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• Corinth, Mississippi • 16 pages • 1 section

Athletes escape injury in bus fire

BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

CHALYBEATE — Jody Long knows someone was watching over his softball team.

While traveling home from Memphis, Tenn., following a doubleheader with Southwest Tennessee Community College Tuesday, the charter bus of the Northeast Lady Tigers caught fire and was destroyed two miles east of Walnut on U.S. Highway 72.

were Tuesday night.”

According to Long, it was just another bus ride home when a loud boom like a canon signaled something was wrong around 8:30 p.m.

“Immediately, we smelled burnt rubber,” said the coach.

Driver Marvin Osborne was able to guide the bus safely off the road and into a driveway.

Osborne then tried to put the blaze out with a fire extinguisher.

None of the 26 occupants was injured in the accident, which saw the team lose all of its equipment and educational supplies.

“We lost everything and are scrambling right now, but there is no doubt in my mind God was watching over us,” said NE head coach Jody Long of the bus ride back to Booneville.

“Our team is built on Christian values and everyone on the bus understands how fortunate we

before the first explosion … four minutes later, the whole bus was engulfed. We had kids who made it off without their shoes.”

The bus was loaded with 18 players, four managers, three coaches and a driver.

“I will never forget that scene as long as I live,” said passerby Nichole Bright. “When I drove by, the bus was completely engulfed and I saw the top of it

“Marvin did a great job getting the bus off the road,” added the coach. “He had the fire out at one time, but firemen told me later ‘it didn’t matter how many extinguishers we had, water was needed to put it out.’”

An inside back tire blew out and sparks from the rim caused the bus to catch fire.

“The kids thought it was just a flat before I told them ‘to get off the bus,’” said Long.

“We got maybe 50-100 yards

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CT-A presents ‘Ransom of Red Chief’ Reckless

driver faces drug charges

BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

BIGGERSVILLE — Red Chief was a terror on tour.

Corinth Theatre-Arts opened its latest production “The Ransom of Red Chief” with a pair of traveling shows at Alcorn County schools. On Tuesday, students at Biggersville and Rienzi Elementary were treated to the three-cast performance.

“I like the interaction with the students,” said CT-A Directors Cris Skinner. “For most of these children this is the first time they have seen a show.”

Based on the short story by O. Henry and adapted by Alan Keith Smith, “The Ransom of Red Chief” follows two hapless men trying to make some fast money when they arrive in the small town of Summit, Ala. Sam (Caleb McKenzie) and Bill (Ezra McKenzie) hatch a plan to kidnap a local banker’s son. Johnny (Jake Pearson) turns the table on his lovable captors by taking on the persona of Red Chief.

Red Chief playfully terrorizes the two men so much they gradually lower the ransom as they suffer the wrath of his pranks. Johnny’s father, who knows his son well and realizes how intolerable he will be to his captors and how desirous they will soon be to rid themselves

BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

A passenger in a vehicle driving recklessly was arrested on drug charges Monday.

Deputies with the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Department stopped a vehicle on U.S. 72 West and soon discovered drugs in the automobile.

“Once deputies stopped the vehicle for traveling at a high rate of speed and passing recklessly, they observed the backseat passenger acting nervous,” said Darrell Hopkins, investigator with the Alcorn Narcotics Unit.

Ryon Friar, 21, of 1508 North Parkway, Corinth, was arrested after officers detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle.

Friar, who had an active warrant with the department, was placed under arrest and charged with sale of a controlled substance warrant and felony possession of cocaine.

Judge Jimmy McGee set bond at $10,000.

Staff photo by Steve Beavers

Sam (Caleb McKenzie) and Bill (Ezra McKenzie) kidnap Johnny (Jake Pearson) in an effort to make some quick cash in the CT-A production of “The Ransom of Red Chief,” which will be staged on Friday. of the delinquent, rejects their demand and offers to take the boy off their hands only if they will pay him.

“The traveling shows are a good way for our students to get a professional experience,” said Skinner. “These kind of

will be held Friday at the Crossroads Playhouse. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. showing are $12 for adults and $6 for students.

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shows are a little more active than ones done at the theatre.”

The traveling shows – staged through a partnership with LINK – continued Wednesday and Thursday at local elementary schools.

The only public performance

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Cookie sales teach tasty lessons Sweepstakes scam

reported in area

BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Girl Scout cookies have arrived.

While members of local troops are now making their deliveries, those who didn’t get an order in can support the program through booth sales.

On Friday afternoons and all day Saturdays through March 16, Girl Scouts will set up at Walmart, Gardner’s, Roger’s, Kroger and Lowe’s. Iuka locations are Brooks Grocery, Piggly Wiggly and Walmart.

“We’re hoping for another successful year,” said Membership Manager Rhonda Tennyson.

Proceeds from the cookie sale go to a variety of projects.

“Many choose to purchase uniforms and insignia, attend a special event or summer camp, take a trip or complete community service projects,” said Tennyson.

While selling Samoas, Trefoils and Thin Mints, the girls pick up some valuable lessons.

Jenny Jones, marketing di-

BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com

Staff photo by Jebb Johnston

Sarah Kiefer (left) and Briley Briggs are among those currently making deliveries of Girl Scout cookies. They are affiliated with Troop 23175, which meets at First Presbyterian Church. rector for Girl Scouts Heart of the South, describes it as “the largest girl-led business in the world.”

“Girls have the opportunity to grow and develop their leadership skills,” she said. “These skills include goal setting, de-

cision-making, money management, people skills and business ethics. This program was created to empower girls so that they may benefit and become accomplished leaders of their communities, homes, churches and the world.”

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The Publisher’s Clearing House scam has reared its ugly head yet again, causing quite the stir among Corinth residents.

“I got a call supposedly from Publisher’s Clearing House telling me that I had won a Mercedes-Benz and half a million dollars,” said Gene Jackson. “They gave me a code number and instructed me to go to Walgreens to make a money transfer.”

Jackson was skeptical at best and decided to go down to Walgreens and check it out himself.

“Walgreens warned me not to do it and said it was a scam,” said Jackson. “So, I called Publisher’s Clearing House. They confirmed it was indeed a scam and said you

would never have to pay money to receive a prize.”

After speaking to both businesses, Jackson contacted the police and reported the bogus phone calls.

“The officer I spoke to told me his brother had been hit by the same offer,” said Jackson.

“We have since received about half a dozen calls. We haven’t answered any of the subsequent calls but we see the number pop up on caller ID.” “It appears to be the same guy,” he added.

The Publisher’s Clearing House and Mega Millions scams are one and the same, just different titles.

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Biggersville to dismiss early for games

BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

BIGGERSVILLE — The defending Class 1A champs are expecting a crowd.

That means school is getting out early.

Biggersville High School and Biggersville Elementary will both dismiss today at 2:15 p.m. as

the Lions host the Class 1A Boys North Half.

“In order to accommodate the expected crowd, we decided to dismiss earlier,” said BHS Assistant Principal Pete Seago.

Biggersville, who downed Coldwater to claim the gold ball last year, will face the team again at 4 p.m. today.

The two squads have met the last two seasons in the state title game at Jackson.

Four games are on tap at BHS today. The remaining contests included Ingomar taking on Smithville at 5:30; Shaw facing Ashland at 7; and Coffeeville versus Blue Mountain at 8:30.

Photo compliments Amy Mercer

A charred shell is all that remained of this tour bus carrying the Northeast Mississippi Community College softball team and coaches after it caught fire late Tuesday night near the Alcorn-Tippah county line. No one was injured in the blaze, which began after a tire blew out on the bus.

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fall to the ground … I’m just glad there wasn’t anyone on it when it went up.”

Wednesday NEMCC officials were working diligently in getting the student-athletes back to class and eventually back on the field.

“We are so thankful no one was hurt last night,” Northeast President Dr. Johnny Allen said. “Our driver and our softball coaching staff acted swiftly and courageously to ensure the safety of our students and we are grateful to them for their actions.”

Some of the players lost the only key to their vehicle and cell phones in the accident.

“Bats, gloves and all that other stuff can be replaced,” said Long. “The main thing is we aren’t having to deal with the loss of a life today.”

The coach also praised the kindness of so many people following the accident.

“It was sleeting pretty hard when the accident happened, but there was a family, and I don’t even know their name, who opened their home to 24 strangers,” said the coach. “I can’t say enough good things about people who stopped to help others in need.”

Northeast is scheduled to open North Division play at home Saturday versus Itawamba Community College.

“We are currently working through the next steps in the process with our staff and insurance providers in order to recover as much of the material losses as we can,” said Dr. Allen. “Our primary concern is the well-being of our studentathletes and staff. I cannot overstate how relieved we are they were unharmed.”

“The biggest thing now is to get them back to normal life,” added Long.

PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING THE REDISTRICTING OF ALCORN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI Notice is hereby given that on February 3, 2014, the Board of Supervisors of Alcorn County, Mississippi took up for consideration the matter of approval and adoption of a proposed correction to the plan of redistricting Alcorn County, Mississippi, which plan was originally adopted on September 3, 2013, as a result of population shifts reflected in the 201 0 U.S. Census. Following careful study and development of a plan of redistricting, following a public hearing held to gather input from Alcorn County citizens, and following adoption of the plan on September 3, 2013, and upon recognition of an error in the description of a portion of the boundary between the 3rd District and 4th District, Supervisor Gary Ross moved the adoption of the following Board Order: ORDER REAPPORTIONING ALCORN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI INTO FIVE SUPERVISORS’ DISTRICTS, TO BE EFFECTIVE AND USED BEGINNING WITH THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION AND IN ALL ELECTIONS THEREAFTER WHEREAS, Alcorn County, Mississippi, has found it necessary to redistrict Alcorn County generally, and the five Supervisors’ Districts specifically, as a result of information provided to Alcorn County from the 2010 U.S Census; and WHEREAS, Alcorn County has undertaken to establish a proposed plan for redistricting the five Supervisors’ Districts so as to preserve the principle of “one man-one vote,” and has further undertaken to assure that the plan is established in a manner that ensures fair and effective representation of all minority groups residing in the County and ensures that there is no dilution in minority voting strength; and WHEREAS, the proposed redistricting plan keeps each District contiguous and as compact as possible, and further, to the extent possible, keeps intact communities with established ties of common interest and association, whether historical, racial, economic, ethnic, religious or otherwise; and WHEREAS, the proposed redistricting plan has been available for public inspection and a noticed public hearing held to receive public comment thereon; WHEREAS, the proposed redistricting plan was adopted by the Board of Supervisors on September 3, 2013; and WHEREAS, following adoption of the redistricting plan on September 3, 2013, it was discovered that an error had been made in describing one portion of the boundary between the 3rd District and 4th District, and that upon discovery of the error, the boundary line between the 3rd District and 4th District was corrected and re-described; and WHEREAS, the aforesaid correction would cause only a slight change to the population counts in the 3rd District and 4th District; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors deems it necessary to correct the error made in the redistricting plan adopted September 3, 2013, to accurately reflect the Board’s original intent.

NOW THEREFORE, it is: ORDERED, that the proposed corrected redistricting plan for the five Alcorn County Supervisors’ Districts, correcting the description of the boundary between the 3rd District and 4th District be, and is hereby accepted and approved.

FURTHER ORDERED, that the legal descriptions for the five new Supervisors’ Districts shall be on file in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Alcorn County, Mississippi and shall be available and open for inspection by any citizen.

FURTHER ORDERED, that Alcorn County be redistricted in accordance with the newly drawn districts as described hereinabove.

FURTHER ORDERED, that beginning with the next general county election and all general county elections thereafter, all elections in Alcorn County shall be held in accord with the districts herein established.

FURTHER ORDERED, that the Registrar of Alcorn County, Mississippi, is hereby directed to rearrange the voting rolls of the qualified electors of the County of Alcorn in accordance with the districts established herein so as to complete the preparation of voting rolls in ample time for use in the next general county election.

FURTHER ORDERED, that all resolutions, or parts of resolutions of Alcorn County, Mississippi, in conflict with this resolution be, and the same are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.

FURTHER ORDERED, that the establishment of this plan is necessary in order to comply with state and federal law, and to conduct county elections so as to permit electors and taxpayers within Alcorn County to participate in the election of members of county government, this being essential to the preservation of the health, welfare and civil rights of the citizens of Alcorn County, Mississippi.

FURTHER ORDERED, that this Order be in full force and effect from and after February 3, 2014.

FURTHER ORDERED, that any and all other steps necessary in order to properly effectuate the changes contemplated herein be, and the same are hereby authorized.

Supervisor Tim Mitchell seconded the motion to adopt such Order, and upon being put to a vote, the motion passed unanimously.

WHEREUPON, THE FOREGOING Order was declared passed and adopted at the meeting of the Alcorn County Board of Supervisors on the 3rd day of February, 2014.

Rather speaks at MSU Dan Rather related stories of some of the world’s most influential leaders and shared his experiences as a reporter who landed his dream job during his talk at Mississippi State recently.

The longtime “CBS Evening News” anchor was a special guest of the university’s Student Association as part of the SA’s ongoing Global Lecture Series. Also an awardwinning correspondent for CBS’s long-running 60 Minutes news magazine, Rather now is managing editor and anchor of “Dan Rather Reports,” a news magazine on cable channel AXS TV. Rather drew from his coverage of historical leaders who left a legacy in American and world history, including John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa, Lyndon Johnson and Nelson Mandela.

While he doesn’t consider himself a leader or an expert on leadership, Rather said he got a firsthand view of leaders who made profound impacts on the world throughout his journalism career.

Rather said he learned early that in addition to having vision, leaders must be persistent and passionate and be able to establish communicable trust. He said authenticity is also an essential element for leadership.

“Not every leader has each one of these things, but they’re the common threads running through leadership,” Rather said.

“Leaders, the best of them are trustworthy, loyal and kind,” he added.

Rather said covering

Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement, “changed me both as a person and as a pro.” He said King demonstrated another important characteristic of leaders — courage.

He said that like King, Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela were leaders who had a tremendous passion for their goals and pursued them with unbelievable courage.

Rather said Mandela’s life illustrated an important element of strong leadership in the fact that he was open to change, including changing his own mind after initially embracing violence as the best means of asserting social change. Over time, Rather said, in part by studying Gandhi and King, Mandela came to endorse passive nonviolent means of affecting social change.

Rather reflected on being in Dallas when President Kennedy was assassinated and discussed covering the administrations of subsequent chief executives in the White House. He said one of the most overlooked powers of the presidency is the power of persuasion.

He said Kennedy, the first president to be born in the 20th century, was also the first to truly understand how television could be used as a powerful communication tool used to persuade people.

Rather said he believes history will not overlook the significance of President Johnson’s role in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which did away with institutionalized racism. But

he contrasted Johnson’s leadership style with his predecessor, saying Johnson was much more comfortable influencing people during personal communication. He said the 36th president was a scholar of other leaders and carefully studied people to understand which of their strengths and weaknesses could be leveraged to successfully persuade them.

Rather also reflected on Mother Teresa, who with a quiet voice showed great leadership and profoundly impacted those she encountered.

“She was a leader, and a leader for good,” Rather said, adding that she was very effective in securing needed funds and support for her areas of ministry.

Rather said leaders have a vision for something bigger than oneself, but he advised the audience to avoid a classic mistake, one which he admitted to making himself at times during his career.

“I made the mistake, the classic mistake, of some of the leaders. I got the big head. I began to think it was about me,” he said. Fortunately, Rather said, wife Jean helped him overcome his error.

Rather said a leader needs to have good trustworthy people around.

“A leader needs to have people around... who will tell you what you don’t want to hear, but what you need to hear,” Rather said. He added that leaders in turn must be good listeners.

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Walmart and purchase a money gram. Once the money gram has been purchased, they are told to call back with the codes or serial numbers.

The call usually originates from an 876 area called and is often confused with a toll free 800 number. It is in reality, a con-artist from Kingston, Jamaica. In some cases, the crooks will try and target a person a second time in hopes they will get more money out of them.

They do this by saying the person now qualifies for a second prize.

“A good rule of thumb to follow is to never ever pay any fees. If you win, the money is yours free and clear,” said O’Hara.

“Once it’s gone, it’s gone.

You can never get it back.”

O’Hara also revealed how the caller can direct the victim to the closest store which sells money grams.

“They can tell where you live by your phone number,” he said. “They

usually work an area at a time. So, once someone starts getting calls, there will be a lot more.”

“If it were me, I’d tell tell them to take the money out of my prize money and send me a check,” added O’Hara.

The following tips are recommended to protect against the scam: • Beware of any unsolicited call that comes from the 876 Jamaican area code and includes an offer which sounds too good to be true.

• Never send or wire money for any reason to claim a prize. It is a scam. Publisher’s Clearing House never asks to be sent money in order to claim a prize.

• Lastly, the Publisher’s Clearing House major prizes of $10,000 or more are awarded in person, unannounced by its famous Prize patrol, or through notice in a certified letter. PCH does not call winners ahead of time.

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cally and usually comes after Publishers Clearing House announces a contest or when the Mega Millions goes up.

“We hold our breath anytime we hear one of those two announcements because we know we’re about to see a spike start receiving phone calls,” said O’Hara. “The scammers see the advertisements and try and use them to their advantage.”

Publisher’s Clearing House has been actively working with agencies, sharing information gathered and tracked in its anti-scam database.

The classic scam goes something like this. The victim receives a phone call saying that they have won a substantial amount of money as well as a new car. They are informed that all they have to do to claim their prize is pay the handling fees. They are then instructed to go to either Walgreens or

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the box office one hour prior to curtain or in advance by calling at 662-287-2995.

“As with most O. Henry stories, there’s a twist you won’t see coming,” added the director. “The comedy is also an excellent way to teach about irony and exaggeration.”

The cast includes: Sam – Caleb McKenzie; Bill – Ezra McKenzie; Johnny/ Red Chief – Jake Pearson; Director – Cris Skinner; Technical Director – Cheryl Sproles; Producer – Margaret Mathis; Stage Manager – Cindi Bullard; and Costume Design – Jan Soltz.

Staff photo by Steve Beavers

LOWELL HINTON, President of the Board of Supervisors

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Johnny/Red Chief (Jake Pearson) drives his kidnappers crazy with pranks.

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Today in history Today is Thursday, Feb. 27, the 58th day of 2014. There are 307 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 27, 1814, Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93, was first performed in Vienna. (Also on the program was Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92, which had premiered in Dec. 1813.)

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Across The Region Discussion postponed on high power bill issue

Resident receives first voter identification

IUKA – For the second consecutive month, the Tishomingo County Electric Power Association board postponed a discussion and resolution of a more than $18,000 bill for a county business.

Pattie Ferguson, owner of Pattie’s One Stop in Tishomingo, received a $18,617 power bill in December. TCEPA General Manager Robert Grisham said the high bill resulted from more than two years of underbilling. Ferguson has asked that the billing be reviewed and reconsidered for payment.

IUKA – Altie Calley of Dennis became the first resident to be issued a Photo Voter ID in Tishomingo County recently.

Beginning with the June 3 election, all individuals voting at the polls will be required to show an acceptable form of photo ID which includes a vaild driver’s license.

On this date: In 1801, the District of Columbia was placed under the jurisdiction of Congress.

In 1911, inventor Charles F. Kettering demonstrated his electric automobile starter in Detroit by starting a Cadillac’s motor with just the press of a switch, instead of hand-cranking.

In 1922, the Supreme Court, in Leser v. Garnett, unanimously upheld the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which guaranteed the right of women to vote.

In 1933, Germany’s parliament building, the Reichstag, was gutted by fire. Chancellor Adolf Hitler, blaming the Communists, used the fire as justification for suspending civil liberties.

In 1939, the Supreme Court, in National Labor Relations Board v.

Fansteel Metallurgical Corp., effectively outlawed sit-down strikes.

Britain and France recognized the regime of Francisco Franco of Spain.

In 1943, during World War II, Norwegian commandos launched a raid to sabotage a Germanoperated heavy water plant in Norway. The U.S. government began circulating one-cent coins made of steel plated with zinc (the steel pennies proved very unpopular, since they were easily mistaken for dimes).

In 1951, the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, limiting a president to two terms of office, was ratified.

In 1960, the U.S. Olympic hockey team defeated the Soviets, 3-2, at the Winter Games in Squaw Valley, Calif. (The U.S. team went on to win the gold medal.)

In 1968, at the conclusion of a CBS News special report on the Vietnam War, Walter Cronkite delivered a commentary in which he said the conflict appeared “mired in stalemate.”

In 1973, members of the American Indian Movement occupied the hamlet of Wounded Knee in South Dakota, the site of the 1890 massacre of Sioux men, women and children. (The occupation lasted until May.) In 1982, Wayne Williams was found guilty of murdering two of the 28 young blacks whose bodies were found in the Atlanta area over a 22-month period. (Williams, who was also blamed for 22 other deaths, has maintained his innocence.)

In 1991, during Operation Desert Storm, President George H.W. Bush declared that “Kuwait is liberated, Iraq’s army is defeated,” and announced that the allies would suspend combat operations at midnight, Eastern time.

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The Booneville and Prentiss County Main Street Association’s board of directors has approved a new contract for the creation and maintenance of the organization’s website with the goal of creating a more informative and user friendly place for potential visitors and readers to learn about the community and local events.

Board members heard recently from Amy Phelps, a representative of website design firm Hibu, who told the board her company could provide a complete turnkey site with up to 10 pages and 24-7 support for updates for an initial fee

Booneville Main Street updates website BOONEVILLE — Main Street is getting a new look on the information superhighway.

of $427 and a monthly fee of $99 under a one-year contract.

The company will create the site, update it as frequently as requested by the association and ensure the site is optimized to attract hits from search engines and other web directories.

The company will also track the use of the site and provide the association with reports showing how well the site is working.

The new site will be hosted at the association’s current domain of www.boonevillemainstreet.org and should be accessible in the near future.

Corinth Elementary School Honor Roll Third Six Weeks

First Grade All As: Ruth Sawyer Albright, Anatasia Alexander, Baylee Anna Bain, Callie Barrett, Addison Benjamin, Landon Bonds, Brooklyn Bowles, Nathan Britton, Madeline Brooks, Lexi Kate Burcham, Ethan Chappelle, Kazuma Choji, An Zhen Cornelius, Samuel Counce, Faith Cox, J’Korianna Crump, Aubrey Curtis, Sarah Katherine Curtis, Landry Dillman, John Thomas Draper, Cooper Elliott, Griffin Enis, Andrew Evetts, Mary Morgan Gardecki , Sarah Gray, Haley Guare, Jaya Hoey, Brooklyn Hopkins, Karlee James, Landon Kennedy, Alaina Klink, Camden Lewis, Caden Little, Janet Mai, Sheridian Marlar, Timmons McGrath, Katelyn Mitchell, Jack Newcomb, Jackson Norman, Matt Oaks, John Orman, Amandalyn Patterson, Lailah Polk, Izzie Plunk, Baylor Pratt, Fiona Ross, Cole Sanders, Halle Scarbrough, Myrtralynn Shanks, Cade Shelly, Sheridian Shipp, Summer Simmons, Lucy Smith, Morgan Smith, Taten Smith, Maynor Solis, John Stanley, Mystyryus Stegall, Tilden Studdard, Jayce Taylor, Carson Thompson, Jacob Tran, Lilly Grace Vandiver, Bryant Unger, Conner Wiginton, Matt Williams, Trey Williams As & Bs: Will Adams, Riley Barker, Ally Grace Barnes, BJ Battle, Miracle Bell, Briley Briggs, Grayson Brooks, Meleke Burdine, Lennon Bush, Ethan Butler, Lizzie Carpenter, David Damien, Totianna Damron, Olivia Davis, Aiyana Delano, Ana Dejuan, Diego Del Angel, Ty Dildy, Jaden Edwards, Judah Edwards, Haley Elrod, Ben Erwin, Jon Worth Garrett, Madison Gates, Bellecia Gilmore, Samaudjay Golden, Andrew Gomez, Samuel Gray, Monae Green, Quimora Green, Avery Greene, Will Hanson, Cayden Harris, Jonathan Hartley, Zy’Vere Hastings, Anterion Hodum, Laikin Hodum, Evan Hollon, Amari Hubbard, Jayla Hubbard, Henry Huggins, Coo-

per Hughes, Mikirah Hurd, Jude Jefcoat, Madilyn Jones, Hayden Latch, Maryn Latch, Kaden Locker, Lorena Lopez, Jaycee Luster, Adelyn Mathis, Tyrie Mayes, Zakyrie Mayes, Skylar McPheters, Sebastian Miguel, Grady Mitchell, Faris Mohamed, Haley Mowdy, Raul Null, Chris Nunley, Hannah Osborn, Jaylynn Palmer, Maggie Parchman, Abraham Perez, Emani Polk, Callie Pounders, Ciara Proman, Jakelson Pruitt, Isabel Ramirez, Channing Rooker, Scarlett Sanders, Tyler Schnabl, Azyia Shields, Vince Skinner, Alex Stafford, Abrianna Strickland, Jamarion Stricklin, Paul Clayton Timbes, Rachel Tipton, Alyssa Trest, C. J. Walker, DJ Walker, Zimaya Walker, Quin Wharton, Elsie Wilbanks, Dequavious Woods, Maria Yepez

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Military budget filled with delusion The Obama administration says that we need to end what it calls “the era of austerity” in Washington. Notably excluded from this admonition is the one department of government that is actually experiRich encing austerity worthy of the Lowry name.

Defense Secretary Chuck HaNational gel unveiled a military budget Review that will reduce the U.S. Army to pre-World War II levels. The spin is that this will be a smarter force better suited to 21st-century challenges, but everyone knows that it is all about accommodating the trillion dollars in defense cuts adopted during the recent Beltway budgetary wars.

The Pentagon has been a bipartisan target of opportunity. Democrats oppose defense spending because it’s defense spending; Republicans oppose it because it is spending.

We obviously aren’t at the same point as the British in the 19th century, when Bismarck scoffed that if the British army invaded, he’d have it arrested. But 570,000 troops were barely enough to fight the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, and the Hagel budget will take us to 450,000, or -- if the defense sequester isn’t further relaxed -- even fewer.

Most defense secretaries aspire to be the next George Marshall. Secretary Hagel evidently wants to be the next Harold Brown, who presided over the Carter-era hollowedout military.

It is not quite true that the cuts are undertaken without any strategic thought. The Obama administration’s strategic thought is ... that we need no strategic thought. It is said that the British acquired an empire through a fit of absent-mindedness. We are losing our global influence the same way. Because we can’t be bothered.

Understandably, we don’t want to fight another grinding ground war. But this doesn’t mean we won’t have to, or we won’t experience other nasty surprises. It is an unfortunate part of the American tradition to convince ourselves, when we find it convenient, that the world is not a dangerous place that always demands our attention, or else.

In 1939, the United States had an Army of 185,000 men on the cusp of history’s most cataclysmic war. We believed conflicts could always be worked out among nations, and that war served no one’s interests, and so it was a thing of the past.

“It was odd,” the late historian Stephen Ambrose writes, “that a nation that had come into existence through a victorious war, gained large portions of its territory through war, established its industrial revolution and national unity through a bloody civil war, and won a colonial empire through war, could believe that war profited no one.”

But so it did. As soon as World War II ended, we embarked on a carelessly precipitous demobilization that junked one of the most fearsome Western armies ever assembled.

Just having liberated Europe, we still managed to find ourselves unprepared for the onset of the Korean War. Defenders of the current defense cuts say that we still spend more on our military than anyone else in the world. True, but we aren’t a mere regional power. Unless we want to outsource patrolling the global sea lanes to China and the security of Europe to Russia, we will always have to spend substantially more than anyone else does.

Our allies aren’t in any position to pick up the slack. When the French army wants to go anywhere, we have to fly it. The entire British navy is smaller than the fleet sent to take back the Falklands in the 1980s.

President Barack Obama is a devoted believer in the efficacy of government spending as government spending -- on everything but defense. In 2009, it was $800 billion for stimulus but not a cent for defense. In his wisdom, he is perfectly content to slash a function of government that is indisputably constitutional, that is the basis of our freedom, and that is, relative to domestic entitlements, a drop in the budgetary bucket.

We may not regret it this year or the next.

But regret it we will.

Rich Lowry can be reached via e-mail: comments.lowry@nationalreview.com

Prayer for today Lord God, I pray that I may not neglect my soul in trying to fathom immortal life.

If I may be hesitating between comfort and work, remind me of the greatness of the place which I started to reach. May I not grow weary of climbing and falter on the stair. Breathe upon me thy inspiration and love, that I may continue in faith all the way. Amen.

A verse to share “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28

Separation of media, government required After much criticism from conservative quarters, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has decided, at least for now, to withdraw plans for its proposed study of how media organizations gather and report news.

The expressed goal of the survey was to determine if the “critical information needs” of the public are being met. In making the announcement on Friday, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler indicated the survey would be “revised” and that the government agency had “no intention” of regulating political speech of journalists or other broadcasters.

You couldn’t prove that from reading the initial study.

The obvious question is: Who gets to define my or your “information needs”?

The answer begins with two universities commissioned by the FCC to conduct the study: the University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Communication and Democracy and the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California. Both associated with a liberal political philosophy.

The reasoning behind this proposed newsroom intrusion is that certain categories of the public (”underserved” consumers

in multiple “media ecologies” in the bureaucratese of the study) may not be getCal ting enough Thomas “balance” in its news diet.

Columnist FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn, daughter of Rep. James Clyburn (DSC), says the FCC “must emphatically insist that we leave no American behind when it comes to meeting the needs of those in varied and vibrant communities of our nation -- be they native born, immigrant, disabled, non-English speaking, lowincome, or other.”

But not, apparently, political conservatives, regular churchgoers, or patriotic Americans who believe their beliefs are “underserved” by most journalists.

Seemingly, no one at the FCC cares overmuch if this particular “constituency” is underserved.

That there has been little more than a low decibel outcry from mainstream media about the FCC study is instructive. It is difficult to imagine Ms. Clyburn and her minions storming into network newsrooms, demanding to know how many conservatives are reporting the news. I once asked Lesley Stahl of CBS News

if she could name a single conservative colleague. She could not. Maybe those concerned with our supposed news malnutrition can start at CBS. This “study” -- and possibly its revised edition -- is a form of intimidation designed to target not the broadcast networks (which is why they seem unconcerned), or even mainstream newspapers. “Fox News executives feared they were the ultimate target of this exercise, and who can blame them for this suspicion?” writes RealClearPolitics.com.

“From the beginning of the Obama presidency, White House communications officials and Obama political advisers have leveled attacks on Fox, even going so far as to proclaim that it is not ‘a legitimate’ news organization.” Is it so far-fetched to think that the FCC would not try to monitor conservative news outlets?

There is a reason America’s Founders selected only one profession -- the press -- for special protection in the Bill of Rights. As expressed by Thomas Jefferson in a letter to John Jay in 1786: “Our liberty cannot be guarded but by the freedom of the press, nor that be limited without danger of losing it.”

Politicians throughout

American history, including Jefferson, have been targets of press criticism, sometimes unfairly, even inaccurately, but still the press has remained free, or was allowed to regain its freedom after wartime censorship.

The organization Reporters Without Borders recently ranked the United States 46th in the world when it comes to press freedom, just one spot ahead of Haiti.

Why the low ranking? The Atlantic.com explains, “... the heritage of the 1776 constitution was shaken to its foundation during George W. Bush’s two terms as president by the way journalists were harassed and even imprisoned for refusing to reveal their sources or surrender their files to federal judicial officials. There has been little improvement in practice under Barack Obama. ... No fewer than eight individuals have been charged under the Espionage Act since Obama became president, compared with three during Bush’s two terms.”

If the FCC moves forward with even a revised agenda that is intrusive and unconstitutional, that ranking is likely to decline even further.

Thomas is the host of “After Hours with Cal Thomas” on the FOX News Channel.

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The importance of knowing Ernest ST. FRANCISVILLE, La. — Writer Wiley Cash is three years shy of 40, looks younger and once was mistaken for Justin Timberlake -- a silly bit people won’t let the handsome author forget.

He has two successful novels and, today, his former professor Ernest J. Gaines on the small stage beside him.

A room full of struggling writers might find it easy to hate Wiley, begrudge his “luck” and early success. Except that is impossible. He’s polite, thoughtful, hilarious and deserving. As young as he looks, he has known rejection and persevered.

Wiley writes about his beloved home state of North Carolina with a sensitivity not even expected in his thriller genre. “Reads as if Cormac McCarthy decided to rewrite Harper Lee’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’” one reviewer said of his first New York Times bestseller, “A Land More Kind than Home.” About his latest, “This Dark Road to Mercy,” a critic said: “Harper Lee by way of Elmore Leonard.”

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Wiley is headliner at this Louisiana book fair in the beautiful Rheta burg of St. Johnson Francisville.

He could -some would Columnist -- give this small-town date the better-than-thou treatment. Not Wiley. He attends all the obligatory functions, arrives on time in a dress jacket, mingles with the natives and, I suspect, will write thank-you notes.

If Wiley is the literary Lancelot in the room, Gaines is King Arthur.

Wiley has learned at the feet of a master and seems to have taken a lesson in graciousness as well as fiction.

“You have to read this,” one admirer orders while thumping a magazine page in Wiley’s face. This happens just as Gaines, who is ailing and had told organizers that he would not speak, changes his mind and begins a touching tribute from

a wheelchair in praise of his former student. It’s the first and only time Wiley ignores anyone, and then only temporarily; he drops the man’s magazine in his lap until after Gaines speaks, drawing tears from most in the audience.

It is a sweet story, as literary back stories go. Wiley went to the University of Louisiana in Lafayette for his Ph.D. specifically because he wanted to study under its writer-in-residence Gaines, whom he believed was the South’s greatest living writer. Louisiana’s wonderful but alien atmosphere made Wiley miss his own “postage stamp of land,” to quote another master, Faulkner.

Wiley loved Louisiana but missed his mountains.

Gaines’ example helped Wiley realize that he could have both places -- the Mardi Gras and Abita beer, mountains and pork barbecue. All Wiley had to do was write himself home.

Gaines, after all, had written about his native Loui-

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siana while living in San Francisco. It worked mighty well for him, too.

Wiley “did the work,” as he describes it. Then he found an agent, but she had no luck selling Wiley’s first.

It would take several years and another agent to find a publisher with a two-book deal for the fiction writer.

Wiley asked the new agent if there might be a publisher with a three-book deal, “but he told me not to press my luck.”

There are snake-handlers and shiftless fathers and abandoned children and all sorts of dark places in both of his books. Yet Wiley never condescends or condemns or exploits his region, but in print understands it.

“From my desk in Louisiana,” Wiley wrote, “I pondered the silence of snowcovered fields ... I lived in two places at once, and it was wonderful.”

To find out more about Rheta Grimsley Johnson and her books, visit www. rhetagrimsleyjohnsonbooks.com.

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Across The Nation Associated Press

588 troops removed from sensitive jobs WASHINGTON — The Army says it removed 588 soldiers from sensitive jobs such as sexual assault counselors and recruiters after finding they had committed infractions such as sexual assault, child abuse or drunken driving.

The move resulted from orders by Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel last year that all the services review the qualifications of people in those jobs as part of an effort to stem sexual assaults in the military.

The Army went beyond Hagel’s order, reviewing qualifications and records of 20,000 soldiers who worked in those jobs as well as others they call “positions of trust,� such as drill sergeants and training school instructors.

Aside from losing their jobs, it wasn’t clear whether those who failed the review were reassigned or kicked out of the military.

GOP tax plan cuts rates, repeals breaks WASHINGTON — A sweeping House Republican plan to overhaul the nation’s tax laws would wipe out a slew of popular tax breaks to help pay for lower overall tax rates, a politically risky move in an election year that drew quick opposition Wednesday.

The plan would repeal deductions for state and local taxes, medical expenses and moving expenses. Tax credits

for child care, adoption services and energyefficient upgrades to homes would be gone.

The mortgage interest deduction would be reduced for people buying houses costing more than $500,000.

In exchange, income tax rates would be cut and the standard deduction, which is used by most taxpayers, would be nearly doubled. The child tax credit would be increased and a complicated series of tax breaks for education expenses would be consolidated and simplified.

The plan borrows ideas from President Barack Obama and other Democrats. But here’s a reality check: It has almost no chance of becoming law this year. Even House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, distanced himself from the details Wednesday.

Still, it could become an important political document as congressional elections approach in November.

Should Republicans embrace the plan, they could use it to highlight their efforts to simplify tax laws and spur economic growth.

NSA surveillance: New challenges?

WASHINGTON — The government is notifying some defendants accused of terrorism that it used more National Security Agency surveillance than it disclosed during their court proceedings. The third such notification was made Monday to

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an Albanian citizen who pleaded guilty and is serving a 15-year prison sentence.

The notifications are a result of a Justice Department review of certain terror cases.

It is unclear how many cases are affected or what the notifications could mean for defendants’ abilities to challenge evidence or their convictions.

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20-week abortion ban moves to full Senate JACKSON — A bill to ban abortion after 20 weeks’ gestation is advancing to the full Mississippi Senate for more debate later.

The Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee passed House Bill 1400 on Wednesday. It passed the House 89-22 on Feb. 13.

Twenty weeks is halfway through a full-term pregnancy of 40 weeks.

Exceptions to the 20week ban would be made to prevent permanent physical damage or death of the pregnant woman, or in cases of several fetal abnormalities.

The most recent Health Department statistics show 2,176 abortions were done in Mississippi in 2012. Two were listed at 21 weeks or later, and 382 were listed as unknown gestational age.

Storms bring rain, threat of floods SAN FRANCISCO — Much-needed rain fell on downtown San Francisco and elsewhere in California on Wednesday at the outset of what the parched state hopes is the start to a one-two punch of stormy weather.

The storm was expected to move down the coast, dumping a half-inch to an inch of rain in southern areas late in the day, forecasters said.

A potentially stronger storm moving in late Thursday could bring thunder and dump up to 2 inches of rain in central and southern valleys, 2 to 4 inches in the foothills and up to 6 inches in some mountain spots.

State water officials plan Thursday to survey the anemic mountain snow pack, and will likely find that California’s precipitation is badly lagging what’s needed to quench the region’s thirst.

After 2013 ended as the state’s driest year on record, all that predicted rain and snow should be nothing but good news.

Off-duty troopers rally for more money

500 troopers now, but officials say the ideal number is about 650.

The last trooper training school was in 2011, with about 50 graduates.

Senate OKs initial borrowing plan JACKSON — Plans to borrow money for Mississippi’s public universities and community colleges are moving forward.

The Senate passed Senate Bill 2975 Wednesday, which would borrow a total of $95.9 million, including $63 million for the eight universities and $22 million for the 15 community and junior colleges.

That amount is likely to grow after lawmakers agree to money for a new medical school building at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

That amount is expected to be about $30 million.

The bill moves to the House for more work.

Lawmakers are unlikely to reach agreement until the Legislature’s closing days.

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Joey Fillingane, a Sumrall Republican, says he expects lawmakers will agree to borrow about $200 million this year, about the same amount they agreed to last year.

Lawmakers weigh Viking Range funds JACKSON — The state of Mississippi is proposing to give $12 million to Middleby Corp., the owner of Greenwood’s Viking Range, to help pay for an expansion.

The House Ways and Means Committee approved House Bill 1592 Wednesday.

State Rep. Linda Whittington, a Schlater Democrat, says the state would put up $12 million in return for a $20 million investment by the company, mainly in new equipment. Middleby, based in Elgin, Ill., would hire 120 people and maintain 600 total jobs to get an unspecified amount of money.

JACKSON — Mississippi Highway Patrol officers are calling on lawmakers to spend millions of dollars to train more troopers and to buy new cars and safety equipment.

More than 100 uniformed, off-duty troopers went to the Capitol on Wednesday to rally for their requests.

Legislators are in the final few weeks of writing a state budget for the year that begins July 1. At this point, it’s not clear how much they’ll set aside for the Highway Patrol.

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Joe Greer

MICHIE, TENN. — Funeral services for Joe Perry Greer, 65, of Michie, Tenn. are set for 11 a.m. Friday at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn. with burial in the Lebanon Cemetery at Michie, Tenn.

Mr. Greer died February 26, 2014 in Michie, Tenn.

He was born December 14, 1948 in Corinth to the late C.D. and Anna Lee South Greer.

Mr. Greer was a retired businessman. He was formerly the owner and operator of the Greer Egg Farm in Michie, Tenn. Some of his favorite pastimes were fishing, traveling, playing dominoes, renovating old houses and repairing old vehicles.

Greer Survivors include the mother of his children, Margaret Prather Greer; a daughter, Ginger Nicole Wyatt (Chad) of Knoxville, Tenn.; a son, Nick Greer (Darla) of Bartlett, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Bailey Wyatt, Saylor Wyatt and Braden Wyatt of of Knoxville, Tenn., Carlie Carter and Tucker Greer both of Bartlett, Tenn.; a sister, Martice Rowlett of Hernando; a brother, Don Greer of Michie, Tenn. and a host of other friends and relatives.

Bro. George Kyle will officiate.

Mary Leach

BOONEVILLE — Funeral services for Mary Ella (Mae Ella) Miller Leach, 83, of Booneville are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Springhill M.B. Church in Booneville with burial at Wolf Creek M.B. Church.

Visitation is Friday from 4-6 p.m. at New Life Missionary Baptist Church.

Mrs. Leach died Saturday, Feburary 22, 2014, at her residence in Booneville.

She was born September, 2, 1930.

She was a member of New Life Missionary Baptist Church.

Survivors include her children, Jackie Leach of Booneville, Ricky Leach (Mary) of Oxford and Benjamin Leach (Karen) of Red Oak, TX.; her siblings, Willie Miller, Sr. of Booneville, Mary Louise Miller of Ypsilanti, Mich. and Evelyn Faye Miller of Ypsilanti, Mich, as well as a host of other friends and relatives.

She was preceded in death by her children, Willie Louis Leach, Herman Leach, Vance Leach, James Leach, Charles Leach, Katherine Leach and Bridget Leach; her parents, Addie Belle Haley Miller and Van Miller; her siblings, Clarence Miller and James Redd Miller, one grandson, Jeroskie Leach; and 1 great-grandchild.

The Rev. Mack Dancy will officiate.

Patterson Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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Man indicted in Jackson County jail death PASCAGOULA — A Jackson County grand jury indicted a former jail detainee for manslaughter in the March death of another man in the jail.

Prosecutors said that Dionte Rayshawn Jones is charged in the death of Anthony Eugene Moore.

An autopsy showed Moore died of blunt force trauma to the head. Authorities says Jones was on the phone in the jail’s day room when Moore walked by and Jones hit him in the jaw, knocking him unconscious. Moore later died.

Meridian considers revising ordinances MERIDIAN — Meridian City Council member Randy Hammon says the litter and derelict homes are getting out of hand, and the city needs to see improvement quickly.

Council members are discussing shortening the amount of time for property owners to clean up littered or abandoned homes from 30 to 15 days after notification.

The Biblical Measure of Obedience

By Mike Swims As a parent of a two year old toddler who is coming into a personality of his own, I am learning that there is a difference between obedience and agreeability.

I’ve learned the hard way that my son’s obedience isn’t measured by the number of commands he obeys willingly.

Instead I see this as the measure of his agreeability. Rather, his daily obedience is measured by the decisions he makes when what he wants differs from what his mother or I want him to do. Agreeability is when he does what we ask immediately without a fuss, yet obedience is when he does what we ask though he may not like—or understand—why we ask it of him. This is also how God measures obedience in us.

I think that one of the reasons God insists on baptism by immersion (Acts 2:38) is because it accurately represents His love and forgiveness toward us--It’s overwhelming!

Sprinkling won’t do because He doesn’t sprinkle a little bit of forgiveness on us—It’s a deluge of forgiveness (Acts 22:16). And ignoring baptism would be like ignoring God’s love. We are baptized by immersion because it’s at the very moment the water envelops us that God’s love and forgiveness overwhelms us (1 Peter 3:21).

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The Mayor’s Youth Council recently sponsored a canned food drive at Corinth High School for the AMEN Food Pantry.

They collected more than 250 canned food items for the pantry.

‘Religious freedom’ bill’s impact unclear

BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press

JACKSON — Several Mississippi lawmakers say they’re confused about whether a freedomof-religion bill is similar to a widely criticized Arizona measure that would allow people to assert religious beliefs in refusing business services to same-sex couples.

Republican Gov. Phil Bryant said Wednesday that he wants attorneys to study Senate Bill 2681, called the “Mississippi Religious Freedom Restoration Act.” It passed the Senate on Jan. 31 and awaits consideration in a House committee.

“I haven’t carefully read it, and so I’d hate to comment on something I don’t know for sure, but I realize that that establishes a religious freedom, as I understand it, for the exercise of that freedom.

But I wouldn’t want to discuss the details of it,” Bryant said in response to questions from The Associated Press.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi opposes the bill, saying it would allow discrimination against people based on race, sexual identity,

religion and national origin.

“No state law should infringe upon constitutionally guaranteed rights, nor should any state law give a person a right to violate another person’s rights,” the ACLU said in a news release.

During the Mississippi Senate debate, there was no mention of whether the bill would allow discrimination against gay people or other groups.

Rather, the debate focused on whether there’s a need for a state law to spell out the freedom to practice religion that’s already guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution.

Senators amended the bill to add “In God We Trust” to the state seal, and passed the bill 480. Bryant said during his State of the State speech Jan. 22 that he wants to add the phrase to the state seal.

He said Wednesday that he had hoped legislators would deal with the seal in a separate bill, not tied to other issues.

The bill awaits consideration in the House Judiciary B Committee, where Chairman Andy Gipson said he has assigned it to a subcommittee for scru-

tiny.

“There are a lot of questions about it,” Gipson, R-Braxton, said Wednesday. “It is not the Arizona bill. We just need to study it.”

However, Campaign for Southern Equality, a group that promotes equal treatment for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, says the Mississippi bill is similar to the one in Arizona.

“It’s clear that this extreme bill is about legalizing discrimination not protecting religious freedoms,” the group’s executive director, the Rev. Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, said in a news release criticizing the Mississippi bill.

“This proposed legislation is a step in the wrong direction as we move toward acceptance of LGBT people in all facets of life.”

The Mississippi and Arizona bills are not identical but have similar phrases, and critics say those could lead to a person refusing to provide business services for a celebration by a same-sex couple, for example.

The Mississippi bill says: “‘Exercise of religion’ includes, but is not limited to, the ability to act or the refusal to act in

a manner that is substantially motivated by one’s sincerely held religious belief, whether or not the exercise is compulsory or central to a larger system of religious belief.”

The Arizona bill says: “‘Exercise of religion’ means the practice or observance of religion, including the ability to act or refusal to act in a manner substantially motivated by a religious belief, whether or not the exercise is compulsory or central to a larger system of religious belief.”

Sen. David Blount, DJackson, said in brief interview and in a Facebook post on Wednesday that he is asking House members to remove portions of the bill that could lead to discrimination.

“I was not aware (nor was any other senator or interest group or citizen that I have talked to aware) of this intention or possible result when we voted on the bill on Jan. 31,” Blount wrote on Facebook post. “I am opposed to discrimination of any kind, including discrimination based on sexual orientation. Obviously, I should have (all of us should have) been aware of this.”

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Obama seek $300 billion for roads, railways ST. PAUL, Minn. — President Barack Obama is asking Congress for $300 billion to update roads and railways, arguing the taxpayer investment will help put Americans to work.

Obama was announcing the proposal Wednesday at the Union Depot rail and bus station in St. Paul, Minn., after touring a light rail maintenance facility.

Funding for surface transportation programs expires later this year, and the White House says 700,000 jobs could be at risk unless it is renewed.

Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx warned Wednesday of a “transportation cliff coming in August or September” when the Highway Trust Fund, which finances federal highway and transit projects, is forecast to go broke.

The trust fund, which finances federal highway and transit programs, will need an influx of $100 billion over the next six years just to maintain current transportation spending levels.

But Obama and Congress have been unwilling to

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raise federal gas and diesel taxes that have been the main source of federal transportation funding for decades.

Obama is proposing that half of the $302 billion he’s seeking come from an overhaul of corporate taxes, but says he’s open to other ideas.

Separately Wednesday, Rep. Dave Camp, R-Mich., chairman of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee, announced a corporate tax overhaul plan that would dedicate $126.5 billion in corporate tax revenue to the Highway Trust Fund over the next eight years.

Brewer to hold meetings over rights bill PHOENIX — Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer will hold a series of private meetings with opponents and proponents of legislation adding protections for people who assert their religious beliefs in refusing service to gays.

Brewer spokesman Andrew Wilder says the governor will spend Wednesday gathering information about Senate Bill 1062 as she considers signing it into law or a veto. She has until Saturday to act.

The governor returned from five days in Washington, D.C., Tuesday. The state became embroiled in a national debate over religious and gay rights in her absence.

The bill allows business owners to cite sincerely held religious beliefs to fend off discrimination lawsuits.

Some Republican senators who voted for the bill are calling for a veto. They cite “inaccurate” information about the bill as the reason.

California slaughterhouse under inquiry PETALUMA, Calif. — A congressman says federal officials have launched a criminal probe of a Northern California slaughterhouse that recently recalled more than 8.7 million pounds of beef.

U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman told the Press Democrat of Santa Rosa on Monday he learned about the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s investigation of Petaluma-based Rancho Feeding Corp. during a telephone call with U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Huffman said investigators could not provide details, but he was told the suspected misconduct was grave.

The USDA has said Rancho processed diseased and unhealthy animals and circumvented federal inspection rules.

The recalled beef was sold at Walmart and other national chains and used in products, including Hot Pockets.

Robert Singleton, a partner in Rancho, has denied the allegations and said he was unaware of a criminal investigation

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Costner’s ‘Three Days’ mixes action, warmth 3 Days to Kill, PG-13, ****1⠄2, PG-13, Kevin Costner, Amber Heard, Hailee Stanfield, Connie Nielsen, Tomas Lemarquis, Richard Sammel. EuropCorp.

Director McG, Length: 113 minutes.

Ethan Renner (Kevin Costner) is an assassin for the CIA. His job is to eliminate bad guys.

Unfortunately, he receives some bad news after one of his assignments. He discovers he is dying.

Renner has a wife and daughter. He has ignored his wife and daughter as a result of his job which involves eliminating bad guys. His wife is about to get a divorce and his daughter hardly knows anything about her father.

Renner resigns from the CIA to spend more time with his daughter and his wife. This is a difficult task since he has ignored them for years as he travels the world to dispose of bad guys. At least he is extremely proficient at his chosen profession, which comes in handy.

He shares his very bad information with his wife Christine (Connie Nielsen), but he does

not want her to tell his daughter Zoey (Hailee Stanfield), because he wants to make up for the times he was not Terry with his family.

Burns Obviously, it is difficult to make Movie Critic up for lost time.

However, he is willing to do what is necessary to win back the love of his wife and daughter. Now that he has resigned from his job of eliminating people, he hopes to use his last few days on earth to make amends. Of course, that is not as easy at it seems with his teenage daughter.

Fortunately, a CIA agent finds him and gives him an offer he cannot refuse. Vivi Delay (Amber Heard) is beautiful, sexy, wild, weird and reckless, and she has a drug that could cure his disease. She does not have any trouble being a sadist.

She seems to enjoy giving pain to others and making Renner eliminate bad guys. She drives extremely carelessly also.

The catch is he must agree to take on another job consisting of relieving several individuals of their life such as their breathing and heart beating.

Renner agrees and he is back in the arena of death. Now his wife does not know about this, because he has agreed to quit his unusual job. His daughter does not know anything about what he does. She thinks he is a salesman. Well, I guess he could be called a salesman of death, and he makes a great deal of money for his services.

There are some very bad guys involved, and he has been trying to purge them from society for some time now. The bad guys are The Albino (Thomas Lamarquis) and The Wolf (Richard Sammel).

There are some first-class and sensitive moments in this film. Renner has an apartment in Paris, and when he opens the door, he finds some squatters in his domain. This is an interesting and sensitive moment with the family who took it upon themselves to find a place to stay.

Renner’s time with the family in his apartment and getting back together with his wife and child become very interesting, and a way to soften the hard bark surrounding him.

It seems that some critics did not like this film. I disagree. It had plenty of action along with a very sensitive story about family and individuals who need help.

Renner rides a bicycle through the Paris streets and teaches his daughter how to ride a bicycle and to dance as she is about to attend the prom.

It is hard to believe bicycles are not used more often by the young people. I learned early to ride a bike and kept riding for years. In fact I still have my bicycle hanging up in my living room ceiling.

The film has action, family issues, helping people who are unable to help themselves, and eliminating bad guys.

I recommend this film along with the shoot ’em ups, fights, removing horrific bad guys, and the relationship between his daughter and his wife. This is a

great film to watch.

Renner balances the CIA workload, and dealing with a teenage daughter and estranged wife which he has not been around for years. The film is much better than watching 100 minutes of car chases, fist fights, loud explosions that does not have a sensible plot.

I am proud to disagree with so many of the individuals that lambasted this film.

I believe in the idiom “one man’s meat is another man’s poison.� Of course, some may think I am an idiot for liking the film. Instead I mention the idiom above as my closing remarks. Enough is enough.

(Terry Burns is technology coordinator for the McNairy County School System. A lifelong movie buff, he can be contacted by email at burns984@ bellsouth.net. Terry’s movie grading scale: five-plus stars — as good as it gets; five stars — don’t miss; four stars — excellent; three stars — good; two stars — fair; one star — poor; no stars — don’t bother.)

Behaviorists say dogs feel Whenever opportunity no shame despite the look appears, take the risk

BY SUE MANNING Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — The next time you start shaking your finger and shouting “Shame on you!� because your dog chewed up your favorite fuzzy slippers, just remember that no matter how guilty your dog looks, it doesn’t know what your rant is about.

Behaviorists insist dogs lack shame. The guilty look — head cowered, ears back, eyes droopy — is a reaction to the tantrum you are throwing now over the damage they did hours earlier. “Just get over it and remind yourself not to put temptation in the way next time,� said Dr. Bonnie Beaver, a professor at Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and executive director of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists.

But scientific findings have not put a dent in the popularity of online dog shaming sites like dogshaming.com and shameyourpet.com or videos like those posted on youtube.com/crackrockcandy. In the photos and videos, dogs wear humorous written “confessions� and often are surrounded by the remnants of their misdeeds.

There is no question that in some photos, they look guilty of eating, drinking, chewing, licking or destroying something they shouldn’t have.

Dogshaming.com was the first and is among the most popular sites. Since Pascale Lemire started it in August 2012, it has received more than 58 million page views and more than 65,000 submissions.

A submission has to come with a photo showing the dog’s guilty look.

Lemire, who lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, also published a book called “Dog Shaming,� which hit the New York Times best-seller list in January. “I don’t think dogs

actually feel shame,�

Lemire said. “I think they know how to placate us with this sad puppy-dog look that makes us think they’re ashamed of what they’ve done. My guess is that their thinking is: ‘Oh man, my owner is super mad about something, but I don’t know what, but he seems to calm down when I give him the sad face, so let’s try that again.’�

She thinks the online dog shaming memes are all in good fun. “People come for a laugh and camaraderie,�

Lemire said. “They see that their dog isn’t the only one who does awful things. People don’t shame their dogs out of anger, they do it out of love.�

Another dog owner helped get celebrities into the trend. In late 2011, Jeremy Lakaszcyck of Boston started putting shaming videos of his lemon beagle, Maymo, on YouTube. Four months later, Ellen DeGeneres ran one of them on her show and comedian Ricky Gervais tweeted it. The popularity of the videos soared, Lakaszcyck said.

He also submitted photos to Lemire for dogshaming.com, which made Maymo even more famous.

Maymo has a naturally sad or guilty face and senses something is wrong if Lakaszcyck speaks in a stern voice. “They know when their owners are angry. “Maymo can sit for quite a while looking sad because he’s a ham. It’s natural, and he knows a treat is coming. His tail usually wags through the wait. It’s like he’s happy on one end and sad on the other,� he said.

One of the first scientific studies on the “guilty dog look� was conducted in 2009 by Alexandra Horowitz, an associate professor of psychology at Barnard College in New York City. One of her

Marilyn Monroe statue set to leave California Associated Press

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — A massive statue of Marilyn Monroe that has turned heads for two years in Palm Springs is headed east.

The statue — 26 feet tall and 34,000 pounds — will be transported in April from California to Hamilton, N.J., where it will be

part of an exhibit honoring its designer, Seward Johnson. A going away party is planned for March 27.

The sculpture depicts Monroe trying to push down her billowing skirt in her memorable scene in the “Seven Year Itch.�

Palm Springs officials hope to eventually lure Marilyn back.

books, “Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know,� included the findings.

In the study, she used 14 dogs, videotaping them in a series of trials and studying how they reacted when an owner left the room after telling them not to eat a treat.

When the owners returned, sometimes they knew what the dogs had done and sometimes they didn’t and sometimes the dogs had eaten the treats and sometimes they hadn’t. “I found that the ‘look’ appeared most often when owners scolded their dogs, regardless of whether the dog had disobeyed or did something for which they might or should feel guilty. It wasn’t ‘guilt’ but a reaction to the owner that prompted the look,�

Horowitz said. “I am not saying that dogs might not feel guilt, just that the ‘guilty look’ is not an indication of it,� she added. She also believes there is a difference between guilt and shame.

Dogs can certainly learn from bad behavior, but rewards or punishment are most effective right after the wrongdoing, said Beaver, the veterinary professor. “The farther it gets from that, the less connection is made with the behavior,� she said.

At some point, your dog will probably cower, waiting for you to complete your meltdown, ditch the negative voice and lose the nasty body language, Beaver said.

But you do wonder what other emotions dogs lack besides guilt. “Humans have a natural desire to know what an animal is thinking, and yet we are limited to reading body language and measuring physiological reactions,� Beaver said.

The bottom line is: “We will never truly know because we cannot ask them.�

BY JIMMY REED Columnist

When I was a boy, my best friend and mentor, Jaybird, often took me to the Mount Ararat MultiCongregational Chapel, a tiny country church near Dad’s Mississippi Delta cotton farm.

I remember the towering, trumpet-voiced preacher, Reverend Moses Malachi Magee, whose sermons balanced hell-fire-brimstone admonitions with impassioned pleas to do unto others, as we would have them do unto us.

I remember the ladies in their Sundaybest dresses and widebrimmed hats, who writhed uncontrollably in rapturous moments, shouting hallelujahs, offering orisons to the Almighty, waving bright red bandannas, and having to be ushered outside to regain their composure.

I remember the powerful, moving, rhythmic, hypnotic, gospel music — how it coalesced the congregation into a collective, swaying mass, chanting in unified, volcanic voices that rolled like a symphonic tsunami across surrounding fields.

I remember the pews — uncomfortable, straightbacked, flat-bottomed, cypress board benches.

When the church bought new ones, I asked Jaybird what would happen to the old pews. “They’ll burn ’em, but if a fellow was to fix ’em up, they’d probly sell lak hotcakes.� “Really? Let’s do it!� I pleaded — just what the old black man hoped to hear.

From the pews that were beyond repair, we salvaged pieces, and used them to patch up the rest. When we finished, 30 were in fine shape, and we set one on the porch of the farm’s commissary store with a “For Sale�

From the pews that were beyond repair, we salvaged pieces, and used them to patch up the rest.

When we finished, 30 were in fine shape, and we set one on the porch of the farm’s commissary store with a “For Sale� sign on it. sign on it.

I thought we should write “$10� on the sign, but Jaybird said, “First, let’s see if anybody makes us an offer.�

Not long after, a town lady, Mrs. Garren, noticed the pew and stopped for a closer look. “That would look nice under the shade tree in my backyard. Is that yo’ pew, boy?� she asked. “Yessum.� “Will you take $20 for it?� Straight-faced, I held out my hand, and told her we had more pews, if she knew anyone who wanted them.

I gave Jaybird the money, and we hauled another pew to the store.

Smirking, he asked, “You still want to write $10 on the sign?�

The next day, several ladies, friends of Mrs. Garren, pulled up to the store in a pickup with a trailer behind it. Each wanted two pews. After loading them and collecting a hundred bucks, Jaybird said, “We only got a few left. If y’all know anybody who wants them, we’ll take

$30 apiece while they last.� The ladies nodded and drove away. “Do you think folks will pay $30 for those old pews, Jay?� “Well, they didn’t cost us nothing,� he said. “So, whatever we make is profit. I say we stick with $30 apiece.�

Once again, my beloved old mentor taught me a valuable lesson by using a simple little business venture. Our gamble paid off; we sold every pew.

When Jaybird handed over my share, several hundred dollars — more money than I’d ever seen — I gave him a big hug.

Chuckling, he said, “Boy, when there’s a buck to be made — take the risk.�

Oxford resident, Ole Miss alumnus, and retired Mississippi Delta cotton farmer Jimmy Reed (jimmycecilreedjr@gmail.com) is a newspaper columnist, author and college teacher. A collection of his short stories is available at Square Books.

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Wall Street predicts that Best Buy returned to a profit in its fourth fiscal quarter.

That would be a repeat performance for the electronics retailer, which swung to a profit in the third quarter, thanks partly to cost-cutting.

Investors will be looking at how much of a boost Best Buy got from holiday season sales. The retailer reports its latest quarterly earnings today.

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Hedge fund faves last year. That compares with the 32 percent return of the Standard & Poor’s 500 index, including dividends, and the 9.2 percent rise for hedge funds overall.

To create its VIP list, Goldman Sachs reviewed the top-10 holdings of 618 hedge funds to see which stocks showed up the most often. Collectively this group manages $762 billion in stock investments.

General Motors is a top-10 holding for 75 of those hedge funds. It takes the top spot from insurer American International Group which dropped to No. 4. The No. 2 stock is Google, which appears on 60 top-10 lists.

Hedge funds are revved up on General Motors.

The automaker is a top-10 holding of more hedge funds than any other stock, according to a review by Goldman Sachs strategists. Why should investors care? After all, hedge funds haven’t kept up with the stock market recently, although they pitch themselves as the choice of the “smart money.”

Even so, the stocks that are most favored by hedge funds have tended to do better than the overall market. Each quarter, Goldman Sachs compiles a list of 50 hedge-fund “VIP” stocks. This list generated a return of 41 percent

New VIPs These stocks are among the latest additions to Goldman Sachs’ list of hedge-fund VIP stocks.

American Airlines (AAL) $36.75 Liberty Global (LBTYK) 83.40 Lamar Advertising (LAMR) 50.07 T-Mobile US (TMUS) 30.33 Visteon (VC) 82.99 Ocwen Financial (OCN) 36.76 Constellation Brands (STZ) 81.88 Endo Health Solutions (ENDP) 79.33 HCA Holdings (HCA) 50.48 Gilead Sciences (GILD) 83.81 S&P 500 1845.16

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Burger time Wendy’s has been renovating its restaurants to make them more inviting and rolling out more menu items.

The strategy appears to be working for the company, which is due to report fourth-quarter earnings today. In the third quarter, Wendy’s trimmed its loss as more customers snapped up offerings at its restaurants, including new menu offerings such as its Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger and Pretzel Pub Chicken sandwich.

Thursday, February 27, 2014

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$43.91 GPS $50 Gap reports its financial results for the fourth quarter $31.22 today.

40 The retailer, which operates chains including Old ’12 ’13 30 Navy, Banana Republic and est. its namesake stores, is $0.65 Operating expected to post lower $0.73 earnings and revenue than in EPS 4Q ’12 4Q ’13 the same quarter a year Price-to-earnings ratio: 16 earlier. Like many retailers, based on past 12 months’ results Gap had to slash prices during the holiday season to Dividend: $0.80 Div. yield: 1.8% lure shoppers.

Source: FactSet

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9 • Daily Corinthian

Variety

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Crossword

BEETLE BAILEY

Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis

BLONDIE

HI & LOIS

BC

ACROSS 1 Sunshine State resort 5 Country in which Quechua is an official lang.

8 Transforms, as for a different medium 14 “Downton Abbey” title 15 Tablet maker 16 Osaka-born violinist 17 *Place for a soak in Bangkok?

19 Alligator cousin 20 Abase 22 Holy territory 23 *Mumbai baby food?

27 Musical ability, in slang 30 As well 31 Mimic 32 Edward Jones Dome NFL player 33 Rank below abbot 35 Oilers’ org.

36 *Low point in Oran?

40 Shareable PC file 41 Mah-__ 42 2011 NBA retiree 43 Porter, for one 44 Effusive musical genre 45 Knoxville sch.

47 *Stance in a Monterrey studio?

51 Poker haul 52 Green Lantern or Green Arrow 57 __ license 60 Emergency fund ... or what the second part of each answer to a starred clue ends with?

61 Mysterious 62 Teacher, at times 63 Dig for 58-Down 64 “We’re outta here!”

65 Stop: Abbr.

66 What the nose knows

DOWN 1 Behrs of “2 Broke Girls” 2 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing locale 3 Stuff 4 Et __ 5 Mastermind 6 Pie slices, often 7 “Swing Shift” Oscar nominee 8 Film buff’s channel 9 Scattering of an ethnic population 10 Continental farewell 11 Toy dog breed 12 Melodic syllable 13 Preacher’s topic 18 Brief upturn 21 Getting down 24 It may come before one 25 “I Feel Bad About My Neck” writer Nora 26 Long swimmer 27 Carry protectively 28 Anticipate uncertainly 29 Bit of shocked text

33 Evergreens with edible nuts 34 Lurid paper 37 Escaping à la James Bond, perhaps 38 Ovoid tomato 39 Microscope slide additive 40 Non-stick brand 45 Applied to 46 Time between inaugurations

48 Little bits 49 Inflation causes 50 Bridget Riley genre 53 __ erectus 54 Oklahoma city 55 Attorney general after Barr 56 __ and terminer: criminal court 57 Sidekick 58 See 63-Across 59 Business VIP

ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE:

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By Gareth Bain (c)2014 Tribune Content Agency, LLC

02/27/14

02/27/14

Parent angry over PG-13 movies WIZARD OF ID

DILBERT

GARFIELD

FORT KNOX

PICKLES

Dear Annie: I’m livid.

My 14-year-old daughter and her friends want to see a certain PG-13 movie on Saturday. But after I read the reviews, I will not allow her to go. Why does the film industry produce movies with words and scenes that are such filth?

We want movies for our children that have decent content and tell stories that have values and drama without us parents always having to worry that what will be said or shown is contrary to what we want our children exposed to. Can’t some great producer or film school graduate figure that out?

They would be surprised to know how many parents no longer allow their kids to go to the movies, and that means no money in their pockets.

Please, let’s protect their innocence as long as possible before they have to see the world’s ugliness passed off as entertainment. -- Mom Dear Mom: If all kids truly stayed away from PG-13 movies that contained too much violence, sex and foul language, change would come.

Unfortunately, that’s not what happens.

Your daughter and her friends might stay home, but most kids don’t.

We, too, wish Holly-

Annie’s Mailbox wood would stop pandering to our most base instincts, but as long as the money keeps coming in, that’s what is going to be out there. The only movies guaranteed not to have such material are those rated G and PG. Beyond that, parents have to read reviews and use their best judgment.

Dear Annie: My parents, who were both from West Virginia, met in college and settled in New York. We spent our childhood summers on our grandparents’ farms, and I couldn’t wait to go back. I work now as a special education teacher and live in a small village in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Every summer, my sisters and I get together in New York. Last summer, we met at the home of one sister who married into wealth. Although I have been ignoring her occasional criticisms about my hair, makeup, clothes and shoes for decades, this summer was particularly difficult. Late in the evening, she began a long satirical monologue

about how cheap and ugly my shoes were. A few of the others chimed in, but I don’t hold it against them. They were doing it to avoid being her next target. After all, they live near her and have to endure her ostentatious behavior often. I couldn’t wait to leave.

I value family, especially now that we are older and two of my siblings have passed away. But I’m beginning to wonder.

By the time I leave these gatherings, I feel disrespected and diminished. I have close friends in West Virginia who love and value me. I’m wondering whether I should bow out of these summer reunions and limit my exposure to Christmas only. -- Thank God I’m a Country Girl Dear Country Girl: You certainly don’t have to subject yourself to such poor treatment frequently, but have you told your sister how her belittling comments make you feel?

She may not realize how much she is hurting you and that her nastiness destroys the family closeness you crave. She may claim that she was “only joking,” but still, give her the opportunity to clean up her act before you take drastic action.

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Boss who’s object of gossip needs a word to the wise DEAR ABBY: Should I or shouldn’t I tell my boss that more than a few people have come to me asking if he is fooling around with a young woman here in the office?

He is married; she is not. They spend a lot of time together “just visiting,” laughing and obviously flirting. They have also been seen coming and going together, having lunch together every day, etc.

My reaction is that whether they are or aren’t, it isn’t my business. A little voice keeps telling me that, as his personal secretary, he may want to be made aware that people are talking about him behind his back, and I do feel protective and a sense of loyalty to him. Understand that I do not want to discuss it with him, have verification, denial or anything else -- only to give him the information. -- VACILLATING IN OHIO DEAR VACILLATING: If there is anything going on in your employer’s business that distracts from the work his employees are doing, he should be made aware.

DEAR ABBY: A few years ago, I relocated to a new state and bought my first home. I have enjoyed the privacy I have had while living on my own. However, because of the economy, I may need to rent out my extra room to make ends meet.

I have gotten used to a clothingoptional lifestyle and spend most of my time outdoors Abigail s u n n i n g , wimming Van Buren sand doing yard work Dear Abby in the buff.

I also enjoy being indoors lounging, doing chores and sleeping the same way.

Would it be OK for me to advertise for someone who also enjoys this? Can I continue my lifestyle “au naturel” or must I go back to covering? -- NEVADA NUDE DUDE DEAR NUDE DUDE: While practically anything goes in the want ads and on the Internet, your best bet would be to Google “nudists (or naturists) in Nevada.” When you do, you will find contact information for nudist resorts and clubs, and your chances of finding a renter who won’t be shocked or offended will be better.

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I love each other and have three beautiful children, but we struggle in our marriage because of the stress of daily life. Lack of money has taken a toll.

Sometimes we both work two

jobs. Other times we find ourselves faced with difficult choices -- like whether to buy groceries, or pay the electric bill or the mortgage. (We often can’t do all three.)

I know we’re not the only family in this situation. You often advise people to seek guidance from a professional counselor.

Can you share any resources for those of us who do not have the money or the insurance coverage to pay for counseling? -- HOLDING ON IN ARKANSAS DEAR HOLDING ON: You are far from the only family who is trying to cope with little money and difficulty finding steady work.

Many thousands of families are in the same situation -- and it is stressful for marriages and relationships.

Because you are unable to afford a private therapist, contact your county department of mental health and ask what services are available for people with limited resources. The psychology department at your nearest college or university may also be able to help during this difficult time.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Horoscopes ARIES (March 21-April 19). You want to see all of the lovely places and people you possibly can.

Tempting new circumstances and persuasive friends will combine to surprising effect.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

You make good decisions quickly these days. Because of this, you’ll appreciate a boss or partner who gives you plenty of leeway. You neither want nor require much supervision.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You will feel like you have succeeded when you know you have helped other people succeed. That’s why you’ll fall into an unofficial role of teacher, mentor or coach.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

You pride yourself on your emotional resolve, but it’s fine to lose it now and then, too -- everyone does. You could connect with another in a shared release.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Money is a good way to create security,

but it’s not the only way, and it’s not even the best way. Today you will strengthen your position in life through efforts that have nothing to do with finance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). If you can remain neutral in the situation this afternoon, you’ll save yourself a lot of time and trouble. However, some things are worth getting involved in, especially in the case of defending the defenseless.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

Some of the wonderful things you’ll experience today include a warm handshake, kind eyes and an invitation to sit and talk. It’s good to be with people who are rich in the talent of empathy.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

You have to buy the whole box of cereal even though all you really want are the marshmallow charms, and that’s just like relationships. Their sweetest qualities come with other ingredients.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Do you have the feeling that you’re not like the others and that the best thing you could do for the group is to take charge and make things happen? Well, you’re right.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Hugs heal. Give and get them. The people who don’t readily make that kind of contact need it the most. The next best thing is a warm greeting and a listening ear.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

The person with the best idea isn’t always the winner. It is the person who earns the most emotional engagement who will be the victor in this afternoon’s scenario.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

You are feeling more energetic, decisive and courageous than you were yesterday. Plan your next move today, but don’t make it until tomorrow.

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MARCUS SMART, OKLAHOMA STATE Smart was sensational in his return from a three-game suspension, scoring 16 points and adding 10 assists, six steals, three rebounds and two blocks in Oklahoma State’s muchneeded 84–62 win over Texas Tech on Saturday. Then, on Monday night, Smart scored 17 points and had eight rebounds, seven assists and five steals in the Pokes’ 76–54 victory at TCU. The Cowboys, once ranked in the top 10, had lost seven straight games — the final three with Smart serving a suspension for pushing a fan in the final seconds of a loss at Texas Tech on Feb. 8.

KENNY GAINS, GEORGIA Gaines poured in a career-high 27 points (on 9-of-14 shooting) to lead Georgia to a dominating 73–56 win at South Carolina. The Bulldogs have won five of their last six and sit alone in third place in the SEC with a 9–5 record in league play.

DEANDRE KANE, IOWA STATE Kane continues to make a strong case for Big 12 Player of the Year honors. The senior guard scored 20 points, grabbed six rebounds and handed out five assists in Iowa State’s 71–60 win at TCU. A fifth-year transfer from Marshall, Kane is averaging 16.3 points, 6.6 rebounds and 6.0 assists.

STEPHEN HOLT, SAINT MARY’S Holt enjoyed a career day, scoring 35 points — nearly half of his team’s total — to lead Saint Mary’s to a 76–54 win at Santa Clara. The senior guard, who scored only seven points in a loss to San Francisco two days earlier, hit 14of-17 from the field (including 4-of-6 from 3point range).

JABARI PARKER, DUKE Parker scored 19 points — the final two on a huge bucket in the lane with 1:31 remaining — and grabbed 10 rebounds to help Duke beat Syracuse 66–60 at the Carrier Dome. This was the second meeting of the two ACC powers in the last three weeks. Syracuse won the first game, 91–89 in overtime.

LEVI RANDOLPH, ALABAMA Randolph scored a total of 24 points as Alabama went 1–6 in a season-killing sevengame stretch from Jan. 30-Feb. 20. The junior guard scored 33 on Saturday night to lead the Crimson Tide to an 80–73 win over Missouri.

Randolph connected on 11-of-15 from the field, including 5-of-7 from 3-point range.

NIK STAUSKAS, MICHIGAN Stauskas delivered in the clutch to help Michigan complete the season sweep over Michigan State. The sharp-shooting guard scored a game-high 25 points (on 9-of-13 shooting) and also had a team-high five assists to lead Michigan to its 11th Big Ten win of the season.

Stauskas, who leads the team in scoring (16.7 ppg), had 19 points in the Wolverines’ win in East Lansing in late January.

DELON WRIGHT, UTAH Utah snapped a two-game losing streak and moved back to one game under .500 in league play (7–8) thanks to a big game from Wright.

The junior guard scored 22 points, grabbed nine rebounds and added six assists as the Utes coasted to an easy 86–63 win over Arizona State in Salt Lake City.

T.J. WARREN, NC STATE Warren, the ACC’s leading scorer, scored 31 points to help NC State post a 71–64 win over Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. A sophomore forward, Warren connected on 3-pointers on the Wolfpack’s first two possessions and scored 17 of his team’s 35 points in the first half. He is averaging 23.3 points and 7.1 rebounds.

CAMERON BAIRSTOW, NEW MEXICO Bairstow was dominant in the Lobos’ biggest win of the season. The senior forward scored 26 points (on 11-of-18 shooting) and grabbed nine rebounds to lead New Mexico to a 58–44 win over San Diego State in a showdown of the top two teams in the Mountain West.

TERRAN PETTEWAY, NEBRASKA Petteway is making a strong push for firstteam All-Big Ten honors. The sophomore swingman scored 29 points on Sunday to lead surging Nebraska to a 76–57 win over Purdue.

Three days earlier, Petteway scored 26 in the Huskers’ 80–67 victory over Penn State. Nebraska has won five straight games and is now 8–6 in the Big Ten. JOEL EMBIID, KANSAS Embiid, the potential No. 1 pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, filled up the stat sheet Monday night in Kansas’ 83–75 win over Oklahoma. The freshman center scored 12 points (on only five field goal attempts) and had 13 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and four steals to help the Jayhawks secure no worse than a share of their 10th straight Big 12 championship.

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MONTREZL HARRELL, LOUISVILLE Russ Smith hit the game-winning shot, but Harrell, a sophomore forward, was Louisville’s best player as the Cardinals recorded a 58–57 win at Cincinnati in a battle of American Athletic Conference heavyweights. Harrell scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds — his seventh double-double of the season — to help Louisville move into a tie with Cincinnati (in the loss column) in the American.

SATURDAY, MARCH 1 Florida (25-2) Gators ascend to the top of the rankings … for now.

Arizona (25-2) Cats adjusting to life without Brandon Ashley.

Wichita State (29-0) Shockers dominating the Missouri Valley Conference.

Duke (22-6) Devils wrap up emotional week with win over Syracuse.

Syracuse (26-2) Orange respond from Duke loss with W at Maryland.

Creighton (23-4) Bluejays have secured the No. 1 seed in Big East tourney.

Kansas (22-6) Kansas wraps up 10th straight Big 12 crown.

Virginia (23-5) Lose by 35 at Tennessee and win ACC? Could happen.

Villanova (24-3) Wildcats quietly having an outstanding season.

Louisville (23-4) Defending champs playing best ball of late.

Iowa State (21-5) Cyclones playing for NCAA Tournament seed.

Wisconsin (22-5) Badgers have recaptured early season magic.

Saint Louis (25-2) Billikens are finding ways to win the close ones.

Michigan (19-7) Wolverines take command in Big Ten race.

North Carolina (20-7) Surging Tar Heels have won nine straight.

Kentucky (21-6) Cats get a favorable bounce to beat LSU at Rupp.

Cincinnati (24-4) Bearcats lose a heartbreaker to Louisville.

Iowa (19-7) Hawkeyes have talent but lack consistency.

San Diego St. (23-3) Aztecs plummet in rankings after losing two of four.

Michigan St. (22-6) Spartans will struggle in March unless they get healthy.

Ohio State (22-6) Buckeyes getting it done on defense.

SMU (22-6) Mustangs complete season sweep of UConn.

Texas (20-7) Tough road swing ends with a 31-point loss at KU. UConn (21-6) Huskies rank sixth nationally in free throw shooting.

New Mexico (21-5) Lobos knock off SDSU; move into first-place tie.

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*Records and rankings are as of Feb. 24

Shocking: A No. 1 seed for Wichita Do the Wichita State Shockers deserve a No. 1 seed?

Mitch Light: It’s easy to look at the Shockers’ gaudy record (29–0 through Monday night) and assume they will be a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. But it’s not that simple. Take a look at Wichita’s résumé: Gregg Marshall’s team has only one win against a sure-fire NCAA Tournament team — at Saint Louis on Dec. 1. The Shockers have a few other decent wins — vs. Tennessee, BYU, Alabama and Davidson — but only one of those teams (BYU) is ranked in the top 50 of the RPI. That being said, it will be difficult for Wichita State — assuming it remains undefeated — to not be a No. 1 seed because there aren’t many great teams in college basketball this season. The Shockers picked a good season to be great.

David Fox: If Wichita State gets to Selection Sunday undefeated, no question the Shockers deserve a No. 1 seed. And depending on what happens in other leagues, you could make a case a one-loss Wichita State should be a No. 1 seed. We saw last week how tough it is to remain perfect when Syracuse lost at home to an awful Boston College team. Since Wichita State’s scare against Missouri State on Jan. 11, the Shockers have defeated teams by an average of 15.5 points. Even teams like Florida and Arizona have played down to overmatched opponents in recent weeks. Even if the Missouri Valley isn’t as strong as it normally is, give credit to Wichita State for never even offering a glimmer of hope for an upset for most of the season.

Braden Gall: Do I think Wichita State is one of the best four teams in the nation? No. Do I think Wichita State will finish unbeaten in the regular season and conference tournament? Yes. And if the Shockers can finish the season unblemished then they will absolutely deserve the right to be a No. 1 seed. This team has depth, experience, talent and coaching, and it has non-conference wins over Saint Louis, BYU and Tennessee. Will I be picking WSU to

Athlon Board of Experts This Week’s Games & Experts’ Records Cincinnati at UConn Louisville at Memphis UMass at Dayton LSU at Florida Texas at Oklahoma Syracuse at Virginia Saint Louis at VCU Pittsburgh at Notre Dame Iowa State at Kansas State Kansas at Oklahoma State

Mitchell Light 44-26 UConn by 3 Memphis by 1 Dayton by 3 Florida by 7 Oklahoma by 3 Virginia by 3 VCU by 4 Notre Dame by 5 Iowa State by 3 Kansas by 10

CINCINNATI AT UCONN Cincinnati is tied (in the loss column) with Louisville atop the American Athletic Conference standings with three games to play. This team continues to struggle shooting the ball (33.1 percent from 3; 47.2 percent from 2), but a tenacious defense always gives the Bearcats a chance to win. UConn lost at home to SMU on Sunday, but the Huskies had won their previous four games. An NCAA Tournament bid is certain barring a late collapse.

LOUISVILLE AT MEMPHIS Here’s another key game in the American on Saturday. Louisville is playing as well as any team in the nation of late. The Cards have won six straight, five by 15 points or more. Senior guard Russ Smith is providing scoring from the perimeter, and sophomore Montrezl Harrell is doing work around the basket. This will be a huge test for talented young Memphis big man Austin Nichols.

UMASS AT DAYTON Dayton would love to add another quality win to its NCAA Tournament résumé. The Flyers will have two chances this week, with a trip to Saint Joseph’s on Tuesday and this home date with UMass on Saturday. The Minutemen picked up a huge win on Friday night, knocking off VCU at the Mullins Center in Amherst. Derek Kellogg’s team should have nothing to worry about on Selection Sunday.

LSU AT FLORIDA LSU has the talent to be in the NCAA Tournament, but the Tigers lack the profile to earn an at-large invitation. That can change if they somehow find a way to beat No. 1 Florida in Gainesville. LSU will need a big game from the underrated Johnny O’Bryant, and the Tiger guards will have to shoot the ball well from the 3-point line. An upset is not out of the question.

TEXAS AT OKLAHOMA This is an intriguing battle between two overachieving teams that are jockeying for position in the rough-and-tumble Big 12. Texas played its way out of the league title chase last week by losing at Iowa State and Kansas, but the young Longhorns have proven that they belong in the NCAA Tournament. Oklahoma lost at Kansas Monday night, snapping a two-game winning streak that included wins at Oklahoma State and vs. Kansas State at home.

SYRACUSE AT VIRGINIA Surprising Virginia could be in position to wrap up the outright ACC title at home on Saturday.

Not bad for a team that in December scored 38 points in a loss at home to Wisconsin; lost at Green Bay; and lost by 35 at Tennessee. Syracuse suffered its first two setbacks of the season last week, dropping a shocker in overtime to Boston College before losing at Duke on Saturday night. The Orange have not played well over the last three weeks.

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Tekele Cotton and the Wichita State Shockers have put themselves in position to earn a No. 1 seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.

make it back to the Final Four regardless of seeding? No. But an undefeated regular season is a special story that deserves a spot on the first line of the bracket.

Do you believe in North Carolina?

Light: North Carolina has proven to be a solid top-15-ish team that is capable of advancing to the Sweet 16, but I don’t believe this team is good enough to string four wins together in the NCAA Tournament and reach the Final Four. There have been some positive signs over the last month — Marcus Paige is playing well; Leslie McDonald has shown he can be a 20-point scorer; James Michael McAdoo has played with aggression — but this is still a Nathan Rush 43-27

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UConn by 2 Louisville by 3 Dayton by 5 Florida by 10 Oklahoma by 2 Syracuse by 3 VCU by 2 Notre Dame by 3 Kansas State by 4 Kansas by 3

flawed team that struggles to shoot the ball (especially from the foul line).

Fox: To me, the most telling moment of North Carolina’s run in the second half this season wasn’t the win over Duke. It was the 105–72 rout of Wake Forest two days later.

Wake isn’t a great team, but the Demon Deacons were good enough to beat North Carolina in early January when the Tar Heels were searching for an identity. And after the Duke win, this was the kind of game Carolina would have dropped early in the season. The Heels responded with a convincing win. This isn’t one of Roy Williams’ finest teams in Chapel Hill, but at least it has dropped the Jekyll and Hyde act from early in the season.

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Cincinnati by 4 Louisville by 6 UMass by 7 Florida by 15 Oklahoma by 8 Virginia by 4 Saint Louis by 6 Pittsburgh by 1 Iowa State by 3 Kansas by 17

Cincinnati by 2 Louisville by 1 UMass by 3 Florida by 7 Oklahoma by 6 Syracuse by 4 VCU by 3 Pittsburgh by 5 Iowa State by 3 Kansas by 9

SAINT LOUIS AT VCU This game in Richmond begins a tough closing stretch for Saint Louis, which has yet to lose a game in the A-10. After playing VCU, the Billikens host Dayton before ending the regular season with a home date vs. UMass. VCU has struggled of late, losing three out of four following a 7–1 start in league play. All three losses, however, have been on the road. The Rams will be ready for Saint Louis.

MINNESOTA AT MICHIGAN Minnesota’s once-solid NCAA Tournament résumé isn’t looking so good nowadays. Heading into Tuesday’s home game against Iowa, the Golden Gophers had lost six of eight, with the wins coming against non-NCAA teams Indiana and Northwestern. A split this week against Iowa and Michigan might keep the Gophers in the discussion, but Richard Pitino’s team could really use a sweep. Michigan is one game up on Michigan State in the loss column in the Big Ten, and the Wolverines, by virtue of a season sweep, own the tie-breaker.

PITTSBURGH AT NOTRE DAME Pittsburgh had 16 wins by mid-January and reached the 20-win mark in early February, yet the Panthers are not a certain NCAA Tournament team. With three of their final four on the road — including this never-easy trip to South Bend — the Panthers could be sweating a bit on Selection Sunday.

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IOWA STATE AT KANSAS STATE Here’s another tough test (for both teams) in a Big 12 that features very few easy outs. Iowa State beat K-State in Ames in late January, but it will take a huge effort to knock off the Wildcats at the Octagon of Doom. Kansas State is 7–0 at home in league play, highlighted by an overtime win over Kansas on Feb. 10.

UConn by 1 Louisville by 1 Dayton by 1 Florida by 10 Oklahoma by 5 Virginia by 1 VCU by 1 Pittsburgh by 1 Iowa State by 1 Kansas by 10

KANSAS AT OKLAHOMA STATE Despite losing seven straight in league play recently, Oklahoma State’s NCAA Tournament hopes are still very much alive. The Pokes beat TCU Monday night to improve their league record to 6–9. Beating Kansas at home on Saturday would be huge, but it’s not a must win.

O-State still has other opportunities to pick up quality wins — vs. Kansas State and at Iowa State to close the regular season followed by at least one game in the Big 12 Tournament.

Consensus

Kansas celebrates 10th straight Big 12 title

BY DAVE SKRETTA Associated Press

LAWRENCE, Kan. — Winning conference titles has become so commonplace at Kansas that there were no scissors or celebrations after the Jayhawks wrapped up a share of their 10th straight championship.

No cutting down nets.

No confetti falling from the rafters. You see, the fifth-ranked Jayhawks can win the Big 12 outright with one win in their final

three games, perhaps as soon as Saturday at Oklahoma State. And as tempting as it was to throw a party with 16,000 friends in Allen Fieldhouse on Monday night, there’s a lot to be said for standing all alone on the top step of the podium at the end of the season.

So the trophy stayed in the box, at least for a bit, and the celebration began and ended with a brief message in the locker room from coach Bill Self.

“It’s kind of anticlimactic,” he told his players, “because the season has so much left in it, you know?

Three games left and you’ve already clinched a share of the league. But what you guys have done, nobody can take away from you that you’ve had a good year. “Now,” he said, “if you guys really want to do something, we can make it a special year.”

That’s how seasons are measured at Kansas. Winning a share of the Big 12

title is just the start, something that’s been happening every year since star freshman Andrew Wiggins was 9 years old and playing pickup basketball with his older brothers at the park.

In the decade since “The Streak” began, no other school from a power conference has won more than six league titles. Texas Tech is already on its fifth coach. No other Big 12 school has made the Final Four much less win

a national championship, which Kansas did in 2008.

“It’s something you know coming in, when you come here, that’s the standard,” said freshman guard Wayne Selden Jr. “You know you have to come out and compete.”

Lest you be part of the team that finally allows the streak to slip.

It hasn’t always been this easy, wrapping it up with more than a week to go.

There was a year that

Kansas lost two of its first three conference games then had to run off 10 straight wins to forge a tie for the title. Just last year, the Jayhawks lost three straight in early February, yet bounced back to win their next seven games and a share of another championship.

This will be the 18th year of the Big 12, and Kansas will have won at least a share of 14 regular-season crowns.

Texas is next with three, and Iowa State has two.

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North girls Class 1A First Round Pine Grove 53, Hickory Flat 51 Ray Brooks 56, Houlka 52 Ashland 78, Wheeler 46 Coldwater 65, Vardaman 38 Mound Bayou JFK 67, TCPS 41 Ingomar 56, Biggersville 36 Coffeeville 76, Shaw 43 West Union 46, Tremont 29 Today at Pine Grove Pine Grove-Ray Brooks, 4 Ashland-Coldwater, 5:30 Mound Bayou JFK-Ingomar, 7 Coffeeville-West Union, 8:30

Class 2A First Round New Site 85, West Tallahatchie 29 Eupora 43, J.Z. George 40 Coahoma Co. 67, East Union 31 East Webster 58, Riverside 51 West Bolivar 66, Okolona 25 Potts Camp 48, Walnut 42 Calhoun City 71, Leland 56 H.W. Byers 53, Baldwyn 43 Today at Coahoma Co. New Site-Eupora, 4 Coahoma Co.-East Webster, 5:30 West Bolivar-Potts Camp, 7 Calhoun City-H.W. Byers, 8:30

Class 3A First Round Booneville 53, North Panola 29 Nettleton 56, McClain 35 Holly Springs 72, Central 53 Ruleville 45, South Pontotoc 42 East Side 46, Kemper Co. 37 Kossuth 74, Charleston 60 Louisville 73, O’Bannon 17 Belmont 53, Independence 41 Today at Booneville Booneville-Nettleton, 4 Holly Srings-Ruleville, 5:30 East Side-Kossuth, 7 Louisville-Belmont, 8:30

Class 4A First Round Pontotoc 63, Byhalia 36 Gentry 47, Kosciusko 33 Ripley 67, Corinth 50 Cleveland 50, Leake Central 47 Yazoo Co. 39, West Lauderdale 29 Itawamba 49, Senatobia 29 Noxubee Co. 51, Greenwood 40 Shannon 61, Lafayette Co. 56 Today at IAHS Pontotoc-Gentry, 4 Ripley-Cleveland, 5:30 Yazoo Co.-Itawamba, 7 Noxubee Co.-Shannon, 8:30

North boys Class 1A First Round Biggersville 101, West Union 48 Coldwater 83, Houlka 52 Ingomar 72, Coldwater 52 Smithville 51, Broad Street 44 Shaw 93, Vardaman 22 Ashland 70, Falkner 56 Coffeeville 99, Mound Bayou 63 Blue Mountain 65, Wheeler 54 Today @ Biggersville Biggersville-Coldwater, 4 Ingomar-Smithville, 5:30 Shaw-Ashland, 7 Coffeeville-Blue Mountain, 8:30

Class 2A First Round Baldwyn 54, W. Tallahatchie 47 Bruce 46, West Bolivar 44 Coahoma AHS 76, Walnut 30 South Delta 66, Eupora 56 Simmons 50, Okolona 31 New Site 53, Coahoma Co. 45 Calhoun City 76, Riverside 57 H.W. Byers 55, East Union 54 Today @ New Site Baldwyn-Bruce, 4 Coahoma AHS-South Delta, 5:30 Simmons-New Site, 7 Calhoun City-H.W. Byers, 8:30

Class 3A First Round Booneville 65, Charleston 48 McClain 64, Nettleton 48 Holly Springs 75, Kossuth 61 Kemper Co. 72, Ruleville Central 63 East Side 82, Winona 28 Belmont 77, Independence 69 Aberdeen 106, Humphreys Co. 41 North Panola 70, North Pontotoc 50 Today @ Aberdeen Booneville-McClain, 4 Holly Springs-Kemper Co., 5:30 East Side-Belmont, 7 Aberdeen-North Panola, 8:30

Class 4A First Round Corinth 81, Lafayette Co. 50 Greenwood 63, Noxubee Co. 43 Byhalia 86, Itawamba AHS 45 West Lauderdale 54, Yazoo Co. 53 Gentry 67, Caledonia 50 Shannon 74, New Albany 67 Leake Central 78, Cleveland 43 Pontotoc 71, Rosa Fort 64 Today @ Pontotoc Corinth-Greenwood, 4 Byhalia-W.Lauderdale, 5:30 Gentry-Shannon, 7 Leake Central-Pontotoc, 8:30

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Thursday, February 27, 2014

Gamecocks seek women’s SEC title

BY PETE IACOBELLI Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. — No. 4 South Carolina is looking to launch its biggest celebration of the year tonight when it takes on Georgia.

The Gamecocks (25-2, 13-1 SEC) can wrap up the outright Southeastern Conference championship with a victory and finish 16-0 at home.

Coach Dawn Staley said her players’ focus has been as even-keeled as always, despite the good feelings that followed clinching a share of the SEC crown Sunday after 17th-ranked Texas A&M lost to No. 12 Kentucky.

“Obviously, there’s a lot at stake and I’m quite sure our players understand that,” Staley said Wednesday. “But in front of us, they’ve put up

a united front and a focused look.”

That’s how South Carolina has risen all season long, particularly at home where they can complete their first-ever undefeated season since going 11-0 in 1978-79.

This past Sunday, the Gamecocks drew 10,547 people — the second largest crowd for women’s basketball since the 18,000-seat building opened in 2002 — to watch them earn a share of their first-ever SEC title with a 69-55 win over Florida.

About an hour later, Staley was smiling again when word of the Kentucky victory came in. Practices have been solid the past few days and Staley believes her team knows there’s more work ahead.

Georgia, usually near the

top of the SEC standings, has struggled after going 0-4 to start the league season.

Staley says the Bulldogs will certainly try and play the role of spoilers and prevent South Carolina from celebrating at time at home at their expense.

“We’re prepping our players to play the (Georgia) team that has been at the top,” she said.

Should the Gamecocks come up short against Georgia (18-9, 6-8), they’ll have a final chance to claim the title by themselves at No. 10 Tennessee on Sunday.

South Carolina is the league’s only one-loss team.

Texas A&M and Tennessee are next with three SEC losses each. The Gamecocks would need to lose both contests this week while one or both of its

pursuers win out for a tie at the top.

Gamecocks leading scorer Tiffany Mitchell says the players are excited about the opportunity to win the championship alone. “I don’t think we’re too good with sharing,” she said. “I think we’d much rather have it by ourselves.”

Some of the players left the arena Sunday before news about clinching part of the title came in. That’s when the texts from coaches and friends about the result flooded her phone.

It was a moment Staley told Mitchell, a sophomore averaging 15.3 points a game, to prepare for during recruiting two years ago. Mitchell believed the Gamecocks were Please see SEC | 13

Term ‘mid-major’ in hoops finally dies

BY DAVE SKRETTA Associated Press

RIP, “mid-major.” It was a good run.

The term that for years has derisively referred to programs residing somewhere outside the major conferences of college basketball has died. It was 37 years old.

Mid-major had been on life support for nearly a decade as schools such as George Mason, VCU, Butler and Wichita State crashed the Final Four.

What had previously been the bastion of blue bloods such as North Carolina, Kentucky and Duke was thrown open to schools with tiny enrollments and modest fan bases, yet enough talent to shake the college basketball establishment.

Its last breath may have come in a ragged gasp as the Shockers rose to No. 2 in the nation this week and Saint Louis elbowed Michigan State and others out of the top 10.

Several coaches had similar reactions: “It’s about time,”

“We travel in private plane.

We sell out every game. We treat our program the same as a high major in every way.”

Gregg Marshall Wichita State coach Wichita State’s Gregg Marshall said.

“We travel in private planes.

We sell out every game. We treat our program the same as a high major in every way,” Marshall said. “Besides, who decides what a mid-major is, anyway?”

The term was born in 1977, when Jack Kvancz — then the coach of Catholic University — was asked about a nip-andtuck game against Howard University, and he summarized it thusly: “For a game

between two mid-majors, or whatever you’d call us, it had anything you could ask for.”

It was a throwaway comment, but one that took hold, becoming part of the college basketball lexicon as the NCAA tournament exploded in the 1980s into a highprofile event. Suddenly, any program with a small budget or little name recognition was saddled with the description of “mid-major,” back then an endearing term for the scrappy underdogs.

“March Madness is not made on the Kentuckys and Dukes and North Carolinas,” offered Southern Illinois coach Barry Hinson. “March Madness is made by VCU, Butler and Wichita State.”

Yet it was the madness of March that started to bury the term mid-major.

Perhaps no other program has been as hard on its health as Gonzaga, which made the Elite Eight in 1999 and has been to the NCAA tournament every year since, earn-

ing a No. 1 seed last season.

All that success has changed the way the program is viewed. The Bulldogs are invited to prestigious tournaments such as the Maui Invitational, and are scheduling home-and-home series — often in NBA-style arenas that can seat bigger crowds — against the likes of Kansas State.

They’re not the only ones to shrug off the mid-major label.

George Mason didn’t look anything but major in reaching the Final Four in 2006.

Neither did Butler when it made back-to-back national championships a few years ago, beating another so-called mid-major in VCU in a riveting 2011 national semifinal.

“I think that people that know really our league, and not just us, but other teams in our league, they know we play a major college schedule, in non-conference for sure,” San Diego State coach Steve Please see MID-MAJOR | 13

Conference races heating up late in season

BY JOHN MARSHALL Associated Press

The Big 12 regular season has ended up as it always seems to: with Kansas on top.

With their 83-75 win over Oklahoma on Monday night, the fifth-ranked Jayhawks wrapped up at least a share of their 10th straight Big 12 championship. Only UCLA, with 13 straight Pac-10 titles from 1967-79, and Gonzaga, with 11 straight West Coast Conference titles from 200111, have won more consecutive conference titles in Division I history.

Kansas isn’t the only team to have a title locked up or close to it.

No. 2 Wichita State, the only undefeated Division I team left, has already cut down the nets to celebrate its Missouri Valley title. No. 10 Saint Louis has a three-game lead with four games left in the A-10, Iona has clinched at least a share of the MAAC, Robert Morris did the same in the Northeast and top-ranked

Florida has a comfortable lead over Kentucky in the SEC. Most of the conference races haven’t been decided, though. With two weeks left in the regular season, there’s still plenty left up in the air.

Here are six conference races that figure to be interesting down the home stretch: Atlantic Coast Conference. Syracuse appeared to be headed toward a runaway after winning its first 25 games. Things changed quickly when the Orange lost two games last week. Now, No. 12 Virginia is atop the conference with three games left. The Cavaliers are 14-1 in the ACC, a game ahead of Syracuse and three up on No. 6 Duke. The Orange have a chance to gain ground Saturday, when they play Virginia in Charlottesville.

Big East. No. 9 Creighton is in control, thanks to a pair of lopsided wins over No. 8 Villanova. There’s still some wiggle room for the Wildcats, though. They’re a half-game

back of the Bluejays at 12-2 and play three of their final four games at home. Creighton plays two of its final three games on the road, against Xavier and Georgetown, two teams vying for NCAA atlarge bids.

Conference USA. This one could be fun during the closing stretch. Middle Tennessee leads at 11-2, but Southern Miss, Louisiana Tech, UTEP and Tulsa are all lurking right behind at 10-3 with three games left. Saturday’s game between Middle Tennessee and LaTech could open things up a bit but could also make the race even more convoluted. Stay tuned.

American Athletic Conference. No. 11 Cincinnati appeared to be headed toward the AAC title after opening conference 13-1. The Bearcats’ 58-57 loss to No. 7 Louisville on Saturday made things a bit more interesting. Cincinnati, which has three games left, has a half-game lead over Louisville, which still has

four left, starting with today’s game against Temple. SMU is two games back at 11-4 and Memphis still has an outside shot at 10-4.

Big South. This one is a wide-open race. VMI and High Point lead the North Division at 10-4, while Coastal Carolina, UNC-Ashville and Gardner-Webb are all 9-5 in the South. Radford and Winthrop also still in it at 8-6.

It could sort out a little on Wednesday, when VMI plays at High Point. Then again, it may not.

WAC. The WAC could come down to today’s game between New Mexico State and Utah Valley. Both are tied atop the conference at 10-3 and the Wolverines need a win to gain a split in the season series after losing by 23 in Las Cruces earlier this month.

Both teams have two games after that and Grand Canyon, in its first Division I season, could sneak off with the title, sitting at 8-4 with four games left.

Qualls eyes encore performance against Kentucky

BY KURT VOIGT Associated Press

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — There’s just no way to forget the sequence that led to Michael Qualls soaring in for the put-back dunk that gave Arkansas an overtime win over Kentucky last month.

Qualls, however, is doing his best to leave the dramatic ending behind him — particularly as the surging Razorbacks (18-9, 7-7 Southeastern Conference) prepare for a rematch against the No. 17 Wildcats tonight.

With Qualls leading the way, Arkansas has reeled off five wins in its last six games to keep its once-faint NCAA tournament hopes alive after

a 2-6 start in conference play.

A win at Kentucky (21-6, 113) would really burnish those hopes.

“Right now, no one is talking about us in the nation; like we aren’t on anyone’s bubble or anything right now,” freshman Bobby Portis said. “So, I think (if) we go out there and win Thursday, that will be a wakeup call for us around the nation.”

The Razorbacks haven’t won in Rupp Arena since their national-championship season in 1993-94, losing nine straight games there since then.

At home, however, Arkansas earned its second straight win over the Wild-

cats last month, doing so in dramatic fashion behind Qualls’ remarkable dunk.

With the game tied in the closing seconds of overtime, the sophomore flew in from the left baseline — corralling Ky Madden’s 3-point miss and sending it down with two hands and 0.2 seconds remaining to give the Razorbacks the 87-85 win.

The high-flying Qualls has become a fixture on national highlight shows this season, but none equaled the timeliness of his last-second miracle against Kentucky.

“It was unbelievable,” Arkansas coach Mike Anderson said.

The dunk was actually

one of few highlights for the sophomore during a difficult stretch to open SEC play. After leading the Razorbacks in scoring during nonconference action, Qualls struggled mightily once conference play began.

He was 11-of-56 (19.6 percent) shooting over his first six SEC games, including a 5-of-14 effort against Kentucky, and his woes became so pronounced that he scored just one point in a seasonlow 10 minutes in a loss at Tennessee on Jan. 22.

The lowest moment came when Qualls was suspended for a loss at LSU for violatPlease see QUALLS | 13

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on the rise so the Parade AllAmerican from Charlotte, N.C., signed on.

“I kind of wanted to be a part of all of that,” she said. “I know we have a huge home crowd coming out for this last game so it would be fun to win it on our court.”

Earlier Wednesday, Staley was named head coach for the U.S. women’s under-18 team at the FIBA Americas championships this summer. Should America finish in the top four, it would qualify for the U19 World Championships next year.

Staley won three Olympic gold medals as a player and was an assistant coach when the American team won gold in 2008.

“I’ve given probably over half of my life to the organization,” Staley said of USA Basketball.

“I love to coach and be a part of because when you represent the United States, there’s one common goal and that’s to win gold.”

Staley’s got a goal for her Gamecocks — to win as much as possible.

Another victory would be Staley’s most in a season so far at South Carolina and she’s pointing to even more in the SEC and NCAA tournaments as the vision she came with six years ago is unfolding.

“A win is you see the fruits of your labor become reality,” Staley said. “It is a beautiful thing.”

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ing team rules on Feb. 1, though he’s bounced back. After a two-point outing in his return against Alabama, Qualls has scored in double figures in five straight games — including a 20-point effort last week in a win over South Carolina.

“Just lack of focus,” Qualls said.

“That’s all it was, a lack of focus ... Some big moments, I stepped up because it was a big moment, but basically I just had to realize every game is a big moment, especially when your back is against the wall.”

One person who isn’t about to question Qualls’ focus on today is Kentucky coach John Calipari.

The Wildcats have won two straight games since a home loss to Florida, and they aren’t about to let Qualls surprise them again.

“Well, what he does athletically, he can stand out,” Calipari said.

“We obviously know how good he is, but knowing how good he is and trying to slow a guy down are two different things.”

The Razorbacks won their second SEC road game of the season on Saturday, holding off Mississippi State down the stretch for a 73-69 win. Arkansas had only won once on the road in conference play in each of the last two seasons under Anderson, and now it hopes to carry that momentum over against the Wildcats.

“This is when you want to be playing some of your better basketball and go in that direction,” Anderson said.

“And I think we are going in that direction.”

Points 1, Dale Earnhardt Jr., 48. 2, Denny Hamlin, 43. 3, Brad Keselowski, 42.

4, Jeff Gordon, 40. 5, Jimmie Johnson, 40. 6, Matt Kenseth, 38. 7, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., 37. 8, Greg Biffle, 37. 9, Austin Dillon, 36. 10, Casey Mears, 34.

11, Joey Logano, 34. 12, Kevin Harvick, 31. 13, Jamie McMurray, 30.

14, Bobby Labonte, 29. 15, Reed Sorenson, 28. 16, Carl Edwards, 28. 17, Marcos Ambrose, 26. 18, Kyle Busch, 26. 19, Terry Labonte, 24. 20, Kurt Busch, 24.

Money 1, Dale Earnhardt Jr., $1,578,656.

2, Denny Hamlin, $1,406,316. 3, Brad Keselowski, $969,839. 4, Jeff Gordon, $811,192. 5, Jimmie Johnson, $646,992. 6, Matt Kenseth, $614,168. 7, Paul Menard, $582,415.

8, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., $495,081. 9, Kyle Busch, $455,772. 10, Joey Logano, $449,747.

11, Austin Dillon, $449,612. 12, Marcos Ambrose, $444,776. 13, Kevin Harvick, $440,289. 14, Greg Biffle, $438,951. 15, Jamie McMurray, $432,870. 16, Tony Stewart, $413,264. 17, Kurt Busch, $404,556.

18, Carl Edwards, $403,256. 19, Casey Mears, $402,284. 20, Ryan Newman, $399,406.

Basketball NBA standings, schedule EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 32 25 .561 Brooklyn 26 28 .481 New York 21 36 .368 Boston 19 39 .328 Philadelphia 15 42 .263 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami 40 14 .741 Washington 29 28 .509 Charlotte 27 30 .474 Atlanta 26 30 .464 Orlando 17 42 .288 Central Division W L Pct Indiana 43 13 .768 Chicago 30 26 .536 Detroit 23 34 .404 Cleveland 22 36 .379 Milwaukee 11 45 .196 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 40 16 .714 Houston 39 18 .684 Dallas 35 23 .603 Memphis 31 24 .564 New Orleans 23 33 .411 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 43 14 .754 Portland 39 18 .684 Minnesota 28 29 .491 Denver 25 31 .446 Utah 20 36 .357 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Clippers 39 20 .661 Golden State 35 22 .614 Phoenix 33 23 .589 Sacramento 20 37 .351 L.A. Lakers 19 38 .333 ––– Tuesday’s Games Indiana 118, L.A. Lakers 98 Washington 115, Orlando 106 Toronto 99, Cleveland 93 Chicago 107, Atlanta 103 Minnesota 110, Phoenix 101 Portland 100, Denver 95 Houston 129, Sacramento 103 Wednesday’s Games Orlando at Philadelphia Atlanta at Bosto Golden State at Chicago New Orleans at Dallas Cleveland at Oklahoma City L.A. Lakers at Memphis Detroit at San Antonio Phoenix at Utah Brooklyn at Portland Houston at L.A. Clippers Today’s Games Milwaukee at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Washington at Toronto, 6 p.m.

New York at Miami, 7 p.m.

Brooklyn at Denver, 9:30 p.m.

GB — 4½ 11 13½ 17 GB — 12½ 14½ 15 25½ GB — 13 20½ 22 32 GB — 1½ 6 8½ 17 GB — 4 15 17½ 22½ GB — 3 4½ 18 19

Friday’s Games Utah at Cleveland, 6:30 p.m.

Memphis at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Golden State at New York, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Charlotte at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m.

Sacramento at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.

New Orleans at Phoenix, 9:30 p.m.

NBA leaders THROUGH FEB. 25 Scoring G FG FT Durant, OKC 56 583 480 Anthony, NYK 54 539 326 James, MIA 52 515 295 Love, MIN 54 464 377 Harden, HOU 49 363 375 Griffin, LAC 59 531 361 Curry, GOL 54 451 221 Aldridge, POR 53 518 229 George, IND 56 430 273 DeRozan, TOR 55 433 323 Cousins, SAC 49 387 319 Nowitzki, DAL 56 437 248 Lillard, POR 57 398 261 Irving, CLE 55 420 229 Davis, NOR 48 375 235 Jefferson, CHA 48 428 125 Thomas, SAC 57 393 271 Dragic, PHX 53 378 234 Gay, SAC 51 384 208 Wall, WAS 57 406 247 FG Percentage FG Jordan, LAC 239 Drummond, DET 328 Howard, HOU 389 James, MIA 515 Horford, ATL 238 Diaw, SAN 218 Wade, MIA 301 Johnson, TOR 239 Ibaka, OKC 370 Faried, DEN 247 Rebounds G OFF DEF Jordan, LAC 59 243 584 Love, MIN 54 172 540 Drummond, DET 57 308 419 Howard, HOU 57 189 527 Cousins, SAC 49 149 413 Noah, CHI 54 203 414 Aldridge, POR 53 125 477 Bogut, GOL 49 143 378 Jefferson, CHA 48 96 405 Randolph, MEM 53 168 380 Assists G Curry, GOL 54 Lawson, DEN 45 Wall, WAS 57 Rubio, MIN 57 Jennings, DET 55 Lowry, TOR 57 Teague, ATL 53 Nelson, ORL 54 James, MIA 52 Thomas, SAC 57

PTS 1769 1525 1399 1435 1209 1434 1306 1267 1269 1238 1093 1214 1218 1166 986 983 1164 1072 1026 1130

AVG 31.6 28.2 26.9 26.6 24.7 24.3 24.2 23.9 22.7 22.5 22.3 21.7 21.4 21.2 20.5 20.5 20.4 20.2 20.1 19.8

FGA 359 535 666 893 420 397 550 438 682 456

PCT .666 .613 .584 .577 .567 .549 .547 .546 .543 .542

TOT 827 712 727 716 562 617 602 521 501 548

AVG 14.0 13.2 12.8 12.6 11.5 11.4 11.4 10.6 10.4 10.3

AST 481 396 490 487 444 436 374 363 337 362

AVG 8.9 8.8 8.6 8.5 8.1 7.6 7.1 6.7 6.5 6.4

College basketball

19. North Carolina (20-7) did not play. Next: at N.C. State, Wednesday.

20. Iowa (19-8) lost to Minnesota 95-89. Next: at Indiana, Thursday.

21. Memphis (21-6) did not play.

Next: at Houston, Thursday.

22. Ohio State (22-6) did not play.

Next: at Penn State, Thursday.

23. SMU (22-6) did not play. Next: vs. UCF, Saturday.

24. Texas (20-7) did not play. Next: vs. Baylor, Wednesday.

25. New Mexico (22-5) beat Utah State 67-58. Next: at Nevada, Sunday.

10. Olin Browne 117 11. Chien-Soon Lu 115 12. C. Montgomerie 101 13. David Frost 76 13. Mark O’Meara 76 15. Brad Bryant 70 16. Tom Pernice, Jr. 59 17. Bart Bryant 48 17. Fred Funk 48 19. Billy Andrade 46 19. M. Calcavecchia 46 19. Mike Goodes 46 22. Jeff Hart 45 23. Wes Short, Jr. 40

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1. Florida (26-2) beat Vanderbilt 5754. Next: vs. LSU, Saturday.

2. Wichita State (30-0) beat Bradley 69-49. Next: vs. Missouri State, Saturday.

3. Arizona (25-2) did not play. Next: vs. California, Wednesday.

4. Syracuse (26-2) did not play. Next: at No. 12 Virginia, Saturday.

5. Kansas (22-6) did not play. Next: at Oklahoma State, Saturday.

6. Duke (23-6) beat Virginia Tech 6648. Next: at Wake Forest, Wednesday, March 5.

7. Louisville (23-4) did not play.

Next: vs. Temple, Thursday.

8. Villanova (24-3) did not play. Next: vs. Butler, Wednesday.

9. Creighton (23-4) did not play.

Next: at Xavier, Saturday.

10. Saint Louis (25-2) did not play.

Next: vs. Duquesne, Thursday.

11. Cincinnati (24-4) did not play.

Next: at UConn, Saturday.

12. Virginia (23-5) did not play. Next: vs. Miami, Wednesday.

13. San Diego State (24-3) beat San Jose State 90-64. Next: at Fresno State, Saturday.

14. Wisconsin (23-5) beat Indiana 69-58. Next: at Penn State, Sunday.

15. Iowa State (21-5) did not play.

Next: vs. West Virginia, Wednesday.

16. Michigan (19-7) did not play.

Next: at Purdue, Wednesday.

17. Kentucky (21-6) did not play.

Next: vs. Arkansas, Thursday.

18. Michigan State (22-6) did not play. Next: vs. Illinois, Saturday.

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NHL standings, schedule

Through Feb. 23 Rank Player Points YTD Money 1. Jimmy Walker 1,830 $3,785,680 2. Dustin Johnson1,206 $2,951,150 3. Harris English 1,116 $2,318,397 4. Bubba Watson 982 $2,160,007 5. Chris Kirk 963 $1,851,270 6. Webb Simpson 939 $2,019,016 7. Ryan Moore 852 $1,997,050 8. Zach Johnson 832 $1,747,450 9. Kevin Stadler 804 $1,617,152 10. Patrick Reed 733 $1,433,152 11. Jason Day 720 $1,909,200 12. Jordan Spieth 687 $1,529,255 13. Brian Stuard 629 $1,228,108 14. G. DeLaet 620 $1,422,466 15. Scott Stallings 575 $1,195,200 16. C. Howell III 542 $1,053,812 17. Gary Woodland505 $1,118,777 18. Jason Bohn 491 $923,260 19. Pat Perez 478 $979,521 20. Charley Hoffman457 $871,110 21. Ryan Palmer 446 $818,290 22. H. Matsuyama 446 $820,788 23. Ryo Ishikawa 425 $854,673 24. Kevin Na 417 $752,352 25. Brendon Todd 406 $592,673 26. Chris Stroud 402 $836,120 27. Will MacKenzie401 $774,074 28. Bill Haas 396 $667,850 29. Scott Brown 392 $680,689 30. G. McDowell 386 $965,700 31. Matt Every 378 $683,026 32. Brian Harman 372 $727,992 33. Vijay Singh 370 $623,711 34. Ian Poulter 368 $928,018 35. K.J. Choi 355 $698,698 36. Justin Leonard348 $629,812 37. Jeff Overton 345 $607,610 38. Marc Leishman335 $675,639 39. Hunter Mahan 327 $689,346 40. Billy Horschel 324 $618,721 41. Keegan Bradley322 $606,441 42. Briny Baird 321 $548,375 43. Russell Knox 318 $425,178 44. Tim Clark 316 $563,883 45. Brendan Steele311 $570,848 46. Jerry Kelly 310 $577,740 47. Brian Gay 309 $508,808 48. Matt Kuchar 306 $637,167 49. Rickie Fowler 299 $788,930 50. Robert Garrigus295 $364,573

EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 57 37 16 4 78 176 125 Tampa Bay 58 33 20 5 71 168 145 Montreal 59 32 21 6 70 148 142 Toronto 60 32 22 6 70 178 182 Detroit 58 26 20 12 64 151 163 Ottawa 59 26 22 11 63 169 191 Florida 58 22 29 7 51 139 183 Buffalo 58 16 34 8 40 113 174 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 58 40 15 3 83 186 138 N.Y. Rangers 59 32 24 3 67 155 146 Philadelphia 59 30 23 6 66 162 167 Columbus 58 29 24 5 63 170 161 Washington 59 27 23 9 63 171 175 Carolina 58 26 23 9 61 146 161 New Jersey 59 24 22 13 61 135 146 N.Y. Islanders 60 22 30 8 52 164 200 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA St. Louis 57 39 12 6 84 196 135 Chicago 60 35 11 14 84 207 163 Colorado 58 37 16 5 79 174 153 Minnesota 59 31 21 7 69 145 147 Dallas 58 27 21 10 64 164 164 Winnipeg 60 28 26 6 62 168 175 Nashville 59 25 24 10 60 146 180 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 60 41 14 5 87 196 147 San Jose 59 37 16 6 80 175 142 Los Angeles 59 31 22 6 68 139 128 Phoenix 58 27 21 10 64 163 169 Vancouver 60 27 24 9 63 146 160 Calgary 58 22 29 7 51 137 179 Edmonton 60 20 33 7 47 153 199 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Tuesday game Buffalo 3, Carolina 2 Wednesday’s Games Boston at Buffalo Detroit at Montreal Los Angeles at Colorado St. Louis at Vancouver Thursdays Games Columbus at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

Toronto at N.Y. Islanders, 6 p.m.

Chicago at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m.

San Jose at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Montreal at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

Detroit at Ottawa, 6:30 p.m.

Washington at Florida, 6:30 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Nashville, 7 p.m.

Phoenix at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

Carolina at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Los Angeles at Calgary, 8:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Edmonton, 8:30 p.m.

Friday’s Games San Jose at Buffalo, 6 p.m.

Phoenix at Colorado, 8 p.m.

Minnesota at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

St. Louis at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

LPGA Money Leaders

Tuesday’s Top 25 results

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Through Feb. 23 Trn Money 1. Anna Nordqvist 2 $229,984 2. Jessica Korda 3 $217,732 3. Stacy Lewis 3 $199,767 4. Karrie Webb 2 $197,621 5. Chella Choi 3 $140,300 6. Inbee Park 1 $139,933 7. Paula Creamer 3 $139,132 8. Catriona Matthew 2 $101,512 9. Michelle Wie 2 $97,816 10. Lydia Ko 3 $95,756 11. Na Yeon Choi 2 $83,041 12. Gerina Piller 3 $81,847 13. Karine Icher 3 $79,014 14. Pornanong Phatlum 3 $75,483 15. Morgan Pressel 3 $72,228 16. Sandra Gal 3 $68,039 17. Lizette Salas 2 $67,393 18. Azahara Munoz 3 $64,287 19. Jenny Shin 2 $58,196 20. Julieta Granada 3 $57,640 21. Amelia Lewis 2 $52,357 22. Yani Tseng 2 $50,109 23. Lexi Thompson 3 $49,430 24. Suzann Pettersen 2 $39,875 25. Brittany Lincicome 3 $35,443

Champions: Schwab Cup Leaders Through Feb. 16 Points Money 1. Bernhard Langer 478 $478,467 2. Michael Allen 301 $316,550 3. Duffy Waldorf 258 $257,867 4. Jay Haas 257 $257,000 5. Kirk Triplett 240 $274,000 6. Fred Couples 159 $159,000 6. Jeff Sluman 159 $185,480 8. Tom Lehman 154 $175,320 9. Rocco Mediate 145 $166,520

Television Today’s lineup GOLF 8 a.m. (TGC) – European PGA Tour, Tshwane Open, first round, at Centurion, South Africa (same-day tape) 1 p.m. (TGC) – PGA Tour, The Honda Classic, first round, at Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 9:30 p.m. (TGC) – LPGA, HSBC Women’s Champions, second round, at Singapore MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 2 p.m. (WGN) – Preseason, Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona, at Mesa, Ariz.

MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 6 p.m. (ESPN) – Arkansas at Kentucky 6 p.m. (ESPN2) – Ohio St. at Penn St. 6 p.m. (FS1) – Charlotte at East Carolina 7 p.m. (ESPNU) – Green Bay at Oakland 7 p.m. (NBCSN) – Duquesne at Saint Louis

8 p.m. (ESPN) – Iowa at Indiana 8 p.m. (ESPN2) – Temple at Louisville 8 p.m. (FS1) – Georgetown at Marquette 9 p.m. (ESPNU) – Gonzaga at Pacific 10 p.m. (ESPN2) – Oregon at UCLA 10 p.m. (FS1) – Oregon St. at Southern Cal NBA BASKETBALL 7 p.m. (TNT) – New York at Miami 9:30 p.m. (TNT) – Brooklyn at Denver SOCCER Noon (FS1) – UEFA Europa League, Napoli at Swansea 2 p.m. (FS1) – UEFA Europa League, Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk at Tottenham

Transactions Wednesday’s deals BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Claimed RHP Maikel Cleto off waivers from Kansas City. Designated INF Jake Elmore for assignment.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Agreed to terms with OF Mike Trout on a one-year contract.

TEXAS RANGERS — Agreed to terms with Pedro Figueroa, Michael Kirkman, Miles Mikolas, Joseph Ortiz, Robbie Ross, Jr., Ben Rowen, Nick Tepesch, Shawn Tolleson, and Matt West, C Robinson Chirinos, INF Jurickson Profar and OF Alex Castellanos on one-year contracts.

Minor League Baseball MILB — Named Dusty Dellinger interim director of Professional Baseball Umpire Corp.

American Association LINCOLN SALTDOGS — Released RHP Mike Burns and LHP Moises Melendez.

SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS — Signed INF Andres Perez.

Atlantic League LONG ISLAND DUCKS — Signed RHP Bobby Blevins.

Can-Am League NEW JERSEY JACKALS — Traded LHP Sergio Espinosa to Camden for a player to be named.

ROCKLAND BOULDERS — Signed RHP Taylor Robinson and 1B/OF Robert Kelly.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES — Reassigned G Jamaal Franklin to Fort Wayne (NBADL).

SACRAMENTO KINGS — Signed G Orlando Johnson to a 10-day contract.

WASHINGTON WIZARDS — Signed Drew Gooden to a 10-day contract.

FOOTBALL National Football League CLEVELAND BROWNS — Released LB D’Qwell Jackson.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — Agreed to terms with OT Jason Peters on a fiveyear contract.

Canadian Football League EDMONTON ESKIMOS — Signed LB Deon Lacey, RB Denodus O’Bryant and LB Ryan Rau. HOCKEY National Hockey League DETROIT RED WINGS — Assigned D Ryan Sproul to Grand Rapids (AHL).

MONTREAL CANADIENS — Recalled G Dustin Tokarski from Hamilton (AHL).

NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Assigned G Pekka Rinne to Norfolk on a conditioning assignment.

WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Recalled LW Nicolas Deschamps and D Julien Brouillette from Hershey (AHL).

American Hockey League BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS — Signed F Joey Martin and F Justin Mercier to professional tryout agreements.

HAMILTON BULLDOGS — Recalled G Mike Condon from Wheeling (ECHL).

SOCCER Major League Soccer MLS — Named Nelson Rodriguez president of Chivas USA. COLLEGE NCAA — Named Janet Cone and Bernard Muir to the Division I Men’s Basketball Committee, effective for the 2014-15 academic year.

SLIPPERY ROCK — Announced the resignation of defensive backs coach and recruiting coordinator Jason Makrinos to become co-defensive coordinator/defensive backs coach at Duquesne.

MID-MAJOR CONTINUED FROM 12

Fisher said. “And we not only play them, but we have beaten enough of them.”

That’s why every March, the term mid-major became more difficult to apply.

That continued with the latest round of conference realignment. When Creighton left the Missouri Valley for the Big East, did the Bluejays suddenly became major? And when entirely new conferences such as the American Athletic combined schools from each side of the debate, did it become a major conference or a mid-major one?

“I do think it’s interest-

ing that Creighton was one of the top teams with us the last couple years in this league,” said Marshall, whose Shockers already have wrapped up the Missouri Valley title. “Now they go to the Big East, considered an elite league, and they’re dominating the league, and us with them gone are having to justify our (30-0) record. That’s an interesting quandary.”

For its part, the NCAA insists that it never labels teams as majors or mid-majors, but it sure becomes point of discussion — or dissension — every time Selection Sunday rolls around.

“We don’t get into conference details,” said Wake Forest athletic director Ron Wellman,

the chairman of the Division I men’s basketball committee.

“We pay no attention to what a team’s label publicly might be, whether it’s mid-major, major.

That is not a factor that we look at.”

Now, it may not be a factor looked at by anybody.

The Shockers are receiving first-place votes, and Saint Louis remained No. 10 in this week’s Top 25. San Diego State rose to No. 6 before a recent loss, and schools such as Southern Methodist and New Mexico — schools formerly known as mid-majors — are also appearing in the polls.

Thus, the death of the term mid-major appears to be at

hand.

It is survived by other more meaningful ways to compare teams, such as RPI, one of the metrics used by the NCAA selection committee. It was preceded in death by the peach basket, short-shorts and other basketball novelties that ultimately outgrew their relevancy.

“You mention Wichita State and San Diego State,” Indiana State coach Greg Lansing said.

“Those two teams, as far as I’m concerned, are high majors. That’s how they should be viewed.”

AP Sports Writer Bernie Wilson in San Diego contributed to this report.

Boston Marathon bans bags as part of adjusted security plan Associated Press

prompted stepped-up security and stricter rules at marathon events that followed.

State, local and federal law enforcement officials

have been meeting for months to prepare a stringent security plan for this year’s April 21 marathon.

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Twin bombs placed in backpacks near the 2013 finish line killed three people and injured more than 260. Prosecutors say two spectators were responsible.

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Matching Service Mississippi, to wit: In the event of any discrepLYING AND BEING IN THE ancy between this street adWe’ll Deal Directly SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF dress and the legal descripWith Your Insurance SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 1 tion of the property, the legal Company description shall control. Title SOUTH, RANGE 8 EAST, No up-front payments. to the above described propCOUNTY OF ALCORN, No hassle. erty is believed to be good, STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, No paperwork.

MORE PARTICULARLY DE- but I will convey only such title as is vested in me as SubSCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: stitute Trustee.

COMMENCING AT THE Free Estimates SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 25 Years professional THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTHE SOUTHEAST service experience QUARTER OF SECTION 26, TEMPTING TO COLLECT A Rental cars available DEBT. ANY INFORMATOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, TION OBTAINED WILL BE RANGE 8 EAST, ALCORN USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; INCOMETHENCE TAX RUN EAST 40 RODS (660.00 FEET) TO Rubin Lublin, LLC, THE SOUTHEAST CORNER Substitute Trustee OF THE RICKETT PROP1675 Lakeland Drive, ERTY AS REFERENCED IN Suite 403 DEED BOOK 168 AT PAGE Jackson, MS 39216 233 IN THE DEED REwww.rubinlublin.com/propFree Electronic Filing with CORDS OF ALCORN erty-listings.php paid preparation.

Tel: Fully (877)computerized 813-0992 tax COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; Fax: (404)preparation.

601-5846 THENCE RUN NORTH Office hours: FEET, MORE OR LESS, • Authorized IRS-Efile Provider 20.00 4tc Mon-Fri 8am-7pm TO THE NORTH RIGHT• Individual, Corporate & Partnership OF- WAY LINE OF 0 2 / 2 7 , Sat. 0 39/ 0am-4pm 6, 03/13, & Sun. By appt. only 2 0 / 2Hwy. 0 1 472E., Corinth, • More Than 25 Years Tax Service KENDRICK PUBLIC ROAD 0 3 /2003 Ad #67470 AND TO THE POINT OF 662-286-1040 • Open year-round 14603(Old Junkers Parlor) BEGINNING; THENCE Hours: 8-6 M-F • Sat. 8-12 LEAVING SAID ROAD RUN 508 W. Chambers St., Booneville, 662-728-1080 561.95 FEET; 1604 S. Harper Road- Corinth NORTH 1210 City Ave., Ripley, THENCE RUN WEST 210.00 662-512-5829 662-287-1995 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 185.95 FEET; THENCE RUN EAST 198.00 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 376.00 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT-OFWAY LINE OF KENDRICK PUBLIC ROAD; THENCE RUN EAST 12.00 FEET ALONG SAID ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 1.00 ACRE, MORE OR LESS. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 3635 B COUNTY ROAD 100, CORINTH, MS 38834.

$500 REWARD!!!

1.5 yrs. Old Siberian Husky Seen 2/12 in Corinth High School & Tate St. Baptist Church Area John Taylor @ 662-286-2835 or 212-2362

DEBT. ANY INFORMAQUARTER OF SECTION 26, THE NORTH RIGHT-OFits February 18, 2014 TION OBTAINED WILL BEFebruary Daily Corinthian • Thursday, 27, 2014 •15 WAY LINE OF KENDRICK TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, meeting, voted to sell USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. equipment that was dePUBLIC ROAD; THENCE RANGE 8 EAST, ALCORN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; RUN EAST 12.00 FEET termined to be surplus.

LEGALS 0955Lublin, 0955 LEGALS 0955 LEGALS 0955 LEGALS Rubin LLC, THENCE RUN EAST 40 ALONG SAID ROAD Sealed bids will be reSubstitute Trustee RODS (660.00 FEET) TO RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE TO ceived on March 3, 2014 1675 Lakeland Drive, THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THE POINT OF BEGINat 9:00 AM, in the AlSuite 403 OF THE RICKETT PROPNING CONTAINING 1.00 corn County Board of Jackson, MS 39216 ERTY AS REFERENCED IN ACRE, MORE OR LESS. Supervisors Building www.rubinlublin.com/propDEED BOOK 168 AT PAGE PROPERTY ADDRESS: The located at 305 South erty-listings.php 233 IN THE DEED REstreet address of the propFulton Drive, Corinth, CORDS OF ALCORN erty is believed to be 3635 B Tel: (877) 813-0992 Mississippi. The surplus COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; COUNTY ROAD 100, COR- Fax: (404) 601-5846 equipment is as follows: THENCE RUN NORTH INTH, MS 38834.

4tc 20.00 FEET, MORE OR LESS, Asset No. 2331 WB140 TO THE NORTH RIGHTIn the event of any discrep- 0 2 / 2 7 , 0 3 / 0 6 , 0 3 / 1 3 , & Komatsu Backhoe 03/20/2014 OF- WAY LINE OF ancy between this street adSN#F11439 Ad #67470 KENDRICK PUBLIC ROAD dress and the legal descripAND TO THE POINT OF tion of the property, the legal 14603 Each item will be sold as BEGINNING; THENCE description shall control. Title is and to the highest PUBLIC NOTICE LEAVING SAID ROAD RUN to the above described propbidder. Alcorn County FEBRUARY 18, 2014 NORTH 561.95 FEET; erty is believed to be good, reserves the right to reTHENCE RUN WEST 210.00 but I will convey only such ject any and all bids.

The Alcorn County title as is vested in me as Sub- Board of Supervisors at FEET; THENCE RUN stitute Trustee.

SOUTH 185.95 FEET; The above described its February 18, 2014 THENCE RUN EAST 198.00 property may be inmeeting, voted to sell THIS LAW FIRM IS ATFEET; THENCE RUN equipment that was de- spected prior to the SOUTH 376.00 FEET TO TEMPTING TO COLLECT A termined to be surplus. sale by contacting Paul THE NORTH RIGHT-OFDEBT. ANY INFORMARhodes, Purchase Clerk, Sealed bids will be reWAY LINE OF KENDRICK TION OBTAINED WILL BE ceived on March 3, 2014 at 662- 286-7708.

PUBLIC ROAD; THENCE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. at 9:00 AM, in the AlHAPPY ADS RUN EAST 12.00 FEET corn 0114County Board of The said item shall be ALONG SAID ROAD Rubin Lublin, LLC, sold as is.

Supervisors Building RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE TO Substitute Trustee located at 305 South THE POINT OF BEGIN1675 Lakeland Drive, This the 18th day of Fulton Drive, Corinth, NING CONTAINING 1.00 Suite 403 Mississippi. The surplus February 2014 CARD OF THANKS 0121 ACRE, MORE OR LESS. Jackson, MS 39216 equipment is as follows: PROPERTY ADDRESS: The www.rubinlublin.com/prop2tc street address of the property-listings.php Asset No. 2331 WB140 2/20, & 2/27/2014 erty is believed to be 3635 B Tel: (877) 813-0992 14604 Komatsu Backhoe COUNTY ROAD 100, CORFax: (404) 601-5846 The Family of Sue Butler wishes SN#F11439 INTH, MS 38834. to extend their gratitude to all 4tc Each item will be sold as who gave their support during In the event of any discrep- 0 2 / 2 7 , 0 3 / 0 6 , 0 3 / 1 3 , & is and to the highest her illness and as she left for her ancy between this street ad03/20/2014 bidder. Alcorn County home. Thank you Brother dress and heavenly the legal descripAd #67470 reserves the right to reRodney tion of the property, theWhittemore legal 14603 for your ject any and all bids. of comfort, descriptionwords shall control.

Title and to the ladies ofdescribed Tuscumbia to the above prop-Baptist Church for The above described erty is believed to be good, providing meals for our family. property may be insuch but I will convey only Thank you to Sue's extended spected prior to the title as is vested in me as Subsale by contacting Paul family, friends, and neighbors for stitute Trustee.

Rhodes, Purchase Clerk, your prayers, calls, flowers, food, at 662- 286-7708.

To the staff at Memorial THIS LAWand FIRMlove.

IS ATFuneral Home,AThank You for your TEMPTING TO COLLECT The said item shall be compassion DEBT. ANY INFORMA- and guidance during sold as is. this diffi TION OBTAINED WILL BE cult time.

USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This the 18th day of Larry Butler, Ann and Tom Crum, February 2014 Rubin Lublin, Ashley LLC, and Dustin Wilbanks, Substitute Trustee 2tc and Chelsea Crum 1675 Lakeland Drive, 0955 &LEGALS 2/20, 2/27/2014 Suite 403 14604 Jackson, MS 39216 www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php WHEREAS, the United States of America, acting by and 0955 LEGALS Tel: (877) 813-0992 through the United States Department of Agriculture, is the owner and Fax: (404) 601-5846 NOTICE OF SALE

2X3 Birthday Ad

(with or without picture.)

Only $30.

Deadline Noon 2 days before publication.

662-594-6502

NOTICE OF SALE

WHEREAS, the United States of America, acting by 4tc Department of Agricul0and 2 / 2 7through , 0 3 / 0 the 6 , United 0 3 / 1 3 , States & 0ture, 3 / 2 0is / 2the 0 1 4owner and holder of the following real esAd #67470 tate deed(s) of trust, securing an indebtedness therein 14603 mentioned and covering certain real estate hereinafter described located in Alcorn County, Mississippi, said deed(s) of trust being duly recorded in the Office of the Chancery Clerk in and for said County and State:

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662.594.1023

TAX GUIDE 2014

Advertise Your TOMLINSON 1407-A Harper Road Tax Service Corinth, Mississippi 38834 ACCOUNTING Here for Kellie Holder, Owner There are several changes to our taxes for 2013. $95 A Month Our staff is ready to help you.

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Telephone: 662-286-9946 details Fax: 662-286-2713

Holder Accounting Firm

0710 HOMES FOR SALE

Grantors

Trust Deed Book Page Mary A. Elam September 14, 2004 664 268 A single person

holder of the following real estate deed(s) of trust, securing an indebtedness therein mentioned and covering certain real estate hereinafter described located in Alcorn County, Mississippi, said deed(s) of trust being duly recorded in the Office of the Chancery Clerk in and for said County and State:

Grantors Grantor(s)

Date Executed Date Executed

Elizabeth H. Riggs

#Instrument No.

December 10, 2009

#200906765

Date Executed

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the payment of the indebtedness secured by said deed(s) of trust, and the United States of America, as Beneficiary, has authorized and instructed me as Substitute Trustee to foreclose said deed(s) of trust by advertisement and sale at public auction in accordance with the statutes made and provided therefore.

THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that pursuant to the power of sale contained in said deed(s) of trust and in accordance with the statutes made and provided therefor, the said deed(s) of trust will be foreclosed and the property covered thereby and hereinafter described will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the South front door of the County Courthouse in the city of Corinth, Mississippi, in the aforesaid County and will sell within legal hours (being between the hours of 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM) on March 10, 2014, to satisfy the indebtedness now due under and secured by said deed(s) of trust.

I will convey only such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee.

The premises to be sold are described as: Lying and being in Block 582, Walkers Addition to the City of Corinth, Alcorn County, Mississippi, and more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the SW corner of Said Block 582 and run thence North 75 feet to the POINT OF TRUE BEGINNING; continue thence North 75 feet; run thence East 100 feet; run thence South 75 feet; run thence West 100 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. The above described being the same property conveyed by Lizzie Williams to Josie Usher by deed dated May 19, 1906 and recorded in Deed Book 25, page 352 of the land records of Alcorn County, Mississippi.

Duly authorized to act in the premises by instrument dated April 2, 2012, and recorded by Instrument Number 201202163 of the records of the aforesaid County and State.

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THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that pursuant to the power of sale contained in said deed(s) of trust and in accordance with the statutes made and provided therefor, the said deed(s) of trust will be foreclosed and the property covered thereby and hereinafter described will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the South front door of the County Courthouse in the city of Corinth, Mississippi, in the aforesaid County and will sell within legal hours (being between the hours of 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM) on March 10, 2014, to satisfy the indebtedness now due under and secured by said deed(s) of trust.

I will convey only such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee.

The premises to be sold are described as: Situated in the City of Corinth, County of Alcorn, State of Mississippi, to wit: Lot Eighteen (18) of Melody Park Subdivision to the City of Corinth, County of Alcorn, State of Mississippi, as shown by plat of said subdivision filed for record in the Office of the Chancery Clerk of Alcorn County, Mississippi, on January 8, 1957, and recorded in Plat Book No. 3 at page 3 thereof.

Said lot is of the following dimensions: The North line fronting to the North on the South side of North Melody Lane is 100 feet; the East line which is part of the West line of East Melody Lane is 140 feet; the South line is 100.7 feet and the West line is 153.5 feet.

Date: February 13, 2014

Date: February 13, 2014 Clifton F. Russell, Substitute Trustee

Publish: 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6; (4t)

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the payment of the indebtedness secured by said deed(s) of trust, and the United States of America, as Beneficiary, has authorized and instructed me as Substitute Trustee to foreclose said deed(s) of trust by advertisement and sale at public auction in accordance with the statutes made and provided therefor.

Clifton F. Russell, Substitute Trustee Duly authorized to act in the premises by instrument dated April 2, 2012, and recorded by Instrument Number 201202163 of the records of the aforesaid County and State.

Publish: 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6; (4t) 14588

Advertise Your Property For Sale or Lease Here!

In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. Title to the above described property is believed to be good, but I will convey only such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee.

In the Daily Corinthian And The Community Profiles for only $200 a month (Daily Corinthian Only $165)

THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

52 Henson Road 1044 Sq. Ft. Home on .6 Ac. Located I/S Corinth city limits.

Newly remodeled.

2 BR, 1 BA. Orig. H/W floors in LR & 1 BR. New Carpet & laminate tile in rest of home.

Gas heat & water heater.

Carport w/concrete drive.

No immediate Neighbors, Quiet neighborhood.

Country living in city. $65,000

Call 662-415-6995

Rubin Lublin, LLC,

Beautiful 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home with New Beautiful 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home.

Substitute Trustee New Roof in 2013. 2 new Central units Metal Roof, situated on over an acre, fronting 1675 Lakeland Drive, in 2013, 2 Car garage, Vaulted Ceiling US Hwy 45 in the friendly neighborhood of Suite 403 with sky light and wood Beams on Biggersville, MS. This home is located directly Jackson, MS 39216 ceiling, concrete driveway. Large across from the Biggersville School and Kennys www.rubinlublin.com/prop-rooms with plenty of storage space.

BBQ restaurant. This home has many features.

The Master has his and her closet. erty-listings.php Central heat and Air, Large Double Car Garage, Large front porch. Hardwood, tile and Tel: (877) 813-0992 Storm Shelter, Patio,Fax: Pool.(404) This is601-5846 a must see.

Carpet. All located on a large level lot with mature trees. $110,00 $135,900 564 Hwy 45 Corinth, 4tc MS 38834 1197 Hwy 2 Lyle Murphy0United 2 / 2 7Country , 03/06, 03/13, & Corinth, MS 38834 03/20/2014 Lyle y Murphy p y

Ad #67470

2 CR 783 14603 Corinth, MS 38834 662-212-3796 662-287-7707 United Country River City Realty realtyandauction@gmail.com http://www.soldoncorinth.com Robert Hicks Principal Broker

United Country 2 CR 783 Corinth, MS 38834 662-212-3796 662-287-7707 realtyandauction@gmail.com http://www.soldoncorinth.com United Country River City Realty Robert Hicks Principal Broker

HOUSE & 15 ACRES CR 500 KOSSUTH & BIGGERSVILLE SCHOOL 3 BR with 1 BATH Finished basement with private bath & patio.

Shop & Barn

Appointment Only 662-462-5403

LIST WITH US! We have buyers looking for homes every day. If your listing has expired or you're trying to sell your home yourself .... call us to see what we can do for you!

April Tucker 279-2490 Joyce Park 279-3679 Wesley Park 279-3902

HOUSE FOR SALE

BY OWNER 24 SUNNY WOOD LN SPRING FOREST ESTATE OPEN HOUSE MON. THROUGH SAT. 1 PM TO 4 PM OR CALL FOR APPOINTMENT AT 662-287-7453 OR 713-301-5489

The above described property may be inspected prior to the sale by contacting Paul 0955 LEGALS Rhodes, Purchase Clerk, at 662- 286-7708.

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The said item shall be sold as is.

I F I S S A L C D E I F I S Your ad must include only S A one item and the item must be D L E C priced in the ad at I $500 F I S or less. The ad should be S 20A L C words or less.D To place your ad email it to E I F I freeads@dailycorinthian.com S S or mail the ad to A D L E Ads, P.O. Box 1800, CFree I F I Corinth,S MS 38835.

S A L C D E I F I S S A D E CL I F I S S Daily Corinthian A L C Advertising that Works!

Advertise your item valued at $500 or less in the Daily Corinthian classifieds for Free.

Ads must be for private party merchandise and will exclude pets, livestock, garage sales, hay, firewood, automobiles, and pet supplies.

This the 18th day of February 2014 2tc 2/20, & 2/27/2014 14604 Invitation for Bids

Alcorn County, Mississippi, will receive sealed bids until 9:00 a.m. on the 17th day of March, 2014 in the Board 0955 ofLEGALS Room the Alcorn County Board of Supervisors Building located at 305 South Fulton Drive, Corinth, Mississippi for the lease/purchase One (1) New Unused Current Production Year Model Backhoe Loader.

The bid form and specification to be used by the bidder to submit his bid has been approved an is ion file in the 0955 ofLEGALS HANDYMAN Board Supervisors Office of Alcorn County, Mississippi.

A copy of the bid form and HANDYMAN'S HOME CARE, ANYTHING. specifications may be secured 662-643-6892. from the office during regular business hours.

All bidders should use the bid form that has been approved Sealed bids should be filed by the Board of Supervisors. with teh Purchase Clerk on or before such time. The Done by order of the Board Board reserves the right to of Supervisors of Alcorn County, Mississippi on the reject any and all bids.

18h day of February, 2014.

The bid form and specification to be used by the bidder 2tc to submit his bid has been ap- 02/20 & 02/27/2014 proved an is ion file in the 14605 Board of Supervisors Office of Alcorn County, Mississippi.

A copy of the bid form and HOME SERVICE DIRECTORY specifications may be secured from the office during regular business hours.

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Alcorn County, Mississippi, will receive sealed bids until 9:00 a.m. on the 17th day of March, 2014 in the Board Room of the Alcorn County Board of Supervisors Building located at 305 South Fulton Drive, Corinth, Mississippi for the lease/purchase One (1) New Unused Current Pro- All bidders should use the bid duction Year Model Backhoe form that has been approved Loader. by the Board of Supervisors.

Sealed bids should be filed with teh Purchase Clerk on or before such time. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

STORAGE, INDOOR/ OUTDOOR AMERICAN MINI STORAGE 2058 S. Tate Across from World Color

287-1024

MORRIS CRUM MINI-STORAGE 286-3826.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE DIRECTORY

Done by order of the Board of Supervisors of Alcorn County, Mississippi on the 18h day of February, 2014.

2tc The bid form and specifica- 02/20 & 02/27/2014 tion to be used by the bidder 14605 to submit his bid has been approved an is ion file in the Board of Supervisors Office of Alcorn County, Mississippi.

A copy of the bid form and specifications may be secured from the office during regular business hours.

All bidders should use the bid form that has been approved by the Board of Supervisors.

Done by order of the Board of Supervisors of Alcorn County, Mississippi on the 18h day of February, 2014.

2tc 02/20 & 02/27/2014 14605

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GUARANTEED Auto Sales 868 AUTOMOBILES

868 AUTOMOBILES

2000 TOYOTA COROLLA CE

868 AUTOMOBILES

18,470 MILES 4 CYL., 36 MPG Remainder of 5/60 Warranty

662-462-7634 or

1983 NISSAN DATSUN 280 ZX

662-664-0956

662-664-0789 Rienzi

$5000.

2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT Nordic White

$9,800

4 cylinder, automatic, Extra Clean

136,680 miles $4200

Turbo, exc. cond.

662-415-1482

Advertise your CAR, TRUCK, SUV, BOAT, TRACTOR, MOTORCYCLE, RV & ATV here for $39.95 UNTIL SOLD! Ad should include photo, description and price. PLEASE NO DEALERS & NON-TRANSFERABLE! NO REFUNDS. Single item only. Payment in advance. Call 287-6147 to place your ad.

864 TRUCKS/VANS SUV’S

1996 VW Cabrio Convertible 178,000 Approx.

Miles $3000.

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee 283,000 Approx.

Miles $3000.

662-396-1182

864 TRUCKS/VANS SUV’S

1977 Chevy Big 10 pickup,

470 TRACTORS/ FARM EQUIP.

long wheel base, rebuilt & 350 HP engine & auto. trans., needs paint & some work.

53’ GOOSE NECK TRAILER STEP DECK BOOMS, CHAINS AND LOTS OF ACCESSORIES $12,000/OBO

662-664-3958

731-453-5031

$1500

804 BOATS

14’ flat bottom boat. Includes trailer, motor and all.

18ft Stratus Bass Boat 115 hp Johnson Motor Very good condition

$3500 662-415-4597

662-664-1957.

2001 Cadillac Catera Fully Loaded, 62,000 miles, Tan Leather Interior, needs AC repair, & air bag sensor

$2,500 662-415-4688 Leave msg

2004 DODGE 4x4 Super Nice, 5.7 Hemi, Loaded out, Leather Heated Seats-All Power, 1200.00 New Tires, 105,000 miles, $9000.00, Steve 662-665-1781

2007 White Toyota Tundra double cab, 5.7 V8 SR5, Aluminum wheels, 64,135 miles, lots of extras, $19,000.

Call 662-603-9304

REDUCED

1979 OLDSMOBILE OMEGA

6 CYLINDER RUNS GREAT! 38,000 ORIGINAL MILES

$5,000 CALL PICO:

662-643-3565

1997 FORD ESCORT 30 MPG GOOD CAR

$1650

CALL 662-808-5005

FOR SALE 2000 Chrysler Town & Country 2004 MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE 40TH EDITION GARAGE KEPT, EXTRA CLEAN, MAROON, 98K MILES

$

4950 CALL

662-415-6888 REDUCED

2012 MALIBU LS LTZ PACKAGE

33 Mpg Highway, 1 Owner, Auto Lights, Sirius Radio, Power Sweats, On Star, Remote Keyless Entry, Cocoa Cashmere Interior, 5 Year 100,000 Mile Power Train Warranty.

$13,900

256-412-3257

2,700

$

00

Call: 287-1552

2001 CAMERO CONVERTIBLE NEW TOP V6 30+ MPG Z28 APPEARANCE PACKAGE ALL POWER

$5900

662-415-9121 864 TRUCKS/VANS SUV’S

1989 FORD F350 DIESEL MOVING VAN WITH TOMMY GATE RUNS GOOD

$3800

731-607-3173

2007 CHEVY SILVERADO LT EXTENDED CAB 4.8 One of a kind 46,000 mi. garage kept. $20,000 CALL 662-643-3565

383 Stroker, alum. high riser, alum. heads, headers, dual line holly, everything on car new or rebuilt w/new paint job (silver fleck paint).

$9777.77 Call Keith 662-415-0017.

black, 120k miles, loaded, adult driver, garage kept, Bose, leather, exc. cond.,

$10,500.

662-284-6559.

2000 Ford F-350

super duty, diesel, 7.3 ltr., exc. drive train, 215k miles, excellent, great mechanical condition”.

$7400.

662-664-3538

2004 MERCURY MONTEREY

fully loaded, DVD/ CD system, new tires, mileage 80,700, climate controlled air/heat, heat/ cool power seats.

$7,000 OBO Call or text 956-334-0937

470 TRACTORS/ FARM EQUIP.

2009 Nissan Murano SL, leather upholstery, sunroof, rear camera, blue tooth, loaded to the max!

76, 000 Miles $16,900/OBO 662-808-9764

1991 CUSTOM FORD VAN 48,000 ONE OWNER MILES POWER EVERYTHING

$4995.

CALL: 662-808-5005

5300 John Deere '97 model 56 hp Good Clean Tractor Loader Ready $10,300

662-279-4158

662-415-9461 or

662-554-5503 816 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

2013 KUBOTA 3800 SERIES TRACTOR 16’ TRAILER, DOUBLE AXEL, BUSH HOG, BACKHOE, FRONT LOADER

$25,000

WILL TRADE

662-643-3565

832 MOTORCYCLES/ ATV’S

1500 Goldwing Honda 78,000 original miles,new tires.

$4500

662-284-9487

1991 Mariah 20’

ski boat, 5.7 ltr. engine, new tires, $6700.

662-287-5893, leave msg. & will return call.

1993 BAYLINER CLASSIC 19’6” LONG FIBERGLAS INCLUDES TRAILER THIS BOAT IS KEPT INSIDE AND IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION NEW 4 CYL MOTOR

Suzuki DR DR 200 Suzuki 2007 Dual Sport Dual Sport 2,147 miles LIKE NEW! $1,950

231-667-4280

gas burner, workhorse eng., 2 slideouts, full body paint, walk-in shower, SS sinks & s/s refrig w/ im, Onar Marq gold 7000 gen., 3-ton cntrl. unit, back-up camera, auto. leveling, 2-flat screen TVs, Allison 6-spd. A.T., 10 cd stereo w/s.s, 2-leather capt. seats & 1 lthr recliner, auto. awning, qn bed, table & couch (fold into bed), micro/conv oven, less than 5k mi.

$85,000 662-415-0590

REDUCED

2005 AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT

30 ft., with slide out & built-in TV antenna, 2 TV’s, 7400 miles.

PRICE IS NEGOTIABLE CALL 662-660-3433

$75,000.

662-287-7734

2000 MERCURY Optimax, 225 H.P.

Excaliber made by Georgi Boy

REDUCED

REDUCED

1984 CORVETTE

2004 Nissan Murano,

Call

‘07 Dolphin LX RV, 37’

REDUCED

1987 Honda CRX, 40+ mpg, new paint, new leather seat covers, after market stereo, $2600 obo.

Loweline Boat

Imagine owning a likenew, water tested, never launched, powerhouse outboard motor with a High Five stainless prop,

for only $7995.

Call John Bond of Paul Seaton Boat Sales in Counce, TN for details.

731-689-4050 or 901-605-6571

1989 FOXCRAFT

18’ long, 120 HP Johnson mtr., trailer & mtr., new paint, new transel, 2 live wells, hot foot control.

$6500.

662-596-5053

1985 30’ long motor home, new tires, Price negotiable.

662-660-3433 REDUCED

2012 STARCRAFT CAMPER Fiberglass 18’ bunk house, gray & black water tanks, cable ready w/TV.

$8,500

662-396-1390