arts Councils Rosenzweig Arts Center. ese clay figures, numbering somewhere between 800 and 900 in all, are carefully arranged throughout the front half of the gallerys main room. Although Columbus has a fairly vibrant arts scene, installation-type exhibits are rare as a matter of fact, this may be the first one that I can recall, in recent years. Some of the little soldiers are posed on pedestals on the perimeter of the space, but the vast majority are arranged in a grid layout, at floorlevel. Although the figures resemble one another, in basic form, there are also dierences some subtle, others not so subtle from one figure to another. is is echoed in Karges artist statement, in which he writes I dont feel that all men are created equal; in fact, I dont think any two individuals on this earth are created equal. Another thing that sets Looking Forward apart from the typical installation is that, unlike most installations, where the individual elements cannot be removed without destroying the concept or the message of the exhibit, these individual figurines are actually for sale, as separate works of art. Each figure is priced at $45, a very reasonable price for a piece of art. Ah, but thats the thing. Just like the brand of potato chips, which used the slogan Bet you cant eat just one," I believe that people will find it dicult to limit themselves to just one piece. I imagine that these intriguing little sculptures would look better in ones home in small groupings. ey certainly seem that way, to me! Remember the magic words.
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Melinda Due is a certified personal trainer, with additional expertise in nutrition counseling and life coaching, as well as a B.A. in Business.
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that you find a way to tell your friend in a loving way and be sure to highlight all of their great qualities (and maybe even suggest other employment options).
All in all, it is important to identify your values and act on what you will feel best about, at the end of the day. e cleaner and clearer you are in your communication and intention (think and check in with yourself, before you speak) the better you will sleep at night. If you feel like you made a mistake and spoke too soon, correct your mistake by apologizing, and then take a dierent route it is never too late to change your course of action.
One way to know if you are making the right choice for you, is to let go of what everyone might think of you (because you dont really know what they are thinking, anyway). Once you let that go, choose what is an absolute YES for you (not a half-hearted yes) and then do itthe rest will work itself out.
Meagan M. ONan
Meagan is a trained and experience Life Coach, awardwinning author of Creating Your Heaven on Earth, blogger, poet, and supporter of the underdog. She has a life coaching practice in Columbus, MS.
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vehicles, and much more. It is hard to believe that Judy has had no formal training in photography. She has been honing her cra, ever since her father (also a photographer) bestowed her with her first camera when she was twelve. She is quick to point out, though, that she only got her first really good camera in 2001. When asked who her favorite photographer is, she cites the world-renowned bird photographer Arthur Morris. She says that she is attracted to birds because of their bright colors, and she tries to get really interesting shots of them, rather than the typical pose. In reply to a question of what she likes to photograph, other than birds, she lists sunsets, old bridges, and architectural subjects. Howle, who uses a Canon 7D and a 5D Mark II, likes to use soware to enhance her images. is interest in manipulating the images has led her to oer her services as a photo restorer, for which she charges an hourly fee. In addition, she has won $500 worth of NIK photo soware in a PHOTO contest sponsored by NIK, in which entrants had to use NIK soware to edit their entries.
When looking at Judy Howles photographs, it is easy to imagine her being a distant relative of the late ornithologist John James Audubon. She is so talented at capturing all types of birds on film, that is that you wouldnt be surprised to see one of her subjects emerge from the surface of the print. Although she has developed a reputation as a top-flight photographer of all manner of feathered creatures, this is by no means the sum total of her abilities. Judy is adept at shooting a wide variety of subjects: landscapes, architecture, old
Although Judy does not like to brag, she divulged that she has won several on-line photo contests. Her photos have been included in exhibits at the Rosenzweig Arts Center, at an MUW alumni show, and in two shows at the Renee Reedy Studio: Phonetography 2.0 and Emergence. When she is not behind the lens, herself, she oers private lessons on both taking photographs and, then, editing them. She prefers to use Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and Light Room, to enhance her photos. In addition to private lessons, she also teaches a multi-session group class at the Rosenzweig, twice a year.
Judy says that, although she primarily takes photographs for her own pleasure, she does sell copies of some of the images. In summing up not only her experiences with photography, but also her outlook on life, Judy says her motto is shoot what interests you; create what pleases you. To view some of Judys photos, visit southernexposure.zenfolio.com, and for more info on her photo restoration services, go to heritagephotos.net.
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Columbus Arts Council Announces Winners of 2012 Market Street Juried Art Exhibit
e Columbus Arts Council would like to congratulate the winners of the 2012 Market Street Juried Art Exhibit. Cash prizes will be awarded in the following categories: First Place in Painting/Drawing: Roadside Beauty by Angela Jones Second Place in Painting/Drawing: Lobsters and Lemons by Deborah Mansfield First Place in 3-D Art: Bershith - In the Beginning by Patti Johnson Second Place in 3-D Art: e Poppie by Bonita Cantrell First Place in Photography: Church of the Holy Sepulcher by Leroy McCarty Second Place in Photography: Dancer in a Ray of Light by Erin Norman Peoples Choice: Willie King by Karen Sergent Best in Show: Color Before the Storm by Leroy McCarty e exhibit will be on display, in the back part of the gallery, until May 31st.
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PIG TALES
Porkchop is growing, well, like a pig!! We think he probably weighs about 40 lbs, now. It is dicult to pick him up not really because of his weight, but because it is so o-balance! Just the sight of his poor pot-belly and sway-back makes my back hurt. But, that fat pig can still run pretty fast! He is so happy to get outside and run, every aernoon, and has the best time playing in the side yard, with the dogs. He wants to play with them so bad - when they start running at lightning speed - but he has learned that hell get body-slammed, if he doesnt get out of their way!
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if I could just get him to politely walk on a leash!! Im so glad that Porkchop came into my life - it is an experience I wouldnt trade for anything (even with the minitantrums - mostly, they are just funny!) I also couldnt have asked for our kids to get along any better than they do. Who wouldve thought? ree pit bulldogs, three cats, and a pot-bellied-pig all live, side-by-side, in the house, and even sleep together, on occasion. And who rules the roost? Well, the cats do but, then, comes Porkchop!! And, if you think weve got an odd mix of animals, just wait for the story on Porkchops family...coming, soon, in e Real Story! Oh, and by the way, I have a lead on baby pot bellies - email me if youre interested in adding one to your family! For all the Porkchop photos, updates, and videos you can stand, visit Porkchop on Facebook: http://www. facebook. com/PorkchopsPigTales Aimee Shaw
ashaw@realstorypublishing.com Aimee is the Oce Manager at Malone Electric Company, Inc. and also has her own freelance graphic design business. She is married to Kenneth Shaw of Columbus.
I took him to work with me, last ursday. It was the first time in a few weeks, and I think he was actually bored. Not that there is more to do at home, but I dont believe he enjoyed it as much as I thought he would. I know that he liked being able to go outside more oen, and of course just being with me all day (LOL), but I cant help but think he would rather have been at home. He does pretty well at home, so far, anyway, so well most likely just let him stay there, instead. Some of e Real Story crew did get to witness a mini-pig fit, but nothing compared to what he can throw, ha-ha! He wasnt quite ready to leave, the other day, so when I tried to make him go out the door, he got a little defiant. Its still a sight to see - once you get over how loud he can get, its sort of funny to witness! My husband, Kenneth, stayed at home, one aernoon last week, and he called to tell me that Porkchop had thrown a hissyfit, earlier that day, because Kenneth wouldnt get up and feed him, when he was crying. Kenneth said that he told
Porkchop, big pig!
Porkchop that he wasnt starving, and it wouldnt hurt him to do without, for a while. Well, Porkchop decided hed just show Kenneth how serious he was about wanting food. He started grunting and whining, screaming and throwing a little piggy-tantrum, knocking things around, throwing stu in the air, and making all sorts of racket. But, hey - it worked! Kenneth got up and poured some feed into his bowl! It dawned on me, earlier this week, that I could record the audio of Porkchops late-night/early-morning, wake-everybody-in-the-house-up fits. So, when I heard him coming through the house, whining and looking for us, I got my iPhone ready. I, then, realized that the recording wouldnt be as clear with my noise machine on, so I reached over and turned it o. Apparently, thats all it took. I guess Porkchop was competing with the noise maker, instead of begging
for food, ha-ha! Aer I turned it o, all I heard was a few tiny grunts, every now and then. It worked sort of like when you finally get the camera out to take a picture, then the dogs/kids/cats stop whatever they were doing (weve all been there!). Big Po-Po (my new nickname for Porkchop) still snuggles with me, every now and then, just not for long. Its just hard to believe how much he has grown in the 14 weeks that Ive had him. He is still as cute as he can be, and cracks me up, every day, but it is just amazing how dierent he looks, aer such a short period of time. He is a little leery of people, at first; but, give him a treat and you are his new best friend. eres also a magic button on him that makes him flop down on his side for a belly rub! A friend recently commented on how much Porkchop is like a dog - even coming up to you for a pat on the head. Now,
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Music with a Message

sending out. His message is one of liing people up, not tearing them down, and that is definitely something we could all use a little more oen. I think that Marsh spoke some amazing wise words, when he said, I try to live my life with character and be the person I was created to be, every day with life and music; not saying I always succeed at this, just saying I try. Marsh is working towards a very attainable goal; hopefully, we as a community can come together and support a fellow Mississippian in his commendable efforts. Marsh said, I want to earn the support of my community and rally together to reach this goal. is is an amazing opportunity for me, but I simply cant do it without your support.
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Photo Courtesy of Renee Reedy
Columbus native Tyler Marsh is on his way to big things, and you can help him get there. Marsh, 26, has been playing music since he got his first guitar, at 14. Shortly aer high school, he helped start a local Christian rock band aptly named e Tyler Marsh Band. Aer having performed, toured and recorded with this band for over three years, Marsh decided to go solo; that is where you come in. Marsh recently started a project, on the website Kickstarter.com, to raise $10,000 in 45 days, to help him make his dreams a reality. For those unfamiliar with Kickstarter, it is a website where you pledge a specific
amount of money to a particular project, and you receive the reward associated with that amount, at the established time. For example, if you pledge $5 to Tyler Marshs Kickstarter project, you will receive an autographed poster and a digital download card on the album release date. If you donate $10, you will receive a copy of the CD, at least two weeks in advance of the release date, a poster, and a personal thank you note. e rewards go up, from there. And, if the goal of $10,000 is not reached by Sunday, June 17, you will not be charged. As Marsh put it, I know this sounds like a lot of money, because it is, but to record at this level and with the amazing people who would be associated
with it, it really isnt. e $10,000 will go towards Marshs goal of recording an album with a top producer in Knoxville, Tennessee. I decided that Travis (Wyrick) would be the best fit for me, because this project is about giving my music, my dream, and my mission the best shot, said Marsh. And, that he will. Travis Wyrick is a top producer in his field, having overseen over twenty #1 singles, and having worked with the likes of P.O.D, Pillar, Disciple, and Dolly Parton. It isnt very oen, in our society, that someone comes along with message as positive as the one that Tyler Marsh is
If you are inclined to help Marsh reach his goal, please do so by visiting his Kickstarter page at www.kickstarter.com/profile/tylermarsh. Marsh also has a Facebook page, where he will be selling his T-shirts, starting this Friday, May 18th. Please visit his page, at www.facebook. com/tylermarshmusic. You may also contact Marsh via email at tylermarshband@yahoo.com. Any donations will be so helpful to Marsh and his goals! If you would like to hear Tyler Marshs music, live, you can check him out at the following events: May 20th - REPresent; Columbus Lock and Dam, Columbus, MS; Hosted by Real Life Church; 5pm May 25th - Coee Fusion; Ocean Springs, MS; 6pm June 3rd - True Life Worship Center; Caledonia, MS; 4pm
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Pegues Fighting for Another Shot

would walk into a starting spot. I was just trying to live up to expectations, stated Pegues, speaking on loy expectations that come with being a highly-touted prospect. Pegues was poised to become the starting cornerback, the next season; that was in doubt, aer Pegues and five teammates (Quinton Wesley, Tre Rutland, Charles Burns, Michael Gates, and Keith Fitzhugh) were involved in an altercation with an o-duty policeman. I learned a lot aer my freshman year. I was a little hot-head. e incident humbled me, but, at the same time, it was a learning experience. Because we were teammates, I was with fellow freshmen. I treated those guys like brothers, and I saw them fighting and I just joined in; I didnt ask any questions, instead of doing the better thing and trying to break the fight up, said Pegues. He added, It humbled the heck out of me. I felt like I had embarrassed my family and I had really embarrassed myself. I really didnt want to get into that position, again. So, I had to straighten up. e players were disciplined for the incident, and returned to the football field. Pegues settled in as the starting cornerback. He put together an impressive season - making 32 tackles and four interceptions. His exploits were good enough that he was named to the All-SEC team. Being it was my first year starting, I knew quarterbacks were going to try me. I had growing pains, that year. All-in-all, I had a good year; I made All-SEC. I learned as the year went on, and progressed and progressed, Pegues said. I had my bumps and bruises. I remember playing Tulane - probably one of the worst games I ever played at defensive back. I dont remember going home. I didnt go out; I just stayed in my room. I didnt want to talk to anybody. I remember, that night, I told myself that I had to get better. I really refocused myself; I reeled o a couple of good games in a row. It was all about getting used to the SEC and the life of a college athlete. One of the biggest debates, during his career, by the fans, was why D.P. (as most call him) didnt play oense. Its something that he always pushed for, as well. I went into his oce, my sophomore year. I was like Coach, can I get in and play anywhere over there? My freshman year, we had a package of twenty or thirty plays. I was at receiver, running back, and quarterback. We practiced it; but in the game, we never brought it out. Why, I have no idea. I felt I could have given us a spark. I still, to this day, dont know why we didnt run those plays, said Pegues, about the prospect of playing oense. Mississippi State head coach Sylvester Croom changed Pegues position, but it wasnt to the oensive side of the ball; he
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Derek Pegues is considered one of the greatest football players in Mississippi State Bulldog history. He made 146 tackles and had 12 interceptions in his career. e playmaker also totaled 3,290 kick and punt return yards, during his time as a Bulldog. He also had five touchdowns (interceptions and punt returns).
Before Pegues was a Bulldog great, though, he was the quarterback for the South Panola Tigers, the most dominant football program in Mississippi. He rushed for 4,104 yards and scored 86 touchdowns (passing, rushing, receiving, interceptions, kick and punt returns) for the Tigers.
In Batesville, thats the only thing to do is play ball. Everyone wants to play, and it starts from a young age. People always want to be the next DeShea Townsend or the next Jamarcus Sanford, said Pegues.
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Most South Panola products attend Ole Miss, but Pegues made a bold choice to attend Mississippi State. It wasnt a popular choice, and the community expressed their displeasure with his decision. It was real big. ere was a lot of pressure on me to go to Ole Miss. Aer I committed to Mississippi State, a lot of people turned their back on me. I got death threats and people threatening to burn my familys house down, if I went to Mississippi State, Pegues said. He eventually made his way to Starkville, and there was much expected from the five-star prospect, who was named an All-American, aer his senior season in high school. e versatile athlete didnt disappoint; he got into the two-deep at cornerback and became the Bulldogs kick returner. Coming in, I was an All-American and people were expecting so much. I just wanted to come in and make a big splash. It was hard, and I had a steep learning curve. I had only played cornerback, for one year, before coming to Mississippi State. It was tough, going through camp with Coach Croom. Croom had a real tough camp. I started o third-string, behind walk-ons and everything. I had to change my attitude, because I thought I
moved the All-SEC cornerback to free safety. It was a shock, but we discussed it right aer the season. Coach Croom called me into his oce. He asked me about moving to safety. At first I didnt want to do it, but then I told him whatever I can do to help the team I will do it. I knew it would hurt my chances of playing at the next level - considering I was only like 59, Pegues said. ey figured to get the ball in my hands more, at the safety position. I knew the defense better than anyone, and the safety made all the checks and the calls. He figured, with me having the experience of playing quarterback in high school, my leadership ability would help me be more vocal on the team. It really took o that year; I had a good year, my junior year . e move proved to be the right one for the team. e Bulldogs sported a deeper secondary with Anthony Johnson, Jasper OQuinn, Demon Glanton, and Keith Fitzhugh added to Pegues. e 2007 season turned out to be, potentially, the best of the Batesville, Mississippi natives career. He had several memorable plays, during See PEGUES Pg. 20
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that season, with the first being a gamewinning interception touchdown against Auburn. Pegues finished the year with 50 tackles and five interceptions - earning another All-SEC selection. At the time, I knew that was our first SEC game of the year. I hadnt got an interception during the season; I think it was our third game. It was my birthday and I was like I got to go out and have a good game. We played the ball-control offense and I knew our defense had to make a big play if we wanted to win that game. I was already breaking on the ball; it just happened to get tipped, and all I had to do was keep it from hitting the ground. It was one of the biggest plays of my career, said Pegues. e Bulldogs had become bowl eligible for the first time in seven years, but they looked to improve their bowl position versus in-state rival Ole Miss Rebels. e Rebels had the game in hand until a coaching blunder by Ed Orgeron. e Bulldogs took advantage and got back in striking distance. It led to one of the greatest moments in Bulldogs history - Derek Pegues 75-yard punt return. It had special meaning for Pegues - considering a few former high school teammates played for Ole Miss. I felt like I could get one. I knew they were trying to take me out the game with the squib kicks. I was just like I got to make a play, because we were struggling going into the second half, said Pegues. I think it was a couple of series before I dropped the interception that I would have returned for 70-something yards. It hit me right in the hands and I dropped it. I was thinking I got to make a play; I got to make that up. I got a chance to get my hands on one of the punt returns. I knew I needed to hit it downhill; I did, and got into the end zone. e Bulldogs accepted an invitation to the Liberty Bowl, against Central Florida. Pegues helped lead the team to victory, and earned game MVP and Defensive Player of the Game honors. ats what I came to Mississippi State for - to help turn it around. ey hadnt been to a bowl game in seven or eight years. It was a great experience, being down there, the whole week, Pegues said. I won the MVP trophy and the Defensive Player of the Game. It was a big game and was a boost going into the next year. I felt that we were going to be pretty good, going into the next year. He had a favorable dra grade aer the 2007 season, but decided to stay for his senior year. I contemplated about it. People were nagging me about it. I thought about it long and hard, but we had some momentum, going into the next year. I think we had like 16 or 17 starters coming back; I thought we had a real chance to compete for the SEC Championship. I wanted to come back and do that for the Mississippi State fans and give them a taste of what it feels like to be in the SEC Championship, said Pegues. e Bulldogs had high expectations, going into the 2008 season, but an oncampus shooting incident cost the Bulldogs several players. Five players: Quinton Wesley, Rodney Prince, Anthony Johnson, Michael Brown, and Jamon Hughes were either suspended or dismissed from the program, altogether.
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I really cant blame those guys, because it was really about being in the wrong place, at the wrong time. You had folks around Starkville looking for trouble. e situation could have been played a little dierent. I just wish we had thought about things a little more. I wish Coach Cheese (Charlie Harbison) had arrived a lot earlier. I had called him. He showed up right at the last minute, aer the incident had happened. I just wish he could have showed up five or ten minutes earlier. I dont believe any of that would have happened, said Pegues, on the shooting incident. It was bad. It was the day right before the spring game. Even the day of the spring game, it was raining, it was gloomy. People were down, because they were like our brothers. We didnt want to lose them, because they had just gone through the battle with us. We lost Ant (Anthony) Johnson; he had just had a good year at the cornerback position. Mike Brown would have been a first or second-round le tackle, and to lose him was tough. We were scrambling, because we already didnt have a lot of depth at certain positions. It really hurt us more, because we thought we had something special for that next year. It was hard to pull ourselves out of the hole, when so many talented guys were gone and we already lacked depth.
Pegues also explained how it aected him, personally, on the field. e fact that you lose one of the best corners in the SEC. You got to bring in Marcus Washington; he played great, but it kind of took me out of the game, my senior year, because other teams threw to the outside, a lot. So, I wasnt able to make as many plays on the ball, like my junior year.
I really could sneak to one side, with Ant out there, because I didnt have to worry about his side; he was going to do what he did. e communication in the secondary was dierent, as well.
e loss of the athletes, due to the incident and the injury to Jamar Chaney caused the Bulldogs to take a step back in 2008. ey finished 4-8, and Coach Croom got fired. Although Pegues numbers dipped a bit (50 tackles and two interceptions), he still was named All-SEC, for three straight seasons. It was a feat that only Mario Haggan (2000-2002) had achieved, previously.
Even though the Bulldogs had a terrible year, Pegues was still considered a top NFL prospect, due to his credentials. Surprisingly, he wasnt draed - which came as a shock to everyone - including Pegues himself. It was one of the hardest moments of Pegues life. See PEGUES Pg. 21
Local Businesses to Host Fundraiser
Carlos Rosales of Cafe Quartier and Christopher Rosales of Tampico Bay donate gift certificates for the silent auction. Pictured, l-r: Saige McCraw, Carlos Rosales, Stacey Irvin, Bridget Phillips, Meadow McCraw, and Christopher Rosales.
Classy Canine Training Academy and Delores Brook Southern Charm will host a benefit for Kaylin Squires and Saige McCraw, on Saturday, May 26, 2012, from 1-6pm, at 1449 West Lindsey Road in Columbus. ey are asking members of the community to come out and support children with disabilities. e event will feature local vendors, food, drinks, and a silent auction. In addition, representatives of the Clay County Humane Society will be present. Call 662-266-8989 if you have any questions or if you would like to donate products or services.
Molly Murphree
Local Businesses Join Together to Sponsor Student Pilots
PEGUES cont. from pg. 20

It was one of the worst days of my life, to be honest. e career I put together at Mississippi State; I thought if I didnt go first or second-round, that I knew someone would call my name. I was thinking if I came out, my junior year, I was guaranteed to be at least a second-round pick. Even to this day, I dont know why my name didnt get called. I felt like I did enough to at least get my name called. I didnt get invited to a training camp, stated Pegues, sharing his feelings about not getting draed. Aer the dra, I rolled around for, like, three or four hours. I was thinking to myself, Why my name didnt get called? My agent was calling around, trying to get me into a camp. No one would even touch me. I knew I wasnt that bad of a player; I didnt know if someone had put a bad word out on me or what. I really hate that I never got a chance at the NFL experience, because I felt I could be a good player on the next level. Maybe God didnt want me to get draed, at that time. ats how I look at it. It was tough, because I felt that I had let people down. When I didnt get draed, I had so many dierent feelings over it all. I was mad; I was embarrassed. It was hard to go home and look people in the eye. For the simple fact that there are a lot people in my town that are Ole Miss fans, that expected that. ey threw it in my face; like you should have gone to Ole Miss. I dont look at it like that. It just wasnt my time. My friends were supportive and everybody was trying to cheer me up. I probably went into a slump, for a couple of months. I still think, to this day, why I didnt get draed. Its nothing I can do about it. I just hope I get that shot . It took a few years, but he was able to get back on the gridiron - signing with the AFLs Iowa Barn-
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stormers. He was reunited with former backfield mate, DeMon Glanton. It feels great to be back on the field, doing what I like to do. I still have been working out to get in the NFL. Hopefully, someone will see that I really want to be there, and give me a shot, said Pegues. Derek Pegues is showing how a person can rise from the ashes. He has picked himself up from a blow that would have crippled most people. e NFL is still his goal, and he is pushing to make it a reality. If his playing career doesnt work out, Pegues is planning on re-enrolling at Mississippi State and finishing up his coaching degree.
Roberto, Christopher and Carlos Rosales are pictured with Steve Stater, Tom Cooper, Adam Mattheis, Bob Taylor, and Leo Moore.
On Tuesday, May 8th, Roberto and Christopher Rosales, co-owners of Tampico Bay Mexican Restaurant and Bob Taylor, owner of Bob's Paint and Auto Body, along with other members of the Columbus community, extended a warm welcome to the incoming Student Pilot Class from Columbus Air Force Base (CAFB). In partnership with CAFB, Tampico Bay Restaurant and Bob's Paint and Auto Body will serve as sponsors for the one-year term that the future pilots will be here in Columbus, helping them become accustomed to our community.
Molly Murphree
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Columbus Boys Win State Championship

ing threats - in addition to Longmire, Gurley, and Van Someren - including Charles Stanback and Roger Shilling. Strong mid-field support came from Quaid Phillips, Eric Dunaway, McKellar Fishel, and Will Rollins. On every aspect of play, we put in solid performances, but games are won and lost in the mid-field and our mid-field performed so well, commented Velek. Assistant coaches for the team are Chris Hemphill and Roger Shilling. e wins run the teams record to 31-3-1 and helped the team retain its #3 ranking in the state. ey are the highest ranked non-select (Division I) team. e team will try to win a second state title, when it competes in the Division II state championships in Hattiesburg, May 19th and 20th. Also, competing at the State Championship were the Under-12 boys and Under-16 girls. e Under-12 boys won two matches, before losing to Pearl; and the Under-16 girls won one and lost two.
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Columbus jumped out to a 2-0 lead, with goals by James Longmire and Kobe Van Someren, but Singing River scored and the match remained at 21, until the last ten minutes of the game. An unlikely goal from defensive player Avery Velek made the lead more comfortable, and a late goal by Caleb Gurley put the match out of reach. Courtesy Photo roughout the tournaKneeling, L to R: Quaid Phillips, Charles Stanback, Will Rollins, Sam Young, McKellar ment, Columbus continFishel; Standing, L to R: Assistant coach Roger Shilling, Roger Shilling, James Longmire, ued to be led by a Daniel Longmire, Avery Velek, Elijah Hemphill, Andy Blakney, Eric Dunaway, physical and relentless Kobe M. Van Someren, Caleb Gurley, A.J. Reed; Head Coach Tom Velek, defensive unit that alAssistant Coach Chris Hemphill lowed only one goal in four matches. Goalie Eli e Columbus Under-14 boys soccer team won Hemphill was supported by Avery Velek, AJ Reed, the Mississippi Soccer Association DIII State Cham- Daniel Longmire, Andy Blakney, and Sam Young. pionship, May 5th-6th, in Meridian. It is the first Head Coach Tom Velek remarked, I have always time that a team from Lowndes County has won at emphasized defense as the key to winning, and this Under-14 boys, and only the third championship team is the personification of that phiever for a Columbus Lowndes Recreation Authority losophy. In 35 matches, this year, we team. is is a huge accomplishment for these have had 29 goals scored against us - on players and coaches, but also for soccer in Lowndes average, less than one per match. County. A state title is so hard to achieve, remarked Velek noted that a key to the teams CLRAs Greg Lewis. success was player retention. Some of e Columbus team had impressive wins in these young men have been playing tobracket play. ey defeated Biloxi 10-0 and South gether since 2005. All of the players Madison Soccer Club 7-0, on Saturday, and Jackson who won the 2010 Under-12 district Futbol Club 8-0, on Sunday morning, to earn a trip championship are still playing with the to the championship match. In the championship program. We have attracted new qualmatch, the Columbus boys met a team from the ity players, because of the focus on Singing River Soccer Club (Pascagoula) which had player development and satisfaction. only had one goal scored on them throughout disOn the oensive side of the ball, trict and state competition. Columbus utilized a multitude of scor-
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