Jim Borsig/President, MUW
“The first thing I’m thankful for is my family. I’m thankful to have the opportunity to do the work that I’m doing and I am grateful to be a part of the Columbus community, this university community and to have such wonderful friends and colleagues to work with everyday.”
Lisa Neese/Lowndes Chancery Clerk:
“I’m thankful for my health, my family, my job and my staff. I’m thankful for everything every day.”
Jeff Smith/State representative:
“As a daddy and a husband and a Christian, I’m thankful that I will be with all my family on Thanksgiving. As a public official, I’m thankful that the state of Mississippi seems to be doing better than we have done since 2008. We’re just blessed.”
Selvain McQueen/Columbus Police Chief:
“I am thankful for life itself and I would admonish those who are able, not to forget those who can’t help themselves. Go during the holiday season and at least sit down with someone and bring holiday cheer to them.
Robert Smith/Columbus Mayor
“As the Mayor, I’m most thankful for the many sponsors who contributed to this years’ Annual Senior Citizens Luncheon and afforded us the opportunity to serve lunches to over 1,160 senior citizens at the Trotter Convention Center on last Tuesday. I’m also thankful to have the opportunity to volunteer and assist in delivering meals to seniors on Thanksgiving Day. This is sponsored by the Columbus Police Department, Columbus Fire & Rescue and concerned citizens. I encourage citizens of this great community to come out and get involved.”
Sarah Fowler covered crime, education and community related events for The Dispatch.
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