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A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF JOURNAL PUBLISHING AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATIONMAY 2014

THE NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI

A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF JOURNAL PUBLISHING AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

• Flag-wrapped combine attracts admirers, Page 3• Bowland Farms goes back to basics, Page 2

• Q&A with state ag and commerce commissioner, Page 4

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BY DENNIS SEIDBUSINESS JOURNAL

SALTILLO – Twenty-one yearsago, Tim Bowland moved toNortheast Mississippi afterspendingmost of his adult life inArizona and Colorado.The South was a bit differentfrom the West. to say the least,but Bowland doesn’t regret themove at all.He’s especially happy to have ahouse on 21⁄2 acres, with a lakethat borders the back yard, plushe has access to additional land.ForBowland, hiswife and theirson, thepast fewyears havebeenabout “getting back to basics.”The change started three yearsago when Bowland, a commer-cial photographer by trade, de-cided to start a small garden.“It startedasa12-by-12garden,the second year 20 by 40 and thisyear it’s 30by50. ... and I’maddeda second plot where I’m planting150 corn plants.”initially, the garden was ahobby for Bowland who didn’tthink it would morph into asmall-scale operation where hegrows enough vegetables to feedhis family throughout the year,give some to friends and neigh-bors and still has enough to sellsome of the fruits of his labor.Thus, Bowland Farms wasborn – it even has a Facebookpage –where Bowland shares hisexperiences and a good bit ofhumor.“I wanted to get back to whenpeople used to grow themajorityof their food,” he said. “And Iwanted to learn how to do thatmyself.”Bowland is among a growingnumber of people who have de-cided to go beyond a small gar-den with a few vegetables andherbs into a much larger opera-tion that can feedmore than onefamily throughout the year. It’s

not on the scale of a large com-mercial farm, nor is it exactly atrue hobby farm.But it certainly takesmore thanone person to work the garden.This year, in addition to corn,Bowland has planted okra, greenbeans, several peppers (frombellpeppers to hot peppers) egg-plant, broccoli, cauliflower, zuc-chini, cucumbers, onions andstrawberries.”Bowlandalsohas added chick-ens – two roosters and six hens –that provide eggs, which, if noteaten, are sold.While the Bowlands are com-pletely self-sufficient, their gro-cery bills have droppeddramatically as their garden hassupplemented their diets nicely.“It’s fresh during the summer,then we can as much of it as wecan so so we can enjoy it in thefall andwinter,” Bowland said.He admits experience is thebest teacher, and themaster is hisneighbor and friend, HowardCrump, who’s a commercialfarmer.Still, Crumphas a green thumb– actually, two – as he’s grown hisfair shareof veggiesover theyearsand advised Bowland onwhat todo.“Your average gardener getsabout 10pounds from a tomatoplant, and thanks to Mr. Crump,I’m getting about 15 pounds,”Bowland said. “But he’s gettingmore than 20 pounds of toma-toes per plant.”Bowland had no experiencewith gardeningor farmingbeforehemoved toMississippi andwasquite pleased to be taken underCrump’s wing.“I’ve been doing this a longtime, but I still love it,” Crumpsaid. “Tim’s done a really excel-lent job.”Crump’s garden is bit larger –about 5 acres.But the sameprinciples remain

– make sure the soil is good andthat there’s adequate water.Crump’s land includes about 90percent of the lake, and hiswatersource is close and convenient.And,he said, neverwater in themorning or when it’s dark. Thebest time is right at dusk.Bowland uses a soaker hose –it’s not feasible to trywateringhisgrowing garden by hand.Plus, there’s the constantweed-ing that must be done, and thechickens – with names like Tem-pleton, Ferdinand,Opal, Pepper-mint and Little Miss – that mustbe looked after.“I work 10 hours a day, thencome home and work anothertwo or three hours,” Bowlandsaid. “But I have no complaints.None at all.”

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LAUREN WOOD | BUY AT PHOTOS.DJOURNAL.COMTim Bowland plants eggplants in his garden in Saltillo. Bowland Farms also can be found on Facebook.

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The past couple of yearshas been a game ofwatching andwaiting forarea farmers.

Sure, they want enoughmoisture on the ground to helpset up their fields when itcomes to planting, and theycertainly want rain to fall whenit’s needed.ButMother Nature can befickle.Charlie Stokes, the areaagronomy agent for a large por-tion of NortheastMississippi, said grow-ers south of Lee County have had plentyof rain so far this year.“Those farther north haven’t seen asmuch as, say,Monroe County andbelow that line,” he said.The ground hasn’t been dry enoughfor growers to get in their field and plantlike they’ve wanted. Last week, a coupleof dry days helpedmany, butmore rainfell, addingmore delays.“I’d say we’re about the same pointnowwewere last year,” Stokes said.According to theU.S. Department ofAgriculture, as of the week ending April20 on y 64 percent of corn had beenplanted statewide, compared to 70 per-cent for the same time a year earlier.The five year average through the thirdweek of April has been 87 percent.“We just need a good three or fourdays of dry conditions so the can get intheir fields,” Stokes said.Only 14 percent of soybeans had beenplanted as of April 20, but that’s twice asmuch as what was in the fields a yearearlier. The five-year average has been26 percent.It’s still early for cotton, with only 1percent planted, compared to the five-year average of 6 percent.Watermelonwas only 34 percentplanted, but is ahead of last year’s pace(28 percent). The five-year average (62percent).But the relatively wet weather isn’tcompletely bad news. Themoisture hashelped green up pastures, which is good

for livestock growers. Fifty-twopercent of pastures were ratedeither “good” or “excellent” anda third were were rated “fair.”

CALIFORNIA DREAMINGMeanwhile, outWest, rainwould bewelcome relief, but theprospects aren’t good. And theresult will be that consumerswillpay the price, literally.California’s worst drought inyears continues to worsen, withthe end of their rainy season

around the corner. According to theApril 15 U.S. DroughtMonitor, 69 per-cent of California is in a state of “ex-treme drought.” Nearly 24 percent isexperiencing “exceptional” drought.The snowpack in theSierraNevadamountains,which supplies the statewithwater in thewarmermonths, is only 12percentofnormal.Thishas triggeredmandatory restrictions fromthegovernorthatwill affect residents and farmers alike.For the first time in the state’s history,

officials announced they would notsend anywater from the state’s reservoirsystem to local agencies, amove thatwill affect drinking water supplies for 25million people and irrigation for 1mil-lion acres of farmland.California is the country’s top agricul-

tural state, growing about half of theUnited States’ fruits, nuts and vegeta-bles. Farming generates about $37.5 bil-lion a year in California. In comparison,agriculture isMississippi’s top industry,valued at about 7.5 billion.And so, thanks to the drought in Cali-fornia, prices for fruits, vegetables andnuts will be increasing.That’s on top of higher prices for beefand pork.But there’snotmuchwecandoabouttheprices, other thancomplain.Andhopeandpray farmers everywhereget theweather theyneed to feed the rest ofus.

DENNIS SEID is editor of the Northeast Missis-sippi Business Journal. Contact him at (662)678-1578 or [email protected]

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MONROE COUNTY –Darrell Nicholson likes tostand out from the crowdsometimes.“A lot of time, people areafraid they might offendothers if they do or saysomething,” he said withsmile.But not Nicholson,who’s been farming since1987.“I started with 50 acresand now I have a littleunder 4,000,” he said withpride, waving at a car thatpasses by his farm adja-cent toU.S. 45 nearNettle-ton.Soon, another carpasses, honking its horn.Then a truck going theother way.The drivers either knowNicholson, or admiring hisshiny combine sitting inthe field near the road.Maybe both.It’s not just any com-bine, however. It’s an al-most-new MasseyFerguson 9560, poweredby 9.8-liter, 360 horse-power engine andequipped with a 350-gal-lon grain tank.But what really set itapart is that the stars andstripes of the U.S. flag aredraped – actually“wrapped” on the com-bine’s exterior.Massey Ferguson com-

bines are red to beginwith, so the red, white andblue of the American flagare perfect complements.“I was in Missouri a fewmonths back and saw onelike it for the first time,”Nicholson said. “I thoughtit was a special edition orsomething, but it wasn’t.”When he got back to hisfarm, he new the combinehe got a year earlier wouldbe the perfect candidateto get the same U.S. flagpattern emblazoned on itsexterior.“I’m a veteran of DesertStorm, and to me, the flagrepresents freedom,”Nicholson said.He got in touch with hisMassey Ferguson dealer,Black Prairie Tractor andEquipment in Columbus,and got the ball rolling toget his combine deco-rated.The process took a totalof 13 hours – and that’safter the combine wascleaned, dried and placedindoors to get it at theright temperature.Nicholson probablywon’t be using the com-bine until June, so for now,it sits on his farm, off thehighway, between Nettle-ton and Aberdeen.Passersby have takenplenty of photos of it, andNicholson is happy topose with the combine, ifhe’s not in the fields some-where.

He joked that he shouldhave started charging forphotos.Nicholson declined toreveal how much he paidfor the colorful treatmentof his combine, preferringto lee it secret. Needless tosay it’s far less than the$300,000 or so that a newMassey Ferguson 9560costs.But to farm, you have tohave the equipment, andtoNicholson, it doesn’t re-allymatter what the brandis on the combine or trac-tor.“It’s all made by hu-mans, so it’s going to breakdown eventually,” he said.“i’m just about the onlyone around here who usesMassey, and my friendswho drive John Deeresknow it’s me if I’m havingto work on it.“But at the same time, Itell them I seem themheaded to town to buyparts when I’m working,”he added with a laugh.With planting seasonstarted, Nicholson is busyplanting 500 acres of corn,500 acres of cotton and therest in soybeans.Meanwhile his combine– one of only six in thecountry – will continue toattract admirers.And Nicholson mightnot be finished.“Well, I’ve got tractor,too, that I thought about,”he said.

Color combine attracts admirers

THOMAS WELLS | BUY AT PHOTOS.DJOURNAL.COMDarrell Nicholson and his American flag-wrapped combine.


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CindyHyde-SmithelectedMis-sissippi’s

Commissioner ofAgriculture andCommerce inNo-vember 2011 andtookoffice the fol-lowing January. Sheis the first female tohold theposition.Beforeher election,shewas amemberof the state senatefor three terms. Shewas SenateAgricultureCommit-tee chair for eight years.Q. BRIEFLY DESCRIBE your role asthe state’s commissioner of agri-culture and commerce.A.AS COMMISSIONER I am inchargeof all the statutory dutiesand responsibilities of theMissis-sippiDepartment of AgricultureandCommerce. The services thatMDACprovides touch the lives ofeveryMississippian, not justthosedirectly involved in agricul-tural endeavors.MDAChas awide rangeof responsibilities,such as ensuring that the foodyoueat is safe for consumption,assurances that the fuel youpur-chase is safe for your vehicle, andprotecting the consumeronanycommerce related volumeandweight transactions.MDAC inspectors conduct san-itation inspections in all grocerystores andmeat plants.Ourdivi-sionof theBureauof Plant Indus-try protects all agricultural andhorticultural interest in the statefromharmful insects, diseasesandweeds, and is responsible forregisteringpesticides, feeds,seeds, fertilizers and soil amend-ments sold in the state, aswell aspermitting all pest control opera-tors doingbusiness in the state.Wealsohave anAgriculturalTheftDivision that assists thosethat havebeen the target of anycrimes related to agriculture suchas the theft of livestock, timberandequipment.

In short sum-mary,MDACstrivesfor fairness andeq-uity in themarket-place toprotect allMississippians.Wealsohave amarketingdivisionthat produces theMississippiMarketBulletinpublica-tion, operates theMississippi FarmersMarket andpro-vides for themanyoutreachprograms

that promote andeducate aboutMississippi agriculture.Not tomention,weoperate theone-of-a-kind andeducational hotspot,theMississippi Agricultural&ForestryMuseum.I also serve as chairmanof theMississippi FairCommission,whichoversees all events on theMississippi State Fairgrounds,which includes theMississippiColiseum,Kirk FordiceEquineCenter and theMississippiTradeMart. I alsohavemanyother re-sponsibilities onother boardsandcommittees in relation toMississippi agriculture.Q.TELL USYOUR EXPERIENCE as acattle farmer and stockyardowner. Are you still active?Obvi-ously, you feel like your experi-encehelps you relate to thefarmers, growers, ranchers.A.MY EXPERIENCEASA cattlefarmer andmydirect involve-ment in the family stockyardbusiness has only enhancedmyposition as commissioner. I un-derstand first-hand the chal-lenges of farmingbecause I live itevery day. I get the significanceofinput cost versusmarket value.My family iswell aware that ourschedule is dictatedby the farm-ing season. A farmer’s paycheckdoesn’t come just because it’s the1st or the 15thof themonth andthe saying“makehaywhen thesun is shining” is not just a phrasefor us.The forecast of rain or dryconditions candetermine suc-

cess or failure. I assure youwe’veprayed for rain andwe’veprayedfor dry ground, too.Having totend to a sick calf or getting cowsbackbehinda fencemaydeter-minewhether or notwe canat-tend someone’sweddingorspecial event.As a farmer, I alsounderstandthe cost of doingbusiness. Inputcost is a constant variable, andour inventory can’t be stackedona shelf.Our livestockhas tobe fedeverydaywhether it’s cold outsideor breaking 100degrees and theydependonus asmuchaswede-pendon them. It’s our responsi-bility to vaccinate our animalsandkeep themhealthy. Ifwehaveone fatality, it’s the sameas a carbeing stolenoff the car lot – theownerhas a loss, andwedocryover spilledmilk.Somepeoplemight compare itto gambling, but I consider it liv-ingby faith.Notmanyoccupa-tionsprovide the visibleopportunity to teach childrenwork ethic, responsibility andtrust inGod,who is theonly rain-maker. I respect any farmer. It’sour job to feed theworld andpro-vide its citizens fuel and fiber, andhowmanyprofessions can sayourproductwill be consumedbymillions every single day.Familiesmay skip aweekendmovie or put off buying anewcar,but theydon’t quit eating for aweek to savemoney. Ifwestoppedall agricultureproduc-tion at once,wewouldonlyhaveenough food to feed this countryfor approximately onemonth –think about that.Wehave to con-stantly staydiligent because therearenodays off.I have always said anabundantfood supply is a strongmilitarydefense, anda country that can’tfeed its peoplewill certainly per-ish.Weoften say in jest“I’m starv-ing todeath”, but the reality isthere couldbe aday if therewereno farmers andagricultural in-dustrywe literally couldbe starv-ing.

Q.WHATARETHE biggest chal-lenges our farmers andgrowersface?A. EVERYYEAR,AGRICULTURE al-wayshasdifferent challenges andobstacles to overcome.Whetheryouare growing cropsor raisinglivestock, producers facemanytrials and tribulations throughoutthe year that not only affect pro-ductionbut thebottom line as abusiness.These challengesmayincludemany things that farmerscannot control like inclementweather, damage fromsurround-ingwildlife andmanydisease is-sues that affect both agronomiccrops and livestock.Of course, other challenges likeinput cost of various commodi-ties that include the cost of feed,fertilizer, seed, chemical control,livestock vaccines, andequip-ment continue to fluctuate and inmany cases stay on the increase;not tomention, a reliable laborforce inmanyunits of our agri-cultural industry is constantly achallenge tomaintain. In addi-tion to theday today challengesof on-farmproduction, oneof thebiggest challenges today is thepublic’s awareness ofwhere theirfood comes fromand the effortsfarmersmake toproduce a safe,affordable food source.Another challenge is the con-stant over-regulation that limitsour ability to farm.There are a lotof peoplewhohave thepower toregulate that don’t have the ex-pertise todecidebest practices.Many times science is thrownoutthewindow for unprovenas-sumptions. For example, anyonecanputupawebsitewithout theproof or evidence stating claimsthat aremerely someone’s opin-ion.There are a lot of emotiondriven campaigns that could cer-tainly hamper any agriculturalbasedproduction. Animalwel-fare is verynoble butmust bedis-tinguishedbetweennormalagriculturepractices thatmeetthedemandsof sustaining thehuman race andcruelty. Farmers

spenduntold amounts ofmoneycaring for their livestock.Theypay costly electric bills to keep thefans runningon the animals inthe summer timeandprovideextra feed and shelter in thewin-ter.Noone takes better care oftheir animals than farmers yetthey are subject to frivolous law-suits and the labelingof being in-humane.Weneedmore farmersnot less,andmany youngpeople justdon’twant tohave to fight thefightwhen it shouldnever becontroversial. I feel that becausefarmers are so easy going anddiligent inwhat theyhave todo tomake a crop, they just don’t takethe time to address the ridicu-lousness of these campaigns.They shouldn’t have to, but thetimehas come that I think it’snecessary. I think I canbe theirally, alongwithFarmBureauandothers, to provide a goodoffenseto theseunjust accusations.There are groupsout there thatare truly trying to“bite thehandthat feeds you”.They arewell fi-nancedbutnotwell informed,and there shouldbe legal conse-quences for harmfulmisrepre-sentationof the facts.The general public takes somuch for granted in relation tofoodand fiber production in thiscountry, andwith the constant at-tacks fromoutside interestgroups targeting farmers it is dis-heartening to see the lackof agri-cultural educationmanyAmericanshave, especiallywhenwehave themost abundant, sci-entifically proven, and safest foodin theworld.Q. HOW HEALTHY IS our exportmarket? Inwhat areas doweexcel, and inwhat areas are thereopportunities?A.MISSISSIPPI HAS seenan in-crease in agricultural exports inrecent years. In 2013, the state’s agexports totaled $1.1 billion.Thiswas adecline from2012, but the


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declinewasdue to thedroughtthatwas felt across theMidwest.Rather thanbeing shippedover-seas, someof the grain from thesouthern states fulfilled thedo-mestic demand that states in theMidwest couldnot provide.Most of our exports are bulkcommodities sucha cottonandgrains.Our topagricultural ex-ports are cotton ($551Million),poultrymeat andproducts ($312Million), forest products ($109Million) and rce ($32Million).Poultrymeat andproducts, by far,are our largest consumer-ori-ented agricultural export, ac-counting for nearly 85%of thetotal consumer-orientedprod-ucts.The topmarkets for poultryareCanada,Cuba, Russia, ChinaandMexico.Oneareaof opportunity formore exports is value-addedorspecialty foods.This can includeitems suchas condiments andsauces, snack foods, preparedfoods, andeven spices.Missis-sippi has anumber of companiesthat produce top-quality spe-cialty food items.Thedemand forthese types of productswill begreater in countrieswhere theglobalmiddle class continues togrow.Asdisposal income in-creases, eatinghabits anddietschange ashasbeen seen inLatinAmerica, China and India.Mississippi is fortunate tohavean irradiation/cold-pasteuriza-tion facility on the coast, oneofonly a few in the entire country,to accommodate theneedsof ex-porterswanting touse this tech-nology for food safety and shelflife extensionpurposes.Q. HOW HASTHE DROUGHT in re-cent years affectedMississippi’sag industry?A.MISSISSIPPI IN YEARS past hasbeenno stranger todevastatingdroughts that haveplacedmanyfarmers in economichardshipand in somecasesmade theirseasona total disaster, but overthepast twoyearsMississippi has

been very fortunate in relation tohaving adequate rainfall duringopportune growing timesthroughout the state.Over the last twogrowing sea-sons,Mississippi has seen recordcrop yields in cotton, soybeans,rice and corn to go alongwith theeconomicbenefit of good to sta-ble prices in themarket for thosecrops.Mississippi has actuallybeen facedwith a surplus of rain-fall at planting timeboth this yearand last year that hasdelayedmany farmers throughout thestate fromplanting their crops onschedule. So in relation todrought like conditions thatmanyareas of the countryhavefaced,Mississippi’s farmareas, forthemost part, havebenefitedfromoptimal growing conditionswhichwehope continues for thisyear.However, thedroughts thathave affected theMidwest andother grainproducing areashaveincreased the cost of feed forMis-sissippi’s livestock, poultry, andcatfishproducers.Thesedra-matic price increases haveput astrain on these operations in rela-tion to the input costs for feedingtheir livestock and theoverallbottom line for production.Q. CATFISH FARMINGhas taken itshits over the years.What is theconditionof the industry as awhole and inMississippi?A.MISSISSIPPI IS THE LARGESTproducer of farm-raised catfish inthe country and continues tobe amajor economic industry to ourstate starting at the farm level alltheway to theprocessing indus-try.Today,Mississippi farmsap-proximately 43,500water acres,which is down fromover 100,000water acres five years ago, andoperates nineprocessing facilitiesthat employ thousandsofMissis-sippians.Recent declines in acreage andscale back throughout the indus-try as awholehavebeenattrib-uted to amultitudeof factors thatinclude a surgeof completionfrom imported foreign fish (basa,tra, swai, and tilapia), increasedfeed cost, andmarket fluctua-tions at the retail level that have

affected fish inventory.The increase of foreign fishhowever hasbeen themajor fac-tor for the economichardshipsfor ourproducers.These fish,while offered at a cheaper price,inmany cases arenot grownorprocessed in themost optimalenvironments.The recent pas-sageof the federal FarmBill hasauthorized stricter inspection re-quirements for these foreign fishby theUnited StatesDepartmentof Agriculture, andweat theMis-sissippiDepartment of Agricul-ture andCommercehelpedspearhead theCountry ofOriginLabeling (COOL) requirements inMississippi for all retail sale ofcatfish andother like species sothe consumerwill knowwherethese fish are originating.It ismyhope that the industryandmarketwill stabilize and con-tinue toproduce safe, affordable,anddeliciousproduct for ourconsumingpublic.Tobe sure,Mississippi farm-raised catfish isoneof the safest andmost deli-ciousproducts on themarkettoday, andweare striving tohelpthis great local industry overcomethese troubled times for abrighter future. Sopleasewhenyoupurchase fish at your localgrocery store or restaurant,makesure it is grown right here inMis-sissippi.Q.TALKABOUTAGRITOURISM ef-forts in the state.Howsuccessfulare theseprograms, andwhat re-sources are there forMississippi-ans touse.A.AGRITOURISM IS GROWING inpopularitymaking it oneof thefastest growing sectors of bothagriculture and tourism inMissis-sippi. Withover 80 agritourismoperations in the state, agri-tourism is a $150million industryinMississippi.Most of these op-erations areworking family farmsthat use tours andentertainmentas away to supplement their in-come.At the same time, they areteaching children, andadultsalike,where their food comesfromand instilling in themanap-preciationof agriculture.TheMississippiDepartment ofAgriculture andCommerce

(MDAC) administers a registra-tionprogram for agritourismop-erations. Currently,wehave 61operations that are registered. Byregisteringwith theDepartmentandmaintainingproper signage,these operations are coveredbytheLimitedLiability AgritourismLawwhich gives landownersadded liability protection as longas theymake sensible efforts tomake their property secure andalert visitors to any recognizedhazards. Registeredoperationsare alsopromotedbyMDACthroughvariousmeans includingourwebsite andadvertising.There are anumber of re-sources for those currently in-volved in agritourismand thosewanting to get into thebusiness.TheMississippi AgritourismAs-sociation (mississippiagri-tourism.org) is a greatorganization tonetworkwith andget to knowothers in thebusinessand learn from their experiences.Mississippi StateUniversity’sNat-ural ResourcesEnterprises (natu-ralresources.msstate.edu) has avariety of educational informa-tion available, and it hostswork-shops for landowners interestedin alternative landuses. A greatmarketing tool for operators toconsider isMississippiMarket-Maker (ms.foodmarketmaker.com), aweb tool that con-nects producers and consumers.TheMississippiDevelopmentAuthority (visitmississippi.org)promotes the agritourism indus-try throughvariousways includ-ing theirwebsite.TheMississippiDepartment ofTransportation(mdot.ms.gov) has launchedadi-rectional signageprogram forthose agritourismvenues regis-teredwithMDAC.This programsupplies agritourismoperationswith road signs stating thenameof the agritourismdestinationandmileage.Q.WHATARE SOME SPECIAL goalsandprojects youwould like to ac-complish?A. BEING CHAIRMANof theMis-sissippi FairCommission it istrulymygoal to renovate the 1962MississippiColiseum.For thepast 50 years, theMississippiCol-

iseumhasbeen thepremier spec-tator venue in the state, attractingworld class sports, livestockshows andentertainment eventsthat drawpeople together fromthe entire state.Today events areno longerabout just performance; it’s aboutthe entire fan experience. Thenecessary amenities, suchaswireless internet are anecessityto accommodate any act.Thelackof up-to-date audio andvi-sual technologies are ahindranceto success; seating and storageexpansionare adireneed, andwithout upgrades itwill be im-possible tomeet financial sus-tainability to continue tooperatetheColiseumwithout these im-provements. Alongwith this goal,ismyplan tobuild anewTradeMart andattach it to the reno-vated coliseum for amore cost ef-ficient andmarketable facility.To accomplish this goal, I havedonemyduediligence andhavegotten legislationpassed to takeadvantageof private industrynaming rights, the establishmentof a foundation for fundraising,andhaveworked countless hourswith architects, engineers andplanners ona feasibility study toresearch the success of this en-deavor.The completed feasibilitystudy,whichwas conductedbyexperts in these fields, stated thatfor every $1dollar spent on reno-vations therewouldbe a returnof$9.19.The economic impact isexpected tobe approximately$500millionover 20 years, the es-timated cost savings of a com-bined facility is $85,000- $150,000per year, and it is estimated thattheFairCommissionwould see anewnet incomeof $789,000min-imumper year on these two facil-ities, contingent onupgrades andnaming rights.Theseupgradeswould extend the life of the facil-ity up to 25 years andwithoutthem it coulddecline into inoper-ability.It ismyhope that the legisla-turewill see thebenefits of thisrenovation and support us inhelpingus fund thisworthwhileeffort.

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Marketing for onebusiness istough enough.Imagine that

your business is market-ing for more than 20other businesses.One constant in my lifeis an abundance of tasks.

Anotherconstantis that myperform-ance isusuallymost af-fected bymy abilityto organ-ize andtacklethesetasks.Be-cause ofthis, Ihave hadto seri-ously ad-

dress time management.Through this column, Ihave mentioned morethan once that this issue

always comes up whenpolling clients on theirweaknesses. My assump-tion is that several read-ers might have concernsabout time management,as well.My solution is quitesimple: Make a list.A key problem withtimemanagement isfocus.When you are in-undated with seeminglyunrelated tasks it is diffi-cult to pick one on whichto concentrate. I focus bycreating a simple list –or more accurately,lists.When I am over-whelmed, I will take out awriting pad and try toempty my brain of tasks.My goal is to write every-thing that I might be wor-ried aboutaccomplishing.On the first pass, I donot attempt any organi-zation. I call this a “braindump.”While not overlyappealing as a name, it isvery therapeutic to move

your thoughts from wor-ries to a page.Next, I begin sortingand categorizing items. Imight go through severaliterations at this stage.Many times, several itemsare combined or sorted assubtasks of a granderscheme.A broad categorization

goal I always use is “easeof accomplishment.” If Ican identify several easyto complete tasks and ac-complish these, my listshrinks andmy worriesare reduced.Another filtration sys-tem is known as theEisenhower Decision Ma-trix. This system is based

on President Dwight D.Eisenhower’s statement,“What is important isseldom urgent and whatis urgent is seldom im-portant.” This systemuses a two-by-two gridwhere you identify im-portance and urgency oftasks.Obviously, if an itememerges as urgent andimportant, it should likelybe moved to the front ofthe line. Some tasks maybe identified as impor-tant, but not urgent.Using this simple tool cangive you more controlover your day than youmight imagine.Organizing tasks intocategories such as ac-counting, communica-tion marketing, andmanagement can alsohelp focus your efforts. Itis quite difficult to switchfrom one train of thoughtto another midstream.Concentrating on all ac-counting tasks at oncecan keep you on track to

do more without becom-ing distracted by compet-ing worries.There are two otherover-arching facts thatwill help you in thisprocess.One, know there will al-ways be limited time toaccomplish your goals.Two, know that you willrarely complete your en-tire list. At the end of theday, I try to return and re-assess my list and adjustfor the next day.There may be somewho believe it is a wasteto commit so much timeto planning and notenough to action. Per-haps this is true for some,but if you find yourselfoverwhelmed with yourday, I suggest a pause tofocus.

JOSH MABUS is the owner ofThe Mabus Agency, a market-ing and advertising company inTupelo. Contact him at (662)823-2100 [email protected].


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ChamberConnectionChamberConnectionApublication of Journal Publishing and theCDFChamberDivision –May2014

A CDF

NewCDF MembersAdvanced Security &Fire Protection, LLCMr. Mike ColvinP.O. Box 9615

Columbus, MS 39705(662) 889-9222

FireServices&Equipment

Allstate InsuranceMr. Darnell Scott

960 Barnes Crossing Rd.Tupelo, MS 38804(662) 231-6610

Insurance

American ModernMs. Shauna Anderson2501 S Gloster St.Tupelo, MS 38801(662) 566-9903

southernhousing.netInsurance

Barber Printing, Inc.Mr. Michael Lann811A Varsity Dr.Tupelo, MS 38801(662) 841-1584

Printers and Publishers

Senator Hob BryanP.O. Box 75

Amory, MS 38821(662) 315-8862

Individuals

Carroll Leather, Inc.Mr. Butch Bratton631 Old Brewer Rd.Shannon, MS 38868(662) 767-3482Manufacturers/

Distributors

The Chester DrawerMs. Mallory Haynes111 Troy St., Ste. BTupelo, MS 38804(662) 610-3705

Retail & Specialty Shops

Dr. & Mrs. Doug Clark2620 North Pl.

Tupelo, MS 38804Individuals

Direct Auto InsuranceMs. Melissa Lang

2250WMain St., Ste.ATupelo, MS 38801(662) 841-1311directgeneral.com

Insurance

Express Oil Change andService CenterMr. Jim Morrison3612 N Gloster St.Tupelo, MS 38804(662) 269-3336expressoil.com

Automotive

Homer’s Steaks & MoreMs. Kerri Horton

825W Jefferson St.Tupelo, MS 38804(662) 614-3969

Restaurants & Catering

Mid-SouthFoodBankMs. Shelley Alley239 S Dudley

Memphis, TN 38104(901) 373-0409

midsouthfoodbank.orgOrganizations

Mississippi SmallBusiness

Development CenterMs. Dana Cawthorn398 E Main St.,

Ste. 102Tupelo, MS 38804(662) 680-6988mssbdc.orgConsulting

MPH Catering, LLCMr. Mikey HunterP.O. Box 395

Belden, MS 38826(662) 871-0996Restaurants &

Catering

Nails City of TupeloMr. Long Nguyen2305 DW Main St.Tupelo, MS 38801(662) 842-4041

Barber Shops, Salons, &Spas

Parish Portrait DesignMr. Clint Parish30345 Bigbee Rd.Amory, MS 38821(662) 256-0939

parishportraitdesign.comPhotography & Framing

Shanti YogaMs. Kaye Cannon302 S Broadway St.Tupelo, MS 38804(662) 321-1285

shantiyogatupelo.comLifestyle & Wellness

Southern HousingMr. Brent Harris2501 S Gloster St.Tupelo, MS 38801(662) 566-9903

southernhousing.netMobile Home Dealers

Two Dudes MexicanFoods

Mr. Eric Dufford807 Hamlin Ave.Tupelo, MS 38801(501) 413-5463

Restaurants & Catering

Bea Luckett,salesperson with

TRI, Inc. Realtors,was awarded Am-

bassador of theMonth for March.Bea participated

in five CDF ribboncuttings and

events and men-tored five CDF

members. Con-gratulations, Bea!

AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH

Register at www.cdfms.org/events

$12 in advance • $15 at the door

Speaker: Shane SpeesPresident/CEO

North Mississippi Health Services

Sponsored by:

Event sponsor:

Friday, June 6 • 7:00 - 8:30 a.m.BancorpSouth Conference Center


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CHAMBER CONNECTION MAY 2014

CDF Annual MeetingThursday,May 85:30 p.m.

Tupelo FurnitureMarketBuilding 6

Chamber SeminarTuesday,May 13

8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.“How toManage Problem

Employees”Speaker: Glenn ShepardLocation: CDF Boardroom

Business RoundtableWednesday,May 28

4:00 p.m.CDF Boardroom

Wake Up!Tupelo/Lee CountyFriday, June 6

7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.BancorpSouth

Conference Center

CDF Membership CupFriday, June 6

11:00 a.m. shotgun startBig Oaks Golf Club

Join Us!

Comingup atCDF

Formore information orto register for an event,visit cdfms.org/events.

TROVE

TROVE held a ribbon cutting in celebration of its grand opening at 1725 McCul-lough Blvd in Tupelo. Specializing in home decor, gifts, antiques, linens, andmore,TROVE invites you to ‘love what you live with’. TROVE can be contacted at (662)269-3197, online at trovetupelo.com, or on Facebook.

Express Oil and Service Center held a ribbon cutting in celebration of its grand open-ing at 3612 N Gloster St. in Tupelo. Express Oil and Service Center offers completeautomotive maintenance and full service vehicle repair including oil changes, lubes,brakes, alignments, tires, rotations, and balancing. For more information contact Ex-press Oil and Service Center at (662) 269-3336, expressoil.com or on Facebook.

EXPRESS OIL AND SERVICE CENTER

A ribbon cutting was held in celebration of the grand opening of Earnest B’s Bar-beque in Downtown Tupelo. Located at 206 Troy St., Earnest B’s has taken the hardwork out of perfecting barbeque flavor and sauce. Whether your taste buds cravepork ribs, tips, pulled pork, beef brisket, or smoked chicken, Earnest B's can satisfyany appetite - young or old. Contact Earnest B’s at (662) 840-3690,earnestbsbbq.com or on Facebook.

EARNEST B’S BARBEQUE


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MAY 2014 CHAMBER CONNECTION PAGE 9

MORA AT MIDTOWN POINTE

Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA) held a ribbon cutting in celebration ofits new office location at Midtown Pointe. MORA/Donate Life Mississippi is a not-for-profit organization working to inspire all Mississippians to save and enhance thelives of others through organ, eye, and tissue donation. MORA is located at499 Gloster Creek, Ste. D4 and can be contacted at (662) 841-1960 or online atmsora.org.

DARE 2 B DIFFERENT

In celebration of its grand opening, Dare 2 B Different Boutique held a ribbon cut-ting. Located at 410-A S Gloster St. in Tupelo, Dare 2 B Different Boutique offersladies’ accessories and clothing sizes small – 3x. Dare 2 B Different can be con-tacted at (662) 436-3319 or on Facebook.

Close the dealat Park Heights.

335 East Main StreetFairpark District | Historic Downtown TupeloLunch: M-F 11am-2pm | Dinner: M-S 5:30-10pm662-842-5665www.parkheightsrestaurant.com

A business meeting like no other! Private rooms available

RESCHEDULED CDF Annual MeetingThursday, May 8

5:30 p.m.

Tupelo Furniture MarketBuilding 6

1879 Coley Rd.Reserve tickets at cdfannualmeeting.org


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CHAMBER CONNECTION MAY 2014

NEED OFFICE FURNITURE?

O F F I C E F U R N I T U R E

Come to North Mississippi’s Largest Used Office Furniture Dealer.Whether you’re just starting up, getting ready to remodel or expand,Whittington has the inventory expertise and resources to help you.

Call us today.

Seating •Files •

Reception •Break Room •Book Cases •

Desks •Conference •

Used Office Furniture •New Office Furniture •

Systems Furniture •Design Services •

All Brands •Delivery and Installation •www.whittingtonofficefurniture.com

Community Drive at Green StreetJust North of the Daily Journal

Phone (662) 871-0568

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MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF TUPELO

A ribbon cutting was recently held at the Montessori School of Tupelo. Built upon theprinciples of Montessori philosophy, Montessori School of Tupelo is dedicated to fos-tering independence, academic excellence, and a lifelong love of learning in children.The Montessori School of Tupelo is located at 1955 Mount Vernon Rd. and can becontacted at (662) 840-9917, montessorischooloftupelo.com, or on Facebook.

‘Introductionto Exporting’

May 81:00pm – 2:30pm

‘Starting aBusiness – First Steps’

May 13, May 291:00pm – 2:30pm

‘How to Develop aBusiness Plan’May 13, May 27

1:00pm – 2:30pm

To register for a workshop or for more information, contact Dana Cawthon at1-800-725-7232 or (662) 680-6988.

Interested in starting a business? Let the Renasant Center for IDEAsand the MS Small Business Development Center help you get started.


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BUSINESS JOURNAL APRIL 2014

Affordable LuxuryApartment Homes

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom

www.GrandOleOaks.com

111 Grand Ole Oaks DriveBelden, MS 38826

office: 662.823.1470 • fax: 662.823.1474 • cell:662.231.7508Carey Wilson Manager

Apartments Homes

Apartments Homes

Barley Court Apartments

Affordable Housing840 Barley Court • Tupelo, MS 38801

662-566-2553

Accepting applications for1, 2, 3, & 4 bedroom

M-F 9am - 12pm • 1 pm - 5 pmOffice Manager: Melissa Phelps

431 W MainSuite 201

662.844.3419

fanb.net

Jamie OsbirnRon RoperLeslie Stacy

Tupelo Lending Office

Equal Housing

LENDER

MemberFDIC

Bank

Business Directory

Bank

Call Robin Barnett today!662-841-8743

[email protected]

Bank

Your 5-Star,A Rated Bankby Bauer Financial and Weiss Ratings

We take care of your money.

We take care of you.

“We Specializein Frame Work”

• Insurance Claims Welcome• Free Estimates• Body & Paint Repair

1875 Nelle St. Tupelo, MS

RICK’S CHASSIS WORKS

844-0260

Foreign - Domestic

Automotive Services

Bank Of OkolonaOkolona

P.O. Box 306Okolona, Mississippi 38860

(662) 447-5403

Houston Banking Center321 W. Madison St.Houston, Mississippi

(662) 456-3347www.bankofokolona.com

BankAutomotive Commercial Vehicles

1410 SOUTH GLOSTER / TUPELO / 842-3611

Whether you’re hauling or delivering...CallDWAYNE BLACKMON CHEVROLET

for your commercial vehicle needs!

Bank of Mantee54 1st Street

Mantee, Mississippi(662) 456-5341

Automotive Commercial Vehicles

THE FAST LANE FOR SMALL BUSINESSCALL JIM BROWN 662.231.2392

1608 S. GLOSTERTUPELO

DILLARD RICHARDSONRealty & Appraisals1359 CR 811 Saltillo, MS 38866

Bus. (662) 842-6531 Cell (662) 231-2784Fax (662) 841-1104

email [email protected] Blvd. just north of Highway 78

www.dillardrichardson.comState Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser ~ MS License #RA-830

“Appraising Properties Since 1997”

Appraisals & Realty

Commercial Cleaning Services

Collision Repair

Apartments & Homes

***HILLDALE APARTMENTS***Applications For 1 ,2,3 & 4 bedroom apartments are

currently being accepted!!!Our management office is open during the hours of 8:00AM-5:00PM and is located at 320 Monument Dr., Tupelo, MS38801. Only one application per household will be accepted.If you have a disability and are unable to come into theoffice, call 662-844-4267 and request one to be mailed toyou. All applications will be date & time stamped & reviewedin the order in which they are received.

** Preferences & Income Restrictions Apply **

JOURNAL PUBLISHING COMPANYPRINT ONLINE INTERACTIVE

TRACEY MURPHREEClassified Advertising [email protected]

PO Box 909Tupelo, MS | 38802-09091242 South Green StreetTupelo, MS | 38804

Phone 662.678.1532or 1.800.270.2614 ext.532

Fax 662.620.8301

Apartments Homes

Apartment Homes

3260 Hwy 145 N. • Tupelo, MS 38804

Ask about our Military & Law Enforcement Discount

1, 2, & 3 BedroomsMove-In Special *FREE RENT

Call 662-891-5000224 Starlyn Ave. New Albany, MS 38652

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Business DirectoryBath Remodeling

Shower RemodelingTub-To-Shower

ConversionBathroom AccessoriesHandicap Accessible

Licensed And Insured

Give Us One Day…We’ll Give You A Beautiful New Bathroom!

FREEIN HOMEESTIMATE

www.bathfitter.com

2015 McCullough Blvd. • Tupelo, MS 38801

6 6 2 - 2 0 5 - 8 5 4 8

Bath Remodeling Blinds Boats & ATV’s

Amory Marine Sales

We Service What We Sell

• Bayliner Boats • Crestliner Boats• Yamaha Motorcycles & ATV’s

• Honda Power Equipment662-256-5656 662-256-9721

Building Supplies

1187 North 4th St. • Baldwyn, MS 38824

Ph: (662) 365-7021Fax: (662) 365-8902

Rex & Diannah Coggins,Owners

• Full Service• Hardware• Building Supplies• Plumbing• Hydraulic Hoses

• Electrical• Glass• Valspar Paints• Welding Supplies• Portable Carports

BALD

WYN&

SUPPLY, INC.

HARDWARE

Chiropractic

IN PAIN?We take care of all types of back injuriesincluding Work & Car Accidents!

HERNDONCHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

2087 Cliff Gookin Blvd. • Tupelo, MS

Dr. Ron Herndon 842-8413

New Patients WelcomeMost Insurances Accepted

Commercial Plumbing

RH PLUMBING, INC.

Commercial Plumbing, Gas & Industrial Piping

Thank you for choosing RH Plumbing. We appreciate your business

RICHARD HANLON(662) 447-3213

P.O. BOX 417Okolona, MS 38860

Concrete

401 Elizabeth St. • Tupelo662-842-7305

Employment Opportunities

589 N. Coley Rd.Tupelo, MS

Great Employment Opportunities

Event Venue

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Fine Furniture, Fabric, & Flooring

Fine Furniture, Fabric, & Flooring

903 Varsity Dr.Tupelo, MS

Mon.-Fri.9am - 5pm

Building Supplies

Booneville LumberCompany

Full Line of Lumber, Hardware,Plumbing and Electrical Supplies2300 E. Chambers Dr. • Booneville • 728-0094

Booneville Hardware & Supply403 Church St. • Booneville • 728-0032

"For all your hardware needs"

662-842-1120Bronzie MorganRelocation Specialist

Call for a Free Estimate

“The Morgan Family has been movingfamilies like yours for over 50 years”

MovingFurniture

30,000 SQUAREFT. WAREHOUSE

QUALITY PREOWNEDOFFICE FURNITURE

277 Community Dr. • Tupelo • 662.871.0568www.whittingtonofficefurniture.com

Call Us Today662-489-2848

Pontotoc Ridge Realty, Ltd.

Real Estate

EACH MOSSY OAK PROPERTIES OFFICEIS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Thinking of SellingYour Home or

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We Have SixFull-Time Agents

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Business DirectoryHome Improvement

Windows, Doors, Tubs,Skirting, Fixtures, and More!!

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Landscaping

Insurance

INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESHancock Insurance Agency

Monthly Rates Available720 W. Bankhead St.

New Albany

ATV • Life • HealthAnnuities • RV • Automobile

Motorcycle • HomeMobile Home

Medicare Supplements

662-534-2661Scott Hancock Allen Hancock

Locksmith

• Safes Serviced & Installed• Locks Installed • Locksets

• Combinations Changed• Locks Rekeyed

• Lost Keys Replaced• Master Key Systems• High Security Keys

MILLER’S SAFE & LOCK SERVICE, INC.

(662) 842-772012191⁄2 NELLE STREET • TUPELO

AUTO RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL

NEW & USED SAFES

Medical

Livestock

SATURDAYSFOR ALL LIVESTOCK NEEDS

568 RockyFord Rd. • Hwy 76 West, Pontotoc489-4385 or 213-7080

Goats, Hogs, and Horses at 11:00 am, Cattle at 1:00 pm

Owner, Ron Herndon

PONTOTOCSTOCKYARD

WE GET THE BEST PRICE

SCRUGGSLAWN

CARELANDSCAPINGIRRIGATIONFREE ESTIMATESREASONABLE RATES

397-6486

Insulation

, PAComprehensive Medical CareFor Your Family or BusinessAppointments & Walk-Ins Welcome

1154 Cross Creek Dr.(Next to Home Depot)

840-8010Mon-Fri. 8 - 6:30

Sat. 9 - 6Sun. 1 - 6

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Medical

Member of the QCN Network. Saving You Money And MakingYou More Comfortable For Over 38 Years

Residential & Commercial Insulation, InstallationBlown-In Attic Insulation - Blown-in Wall Insulation - Batting

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662-844-13063166 West Jackson, Tupelo, MS

Healthcare

Serving Lee, Chickasaw, Monroe, Pontotoc, Union,Calhoun, Itawamba, & Lafayette Counties.

Call 601-427-5973 Between 8am - 1pm

Glass & Overhead Doors

Serving Tupelo for3 Generations

24 HourEmergency Service

“Serving Tupelo for3 Generations”

“Experience IsThe Difference”

662-844-4540FAX:662-620-7754

711 ROBERT E. LEE DR. • TUPELO, MS

Store Fronts • MirrorsShower Doors • Garage Doors

Commercial DoorsHollow Metal Doors

Kennels

Furniture

662-489-11767540 Veterans Hwy. West • Pontotoc, MS 38863

We’ve got all yourhome furnishingsat affordable prices.

Gifts

Complete Prescription ServiceWe Accept All Medicare Part D Plans

• Gifts & Fenton Glass• Tyler Candles• Aromatique• Arthur Court• Lenox & Gorham China

• Adora Dolls &Lee Middleton Dolls• Ole Miss & Miss. StateCollegiate Items• NEW Casseroles to Go!

210 West Main StreetOkolona, MS (662) 447-5471

OkolonaDrug Co.

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Foundation Repair & Problem Flooring

Roger Rakestraw1-877-288-7395662-534-6698

• Concrete Bell Bottom Pier System• Helical Steel Pier System• Conventional Flooring Leveling• Sill, Joist and Beam Repairs• Totally Rebuild Floor Foundation• Wood Floor Deterioration -

mold, mildew, fungi, dry rot, brown rot - wet rot• Specializing in Bathroom Repair• Moisture Proofing

Airvents - improper ventilation& additional foundation ventsForce Air Blower fans, (increase circulation)

All types of floor and slab footing problems.

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Phone 662.678.1626or 1.800.270.2614 ext.626

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Uniforms

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1101 W. Main • Tupelo842-3774

Party Traysfor all Occasions!

Restaurant

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www.scrubsandco.com

Roofing

Restaurant

Mon.-Thurs. 11-10 • Fri.-Sat. 11-11 • Sun. 12-10709 S 4th St. • Baldwyn, MS365-7059

• Pizza Spaghetti• Salad Bar • Sandwich

• Pasta Special Every Thursday

Restaurant

499 Gloster Creek Village,Tupelo, MS 38801Phone: (662) 844-4888Fax: (662) 844-3006

WHEELER ROOFINGINC.

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• Residential • Commercial • IndustrialFREE Estimates

411 CLARK ST. ❖ TUPELO ❖ 844-4481

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Storage Building

397-2907LOW MONTHLY PAYMENTS

BAITSHOP

662-680-6916

Minnows AvailableLive Bait, Tackle, Rod & Reels

Mooreville

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