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State to receive $47M in mortage settlement By The Associated Press JACKSON — Mississippi’s share of the landmark settlement with the nation’s top mortgage lenders should be about $47.1 million, Attorney General Jim Hood said. The national $25 billion settlement between the lenders and 49 states was announced

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Thursday. It involved the nation’s five largest mortgage servicers over foreclosure abuses and fraud, and unacceptable nationwide mortgage servicing practices. Hood said the settlement provides an estimated $47.1 million in direct relief to Mississippi homeowners and

addresses future mortgage loan servicing practices. “This agreement ... also puts a stop to many of the bad behaviors that contributed to the mortgage mess in our state and across the country,” Hood said Friday in a statement. Hood said Mississippi borrowers will receive about

$13.1 million in benefits from loan term modifications and other direct relief. He said borrowers who lost their home to foreclosure from Jan. 1, 2008 through Dec. 31, 2011 and suffered servicing abuse would qualify for $8.4 million. He said the value of refinanced loans to Mississippi’s

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1858: A French girl, Bernadette Soubirous, reports the first of 18 visions of a lady dressed in white in a grotto near Lourdes. (The Catholic Church later accepted that the visions were of the Virgin Mary.) 1862: The Civil War Battle of Fort Donelson begins in Tennessee. 1945: President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Soviet leader Josef Stalin sign the Yalta Agreement during World War II. 1972: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co. and Life magazine cancel plans to publish what had turns out to be a fake autobiography of reclusive billionaire Howard Hughes.

underwater borrowers would be an estimated $11.2 million. The state will receive a direct payment of $14.2 million. Consumer advocates said the deal will reduce loans for only a fraction of those Americans who owe more

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Vicksburg resident Taquelia Thomas searches through some of the few remaining items left on sale at the soon to close Super Ten store on Friday afternoon in downtown Vicksburg. Today will be the store’s last day.

Downtown Super Ten shutting doors today By Danny Barrett Jr. dbarrett@vicksburgpost.com Customers of Super Ten on Washington Street picked over the last bits of knickknacks Friday, ahead of doors closing for good today. “I’m just picking up a few bargains,” said Annette Brown as she headed out the door with some gift bows. “They’re closing.” The discount retail grocer at 1509 Washington St. had slashed prices 70 percent in recent weeks. Shelves and racks will be packed up over the next several days after today’s close of business, said manager Ann Boswell,

who cited high rent for the store’s closure. Super Ten’s closing after 10 years leaves Fred’s Super Dollar as the only discount store on the strip of Washington Street restored in an urban renewal program a decade ago. It also leaves a staff of five hunting for work. “I do want to stay in retail, in stores,” assistant manager Marissa Richardson said. “I like it.” The prospect of loading heavy shelving and pegboard doesn’t faze her or cashier Debora Nixon, who plans to move to Lake Providence. “I’ll probably get my husSee Super Ten, Page A9.

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BIRMINGHAM — A man from Uzbekistan who pleaded guilty Friday to plotting to kill President Barack Obama with an automatic rifle claimed he was acting at the direction of an Ulugbek Islamic terror Kodirov group in his home country. Authorities said Ulugbek Kodirov had discussed trying to kill the president as he campaigned for re-election because he would be out in public more often. Kodirov entered the plea during a hearing in Birmingham before U.S. District Judge Abdul K. Kallon, an Obama appointee. Defense attorney Lance Bell said the 22-year-old Kodirov avoided a potential life sentence by pleading guilty. He faces up to 30 years in prison, though Bell expected Kodirov to receive about half that. The judge also told Kodirov that he will face deportation once he’s released from prison. Kodirov pleaded guilty to three counts: threatening to kill the president, possessing an automatic weapon, and providing material support to terrorists. Four other charges were dropped as part of the deal. Area Muslims who knew Kodirov were stunned to learn of his plans. “I really didn’t want to believe it,” said Ashfaq Taufique, president of the BirSee Obama, Page A9.

City increases funding for April’s Riverfest to $15,000 By John Surratt jsurratt@vicksburgpost.com The 25th Riverfest on Friday received a $15,000 City of Vicksburg allocation for advertising and was promised help from Vicksburg police and other city departments. The allocation from the city, approved 2-0 in a meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, is a $5,000 increase from last year’s city funding. Mayor Paul Winfield was in New Orleans attending MBA

classes at Tulane University and was not at the meeting. “We’re going to use the money to offer more daytime entertainment and to do a return on events study so we can plan for future festivals,” said Riverfest board president Katrina Shirley. Riverfest is April 20-21 in downtown Vicksburg. Shirley said the festival board will also do more advertising outside the city “so we can bring more people living outside the city to the festival.” She said the festival has a strong list of entertainment.

“We have Easton Corbin, who is our country headliner, and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band from New Orleans will perform Saturday,” she said. “We also have the Honey Island Swamp Band, the Dirty Guv’nahs from Nashville, Band Camp, The Chill and Patrick Smith, who has performed with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band.” The Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors on Jan. 26 approved $10,000 for Riverfest. In other action Friday, the

board: • Adopted the board minutes for the Dec. 5 meeting. • Declared Feb. 20 a city holiday in honor of George Washington’s birthday. • Approved the purchase of T-shirts and plaques not to exceed $1,000 for participants, and $586 for advertising for the parks and recreation department’s Tennis in the Park spring mini-camp. • Approved $495 for advertising with radio station V105.5 to sponsor the Miss Mississippi and Miss Outstanding Teen Scholarship

pageants. • Denied a request from the Lady Yanqueez Softball Organization for a $2,000 sponsorship. • Approved a bid of $74,395 from Tri-State Truck Center in Jackson for a dump truck for the sewer department. Tri-State submitted the only bid for the truck. • Authorized City Clerk Walter Osborne to advertise for bids to operate concession stands at City Park and Halls Ferry Park. • Approved the claims docket.

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Woman charged with defrauding nursing home residents, patients From staff reports A Warren County woman was jailed Friday on a complaint from the Mississippi Attorney General’s office that charged her with multiple counts of exploitation of a vulnerable person, records

showed. Lee Ray Martin, 37, 1301 Mosley Gap Road, was being held in the Warren County Jail on a $75,000 bond. Martin, a former nursing home worker, is accused of obtaining at least $101,000 from 83 residents or patients

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and Vicksburg Convalescent Center in this very extensive investigation,” Hood said. Hood said the crimes occurred when Martin worked as the business office coordinator for both facilities. She is accused of writing checks from the resident trust fund

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In Warren County Circuit Court for the week ending Friday: • Brandon Albert, 31, 1818 Corsicana St., Dallas, was found guilty of violating probation and sentenced by Circuit Court Judge Isadore Patrick to 18 months in prison plus all outstanding fines, fees and court courts (not specified). Albert was arrested June 14, 2010, for auto burglary. • Antoine Edward Scott, 27, 1235 W. Magnolia St., was found guilty of violating probation and sentenced by Patrick to a Mississippi Department of Corrections restitution center to pay $6,212.50 in outstanding restitution, fines and court costs, followed by five years of probation. Scott was indicted in May 2010 for embezzlement and grand larceny. • Linda Sheppard, 41, 2628 Roosevelt Ave., pleaded guilty to shooting into a dwelling and was sentenced by Circuit Court Judge M. James Chaney to three years of probation, a $2,000 fine and $797.50 in costs. Sheppard was arrested Aug. 22. Also, two additional arraignments were held for defendants indicted by the January term of the grand jury, which

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met from Jan. 23-27. Jurors reviewed evidence in 105 criminal cases against 118 individuals. They returned indictments in 94 of the cases and no bills, meaning not enough evidence to go to trial, in eight cases. Three cases were continued to the next term. Indictments are not made public until defendants have been arraigned — formally advised of the charges against them. Arraigned this week and the charges against them were: • Sheronda Dorsey, 30, 3001 Woodvine Road — embezzlement, April 13. • Rossi Gray, 36, 262 Demby Drive — two counts sale of a controlled substance, Oct. 18 and 26. In Claiborne County Circuit Court for the week ending Friday: • Vocie Coleman, 23, 1084 Ross Lane, pleaded guilty to failure to provide necessary care to a child and was sentenced by Circuit Judge Lamar Pickard to five years in the custody of the MDOC and to complete the MDOC longterm therapeutic treatment program. Coleman was arrested Nov. 5.

thanks & appreciation Open House success at Vicksburg Catholic Vicksburg Catholic School concluded another successful Catholic Schools’ Week. One part of our week included our annual Open House for prospective new students and their families. The administrators and the Vicksburg Catholic School Advisory Council would like to thank our guests, along with our parents, teachers and local community supporters for making this year’s celebration and open house the best one yet. While our open house has concluded, registration for the 2012-13 school year is under way, and we encourage those who want to know more about the excellent education offered at our school to please come visit.

As a school, we stress strong academic rigor, morals and values in a caring and supportive environment. We have been active in this community for 151 years. We invite you to come see why. Hope to see you soon. Cathi Verhine Vicksburg Catholic School Advisory Council

Roca trip a treat for WCJHS students I wanted to publicly thank Jay Parmegiani and the Rotary Club for sponsoring a field trip to Roca on Jan. 24 for the Advanced Program for Transition students from Warren Central Junior High School. Many of the kids had never experienced a restaurant like Roca before and they were so impressed not only with

the atmosphere and the food, but Mr. Parmegiani himself. He graciously took the time to speak to them about the importance of finding your passion and pursuing a career in that field to be successful. He treated them to a tour of the kitchen, a buffet and even showed them how the pizzas are made in the oven and sent them home with a treat. Three students received gift cards to come back to eat dinner. The students haven’t stopped talking about how good the food was and what a good time they had. Thank you, Mr. Parmegiani and the Rotary Club for providing these students with an experience they will never forget. Missy Tello APT Counselor, Warren Junior

Cosmetology school impressed students I wanted to publicly thank Reggie and Donna Head of the Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics and Nails for allowing the Advanced Program for Transition students from Warren Junior and Warren Central to come and experience your school. So many students had expressed an interest in cosmetology and the Heads graciously allowed us to come and tour their school and several students even had their nails done. Fridays are service days, so our students had the opportunity to watch as their students honed their skills with customers. Learning about something from a book or being told about it is one thing, but experiencing it takes learn-

ing to another level. The APT students could easily relate to the cosmetology students and the trip gave them a vision of a career possibility. Thank you for providing them the opportunity to have this up close and personal experience. Missy Tello APT Counselor

boil water Yokena-Jeff Davis Yokena-Jeff Davis Water District has lifted a boil water notice for customers on Jeff Davis Road from Hankinson Road to U.S. 61 South; and from 12370 U.S. 61 South to Kirkland Road; and along Kirkland Road to and including Bodies Drive.

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or petty cash account, cashing the checks and keeping the money. Investigators with Hood’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit booked Martin into the Warren County Jail around 1 p.m.

CLUBS Elite Civic Club — Applications for scholarships available at the guidance counselor’s office of Vicksburg and Warren Central high schools; deadline is April 7. National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club — Applications for scholarships available at the guidance counselor’s office of Vicksburg and Warren Central high schools; deadline is April 7. Vicksburg Titans — 11-2 today, preregistration; WC Junior High; Freda Gaskin, 601661-6002 or 601-618-0734. Local Alumni Chapters of ASU, JSU, MVSU and Tougaloo College — 2 p.m. Sunday, Black History program; Locust Grove M.B. Church, 472 Stenson Road. PRAM River City Chapter — 12:30 p.m. Monday; Suzanne Anderson, communications

specialist for Entergy, speaker; Martin’s at Midtown, 1101 Belmont St. VFW Post 2572 Ladies Auxiliary — 6 p.m. Monday; bring goodies for nursing home baskets; 1918 Washington St. NAACP — Meeting Monday: 6 p.m., executive board: 7, regular members; Erika P. Roberts, community relations specialist, information on AmeriCorps NCCC; 923 Walnut St.; 601-218-9264. AARP Chapter 4967 — 10 a.m. Tuesday; Alzheimer’s disease; Pastor Betty Tyler, RN and former staff development director of Shady Lawn Nursing Home, speaker; Senior Center. Vicksburg Genealogical Society — 10 a.m. Tuesday; Anna Royston of Clinton, program on Native American artifacts and history; public library. NARFE — 11:30 a.m. Tuesday;

Sidney Smith, Senior Planning Group of Ridgeland, speaker, “Smart Money Moves in Scary Times”; Toney’s. Vicksburg Kiwanis — Noon Tuesday, Jacques’ Cafe; Jason Martinez, Sports Center, speaker. Lions — Noon Wednesday; Wayne McMaster, “Preservation of Our Confederate Heritage”; Toney’s. Vicksburg Homecoming Benevolent Club — Chicago Celebration Bus Trip, March 17 and 18; half of balance due by Wednesday; for prices and options, Willie Glasper, 601634-0163, Carolyn F. Andrews, 601-631-0712, Leon Smith, 601-636-8796 or any member; open to the public. National Engineers Week Luncheon — 11 a.m. Feb. 22; tickets $15, must purchase by Feb. 17; Jeff Artman, 601-6315577; B’nai B’rith Literary Club.

PUBLIC PROGRAMS AARP Tax Aid — 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays until April 15; free tax counseling and services; public library. Riverfest Tickets — Reduced rate through February: one day pass, $10, or weekend pass, $25; Paper Plus, 1318 Washington St. Author Talk — 1-2 today; Darlene D. Collier and Meredith C. McGee, authors of “Married to Sin: A Memoir”; Public Library, 700 Veto St.; 601-630-4103. After School Tutorial — Tuesday-Thursday: 3-5 p.m. junior high and high school; 4-6 p.m., grades K-6; The Dream Center, 1600 Clay St.; for registration, 601-501-4351 or Pastor Troy D. Truly Sr., 601-2181323. Social Media Workshop — 10-11:30 a.m. March 3; learn how to use free social media websites; reservations re-

quired; Joel Angle and Candace Merrick, presenters; SCHF office, 601-631-2997. Parkside Playhouse Auditions — 2 today and Sunday; “The Foreigner,” a comedy directed by Jim Mil-ler; 101 Iowa Ave. Levi’s — A Gathering Place; 7-10 tonight, music by Old Habits; donations appreciated.

CHURCHES Spring Hill M.B. — Selling fish and spaghetti plates, 11-2 today; $7 each; 815 Mission 66. Shady Grove Baptist — Black History program, 3 today; Earnestine Johnson, speaker; Richard Johnson, pastor; 61 Shady Grove Circle. House of Peace — Singles Valentine social, 7 tonight; McNutt House, 815 First East St.; 601-529-1232 to register; age 18 or older.

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Rule change could crimp lawmakers’ spending power JACKSON (AP) — Some Democrats are warning that a proposal to change the Mississippi Legislature’s rules could handcuff their ability to seek more money for education. The proposal, written by House Rules Chairman Mark Formby, R-Picayune, would require that any time lawmakers want to increase spending on an item, they would have to cut spending elsewhere by an equal amount. Opponents said it would make it even harder for a majority of House or Senate members to go against the wishes of the leadership. They said it will make it impossible to dip into reserves to spend more, and will be equally difficult to wrest money away from other agencies. At the beginning of each four-year term, both houses adopt rules that cover things like deadlines for acting on bills and how legislative differences between the chambers are to be resolved.

LEARNING SEATBELT SAFETY

Brenden Neville•The Vicksburg Post

Mashayla Banks, 3, right, and Zachary Jones, 3, high-five a “Bucklebear” seat belt safety puppet being used by Konnie Jo Kuhlman, a retired teacher from Clinton who now teaches seat belt safety to kids, on Thursday morning at the Good Shepherd Community Center. “Bucklebear” sang a song about wearing seat belts and other safety tips for kids riding in cars. Zachary is the son of Ebony Jones, and Mashayla is the daughter of Valerie and Rubin Banks.

Galatoire’s hosts New Orleans canine royalty NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The queen, a bit overweight, was not happy being asked to park herself in a small chair, and she totally disdained requests to pose for pictures. The king was more tolerant of the Carnival festivities leading up to weekend parades, but really — there were a lot of speeches and champagne toasts before lunch was served at Galatoire’s, the famous French Quarter restaurant where Friday lunches are a pre-Mardi Gras tradition for parade royalty. The salute to King Wally, a mixture of poodle and retriever, and Queen Maggie, a golden lab, kicked off the first big weekend of parades “Hail Barkus,” said the dogs’ owners and Gregory Curtis, the krewe captain. The trio hoisted champagne flutes as cameras whirred. The dogs rule over the Mystic Krewe of Barkus, an all-dog parade that rolls Sunday, and are among the 26 krewes slated to take to the streets in the metropolitan area between Friday night and Sunday night. The king was visiting from

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The Mystic Krewe of Barkus Honorary Grand Marshal King, left, Queen Maggie Teich, center, and King Wally Dedrick, pose for a photo at Galatoire’s Restaurant in New Orleans. Key West, Fla.; the queen was a rescued dog from New Orleans. At last, the queen, decked out in her royal purple train, decorated with bones shaped with sequins and faux fur, and a gold standup collar, dug into a dish of grilled lamb chops and King Wally, also adorned in purple, settled down to a dish of grilled chicken breasts. The food was prepared by the restaurant’s chefs. The parade theme for the

canine krewe, which was established in 1994, is “Mission Impossible-Canine ProtocolArmstrong Bark Reloaded.” Dogs and their owners are expected to costume as characters from the old “Mission Impossible” television show for the parade. A pre-parade “Pawty” on Sunday gives members a chance to meet and sniff before heading through the French Quarter. All proceeds from the parade and ball ben-

efit local animal shelters and rescue groups. The seven parades that were scheduled to roll Friday faced wet weather and dropping temperatures as a cold front ended a string of sunny, mild days. Parades will be on area streets for all but two days between Friday and Mardi Gras, which is on Feb. 21. The term means “Fat Tuesday” and marks the final day of Carnival before Lent, when the heavily Catholic city will turn its attention to fasting and reflection rather than revelry.

Park service, casinos question offshore drilling GULFPORT (AP) — The National Park Service said it opposes offshore drilling rules proposed by the Mississippi Development Authority. The federal agency said allowing drilling within one mile of Horn and Petit Bois islands would spoil the islands’ Congressionally-designated wilderness character. Meanwhile, casino operators say they’re not opposed to drilling but don’t want tourist areas overrun by industrial equipment and workers. The drilling is mainly expected to produce natural gas. The letters were among those MDA received during a 43-day comment period and in public hearings on its draft of offshore leasing and seismic surveying rules. Environmental groups were critical of MDA for not extending the comment period. Daniel Brown, superintendent of Gulf Islands National Seashore, wrote a Jan. 31 letter to MDA saying the state should not allow industrial structures that would spoil the scenic and wild character of the islands. He wrote that the park service “opposes final development and subsequent issuance of the proposed rules for offshore seismic surveying and minerals leasing within Mississippi state waters, as those proposed rules are written.” A group that opposes drilling in state waters sent Brown’s letter Friday to The Associated Press and other news organizations. Brown said the park service needed more time to evaluate how the rules would affect the seashore, which includes all or part of five barrier islands in the Missis-

sippi Sound. He noted 10 problems, among them the possibility for degraded scenery at the seashore, as well as light, water and air pollution that could harm birds, turtles and dolphins “Due to their untrammeled and pristine character, the barrier islands attract approximately 1.1 million visitors per year,” Brown wrote, saying the park service has a duty to preserve the islands forever. “One of the primary attractions is the opportunity to enjoy unencumbered scenic view sheds of the Gulf of Mexico, the night sky and other recreational attributes that are inherent to a natural setting that is unaffected by artificial sights and noise.” The casino letter was sent to the MDA by lawyers for Beau Rivage, Island View and IP casinos. The Beau Rivage and IP are in Biloxi and the Island View is in Gulfport. In the letter, the casino operators want to know where ports to support exploration and drilling would be located and what routes would be used to move equipment to and from drilling and exploration sites. Many environmentalists and some coastal business leaders still oppose any offshore exploration or drilling and have said even after most of the Sound was put off limits, the barrier islands and other areas could still be harmed. Casino and some other business leaders reigned in their protest when the 2004 law was written to secure protection for most near-shore water. Only two areas, on the Alabama and Louisiana lines, would allow exploration and drilling nearshore.

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Higher ed Some people not suited for college From other Mississippi newspapers: • The Natchez Democrat: Education reform is always a hot-button issue, but more so in an election year. The topic was front and center of President Barack Obama’s recent State of the Union address. His plans included making higher education more affordable by forcing colleges to hold costs in check or lose federal dollars. Interestingly, his approach provides more stick than carrot and assumes something that might just be flawed logic. His assumption is that a traditional

college education is not just a privilege for a few, but is a prerequisite for all. As much as we’d love it if that were true, the fact is that many, many smart young men and women do not find college a good fit, even when money isn’t the issue. A Harvard Graduate School report recently showed America has the highest college dropout rate of any industrialized nation. Alarmingly, despite our nation’s Herculean efforts in the past few years to push college onto everyone, only 40 percent of all 27-year-olds in America attain an associate’s degree or higher.

That means 60 percent are stumbling into the job market ill equipped to be productive workers and ever have a shot at realizing the American Dream. Rather than continuing to work hard to put the square and triangular pegs through the same circular hole, wouldn’t we be smarter to rethink our focus? Other developed nations use programs that provide high school students with career path options to learn marketable skills that do not require college degrees. Education is important, but creating well-equipped Americans to help build our country and their own livelihoods may be more important.

Will lawmakers tackle school consolidation this session? The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson: Proposals to consolidate school districts get a lot of political talk, but when it comes to actually doing it, elected officials usually run and hide. School consolidation is politically tricky and can set off firestorms of controversy in local communities. Everything from race to sports to historic community rivalries come into play. But consolidation and the equally controversial “school choice” ideas got limited nods recently from Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and state Superintendent of Education Tom Burnham. A lot of hot rhetoric has surrounded the issue. Some may see it as irony that Reeves is bringing it up after using the consolidation issue against his opponent last summer in the Republican primary. Reeves said, however, that he supports a specific consolidation plan that would combine the three school districts in

Sunflower County into one. Whatever approach the state ultimately takes for consolidation statewide, this particular plan makes sense. The districts are small — three in one county — and they are not performing. All have been taken over by the state Department of Education for deficiencies. Reeves called for combining them and appointing a superintendent to run them. That clearly would be in the best interest of the taxpayers of the county, but more important for the schoolchildren. The plan had been recommended by a consulting firm, which studied consolidation. Former Gov. Haley Barbour had supported consolidation of some of the state’s 152 districts to save money. He had previously suggested cutting the districts to 100.

State Superintendent of Education Tom Burnham told House Education Committee members that he and his staff plan to take to the Board of Education a policy recommendation on granting school choice when accreditation is withdrawn. Again, this limited “choice” plan would be targeted at failing districts. As of November, 13 districts were on probation, the last step before accreditation is withdrawn. Unlike some charter school ideas being touted at the Capitol, this could form the basis for a program for Burnham, Reeves and legislators to test new approaches . Still, fully funding basic programs for K-12 schools under the Mississippi Adequate Education Program on a consistent basis should be the Legislature’s No. 1 priority. So far, that remains an unfulfilled promise to the state’s schoolchildren.

Governor takes lead on state budget The Meridian Star: Sound, principled leadership is needed in times of uncertainty. This past week Mississippi got a solid dose of that from newly-minted Gov. Phil Bryant as he released his executive budget recommendation to lawmakers. In it he called for some tough measures, namely cuts to some of our most precious state services — education, health care and roads. The executive budget recommendation is a detailed plan the governor and his staff put together to tell lawmakers how they should spend taxpayer dollars to fund government. It’s a guide for priorities in spending and it includes suggestions for areas of savings. This plan is for the fiscal year that begins July 1. The Legislature can take

any — or all — of the governor’s recommendations. They can also throw them in the trash. The governor said this was one of the toughest state budgets he’s ever worked on. For starters the state will have $164.8 million less in one-time money to spend than it did for the current fiscal year. The state budget can no longer be propped up by federal money that flowed into our state during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and from the federal stimulus. That well has run dry. “I am committed to doing more with less, making necessary cuts before raising taxes,” Bryant said. Bryant also calls for the ability of state agency heads to use “lump sum” spending power that is exempted from the

State Personnel Board so positions can be evaluated — and cut if necessary — without fear of retribution. For a temporary basis, this is absolutely needed. Without this in the private sector, many businesses likely would have folded within the past four years as they grappled with declining revenues. The bottom line: times are tough. No one likes to lose a job. No one likes to see a neighbors lose their jobs. No one likes to see services cut. But we can’t continue to fund state government on a pipe dream. We can’t spend our way out of this problem. Raising taxes isn’t the answer. The only way to address it is by aggressively pursuing new revenue and by spending less money, or at least by spending what we have and no more.

OLD POST FILES 120 YEARS AGO: 1892

80 YEARS AGO: 1932

40 YEARS AGO: 1972

Felix Hahin is dead. • Charles Slades, noted spiritualist, gives an exhibition at the opera house. • Kennedy and Conaghan are graveling spots of Washington Street.

Mrs. Julia Loeb dies. • Jane Johnson is transferred to the Jackson plant of the C.W. Gooch Lumber Co. • Betty Jane Cosey, who has been quite ill, is improving.

110 YEARS AGO: 1902

70 YEARS AGO: 1942

The dinner here to honor Sen. John C. Stennis is a sellout. • Army dentist Maj. Edwain T. Larr Jr., whose parents live in Vicksburg, receives the Army Commendation Medal at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

M.J. Mulvihill Sr., new postmaster, and his deputy, Abe Kierskey, are on duty. • The Rev. Father Mabe of Lake Providence is in the city. • Engineer Hooper is seriously hurt in an accident near the shops. • R.G. Smith, engineer on the Y&MV Railroad, is ill.

Snow flurries occur here but melt as soon as they hit the ground. • Mrs. Delta Spell and Mrs. Christine Jabour leave for a visit to New York City. • Dr. Earle Pierce of Minneapolis gives a series of talks at First Baptist Church.

100 YEARS AGO: 1912

60 YEARS AGO: 1952

Salathief Schurtzer, an aged fisherman, is killed with a hatchet and robbed. • Oscar W. Underwood buttons reach Vicksburg. • Ben Warren returns from New Orleans. • Joe Nauen and Earl Bazinsky return from New Orleans.

Henry A. Walker, prominent Vicksburg resident, dies. • Jane Powell stars in “Rich, Young and Pretty” at the Rivoli Drive-In Theatre. • Mrs. L.B. Amis and Catherine Amis return from Mardi Gras in Mobile.

90 YEARS AGO: 1922 William F. Laughlin is in New Orleans for Mardi Gras. • Norma Talmadge is billed at the Alamo Theatre in “The Moth.” • Arthur Strealy is named dictator of the local Moose Lodge. • Mrs. Aaron Orbach and two daughters go to New Orleans for carnival.

50 YEARS AGO: 1962 R.W. Sauer is named Man of the Year by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. • Leonard “Pops” Newman walks off with top honors at the Tallulah High School annual victory banquet. • L.J. McLelland dies of injuries received in a truck accident. • Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Crutchfield announce the birth of a daughter, Brenda, on Feb. 19.

30 YEARS AGO: 1982 Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Grey of Redwood are the parents of a son, Garrett Wayne, on Feb. 9. • M.L. “Hooty” Brooks catches a string of 10 large bass in a private pond and is featured in Fred Messina’s On Target Outdoors column. • “On Golden Pond” is featured at the Battlefield Cinema.

20 YEARS AGO: 1992 C.K. Worthy Jr. is named chief of the volunteer fire department. • Services are held for Kelli Rae Woodham. • Robert Brian Athow and Kathy Ann Moore, both seniors at Warren Central High School, are named students of the month by the Elks.

10 YEARS AGO: 2002 New Deal Supermarket opens at 2009 Drummond St. • Ty’Mesha Nabors celebrates her fourth birthday. • Al Mashburn hosts a work meeting of the Vicksburg Cruisers.

When your heart settles on a place, it’s hard to convince it that anywhere else can be home.

After 200 days on the road, there is no place like being home FISHTRAP HOLLOW, Miss. — I did some figuring on the back of an envelope and discovered that 200 days of 2011 were spent away from this old hollow. Maybe that’s why today it seems almost like an exotic getaway instead of what it actually is: an ordinary home. Outside the window, recent rains have left sand contrails zigzagging the pasture. I see flotsam from the branch that runs beside the house and at times jumps its banks. If it were warmer, I’d open all the doors and listen to the branch babble and brag about all the water it has carried while I’ve been away. Instead, I lay a fire in the stove, the better to get through February. My dogs Boo and Hank are curled up in discount-store beds on the floor beside RHETA my desk. They, too, gRIMSLEY miss home when we’re gone. Here they simply nudge me with their wooly heads when the urge to go outside hits. If they see or sense a squirrel, they can give chase. In the Colorado city where we’ve been for several months, the dogs must wear harnesses and leashes to go outside. City squirrels mock and tease them. Here they enjoy a regular retinue of dogs who visit and chase about the woods for recreation. In the city, dogpark etiquette eludes my two, too old to learn new tricks. They lunge and growl at every strange dog we meet, provoking my stern rebuke. It is for a dog, I imagine, humiliating. When your heart settles on a place, it’s hard to convince it that anywhere else can be home. No matter that elsewhere you make friends, have a nicer house, frequent amazing restaurants and have access to a variety of breads and other groceries the stalwart Piggly Wiggly does not offer. It doesn’t even matter that the spectacular Rocky Mountains are outside your window, iced with snow and positioned against a Windex-blue sky. You eventually miss the humbler North Mississippi hills, worn to speedbump size by thousands of years of nature’s abuse. You miss the sycamores with their loincloth leaves and the skinny dogwoods with their spring surprise. Most of all you miss the people, the slow-talking, slothfully rhythmic folk who speak on the sidewalk whether they know you or not. You miss the long and circuitous stories that pass for answers to questions that could be answered with a simple “yes” or “no.” You miss what you have always known. It’s aggravating, almost. Last month I left the land of no litter and dramatic vistas and cold that doesn’t feel cold to come home to tornado threats and the damp chill that permeates a Southern spring. I left a neighborhood with art galleries and animal control and a French bakery where the baguettes are fresh each morning to return to the thundering peace of this place. I was homesick for, well, home.

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Rheta Grimsley Johnson writes for King Features Syndicate.

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Obama budget predicts $1.3T deficit WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s budget predicts a $1.3 trillion deficit for the fiscal year but that would drop to $575 billion in 2018 if the president gets his wish to raise taxes and if policymakers can live within tight restraints on the Pentagon and other Cabinet agency budgets, the White House said Friday. After four straight years of trillion dollar-plus deficits, next year’s budget shortfall would drop to $901 billion under the administration’s tax and spending policies. In his budget submission on Monday, the president will also call for a “Buffett Rule” — that would guarantee that households making more than $1 million a year pay at least 30 percent of their income in taxes. Billionaire financier Warren Buffett has made headlines proposing the idea, saying that it’s unfair for him to pay a lower tax rate than his secretary. Obama will also call for Congress to enact a tax reform plan that would raise about $1.5 trillion over the coming decade by eliminating numerous tax preferences and assuming revenues from the expiration of Bush-era tax cuts for people in the upper brackets. The election-year document is sure to get a brushoff from Republicans controlling the House. The White House said the budget will contain many items from a September submission to a failed “supercommittee,” which deadlocked over tax increases and how much to cut benefit programs. The Obama budget will also reflect tight “caps” on agency operating budgets forged in last summer’s budget and debt limit pact between Obama and House Speaker John Boehner.

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Social issues rule busy day in presidential race WASHINGTON (AP) — Social issues dominated the 2012 presidential race Friday, as President Barack Obama tried to calm a storm over religion and birth control and the Republicans vying to replace him jockeyed to outdo each other in proving their conservative fervor. There was little time left for talk of jobs and the economy, subjects still expected to dominate the fall election. In that sense, the day’s events may become little more than a footnote. But Democrats hope the unusually intense focus on social issues, even if temporary, will help them portray Republicans as out of step with middle America on matters such as access to birth control, equal treatment of men and women, and government philosophies that put problem-solving ahead of ideological purity. Three of the four GOP presidential candidates addressed the Conservative Political Action Conference, emphasizing their fealty to activists on the right. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney

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declared himself “severely conservative.” That wasn’t enough for former Sen. Rick Santorum, who surprised Republicans by winning this week’s caucuses in Colorado and Minnesota. Even if Romney goes on to defeat Obama this fall, Santorum told the CPAC crowd it would be a “hollow victory” because Romney isn’t conservative enough. Sandwiched between Santorum’s and Romney’s speeches, Obama announced a muchanticipated change to a rule

that would have required religious-affiliated institutions, such as Catholic hospitals, to include birth control in their employee’s health insurance plans. Republican presidential candidates and lawmakers and Catholic bishops denounced that as government infringement on religious rights. So Obama on Friday said insurance companies, and not religious institutions, can offer contraceptive coverage to the employees at no cost. Romney used his 24-minute speech to say he proved his

conservative mettle as Massachusetts governor. “I know conservatism because I have lived conservatism,” he said. Romney said he would cut federal spending like he cut state spending, although he vowed not to touch military budgets. “I was a conservative governor,” he said. “I fought against long odds in a deep blue state. I understand the battles that we, as conservatives, must fight because I have been on the front lines.”

But Romney skated past details of his administration that trouble some conservatives, including requiring state residents to obtain health insurance. Santorum, who spoke ahead of Romney without saying his name, said the former governor’s health care record would make it impossible for him to draw needed contrasts with Obama. He said Romney had created “the stepchild of Obamacare.” Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich regaled the CPAC audience with his promises to slash government spending painlessly, through businesstested efficiency techniques. Gingrich blasted Obama’s contraception policies without delving into details of the latest changes. “This administration is waging war on religion,” said Gingrich, who grew up as a Protestant but converted to Roman Catholicism. “I frankly don’t care what deal he tries to cut,” he said of Obama. “He will wage war on the Catholic Church the morning after he’s elected. We cannot trust him.”

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Stocks fall sharply as Greek deal is held up

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LOCAL STOCKS The following quotes on local companies are provided as a service by Smith Barney Citi Group, 112-B Monument Place, 601-6366914. Archer-Daniels (ADM)............. 30.57 American Fin. (AFG)................. 37.43 Ameristar (ASCA)....................... 20.27 Auto Zone (AZO).....................354.10 Bally Technologies (BYI).......... 43.95 BancorpSouth (BXS)................. 11.73 Britton Koontz (BKBK)................8.37 Bunge Ltd. (BG).......................... 63.48 Cracker Barrel (CBRL)............... 53.34 Champion Ent. (CHB)................... .20 Com. Health Svcs. (CYH)........ 20.03 Computer Sci. Corp. (CSC).... 32.47 Cooper Industries (CBE)......... 60.09 CBL and Associates (CBL)...... 18.13 CSX Corp. (CSX).......................... 22.05 East Group Prprties(EGP)...... 49.13 El Paso Corp. (EP)...................... 27.18 Entergy Corp. (ETR).................. 67.50

Fastenal (FAST)........................... 48.42 Family Dollar (FDO).................. 57.65 Fred’s (FRED)................................ 14.73 Int’l Paper (IP)............................. 31.85 Janus Capital Group (JNS).......8.65 J.C. Penney (JCP)....................... 42.44 Kroger Stores (KR)..................... 23.63 Kan. City So. (KSU).................... 68.42 Legg Mason (LM)..................... 27.53 Parkway Properties (PKY).........9.97 PepsiCo Inc. (PEP)..................... 63.95 Regions Financial (RF).............. 5.67 Rowan (RDC)............................... 37.06 Saks Inc. (SKS)............................. 10.81 Sears Holdings (SHLD)............ 47.57 Simpson-DuraVent (SSD)....... 31.73 Sunoco (SUN).............................. 39.21 Trustmark (TRMK)..................... 23.91 Tyco Intn’l (TYC)......................... 49.25 Tyson Foods (TSN).................... 18.92 Viacom (VIA)................................ 55.26 Walgreens (WAG)...................... 34.54 Wal-Mart (WMT)........................ 61.90

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smart money Q: I have several open credit card accounts with no outstanding balances and high available credit limits. It worries me because of the identity-theft epidemic. My problem is that I have written to several credit companies in the past and requested t h a t my accounts be closed BRUCE due to nonu s ag e . I also sent copies to the three credit agencies. Equifax returned my letter, along with a note saying it didn’t know what I wanted. That frightened me. I thought my letters had effectively closed my accounts, but not so. Online, the accounts are still listed, but with a message that there is a problem with the account or that they are experiencing some difficulties with their system. Last year one of my accounts canceled by written request was reactivated in a scam. The company “credited” my

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closed account with $10, which they told me in a letter I could keep if I used my credit card by some deadline. Of course I did not use the account, so they debited my account for the measly $10 and I now have an open, active account again. I have received new cards and am getting a statement again. Is that legal? — Kim in San Diego Q: First, you should understand that your maximum liability, even if there is identity theft, is only $50. When you wrote to Equifax, your letter probably got to a low-level clerk who couldn’t figure out which way was up. I would send another letter, this time by certified mail with return receipt requested, to Equifax and to the companies that are issuing these cards. Be very clear that you wish to close the accounts and, if possible, clip the cards in half and enclose them. In addition, ask the companies to acknowledge that the accounts have been closed. •

Bruce Williams writes for Newspaper Enterprise Association. E-mail him at bruce@brucewilliams.com.

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks had their worst day of the year Friday after Greece hit a roadblock on its way to a critical bailout. The Dow Jones industrial average closed down 89.23 points, or 0.7 percent, at 12,801.23. The broader Standard & Poor’s 500 finished down 9.31 points to 1,342.64. It was the first losing week for S&P this year. Just a day earlier, investors had bought stocks after Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos and the heads of the three parties backing his government agreed to slash wages, lay off civil service workers and cut government spending. That was seen as a step toward Greece’s securing a (euro) 130 billion international bailout that it must have to avoid defaulting on

its debt next month and sending a shock through the world financial system. On Friday, European finance ministers insisted Greece agree to deeper cuts in wages and spending. More than 15,000 people swarmed the streets of Athens, some hurling paving stones at police. Four cabinet ministers have resigned over the cuts. The decline in U.S. stocks was broad, with all 10 industry categories in the S&P 500 down. Materials stocks fell the most, down 1.8 percent. Energy and financial stocks both fell more than 1 percent. At its low point Friday, the Dow was down 145 points. Its largest intraday loss so far this year was 159 points, on Jan. 13, but the Dow has not closed down more than 100 points since Dec. 28.

Report: Energy loans could cost taxpayers $3B WASHINGTON (AP) — The government could lose nearly $3 billion on Energy Department loans for green energy programs — far less than the $10 billion Congress set aside for the high-risk program, according to an independent review. The White House ordered the review after criticism of a $528 million loan to Solyndra Inc., solar company that went bankrupt. The review, led by former Treasury Department official Herb Allison, looked at 30 loans or loan guarantees totaling $23.8 billion that were offered to green energy companies and auto makers such as Ford and Nissan. The review did not involve Solyndra or Beacon Power Corp., a Tyngsboro, Mass., energy storage company that also went bankrupt after receiving a federal loan. The government has lost $567 million from those two loans so far, although officials said this week they could recover

as much as $28 million from the sale of Beacon to a private equity firm. The 75-page report, released Friday, says that about onethird of the money allocated — $8.3 billion — had been spent as of Nov. 28. The government could reduce its losses from the loan program if it withholds money from companies that fail to meet certain benchmarks, the report said. The comment echoes criticism by some Republicans in Congress who say the Obama administration should have cut off money to Solyndra far sooner than it did. The report recommends several steps the Energy Department can take to improve the loan program, including creation of a chief risk officer to monitor all of the agency’s loans. The risk management unit should be separate from the loan program office and should report directly to senior DOE managers, the report said.

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Syria: Suicide bombers kill 28 in industrial city ALEPPO, Syria (AP) — Two suicide car bombers struck security compounds in Aleppo on Friday, killing 28 people, Syrian officials said, bringing significant violence for the first time to an industrial center that has largely stood by President Bashar Assad during the 11-month uprising against his rule. Anti-Assad activists denied any involvement and accused the regime of setting off the blasts to smear the opposition as government forces pummel rebels in one of their main strongholds, Homs. State media touted the bombings as proof the regime faces a campaign by terrorists, not a popular uprising. The military stepped up its siege of Homs, where hundreds have reportedly been killed over the past week. Soldiers who have been bombarding the central city made their first ground move, storming into one of the most restive neighborhoods. Satellite image provider Digital-

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A Syrian rebel stands next to a destroyed government forces tank as they replace on it Syrian revolution flags, in Homs, central Syria. Globe Inc., based in Colorado, released photos Friday that it said show Syrian army tanks and other armored vehicles near apartment buildings in the city. Troops and security forces opened fire on anti-regime protesters who streamed out of mosques after Friday prayers nationwide. At least 27 civilians were killed, according to the Londonbased Syrian Observatory for

Human Rights. The blasts in Aleppo, Syria’s most populous city, ripped apart the facades of the local headquarters of the Military Intelligence Directorate and a barracks of the Security Preservation forces. At the Directorate, windows were shattered and a large crater was torn into the pavement outside the entrance. A weeping correspondent on state-run TV showed graphic

footage of at least five corpses, collected in sacks and under blankets by the side of the road. Security officials said suicide bombers in explosivespacked vehicles tried to smash through the entrances of both sites. At the barracks, Brig. Firas Abbas told an Associated Press reporter on a government-guided visit to the scene that the vehicle made it through one roadblock before detonating near the gates. A head lay on the ground and security officials said it belonged to a suicide attacker. State television cited the Health Ministry as saying 28 people were killed in the two blasts and 235 wounded. The dead included 11 security personnel killed at the barracks, 13 military personnel killed at the military intelligence building and four civilians, security officials said. State TV blamed “terrorists.” But anti-government activists accused the regime of setting

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band to come here and help,” Richardson said. The structure itself has housed a string of stores since it was built in the 19th century, most notably Sears Roebuck and Co., until 1965, when Sears moved to Battlefield Village mall. A TWL Variety Store operated at the Washington Street store before Super Ten. In 2001, the city purchased the building for $139,000 during the downtown makeover that focused on 48 struc-

tures, then resold it for $20,000. In 2008, Riverbend Land & Development LLC of Ridgeland purchased it and converted upstairs floors into upscale apartments. Super Ten is a division of Henderson, N.C.-based Variety Wholesalers Inc., which operates more than 440 discount clothing and retail stores in 14 states under the Roses, Maxway, Super Ten, Bargain Town, Bill’s and Super Dollar brands.

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than their homes are worth. It will also send checks to others who were improperly foreclosed upon. But the amounts are modest. The bulk of the money will go to California and Florida, two of the states hardest hit by the housing crisis and the ones with the most underwater homeowners. The two states stand to receive roughly 75 percent of the settlement funds. The five major lenders are Bank of America, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Ally Financial.

off the blasts to discredit the opposition and avert protests that had been planned in the city on Friday. Capt. Ammar al-Wawi of the Free Syrian Army, a rebel group that wants to bring down the regime by force, denied involvement. He said fighters from his group had a short gunbattle with troops several hundred yards (meters) from the Directorate about an hour before the explosion but did not carry out the bombings. “This explosion is the work of the regime to divert world attention from the crimes it is committing against the people of Homs,” he said. The blasts were the fourth such dramatic suicide attack since late December. All occurred on Friday mornings against various security headquarters and prompted the same exchange of accusations. The earlier attacks, in the capital Damascus, killed dozens of security forces and civilians.

dent Obama since Kodirov was closer geographically to the president than the Emir,” according to his plea agreement. Kodirov and a person who helped authorities discussed possible ways to kill Obama, including from long distance using a sniper rifle. The agreement said Kodirov became disheartened when he realized how expensive sniper rifles are and realized he lacked the skill to pull off the shot. Kodirov then decided he could shoot the president from a closer distance in public. “Kodirov said that he did not care if he got shot and killed, as long as he killed President Obama,” according to the plea deal. Kodirov then struck up

a friendship with another person in Birmingham who spoke Uzbek, and the two often attended mosque together. The two often looked at jihadist websites and videos on Kodirov’s laptop, the agreement said. On July 11, after the two went to a mosque in Birmingham to pray, Kodirov asked his friend to buy a gun for him so he could kill Obama. Kodirov told the person he “knew this was what he was supposed to do for Islam,” the plea agreement says. Kodirov was arrested in July. Bell, the defense attorney, said Kodirov regrets what happened and “accepted responsibility for the charges he pled guilty to.” He was accused of making

The deal requires the banks to reduce loans for about 1 million households that are at risk of foreclosure. The lenders will also send $2,000 each to about 750,000 Americans who were improperly foreclosed upon from 2008 through 2011. The banks will have three years to fulfill terms of the deal. The deal is subject to approval by a federal judge. It’s the biggest settlement involving a single industry since the $206 billion multistate tobacco deal in 1998.

four separate threats against Obama within a five-day period when he was meeting either with a witness who went to police or an undercover officer. Vance, the prosecutor, said Kodirov’s threats were serious enough that law enforcement officers felt they had to intervene. “He had developed a plan, he was reaching out to other individuals for aid and acquiring firepower necessary to kill the president,” Vance said. A complaint said Kodirov contacted an unidentified person trying to buy weapons in early July, and that person became a confidential source for the government. Accompanied by the witness, Kodirov purchased a Sendra

M115A1 automatic rifle from an undercover agent at a Birmingham-area motel on July 13, when authorities said the final threat was made against the president. The agent also gave Kodirov four hand grenades with the powder removed. Authorities say Kodirov was in the country illegally because he obtained a student visa but never enrolled in school. Uzbekistan is located in central Asia and was once part of the former Soviet Union. It is slightly larger than California and the vast majority of its population is Muslim. Islamic terrorists have been linked to sporadic violence in the country for more than a decade, according to the State Department.

deaths Mary L. Lee Mary L. Lee died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at her home. She was 66. Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

Jazy L. Maher Jr. PATTISON — Jazy L. Maher Jr. died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, at his home. He was 70. Mr. Maher was born in Jefferson County. He served in the U.S. National Guard and was retired from the Mississippi State Highway Department. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jazy L. Sr. and Lessie Twiner Maher; a brother, Edgar Maher; and a sister, Lela Faye Bland. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Maher; six sons, Jeff Maher, Larry Grace, Bobby Grace, Roy “Mouchy” Bishop, Jackie “Jock” Cranthum and Robert A. Bishop, all of Pattison; three brothers, Joe Maher of Hazlehurst and Eddie Maher of Brookhaven; four sisters, Pat Hatcher of Port Gibson, Mary Watts of Ferriday, La., Elaine Smith of Brookhaven and Joyce Cockrel of Vicksburg; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at New Providence Baptist Church in Hazlehurst. Burial will follow at

Union Church Cemetery in Union. Visitation will be tonight from 6 until 9 at the church.

Shirley Huell-Reed Shirley Huell-Reed died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, at River Region Medical Center. She was 51. Mrs. Huell-Reed was a lifelong resident of Vicksburg. She was a 1978 graduate of Vicksburg High School and a 1982 graduate of Alcorn State University. She was a member of Traveler’s Rest M.B. Church, where she was a youth mentor and Women’s Missionary Ministry team leader. She was employed at Waterways Experiment Station and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, serving as deputy of the Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Office. She received numerous awards, including the Vicksburg District Woman of the Year 1992, Department of the Army Commander’s Award for Civilian Service in 1999, Mississippi Minority Small Business Advocate of the Year Award 2004 and the Department of the Army Superior Civilian Service Award in 2006. Mrs. Huell-Reed was a member of the Alcorn Alumni Association’s local chapter, the Warren County Baptist Women’s Auxiliary and the women’s depart-

ment of the General Mississippi Baptist State Convention. She was secretary of the MCIA Investment Club and a registrar of the Vicksburg Extension of the Mississippi Baptist Seminary and College. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benny and Senola Huell; and a brother, Edward Huell. Survivors include her hus-

BY CHIEF METEOROLOGIST BARBIE BASSSETT TODAY

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Sunny today, highs in the lower 40s; mostly clear and frosty tonight, lows in the lower 20s

WEATHER This weather package is compiled from historical records and information provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the City of Vicksburg and The Associated Press.

LOCAL FORECAST SUNday-Monday Sunny Sunday, highs in the mid 50s; mostly cloudy Sunday night, lows in the mid- to upper 20s; cloudy Monday, chance of rain, highs in the mid 50s

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Continued from Page A1. mingham Islamic Society. “I knew him. He attended mosque. He never demonstrated any radicalization in his behavior, his words.” U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance said members of the Islamic community assisted in the case against Kodirov. The plea agreement said that in July 2011, Kodirov claimed he had been communicating with a person known as “the Emir.” Kodirov said the person was a member of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, which has been designated a terrorist organization by the U.S. State Department. Authorities did not reveal the identity of the Emir. The Emir “asked Kodirov if there was anything Kodirov could do about Presi-

PRECISION FORECAST

TONIGHT mostly clear and frosty, lows in the lower 20s SUNday-Monday Sunny Sunday, highs in the mid 50s; mostly cloudy Sunday night, lows in the mid- to upper 20s; cloudy Monday, chance of rain, highs in the mid 50s

Almanac Highs and Lows High/past 24 hours............. 53º Low/past 24 hours............... 38º Average temperature......... 46º Normal this date................... 49º Record low..............13º in 1899 Record high............76º in 1938 Rainfall Recorded at the Vicksburg Water Plant Past 24 hours.................0.0 inch This month..............4.93 inches Total/year.............. 10.01 inches Normal/month......1.87 inches Normal/year...........7.34 inches Solunar table Most active times for fish and wildlife Saturday: A.M. Active............................ 7:46 A.M. Most active................. 1:33 P.M. Active............................. 8:12 P.M. Most active.................. 1:59 Sunrise/sunset Sunset today........................ 5:44 Sunset tomorrow............... 6:49 Sunrise tomorrow.............. 5:45

RIVER DATA band, Calvin E. Reed Sr. of Vicksburg; her son, Calvin E. Reed Jr. of Vicksburg; a daughter, Candice LaDonna Reed-Goodwin of Vicksburg; five brothers, George Huell of Huntsville, Ala., Bennie Huell Jr., Perry Huell and Morris Shelton, all of Vicksburg, and Larry Gray of Oklahoma; two sisters, Doris Stewart of Florida and Tina Turner of Vicksburg; and

aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Vicksburg City Auditorium with the Rev. Thomas Bernard officiating. Burial will follow at Hickory Tree Cemetery. Visitation will be tonight from 5 until 7 at W.H. Jefferson Funeral Home.

Stages Mississippi River at Vicksburg Current: 36.6 | Change: NC Flood: 43 feet Yazoo River at Greenwood Current: 22.6 | Change: NC Flood: 35 feet Yazoo River at Yazoo City Current: 22.8 | Change: 0.6 Flood: 29 feet Yazoo River at Belzoni Current: 22.1 | Change: -0.8 Flood: 34 feet Big Black River at West Current: 16.5 | Change: -0.3 Flood: 12 feet Big Black River at Bovina Current: 26.8 | Change: -0.2 Flood: 28 feet StEELE BAYOU Land....................................84.3 River....................................84.1

MISSISSIPPI RIVER Forecast Cairo, Ill. Sunday.................................... 31.3 Monday.................................. 30.2 Tuesday.................................. 28.5 Memphis Sunday.................................... 20.0 Monday.................................. 17.6 Tuesday.................................. 15.5 Greenville Sunday.................................... 40.8 Monday.................................. 39.9 Tuesday.................................. 38.1 Vicksburg Sunday.................................... 36.7 Monday.................................. 36.3 Tuesday.................................. 35.5

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Egypt’s military warns of conspiracies CAIRO — Egypt’s military rulers warned that the country faces conspiracies that seek to topple the state and spread chaos, in a message intended to undermine activists who plan to mark the anniversary of President Hosni Mubarak’s overthrow with anti-army protests. The statement from the council of generals who took power when Mubarak stepped down on Feb. 11, 2011, came on the eve of a planned general strike aimed at pressuring the military to give up power. Protest groups have grown harshly critical of the military’s handling of Egypt’s transition to democracy, accusing the army of trying to protect its power and committing human rights violations that rival those of Mubarak’s regime.

DEA: Mexican gov. got millions in drug cash MEXICO CITY — A court document says U.S. agents have evidence that drug cartel leaders paid millions to the governor of a Mexican border state and other members of the country’s former ruling party to gain political influence. A 13-page DEA complaint filed in a Texas federal court said four informants reported that the leaders of the Gulf and Zetas cartels paid members of the Institutional Revolutionary Party including Tomas Yarrington, who served as governor of Tamaulipas state in 19992004.

Rough seas thwart ship’s fuel removal ROME — Italian officials said rough seas have increased movements of the crippled Costa Concordia and are thwarting the start of fuel removal a month after the cruise ship capsized off a Tuscan island. The national office overseeing search and anti-pollution operations said Friday that instruments registered increased and faster movements of the ship, which is resting on its side just outside Giglio island’s port. At least 17 people died in the incident and 15 are missing.

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U.S. increases travel warning to 14 Mexican states MEXICO CITY (AP) — The U.S. State Department is recommending that Americans avoid travel to all or parts of 14 of 31 Mexican states in the widest travel advisory issued since Mexico stepped up its drug war in 2006. The department advises against any nonessential travel in all of Chihuahua, Coahuila and Tamaulipas, which border the U.S, and in

the central state of Durango, as well as sections of 10 other states. It advises caution for traveling in three other border states and many areas of central and western Mexico where drug cartels have been warring. The previous warning in April 2011 recommended avoiding travel in all of just two states, Tamaulipas and

Michoacan, and parts of eight others. It is the first time the State Department listed advisories for each of Mexico’s 31 states, including the federal district of Mexico City, where there is no warning. There were also no warnings for the states that are home to Cancun and Cabo San Lucas, two popular tourist destinations for Americans. The advisory seems to take

Teen shoots self in face in cafeteria WALPOLE, N.H. (AP) — A 14-year-old shot himself in the face in a New Hampshire elementary school cafeteria filled with dozens of students eating lunch, officials said Friday. The teen, identified by a relative as Hunter Mack, was hospitalized after shooting himself around 11 a.m. at Walpole Elementary School in southwestern New Hampshire. Police locked down the school for several hours, but no one else was injured. Cheshire County Attorney Peter Heed told The Associated Press the student might have been upset about a “relationship issue” with a girl. The student was in serious condition in the intensive care unit Friday night. “Our hearts go out to the family of this young man and our thoughts go out to all of the students that were in the school at this time,” Heed said

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An unidentified parent of a Walpole Elementary School student speaks to a police officer Friday. at an news conference. He did not say what kind of gun the student used or where he might have obtained it. Ethan Symonds, a seventhgrader who was sitting at a table near the boy, said he heard something “a little bit louder than a chip bag popping.” He said he did a double-

take, saw blood, and ran. Seventy of the school’s approximately 170 students were in the cafeteria at the time. Nick Phillips, an eighthgrader in the student’s home room, said he had been passing notes during the week saying he was depressed, but it wasn’t clear why.

pains not to make even violence-plagued tourist destinations off limits. It recommends against nonessential travel in the Pacific coast state of Sinaloa, home to Mexico’s most powerful cartel of the same name, and one of Mexico’s most violent states. But the state warning excludes the tourist destination of Mazatlan. It advises visitors there to exercise cau-

tion at night and in the morning, even though the statement also says “incidents of violence are occurring more frequently in tourist areas” in Mazatlan. Some large cruise lines have stopped their ports of call in Mazatlan. While the advisory warns against travel in most parts of southern Guerrero state, it doesn’t include the resort city of Acapulco.

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St. Valentine could help message Q: Valentine’s Day was a lot of fun when I was a kid. But that was a more innocent time. I’d like my child to have the same experience, but I don’t want to reinforce our culture’s misguided ideas about romance. What can I do? Jim: History can be your ally when it comes to Valentine’s Day! According to Catholic Online, the original St. Valentine, Valentinus, lived during the reign of Emperor Claudius II at a time when the Roman army was involved in many bloody FOCUS ON and THE FAMILY unpopular military campaigns. Claudius was having difficulty recruiting soldiers, and he believed the reason FOCUS ON was that THE FAMILY men did not want to leave their lovers or families. As a result, he cancelled all marriages and engagements in Rome. Valentinus was a Christian priest who performed secret marriages. As a result, he was apprehended and condemned to death, suffering martyrdom on Feb. 14, around the year 270. While there is certainly something “romantic” about this story, it is not the self-centered, boyfriend- or girlfriendobsessed brand of romance that we associate with the modern observance of St. Valentine’s Day. Valentinus’ life exemplified a very different set of values, namely selflessness and sacrifice. And those are character traits that are certainly worth encouraging in your child. Q: My mother-in-law is extremely controlling and critical of my parenting. My husband seems oblivious to how much stress she causes me. How should I handle this? Juli: Anything you do or say will impact your mother-in-law’s relationship with your husband, so you probably feel like you are between a rock and a hard place. I would first encourage you to view this as a marriage issue. You and your husband must decide together how you want to interact with his mother. I also would encourage you to consider why your mother-in-law acts the way she does. Her controlling and critical behavior is most likely a reaction to her fears and insecurities. Perhaps she views you as a threat to her relationship with her son.

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• Jim Daly is president of Focus on the Family, host of the Focus on the Family radio program. Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psychologist, co-host, is the author of several books. Submit questions to ask@ FocusOnTheFamily.com

Army officer wants ‘humanism’ officially recognized It’s ‘philosophy that guides a person,’ soldier says at Fort Bragg By The Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. — Soldiers who don’t believe in God can go to war with “Atheist” stamped on their dog tags, but humanists and others with various secular beliefs are still officially invisible in the Army. Maj. Ray Bradley is applying to be the first humanist recognized as a “distinctive faith group leader” by the Army. In the meantime, he can’t be designated as a humanist on his official records or dog tags, although he can be classified as an atheist. The distinction might not seem like a large one to those unfamiliar with humanism, but the Fort Bragg-based officer says it’s the equivalent of being told that “Christian” is an acceptable designation, but not “Catholic.” “Humanism is a philosophy that guides a person,” Bradley said. “It’s more than just a stamp of what you’re not.” Humanism’s core beliefs range from the assertion that knowledge of the world is derived from observation and rational analysis to the conviction that working to help others also promotes individual happiness. The issue is another sign of the growing willingness of military personnel at Fort Bragg and other military bases to publicly identify themselves as atheists, agnostics, humanists or otherwise without belief in a supernatural higher power and seek the same recognition granted to Christians, Jews and other believers.

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U.S Army Maj. Ray Bradley is shown at home in Fayetteville, N.C. “There are a lot more people with these beliefs than just Major Ray Bradley, but he’s in a position where he can stand up and put in a request for this,” said Jason Torpy, president of the Military Association of Atheists and Freethinkers and an Army veteran. Bradley, a veteran of the war in Afghanistan who enlisted in 1986, is respectful and protective of the Army, and careful to say his views are his own. He said he has been a humanist since before he enlisted, when “No Religious Preference” was his only option. Now he feels getting his official records to match his convictions is an important symbolic point. A petition campaign organized by Torpy’s group wants “humanist” and “spiritual but not religious” added to

the currently available religious designations. Bradley said he applied for the change to his record after learning that “atheist” was now an officially recognized choice for soldiers. His request was ultimately rejected by the Army Chaplain Corps, he said, which didn’t respond to a request for comment. Bradley believes some of the resistance comes from a lack of familiarity with humanism. “I don’t think the chaplaincy really understands the difference between atheism and humanism,” he said. Humanism goes beyond a simple statement of disbelief in the existence of a deity or deities, said Howard Katz, president of the Humanist Society, which is sponsoring Bradley’s application to become a lay humanist

leader at Bragg. “Atheism means just that: you don’t believe in God,” Katz said. “You could have an axe murderer who’s an atheist. Humanists have ethics and a philosophy.” They also have formal “lifecycle celebrations” for occasions like marriages, funerals, even what Katz calls “humanist bar mitzvahs.” Founded in 1939 and chartered as a religious organization, the Humanist Society also certifies celebrants to perform the ceremonies, who then have the same legal authority as members of the clergy. It shouldn’t be a surprise that humanists and other non-theists in the military are becoming more vocal, because their civilian counterparts are doing the same thing, said Penny Edgell, a

sociologist at the University of Minnesota who studies American religion. “There are lots more organizations for atheists, agnostics and humanists now than there used to be,” she said. “This is an emerging identity.” The organization of nontheists parallels the mobilization of conservative religious believers in American society, Edgell said. As one group asserts its identity, the other feels the need to respond. “People are aware that if you’re going to claim it, you have to claim it more strongly,” she said. “There’s kind of a cycle of mobilization.” The Army currently has no humanist chaplains or laypersons authorized to perSee Humanity, Page B4.

Beauty of West Bank monasteries continues to draw thousands By The Associated Press JERICHO, West Bank — Located between Jerusalem and Jericho, the Judean Desert provided an inspiration to thousands of hermits who lived here in the early Middle Ages. With its breathtaking, rugged beauty, it was the perfect setting for those searching spiritual fullness in the emptiness of the desert. Today only a handful of monks live here, but the desert and its stunning monasteries continue to attract thousands of visitors from all over the world. With its majestic cliffs and arid rocks stretching to the sky, the Judean Desert is a spiritual place of eerie beauty. During the fourth and fifth centuries A.D., it hosted a community of several thousand monks drawn by biblical stories and in search of a soulful experience. Away from earthly temptations, they lived a life of privation and isolation inside the dozens of caves scattered around this mountainous desert. The desire to retrace the footsteps of early Christianity is still bringing pilgrims and tourists, said Elisa Moed, founder and chief executive of Travelujah.com, a faithbased website that provides resources for Christians traveling to the Holy Land. “This is where John the Baptist resided. He was a hermit, and part of really experiencing the footsteps and really understanding the roots of Christianity is to

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A couple walks towards St. George Monastery in Judean desert. come here and take a look at the wilderness and the landscape and try to understand the lifestyle of John the Baptist,” she said. The prophet Elijah “also spent his time in the Judean wilderness, Jesus spent time in the Judean wilderness. So, yes, it’s a very important and very integral part of coming to the Holy Land and experiencing the Holy Land is to come into this wilderness,” she said. With its source of natural water, the gorge of Wadi Qelt in the West Bank, located a 20-minute drive from Jerusalem on the way to the Dead Sea, provides a green respite amid the arid landscape of the Judean Desert. This is where the Bible says the prophet Elijah lived, and it is the spot chosen by fifth-century hermits. In a reminder of the modern Middle East, vehicles must pass through

Israeli and Palestinian checkpoints on the trip. Visitors come here to visit the monastery of St. George built in the late 19th century on the site of an earlier monastery destroyed by the Persians in the year 614. Today a small community of Greek Orthodox monks resides here, allowing visitors to view the monastery. Two years ago, the road to the site was expanded, allowing a larger number of visitors, mainly from Greece and Romania. Even with the improvements, Wadi Qelt continues to be off the beaten path. Buses can reach the entrance gate, but visitors have to walk down a winding path for about 15 minutes in order to reach the monastery, a potential hurdle for senior citizens or people with disabilities. To those with walking dif-

ficulties, local Bedouin Arabs offer the option of covering the path on donkeys for about $20 to $30. A more common destination for pilgrim tours is the nearby Mount of Temptation, a 15-minute car ride from Wadi Qelt, near the Dead Sea. Placed just above the West Bank town of Jericho, the monastery of the Mount of Temptation is on a cliff about 1,200 feet above sea level, surrounded by several natural caves. Until the early 1990s, reaching the monastery required climbing up the hill and a great deal of determination. Today, a modern cable car connects it to Jericho. The monastery has just one permanent resident, Father Gerassimos, an 81-year-old Greek Orthodox monk who’s been living here for the past 30 years.

Throughout the year other monks reside with him for brief periods of time, said 34-year-old Father Galactio, who came from Greece to help Father Gerassimos for a few months. The arrival of electricity and some modern comforts, such as television and a kitchen, have changed the lifestyles of the Judean Desert monks; still, their main commitment is to praying and living a simple life. Father Gerassimos’ daily routine walks a fine balance between isolation and openness to the outside world: He wakes up at 6 a.m., attends Mass in the monastery’s church before hosting the many visitors who come every day. The place closes at 5 p.m. Only then does Father Gerassimos resume his isolated life, just next to one of the caves inside the monastery.

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church events Antioch Christian Services at Antioch Christian Fellowship and Unity Outreach Ministries (A Full Gospel Ministry), 1800 Poplar St., behind Jones-Upchurch Realty, begin at 9:15 a.m. with children’s church, followed by worship at 10 weekly. Tuesday prayer is at 6:30 p.m., followed by Bible study at 7. Alfred E. Lassiter Sr. is pastor.

Baha’i Faith Services for Baha’i Faith are comprised of a devotional at 11 a.m. Sunday, followed by Deepening at 11:30. The phone number is 601415-5360.

Berachah Services at Berachah Church, 2918 Fisher Ferry Road, begin at 7 tonight with praise and worship. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by praise and worship at 10:30. Children’s church is available for ages 4-8. A nursery is available for children as old as 3. Bible study begins at 6:30 p.m. Monday. On Wednesday, Awana begins at 6 p.m. Bible study and the youth service are at 7. Roger Cresswell is pastor. Visit www.berachah.net.

Bethel A.M.E. Services at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 805 Monroe St., begin at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school, followed by worship at 11. Communion is each first Sunday. Bible study begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Choir rehearsal begins at 10 a.m. Saturday before the fourth Sunday. Board meeting follows the service each second Sunday. The Rev. Arnita Spencer is pastor.

Bethlehem M.B. Services at Bethlehem M.B. Church, 3055 N. Washington St., begin at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school. Mattie L. Brown is superintendent. Worship service is each second Sunday. Covenant is each third Sunday. Communion is each fourth Sunday. All begin at 11 a.m. Usher meeting follows second Sunday services. Bible class begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Choir rehearsal begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday before the second and fourth Sunday. The Rev. Dennis Redden is pastor.

Bingham Memorial M.B. Services at Bingham Memorial M.B. Church, Letitia and Meadow streets, begin at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school, led by Mother Dorothy Miles, superintendent. Second Sunday Covenant begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by worship at 11. Fourth Sunday service begins at 11 a.m. with worship and Communion. Prayer meeting/Bible study begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Youth choir rehearsal is at noon each second Saturday. Choir rehearsal is at 7 p.m. Wednesday before the fourth Sunday and at noon each fourth Saturday. The Rev. James Archer is pastor.

Bovina Baptist Services at Bovina Baptist Church, 5293 U.S. 80, begin at 9:45 a.m. with Sunday school under the direction of Bill Arrington. Worship begins at 11 with the Ordiance of Baptism. Jerry Stuart is minister of music. Donna Harper is pianist. Bobbie Bruce is organist. Brian Parker is the minister of students and education. Dr. Chas Rowland, pastor, will deliver the message. Sunday evening services begin at 5 with Bible study and mission organizations. Worship is at 6 with Rowland bringing the message. Deacons meet at 7. Wednesday evening activities begin at 6 with a business meeting, handbells, youth Bible study, children’s and younger children’s choir rehearsals. Adult choir

rehearsal is at 6:45. A nursery is provided. Wild game supper is set for Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m.

Bowmar Baptist Services at Bowmar Baptist Church, 1825 U.S. 61 South, begin at 8:30 a.m. with classic worship. Lifegroups meet at 9:20. Creative worship for families, Stepping Stones (5-year-old worship), Kids on the Rock (first-sixth-graders) and youth worship begin at 10:30. Signing for the hearing impaired is available upon request during the classic and creative services. Call 601-636-2596. Visit bowmarbaptist.com.

Bradley’s Chapel U.M.C. Family Night begins at 5 tonight at the Youth Center. Services at Bradley’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 13815 Oak Ridge Road, begin at 9:45 a.m. with Sunday school. Worship is at 11, followed by board meeting. Music is led by Hope Raney. Earlene Alexander is pianist. Children’s church is led by Ann Grimshel. Wednesday prayer meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the home of John and Beverly Harris. The Rev. George Butler is pastor. Thursday is Senior Day at the Youth Centern from 9:30 until 11 a.m. The Rev. George Butler is pastor.

Bright Morning Star M.B. Services at Bright Morning Star M.B. Church, 801 Meadow St., begin at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school. Charles Wright is superintendent. Worship is at 11 each first, third and fifth Sunday. Communion is each first Sunday. On Wednesday, prayer meeting is at 5:30 p.m., followed by Bible class at 6. Reginald Harris is pastor. Call 601-636-7073.

Bypass Church of Christ Bible class at Bypass Church of Christ, 787 U.S. 61 North, begins at 9:30 a.m. Morning assembly begins at 10:30 a.m. with Dr. Willie nettle, minister. Worship consists of congregational, a cappella singing and observance of the Lord’s Supper. Evening assembly is at 6 with Nettle speaking. On Wednesday, Bible study for all ages begins at 7 p.m. For transportation or a free Bible correspondence course or home Bible study, call 601638-6165; www.bypasscoc. com.

Calvary Baptist Services at Calvary Baptist Church, 406 Klein St., begin at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school. Worship is at 11. Fellowship breakfast begins at 9 a.m. each second Sunday. Prayer meeting and Bible study begin Wednesday at 6 p.m. The Rev. Joe Mosley is pastor.

Calvary Baptist Services at Calvary Baptist Church, 2878 Old Highway 27, begin at 7 a.m. with Brotherhood Breakfast, followed by Sunday school at 9:45. Worship is at 11. The Rev. Keith Westbrook, guest pastor, will deliver the message. Evening activities begin at 4 with choir practice. Discipleship training for all ages begins at 5, followed by worship at 6, led by Westbrook. GROW visitation is from 6 until 7 p.m. Tuesday. On Wednesday, youth activities and prayer meeting are at 6 p.m.

Cedar Grove M.B. Services at Cedar Grove M.B. Church, 3300 Grange Hall Road, begin at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school led by the Rev. Carl Terrell, superintendent. Worship begins at 11. Communion is each third Sunday. Sunday worship is broadcast at 10 a.m. each Sunday on WRTM FM 97.5. On Wednesday, prayer meeting and Bible study begin at 6:45 p.m. Live worship is each

devotion “In Him was life; and the life was the light of men.”

John 1:4 • I heard about a lady who was looking in her purse for her keys. She looked casually at first, then seriously, then frantically. do you know what she discovered? She was looking in the wrong purse. • I do not know everything about you, but I know this much: you would like to have a full, meaningful, fulfilling life. Am I right? I think most people feel that way. But, no matter how much you search, you’ll not find it apart from Jesus Christ. • Now, I’m not talking about life, as in breathing and heart beating. You have that. I’m talking about a rich, abundant life that Christ died to give you. Life is in Christ. Only Christ can give you life. • Devotion written by Dr. Adrian Rogers in conjunction with Love Worth Finding Ministries. Web site: http://www.lwf.org first Wednesday at 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal is at 7 p.m. Monday with Travanti Hill, minister of music, leading. Children’s choir rehearsal is at 7 p.m. each second Tuesday. Brotherhood Ministry meets at 7 p.m. each second Friday.

Christ Episcopal Christ Episcopal Church, 1115 Main St., will celebrate the Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany with Holy Eucharist, Rite 1 at 8 a.m. in the chapel and Holy Eucharist, Rite 11 at 10 in the church. The Rev. Sam Godfrey will preach and celebrate at both services. Sunday school begins at 9 with the adults meeting in the parish hall and the children meeting in the Sunday school building. Choir practice begins at 9:30 in the parish hall. Child care is provided during the 10 a.m. service. On Wednesday, the Wednesday Coffee/Bible study group meets at 10 a.m. in the Sunday school building. A healing service begins at 12:15 p.m. in the chapel conducted by Godfrey. Centering prayer begins at 5:30 p.m. in the chancel. Morning prayer is at 8 a.m. Monday through Thursday in the church. Call 601-638-5899; www.christchurchvburg. dioms.org.

Christian Home No. 2 M.B. Services at Christian Home No. 2 M.B. Church, begin at 9 a.m. with Sunday school. Regular worship is at 11 each second and fourth Sunday. Communion is each second Sunday. Bible study begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday. For transportation, call 601-883-0286 or 601-636-0419. The Rev. Johnny Hughes is pastor.

Church of Christ Sunday services at Church of Christ, 811 Culkin Road, begin at 10 a.m. with Bible classes. Worship is at 11. On Wednesday, a Bible class for all ages is at 7 p.m. Call 601-636-0141 or 601-5290904 for a free Bible study. Larry Harris is minister.

Church of Christ Services at Church of Christ, 3333 N. Frontage Road, begin at 9 a.m. with Bible classes for all ages. Eric Welch will present the lessons for worship at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. On Wednesday, ladies Bible class begins at 9:45 a.m. Bible classes for all ages are at 7 p.m. Call 601-636-4801 or e-mail vickcofc@cablelynx. com for a free correspondence or home Bible study course. “A Minute of Inspiration” is broadcast on KHits 104.5 at 6:50 a.m. weekdays.

The Church of the Holy Trinity, Episcopal The Sixth Sunday After Epiphany at The Church of the Holy Trinity, Episcopal, South and Monroe streets, will be celebrated with Holy Eucharist Rite 1 at 8 a.m. and Holy Eucharist Rite II at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Luther Ott will officiate. Enquirer’s classes

are at 9:15 during Sunday school in the chapel for ages 16 or older who are interested in confirmation. Choir practice begins at 9:15 a.m. Sunday and Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Lunch Bunch Group meets at 12:10 p.m. Tuesday. Pilates begins at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Daughters of the King meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Clover Valley M.B. Services at Clover Valley M.B. Church, 7670 Mississippi 27 South, begin at 10 a.m. with Sunday school, followed by worship. Communion is each first Sunday; Covenant is each third Sunday; women’s ministry devotional service is each fourth Sunday; pantry donations are accepted at each second and fifth Sunday worship. All begin at 11. Bible study is at 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Missionary workers meet at 6:30 p.m. each second Tuesday. Choir rehearsal is at 5 p.m. Saturday before the second, third and fifth Sunday. Call 601-6366375 or 601-638-2070. The Rev. Samuel Jones is pastor.

wood Homemakers meet at 10:30 at the Senior Center. The Eagle Lake Hi-Steppers walk daily in the fellowship hall at 8:30 a.m. Call 601-6367177 or 601-218-6255.

Ebenezer Baptist Services at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 2346 Grove St., begin with Sunday school at 9 a.m. each second, third, fourth and fifth Sunday. Willie H. Smith is superintendent. Communion is each first Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Bible class/prayer meeting begins at 6 p.m. each second and fourth Wednesday. The Rev. Dr. Michael R. Reed is the pastor.

Edwards Baptist Services at Edwards Baptist Church, 100 Magnolia St., begin at 8 a.m. with a Valentine’s Breakfast in the fellowship hall being prepared by the Brotherhood Men. Sunday school is at 10, followed by worship at 11. Bible study begins at 6 Sunday and Wednesday nights. All services will be led by Dr. John McCall, interim pastor. Choir practice begins at 9:15 Sunday. Curlee Green is minister of music. Linda Dickson is pianist. A nursery is provided and managed by Debby Best. E-mail edwardsbaptch@ bellsouth.net. Call 601-8528141.

Faith Christian Center Services at Faith Christian Center, 1100 Main St., begin at 9 a.m. with Sunday school, followed by worship at 10. Children’s church and a nursery are provided. A men’s and women’s fellowship is at 5 p.m. each first Sunday. Intercessory Prayer is at 6 p.m. Wednesday, followed by Bible class and teens ministry at 7. Dr. Ollie Hardaway Jr. is pastor. For transportation, call 601-638-1600.

Crawford Street U.M.C. First Baptist Services at Crawford Street United Methodist Church, 900 Crawford St., begin at 9:45 a.m. with Sunday school and the Melody Makers choir meeting. Chancel choir rehearsal is at 10:40. Worship is at 10:55. The Honduras Mission Team’s Valentine luncheon is at noon in Floral Hall. “MAAD for grades K-sixth grade meet at 12:30 p.m. Youth Handbells is at 4:30. UMYF meets at 5. The sanctuary and Sunday school rooms are handicap accessible through the elevator in Wesley Hall. The Rev. Cary Stockett is pastor. Play School registration is Monday for current students. The Council on Ministries meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Agape classroom. On Tuesday, men’s breakfast and devotional begin at 6:50 a.m. On Wednesday, ladies Bible study meets at 10 a.m. in the Agape classroom. Dinner is served at 5:15. Children’s activities begin at 5:45. Youth Bible study, adult Bible study in Floral Hall and adult handbell rehersal begin at 6. Chancel choir is at 7. Play School Mardi Gras Parade is at 11:30 a.m. Friday. Visit www.crawfordstreetumc.org.

Eagle Lake Baptist Services at Eagle Lake Baptist Church, Eagle Lake community, begin at 9:45 a.m. with Sunday school. Worship is at 11 and 6 p.m. with Dwight Sibley, pastor, delivering the messages. WMU meeting begins at 5 p.m. On Wednesday, prayer service begins at 6:30 p.m.

Eagle Lake U.M.C. Services at Eagle Lake United Methodist Church, 16682 Mississippi 465, Eagle Lake, begin at 9 a.m. with worship. The Rev. Barbara Hite will bring the sermon and there will be a special time for the youth. Sunday school begins at 10:20. On Wedenesday, mens’s breakfast begins at 7 a.m. and Red-

Services at First Baptist Church, 1607 Cherry St., begin at 9:30 a.m. with Bible study for all ages. Worship is at 10:50 with Dr. Matt Buckles, pastor, delivering the message. Sunday school and worship are available for the hearing impaired. E-Groups begins at 5 p.m. On Tuesday, R-12, GriefShare and Divorce Care begin at 6 p.m. at 1315 Adams St. On Wednesday, English as a Second Language begins at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday Missions Mosaic begins at 4:30 p.m. Children’s choir begins at 5. Church family time is at 5:50. Adult Bible study and choir rehearsal, RAs, GAs, Mission Friends and preschool care are at 6:15. Family Night supper is from 4:45 until 6, call church office by noon Monday for reservations and cancellations. The Medical/Dental Clinic, 1315 Adams St., will be open from 2 until 7 Thursday. On Friday, English As a Second Language begins at 8:30 a.m. Visit www.fbcvicksburg. org.

First Christian Services at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), begin at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school. Worship is at 10:45 with the chancel choir presenting the anthem and the Rev. Jeffery Murphy will deliver the message. The Lord’s Supper is celebrated each Sunday. A nursery is provided. Choir rehearsal begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

First Presbyterian Services at First Presbyterian Church, Cherry and South streets, begin at 8:55 a.m. with Prayer and Thanksgiving service. Worship is at 9:30, led by the Rev. Tim Brown. The choir director is Sharon Penley. The organist is Barbara Tracy. Sunday school begins at 10:45. FUSE meeting begins at 5:45 p.m. On Monday, Dorcas Circle

meets at 3 p.m. Sanctuary choir practice begins at 6. On Tuesday, senior high guy’s meet at Cracker Barrel at 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible study begins at 7:15. Al-Anon is at noon. On Wednesday, choir interns meet at 4:30 p.m. Supper begins at 5 in Mansell Hall. Kids Club meets at 5:30. Explorers Bible study begins at 5:55. Bible study is in the chapel, Session Study, junior high small groups and senior high girls meet. All begin at 6.

Gibson Memorial Activities at Gibson Memorial United Methodist Church, 335 Oak Ridge Road, begin at 10 a.m. with Sunday school. The Dabney Bible Class can be heard at 10 a.m. Sunday on WBBV 101.3. Worship begins at 11. Greg Hazelrig is pastor. Paul Ballard is worship leader. Choir practice begins at 6:30 Wednesday. Visit www.gibsonumc. org.

Glorious Church of Praise Services at Glorious Church of Praise, 1680 Redbone Road, begin at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday. The Rev. Billy Bennett Jr. is pastor.

Goodrum Baptist Services at Goodrum Baptist Church, 4569 Fisher Ferry Road, begin at 9:45 a.m. with Sunday school, followed by worship at 11. Wednesday night prayer meeting begins at 6:30. Benny Still will lead the music. Mike Pennock is pastor.

Gospel Temple M.B. Services at Gospel Temple M.B. Church, 1612 Lane St., begin at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school. Recco Owns is Sunday school superintendent. Bennie Slaughter is deacon and assistant superintendent. Worship and Communion service are at 11 a.m. each second and fourth Sunday. Women’s ministry meeting is at 6 p.m. Monday. Prayer/Bible study meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Walter Edley is pastor. For transportation call 601-634-0759.

Grace Baptist Services at Grace Baptist Church, 1729 Hankinson Road, begin at 9:45 a.m. with Sunday school, followed by worship at 11. The Rev. Bryan Abel, pastor, will deliver the message. Ed Crawford will lead the music. Worship begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by discipleship training. On Wednesday, business and prayer meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.

Greater Grove Street Services at Greater Grove Street M.B. Church, 2715 Alcorn Drive, begin at 8:30 a.m. with worship. Fifth Sunday services begin at 10 a.m. The Lord’s Supper is observed each first Sunday. Children’s church and a nursery are provided. Midweek services begin at 6 p.m. with Hour of Power Service each Wednesday before the fourth Sunday. A baptismal is each last Wednesday. On Thursday, Bible Class and fellowship begin at 10:30 a.m. Valet parking is available for the handicapped or senior citizens. For transportation or prayer request, call 601-218-3911 or visit www. ggsmbc.org. C.J. Williams is minister of music. The Rev. Dr. Casey D. Fisher is pastor.

Greater Jerusalem Baptist Services at Greater Jerusalem Baptist Church, 5026 Mount Alban Road, begin at 8:30 a.m. with Sunday school. Worship is at 9:30. The Lord’s Supper is observed each first and third Sunday. Pastor aide meeting is each fourth Sunday following worship. Continued on Page B3.

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church events Continued from Page B2. On Tuesday, Men of Jerusalem rehearsal begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by Voices of Jerusalem rehearsal at 8. Deacons meet the last Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Youth choir rehearsal is at noon each third and fourth Saturday. To purchase a recording of the service contact Edward Huell or Gregory Linzy Jr., 601-634-8186. The Rev. Kemp Burley Jr. is pastor.

Hawkins U.M.C. Services at Hawkins United Methodist Church, 3736 Halls Ferry Road, begin at 8:45 a.m. with Sunday school. Worship is at 10. Children’s music begins at 4:30 p.m. Family supper begins at 5. GPS activities for all ages and confirmation class begin at 5:30. A nursery is available. On Monday, Feeding the Homeless is at 5:30 p.m. Cub Scouts meets at 6. Boy Scouts meets at 7. On Tuesday, Neighborhood Kids begins at 4:15 p.m. Prayer group meeting begins at 6. On Wednesday, handbells meets at 5:45 p.m. Chancel choir meets at 7. On Thursday, adult Bible study begins at 9 a.m. Neighborhood Kids meets at 4:15 p.m. Spanish lessons are at 7. The Rev. Susannah Grubbs Carr is pastor. Visit www. hawkinsumc.com.

House of Israel Services at House of Israel Culture Center, 1500 Washington St., begin at 11 today with Sabbath school. Evening worship begins at 1. Bible class begins at 5 p.m. Sunday and at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Radio Outreach Ministry is broadcast at 9 a.m. each Sunday on WRTM FM 100.5. Rabbi Ahmetahee Ben Israel is minister. Visit www.houseofisraelhcc-vburg.com.

House of Peace Services at The House of Peace Worship Church International, 2372 Grove St., begin at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school, followed by worship at 11. Intercessory Prayer begins at 6 p.m. Monday and 5 p.m. Tuesday. A Valentine Day party begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday for singles age 18 and older at McNutt House. For reservations, Catina White 601-529-1232. Revival begins each night Feb. 20-21 at 7 with Christopher Tyler, pastor of Mount Tabor Baptist Church, guest speaker. Revival in Rolling Fork is each night Feb. 22-23 at 7 with Pastor Willie Dorsey, guest speaker. Black History service begins at 6 p.m. Feb. 28. and Feb. 29 in Rolling Fork. Grace and Prophecy is broadcast at 11 p.m. Wednesday on the Word Network or online at www.graceandprophecy.com.

Immanuel Baptist Services at Immanuel Baptist Church, 6949 U.S. 61 South, begin at 9:45 a.m. with Sunday school, followed by worship and children’s church, led by children’s director Ashley Coomes, at 10:45. Evening activities begin at 5 with discipleship training and choir practice, followed by worship at 6. On Wednesdays, prayer service, children’s classes for grades K-6 and youth services begin at 7 p.m. Adult choir practice, led by interim music director Dale Yocum, begins at 8. A nursery is available. Billy Brumfield is pastor. Jason McGuffie is associate pastor and youth minister. A nursery is available.

Jubilee Revival Center Services at Jubilee Revival Center, 900 Clay St., begin at 10:30 a.m. with worship. Evening service begins at 6. Tuesday Intercessory Prayer begins at 5 p.m. Bible study is at 6.

King David No. 1 M.B. Services at King David No. 1 M.B., 2717 Letitia St., begin

special events today • Cool Spring M.B. — 5 p.m., Black History Extravanganza; dress in African attire; refreshments; the Rev. Byron T. Maxwell, pastor; 385 Falk Steel Road. • House of Peace — 7 p.m., Singles Valentine social; to register, 601-529-1232; McNutt House, 815 First North St. • Jones Chapel — Marriage enrichment workshop postponed; the Rev. Adrian L. Clark, pastor; 1340 Bay St. • Spring Hill — 11 a.m., fish and spaghetti plate sale; $7 each; 815 Mission 66.

SUNDAY • Bingham Memorial M.B. — 2 p.m., Black History program; Dr. Peter Stewart, guest speaker; The Rev. James Archer, pastor; Letitia and Meadow streets. • Oak Chapel M.B. — 11 a.m., Black History program; Dr. Josephine Calloway, guest speaker; Dellie Robinson, pastor; 8140 Freetown Road. • Temple of Christ — 1 p.m., “Sermon on Sundays” series broadcast on KTJZ 97.5 FM. • Triumphant Baptist — 10 a.m., Alcorn State University Gospel Choir concert; 224 R.L. Chase Circle.

TUESDAY House of Peace — 7 p.m., Valentine Day party; singles 18 and older; for reservations, Catina White, 601-529-1232; McNutt House.

FEB. 18 • King David No. 1 M.B. — 2 p.m., Black History program; the Rev. A.L. Hines, pastor; 2717 Letitia St. • Pleasant Valley M.B. — 6 p.m., Shoe Size fundraiser; 260 Mississippi 27. • Temple of Christ — 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Hurting Women conference; Delphine Jenkins, pastor; 1922 Pearl St. at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school. Covenant is at 9 a.m. each first Sunday. Communion is at 11 a.m. each second Sunday. Choir rehearsal is at 6 p.m. Monday. Bible study is at 4 p.m. Wednesday. The Usher Board meets at 9 a.m. each second Saturday. Creative Woman’s ministry meets at 9 a.m. each fourth Saturday. The Rev. A.L. Hines is pastor.

King David No. 2 M.B. Services for King David No. 2 M.B. Church, will be at Holly Grove M.B. Church, 746 Johnson St., begin at 11 a.m. with worship and Communion each second and fourth Sunday. The Rev. Johnny L. Williams is pastor.

King of Kings Services at King of Kings Christian Center, 4209 Mount Alban Road, begin at 9 a.m. with Sunday school, followed by worship at 10. Children’s ministry for ages 2-6 is Sunday. On Thursday, Intercessory Prayer begins at 6:40 p.m. Bible study is at 7. For prayer call 601-661-6444. For transportation, call 601-6616444 or 601-629-7791. Willie P. Taylor is pastor.

King Solomon Baptist Sunday services at King Solomon Baptist Church, 1401 Farmer St., begin at 8:15 a.m. with “The Hour of SoulSaving Power” with the Voice of Praise choir. Regular worship is at 10 with the youth choir. The Rev. R.D. Bernard, pastor, will deliver the messages. A nursery is provided beginning at 9:30 a.m. The message can be heard at 11 a.m. on WTRM 100.5 and on WJIW 104.7 and KJIW 94.5 at 7 p.m. Bible study/discipleship training is at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Bible study begins at noon Friday. CDs or DVDs of the Sunday message may be obtained by calling 601-638-7658. For transportation, call 601831-4387 or 601-218-7113, a day ahead.

Lighthouse Baptist A Valentine’s Day fellowship supper and activities begin at 5:30 tonight at the church in the fellowship hall. Services at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 1804 Sky Farm Ave., begin at 9:45 a.m. with Sunday school. Sharon Forbes will lead the children and youth classes. Mike Sharp will lead the adult class. Worship is at 11 with Dr. E.L. Sharp, pastor, delivering the message. Evening activities begin at 5:30 with training union for young adults, led by Debra Grayson, and men’s prayer. Worship is at 6 with special

music and the pastor’s message. Wednesday activities begin at 6 p.m. with young adults training union, led by Grayson, and Bible study and prayer service for adults. A nursery is provided.

Living Word Baptist Services at Living Word Baptist Church, 2845 Clay St., Suite 13 (in the Emmich Building), begin at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school and new member orientation. Worship is at 11. Morning Glory worship services are at 8:30 a.m. each first and third Sunday. Bible study is at 7 Wednesday night. W.I.T.N.E.S.S., a women’s ministry, is at 10 a.m. each first and third Saturday. Man II Man is at 8:30 a.m. each second and fourth Sunday. Dr. Stevie C. Duncan is senior pastor. Visit www. thelivingwordbaptistchurch. com. E-mail livingwordbless@aol.

Locust Grove M.B. Services at Locust Grove M.B. Church, 472 Stenson Road, begin at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school. Rudolph Walker is superintendent. Communion is each second Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and each fourth Sunday at 8:30. Testimonial services begin at 8:30 a.m. each fifth Sunday. Bible study begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Choir practice begins at 5:30 p.m. each first, second and fourth Monday. The Rev. Robert L. Miller is pastor.

Mercy Seat Baptist Services at Mercy Seat Baptist, 5 Dos Casas Lane, begin at 10 a.m. with Sunday school, led by Grace Brown. Communion begins at 11 a.m. each third and fourth Sunday. Covenant is each third Sunday. Bible study begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Choir practice begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday before the third and fourth Sunday. Musicians are Shirley Coleman-Harris and Charlie Gross, choir president. The Rev. Rudy L. Smith is pastor.

Mount Ararat M.B. Services at Mount Ararat M.B., 50 Culkin Road, begin at 10 a.m. with Sunday school each second through fifth Sunday. Henry Middleton is superintendent. Communion is each first Sunday at 11:30. Choir rehearsal begins at 5 p.m. Thursday before the first Sunday. Bible class begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. Johnny L. Williams is pastor.

Mount Calvary Baptist Services at Mount Calvary

FEB. 19 • Bright Morning Star M.B. — 11 a.m., Black History program; State Rep. George Flaggs Jr., speaker; 801 Meadow St. • Jackson Street M.B. — 2 p.m., Black History program; the Rev. Herman Sylvester, pastor; 817 Bowman St. • Pleasant Green Baptist — 3 p.m., Black History program; the Rev. Dr. Charles K. Chiplin, guest speaker; 817 Bowman St.

FEB. 21 • Christ Episcopal — 5 p.m., pancake supper; $7 adults, $4 children; 1115 Main St.

FEB. 25 • Pleasant Valley M.B. — 11 a.m., barbecue dinners; tickets from any member; will deliver, 601-661-5632; 260 Mississippi 27.

FEB. 26 • Clover Valley M.B. — 2 p.m., first anniversary of the Rev. Samuel Jones, pastor, and wife Deloris; the Rev. K.C. Frazier, guest speaker; 7670 Mississippi 27. • Mount Pilgrim M.B. — 2 p.m., Warren County Sunday School Institute Quartley Review; music by inspiration choir; the Rev. Joseph Brown, pastor; Freetown. • Rose Hill M.B. — 3:30 p.m., 23rd anniversary of the Rev. Walter L. Weathersby Sr., pastor, and wife; the Rev. R.D. Wells, guest speaker; 683 Stenson Road.

MARCH 3 • Westside Theater — 6 p.m., C.H.R.O.N. Seven:Fourteen, Christian artists and speakers; B. Jackson, STLien, Twiceborn and Austin “A” Avery; free admission; 728 Main St., Port Gibson. Baptist Church, 1350 East Ave., begin at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school, directed by Al Evans, superintendent. Worship is at 11 with Mincer Minor, pastor, delivering the message. Communion is at 11 each second and third Sunday. Children’s ministry for ages 1-7 begins at 9:30 a.m. in the annex each Sunday. Service begins at 8 a.m. each fifth Sunday. Brotherhood meets at 6 p.m. each first Tuesday. Ushers meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday before the second Sunday. Wednesday’s youth Bible study and Intercessory Prayer begin at 6 p.m., followed by adult Bible study at 7. Junior choir rehearses at 5 p.m. Thursday before the first and third Sunday. Senior choir rehearses at 5 p.m. Thursdays. Male chorus rehearsal is at 6 p.m. Thursday before the fifth Sunday. Women’s ministry begins at 10 a.m. each first Saturday. Trustee board meeting begins at 9 a.m. and deacons at 11 Saturday before the second Sunday. For transportation call 601-636-4999 before 8 a.m.

Mount Carmel Ministries Sunday services at Mount Carmel Ministries, 2015 Grove St., begin at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages. Worship begins at 11 with Communion each first Sunday. Musicians and Praise and Worship Choir rehearsal begins at 5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday. Youth choir rehearsal begins at noon before each second and third Sunday. Bible study is at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Men’s fellowship is at 7 p.m. Thursdays. Exercise class begins at 9 a.m. Saturday and at 5 p.m. Tuesday. For information or transportation, call 601-218-5087 or 601-638-9015 or e-mail mtcarmelministri@bellsouth.net.

Mount Carmel M.B. Services at Mount Carmel M.B. Church, 2629 Alma St., begin at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school led by Keafur Grimes. Worship with Communion is first Sundays. Sunday school enhancement is each second Sunday; worship and testimony service is each third Sunday; and youth services are each fourth and fifth Sunday. All are at 11 a.m. Wednesday’s prayer meeting/Bible study is at 6:30 p.m. Senior choir rehearsal begins at 4 p.m. Saturday before the first Sunday. Male choir rehearsal begins at 7 p.m. Friday before the third Sunday. Youth choir

rehearsal is at 1 p.m. Saturday before the fourth Sunday. Mission Society meets at 3 p.m. Monday after the second Sunday at the church and at 2 p.m. each fourth Saturday at Carmel Manor, 910 Bowman St. Dr. Franklin L. Lassiter is pastor

Mount Givens M.B. Services at Mount Givens M.B. Church, 210 Kirkland Road, begin at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school each second, third, fourth and fifth Sunday. Alice Scott is teacher and Sarah Cosey is superintendent. Communion is each fourth Sunday at 11 a.m. Bible study begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Choir rehearsal begins at 6:30 p.m. each third and fourth Friday. The Rev. Terry L. Moore is pastor.

Mount Hebron M.B. Services at Mount Hebron M.B. Church, Bovina, are at 11:30 a.m. each first Sunday and include Communion. The Rev. Willie J. White is pastor.

Mount Olive Baptist Services at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 210 Villa Nova Road, begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by worship at 10. Communion is each third Sunday. Bible class begins at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. Richard Hopkins is pastor.

Mount Pilgrim Services at Mount Pilgrim, Freetown, begin at 10 a.m. with Sunday school. First Sunday services begin at 11 a.m. and are led by Gracie Daniels, evangelist. Communion is each second Sunday and worship is each fifth Sunday. Both begin at 11 a.m. Bible class is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. Joseph L. Brown is pastor.

Narrow Way M.B. Services at Narrow Way M.B. Church, 400 Adams St., begin at 11 a.m. each first and third Sunday. Communion is each first Sunday. Bible class begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. James E. Williams is pastor. Call 601-218-8061.

Nazarene Church Services at Vicksburg First Church of the Nazarene, 3428 Wisconsin Ave., begin at 9:20 a.m. with Sunday school, followed by worship at 10:30. Evening service begins at 6. Each last Sunday, dinner follows the morning service and the missionary service is at night. Wednesday Night Recharge includes youth activities beginning at 6 with dinner, followed by Bible study at 7. Worship Team practice begins at 6. Adult Bible study

begins at 7. The Rev. Chuck Parish is senior pastor. Pastor of Discipleship Ministries is the Rev. Ron Ray. Alberto Vidal is pastor of Hispanic Ministries. The Rev. Kuhrman Cox is pastor emeritus.

New Mount Elem M.B. Services at New Mount Elem M.B. Church, 3014 Wisconsin Ave., begin at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school, followed by Communion at 11. Prayer/ Bible class is at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Dr. Leonard Walker is pastor.

New Mount Pilgrim Services at New Mount Pilgrim M.B. Church, 501 N. Poplar St., begin at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school led by Leroy Gillum, deacon and assistant superintendent. Worship is at 11. Covenant follows Sunday school each third Sunday. Communion services are each fourth Sunday at 11. Life Changing for Today’s Christian begins at 6:30 p.m. Monday under the direction of Minister Jacqueline Griffin. Prayer meeting is at 6 p.m. Tuesday, followed by Bible study under the direction of the Rev. Virdell Lewis. Senior choir practice led by Jean Thomas begins at 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday before the second, third and fourth Sunday. The Usher Board meets at 11 a.m. each first Saturday. Recordings are available from Lee Griffin, deacon, or by calling 601-636-6386. The Rev. Henry J. Williams is pastor.

New Poplar Grove Services at New Poplar Grove Independent Methodist Church, 4366 Mississippi 27, Edwards, begin at 10 a.m. with Sunday school, followed by worship at 11 with Minister Tommy Moore bringing the message. Communion is each first and third Sunday. Bible study begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

Oakland Baptist Oakland Baptist Church, 2959 Oak Ridge Road, begins at 9:30 a.m. with a morning devotional. Sunday school/ Bible study begins at 9:45, followed by worship at 10:45. Evening worship begins at 6. Awana and youth ministry begins at 6:30. Adult Bible study/prayer service begins at 7. A nursery and children’s ministry activities are provided.

Open Door Services at Open Door Bible Church, 4866 Mount Alban Road, begin at 10 a.m. with Sunday school taught by Don Carraway. Bible study and worship are at 11 led by Paul Rush. Music ministry is under the direction of Joe Branch. A nursery is provided. Call 601-638-6574.

Pentecostal Explosion Services at Pentecostal Explosion Ministries, 2130 Washington St., begin with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., followed by praise and worship at 10:30. Wednesday Bible study is at 6:30 p.m. Corporate prayer/ Bible study is at 7 p.m. each second and fourth Friday. Leonard and Paula Calcote are pastors. Call 601-953-6812.

Pleasant Green Baptist Services at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, 817 Bowman St., begin at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school under the direction of Ernest Walker, deacon and superintendent and Elwin Johnson, deacon. Worship begins at 11 each second and fourth Sunday. Communion is each fourth Sunday. Mission meeting is at 10 a.m. Saturday before the first and third Sunday. The Rev. Herman Sylvester is pastor.

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Pleasant Hill M.B. Services at Pleasant Hill M. B. Church, 11170 Halls Ferry Road, begin at 10 a.m. with Sunday School. Worship and Communion begin at 11:15 a.m. each second Sunday. Worship is at 11:15 each fourth Sunday. Prayer and Bible study begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Joseph Brisco is pastor.

Pleasant Valley M.B. Services at Pleasant Valley M.B. Church, 260 Mississippi 27, begin at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school and a new members class. Communion is at 11. On Tuesday, Shady Lawn Nursing Home ministry is at 6 p.m. Bible class begins at 7. The Rev. Joe Harris Jr. is pastor.

Port Gibson U.M.C. The Sixth Sunday After Epiphany at Port Gibson United Methodist Church, 901 Church St., begins at 10 a.m. with Sunday school, followed by worship at 11 with Margaret Ayers bringing the message. Professional counseling is offered at Grace Christian Counseling Center, 907 Church St. Call 601-437-5046.

Porters Chapel U.M.C. Services at Porters Chapel United Methodist Church, 200 Porters Chapel Road, begin at 8:30 a.m. with early worship. Good News Discussion Group meets at 9:45. Adult and youth Sunday schools meet at 10. Traditional worship is at 11. Pat Ozburn will deliver the sermon. Ken Warren will lead the music. A nursery is provided for children as old as 5. Boy Scouts meets at 7 p.m. Monday. Cursillo meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Call 601-636-2966. E-mail pcumc_vicksburg@yahoo. com.

Primitive Baptist Services at Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church, Warriors Trail, begin at 10:30 a.m. with singing, prayers and a sermon. Dinner is served each first and third Sunday. Elder Charles Holden is pastor.

Redwood U.M.C. Services at Redwood United Methodist Church, 101 Redwood Road, across from Redwood Elementary, begin at 10 a.m. with open assembly, followed by Sunday school for all ages. Worship is at 11 with the Rev. Barbara Hite bringing the sermon and a special time for youth. Christopher and Colt Lee will be acolytes. Johnny and Christopher Lee will be ushers. A nursery is provided. On Wednesday, Redwood Homemakers meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Senior Center. Kidz Klub begins at 3:40 p.m. Adult choir practice is at 6:45. Visit www.redwooduntiedmethodistchurch.org. Call 601-636-7177 or 601-2186255.

Ridgeway Baptist Services at Ridgeway Baptist Church, 4684 Redwood Road, begin at 9:45 a.m. with Sunday school, followed by children’s church and worship at 11. The Rev. Gene Jacks, pastor, will deliver the messages. Evening services begin at 6. Bible study/prayer meeting begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

St. Alban’s Episcopal Second Sunday activities for the Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 5930 Warriors Trail, Bovina, begin at 9 a.m. with potluck breakfast. An instructed Holy Eucharist is celebrated with the Very Rev. Billie Abraham, rector, preaching and celebrating. Child care is provided at the service. Coffee and fellowship follow the service.

Bible study begins at 9 a.m. Tuesday. On Wednesday, a study of the book, “Twelve Steps to Spiritual Wholeness, A Christian Pathway” is at 7 a.m. Men’s work force meets at 10. Healing service and Holy Eucharist are at 6 p.m. Visit www.stalbansbovina. org; 601-636-6687.

St. George Orthodox

are at 5 p.m. before Mass. Daily Mass is at 7 a.m. Tuesday through Friday. Confirmation meeting is from 8:30 until 10:15 a.m. Sunday in Farrell Hall. On Wednesday, R.C.I.A. continues at 7 p.m. in Glynn Hall.

Bible study begins at 6 p.m. Thursday. Choir and dance rehearsal begin at 2 p.m. Saturday. Healing and deliverance classes are available. On Feb. 18, Hurting Women’s conference is at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Shady Grove Baptist

Temple of Empowerment

Services at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 2709 Washington St., include: the celebration of the Sunday of the Prodigal Son; Matins and Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Sunday; the Divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. Sunday; The Evening Divine Liturgy of the Saturday of Souls at 7 p.m. Friday. The Very Rev. John W. Morris, Ph.D. is pastor. Call 601-636-2483. Visit www.stgeorgevicksburg.org.

Services at Shady Grove Baptist Church, 61 Shady Grove Circle, begin at 10 a.m. with Sunday school. Worship is at 11 each first and fourth Sunday. Bible class begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Adult choir rehearsal is at 11 a.m. Saturday before the first and fourth Sunday. Youth choir rehearsal is at noon Saturday before the first Sunday. Richard Johnson is pastor. Visit www.shadygrovebaptistchurchvicksburg.com.

St. James No. 1 M.B.

Shiloh Baptist

Services at St. James No. 1 M.B. Church, 400 Adams St., begin at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school led by Robert Hubbard, superintendent, and Walter Bell, assistant superintendent. Worship is at 11 a.m. each second and fourth Sunday. Communion is each second Sunday. Bible study begins at 6 p.m. each Tuesday. The Rev. Willie J. White is pastor.

Services at Shiloh Baptist Church, 920 Meadow St., begin at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school. Oscar Jones is superintendent. Covenant begins at 10:45 a.m. each second Sunday. Communion service begins at 11 a.m. each third Sunday. Choir rehearsal is at 6 p.m. Tuesday after the second Sunday. Dr. Willie Jones is pastor.

St. John’s Anglican Orthodox Church Services at St. John’s Anglican Orthodox Church, 308 Longwood Drive, begin at 6 p.m. Sunday. “The Authorized Version of the Bible” (KJV-1611) and the “1928 Book of Common Prayer” is used. Call the Rev. Bryan Dabney at 601 661-0138.

St. Luke Church of God in Christ Services at St. Luke Church of God in Christ, 915 First East St., begin at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school, followed by worship at 11. Evening service begins at 7 with YPWW Bible study. On Tuesday, prayer/Bible study is at 7 p.m. A home and foreign missions Bible study is at 7 p.m. each Friday, followed by an evangelism and youth service each first Friday, YWCC is each third Friday. Choir rehearsal begins at 8 p.m. each second and fourth Friday. One Hour of Prayer is at 8 a.m. Saturday. Elder Douglas Anderson is pastor. For transportation, call 601-638-0389.

St. Mark Free Will

Southside Baptist Services at Southside Baptist Church, 95 Baptist Drive, begin at 9:45 a.m. with Sunday school, followed by worship at 11 with Greg Clemts, pastor, preaching. Andrew Clemts is song director. Jim Bowman will lead the music. Adult choir practice begins at 4 p.m., followed by Bible study at 5. Worship is at 6. Wednesday morning prayer begins at 10. Bible study/ prayer service begins at 7 p.m. Visit www.southsidebcvicksburg.com. Call 601-6310047.

Springhill M.B. Services at Springhill M.B. Church, Grand Gulf Road, Port Gibson, begin at 10 a.m. with Sunday school each first and third Sunday and at 9:30 each second, fourth and fifth Sunday. Communion services begin at 11 a.m. each first and third Sunday with the Rev. Joseph L. Brown, pastor, delivering the message. Bible class begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday before the first and third Sunday.

Spring Hill M.B.

Services at St. Mark Free Will Baptist Church, 2606 Hannah St., begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday with Bible study led by Willie Williams, deacon. The Lord’s Supper is observed each fourth Sunday at 11 a.m. Sunday school and second Sunday worship is discontinued until further notice. Oscar Denton III is superintendent.

Services at Spring Hill M.B. Church, 815 Mission 66, begin at 9 a.m. with worship each second and fourth Sunday. Youth service is each fifth Sunday. Communion is each second Sunday. Children’s Bible study is available for ages 2 through 15. Bible study begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Dorian Carter is minister of music. Dr. Reginald Anderson is pastor.

St. Mary’s Catholic

Standfield New Life

St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1512 Main St., will celebrate the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time at 9 a.m. Daily Mass is at 6:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday in the parish chapel. Devocation to the Blessed Mother is at 7 p.m. Monday in the chapel. Choir rehearsal is at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The Rosary is recited at 8:30 a.m. Sunday before Mass. The Sacrament of Penance is from 8 to 8:45 a.m. Sunday, or by appointment. Youth Mass is each fourth Sunday. The Rev. Malcolm O’Leary, SVD, is pastor. Call 601-6360115.

Services at Standfield New Life Christian Church, 1404 Lane St., begin at 10:30 a.m. with worship. New membership orientation begins at 2 p.m. each second and fourth Sunday. Bible study begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday. For transportation call 601-638-5380.

St. Paul Catholic Sunday at St. Paul Catholic Church, 713 Crawford St., is the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Vigil Mass is at 5:30 tonight and Sunday Mass is at 10:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays are at 5 p.m. Rosary Saturdays

Temple of Christ Services at the Temple of Christ Church, 1922 Pearl St., begin at 10 a.m. with Sunday school, led by Doretha Neal, pastor. Worship is at 11 with Evangelist Mary Gowdy. Communion is each first and third Sunday. Sermon on Sunday series will broadcast at 1 p.m. Sunday on KTJZ FM 97.5 with pastors Neal and Delphine Taylor. Call 601-738-0620 on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. until noon for prayer with Pastor Delphine Jenkins. Intercessory Prayer begins at noon Tuesday.

Services at Temple of Empowerment, 707 Pierce St., begin at 9 a.m. with worship. Communion is each first Sunday. Women’s Sunday is each fifth Sunday. Youth Sunday is each fourth Sunday. On Wednesday, Intercessory Prayer begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by Bible study at 6. Call 601-636-0438. E-mail thetemplevicksburg@ att.net. G. Tyrone Haggard is pastor and founder.

Trinity Temple Baptist

try rehearsal is at 7 p.m. Thursday. For transportation, call 601638-8108, 601-634-4788, 601634-4756 or 601-218-6728.The Rev. Dexter Jones is senior pastor.

Warrenton Independent Services at Warrenton Independent Baptist Church, 829 Belva Drive, begin at 10 a.m. with Sunday school. Worship is at 11 with Marvin E. Curtis Jr., pastor, delivering the message. Junior church is during worship and is led by Scott Audirsch, associate youth pastor. Evening service begins at 6 with Curtis preaching. Wednesday prayer meeting begins at 7 p.m. with Curtis delivering the message. Visit www.warrentonbaptist.net or e-mail wibc@warrentonbaptist.net.

Services at Trinity Temple Baptist Church, 3802 Patricia St., begin at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast. Sunday school begins at 8, followed by worship at 9. Prayer meeting begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday, followed by Bible class at 6:30. Choir rehearsal begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Javelin Clark is musician. The Rev. James C. Archer is pastor. Call 606-636-1636. Visit trinitytemplebc.org.

Wayside Baptist

Travelers Rest Baptist

Services at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3601 Halls Ferry Road, begin at 9:45 a.m. with Sunday school. Worship is at 11 with Scott Reiber, pastor, preaching, assisted by Elder Jim Harrison. Mary Claire Allison is choir director. Dr. Gwen Reiber is the organist. A nursery is provided. Kid’s Club and youths will meet at 5 p.m. Worship is at 6 with Reiber preaching. Byron Sherwin will lead. Mary Martha Circle meets at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday. On Wednesday, choir practice begins at 6 p.m. Prayer/ Bible study is at 7:15. Session meets at 7:45 p.m. Thursday.

Services at Travelers Rest Baptist Church, 718 Bowmar Ave., begin at 9 a.m. with Sunday school, followed by worship at 10:30. A nursery is available. Children’s church is provided for first grade through sixth grade. Music is by the United Voices of Worship. Baptism is at 10 a.m. each first Sunday. Deacons meet at 7:30 p.m. each second Monday. The missionary ministry meets at 10 a.m. each first and third Saturday. The ushers and wellness ministries meet after services each third Sunday, following the service. Youth tutorial meets at 7 each Tuesday night. Boy Scouts meets at 6:30 p.m. each second and fourth Tuesday. Bible study is at 7 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. Wednesday. Men of Purpose is each first and third Monday at 6:30 p.m. Perfect Praise begins at 6 p.m. each fourth Wednesday. Inspirational choir is each second Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. United Voices of Worship is at 7 p.m. each Wednesday. Call 601-636-3712 Monday, Wednesday or Thursday. Thomas E. Bernard is pastor.

Triumph Services at Triumph Church, 136 Honeysuckle Lane, begin with pre-service prayer at 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. Worship is at 8:30 and 10:30 with the sanctuary choir presenting praise and worship under the direction of Landy Maughon. Mike Fields, pastor, will bring the message. The service at 10:30 will be streaming live on www.triumphchurchvicksburg.com. Kingdom Kids Church and a teen class are available. Corporate prayer is at 6 a.m. Tuesday and at 8 a.m. Saturday. Wednesday services at 6:30 p.m. are as follows: Elevate Your Life classes, GENERATE student ministries and Kingdom Kids church. Choir practice begins at 7:35. Men’s fraternity meets at 8 a.m. first Saturdays. A nursery is provided.

Triumphant Baptist Services for Triumphant Baptist Church, Kings Community Empowerment Center, 224 R.L. Chase Circle, begin at 8:20 a.m. with Sunday Connection. Worship begins at 10 in the sanctuary. Corporate prayers are at 9:30 a.m. Sunday and at noon on Wednesday. Women’s class begins at 5:30 p.m. Monday. Midweek service begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Elders class is at noon Friday. Music minis-

Services at Wayside Baptist Church, 6151 Jeff Davis Road, begin at 9:45 a.m. with Sunday school. Worship is at 11 with Jason Wooley, pastor, leading. Evening worship begins at 6. Wednesday prayer meeting/Bible study begins at 7 p.m. A nursery is provided Sunday mornings.

Westminster

Wilderness Baptist Services at Wilderness Baptist Church, 5415 Gibson Road, begin at 9:45 a.m. with Sunday school, followed by worship at 11 with Bob Conrad, pastor, delivering the message. Evening service begins at 6. On Wednesday, old-time prayer begins at 6:30 p.m. with all the ministries meeting. A nursery is provided.

Woodlawn Baptist Services at Woodlawn Baptist Church, 2310 Culkin Road, begin at 9:40 a.m. with Sunday school, followed by worship at 11. The Rev. Kent Campbell is pastor. Children’s church is available for ages 4-2nd grade. A nursery is provided for children as old as 3. Morning services are at 11 on WBBV-101.3-FM or www.woodlawnbc.com. Wednesday service begins at 10 a.m. and evening service begins at 6. Family Night activities begin with supper at 5. Reservations must be made or canceled by noon Tuesday. Children’s missions and music and Underground Connections for the youth begin at 5:40. Sanctuary choir rehearsal begins at 7:10. Call 601-636-5320.

The Word Church Services at the Word Church of Vicksburg, 1201 Grove St., begin at 10 a.m. with Sunday school, followed by worship at 11:30. Bible Class begins at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday with Hour of Power Prayer. Bishop Oscar L. Davis is pastor. Call 601807-3776.

Worship Christian Center Services at Worship Christian Center, 3735 Fisher Ferry Road, begin at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school, followed by worship at 11. Each fifth Sunday worship begins at 8 a.m. On Wednes-

day, Your Heart and Health classes begin at 6 p.m. Bible study begins at 6:30. On Saturday, Praise practice begins at 8 a.m. G2R and 4-H youth activities begin at 10. Malcolm Goodman is pastor. Call 601-691-7727.

Zion Travelers M.B. Services at Zion Travelers M.B. Church, 1701 Poplar St., begin with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Minister Virginia Houston is superintendent. Deacon Eddie James Lee is assistant superintendent. The following are at 11 a.m. — Communion first Sundays; worship second and fourth Sundays; women’s ministry third Sundays; and youth ministry fifth Sundays. Intercessory Prayer is at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Prayer meeting is at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Bible study is at 6. Sunday school lesson planning meeting begins at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Choir practice begins at 7 p.m. Monday before the first and fourth Sunday. Alfred E. Lassiter Jr. is senior pastor. Ministers are Onita Lassiter, Elanie Smith, Gwen England and Elbert Cox Jr.

Humanist Continued from Page B1. form limited chaplain duties., a position roughly equivalent to a deacon or elder in a Christian church. A soldier at Fort Meade, Md., has also filed the paperwork seeking the designation, which is a more formal process in the Army and Navy than in the Air Force, where a humanist lay leader is stationed at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., according to Torpy. Bradley sees his role as essentially organizing the humanists at Fort Bragg and securing a regular meeting place, for listening to speakers or just gather to talk about their experiences. “I don’t want to make it sound too religious,” he said with a laugh, after catching himself using the word “congregation.” “A minority is always much bigger than what’s visible on the surface until they’re accepted by society,” he said. “Once people realize that their neighbors are part of this minority, and they’re just regular people like anyone else, they become accepted.” That’s important if nontheists continue to grow in the larger society, said David Segal, director of the Center for Research on Military Organization at the University of Maryland. Surveys vary, but between 15 and 20 percent of Americans now don’t identify with any particular religion, although not all of those people are nontheists. “There is that trend in society, and we strive to have our military as representative of our society as possible,” he said. “That’s part of the reason the right to serve became so important for blacks, and then women, and then gays. You’ve got that added dimension of military service being a hallmark of citizenship.”

THE VICKSBURG POST

SPORTS Saturday, Februar y 11, 2012 • SE C TI O N c PUZZLES C6 | CLASSIFIEDS C7

Steve Wilson, sports editor | E-mail: sports@vicksburgpost.com | Tel: 601.636.4545 ext 142

prep basketball

honey bees sting Warren central

Sluggish PCA routs Park Place From staff reports

Back to work Ole Miss, USM try to rebound after tough losses/C3

Schedule PREP BASKETBALL

(B) PCA vs. Newton Aca. Today, 5:45 p.m., at Rebul G) WC at Southaven Monday, TBA (B) VHS at DeSoto Central Tuesday, TBA

On TV 12:30 p.m. WJTV - It’s a battle of the Bulldogs when No. 20 Mississippi State hosts Georgia in a Southeastern Conference game in Starkville. Preview/C3

Who’s hot ALTON BURDEN

Porters Chapel Academy basketball player scored a game-high 18 points in a 62-28 win over Park Place on Friday in the District 5-A tournament semifinals.

Sidelines UConn still banned from NCAA tourney

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — The NCAA on Friday turned down the University of Connecticut’s request for a waiver that would allow its men’s basketball team to play in the 2013 NCAA Tournament. UConn doesn’t qualify for the tournament because of below-standard academic results, but it requested a waiver last month. The school proposed alternate penalties, including playing a shorter schedule next season and forfeiting the revenue awarded to the Big East for participating in the 2013 tournament. Under rules approved in October, a school must have a two-year average score of 930 or a four-year average of 900 on the NCAA’s annual Academic Progress Rate, which measures the academic performance of student athletes. Connecticut’s men’s basketball scored 826 for the 2009-10 school year. UConn’s score for the 201011 school year is expected to be about 975. That would not be high enough. It would give Connecticut a two-year score of 900.5 and a four-year average of 888.5.

LOTTERY La. Pick 3: 4-8-4 La. Pick 4: 0-3-4-1

Mega Millions: 3-4-18-29-50

Megaball: 20; Megaplier: 4 Weekly results: C2

The associated press

Warren Central’s Dawne Tuggle (23) fights for possession with Greenville-Weston’s Brianna Wright during Friday’s girls’ Division 3-6A Tournament championship game at Clinton High School. Greenville won, 37-32.

Lady Vikes fall just short in title game By Jeff Byrd jbyrd@vicksburgpost.com CLINTON — Warren Cental outhustled and frustrated Greenville-Weston standout Brianna Wright all game, but the South Alabama signee did enough in the last four minutes to lift the Honey Bees to the Division 3-6A Tournament championship Friday night. Wright’s two free throws with 11.5 seconds left locked up Greenville’s 37-32 win. The loss sends Warren Central (9-17) to Southaven, the Division 1-6A champ, for a Class 6A North State satellite game. Greenville-Weston (21-7) will host Horn Lake. WC coach Jackie Martin-

Brown said her team executed its strategy, but simply came out on the wrong end. “I’m really proud, considering the last time we played them, we were down 30 at the half,” Martin-Brown said. “Overall, we played hard. We got in a situation late where we needed to take smarter shots. But I can’t fault them for trying them.” Greenville-Weston coach Curtis Stovall said his team took WC lightly. They beat the Lady Vikes 63-38 in Vicksburg in late January. “We didn’t match their intensity,” Stovall said. “The success we had at their place, was short-lived tonight. We have to handle adversity better than what we did

tonight.” Alexis Daniels converted a steal to give WC a 26-25 lead at the end of the third quarter. The Lady Vikes held Greenville to a single basket, a 3-pointer by Wright. Takayla Dukes and Shaniqwa Barber scored off putbacks to put the Honey Bees back in front. A basket by freshman Denitra Bracey kept WC within two, at 32-30 with 3:49 left. Neither team scored for the next two minutes until Wright, who had 18 points, scored off a drive with 1:35 to go. Rolanda Lovette answered for Warren Central to make it 34-32 at the 1:17 mark. A steal by Jasmine Walker

gave the Lady Vikes a chance at a tie, but Lovette’s 12-footer went in and out. Wright grabbed the rebound, was fouled, and made one of two shots for a 35-32 lead. WC’s last chance at a tie went for naught when Symone Stamps’ 3-pointer never got to the rim. Wright sank her final two free throws with 11.5 seconds left to seal it. Wright finished with 17 rebounds and three blocks. Lauren Page had nine points. Lovette led WC with 10 points and five steals. Bracey finished with seven points and 10 rebounds, while Walker had six rebounds and four assists.

Clinton uses late run to push past Gators By Jeff Byrd jbyrd@vicksburgpost.com CLINTON — A cold spell at the wrong time and some missed block outs cost Vicksburg in the Division 3-6A tournament championship game Friday night at a noisy Arrows Gym. Clinton capitalized on Vicksburg’s missed shots to go on a decisive 8-0 run, then had two baskets off missed free throws in the final 1:30 to beat the Gators 66-60. Clinton (23-5) advanced to host a Class 6A North State boys satellite game on Tuesday. Vicksburg (10-16) must travel to Division 1-6A champ DeSoto Central on Tuesday. Despite the loss in the finals, Vicksburg coach Dellie C. Robinson was glad to see his young team challenge the Arrows. “We played an outstanding game for the most part,” Robinson said. “We just had some missed shots and two times we didn’t get the rebound after a missed free throw. We had our chances.” Vicksburg led 46-44 going into the fourth quarter and was tied at 48 with 5:37 left. A three-point play by Robert Yunkin put Clinton ahead. A 3-pointer by Anfernee Felton capped the 8-0 run to put the Arrows up 56-48.

Clinton had been perfect from the free throw line, making 15 in a row until the final three minutes. Yet when they finally did miss, Marcus Washington and Domonic Davis beat the block out and made the key putback. Davis’ bucket made it 60-49 with 1:27 left. “Domonic got us a big rebound and Marcus did too,” Clinton coach Clay Norton said. “Both teams had to weather some storms. I thought Vicksburg played a great game. But to win this was really big for us. Clinton had not won a division title since 2004 or 2005.” The Gators’ loss spoiled a standout game from sophomore point guard Edward Davis. He scored 11 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter, dished out 11 assists, grabbed seven rebounds and had three steals. Most of his assists went to the perimeter as the Gators shot 50 percent through the first three quarters. DeAngelo Richardson and Shaquille Bracey each had 12 points for Vicksburg. DeAndre King added 10. Clinton got 19 points from Domonic Davis, 18 from Felton and another 15 from Washington.

Brenden Neville•The Vicksburg Post

Vicksburg’s Tre’Darius Carter (33) recovers a rebound under the net with Clinton’s Dominic Davis (23) behind him during Friday’s Divisin 3-6A tournament championship game.

It took Porters Chapel a half to get rolling Friday night. Once they did, Park Place stood about as much chance of stopping the Eagles as a penny has of derailing a speeding freight train. PCA took a three-point lead into halftime, then outscored Park Place by 31 points in the second half and romped to a 62-28 Kawayne victory in Gaston the District 5-A Tournament semifinals at Rebul Academy. Alton Burden scored 18 points and Kawayne Gaston had 16 points and nine assists to lead PCA (19-4), which will face Newton Academy in the championship game today at 5:45 p.m. Phillip Keck had 16 points for Park Place, which will play Russell Christian in the third-place game at 4:15 p.m. All four semifinalists have advanced to next week’s MAIS Class A South Central State tournament, which will also be held at Rebul Academy. It’s the second straight season PCA has reached the district tournament championship game. Unlike last year, when it came from the bottom half of the bracket and had to win three games in four days, it’s now the favorites. PCA had a firstround bye and Friday was its first game in eight days. “I don’t think the boys have ever gone in No. 1,” PCA coach E.J. Creel said. “The crowd is excited, we had a lot of fans there tonight. So I’m excited for tomorrow.” The long layoff might have led to some rust for PCA. It blasted Park Place twice in the regular season, winning 70-43 at home in December and 55-35 in Pearl in January. This time, the Eagles were hit with injuries and early foul trouble in addition to whatever rust accumulated in the past week. Ted Brisco and Talbot Buys each picked up two quick fouls, and point guard Peter Harris was limited in his playing time because of a back injury. The three factors combined to slow down PCA, and it only led 22-19 at halftime. “It’s like they all had a delayed reaction,” Creel said. “We just weren’t mentally focused. We were as unfocused as I’ve seen in a long time. Then something just clicked.” Did it ever. A defensive adjustment led to several steals and easy baskets for the Eagles, and they were soon rolling. They outscored Park Place 23-7 in the third quarter to take command of the game and then held the Crusaders to two points in the fourth quarter. “It was just the eight- or nine-day break. It took us forever to get going,” Creel said. “We went to a half-court trap and started getting steals and scoring off of that.” Talbot Buys finished with 10 points and seven rebounds for Porters Chapel, while James Melear scored eight points for Park Place.

Saturday, February 11, 2012

on tv

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS AUTO RACING 9:30 p.m. Speed - Supercross, at San Diego 10 p.m. ESPN2 - NHRA, qualifying for Winternationals (tape) BOXING 8 p.m. ESPN2 - Junior middleweights, Angel Hernandez (30-100) vs. Demetrius Andrade (15-0-0) EXTREME SPORTS 1 p.m. NBC - Winter Dew Tour, Toyota Championships GOLF 9 a.m. TGC - LPGA, Women’s Australian Open (tape) Noon TGC - PGA Tour, Pebble Beach National Pro-Am 2 p.m. CBS - PGA Tour, Pebble Beach National Pro-Am 5:30 p.m. TGC - Champions Tour, Allianz Championship (tape) 3 a.m. TGC - European PGA Tour, Dubai Desert Classic RODEO 8 p.m. NBC Sports Network - PBR, WinStar World Casino Invitational RUGBY 3:30 p.m. NBC - Sevens, pool play 7 p.m. NBC Sports Network - Sevens, pool play and quarterfinals SOCCER 6:30 a.m. ESPN2 - Premier League, Liverpool at Manchester United

sidelines

from staff & AP reports

NFL Pats’ Gronkowski has ankle surgery FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski had arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle Friday. The injury hampered Gronkowski in the Super Bowl, when he had two catches for 26 yards in the 21-17 loss to the New York Giants. His recovery schedule will last 10-12 weeks. Gronkowski suffered a high-ankle sprain in the AFC Championship game against the Ravens at home, a 23-20 victory. A 2010 second-round pick out of Arizona, Gronkowski had 90 catches for 1,327 yards and 17 touchdowns this season. Gronkowski’s injury and playing status became the story during an otherwise slow Super Bowl week. He was listed as questionable on Friday, 48 hours before the game. Gronkowski’s touchdown total set an NFL single-season record for tight ends. He and fellow New England tight end Aaron Hernandez combined for 169 receptions, and 24 scores, as the Patriots went 13-3 and won the AFC East.

Bengals linebacker charged with assault CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga has been charged with assault stemming from a downtown Cincinnati bar incident. Police cited the 25-year-old Maualuga with the misdemeanor count on Friday after investigating allegations by a bar employee that Maualuga punched him in the face early Sunday morning. Maualuga’s arraignment is scheduled for Feb. 17. No attorney was listed for him. Bengals spokesman Jack Brennan said the club doesn’t comment on unresolved legal matters. The former Southern Cal star was fined by the NFL two game checks and part of his signing bonus in 2010 after he pleaded guilty to drunken driving charges in northern Kentucky. In that case, he got a suspended seven-day jail sentence, had his driver’s license suspended for 90 days, and was sent to an alcohol/drug program.

flashback

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Feb. 11 1970 — The Atlanta Hawks score 97 points, the most ever scored in the second half of an NBA game, en route to a 155-131 win at San Diego. 1973 — The Philadelphia 76ers lose to the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 to set an NBA record for the most consecutive losses in a season at 20. 1990 — Mike Tyson loses for the first time when James “Buster” Douglas knocks him out in the 10th round and captures the heavyweight championship in one of the biggest upsets in boxing history. 1990 — Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley score 17 points each to help the East beat the West 130-113 in the 40th NBA All-Star game. Magic Johnson, the game’s high-scorer with 22 points, is voted MVP.

The Vicksburg Post

scoreboard prep basketball Boys

PORTERS CHAPEL 62, PARK PLACE 28

Park Place 9 10 7 2 — 28 Porters Chapel 9 13 23 1 7 — 62 Park Place (28) Phillip Keck 16, Melear 8, Gordon 2, Muirhead 1, Cole 1. Porters Chapel (62) Alton Burden 18, Kawayne Gaston 16, Talbot Buys 10, Rushing 4, Lassiter 3.

CLINTON 66, VICKSBURG 60

Vicksburg 14 18 14 14 — 60 Clinton 17 15 12 22 — 66 Vicksburg (60) Edward Davis 18, DeAngelo Richardson 12, Shaquille Bracey 12, DeAndre King 10, R. Carter 5, T. Carter 3, Clinton (66) Domonic Davis 19, Anfernee Felton 18, Marcus Washington 15, Yunkin 8, Younger 3, Williams 3

Girls

GREENVILLE-WESTON 37, WARREN CENTRAL 32

Warren Central 4 12 10 6 — 32 Greenville-Weston 14 8 3 12 — 37 Warren Central (32) Rolanda Lovette 10, Bracey 7, Stamps 6, Ratliff 5, Daniels 2, Walker 2. Greenville (37) Brianna Wright 18, Page 9, Dukes 4, Caldwell 3, Hemphill 1.

college basketball SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE

Conference All Games W L PCT W L PCT Kentucky 10 0 1.000 24 1 .960 Florida 7 2 .778 19 5 .792 Vanderbilt 6 3 .667 17 7 .708 Mississippi St. 6 3 .667 19 5 .792 Alabama 5 4 .556 16 7 .696 Arkansas 4 5 .444 16 8 .667 Ole Miss 4 5 .444 14 9 .609 Tennessee 4 5 .444 12 12 .500 LSU 3 6 .333 13 10 .565 Auburn 3 7 .300 13 11 .542 Georgia 2 7 .222 11 12 .478 South Carolina 1 8 .111 9 14 .391 Friday’s Games No games scheduled Today’s Games Georgia at Mississippi St., 12:30 p.m. South Carolina at Arkansas, 12:30 p.m. Tennessee at Florida, 3 p.m. Alabama at LSU , 6 p.m. Auburn at Ole Miss , 6 p.m. Kentucky at Vanderbilt, 8 p.m. Sunday’s Games No games scheduled ———

CONFERENCE USA

Conference W L PCT Southern Miss 7 2 .778 Memphis 7 2 .778 UCF 7 3 .700 Tulsa 7 3 .700 Marshall 5 5 .500 Rice 5 5 .500 UAB 5 5 .500 UTEP 4 6 .400 Tulane 3 6 .333 East Carolina 3 7 .300 Houston 3 7 .300 SMU 2 7 .222 Friday’s Games No games scheduled Today’s Games Central Florida at Southern Miss, East Carolina at Marshall, 6 p.m. Houston at Tulsa, 7 p.m. SMU at Rice, 7 p.m. UAB at Memphis, 7 p.m. Tulane at UTEP, 8:05 p.m. Sunday’s Games No games scheduled ———

All Games W L PCT 20 4 .833 17 7 .708 18 6 .750 14 10 .583 14 10 .583 14 11 .560 10 13 .435 11 13 .458 15 8 .652 12 11 .522 11 12 .478 11 13 .458

4 p.m.

SWAC

Conference All Games W L PCT W L PCT MVSU 11 0 1.000 12 11 .522 Southern U. 9 2 .818 13 11 .542 Prairie View 6 4 .600 10 13 .435 Texas Southern 6 4 .600 7 15 .318 Alabama St. 5 6 .455 8 15 .348 Alcorn St. 4 7 .364 7 16 .304 Ark.-Pine Bluff 4 7 .364 5 19 .208 Alabama A&M 3 8 .273 5 15 .250 Jackson St 3 8 .273 5 18 .217 Grambling St. 3 8 .273 3 18 .143 Friday’s Games No games scheduled Today’s Games Miss. Valley St. at Alcorn St., 3 p.m. Grambling St. at Texas Southern, 4:30 p.m. Alabama St. at Alabama A&M, 5 p.m. Jackson St. at Prairie View, 5:30 p.m. Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Southern, 7:30 p.m. Sunday’s Games No games scheduled ———

Top 25 Schedule

Friday’s Game No. 25 Harvard 56, Penn 50 Today’s Games No. 1 Kentucky at Vanderbilt, 8 p.m. No. 2 Syracuse vs. Connecticut, Noon No. 3 Ohio St. vs. No. 11 Michigan St., 5 p.m. No. 4 Missouri vs. No. 6 Baylor, 12:30 p.m. No. 5 North Carolina vs. No. 19 Virginia, Noon No. 7 Kansas vs. Oklahoma St., 3 p.m. No. 8 Florida vs. Tennessee, 3 p.m. No. 9 Murray St. vs . Austin Peay, 7:30 p.m. No. 10 Duke vs. Maryland, 3 p.m. No. 13 San Diego St. at No. 14 UNLV, 3 p.m. No. 15 Florida St. vs. Miami, Noon No. 16 Saint Mary’s (Cal) vs. Santa Clara, 10 p.m. No. 17 Creighton vs. Wichita St., 4 p.m. No. 18 Marquette vs. Cincinnati, 2 p.m. No. 20 Mississippi St. vs. Georgia, 12:30 p.m. No. 24 Louisville at West Virginia, 11 a.m. No. 25 Harvard at Princeton, 6 p.m. Sunday’s Games No. 12 Georgetown vs. St. John’s, Noon No. 22 Michigan vs. Illinois, Noon ———

Mississippi college schedule

Friday’s Games No games scheduled Today’s Games Georgia at Mississippi St., 12:30 p.m. Delta St. at West Alabama, 2 p.m. Mississippi College at Ozarks, 3 p.m. Central Florida at Southern Miss, 4 p.m. Mississippi Valley St. at Alcorn St., 4 p.m. Jackson St. at Prairie View, 5:30 p.m. Auburn at Ole Miss, 6 p.m. Tougaloo at Dillard, 7 p.m. Belhaven at William Carey, 7 p.m. Sunday’s Games No games scheduled

women’s basketbal Women’s Top 25 Schedule

Friday’s Games No games scheduled Today’s Games No. 1 Baylor vs. No. 15 Texas A&M, 5 p.m. No. 3 Connecticut vs. No. 14 Georgetown, 3 p.m. No. 9 Green Bay vs. Wright St., 2 p.m. No. 19 Gonzaga at San Francisco, 4 p.m. No. 20 Louisville vs. Syracuse, 1 p.m. No. 25 St. Bonaventure at Dayton, 1 p.m.

No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.

Sunday’s Games 2 Notre Dame vs. West Virginia, 2:30 p.m. 4 Stanford vs. UCLA, 2 p.m. 5 Duke at Florida St., noon 6 Miami at No. 8 Maryland, 1:30 p.m. 10 Ohio St. vs. No. 16 Purdue, 4 p.m. 12 Delaware at Georgia St., 1 p.m. 17 Rutgers vs. St. John’s, 4 p.m. 18 Penn St. at Northwestern, noon 21 Georgia vs. Vanderbilt, 1 p.m. 22 Ga. Tech at No. 22 North Carolina, 1 p.m. 24 South Carolina vs. Florida, 4 p.m.

nba EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

W Philadelphia...................18 Boston...........................14 New York.......................12 Toronto..........................9 New Jersey...................8

L 9 12 15 19 20

Pct GB .667 — .538 3 1/2 .444 6 .321 9 1/2 .286 10 1/2

Southeast Division

W Miami.............................20 Atlanta...........................18 Orlando..........................16 Washington....................5 Charlotte........................3

L 7 9 11 22 23

Pct GB .741 — .667 2 .593 4 .185 15 .115 16 1/2

Central Division

W Chicago.........................23 Indiana...........................17 Milwaukee......................12 Cleveland.......................10 Detroit............................8

L 6 9 14 15 20

Pct GB .793 — .654 4 1/2 .462 9 1/2 .400 11 .286 14 1/2

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division

W San Antonio...................18 Dallas.............................16 Houston.........................16 Memphis........................14 New Orleans.................4

L 9 11 11 13 23

Pct .667 .593 .593 .519 .148

Northwest Division

W Oklahoma City...............20 Portland.........................15 Denver...........................15 Utah...............................13 Minnesota......................13

L 6 12 12 11 14

GB — 2 2 4 14

Pct .769 .556 .556 .542 .481

GB — 5 1/2 5 1/2 6 7 1/2

W L Pct L.A. Clippers..................16 8 .667 L.A. Lakers....................15 12 .556 Phoenix..........................11 15 .423 Golden State.................9 14 .391 Sacramento...................10 16 .385 ——— Friday’s Games Chicago 95, Charlotte 64 Toronto 86, Boston 74 Atlanta 89, Orlando 87, OT Miami 106, Washington 89 L.A. Clippers 78, Philadelphia 77 Milwaukee 113, Cleveland 112, OT Detroit 109, New Jersey 92 Portland 94, New Orleans 86 Dallas 104, Minnesota 97 Memphis 98, Indiana 92 New York 92, L.A. Lakers 85 Oklahoma City at Utah, (n) Today’s Games L.A. Clippers at Charlotte, 6 p.m. Denver at Indiana, 6 p.m. Philadelphia at Cleveland, 6:30 p.m. New York at Minnesota, 7 p.m. San Antonio at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Portland at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. Orlando at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Phoenix at Sacramento, 9 p.m. Sunday’s Games L.A. Lakers at Toronto, Noon Chicago at Boston, 2:30 p.m. Washington at Detroit, 5 p.m. Miami at Atlanta, 6 p.m. Houston at Golden State, 8 p.m. Utah at Memphis, 8:30 p.m.

GB — 2 1/2 6 6 1/2 7

Pacific Division

nhl EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

GP N.Y. Rangers...52 Philadelphia.....54 New Jersey.....54 Pittsburgh........54 N.Y. Islanders..53

W 34 31 31 30 22

L 13 16 19 19 23

OT 5 7 4 5 8

Pts 73 69 66 65 52

Northeast Division

GP Boston.............52 Ottawa.............57 Toronto............55 Buffalo.............54 Montreal...........55

W 33 28 28 24 22

L 17 22 21 24 24

OT 2 7 6 6 9

Pts 68 63 62 54 53

Southeast Division

GP Florida..............53 Washington......54 Winnipeg..........56 Tampa Bay......53 Carolina...........55

W 25 28 26 23 20

L 17 21 24 24 25

OT 11 5 6 6 10

Pts 61 61 58 52 50

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division

GP Detroit..............56 St. Louis..........53 Nashville..........55 Chicago...........54 Columbus........54

W 37 32 32 29 15

L 17 14 18 18 33

OT 2 7 5 7 6

Pts 76 71 69 65 36

Northwest Division

GP Vancouver.......54 Minnesota........54 Calgary............55 Colorado..........55 Edmonton........54

W 34 25 25 27 21

L 15 21 22 25 28

OT 5 8 8 3 5

Pts 73 58 58 57 47

Pacific Division

GP San Jose.........51 Los Angeles....55 Phoenix............55 Dallas...............54 Anaheim..........54 NOTE: Two points time loss.

W L 29 16 26 19 26 21 28 23 21 24 for a win,

OT 6 10 8 3 9 one

GA 106 160 152 141 154

GF 180 166 171 135 144

GA 117 177 161 156 149

GF 134 151 134 151 139

GA 150 152 153 180 168

GF 178 133 155 171 125

GA 132 109 144 163 179

GF 176 124 131 140 143

GA 135 141 149 153 162

Pts GF GA 64 148 121 62 119 120 60 145 144 59 143 153 51 139 160 point for over-

——— Friday’s Games Buffalo 3, Dallas 2, SO Detroit 2, Anaheim 1, SO Carolina at Colorado, (n) Chicago at San Jose, (n) Today’s Games Nashville at Boston, Noon Florida at New Jersey, Noon Los Angeles at N.Y. Islanders, Noon N.Y. Rangers at Philadelphia, Noon

Tank McNamara

GF 145 177 153 163 128

College basketball on TV 10 a.m. ESPN2 - Butler at Cleveland State 10 a.m. ESPNU - Ball State at Kent State Noon ESPN - Louisville at West Virginia Noon ESPN2 - Arkansas-Little Rock at Middle Tennessee Noon ESPNU - Nebraska at Penn State 12:30 p.m. WJTV - Georgia at Mississippi State 1 p.m. ESPN - Kansas State at Texas 1:30 p.m. CBS Sports Network - Navy at Army 2 p.m. ESPN2 - New Mexico State at Utah State 2 p.m. ESPNU - Cincinnati at Marquette 3 p.m. ESPN - Maryland at Duke 3 p.m. FSN - Clemson at Wake Forest 3 p.m. NBC Sports Network - San Diego State at UNLV 3:30 p.m. Big Ten - Michigan State at Michigan 4 p.m. ESPN2 - Wichita State at Creighton 4 p.m. ESPNU - George Washington at Richmond 5 p.m. ESPN - Michigan State at Ohio State 6 p.m. ESPN2 - Alabama at LSU 6 p.m. ESPNU - Harvard at Princeton 6 p.m. FSN - Auburn at Ole Miss 8 p.m. CBS Sports Network - Boise State at Air Force 8 p.m. ESPN - Kentucky at Vanderbilt 8 p.m. ESPN2 - Xavier at Temple 10 p.m. FSN - Southern Cal at California

Edmonton at Ottawa, 1 p.m. Winnipeg at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. Tampa Bay at Buffalo, 6 p.m. Montreal at Toronto, 6 p.m. Colorado at St. Louis, 7 p.m. Columbus at Minnesota, 7 p.m. Chicago at Phoenix, 7:30 p.m. Vancouver at Calgary, 9 p.m. Sunday’s Games Washington at N.Y. Rangers, 11:30 a.m. Florida at N.Y. Islanders, 2 p.m. Anaheim at Columbus, 5 p.m. Los Angeles at Dallas, 5 p.m. Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m. San Jose at St. Louis, 6 p.m. Philadelphia at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

nascar 2012 Sprint Cup schedule

Feb. 18 - Budweiser Shootout, Daytona, Fla. (Fox) Feb. 23 - Gatorade Duel, Daytona, Fla. (Speed) Feb. 26 - Daytona 500, Daytona, Fla. (Fox) March 4 - Subway Fresh Fit 500, Phoenix (Fox) March 11 - Kobalt Tools 400, Las Vegas (Fox) March 18 - Food City 500, Bristol, Tenn. (Fox) March 25 - Auto Club 400, Fontana, Calif. (Fox) April 1 - Goody’s Fast Relief 500, Martinsville, Va. (Fox) April 14 - Samsung 500, Fort Worth, Texas (Fox) April 22 - STP 400, Kansas City, Kan. (Fox) April 28 - Richmond International Raceway (Fox) May 6 - Aaron’s 499, Talladega, Ala. (Fox) May 12 - Southern 500, Darlington, S.C. (Fox) x-May 19 - Sprint Showdown, Charlotte, N.C. (Speed) x-May 19 - Sprint All-Star Race, Charlotte, N.C. (Speed) May 27 - Coca-Cola 600, Charlotte, N.C. (Fox) June 3 - Dover International Speedway (Fox) June 10 - Pocono 400, Pocono, Pa. (TNT) June 17 - Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400, Brooklyn, Mich. (TNT) June 24 - Toyota/Save Mart 350, Sonoma, Calif. (TNT) June 30 - Quaker State 400, Sparta, Ky. (TNT) July 7 - Coke Zero 400, Daytona, Fla. (TNT) July 15 - Lenox Tools 301, Loudon, N.H. (TNT) July 29 - Brickyard 400, Indianapolis, Ind. (ESPN) Aug. 5 - Pennsylvania 400, Pocono, Pa. (ESPN) Aug. 12 - Watkins Glen International (ESPN) Aug. 19 - Pure Michigan 400, Brooklyn, Mich. (ESPN) Aug. 25 - Irwin Tools Night Race, Bristol, Tenn. (ABC) Sept. 2 - AdvoCare 500, Atlanta, Ga. (ESPN) Sept. 8 - Wonderful Pistachios 400, Richmond, Va. (ABC) Chase for the Championship races Sept. 16 - Geico 400, Chicago, Ill. (ESPN) Sept. 23 - Sylvania 300, Loudon, N.H. (ESPN) Sept. 30 - AAA 400, Dover, Del. (ESPN) Oct. 7 - Talladega Superspeedway (ESPN) Oct. 13 - Bank of America 500, Charlotte, N.C. (ABC) Oct. 21 - Hollywood Casino 400, Kansas City, Kan. (ESPN) Oct. 28 - Tums 500, Martinsville, Va. (ESPN) Nov. 4 - AAA Texas 500, Fort Worth, Texas (ESPN) Nov. 11 - Kobalt Tools 500, Phoenix (ESPN) Nov. 18 - Ford 400, Homestead, Fla. (ESPN)

golf PGA Tour Pebble Beach Par Scores

Friday p-Pebble Beach Golf Links, 6,816 yards; Par 72 m-Monterey Peninsula CC, Shore Course, 6,838 yards; Par 70 s-Spyglass Hill Golf Club, 6,953 yards; Par 72 Pebble Beach, Calif. Purse: $6.4 million Second Round Charlie Wi..............61m-69p—130.......................-12 Dustin Johnson......63p-72s—135.........................-9 Brian Gay..............69s-65m—134.........................-8 Vijay Singh.............68p-68s—136.........................-8 Danny Lee..............63p-73s—136.........................-8 Padraig Harrington.68m-66p—134.........................-8 Brendon Todd........67p-69s—136.........................-8 Josh Teater...........64m-71p—135.........................-7 Hunter Mahan.......65m-70p—135.........................-7 Greg Owen............68s-67m—135.........................-7 Brian Harman.........64p-73s—137.........................-7 Jason Kokrak........68m-67p—135.........................-7 Phil Mickelson.......70s-65m—135.........................-7 Kevin Na................66s-69m—135.........................-7 Ken Duke...............64p-73s—137.........................-7 Joseph Bramlett....66m-69p—135.........................-7 Ryan Moore...........72s-64m—136.........................-6 Tiger Woods..........68s-68m—136.........................-6 Richard H. Lee......65m-71p—136.........................-6 Ricky Barnes.........70s-66m—136.........................-6 Robert Garrigus.....68m-69p—137.........................-5 D.A. Points............72s-65m—137.........................-5 Jonas Blixt..............70p-69s—139.........................-5 Rocco Mediate......71s-66m—137.........................-5 Roland Thatcher.....71p-68s—139.........................-5 Jimmy Walker........69s-68m—137.........................-5

Bob Estes..............67s-70m—137.........................-5 Roberto Castro......70m-68p—138.........................-4 Tommy Gainey......72s-66m—138.........................-4 Chez Reavie..........68m-70p—138.........................-4 Aaron Baddeley.....66m-72p—138.........................-4 Jim Furyk...............69s-69m—138.........................-4 Spencer Levin.......69m-69p—138.........................-4 Daniel Summerhays.65m-73p—138.......................-4 Mark D. Anderson.. 69p-71s—140.........................-4 Steven Bowditch...71s-67m—138.........................-4 Chris Stroud..........67m-72p—139.........................-3 Pat Perez..............67m-72p—139.........................-3 Geoff Ogilvy..........70m-69p—139.........................-3 Kevin Stadler.........69s-70m—139.........................-3 Alex Cejka..............71p-70s—141.........................-3 D.J. Trahan...........70s-69m—139.........................-3 Kevin Streelman....70m-69p—139.........................-3 Zach Johnson........67m-72p—139.........................-3 Arron Oberholser...70s-69m—139.........................-3 Nick Watney..........66s-73m—139.........................-3 Bud Cauley............73s-66m—139.........................-3 Joe Ogilvie.............68p-73s—141.........................-3 Russell Knox.........68s-71m—139.........................-3 Troy Kelly..............71s-68m—139.........................-3 Miguel Carballo.....69m-71p—140.........................-2 James Driscoll.......73s-67m—140.........................-2 Bobby Gates..........72p-70s—142.........................-2 Derek Lamely.........74p-68s—142.........................-2 Sam Saunders......72m-68p—140.........................-2 Tim Petrovic..........70m-70p—140.........................-2 Davis Love III........70s-70m—140.........................-2 Sean O’Hair............68p-74s—142.........................-2 Mathew Goggin.....69m-71p—140.........................-2 Charley Hoffman...67m-73p—140.........................-2 Sang-Moon Bae....68s-73m—141.........................-1 Shane Bertsch........68p-75s—143.........................-1 George McNeill......73p-70s—143.........................-1 Bryce Molder.........67m-74p—141.........................-1 Brendan Steele......73p-70s—143.........................-1 Martin Laird...........70s-71m—141.........................-1 Chris Riley.............69m-72p—141.........................-1 Hunter Haas..........72s-69m—141.........................-1 Kevin Chappell......71s-70m—141.........................-1 Graham DeLaet......66p-77s—143.........................-1 Chris Couch...........72p-71s—143.........................-1 Ian Poulter.............69m-72p—141.........................-1 J.J. Henry..............68m-73p—141.........................-1 Kyle Reifers...........69m-72p—141.........................-1 John Mallinger.......70s-71m—141.........................-1 Ryuji Imada...........67m-74p—141.........................-1 Stuart Appleby........72p-71s—143.........................-1 Ryan Palmer..........72p-71s—143.........................-1 Jason Bohn............70p-73s—143.........................-1 Matt Every..............68p-75s—143.........................-1 Neal Lancaster......69m-73p—142......................... E Cameron Tringale.71s-71m—142......................... E Matt Bettencourt....73s-69m—142......................... E Troy Matteson........71p-73s—144......................... E Jeff Maggert..........70m-72p—142......................... E Brett Wetterich......70m-72p—142......................... E Gary Christian.......72s-70m—142......................... E Brian Davis.............70p-74s—144......................... E Kris Blanks............70m-72p—142......................... E Nathan Green........66m-76p—142......................... E Will Claxton...........69m-73p—142......................... E

lottery Sunday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 5-7-6 La. Pick 4: 6-4-7-2 Monday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 5-4-9 La. Pick 4: 4-8-7-9 Tuesday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 9-5-1 La. Pick 4: 4-4-1-6 Mega Millions: 17-23-30-37-45 Megaball: 4; Megaplier; 4 Wednesday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 5-9-2 La. Pick 4: 5-2-1-3 Easy 5: 3-9-18-26-27 La. Lotto: 10-21-22-28-35-36 Powerball: 17-28-38-39-51 Powerball: 33 Thursday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 5-0-2 La. Pick 4: 9-5-5-7 Friday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 4-8-4 La. Pick 4: 4-5-6-0 Mega Millions: 3-4-18-29-50 Megaball: 20; Megaplier: 4 Saturday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 1-5-0 La. Pick 4: 0-3-4-1 Easy 5: 19-21-25-32-33 La. Lotto: 6-15-17-19-21-36 Powerball: 15-23-43-45-56 Powerball: 7

Saturday, February 11, 2012

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college basketball

nba

Rebs regroup before facing slumping Tigers

High-flying Lin leads Knicks past Lakers

From staff reports Time is running out on Ole Miss. The Rebels’ hopes of making the NCAA Tournament took a huge hit with Thursday’s loss to Mississippi State, their third in four games and second in that span to a team ranked in the Top 25. Ole Miss’ best chance at a postseason berth now appears to be either a Cinderella run through the Southeastern Conference Tournament or yet another trip to the NIT. In either event, it needs to start winning some games — beginning tonight against Auburn (13-11, 3-7 SEC). The three losses have been tough for Ole Miss (14-9, 4-5), but that’s been a theme this season. Three of its five SEC losses, including two in double overtime to Auburn and Alabama, have been by a total of seven points. All four of its wins have been by less than 10 points. “We’re a handful of possessions away from being 7-1. If you dwell on that, it can drive you crazy,” Ole Miss coach Andy Kennedy said earlier this week. “The reality is there’s nothing we can do about the first eight. All we can control is the next eight.” Things don’t get any easier after tonight. Ole Miss hosts Vanderbilt on Thursday, then

By The Associated Press

On the air Auburn at Ole Miss Today, 6 p.m. TV: FSN; Radio: 1490 AM has another quick turnaround and plays at No. 1 Kentucky next Saturday. “There is a lot of talk from the league coaches about these Thursday-Saturday turns. We’ve lost two Thursday games now and for us we have to get on that bus and get back home and immediately start preparing for Auburn,” Kennedy said Thursday’s loss to Mississippi State. With two home games, the Rebels have a chance to turn things around. They’re 9-1 in Oxford this season. Kennedy also said his players are resilient, and haven’t seemed to get down after the close losses. “My office is directly off of our practice floor, so I can hear them when they come in, I can hear them when they’re bouncing balls. Sometimes after a tough emotional loss, I’m thinking I need to say something, put it in perspective, give them a day off, maybe their spirits are down. And it sounded like Mardi Gras out there,” Kennedy said. “Kids are pretty resilient. They’re moving on to the next day. They probably didn’t have as tough a Sunday as the

The associated press

Ole Miss’ Terrance Henry (1) drives against Mississippi State’s Rodney Hood on Thursday. Ole Miss hosts Auburn tonight at 6. old head coach did.” Auburn won the first meeting between these teams, 69-68 in double overtime on Jan. 14. Like Ole Miss, it has struggled to find success since then. The Tigers have lose five of seven

coming into tonight’s game, including two straight to Mississippi State and Alabama — the last two teams to beat Ole Miss.

USM faces UCF in key C-USA contest From staff reports After having its momentum and winning streak broken, Southern Miss suddenly has more pressing issues to worry about than its wounded pride. The Golden Eagles (20-4, 7-2) are still tied for first place in Conference USA, but three other teams are hot on their heels. One of them, Central Florida (18-6, 7-3), comes to Hattiesburg today with a chance to grab its piece of first place and rack up an impressive victory that would bolster its NCAA Tournament resumé. Central Florida hasn’t won in Hattiesburg since 2008, and USM is 10-0 at home this season. Southern Miss won the first meeting this season, 78-65 on Jan. 28 in Orlando. “It’s a challenge, but if you want to compete to be in the upper echelon of this league then you have to be able to get yourself ready to play against the best team,” UCF coach Donnie Jones said. “Right now they are playing the best basketball of anyone and it’s going to be a great challenge for us.” Southern Miss had won five in a row and 16 of 17 before Wednesday’s stunning 71-61 loss to C-USA also-ran UAB. Southern Miss coach Larry Eustachy pulled no punches in evaluating his team after the loss.

Blazers 94, Hornets 86 Jamal Crawford scored a season-high 31 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a two-game skid while handing New Orleans its eighth straight loss. Raymond Felton scored 18 points, including four straight free throws in the final minute that gave the Blazers a 90-84 lead.

Raptors 86, Celtics 74

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Southern Miss’ Neil Watson reacts after being called for a foul in the second half of Wednesday’s game against UAB. Southern Miss had a five-game losing streak snapped and will try to rebound today at home against Central Florida.

On the radio Central Florida at Southern Miss Today, 4 p.m., 105.1 FM “You can look at anything you want to look at,” Eustachy said. “We got our (tails) kicked every way, upside down. We can look at this, look at that. We got hammered by a much more determined, much more

physical, far superior team tonight.” That loss not only snapped the Golden Eagles’ winning streak, it turned the next two games — against Central Florida and Tulsa (14-10, 7-3) — into must-wins if they’re to maintain their grip on the top spot in the league. The top four teams receive a first-round bye in the C-USA Tournament, but another loss could hurt Southern Miss in

other ways. It entered the week ranked in the top 10 of the NCAA’s Ratings Percentage Index, which is used for seeding and to award at-large bids. A top-10 RPI ranking at the end of the season would all but guarantee an NCAA bid. Southern Miss needs to avoid a late-season losing streak to keep its RPI high and its case for an at-large bid strong, should it falter in the conference tournament.

a game-opening 8-0 run and turned it into a parade of highlight-reel dunks. “We talked about how well we played just now, but tomorrow we will talk about Georgia. A win like this, you enjoy it in the locker room,” MSU coach Rick Stansbury said after the win over the Rebels. “At this time of year you have to get at that level. It’s hard to maintain it through 30 games, but now we’re down to seven games. Georgia counts just as much as Ole Miss. This is a great example of the passion we need to have playing down the stretch.” The next challenge seems easy, at least at first glance. Georgia (11-12, 2-7) has struggled this season. It has had losing streaks of three and four games in SEC play, and is last in the league in scor-

ing offense at 61.5 points per game. Georgia, though, comes to Starkville rested and perhaps rejuvenated after dismantling Arkansas 81-59 on Wednesday. Georgia never trailed in that game, went 9-for-20 from 3-point range and led by 19 at halftime. Gerald Robinson scored 27 points and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 18. That eye-opening victory should cure the homestanding Bulldogs of any hangover following Thursday’s victory, Stansbury said. “Georgia is coming off its most impressive victory of the season,” Stansbury said. “What they did to a very good Arkansas team catches your attention.” MSU will honor its “Team of the Century” at halftime today.

Bulldogs riding high as Georgia comes in

From staff reports Suddenly, Mississippi State has the look of a very dangerous team. After beating archrival Ole Miss on Thursday night, the 20th-ranked Bulldogs have a quick turnaround to host Georgia today. Mississippi State will be going for win No. 20 on the season — a number that often guarantees an NCAA Tournament berth for major conference teams — and its third consecutive victory. The Southeastern Conference regular-season title is probably out of reach for Mississippi State (19-5, 6-3), which trails top-ranked Kentucky by 3 1/2 games. MSU can, however, clinch one of the four firstround byes in the SEC Tournament with a strong stretch run and build momentum head-

Jeremy Lin keeps getting better. Better even than Kobe Bryant on Friday night. Lin had the most astounding performance of his remarkable week, scoring a careerhigh 38 points and outdueling Bryant as the New York Knicks held off the Los Angeles Lakers 92-85. Buried deep on the bench a little more than a week ago, Lin led the Knicks to their fourth straight win, tying their longest streak of the season. His two free throws with 52 seconds left and some booming “MVP! MVP!” chants stopped the Lakers’ final rally and allowed the undrafted Harvard product to pass Carmelo Anthony for the highest-scoring game by a Knicks player this season. Lin followed his 28-point, eight-assist outing Monday in his first career start by scoring 23 points and handing out 10 assists Wednesday against Washington, becoming the first player since LeBron James in 2003 and just the sixth since 1970 to have at least 20 points and eight assists in his first two starts, according to research from the Elias Sports Bureau provided by the Knicks. Bryant finished with 34 points, but he got off to a horrendous start and finished only 11-of-29 from the field. Pau Gasol had 16 points and 10 rebounds, but All-Star Andrew Bynum was only 1-of-8 for three points with 13 rebounds as the Lakers’ ninegame winning streak against the Knicks was snapped.

Rick Stansbury

Gerald Robinson

On the air Georgia at Mississippi State Today, 12:30 p.m. TV: WJTV; Radio: 105.5 FM ing into the Big Dance of the NCAA Tournament. MSU routed Ole Miss, 70-60, in a game that wasn’t as close as the score indicated. The Bulldogs never trailed after

DeMar DeRozan scored 21 points, Jose Calderon had 17 points and 14 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat Boston for their third win in the past 20 meetings with the Celtics. Amir Johnson had 12 points and 12 rebounds and Aaron Gray matched a season-high with 11 rebounds as the Raptors avenged a 100-64 loss at Boston on Feb. 1, their worst defeat of the season.

Bulls 95, Bobcats 64 Joakim Noah had 17 points and 14 rebounds, Carlos Boozer scored 16 points and the Chicago Bulls throttled Charlotte despite the absence

of their leading scorer and reigning league MVP Derrick Rose. The Bulls ( 2 3 - 6 ) wo n their fifth straight Jeremy overall and Lin improved to 5-1 this season without Rose, who sat out because of a lower back strain. Derrick Brown scored 10 points to lead the NBA-worst Bobcats, who shot 33 percent and lost their 13th straight game to fall to 3-23. Brown was the only Bobcats player to finish in double figures.

Clippers 78, Sixers 77 Chris Paul hit a 17-foot jumper with 3.2 seconds left and finished with 24 points to lift Los Angeles over Philadelphia. Blake Griffin had 16 points and 11 rebounds, Mo Williams scored 14 points, Randy Foye had 10 and Reggie Evans chipped in with a season-high 10 rebounds for the Pacific Division-leading Clippers, who improved to 16-8. Elton Brand had 12 points and 10 rebounds for the 76ers, while Andre Iguodala contributed 12 points, eight rebounds and seven assists one day after being selected to the All-Star team as a reserve for the first time in his eight-year career.

Hawks 89, Magic 87 Josh Smith had 23 points and 19 rebounds, and Atlanta hit enough free throws late in overtime to slip past Orlando. Joe Johnson scored four of his 14 points in the extra period and added five assists for the Hawks, who won their fourth straight regular-season meeting with the Magic dating to last season.

Mavs 104, Wolves 97 Dirk Nowitzki welcomed Kevin Love back from his two-game suspension with a season-high 33 points, winning the matchup of Western Conference All-Star power forwards and helping Dallas stave off a Minnesota rally. Nowitzki topped 24 points for the fourth straight game by shooting 11-for-19 from the floor, including 4-of-7 from 3-point range. Love finished with 32 points and 12 rebounds, going 14-for14 from the free throw line, and sparked a late-thirdquarter surge by the Wolves to slash a 17-point deficit to 78-75 on Nikola Pekovic’s putback to open the fourth. In other NBA games Friday, it was Miami 106, Washington 89; Philadelphia 77; Milwaukee 113, Cleveland 112 in overtime; Detroit 109, New Jersey 92; and Memphis 98, Indiana 92.

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Young pitchers set to shine for Braves ATLANTA (AP) — Julio Teheran was not even born in 1990 when Steve Avery joined Tom Glavine and John Smoltz in the Braves rotation. Atlanta, which added Greg Maddux for the 1993 season, won six Cy Young Awards in the decade. Now Teheran, who just turned 21, is the junior member of a new youth movement in Atlanta. Brandon Beachy, Mike Minor, Randall Delgado and Teheran combined to start 50 games as rookies last season. Beachy, who was 7-3 and led the team in strikeouts despite missing a month with an oblique injury, appears set as a 2012 starter. Minor was 5-3 in 15 starts. Delgado won only one of his seven starts but had a strong 2.83 ERA and allowed only a .220 batting average. Teheran, like Delgado, was 1-1. Beachy said he hopes the team’s young guns, including former Yankees prospect Arodys Vizcaino, can remain together in the organization. “There were a lot of people calling for big moves to be made last year,” Beachy said Thursday, referring to speculation one or more young pitchers might be traded. “Obviously I don’t get paid to make decisions like that, but I can’t say I’m not happy and pleased to keep all the young arms intact. “The future could be a lot of fun to be a part of another young wave running through this organization.” The insurance provided by the young pitchers could prove to be important. Tim Hudson (back surgery), Tommy Hanson (shoulder) and Jair Jurrjens (knee) are coming off injuries. Hanson and Jurrjens have been throwing in pitching coach Roger McDowell’s workouts at Turner Field. Manager Fredi Gonzalez said Hudson, who had a herniated disc in

his back repaired in November, has been doing only light tosses. “We’ll get a better read in spring training, but we’re not going to push him,” Gonzalez said of Hudson. The Braves cleared one spot in the rotation by trading Derek Lowe to Cleveland. Minor, Delgado and Teheran moved up when Hanson and Jurrjens were on the disabled list during the team’s September collapse. Lowe was 0-5 in September as the Braves blew an 81⁄2-game wild-card lead in September. Beachy, who was 3-0 in August, was 0-1 with a 5.27 ERA in five starts in September. The right-hander said his final month keeps him from viewing his season as a success. “I was happy with the year I had,” Beachy said before stopping to shake his head. “I wouldn’t even say that. I wouldn’t even say I was happy. I had a bitter taste in my mouth after my last three starts in September. It just came down to one inning in each of those starts I let get away from me. I’m working hard physically and mentally to figure out how I can stop those innings from happening on a regular basis.” Minor, 24, Delgado, 22, Teheran and Kris Medlen will compete for starting spots when spring training opens on Feb. 20. If the veterans are healthy, there may be only one spot open. Minor, a left-hander who was 4-1 with a 3.83 ERA in nine starts after the All-Star break, could be the favorite to make the rotation. He acknowledges the competition is daunting. “I feel like our pitching depth is beyond what we need here in the big leagues,” Minor said. “We’ve had Triple-A guys post good numbers every year and it’s hard to get a call-up. For

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Atlanta Braves pitcher Brandon Beachy throws in a game against Arizona last season. Beachy, a former Mississippi Brave, is one of several young pitchers who will compete for a spot in the starting rotation for Atlanta this year. me to say that I have a spot, I would never say that.” Medlen, 26, could pitch out of the bullpen if he doesn’t make the rotation. He was 6-2 in 31 games, including 14 starts, in 2010 before missing most of last season following right elbow ligament-replacement surgery. Vizcaino, 21, also could pitch in relief. Vizcaino, who was the key for Atlanta in the trade after the 2009 season that sent Javier Vazquez to the Yankees, worked out of the bullpen in 17 games with Atlanta last season, but he has been a starter in the minors. Then there’s Teheran, who was ranked by Baseball America as baseball’s top pitching prospect entering 2011. He won 15 games in the minors last season, when he was named the Triple-A Interna-

tional League’s top pitcher. Teheran was 1-1 with a 5.03 ERA in five games, including three starts, with Atlanta. His highlight came when he gave up five hits and one run in 51⁄3 innings in a win over the Mets on Sept. 8. “Starting pitching,” he said when asked his goal for the season. “I’m trying to be in the rotation. I’m working hard because I want that.”

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — On a day when sunshine gave way to a light rain, two things stayed the same Friday at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Charlie Wi was still atop the leaderboard, and Tiger Woods didn’t hole enough putts to make up ground. Wi escaped most of the rain at Pebble Beach, where he holed a wedge from the 13th fairway for eagle and limited the damage to a bogey on his final hole for a 3-under 69 that allowed him to open a threeshot lead. Only 56 players broke par, compared with 87 in the opening round. Dustin Johnson was caught off guard by the rain in the worst way. He stood in the fourth fairway at Spyglass with a short-sleeve shirt, hands thrust in his pocket, as his caddie sent a friend running up the hill to the parking lot to retrieve his rain gear. His short game let him down, and the two-time Pebble champion had to settle for a 72 that put him three back. Padraig Harrington had a 66 at Pebble Beach and was among those tied for third. Harrington had five birdies in a six-hole stretch early in his round, the exception coming at the par-5 sixth. Woods, meanwhile, again looked poised to make a move over at Monterey Peninsula. He missed a 5-foot birdie putt on No. 9 and failed to

make birdie on the par-5 10th when he pulled his second shot into the gallery. He had to settle for a 2-under 68, Charlie leaving him Wi six behind. Along the way, he stung his wrist hitting out of a divot and said he had to pop it back into the joint. “No big deal,” he said. The bigger deal was putting. Woods took 33 putts on the Shore Course, which he attributed to leaving the ball in the wrong spot — mostly above the hole — and struggling with greens he felt were getting bumpy as a mist turned into a light rain. “It’s very close,” said Woods, playing this event for the first time in 10 years. “I got my ballstriking to where I feel very comfortable hitting the shots. I just need to make a couple of putts to get on a roll.” Phil Mickelson struggled in sunshine. In rain, he ran off five birdies for a 65 at Monterey Peninsula that put him five shots behind. “I don’t know what happened, but I started to play a lot better and make some birdies,” said Mickelson, a threetime winner at Pebble. “In the perfect conditions, I struggled. But to play these golf courses in such great condition either way has been a lot of fun.”

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TOday ON TV n MOVIE “Something Borrowed” — After drinking too much at a party, an unhappily single woman, Ginnifer Goodwin, falls into bed with the fiance, Colin Egglesfield, of her best friend, Kate Hudson./7 on HBO n SPORTS COLLEGE BASKETBALL — It’s Bulldogs against Bulldogs as Mississippi State, ranked No. 20 in the latest AP Poll, hosts Georgia at Humphrey Coliseum./12:30 on WJTV Ginnifer Goodwin n PRIMETIME “Harry’s Law” — Harry and Ollie defend a teenager who is charged with negligent homicide after outing a lesbian classmate who then committed suicide; a tempting job offer could lure Jenna away./8 on NBC

THIS WEEK’S LINEUP n EXPANDED LISTINGS TV TIMES — Network, cable and satellite programs appear in Sunday’s TV Times magazine and online at www.vicksburgpost. com

MILESTONES n BIRTHDAYS Burt Reynolds, actor, 76; Sergio Mendes, bandleader, 71; Sheryl Crow, singer, 50; Jennifer Aniston, actress, 43; Damian Lewis, actor, 41; D’Angelo, singer, 38; Brandy, singer-actress, 33; Kelly Rowland, rhythm-and-blues singer, 31; Aubrey O’Day, singer, 28; Taylor Lautner, actor, 20. n DEATH Gilbert LaPiere — The stepfather of Oscar- and Grammy winner Cher died in Oklahoma City Tuesday. He had suffered a heart attack recently and fractured his hip. He was 88. LaPiere was married to Cher’s mother, Georgia Holt, and Cher and LaPiere remained close over the years. LaPiere was born June 29, 1923, in Irvington, N.J. His college education at the University of Missouri School of Mines was interrupted by service in World War II as a bombardier with the Army Air Corps. He received a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineer and worked in the oil and gas lending industry in Oklahoma, New York and California.

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Man guilty of harassing Ivanka Trump A self-described celebrity stalker admitted Thursday to harassing Ivanka Trump by barraging her and her husband with bizarre tweets, emails and online videos. Justin Massler, who for months had been deemed psychologically unfit for trial, pleaded guilty Thursday to aggravated harassment and criminal contempt charges. He was sentenced to six months jail time that he had already served, plus five years of probation, during which he must continue psychiatric treatment and medication. Ivanka Trump The Manhattan district attorney’s office said Massler unleashed a slate of emails and tweets about his fixation with the NBC “Celebrity Apprentice” co-host, whose parents are Donald and Ivana Trump. Massler said his “dream in life” was to marry Ivanka Trump, but at times his remarks turned more ominous, prosecutors said. He threatened to commit suicide in her Manhattan jewelry store and said he wanted to “talk some sense into” her husband, Jared Kushner, and “commandeer” the newspaper that Kushner publishes, The New York Observer, prosecutors said. “I won’t just be ignored,” Massler wrote in an August e-mail to the newspaper, according to a court complaint.

Singer Brown to remain supervised Chris Brown has been getting attention for all the right reasons lately, but a judge said Thursday that he should continue to remain under the watchful eye of a probation officer as he works to complete the terms of his sentence for beating then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009. The Grammy-nominated R&B singer did not appear for a brief hearing during which his atChris torney asked that Brown’s term on supervised Brown probation be ended because of his good behavior. Superior Court Judge George Lomeli agreed with prosecutors that despite the singer’s high marks so far, he should continue to report to a probation officer in his home state of Virginia.

Civil Wars’ singer Joy Williams pregnant Joy Williams of Grammy-nominated duo The Civil Wars says she is pregnant. It’s the first child for Williams and her husband-manager Nate Yetton. The baby is due in late June. The “Barton Hollow” singer made the announcement on Twitter and her publicist confirmed the news. Williams and her singing partner John Paul White are up for two Grammys this weekend — best folk album and best country duo/group performance. They also will perform at Sunday’s awards show. “My baby bump & I will see you on the red carpet,” Williams said on Twitter.

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NYC sewage plant offers Valentine tours It may not smell like a rose but a New York City sewage plant is offering tours for lovers on Valentine’s Day. The tour host and superintendent of the Newtown Creek Wastewater treatment plant in Brooklyn says it’ll be a unique date, and one that special someone will never forget. Jim Pynn says the highlight of the tour will be the plant’s giant egg-shaped digesters, which break down the noxious waste into harmless sludge and gas. Pynn says each Valentine’s Day visitor will get a Hershey kiss — and at least something to talk about.

Pooches prepping to bow, wow at annual show NEW YORK (AP) — Standing at attention, or “stacked,” as they say in the dog show world, Eira is the picture of wire fox terrier perfection. A dense, white coat falls off her jaws. She’s got alert eyes, a very still tail and plenty of ribbons to prove her pedigree. And she’s primed for America’s most prestigious pooch parade, the 136th Westminster Kennel Club event, starting Monday at Madison Square Garden. Handler Gabriel Rangel hopes so, anyway. “Oh, she can misbehave,” he said last weekend. “She likes to run into my knee, having fun.” She did that and more at Westminster last February — fine behavior when she’s at home, playing on the California beaches, but not exactly what the judges want to see when picking a champion. “It was a bit overwhelming for her. A lot of people around, a lot of things happening,” Rangel said. “She’ll be more used to it this time.” More than 2,000 of dogdom’s finest will come in 185 breeds and varieties, coming from as far as Russia and China. The nearby Empire State Building will signal their arrival, changing its tower lighting from champion New York Giants blue to Westminster purple and gold. There are prized terriers and poodles, plus an affenpinscher with a monkey face called Banana Joe. And there’s a newcomer to the green carpet of the Garden, the xoloitzcuintli — commonly known as a Mexican hairless, pronounce it as “show-loweats-QUEEN-tlee” and sound like a pro. On Tuesday night, with a crowd of elite fanciers such as Martha Stewart and everyday fans hollering for their favorites, judge Cindy Vogels will point to her pick as best in show. Last year, a Scottish deerhound named Hickory earned the esteemed silver bowl. She also got to lead the pre-Westminster parade that recently attracted all that Manhattan attention. “Oh, it changes your life,” exclaimed her owner, Ceil Dove. “You never expect it. There’s only one every year, and suddenly they choose you.” “Now, everywhere you go, someone asks, ‘Is that her?”’ she said. Hickory’s life is a little different these days, too. She took time off from chasing deer and rabbits on the Doves’ farm in Flint Hill, Va., to have a litter of nine in October. By show dog standards, her win was quite an upset. A true underdog, so to speak. This year, there are plenty of top contenders that may join the likes of previous popular winners such as Uno the beagle, Josh the Newfoundland and J.R. the bichon frise.

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Handler Cindy Landry poses with Candy, a Yorkshire Terrier that will compete in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

On TV: Monday Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups 7-8 p.m. on USA Network 8-10 p.m. on CNBC Tuesday Sporting, Working and Terrier groups, Best In Show 7-10 p.m. on USA Network “Some really great dogs this year,” offered David Frei, for more than two decades the expert TV host at Westminster. Terriers have often ruled this show, with wire foxes winning a record 13 times. The top dog of 2012 could be decided by whether Eira or a smooth fox terrier that goes by Sneak’s A Peek wins the group and reaches the best-of-seven final ring. Eira, whose name sounds like “Ira” and means “snow” in Welsh, recently won the big National Dog Show — the event televised on Thanksgiving. And Rangel’s a pro, having guided Sadie the Scottish terrier to the win at Westminster in 2010. Sneak’s A Peek also is a veteran, having won the terrier group at the Garden last year. If he’s among the last seven, he’s got an excellent chance. Vogels comes from a terrier background and twice in the last two years at regional competitions she picked him for best in show honors. Along with being familiar with a dog, “the more you know, the more you know what’s wrong, too,” she said Thursday. “Judging is judging is judging.” Among others in the mix: London, a standard poodle that won the AKC/Eukanuba event, a pert Pekingese that took the Westminster

Westminster Kennel Club Director of Communications David Frei leads last years’ champion Hickory, a 5-year old Scottish Deerhound, in a dog show procession in New York. toy group last year and Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction, a black cocker spaniel that was the No. 1 show dog in America this year after making the final ring here last February. A three-part renovation at the Garden that cut into the backstage benching area caused Westminster to trim this year’s entries from the usual 2,500. That shouldn’t affect the 3 1/2 million TV viewers, not including some pets who like to watch along with their owners. USA Network and CNBC will share Monday night’s coverage when the hound, toy, nonsporting and herding winners will be chosen. USA will televise Tuesday night for the top sporting, working and terriers and best in show.

What fans at home will not see are those wrenching commercials by Pedigree that underlined animal neglect and abuse. Purina is now a Westminster sponsor and will feature more upbeat ads. What viewers will see are six new breeds to Westminster — the xoloitzcuintli, the Entlebucher mountain dog, the Norwegian lundehund, the American English coonhound, the Finnish lapphund and the Cesky terrier. “I was looking for a new breed,” said Loren Marino, of Manchester, N.J., showing off her Cesky called Katrina. “I’m looking forward to being at Westminster the first time they’re eligible.”

Fire may have destroyed ‘Gone with the Wind’ items STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. (AP) — A museum official says valuable memorabilia from the classic film “Gone with the Wind” may have been destroyed when a fire heavily damaged the facility near Atlanta where it was stored.

Frenda Turner of the Road to Tara Museum said that she fears much of the collection was lost to flames or water damage. Turner said items stored there included “highly, highly collectable” Gone With the

Madonna unhappy with M.I.A.’s gesture NEW YORK (AP) — The British hip-hop artist M.I.A. has apologized to Madonna for making an obscene gesture during the Super Bowl halftime show, Madonna’s spokeswoman said. Madonna said she had no idea M.I.A. would extend her middle finger during the performance in front of 114 million people. The singer didn’t find out about it until after the show. “I wasn’t happy about it,” Madonna told Ryan Seacrest in one interview. “I understand it’s kind of punk rock and everything, but to me there was such a feeling of love and good energy and positivity, it seemed negative.”

She said it was like something a teenager would do.

Wind memorabilia not currently on display at the Jonesboro museum. She said the items included large postertype boards that were used at the 1939 premier. Henry County Fire Capt. Sabrina Puckett says firefight-

ers battled the blaze for several hours Thursday night at Hudson Self Storage in Henry County, south of Atlanta. Fire officials said one person was injured in the blaze.

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Mom doesn’t have to share reasons for postponing wedding Dear Abby: I am 11. My mom is engaged to a man whom I think is a wonderful person, but she always questions whether he’s cheating on her. She’s 37. Personally, I think she won’t get another chance like this. Their wedding has been postponed three times because she thinks he’s lying to her. I don’t think she realizes what she’s got. When I ask her if everything is OK between them, she says, “Everything is fine, and if it wasn’t, it would be too complicated for you to understand.” I just want them to live happily together. What should I do? — Old Enough to Know in Alabama Dear Old Enough to Know: You may be old enough to know, but if your mom doesn’t feel comfortable sharing certain personal information with you, that should be her privi-

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lege. Her suspicions may be the result of having been hurt in past relationships, or she may have caught her fiance being less than truthful at some point. Your mother should not marry anyone — regardless of how great a catch he may seem to you — unless she is certain she can trust him. The fact that their wedding has been postponed three times sends me a message that she thinks she has reason for concern in that department. Dear Abby: I’m 16 and want to have my ear pierced a

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BY BERNICE BEDE OSOL • NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION If tomorrow is your birthday: Although there’s a strong chance that you could be saddled with a few more responsibilities than usual in the year ahead, you’ll find them manageable. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Provided you don’t try to force your views on others, you can be extremely convincing. Most people will find that your views and suggestions have merit and are worth exploring. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Don’t let your guard down regarding your financial affairs for a minute, because things could be a bit trickier than usual. Go slow. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Arrangements you make to partake in a group involvement will work out rather well. Yet, for some reason, one-onone encounters will prove to be problematic. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Be careful about making a commitment to help another tackle a difficult job. The person you offered to assist might sit back and let you handle it all on your own. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — When helping out someone who has to complete a difficult task, it could be a mistake to try to lighten up the job with a little humor. The other party might not be in the mood for any sort of frolic. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Although certain dealings you have with family members might be a bit abrasive, in-

volvements you have outside of your domestic domain will be fun and quite successful. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Even if most of your ideas are quite good, you still must guard against inclinations to impulsively introduce some last-minute changes into the picture. There’s a good chance they would gum up the works. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — In an arrangement where you need to share something of value with another, strive to be fair. Any hint of selfishness will provoke a similar reaction from your associate. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — It’s important to be a team player in situations that require a collective effort. Being a smart aleck could seriously impair matters, and you’ll end up all alone. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Events must be properly scheduled in order for you to have adequate time to participate in everything. Anything you try to slip in at the last minute will come a-cropper. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — When you share the same hopes with your friends or associates, good things can happen. Combined ambitions lead to stronger unions. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Certain difficult goals can be achievable, but only if you’re willing to pay the price. Before pursuing anything, be sure it is worth the bumps and bruises you might have to take.

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BY DR. ROBERT WALLACE • NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION Dr. Wallace: I’m 14 and down on myself. I feel like all the girls at my school are prettier and smarter than I am. I know they have more money to spend than I do, and they always wear nicer clothes than I have. When it comes to dating, I don’t think I’ll ever be able to compete, and I probably won’t have a boyfriend. My mother and grandmother keep telling me that I’m beautiful, but I think they are just trying to make me feel good. I know that “money isn’t everything,” but if I had a million dollars, I would buy trendy clothes. Then, I would go to a plastic surgeon and have a nose job and make my face look like a movie star. Can you tell me how to be happy with what I have? I am a good athlete. — Stacey, San Antonio Stacey: First of all, do not compare yourself to others. Every human being is different and gifted in some area. Keep a smile on your face, and just be yourself. Don’t compete to have the “coolest” clothes or to be the most popular. Do what you do best and enjoy every minute of it. Be kind to every living thing and help those who are not as fortunate as you. Being a good athlete is a gift and participating in athletics, especially as a team player, is a

great way to develop friendships. Contact me again soon to let me know how you are doing. Dr. Wallace: Whenever I speak before an audience, I get so nervous that my body actually shakes. Last month, I had to give a report in history and besides the shakes, my hands were clammy and my voice cracked. I plan to go to college, so can you tell me how I can overcome this fear? — Alexi, San Mateo, Calif. Alexi: Every speaker has a certain amount of “butterflies” but experienced speakers usually lose these once the speech is under way. Here are a few tips that work for me: • Don’t memorize your speech word for word, but know your subject matter and make an outline. • Use notecards to jot down key words or ideas. • Practice your speech in front of a mirror while looking yourself in the eye. • Project your voice so that the audience can hear you. • Be aware of your hands and what they are doing. • Know something about your audience. • Keep constant eye contact. • If possible, use a lectern. • Dr. Robert Wallace writes for Copley News Service. E-mail him at rwallace@ Copley News Service.

second time. Despite my mother’s reluctance, she took me to get my ears pierced when I was 9. My friends have all gotten multiple ear piercings. All I want is to get the cartilage on my right ear pierced, but Mom and Dad refuse. Mom says that any piercing other than one in each ear looks “trashy” and people will think unfavorably of me. I don’t see the big deal. It’s not like I want my nose or navel pierced. I just want one little stud, and I’d pay for it myself. I’m a respectful and honest girl. I have always brought home good grades. Mom says I’ll have to wait until I’m 18 and out of her house. I don’t understand why she won’t let me get this done. My best friend’s mother, who is stricter than mine, let her get her cartilage pierced. What do you think? — Not Asking for Much

in Illinois Dear Not Asking for Much: I think that as a minor living in your parents’ house, you should obey their rules. If you want to get multiple piercings in your ears when you’re 18 and on your own, the choice will be yours. But until then, respect your mother’s wishes. “Because everyone else is doing it” is not a valid reason for doing anything. Dear Abby: I enjoy theater very much, but can’t afford to attend all the performances I would like, so I work at my local theater every week. In exchange, I am “paid” in tickets. The ticket prices are generally $60 and up, so it’s a win/ win for both the theater and for me. My question is, when I invite a friend to use the extra ticket, is it unreasonable to expect him or her to drive and pay for

Properly prepared poultry can be part of healthy diet Harvard Medical School staff members answer questions for Dr. Komaraoff on Saturdays. Q: I recently saw Harvard’s Healthy Eating Plate and noticed that poultry was listed as a healthy protein. I am not surprised that you’re recommending fish, nuts or beans. But why poultry? A. While fish, nuts and beans are by far the healthiest proteins you can add to your diet, poultry does have an advantage over beef, lamb and pork. The main reason Harvard’s Healthy Eating Plate lists chicken and turkey as healthy sources of protein is that they have relatively low levels of saturated fat compared with red meat. From a nutritional point of view, beef, lamb and pork are all classified as red meats. There is about half as much saturated as unsaturated fat in chicken and turkey. By comparison, beef and pork contain a good deal more saturated fat than chicken and turkey and less unsaturated fat. Of course, the amount of saturated fat in a particular dish is going to vary, depending on the cut of meat and how it’s cooked. But even after accounting for these differences, chicken and turkey dishes will almost always contain less saturated fat than red meat dishes. That’s because chicken and turkey have so much less saturated fat than red meat to begin with. What’s the rap on saturated fat? It increases heart attack and stroke risk when compared to healthy fats. “Healthy fats” means the monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat in fish, olive oil and other vegetable oils. This does not include trans fat, most of which is artificially produced from vegetable oil. Trans fat is even worse than saturated fat when it comes to increasing heart disease and stroke risk. One important point of clarification: Saying that chicken is a healthful protein should NOT be interpreted as an endorsement of chicken nuggets or other prepared fried chicken dishes as some kind of health food. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Most chicken nuggets are coated with a batter that is made from processed white flour and contains lots of salt. The exact ingredients vary depending on the brand or restaurant, but it’s a safe bet that very little, if any, whole grain is used in these preparations. And most will be high in fat because of the way they are processed or prepared. When the Healthy Eating Plate mentions chicken or turkey as healthy proteins, it is referring to baked poultry, preferably skinless to reduce fat. A quick summary of other recommendations made on the Healthy Eating Plate includes the following advice: • Make half your meal vegetables and fruits. Keep in mind that potatoes and French fries don’t count. • Choose whole grains whenever you can. Limit refined

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grains, like white rice and white bread. They produce a rapid rise in blood sugar. • Pick the healthiest sources of protein, such as fish, poultry, beans and nuts; cut back on red meat; avoid bacon, cold cuts and processed meats. • Healthy oils (like olive and canola oil) are good for you. Don’t be afraid to use them for cooking and on salads. • Drink water, tea or coffee. Milk and dairy are not musthave foods; limit them to one to two servings a day. Go easy on juice and sugary drinks. •

Write to Dr. Komaroff in care of United Media, 200 Madison Ave., 4th fl., New York, NY 10016, or send questions to his website, www.AskDoctorK.com.

the treat at intermission? The ticket was not “free” to me — I worked for it. Or, because I issued the invitation, am I responsible for the entire evening? — Theater Lover in Atlanta Dear Theater Lover: If you’re treating someone to an evening at the theater, it would certainly be gracious of your guest to offer to recip-

rocate in some way. However, because your friends don’t have ESP, this is a subject you should raise at the time you issue the invitation. •

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Call Today â&#x20AC;˘ 601-636-7355 (SELL) or E-mail: www.vicksburgpost.com 01. Legals ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FISHER FERRY WATER DISTRICT, INC. 5151 Nailor Road Vicksburg, MS 39180 Separate sealed BIDS for MAINTENANCE OF ELEVATED AND GROUND STORAGE TANKS INCLUDING PRESSURE WASHING, SANDBLASTING, PAINTING AND REPAIR will be received by the FISHER FERRY WATER DISTRICT, INC., herein called the "OWNER," at the office of the Fisher Ferry Water District, 5151 Nailor Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180 until 3:00 o'clock P.M., 6th day of March, 2012 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations: Benchmark Engineering, Inc., 937 W. Chickasaw St., Brookhaven, MS 39601 Fisher Ferry Water District, Inc., 5151 Nailor Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180 Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of BENCHMARK ENGINEERING, INC., Consulting Engineers, 937 W. Chickasaw St., Brookhaven, Mississippi 39601 (P. O. Box 228, Brookhaven, MS 39602) upon payment of $50.00 for each set, none of which is refundable. The owner reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any or all Bids. Each Bidder must affix his current Certification of Responsibility Number on the outside of the sealed envelope containing his proposal and on the proposal where indicated. No Bidder may withdraw his Bid within Sixty (60) days after actual date of opening thereof. Travis Vance, President Fisher Ferry Water District, Inc. Publish: 2/11(1t)

05. Notices Center For Pregnancy Choices Free Pregnancy Tests (non-medical facility)

Âˇ Education on All Options Âˇ Confidential Counseling Call 601-638-2778 for appt www.vicksburgpregnancy.com ENDING HOMELESSNESS. WOMEN with children or without are you in need of shelter? Mountain of Faith Ministries/ Women's Restoration Shelter. Certain restrictions apply, 601-661-8990. Life coaching available by appointment.

Is the one you love hurting you? Call

Haven House Family Shelter 601-638-0555 or 1-800-898-0860 Services available to women & children who are victims of domestic violence and/or homeless: Shelter, counseling, group support. (Counseling available by appt.)

06. Lost & Found LOST! TEEN AGE MALE Yellow Labrador. Missing from Silver Creek Subdivision, off Warriors Trail. 601-6385349.

LOST! White Labrador. Male, not wearing collar, missing from Scott Road/ Duncan Road/ Bovina Cut-off Road area. Needs medication. 601-6380084, 601-415-5003.

07. Help Wanted $2,000 Sign-On Bonus Now hiring at ALL Locations. â&#x20AC;˘ Searcy, AR â&#x20AC;˘ Cresson, TX â&#x20AC;˘ Winnsboro, TX Class A CDL Driver Tanker Endorsement & 1 year verifiable CDL Exp. Apply Online www.texastransco.com or call: 817-396-4706

â&#x20AC;&#x153;ACEâ&#x20AC;? Truck Driver Training With a Difference Job Placement Asst. Day, Night & Refresher Classes Get on the Road NOW! Call 1-888-430-4223 MS Prop. Lic. 77#C124

Runaway Are you 12 to 17? Alone? Scared? Call 601-634-0640 anytime or 1-800-793-8266 We can help! One child, one day at a time.

06. Lost & Found FOUND! LITTLE FEMALE PUPPY found on Boy Scout Road, close to Woodlawn Baptist Church. 601-638-3183. LOST WALKING CANE! Hand Crafted, Vine design. Taken from cart beside restroom at Walmart. $100 reward! Call to return 601-456-4634, 601-4361330, 601-738-1283.

ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR NEEDED at Claiborne County Senior Center. Apply in person only, 2124 Old Highway 61 South, Port Gibson, MS. AVON- NEED INCOME now? Start your Avon Business! Earn good money! Call 601-259-2157. AMIkids NORTHEAST LA is currently seeking certified teachers. Please contact Executive Director KarVan Powell or Business Manager ChaQuita Richardson 318-574-9475 or email northeastla-bm@amikids.org

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02. Public Service FREE TO GOOD homes. German Shepherd mix puppies. Beautiful colors, all females. 601-629-4371.

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07. Help Wanted

BECOME A CERTIFIED pharmacy technician today! Call 601-540-3062 for more information.

LOCAL COMPANY LOOKING for a qualified individual who is seeking long-term employment. We have a full-time position for an experienced and dependable HVAC technician. 2 or more years experience required. Please fax you resume to 601-636-1475.

Property in Vicksburg looking for a grounds person. Must be able to maintain the cleanliness outside each building, the surrounding areas and maintain a landscaped look. Must be dependable. Please fax your resume to: 601-6361475.

AMIkids Northeast LA is currently seeking a Director of Treatment. Must have Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other counseling related field supplemented by one to two years experience working with at risk and troubled youth; must satisfy criminal background check; state license preferred. To apply please contact KarVan Powell or ChaQuita Richardson at (318) 574-9475 or northeastla-bm@amikids.org EXPANDING $15 HOUR PLUS BONUS. Retailer needs 6 individuals in our display department. No experience required. Must have reliable transportation and high school diploma. Call 601-932-0133. HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC needed. Engine experience required. Sam Estis, 318-348-7947. INTERVIEWER Westat seeks motivated, organized, detail-oriented individuals to work part time on an important study for the U.S. Public Health Service. Interviewers will collect information bout alcohol use and disorders and related physical and mental health conditions. Interviewers will also obtain a saliva sample using a collection kit. Previous interviewing or public contact experience is required. Bilingual interviewers fluent in the following languages are encouraged to apply: Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, or Korean. To learn more about this position and apply, go to www.westat.com/fieldjobs and enter Job ID 4380BR. WESTAT EOE

LPN, CNA, PCA NEEDED as soon as possible for home care. Call Nursing Management Inc. 800-448-3634 or website www.nminursingmgt.com. MASSAGE THERAPIST OR NAIL TECH Busy Salon needs you. Call Linda 601-630-7170 PERSONAL ASSISTANT NEEDED. We are looking for an Office Assistant. Duties include: greeting clients, answering phones, routing mail, data entry and retrieval, scheduling and calendar maintenance. Ideal candidates will have proven customer service skills in an administrative setting and experience with Microsoft Office applications. If interested, email resumes to david.johnson8600@gmail.com PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT Company seeking experience individuals for grass cutting, landscaping and irrigation. Starting pay $10$12 per hour based on experience. Must have at least 2 years experience and pass monthly drug screens. College highly valued. Current drivers license, good driving history and clean background check required. Send professional typed resume and photo with work history, references and contact information to Dept. 3781, The Vicksburg Post, P.O. Box 821668, Vicksburg, MS 39182.

PROPERTY IN VICKSBURG looking for leasing agent. Must be dependable and pay close attention to detail. At least one year customer service experience mandatory. Fax resume to: 601-636-1475. SEATRAX MARINE CRANES now hiring field service technicians, machinists and electricians. Apply at 218 Gunther Lane, Bell Chasse, LA 70037 or call Cindy at 504-394-4600 extension 233.

Assistant Manager Position Available The successful candidate will have high energy sales floor experience, management & organizational skills, some past computer/ administrative. Get applications from Halls Ferry location or send fax to 601-693-2693 or call Leon at 601-693-2655 x14.

11. Business Opportunities

10. Loans And Investments â&#x20AC;&#x153;WE CAN ERASE your bad credit- 100% guaranteed.â&#x20AC;? The Federal Trade Commission says the only legitimate credit repair starts and ends with you. It takes time and a conscious effort to pay your debts. Any company that claims to be able to fix your credit legally is lying. Learn about managing credit and debt at ftc.gov/credit A message from The Vicksburg Post and the FTC.

14. Pets & Livestock Vicksburg Warren Humane Society & MS - Span Low Cost Spay & Neuter Program CATS: Male . .$25 Female ........$35 DOGS (UNDER 40 LBS): Male . .$55 Female ........$65 â&#x20AC;˘ For the above category of animals, pick up applications at the Humane Society DOGS (OVER 40 LBS): Male . .$70 Female ........$80 â&#x20AC;˘ For dogs over 40 lbs, call 866-901-7729 for appt.

14. Pets & Livestock www.pawsrescuepets.org

If you are feeding a stray or feral cat and need help with spaying or neutering, please call 601-529-1535.

15. Auction OUR ON-LINE SUBSCRIPTION keeps you â&#x20AC;&#x153;pluggedâ&#x20AC;? in to all the local news, sports, community events. Call Circulation, 601-636-4545.

ESTATE SALE SERVICE AUCTION SERVICE KATZENMEYER'S MISSISSIPPI AUCTION SERVICE 601-415-3121 www.msauctionservice.com LOCALLY OWNED SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES

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COMPUTER GRAPHICS DESIGNER Qualified applicant should have good grammar skills, experience with MacIntosh computers, ad layout and design. Knowledge in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign. Responsibilities include creating and composing advertisements to customer specifications. Must be creative, organized, self-motivated, able to meet deadlines. Send resumes to: Dept. 3782 The Vicksburg Post P.O. Box 821668 Vicksburg, MS 39182

05. Notices PART TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED

Warren County Long Term Recovery Committee A non-profit volunteer agency organized to provide for the unmet needs of the Warren County victims of the 2011 flood.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers experienced with construction and design are needed to assist the LTRC in various projects supporting 2011 Flood victims in Warren County. Please call 601-636-1788 to offer support.

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LAREINA PATTERSON, Staff Development Nurse

HERITAGE HOUSE NURSING CENTER 3103 Wisconsin Ave. Vicksburg, MS 39180

Covenant Health & Rehab of Vicksburg, LLC â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every Day of Life Countsâ&#x20AC;? We are a Dynamic skilled nursing facility seeking an energetic individual. â&#x20AC;˘ CNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (all shifts) â&#x20AC;˘ RNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (for weekends) Apply online at covenantdove.com

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Covenant Health & Rehab of Vicksburg, LLC 2850 Porters Chapel Road Vicksburg, MS 39180-1805 Phone: (601) 638-9211 Fax: (601) 636-4986 â&#x20AC;&#x153;What are your dreams?â&#x20AC;? EOE

Must be computer literate, have a pleasant telephone manner and be good with customers. Please send resume to: Dept. 3779, The Vicksburg Post, P.O. Box 821668 Vicksburg, MS 39182 or e-mail to classifieds@vicksburgpost.com Please note Dept. 3779 in the subject line.

INTERVIEWER Westat seeks motivated, organized, detail-oriented individuals to work part time on an important study for the U.S. Public Health Service. Interviewers will collect information about alcohol use and disorders and related physical and mental health conditions. Interviewers will also obtain a saliva sample using a collection kit. Previous interviewing or public contact experience is required. Bilingual interviewers fluent in the following languages are encouraged to apply: Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, or Korean. To learn more about this position and apply, go to www.westat.com/fieldjobs and enter Job ID 4380BR.

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FARM & CONST. AUCTION HOLLINGSWORTH ENTERPRISES, INC

FRI & SAT * FEB 17-18 2012 * 9:00 AM 2749 HWY 21 * FOREST, MS 39074 * 601-469-2705 DAY 601-954-4230 CELL Selling Dozers, Backhoes, 50-75 Farm Tractors, Skid Steers, Forklifts, Rubber Tired Loaders, Aerial Equipment, Trucks, Trailers, Bush-hogs, Disks, Plows, Shop Tools, Compressors, Etcâ&#x20AC;Ś. Located at our Forest, MS Auction Facility * 5% Buyers Premium per item with $200.00 max. per item Visit our website for listing and online bidding: www.hollingsworthauction.com Auctioneers: Corbert D. Hollingsworth MS Lic #142; Chad Brantley MS Lic #823; Joey McCann MS Lic #157

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We Write Thousands Of Best Sellers Every Year... We’re The Vicksburg Post Classified Advertising Department . . . our job is to help you write effective classified ads so you can have best sellers too! Give us a call . . . we’ll write one for you! Call (601) 636-SELL.

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Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, Closed Saturday & Sunday. Post Plaza, 1601-F North Frontage Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180 • P. O. Box 821668 Vicksburg, MS 39182.

Classified Information Line Ad Deadlines Deadlines Ads to appear Deadline Ads to appear Monday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Thursday Friday Friday Saturday Saturday Sunday Sunday

Deadline 2 p.m., Friday 55p.m., p.m.,Thursday Friday 35p.m., Friday p.m., Monday 3 p.m., Monday p.m.,Tuesday Tuesday 35p.m., 5 p.m., Wednesday 3 p.m., Wednesday 11a.m., a.m.,Thursday Thursday 11 11 11a.m., a.m.,Thursday Thursday

18. Miscellaneous For Sale

17. Wanted To Buy

Classified Display Deadlines Ads to appear Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

19. Garage & Yard Sales

NICE DARK CHERRY TV/ VCR media center console. (80 high x 39 wide x 21 deep). Like new. $299. 601-661-0237.

PLEASE CALL THE Gentleman of Junk for all your junk vehicle needs. Make like a magician and turn your junk vehicles into cash. Please leave message if no answer. 601-868-2781.

WE HAUL OFF old appliances, old batteries, lawn mowers, hot water heaters, junk and abandoned cars, trucks, vans, etcetera. 601940-5075, if no answer, please leave message.

WE PAY CASH for junk. Cars, trucks. Vans, SUVs, and old dump trucks. 601-638-5946 or 601-529-8249.

18. Miscellaneous For Sale 1999 MERCURY SABLE, $2000. 1997 Nissan Maxima, $2100. Sectional sofa bed recliner, $100. 13 inch color t.v., $15. 601-5291982. 5x14 ATV TRAILER with loading ramp, new tires, good floor, single axle. Selling because we need wider trailer. $700 (call Percy 601218-0334 or after 5pm call 601-634-8714. Arkansas stone, White Resin Sun room furniture, sofa, love seat, coffee table, 2 end tables, Cherry corner lighted cabinet. MOVING MUST SELL! 601-638-8383. CEMETERY PLOT. GREEN Lawn Gardens Cemetery (1 space). 225294-3061 or e-mail: thomp son4815@bellsouth.net ELECTRIC HOSPITAL BED. $250. 601-638-7721. FURNISH YOUR HOME. Clean, well maintained furnishings. Dark blue leather sofa, $150. Contemporary Turquoise sofa, $90. Pair of Tapestry side chairs, $100 each. 2 fabric side chairs, $60 each. 1 full size light oak platform storage bed with new mattress, $100. Light maple Ethan Allen “Bible box” coffee table, $50. 601-831-4428 between 8am-6pm.

HOME COMPUTER SERVICE and repair. Reasonable prices. Pick up available .601502-5265, 601-636-7376.

Find a Honey of a Deal in the Classifieds...Zero in on that most wanted or hard to find item.

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PICTURE OF MALCOLM X and Muhammad Ali together. Size is 14 inches x 15 inches. Only $50! Call 601-218-9654 no texts. THE BEST WAY to bargain hunt is to check the Classifieds Daily. We make it easy with our convenient home delivery. For details call 601-636-4545, Circulation. TWIN MATTRESS SETS $175, Full sets $199. New sofa love seat $675. 601638-7191. Discount Furniture Barn. USED TIRES! LIGHT trucks and SUV's, 16's, 17's, 18's, 19's, 20's. A few matching sets! Call TD's, 601-638-3252.

By Ole Susannah's, 201 Holly Street, Oak Ridge, LA, I-20 West to Rayville, through downtown Rayville, go 10 miles to Oak Ridge, LA, Holly Street on left past second church, estate sale of the late Mary Kathryn and Clarke Williams, founders of CenturyLink. Furniture, linens, hundreds of books and cook books, glassware Royal Doulton, Hull, Waterford, jewelry, Arthur Court pewter, designer clothes, bronze statue, Presidential inauguration memorabilia, antiques, much much more! House is full! Friday and Saturday, 9am-3pm, Sunday, 1pm-3pm.

106 WILLOW CREEK Circle, behind Bovina Elementary, Saturday, 6am11am, lots of goodies!

READ THE CLASSIFIEDS daily!

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Deadline 5 p.m., Thursday 3 p.m., Friday 3 p.m., Monday 3 p.m., Tuesday 3 p.m., Wednesday 11 a.m., Thursday 11 a.m., Thursday

19. Garage & Yard Sales

165 MEADOWBROOK DRIVE off Redbone Road. Saturday 8am-2pm. Household items, dishes, linens, etcetera. Something for everyone!

406 NEWIT VICK Drive, Openwood. Saturday 8 am12 pm. Big sale, new and used shoes, big selection of home décor items, more!

211 DRUSILLA LANE. Today, 6:30am- until. Knickknacks, clothing, dishes, and much more. 2365 OLD HIGHWAY 27. Today, 7am-12 Noon. Furniture, daybed, TV's, clothes, toys, miscellaneous.

Ask us how to “Post Size” your ad with some great clip art! Call the Classified Ladies at 601-636-Sell (7355). ESTATE SALE. Friday and Saturday 8am-12 Noon. 184 Freeman Road. (North of River Region, 61 North).

Classified Advertising really brings big results!

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CALL 601-636-SELL AND PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD TODAY.

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UTILITIES PAID! 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Studios & Efficiencies 801 Clay Street 601-630-2921 www.the-vicksburg.com

Call us today at 601-636-SELL

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MAGNOLIA MANOR APARTMENTS Elderly & Disabled 3515 Manor Drive Vicksburg, Ms. 601-636-3625 Equal Housing Opportunity

S HAMROCK A PA RT M E N T S SUPERIOR QUALITY, CUSTOM CABINETS, EXTRA LARGE MASTER BDRM, & WASHER / DRYER HOOKUPS. SAFE!! SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT

601-661-0765 • 601-415-3333

Bienville Apartments The Park Residences at Bienville 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms and townhomes available immediately.

and

VICKSBURGS NEWEST, AND A WELL MAINTAINED FAVORITE. EACH WITH SPACIOUS FLOOR PLANS AND SOPHISTICATED AMENITIES. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

FOR LEASING INFO, CALL 601-636-1752

www.parkresidences.com • www.bienvilleapartments.com

In the event of errors, please call the very first day your ad appears. The Vicksburg Post will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion.

Mis-Classification No ad will be deliberately mis-classified. The Vicksburg Post classified department is the sole judge of the proper classification for each ad.

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2550 REDBONE ROAD. Today. Glassware, whatnots, jewelry, craft and cookbooks, handbags, clothes, and more.

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10 FAMILY YARD Sale, 411 Ridgewood Drive, Tournament Soccer Team Fund Raiser, Children's clothes, toys, furniture, something for everyone. Saturday, 6am to 12pm.

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19. Garage & Yard Sales

103 ALFRED DRIVE, Hillcrest Subdivision off 61 South, Saturday, 6:30am-12 noon, clothes, some furniture, 2 love seats, whatnots, other items.

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19. Garage & Yard Sales

HUGE 3 FAMILY SALE! 5 Jil Marie Circle, Openwood Plantation, Saturday, 6:30am until 11am, NO early birds. Name brand clothes and shoes, jewelry, household miscellaneous, children's toys, baby items, much much more!

19. Garage & Yard Sales

EVERYTHING MUST GO!!! Clothing sizes infant to adult, kitchenware, toys, much more. 733 Lake Forest Dr, Saturday 7am-11 am.

GARAGE SALE OVER? River City Rescue Mission will pickup donated left over items. 601-636-6602.

PORCH SALE, 1907 Cherry Street, antiques, art, household items, much more. Saturday, 7am-12 noon.

Classified Advertising really brings big results!

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What's going on in Vicksburg this weekend? Read The Vicksburg Post! For convenient home delivery call 601-636-4545, ask for circulation.

Classifieds Really Work!

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The Ridge Apartments 601-636-8592

FEBRUARY SWEETHEART SPECIAL: 1 & 2 BEDROOMS RATES STARTING AT $450 AND UP Bring in this ad and receive

$50 OFF

STILL HAVE STUFF after your Garage Sale? Donate your items to The Salvation Army, we pick-up! Call 601-636-2706.

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Bradford Ridge Apartments Live in a Quality Built Apartment for LESS! All brick, concrete floors and double walls provide excellent soundproofing, security, and safety. 601-638-1102 • 601-415-3333

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ABCs of writing a classified ad

Avoid Abbreviations

A few accepted and recognizable abbreviations are ok, but an ad full of them just confuses the reader A good rule of thumb is “Spell it out or leave it out”.

Be Available List your telephone number so that the potential buyer will know how to contact you. State the best hours to call so they’ll know when they can reach you.

Consider Your Readers

Barnes Glass Quality Service at Competitive Prices #1 Windshield Repair & Replacement

Vans • Cars • Trucks •Insurance Claims Welcome•

AUTO • HOME • BUSINESS Jason Barnes • 601-661-0900

BUFORD CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. 601-636-4813 State Board of Contractors Approved & Bonded Haul Clay, Gravel, Dirt, Rock & Sand All Types of Dozer Work Land Clearing • Demolition Site Development & Preparation Excavation Crane Rental • Mud Jacking

PATRIOTIC

Simmons Lawn Service

Professional Services & Competitive Prices • Landscaping • Septic Systems • Irrigation: Install & Repair • Commercial & Residential Grass Cutting Licensed • Bonded • Insured 12 years experience Roy Simmons (Owner) 601-218-8341

SPEEDIPRINT & OFFICE SUPPLY • Business Cards • Letterhead • Envelopes • Invoices • Work Orders • Invitations (601) 638-2900 Fax (601) 636-6711 1601-C North Frontage Road Vicksburg, MS 39180

DEAN CO

PAINTING

•Residential & Commercial •Pressure Washing •Sheetrock repair

& finishing 35 years experience

Free Estimates Dean Cook • 601-278-4980

PRICE’S GLASS Residential / Commercial / Automotive Serving the Vicksburg area since 1973 Competitive pricing • Will match quotes • Insurance claims Glass Cut While You Wait 601-636-7621 716 S. Madison St. • Vicksburg, MS

To advertise your business here for as little as

$2.83 per day, call our Classified Dept. at 601-636-7355.

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Put yourself in the reader’s place. If you were considering buying this item, what would you want to know about it? Give the item’s age, condition, size, color, brand name and any other important information needed to describe it completely & accurately.

Don’t Exaggerate Misleading information may bring potential buyers to your home but it will not help you make the sale. You’ll lose the prospect’s trust and faith as well at the sale.

Enter the Price

Price is one of the biggest concerns of classified shoppers. Ads that list prices will get their attention first. Including price also helps you avoid inquiries from callers not in our price range.

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31. Mobile Homes For Rent

1310 SOUTH STREET $400 monthly, central air/ heat, appliances furnished, convenient. 601-529-4791.

2 BEDROOMS, 2 bath. Washer, dryer, dishwasher, central air/ heat. $500 monthly, $500 deposit. 601831-1755.

Commodore Apartments 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms 605 Cain Ridge Rd. Vicksburg, MS 39180

601-638-2231 ROLLING FORK VILLAS 497 West Street, Rolling Fork, MS Immediate Openings Beginning January 1, 2012

20. Hunting Call our Circulation Department for CONVENIENT Home Delivery and/ or our On-line Subscription. Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm, 601-636-4545.

21. Boats, Fishing Supplies What's going on in Vicksburg? Read The Vicksburg Post! For convenient home delivery, call 601-636-4545, ask for circulation.

24. Business Services WAYNE’S ANTIQUES

702 1st St. • Delhi, LA 71232 318-878-5900 www.waynesantiques.com Mon - Tues Closed Wed - Fri 10am-5pm Sat 9am-5pm Sun 1pm-5pm

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THE COVE Stop looking, Start living!

Paid cable, water and trash. Washer, Dryer and built-in microwave furnished.

Ask about our Holiday special! 601-638-5587 1-601-686-0635 BEAUTIFUL LAKESIDE LIVING

• 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts. • Beautifully Landscaped

Base Rent $275 - 1BR • $300 - 2BR for qualified applicants HUD WELCOMED

Call Today 662-873-4083 This institution is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

30. Houses For Rent 1455 PARKSIDE, 3/ 2. 1865 Martin Luther King, 3/ 1. 123 Roseland 4/ 2. 2606 Oak Street, 2/ 1. $750 and up! 732-768-5743. 2 BEDROOM HOME. Fully furnished, 108 Sullivan Cove, Eagle Lake, $700 month. 601-218-5348.

31. Mobile Homes For Rent

• Lake Surrounds Community

• Pool • Fireplace • Spacious Floor Plans 601-629-6300

www.thelandingsvicksburg.com

501 Fairways Drive Vicksburg

4 RENTALS AVAILABLE Eagle Lake area. Call 601-279-4723 for more information.

MEADOWBROOK PROPERTIES. 2 or 3 bedroom mobile homes, south county. Deposit required. 601-619-9789.

32. Mobile Homes For Sale ½ acre lake front property. With 2 decks and covered back porch, 4 bedroom, 2 bath fixer upper. $32,500 cash. 601-5725300, 601-573-5029. 14X70. 3 BEDROOMS, 2 baths. Choose from 5 nice mobile homes. $8000 cash! 601-572-5300, 601-5735029. 2006 28 x 62. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, new everything! $29,000. Call 601-5725300, 601-573-5029. 2010 LEXINGTON. 16X60, 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, washer/ dryer included. Central air and heat. $20,000. 601-870-4212. KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LOCAL NEWS AND SALES... SUBSCRIBE TO THE VICKSBURG POST TODAY! CALL 601-636-4545, ASK FOR CIRCULATION. NICE MOBILE HOME. All appliances and air, 2002 Clayton, 16x80, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. $14,900. Call 601-573-5029, 601572-5300. USED 14X70. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, will deliver and setup, central air included. Call 662-417-2354, 601-916-9796. USED 16X80. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, new paint, new carpet. Financing available. Only $19,750. CALL TODAY! 662-417-2354, 601-916-9796. CALL 601-636-SELL AND PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD TODAY.

•Trimming • Lawn Care • Dirt Hauled • Insured For FREE Estimates Call “Big James” 601-218-7782

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Sorority, SCHC team up for ‘To Vicksburg ... with Love’ fundraiser By Terri Cowart Frazier tfrazier@vicksburgpost.com Models, music and memories will be featured at the sixth annual “To Vicksburg ... with Love” fundraiser. “The theme of this year’s program is ‘Those were The Days’ and will include period clothing and performances,” Frances Koury said. Koury, a longtime Vicksburg volunteer who has been instrumental in lining up cultural productions in the

city for several years, said “celebrity guests” also will be attending, and Johnny Crocker is scheduled to perform. The annual event, which is scheduled for noon Tuesday, is a joint effort between the Southern Cultural Heritage Center and the Pi Alpha Kappa sorority, and proceeds will be divided between the two groups, said Annette Kirklin, executive director of the SCHC. The goal of the PAK sorority, which

was formed in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1948, said Koury, is to promote personal growth and self-improvement by bringing cultural and educational programs to members. Roast beef and the fixings will be served by Palmertree’s Catering, Kirkland said. Luncheon tickets are $12. Space is limited and reservations are required. For information, call 601-631-2997.

If you go “To Vicksburg...with Love” will be at noon Tuesday at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center. Tickets are $12 and include lunch. The theme for the event is “Those were the Days.” For more information, call 601-6312997 or e-mail info@southernculture.org.

Happy homecoming

Paul McCartney performs on stage during his “Good Evening Europe” European Tour.

McCartney’s first disc of standards is a drag By David Bauder AP entertainment writer Paul McCartney paints such a fun picture of holiday “singsongs” at his childhood home, with the rugs rolled back and his dad on piano, that it’s a shock his first album of standards is a stone-cold drag. Sir Paul talked about wanting to make such a disc before he got too old and, for much of the time here, it sounds like he is too late. The delicate high registers required on songs like “Home (When Shadows Fall)” and “The Glory of Love” are largely beyond him now at age 69. He sounds frail, even elderly. His accompaniment, led by Diana Krall, is first-rate but steers him toward slow songs that sap the project of any sense of fun. Even the album title is unfortunate. “Kisses on the Bottom” is a lyric from “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter,” but in this context seems like a silly double entendre. The exceptions here are stunning, and quite illustrative. The two best songs are brand-new, and the only songs McCartney wrote himself. “My Valentine” is a love song to his new wife, Nancy, written on a Moroccan vacation. Album closer “Only Our Hearts” features a lush Johnny Mandel arrangement and a Stevie Wonder harmonica solo. More importantly, they are written for McCartney’s voice today, and he’s comfortable and confident singing them. If he had no more new material, it would have been fun to hear McCartney dip into his catalog and revisit period pieces like “Honey Pie.” Paul McCartney’s weakness on this disc is not trusting Paul McCartney more. Check this track out: A highlight of “My Valentine” is the lovely acoustic guitar from Eric Clapton.

Community outpouring inspires wounded Marine By The Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — Shot through the upper back on a rooftop in Afghanistan and gasping for breath after a bullet ripped through his chest, Marine Sgt. Ben Tomlinson had a fear worse than death. Heat and shock from the round damaged his spinal cord, paralyzing him from the chest down. This injury was so much worse than one nine months before, when he’d been hit by a mortar blast during his first tour in Afghanistan. Yet through all the pain, Tomlinson was haunted by the idea people back home wouldn’t remember him, that they wouldn’t even know he was hurt. “That’s the worst fear for everyone that gets deployed,” said Tomlinson, who now uses a wheelchair. “It’s that no one is thinking about them.” Tomlinson’s hometown of Jacksonville, in northeast Alabama, made sure he wouldn’t feel forgotten, staging a welcome home celebration veteran groups say should be a national model now that fighting has ended in Iraq. While St. Louis is the only large city to hold a major parade for returning veterans, thousands of people lined the streets of Jacksonville and packed the town square to greet Tomlinson upon his return from the war, waving flags and giving money to help make his home more wheelchair accessible. “We need this to happen much more around the country, but (I) do not believe it actually occurs as much as it is needed because the wars have been going for such a long period of time,” said Vietnam veteran John Stewart, who heads Operation Welcome Home in Inverness, Fla. More than being just a oneday morale boost, Tomlinson said the lavish homecoming in the city of 7,700

‘This is not the way

I am going to be forever.’

Sgt. Ben Tomlinson U.S. Marine

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Top, thousands gather to welcome home injured U.S. Marine Ben Tomlinson in his hometown of Jacksonville, Ala. Bottom, Tomlinson is surrounded by American flags after arriving at his house during a welcome home celebration people inspired him to work harder on his rehabilitation so friends and neighbors knew he is trying hard to get

better. “This is not the way I am going to be forever,” said Tomlinson, 24, working out

with dumbbells in the TV room at his home. He’s getting stronger little by little, his biceps filling out after

months shuttling between hospitals and doctor’s appointments, and he’s hopeful of walking again one day. Tomlinson played football and baseball and ran track at Jacksonville High School before graduating in 2006 and going to Mississippi College to play football. But college ball just wasn’t the same as high school athletics, and he took a buddy’s suggestion to consider the Marines. He was interested in joining a Force Reconnaissance squad, the “baddest of the bad,” as Tomlinson put it. These are the Marines on the tip of the spear, the troops who go first into hostile areas. “It sounded pretty intense,” said Tomlinson. It was. Tomlinson arrived in Afghanistan in May 2009. Three months later, while securing a road during a drug raid in a marketplace, a mortar hit the top of a building near where he was standing. Shrapnel peppered his body. “I got a piece in the neck, a piece hit me in the nose, but the worst part of that was getting a piece stuck in the radial nerve in my arm,” said Tomlinson. “There’s really no relief from pain when you have something stuck in your nerve.” Surgery followed, and Tomlinson was back on duty three weeks later after taking a cast off his arm with the help of a medic, who removed his stitches. Tomlinson’s tour of duty ended but he was back in Afghanistan for another seven-month stint by November 2010. With only one or two missions left on his second tour, Tomlinson was atop a roof in an Afghan village controlled by the Taliban while other troops looked for weapons and bomb-making materials. “We were doing that for about five or six hours. I want to say it was the middle of the day, and I got up to move and as soon as I got See Homecoming, Page D3.

Obama’s inner geek: Robots to flying marshmallows By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — For a president who promotes technology at every opportunity, Barack Obama often strikes an awed, self-effacing pose in the presence of technicians, scientists and high tech machinery. “If I’m nodding, you should just assume that everything you said is going completely over my head,” he once told winners of a New York science fair. Still, he loves the stuff. At no point has his inner geek been more evident than on Tuesday as he mischievously — “The Secret Service is going to be mad at me about this” — helped fire an eighth-grader’s award win-

ning high-speed marshmallow air cannon at the drapes of the White House’s elegant State Dining Room. From factory floors to classrooms, from high-tech centers to the White House residence itself, Obama steeps himself in the innovative, sometimes feigning interest while at others showing genuine delight. He dons safety goggles to tour manufacturing plants with state of the art equipment. He steps gingerly around scooting robots built by teenage engineers. And, like many a dad, he helps his daughters with their science projects, even dropping eggs from the White House’s Truman Balcony to test the optimal soft landing.

To be sure, touring factories and schools is a staple of presidencies. But Obama, a Harvard University-trained lawyer, has placed greater emphasis on technology by making the point that in an era of scarce resources, government still must play a role investing in three key areas: research and development, innovation and education. On Tuesday, Obama hosted the second White House Science Fair, an exhibit of more than 30 student projects that ranged from a system to detect nuclear threats to a prosthetic hand to portable disaster shelters. For nearly an hour, Obama toured the displays and visited with See Geek, Page D3.

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President Barack Obama pumps up a gun designed by Joey Hudy, left, to shoot a marshmallow.

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By Christy Lemire AP movie critic “Forgettable” probably isn’t a word you’d expect to use to describe a film starring Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Vera Farmiga, Brendan Gleeson and Sam Shepard. But unfortunately, that’s one of the most apt when pondering “Safe House.” Directed by Daniel Espinosa from a script by David Guggenheim (not to be confused with “An Inconvenient Truth” director Davis Guggenheim), this is a frenetically paced jumble of shaky-cam tricks and quick edits, dizzying car chases and deafening shootouts. You’d be forgiven for mistaking it for yet another action thriller from Tony Scott, given that it bears his aesthetic markings as well as the presence of Washington, his usual star. This time, Washington plays

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Denzel Washington in a scene from “Safe House.” the notorious Tobin Frost, a brilliant former CIA operative who’s turned traitor,

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Marine Sgt. Ben Tomlinson checks his cell phone for messages after working out at his home in Jacksonville, Ala. up ...,” Tomlinson said. “It wasn’t like I heard anything or really felt anything. It was like a sudden shock to my body, and then my vision went kind of obscured, and I couldn’t move and I just started falling back and ‘boom,’ hit the roof, and that’s when I realized I’d probably been hit.” The slug entered the back of Tomlinson’s left shoulder near the base of his neck and traveled to his chest, damaging his spine and leaving him unable to move from the chest down. Evacuated from Afghanistan first to Germany and then the United States,

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he spent months at a hospital in Tampa, Fla., before returning home to Alabama on Jan. 18 to a hero’s welcome: People lined the roads for miles leading from the airport to Jacksonville, and U.S. flags were everywhere. Businesses all over town put out welcome home signs. Several thousand people filled the town square for a ceremony, and some 800 students and faculty from Jacksonville High greeted him at his house, which is directly across the street from the school. “All I could say was, ‘Wow,’” Tomlinson said.

Continued from Page B1. students, pressing them for details and admiring their work. At factory or fair, Obama’s reaction can range from bemusement to enchantment. During a recent trip to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Obama examined an enormous conveyor screw used to transport foodstuffs. “What do you do to keep it so shiny?” he finally asked. At an Alcoa plant in Davenport, Iowa, in June, Obama observed machines that milled aerospace parts. He then approached a handful of reporters who had been watching nearby: “Did you know aluminum is not magnetic? I learned something today.” The incongruity of some such moments is not lost on the president. Aides say he got a kick out of a New York magazine picture essay in 2010 depicting him in various factories, laboratories or workshops. The piece was titled “A History of Obama Feigning Interest in Mundane Things.” But he can also be impressed. In October, as he saluted winners of the National Medals of Science and the National Medals of Technology and Innovation, Obama said: “It’s safe to say that this is a group that makes all of us really embarrassed about our old science projects. You know, the volcano with the stuff coming out with the baking soda inside. Apparently, that was not a cutting-edge achievement even though our parents told us it was really terrific.” Robots figure prominently in Obama’s catalog of impressive technological innovations. Over the past year he

has been introduced to robots that perform tasks from simple retrieval to telecommunications. They often have names — Skrappy, Derp, Ned. Ned, a sewer pipe inspection robot, was featured at the National Robotics Engineering Center at Carnegie Mellon University that Obama toured in June. “This is our guy we’re gonna send into the sewer?” he asked. “He’s sending back data as he’s going through?” “This is pretty cool,” he concluded. Robots were prominent during Tuesday’s White House Science Fair too. But nothing captured Obama’s imagination more than Joey Hudy and his “Extreme Marshmallow Cannon.” “Let’s try it out!” Obama declared, surprising aides and the handful of reporters who had gathered inside the State Dining Room for the tour. “OK, back up guys,” Obama ordered. “This is a little impromptu.” Hudy, a precocious 14-yearold from Phoenix who confidently explained the apparatus to the president, began compressing air into his cannon with a tire pump. “Need some help?” Obama asked. Hudy stepped aside and let the president prime the gun. With two hands, he gave a final push. “That good? All right, OK, here we go.” Hudy explained the trigger mechanism before firing. With a loud air gun whoosh, the marshmallow projectile struck the far upper corner of the room. “It came out pretty fast!” the president exclaimed. Then, as if to assure everyone, he added: “It was safe.”

selling secrets to any nation or enemy cell willing to buy them. After years on the run,

he turns himself in at the American embassy in Cape Town, South Africa. He’s then taken to the local agency safe house where Reynolds, as the ambitious Matt Weston, is its bored, rookie minder. Matt longs to prove himself and see some real action in the field, and he gets it sooner than he expects when the house comes under a vicious, heavily armed attack and he and Tobin must go on the run together. Farmiga, Gleeson and Shepard play the suits back in the United States who are tracking their whereabouts and wondering whether they’re in cahoots. But everyone here is a potential rogue, because red herrings and double crosses abound; it’s a tactic meant to keep us guessing and (theoretically) distract us from the fact

that the movie doesn’t have anything novel to do or say during its overlong running time. U.S. intelligence agents waterboard Tobin soon after bringing him to the house to get him to divulge what he knows (there’s a potentially damaging file at stake). Initially, this seems like the film’s attempt to shine a light on a divisive interrogation technique, but ultimately, “Safe House” reveals itself to be more interested in bombastic, bloody thrills than provocative, analytical thought. Washington maintains his usual formidable presence but remains very much in his comfort zone. Sure, he’s playing a bad guy but he’s never pushed into functioning as a complete villain, and his banter as the cynical old pro opposite the young, idealistic Reynolds recalls his Oscarwinning work in “Training

Day.” He’s smart and charming; he also may be right about some of his more untrustworthy colleagues. When he finally shaves off his shaggy, graying hair and goatee and flashes that dazzling smile of his, he’s once again the safe Denzel we know and love. Reynolds, meanwhile, looks discombobulated most of the time. It’s a total waste of his charisma — although he does give it his all physically in a demanding, bruising role, which includes appearing shirtless within the first minute or so of the film. At least “Safe House” recognizes the simplicity of giving the people what they want in that regard. “Safe House,” a Universal Pictures release, is rated R for strong violence throughout and some language. Running time: 115 minutes. One and a half stars out of four.

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