A rose to Ellen Mauldin whose efforts to preserve the record of the Mayhew Cemetery has been recognized by the local chapter of The Daughters of the American Revolution. Mauldin has maintained a record of those interred at the cemetery for the past 55 years, updating the booklet that bears the names of the deceased at regular intervals. For her dedication to preserving the history of the cemetery, Mauldin was presented with the Historic Preservation Recognition Award. The cemetery, established in 1881, is not associated with a church, school, or any other organization. Maintaining the cemetery has been managed by community members. Mauldin was asked by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History to put together the first records of those buried at the cemetery in 1968. She has regularly updated the list without being asked. We commend Mauldin, along with other Mayhew residents who have worked to maintain and preserve the historic cemetery.
A rose to the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors and the Lowndes County Recreation Department, which welcomed the new recreational soccer season with a ceremony and a sign unveiling in honor of the late Roger Short, whose long career in local sports includes almost 20 years as a parks/recreation director in Columbus and Lowndes County. Officials had previously announced that the facility, previously known as the Columbus Soccer Complex, would be rebranded as The Roger Short Soccer Complex. Tuesday’s event, attended by Short’s widow, Pamela, and other members was a fitting tribute to the start of a new soccer season, one that has drawn more than 400 kids to the recreational program. We know that Roger would be thrilled to see all the kids participating in youth sports, something he held dear to his heart.
A rose to the Caledonia and New Hope volleyball teams for Thursday’s renewal of their annual “Dig Pink” match, which raises funds in the fight against cancer. Host Caledonia met its fundraising goal and then some, with a rough estimate of $4,000 or so raised this season. The two schools have raised more than $35,000 for breast cancer research in the seven years the Dig Pink match has been contested Proceeds go to the Side-Out Foundation, an organization founded in 2006 to combat breast cancer. The match was scheduled in October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness month. The amount of money raised by the schools says much about the appeal of volleyball at both schools, which are regularly among the top volleyball programs in North Mississippi. Both teams had already secured their spots in the playoffs, so Thursday’s match was about bragging rights between rivals and supporting a cause much bigger than the game itself. In case you are wondering, New Hope won in three sets this time.
The Dispatch Editorial Board is made up of publisher Peter Imes, columnist Slim Smith, managing editor Zack Plair and senior newsroom staff.
You can help your community
Quality, in-depth journalism is essential to a healthy community. The Dispatch brings you the most complete reporting and insightful commentary in the Golden Triangle, but we need your help to continue our efforts. In the past week, our reporters have posted 35 articles to cdispatch.com. Please consider subscribing to our website for only $2.30 per week to help support local journalism and our community.
You can help your community
Quality, in-depth journalism is essential to a healthy community. The Dispatch brings you the most complete reporting and insightful commentary in the Golden Triangle, but we need your help to continue our efforts. In the past week, our reporters have posted 35 articles to cdispatch.com. Please consider subscribing to our website for only $2.30 per week to help support local journalism and our community.
Join the Discussion