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Vicksburg tourism

Selling the city will come easier with time These stories are the last in a six-part series by staff writer Steve Sanoski and journalism students from the University of Mississippi.

By Danny Barrett Jr. dbarrett@vicksburgpost.com

By David Hopper For The Post

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TODAY iN hiSTOrY 1864: Ulysses S. Grant is promoted to the rank of general-in-chief of the Union armies in the Civil War by President Abraham Lincoln. 1912: Juliette Gordon Low of Savannah, Ga., founds the Girl Guides, which later became the Girl Scouts of America. 1933: President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivers the first of his 30 radio “fireside chats,” telling Americans what was being done to deal with the nation’s economic crisis. 1947: President Harry S. Truman establishes what became known as the “Truman Doctrine” to help Greece and Turkey resist Communism. 1980: A Chicago jury finds John Wayne Gacy Jr. guilty of the murders of 33 men and boys. (The next day, Gacy was sentenced to death; he was executed in May 1994.) 2000: In an unprecedented moment in the history of the church, Pope John Paul II asks God’s forgiveness for the sins of Roman Catholics through the ages, including wrongs inflicted on Jews, women and minorities.

The one person employed full time to focus on the tourism component of the Vicksburg and Warren County economy is Bill Seratt. Coaxing improvements in area attractions, working to plan and support events, assembling travel packages and spreading the word about what the area offers are among the duties of the executive director of the Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau. The largest corporate casino and the smallest bed and breakfast depend on the efforts of the VCVB. Seratt has been on the job two years, coming here after 11 years in Washington County. His arrival barely predated some tough months for tourism. “Since the fall of 2007, there has been a decline in travel overall,” Serratt said. “Projections are that it will be slow in 2010, perhaps picking up some in the fourth quarter. And, by 2011, there will be a slowbut-steady return of visitation in the recovery period lasting through 2013.” The agency Seratt heads was created by the Legislature in 1972 as the first of its type in Mississippi. Also novel was creating a separate funding stream See City, Page A6.

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Bill Seratt stands in front of the Levee Street Depot.

VcVB funding A 1 percent tax levied on all hotel stays, as well as a 1 percent share of all food and beverage sales in the city funds the bureau. Checking account funds are for one-time expenses, such as its planned $175,000 move to the Levee Street Depot in 2011. 2008 2009 2010 * Revenue Lodging/Food and Beverage tax revenue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,033,300 . . . . . . . . $958,506 . . . . . . . .$968,200 Total Revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,089,460 . . . . . . . . $964,680 . . . . . . . .$974,200 Checking account balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $154,185 . . . . . . . . $337,795 . . . . . . . .$288,197 Operating budget total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,243,645 . . . . . . $1,302,475 . . . . . .$1,262,397 Expenses Administrative salaries/benefits . . . . . . . . . . . $328,445 . . . . . . . . $373,119 . . . . . . . .$402,713 Administrative office expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75,896 . . . . . . . . . $74,617 . . . . . . . . . $68,200 Advertising and promotions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $431,335 . . . . . . . . $493,775 . . . . . . . .$644,484 Attractions development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,000 . . . . . . . . . $15,000 . . . . . . . . . $30,000 Contract services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,911 . . . . . . . . . $17,788 . . . . . . . . . $12,000 Legal and professional fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $41,404 . . . . . . . . . $64,436 . . . . . . . . . $57,500 Travel and presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,338 . . . . . . . . . $14,231 . . . . . . . . . $17,500 Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,123 . . . . . . . . . . .$5,600 . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 Total expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$921,878 . . . . $1,152,312 . . . .$1,262,397 Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$321,767 . . . . . .$150,163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . ** *2010 numbers are projected. * *VCVB Executive Director Bill Seratt said he expects to hold expenses below budget and have net income in the VCVB checking account for 2011.

Believe it or not, the Internet is old school. While Vicksburg attractions are likely to continue to use Web sites for “passive” advertising and event listings, for booking hotel and bed and breakfast rooms and selling tick-

ets, there are more interactive media. The Vicksburg National Rick Military Martin Park, for example, has an “iPhone app.”

Park Chief of Operations Rick Martin said technology is the way to help bring in young people and, given Bess the National Averett Park Service emphasis on helping the next generation learn to

love and appreciate America’s treasured places, they’ll keep on keeping up. The first recorded narrations for people touring the Civil War battlefield were eight-track tapes. They gave way to cassettes, which gave way to CDs. Now there are DVDs and links to the Global See Twitter, Page A6.

The project Five journalism students from the University of Mississippi spent two days in Vicksburg last month — to gather and report on the future of tourism in the area. The last of their stories, directed by reporter Steve Sanoski and Executive Editor Charlie Mitchell, are being published today.

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Power production at Grand Gulf Nuclear Station remained halted this morning after a feedwater pump tripped Monday. Loss of water pressure sufficient for the Claiborne County facility to produce electricity prompted the shutdown, Entergy Nuclear spokesman Suzanne Anderson said this morning. Protocol requires that power be increased gradually until the plant can go back on the grid, Anderson said. The plant, the only nuclear-fired plant in Mississippi, was operating at 10 percent of its startup power, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s daily status report update. Anderson said the 672 workers were on site today, about 30 percent more than a typical day because of the shutdown. “Repairs were made safely yesterday,” Anderson said. “Right now, we’re looking to ramp up slowly.” The failure, which occurred at 4:35 p.m. Monday, was the first unplanned shutdown of operations at the reactor since 2008 when there were four such shutdowns. Entergy’s power grid is served by multiple generating plants, and the shutdown had no effect on service to consumers. Federal regulators are expected to present the findings of Grand Gulf’s 2009 inspection report this month, Anderson said. See Grand Gulf, Page A9.

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Check it out: Tweet the Twitter, ogle the GPS By Andrew Mullen Scott and Aline Carambat For The Post

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State rep kills bill for open meetings By Emily Wagster Pettus The Associated Press JACKSON — A House chairman has killed a bill that was designed to strengthen Mississippi’s Open Meetings laws, saying a change to the bill amounted to an end-run around his authority. The bill passed the House last week but died Thursday when Ed Judiciary A Blackmon Committee Chairman Ed Blackmon chose not • Goverto remove nor rea hold on stores it before a cut deadline. funds. Blackmon, • ‘Miss EveD-Canton, lyn’ honsaid he was ored at unhappy that Capitol. the bill was amended on the House floor March 4. He said the change should have been made in his committee rather than on the floor. “I don’t expect you to be out here throwing amendments in when you haven’t brought the amendments up in com-

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Kirklin picked as VCVB board chairman By Steve Sanoski ssanoski@vicksburgpost.com

Annette Kirklin is the new chairman of the Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau board of directors, the board decided Thursday at a meeting that was called after the Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted March 1

to replace board members Elmerree Bradley and chairman David Maggio. Their fourAnnette year terms Kirklin had been expired since August.

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Rocky Smith and Chris Patel, both representatives of the local hotel industry, were selected by the mayor and aldermen as their replacements. Kirklin, who joined the board a year ago and is executive director of the Southern Cultural Heritage Center, was the lone nominee for the chairmanship.

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Vicksburg firefighters assess the damage to the County Market on Clay Street after Winnie Mae Martin, 70, 2534 Oak St., ran her car through the front door. Martin told police

Edwards man stabbed at Urban Court An Edwards man, stabbed multiple times during an attack Thursday night, was in fair condition today at River Region Medical Center, hospital spokesman Allen Karel said. Keiwana Jones, 27, no street address given, told police three unknown men assaulted him in a home in the 1000 block of Urban Court, Vicksburg police Sgt. Sandra Williams said.

City woman charged with grand larceny A Vicksburg woman was out on bond this morning after being charged with grand larceny. Latoya Sharee Williams, 23, 735 Locust St., was arrested at her home at 5:04 p.m. Wednesday and accused of taking a purse containing $750 from a home in the 400 block of Locust Saturday, Vicksburg police Sgt. Sandra Williams said this morning. Williams was released from the Warren County Jail on a $5,000 bond hours after her arrest.

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Vicksburg firefighter Tommy Stewart, left center, cuts the door of a 2004 Dodge Durango driven by Ray L. Jeffers Jr., 39, 24 Shady Lawn Place, after a wreck on Confederate Avenue Thursday behind Vicksburg High School. He was eastbound when a west-

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bound 1998 Chevrolet driven by Dexter Parson, 20, 907 Yazoo St., sideswiped his car, said Patrolman Burt Ryan. Both drivers were treated and released from River Region Medical Center. Parson was cited.

which was found abandoned beside a road in Claiborne County at 11:20 a.m. Thursday. The truck had been reported missing from Heritage Place Wednesday, Vicksburg police Sgt. Sandra Williams said.

Edwards woman faces embezzlement charge An Edwards woman was arrested Wednesday for

embezzling money from a local day care. Diane Tarvin, former director of Lovie’s Day Care at 3529 Wisconsin Ave., is accused of writing checks of more than $500, Vicksburg police Sgt. Sandra Williams said. Hours after being arrested at work, Tarvin, 40, 422 Vicksburg St., was released from the Warren County Jail at 5:20 p.m. on a $7,500 bond.

Surplus pipe from the 500mile Midcontinent Express natural gas transmission pipeline has been donated to welding students at Louisiana Technical College in Tallulah. The extra pipe represents an $8,000 giveaway to LTC’s Region 8, said a release Thursday from Kinder Morgan. The Houston-based company’s energy division and Energy Transfer Partners LP oversaw construction of the line, which runs from southeast Oklahoma to Butler, Ala., just across the Mississippi line. “In these difficult economic times, MEP wanted to provide surplus pipe for use by student welders,” said Allen Fore, director of community relations for Kinder Morgan. “This donation allows these students to work on quality pipe as they continue their education and prepare to enter the work place. We are happy to make this significant donation to Louisiana Technical College and continue our good relationship with the college, Madison Parish and the State of Louisiana.” A similar donation was made in January to LTC’s Delta Ouachita branch in West Monroe. “This donation of pipe helps us to continue to offer high quality welding training,” said Frank Lloyd, head of the welding department. “With over 100 welding students enrolled in our welding program, strong industry partners enable us to produce highly skilled welders and fitters.” The pipeline crosses the Mississippi River south of the river bridges at Vicksburg, turning sharply eastward through south Vicksburg and Warren County.

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clubs Delta Woodturners — 9 a.m. Saturday; Randy New’s shop, Lake Jackson Road, Glen Allan; 662-379-1447. Rose of Sharon No. 24 — 4 p.m. Saturday; Masonic Hall. Reunite Social and Civic — 9 p.m. until Saturday; Spring Fling and Birthday Celebration Dance; $5 admission; DJ Duncan Smith; The Hut. American Legion Tyner-Ford Post 213 — 4 p.m. Sunday, 61st birthday program and dinner; 1618 Main St. Exchange Club — 12:30 p.m. Monday; Anna W. Crump, executive director of MS Coalition Against Domestic Violence; Shoney’s. NAACP — Monday: 6 p.m., executive board; 7 p.m., regular members; 923 Walnut St. Vicksburg Kiwanis — Noon Tuesday, Jacques’ Cafe; Kim and Steve Koppman, River Road Jean Company, speakers.

Gaskin and Prentiss Family Reunion — July 30-31; contact Gaskin and Prentiss, P.O. Box 453, Vicksburg, MS 39181.

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churchEs Gibson Memorial United Methodist — Yard sale, 7 a.m.-noon Saturday; 335 Oak Ridge Road. Family Life Cathedral — Youth fundraiser car wash, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday; Pizza Hut, Pemberton Boulevard. Pleasant Valley M.B. — Leadership Training, 10 a.m. Saturday; 260 Mississippi 27. Zion Travelers M.B. — Ola Jones and Friends Concert; 6 p.m. Saturday; Sharkey-Issaquena Mass Choir; 1701 Poplar St.

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Friday, March 12, 2010

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From left, Babs Clark, Linda Kitchens and Peggy Bush enjoy the music of Osgood and Blaque during Hit the Bricks on Washington and adjoining streets Thursday evening.

Spring-like weather drew a large crowd to enjoy the extended shopping hours inside and outside of downtown shops.

Court decides not to consider Vicksburg hospital appeal From staff and AP reports

Constance McMillen reacts to a message on her phone as her aunt, Dana Stewart, left, watches in Fulton, Miss.

Lesbian sues to force school to hold prom JACKSON (AP) — A lesbian student who wanted to take her girlfriend to her senior prom is asking a federal judge to force her Mississippi school district to reinstate the dance it canceled. The American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi on Thursday filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Oxford on behalf of 18-year-old Constance McMillen, who said she faced some unhappy classmates after the Itawamba County School District said it wouldn’t host the April 2 prom. The lawsuit seeks a court order for the school to hold the prom. It also asks that McMillen be allowed to escort her girlfriend, who is a fellow student, and wear a tuxedo. The district’s decision Wednesday came after the ACLU demanded that officials change a policy banning same-sex prom dates.

JACKSON — The Mississippi Supreme Court declined Thursday to hear an appeal of a 2007 decision by state health officials to revoke approval for an inpatient mental health facility in Vicksburg by Brentwood Health Management. The Court of Appeals had upheld the revocation decision in May, stating that Brentwood had provided no evidence that it had done anything to advance the project. In 2001, the Mississippi Department of Health approved Brentwood’s plans for a $4 million facility called Children’s Hospital of Vicksburg to include 20 beds for treatment of child and adolescent psychiatric conditions and 60 beds for psychiatric residential treatment. Brentwood had a year to complete the facility. Otherwise, health department approval would expire. Project reports, submitted at the request of MDH, and requests for extensions were filed between 2002 and 2006, but MDH revoked its approval in 2007 noting “no substantial change” in the progress of the project. A Hinds County judge in 2008 sided with the health department. B r e n two o d , b a s e d i n

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Founded by John G. Cashman in 1883 Louis P. Cashman III, Editor & Publisher • Issued by Vicksburg Printing & Publishing Inc., Louis P. Cashman III, President Charlie Mitchell, executive editor | E-mail: post@vicksburg.com | Tel: 601.636.4545 ext 132 | Letters to the editor: post@vicksburg.com or The Vicksburg Post, P.O. Box, 821668, Vicksburg, MS 39182

JACK VIX SAYS: It’s almost time to tune up the lawnmower.

OLD POST FILES 120 YEARS AGO: 1890 Mrs. Lehan, mother of Joe Casey, is seriously ill with la grippe.

110 YEARS AGO: 1900 Denny O’Neill is mentioned as a possible candidate for alderman in the third ward. • Angelo Murphy continues ill.

100 YEARS AGO: 1910 J.J. Lum purchases an automobile. • Rosa Russ is now with Baer and Bros. • Henry Greiff and Johnny Young, members of the musicians union, entertain their friends at a Dutch lunch.

90 YEARS AGO: 1920 Johnny Williamson returns from Cuba. • Phelan Tucker is on the sick list. • Mrs. D.L Rogers continues ill. • Mrs. Harvey Grant, who has been ill, is able to be out.

80 YEARS AGO: 1930 The steel work on the east half of the Mississippi River bridge is completed. • Thousands attend the opening of the Clarence Saunder Store.

70 YEARS AGO: 1940 Stanley Lippincott presents a violin recital. • Howard E. Covington will join the YMCA staff April 11.

60 YEARS AGO: 1950 Except for a small crevasse in a private levee on Pelucia Creek, the flood situation in the Yazoo River Basin is unchanged and engineers continue their preparations for meeting the near-record 39-foot stage that has been predicted for Greenwood.• A.P. George is elected president of the Vicksburg Shrine Club.

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50 YEARS AGO: 1960 Mr. and Mrs. W.O. Kelly announce the birth of a daughter, Susan Olivia. • David Ladd stars in “A Dog of Flanders” at the Joy Theatre.

40 YEARS AGO: 1970

Postal Service must be free to adapt to market Like that unwanted advertising flier that appears regularly in your mailbox, Postmaster General John Potter again delivered bad news: The U.S. Postal Service lost $3.8 billion in the last fiscal year, is expected to lose another $7 billion this year and is projected to hemorrhage $238 billion over the next 10 years if Congress doesn’t allow it to substantially change its business operations. This is essentially the same pessimism Potter preached last year, only the situation has gotten worse. The USPS has for years seen its volume of mail decline as Americans switch to electronic correspondence. E-mail, online bill payments and banking, Internet retailing and social media haven’t quite made envelopes and stamps obsolete, just terribly unprofitable. That trend has been exacerbated by the economic recession, which has further reduced the post office’s business deliveries. The number of items handled by the USPS fell from 213 billion in 2006 to 177 billion last year, and

volume is expected to shrink to 150 billion by 2020. However, the number of places where mail must be delivered is increasing. That’s a recipe for insolvency that can’t be fixed by rate hikes alone. A business facing such radical change in demands for its services would adjust to meet the changing landscape — reduce payroll, cut expenses, improve efficiency and find new ways to meet consumer demand — or it would die. The USPS has tried to follow that strategy but has encountered resistance from its employees’ union and Congress. Potter took another crack at real reform, unveiling a 10-year plan that involves eliminating Saturday delivery, closing post offices, opening more postal facilities in convenience stores and supermarkets,and reorganizing processing centers. His agency needs the same kind of flexibility that other businesses have. Yet, when the USPS last year attempted to consolidate about

3,000 post offices it was met with outrage from federal lawmakers and the public. We expect the same services from postal operations we did when their services were in far greater demand. Everyone agrees the postal service is in dire financial straits, they just want somebody else to make the sacrifice. The hometown operation is always vital and must be protected, while the neighbor’s is always ripe for the plucking. There’s a reason why government programs are virtually impossible to eliminate: Each has a constituency that will fight much harder to protect it than others will battle to cut it. The same applies to postal operations. Ideally, the USPS would be privatized, its monopoly on First Class mail delivery eliminated and opened up to competition — the direction already taken by Germany, Japan and the European Union. The postal service would no longer be subject to political meddling that prevents it from doing what must be done.

A seven-acre site on Eagle Lake owned by Dr. A.J. Messina is being developed into a public recreation area and will be known as the Messina Recreation Area.

30 YEARS AGO: 1980 Kyung Koh, Florence Henry, Wayne Chang and Bobby Franklin, all of Warren Central High School, enter the Mississippi Junior Academy of Sciences annual paper competition at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.

20 YEARS AGO: 1990 Warren Central High School students Rhett Hobgood, Kelly Kirby, Elizabeth Walton, Carolyn Jones and David Johnson are featured wearing the latest styles. • Mary Elizabeth Lusco and John Bowen Resta are wed. • Henrietta Brasfield models a full-length coat she made.

10 YEARS AGO: 2000 Latoya R. Carter graduates from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base. • Marguerite Spratley dies. • Marla Beth Brooks is named second alternate in the Miss Hinds Pageant on the Raymond campus.

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Rights of gays, unborn advance on similar tracks WASHINGTON — Just 20 years ago, pro-life and anti-homosexual rights views seemed to overlap entirely. They appeared to be expressions of the same traditionalist moral framework, destined to succeed or fail together as twin pillars of the culture war. But in the years since, the fortunes of these two social stands have dramatically diverged. A May 2009 Gallup poll found that more Americans, for the first time, describe themselves as “pro-life” than “pro-choice.” A February 2010 CNN/Time poll found that half of Americans, for the first time, believe that homosexuality is “not a moral issue.” This divergence says something about successful social movements in America. Pro-life activists have made far less legal progress than have advocates for gay rights, in part because the courts have played an active role in discouraging democracy on abortion. But it is a remarkable achievement that 37 years after Roe v. Wade attempted to settle the abortion question, it remains unsettled. Fiftytwo percent of Americans believe that having an abortion is “morally wrong.” Fifty-three percent oppose public funding in health reform legislation. The provision of abortion

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Much of the progress for gay rights has been parallel to the pro-life cause.

remains stigmatized within the medical profession. And the abortion rate in America has dropped significantly since the 1980s. Part of this continuing unease results from technological innovation. Increasingly vivid sonograms have provided a window to the womb, revealing the humanity of a developing human. But the pro-life movement also shifted its political strategy, moving away from judgmental moral arguments toward a language of civil rights aspiration. Pro-life activists and politicians, influenced by Catholic thinkers such as Richard John Neuhaus, began talking of an expanding circle of legal inclusion and protection that includes the unborn — a welcoming society that

values the vulnerable. In this narrative, abortion is not only wrong but also unjust. The advances of the homosexual rights movement have been broader. Its progress is perhaps the most pronounced social change of the last few decades. Homosexual marriage remains a two-sided debate, but twothirds of Americans now favor civil unions for homosexual couples. The claim of basic rights for homosexuals — to be left alone, free from harassment — is conceded even by most critics of homosexual marriage. While there is serious opposition to gay nuptials, there is no serious movement for the return of sodomy laws and social discrimination. Despite a long history of ostracism, the gay rights movement today has

some advantages denied to pro-life advocates. Higher education, entertainment and advertising tend to be gay friendly in a way that they cannot be considered pro-life friendly. But much of the progress for gay rights has been parallel to the prolife cause. The strategy of “coming out” has personalized this debate as surely as the sonogram. A 2009 CNN poll found that 49 percent of Americans report having a family member or close friend who is gay — up 17 points from 1994. A human face always makes harsh judgment more difficult. Also similar to the pro-life movement, many gay rights advocates have shifted their political argument. The activism of the 1970s was often motivated by sexual liberationism — a revolutionary rejection of sexual morality and the idea of respectability. But a generation of thoughtful gay rights advocates, exemplified by Jonathan Rauch of the National Journal, has made the argument for joining traditional institutions instead of smashing them. More radical activists have criticized this approach as assimilationist and bourgeois. But only bourgeois arguments triumph in America. And many have found this more conservative argument for

gay rights — encouraging homosexual commitment through traditional institutions — less threatening than moral anarchism. It remains possible that the gay rights movement could provoke a backlash. If the Supreme Court were to strike down restrictions on gay marriage, one could expect a Roelike reaction in parts of the country. If the advance of homosexual rights were broadly used to undermine the tax status and funding of churches and charities that hold to a different moral standard, resentment and resistance would follow. But so far the gay rights movement has succeeded for many of the same reasons that the pro-life movement (to a lesser extent) has succeeded. Both have taken sometimes abstract, theoretical arguments and humanized them. Both have moved away from extreme-sounding moralism (or anti-moralism) and placed their cause in the context of civil rights progress. Whatever your view on the application of these arguments, this is the way social movements advance in America.

• Michael Gerson writes for the Washington Post Writers Group. E-mail reaches him at mgerson@ globalengage.org.

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Barbour signs bill to restore some funds he cut from budget JACKSON — Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour has signed a bill to restore some of the budget cuts he made. Even as he enacted the law Thursday, Barbour repeated what he’s been saying for weeks — that more cuts could be coming before the fiscal year ends June 30. The bill restores $82 million of the $458.5 million Barbour cut because of revenue shortfalls. Separately, Barbour agreed to use stimulus funds to restore $4 million to community and junior colleges. Legislators are working on a budget for the new fiscal year that begins July 1.

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Seratt takes state seat in Tourism Hall of Fame Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Bill Seratt is the latest inductee of the Mississippi Tourism Hall of Fame. Along with two others, Seratt was chosen as a 2010 inductee for his career in tourism promotion and his work with the VCVB since taking over as director in April 2007. He was honored with an induction ceremony during the Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Tupelo on March 1. “It’s pretty humbling to get a standing ovation like that from your peers,” Seratt said of the ceremony, where he was presented a handcrafted award made by Mississippi artist Helene Fielder. “I’m just humbled to have been selected to join this prestigious group of people in the Hall of Fame.” The tourism hall of fame was created in 2002. New inductees are selected every other year. A total of 19 Mississippians are now in the hall of fame, including Lenore Barkley, who retired in 2003 after directing the VCVB for 28 years. Barkley was among five tourism leaders inducted into the inaugural Hall of Fame class in 2002. Other 2010 inductees are Bill Holmes, executive director of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center; and Linda Butler Johnson, executive director of the Tupelo Convention and Visitors Bureau.

‘It’s pretty humbling to get a standing ovation like that from your peers’ Bill Seratt ExEcutivE DirEctor vicksburg convEntion anD visitors burEau “Bill Holmes, Linda Butler Johnson and Bill Seratt represent all that is special about the tourism industry in Mississippi: a spirt of commitment and dedication and a genuine love for the state we all work so hard to promote to the world,” said Mary Beth Wilkerson, MDA Tourism Director. Seratt came to Vicksburg from his native Greenville, where he had served as director of the GreenvilleWashington County Convention and Visitors Bureau for 11 years and helped found the Mississippi Delta Tourism Association. He is a past president of the Mississippi Tourism Association, and currently serves as a board member of the Mississippi Blues Commission and Mississippi Blues Foundation. He is also chairman of the Mississippi Sesquicentennial Commission and president of the Mississippi River Parkway Commission.

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City Continued from Page A1. for the agency. VCVB does not depend on allocations from city, county or state governments, which could vary. Instead, it operates on a 1 percent sales tax added to the cost of rooms rented by the night, restaurant meals and bar tabs. The VCVB also gets periodic grants, but it’s assured a base level of funding of about $1 million per year to spend on brochures, staffing a welcome center and advertising. For the time being, Seratt said tourists are looking for value. Families are guarding their discretionary dollars. “People are looking for the hot deals right now,” he said. “People want to know what the added bonus to their visit is: deals on meals, deals on hotel rooms, deals on attrac-

tions, deals on shopping.” Longer range, he sees great things for Vicksburg tourism once the economy improves. “The future here is bright. We’re in an economic slump right now and that is creating a pent-up demand,” he said. “I think when we see this slow-but-steady recovery between now and 2013, tourism will be bigger and better than ever.” To meet the emerging market, Seratt said the VCVB will emphasize the Internet, help develop new festivals and special events and continue protecting the image of Vicksburg. By marketing through its Web site, Seratt says the VCVB will not only help people find Vicksburg, but also allow the VCVB to find people inter-

ested in cultural heritage tourism. Still, Seratt said advertisements in family-oriented lifestyle magazines also continue to work. “The people are picking that information up and going to the Web site directly from our print advertising,” he said. “It works in concert.” Seratt said last year the VCVB sent out roughly half the number of printed visitor guides than in 2008 because of the increased traffic to the Web site. “In the future we will not be printing as many visitor guides as we have in the past and that money will be directly applied to online marketing, so we’re just transferring from one advertising medium to another.

It’s really just a transfer from print to electronic advertising.“ The VCVB will also increase the number of television commercials this year. “We’re running ads in Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama and Louisiana,” he

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Continued from Page A1. Positioning Satellite system that determine where a visitor is in the park and delivers the appropriate words and images. That’s how the iPhone application works. A person with one of the proprietary cell phones can use the application to tap into the GPS and hear stories and see photos related to wherever he or she is in the park at that moment. Martin said he fears technology can take away “people contact,” which he said will always be important. But technology also can increase “people contact,” said Bess Averett, public relations director for Ameristar’s casino and hotel operations in Vicksburg. “As a company, we look for every opportunity to communicate with the public and our guests. We are actively monitoring and using the newer forms of social media,” she said. That includes Internet services such as Twitter, which allows users to instantly send short written messages to others, called followers who sign up. “Each of our properties has a Twitter account and we tweet daily to update our followers on everything from restaurant specials and slot tournaments to charitable donations in the commu-

said. “We ran fourth-quarter television and we’re coming back in first quarter of 2010 with a huge television campaign and then we’ll come back in third quarter with another backup campaign.” Seratt answers to a volunteer board composed of

nity,” Averett said. “For us, social media is a way to be involved in a conversation with the public versus traditionMickey ally putting a Fedell message out and waiting or hoping for feedback.” Businesses, including tourist attractions, can get customers’ e-mail addresses and send out marketing messages whenever they want, unless customers “unsubscribe.” Yet another technique is to use special programs to monitor the Internet and send “alerts” to a marketing director whenever the name of a business is mentioned on a public site or “blog.” “We aggressively monitor all social media and respond quickly to comments.” Averett said. “We also use a Web-based comment system where our guests can make a request or comment and receive a personal answer from that property almost immediately. “Social media by no means replaces our traditional forms of communication such as print advertising, billboards, direct mail and press releases, but it does

enable us to reach out to the public in another format,” Averett said. “It enables us to establish a more personal, individual connection with our guests.” That leads to repeat customers and good word-ofmouth advertising, which Mickey Fedell, Rainbow Casino’s marketing director, said is essential. Vicksburg is not going to become Atlantic City or Las Vegas. In the years since the first casino opened in 1994, the market has defined itself and settled out. “The size of our properties does act as a hindrance, but we try to reach out to other markets such as Louisiana or Texas,” Fedell said. Fedell believes another strategy might involve collaborating with the other casinos in town to market themselves more broadly. “If we could all get together and speak from a unified voice, then we can reach out to other markets in higher populations,” he said. “Making one big package together that sends the message of why you should game in Vicksburg, I think that would help a lot.” •

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Americans slowly regaining lost wealth WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are recovering their shrunken wealth — gradually. Household net worth rose last quarter, mainly because the healing economy boosted stock portfolios. But the gain was slight. And it was less than in the previous two quarters. The Federal Reserve said Thursday that net worth rose 1.3 percent in the fourth quarter to $54.2 trillion. It marked the third straight quarter of gains. But economists say consumers would need a stronger and more prolonged increase in their wealth to persuade them to ratchet up spending. Net worth had risen by a more robust 4.5 percent in the second quarter of 2009 and an

even faster 5.5 percent in the third quarter. Net worth is the value of assets such as homes, checking accounts and investments minus debts like mortgages and credit cards. Even with the gain, Americans’ net worth would have to rise an additional 21 percent just to get back to its prerecession peak of $65.9 trillion. That illustrates Americans’ vast loss of wealth from the worst downturn since the 1930s. Growth in stock portfolios delivered the biggest lift to net worth in the October-toDecember period. The value of stocks rose by nearly 4 percent to $7.7 trillion. Higher home prices helped a bit. The value of real-estate holdings edged up 0.2 percent.

During the recession, which began in December 2007, household net worth had plunged as low as $48.5 trillion in the first quarter of 2009.

WARREN, Mich. (AP) — General Motors Co. will keep making big trucks and SUVs because U.S. buyers demand them, but a major portion of them will be gas-electric hybrids in the near future, retiring Vice Chairman Bob Lutz said today. Lutz didn’t give details, but said GM must apply hybrid technology to more vehicles in order to meet fuel-economy standards that will rise 40 percent to an average of 35 miles per gallon by 2020. The cost will likely be spread across GM’s lineup, since charging individual buyers for a hybrid system would make vehicles too expensive. GM has seven hybrids in its lineup now. The hybrid revolution is one of many changes Lutz has witnessed in his 47-year career at all three Detroit automakers and BMW AG. That career will end May 1, when the 78-year-old will retire after revamping GM’s lineup to critical acclaim. “I really have achieved what I set out to do,” Lutz told The Associated Press in his office at the GM Tech Center. He leaves with some regrets. He’s wistful about Saturn and Pontiac, two brands he overhauled that GM has decided to shed. Saturn had a world-class lineup before its demise, but GM didn’t have the money to market it properly, he said.

Even with Saints rush, N.O. airport traffic down KENNER, La. — Despite the Sugar Bowl game and the NFC championship game in New Orleans, traffic at the region’s international airport posted a 2.7 percent drop in passenger numbers in January, compared with January 2009. That’s according to figures released Thursday by the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. The airport saw 579,554 passengers in January, compared with 595,427 the previous January.

Melancon’s bill aimed at drywall companies NEW ORLEANS — U.S. Rep. Charlie Melancon is pushing a bill he says would make it easier to hold foreign companies responsible for defective and dangerous products like the Chinese-made drywall that has cropped up in recent years. The bill would force foreign companies to have an agent in the United States to represent foreign companies in U.S. courts. Melancon sits on the Energy and Commerce Committee, which has taken up the bill. A companion bill is in the U.S. Senate.

Report blasts firm overseeing recovery NEW ORLEANS — An engineering firm hired to

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Pelosi: Capitol Hill closing in on health care overhaul WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama delayed a scheduled Asian trip today as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi forecast final passage of sweeping health care legislation in days. “It’s going to be historic,” she said as House and Senate leaders and the White House reached for final agreement on the measure. Pelosi said it appeared a second administration priority, far-reaching changes in the student loan industry, would be added to the legislation. The measure would have the government originate assistance to needy college students, ending a system that has allowed banks and other private lenders to do so at a fee. “It won’t be very long and we’ll be making a real difference in the life of the American people,” she said. The change is estimated to save tens of billions of dollars

‘It won’t be very long and we’ll be making a real difference in the life of the American people.’ House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over a decade, money that would be plowed back into higher Pell Grants and other student aid. The health care legislation is designed to extend health care to millions who lack it, while banning insurance company practices such as denial of benefits on the basis of preexisting conditions.

Republicans are implacably opposed to the measure, which they say would amount to a government takeover of the health care system, financed by cuts to Medicare and higher taxes. As a result, and the prospect of a party-line vote on such farreaching legislation assures that the issue will reverberate

Meetings Continued from Page A1. mittee,” Blackmon told The Associated Press. The amendment said that when a public meeting is improperly closed, a fine would be paid by an individual officeholder rather than with tax dollars. Under current law, any fine is paid by the taxpayers, and opengovernment advocates say that’s double punishment for citizens who are wrongly excluded from what should be public meetings. The amendment was offered on the floor by Rep. Greg Snowden, R-Meridian, who is a member of Judiciary A but did not attend the committee meeting during which the bill was debated. Snowden’s amendment passed the House 65-54 on March 4. A few minutes later, the bill passed 97-22 and Blackmon held it on a motion to reconsider — a procedural move that could have allowed more debate. Because Blackmon didn’t bring the bill back up before a Thursday deadline, it died. Snowden said the Judiciary A Committee was originally

set to meet March 2 to discuss the Open Meetings and other bills, but the meeting was moved to March 1. Snowden said by the time he learned of the scheduling change, he had already agreed to be a guest on a Jackson talk radio show. Snowden said he told Blackmon he had some concerns about Open Meetings and another bill. “Chairman Blackmon told me specifically, knowing I was not coming to the meeting — he told me specifically the (Open Meetings) bill would not be taken up in committee that day,” Snowden said Thursday. Snowden said he’s not accusing Blackmon of lying about when the bill would be debated in committee. “I’ve got a right to offer amendments on the floor even if it is discussed in committee,” Snowden said. Mississippi Ethics Commission Chairman Tom Hood said having individuals pay the fines for illegally closing meetings would have strengthened the state law

and helped citizens have better access to government. “Naturally, I’m a little bit disappointed,” Hood said. “But hopefully we can come back with something next year that will be acceptable to everyone and can be passed.” Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant said in a statement: “I am extremely disappointed that the taxpayers will continue to pay the bill for officials that disobey our current Open Meetings Law.” Blackmon said last week that in many smaller cities and communities, elected officials are paid little, and they might not have easy access to legal advice. He said making those people pay a fine would be an unfair financial burden. Blackmon’s law firm represents the city of Canton, where Mayor William Truly on Feb. 10 told a citizen to stop videotaping a Board of Aldermen meeting. The mayor later said he shouldn’t have blocked the taping.

into the fall elections for control of Congress. At the White House, a senior administration official said Obama’s scheduled trip to Indonesia, Guam and Australia will be pushed back from March 18 to March 21 and the president will return on March 26, instead of March 24. The official divulged this information on the grounds of anonymity because Obama’s change in travel plans had not yet been formally announced. Press secretary Robert Gibbs had insisted earlier that Congress act by March 18 — Obama’s original departure date. But the White House

seems to have back off that as Democratic leaders scurried to round up votes. Additionally, the White House announced Obama would travel to Ohio on Monday — the third in a string of campaign-style appearances since he vowed several days ago to do everything in his power to assure enactment of his top domestic priority. Pelosi spoke with reporters after a closed-door meeting of the Democratic rank and file, a session that she said left her feeling “very exhilarated” about the prospects of passing the legislation.

Grand Gulf cials have said. Plans for a second reactor at the facility were put on hold in 2009 due to cost estimates to build its core. Customers in Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas receive electricity from the $3 billion plant, completed in 1985 following an 11-year construction period.

Kirklin Continued from Page A1. ism,” Kirklin said following the meeting. The VCVB, created to be an independently funded tourism development agency, has an 11-member board of five selections from each the Warren County Board of Supervisors and the Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen. The boards also make one joint appointment. More changes might be in store for the board because five more members’ terms are set to expire later this year. The terms of board members David Day and Lamar Roberts, both county appointments, expire on June 30. Cappaert, Lori Burke and Betty Bullard’s terms expire on Aug. 6. Cappaert and Burke are city appointments, while Bullard is the joint city and county appointment. Other

city-appointed board members include Smith and Patel — whose terms expire in August 2013 — and Kirklin, whose term is up in August 2012. Other county board members include Shirley Waring, Willie Glasper and Bill Collins. Collins’ term is up in June 2012, and the terms of Waring and Glasper expire in July 2013. All of the board members, except for Burke, were present Thursday. The VCVB’s operating budget is funded primarily by a 1 percent tax on all rooms rented at area hotels and motels and food and beverage sales at local restaurants and bars. It’s annual budget is about $1.2 million, most of which is spent on advertising and salaries to staff and operate an information center on Clay Street.

ton of Vicksburg; one son, Thomas James Pendleton of Vicksburg; three daughters, Mary Smith, Gladys Pendleton and Tameka Wright, all of Vicksburg; three brothers, Riley Pendleton and Sylvester Pendleton, both of Vicksburg, and Charles Pendleton of Russellville, Ark.; one sister, Mary Gardener of Aurora, Ill.; and grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, including Ester Ragan and members of the Ragan family. W.H. Jefferson Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

was 93. Mrs. Sims was a homemaker and a member of New Mount Zion M.B. Church, where she was on the mother board. She was a member of Tyner-Ford Post No. 213 Ladies Auxiliary and the Order of Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Sims; her parents, Ester and Garnetta Harris Montgomery; a brother, Theoa Prichett; a sister, Mary Lee Thomas; and a grandchild, Esther Clay. Survivors include her son, G.T. Clay Sr. of Vicksburg; four grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. W.H. Jefferson Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

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Clarence Barber PORT GIBSON — Clarence “Oop Baby” Barber died Friday, March 5, 2010, at Patient’s Choice Hospital. He was 93. Mr. Barber was born in Claiborne County to the late Alex Sr. and Emline A. Barber. He had worked in maintenance at the B.C. Cleveland Bus Station. He was a member of New China Grove M.B. Church in Russum. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, David Barber and Sam Barber; and four sisters, Georgia Reed, Velliar Hopkins, Mary Brown and Stella Gidart. Survivors include three brothers, Alex Barber Jr. and Joseph Barber, both of Milwaukee, Wis., and Jimmie Barber of Port Gibson; one sister, Violet Reynolds of Port Gibson; his caregiver, Mildred Torrian of Port Gibson; and other relatives and friends. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at New China Grove M.B. Church with the Rev. Leon Nelson officiating. Burial will follow at McCaa Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until 6 today at Rollins Funeral Home in Port Gibson with family hour from 6 until 7 p.m.

Darlean Patton Flowers Services for Darlean “Dibbie” Patton Flowers will be at noon Saturday at Travelers Rest Baptist Church with the Rev. Johnny Hughes

officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be today from noon until 7 at Lakeview Funeral Home with family hour from 6 until 7. Mrs. Flowers died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at her home. She was 50. She worked in the nursing field for 30 years. She was a licensed practical nurse for Promise Hospital until 2008. She received a nursing degree from Hinds Junior College and was a member of Cedar Grove M.B. Church.

Johnny Hoskins Services for Johnny Hoskins will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at W.H. Jefferson Funeral Home with the Rev. Henry Mayfield Sr. officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 until 7 tonight at the funeral home. Mr. Hoskins died Friday, March 5, 2010, at University Medical Center. He was 85. He was retired from Anderson-Tully Co. He attended Mount Zion No. 4 M.B. Church.

Charles Mack Jr. PORT GIBSON — A memorial service for Charlie Mack Jr. will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mercy Seat Baptist Church, 3169 Highway 547 in Port Gibson. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, 4196 Highway 18 in Port Gibson. Burial will follow at Holly Grove M.B. Church Cemetery. Open visitation will be Saturday from 1 p.m. until the service at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness. Mr. Mack died Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at River Region Medical Center. He was 71.

He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses and was retired from the Exxon Mobil Refinery.

Thomas Joseph Pendleton Jr. Thomas Joseph “Pete” Pendleton Jr. died Thursday, March 11, 2010, at his home. He was 64. Mr. Pendleton was born in Vicksburg and retired from Foam Packaging. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas J. Sr. and Ella Mae Porter Pendleton; and two brothers, Joseph Williams and Leroy Pendleton. He is survived by his wife, Wilma Warfield Pendle-

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Almanac Highs and Lows High/past 24 hours............. 77º Low/past 24 hours............... 49º Average temperature......... 63º Normal this date................... 57º Record low..............25º in 1998 Record high............87º in 1900 Rainfall Recorded at the Vicksburg Water Plant Past 24 hours.............. 0.03 inch This month..............1.20 inches Total/year.............. 10.80 inches Normal/month......2.28 inches Normal/year........ 12.61 inches Solunar table Most active times for fish and wildlife Saturday: A.M. Active............................ 2:54 A.M. Most active................. 9:05 P.M. Active............................. 3:15 P.M. Most active.................. 9:25 Sunrise/sunset Sunset today........................ 6:08 Sunset tomorrow............... 6:09 Sunrise tomorrow.............. 6:16

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CHICAGO (AP) — Too much cancer screening, too many heart tests, too many cesarean sections. A spate of recent reports suggest that too many Americans — maybe even President Barack Obama — are being overtreated. Is it doctors practicing defensive medicine? Or are patients so accustomed to a culture of medical technology that they insist on extensive tests and treatments? A combination of both is at work, but now new evidence and guidelines are recommending a step back and more thorough doctor-patient conversations about risks and benefits. As a medical journal editorial said this week about Obama’s recent checkup, Americans including the commander in chief need to realize that “more care is not necessarily better care.” Obama’s exam included prostate cancer screening and a virtual colonoscopy. The PSA test for prostate cancer is not routinely recommended for any age and colon screening is not routinely recommended for patients younger than 50. Obama is 48. Earlier colon cancer screening is sometimes recommended for high-risk groups — which a White House spokesman noted includes blacks. Doctors disagree on whether a virtual colonoscopy is the best method. But it’s less invasive than traditional colonoscopies and doesn’t require sedation — or the possible temporary transfer of presidential power, the White House said. The colon exam exposed him to radiation “while likely providing no benefit to his care,” Dr. Rita Redberg, editor of Archives of Internal Medicine, wrote in an online editorial. Obama’s experience “is multiplied many times over” at a huge financial cost to society, and to patients exposed to potential harms but no benefits. This week alone, a New England Journal of Medicine study suggested that too many patients are getting angiograms — invasive imaging tests for heart disease — who don’t really need them; and specialists convened by the National Institutes of Health said doctors are too often demanding repeat cesarean deliveries for pregnant women after a first C-section.

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A baby elephant stands next to its mother, Porntip, at Taronga Zoo today in Sydney, Australia. The calf that was believed to have died during a nine-day labor is feeding itself and has been nicknamed “Mr. Shuffles” since learning to stand after it was born early Wednesday.

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Calling on Chileans to dry their tears and get to work to rebuild the nation, Sebastian Pinera is already setting an example. Meeting until early today with his ministers after repeated earthquakes shook up inaugural ceremonies, the new president vowed “to work without rest” on relief and reconstruction and on introducing his first proposals to the congress hours later. Pinera promised that Chileans could sleep soundly, confident “a government team will be working so you and your children can have a better dawn.” The emergency bill would create subsidies and taxdeductible donations and provide one-time cash handouts of $76 each to 4.2 million survivors in need, he said. Pinera’s staff already has been lobbying opposition lawmakers for the package, and Congress

prepared to move quickly. Pinera repeatedly urged Chileans to display courage in his first appearances Sebastian as president. Pinera But Thursday’s swarm of aftershocks — including several capable of generating tsunamis and one nearly as big as the quake that devastated Haiti — persuaded many to run for the hills and stay there. The temblors also caused worry during the inaugural ceremonies inside Chile’s congress in coastal Valparaiso, rocking a massive light fixture that many in the audience of 2,000 worried would come crashing down on presidents and dignitaries. Colombia’s Alvaro Uribe briefly walked out during one of the aftershocks.

THE VICKSBURG POST

SPORTS f riDAY, mA rch 12, 2010 • SE C TION B PUZZLES B7 | CLASSIFIEDS B8t

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

Northwest Rankin holds off Vikings

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remembering Merlin Olsen NFL Hall of Famer, announcer, TV star dead at age 69 Story/B3

SCHEDULE PREP BASEBALL Vicksburg at WC Today, 7 p.m. St. Al hosts Bogue Chitto Today, 7 p.m.

PREP SOFtBALL

Eagles fly into semis

By Ernest Bowker ebowker@vicksburgpost.com

By The Associated Press TULSA, Okla. — Angelo Johnson scored 17 points and No. 6 seed Southern Miss defeated third-seeded UAB 58-44 Thursday, the second upset in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA Tournament. Gary Flowers scored 14 points and R.L. Horton had 12 for the Golden Eagles The associaTed Press (20-12), who will play No. 7 seed Houston in the semifi- Southern Miss’ R.L. Horton waves to the crowd following nals today at 4:30. Houston thursday’s 58-44 victory over UAB in the Conference USA See USM, Page B3.

WC, VHS, St. Al at Lady Vikes Invitational Saturday, 8:30 a.m. at Warren Central

tournament. Southern Miss advanced to the semifinals today against Houston.

FLOWOOD — Warren Central had plenty of chances to upset Northwest Rankin on Thursday night. It just didn’t take advantage of them. Three Northwest pitchers combined for 14 strikeouts, and the Vikings left seven men on base in a 3-2 loss to the undefeated Cougars (7-0). Three of Warren Central’s four losses this season have been by one or two runs, but coach Josh Abraham wasn’t discouraged heading into tonight’s Division 4-6A opener against Vicksburg at Viking Field. “The hump is in front of us and every single one of us is ready to jump,”

2:15 and 6:30 p.m. WJtV - It’s make or break time for Ole Miss and Mississippi State. Ole Miss takes on Tennessee this afternoon, and MSU plays Florida at 6:30 in games that will likely determine the NCAA Tournament fates of both teams.

ERICSON HALL Warren Central trackster won the triple jump at Thursday’s St. Andrews Invitational. Story/B2.

When Greenville-St. Joseph pulled out of the Lady Vikes Invitational, Warren Central coach Dana McGivney had to make some calls to find a replacement. Longtime rival Clinton Tournament answered. The schedule unbeaten Lady Arrows (7-0) make their second trip to Vicksburg in a week and round out the six-team field, with one stipulation. “Clinton only wants to play their two pool games because Terry is also in it, and they don’t want to play Terry because they are in the same division,” McGivney said. “What it means is Vicksburg and Brookhaven are guaranteed to play three games. I had to move some things around. Instead of Terry playing in Vicksburg’s group, they are now with us and St. Al. Clinton replaces Greenville-St. Joe and will play both Vicksburg and Brookhaven and then leave,” McGivney said. The tournament opens Saturday morning with the Lady Vikes (2-3) taking on St. Aloysius (3-2) at 8:30. Vicksburg (1-3) plays Clinton at 9:45. The Lady Arrows clubbed VHS 18-0 Monday at Bazinsky Park. Vicksburg coach Amanda Yocum hopes to see some improvement. “The key thing for us is to make routine plays. We didn’t do that,” Yocum said. McGivney wants to see the same thing. “If we can play some error free ball, we can win some games. We didn’t do that in our first tournament game last week against St. Andrews and we lost,” McGivney said. WC lost 8-3 but came back to defeat Terry 12-3. They then lost 14-4 to Clinton. “We played a really good game against Terry. It’ll be a tough game this time because they have a good team,” McGivney said. “I haven’t seen St. Al but I know Brookhaven usually has a pretty good team.”

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SIDELINES tiger could return in time for Masters

LOTTERY

See Vikings, Page B3.

By Jeff Byrd jbyrd@vicksburgpost.com

WHO’S HOT

La. Pick 3: 7-4-0 La. Pick 4: 8-5-4-1 Weekly results: B2

Abraham said. “It’ll happen before we know it. All of these experiences are going to Jay make us Harper better.” WC (3-4) outhit Northwest Rankin 6-5 and drew four walks, but couldn’t do much once its runners got on base. It was 3-for-12 with runners on base and 1-for-5 with runners in scoring position. Fourteen of its last 19 outs came via a strikeout, and Northwest Rankin’s Cody Livingston

WC hosts tourney Saturday

not quite there

ON TV

DORAL, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods intends to remain out of golf at least until the Masters, two people with knowledge of his plans told The Associated Press. Woods has been practicing at Isleworth near his Orlando home the last two weeks, and swing coach Hank Haney flew there during the weekend to work with him. That led to speculation Thursday he was close to playing again. The two people, who spoke Thursday on condition of anonymity because only Woods is supposed to release such information, say he is likely to play first at Augusta National in April. Woods twice has gone nine weeks without competing before showing up at a major. The first time was in 2006, when he didn’t play after the Masters while coping with his father’s death. Two years ago, he was out because of knee surgery until winning the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines. Woods has not played since Nov. 15, when he won the Australian Masters in Melbourne for his 82nd career victory.

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Warren Central shortstop Chasity Hearn, left, catches the ball too late to force out Madison Central’s Kelly Young during thursday’s game. Young went 4-for-4 and threw a one-hitter as Madison Central won 7-0.

Madison Central shuts down Lady Vikes By Jeff Byrd jbyrd@vicksburgpost.com Madison Central showed Warren Central too much power from both the pitching circle and the plate Thursday night at Lucy Young Field. Madison pitcher Kelly Young tossed a one-hitter and struck out 12 in beating the Lady Vikes 7-0. Young also had four hits while Mari Ashtin Lovelace drove in four runs with an insidethe-park home run and a triple. WC coach Dana McGivney said the Lady Jaguars (6-0) showed why they are one of the state’s elite programs. “They are a top-10 team in the state and they showed it. Kelly is a really good pitcher. She hits her spots well and we didn’t hit. Had we not made a couple of errors, we may have kept

pREp SOfTBaLL the score down. That’s the main thing I’m looking for right now is to play error free defense,” Megan McGivney McCullough said. Madison Central coach Kayla Watkins said Young and Lovelace combined to have their best game of the season. “Tonight, Kelly was phenomenal,” Watkins said. “And Mari Ashtin just crushed the ball. She had been out of the lineup for the past few games because she hadn’t been hitting it that well, but she came back well tonight.” Warren Central (2-3) had two chances to make it a 4-1 game but came up empty.

Through four innings, Young allowed only one walk and struck out eight. She didn’t allow a ball out of the infield. That changed in the bottom of the fifth when Megan McCullough lined a hit into right center to break up Young’s no-hit bid. McCullough went to third on a wild pitch and a groundout, but Young came back to strike out Alexis Patterson to end the threat. In the bottom of the sixth, Sydnei Smith drew a oneout walk. She stole second when Young threw late to first base and then went to third on a passed ball. Smith then tagged up on Mallory Reynolds’ fly ball to center. Katelyn Murray made the catch in shallow center and threw a strike to catcher Bailey Stokes. Smith’s only option was to try to leap over Stokes, but couldn’t and was tagged out

to end the inning and keep Madison ahead 4-0. In the seventh, Madison finally got to Reynolds, who had come on in relief in the fourth inning. Brittany McBrain singled and Young followed with her fourth hit of the game. After an out, Lovelace smashed a triple down the left field line. McBrain and Young scored easily. Lovelace circled home after an errant throw, one of three WC errors. In the second inning, Lovelace had her insidethe-park home run when her blast went to the fence in left. She also had two hard-hit balls to straight away center that were caught by Smith. Madison finished with 12 hits, led by Young’s 4-for-4 game. Young also scored three runs, including one in the third on an RBI single from Megan Murray.

Friday, March 12, 2010

on tv

SCOREBOARD

GOLF 5:30 p.m. TGC - PGA Tour, Puerto Rico Open (tape) COLLEGE BASKETBALL Noon WJTV - SEC, quarterfinal, Kentucky vs. Alabama 1 p.m. ESPN - Big Ten, quarterfinal, Illinois vs. Wisconsin 1 p.m. ESPN2 - ACC, quarterfinal, Virginia Tech vs. Miami 2:15 p.m. WJTV - SEC, quarterfinal, Ole Miss vs. Tennessee 3:45 p.m. ESPN2 - Patriot League, championship, Lafayette at Lehigh 6 p.m. ESPN - Big East, semifinal, Georgetown vs. Marquette 6 p.m. ESPN2 - ACC, quarterfinal, Maryland vs. Georgia Tech 6:30 p.m. WJTV - SEC, quarterfinal, Mississippi State vs. Florida 8 p.m. ESPN - Big East, semifinal, Notre Dame vs. West Virginia 8 p.m. ESPN2 - ACC, quarterfinal, Florida State vs. N.C. State 8 p.m. FSN - Pac-10, semifinal, UCLA vs. California 8:45 p.m. WJTV - SEC, quarterfinal, Vanderbilt vs. Georgia 10:30 p.m. FSN - Pac-10, semifinal, Washington vs. Stanford 11 p.m. ESPN2 - WAC, semifinal, Nevada vs. New Mexico St. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 5 p.m. FSN - Big 12, quarterfinal, Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State 7:30 p.m. FSN - Big 12, quarterfinal, Oklahoma vs. Baylor

major league baseball

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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from staff & AP reports

PREP TENNIS Vicksburg hammers Greenville-Weston Don Brown and Christine Figueroa both won in straight sets in singles competition, and Vicksburg beat Greenville-Weston 5-2 on Thursday. Brown won his boys singles match 6-0, 6-0 against Freddie Miles, while Figueroa beat Donreal Walton. In boys doubles, Vicksburg’s team of Perry Tolliver and Fritz Valerio beat Matt Moreland and Antorio Henry 6-0, 6-1. Charlene Figueroa and Amanda Guizerix won their girls doubles match 6-0, 6-0 and Caleb White and Perry Wolfe also won 6-0, 6-0 in boys No. 2 doubles.

TRACK & FIELD Hall leads Vikings to second-place finish Ericson Hall won the triple jump with a leap of 40 feet, 1 inch, and also placed fourth in the long jump and 400-meter hurdles to lead Warren Central to a second-place finish at the St. Andrews Invitational on Thursday. WC also won the 4x400-meter relay. The team of Jeremy Harper, Mykel Gibson, Eddie Jones and Walter King won with a time of 3 minutes and 43 seconds. The Vikings posted 11 other top-three finishes. They included Walter King in the 1,600 and 400 meters; Hyman Cosby in the 100meter dash; Alex Sorrells in the long jump; DeArius Blanton in the 200 meters; Eddie King in the 300 meter hurdles; and Jarelle Pedyfoot in the discus and shot. The 4x200 meter relay team of Cosby, Sorrells, Blanton and Pat Taylor, and 4x100 relay team of Taylor, Sorrells, Blanton and Gevante Titus both finished second.

flashback

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS March 12 1985 — Larry Bird scores 60 points, including Boston’s last 16, to set a Celtics record and lead them to a 126-115 victory over Atlanta. 2002 — Siena (17-18), with an 81-77 victory over Alcorn State in the play-in game, becomes the first team in 47 years to win an NCAA tournament game with a losing record. 2003 — Damian Costantino’s NCAA-record hitting streak ends at 60 games. Costantino, an outfielder for Division III Salve Regina of Newport, R.I., fails to get a hit for the first time since March 25, 2001. 2009 — Syracuse outlasts Connecticut in the second-longest Division I game ever played. Andy Rautins hits a 3-pointer 10 seconds into the sixth overtime to give the Orange their first lead since regulation, and they go on to a 127-117 victory over the third-ranked Huskies. The game finishes one overtime short of the record set in Cincinnati’s 75-73 victory over Bradley on Dec. 21, 1981.

Spring Training

Thursday’s Games Tampa Bay (ss) 16, Pittsburgh 15 Philadelphia 4, Detroit 0 Washington , Houston Tampa Bay (ss) 4, Toronto 1 St. Louis 5, Florida 3 Boston 8, N.Y. Mets 2 Cincinnati 3, Milwaukee (ss) 1 Oakland 7, Milwaukee (ss) 3 Arizona 4, L.A. Angels 1 Seattle 6, San Francisco 2 L.A. Dodgers 6, Kansas City 4 Chicago Cubs 8, San Diego 7 Chicago White Sox 5, Cleveland 5, tie, 10 innings Texas 16, Colorado 5 N.Y. Yankees , Atlanta Minnesota 8, Baltimore 3, 8 innings Today’s Games N.Y. Mets vs. Minnesota, 12:05 p.m. Boston vs. St. Louis, 12:05 p.m. Houston vs. Toronto, 12:05 p.m. Florida vs. Baltimore, 12:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees vs. Washington, 12:05 p.m. Philadelphia (ss) vs. Detroit, 12:05 p.m. Pittsburgh vs. Atlanta, 12:05 p.m. Philadelphia (ss) vs. Tampa Bay, 12:05 p.m. Chi. White Sox (ss) vs. L.A. Angels (ss), 2:05 p.m. San Diego vs. Texas, 2:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs (ss) vs. Milwaukee, 2:05 p.m. Cincinnati vs. L.A. Dodgers, 2:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (ss) vs. Cleveland, 2:05 p.m. Kansas City vs. Seattle, 2:05 p.m. Oakland vs. Arizona, 2:05 p.m. San Francisco vs. Colorado, 2:10 p.m. Chi. White Sox (ss) vs. Chi. Cubs (ss), 9:05 p.m. Saturday’s Games Pittsburgh vs. Boston, 12:05 p.m. Minnesota vs. Philadelphia, 12:05 p.m. Florida vs. Tampa Bay, 12:05 p.m. Washington vs. Houston (ss), 12:05 p.m. Houston (ss) vs. St. Louis, 12:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (ss) vs. Detroit (ss), 12:05 p.m. Toronto vs. Atlanta, 12:05 p.m. Baltimore vs. N.Y. Yankees (ss), 12:05 p.m. Detroit (ss) vs. N.Y. Mets, 12:10 p.m. L.A. Angels vs. Kansas City, 2:05 p.m. Colorado vs. Milwaukee, 2:05 p.m. San Francisco (ss) vs. Seattle, 2:05 p.m. Milwaukee vs. Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m. Texas vs. Cleveland, 2:05 p.m. San Diego vs. Oakland (ss), 2:05 p.m. Cincinnati vs. Chicago Cubs, 2:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers vs. Arizona, 2:05 p.m. Oakland (ss) vs. San Francisco (ss), 2:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox, 3:05 p.m

college baseball Southeastern Conference East

Team Overall SEC Vanderbilt......................10-1................................0-0 Kentucky........................10-2................................0-0 Florida............................9-2..................................0-0 South Carolina..............8-4..................................0-0 Tennessee.....................6-6..................................0-0 Georgia..........................6-7..................................0-0

West

Team Overall SEC LSU................................12-0................................0-0 Alabama........................8-1..................................0-0 Ole Miss.......................11-2................................0-0 Auburn...........................9-2..................................0-0 Arkansas........................9-3..................................0-0 Mississippi St..............9-3..................................0-0 Today’s Games Mississippi St. vs. Oklahoma, at Corpus Christi, Texas, 2 p.m. IPFW at Kentucky, 3 p.m. Ohio at Vanderbilt, 4 p.m. Connecticut at Tennessee, 5 p.m. Charleston Southern at Florida, 5:30 p.m. Siena at Georgia, 5:30 p.m. Brown at South Carolina, 6 p.m. Louisville at Ole Miss, 6:30 p.m. Stony Brook at Alabama, 6:35 p.m. Kansas at LSU, 7 p.m. Auburn at Arizona St., 7:30 p.m. Saturday’s Games Louisville at Ole Miss, 1:30 p.m. Ohio at Vanderbilt, 2 p.m. Kansas at LSU, 2 p.m. Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Arkansas, 2:05 p.m. IPFW at Kentucky, 3 p.m. Ohio State at Tennessee, 4 p.m. Charleston Southern at Florida, 5:30 p.m. Siena at Georgia, 5:30 p.m. Brown at South Carolina, 6 p.m. Mississippi St. vs. UCLA, at Corpus Christi, Texas, 6:30 p.m. Stony Brook at Alabama, 6:35 p.m. Auburn at Arizona St., 7:30 p.m. ———

Conference USA

Team Overall C-USA East Carolina.................7-4..................................0-0 UAB...............................7-3..................................0-0 Southern Miss.............7-4..................................0-0 Rice...............................8-5..................................0-0 Central Florida...............7-6..................................0-0 Houston.........................5-5..................................0-0 Marshall.........................5-5..................................0-0 Tulane............................6-6..................................0-0 Memphis........................4-8..................................0-0 Today’s Games Marshall at Ohio State, Noon Memphis at Dallas Baptist, 3 p.m. East Carolina at Pepperdine, 4 p.m. Fresno St. vs. UAB, at Malibu, Calif., 4 p.m. UAB at San Diego, 4 p.m. Hartford at Central Florida, 5:30 p.m. Towson at Tulane, 6 p.m. California at Rice, 6:30 p.m. Missouri St. at Southern Miss, 6:30 p.m. Houston at Cal Poly, 8 p.m. Saturday’s Games Connecticut at Marshall, 11 a.m. Memphis at Dallas Baptist, Noon and 3 p.m. Towson at Tulane, 1 p.m. California at Rice, 2 p.m. E. Carolina at Pepperdine, at Malibu, Calif., 3 p.m. Hartford at Central Florida, 3 p.m. Missouri St. at Southern Miss, 3 p.m. UAB at San Diego St., 8 p.m. Houston at Cal Poly, 8 p.m.

Mississippi college schedule

Thursday’s Games West Florida 13, Mississippi Valley St. 1 Belhaven 7, Iowa Wesleyan 0 Today’s Games Belhaven at Tougaloo, 1 p.m. Mississippi State vs. Oklahoma, at Corpus Christi, Texas, 2 p.m. Louisiana College at Mississippi College, 6 p.m. Union at William Carey, 6 p.m. Louisville at Ole Miss, 6:30 p.m. Missouri St. at Southern Miss, 6:30 p.m. Friday’s Games La. College at Mississippi College, Noon (DH) Belhaven at Tougaloo, Noon (DH) Union at William Carey, Noon (DH) Jackson St. at Alcorn St., Noon and 3 p.m. Mississippi Valley St. at Alabama A&M, 1 p.m. Ouachita Baptist at Delta St., 1 p.m. Trinity at Millsaps, 1 p.m. Louisville at Ole Miss, 1:30 p.m. Missouri St. at Southern Miss, 3 p.m. Mississippi St. vs. UCLA, at Corpus Christi, 5 p.m.

prep baseball NW RANKIN 3, WARREN CENTRAL 2

Warren Central........................011 000 0 — 2 6 3 Northwest Rankin....................200 010 x — 3 5 0 WP-Cody Livingston. LP-Dee White. HR-Jay Harper (WC). 3B-Carlos Gonzalez (WC), Taylor Stark (NWR). 2B-Mark Slawson (NWR). Multiple hits-Jimmie Elliott (WC) 2.

prep softball MADISON CENTRAL 7, WARREN CENTRAL 0

Madison Central . ...................021 010 3—7 12 1 Warren Central........................000 000 0—0 1 3 WP-Kelly Young, LP-Chelsea Worley. HR-Mari Ashtin Lovelace (MC), 3B-Lovelace (MC), 2B-Katelyn Murray (MC). Multiple hits-Young (MC) 4, Lovelace (MC) 2. ———

Lady Vikes Invitational Schedule

Saturday at Warren Central Warren Central vs. St. Aloysius, 8:30 a.m. Vicksburg vs. Clinton, 9:45 a.m. Terry vs. St. Aloysius, 11 a.m. Clinton vs. Brookhaven, 12:15 p.m. Warren Central vs. Terry, 1:30 p.m. Vicksburg vs. Brookhaven, 2:45 p.m. Third-place game, 4 p.m. Championship game, 5:15 p.m.

nba

EASTERN CONFERENCE

W x-Cleveland....................50 d-Orlando.......................46 Atlanta...........................41 d-Boston........................40 Milwaukee......................34 Charlotte........................32 Toronto..........................32 Miami.............................33 Chicago.........................31 Philadelphia...................23 Detroit............................22 New York.......................22 Washington....................21 Indiana...........................21 New Jersey...................7

L 15 20 23 23 29 31 31 32 33 41 42 42 41 43 57

Pct .769 .697 .641 .635 .540 .508 .508 .508 .484 .359 .344 .344 .339 .328 .109

GB — 4 1/2 8 1/2 9 15 17 17 17 18 1/2 26 1/2 27 1/2 27 1/2 27 1/2 28 1/2 42 1/2

WESTERN CONFERENCE

W L Pct GB d-L.A. Lakers.................47 18 .723 — d-Dallas.........................45 21 .682 2 1/2 d-Denver........................43 21 .672 3 1/2 Utah...............................42 22 .656 4 1/2 Oklahoma City...............39 24 .619 7 Phoenix..........................40 25 .615 7 San Antonio...................37 25 .597 8 1/2 Portland.........................39 28 .582 9 Memphis........................34 31 .523 13 Houston.........................32 31 .508 14 New Orleans.................32 33 .492 15 L.A. Clippers..................25 40 .385 22 Sacramento...................22 43 .338 25 Golden State.................17 47 .266 29 1/2 Minnesota......................14 51 .215 33 d-division leader x-clinched playoff spot ——— Thursday’s Games Atlanta 105, Washington 99 Orlando 111, Chicago 82 Portland 110, Golden State 105 Today’s Games L.A. Clippers at Charlotte, 6 p.m. Cleveland at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. Indiana at Boston, 6:30 p.m. Chicago at Miami, 6:30 p.m. New York at Memphis, 7 p.m. San Antonio at Minnesota, 7 p.m. Denver at New Orleans, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. Washington at Detroit, 7 p.m. Utah at Milwaukee, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Phoenix, 8 p.m. Portland at Sacramento, 9 p.m. Saturday’s Games Detroit at Atlanta, 6 p.m. Orlando at Washington, 6 p.m. Denver at Memphis, 7 p.m. New York at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. New Jersey at Houston, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m. Toronto at Golden State, 9:30 p.m.

college basketball SEC Tournament

At Nashville, Tenn. First Round Thursday Alabama 68, South Carolina 63 Tennessee 59, LSU 49 Florida 78, Auburn 69 Georgia 77, Arkansas 64 Quarterfinals Today Kentucky vs. Alabama, Noon Ole Miss vs. Tennessee, 2:15 p.m. Mississippi State vs. Florida, 6:30 p.m. Vanderbilt vs. Georgia, 8:45 p.m. Semifinals Saturday Kentucky-Alabama winner vs. Ole Miss-Tennessee winner, Noon Mississippi State-Florida winner vs. VanderbiltGeorgia winner, 2:15 p.m. Championship Sunday Semifinal winners, Noon ———

Conference USA Tournament

At Tulsa, Okla. Quarterfinals Thursday Houston 66, Memphis 65 Southern Miss 58, UAB 44 Tulsa 80, Marshall 64 UTEP 76, UCF 54 Semifinals Today Tulsa vs. UTEP, 2 p.m. Houston vs. Southern Miss, 4:30 p.m. Championship Saturday Semifinal winners, 10:30 a.m. ———

SWAC Tournament

At Bossier City, La. First Round Thursday Alabama State 56, Alabama A&M 45 Texas Southern 62, Prairie View 49 Semifinals Today Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. Alabama State, 2:30 p.m. Grambling State vs. Texas Southern, 8 p.m. Championship Saturday Semifinal winners, 7:30 p.m. ———

Wednesday’s Scores CONFERENCE TOURNAMENTS

Atlantic Coast Conference First Round Georgia Tech 62, North Carolina 58 Miami 83, Wake Forest 62 N.C. State 59, Clemson 57 Virginia 68, Boston College 62

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The Vicksburg Post

Dallas...............66 29 25 12 70 187 211 Minnesota........66 31 29 6 68 181 193 Anaheim..........66 30 28 8 68 185 206 Columbus........68 27 30 11 65 177 218 Edmonton........67 21 39 7 49 167 230 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. d-division leader y-clinched division Thursday’s Games St. Louis 2, N.Y. Islanders 1, SO Montreal 5, Edmonton 4, SO Toronto 4, Tampa Bay 3, OT Boston 5, Philadelphia 1 Carolina 4, Pittsburgh 3, OT Columbus 2, Atlanta 1 Detroit 5, Minnesota 1 Colorado 3, Florida 0 Calgary 2, Ottawa 0 San Jose 8, Nashville 5 Today’s Games Pittsburgh at New Jersey, 6 p.m. Tampa Bay at Washington, 6 p.m. Minnesota at Buffalo, 6:30 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. Nashville at Anaheim, 9 p.m. Saturday’s Games Chicago at Philadelphia, Noon Florida at San Jose, 3 p.m. Edmonton at Toronto, 6 p.m. Boston at Montreal, 6 p.m. New Jersey at N.Y. Islanders, 6 p.m. Phoenix at Carolina, 6 p.m. Buffalo at Detroit, 6 p.m. St. Louis at Columbus, 6 p.m. Ottawa at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

Big 12 Quarterfinals Baylor 86, Texas 67 Kansas 80, Texas Tech 68 Kansas St. 83, Oklahoma St. 64 Texas A&M 70, Nebraska 64 Big East Quarterfinals Georgetown 91, Syracuse 84 Marquette 80, Villanova 76 Notre Dame 50, Pittsburgh 45 West Virginia 54, Cincinnati 51 Big Ten First Round Michigan 59, Iowa 52 Minnesota 76, Penn St. 55 Northwestern 73, Indiana 58 Big West Second Round Long Beach St. 79, Cal Poly 69 UC Davis 68, Cal St.-Fullerton 65 Mid-American Conference Quarterfinals Akron 97, E. Michigan 89, 2OT Miami (Ohio) 73, Buffalo 59 Ohio 81, Kent St. 64 W. Michigan 69, Cent. Michigan 60 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Quarterfinals Hampton 73, Norfolk St. 70 S. Carolina St. 59, Md.-Eastern Shore 53 Mountain West Conference Quarterfinals BYU 95, TCU 85 New Mexico 75, Air Force 69 San Diego St. 72, Colorado St. 71 UNLV 73, Utah 61 Pac-10 Quarterfinals California 90, Oregon 74 Stanford 70, Arizona St. 61 UCLA 75, Arizona 69 Washington 59, Oregon St. 52 Southland Conference Semifinals Sam Houston St. 88, SE Louisiana 85 Stephen F.Austin 60, Texas A&M-C.C. 53 Western Athletic Conference First Round Louisiana Tech 74, Fresno St. 66 Nevada 87, Idaho 71 New Mexico St. 90, San Jose St. 69 Utah St. 84, Boise St. 60

nascar Sprint Cup Schedule

SOUTHERN MISS 58, UAB 44

SOUTHERN MISS (20-12) Flowers 4-8 5-6 14, Pelham 3-7 3-4 9, Stone 0-3 1-2 1, Horton 2-5 6-6 12, Johnson 3-9 8-10 17, Bolden 1-3 2-2 5, Pennington 0-1 0-0 0, Awaji 0-3 0-0 0, Stephens 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 13-39 25-30 58. UAB (23-8) Soko 1-3 0-0 2, Crawford 3-7 1-2 7, Johnson 4-6 0-2 8, Sanders 4-9 0-0 10, Millsap 3-11 1-5 7, Cooper 1-5 2-4 4, Moore 0-0 0-0 0, Fields 2-3 0-0 6, Drake 0-2 0-2 0. Totals 18-46 4-15 44. Halftime—Southern Miss 32-17. 3-Point Goals—Southern Miss 7-16 (Johnson 3-5, Horton 2-3, Bolden 1-1, Flowers 1-2, Pelham 0-1, Pennington 0-1, Awaji 0-3), UAB 4-13 (Fields 2-3, Sanders 2-5, Drake 0-1, Johnson 0-1, Millsap 0-3). Fouled Out—Crawford, Millsap. Rebounds— Southern Miss 34 (Flowers 11), UAB 27 (Millsap 8). Assists—Southern Miss 6 (Johnson 3), UAB 9 (Sanders 4). Total Fouls—Southern Miss 17, UAB 24. A—7,089.

women’s basketball Wednesday’s Scores CONFERENCE TOURNAMENTS

Big 12 First Round Baylor 72, Colorado 65 Kansas St. 59, Texas Tech 51 Oklahoma St. 76, Kansas 69 Texas 64, Missouri 59 Big Sky First Round Montana St. 89, Sacramento St. 66 Portland St. 75, Idaho St. 61 Big West Second Round UC Riverside 73, Cal St.-Fullerton 54 UC Santa Barbara 73, Long Beach St. 50 Colonial Athletic Association First Round Delaware 58, George Mason 41 Hofstra 66, William & Mary 50 Northeastern 46, Georgia St. 42 UNC Wilmington 50, Towson 30 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Quarterfinals Bethune-Cookman 63, Morgan St. 52 Howard 56, Florida A&M 54 Missouri Valley Conference First Round Drake 73, Evansville 62 Indiana St. 73, S. Illinois 57 Pac-10 First Round Arizona 62, Washington St. 60 Oregon St. 52, Washington 42 Southland Conference Semifinals Lamar 70, Texas-Arlington 61 Texas A&M-C.C. 74, Northwestern St. 66 Southwestern Athletic Conference First Round Alabama A&M 66, Alcorn St. 63 Texas Southern 63, Grambling St. 57

EASTERN CONFERENCE W 45 40 36 39 37 35 34 30 29 28 27 27 28 26 22

L 13 22 20 23 26 27 29 24 29 28 27 29 31 32 33

OT 9 5 9 3 5 4 6 12 9 10 12 10 8 9 12

Pts 99 85 81 81 79 74 74 72 67 66 66 64 64 61 56

WESTERN CONFERENCE

GP d-San Jose......66 d-Chicago........66 d-Vancouver....67 Phoenix............67 Los Angeles....66 Colorado..........67 Nashville..........67 Calgary............67 Detroit..............67 St. Louis..........66

W 43 44 41 40 39 38 36 34 32 31

L 14 17 23 22 22 23 26 24 23 26

OT 9 5 3 5 5 6 5 9 12 9

Pts 95 93 85 85 83 82 77 77 76 71

Sprint Cup Points Leaders

Through March 7 1. Kevin Harvick.................................................. 644 2. Matt Kenseth.................................................. 618 3. Greg Biffle...................................................... 585 4. Jimmie Johnson............................................. 570 5. Clint Bowyer................................................... 558 6. Jeff Burton..................................................... 538 7. Mark Martin.................................................... 521 8. Tony Stewart.................................................. 510 9. Paul Menard.................................................. 505 10. Kurt Busch................................................... 502 11. Jeff Gordon.................................................. 482 11. Scott Speed................................................. 482 13. Dale Earnhardt Jr........................................ 475 14. Joey Logano................................................ 471 15. Kyle Busch................................................... 468 16. Brian Vickers................................................ 466 17. Kasey Kahne............................................... 447 18. David Reutimann......................................... 440 19. Jamie McMurray.......................................... 439 20. Carl Edwards............................................... 435 ———

Nationwide Series Schedule

Through Feb. 27 Feb. 13 — DRIVE4COPD 300 (Tony Stewart) Feb. 20 — Stater Bros. 300 (Kyle Busch) Feb. 27 — Sam’s Town 300 (Kevin Harvick) March 20 — Scotts 300, Bristol, Tenn. April 3 — Nashville 300, Lebanon, Tenn. April 9 — Bashas’ 200, Avondale, Ariz. April 17 — O’Reilly 300, Fort Worth, Texas April 24 — Aaron’s 312, Talladega, Ala. April 30 — Richmond 250, Richmond, Va. May 7 — Darlington 200, Darlington, S.C. May 15 — Heluva Good! 200, Dover, Del. May 29 — TECH-NET 300, Concord, N.C.

Nationwide Series Points Leaders

Through Feb. 27 1. Carl Edwards................................................. 2. Brad Keselowski............................................ 3. Brian Vickers.................................................. 4. Justin Allgaier................................................ 5. Kyle Busch..................................................... 6. Steve Wallace................................................ 7. Kevin Harvick................................................. 8. Greg Biffle...................................................... 9. Paul Menard.................................................. 10. Scott Riggs..................................................

LOTTERY

nhl GP y-Washington...67 d-Pittsburgh.....67 d-Buffalo..........65 New Jersey.....65 Ottawa.............68 Philadelphia.....66 Montreal...........69 Boston.............66 N.Y. Rangers...67 Atlanta.............66 Tampa Bay......66 Florida..............66 Carolina...........67 N.Y. Islanders..67 Toronto............67

Through March 7 Feb. 14 — Daytona 500 (Jamie McMurray) Feb. 21 — Auto Club 500 (Jimmie Johnson) Feb. 28 — Shelby American (Jimmie Johnson) March 7 — Kobalt Tools 500 (Kurt Busch) March 21 — Food City 500, Bristol, Tenn. March 28 — Goody’s 500, Ridgeway, Va. April 10 — Subway Fresh Fit 600, Avondale, Ariz. April 18 — Samsung 500, Fort Worth, Texas April 25 — Aaron’s 499, Talladega, Ala. May 1 — Crown Royal 400, Richmond, Va. May 8 — Southern 500, Darlington, S.C. May 16 — Autism Speaks 400, Dover, Del. May 22 — x-Sprint All-Star Race, Concord, N.C. May 22 — x-Sprint Showdown, Concord, N.C. May 30 — Coca-Cola 600, Concord, N.C. x-non-points race

GF 264 214 179 175 185 199 188 165 173 196 178 171 189 172 176

GA 189 193 164 157 192 180 192 169 185 213 205 191 207 211 226

GF 220 220 220 180 202 199 189 172 182 179

GA 165 163 174 167 178 176 196 167 183 183

Sunday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 0-6-4 La. Pick 4: 2-4-8-1 Monday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 0-2-9 La. Pick 4: 2-0-3-7 Tuesday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 2-3-4 La. Pick 4: 7-6-9-4 Wednesday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 3-9-8 La. Pick 4: 5-7-3-5 Easy 5: 1-2-27-28-36 La. Lotto: 4-12-27-32-37-39 Powerball: 17-21-37-41-50 Powerball: 1; Power Play: 2 Thursday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 7-4-0 La. Pick 4: 8-5-4-1 Friday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 0-1-7 La. Pick 4: 2-7-3-9 Saturday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 4-3-5 La. Pick 4: 5-1-8-3 Easy 5: 6-20-30-33-35 La. Lotto: 1-10-16-17-23-40 Powerball: 10-29-33-41-59 Powerball: 15; Power play: 2

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By The Associated Press The first game 15th-ranked Tennessee played in the Southeastern Conference tournament was memorable for just one reason: The Volunteers are still playing. “It wasn’t a thing of beauty, but it is called survive and advance,” Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl said of his Vols’ 59-49 win Thursday over LSU after a season-worst 25.9-percent shooting first half. Wayne Chism had 17 points and 11 rebounds in helping Tennessee (24-7), the only ranked team playing Thursday, advance to today’s quarterfinals against Ole Miss. Alabama rallied from 18 down and beat South Carolina 68-63, Florida downed Auburn 78-69 and Georgia became the third SEC East team to win on the opening day with a 77-64 victory over Arkansas. No. 2 Kentucky, the regular season champ, played its first game at noon today against Alabama. Mississippi State, the West’s No. 1 seed, meets Florida at 6:30 p.m., and No. 20 Vanderbilt will be the last team and wrap up the second round against Georgia at 8:45. Seeding SEC teams by division meant that Tennessee, the No. 3 team in the East, was the only ranked team playing here Thursday despite having a better conference record than either of the top two teams in the West. So the Vols face the challenge of winning four games in four days to win their first SEC tournament title since 1979. Tennessee now faces a rested Ole Miss team that grabbed a first-round bye as the West’s No. 2 seed. Pearl said Tennessee’s 71-69 overtime win at home against the then-No. 21 Rebels was one of his team’s toughest games of the season. Tennessee’s previous worst single-half shooting performance was 28.6 percent in the first half against Southern California. The Vols’ previous worst half of shooting against an SEC team had been 28.9 percent against Ole Miss. “If we play like that (Friday), we won’t advance,” Pearl said. “We will get beat.”

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LSU’s Eddie Ludwig, bottom, blocks the shot of Tennessee’s Brian Williams during the second half of Thursday’s SEC tournament game in Nashville. Tennessee beat LSU 59-49.

college basketball Big East It was a bad day to be a favorite at the Big East tournament. Three of the conference’s top four teams were beaten in the quarterfinals Thursday at Madison Square Garden, jumbling the league’s NCAA picture and setting up a pair of surprising matchups in the semifinals. Third-seeded West Virginia was the only one to escape — and the Mountaineers needed a 3-point bank shot at the buzzer from Da’Sean Butler to beat 11th-seeded Cincinnati 54-51. Lazar Hayward and the fifthseeded Golden Eagles (22-10) will play in the first semifinal tonight against No. 8 seed Georgetown. The 22ndranked Hoyas (22-9) were a 91-84 winner over top-seeded and third-ranked Syracuse, the league’s outright regularseason champion. West Virginia takes the court in the nightcap against seventh-seeded Notre Dame (23-10), which grinded out a 50-45 victory over 16th-ranked

sec tournament Thursday’s Games • Alabama 68, South Carolina 63 • Tennessee 59, LSU 49 • Florida 78, Auburn 69 • Georgia 77, Arkansas 64

Today’s Games All games on WJTV Noon - Kentucky vs. Alabama 2:15 p.m. - Ole Miss vs. Tennessee 6:30 p.m. - Mississippi State vs. Florida 8:45 p.m. - Vanderbilt vs. Georgia

Pittsburgh, the No. 2 seed. It’s the fourth time in Big East tournament history that three of the top four seeds failed to reach the semifinals. Of the four teams remaining, Georgetown is the only one with a title.

Big 12 Kansas State is one win away from getting one last shot at its archrival. Both the Wildcats and No. 1 Kansas advanced to the semifinals of the Big 12 tournament on Thursday, keeping alive hopes for a Sunflower State showdown for the con-

ference title. The Jayhawks, after surviving a scare by Texas Tech, will meet No. 23 Texas A&M in today’s semifinals while No. 9 Kansas State takes on No. 21 Baylor. In the other quarterfinals Thursday, Donald Sloan scored 23 points and Khris Middleton had 17 to lead the Aggies past Nebraska 70-64, and Baylor got 25 points from Epke Udoh in an 86-67 win over Texas. Second-seeded Kansas State romped past Oklahoma State 83-64 behind Jacob Pullen’s 19 points.

Olsen was a consensus All-American at Utah State and won the 1961 Outland Trophy as the nation’s best interior Merlin lineman. The Olsen Rams drafted him third overall in 1962 and he spent the next 15 years with the team. He was picked to 14 straight Pro Bowls. “When you stop and think of Merlin on the field, he accomplished things that will never be accomplished again,” Youngblood said. “If it hadn’t been for Merlin Olsen, I wouldn’t have turned out to be the football player that he helped mold and make.” Olsen made a few television cameos during his football career and turned to acting full time after he retired in 1976. He’s best remembered for his role alongside Michael Landon and Melissa Gilbert on “Little House on the Prairie” from 1977-81, and on the short-lived “Father Murphy.” Utah State honored Olsen in December by naming the football field at Romney Stadium after him. Utah State is also planning to build a statue of Olsen at the southeast corner of the stadium.

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USM Continued from Page B1. knocked off No. 2 seed Memphis earlier Thursday. Tulsa and UTEP will play in the other semifinal at 2 p.m. The championship game is Saturday morning at 10:30. “I’ve had some great teams but I don’t know that I’ve ever had a team overcome adversity,” Southern Miss coach Larry Eustachy said. “We’ve got a lot of work to do here, but it’s a good start. It’s a good start, and we’re 80 minutes away from going to the NCAA Tournament.” Jamarr Sanders scored 10 points to lead the Blazers (238), who fell behind 16-2 in the first five minutes and never recovered. UAB swept the regular season series between the teams, but it was a different result this time. The win also snapped a five-game losing streak for Southern Miss against the Blazers. “It feels awesome,” Horton said. “We always get right there and can’t seem to get over that hump. This year the ball has started bouncing

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen, who helped form one of the NFL’s greatest defensive lines before embarking on a successful career in television, died Thursday after a battle with cancer. He was 69. Olsen was a member of the Los Angeles Rams’ “Fearsome Foursome” along with Deacon Jones, Lamar Lundy and Rosey Grier in the 1960s. He later starred on NFL broadcasts, commercials, and as Jonathan Garvey on the TV series “Little House on the Prairie.” “He was ferocious and fearless on the football field and then the other probably more important aspect of his personality was he was a true gentleman,” said fellow Hall of Famer Jack Youngblood, his teammate with the Rams in Los Angeles. “We all know what a wonderful, tremendous football player he was, but he was so much more than that.” Utah State, Olsen’s alma mater, said he died outside of Los Angeles. He was diagnosed last year with mesothelioma, a cancer of the lung lining often linked to asbestos. Olsen filed a lawsuit last year, claiming he contracted the disease as a result of being exposed to asbestos on construction sites where he worked as a child and young adult.

WC also had a runner thrown out at the plate in the fourth inning, but so did Northwest Rankin in the fifth. After first baseman Dylan Wooten cut down Tanner Wolverton on a grounder to the right side, Jared Lyons followed with a blooper to right. The ball bounced off the glove of a diving Clayton Ashley in right for a two-out single. Garrett McBeth scored the go-ahead run from third to

give Northwest Rankin a 3-2 lead. Livingston then set the Vikings down in order in the sixth and seventh to close out the win. Livingston finished with eight strikeouts in 3 2/3 innings. Starter Gary Foster struck out three in the first two innings of the game, and Caleb Dugas struck out three in 1 1/3 innings. WC starter Devon Bell allowed three hits and a walk

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TONIGHT ON TV n MOVIE “Dreamgirls” — After an ambitious manager, Jamie Foxx, gives them a shot at stardom, three singers learn that fame can carry a high personal cost./8 on TNT n SPORTS College basketball — Ole Miss and Mississippi State will try to play their way into the NCAA Tournament today. Ole Miss plays Tennessee this afternoon, while Mississippi State takes on Jamie Foxx Florida at 6:30./2:15 and 6:30 on WJTV n PRIMETIME “Kitchen Nightmares” — Chef Ramsay tries to help two inexperienced restaurant owners who run an Italian eatery in Lancaster, Calif./8 on Fox

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MILESTONES n BIRTHDAYS Barbara Feldon, actress, 77; Lloyd Dobyns, broadcast journalist, 74; Al Jarreau, singer, 70; Liza Minnelli, actress-singer, 64; James Taylor, singer-songwriter, 62; Aaron Eckhart, actor, 42; Kendall Applegate, actress, 11.

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Grisham’s ‘Time to Kill’ going to stage A stage adaptation of John Grisham’s first novel, “A Time to Kill,” will have its world premiere next year in Washington in what is being billed as a “preBroadway” production. Arena Stage’s artistic director Molly Smith said Thursday the play will run May 6, 2011, through June 19, 2011, at Arena’s Kreeger Theater. The best-selling novel will be adapted by Rupert Holmes, who wrote the musical “The Mystery of Edwin Drood.” John Grisham “A Time to Kill” concerns the murder trial of a father who takes the law into his own hands after his daughter is raped. A 1996 film version starred Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock and Samuel L. Jackson. The play is being presented in Washington by arrangement with Daryl Roth, a New York producer.

Reid’s wife hospitalized after wreck Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s wife remained hospitalized today with serious injuries suffered when a tractor-trailer rear-ended the minivan she and their daughter were riding in on a suburban Virginia interstate, officials said. Landra Reid, 69, suffered a broken back and neck in Thursday’s crash, but her injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. Mrs. Reid Landra and their daughter, Lana Barringer, 49, were Reid taken by ambulance to Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Va. The daughter was released Thursday night, hospital spokesman Tony Raker said. Mrs. Reid was in serious condition, but Reid aides said she was not expected to require surgery. “Mrs. Reid has a broken nose, broken back and broken neck,” Reid spokesman Jim Manley said. “Lana has a neck injury and facial lacerations.” Manley said Mrs. Reid could feel her extremities. Virginia State Police said Mrs. Reid and her daughter were traveling northbound on I-95 in stop-and-go traffic when their Honda Odyssey was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer loaded with rolls of plastic. The impact forced the Reid family’s minivan to rear-end a Jeep Grand Cherokee, which in turn struck a Chevrolet Cobalt. The driver of the tractor-trailer, Alan W. Snader, 59, of Ohio, was charged with reckless driving, police said. He was not injured. All involved were wearing seat belts, police said.

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Midnight knitter pulls wool over town Someone is spinning quite a yarn over one New Jersey shore town. An unknown person dubbed The Midnight Knitter by West Cape May residents is covering tree branches and lamp poles with little sweaters under cover of darkness. Mayor Pam Kaithern said police are looking into the guerrilla needlework, which technically is against the law because it is being done on public property without permission. The mayor and many residents admit they’re enthralled by the rainbow of colors that has popped up. Resident Susan Longacre takes a walk each morning in Wilbraham Park, where several tree branches and light poles have gotten the treatment. She thinks it’s great. Even those who aren’t thrilled admit the yarn is better than spray-painted graffiti.

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‘American Idol’ pares down to 12 finalists LOS ANGELES (AP) — Teen power won out on “American Idol” as Katie Stevens claimed a place in the top 12 while a more experienced singer got the ax. Stevens, 17, earned viewer support even though the show’s judges were disappointed earlier this week by her performance of “Breakaway” that Randy Jackson likened to karaoke. Lilly Scott, despite earning praise for her artistry on “I Fall to Pieces,” was among the four contestants dropped Thursday. They were Alex Lambert of North Richland Hills, Texas; Todrick Hall of Arlington, Texas, and Katelyn Epperly of West Des Moines, Iowa. Scott, who had been warned by Simon Cowell that her version of the country standard might be risky, stood onstage next to Stevens to hear which of them would be going home. Scott appeared stunned when her name was announced. “I thought I did really well. I put my heart into every performance,” said Scott, 20, of Littleton, Colo. “I just know there’s an audience out there for me.” Judge Kara DioGuardi, comparing the two, acknowledged that Stevens of Middlebury, Conn., had the advantage of a more contemporary sound but didn’t know herself as a performer yet, while Scott did. It was no surprise that the judge’s favorite from previous

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Ryan Seacrest, center, and the top eight boy contestants, from left, Todrick Hall, Casey James, Lee Dewyze, Tim Urban, Alex Lamweeks, Michael “Big Mike” Lynche, made the cut. Lynche, 26, of Astoria, N.Y., especially dazzled the panel Wednesday with his performance of “This Woman’s Work,” which brought DioGuardi to tears. The other finalists are Crystal Bowersox, 24, of Toledo, Ohio; Siobhan Magnus, 20, of Marstons Mills, Mass.; Lacey Brown, 24, of Amarillo, Texas; Paige Miles, 24, of Houston; Didi Benami, 23, of Los Angeles; Andrew Garcia, 24, of

Moreno Valley, Calif., Casey James, 27, of Fort Worth, Texas; Tim Urban, 20, of Duncanville, Texas; Aaron Kelley, 16, of Sonestown, Pa., and Lee Dewyze, 23, of Mount Prospect, Ill. Lambert, 19, who had trouble overcoming his shyness on stage, looked downcast and tearful when he learned his fate. “There’s a lot of things America hasn’t seen me do yet,” he said, adding, “I wish could just have broken out of

my shell.” Judge Ellen DeGeneres gave him a verbal pat on the back. “You’re so good. Don’t ever stop believing in yourself,” she said. Hall, however, looked on the bright side. “This has been an awesome experience. I came here to prove that I’m not just a dancer, I can also sing. I think that I’ve done that,” he said, earning encouragement from Jackson. “Fantastic, dude,” the judge told him.

Lawyers for Spector file appeal in murder case LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lawyers for legendary music producer Phil Spector have asked an appellate court to throw out his second-degree murder conviction on grounds of judicial error and prosecutorial misconduct. In an extremely detailed 148page brief filed Wednesday, the attorneys cited multiple reasons they believe Spector was denied his right to a fair trial. They asked the California Second District Court of Appeal to reverse the jury verdict and order a new trial. Among the issues raised was the admission of testimony from five women who claimed they were threatened by Spector with guns in years past and the prosecution’s use of a videotape of the trial judge commenting on evidence in the case. They said prosecutors improperly used the women’s testimony to persuade jurors to convict Spector “based on his bad character and evil propensities.” They said that was impermissible under the law. Spector, the 70-year-old rock music producer, is in prison serving a sentence of 19 years to life for the murder of actress Lana Clarkson, who was shot through the mouth in Spector’s castle-like mansion seven years ago. Spector’s defense team argued that the one-time star of “Barbarian Queen,” was depressed and shot herself. It took prosecutors two trials to convict Spector. The first trial ended in a jury deadlock. In the appeal, attorney Dennis Riordan outlined errors he said were committed by Superior Court Judge Larry Paul Fidler in both trials, calling one of the judge’s actions “startling.” The appeal said that occurred when Fidler allowed prosecutors in the second trial to show

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BY DR. ROBERT WALLACE • NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION Dr. Wallace: Last year, my parents “encouraged” me to stop seeing my boyfriend because we were becoming too serious. I did what they asked because my father is a respected minister in our community and I didn’t want to cause a family feud. My boyfriend and I stay in touch, but we do not go out with each other. Both of us will be attending Indiana University in September. We will both be majoring in elementary education, so I’m positive we will have several classes together. We also plan to renew our relationship then, since we will be 18 and considered adults who are completely capable of making our own good decisions. Do you see anything wrong with this arrangement? — Nameless, South Bend, Ind. Nameless: A college student certainly has the right to choose her own boyfriend. I would urge you to let your parents know that he’s still in the picture, simply because it’s far better that your renewed relationship not come as a surprise to them. Dr. Wallace: Margo was my best friend and Chad was my boyfriend. She is boy crazy and he likes to flirt. Margo made googoo eyes at Chad and now they are dating. So now I’ve lost my best friend and my boyfriend at the same time. — Tanya, Pasadena, Calif. Tanya: Losing your boyfriend to your best pal is like getting a double kick in the shins. I don’t blame you for feeling depressed. However, people that cavalier about loyalty aren’t really worth having in your life. The best way to get over the blues is to throw yourself enthusiastically into activities. Don’t sit home feeling sorry for yourself. Get involved in school and community events and vow to make new friends. Their company will soon make you forget about Margo and Chad, and eventually you’ll realize that you’re well rid of them both. • Dr. Robert Wallace writes for Copley News Service. E-mail him at rwallace@Copley News Service.

invite all but one child to your son’s party. If Matt acts up, take him aside and tell him exactly what you expect from him while he is with you — and that if he can’t behave appropriately he will be sent home. You may be surprised to find that when he hears it from you — rather than from his ineffectual parents — that he will listen and comply. Dear Abby: When I take my children to the pediatrician, we are usually there for one reason — flu-like symptoms, stomachache, etc. Sometimes my child will happen to have another ailment, like a sore ankle or a fever blister. I don’t feel comfortable bringing up additional issues with our doctor because when I do, I get the “evil eye” from him — like he’s only there to help with the one reason for our visit. Is it appropriate to talk to the doctor about several medical problems in one visit, or only stick to the issue at hand? — In Quandary, Kettering, Ohio Dear In a Quandary: If you

are asked by the person who takes the appointment why you’re bringing your child in, and you reply that your child has flu-like symptoms or a stomachache, the person will block you in for a certain amount of time with the doctor. If, after your child has been examined, you start talking about the sore ankle, the fever blister, etc., what you’re interpreting as the “evil eye” may be stress because the necessary amount of time was not allotted and the doctor will be behind schedule for the rest of the day. If, however, you feel the doctor is insensitive or not meeting your child’s needs, then you should change doctors.

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Emphysema patient seeks help to breathe easier Dear Dr. Gott: I’m a 72-yearold female with emphysema. I am on level 3 oxygen 24/7. My medications are a Combivent inhaler, steroid inhaler and 300 milligrams of theophylline. Do you know of anything more that would help me breathe easier, either holistic or otherwise? Are there foods I should avoid or that I should eat? Dear Reader: Emphysema results from damage to the airways of the lungs, obstructing the flow of air on exhalation. Symptoms are exercise intolerance, loss of appetite, fatigue and shortness of breath. The most common cause for the condition is smoking. Smoke temporarily paralyzes the cilia (microscopic hairs) that line the bronchial tubes. When the effects of smoke become so severe as to interfere with their movement, irritants in the bronchial tubes infiltrate the alveoli (air sacs) and inflame the tissue. This causes the elastic fibers to break down. Once the fibers have been destroyed, a person with emphysema must almost force air out of the lungs when exhaling. Risk factors include exposure to secondhand smoke, occupational exposure, heredity, age, HIV infection and connective-tissue disorders. Diagnosis might be accomplished through a chest X-ray, pulmonary-function tests, arterial blood-gas analysis, sputum analysis or though a CT scan. Treatment involves discontinuing smoking and staying away from people who smoke. As you have discovered, steroid inhalers, bronchodilators and supplemental oxygen help ease symptoms. Antibiotics might be prescribed for respiratory infections. More complex cases and last-resort tactics might require surgery or transplant. On the home front, remedies include breathing from the diaphragm while lying down, deep breathing exercises and exhaling through pursed lips. The act of exhaling through puckered or pursed lips will increase air pressure within the airways. Avoid known irritants such as toxic chemicals, people with respiratory infections and cold air during the winter. This can be accomplished simply by wearing a mask over the mouth and nose, or by keeping the area covered with a scarf when outside. Exercise and eat well. If you are overweight, the

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Dear Abby: I work in an office where folks sometimes bring in birthday cakes, desserts and other goodies to share. “Dolores” is always the first in line, and helps herself to a large portion of the treats and says she’s taking some home for her family. Last week, someone brought in an exotic dessert and I got out the dessert-sized paper plates. Dolores took out two regular-sized paper plates and cut off a quarter of the entire dessert! No one could believe it, but we didn’t know what to say or do. One time, she actually cut a huge portion of someone’s birthday cake to take home before the “birthday boy” even got a slice. This woman is not poor. What do you recommend? — “Desserted” in Tennessee Dear “Desserted”: Your co-worker is behaving the way she is because no one in your office has spoken up and objected. The next time someone brings something to be shared by the office staff and Dolores makes her usual

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01. Legals The following vehicle is considered abandoned and will be sold for storage fees incurred. 2006 Nissan Sentra VIN: 3N1CB51D76L519325 Date of Sale: March, 13, 2010 Time of sale: 10:00 A.M. Place of Sale: 1798 Heather Drive Vicksburg, MS 39183 Publish: 2/26, 3/5, 3/12(3t) Trustee's Notice of Sale STATE OF MISSISSIPPI COUNTY OF Warren WHEREAS, on the 20th day of October, 1998 and acknowledged on the 20th day of October, 1998, Martin C Ahlvin and Suzanne C Ahlvin, husband and wife, executed and delivered a certain Deed of Trust unto Foundation Funding Group, Inc., Beneficiary, to secure an indebtedness therein described, which Deed of Trust is recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Warren County, Mississippi in Book 1151 at Page 791 #144944; and WHEREAS, by various assignments on record said Deed of Trust was ultimately assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, NA by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Book 1452 at Page 429 #246560; and WHEREAS, on the 10th day of February, 2010, Emily Kaye Courteau was appointed Trustee via instrument appearing in the aforesaid land records in Book 1506 at Page 207 Instrument #275686; and WHEREAS, default having been made in the payments of the indebtedness secured by the said Deed of Trust, and the holder of said Deed of Trust, having requested the undersigned so to do, on the 19th day of March, 2010, I will during the lawful hours of between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., at public outcry, offer for sale and will sell, at the west front door of the Warren County Courthouse at Vicksburg, Mississippi, for cash to the highest bidder, the following described land and property situated in Warren County, Mississippi, to-wit: All of Lot 130 of Greenbrier Subdivision as shown by plat of record in Plat Book 2 at Page 18 of The Warren County, Mississippi, Land Deed Records. I will only convey such title as is vested in me as Trustee WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this day February 23, 2010 Emily Kaye Courteau Trustee 2309 Oliver Road Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 330-9020 cab/F10-0364 Publish: 2/26, 3/5, 3/12(3t) IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WARREN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH C. ALLEN, DECEASED DONNA ALLEN STEPHENSON AND THOMAS G. ALLEN, JR. PETITIONERS NO. 2009-146PR NOTICE TO CREDITORS Letters of Administration having been granted to the undersigned on the 18th day of February, 2010, by the Chancery Court of Warren County, Mississippi, upon the Estate of Elizabeth C. Allen, Deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said Estate to present the same to the Clerk of this Court for probate and registration according to law, within ninety (90) days from this date, or they will be forever barred. THIS the 22nd day of February, 2010. /s/ Donna Allen Stephenson DONNA ALLEN STEPHENSON /s/ Thomas G. Allen, Jr. THOMAS G. ALLEN, JR. MICHAEL R. BONNER Attorney at Law 914 Grove Street Vicksburg, MS 39183 MSB NO. 9331 Telephone: (601)636-4191 Facsimile: (601)638-1643 Publish: 2/26, 3/5, 3/12(3t) LEGAL NOTICE FY 2009 MS American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) The MS Division of Public Safety Planning, Office of Justice Programs is announcing the release of Requests for Proposals (RFP) under the FY 2009 MS American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA)/

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being the Substituted Trustee, do hereby give notice that on March 16, 2010, between 11:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., being the legal hours of sale, I will proceed to sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, at the West Front Door of the Warren County Courthouse in Vicksburg, State of Mississippi, the following real property described and conveyed in said Deed of Trust, lying and being situated in Warren County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described as follows, to-wit: That part of Lot 33 in Square 13 of that certain survey in said city known as National Park Addition, a plat of which is duly recorded in Book 69 at Page 152 of the Land Records of Warren County, Mississippi, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 33 and running thence South along the West line of Second Street a distance of 50 feet to the Southeast corner of said Lot 33; run thence West along the South line of said lot a distance of 100 feet 6 inches; thence North on a line parallel with the West line of Second Street a distance of 50 feet to the North line of said Lot 33; and thence East along said North line of Lot 33 a distance of 100 feet 6 inches to the point of beginning, being the same property conveyed to Mississippi Building & Loan Association by deed of December 21, 1960, of record in Deed Book 364 at Page 348 of the Land Records of Warren County, Mississippi. I will convey only such title as is vested in me as Substituted Trustee. WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this the 12th day of February, 2010. /s/Marc K. McKay MARC K. MCKAY SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE Marc K. McKay MCKAY LAWLER FRANKLIN & FOREMAN, PLLC Attorneys at Law Post Office Box 2488 Ridgeland, Mississippi 39158-2488 (601) 572-8778 POSTED THIS February 16, 2010 Publish: 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12(4t)

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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WARREN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN THE MATTER OF: THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF EMMA BYRD CAUSE NO. 2010-025 PR NOTICE TO CREDITORS Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of EMMA BYRD, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 19th day of February, 2010, by the Chancery Court of Warren County, Mississippi, notice is hereby given to all person having claims against said Estate to present the same to the Clerk of said Court for probate and registration, according to law, within three (3) months from the first publication of this notice, or they will be forever barred. This the 22nd day of February, 2010. /s/ Janice Furnace Kees JANICE FURNACE KEES EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF EMMA BYRD, DECEASED TRAVIS T. VANCE, JR. Attorney at Law 914 Grove Street Vicksburg, MS 39183 MSB NO. 6085 Telephone: (601) 638-0046 Facsimile: (601) 638-1643 Publish: 2/26, 3/5, 3/12(3t)

SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE WHEREAS, on September 6, 2007, Anthony T. Chiplin, Sr. executed a Deed of Trust to Kenneth R. Hall, Trustee for the benefit of State Bank & Trust Company, as recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Warren County, Mississippi, in Book 1673 at Page 612, reference to which is hereby made, and, WHEREAS, said State Bank & Trust Company, under the power granted to it in said Deed of Trust, by instrument dated January 4, 2010, duly spread upon the record and recorded in Book 1504 at Page 485, in the office of the Chancery Clerk aforesaid, did substitute the undersigned Marc K. McKay in the place and stead of the original Trustee and of any other Substituted Trustee; WHEREAS, default having been made by said Anthony T. Chiplin, Sr. in the payment of the above mentioned indebtedness as it fell due, and payment having been requested by State Bank & Trust Company, the legal holder of the indebtedness secured by and described in the above mentioned Deed of Trust; WHEREAS, the undersigned was called upon to execute the Trust therein contained, the owner of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust having declared it due and payable, and to sell said property under the provisions of said Deed of Trust for the purpose of raising said sum so secured and unpaid, together with the expenses of selling same, including Trustee's and attorneys fees; NOW, THEREFORE, I, the undersigned Marc K. McKay

IN THE COUNTY COURT OF WARREN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI YOUTH COURT DIVISION WARREN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, BY BARBARA PROCTOR, AND KENYA DELILAH WALLACE AND RAYMOND AUSTIN WALLACE, MINORS, BY AND THROUGH THEIR NEXT FRIEND, BARBARA PROCTOR PETITIONERS VS. AMY SUZANNE WALLACE, KENNEY RAY AUSTIN AND UNKOWN PUTATIVE FATHER RESPONDENTS CIVIL ACTION, FILE NO. 10,0376-CO COUNTY COURT SUMMONS THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI TO: Unknown Putative Father, who is not to be found in the State of Mississippi on diligent inquiry and whose post office address is not known to the Petitioners after diligent inquiry made by said Petitioners. You have been made a Respondent in the suit filed in this Court by the Warren County Department of Human Services by Barbara Proctor, and Kenya Delilah Wallace and Raymond Austin Wallace, minors, seeking to terminate your parental rights as those rights relate to said minors and demanding that the full custody, control and authority to act on behalf of said minors be placed with the Warren County Department of Human Services. Respondents other than you in this action is Amy Suzanne Wallace. YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR AND DEFEND AGAINST THE PETITION FILED AGAINST YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 9:00, O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 15TH DAY OF APRIL 2010, IN THE COURTROOM OF THE WARREN COUNTY COURTHOUSE AT VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI, AND IN CASE OF YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AND DEFEND, A JUDGEMENT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED IN

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Services available to women & children who are victims of domestic violence and/or homeless: Shelter, counseling, group support. (Counseling available by appt.)

WE HAUL OFF old appliances, lawn mowers, hot water heaters, junk and abandoned cars, trucks, vans, etcetera. 601-940-5075, if no answer, please leave message.

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06. Lost & Found FOUND! Yellow medium sized dog, female, Yokena area. Call to identify at 601529-0001. LOST! Great Dane, Gray/black spots, answers to Duke, missing from Honey Suckle Lane, behind Triumph Church. $500 Reward. 601-618-7066.

LOST! RED-NOSE PIT BULL. 3 year old male from Old Trace Drive/ Fisher Ferry Road area. If found, please call 601-218-7079 or Vicksburg Animal Hospital at 601-636-8112.

07. Help Wanted New Line Transport Seeking Owner Operators Flatbed-Bulk Cement Tank Division *SE Regional Runs *Home on Weekends Avg Gross $2500$3000 per Week *Paid Orientation $500 *You pay just $1.99 for fuel 877-447-4450 ext 3 ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT Looking for a new challenge in Advertising Sales? Apply now- This position won't last! In this role you will have an account list to look after and manage. You will work with clients to find creative and unique advertising solutions for their businesses. You will be responsible for generating revenue and achieving your goals. You will have a selection of clients to service; you will identify their needs and build stronger relationships with them. You will also spend time building new relationships and finding new business opportunities. Ideally you will have experience selling business to business. Any advertising or marketing or sales experience that you have will also be advantageous. You must be intelligent, customer focused, and a strong team player. Must have a good driving record with dependable transportation and auto insurance. The successful candidate will be rewarded with an above industry base salary, plus commission. Send resumes to Dept. 3713, The Vicksburg Post, P.O. Box 821668, Vicksburg, MS 39182.

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DIESEL MECHANICS NEEDED. Benefits package. Pay based on experience. Apply at: Power Transport Services, 1777 Haining Road, Vicksburg, MS.

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 BETHLEHEM MB CHURCH, Edwards, MS is seeking a Holy Ghost filled pianist. Male or female with ability to usher as well as lead others to usher God's presence through praise and worship. Interested candidates are asked to contact: Theresa Bell 601-405-9001, Jackie Stewart 601-479-7390 or Venetta Taylor 601-3720049. CDL- Class A driver needed for local company 5 yrs. exp. required in: Flat, Low-boy, Dump trailers & Belly dump trailers, Heavy equipment: loading, hauling & operation, Welding & Mechanics. Send resumes to: P.O. Box 821238, Vicksburg, MS 39182.

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14. Pets & Livestock FOR SALE! Shih-Tzu, male, 9 months, shots and wormed, house broken, $300. 601-618-8092, leave message.

VICKSBURG WARREN HUMANE SOCIETY

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601-636-6631

OUTREACH COORDINATOR in the Vicksburg area, full time. Master's degree in Social Services required. Mental health experience preferred. Crisis experience a plus. Some traveling required. Send resumes to: Brentwood Behavioral HealthCare of MS. Fax to: 601-936-7864 or email to: diana.king@psysolutions.com

PRICED TO SELL! 2 registered Charolais bulls, very gentle, 13 months and 14 months old. 318-341-1795 or 318-574-3470.

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN NEEDED. Must be certified in Louisiana. Great pay and benefit package. Please send resume to: P.O. Box 672, Tallulah, LA 71284.

$10 START UP KIT

PHYSICIANS BILLING SERVICE Looking for an experienced third party biller. Must have at least 3 years experience in billing Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross and other insurance carriers or a college degree in the business field. Send your resumes to: Dept 3715 The Vicksburg Post P.O. Box 821668 Vicksburg, MS 39182

SALES PERSONNEL NEEDED Must be familiar with the Jackson, Monroe & Vicksburg area. Apply in person only at: SHEFFIELD RENTALS 1255 Hwy. 61 South Vicksburg

SERVICE TECHNICIAN NEEDED. ASE or GM training required. 5 day work week, Insurance and vacation provided. Contact Bob Anderson 601-638-1252.

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Need Additional Income? Be Your Own Boss Immediately earn $400 or more for only $99 investment Call Margie at Naleka Pewterware

601-638-2833

AKC BOXER PUPPIES. Quality, Fawns and flashy fawn, multiple Championship bloodlines. Females, $400. 601-446-6179, 769234-2691. AKC/ CKC REGISTERED YORKIES, Poodles and Schnauzers $200 to $700! 601-218-5533,

DOG OBEDIENCE CLASS REGISTRATION, Monday, March 22nd 7pm, City Park Pavilion. Information/ Pre-Registration, 601-634-0199 or 601-638-859255.

18. Miscellaneous For Sale

at DISCOUNT

2600 CLAY STREET, old TD's building. Saturday all day. Large and small appliances, furniture, glassware, shoes and clothes, pots and pans. Some of everything.

Please have your pets spayed and neutered. www.pawsrescuepets.org NEW! PETMATE JUMBO (extra large) dog crate. 40X27Wx30H. $75. 601831-0360.

Horseback Birthday Parties

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16. Antiques Uniques and Antiques 5553 Gibson Road See Recent Arrivals

10-4 Thursday and Friday, 10-1 Saturday, 601-415-0844.

17. Wanted To Buy $ CASH TODAY I buy junk cars, trucks and vans. Call 601-631-4346. CASH PAID FOR COINS, war relics, antique books and collectibles. Call 601618-2727. WANTED! Vicksburg High School yearbooks from (1966 to 1968). Call 662-455-2271.

FURNITURE BARN

601-638-7191

600 Jackson St, Vicksburg DYNA- GLO. 12,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 18,000 BTU infrared butane heater. $75. 601-634-6121, leave message. FOR LESS THAN 45 cents per day, have The Vicksburg Post delivered to your home. Only $14 per month, 7 day delivery. Call 601-636-4545, Circulation Department. FOR SALE! Washer and dryer, good condition, $125 each. Refrigerator, $125. Call 601-218-4768. FOR THE BEST prices on furniture at 7059 Fisher Ferry Road, Sandy's 3 Way Convenience Store and Deli, factory direct furniture corner of Fisher Ferry and Jeff Davis Road. 601-6368429. NEW GENERATORS

! ! " ! # $% & ' ( #' ( THE PET SHOP â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vicksburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pet Boutiqueâ&#x20AC;?

2106 Cherry Street NEW ITEMS: Aquarium Sets with latest slim filters & colored or fluorescent lighting, colorful hermit crabs. Doggie sweaters- tiny to large are here, bring your friend in for a perfect fit!

18. Miscellaneous For Sale

1207 Washington St. â&#x20AC;˘ 601-636-6413

07. Help Wanted

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES This is a Request for Proposal to provide Administrative Services for the Warren County Board of Supervisors HOME Grant(s) for Homebuyer Assistance. You are invited to submit a proposal, in accordance with this request, to the Warren County Board of Supervisors, 913 Jackson Street, Vicksburg, Mississippi 39183, not later than 9:00 AM Central Standard Time on Monday, April 5, 2010. The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose proposal is within the competitive range and determined to be the most advantageous to the Warren County Board of Supervisors, price and other factors considered. The factors to be considered in evaluation of proposals and their relative importance are set forth. The Administrator shall prepare all the necessary administrative services to properly carry out all activities in the HOME Investment Partnership Grant project(s) through closeout, in accordance with State and HUD prescribed rules, Federal Regulations, Policies, and State law. The project(s) includes the following activities: all activities for a proposed 2010 HOME Homebuyer Assistance grant. The contract will be on a lump sum basis. Those desiring consideration should submit proposals by the time and date stated above and must include the following: Qualifications â&#x20AC;&#x201C; List of qualifications of each staff person to be assigned to project. Experience â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Information regarding the experience of the firm. This should include types of projects undertaken. Capacity for Performance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Identify the title of staff available to be assigned to provide services. All proposals will be rated on the following system (including description and maximum points) to determine the best offeror: Qualifications â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 40; Experience â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 40; Capacity â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 20; Total - 100 Points. Proposals will be reviewed by the selection committee using the above selection criteria. A written contract will be awarded to the firm whose proposal is within the competitive range and determined by the committee to be the most advantageous to the Warren County Board of Supervisors, price and other factors considered. The contract will include the scope and extent of work and other essential requirements. The Warren County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

2727 FISHER FERRY Road, Friday and Saturday, 9am-4pm. Easter items, school uniforms, Prom dresses, a little bit of everything. Dog crates and supplies. 20% off coats and all long sleeve shirts. 4625 HALLS FERRY Road, Saturday, 7am-1pm, household items, knick knacks, designer shoes and clothes, purses, etcetera. 904 CHOCTAW DRIVE. Saturday 7am-3pm. Household items, clothes, small appliances, riding mowers and more.

BOVINA FIRE DEPARTMENT, 4 Willow Creek Drive, Saturday, 7am-12 noon, 3 families, teen's, kid's, adult's clothing, household items, great miscellaneous. Awesome sale! Benefits DECA! ESTATE SALE! 709 Santa Rosa Drive, Friday 3pm-7pm, Marion Park. Everything must go!

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24. Business Services Toni Walker Terrett Attorney At Law 601-636-1109

SELLING CONTENTS OF house, Saturday morning- 8am, 1625 Broadhill, off Chambers Street.

â&#x20AC;˘ Bankruptcy Chapter 7 and 13 â&#x20AC;˘ Social Seurity Disability â&#x20AC;˘ No-fault Divorce

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â&#x20AC;˘Roof & Home Repair (all types!) â&#x20AC;˘30 yrs exp â&#x20AC;˘1,000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of ref Licensed â&#x20AC;˘ Insured

NEW! TURKEY DECOYS. Carry Lite â&#x20AC;&#x153;Real Foam Pairâ&#x20AC;? (Jake/ Hen) $12. 601-831-0360. SUMMIT VIPER CLIMBER tree stand. Very good condition, foot rest, side accessory bags and shooting arm. $150. 601831-0360.

21. Boats, Fishing Supplies 1997 RANGER BASS BOAT R-80 150 Evinrude Intruder with trailer. $10,000. Call 601-218-2020.

TREY GORDON

ROOFING & RESTORATION

601-618-0367

D&D TREE CUTTING & Trimming & Lawn Care. For free estimates, call â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big Jamesâ&#x20AC;? at 601-218-7782. DIRT AND GRAVEL hauled. 8 yard truck. 601638-6740. GOODWIN FLOOR FINISHING. Install, sand, refinish hardwood floors, 98 percent dust free, commercial equipment used. Free estimates. 601-636-41228, 601-529-1457. MC TREE TRIMMING Services, Licensed and bonded, roofing and dirt for sale. Call 601-600-9571

2007 RANGER FISH-N-PLAY Reata. 18 foot, loaded, 150 horse power Yamaha outboard, like new condition. $25,500. 601-415-4295. What's going on in Vicksburg this weekend? Read The Vicksburg Post! For convenient home delivery, call 601-636-4545, ask for circulation.

24. Business Services BACK HOE WORK Drains, tree removal, septic tanks. Free estimate! Contact Herman Thomas Call 601-456-6154 or 601218-6176 .

River City Lawn Care You grow it we mow it! Affordable and professional. Lawn and landscape maintenance. Cut, bag, trim, edge. 601-529-6168. SPRING CLEANING ON your list? Let us do the work for you! Quality Cleaning, painting, power washing. Free estimates, 601-2149805. WILL CLEAN VACANT houses/ apartments. Call The Clean-Up Woman, 662832-9237.

27. Rooms For Rent $270 MONTHLY, $75 deposit. $350 with private bath. Central heat, phone, cable, furnished. 601-2724564. CENTRAL HEAT/ AIR, cable, convenient location. Deposit $200. 601-629-6070, leave message.

28. Furnished Apartments COMPLETELY FURNISHED CORPORATE APARTMENT All utilities paid, laundry room provided, 1 bedroom. $900 monthly. Studio apartment $750. 601-415-9027, 601-638-4386.

29. Unfurnished Apartments

Confederate Ridge 780 Hwy 61 North

1 BEDROOM BLOWOUT SPECIAL

ONLY $475 Call for Details 601-638-0102 1 BEDROOM, Gated community. Hardwood, washer/ dryer, central heat/ air. $450 monthly. Elderly and disabled welcome. 1115 First North, 512-787-7840. 1, 2 AND 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS, downtown. $400 to $650 monthly, deposit required. 601-638-1746.

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USED TIRES! LIGHT trucks and SUV's, 16's, 17's, 18's, 19's, 20's. A few matching sets! Call Archie or Lionel, 601-638-3252.

Fresh Seafood, Fresh Sack Oysters, Live Crawfish $2.50/ lb Cheapest Prices in Town

WE PAY CASH! for gold, silver, diamonds & coins Scallions Jewelers 07. Help Wanted

210 STENSON ROAD, Saturday, 8am- 12 noon, furniture, household items, clothing, lots of miscellaneous.

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STRICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SEAFOOD Get Behind the Wheel and Drive your Career at Dominoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza!!! NOW Hiring! Drivers: Earn up to $10-$12/hour You must have A dependable car, Insurance & a Good driving record. Apply online at: www.dominos.com or Apply at 725 Hwy. 61 South Vicksburg, MS 39180 Dominoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza store. We deliver great jobs!

SATURDAY ONLY, 7AM10am, 103 Sims Lane, off Porters Chapel.

BOW FLEX ULTIMATE II. Excellent shape, $1,000. 318-331-1737.

14. Pets & Livestock

106 WALNUT CIRCLE, off Nailor Road, Saturday, 7am-11am, leather recliner, furniture, toys, clothes, shoes for boy's and girl's, home dĂŠcor, miscellaneous.

43 dogs & puppies 41 cats & kittens

CALL 601-636-7535

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3216 Washington

19. Garage & Yard Sales

211 FAIRWAYS DRIVE, 7am-12 Noon, Saturday! 3 family yard sale! Dresser, tools, kitchen ware, baby clothes, toys, holiday items, collectibles, books, DVDs, women's clothes 10-16, men's clothes L-XL, lots of miscellaneous.

Call the Shelter for more information. HAVE A HEART, SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR PETS! Look for us on www.petfinder.com

07. Help Wanted

24 FOOT GOOSE neck trailer. 3 axle, new 10 ply tires, steel floors and side rails. $2500. 601-529-2183.

19. Garage & Yard Sales

Large shipment of designer handbags & wallets.Children & adult name brand shoes. Brenda Love.

Currently housing 84 unwanted and abandoned animals.

07. Help Wanted

18. Miscellaneous For Sale

601-218-2363

19. Garage & Yard Sales 113 WILLOW CREEK Drive, Bovina, Friday 8am6pm, Saturday, 7am-2pm, electric stove, dishwasher, sink, microwave, couch, chair, 3 livingroom tables, curio with glass shelves, treadmill, dishes, glasses, clothes, toys, dolls, books, shoes, purses, MUCH MORE!

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

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DIRECTOR OF NURSING â&#x20AC;˘ Must be an RN â&#x20AC;˘ Plans, Organizes, Directs Nursing Staff â&#x20AC;˘ Strong Multi-task Abilities â&#x20AC;˘ Strong people skills

Housekeeping Supervisor Previous housekeeping Management required. Please fax to 601-636-4986

come GIVE OUR TEAM A LOOK Competitive Salary and Benefit Package Apply in person to: Administrator 3103 Wisconsin Ave. â&#x20AC;˘ Vicksburg, MS Phone: 601-638-1514 Fax: 601-638-8738

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

Foam Packaging, Inc. is recruiting for: Maintenance Technician II (2 Positions) The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years+ experience in a manufacturing setting and the demonstrated ability to perform maintenance on hydraulic/pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, setup on a variety of production equipment including troubleshoot drives/controllers, PLC logic, repair circuits, industrial wiring and building maintenance. Stick and tig welding a plus. Lifting, climbing and continuous mental and visual attention required. The positions support 24/7 manufacturing operation and require split shift hours one week per month. The candidate must have a High School Diploma or two year technical degree and or High School Diploma with technical certification. Send resumes to:

FOAM PACKAGING, INC. P.O. Box 1075, Vicksburg, MS 39181 or Fax: 601-636-2655 Apply in person ONLY on Wednesdays 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm until positions are closed No telephone inquires EOE M/F/H/V

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29. Unfurnished Apartments APARTMENTS FOR RENT. 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms available. Autumn Oaks. 601636-0447.

29. Unfurnished Apartments

32. Mobile Homes For Sale

BEAUTIFUL LAKESIDE LIVING

1998 BELMONT. 16X80, will sell and set-up as is for $13,900, needs carpet and minor repairs. Call Darren, 228-669-3505.

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CLEAN 2 BEDROOMS, 1 bath. Wood floors, appliances, $650 monthly, 3321 Drummond. 601-415-9191.

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

601-638-2231 DOWNTOWN, BRICK, Marie Apartments. Total electric, central air/ heat, stove, refrigerator. $500, water furnished. 601-6367107, trip@msubulldogs.org

Vicksburg’s Most Convenient Luxury Apartments!

NOW LEASING! 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms. Magnolia Commons of Vicksburg, off Highway 61 South. 601-619-6821.

• Cable Furnished! • High Speed Internet Access Available! 601-636-0503 2160 S. Frontage Rd. Vicksburg, MS 39180

TAKING APPLICATIONS!! 3 bedrooms. $450. Also 4 bedrooms, $500 monthly. Refrigerator and stove furnished. $200 deposit for both. Call 601-634-8290

30. Houses For Rent Spring Move-In Special • 1 & 2 Bedroom Studios & Efficiencies • Utilities Paid No Utility Deposit Required

• Downtown Convenience to Fine Restaurants, Shops, Churches, Banks & Casinos

✦ From $495.00 ✦ Secure High-Rise Building • Off Street Parking • 9 1/2 Foot Ceilings • Beautiful River Views • Senior Discounts •

Classic Elegance in Modern Surroundings

601-636-4146

801 Clay Street • Vicksburg

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2 BEDROOMS, INTERIOR freshly painted, hardwood floors, $675 monthly. 601618-5071. 3 BEDROOM, 3.5 bath brick home. 3000 plus square feet, beautiful home, excellent condition, overlooking pond. $1500 monthly. 601-529-0870. EAGLE LAKE. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, mostly furnished, on lake. $800 monthly, deposit, references, lease required. 601218-5348.

2001 28x80. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, new carpet and linoleum, formal dining, fireplace, huge walk-ins, big tub, large bedrooms, set-up with air conditioner. $39,900. Call Darren, 228669-3505.

33. Commercial Property

BUILDINGS FOR SALE! Located in Fayette, MS. Please call 601-786-3943, ask for James Shannon.

34. Houses For Sale

3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS. Only $22,500. Also 28x80 4 bedrooms with land, in Bovina area. Reduced for quick sale. 601-218-5656 or 601-218-2582.

HOME FOR SALE. Cary, Ms, adorable 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, 1200 square feet, front/ back porches. 662-907-0619. KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LOCAL NEWS AND SALES... SUBSCRIBE TO THE VICKSBURG POST TODAY! CALL 601-636-4545, ASK FOR CIRCULATION. WE BUY MOBILE homes! Can't sell yours? We can! All makes and models, O.K. Please, no large payoffs! Call Darren, 228-669-3505. WE STILL HAVE several land/ homes left in Pearl, Vicksburg and Florence. No Credit Check! Call for details, ask for Darren, 228669-3505.

33. Commercial Property Thinking of buying land? Check Out OUR Listings! investorsrealtyinc.net Danny Rice/Broker

113 NORTH DRIVE. Purchase this home by April 30, and receive your $8000 tax credit for first time home buyers. Features include 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large eat-in kitchen, carpet, ceramic tile, wood laminate flooring, spacious backyard for the kids. All situated on 2.8 acres. Call Sybil at Varner Real Estate for an appointment. $130,000. 601-218-2869.

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1911 Mission 66 Office or Retail Suite B-Apprx. 2450 sq. ft. Great Location! Easy Access! High Visability!

32. Mobile Homes For Sale

Brian Moore Realty Connie - Owner/ Agent

121 IMPALA. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. All offers will be considered! Ward Real Estate, 601-634-6898.

CALL 601-636-SELL

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318-322-4000 AND PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD TODAY.

Open Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm

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24. Business Services

BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY Score A Bullseye With One Of These Businesses! • Construction

Barnes Glass

CONSTRUCTION

Quality Service at Competitive Prices #1 Windshield Repair & Replacement

Vans • Cars • Trucks •Insurance Claims Welcome•

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

• Bulldozer & Construction

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

• Lawn HandyMan Care Services

RIVER CITY HANDYMAN Joe Rangel - Owner 601.636.7843 • 601.529.5400 From small repair projects to home upgrades...We’re not satisfied until You are. Call today for your Free Estimate!

ROSS

New Homes

Framing, Remodeling, Cabinets, Flooring, Roofing & Vinyl Siding State Licensed & Bonded

Jon Ross 601-638-7932 ROY’S CONSTRUCTION

RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL New Construction & Remodeling

• BONDED • INSURED CABINETS, ADDITIONS, METAL ROOFS, VINYL SIDING, PATIO DECKS, DOZER & EXCAVATOR WORK, SEPTIC SYSTEMS, LOT CLEAN UP DWAYNE ROY 601-415-6997 JOSHUA ROY 601-831-0558 LICENSED

McLaughlin Construction & Remodeling Serving Vicksburg since 1989. MS State licensed. New construction, additions, custom cabinets, flooring, siding, roofing & decks. Free estimates! 601-831-2073 or 601-638-0927

• Dirt LawnServices Care Services River City Landscaping, LLC

4909 OAK RIDGE ROAD Completely rebuilt, approximately 1100 square feet, hardwood, ceramic floors, 2 car carport, all appliances included, 1 acre. Asking $110,000. 601-8312073 or 601-638-0927.

1803 Clay Street www.jonesandupchurch.com

McMillin Real Estate

Carla Watson...............601-415-4179 Judy Uzzle.................601-994-4663 Mary D. Barnes.........601-966-1665 Stacie Bowers-Griffin...601-218-9134 Rip Hoxie, Land Pro....601-260-9149 Jill Waring Upchurch....601-906-5012 Andrea Upchurch.......601-831-6490

Licensed in MS and LA

Jones & Upchurch Real Estate Agency

Broker, GRI

601-636-6490 Kay Odom..........601-638-2443 Kay Hobson.......601-638-8512 Jake Strait...........601-218-1258 Bob Gordon........601-831-0135 Tony Jordan........601-630-6461 Alex Monsour.....601-415-7274 Jay Hobson..........601-456-1318 Kai Mason...........601-218-5623

Big River Realty 1104 NOTTINGHAM ROAD Move in ready, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Features include: Walk-in closets, eat-in kitchen, open to living room. Stainless appliances, updated bathrooms, large laundry room, ceramic tile, wood laminate flooring, scored and stained back patio, spacious back yard for kids. Located on quiet cul-de-sac in Openwood Plantation. Asking $144,900. Great floor plan, must see! Call 601415-6889 or 601-618-0845.

34. Houses For Sale

Rely on over 19 years of experience in Real Estate.

DAVID A. BREWER 601-631-0065

225 Falcon Ridge 3 BR, 2 BA. Open floor plan, fenced yard. Reduced!

1206 Grove Street Historic 2 story property 3 BR, 3 BA Completely renovated.

Daryl Hollingsworth..601-415-5549 Sybil Caraway....601-218-2869 Catherine Roy....601-831-5790

Rick McAllister..601-218-1150 Mincer Minor.....601-529-0893 Jim Hobson.........601-415-0211

ARNER

REAL ESTATE, INC

JIM HOBSON

REALTOR®•BUILDER•APPRAISER

601-636-0502

Bigriverhomes.com Move-In Ready-1 mile from Warren Central, 4 BR/2BA, fresh paint, updated throughout, new wood laminate floors, new carpet, new ceramic floors and countertops in kitchen & baths, 12x20 wired workshop, 1 acre lot on cul-de-sac. For appointment, 601-415-3022.

Discover a new world of opportunity with The Vicksburg Post Classifieds.

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34. Houses For Sale Mission Park Dr. Mission 66 Commercial Lots. $50,000 Pear Orchard Offices 1,000 sq. ft. $73,500 Redwood Road, 1 acre lots, $20,000. Timberlane, 1560 sq ft. dbl wide, 5.3 acres, $110,000. Newit Vick, 6 acres, $72,500 898 National St., Duplex, $44,500 Openwood, Clubhouse Cir. & shop, 5,000 sq. ft. $69,900. Jennifer Gilliland, McMillin Real Estate 601-218-4538

Eagle Lake 16665 Hwy 465 3/2, large lot, metal roof, waterfront, updated, $165,000 16853 Hwy 465 2 bedrooms u/s, apartment d/s, pier, deck, $165,000. Call Bette Paul Warner, 601 218 1800. www.lakehouse.com McMillin Real Estate

39. Motorcycles, Bicycles 2008 HONDA 250 Nighthawk. Less than 600 miles, good condition. $2900. Call 601-218-4559, after 6:30pm. 2008 KAWASAKI VERSYS 650 twin. Candy apple red with hard saddle bags. 1200 miles. $4,850. Call 318-547-0296.

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Fixer-Uppers for people with a plan!

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• Dozer / Trackhoe Work Dump Truck • Bush Hogging Box Blade • Demolition Lawn Maintenance Deliver Dirt•Gravel•Sand•Rock Res. & Com. • Lic. & Ins. Robert Keyes, Jr. (Owner) 601-529-0894

Call today for information on our special long term ad runs in the Business Directory. We offer specials from 3 months to 12 months at a great price deal ! 601-636-SELL (7355) • CLASSIFIEDS • 601-636-7355 • www.vicksburgpost.com •

1992 FORD 350 Diesel U-Haul, $1500. 1997 Dodge Ram Van, Custom, burgundy, 2500. 318-574-1949, 318-341-9723. 1998 MERCURY SABLE. Fair condition. $600 negotiable. 601-619-4533 or 601-618-5448. 2000 MAZADA 626, ONE owner, good condition, $4,500. Call 601-634-0078 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA SE. 1 owner, wine colored, leather, sun roof. Very nice. Was $11,900, Reduced to $9,700. 601-634-0320. 2007 NISSAN XTERRA, 35,000 miles, one owner, like new, $16,000. Call 601634-0078 2008 MERCURY MARQUIS, low mileage, good condition. Asking $15,000. Call 601-636-0635 BOTTOM LINE AUTO SALES We finance! Corner of Fisher Ferry Road and Jeff Davis Road. 601-529-1195.

G O O D C re d i t B A D C re d i t N O C re d i t NO PROBLEM Gary has a Financing Program for everyone Gary’s Cars for Less 3524 Hwy 61 South Get Pre-Approved 601-883-9995

Call 601-636-SELL to sell your Car or Truck!

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40. Cars & Trucks

1, 2, & 3 bedrooms and townhomes available immediately.

LOS COLINAS. SMALL 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Cottage. Close in, nice. $795 monthly. 601-831-4506.

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32X80. 1998 PALM Harbor, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace, huge rooms, new appliances, set up with air conditioner. $39,900. Call Darren, 228-669-3505. HANDYMAN SPECIAL! 1998 28x76, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, den with fireplace, kitchen island. $15,000. Call John, 601672-5146.

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