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Fatality remains under investigation

BY BRANT SAPPINGTON bsappington@dailycorinthian.com

GLEN — A 9-year-old boy injured in an icy accident that claimed the life of his mother and another woman has been transferred to a Memphis hospital.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the Friday afternoon crash on U.S. Highway 72 approximately six miles east of Corinth.

The first crash involved two or three vehicles that had slid into the ditch due to the icy

roadway near APAC east of the city. MHP Troop F spokesperson Trooper Ray Hall said as the accident victims and a good Samaritan who had stopped to help were standing on the side of the road, an eastbound semi tractor/trailer hit an icy patch

of road and jack-knifed, striking a parked vehicle and three pedestrians.

Anahi Ramirez, 25, of 156 Montgomery Lane, Belmont and Anna Davis Hill, 47, of 193 Highway 365, Burnsville were both killed in the crash.

BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Local landscapers had plenty of questions for Wilson when it came to pruning crape myrtles.

“The goal is to prune plants to a natural shape,” said Wilson. “God didn’t make a

Problems with litter in the community are not going unnoticed.

“It’s a losing battle for me right now,” said Third District Supervisor Tim Mitchell, who is frustrated with trash along the roadways.

Supervisors aired some litter concerns this week Community when Keep Cleanup Corinth-AlHarper Road corn Beautiful Direc- and Proper tor Andrea Street March 20: Rose appeared be- Noon-2 p.m.

Contact: fore the board to Andrea Rose, d i s c u s s 287-5269 plans for the next household hazardous waste day.

“We can police the roads every day, but until the people stop throwing it out the window …,” said Fourth District Supervisor Gary Ross.

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Supervisors airing litter concerns

Police increase presence The Corinth Police Department is working to increase its visibility in the community.

It’s a goal that is becoming easier to achieve with more officers on staff. Recent hires have increased the number to 43.

“We were at 39 for years, but we’re getting back where we should be,” said Police Chief Ralph Dance.

One of the main complaints he heard while campaigning for chief is the considerable distance of the justice center from downtown and most of the city.

With that in mind, officers are being encouraged to make regular contact with businesses.

“I’ve got them walking into buildings and checking with businesses daily, going in and talking to the employees, asking what are they seeing that we could do better,” he said.

Business owners have welcomed the presence.

Ramirez and her 9-year-old son had been involved in one of the original crashes and had walked up the roadway seeking help. Hill had stopped to assist those in the original crashes.

Staff photo by Steve Beavers

Dr. Jeff Wilson goes over the correct way to prune a crape myrtle.

Proper pruning profits plants

BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

Gardeners had plenty of questions.

Dr. Jeff Wilson, Regional Extension Specialist with Mississippi State University, had all the answers.

Over 30 local gardeners

attended the free workshop on pruning landscape plants on Wednesday at the Alcorn County Extension Service.

“I think a lot of gray areas were cleared up and fears alleviated,” said Mississippi State Extension Service County Director Patrick Poindexter.

This piece was among those that led to artist Jaylene Whitehurst earning honors in the Union County Heritage Museum art contest.

Artist honored at museum contest Corinth area artist Jaylene Whitehurst was the winner of the People’s Choice Award and first place in Interpretation of the Work of William Faulkner in the recent exhibit at the Union County Heritage Museum.

The exhibit, which hosted more than 50 pieces, interpreted Faulkner’s work and William Faulkner, the man.

Whitehurst’s piece is an interpretative assemblage contained in a vintage suitcase that reflected the story “A Rose for Emily.”

Ballots were cast for the Tallahatchie Arts Council People’s Choice Award throughout the exhibit. Whitehurst’s

piece won the ballot.

She received a cash award for this award, as well as for First Place in Interpretation category.

Whitehurst’s work has been seen at the museum in a past one-women exhibit.

She continues work in her studio near Corinth as an artist and counselor in Heartwork Center for Creative Living.

(For more information about current and upcoming exhibits at the museum, contact the museum at 662-538-0014 or go to the website at www.ucheritagemuseum.com.)

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square plant and neither should we.”

Before making the necessary cuts, landscapers should remember some key points.

“Identify the plant before you start,” said Dr. Wilson. “Decide whether it’s a tree or a plant and when it flowers.”

Reasons for pruning plants and trees include: ■ Limit the size and shape ■ Remove unwanted dead or undesirable growth ■ Simulate flowering or fruit production of old plants ■ Develop a specific

plant form ■ Direct or train trees to grow in a particular form to eliminate problems ■ Remove plant parts which may interfere with structures or utility lines “All you are going to do when you cut a crape myrtle is make it grow,” said Wilson. “There are 100 ways to do it and most homeowners don’t prune near enough.”

Wilson said homeowners could take care of all of their landscaping by two times during the year.

“If you prune by March 1 and June 1 that should be it for the whole year,” he said.

Once pruned the right way, crape myrtles yield gracefully shaped trees with more blooms which are held upright on strong stems. Flowers also arrive earlier than do those on unpruned or incorrect plants.

“When you incorrectly prune time after time, you create crape murder,” Wilson said with a smile.

Wilson also had some advice when it came to using tools for pruning.

“Keep you tools clean and sharp,” he said.

“Make all the cuts at an angle and be sure to clean up and remove from the landscape after pruning is done each time.”

House page Courtney Craven of Corinth recently served as a page for the Mississippi House of Representatives. Pages generally run errands for officials and House staff.

Courtney stands with Speaker of the House Philip Gunn and Rep. Nick Bain, who sponsored her visit. Courtney is the daughter of Amy and Brian Craven and attends Corinth High School. When asked about the week, Courtney said, “Throughout the week, I learned more about how bills are made and passed along with the great deal of time and compromising that goes into each individual piece of legislation.”

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“We want that interaction,” said Dance.

“We want everybody to know that we are here to protect and serve. We’re not just here to ride around and write tickets all day.”

The police officers are also enjoying the opportunity to spend some time out of their patrol cars and visit with people.

“When spring hits, we are going to increase it even more with a lot more patrolling downtown,” said Dance.

The officers are also happy to have some new patrol vehicles in the fleet, he said.

With the mobile command units in their cars, officers are able to complete reports in the field without returning to the police station. That helps keep them out in the community, the chief said.

The new grant-funded South Corinth policing effort is also expected to help community relations.

Ramirez’s son, whose name has not been released, was transported first by ambulance to Magnolia Regional Health Center and has now been transferred to LeBonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.

The driver of the truck, which sustained heavy damage when it left the roadway and went into the ditch, was not injured.

Officers with the Corinth Police Department, Mississippi Highway Patrol and Alcorn County Sheriff’s Department and firefighters from volunteer departments including Farmington and Glen responded to the crash.

Hall said the highway patrol responded to 28 crashes on U.S. Highway 72 in the Corinth area Friday related to the winter weather.

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Today in History Today is Sunday, Feb. 22, the 53rd day of 2015. There are 312 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 22, 1732 (New Style date), the first president of the United States, George Washington, was born in Westmoreland County in the Virginia Colony.

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Drug unit: Heroin, meth bring arrests Staff reports

The Alcorn Narcotics Unit reported separate felony arrests recently stemming from possession of heroin and methamphetamine.

Christopher Mansfield, 25, of County Road 702, Corinth, was arrested and charged with felony possession of heroin. Bond was set at $10,000.

The arrest followed a traffic stop for erratic driving on Highway 72. Narcotics Investigator

during a further search.

Mansfield is on probation with the Mississippi Department of Corrections.

The narcotics unit arrested Danika Collins Collins, 22, of County Road 226, Corinth, and charged her with possession of

Darrell Hopkins said the deputy, while speaking to Mansfield, observed a drug pipe in the seat of the car. During a search of the vehicle, the Mansfield deputy discovered aluminum foil with heroin inside. More heroin turned up

methamphetamine. Bond was set at $5,000.

The arrest occurred after deputies responded to a call of a vehicle parked on private property with the occupants of the vehicle doing drugs. Deputies stopped the vehicle on County Road 500 in the Rienzi area. Hopkins said deputies seized 4 ounces of methamphetamine and several items in the vehicle used to smoke methamphetamine. Collins and a passenger were taken to jail.

On this date: In 1784, a U.S. merchant ship, the Empress of China, left New York for the Far East to trade goods with China.

In 1862, Jefferson Davis, already the provisional president of the Confederacy, was inaugurated for a six-year term following his election in November 1861.

In 1865, Tennessee amended its constitution to abolish slavery.

In 1909, the Great White Fleet, a naval task force sent on a round-the-world voyage

by President Theodore Roosevelt, returned after more than a year at sea.

In 1924, President Calvin Coolidge delivered the first radio broadcast from the White House as he addressed the country over 42 stations.

In 1959, the inaugural Daytona 500 race was held; although Johnny Beauchamp was initially declared the winner, the victory was later awarded to Lee Petty.

In 1965, a new, color videotape version of the Rodgers and Hammerstein TV musical “Cinderella,” first aired on CBS. In 1980, the “Miracle on Ice” took place in Lake Placid, New York, as the United States Olympic hockey team upset the Soviets, 4-3.

(The U.S. team went on to win the gold medal.)

Ten years ago: A powerful earthquake struck central Iran, killing more than 600 people.

Five years ago: Najibullah Zazi, accused of buying beauty supplies to make bombs for an attack on New York City subways, pleaded guilty to conspiring to use weapons of mass destruction, conspiring to commit murder in a foreign country and providing material support for a terrorist organization.

One year ago: Retired Pope Benedict XVI joined Pope Francis in a ceremony in St. Peter’s Basilica creating the cardinals who will elect their successor in an unprecedented blending of papacies past, present and future.

Corinth mayor visits Capitol Corinth Mayor Tommy Irwin (second from left) visited recently with local representatives at the Mississippi State Capitol. Joining him were (from left) Rep. Lester “Bubba” Carpenter (RBurnsville), Speaker Philip Gunn and Rep. Tracy Arnold (R-Booneville).

Tennessee wants to keep health data secret Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Republican lawmakers still seething about the release of their enrollment in the state’s health care plan want to keep further coverage information from being made public.

The Legislature’s administrative director Connie Ridley, who serves at the behest of the Republican leadership, has warned members that more details about their taxpayer-subsidized insurance could come to light even though she argues the information should be covered by federal medical privacy laws.

“I wanted to make clear that the release of this data was not authorized by the General Assembly,” Ridley wrote in memo to members after The Associated Press published a list of lawmakers on the state plan.

The contents of the memo were first reported by The Tennessean newspaper Friday.

The issue came to a head following the defeat of Republicans of Gov. Bill Haslam’s proposal to extend health coverage to 280,000 low-income Tennesseans.

Public records released by

the state’s benefits administration revealed that six of seven Republican senators who voted to kill the measure were on the state’s health care plan, including one lawmaker who had angrily claimed during the debate that he was insured through his employer.

The Chattanooga Times Free Press had reported before the special legislative session that 88 of the 99 House members and 28 of the 33 senators are on the state employee health plan, even though they are not considered full-time state employees.

in the inmate litter removal program on the highways.

MDOT will cover the costs.

“I’d like to see us get the inmate litter removal program going back like it was, because it seemed like it stayed a little cleaner on 72 and 45,” said Rose.

Personal responsibility is a big part of the equation. Seventy volunteers recently participated in KC-AB’s second monthly community cleanup at Corinth and Kossuth schools and got a firsthand look at the problem.

“Once we get those kids and adults out there and they actually see the garbage that is being picked up, they’ll think twice before they throw garbage out,” said Rose. “They’ll take ownership.”

The next community

cleanup will start at the intersection of Harper Road and Proper Street at noon on Friday, March 20. It will last until 2 p.m., but people are also welcome to pitch in for just an hour or whatever time they can spare.

“We encourage businesses to send representatives to help, and we especially encourage businesses on Harper Road to join us,” said Rose.

“If anyone needs community service or volunteer hours, this is a great way to meet those requirements.”

April will see the cleanup return to school campuses, with Alcorn Central and Biggersville scheduled to be the cleanup sites.

For more information about getting involved, contact Rose at 287-5269.

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He once took a litterer to court, but the case was thrown out because he did not personally see the person throw the garbage out.

“Litter is ugly,” said Rose.

“We need to clean up what’s there and also educate people how they can help prevent litter, like cover loads in trucks, carry a garbage bag in the car and secure garbage from dogs and the weather. We can fix this, but it’s going to take all of us.”

She is concerned about the appearance coming into the area on Highway 45 from Tennessee and on Highway 72 from Tishomingo County.

While there is much competition for inmate labor, she said the county can participate

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Eli Emerson, a third grade student at Glendale Elementary School, recently won first place in the 2nd through 4th grade divsion of the Alcorn County District Chess Tournament.

Lawyer claiming conviction in death of sheriff flawed Associated Press

JACKSON — The Mississippi Supreme Court will hear an appeal from the man convicted in the 2010 death of George County Sheriff Garry Welford.

The state Court of Appeals upheld Christopher Lee Baxter’s conviction last year.

Baxter and his girlfriend, Brandy Nicole Williams, were convicted in 2012 of capital murder. Each was sentenced to life without parole.

Williams declined to testify at Baxter’s trial.

The Appeals Court ordered a new trial for Williams last December.

The Supreme Court agreed Thursday to hear Baxter’s appeal.

Welford was struck by a pickup truck in which Williams and Baxter were fleeing from authorities on July 21, 2010. Baxter was sought on an arrest warrant issued after he missed a sentencing date for drug convictions.

Welford, 62, was putting spikes at an intersection near the Alabama line to stop the truck and end a high-speed chase.

Baxter argued if his conviction was upheld, it would be the first in Mississippi of a passenger in a truck being convicted of capital murder in a fatality. Baxter said eyewitnesses put Williams behind the wheel of the truck.

Prosecutors said regardless of who was driving, Baxter and Williams were both presumably responsible under the law. They said there was evidence that Baxter was an “aider or abettor” to the crime and equally as guilty with the principal offender.

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Our View

Appreciation goes out to storm workers While we sit around and complain of the severe cold weather, a near disaster ice storm and a second round of freezing precipitation which left roads slick, we might want to thank our lucky stars.

We refer to the men and women who brave the elements to restore power, clear our roadways and those who apply sands and gravel to bridges and underpasses.

There are many worker bees in our community who spent countless hours so all of us could go on with our lives despite the weather conditions.

We speak of our friends and neighbors at Alcorn County Electric Power Association, Corinth Street and Sanitation Department, Alcorn County employees and the Mississippi Department of Transportation.

Although we dodged the disaster brought on by the Ice Storm of ’94, ACE Power workers still have plenty to do as over 2,500 households in the county were without power.

Alcorn County employees in all of our five districts worked many long hours keeping our county roads clear of trees and tree limbs.

And we can’t say enough good things about Corinth Street Commissioner Phillip Verdung and his crew. They place sand and gravel at all busy intersections and overpasses. They responded immediately to hundreds of calls of huge limbs or trees blocking city streets.

City employees work long hours when we have ice, sleet and show. We appreciate what they do for all of us.

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AMEN Food Pantry praises community Last year was a very busy year for the local AMEN Food Pantry.

At times the shelves were sparse, but with the great response with food and money contributions from many churches, organizations, youth participation, individuals, special project food drives by Caterpillar, U.S. Post Office, Corinth School District, Kroger, anonymous givers and the voluntary pantry workers, plus great coverage by the Daily Corinthian, enabled the pantry to meet its goals of offering uninterrupted three days a week dispensing food to those who qualified under the program.

It was a total community involvement which indeed deserves the highest praise and appreciation.

It was outstanding community action.

We are hopeful that 2015 will repeat the same sharing energies.

John Cooper Volunteer AMEN Food Pantry

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Prayer for today My Father, may my daily work not be the means of separating me from thee, but may I have thee for my companion through my work. Forbid that I should ever submit to despair from weakness of body, but that I may be blest and grow strong as my spirit lives in thee. Amen.

A verse to share “Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?” — Jeremiah 23:29

Contract reform laws should bear scrutiny STARKVILLE — Is it any wonder that the Mississippi Legislature is actively, earnestly debating legislation that seeks to improve the process of how government contracts are awarded to remove opportunities for corrupt officials to engage in more looting of the public trust?

First, there’s the familiar trail of corruption in the state. From the scheme to defraud the federal government at the state Department of Marine Resources to the corruption charges confronting former state corrections commissioner Chris Epps and former legislator Cecil McCrory to bid rigging allegations against Alcorn County Supervisor Dal Nelms, state taxpayers are reminded of Mississippi’s recent ranking as “the most corrupt state in the nation” by university researchers Cheol Liu and John L. Mikesell.

Epps and McCrory have pleaded not guilty and await trials. Nelms will be arraigned in March.

Then there is Mississippi’s history and culture of public corruption. Prior to the “Pretense” scandal in the 1980s, kickbacks and “busted” invoices sadly were simply an accepted part of the county government landscape in the state.

Finally, the political cynic would observe, it’s election year in Mississippi and

lawmakers don’t want to make their electioneering rounds without recording a Sid Salter solid and deColumnist monstrable vote against waste, fraud and corruption. So the fact that some state government contract reform legislation is going to pass during the 2015 session is a pretty elementary observation.

The question then becomes whether that legislation is measured and effective or whether it’s an overreaction to the Epps affair – one which stunned lawmakers, the media and the public.

There are three legislative vehicles available to lawmakers that seek to address state contracts - House Bill 825, Senate Bill 2400 and Senate Bill 2553. The Senate bills have been sent to the House and HB 825 awaits Senate action.

Mississippi Department of Transportation Executive Director Melinda L. McGrath, who has led that agency since 2011, understands better than most the intricacies of state contracts. McGrath said she welcomes “any legislation that serves to protect the public trust.” But she expressed concerns that in their zeal to make a strong response to the MDOC cor-

ruption scandal, lawmakers might be tempted to “take a one size fits all” approach.

Specifically, McGrath expressed concerns about HB 825 and some of the discussions surrounding the bill. “H.B. 825 has been in development for several years and addresses professional and personal services contracts which are under the purview of the Personal Service Contract Review Board (PSCRB),” McGrath said. “The PSCRB oversees a small spectrum of available state contracting vehicles.”

She said that MDOT construction contracts were competitively bid and advertised statewide. McGrath said: “Emergency construction contracts (which are not covered under HB 825) are typically secured by requesting bids from three to five contractors and awarded to the lowest bidder.”

McGrath said MDOT “has a small percentage of single bidder contracts (12 percent or 18 out of 140) typically due to highly specialized work such as bridge repair or paving in remote areas of the state where there is only a single paving provider.

Single bid projects are heavily scrutinized by the MDOT staff, the Federal Highway Administration and the Mississippi Transportation Commission.”

Perhaps the primary concern McGrath expressed

about the House version of contract reform legislation was this: “HB 825 isn’t about construction contracts but professional and personal service contracts such as engineering consultants and attorneys. The selection process for these professionals follows federal regulations which ensures the firm selected is experienced and qualified to provide the best service to the state. Hiring low bid, inexperienced engineers or attorneys is not in the best interest of the taxpayer.”

McGrath, the first woman to lead MDOT, was blunt in defending her agency’s stewardship of tax dollars.

She said all issued MDOT contracts are reviewed by auditors and lawyers from the Department of Audit, Attorney General’s Office, state Department of Finance and Administration and then subjected to an additional layer of federal scrutiny. She also points out that the legislative Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review (PEER) Committee also reviews MDOT’s operation.

The Senate versions of state contract reform legislation, McGrath said, “seem to be a more measured approach.”

(Daily Corinthian columnist Sid Salter is syndicated across the state. Contact him at 601-507-8004 or sidsalter@sidsalter.com.)

We have met the enemy The graphic pictures of a Jordanian pilot being burned alive by militants from the Islamic State, or ISIS, were chilling and raised doubts about the humanity of the Islamic terrorists capable of such barbarism. This coupled with beheadings and crucifixions gives us a better understanding of the evil we, along with the rest of the world, are facing.

These terrorists have stated their intention to annihilate Israel and to destroy the American way of life, which they consider corrupt and evil. Undoubtedly, we in America have our faults like every other country inhabited by human beings, but it requires the suspension of knowledge of accurate American history to believe, as some do, that we are the source of much of the trouble in the world. Conditions in the world have improved more dramatically since the advent of the United States than at any other time in human history. Our innovation and compassion have provided one of the highest standards of living

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in the world while lifting conditions in many other nations.

Understanding that Ben we are not Carson evil makes it easier to Columnist identify evil elsewhere and to combat it effectively. When we accept the falsehood that everyone is equally bad, and, therefore, we have no right or obligation to interfere with atrocities occurring elsewhere in the world, we facilitate the development and growth of groups such as ISIS, which are not dissimilar to the adherents of Adolf Hitler, who also aspired to world domination. An objective analysis of American history will demonstrate that we were late in joining the efforts of others to combat evil during both World War I and World War II. Hopefully, we have learned from these mistakes that it is better to fight enemies while they are in their adolescent stages than to wait until they have

fully matured and pose a much greater threat.

I certainly do not believe that we need to involve ourselves in every conflict on the planet, and I believe we involved ourselves in the Vietnam conflict without clear goals or strategies. Hopefully, we learned from that experience that it is neither wise nor correct to try to impose our way of life on others. I also believe that there were better ways to handle Saddam Hussein than a full-fledged military confrontation. Those better ways would have involved a plan for Iraqi leadership over the long term. These unfortunate experiences have made some gun-shy to the point that they probably would rather be invaded than adopt an offensive war posture.

This is a critical time in the history of the world, and we must clear our heads and think logically about the consequences of underestimating the threat posed by a host of Islamic terrorist groups. It is clear that they have a plan that they believe will yield a victory in their

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quest for world domination.

Some in our country are arrogant enough to believe such a goal is preposterous.

Others believe our time has come and gone and resistance is useless.

Both of these beliefs are absolutely wrong and do not take into account the strength and resolve inherent in the American character. The battle we are entering will be difficult and fraught with surprises, but as Winston Churchill said, “You ask, what is our aim? I can answer in one word. It is victory. Victory at all costs. Victory in spite of all terrors. Victory, however long and hard the road may be, for without victory, there is no survival.”

(Ben S. Carson is professor emeritus of neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University and author of the new book “One Nation: What We Can All Do To Save America’s Future” (Sentinel). To find out more about Ben Carson and to read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit www.creators.com.)

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Astronauts finish first of three jobs CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Spacewalking astronauts routed cables outside the International Space Station on Saturday, a tricky and tiring job that needs to be completed before new Americanmade crew capsules can dock.

It was the first of three spacewalks planned for NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Terry Virts over the coming week.

Altogether, Wilmore and Virts have 764 feet of cable to run outside the space station. The longest single stretch, for installation Saturday, was 43 feet. “Broadening my resume,� Virts observed as he started laying cable.

NASA considers this the most complicated cable-routing job in the 16-year history of the space station. Equally difficult will be running cable on the inside of the complex.

The extensive rewiring is needed to prepare for NASA’s next phase 260 miles up: the 2017 arrival of the first commercial spacecraft capable of transporting astronauts to the orbiting lab.

NASA is paying Boeing and SpaceX to build the capsules and fly them from Cape Canaveral, which hasn’t seen a manned launch since the shuttles retired in 2011. Instead, Russia is doing all the taxi work — for a steep price.

Suspect identifies explosion’s target DENVER — An accountant who was allegedly the target of a small explosive set off near the Colorado Springs chapter of the NAACP has been dead since June.

Thaddeus Murphy, who was charged Friday in last month’s blast, told investigators he was targeting the accountant because he was upset that the man would not return his phone calls or give him back his tax records.

It’s unclear whether Murphy knew the accountant, Steve Dehaven, died last year.

Court records show

Dehaven pleaded guilty to filing false tax returns and was released from federal prison in April 2013.

Murphy told investigators he made the pipe bomb out of a shotgun shell and fireworks fuses.

Expert: Shooting suspect not insane STEPHENVILLE, Texas — The ex-Marine charged with shooting “American Sniper� author Chris Kyle and another man was not legally insane, a prosecution expert said, suggesting the man may have gotten some of his ideas from the television show “Seinfeld.�

Prosecutors called rebuttal witnesses Friday in the trial of Eddie Ray Routh, who is charged with killing Kyle and his friend Chad Littlefield.

Routh’s attorneys, who are pursuing an insanity defense, rested their case Thursday.

Dr. Randall Price, a forensic psychologist, testified Friday that Routh had a paranoid disorder made worse by his use of alcohol and marijuana. “In my opinion, he did know what he was doing was wrong, and he did it anyway,� Price said.

A defense witness, Dr. Mitchell H. Dunn, testified Thursday that Routh had schizophrenia and showed signs of the illness for as long as two years before the February 2013 shootings. Dunn said Routh described seeing neighbors and friends as turning into pig-human hybrids.

Lawsuits to follow ‘superbug’ scare  LOS ANGELES — With an antibiotic-resistant “superbug� outbreak connected to its facility, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center stopped short of pointing a finger at the manufacturer of a medical instrument believed to have spread the deadly germs. The maker of the product was careful not to blame the hospital as it issued new cleaning instructions emphasizing meticulous manual sterilization.

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Lawsuits are expected to follow the outbreak tied to two deaths and several infections, with the hospital and manufacturer pointing fingers at each other. “That’s exactly the kind of skirmishing you’re going to see,� said John Culhane, codirector of the Family Health Law & Policy Institute at the Widener University School of Law in Delaware. “The bottom line is that the two defendants will be hauled into court, and they’ll be trying to do two things: One, they didn’t do anything wrong; the second thing is to pin the blame on the other defendant.�

Two people have died at UCLA, and five others have been infected with the bacteria known as carbapenemresistant Enterobacteriaceae, or CRE, after undergoing similar endoscopic procedures to diagnose and treat pancreatic and bileduct problems between October and January, hospital officials said.

More than 170 other patients also may have been exposed.

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1 sentenced in death of Vicksburg student VICKSBURG — A Vicksburg man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in the 2013 fatal shooting of a Vicksburg High School student.

The Vicksburg Post reports 17-year-old Marquis Jovan Black pleaded guilty this week to seconddegree murder and sentenced by Warren County Circuit Judge M. James Chaney.

Authorities say 17-yearold KeMarvin Stamps, a freshman at Vicksburg High School, was shot and killed March 15, 2013.

Authorities say Stamps was standing on the road with an unidentified teen and was shot during an argument with three people in a truck.

Another man, Christopher Devon Jones, was earlier sentenced to five years in prison on the same charge.

Lomax convicted of sexual battery LEXINGTON — A former assistant principal in Holmes County was found guilty of sexual battery of a 10th grade student.

Prosecutors say George Lomax, the former assistant principal of Jacob McClain High School in Lexington, was convicted Thursday by a Holmes County Circuit Court jury.

The 42-year-old Lomax is scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday. He faces a maximum 30 years in prison.

Prosecutors say the female student told investigators that Lomax told her to go into the band hall and that is where he sexually assaulted her on April 4, 2013.

Authorities say Lomax’s DNA profile was found inside the student’s underwear.

Police say suspect bragged of killing LAS VEGAS — The teenage neighbor arrested in what has been described as the roadrage slaying of a Las Vegas mother boasted about the shooting and told friends that he emptied several clips from his semi-automatic handgun during the gunbattle, according to a police report released Friday.

The documents depict a fierce shootout last week involving 19-yearold Erich Milton Nowsch Jr., victim Tammy Meyers and her 22-year-old son.

Police said Nowsch bragged of firing more than 22 shots at them that night — first, a few blocks from their home, then in the cul-de-sac outside their house.

According to investigators, Nowsch portrayed the Meyers family as the aggressors, saying he saw someone in their car waving a gun out the window at him. “Got those kids. They were after me, and I got them,� he was quoted as telling friends.

Battle of Okolona put off until March OKOLONA — The 151th anniversary of the Battle of Okolona and a planned re-enactment has been put off until March.

The anniversary was to celebrated Saturday and Sunday. Weather conditions prompted organizers to re-schedule for March 7-8.

The Chickasaw Journal reports the re-enactment will begin at 2 p.m.

March 7 at the battlefield off Mississippi Highway 41 west of Okolona.

On March 8, there will be dawn services at First Baptist Church in Okolona. The re-enactment resumes at 2 p.m.

Historical records show Union Brigadier General William Sooy Smith’s effort to link with Gen. William T. Sherman ended when he was attacked Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest in West Point on Feb. 21.

Roberson gets life for Lewis slaying CLARKSDALE — A Clarksdale man has been sentenced to life without parole for the 2012 death of an elderly woman.

Nathaniel Roberson pleaded guilty in January in the death of 80-yearold Ethel Lewis. Authorities say the woman was attacked at her Clarksdale home on Dec. 15, 2012. An autopsy showed she died of blunt force trauma.

Roberson also pleaded guilty to stealing the woman’s car. He was arrested a short time later in the woman’s car near Ruleville.

The Clarksdale Press Register reports that Roberson was also sentenced this week to 10 years for motor vehicle theft to be served consecutively to the life sentence.

Coast winnings drive up casino revenues JACKSON — Gamblers lost more money at Mississippi casinos in January, as Gulf Coast gambling halls continued gains of recent months.

State Department of Revenue figures show casinos statewide won $165 million from gamblers in January, up 3.4 percent from $159 million in January 2014.

The 11 coastal casinos won $87.3 million, up 7 percent from January 2014. The 17 river casinos won $77.7 million, down less than 1 percent from last year.

It’s only the fifth time in the last 31 months that Mississippi’s casinos have won more from gamblers over the previous year. However, there are signs that improving Gulf Coast performance is taking root. Revenues have

risen 2.1 percent there over the last 12 months.

MDEQ to host gulf restoration meetings JACKSON — The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is hosting meetings next week as part of an ongoing project to develop a comprehensive plan for revitalizing the Gulf Coast after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.

MDEQ executive director Gary Rikard said the meetings in Hancock, Harrison and Jackson counties are follow-ups to earlier sessions where local residents voiced their opinion on restoration resources.

Rikard said the new meetings will allow local, state and federal experts to explain the Mississippi Comprehensive Ecosystem Restoration Tool and how it will be used in the restoration.

The Resource Summits are a part of a $3.6 million planning grant awarded to the state from the Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for a multi-phase, three-year project.

Three admit bribery linked to nonprofit GULFPORT — Three people have pleaded guilty to bribery involving the Gulf Coast Community Action Agency, a nonprofit group that runs a Head Start program for needy children.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office in south Mississippi said in a news release Friday that the agency’s former deputy director, Linda Harvey-Irvin, 62, of Jackson; Markuntala Croom, 45, a contractor from Columbia; and Donald Walton, 51, a contractor from Vicksburg, pleaded guilty Thursday.

Sentencing is set for May 7 before U.S. District Judge Sul Ozerden in Gulfport. Each of the three faces up to 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and forfeiture of money gained through the crimes.

The news release said Harvey-Irvin was charged with accepting $31,000 in bribes from Walton, owner and operator of Walton Construction, in exchange for awarding more than $400,000 in construction contracts.

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Tax-reporting error signals latest pain in health care law

BY RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press

WASHINGTON — In a new setback for the health care law and the people it’s supposed to help, the government said Friday it made a tax-reporting error that’s fouling up the filings of nearly a million Americans.

After a successful sign-up season, the latest goof could signal new problems with the complex links between President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul and the nation’s income tax system.

Officials said the government sent the wrong tax information to about 800,000 HealthCare.gov customers, and they’re asking those affected to delay filing their 2014 returns. The issue involves a new government form called a 1095-A, which is like a W-2 form for health care for people who got subsidized private coverage under Obama’s law.

People can find out whether they’re affected by logging in to their accounts at HealthCare.gov, where they should find a message indicating whether they were affected or not. They also can check by phoning the federal customer service center at 800-318-2596.

Separately, California announced earlier that it had sent out inaccurate tax forms affecting about 100,000 households. The state is not part of the federal market served by HealthCare.gov, but runs its own health insurance exchange.

HealthCare.gov said in a blog post that the federal mistake happened when information on this year’s premiums was substituted for what should been 2014 numbers. The website had a technology meltdown when it was launched back in 2013, but seemed to have overcome its problems this enrollment season.

“It’s just another black mark on the administration’s handling of the health care act,” said Roberton Williams, a senior fellow at the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center in Washington. “They were hoping for a clean season.”

“For many of these impacted taxpayers, the tax refund could be the single largest financial payout of the year,” Mark Ciaramitaro, H&R Block’s vice president for health care, said in a statement. “For those who have not filed, through no fault of their own, they are being told to wait ... further delaying access to their tax refund.”

Federal highway money to Mississippi flattens Associated Press

JACKSON — As Mississippi leaders study ways to deal with the state’s crumbling highways and bridges, declining federal funds aren’t helping the situation.

The Federal Highway Trust Fund allotted $1.4 billion to Mississippi in 2013.

After adjusting for inflation, that’s 3 percent less than in 2008, though it’s 10 percent more than 10 years ago. The money comes from federal fuel taxes, and the share that flows to the state Department of Transportation makes up almost half the current $1.1 billion budget.

Other money flows to local

Deaths Carroll Kendrick Little

Funeral Services with Military Honors for Carroll Kendrick Little, Sr., 92, of Corinth will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22 at First Baptist Church with Bro. Dennis Smith officiating. Burial will be in Forrest Memorial Park.

Mr. Little passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on Sept. 5, 1922, in Glen to the late Henry and Jesse Wilson Little. Mr. Little spent his entire life living in this community. He was the founder of Little’s Jewelers in Corinth. He was an honorable veteran of WWII where he served in Europe with the Army Air Force. He loved the Lord Jesus and was an example of a Godly man and Father.

Along with his parents, Mr. Little was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Cox Little; a

Anahi Ramirez

Anahi Ramirez, 25, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, in Corinth.

Arrangements are pending with Magnolia Funeral Home.

Lawrence Burton

IUKA — Lawrence Charles Burton, 58, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2015.

Survivors include his wife, Darlene of Iuka; three sons, Randy of Iuka, Edward of Chicago, Ill. and Robert of Iuka; one daughter, Tina of Iuka; one sister, Betty of Chicago; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Burton and Dolores Sullivan Burton.

Ludlam Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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road planning groups and transit operators.

Figures compiled by The Associated Press show the total amount of road money available to states from the fund has declined 3.5 percent during the five-year period ending in 2013, the latest year for which numbers were available.

Mississippi’s share of Federal Highway Trust Fund went from $354 per capita in 2003, to $456 in 2008 but moved up more slowly to $472 in 2013. Though other states have fared worse, Mississippi’s rate of increase in that final five-year period is in the lower half of states.

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MICHIE, Tenn. — Funeral services for James Ray (Ray) George, 87, of Corinth are set for 1 p.m. Tuesday at Acton Church of Christ in Michie, Tenn. with burial in Liberty Cemetery in Michie, Tenn.

Visitation is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church.

Mr. George died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, at Dogwood Plantation Assisted Living in Corinth.

He was born Tuesday, May, 31, 1927, in Sheffield, Ala., and was an office administrator with TVA. He was a member of Acton Church of Christ.

Survivors include a daughter, Susan Douglas (David) of Memphis, Tenn.; a son, Timothy Parker George of Corinth; a

sister, Genova Wright; and two brothers, Howard Little and Olen Little.

He is survived by his daughters, Rebecca Brendel of Brandon, B e v e r l y Tilghman (Ken) of Natchez and Mary Pierce (Chuck) of Birmingham, Ala.; a son, Carroll Lit- Little tle, Jr. (Jan) of Corinth; grandchildren, Jenna Aldridge, Elizabeth Pierce, Russell Tilghman, Jennifer Ditcharo, Kimberly McCaffrey, Laura McLaughlin, Sarah Antonelli, Robert Pierce, Kenny Little and Valerie Batcho. He has eight great-grandchildren, Megan Crawford, Lennon Aldridge, Dylan Ditcharo, Grant McLaughlin, Eden Ditcha-

ro, Dahlia Tilghman, Jack McLaughlin and Charlotte Ditcharo; and his loving brothers, Arland Little and Uthril Johnson.

We are very grateful for Considerate Care Givers: Jackie Rembert, Angela Dilworth, Jackie Burt, Delisa Gwyn, Susan Toles and Stacy Southward.

Pallbearers will be Kenny Tilghman, Chuck Pierce, Russell Tilghman, Kenny Little, Anthony Ditcharo and Matthew Blanton.

Visitation will be Sunday from 1 until 3 p.m. service time at the First Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers a memorial can be made in honor of Mr. C.K. Little, Sr. to First Baptist Church Mission Programs, 501 Main Street Corinth, MS 38834.

Arrangements are entrusted with McPeters Inc. Funeral Directors.

Condolences may be left at mcpetersfuneraldirectors.com.

sister, Jean Smith (George); two brothers, Bro. Malcom George (Verlon), and John George (Peggy); and a granddaughter, Hannah Douglas of Searcy, Ark. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Loraine (Parker) George; his parents, James Robert and Arbie Ina (Farris) George; and a brother, General George.

Bro. Malcom George will officiate.

parents, Kelmer and Mary Frances Newcomb.

Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation by phone at 877465-6636, or online at http:// ww5.komen.org/.

Lance Foster will officiate.

Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka is in charge of the arrangements.

Anna Davis Hill

IUKA — Funeral services for Anna Davis Hill, 47, of Burnsville are set for 2 p.m. Monday at Berea Church of Christ with burial in Burcham Davis/Hill Cemetery.

Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m.

Sunday at the church.

Mrs. Hill died Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, in Glen.

She was a longtime member of Berea Church of Christ and was more recently a member of Iuka Church of Christ. She worked as a mental health professional at Magnolia Regional Health Center. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from FreedHardeman University and a master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Mississippi.

Survivors include her husband, David Hill; two sons, Davis Hill and Tucker Hill; and two daughters, Briley Hill and Raylea Hill, all of Burnsville.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Gloria Briley Davis; her paternal grandparents, Elton and Fannie Mae Davis; and her maternal grand-

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Funeral services for Jessie Lee Tidwell, 67, of Corinth are set for 11 a.m. Monday at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with burial in the Fairview Church Cemetery.

Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m.

Sunday and from 10 a.m. until service time Monday.

Mrs. Tidwell died Friday, Feb, 20, 2015, at Magnolia Regional health Center.

She was born July 20, 1947, and was a retired cosmetologist.

She was of the Pentecostal faith.

Survivors include her husband, Donnie Tidwell of Corinth; her sons, Danny Erwin (Virginia) of Ripley and Dundee Irwin (Sherry) of Burnsville; her daughter, Donna Wilson (Sean) of Corinth; five grandchildren, Jon Erwin of Ripley, Ginger Kilcrease of Ripley, Jamaka Sexton of Walnut, La Shana Davis of Corinth and Steven Erwin of Olive Branch; 10 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Jeffery Paul Barnes (Louise) of Corinth.

She was preceded in death by her parents, J.P. Barnes and Vernice Lee Smith Coffman.

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Community Calendar Corinth Head Start Applications are being accepted at the Corinth Head start Center for their 2015-2016 school year. eligible children are those who will be 3 or 4 by Sept. 1. The following documentation is required to complete an application: child’d birth certificate, current shot record (121 form), social security card, Medical Insurance Card (if available), Proof of income (2014 tax form, W-2 form, Social Security Benefits printout, TANF printout, Child Support printout, unemployment. or etc. To register today, contact the center at 662-286-5802 or the Regional Office at 662-2863435. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Junior Auxiliary

The Junior Auxiliary of Corinth, Inc. is now accepting nominations for the Outstanding Citizen of 2015. Applications may be obtained at the Corinth Library, The Alliance, or the Daily Corinthian office. Please mail all nominations and supporting data to Stacie Ross, 123 County Rd. 157, Corinth, MS 38834.

The deadline for receiving this information will be Monday, March 2.

Child Find The Alcorn and Corinth School Districts are participating in an ongoing statewide effort to identify, locate and evaluate children, birth through the age of 21, who have a physical, mental, communicative and/or emotional disability.

The Child Find person works with the local headstart, human services, health and mental agencies as well as local education agencies, physicians and other individuals to identify and locate children out of school and in school who may be in need of special education services.

The information will be used to help determine present and future program needs in the hopes of providing a free appropriate public education to all children with a disability.

Contact Stephanie Clausel, Alcorn School District or Christy Welch, Corinth School District if you know of any children who may have a disability by calling or writing to the following telephone number and address: Alcorn School District, Special Services, 31 CR 401, Corinth, Ms. 38834, 662-286-7734; or Corinth School District,

Special Services, 1204 North Harper Road, Corinth, Mis. 38834, 662-287-2425.

Free Clinic

The Living Healthy Free Clinic will open at 1 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 28. Walkins are welcome.

Bishop Activity Center

The Bishop Activity Center will hold the following activities: Today – grocery shopping at Roger’s Supermarket; Monday, Feb. 23 – Birthday celebration, entertainment by Virginia Hutchinson and Thomas Kyle; Tuesday, Feb. 24 – exercise at Tate Baptist Church; Wednesday, Feb. 25 – bible study by Jackie Calvart from Oakland Baptist Church; Thursday, Feb. 26 – Bingo in house; and Friday, Feb. 27 – grocery shopping at Roger’s Supermarket.

Daily Activities: open discussion, quilting, jigsaw puzzles, table games, rolo golf and washer game.

Senior Citizens age 60 and above are welcome.

Pickin’ on the Square

‘Pickin’ on the Square will meet at the Bishop Center on Washington Street through March, 2015. The guest band for Thursday, Feb. 26 will be The Hatchie Bottom Boys.

Retired Railroaders

There will be a meeting for retired railroaders at 8 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at Martha’s Menu Restaurant in downtown Corinth.

Active railroaders are welcome.

KES Retirees Lunch

All retirees of Kossuth Elementary will have lunch at Cracker Barrel at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26.

Walk for Life

Oasis Medical Center’s 21st Annual Walk for life kick-off meetings will be held on Thursday, Feb. 26, at Oasis Medical Center, located at 2421 Proper Street. All are encouraged to choose the most convenient meeting time for them. The times are from 10:30 to11:30 a.m. or 6:30 to 7:30. Interested individuals as well as representatives from industries, businesses, churches, Sunday school classes, student ministries, and civic clubs are welcome.

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The two-mile Walk for Life is a fundraiser for OMC. All pledges raised will go directly to providing medical services at Oasis, a non-profit organization. Walk promotional materials, pledge forms, and team instruction will be available at the meeting. Call Martha or Darlene at 662-287-8001 for more information. The 2015 Walk theme is “Life is beautiful”. The walk date is April 18 at Crossroads Regional Park. It will be hosted by Corinth/Alcorn Parks and Recreation.”

ments. There will be local and guest speakers, door prizes and a silent auction.

Oak Hill Faith Builders at Oak Hill M. B. Church are hosting an AARP Smart Driver Class. The class will be held at the church located at 119 Carolina Road (Highway 4) in Booneville. The class will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, February 27. The cost of the class is $15 for AARP members or $20 for non-members. Upon completion of the course, certificates will be issued and can be used for reduction of cost on auto insurance. To register for the course, call 662-2865125.

Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Art Department will host their Annual High School Art Competition from Monday, March 2 Monday, March 23. High school students from the 5 county district of Northeast will compete in the following categories: Drawing, 2D Design, 3D Design/Ceramics, Painting/Mixed Media and Photography/Printmaking/Computer Graphics.

Anderson Hall Art Gallery hours are Monday – Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information contact Terry Anderson at 662-720-7336 or tfanderson@nemcc.edu.

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Heart Awareness Luncheon

Gentiva Hospice will host a Heart Awareness Luncheon from noon until 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27 at Northeast Mississippi Community College in Waller Hall. The guest speaker will be Marla Harshberger, RN. BSN. Lunch will be provided and there will be door prizes. R.S.V.P at 662728-7404.

Beekeeping Course

The Savannah Area Beekeepers (SABA) are offering a one-day course on Saturday, Feb. 28 at Hardin County Middle School in Savannah, Tenn. Registration is at 8 a.m., followed by the program from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $18 per person + $8 each for additional family members who attend. The money will cover SABA membership, lunch, catalogs, magazines and other information. A starter hive kit will be awarded to 3 new beekeepers who meet the eligibility require-

Recital concert

Arts in McNairy and the Stephen Foster Music Club will present Dr. Terry McRoberts, pianist in a recital concert at 7 p.m. on Feb. 28 at the Latta in Selmer, Tenn.

The free concert is part of AiM’s ongoing endeavor to promote a broad spectrum of the arts in McNairy, Tenn. and the surrounding areas.

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Indoor Motocross

The Crossroads Arena in Corinth will have indoor motocross, sponsored by Lake Hill Motors at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 7. Admission is $15. Children 6 years and under get in for free.

All seats are general admission. Tickets may be purchased at the Crossroads Arena Box office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by calling 662-287-7779.

They will also be sold online at www.crossroadsarena.com. If interested in racing, contact 205647-6949 or visit www. cornermxpark.com.

Fashion Show

A fashion show will be held at Franklin Courtyard from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 8. There will be a $5 entry free.

There will be concessions. A minimum $5 donation is suggested.

All proceeds will benefit a worthy cause.

Senior Connectors The Senior Connectors, a group consisting of senior citizens from the Alcorn and surrounding counties, will meet for their monthly luncheon at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 12 at Ryan’s Cafeteria. The luncheon is Dutch Treat.

Senior Connectors was formed under the auspices of the Community Development Council at The Alliance. The group, in addition to the monthly luncheon, also conducts an annual fall day trip and The Spring Fling each April.

Each month the group invites a guest speaker in line with items of concern and/or interest to senior citizens. This month’s guest speaker will be, Park Ranger and author Tom Parson. All local seniors are invited to attend and signup for our free monthly newsletter. Join them on the second Thursday of each month.

Gospel Fest

The second annual Easom Outreach Foundation Gospel Fest is set for Sunday, March 22 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Easom Community Center Auditorium. The event will feature the Celestial Nightingales of Ripley, the Hopewell Men’s Chorus of Rienzi, Gloria & Lee Carswell of Olive Branch, the Mount Olive Men’s Chorus of Baldwyn and more. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door.

For more information call 314-406-3918.

Legacy Hospice

Legacy Hospice is looking for volunteers from the age of 17 and up. Legacy Hospice offers three types of volunteers: Direct patient volunteers do things directly with the patient and caregiver. Indirect volunteers help with clerical work in the office.

Bereavement volunteers help families and loved ones on their journey through the grieving process. For more information contact Sherry Dalton at 662-286-5333 or by email at sherry.dalton@legacyhospice.net.

Food Pantry/Clothes Closet Antioch Baptist Church

food pantry and clothes closet is open every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6 to 6:30 p.m.

Alliance Hospice

Alliance Hospice seeks volunteers from 16 to 85 to interact with local senior citizens. For more information contact Sabrina Hall at 662286-9833 or sabrina@ alliancehospice.net.

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• VFW Post No. 3962 hosts a Karaoke Night every Friday at the post on Purdy School Road in Corinth. Karaoke begins at 8 p.m. with music by D.J. Lanny Cox. Lanny Cox also provides music at the VFW on Saturday Dance Night which begins at 8 p.m.

• VFW Post No. 3962 will hold its monthly meetings on the third Thursday of each month with brunch at 6 p.m.

VFW ladies and men’s Auxiliary will have a joint meeting at 7 p.m.

• The VFW Post 3962 will hold a Single’s/50’s Dance from 8 p.m. until midnight every Thursday.

Admission is $5.

Checkers Players

Checkers players are needed, especially Intex retirees, to play from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays at the American Steel Builders Union building across from Ability Works. For more information, call 662728-5498.

American Legion Post 6 Bingo

American Legion Post 6, located on South Tate Street, will have bingo every Friday. Doors will open at 4 p.m. with sales starting at 5:30 p.m. Games will begin at 6:30 p.m. A full concession stand will be available.

Lions Club

The Corinth Breakfast Lions Club meets the first and third Monday of each month at 7 a.m. at Martha’s Menu.

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NEW YORK — The biggest obstacle for CocaCola and Pepsi these days isn’t tied to taste tests, the declining popularity of sugary drinks or even their century-long rivalry.

It’s the surging U.S. dollar.

The two soda giants rely on overseas customers for roughly half of their revenue. When they turned in their quarterly results last week, both reported a drop in sales. The strong dollar made all the difference: strip it out and shrinking sales suddenly rise.

The dollar has been a source of constant complaint this earnings season. Global corporations from Avon Products to Yum Brands have said their quarterly results would have been much better if it hadn’t been for the rising dollar. For some, the currency’s strength has meant the difference between a profit and a loss. “It has really hit earnings,� said Jack Ablin, chief investment officer at BMO Private Bank.

Over the past year, the dollar has climbed 17 percent against major currencies. The surging dollar and plunging oil prices are the main reasons analysts keep cutting their forecasts for corporate profits even though economists expect the U.S. economy to pick up speed Back in October, analysts estimated that companies in the Standard & Poor’s 500 index would post profit growth of 11 percent for the final three months of 2014. That forecast now looks overly optimistic. With only a handful of companies left to report, corporate profits are on track to rise more than 7 percent, ac-

Jon Moeller Financial officer cording to S&P Capital IQ. Forecasts for this year have taken a much bigger hit. In December, for example, analysts projected that profits would increase 9 percent in the first quarter. Today, they expect them to shrink more than 2 percent over that same period.

A strong U.S. dollar might seem like a badge of honor, a reflection of U.S. economic power in the global economy, but for much of Corporate America, it’s bad for business. Almost half of all revenue for companies in the S&P 500 comes from outside the United States, mainly Europe and Asia.

So when the dollar rises against the euro, it hurts in two ways: Prices of American-made goods become more expensive to customers in Europe, and goods that move off foreign shelves translate into fewer dollars, showing up as lower revenues and earnings on quarterly financial reports.

Take Avon Products, a company that depends on customers in Latin America for nearly half of its sales. The cosmetics company reported that its revenue fell 12 percent and adjusted earnings sank 41 percent. Erase the dollar’s move against foreign currencies and the picture looks entirely different. Revenue would have climbed 5 percent, and adjusted earnings would have soared 29 percent.

At Procter & Gamble, revenue fell 4 percent in the quarter but would

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have increased 2 percent if the dollar had stayed put. And the maker of Tide detergent and Pampers diapers doesn’t think the drag from the dollar is over yet. It estimates that the currency’s rise will shave $1.4 billion from its profit over the course of the full year. “This is the most significant fiscal year currency impact we have ever incurred,� said P&G’s chief financial officer, Jon Moeller, in a conference call discussing the latest results.

The list of companies complaining of currency swings includes nearly every major industry. Microsoft, Google and other tech giants have taken a hit along with Bristol Myers Squibb, Pfizer and other drugmakers. Even Apple, which turned in a record profit of $18 billion in its latest quarter, said the rising dollar cost the company $2 billion in sales. Electric-car maker Tesla, the hotel chain Hilton, and the navigation device maker Garmin have joined the ranks of the dollar debilitated.

On Thursday, Wal-Mart slashed its sales forecast for the rest of the year in half, largely because of the dollar. “A lot of the companies I follow have cut their earnings guidance for the year, and it was all a result of FX,� said Bill Stone, chief investment strategist at PNC Asset Management, using Wall Street’s shorthand for currency moves — foreign exchange. “It wasn’t their

underlying business that was the problem. It was just FX.�

Overseas sales used to provide a boost to U.S. companies. When the economy floundered during the Great Recession, firms expanded their businesses abroad, harnessing faster growth across Asia and South America.

What once looked like a prudent move, however, has come back to bite them. U.S. economic growth is outpacing Europe and Japan, and growth in China and other emerging giants has cooled off. The result: a rising U.S. currency means falling revenue for U.S companies.

Most analysts on Wall Street believe the dollar will continue gaining against the euro and Japanese yen. Jim Paulsen, chief investment strategist at Wells Capital Management, said those expectations are based on the idea that Europe will continue to struggle.

What if Europe’s recent efforts to revive its economy work? Paulsen said it could knock the dollar down, easing the burden for big U.S. companies.

Last month, the European Central Bank launched a stimulus effort that sent the euro to record lows against major currencies. That might sound like a bad thing, but it could actually turn things around.

The euro’s drop means that European goods are cheaper for overseas buyers.

That could give a boost to countries with big export industries, such as Germany and Italy, and help pull the region out of its long slump. If that happens, the euro should start recovering, sapping strength from the U.S. dollar.

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for an eighth straight day Friday, pushing the index closer to its all-time closing high.

The index climbed with the overall stock market after Greece and its creditors in the eurozone reached an agreement on the country’s request to extend its bailout. The news was seen as positive by investors because it reduces the risk of Greece leaving the euro, a move that has the potential to send shockwaves throughout global financial markets.

After gaining nearly 7 percent in February, the Nasdaq is now less than 2 percent from its record close of 5,048.62, a benchmark set during the frenzy of the dot-com era in March 2000.

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Family grieves couple’s loss after sudden estrangement DEAR ABBY: I have been married to a wonderful man for 20 years.

He adopted my oldest son, and we have three kids together.

All of our children are loved and accepted by his extended family; my inAbigail laws refer to as their Van Buren me daughter.

Everything Dear Abby is fine with the exception of my husband’s brother “Todd” and his wife, “Pearl.”

Mostly it’s Pearl. Todd goes along with her because he’s a good husband.

Abby, Pearl hates me. She literally hates me.

After many years of strange

rules placed on us regarding them and their children, the ugly truth came out six months ago.

They wish we had never gotten married, and do not agree with or accept our marriage and children.

With no further explanation, their relationship with us is over.

Not only with us, but the rest of the family as well!

[My head tells me it’s their problem, but my heart is heavy.

We are all grieving, but seeing my in-laws’ heartache when we visit with or talk to them makes me feel guilty.

What do I do to get over this and not feel responsible for their actions? -- FEELING GUILTY IN CALIFORNIA DEAR FEELING GUILTY: If Pearl and Todd have estranged themselves from the entire family, remember that this is THEIR problem.

If they are happier going their

own way, you must allow them to continue on their chosen path.

While I’m sure it’s painful to see your in-laws grieve, you are not responsible for anyone else’s actions, so stop torturing yourself with guilt.

Continue being the loving, supportive daughter-in-law and wife you have always been.

Stay busy and involved with your own life. There is probably more to this than you have put in your letter, but the person with the problem is your sister-in-law. If you continue to internalize it, you are making a mistake.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.

DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Horoscopes ARIES (March 21-April 19).

Passion is a fine thing to have in your life, but it’s not necessary, certainly not every day.

So if you’re less than enthusiastic for most of this week, don’t worry about it. Maybe it’s enough just to feel slightly curious. Follow that curiosity, and it will take you to beautiful destinations.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). If you don’t share your problems with other people, you probably do not enjoy it when they share their problems with you.

There are times for branching out, and then there are times for seeking the company of like minds. This is a week for the latter, as you need the reinforcement of those with similar values.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

The game you’ll play this week is an ancient one. Millions have sat down to the same board.

When the game is done, it goes back in the box, and different players sit down. Realizing how temporary this game is will help you enjoy it and play it better, too.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

Flight simulators were created so that people could learn to pilot airplanes without killing anyone in the process. This week features the equivalent of a flight simulator: a forum in which you can make mistakes that you’ll learn from without paying too high a cost for the experience.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). If fit-

ness could be purchased in bottle form, everyone would be in great shape. The change you wish for will take more effort than that, but perhaps not as much effort as you think.

Play the long game. This is more of a daily expenditure -just a few minutes a day -- that will add up beautifully over the course of a year.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

You don’t have to tap dance, sparkle and shine in order to be a worthy participant in the group. Just being there is enough. You may still choose to go to the extra trouble, but knowing that you don’t have to will be key. You’ll come across as more confident, and you’ll have the respect of all around.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). If you haul the past around with you, it limits the options as to where you can move next and how fast you can get there.

This is why you strive to keep things emotionally light and lean and in the now. This is not always possible this week.

Some bit of history wants to be explored. Handle it quickly, and be done with it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

Everyone messes up occasionally. Expectation and disappointment are natural parts of human connection. It’s not the instance of negative behavior that influences a relationship most; rather, it’s the ratio of negative to positive behavior that matters. Avoid dysfunction (even the kind that interests

and intrigues you).

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You love a good fairy tale in which the main character comes from humble beginnings and then blossoms to live happily ever after. This week you’ll get a glimpse of the happiness that’s to come in your own life -- a sign that you, too, are blossoming in some heroic way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You can’t make the sun come out by wishing it was sunny, but you can bet that if you wait around long enough, the clouds will lift and the sun will come out. That’s the way it is with certain moods you go through this week. They’ll pass.

A better mood will follow. Trust and work through it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The bottom line is, you need more attention, affection and general care. Usually, the karmic way is that you give and then you get, but you’ve already paid in much, much more than you have received. It’s out of balance because you’re not letting yourself accept. It’s a week to practice receiving.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

Your energy will be freed to increase your powers of self-discipline. It’s an excellent time to give yourself rules to help you present yourself in the way you want to be perceived. You have the inner strength to create a new habit. By this time next week, you’ll be well on your way to creating the change you desire.

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1-1A Schedule @ Booneville High School

Tuesday (B) Biggersville 79, Wheeler 62 (G) Tremont 48, Falkner 46, OT (B) Tremont 49, Pine Grove 39

Wednesday (B) Falkner 83, Thrasher 30 (G) Jumpertown 64, Thrasher 37 (G) Wheeler 50, Pine Grove 33

Thursday (B) Falkner 58, Tremont 56, OT (G) Biggersville 69, Tremont 26 (B) Jumpertown 69, Biggersville 61 (G) Wheeler 51, Jumpertown 35

Saturday’s Scores Consolations (G) Jumpertown 54, Tremont 34 (B) Tremont 64, Biggersville 55 Championships (G) Biggersville 69, Wheeler 65 (B) Jumpertown 70, Falkner 64

Sports

Sunday, February 22, 2015

Lady Lions bring home title

BY H. LEE SMITH II lsmith@dailycorinthian.com

The Biggersville Lady Lions were the lone local club to bring home a championship on Saturday.

They were also the only ones on the positive side of a rally.

Biggersville outscored Wheeler 35-24 in the fourth quarter to claim the Division 1-1A Tournament with a 69-65 win at Booneville High School. The Lady Lions entered the quarter with 34 points.

BHS (17-12) will host the No. 4 team from Division 4-1A -- Houlka -- in the opening round of the North Half Tournament on Monday.

North Half Tournaments Monday (Girls) Houlka @ Biggersville, 7 (WXRZ) Tuesday (Boys) Kosciusko @ Corinth, 7 (WXRZ) Nettleton @ Kossuth, 7 The Lady Lions led 15-11 after one and 31-24 at the break before the wheels came off in the third quarter.

Biggersville managed just three points in the third -- all coming off the bench from Alexis Shumpert -- while Wheeler posted 17 to take a 41-34 advantage into the fi-

nal period.

The Lady Lions got a combined 47 points from Savannah Davis (21), Jada Tubbs (13) and Elly Nash (13) on the night. The trio also came up big in the fourth-quarter rally, netting all but six of the Lady Lions’ 35 points.

Biggersville also stepped up its game at the charity stripe in earning the championship trophy. After missing 14 of their 20 attempts through three quarters, BHS connected on 19-of-22 over the final eight minutes.

Davis was 6-of-7 in the fourth and also connected on her third 3-pointer of the night. Nash and Tubbs each tallied 10 apiece in the frame,

with Nash making all four charity tosses.

Alexis Shumpert also tallied in double figures with 11, including all three of Biggersville’s points in the third.

• At the 1-3A Tournament at Northeast Mississippi Community College, Kossuth dropped a 67-65 decision to Mooreville in its bid to claim its first league title since 2000.

The Aggies will host Nettleton, the No. 3 team from 4-3A, on Tuesday.

Kossuth (17-13) led by double digits in the third, before Mooreville clawed back to within 51-50 after three comPlease see LIONS | 11A

1-3A Schedule @ NEMCC, Booneville

Tuesday (B) Mooreville 71, Central 48 (G) Central 58, Mooreville 49 (G) Kossuth 51, N. Pontotoc 33 (B) Kossuth 79, Booneville 53

Thursday (G) Booneville 61, Kossuth 31 (B) Kossuth 67, N. Pontotoc 52 (G) Belmont 61, Central 25 (B) Mooreville 81, Belmont 63

Saturday’s Scores Consolations (G) Kossuth 50, Central 46 (B) Belmont 52, N.Pontotoc 49 Championships (G) Booneville 54, Belmont 53 (B) Mooreville 67, Kossuth 65

1-4A Schedule @ Itawamba C.C., Fulton

Tuesday (G) Shannon 78, Amory 29 (B) Shannon 76, Amory 50 (G) Corinth 61, Tish Co. 35 (B) Itawamba 76, Tish Co. 52

Photo by Lee Adams/ICCImages.com

Corinth’s Antares Gwyn (23) records one of his team-high three steals as he prepares to save the ball off the leg of Pontotoc’s Kaleb Barnes. Gwyn also paced the Warriors with 17 points and 12 rebounds.

Wednesday (G) Itawamba 50, Corinth 25 (B) Corinth 75, Itawamba 51 (G) Pontotoc 61, Shannon 43 (B) Pontotoc 87, Shannon 76

Saturday’s Scores Consolations (G) Shannon 71, Corinth 69 (B) Shannon 79, Itawamba 77 Championships (G) Pontotoc 57, Itawamba 50 (B) Pontotoc 51, Corinth 49

Shorts AC Boosters The Alcorn Central Football Booster Club will meet Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. at Farmington Town Hall. Officers will be elected at this time.

Adult Softball Registration for Adult Softball at Crossroads Regional Park will run until March 6 at the administration office.

Cost is $350 for teams with Alcorn County residents and $400 for out of county residents.

Youth Baseball/Softball Registration for 13-15 boys’ baseball at Crossroads Regional Park will run through May 1. Cost is $45 per child.

Proof of residency and birth certificate for new players required.

Lady Aggies lone consolation winner

BY H. LEE SMITH II lsmith@dailycorinthian.com

Alcorn County was guaranteed one win in the consolation round.

That’s all the locals got.

Parrish Tice scored half of Kossuth’s points, netting a game-high 25, as the Lady Aggies claimed third place in Division 1-3A with a 50-46 win over Alcorn Central on Saturday.

Kossuth (20-11) will open North Half Tournament play

to take a 37-33 lead. Tice had eight, including an old-fashioned three-point play and a 3-pointer, and Jade Barnes added five in the game-changing quarter.

Kossuth hit 7-of-11 from the stripe in the fourth to hold of its rivals. Tice was 4-for4 from the stripe in the final eight minutes and 7-for-7 overall.

Lauren McCreless paced Central with 18 points, nine coming in the Lady Bears’

15-point first. Brianna Barnes followed with 13.

Both teams scored 40 points from the floor, with Kossuth getting eight conventional buckets to go along with as many 3-pointers. Tice had four and Jade Barnes, who also reached twin digits with 10, tallied a pair.

• At the 1-4A Tournament on the campus of Itawamba Community College, the Please see AGGIES | 11A

Moody nets 22, Ole Miss thwarts Tennessee The Associated Press

OXFORD — Stefan Moody scored 22 points and Mississippi survived two field goal misses in the final 10 seconds Saturday night to defeat Tennessee 59-57.

Jarvis Summers added 13 points for the Rebels (198, 10-4 SEC), including the game-winning free throw with 27 seconds left. Ole Miss

has won eight of its last nine starts and remained tied with Texas A&M for third place in the conference.

Tennessee (14-12, 6-8), placed three players in double figures, led by Armani Moore with 15 points. Josh Richardson had 13 points, but misfired twice in the final 10 seconds. Kevin Punter added 12, with four 3-point-

ers.

The loss was the fifth in the last six starts for the Vols, who shot 22 of 50 (44 percent) from the field and out rebounded Ole Miss 3727. The Rebels countered by forcing 13 turnovers and holding Tennessee without a field goal in the final 4:12 of play.

The Rebels finished 21 of

54 (38.9 percent), including 11 of 31 from 3-point range.

Ole Miss, ranked second in the nation in free throw percentage, managed only 6 of 10 but got two from Moody and one from Summers in the final two minutes for the margin of victory.

Tennessee led 30-27 at Please see OLE MISS | 11A

No. 18 Razorbacks rally late, edge out Mississippi St.

NE Football Tryout

BY DAVID BRANDT Northeast Mississippi Community College has set its annual open tryout date for Friday at 1 p.m. This session is open to both on-campus students and high school seniors. All those that attend the audition must pay $10 to cover training costs and bring an updated physical form. Participants are expected to bring their own athletic apparel.

For more information about tryouts for the 2015 Northeast football team, please contact head coach Greg Davis at 662-720-7580 or by email at gadavis@nemcc.edu.

against 4-3A runner-up Kemper County on Monday. Central (15-14) will face off with 4-3A champion Nettleton.

As will all consolation contests, those games will be on the road.

Central led 15-14 after one an increased its lead to 25-21 in their rubber match with Kossuth.

The Lady Aggies, which won the non-league encounter in November, doubled the Lady Bears 16-8 in the third

AP Sports Writer

STARKVILLE — Arkansas couldn’t make any shots and struggled to grab rebounds, a two-part mix that usually results in a loss. Especially on the road.

But the Razorbacks still had their defense. And after 40 minutes of pressure and fighting and clawing, they managed to claim their sixth straight victory.

No. 18 Arkansas rallied to beat Mississippi State 6561 on Saturday, holding the Bulldogs scoreless for a crucial 6-minute stretch late in the game. Rashad Madden led the Razorbacks (22-5, 11-3 SEC) with 16 points and Michael Qualls added 14, but the real reason for the win was on the defensive end.

“We found a way to escape,” Arkansas coach Mike Anderson said. “That’s what

you’ve got to do. It wasn’t very pretty but I’ve never seen an ugly win.”

Mississippi State (12-15, 5-9) looked as if it had a good chance to pull the upset until its offense fell apart down the stretch. The Bulldogs went nearly 8 minutes without a field goal until Craig Sword made a 3-pointer with 33.1 seconds remaining to cut the Razorbacks’ lead to 60-57.

Mississippi State pulled to 61-59, but Arkansas’ Anton Beard had a crucial steal with 12 seconds remaining to seal the win.

Sword led Mississippi State with 15 points. Gavin Ware added 13 points and nine rebounds, but the Bulldogs couldn’t overcome 23 turnovers.

“I’m frustrated by the fact we lost this game,” MissisPlease see RALLY | 11A

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Corinth Lady Warriors came out on the shortend of a 71-69 contest with Shannon.

Corinth (15-14) will travel to 4-4A champion Leake Central on Monday. That tip-off has been moved up an hour to 6 p.m.

Teosha Boyd had a game-high 25 points in the losing effort. Aundrea Adams followed with 17 and Che Curlee added 15.

Shannon got 56 points from its top three scorers, including a 23-point effort by Asia Anderson.

• At the 1-1A Tournament at Booneville High School, Tremont outscored Biggersville 21-11 in the third quarter to claim third place with a 64-55 decision.

The Lions (11-18) will travel to 4-1A champion Coffeeville on Tuesday.

(G) Kossuth 50, Central 46 Kossuth 14 7 16 13 -- 50 Central 15 10 8 13 -- 46

KOSSUTH (50): Parrish Tice 25, Jade Barnes 10, Cheyenne Daniel 6, Abby Gray 4, Darbie Coleman 3, Morgan Hodum 2.

CENTRAL (46): Lauren McCreless 18, Brianna Barnes 13, Mallory Wigginton 7, Callie Buntin 4, Olivia Wilson 4.

3-Pointers: (K) Tice 4, Barnes 2, Coleman, Gray. (C) McCreless

2.

Records: Central 15-14, Kossuth 20-11

(G) Shannon 71, Corinth 69 Shannon 14 16 19 22 -- 71 Corinth 20 13 12 24 -- 69

SHANNON (71): Asia Anderson 23, Tatyana Brownlee 21, Kim Walton 12, Jermiyah Smith 6, Alex Stephen 4, Chickquan 3, Quavia Beene 2.

CORINTH (69): Teosha Boyd 25, Aundrea Adams 17, Che Curlee 15, Madelynn Lynch 4, Parker Peterson 3, Jamia Kirk 3, Tyesha Gunn 2.

3-Pointers: (S) Anderson, Brownlee. (C) Curlee, Peterson, Kirk, Boyd.

Record: Corinth 15-14

(B) Tremont 64, Biggersville 55 Biggersville 12 8 11 24 -- 55 Tremont 11 12 21 20 -- 64

BIGGERSVILLE (55): Devonte Spears 17, Greg Robinson 11, Jordan Strickland 9, Xae Neal 7, Tyran Davis 4, Quay Davis 3, Bradley Davis 2, Luke Spencer 2.

BHS 3-Pointers: (B) Spears, Neal.

Record: Biggersville 11-18

Division 1-2A (B) East Union 62, Walnut 55 East Union 21 13 13 15 -- 62 Walnut 11 4 23 17 -- 55

Leading Scorers: (EU) Ty McDonald 25, Hunter Nobles 24; (W) Manse Pulliam 22, Hunter Carpenter 11.

Record: Walnut 12-16 Note: The Walnut girls won their consolation match. Both clubs draw Calhoun City in the opening round of the North Half Tournament.

OLE MISS CONTINUED FROM 10A

halftime, despite going more than nine minutes without a basket. Moore had 10 first half points as the Vols closed with a 10-0 run in the final two minutes to take the edge at intermission.

The Vols pushed the lead to 41-33 with 15:16 left on consecutive 3-point shots from Kevin Punter.

Ole Miss was only 2-of-15 from the field to open the second half as Tennessee built its biggest lead.

Ole Miss answered with a 19-6 surge, keyed

by Moody with 11 points, to take a 52-47 lead with 7:57 left. Tennessee regained the lead on Moore’s free throw, 57-56 with 3:07 left, setting up the decisive free throws and defensive

stand by the Rebels.

TIP-INS Tennessee: Armani Moore finished with 15 points, but added a game-high 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocked shots. In the SEC, The Vols are 2-5 in games decided by six points or less.

Ole Miss: The Rebels have won 36 games over SEC foes in the past three seasons, trailing only Kentucky and Florida.

Jarvis Summers finished with eight assists and has 67 assists in the last 10 games. Over the past three seasons, Ole Miss is 4-1 against Tennessee.

UP NEXT Ole Miss hosts Georgia Wednesday.

Tennessee hosts Vanderbilt Thursday.

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sippi State coach Rick Ray said. “I think we’re doing some really good things on the court, but we’ve got to figure out a way to win a ball game like this.”

It was a much more competitive game than the first matchup between these two teams.

Arkansas embarrassed Mississippi State in Fayetteville on Feb. 7, taking a 30-9 halftime lead and cruising to the victory.

Arkansas struggled with its shooting touch the entire afternoon and trailed 33-32 at halftime. The Razorbacks stayed in the game by forcing 11 first-half turnovers — largely because of its full-court press.

The game was feisty early, especially after Arkansas’ Jacorey Williams was called for a flagrant foul after a hard hit on Mississippi State’s Roquez Johnson when he was going up for a fast-break dunk.

The Bulldogs shot 13 of 29 (44.8 percent) in the first half, led by Ware’s eight points and seven rebounds.

Arkansas looked as if it might take control early in the second half, jumping out to a 40-36 lead, but Mississippi State stayed close until the end. The Bulldogs

After Thursday qualifying; race Sunday at Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, Fla. Lap length: 2.5 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 201.293 mph.

2. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 201.135.

3. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet.

4. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 200.187.

5. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 193.241.

6. (19) Carl Edwards, Toyota, 197.837.

7. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 197.968.

8. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 197.477.

9. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 194.995.

10. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 190.678.

11. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 197.994.

12. (21) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 193.282.

13. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 199.867.

14. (44) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 194.978.

15. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 193.133.

16. (66) Mike Wallace, Toyota, 192.509.

17. (40) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 193.299.

18. (51) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 196.532.

19. (35) Cole Whitt, Ford, 194.012.

20. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 197.959.

21. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 198.325.

22. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 198.177.

23. (95) Michael McDowell, Ford, 195.3.

24. (41) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 197.976.

25. (23) J.J. Yeley, Toyota.

26. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, 195.346.

27. (46) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 196.554.

28. (34) David Ragan, Ford, 194.452.

29. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 195.588.

30. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 196.962.

31. (33) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 197.507.

32. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 196.816.

33. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 197.2.

34. (55) Michael Waltrip, Toyota, 190.517.

35. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 200.214.

36. (83) Johnny Sauter, Toyota, 198.22.

37. (6) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 197.256.

38. (9) Sam Hornish Jr., Ford, 197.243.

39. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 193.357.

40. (47) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 198.212.

41. (13) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 197.946.

42. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota.

43. (32) Bobby Labonte, Ford, Past Champion.

Failed to Qualify 44. (62) Brian Scott, Chevrolet, 197.828.

45. (29) Justin Marks, Toyota, 194.675.

46. (30) Ron Hornaday Jr., Chevrolet, 190.791.

47. (26) Jeb Burton, Toyota, 195.004.

48. (7) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 198.229.

49. (98) Josh Wise, Ford, 193.386.

Basketball NBA standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 37 18 .673 Brooklyn 22 31 .415 Boston 20 32 .385 Philadelphia 12 42 .222 New York 10 44 .185 Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta 43 12 .782 Washington 33 22 .600 Miami 23 31 .426 Charlotte 22 31 .415 Orlando 18 39 .316 Central Division W L Pct Chicago 35 21 .625 Cleveland 34 22 .607 Milwaukee 31 23 .574 Detroit 22 33 .400 Indiana 22 33 .400 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct Memphis 39 14 .736 Houston 37 18 .673 Dallas 37 20 .649 San Antonio 34 21 .618 New Orleans 28 27 .509 Northwest Division W L Pct Portland 36 18 .667 Oklahoma City 30 25 .545 Denver 20 34 .370 Utah 20 34 .370 Minnesota 12 42 .222 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 43 9 .827 L.A. Clippers 36 19 .655 Phoenix 29 27 .518 Sacramento 19 34 .358 L.A. Lakers 13 41 .241 ___ Friday’s Games Indiana 106, Philadelphia 95 Orlando 95, New Orleans 84 Toronto 105, Atlanta 80 Detroit 100, Chicago 91 Miami 111, New York 87

GB — 14 15½ 24½ 26½ GB — 10 19½ 20 26 GB — 1 3 12½ 12½ GB — 3 4 6 12 GB — 6½ 16 16 24 GB — 8½ 16 24½ 31

Men’s Top 25 schedule Today’s Games No. 2 Virginia vs. Florida State, 5:30 p.m.

No. 9 Utah at Oregon, 2 p.m.

No. 13 Wichita State vs. Evansville, 3 p.m.

No. 24 Ohio State at Michigan, Noon

Saturday men’s scores EAST Brown 57, Cornell 56 CCSU 76, Sacred Heart 73, OT Canisius 65, Quinnipiac 63 Duquesne 83, Dayton 73 Elon 83, Delaware 75, OT Fairfield 57, St. Peter’s 43 Mount St. Mary’s 75, Fairleigh Dickinson 64 New Hampshire 76, Mass.-Lowell 60 Niagara 65, Rider 61 Northeastern 83, Drexel 73, OT Notre Dame 87, Boston College 70 Pittsburgh 65, Syracuse 61 Robert Morris 76, Bryant 70 St. Francis (NY) 66, St. Francis (Pa.) 54 St. John’s 85, Seton Hall 72 UMBC 73, Maine 66 UNC Wilmington 73, Towson 69 Wagner 60, LIU Brooklyn 47 SOUTH Arkansas 65, Mississippi St. 61 Bethune-Cookman 64, Florida A&M 57 Charleston Southern 86, Campbell 57 Charlotte 71, Southern Miss. 43 Duke 78, Clemson 56 East Carolina 73, South Florida 60 Georgia St. 87, Appalachian St. 43 Jacksonville St. 55, Tennessee St. 50 Kennesaw St. 61, Stetson 56 LSU 70, Florida 63 Lipscomb 87, Jacksonville 83 Louisville 55, Miami 53 Murray St. 89, Austin Peay 54 NC Central 74, Morgan St. 59 NC State 69, Virginia Tech 53 Norfolk St. 99, Coppin St. 81 North Carolina 89, Georgia Tech 60 North Texas 70, FIU 56 Old Dominion 72, Louisiana Tech 53 Radford 75, UNC Asheville 68 Rhode Island 71, George Mason 56 Richmond 56, George Washington 48 Texas A&M 62, South Carolina 52 UALR 63, Troy 58 VCU 78, UMass 72 VMI 113, W. Carolina 111, 2OT Vanderbilt 76, Missouri 53 Winthrop 83, Longwood 59 MIDWEST Buffalo 68, Bowling Green 56 Cent. Michigan 83, Ball St. 60 Indiana St. 78, S. Illinois 58 Kansas 81, TCU 72 Kent St. 64, Ohio 51 N. Dakota St. 66, IPFW 62 N. Iowa 56, Bradley 39 Northwestern 60, Penn St. 39 South Dakota 77, IUPUI 62 Toledo 97, W. Michigan 87 Villanova 87, Marquette 76 Wisconsin 63, Minnesota 53 Xavier 73, Butler 56 SOUTHWEST Baylor 69, Kansas St. 42 Incarnate Word 74, Texas A&M-CC 68 Iowa St. 85, Texas 77 Oklahoma 79, Texas Tech 75, OT Sam Houston St. 70, Cent. Arkansas 42 West Virginia 73, Oklahoma St. 63 WEST Boise St. 78, Nevada 46 Montana St. 67, Idaho St. 53 N. Arizona 73, E. Washington 69 San Francisco 56, Pepperdine 54

Women’s Top 25 schedule Today Games No. 7 Oregon State at Utah, 1 p.m.

No. 9 Florida State at Boston College, Noon No. 10 Duke at N.C. State, 11 a.m.

No. 12 Arizona State at Southern Cal, 5 p.m.

No. 14 Mississippi State at Alabama, 2 p.m.

No. 15 Texas A&M vs. Florida, 3 p.m.

No. 17 North Carolina at Miami, 2 p.m.

No. 18 Stanford vs. California, 3 p.m.

No. 19 Rutgers at Michigan State, 1 p.m.

No. 23 James Madison vs. Hofstra, 1 p.m.

No. 25 Syracuse vs. Pittsburgh, 11 a.m.

Saturday women’s scores EAST American U. 45, Army 42 Brown 58, Cornell 51 Bryant 69, Robert Morris 66 Bucknell 65, Boston U. 60 CCSU 70, Sacred Heart 58 Colgate 54, Loyola (Md.) 53 Fairleigh Dickinson 54, Mount St. Mary’s 52 George Washington 83, Fordham 65 Holy Cross 48, Navy 44 LIU Brooklyn 75, Wagner 47 Lafayette 59, Lehigh 51 Maine 70, Binghamton 56 Manhattan 69, St. Peter’s 66 Mass.-Lowell 70, New Hampshire 65 Miami (Ohio) 78, Buffalo 68 Princeton 78, Harvard 57 Saint Joseph’s 61, Richmond 59 Siena 54, Fairfield 47 St. Bonaventure 72, Davidson 56 St. Francis (NY) 71, St. Francis (Pa.) 55 West Virginia 54, Iowa St. 52 SOUTH Abilene Christian 83, SE Louisiana 65 Alcorn St. 77, Alabama St. 72, OT Belmont 64, Tennessee Tech 62 Bethune-Cookman 76, Florida A&M 64 Charlotte 83, Southern Miss. 72 Chattanooga 56, Samford 49 E. Kentucky 70, Morehead St. 64 ETSU 70, Mercer 49 East Carolina 53, Cincinnati 40 Florida Gulf Coast 75, SC-Upstate 59 Furman 77, UNC-Greensboro 68 Gardner-Webb 66, UNC Asheville 58 Georgia St. 80, Appalachian St. 70 Hampton 74, Delaware St. 61 Jackson St. 70, Grambling St. 56 Jacksonville 75, Lipscomb 63 Liberty 64, Charleston Southern 53 Marshall 71, UAB 52 Murray St. 72, Austin Peay 67 NC Central 63, Morgan St. 47 Norfolk St. 67, Coppin St. 57 Northwestern St. 75, New Orleans 63 Presbyterian 36, Longwood 32, OT Radford 67, Campbell 43 SC State 69, Md.-Eastern Shore 58 Savannah St. 70, Howard 59 South Alabama 80, Georgia Southern 63 Southern U. 84, Alabama A&M 53 Stetson 70, Kennesaw St. 58 Tennessee St. 74, Jacksonville St. 66, OT Troy 65, UALR 62 Tulane 75, Memphis 65 W. Kentucky 63, Middle Tennessee 60 Winthrop 81, Coastal Carolina 68 Wofford 63, W. Carolina 55 MIDWEST Ball St. 51, N. Illinois 50 CS Bakersfield 78, UMKC 76 Cent. Michigan 63, W. Michigan 51 Detroit 78, Cleveland St. 65 E. Illinois 49, SE Missouri 48 Green Bay 71, Ill.-Chicago 32 IUPUI 85, Oral Roberts 52 Illinois 47, Purdue 46 Kent St. 62, Bowling Green 58 Minnesota 91, Michigan 88, 2OT N. Dakota St. 72, IPFW 66 Nebraska 67, Indiana 64 Ohio 71, Akron 55 S. Dakota St. 77, South Dakota 67 Sacramento St. 64, North Dakota 62 Seattle 56, Chicago St. 49 Toledo 81, E. Michigan 72 UT-Martin 79, SIU-Edwardsville 72 W. Illinois 75, Denver 56 Wright St. 92, Oakland 66 Youngstown St. 87, Valparaiso 69 SOUTHWEST Arkansas St. 69, Louisiana-Monroe 61 Cent. Arkansas 66, Sam Houston St. 63 FAU 82, Rice 70 Lamar 75, McNeese St. 67 North Texas 77, FIU 61 Prairie View 69, MVSU 50 SMU 68, Houston 51 Stephen F. Austin 68, Nicholls St. 59 Texas 62, Texas Tech 59 Texas A&M-CC 61, Incarnate Word 49 Texas Southern 73, Ark.-Pine Bluff 58 Texas-Arlington 56, Louisiana-Lafayette 42 Texas-Pan American 57, Utah Valley 55 UConn 92, Tulsa 46 UTSA 72, UTEP 59 WEST Colorado St. 85, Air Force 49 E. Washington 73, N. Arizona 42 Fresno St. 64, Utah St. 55 Idaho 76, S. Utah 49 Idaho St. 87, Montana St. 74, OT

Loyola Marymount 75, Santa Clara 63 Montana 64, Weber St. 60 N. Colorado 90, Portland St. 50 New Mexico St. 61, Grand Canyon 60 Pacific 71, Gonzaga 59 Pepperdine 76, San Francisco 65 San Diego 69, BYU 59 San Diego St. 71, San Jose St. 61 UC Santa Barbara 48, Cal St.-Fullerton 39 UNLV 79, New Mexico 73

Golf PGA - North Trust Open Saturday At Riviera Country Clu, Los Angeles. Purse: $6.7 million. Yardage: 7,349; Par: 71 Third Round Retief Goosen 66-70-69—205 -8 Graham DeLaet 70-67-70—207 -6 Sang-Moon Bae 71-71-66—208 -5 Carlos Ortiz 67-73-68—208 -5 Sergio Garcia 71-69-68—208 -5 J.B. Holmes 70-69-69—208 -5 Dustin Johnson 70-72-67—209 -4 Jim Furyk 71-70-68—209 -4 James Hahn 66-74-69—209 -4 Vijay Singh 66-74-69—209 -4 Jordan Spieth 69-70-70—209 -4 Angel Cabrera 70-68-71—209 -4 Bubba Watson 70-69-70—209 -4 Ryan Moore 69-68-72—209 -4 Vaughn Taylor 74-68-68—210 -3 Morgan Hoffmann 69-75-66—210 -3 Paul Casey 70-69-71—210 -3 Keegan Bradley 73-68-70—211 -2 Pat Perez 69-73-70—212 -1 Hideki Matsuyama 70-72-70—212 -1 Michael Putnam 70-72-70—212 -1 Ken Duke 72-70-70—212 -1 Harris English 72-69-71—212 -1 Brendon Todd 69-72-71—212 -1 Justin Thomas 68-69-75—212 -1 Kyle Reifers 72-70-71—213 E Alex Prugh 70-73-70—213 E Camilo Villegas 73-69-71—213 E Hunter Mahan 75-67-71—213 E Brian Stuard 71-71-71—213 E Brendan Steele 74-70-69—213 E Daniel Summerhays 66-74-73—213 E Seung-Yul Noh 71-69-73—213 E Jonathan Randolph 72-73-68—213 E Matt Jones 70-72-72—214 +1 D.A. Points 71-73-70—214 +1 Russell Henley 74-71-69—214 +1 Nick Watney 66-74-74—214 +1 Scott Langley 73-71-71—215 +2 William McGirt 68-74-73—215 +2 Adam Hadwin 73-71-71—215 +2 Jimmy Walker 73-71-71—215 +2 Charley Hoffman 76-68-71—215 +2 Justin Leonard 75-70-70—215 +2 Jason Gore 73-70-73—216 +3 Andrew Putnam 73-69-74—216 +3 Matt Every 70-72-74—216 +3 Tom Hoge 74-70-72—216 +3 Kevin Na 72-72-72—216 +3 Charl Schwartzel 71-70-75—216 +3 Charles Howell III 71-70-75—216 +3 Chris Stroud 73-71-72—216 +3 Chad Campbell 74-71-71—216 +3 Cameron Tringale 71-74-71—216 +3 Spencer Levin 73-72-71—216 +3 Blayne Barber 74-71-71—216 +3 Derek Fathauer 66-73-77—216 +3 Alex Cejka 68-77-71—216 +3 Jason Kokrak 71-72-74—217 +4 K.J. Choi 70-74-73—217 +4 Bryce Molder 71-70-76—217 +4 Tony Finau 70-70-77—217 +4 Ricky Barnes 71-74-72—217 +4 Andrew Svoboda 72-73-72—217 +4 Carl Pettersson 71-72-75—218 +5 Charlie Beljan 72-72-74—218 +5 Scott Stallings 70-75-73—218 +5 Padraig Harrington 70-73-76—219 +6 Geoff Ogilvy 68-76-75—219 +6 Shawn Stefani 74-71-74—219 +6 George McNeill 71-74-74—219 +6 G. Fernandez-Castano 71-74-74—219 +6 Danny Lee 70-73-77—220 +7 Jhonattan Vegas 71-72-81—224 +11 Brandt Snedeker 73-72-79—224 +11

LPGA - ISPS Handa Australian Open Saturday at Royal Melbourne Golf Club, Melbourne, Australia. Purse: $1.2 million. Yardage:6,741; Par: 73 Third Round (a-amateur) Ariya Jutanugarn 69-71-72—212 -7 Lydia Ko 70-70-72—212 -7 Amy Yang 73-70-70—213 -6 Katherine Kirk 72-73-70—215 -4 Julieta Granada 73-72-70—215 -4 Ha Na Jang 71-69-76—216 -3 Paz Echeverria 71-76-71—218 -1 Chella Choi 72-75-71—218 -1 Beatriz Recari 75-71-72—218 -1 Gwladys Nocera 71-73-74—218 -1 Jessica Korda 72-71-75—218 -1 Charley Hull 71-71-76—218 -1

Fast start launches No. 1 Kentucky The Associated Press

shot just 9 of 24 (37.5 percent) in the second half.

Arkansas’ Bobby Portis — who Anderson said was battling an illness the past few days and hadn’t practiced recently — made two free throws with 5:25 remaining to put the Razorbacks ahead for good. The 6-foot-11 forward had 13 points, including 12 in the second half, and nine rebounds.

Four Arkansas players scored in double figures, which helped overcome the relatively slow night for Portis, who is averaging nearly 18 points per game this season.

“We’re very deep and on any given night any player can pick up the slack for another player,” Qualls said.

Tip-ins Arkansas: The Razorbacks have won eight of their last 12 road games in conference play dating to last season. Arkansas has won nine of its last 10 overall.

Mississippi State: The Bulldogs’ starting point guard I.J. Ready didn’t play Saturday because of an ankle injury suffered against Ole Miss on Thursday night.

Up next Arkansas hosts Texas A&M on Tuesday night.

Mississippi State hosts Kentucky on Wednesday night.

Minnesota 111, Phoenix 109 Cleveland 127, Washington 89 Dallas 111, Houston 100 Milwaukee 89, Denver 81 Utah 92, Portland 76 Sacramento 109, Boston 101 Golden State 110, San Antonio 99 Brooklyn 114, L.A. Lakers 105 Saturday’s Games Oklahoma City 110, Charlotte 103 New Orleans 105, Miami 91 Chicago 112, Phoenix 107 Houston 98, Toronto 76 Sacramento at L.A. Clippers, (n) Today’s Games Cleveland at New York, Noon Atlanta at Milwaukee, 2:30 p.m.

Washington at Detroit, 2:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Orlando, 5 p.m.

Golden State at Indiana, 5 p.m.

Denver at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m.

Charlotte at Dallas, 6:30 p.m.

Memphis at Portland, 8 p.m.

Boston at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 22, 2015

LEXINGTON, Ky. —Topranked Kentucky manhandled Auburn at the start, shook off an early second-half lull and closed with a flourish that threatened a couple of milestones before the Wildcats matched the program’s longest winning streak.

Good things happen when Kentucky seemingly can’t miss from the field.

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 19 points to lead six Kentucky players in

double figures, and the Wildcats recorded their highest scoring total since 2002 with a 110-75 blowout of Auburn on Saturday night that extended their best start ever. Kentucky also equaled the 1995-96 squad’s school-record 27game winning streak, a performance that culminated with its sixth NCAA title.

Kentucky (27-0, 14-0 Southeastern Conference ) surpassed 100 points each in preseason wins

over lower-level Pikeville and Georgetown College but hadn’t scored at least 110 points in a regularseason game since beating Tennessee State 115-87 on Dec. 30, 2002. Aaron Harrison’s two free throws with 3:18 left broke the century mark in a game that was never in doubt as the Wildcats scored the first nine points and poured it on. He finished with 18.

Dakari Johnson added 13 points, Andrew Har-

rison 12, Devin Booker 11 and Tyler Ulis 10, as Kentucky shot a season-best 65 percent from the field.

The Wildcats dominated the paint 62-24, outrebounded the Tigers 4422 and tied a season high with 25 assists.

Though short of the 120 points Kentucky scored against Vanderbilt on Feb. 7, 1996, it was the Wildcats’ first 100-point game against a SEC foe since beating Arkansas 101-70 on Jan. 23, 2010.

Townsend’s game winning putback at the buzzer.

Pontotoc (25-5) led for just 21 seconds -- that coming off a score on the opening tip -- before ending Corinth’s three-peat bid with a 51-49 decision.

Corinth (22-7) will host the No. 3 team from 4-4A -- Kosciusko -- on Tuesday.

CHS led 27-15 after one but managed just 22 points the remainder of the game.

The top-seeded natives led by 12 two other times in the second quarter before going cold. After Corinth upped the count to 33-21 on a Tairek Johnson putback with 2:57 left in the first half, Pontotoc would outscore the twotime reigning champions 30-16 over the final 18:57.

Antares Gwyn paced Corinth with 17 points and 12 rebounds while playing

all 32 minutes. The junior had 13 in the first quarter, including his first career 3-pointer.

Trae Burcham followed with 13.

Only four players marked for Pontotoc with Townsend (20) and Ty Jones -- 12 in a 16-point Warrior second quarter -accounting for 38.

Corinth was 3-for-13 from 3-point range, but were 0-7 the final three quarters and missed its final eight attempts overall.

Record: Biggersville 17-12

(B) Mooreville 67, Kossuth 65 Kossuth 18 16 17 14 -- 65 Mooreville 15 14 21 17 -- 67

KOSSUTH (65): Rick Hodum 23, Kennedy Dye 14, Matthew Stewart 6, Beau Lee 6, Dusty Roberts 6, Jacob Wicher 5, Nik Wilcher 5.

MOOREVILLE (67): Ben Seay 22, Payton McCord 20, Cam Lockridge 8, Bo Thomas 6, Trace Henry 4, Brandon Dutcher 3, Adam Pierce 2, Jay Cee Horn 2.

3-Pointers: (K) Hodum 5, Dye 2, Roberts 2, N. Wilcher. (M) Lockridge 2, Thomas 2, Seay, Henry.

Record: Kossuth 17-13

(B) Pontotoc 51, Corinth 49 Pontotoc 15 16 7 13 -- 51 Corinth 27 6 8 8 -- 49

PONTOTOC (51): Jacques Townsend 20, Ty Jones 18, Delvin Zinn 9, Kaleb Barnes 4.

CORINTH (49): Antares Gwyn 17, Trae Burcham 13, Kendall Stafford 7, Hack Smith 6, Tairek Johnson 4, Quentin Patterson 2.

3-Pointers: (P) None. (C) Burcham, Gwyn, Stafford.

Records: Pontotoc 25-5, Corinth 22-7

LIONS CONTINUED FROM 10A

plete.

Payton McCord scored the Troopers’ last five points, including a 3-of-4 showing from the stripe as the No. 3 seed edged out the No. 4 seed. McCord scored 12 of his 20 points in the fourth, and missed just once over his last six attempts from the line.

Rick Hodum paced Kossuth with 23 points, including half of Kossuth’s 10 three-point buckets. Hodum had 18 of Kossuth’s 35 points in the odd quarters.

Kennedy Dye followed with 14 for the Aggies.

• At the Division 1-4A Tournament at Davis Event Center on the campus of Itawamba Community College, Pontotoc got 20 second-chance points on 17 offensive rebounds, including Jacques

(G) Biggersville 69, Wheeler 65 Wheeler 11 13 17 24 -- 65 Biggersville 15 16 3 35 -- 69

WHEELER (65): Emilie Grice 18, Mandi Wilson 17, Reagan Criswell 12, Aliyah Miller 8, Latasha Oswalt 8, Taylor McKee 2.

BIGGERSVILLE (69): Savannah Davis 21, Jada Tubbs 13, Elly Nash 13, Alexis Shumpert 11, Tyler Shelley 8, Taylor Beth Nash 2, Tyleshia Davis 1.

3-Pointers: (W) Wilson 2, Oswalt. (B) S. Davis 3, Shelley 2.

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Sunday, February 22, 2015

Taken on May 10, 1863, this photo shows Union troops assembled around the Veranda House to listen to a speech delivered by General Lorenzo Thomas.

Slave’s story reflects history of Contraband Camp

BY TOM PARSON NPS Ranger

Andrew Jackson was a slave. He was born in May, 1832 and belonged to a farmer by the name of Charles Anderson in Saltillo down in Pontotoc County. (Lee County did not yet exist). It was Charles who gave the young slave his name of Jackson and for the first thirty years of his life he used his master’s last name. Growing up he was known as Jack or Jackson Anderson. His parents and sisters were with him but his brother Joshua was sold off to Georgia and was never heard from again.

When Charles died, Jack became the property of Charles’ son, Dr. William Anderson. There is nothing to indicate he was mistreated but Jack was ready to become his own master. In 1862 he became a runaway. He ran to Corinth.

The month was probably November and Jack found work cooking for the teamsters of the 52nd Illinois Infantry. At the time the regiment was at Camp Montgomery on the south side of town, not far from the current Malco Theater.

There had been much talk of allowing contrabands, or runaway slaves, to join the army. Recruiting had actually begun under the orders of General Grenville Dodge, who created an armed body of former slaves to serve as a security force for the new Contraband Camp.

On May 10, 1863, Major General Lorenzo Thomas came to Corinth with orders from the president to recruit black soldiers.

That day Thomas gave a speech to an assembly of white soldiers in the yard of the Verandah House.

His purpose was to gauge the mood of the soldiers concerning the proposal of recruiting runaway slaves to serve in uniform.

He need not have worried; the white soldiers were just fine with the idea.

Later in the day Thomas toured the Contraband

Camp and was impressed.

He congratulated Superintendent James Alexander and promised to tell President Lincoln of the progress in the camp.

James Alexander, the chaplain of the 66th Illinois Infantry, was not just the superintendent of the camp, he was the man selected by General Dodge to recruit an entire regiment of black soldiers for the army. On May 18, 1863, Alexander was promoted to Colonel of the new 1st Alabama Infantry of African Descent.

Two days later, May 20th, Jack enlisted in the United States Army as a private. When he was asked his name by the enlisting officer he forsook the surname of Anderson and chose his own identity. From that day on he was Andrew Jackson.

Andrew was tall for his age and stood 5’ 10” yet had a stocky frame. He was issued a new blue uniform, shoes, a hat, and a rifled musket. The recruits began to drill and commenced the passage from civilian to soldier.

As the men became more proficient in their duties they were used as guards and pickets and became part of the garrison force of Corinth.

By the end of summer the regimental adjutant reported, “The First Alabama Infantry Regiment now guards nearly onehalf of the lines around Corinth besides furnishing heavy interior guards.

The regiment does as much guard duty as any white brigade of old regiments here.”

It was also here that Andrew married Miss Mary Mosley and Col. Alexander, an ordained minister, presided over the ceremony.

In November the regiment moved to a small fortified camp at Pocahontas, Tenn., and by Christmas had transferred to Fort Pickering in Memphis. With each movement of the regiment, Mary followed her husband westward. On March 11, 1864, the name

of the regiment was officially changed to the 55th United States Colored Infantry.

June 1 saw the 55th USCI set out from Memphis as part of an expedition under Brigadier General Samuel Sturgis.

The march was a terrible ordeal of pelting rain and sweltering heat. On the 10th Sturgis was decisively beaten at the Battle of Brice’s Crossroads. The Union army retreated in a near rout and would have been destroyed were it not for some stout-hearted soldiers who fought as they withdrew in the direction of Memphis. Andrew Jackson was one of the stout-hearted.

From the battlefield, through Ripley, and on toward Salem, the 55th fought a number of rear guard actions. Andrew recalled how on Sunday, June 12, “We formed in line to receive the charge.

We stopped the rebels there, but it was there I received two wounds.”

One bullet hit him in the left leg, six inches below the knee, the other slamming into his left heel. He attempted to rise and continue the retreat. He made a few steps before sinking to the ground. He called out to comrades Kye McCallum and William Davis to help, “but it was all they could do to take care of themselves.” Private Henry May saw Andrew sitting on the side of the path with his “breeches leg cut off or torn open. I saw his naked leg and the blood running from the wound.”

Andrew was made a prisoner by the advancing Confederates and then given a strange proposal. According to Andrew a Confederate officer known only as Major Black, “asked me if he would take me and take care of me I would stay with him.” Faced with execution or Andersonville Prison, Andrew agreed to return to slavery.

True to his word, Major Black had Andrew’s two wounds dressed and then placed him in the back of

A bronze statue of a soldier at the Corinth Contraband Camp. a wagon. He was taken to Confederate headquarters south of Guntown and left in the care of Colonel Albert S. Marks, the onelegged judge advocate on Forrest’s staff. Soon he was sent down the tracks to Egypt Station with the rest of the staff.

It was here that he learned that Major Black was killed at the Battle of Tupelo/Harrisburg.

Andrew then became the property of Captain “Bozie” Black, the brother of his late master.

“He kept me for awhile and got a furlough and took me down to Greensborough, Ala. I was riding one of his horses.” Captain Black sold Andrew to a farmer in Greensboro, a Mr. Bob Lewis. Andrew was put to work on Lewis’s “Cane Break” farm.

Just a note – try as I might I have been unable to identify either Major Black or his brother Bozie.

Andrew could not help much on the farm; his wound bothered him severely and he walked with a cane for the rest of his life. He stayed on the farm until nearly the end of the war when his longing for freedom prompted him to run away again, or should I say, he hobbled away. He made his way to Demopolis where he was presented to the commander of the local Union

garrison.

He certainly didn’t look like a soldier and the colonel doubted Andrew’s story. The officer called for a rifle and ordered the raggedy man to run through the manual of arms. Attention! Shoulder arms! Present Arms!

Right Shoulder Shift! Andrew performed the drill flawlessly and the colonel admitted, “That man has been a soldier!” He was given a pass and sent on to find his regiment.

His travels took him from Demopolis to Meridian, New Orleans, Port Hudson and finally to Baton Rouge, where he once again met up with the men of his own regiment. A year had passed and his friends in the 55th were amazed to see him and asked if “the dead had come back to life?”

His wound had never properly healed and never would. He could only walk by putting his weight on the toes of his left foot and only then with the aid of a walking stick. He was paid off in Vicksburg and given his discharge from the army. Andrew made his way back to Memphis to find his wife Mary, but he never saw her again.

It’s just as well because Andrew had married Miss Elizabeth Lewis while he was in captivity in Alabama. His master Bob

Lewis officiated and when Andrew escaped he took his new wife with him. I wonder what would have happened if he had found Mary in Memphis?

Andrew settled in Covington, Tennessee, and did his best to return to farming but the wound gave him so much pain he could only manage two days of work a week.

Elizabeth died in childbirth in 1867 and Andrew remarried six months later to Sarah Townsend.

Sarah gave him a daughter, also named Sarah, but passed away in 1902.

Andrew ended up getting married two more times (Francis and Alice) and divorced them both. In 1887 he secured an “invalid” pension to help him get by in his old age.

Andrew died at age 86 in 1918, and would you believe it? A widow’s pension was applied for by Annie, wife No. 6.

So what was so special about Andrew Jackson?

He was unlucky in war and unlucky in love. Five different men claimed him as just a piece of property and he went through most of his life on a bum leg.

What made Andrew special was a burning desire in his heart to be free, a trait shared by millions of Americans; then, now and always.

USM’s band scheduled for parade in Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day

BY MARY LETT Hattiesburg American

HATTIESBURG — This upcoming spring break, University of Southern Mississippi senior Paige Odom won’t be sleeping late or hitting the beaches in Gulf Shores, Alabama, soaking up the sun.

Odom, who plays the piccolo in the Pride of Mississippi, will be among 130 band members to march in the 2015 St. Patrick’s Day Parade

on March 17 in Dublin, Ireland.

“I am so excited to go, an opportunity like this only comes once in a lifetime for a broke college student,” said Odom, a State Line native who has played the flute and piccolo in bands since sixth grade.

The March 12-19 trip to Ireland will not be the first for the Pride the band also marched in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade

in the late 1990s, said James Standland, director of the Pride.

“I think this will be the band’s third trip to Ireland in the past 25 to 30 years,” he said, noting the journey will be an eyeopening experience for participating band members.

“Some of our band members have not traveled much around the United States, let alone internationally,” he said.

“This will be a great opportunity for these students and a chance for the Pride of Mississippi to represent Southern Miss and our state.”

Odom, who traveled to Nova Scotia once while visiting an uncle who lives in Maine, said band has opened up many opportunities for her, including the world this time.

“I looking forward to the sightseeing and being able to see and hear

different types of bands and music and share what we do here at Southern Miss,” said the 21-yearold biology major.

“It will be a great experience. I’ve only been out of the U.S. once because my uncle wanted us to experience Canada, and then it was only for about four hours.”

In March 2014, the band received an invite from Oisín Quinn, the then Lord Mayor of Dub-

lin, to participate in the annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration.

“I was in Dublin for the St. Patrick’s parade last year, I had gone over for a site visit and spoke with the mayor in his home,” Standland said. “The next week after returning home, we received the invitation.”

During the 2.75-mile parade route, the Pride Please see PARADE | 2B

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What will, should win at the Academy Awards Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Ahead of Sunday’s 87th Academy Awards, Associated Press film writers Jake Coyle and Lindsey Bahr share their predictions for a ceremony that could be a nail biter.

Best Picture Coyle: Will Win: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu’s “Birdman” comes home to roost despite the landmark accomplishment of “Boyhood.” As a celebration of showbiz, it’s the “Shakespeare in Love” of its time.

Should Win: “Boyhood” marries film and time in a uniquely powerful way, but it’s also worth making a case for Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” the most relentlessly fun and inventive film of the year.

Should Have Been a Contender: “Interstellar.” Christopher Nolan’s

epic is unloved, but it’s a glorious sci-fi soup that would have added some big-budget dazzle to the Oscars. I mean, it’s got a fourth dimension.

Nolan is in good company. “2001: A Space Odyssey” was shut out of the best picture race too.

Bahr: Will Win: While “Birdman’s” formal ambitions and extraordinary ensemble cast are impressive, the earnest 12-year experiment that spawned a compelling film in “Boyhood” is just too good a narrative to ignore.

Should Win: “Boyhood,” but not because of dedication. A lot of people toil for years on their dream projects.

“Boyhood” is a great and deeply humane film that celebrates the ordinariness of the everyday and is destined to be a classic.

Should Have Been a Contender: In ten years we’ll look back on “Interstellar’s” near-absence from this year’s Academy Awards as a grave cinematic injustice. At least

Bahr: Will Win: In one of the most hotly contested categories of the entire race, it wouldn’t be surprising if the academy went with the comparatively elder statesmen Michael Keaton for the comeback performance of a lifetime. Redmayne will get another shot.

Should Win: Keaton.

We shouldn’t really care about the artistic endeavors of a past his prime megalomaniac, but Keaton was able to make Riggan Thomson at turns sympathetic, wholly unlikable and desperately sad.

Should Have Been a Contender: There are so many great performances that would have warranted a nomination here, including David

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Oyelowo for his powerful and studied take on Martin Luther King, Jr in “Selma” and Oscar Isaac’s determined entrepreneur in “A Most Violent Year.”

Coyle: Will Win: Redmayne.

The freckled one appears to be the favorite for his technically impressive performance.

Should Win: Keaton.

Redmayne is a talented young actor, but he’s a little precious for a physicist. Keaton has been an electric live-wire for decades.

Should Have Been a Contender: The performance of the year was Timothy Spall’s J.M.W. Turner in “Mr. Turner.”

If the Oscars were judged on grunting ability (and shouldn’t they be?), he’d win in a cakewalk.

Best Actress Coyle: Will Win: Julianne Moore, “Still Alice.” A great actress overdue for an Oscar, although the film is ... forgettable.

Should Win: Marion Cotillard, “Two Days, One Night.” The French actress deserved nods for both this unadorned performance and for the unfairly overlooked “The Immigrant.”

Should Have Been a Contender: Tilda Swinton, “Only Lovers Left Alive.” In Jim Jarmusch’s bitingly funny vampire tale, she’s captivating just walking down a Tangier street. One of cinema’s most exotic creatures.

Bahr: Will Win: Five-time nominee Moore is long overdue for an Oscar and her nuanced portrayal of an accomplished woman deteriorating at the hands of early onset Alzheimer’s in an otherwise mediocre movie is her golden ticket.

Should Win: Moore for any other performance? But if we have to count this year’s contenders: Felicity Jones. “The Theory of Everything” is Jane Hawking’s story and Jones’ self-possessed take on a woman in an incredibly difficult situation has been upstaged by the flashier performance in the film.

Should Have Been a Contender: Comedian Jenny Slate showed great depth, humor and empathy in the perfectly realized “Obvious Child,” a film so enjoyable and of its time that older guard institutions probably didn’t know what to do

with it.

Best Supporting Actor BAHR: Will Win: J.K. Simmons’ maniacal jazz instructor in “Whiplash” has been the top choice since the film premiered at Sundance over a year ago.

Should Win: Simmons, and it’ll be extremely disappointing if he doesn’t lose it at the Oscar orchestra when they try to play him off.

Should Have Been a Contender: Tony Revolori was barely even in the conversation for his magnetic, loyal lobby boy Zero in “The Grand Budapest Hotel.” Wes Anderson’s stylish aesthetic seems to blind people to the fact that there truly compelling and emotional performances beneath the Popsicle-colored environs.

Coyle: Will Win: Simmons so blows away all other candidates, it’s not even close. Get out of his class!

Should Win: Simmons. A career character actor takes a well-deserved bow.

Should Have Been a Contender: Much was rightly made of Jake Gyllenhaal’s creepy turn in “Nightcrawler,” but the film only works if it has the heart of Riz Ahmed’s trusty sidekick.

Best Supporting Actress Coyle: Will Win: Patricia Arquette is lock for “Boyhood.”

Should Win: Arquette. The best, most tender scene in “Boyhood” is when Arquette’s character, having raised her kids and watched their “series of milestones” unfold wonders what’s next for her. “I just thought there would be more,” she laments.

It’s an unforgettable moment.

Should Have Been a Contender: Every year, countless performances from foreign films go unrewarded, but it feels like a genuine mistake that Agata Kulesza from the Polish film “Ida” didn’t win a nomination. As the bitter, hard-drinking judge Wanda, heavy with Polish history, she’s about as good as it gets.

portrayal of a mother and a woman coming into her own would go unnoticed

by Academy. Now, the award’s in the bag.

Should Win: Arquette, and we should all be thrilled that a subtle performance in an original film is the undisputed front runner.

Should Have Been a Contender: Relative unknown Katherine Waterston elevated “Inherent Vice’s” Shasta Fay Hepworth from arm-candy in distress to a woman who is at turns fully formed and a bewitching enigma — a tricky balancing act between two opposite ideas. It was a flawless melding of actress and role.

Best Director Bahr: Will Win: The formal ambitions that probably won’t be enough to secure a best picture win for “Birdman” will likely be acknowledged with a best director win for Alejandro González Iñárritu.

Should Win: The scrappy one-week-a-year shooting schedule and lack of a fully realized script might make Richard Linklater easier to overlook in this category, but that would be mistake.

Should Have Been a Contender: “Inherent Vice” is another one of those movies that is ahead of its time. Paul Thomas Anderson continues to reinvent himself with every picture and this hazy, evocative private eye yarn is both exquisite and underappreciated.

Bahr: Will Win: Funny that some of us once thought Arquette’s deeply felt

Coyle: Will Win: Like best picture, this comes down to the showy elan of Inarritu’s “Birdman” against the patient humanism of Linklater. I suspect “Birdman” takes picture, leaving director to the Texan.

Should Win: It’s hard to match the brio of Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” the culmination of a trio of top-notch releases for the director following “Fantastic Mr. Fox” and “Moonrise Kingdom.”

Should Have Been a Contender: Was David Fincher’s examination of marriage in “Gone Girl” too dark for some academy members? Blood baths in beds will do that.

What a shame; this was the most conversationstarting movie of the year, a gender warfare time-bomb.

she is honored the band was invited to march in the parade.

“This parade includes bands from all of the world and it will be great for our students to be able to see beyond the scope of where they live and experience another country, people, culture and music,” said Rand, who also visited Ireland in March 2014 with Standland.

“They’ll also be visiting several historic places and learning about the history of Ireland,” she said.

During the trip, the USM group also will participate in the Limerick International Marching Band Competition; visit Trinity College, founded in 1592 by Elizabeth I of England and the oldest university in Ireland; and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, built in 1191 and is the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland; and tour Connemara in Galway County.

About 25 Dixie Darlings also will make the trip and may catch a glimpse of the Kilgore College Rangerettes, the Texas community college dancers that served as the model for the USM troupe.

“I don’t know if we’ll get a chance to meet them or watch them perform, I understand the parade is fairly large it’s like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but if we get the opportunity to meet them, we will,” said Tracy Smith, director of the Dixie Darlings.

“It’s in our history that Dr. Mannoni saw them perform and he wanted something like this on our campus so he brought one of their dancers, Joyce Scimeca, here and she was on the first squad in 1954.”

When asked if the band members were prepared for the weather, Standland said it’s similar to South Mississippi’s climate somewhat.

“Just much more rainy; so we’ll be ready for rain,” he said, adding the band has participated in parades in all types of climates.

The band marched in an Easter parade in Scotland years ago, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City in 2010 and performed in pre-game and halftime shows during a Green Bay Packers home game in 2006, Standland said.

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will perform the “USM Fight Song” and “Trooper Salute,” a medley of patriotic music.

“We chose our fight song because we wanted to perform something original and something that is not played anywhere else,” Standland said.

Several other U.S. bands also will march in the parade North Dakota State University, Eastern New Mexico University and high school groups from Georgia, Indiana, Nevada and North Carolina.

The total cost of the trip is about $394,000 for the group of 179, which includes relatives and guests who are not in the band.

Along with packing less than 50 pounds of luggage which includes their uniforms, the band members must also check their instruments.

“The students are footing their own bills about $2,000 to $2,500 each so all 300 band members are not going,” Standland said.

Catherine Rand, director of bands at USM, said

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2C • Sunday, February 22, 2015 • Daily Corinthian

Casabella’s Corinth Clearance Center Bring your CA$H and $AVE!

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Casabella’s Corinth Clearance Center has the very best deals Some of the best deals in town.

Casabella’s Corinth Clearance Center has that and a whole lot more.

“You can count on us having some of the top deals around,” said Leonard Casabella. “We have furniture for every room in the house.”

The Casabella commitment to customers began way back in 1988.

Casabella Furniture Inc. started in the retail business on Farmington Road in the old Potts Grocery Store building on March 25, 1988.

In 1995, Scotty built a 25,000-foot showroom next to Walmart. A few years later a 45,000-foot warehouse was constructed to stock the entire inventory.

Casabella Corinth Clearance Center, located directly behind Casabella Furniture at 2403 South Harper Road, was added

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“We carry one of a kind items and much more. If you can’t find what you are looking for, maybe the next time we will have it.”

Leonard Casabella Co-owner, Casabella Corinth Clearance Center in 2001.

Scotty and Leonard Casabella were the only employees to pick up at the warehouse, set furniture on the showroom floor and deliver to the customers home. They also handled all the maintenance and bookkeeping.

With no retail experience, they sold one living room suite the first week and two the second week.

“We want to thank our customers for their loyal support over the years,” said Casabella. “You never know what kind of bargain you are going to find at the clearance center … that’s why some people shop regularly here.”

Furniture for the living room, such as sofa sleepers and recliners along with bedroom sets, odd chest, bunk beds and mattresses for all sizes can be found at the clearance center.

“We carry one of a kind items and much more,” said Casabella about the clearance center. “If you can’t find what you are looking for, maybe the next time we will have it.”

Casabella’s has sold and delivered furniture from Little Rock, Ark., to Destin, Fla., not to mention Corinth and surrounding towns.

“Our customers have referred other people,” said Casabella. “It’s their loyalty that keeps us going.”

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Daily Corinthian • Sunday, February 22, 2015 • 3C

ENT Physicians of North Mississippi provides the most advanced ear, nose and throat care for all ages With offices in Corinth, Tupelo and Amory, ENT Physicians of North Mississippi provides the most advanced ear, nose and throat care for all ages in a friendly, respectful environment at a reasonable cost.

“We deal with everything ear, nose and throat.

From tonsils and tubes to sinus infections and voice issues, we can handle it all right here in our office without our patients having to go elsewhere,” said Dr. Matthew Stevens, M.D., who specializes in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. “We treat a board range of different age groups and can handle small cases and large cases.”

Dr. Stevens said his office offers onsite allergy testing and his staff can perform CAT scans onsite, as well.

The practice provides Intradermal Testing (skin), RAST Testing (blood sample), Immunotherapy and Sublingual Therapy, as well as hearing tests for all ages, infant hearing screening, custom hearing aid fitting and hearing aid services and supplies.

Open for more than 12 years, the Corinth location’s staff also includes Dr. Montgomery Berry.

“I just came on board last summer, but Dr. Berry has been working with the people in Corinth for all 12 years,” added Dr. Stevens. “He’s a great physicians and I am honored to be working with him.”

Dr. Berry sees patients every Monday, while Dr. Stevens sees patients each Thursday. Their office is located at 2907 Highway 72 West in Corinth next to Serenity Day Spa. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ENT Physicians of North Mississippi nurse Brandy Schoolar talks with Dr. Matthew Stevens, M.D., who specializes in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the clinic open on Monday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday and Thursday only.

“I love treating kids,” said Dr. Stevens. “I have two young boys and a third on the way, so I truly love dealing with tonsils and tube problems with young children.”

The Stevens family calls Tupelo home, but also loves Corinth and it’s people.

“Our Corinth patients are great,” Dr. Stevens added. “We get mostly referrals from other local physicians, but we also welcome new patients.”

Dr. Stevens grew up on

a small dairy farm in Louisiana. His parents always told him to hard work and he could do anything he wanted.

“My brother got into ENT and he shared his love of it with me,” he added.

Dr. Stevens completed his undergraduate degree at Mississippi College in 2005. He then went on to obtain his medical degree at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Texas in San Antonio where he received the

Resident Research Award for his work in voice and airway disorders.

“I’ve been very fortunate to be able to do what I love and help people,” Dr. Stevens said. “I’m happily married, have a growing family and get up each morning doing what I know I was born to do.”

No referral is needed to schedule an appointment.

To make an appointment with ENT Physicians call 662-286-5006 or toll free at 1-877-944-6513. Information about ENT Physicians can be found at entnorthmississippi.com.

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4C • Sunday, February 22, 2015 • Daily Corinthian

McPeter’s Funeral Directors has provided quality funeral, cremation services since 1905

We provide complete funerals, cremations, and memorial services. Our dedicated staff will help you with prearranging your service down to the final details as well as providing your family with the support they need when it’s time. We always maintain the utmost care and dignity handling your loved one’s final arrangements.

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Caring for customers yesterday, today and tomorrow, McPeter’s Funeral Directors has provided quality funeral and cremation services to Corinth and surrounding areas since 1905.

“We stand behind our motto,” said McPeters Manager Jay Jones. “When you choose a Dignity Memorial provider, you not only receive the compassionate care you expect from a hometown establishment, but also the value you deserve.”

Beginning with a goal of providing economical funeral services and burial insurance to northern Mississippi and the surrounding area, McPeters Funeral Directors was founded as the vision of W.T. McPeters and Dave Hindman in 1905.

They were bought out

by J.R. (Bob) McPeters and W.L. McPeters in 1916 and some years later, J.R.’s son Bill joined the business where they worked side by side until his father’s death in 1949.

In 1954, Bill McPeters bought his cousin’s share of the business, becoming the sole owner of the funeral home.

When the concept of prepaid funeral insurance came about,

“Over the years, we have maintained a commitment to families while responding to the changing needs of the community. All our services are designed to help families through one of the most personal and challenging stages in life.”

Jay Jones McPeter’s Funderal Directors manager

McPeters was the first burial association in the state of Mississippi to offer it. As funeral homes opened in surrounding areas, they began to purchase burial policies from McPeters.

The cheapest funeral on record cost a mere 25 cents.

Moving from its original location on Waldron Street to it’s current location on East Third Street in 1978, the business continues to serve others and is proud to be a member of the Dignity Memorial network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers.

The largest and most trusted network of funeral, cremation and memorialization services, Dignity Memorial providers offer exclusive benefits, including National Transferability of Prearranged Ser-

vices, the Bereavement Travel Program, the 24-Hour Compassion Helpline and access to an acclaimed grief management library.

“We understand the emotional stress and difficulty people go through when losing a loved one and we’re committed to helping families with compassionate, professional and personal service,” said Jones. “The Dignity Memorial brand provides an assurance of quality, value, caring service and customer satisfaction.”

“Over the years, we have maintained a commitment to families while responding to the changing needs of the community,” he added, “All our services are designed to help families through one of the most personal and challenging stages in life.”

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Daily Corinthian • Sunday, February 22, 2015 • 5C

Blue Mountain College campus getting a new look

BY DANNY MCKENZIE For the Daily Corinthian

For the past several months, the campus at Blue Mountain College has been nearly as busy with renovation and construction as it has been with the education of more than 500 students.

And there’s more to come.

Hebrews Coffee Shop HeBrews Coffee Shop, to be located across Main Street from the BMC campus, is scheduled to open in March. David Foley and his team have been working since December on the renovation of the former Bank of Blue Mountain building and turning it into a small business that will be staffed by Blue Mountain College students.

“What started out as only a dream has now become a reality,” Foley said. “The idea of a gathering place for Blue Mountain College students and other special guests from around the area in a cozy, Christian atmosphere was, and is, our first and foremost concern, while offering the best products possible.

“We’re really excited about HeBrews opening in Blue Mountain.

We think it will be a great experience for the school and the whole Blue Mountain community.”

Broach Hall Broach Hall, home to the Baptist Student Union on the Blue Mountain College Campus, got some much needed repair work over the summer thanks to a gift from the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board.

Tracy Moser, director of the BSU at BMC, said a visit from Barri Shirley,

an associate executive director with the Convention Board, jump-started the work on the 75-yearold Broach Hall. “When he visited our facility in June and shared the desire of MBCB to partner with our BSU, he asked what we needed,” Moser said. “My immediate response was a roof.”

Now, not only did Broach get a long-awaited new roof but four of the five 16-foot columns on the front of the building were replaced. Moser said this is the first significant work on Broach Hall since renovation following a fire in 1993.

“We knew we needed a roof,” Moser said, “but the pillars were a surprise. This was a huge project, and we couldn’t have done it without the help of the Convention Board. It has truly been a blessing.”

Moser said the Baptist Convention usually works with buildings that are owned by the Board, but Dr. Jim Futral, the executive director and treasurer, identified some other BSU properties on college campuses and directed funds their way.

Ray Dining Hall Renovations on the interior of Ray Dining Hall on the Blue Mountain College campus have transformed the traditional cafeteria into a more diverse mealtime experience for students, faculty and staff. Gone is the old cafeteria serving line, replaced by nine serving stations in the facility that was constructed in 1960 and renovated for the first time in 2004.

“BMC recently celebrated a 10-year partnership with MMI Dining Systems,” said Joyce Peters, the College’s chief operating officer. “In prepar-

“What started out as only a dream has now become a reality.”

with pies, cakes and hot cobblers. Ice cream is a favorite for everyone.

The dining hall remains open to the public for lunch on Sundays.

David Foley

To facilitate the increasing male student enrollment, Blue Mountain College purchased the former Blue Mountain Children’s Home and during a summer-long renovation transformed it into a men’s dormitory.

“In order for BMC to grow we’ve got to have the space,” said Dr. Barbara Childers McMillin, in her third year as president.

“This property gives us an opportunity to expand and offer more housing options while we prepare to meet long-term housing issues on our campus.”

The male student population has grown from 86 in 2004 to 217 this year.

The Blue Mountain Children’s Home, 1.6 miles south of the BMC campus, was owned and operated by the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ Church for more than 25 years. The “SouthPlex” (its temporary name) - includes the 9,458-square foot housing facility, a 6,800-square foot multifunction building, and a smaller classroom/meeting room building.

The dormitory can house up to 40 students and apartments for two proctors. The renovation included updating the heating-cooling system, updating existing restrooms and adding two more, updating and enlarging the kitchen, creating 40 parking spaces, updating and enlarging the laundry room, refurnishing the commons area, installing an up-todate security system, an exterior facelift, and land-

ing for the next 10 years, BMC and MMI have made significant changes in the dining hall that we believe our entire community will enjoy.”

When the 2014 fall semester began, Ray Dining Hall began offering rotating menus at the various serving stations: Healthy Edge - includes healthier entrée selections along with low-calorie and low-fat options such as fresh fruit, yogurt, soups, and wraps; Classics - comfort foods, familiar recipes and holiday traditions; Passport Café - international and regional American foods, from Thai to Mexican to Italian and beyond; Grille Etc. - offers a variety of favorites, including burgers, grilled cheese on Texas toast, grilled chicken, and more; Upper Crust - a personal pizza station with numerous choices of toppings; Soups & Spuds homemade vegetable and chicken noodle soups, and a variety of special gourmet soups, are available along with baked and sweet potatoes with toppings; Deli Designs students, faculty and staff have the option of making their own sandwiches from a plethora of meats and spreads with assorted breads and wraps, with a Panini press available; Garden Gourmet - a new and expanded salad bar; and Simply Sweet - a dessert bar which includes freshly baked cookies, brownies, cinnamon rolls and banana bread, along

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scaping and signage.

The multi-function building has been transformed into an indoor practice facility for the BMC baseball and softball teams. McMillin said a shuttle service runs on a regular basis to the main campus, and that breakfast and dinner are being served at the new facility during the week.

Wellness Center After a summer of intense renovation, the Blue Mountain College Wellness Center opened its doors to the college’s students, faculty and staff - and to residents of Blue Mountain. BMC received a $200,000 grant from the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation in January 2014 and in May the renovation of a warehouse adjacent to the college’s Department of Education began. “We are grateful to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation of Mississippi and to the many volunteers who partnered with our staff to make this happen,” McMillin said.

“Our hope is that the center will serve our community well.”

The 7,800-square foot facility includes a 4,200-square foot workout area, two classrooms and three offices. The workout area has four elliptical machines, four treadmills, three recumbent bikes, and weight machines and equipment for more than 30 exercise stations. Amy Thurmond, director of the wellness center, said she was eager for the Blue Mountain community to see what BMC has to offer.

“We had a soft opening to the public, and we’ve already had nearly 70 local residents join,” Thurmond said. “I think people will take advantage

of having a facility like this in the area. We know it’s been well-received so far.” President McMillin concurred, saying, “The BMC Wellness Center is proving to be very popular with our students, and we are pleased to extend the benefits which the center affords to the members of our community.”

BMC offers four different plans for individuals and four family plans.

After a $10 per-person enrollment fee, individuals can purchase a onemonth plan for $30, a three-month plan for $27 per month, a six-month plan for $24 per month, and a one-year plan for $20 per month. Family plan memberships are $25 per person for a month, $22 per person for three months, $19 per person for six months, and $15 per person for a year.

Bookstore Dot Locke, manager of the campus store and mailroom, was excited to learn over the summer that the bookstore was moving across campus to the Johnnie Armstrong Gal-ry, next to the BMC tennis courts. The new facility provided some much needed space and a warm inviting atmosphere for shoppers. The move placed the campus store in a central location for resident students who can check their mail, shop around, visit the snack bar. The campus store offers expanded hours during home basketball games.

Many have asked what will happen to the “old bookstore” space. It is currently being renovated for the offices of Admissions and Financial Aid. They will be moving this spring and early summer.

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6C • Sunday, February 22, 2015 • Daily Corinthian

‘True southern shopping experience’

BY TADD FEAZELL Owner

It’s all about customer service and presentation at t. feazell.

Being back in my hometown and doing what I love is a dream come true.

Before owning my own business called LUX in the popular Cooper Young area of Memphis, Tenn., where I carried women’s and men’s apparel, I managed for many retail chains.

One of my favorite jobs was managing for Macy’s, where I learned it’s not about the name brand of the clothes, but how it is presented, the service provided, the quality of the merchandise and the latest fashion trends.

I want my customers to feel “welcomed” while shopping and we actually tell our customers, which we consider “friends”, to “make themselves at home and enjoy the store.”

Among other accolades, being named one of the Top Four Fashion Experts of Memphis, I feel was one of my greatest accomplishments.

And now I am able to bring that “fashion knowledge” to Corinth in assisting my customers at t. feazell.

Wardrobing is key ... most people don’t need a whole new outfit, but maybe just a touch-up.

I tell our customers to bring in what they have whether it be from their

Sparkle has it all to ‘impress’

closet or another business, and we will create a new look with a necklace, layering-piece, scarf, purse or clutch. I stay on top of the fashion trends because I want my customers to look and feel their best. t. feazell began with our purse, accessory, and gift store at 512 N. Filmore and then grew into the store next door at 514 N. Filmore, carrying women’s apparel.

We already carry men’s accessories, but by fall and holiday we will be bringing in men’s business casual apparel. t. feazell will be a one-stop shop.

Our motto at t.feazell is “A true southern shopping experience.”

Every girl deserves to sparkle.

That’s the spirit that drives the team at Sparkle Formal Wear to get locals dressed to the nines with prom and pageant wear and tuxedo rentals.

For prom, pageants and other “must impress” occasions, Sparkle has got the look.

It is a full-service formal wear boutique, a venture of mother and daughter Amylea and Molly Warren, located at 116 North Fillmore Street. They acquired the inventory from the prior owners six months ago.

“My daughter was graduating from high school, and it was something she was interested in doing,” said Amylea.

“We decided to do it together.”

Trained consultants

“Our girls are not just customers.

They become part of the Sparke family.”

Amylea Warren Owner, Sparkle Formal Wear

are ready to assist shoppers one-on-one, from choosing the perfect dress to private coaching.

“Our atmosphere is formal but inviting, historical and unique, complete with a coffee bar,” said Warren. “Our girls are not just customers.

They become part of the Sparke family. Our consultants love what they

do.”

Girls will find the latest looks and trends at Sparkle with labels such as Terani Couture, Rachel Allan, Sherri Hill and Tony Bowls.

“We continue to build our inventory to accommodate every size and style,” said Warren.

They’ve had a great response since taking over Sparkle and are enjoying being part of the downtown Corinth scene.

“This whole year has been changes and challenges,” said Warren.

“We have learned so much and continue to strive for excellence in customer service. We have a great team and we love working together.”

Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Sunday, March 8 at 2:00pm at The Franklin Courtyard ~ 201 Franklin St ~ Corinth

Special guest emcee, Erin Hatley, Miss Tennessee 2011 Benefit Fashion Show presented by:

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All proceeds to benefit: Oasis Medical Center 2421 Proper Street ~ Corinth, MS Call 662-287-8001 or Text 662-872-0810

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NEMCC receives grant from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation to support campus wellness BOONEVILLE — Northeast Mississippi Community College (NEMCC) and the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation have partnered to create a healthier culture on its campus.

The Foundation awarded Northeast a grant totaling $308,615 for its fitNEss program, which will be used to enhance its wellness center and launch a newly-developed, comprehensive fitness program designed to promote healthy lifestyle habits among faculty, staff, students and the community.

According to Patti

Cooper, division head of health sciences and project chair of the grant, the award was a key step in the process for the college to initiate a change in the culture of the area.

“I am excited to be a part of such an inspiring initiative on our campus,” Cooper said. “The ‘fitNEss’ program is designed to help educate faculty, staff, students and other members of our community on how to improve their health for an overall healthier lifestyle.

This grant will enable us to outfit our Burgess Activity Center with quality fitness equipment,

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“The ‘fitNEss’ program is designed to help educate faculty, staff, students and other members of our community on how to improve their health for an overall healthier lifestyle.”

Patti Cooper Division head of health sciences at Northeast Mississippi Community College add bike share stations, expand our intramural activities, provide healthy cooking classes with nutritional information and become a leader in creating a healthier environment for everyone in our

community.”

According to executive vice president Ricky Ford, the college will employ a full-time exercise science instructor who will not only oversee the day-today operation of the center,

but also offer fitness classes and assist clients with workout and diet planning.

“The Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation provides targeted grants to organizations working to build a healthy future for all Mississippians,” said Sheila Grogan, Executive Director of the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation. “We applaud Northeast Mississippi Community College’s efforts as they partner with the Foundation to create a healthy campus environment that reaches into the surrounding communities and schools through

the fitNEss initiative.”

A kickoff event for the Northeast faculty and staff was scheduled for Friday, February 20, but a decision was made to postpone to a later date due to the snow and ice expected to hit the area.

The Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation provides targeted funding throughout the state of Mississippi, focusing on interests related to health programs for schools, colleges and universities, and communities.

(Learn more at www. healthiermississippi. org.)

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Trinity Health is a caring business Trinity Health Clinic is in the caring business.

The clinic realizes complete healing involves more than just the body.

“From our beginning in 2008, our plan was to offer our patients a truly caring environment where they could receive the very best healthcare possible,” said owner Cynthia Pearson, ANPBC, FNP-BC. “We want it to feel like family taking care of family.”

That commitment involves treating patients in “body, mind and spirit.”

As a practicing nurse for almost 20 years, Pearson and her staff focus on delivering the best health-care possible on an individual basis through the diagnosis and treatment of a wide

high they will never reach it … more and more limitations have been placed on getting patients needed services.”

Pearson understands the need to be cost effective and hold healthcare costs down.

“Some days it is very frustrating trying to provide your patient with the care you know they need.” she said. “Because of the constant changes in healthcare, all providers have to work hard to be sure they don’t lose sight of the reason we do what we do.”

It all boils down to the patients.

“That’s our focus” Pearson said, “The one thing that never changes is things always change … welcome to healthcare.”

range of health issues.

“We have never met a stranger,” said Pearson.

“Our patients know we love them and it’s not unusual for them to leave with a hug … our attitude is positive and upbeat.”

“At Trinity, our focus is our patients,” said Pearson. “We offer them a hand to hold, a shoulder to cry on or just someone to listen when they need a friend … we pay attention to what they need beyond the physical and try to reach out and let them see we truly care.”

Trinity strives to go the extra mile for patients even in light of Health Reform changes.

“I have seen a mixed bag of benefits and woes from this,” said Pearson.

“People have insurance, but the deductible is so

Family Financial Services: A business that cares Family Financial Services is here to help.

When life happens and there is no where to turn, it’s good to know someone cares.

That someone is owner Keith Frazier and his financial staff.

“We have an experienced staff with over 50 total years of experience,” said Frazier. “We are hometown people who do business with local people.”

Over the past 10 years, Family Financial Services has offered a committed service to the people of Alcorn County and surrounding areas.

“We make things happen for them,” said Frazier. “We continue to be a

“We have an experienced staff with over 50 total years of experience. We are hometown people who do business with local people” Keith Frazier Family Financial Services Christian business which helps people with their financial needs.”

Those looking for fast and friendly service

should look no further than the 101 North Cass Street business. The dedicated staff is ready to help customers with their financial needs and wants.

“We are now making loans for bill consolidation and home improvement,” said the owner.

“From real estate loans to car purchases, we are here to help.”

Family Financial Services has individuals covered whether it be a $500 small loan or $30,000 business loan.

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Corinth Vinyl has been in business for 19 years Offering the best vinyl at the best cost, Corinth Vinyl LLC (formerly Greenes Vinyl) remains focused on the future.

Now in business for 19 years, the vinyl experts know all aspects of the vinyl industry from the quality of different brands to the colors they come in and where to find them.

Owners Brandi and Jimmy Greene believe in making house calls.

“We stay in touch with our customers to make sure their needs are satisfied,” said Brandi Greene. “We are honest

“All of our products are under a lifetime warranty and we try to keep the costs down.”

Jimmy Greene Co-owner, Corinth Vinyl LLC and knowledgeable and we know the industry.”

“If we don’t have it, we’ll find it,” she added.

Home owned and operated, the business has recently moved to a new location on Old 607 S. Fulton Drive to better serve customers.

“All of our products are under a lifetime war-

ranty and we try to keep the costs down,” said Jimmy Greene.

The owners have big plans in the works.

“We plan on becoming more streamlined, expanding our product line and increasing internet access in our business area,” said Brandi.

A Whole New Look for Your Home

Jumper Realty expects banner year An expanding sales force and portfolio of properties led to a banner year for Jumper Realty & Associates.

“We moved over $5 million in volume last year,” said Broker Doug Jumper. “We’re expecting to double that this year with the additions to the sales force.”

The firm is now opening Corinth’s finest apartments at The Pinnacle, a nine-acre development on South Tate Street next to the Alcorn Welcome Center. It is something new for both Jumper Realty and the city.

“We felt like we could make it a little different for Corinth and raise the rental bar,” said Jumper.

The business has seen a demand for quality rental property, particularly

among professionals who expect to be in the city for no more than two or three years.

“That kind of inquiry over and over again for a long period of time is why we did it,” he said.

Jumper believes it may also appeal to seniors who no longer want to take care of large homes and acreage.

Phase I, which will total 12 units, is expected to wrap up by June. The development will total 46 units when complete.

The two- and threebedroom apartments are equipped with all appliances and two-car garages. Design elements include stained concrete flooring, crown molding, granite countertops and recessed lighting.

The firm strives to ad-

vance economic development in Corinth and Alcorn County with projects such as the $27 million investment in Caterpillar’s 540,000-square-foot logistics facility.

In addition to significant work in commercial real estate development, Jumper and his team offer full residential real estate services, putting their decades of experience to work for every client to help them find exactly what they need.

Jumper grew up in his family’s real estate business and followed in the footsteps of his grandfather and father in establishing his own company in 2007. To find out more about Jumper Realty & Associates, visit them online at jumperrealty.com or call (662) 286-2828.

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Tommy Wilson isn’t asleep on the job.

He is constantly looking for ways to give back.

“I love what I do every day,” said Wilson, who along with his wife Marea opened Sleep Studio Mattress & Furniture Gallery in October of 2013. “We have a lot of stuff going on as a family which gives us opportunity to help other families.”

Helping others isn’t something new for the Wilson clan. Tommy started Living Free Ministries – a ministry that helps people with addiction problems and teaches them to become givers.

Marea and the couple’s two children, Preston Cline and Olivia Wilson, are also a big part of the ministry.

“Sleep Studio is a better opportunity to work hands-on with Living Free,” said Wilson. “Living Free is where my passion is.”

Sleep Studio, which also employs Hannah Quinn and Trenia Marcum in the family business, began selling furniture in January.

“We carry top name brand furniture that comes out of a major retailer,” said Wilson.

Mattresses continue to be the store’s top item. A huge selection of twin, full, king and queen mattresses are available at Sleep Studio.

“We have up to 70 percent off name brand mattresses,” said Wilson. “The only reason you pay too much for a mattress today is because you want to.”

Sleep Studio also offers delivery and finance options.

“We have plenty of room to assist our customers with what they are looking for,” said Wilson. “We sell a ton of mattresses and have them to fit anyone’s budget.”

Through its mattresses, Sleep Studio also helps give back in the community.

“Any time we go to a house to pick up a mattress, we either take it by the Lighthouse Thrift Store or keep it here for people in need,” said Wilson. “Our family believes in helping people who are struggling.”

Marea obtained her real estate license last month and is listing her first home through her Pickwick Lake Real Estate business. The new business offers just another way for the Wilsons to help those in need.

“Our mattress business speaks for itself,” said Tommy. “Now we want to grow our furniture side of the business.”

Located at 1209 Highway 72 West, Sleep Studio is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Taylor: The name to know Taylor Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Commercial & Residential

Partnering with Carrier Air Conditioning Company since 1958 to become Corinth and Alcorn County’s Oldest Heating & Cooling Company.

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Taylor Heating & Air Conditioning is the name to know when it comes to staying cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

Since 1958, the business has provided the quality and dependability people have come to expect.

Billy P. Taylor started the business with Carrier in 1958. Now 58 years later, the business is now owned by his sons, Joel, Dennis and Dan. “While others working out of their house have come and gone, we have been right here for 58 years, selling and servicing quality Carrier equipment,” said 41-year company president Dan Taylor. “Our customers know we will be there to service their product in the future.”

As Corinth grew over the years, the business expanded from a two-man operation to a staff of 11. Taylor Heating & Air performs all operations associated with heating and air conditioning, and the second-generation owners operate the business in a hands-on fashion by personally overseeing daily operations and performing all system design and engineering.

No company in the area has more experience when it comes to air, whether heating, cooling, moving, managing, wetting, drying or exhausting.

“We do projects from $2,000 to $1 million,” said company president Taylor.

“We still do a lot of residential new construction and existing residential homes. We are also the only heating and air conditioning business in Alcorn County with a state contractor’s license.”

Commercial work over the past couple of years has included systems at Belk, the Women’s Center and Alcorn County Chancery Building.

Taylor said the largest projects the business has completed were Crow’s Neck Environmental Education Center at Paden and the Crossroads Arena in Corinth.

First Baptist Church in Corinth and the Crossroads Arena are two of the larger commercial jobs installed

by Taylor Heating & Air Conditioning.

The business’ fleet of vehicles includes a 17-ton crane which allows workers to set equipment on roofs safely and efficiently.

“All our service trucks or vans are completely outfitted with parts for Carrier equipment and parts that a lot of times are interchangeable on other brands of equipment,” said Taylor. “In almost 90 percent of the instances, it saves the trip of having to come back to the shop and get the part. Each van is equipped with diagnostic tools, gauges, charging devices, freon removal machines and things of that nature. It’s like a rolling shop.”

Taylor services the Carrier units it sells, as well as all HVAC equipment made my other manufacturers.

“We are even set up to do a warranty service on several brands other than Carrier,” said Taylor. “We are also the oldest HVAC dealer in the area.”

The business is proud of its long association with Carrier, inventor of the air conditioning unit and the world’s largest air conditioning manufacturer.

“They have a product that’s been tried and proven,” said Taylor. “With the correct installation, you

should have the top of the line as far as the heating and air conditioning of your home.”

Taylor said homeowners and businesses “need to choose a reputable dealer.

The piece of equipment that is purchased is very important, but the design, the engineering and the installation are equally, if not more, important.”

With proper engineering, a homeowner is assured the system will not leave hot or cold spots.

“It could save you a breakdown in the heat of the summer or the cold of the winter,” said Taylor. “Many times, you’ll find a potential problem and correct it before it gets to be a real problem.”

Technology has brought some changes to HVAC through the years, but Taylor said air conditioning still operates on the same basic principle — the transfer of heat from an area where it is unwanted to an area where it is more desirable.

Taylor Heating & Air Conditioning has a sheet metal shop and builds and insulates its own duct work. The business is licensed by the state to do HVAC work in any city in Mississippi.

Daily Corinthian • Sunday, February 22, 2015 • 9C

Nearly 40 percent of Wal-Mart’s U.S. workers to get pay raises

BY ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Hoping to shed its reputation for offering little more than dead-end jobs, Wal-Mart, the nation’s biggest private employer, is giving raises to nearly a half-million workers and offering what it says are more opportunities for advancement.

Wal-Mart told The Associated Press that as part of $1 billion its spending to change the way it trains and pays workers, the company will give raises to nearly 40 percent of its 1.3 million U.S. employees in the next six months.

In addition to raises, Wal-Mart said it plans to make changes to how workers are scheduled and add training programs for sales staff so that employees can more easily map out their future at the company.

The company said the changes, which were announced on Thursday as Wal-Mart reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results, will hurt profits this year.

“We are trying to create a meritocracy where you can start somewhere and end up just as high as your hard work and your capacity will enable you to go,” CEO Doug McMillon told the AP during an interview this week at the company’s headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas.

The changes come at a time when there’s growing concern for the plight of the nation’s hourly workers.

Thousands of U.S. hourly workers and their supporters have staged protests across the country in the past couple of

years to call attention to their financial struggles.

Business groups and politicians have jumped into the fray, debating a proposal by President Obama to raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10 an hour.

And a new Associated Press-GfK poll found that most Americans support increasing the minimum wage.

At the same time, competition for retail workers is becoming increasingly stiff. As shoppers get more mobile savvy, retailers are seeking sales staff that’s more skilled at customer service. But in the improving economy, the most desirable retail workers feel more confident in hopping from job to job.

Wal-Mart, which has struggled for two years with sluggish sales, follows other big retailers that have announced plans to increase pay for its workers. Swedish home furnishings retailer Ikea this year gave thousands of workers at its U.S. division a 17 percent average raise to $10.76 an hour. And clothing chain Gap Inc. raised its minimum hourly wage to $9 last year and to $10 this year.

Because of its massive size and impact, WalMart has faced outsized pressure by organized labor groups to raise its starting hourly wages to $15 and provide workers with more consistent hours. With its new changes, the company’s average full-time wage will be $13 an hour, up from $12.85. For parttime workers, the hourly wage will be $10, up from $9.48.

That’s below the $14.65

average that hourly retail workers in a non-supervisory role earn, according to government data that includes people who work at auto dealers and other outlets that would likely pay more than discounters like Wal-Mart.

But it’s above the $9.93 average hourly pay for cashiers and low level retail sales staff, according to Hay Group’s survey of 140 retailers with annual sales of $500 million.

Ed Lazear, a Stanford University economics professor who served as an informal adviser to Wal-Mart during the past year for the program, applauded WalMart’s moves.

“It’s positioning itself to be competitive,” he said. “This is a step in the right direction.”

Here’s a breakdown of some of Wal-Mart’s plans: — Start raising entry level wages to at least $9 an hour in April and to at least $10 an hour by February of next year.

That includes the less than 6,000 workers who make the federal minimum wage. Sam’s Club locations will offer a starting hourly wage of at least $9.50 or higher in all markets, and at least $10.50 by next year.

— Raise the floor and ceiling of its pay range for each position in most stores. For example, the pay range for cashiers is $7.65 to $16. The new range will be $9.00 to $17.55.

—Raise the starting wage for some department managers to at least $13 an hour by this summer and at least $15 an hour by early next year.

Purple Daisy has new location Plenty of choices.

Brittanie Howard is offering her customers that and much more.

“We make sure to carry a large inventory so our customers have plenty of choices,” said the the owner/buyer of The Purple Daisy Boutique in downtown Corinth.

“With a large inventory, we have many brands which are protected by our buyers so we can offer a full line.”

A change of address from Fillmore Street to 504B Foote Street in June

of 2014 has helped the boutique better serve its loyal customers.

“Our new location allows us to carry more things,” said Howard, who opened the store three years ago.

Those looking for just the right thing to wear can also order via the store’s website (www.purpledaisyboutique.com), Instragram and Facebook.

“We strive to offer good customer service,” said Howard, a 2012 Ole Miss graduate. “Our goal is for our customers to feel

comfortable and free to ask questions.”

Shoppers can find unusual young contemporary clothing at a great price at the Purple Daisy.

The Basically Me entire collection of clothing is available every day.

“We make sure to stay on top of upcoming trends,” said Howard.

“We want to continue adding brands and bringing fashion forward clothing to the area … we have already expanded into this spring and summer season.”

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Dr. Senter is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, specializing in spine surgery.

Dr. Senter treats back and neck pain, scoliosis, disc herniation, and offers advanced surgical techniques relating to the spine. He offers both operative and non-operative measures and a broad spectrum of all spine care from injections to the latest in surgical procedures.

We are pleased to broaden the range of orthopaedic care provided at Magnolia Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Clinic.

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Phone (662) 286-6369 or (800) 961-2278

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Assistance Free legal services Free legal services by appointment only for age 60+ on Thursday, March 5, from 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. at the Alcorn County Human Resource Agency, 1300 Washington Street, Corinth, MS. Call 1-800-898-8731, ext. 2101 for an appointment for wills, powers of attorney, living wills, Medicare, Medicaid.

Sponsors: Northeast Mississippi Planning & Development District and North Mississippi Rural Legal Services.

job training, social skills and self-discipline. Other academic opportunities include high school diploma, college classes through a local university and nationally certified construction skills. The academy is designed to meet the needs of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;at riskâ&#x20AC;? youth.

Both males and females, 16-18 years old, can apply.

Applicants can earn their GEDs. Tuition is free. For more information, call 1-800-5076253 or visit www.msyouthchallenge.org.

T.O.P.S The Corinth Chapter 0359 of T.O.P.S (Take off Pounds Sensibly) will hold chapter meetings at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays at Waldron Street Christian Church. The local chapter was founded on Jan. 18, 2012. A non-profit weight loss support group, T.O.P.S has helped millions of people take off weight for over 60 years. Participants will arrive between 10 and 10:30 a.m. for a confidential weigh in by appointed weight recorders. At 10:30 a.m. rollcall will be held. The first meeting is free.

Free Yoga Weekly chair yoga classes taught by Certified Yoga Instructor Karen Beth Martin are held every Thursday at 10 a.m., in the St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church fellowship hall. Each class is 40-45 minutes in length and are tailored to the abilities and limitations of those attending with the goal of improving strength, flexibility and balance. The class, geared toward seniors, is open to the public.

Class is donation-based.

For questions, contact the church office at 662286-2922.

Retiree breakfast The Caterpillar Retiree Breakfast is held the first Monday of each month at 7:30 a.m. at Marthaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Menu in Corinth.

Mississippi Youth Challenge Mississippi Youth Challenge Academy features a structured environment with a focus on

Volunteers needed â&#x20AC;˘ Hospice Advantage in Corinth is looking for volunteers in the surrounding area: Corinth, Tippah, Tishomingo and Prentiss County. Volunteering is a wonderful way to give back to your community and lend a helping hand to the elderly.

For more information, call Carla Nelson, volunteer coordinator with Hospice Advantage on becoming a volunteer at 662-665-9185 or 662279-0435. The website is hospiceadvantage. com. â&#x20AC;˘ Magnolia Regional Hospice is currently seeking individuals or groups to be trained as volunteers. Hospice is a program of caring for individuals who are terminally ill and choose to remain at home with family or a caregiver. Some of the ministry opportunities for volunteers are sitting with the patient in their homes to allow the caregiver a break, grocery shopping, reading to a patient, craft opportunities, bereavement/grief support and in-office work.

For more information, contact Lila Wade, volunteer coordinator at 662-293-1405 or 1-800843-7553. â&#x20AC;˘ Legacy Hospice is looking for volunteers.

Legacy needs special people with special hearts and volunteers who are wanting to help others. Their duties will be helping with the support of patients and caregivers, writing letters, making phone calls, and community activities. There is a training period involved at

no cost. If interested, contact Julie Hutchins, volunteer coordinator at Legacy Hospice, 301 East Waldron St, Corinth or call 662-286-5333. â&#x20AC;˘ Alliance Hospice is looking for volunteers in the area that enjoy visiting and giving back in the community. If interested call 662-2869833 or e-mail sabrina@ alliancehospice.net.

Senior activities The First Presbyterian Senior Adult Ministry has two fitness classes available to senior adults.

Judy Smelzer leads a stretching/toning class on Mondays at 9 a.m. in the fellowship hall. There is no charge.

FPC is also hosting a Wii sports class for senior adults on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. There is no cost to participate.

Call the church office at 286-6638 to register or Kimberly Grantham at 284-7498.

Al Anon Meeting Al-Anon meetings are held monday nights at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Corinth. Enter on the courtyard side.

The meetings are for all those affected by alcohol. For more information call 662-462-4404 or 662-287-7819.

Red Cross The Northeast Mississippi Chapter of the Red Cross offers a wide variety of assistance and services, including disaster relief.

The Northeast Mississippi Chapter includes 16 counties. It is headquartered in Tupelo, with offices in Tishomingo, New Albany, Starkville and Columbus. Although Red Cross no longer has a Corinth office, the organization wants to stress it continues to offer services in Alcorn County.

People seeking disaster assistance in Northeast Mississippi can call the Tupelo headquarters during office hours at 662-842-6101. The tollfree after hours phone line is 1-855-891-7325.

The Red Crossâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; service line for the armed forces is 877-272-7337. They also offer health and safety training, including first aid, baby-sitting and

CPR, as well as disaster training for businesses.

To learn more about the Red Cross health and safety training call 1-800-733-2767.

Friendship class The Friendship Class meets weekly on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the First Presbyterian Church on Shiloh Road. This group of mentally challenged adults and mentors enjoy sharing time together, games, crafts, singing and refreshments. For more information, call the church office at 286-6638.

Story Hour Pre-school Story Hour is held each Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Corinth Library. Year-round art exhibits are also on display and educational non-profit groups meet in the auditorium monthly.

The Corinth Friends of the Library hold their ongoing book sale inside the library. Hardback, paperback and audio books, and VHS and DVD donations to the library are always appreciated.

For more information, call 662-287-2441.

Quilt Guild meets The Cross City Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Homemakers Extension Office (beside the arena) at 1 p.m. Anyone interested in quilting (learning or collecting) is invited to attend. For more information, contact Sharon at 287-0987.

Marine Corps meet The Corinth Marine Corps League meets the first Tuesday of every month at Marthaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Menu, downtown Corinth, at 6 p.m.

Children with disabilities The Alcorn and Corinth School Districts are participating in an ongoing statewide effort to identify, locate and evaluate children birth through the age of 21 who have a physical, mental, communicative and/or emotional disability. Early identification of children in need of special educational experiences is

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The information gathered from contacts with parents other agencies will also be used to help determine present and future program needs as progress is made toward the goal of providing a free, appropriate public education to all children with a disability.

Contact Stephanie Clausel at the Alcorn School District or Linda Phillips at the Corinth School District with information on any children who may have a disability by calling or writing to: Alcorn School District, Special Services, 31 County Road 401, Corinth, MS 38834, 662-286-7734 or Corinth School District Special Services, 1204 North Harper Road, Corinth, MS 38834, 662-2872425.

Genealogy society The Alcorn County Genealogical Society is located at the southeast corner of the Alcorn County Courthouse basement in the old veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; services office. It is open Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The Society can be contacted at 662-286-0075 or email acgs2@att.net.

Support groups â&#x20AC;˘ The Crossroads Group of Narcotics Anonymous meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at noon, and at 7 p.m., seven days a week, at 506 Cruise Street in Corinth. All meetings are non-smoking.

The Northeast Mississippi area of Narcotics Anonymous Hotline is 662-841-9998. â&#x20AC;˘ A Narcotics Anonymous meeting is held on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Johnson-FordMitchell Community Center, 707 Spring Street in Iuka. Call 662-279-6435 for directions. â&#x20AC;˘ Narcotics Anonymous â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you want what we haveâ&#x20AC;? will meet at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at 4203 Shiloh Road at 7 p.m. on Mondays, Thursdays and the third Saturday of every month. â&#x20AC;˘ The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Downtown Corinthâ&#x20AC;? of AA meets Sundays at 8 p.m. for speaker meetings and Tuesdays at 7 p.m. for closed topic discussion meetings at the First Baptist Church (side pavilion) at 501 N. Main Street, Corinth.

For more information for all area AA groups, please call 662-2122235. â&#x20AC;˘ An Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is held in Iuka at the old Chevy dealership building off old Hwy. 25 each Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women whose common welfare is to stay sober and help others achieve sobriety. The Iuka meeting is an open meeting, anyone who has a problem with alcohol or other substances is welcome to attend.

For more information, call 662-660-3150. â&#x20AC;˘ The Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Caregiver Support Group in Corinth is partnered with the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association Mississippi Chapter. Keri Roaten is the facilitator.

The group meets every first Thursday of each month at the Corinth Public Library, from 6-7 p.m.

The group discusses the hardships of those caring for people effected by the disease and offer several different resources as well. For more information, contact k_roaten@hotmail. com or 662-594-5526. â&#x20AC;˘ The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good Griefâ&#x20AC;? ministry of the HopewellIndian Springs United Methodist Charge is a collaborative effort

of both churches and meets every Wednesday afternoon at 3 p.m. in the dining room of the Arbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant, 706 Highway 72 East, Corinth.

The ministry was established to support those who have experienced a devastating life event such as the death of a loved one, diagnosis of a terminal illness or condition, the loss of a spouse or parent through divorce, even the loss of a job or home. The ministry is non-denominational and open to all.

There is no cost to attend and no obligation to continue. For more information, call Bro. Rick Wells, pastor of Hopewell and Indian Springs United Methodist Charge and facilitator at 662-5879602. â&#x20AC;˘ Al-Anon is a support group and fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics. The group meets at 7 p.m. on Mondays at 1st Baptist Church in Corinth. For more information, call 462-4404. â&#x20AC;˘ Finding Hope Ministries, a ministry of Fairview Community Church is offering a depression support group. The sessions will be held in the fellowship hall of Fairview Community Church, 125 CR 356, Iuka -- just off Hwy. 350. The support group meets from 10-11 a.m. Friday mornings and 6-7 p.m. Friday evenings.

For more information, call Debra Smith at 662808-6997. â&#x20AC;˘ A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one or may have a sick family member and needs someone who will understand what your going through is meeting at Real Life Church, (next to Fredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Corinth), every Monday from 6-7 p.m.

For one on one meetings, contact Sherry Scott at 662-415-7173. â&#x20AC;˘ C.A.U.S.E. (Corinth, Autism, Understanding, Support, Education) support group, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just love them for who they are,â&#x20AC;? meets every first Monday of the month at 6 p.m.

There is help for parents of a child with autism.

Meet other parents, share experiences, ask questions, get advice, help others, vent or just read.

For more information, call 662-415-1340. â&#x20AC;˘ Corinth â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crossroadsâ&#x20AC;?

Multiple Sclerosis Group invites anyone with multiple sclerosis to come meet with them on the third Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at the Mississippi State/ Alcorn County Extension Office, 2200 Levee Road, located behind the Crossroads Arena.

Contact Joy Forsyth at 662-462-7325 for more information.

Sharing Hearts Sharing Heart is an adult care program offering a one day a week day care for adults suffering from Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or any other form of disease related dementia. Volunteers and participants meet each Tuesday from 10-3 at First Baptist Church located at 501 Main Street. The program is designed to offer caregivers a day of rest and their family members a day of caring supervision along with music, games, lunch, exercise and crafts all designed to entertain and provide social interaction.

For more information, please call Melinda Grady at 662-808-2206.

Shiloh museum A museum dedicated to the Battle of Shiloh and area veterans is open next to Shiloh National Military Park. It is located at the intersection of state Route 22 and Route 142 in Shiloh.

Daily Corinthian • Sunday, February 22, 2015 • 11C

Sears employee Amy Seale displays the selection of Sealy Posturepedic mattresses available at the store.

Sharon Davis and her husband, Harley, bought the local Sears store in May of 2014.

Harley, Sharon Davis keep the hometown Sears tradition alive, offer wide range of appliance brands Sears has been part of Corinth since the 1950s.

New owners Harley and Sharon Davis are determined to keep the hometown store tradition alive.

“We are excited to be here and look forward to continuing the Sears strong lasting presence,” said Sharon. “We plan to be here for quiet a long time.”

Sharon has strong ties to Sears. Her father was part of the company for 32 years and her brother is also part of the store tradition.

“We are definitely a Sears family,” she said with a smile.

Sears offers a vast selection of top appliance brands. The store also carries a number of tools along with lawn and garden products.

“People who have come in have been surprised of what we have to of-

fer,” said Davis, who purchased the store along with her husband in May of 2014. “The Craftsman Pro Series is synonymous with Sears and we are the only store who carries the top nine name brand appliances.”

Exercise equipment, Sealy Posturepedic mattresses and a wide election of outdoor living items can also be found at the local store.

“This type of store is very strong because it is locally owned and operated,” said Davis. “Our goal is for the younger generation to become familiar with Sears and to give us a look when they need a quality product and friendly service.”

Store hours are Monday-Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 12:305:30 p.m.

Craftsman Pro Series mowers along with other lawn and garden equipment can be found at Sears.

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Millers Auto Lube knows their customers and their vehicles.

For the past decade, they have offered individual personalized service with quality results.

“We appreciate our customers and strive to treat each one as family, more than a number from our computer data base,” said Owner Kevin Miller. “They are never pressured with sales and get only what they want or need.”

Being locally owned and operated, Kevin takes pride in being able to “shop local” by partnering with other local businesses for local purchases and providing group accounts for servicing business vehicles.

• Full Service Oil Change • Air, Fuel & Cabin Filters • Brakes & Rotors • Rain X Wiper Blades • Complete Fuel System Flush • Replace Belts • Tire Rotation & Computer • 4x4 Service • Radiator Flush & Service Balance • Now offering Battery replacement

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“We appreciate our customers and strive to treat each one as family, more than a number from our computer data base.

They are never pressured with sales and get only what they want or need.”

Kevin Miller Owner, Millers Auto Lube

Miller’s Auto Lube is all about convenience.

With 10-minute quick service, 10th oil change free promotion and local pick-up and delivery, maintaining the life of your vehicle has never been easier.

Celebrating 10 years in Corinth, this year, Miller’s Auto Lube is planning upgrades to their customer waiting

area and parking lot to better service their clients.

New products and services are also in the works as they anticipate the next 10 years serving Corinth and surrounding areas.

The business is easily located on Highway 72.

Customers find it hard to miss their unique advertisement on wheels.

Emerging markets overseas move to own rhythms

BY STAN CHOE AP Business Writer

NEW YORK — What’s the one thing that makes investing in China just like investing in Qatar and in Brazil?

OK, that’s a trick question. The three economies don’t have much in common, except that they’re all members of a group called the emerging world. But for years, many investors made little distinction between them and other emerging markets. And it didn’t matter much that they did. Stock and bond markets across emerging markets often moved together, swinging up and down in concert.

But emerging markets are increasingly moving to their own rhythms. Chinese stocks have jumped almost 14 percent over the last year, for example, while Brazilian stocks have sunk by nearly the same amount in dollar terms. The diverging fortunes mean one person’s emerging-market mutual fund can have much different performance than another’s, depending on how they’re constructed.

“Everyone thinks of the emerging markets as this monolith,” says Martin Schulz, manager of the PNC International Equity fund. “I often hear, ‘What do you think about emerging markets?’ And I say, ‘It depends. Which emerging markets are you talking about?’”

To see how performance has become more varied, look at the 23 countries that make up the MSCI Emerging Markets index. It’s a widely used benchmark for emerging-market stock funds, and its components stretch from Chile to the Czech Republic to

China.

In 2011 the general trend was down, and stocks in all but two of the index’s markets fell. That same year, every mutual fund tracked by Morningstar that invested in a broad range of emerging markets had losses.

In 2012 the trend went in the opposite direction.

All but four of the index’s component markets rose, and every emerging-market stock mutual fund but one made gains.

The performance chart has since become much more scattered. Over the past year, 10 of the index’s stock markets are up, and 13 are down. Among mutual funds, the top performer has returned 18 percent, while the weakest has lost 16 percent.

What’s behind the split? One big factor is the sharp drop in prices for commodities. Crude oil is trading around $50 per barrel, down from more than $100 during the summer. Copper fell last month to its lowest price since the summer of 2009.

That is hurting countries that are big exporters of commodities.

Stocks in Russia, the world’s second-largest oil exporter, have sunk 32.8 percent over the past year. In Chile, the world’s biggest producer of copper, stocks are down 9.4 percent.

Cheaper commodities, though, mean an economic boost for countries that are net importers and helped to boost stock prices in China and elsewhere.

Politics have also been a big driver. Russia is struggling not only with falling oil, for example, but also with worries about

tensions in Ukraine. India, meanwhile, is seeing the benefits of political change.

Investors are hopeful that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was elected last year, can push through economic reforms to invigorate the world’s second-most populous country. Indian stocks have surged 37.6 percent over the last year.

The divergence in performance has also led to a split in where dollars are heading. Indian stock mutual funds and exchange-traded funds have attracted $4.2 billion over the last year, for example.

That’s nearly half of the $9 billion that the category controls collectively.

Latin American stock funds, meanwhile, have had net withdrawals of $408 million. Funds that invest in a diversified mix of emerging markets have attracted a net $18.2 billion.

It’s not just stocks that have had a divergence in performance for emerging markets. Bonds are getting affected too, which is pushing managers to get choosier in how they invest.

Commodity prices are again a big driver. Russia’s foreign-currency credit rating was cut to “junk” status last month

by Standard & Poor’s, which said further downgrades may be on the way given weakened prospects for economic growth.

Moves in the currency market are also cleaving winners from losers. The dollar’s value has rallied to its strongest level in years against other currencies given expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates later this year.

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Daily Corinthian • Sunday, February 22, 2015 • 13C

Lesley’s Floor Designs rolls out red carpet Rolling out the red carpet for customers since 1992, Lesley’s Floor Designs has made it their mission to stay on the cutting edge of trends and styles while offering customers cost effective options to beautify their homes.

With 23 years of experience and a reputation of caring, Lesley’s stands behind their work and is committed to excellence.

Originally located on U.S. Highway 72, the attentive staff remains true to their roots.

“I am a firm believer that you never forget where you come from,” said owner Lesley Raines. “Our clients are our friends and neighbors and we strive to treat each individual who walks through our doors

with the honesty, respect and integrity we have become known for.”

Laying the world at the feet of their customers, the design center provides a broad selection of flooring for every lifestyle and budget.

“What’s kept us in business and doing what we love to do is our desire to help others realize their visions while treating them with the same hometown hospitality as we would like to receive,” said Raines. “In today’s struggling economy, we know how tough it can be at times to even purchase the necessities. Keeping that in mind, we work hard to offer a variety of affordable materials to ensure our customers are happy and satisfied with their

purchases.”

Backed by over two decades of knowledge, Lesley’s provides everything from service installation to products and information for do-it-yourselfers.

Whether customers be contractors or homeowners and whether they’re looking to do a single room or an entire home, Lesley’s has what it takes to get the job done right.

“Sincerity is what we do,” said the business owner. “We strive to be the best we can in the flooring industry and will continue to stay the course.”

(For more information about what Lesley’s Floor Designs has to offer, visit them at the store, at lesleysfloordesigns.com or call them at 662-2879430.)

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Everyone remains extended family at Alcorn Physical Therapy Treating each individual as a member of their extended family, the caring staff at Alcorn Physical Therapy puts the power in the hands of patients.

As the oldest independent rehab in Alcorn County, owners Mike and Ginger Stewart have built a reputation of quality care, compassion and results.

“We are devoted to our cli-

ents and what them to know they have a choice when it comes to who will provide their physical therapy and we hope they will choose us,” said Stewart. “I want my patients to know I work for and represent them not the doctors or insurance companies.

I am their coach and their well-being is what matters most to me.”

A respected resource since

1999, the rehabilitation center has been a favorite among locals.

“Our patients are our life blood and when they’re here, their family,” said the business owner. “We want them to feel comfortable, happy and at home.”

“Over half of our referrals come from past and current patients,” he added. “We are thrilled to see them return

and bring their loved ones with them because it means we have earned their trust.”

Located at 1708 E. Shiloh Road, the rehab facility provides neuropathy, therapy for joint, lower back and neck pain, as well as other services to help avoid unnecessary surgical procedures.

A Christian facility with old-fashioned values, Alcorn Physical therapy offers

a variety of medical supplies, wheel chairs, diabetic socks and shoes, prosthetics, orthotics, braces and more.

“When people have pain or difficulty and are seeking relief, we want them to think of us and know we are here for them,” said stewart. “In all our years of operation, we have never had a patient hurt by us and by the sheer

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grace of God have been able to do things others can’t.”

(For more information or to schedule a consultation, stop by Alcorn Physical Therapy. Their office hours are from 8 a.m. until noon and 1:30 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Tuesday and Thursday hours are from 8 a.m. until noon.)

14C • Sunday, February 22, 2015 • Daily Corinthian

Magnolia Regional Health Center: 2014 was a great year of which to be proud

BY BEN TUCKER MRHC Director of Marketing & Public Relations

This past year has been a year of many accomplishments for Magnolia Regional Health Center.

We were recognized as a 2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission.

By being recognized as part of The Joint Commission’s 2014 annual report “America’s Hospitals: Improving Quality and Safety,” for attaining and sustaining excellence in accountability measure performance for Heart Attack, Heart Failure,

Pneumonia, and Surgical Care, we elevated our hospital to the ranks that only 1,224 hospitals in the country were able to achieve.

MRHC was one of only six hospitals in the state of Mississippi to qualify in four individual areas of quality.

We demonstrated our expertise and commitment to quality patient care by receiving Chest Pain Center Accreditation with PCI from The Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care and the Mission Lifeline® Gold Receiving Quality Achievement Award for implementing

Celebrating our 50th anniversary this year, we have been dedicated to improving the health and well-being of community by blending our passion for very good care with the use of advanced medical technology, to deliver the best possible care. specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks.

For the third year in a row, we were included in the list of the top 25 Most

Wired Small and Rural Hospitals in the country, as named by the Hospitals and Health Networks magazine, a publication of the American Hospital Association.

In order to receive this recognition our hospi-

tal had to meet requirements in the areas of infrastructure, business and administrative management, clinical quality and safety, and clinical integration. MRHC was also a recipient of one of the Most Improved distinctions, given to the hospitals who improved the most throughout the past year, and one of only four institutions recognized with the Most Wired award in the state of Mississippi.

At Magnolia Regional Health Center, we pride ourselves on being an integral part of the community we serve.

Since 1965, we have proudly been providing care to the patients in Alcorn County, the five surrounding counties in northeast Mississippi, and three counties in southern Tennessee.

Celebrating our 50th anniversary this year, we have been dedicated to improving the health and well-being of community by blending our passion for very good care with the use of advanced medical technology, to deliver the best possible care.

You do not have to look elsewhere for your care.

Quality healthcare can be found right here at home!

Aortic stenosis: Most common heart valve disease

BY AMANDA HAM, ANP-BC For the Daily Corinthian

Aortic stenosis is the most common heart valve disease.

It occurs when the aortic valve becomes narrowed. This is the valve that opens to allow blood to flow from the heart to the rest of the body. Narrowing of the aortic valve decreases the amount of blood that is able to be pumped out of the heart.

Eventually, the heart isn’t able to keep up the extra effort it takes to pump blood through the narrowed valve.

Symptoms of aortic stenosis usually develop gradually.

The classic symptoms of aortic stenosis include: • Chest pain: This pain commonly occurs with exertion and is relieved by

rest. It may radiate to the arm, neck, or jaw. This may feel like a tightness, heaviness, or squeezing pain.

• Heart failure: Symptoms include shortness of breath that occurs at night or with exertion, discomfort in breathing that is relieved in the upright position, and swelling of the feet and legs.

• Syncope: Fainting or passing out that often occurs on exertion. Some people may experience weakness or dizziness.

Narrowing of the aortic valve is commonly caused by age-related calcification of a normal (threeleaflet) aortic valve. This is called degenerative aortic stenosis and usually occurs later in life.

Another cause of aortic stenosis is calcification of a congenital bicuspid

Most people find out they have aortic stenosis after their healthcare provider hears a heart murmur during a physical exam.

The most common test used to diagnose aortic stenosis is an echocardiogram, or echo. This is a noninvasive test that uses ultrasound to provide images of the heart’s valves and chambers. aortic valve, a valve with only two leaflets instead of three.

Calcification occurs earlier in people with bicuspid aortic valves.

Rheumatic fever, which can occur after infection with strep throat or scarlet fever, is another cause of aortic stenosis. Occasionally, aortic stenosis

occurs after radiation therapy (such as that used for cancer treatment).

Most people find out they have aortic stenosis after their healthcare provider hears a heart murmur during a physical exam. The most common test used to diagnose aortic stenosis is an echocardiogram, or echo. This is a

noninvasive test that uses ultrasound to provide images of the heart’s valves and chambers.

The only treatment for aortic stenosis is aortic valve replacement. According to the American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines, the following patients are candidates for aortic valve replacement: • Symptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis • Patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery • Patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing surgery on the aorta or other heart valves • Patients with severe aortic stenosis and decreased heart function Patients without symp-

toms have an excellent prognosis for survival, with a death rate of less than 1% per year. However, mortality rates from the onset of symptoms are approximately 25% at 1 year and 50% at 2 years. More than 50% of untreated, symptomatic patients die from sudden death.

Although the survival rate in asymptomatic patients with aortic stenosis is comparable to that of non-patients, the average overall survival rate in symptomatic persons without aortic valve replacement is two to three years. Not only is aortic stenosis the most common heart valve disease, it also has the worst prognosis of all the valvular diseases.

In some cases, the first symptom is sudden death.