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The search for a new superintendent of schools to replace retiring Dr. James Price will get under way Thursday at 6 p.m. at a called meeting of the Vicksburg Warren School District Board of Trustees. “It’s an initial meeting to begin moving the ball for-
Procedures for choosing a new superintendent to replace retiring Dr. James Price will be discussed at a called meeting of the Vicksburg Warren School District Board of Trustees Thursday at 6 p.m. in the board meeting room, central offices, 1500 Mission 66.
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Barbour under fire for ‘ignoring’ slavery
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Traffic traveling east and west is backed up on Interstate 20 just west of the Flowers exit at 7:30 this morning, hours after a fiery wreck involving a passenger car and an 18-wheeler. Both drivers survived. Story/A2
JACKSON — Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour drew criticism for proclaiming April as Confederate Heritage Month without mentioning slavery, the second Gov. Haley governor Barbour this month to come under fire for the omission.
On A3 Governor comments during Southeastern United States Canadian Provinces Alliance conference in Biloxi. Rep. Robert Johnson, D-Natchez, who is black, said Monday that people need to learn about the “abhorrent, violent, depraved actions of slavery.” Virginia’s Republican govSee Barbour, Page A7.
Dogfighting local problem, humane society director says By Manivanh Chanprasith mchan@vicksburgpost.com
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Sunday’s seizure of two pit bulls that appear to have been fighting recently is representative of a local problem, said Georgia Lynn, president of the VicksburgWarren Humane Society. “Dogfighting is prevalent in Warren County and the city,” she said. “We get a lot of calls about dogfighting. Mostly, what we see are the dogs that have been discarded. A couple of months ago, we got a call about dogs being disposed of in a bayou in Marcus Bottom.” Lynn, who has been the humane society’s director for seven years, said she was asked by Vicksburg officials to assist in the assessment of the two dogs picked up at a home on Speed Street Sunday. She said she saw the dogs Monday, but declined to discuss her findings.
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A fresh laceration shows through the fur over a male pit bull dog’s eye, left, and on the face of another, both at Vicksburg Animal Shelter Monday. The two pit bulls were taken from the 518 Speed St. home of Shawn Porter, 37, who was arrested along with Joseph Hall, 39, 2616 Pearl St., when both were charged with felony dogfighting. Both men were in the Warren County Jail this morning, each on a $2,500 bond.
Police Sgt. Sandra Williams said the arrests followed a tip. The dogs were taken to Vicksburg Animal Shelter, where they are to be held for at least 10 days of observation. The findings will determine what happens to the dogs, said Vicksburg Animal
Control Supervisor Eldridge Skinner. “We went to pick the dogs up because the police called us on this situation,” Skinner said. Unlike Lynn, Skinner — who has worked in animal control for 24 years — said he does not see a recurring
problem with dogfighting. “I’m not saying it’s not going on, but we just don’t see it,” he said. He said when the dogs were captured, they appeared to be “friendly to people,” however, “from the looks of them and the scars, they’ve been in fights.” The dogs, about 30 pounds each, have old scars and fresh cuts to their faces. One appeared to have a fresh laceration near its mouth, as well as old scars on his forehead. The other, a brindle-stripe dog, appeared to have a new cut above its right eye, as well as scars on its forehead. What’s not clear is whether the dogs had been used in organized or staged fights, which usually involves betting. Williams said the dogs were not fighting when officers arrived and they were See Dogfighting, Page A7.
Choose jail site by August, consultant urges supervisors By Danny Barrett Jr. dbarrett@vicksburgpost.com A 16-month study of what Warren County needs to build, staff and manage a new jail was handed to supervisors Monday, setting a schedule for choosing a site — a step already taking a back seat to cost. The final report says a committee should be assembled by June 1 to evaluate locations and pick one by midAugust. Voorhis/Robertson Justice Services says a site needs to be lined up by the end of October, whether purchased from a private owner or not.
‘We need to select a site before we go much further.’ DAvE vooRHIS consulTanT “We need to select a site before we go much further,” said Dave Voorhis during a brief presentation to supervisors and sheriff’s department officials. Unchanged from drafts is the suggestion of a 134,000-square-foot, 350-bed facility built on at least 20 acres. The 148-page final report presents architectural
and staffing needs separately. Ideally, a new jail must also be expandable to 650 beds and likely will need a 50-acre tract. Jail staff must be tripled from current numbers and concentrated in the housing and security functions. Several systemic changes to the way criminal cases are processed also are suggested in the final report, such as having a public defender’s office and following federal models to clas-
sify which inmates pose the greatest security risks and house them accordingly. Other criteria mentioned in the study tied to finding the most suitable site are access and cost for utilities, cost of developing a site, purchase price, avoiding locations beyond 15 miles from other government offices, highway access, compatible land use and avoiding schools and neighborhoods. Supervisors initiated the planning process due to the age and condition of the county’s jail at Cherry and Grove streets, which underwent a major expansion in 1979 and several smaller
expansions since. The jail, which remains at capacity, was termed in the study as poorly staffed and inadequate for future use. Analyses on what construction and operation costs will cost taxpayers up to 20 years was ongoing, supervisors said. Purchasing a site and preparing it are as close as the study comes to offering financing advice. Most cost estimates by Voorhis and local officials have settled between $20 million and $30 million, based on recently built jails in Mississippi. “Mr. Voorhis was so thorSee Jail, Page A7.
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River counties lagging in returning census forms By Danny Barrett Jr. dbarrett@vicksburgpost.com Census responses are up to 60 percent in Mississippi, slightly behind the national average, with some counties along the Mississippi River lagging most. Warren County’s residents have responded at a 62 percent clip, while only 32 percent of residents in neighboring Issaquena County have returned the forms mailed earlier this month to all U.S. addresses. The Issaquena rate was
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send back their census form by mail must be visited by a census taker starting in May — at a significant taxpayer cost.” The mayor’s office in Mayersville has agreed to make census forms available for those who haven’t received one at home, the release said. The 2010 survey asks a person’s name, sex, age, date of birth, race, ethnicity, relationship and housing tenure. In May, census takers nationwide were to visit households to gather surveys not returned
in the mail. At the bottom of the state’s list as of Monday were Wilkinson County at 37 percent, Jefferson County at 38 percent and Claiborne County, at 40 percent. Topping the list through Monday were Itawamba and Union counties, both at 70 percent, Rankin County, at 68 percent, and four others at 67 percent. Updated totals are available at http://2010census. gov/2010census/take10map. About 72 percent of the U.S. population mailed back census forms in 2000, a higher participation rate than in the previ-
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Fiery wreck on I-20 stalls through traffic for hours A fiery collision on Interstate 20 just after 3 this morning tied up traffic for hours and caused another wreck that left two people injured. At 3:19 a.m., Gus Atchinson, 18, 528 Russett Bend Road, Hoover, Ala., lost control of his 1998 Ford Contour and ran off the westbound side of the interstate, Sheriff Martin Pace said. The car spun around before coming to a standstill across the westbound lanes with no lights, Pace said. The driver safely jumped from the vehicle just before a Volvo 18-wheeler driven by Robert Casey Stevenson, 48, 153 Poplar Woods Drive, Concord, N.C., broad-sided the car, the sheriff said. The vehicles traveled together along the highway before bursting into flames, Pace said. He said Stevenson, who was hauling NASCAR memorabilia, had a passenger. Nei-
ous 30 years. Warren County’s return rate 10 years ago was 71 percent, higher than the 66 percent statewide rate. The bureau says if 100 percent of all households mailed back their forms, taxpayers would save about $1.5 billion. A national count is mandated every year by the Constitution. Originally, the numbers were used to draw voting lines to create equal population numbers for local, state and federal elections. Census data still serves that purpose, but is also used for an array of grant programs.
Ex-auctioneer sent to prison for 9-year term
Dancers from the Debra Franco School of Dance perform Monday at Catfish Row before a giant heart made of flags as part of the CAP Center’s “Day of Remembrance Vision of Hope Assembly.” The child abuse awareness event drew about 100 people. Guest speakers included former Vicksburg Mayor Dr. Robert Walker. Flying flags represented abused or neglected children.
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among the lowest rates in the nation so far, according to a release from the Census Bureau. The county is mostly farm and forestland and had an estimated 1,658 residents in 2008, down 27 percent from 2000. Through Monday, the national response rate was 66 percent. “We’re concerned about the relatively low response,” said spokesman Kat A. Smith of the bureau’s regional center in Dallas. “We want the people of the area to understand that for every household that fails to
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ther was injured. The wreck shut down eastand westbound lanes of traffic for a few minutes, and the westbound lane was closed to traffic until at least 9:30 this morning. As the wreck was being cleaned up, two other vehicles collided in the westbound lanes, Warren County Volunteer Fire Coordinator Kelly Worthy said. “It was almost at the same site of the other one,” said Worthy. He said he had no details of the wreck but at least two people were taken to the hospital.
Walmart employee jailed in theft A Walmart employee was in the Warren County Jail today accused of embezzling $562 in cash and merchan-
dise since March 28. LaShonda Sims, 24, 1001 First East St., was arrested at 7:27 p.m. Monday at the store at 2150 Iowa Blvd. after an investigation of receipts and video footage, Vicksburg police Lt. Bobby Stewart said. Sims was being held on a $5,000 bond.
County woman held on bad-checks warrant A woman was in jail this morning on a Warren County warrant for bad checks, records showed. At 3:45 a.m., Rhonda G. Mangum, 53, 5193 U.S. 80, was being held at the Warren County Jail without bond. Details of the arrest were not available.
Car, motorcycle among missing items An air-conditioner, a weapon and a motorcycle were among items reported
missing in a grand larceny and two burglaries reported in Vicksburg Monday, police Lt. Bobby Stewart said. At 4:40 p.m., an outside airconditioning unit valued at $2,000 was reported stolen from a home in the 1400 block of High Street. About two hours later, a Smith & Wesson .38-caliber handgun valued at $200 was reported stolen from a home in the 1400 block of Baum Street. At 8:34 p.m., a 2006 Yamaha R6 motorcycle valued at $6,000, a Club Cadet riding lawn mower valued at $2,500 and assorted pieces of furniture valued at $5,000 were reported stolen from a storage unit at Vicksburg SelfStorage, 3207 Plaza Drive. In Warren County, a yellow four-door 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass, tag number WAZ854, was reported stolen from a carport in the 100 block of Pinehurst Street at 9:20 a.m. Monday.
Former auctioneer Jim Durham was sentenced in Forrest County Circuit Court on Monday to nine years in prison on four felony counts of writing bad checks. Durham, former vice president of Durham Auctions, was convicted April 8 on passing bad checks of more than $230,000, including one for $125,000 in 2008 to the Warren County Board of Supervisors for a surplus motor grader. The check bounced, leading Warren County officials to investigate. Prosecutors said Durham, 36, used an escrow account to hold money that should have gone straight to the seller after an auction, then used the money to pay off loans and investors. Durham faces three years of probation after the nine consecutive years he will serve in jail, said Forrest County District Attorney Jon Mark Weathers. The business was owned by Durham and his father, and had done business with Warren County since the 1980s, said Road Manager Richard Winans during the three-day trial. The company and Durham both filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2008, said testimony.
Thibodaux sees lull in homicides THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Thibodaux has gone more than two years without a slaying, the longest streak since 2003. The city saw three homicides in less than two months in early 2008. The numbers are notably lower than Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes, though those areas are larger.
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clubs Vicksburg-Warren Chapter JSU National Alumni — 6 tonight; bring final donations for Haiti Relief Fund; Jackson Street Center. Lions — Noon Wednesday; Dr. Roy Ruby, former MSU president, speaker; Jacques’ Cafe. American Legion Tyner-Ford Post 213 — Legionnaires meeting, 8 p.m. Wednesday; 1618 Main St.; refreshments will be served. Port City Kiwanis — 7 a.m. Thursday; Mike Madell, superintendent of Vicksburg National Military Park, speaker; Shoney’s. Vicksburg Toastmasters Club No. 2052 — Noon Thursday; IT Lab, Porters Chapel Road; Jeff Hensley, 601634-4596. Elks Lodge No. 95 — 7 p.m.
Thursday, regular business meeting; 1366 U.S. 61 South. MVSU Vicksburg/Warren Alumni — 6 p.m. Thursday, regular meeting; Jackson Street Community Center, 923 Walnut St. Vicksburg-Warren ASU Alumni Chapter Meeting — 7 p.m. Friday; Walter Sheriff, president; Jackson Street Community Center. SWAC All-American Basketball Shootout and Step Show— Noon Saturday; sponsored by Vicksburg Warren County Alumni Association; ASU, JSU, MVSU and Tougaloo College alumni teams; VHS Gym.
PUBLIC PROGRAMS Senior Center — Wednesday: 10 a.m., chair exercises; 1 p.m., bingo; 1:30 p.m. knitting class with Brenda Harrower; 2:30, canasta. Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library — Tonight: 6 p.m., Creative Writing Awards Reception, author Rick Ward, speaker; Wednesday: 10:30 a.m., Fire Chief Charles Atkins, guest reader; Friday: 9-11 a.m. Customer Appreciation Day; coffee and cookies.
Serenity Overeaters Anonymous — 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Bowmar Baptist Church, room 102C; 601-638-0011. Vicksburg Al-Anon — 8 p.m. Wednesday; family, friends of alcoholics and addicts; 502 Dabney Ave.; 601-636-1134. Floral Management — Noon Thursday; Lynette McDougald, MSU instructor; no charge; WC Extension Service, 1100 C Grove St.; 601-6365442. Levi’s — A Gathering Place; business meeting, 7 p.m. Thursday, Mount Alban Road; 7-10 p.m. Saturday, music by Backwater; donations accepted. Celebrate Recovery — Support group, 6 p.m. Fridays; 1315 Adams St.; 601-6305070. Buck’s Country Playhouse — Feed in the Chicken Coop with potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. Friday; music by Wild Bunch; donations accepted; 601-638-3193. Spring Migration Field Trip — 7:30 a.m. Saturday; bring snack, lunch, drinks and binoculars; waterproof shoes; no charge; meet at Bovina Texaco; 601-945-7444 or www.
jacksonaudubonsociety.org. Mississippi Senior Olympics — May 1-15; team and individual sports and events; men and women 50 and older; 601-924-6082 or 877-3340880 or visit www.msseniorolym.org. 2-Day Glass Painting and Firing Workshop — 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 4 and 11; the Rev. Mark Bleakley, instructor; 601631-2997 registration price and info; SCH Academy Building, 1302 Adams St. MS Conference of the United Methodist Churches Bike Ride — May 8; Prentiss on Longleaf Trace; $12, beginners to most experienced; registration information, karenjones8803@bellsouth.net; 601-738-0813 or 662-4044671.
churches St. Paul M.B. — Revival, 7:15 tonight-Wednesday; the Revs. Michael Womack and John Roby, speakers; 5608 Smith Station Road, Edwards. Mount Givens M.B. — Senior choir rehearsal, 6:30 tonight; 210 Kirkland Road. First Baptist Blood Drive — 4-8 p.m. Wednesday; 1607
Cherry St. Crawford Street U.M.C. — Moms Next Ministry, 5:45 p.m. Wednesday; Sandra J. Huffman, “Banishing the Bully”; for mothers of school-age children. First Baptist — Revival, 7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; the Revs. Issac Henderson, Leonard Walker and Stanford Cruel; Port Gibson. King of Kings Christian Center — “Silly Women” play by Break the Curse Ministries, 5 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Willie P. Taylor, pastor; 601638-2513 or 601-218-5529; 4209 Mount Alban Road.
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Southeasterners, Canadians tout trade ties at annual meeting By Maria Burnham The Associated Press BILOXI — As the economy continues its struggle out of the Great Recession, governors, economic development officials and private business owners from Southeastern states are meeting with their counterparts from Canada to find new opportunities for trade and investment. “Like any relationship, it’s something you have to work at constantly,” said Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen. The Southeastern United States has had a long relationship with Japan, one that includes the kind of contact between business and government leaders that keeps trade growing, Bredesen said. But the region’s relationship with its much closer and much more invested Canadian neighbors is asymmetrical — Canadians know more about what’s going on in the U.S. than vice versa. “I would suspect that most Mississippians would not realize that Canada is our biggest trading partner,” Barbour said. “Frankly, that’s what we’re all trying to do — learn from each other.” Members of the Southeastern United States Canadian Provinces Alliance are discussing two-way investment and trade opportunities and encouraging technological and scientific exchanges during their annual conference, held this year in Biloxi.
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Gov. Haley Barbour speaks Monday during the Southeastern United States Canadian Provinces Alliance fourth annual conference, at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi. The real, “working guts” of this conference are the more than 250 individual meetings between businesses in the United States and Canada, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour said. Canada, as it is for most of the member states, is the largest export market for Mississippi. The state exports to Canada more than $937 million a year and imports more
than $816 million. Those numbers exclude tourism. Numbers in the other members states are even higher. Alabama exports $2.6 billion to Canada and imports $1.7 billion. Georgia exports $3.9 billion and imports $5.2 billion. North Carolina exports $4.6 billion and imports $4 billion. South Carolina exports $2.9 billion and imports $2.1 billion. Tennessee exports $4.9 billion
and imports $10.2 billion. “Business to business relationships are the primary reason we’re here, but the personal relationships are certainly important,” said Danny Williams, premier of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. For the politicians, having close personal and working relationships with one another gives them the abil-
ity to open doors for businesses from their provinces or states, Williams said. For the companies participating, finding partners in the other country helps open new revenue streams and creates new opportunities. The Southeastern United States Canadian Provinces Alliance, known as SEUSCP, has its roots in Georgia and Quebec. Leaders there
realized a strong trade route existed between the two areas and wanted to build upon it. The formalized alliance is modeled after the 34-year-old SEUS-Japan association and involves the six southeastern states and seven Canadian Provinces. “When you take a very long term view of future growth, much of that will take place outside of our borders,” Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue said. “Really enhancing your relationship with your existing partners makes good business sense and that’s what we did with Canada.” Canadians pay a good deal of attention to the United States because the country’s well being depends upon it, said Jean Charest, premier of Quebec. The core of the relationship between the two countries is energy, Charest said, and much of the three-day conference was focused on energy, particularly green energy technology. Mississippi officials touted Montreal-based Enerkem, which is building a bio-refinery in Pontotoc. The plant will turn municipal waste into methanol, ethanol and high value chemicals. “What we want to see is not just the assembly jobs, but the research and development, renewable energy projects that will impact not just our state but all of the country,” said Neal Wade, Alabama secretary of commerce.
Ban on red light cameras Blues Connection train readies for May tour the south rejected by House panel BATON ROUGE — A ban on the cameras that take photos of speeders and drivers who run red lights failed to win support Monday in a House committee that stalled the proposal for a second year. Rep. Jeff Arnold, D-New Orleans, said the cameras in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, New Orleans and other municipalities around the state are used to generate dollars for towns and cities, not to improve safety. He told the House Transportation Committee the cameras can increase rearend collisions by people slamming on their brakes to stop at a light, rather than run the risk of getting a ticket. He also said the cameras are unpopular and the tickets are tough to fight, even if they were improperly issued. But Arnold ran into hefty opposition from local government leaders and police officials who say the cameras enhance safety, crack down on violations and improve driver behavior — and whose budgets get the dollars generated by the fines. The House Transportation Committee sided with opponents and voted 10-6 against Arnold’s bill. “The red light camera program saves lives. It puts more officers on the street,” said East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Kip Holden. Monday’s vote won’t end Arnold’s fight against the cameras. He’s got other proposals pending for the leg-
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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS islative session that target the traffic enforcement tool, including a bill that would prohibit cities and parishes from issuing traffic citations based on photo enforcement unless local voters have approved the cameras’ use. Tickets from the cameras around Louisiana range from $95 to more than $200, depending on the location and the type of violation. More than 400 communities use red light cameras across the United States, while more than 40 towns and municipalities use cameras to enforce speed laws, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. The topic had been discussed in Vicksburg, but never got off the ground.
Bill would perpetuate daylight-saving time One lawmaker is proposing that Louisiana observe daylight-saving time year-round. Abbeville Rep. Jonathan Perry’s bill was scheduled for a hearing today in the House Commerce Committee. It would require a permanent “spring forward,” prohibiting the state from reverting back to standard time Nov. 7, when most of the rest of the nation falls back an hour. Similar proposals have failed in the legislature in previous years, despite arguments that the adjustment could reduce energy usage.
McCOMB, Miss. — McComb will be the first stop in Amtrak’s upcoming Blues Connection, which will commemorate the link between blues music and America’s railroads. Amtrak will host “Big Bill” and “Mud” Morganfield, sons of the late Mississippi-born blues icon Muddy Waters, in the three-day tour aboard the legendary City of New Orleans, beginning in New Orleans May 6 and ending in Chicago May 8, on National Train Day. W.C. Handy, known as the Father of the Blues, was inspired to create his music while at a train station in the Mississippi Delta, it has been said.
Chemical leak causes voluntary evacuation NORCO, La. — An early morning chemical release at the Dow facility at Norco sparked a voluntary evacuation of 30 to 40 houses in the area. Students at three schools in
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Norco were told not to report to classes today. “It was a precautionary measure,” St. Charles Parish spokeswoman Rene Simpson said. “The unit that released (the chemical) is turned off.” The release happened about 5 this morning. Dow has identified the substance as titanium tetrachloride, which converts to hydrochloric acid. The substance, as a vapor, can cause eye and or throat irritation. River Road between Washington Street and the Bonnet Carre Spillway was closed.
Lawsuit seeks care for mentally ill NEW ORLEANS — Dozens of accused criminals with mental illnesses are languishing in Louisiana parish jails for months when they should be getting treatment at a state-funded hospital, a federal lawsuit filed Monday alleges.
The suit, backed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana, accuses the state of violating the constitutional rights of roughly 130 pretrial detainees who have been deemed mentally unfit to stand trial and await transfer to the Feliciana Forensic Facility in Jackson, La. The ACLU says the facility hasn’t been adequately funded and doesn’t have room for all the detainees in need of treatment that jails aren’t equipped to provide. “They’re never going to be restored to competency without medical care,” said Marjorie Esman, the ACLU chapter’s executive director. The plaintiffs are the Advocacy Center, a nonprofit group, and Charrie Butler, whose teenage son has been jailed in New Orleans for more than eight months after being charged with armed robbery and attempted firstdegree murder. The 17-yearold was ruled incompetent to stand trial and ordered remanded to Feliciana, but
hasn’t been transferred there. The state Department of Health and Hospitals and its secretary, Alan Levine, are among the defendants named in the suit. A department spokesman said the department doesn’t comment on specific pending litigation.
Ferriday man charged as accessory to murder FERRIDAY, La. — A 34-year-old Ferriday man has been arrested and charged with accessory after the fact to first-degree murder. Andreas M. Cauley, who is also charged with obstruction of justice, was booked into the Concordia Parish jail, where he was being held without bond. Ferriday police are investigating the April 3 shooting death of Reginald Green, who was found dead in an SUV. Green was shot in the torso, head and mouth with a .223-caliber assault rifle, and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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OLd POST FILES 120 YEARS AGO: 1890 Victor Flowerree Smith gives a party to about 60 of his little friends. • Joe Young dies.
110 YEARS AGO: 1900 The community is shocked by the death of Daniel Searles. • Thomas Bailey, well-known engineer, dies.
100 YEARS AGO: 1910 Albert Bonelli makes his maiden speech at the courthouse. • Grey Flowers leaves for Oklahoma City, his new home. • District Attorney J.D. Thames is in Jackson.
90 YEARS AGO: 1920 John Fisher suffers a broken wrist while trying to crank his automobile. • L.A. Smith Jr. is erecting a pretty, hollow-tile home on Washington Street.
80 YEARS AGO: 1930 The Yowoca Club celebrates its first birthday here. • Vicksburg wins over Jackson in the first game, Berry and Brock; Green and Dempsey.
70 YEARS AGO: 1940 “British Troops are Landing in Norway” is the headline on page one of the Vicksburg Evening Post. • Mr. and Mrs. James Dugan celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary.
60 YEARS AGO: 1950 E.W. Haining, former principal of Culkin Academy, is toastmaster at the Culkin athletic banquet. • The Vicksburg Billies defeat Greenville, 9-3, behind the hurling of Witt Guise.
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50 YEARS AGO: 1960 Culkin successfully defends its overall Warren County track championship with Jett finishing second and Redwood third. • Robert Ryan stars in “Days of the Outlaw” at the Rivoli Drive-In Theatre. • Robert Thomas dies. • Services are held for Louis Swett. • Mr. and Mrs. James Dupuy announce the birth of a daughter.
Authors of crisis now authors of reform With Congress coming back from spring break, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said immigration reform will top the agenda. That pushes reform of financial regulations backstage — which spells peril. The Senate’s Finance Committee is headed by U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn. If that’s not scary enough, note that he delivered a financial reform bill to the floor on a party-line vote. Since then, Dodd has reportedly worked out an agreement with his GOP counterparts to obtain bipartisan support, but don’t hold your breath. Clearly, federal meddling, much at the direct behest of Dodd, led to the bursting of the housing bubble that sent the financial markets into a tailspin in the fall of 2008. The reforms in the Dodd bill seek to give the federal government more authority to prevent any such occurrence in the future — even though two quasi-government entities, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae — fueled the bubble and remain in financial trouble. There are things to like in the bill. It requires firms selling items such as mortgage-backed securities to retain a portion of the risk themselves, or take other
steps to reduce risk for buyers. They also would have to disclose information to buyers on the underlying quality of the assets covered by the securities. In fact, the best cure for what happened in the 2008 market meltdown is more information all around — for individual investors and financial institutions. Too much was invested in securities that no one in the market quite understood. Regulators should have the authority to ask tough questions and keep the market from going off the rails. But there are problems with the bill as well. It creates a $50 billion fund to be used to cover the costs of restructuring failing financial institutions — to be financed by a tax on all financial institutions with more than $50 billion in assets. If the fund is used, it would be replenished with additional levies. Several analysts pointed out that it would be fairer to simply use the bankruptcy code to liquidate or restructure struggling institutions rather than tax successful ones, which would create a disincentive to locate financial operations in this country and possibly reduce the credit available needed to sustain the
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recovery. The bill also creates a wholly unaccountable Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that would be located within the Federal Reserve with powers to regulate all kinds of financial transactions throughout the economy, including any firm that extends credit to buyers and allows payments to last longer than four installments. A council of regulators could order any financial institution, even if it is healthy, to sell off parts of itself or cease certain kinds of operations in the event the council deemed the firm a risk to the financial system. Overall, the legislation raises questions about regulatory overreach. There are real issues about how much government regulators can be expected to know and foresee in financial markets. Each of these provisions needs to be examined and debated more carefully than the Senate has so far on this bill. Republican senators should be helpful in crafting effective reforms that don’t quash financial dynamism. This reform shouldn’t be hastily pushed through on a purely partisan basis.
Wallace Higgins, Itta Bena resident, dies. • Services are held for Mrs. Kate Everard. • Mr. and Mrs. Lee Riley announce the birth of a daughter, Sarah Marie, on March 26. • Peter Sellers stars in “The Magic Christian” at the Joy Theatre.
30 YEARS AGO: 1980 More than 50 years of wear and tear and a budget crunch cause the closing of the Vicksburg Middle School, built as Carr Central High School. • William Miller Evans, former Vicksburg resident, dies in Columbia, S.C. • Anthony Ray Ainsworth celebrates his fourth birthday.
20 YEARS AGO: 1990 Vicksburg Street Department workers Jesse Mosley, Frank Warnock and Walter Bliss prepare for mosquito control rounds. • Vicksburg resident Jessie Rivers Watson dies.
10 YEARS AGO: 2000 Tatyana Aaliyah Reynolds celebrates her first birthday. • Kenny Tackett serves as a page at the Mississippi State Capitol. • Ole Miss tennis player David Blackburn of Vicksburg makes the SEC Academic Honor Roll.
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Apple a day could result in a better-paying job A bill recently signed into law by Gov. Haley Barbour is another small step in Mississippi’s quest to shed its image as the unhealthiest state in the nation. The bill provides financial incentives to schools to promote healthy environments. The monetary awards range from $2,000 to $8,000, and are given to schools that participate in the federal HealthierUS Schools Challenge. Currently, five Mississippi schools are in the program that recognizes the efforts of campuses that focus on nutrition and physical activity. Schools are rated as bronze, silver or the highest level of gold. Three schools in the Corinth School District have the gold rating, said Shane McNeill, director of the office of healthy schools for the Mississippi Department of Education. The silver school is in Starkville and the bronze school is in South Panola, he said. McNeill hopes financial incentives will inspire other schools to join. McNeill acknowledges the pro-
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cess involves a lot of documentation and several levels of approval. And, the program requires the schools to “go above and beyond the minimum requirements” for nutrition, he said. Schools that have taken that step should be commended. After all, serving healthy meals often comes at a higher cost. School districts already struggling under budget cuts have to be frugal with their dollars. Fresh fruit and vegetables aren’t cheap, and whole grains tend to cost more, too. McNeill said there also
are costs associated with changing equipment. For instance, several school districts have swapped deep fryers for combination oven steamers. The incentive awards for the HealthierUS program could offset some of those costs. Barbour, lawmakers and other state officials recognize the need of putting an emphasis on nutrition, but their motives may not be altogether altruistic. From the government’s perspective, a healthy population saves on
taxpayer costs. The state’s Division of Medicaid, which provides health coverage to the needy, had a budget of $5 billion this fiscal year. That figure includes federal and state dollars. Mississippi has the nation’s highest obesity rates, and there’s also a high rate of diabetes and heart disease. State leaders don’t want to see another generation requiring taxpayer-funded health care because of poor diet choices. McNeill added that a healthy student also is more apt to learn. That’s another reason to focus on nutrition since Mississippi routinely ranks at the bottom of national educational assessments. Barbour and Mississippi Economic Council President Blake Wilson frequently speak about the need for a more educated populace to entice economic development projects. So it could be argued that choosing an apple over potato chips is indirectly tied to higher-paying jobs. The new law goes into effect July 1. The $200,000 in the bill isn’t really
a new expense. McNeill said Mississippi is required to provide a $2.7 million match to comply with the requirements of federal child nutrition programs. The $200,000 will go toward that match. The state has been getting credit for various programs recently. Last month, the nation’s First Lady Michelle Obama visited Mississippi to hold it up as an example of what’s being done right to fight childhood obesity, an issue she’s made her personal initiative. A few months before she arrived, Mississippi was recognized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for reducing student access to sugary snacks and beverages. The CDC report released in October showed the share of schools in the state banning unhealthy snacks went from 28 percent in 2006 to 77 percent in 2008. •
Shelia Byrd lives in Jackson and covers Mississippi for The Associated Press.
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By The Associated Press Three Democratic congressmen — all black — say they heard racial slurs as they walked through thousands of angry protesters outside the U.S. Capitol. A white lawmaker said he heard the epithets too. Conservative activists said the lawmakers are lying. What does the video show? Not much. Indeed, new interviews show that a much-viewed YouTube recording cited as evidence by conservatives was actually shot well after the time in question. It was March 20, near the end of the bitter health care debate, when Reps. John Lewis, Andre Carson and Emanuel Cleaver say that some demonstrators, many of them tea party activists, yelled the “N-word” as the congressmen walked from House office buildings to the Capitol. Stung by the charges of racism, conservatives and tea party activists insist it never happened. And one of them is offering big money if anyone can prove it did. With so many media and citizen cameras at the demonstration, any epithets would have been caught on tape, says Andrew Breitbart. He’s the web entrepreneur who released the video of ACORN workers counseling actors posing as a pimp and prostitute, and has pledged $100,000 to the United Negro College Fund if anyone provides proof of the epithets. “It didn’t happen,” said Breitbart, who wasn’t there. “This is 2010. Even a racist is mediasavvy enough not to yell the N-word.” The dispute pits the lawmakers — one of them, Lewis, is a leader and survivor of 1960s civil rights battles — against conservatives determined to counter claims of racism within the predominantly white and middle-aged tea party movement. The criticism has proved a distraction to a nascent movement pushing a unified message of fiscal conservatism and limited government. The issue still echoes in the media and blogosphere. “Listen, I was there,” Carson, D-Ind., said in an interview. “In many regards I think (the challenges are) a veiled attempt to justify actions that are simply unjustifiable. I think we need to move toward a dialogue that explores why this kind of divisive and reprehensible language is still making it into our political debate.”
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President Barack Obama, left, welcomes Russian President Dmitry Medvedev during the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington Monday.
Obama tells summit leaders risks of terrorist attacks have risen WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama told assembled leaders at the 47-country Nuclear Security Summit today the risk of nuclear attack — not by an enemy nation, but from terrorists — was on the rise despite the end of the Cold War. In his opening address to the first full day of the summit, Obama described the new nuclear reality as a “cruel irony of history.” He called the conference with the goal of locking down all nuclear materials worldwide in four years. “The risk of a nuclear attack has gone up,” Obama said, as terrorist organizations like the al-Qaida network try to get their hands on nuclear materials. By Monday night, when Obama hosted assembled presidents and prime ministers for a dinner, the summit had already paid early dividends: China’s agreement to work with the U.S. on possible sanctions against Iran and Ukraine’s decision to rid itself of nuclear bomb-making materials. Obama had already held two days of meetings with selected leaders from among the 47 countries assembled to recharge efforts to keep nuclear material out of terrorist hands. It ends today with a joint declaration to guide future work toward locking away and cleansing the globe of materials still too easily accessible to terrorists. Obama announced at the
Obama had already held two days of meetings with selected leaders from among the 47 countries assembled to recharge efforts to keep nuclear material out of terrorist hands. outset that South Korea will host the next conference of this kind in two years. China’s incremental move toward U.S. ambitions to sanction Iran and Ukraine’s plans get rid of highly enriched uranium put some wind in Obama’s sails as he presses global leaders to join him in securing all nuclear materials within four years. Obama’s meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao was the last of the summit warm-up sessions before the U.S. leader sat down with his guests at a working dinner. After the Hu meeting, White House national security aide Jeff Bader said Iran was a major topic of discussion at the 90-minute session. “They’re prepared to work with us,” Bader said, interpreting that willingness as “another sign of international unity on this issue.” Obama has been pressing the case that a fourth round of sanctions is needed to persuade Iran to alter its perceived course toward a nuclear weapons capability. China, while historically
averse to tough sanctions and uneasy about potential damage to its trade relationship with Tehran, may indeed be coming on board with Obama. He already has the robust backing of Great Britain, France and Germany. Russia, too, has shown a willingness to join the sanctions effort, which would give Obama the required clean sweep of permanent members of the United Nations Security Council. But when pressed on whether China had committed to anything specific on the sanctions front, Bader was less direct. “We are going to be — we’ve started to work that and we’re going to be working on that in the coming days — coming days and weeks,” he said. Obama wants agreement on sanctions before summer. In Beijing today, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu said: “China always believes that dialogue and negotiation are the best way out for the issue. Pressure and sanctions cannot fundamentally solve it.” But she added that China supports a “dual-track strategy,” combining diplomacy with the possibility of international sanctions against Iran. The Ukrainians, who gave a major boost to arms control in 1994 when they agreed to surrender the nuclear weapons they inherited in the collapse of the Soviet Union, agreed to get rid of their weapons-grade fuel by 2012.
At least 3 killed in Georgia Navy plane crash MORGANTON, Ga. — Military investigators were expected to arrive today in north Georgia at the scene of a Navy plane that crashed in dense woods, killing at least three crew members. The Florida-based T-39N Sabreliner just missed a house when it crashed Monday afternoon and authorities were looking for a fourth person believed to be aboard, officials said. Fannin County Sheriff’s Office Maj. Keith Bosen said Tuesday morning that officials have yet to determine whether the fourth aviator had survived. Naval Air Station Pensacola spokesman Harry White said authorities had not confirmed whether the pilot was among those killed when the training plane went down. No one on the ground was injured, he said.
5 killed in crash during rain near L.A. LOS ANGELES — Authorities are investigating a crash on a rain-slicked freeway north of Los Angeles that left five people dead — four of them children — and injured six others, the California Highway Patrol said. A pickup spun out of con-
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Tow truck operator Rudy Munoz removes debris from Interstate 5 Monday in Santa Clarita, Calif. trol on southbound Interstate 5 shortly before midnight during heavy rain Monday, slammed into the center divider and flipped onto its roof, said CHP Officer John Lutz. A Nissan Altima carrying a family struck the pickup and was then hit by a Chevrolet Suburban which was driven by an unlicensed driver, Lutz said. The crash killed the pickup’s driver, identified as John Blackburn, 54, of Frazier Park, Lutz said. Yessica Milan, a 27-yearold passenger in the Nissan, was hospitalized in critical condition. Her three children and nephew in the back seat died, and the driver, Fran-
cisco Enciso, 25, of Daly City, suffered major injuries, Lutz said.
N.J. man accused of killing 5 in 2 months JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A man accused of killing a
Jersey City, N.J., couple on the day of their engagement party has been charged with 3 other killings in the city. Shiquan Bellamy and two women had been charged in the Easter killings of the engaged couple, 27-yearold Michael Muchiaki and 25-year-old Nia Haqq. On Monday, the 19-yearold Bellamy was charged in the Feb. 2 felony murders of cousins Mileak Richardson and Lester “Bleek” Thompson. He also was charged with killing Lamonte Wright on March 27. Hudson County Prosecutor Edward DeFazio says it’s “beyond humanity that one young man can be charged with causing this much destruction of human life.”
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A model shows off a Lexus GX460 car during the China International Automobile Exhibition last fall. “Please keep in mind that the 2010 GX 460 meets or exceeds all federal government testing requirements,” the automaker said. “We take the Consumer Reports’ test results seriously.” Starting at about $52,000, the GX 460 is a small-volume vehicle for Lexus, Toyota Motor Corp.’s luxury brand. It went on sale in November and only about 5,000 have been sold since then. But the warning represents yet another blow for Toyota’s tarnished repu-
tation for safety following recalls of millions of vehicles for faulty gas pedals. The GX 460 is not covered by the pedal recalls. Consumer Reports said the problem occurred during a handling test on its test track. During the test, the driver approaches a turn unusually fast, then releases the accelerator pedal to simulate a typical driver’s response. This causes the rear of the vehicle to slide. In normal cases, the vehi-
cle’s electronic stability control should quickly correct the loss of control. But Shenhar said in the case of the GX 460, the stability control took too long to adjust, causing a risk of rolling over. However, Consumer Reports said it is not aware of any reports of the vehicle rolling over. The magazine said it tested two separate vehicles, both of which experienced the problem, but neither rolled over.
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Groups look for tea party support on court nomination WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative groups preparing to fight President Barack Obama over his next Supreme Court nomination are trying to recruit tea party activists to their cause, hoping their enthusiasm will help them beat back any nominee that could be too liberal for their taste. Bringing in the tea party movement — known for its high-energy rallies and protests calling for small government, lower taxes and less spending — would be a coup for conservatives, who were not able to stop the confirmation of Sonia Sotomayor last year.
This time, “you may have a whole new group of activists involved,” said Tom Fitton of the conservative group Judicial Watch. The White House revealed Monday that Obama’s candidates for the Supreme Court include a new name, federal appeals court judge Sidney Thomas of Montana, and at least six who were contenders when Obama chose Sotomayor as his first high-court nominee. In the mix are former Georgia Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears, federal appeals court judges Diane Wood and Merrick Garland, Solicitor General Elena Kagan, Michigan
Gov. Jennifer Granholm and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. Those names have been confirmed to The Associated Press by the White House. Not under consideration to replace retiring Justice John Paul Stevens is Hillary Rodham Clinton. White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said Obama “is going to keep her as his secretary of state.” Conservative groups like Judicial Watch and the Committee for Justice are already gearing up for what could be a summertime fight with the White House and Senate Democrats over Obama’s pick. Beyond their fiscally conser-
vative principles, the ideology of the people involved in the tea party movement tends to vary dramatically. So far, tea party activists “haven’t been interested in politics,” Fitton said. Curt Levey of the conservative Committee for Justice said he has been in contact with some tea party leaders trying to explain to them how an Obama judicial nomination affects their cause. And the health care overhaul? “That’s going to end up in front of the Supreme Court, and if you care whether that bill survives or not, you better care about the Supreme Court,” Levey said.
Thomas, 56, of Billings, Mont., sits on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the largest of the nation’s appellate courts. It is also considered the most liberal of the nation’s appellate courts. Timothy Bechtold, chairman of the Montana Bar Association’s federal practice section, said he wouldn’t call Thomas’ opinions “progressive or liberal or anything that could have a consistent tag line.” Thomas was nominated to the federal bench in July 1995 by President Bill Clinton and confirmed by the Senate in January 1996 with no controversy in a voice vote.
Continued from Page A1. ate Heritage Month proclamation. The Rev. Cecil Fayard, chaplain in chief for the national Sons of Confederate Veterans, faxed a copy to AP. The proclamation, signed March 15, said it is “important for all Americans to reflect upon our nation’s past to gain insight from our mistakes and successes.” Fayard said he agrees with Barbour’s proclamation, which called on Sons of Confederate Veterans and other groups to publicize the “rich heritage” of the Confederacy. “The War Between the States was fought for the same reasons that the tea
party movement today is voicing their opinion. And that is that you have large government that’s not listening to the people, there’s going to be heavy taxation,” Fayard said Monday from his home in Duck Hill. “And the primary cause of the war was not slavery, although slavery was interwoven into the cause, but it was not the cause for the War Between the States.” Mississippi’s declaration of secession before the Civil War said: “Our position is thoroughly identified with the institution of slavery — the greatest material interest of the world. Its labor
supplies the product, which constitutes by far the largest and most important portions of commerce of the earth. These products are peculiar to the climate verging on the tropical regions, and by an imperious law of nature, none but the black race can bear exposure to the tropical sun. These products have become necessities of the world, and a blow at slavery is a blow at commerce and civilization.” Johnson said his hometown, in southwestern Mississippi, has long had a Confederate pageant as part of its twice-a-year pilgrimage tours of antebellum homes.
He said in the past few years, Natchez has started to present a more balanced view of history, with a marker placed at Forks of the Road, once one of the largest slave markets in the South. Still, Johnson said he often has heard white people say that black people should forgive what happened in the past. “If they want us to forget and forgive, why don’t they stop reminding us of what the Confederacy was?” Johnson said.
Voorhis has asked to be retained for further consultation on recommended overhauls to the justice system as part of a parallel effort by a justice system committee, the core of which involves District 1 Supervisor David McDonald, District Attorney Ricky Smith, the county’s five circuit and justice court judges and a representative of youth court. The board has
yet to officially extend the company’s contract. “Just about anything the committee recommends is going to take money,” McDonald said, though citing recommendations like population management and a work-release program as examples of changes that can be done sooner rather than later. The goal of the process
study is to reduce pretrial detainees, which make up almost 100 percent of the jail population today. The justice system committee has its next session at 1 p.m. May 19 and, for the first time, plans to involve at least a quorum of supervisors. Involvement in the panel’s meetings has included occasional participation from the Vicksburg-Warren County
Chamber of Commerce and Warren Yazoo Mental Health. Vicksburg has rarely used the Warren County Jail for many years. Instead, city detainees are ferried to a regional facility in Mayersville. How the city and county would cooperate on a new jail project also remains to be determined.
dogfighting. “A lot of dog fights are in rural areas where there are little patrols,” he said. “We have made felony arrests involving the training of dogs for fighting in past investigations. We depend heavily on the public’s input.” Lynn said some people who call her office do not necessarily notify law enforcement authorities. “We get numerous calls, but it’s hard to catch them in the act,” she
said. Lynn said the humane society has a 24-hour dropoff, where she said she has seen many animals scarred, giving the appearance that they have been used for fighting, but currently has no pit bull at the facility on U.S. 61 South. In November 2007, 17 pit bull terriers suspected of having been used in dog fights were seized from two properties along Missis-
sippi 27 two miles apart. No arrests were made. In 2004, a Warren County man was charged with training dogs. Nine pit bull terriers and equipment, including treadmills and neck chains were seized by Warren County deputies in that case. The defendant, Jon Brown of Beeline Drive, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three years under the supervision of the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
Felony dogfighting carries a penalty of a maximum three years in prison and fines from $1,000 to $5,000, Williams said. Governments in Mississippi, including the Hinds County Board of Supervisors, have discussed the possibility of banning pit bulls, a breed historically used for fighting.
to cost $8,000 — and instead hired two retired educators, paid $2,500 each, to coordinate the search. Trustees interviewed the candidates. Price was named superintendent about five months later. Both searches also featured town-hall-type sessions where the finalists fielded inquiries from teachers, parents and others on such issues as discipline, staff morale, school accountability and communication. In 2000 the superintendent was paid $75,000 a year. Price was hired at $104,000, a salary that was bumped to his current $140,000 in 2004. Thursday’s meeting was announced Monday. Trustee president Zelmarine Murphy was attending a meeting of a national school board association in Chicago and not available. Murphy, the board’s longest-serving member, was also president during the 2000-2001 selection process, and vice president during the 2003 search. Other board members — Shelton, secretary Joe Loviza, former president Jerry Boland and Jim Stirgus Jr. — have been elected since Price was hired.
The Vicksburg Warren School District, serving about 9,000 students in 15 schools, was formed July 1, 1987, when the former Vicksburg Municipal Separate
School District and Warren County Public Schools merged. Only when it was formed did the district’s trustees opt for a non-local applicant. Ed
Gilley of Tennessee was the first superintendent, followed by Charles Craft, Pickett, Oakes and Price.
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Dogfighting Continued from Page A1. not chained or locked up. She also said the department had received no report of discarded dogs being found in Marcus Bottom. Following the dogs’ evaluation, they could be put up for adoption, euthanized or returned to their owners, Hall and Porter, depending on the outcome of the charges against them. Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace said his office has had reports of
Schools Continued from Page A1. ward,” said Tommy Shelton, trustee vice president. It’s the third time in 10 years that trustees have initiated a superintendent search, following the retirement in 2000 of Robert Pickett and in 2003 of Donald Oakes. Price, 58, superintendent since July 1, 2003, announced his retirement March 30, to take effect at the end of the 2010 fiscal year, June 30. Shelton said the board may appoint an interim superintendent before conducting a more thorough search. To replace Pickett, two consultants were hired to recruit applicants, conduct initial interviews and make recommendations. They also created a VWSD brochure to promote the district to potential applicants. In addition, in keeping with the district’s Action Plan approved in 1997, trustees appointed a 15-member search committee made up of teachers, other district staff and parents. Replacing Pickett with Oakes took more than a year. After Oakes announced his retirement in January 2003, the board decided not to hire a consultant — estimated
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Highs and Lows High/past 24 hours............. 81º Low/past 24 hours............... 54º Average temperature......... 68º Normal this date................... 65º Record low..............36º in 1957 Record high............89º in 1936 Rainfall Recorded at the Vicksburg Water Plant Past 24 hours......................None This month.................. 0.97 inch Total/year.............. 13.96 inches Normal/month......2.48 inches Normal/year........ 18.79 inches Solunar table Most active times for fish and wildlife Wednesday: A.M. Active............................ 5:15 A.M. Most active...............11:26 P.M. Active............................. 5:38 P.M. Most active................11:50 Sunrise/sunset Sunset today........................ 7:30 Sunset tomorrow............... 7:31 Sunrise tomorrow.............. 6:35
RIVER DATA Stages Mississippi River at Vicksburg Current: 40.3 | Change: -0.2 Flood: 43 feet Yazoo River at Greenwood Current: 19.3 | Change: -0.3 Flood: 35 feet Yazoo River at Yazoo City Current: 23.7 | Change: -0.6 Flood: 29 feet Yazoo River at Belzoni Current: N/R | Change: N/R Flood: 34 feet Big Black River at West Current: 5.9 | Change: -0.5 Flood: 12 feet Big Black River at Bovina Current: 10.7 | Change: -0.3 Flood: 28 feet StEELE BAYOU Land....................................83.0 River....................................87.9
MISSISSIPPI RIVER Forecast Cairo, Ill. Wednesday........................... 33.8 Thursday................................ 32.7 Friday....................................... 31.5 Arkansas City Wednesday........................... 22.1 Thursday................................ 21.1 Friday....................................... 20.0 Greenville Wednesday........................... 43.8 Thursday................................ 43.2 Friday....................................... 42.8 Vicksburg Wednesday........................... 39.3 Thursday................................ 38.7 Friday....................................... 38.1
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Pakistan airstrike kills 71 near border, official says PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Up to 71 civilians were killed in a weekend strike by Pakistani jets near the Afghan border, survivors and a government official said today — a rare confirmation of civilian casualties that risks undercutting public support for the fight against militants. The government official said authorities had already handed out the equivalent of $125,000 in compensation to families of the victims in a remote village in the Khyber tribal area. Also today, a village elder claimed 13 civilians had been killed in U.S. missile strike on Monday night elsewhere in the northwest, contesting accounts by Pakistani security officials that four militants were killed. Pakistan’s tribal regions are largely out of bounds for reporters and dangerous to visit because of the likelihood of being abducted by militants, who still control much of the area, making it very difficult to verify casualty figures. Army spokesman Maj. Gen. Athar Abbas on Monday
denied that any of the dead in the Pakistani air force attack were civilians, saying the army had intelligence that militants were gathering at the site of the strike. The victims were initially reported to be suspected militants. The military regularly reports killing scores of militants in airstrikes in the northwest, but rarely says it is responsible for civilian deaths. The Pakistani army, under heavy pressure from the United States, has moved forcefully against Taliban and al-Qaida militants in the northwest over the last 18 months. The insurgents have been blamed for attacks on international troops across the border in Afghanistan as well as scores of attacks within Pakistan. Pakistani politicians have either supported the operations or avoiding criticizing them, something of a change from several years ago when many backed negotiations with the insurgents. But civilian casualties threaten to undermine support for the offensives, both in the north-
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Protester signs and furniture burn after a riot in Abbottabad, Pakistan. west and in the rest of Pakistan, where many people do not like the idea of the army being deployed against fellow Muslims. The offensives have displaced more than 1 million people, and one newspaper said today that the deaths of innocents would strengthen support for the Taliban. Two survivors interviewed today in a hospital in the main northwestern city of Peshawar gave the first detailed account
of the attack, which took place Saturday morning. They said most of the victims were killed when they were trying to rescue people trapped by an earlier strike on the house of a village elder. “This house was bombed on absolutely wrong information,” said Khanan Gul Khan, a resident of the village who was visiting a relative in the hospital. “This area has nothing to do with militants.” Khan said many of the fami-
lies in the village, Sara Walla, had sons serving in the security forces and that it had a history of cooperating with the army. He said the owner of the house that was bombed initially, Hamid Khan, had two sons serving in the paramilitary Frontier Corps. He said 68 people were killed and many more wounded. The political official said Monday that the families of 71 victims had been compensated, but did not identify them.
Roadside bomb blasts kill 6 Afghan security forces KABUL (AP) — Roadside bombs killed four policemen and two Afghan soldiers, and three women died when mortars fired by suspected insurgents hit their homes in an increasingly volatile area just north of the capital Kabul, officials said today. Two other policemen were wounded and their vehicle was destroyed in the roadside blast Monday in northern Faryab province’s Ghor-
mach district, the Interior Ministry said. The Afghan Defense Ministry said two other soldiers were wounded when their vehicle hit a bomb Monday near Qalat city in Zabul province of southeastern Afghanistan. The ministry said the women in Kapisa province were apparently killed by mortars targeting the district government headquarters Monday night. Earlier
that day, U.S. forces fired on a bus carrying civilians outside the southern city of Kandahar, killing four and injuring more than a dozen, and setting off anti-American protests among irate residents. The entrenched Taliban insurgency is accused of targeting Afghan civilians to spread fear and undercut the authority of Afghanistan’s central government, which remains weak, par-
ticularly outside Kabul. Formerly stable areas such as Kapisa have become virtual no-go zones for foreigners and non-governmental organizations. Civilian deaths remain a source of friction between Afghans and the international forces, although according to U.N. figures, about two-thirds of such fatalities last year were the result of insurgent action. At least 2,412 Afghan
civilians were killed in fighting in 2009, an increase of 14 percent from 2008, according to the figures. Daily life returned to normal today in Kandahar, the biggest city in the south, where the bus shooting prompted scores of Afghans to block a major highway and chant “Death to America,” while calling for the Afghan government’s downfall.
GENEVA (AP) — Eight Red Cross workers have been kidnapped by a militia group in eastern Congo and negotiations are under way to secure their release, the aid group said today. One Congolese official said the seizure of the aid workers was an attempt by the rebels “to use them as human shields” and prevent a planned army assault. The seven Congolese and one Swiss national were kidnapped Friday near the town of Fizi in Congo’s South Kivu province by the Mai Mai Yakutumba rebels, the International Committee of the Red Cross said in Geneva. “We are negotiating with them and insisting on the immediate release of our colleagues,” Red Cross spokeswoman Nicole Engelbrecht told The Associated Press. She said the captors have made no demand for ransom and the Red Cross never pays any. A Congo Army spokesman in South Kivu province, Capt. Olivier Hamuli, said the Mai Mai had seized the Red Cross staff to thwart a planned Congolese army attack on their hideouts. “We know where ICRC are kept in their captivity but we cannot attack the area to avoid putting their lives in danger,” he said. Hamuli said the Mai Mai have refused to join the 2009 government disarmament and integration program because they believe they are protecting their tribe.
12 killed as disguised militants open fire in Philippine city MANILA, Philippines — Muslim militants disguised as policemen and soldiers detonated bombs and opened fire today in a series of coordinated attacks in a southern Philippine city, triggering clashes that killed at least 12 people. About 25 Abu Sayyaf militants were involved in the attacks in Isabela city on the island province of Basilan, one of the most daring operations by the al-Qaida-linked group in recent months, regional military commander Lt. Gen. Benjamin Dolorfino said. The dead included three marines and three militants, including an Abu Sayyaf commander identified as Bensar Indama, who wore a police uniform. A policeman and five civilians were also killed, including one who died in a hospital in nearby Zamboanga city after being airlifted from Basilan, Dolorfino said. Nine people were wounded by the blasts and gunfire, including two militants who were captured, he said. Isabela is one of two Christian regions on predominantly Muslim Basilan, the birthplace of the Abu Sayyaf, which has long been blacklisted by Washington as a terrorist organization because of its involvement in kidnappings, bombings and other acts of banditry. American counterterrorism troops based in a military camp in Isabela, about 550 miles south of Manila, were unaffected by the attacks and provided intelligence to help troops pursue the Abu Sayyaf gunmen, Rear Adm. Alex Pama said.
Rancher guilty in U.S. nun’s murder RIO DE JANEIRO — A Brazilian rancher was sentenced to 30 years for ordering the murder of U.S. nun and Amazon defender Doro-
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Kyrgyzstan leader says U.S. base will stay BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Kyrgyzstan’s interim leader said that her government will extend the lease of a U.S. air base key to the war in Afghanistan. Roza Otunbayeva said that the agreement allowing the Manas base will be automatically extended when the cur-
rent one-year deal expires in July. She did not say how long the extension would last. The U.S. base, at the capital’s international airport provides refueling flights for warplanes over Afghanistan and is a transit point for troops. Otunbayeva also said today that her government is offering security guarantees for deposed President Kurmanbek Bakiyev and his family if he steps down and leaves the country. Bakiyev fled the capital last week during an uprising that killed 83.
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WHO’S HOT FISHER CAMPBELL St. Aloysius golfer won medalist honors after a three-hole suddendeath playoff with Parker Rutherford of Warren Central and Ryan Chedotal of Madison Central at Clear Creek on Monday. Story/B2
SIDELINES Roethlisberger faces possible discipline MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger may have avoided criminal charges after a college student accused him of sexually assaulting her in Georgia, but he must meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and could face punishment from the league. And Roethlisberger said he knows he’ll have to work to regain the trust of teammates and fans. Ocmulgee Circuit District Attorney Fred Bright said Monday that after exhaustive interviews and inconclusive medical exams, the 20-year-old student’s accusations could not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. Bright also revealed the accuser no longer wanted him to prosecute. Bright said he continued to investigate the case, but ultimately decided against moving forward partly because he was never able to find out what happened behind the bathroom door at the Capital City club in Milledgeville. “Here the overall circumstances do not lead to a viable prosecution. If they did, I would be pursuing it vigorously,” Bright said. “We do not prosecute morals. We prosecute crimes.”
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By Ernest Bowker ebowker@vicksburgpost.com
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National signing day for junior colleges was last Thursday. Warren County’s version came on Monday. Four players from the county’s high schools signed with Mississippi’s junior colleges. Another, Warren Central’s Deshaundra Eatmon, delayed her signing but is expected to commit to Mississippi Delta next week. Eatmon’s WC teammate Ricille Davis signed with Mississippi Gulf Coast Com-
munity College, while Vicksburg’s Alexus Stirgus signed with Copiah-Lincoln. On the boys’ side, Vicksburg’s Chris Miller also signed with Co-Lin, as did 2009 graduate Maurice Williams. “We would’ve liked to have signed everybody. We felt like Ricille was what we needed for our program. It’s definitely a talented group from here,” Mississippi Gulf Coast women’s coach Melanie Stone said.
Alexus Stirgus
Chris Miller
Davis was a potent insideoutside threat who averaged 15.6 points and 8 rebounds per game this season. Her role changed a bit during her senior year, from an inside post player to more of a small forward.
Maurice Williams
Ricille Davis
WC coach Jackie MartinGlass said the switch was done partially to prepare the 5-foot-6 Davis for the next level, when she’ll be expected to handle the basketball more and battle for rebounds less.
A rivalry renewed WC needs win over Vicksburg for crown
it.” Stirgus, who was a fouryear starter at point guard for the Missy Gators, already has solid ball-handling skills. See Signings, Page B3.
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Flashes snap losing streak From staff reports
By Jeff Byrd jbyrd@vicksburgpost.com With a win tonight at Bazinsky Field, Warren Central can clinch the Division 4-6A title. That would be a remarkable turnaround from their previous three seasons, when the Vikings went a combined 25-61. Standing in the way are the Vicksburg Gators (12-10, 2-2). Until last month’s 6-5 loss at WC, the Gators had not lost to the Vikings since the 2006 first-round playoff tournament in Southaven. Coming off a win at Pearl on Saturday, Gators coach Jamie Creel likes how his team stands going down the stretch. “To be at 12 wins is maybe more than what some would expect,” Creel said. “There were some games maybe we shouldn’t have lost and some others we shouldn’t have won. “The losses that we’ve had, however, have come against some pretty good folks. Lewisburg hasn’t lost since the Mid-Mississippi Classic. Three have been to Madison Central and then there’s one to Terry. The one that sticks out was to Yazoo City, but they are better than you think. They played Neshoba Central tough and had Ridgeland down four going to the last inning.” Tonight’s game with the
DeShaundra Eatmon
“And I thank her for it,” Davis said with a laugh. “You have to be more confident with the ball. But I believe if I put my mind to it I can do
St. Aloysius ended a four-game skid with an 11-6 win at Scott Central on Monday. Regan Nosser improved to 5-1 with the win, striking out five. Stephen Evans was one of five Flashes with two hits or more, as he ripped three sinStephen gles and Evans a double. Reed Evans had a single and two doubles. Blake Haygood added three singles, while Nosser and Josh Eargle had two singles apiece. Pierson Waring doubled for the Flashes (12-4, 4-2 Division 7-1A). The Flashes return to action Friday at Mize at 7 p.m. KATIE CARTER•The Vicksburg PosT
Vicksburg’s Lamar Anthony swings at the ball during Saturday’s game against Pearl at Bazinsky Field. Vikings is the first of five division games to close the regular season. Vicksburg travels to Greenville-Weston for two games on Friday and then hosts Clinton on April 20 at Bazinsky Field. An April 23 game at WC closes the division play. “Obviously its a big game.
Warren Central can clinch the division if they win. We’d like to win it, but we have just as an important of a game next week against Clinton. We win that one, we make the playoffs. Either way, we’re expecting a
Division 4-6a standings Warren Central Clinton Vicksburg G’ville-Weston
5-0 3-3 2-2 0-5
See Rivalry, Page B3.
Calvary 13, PCA 4 Montana McDaniel had 15 strikeouts, but his defense betrayed him in a loss to district foe Calvary Christian on Monday. Calvary outhit PCA (11-9, 8-2 District 5-A) 12-6, but the Eagles committed eight errors to put a 2-1 game through the fourth inning out of reach. McDaniel went 2-for-4 with a triple to pace the PCA offense.
Pelch gets to work as Majors wrap up spring drills By Steve Wilson swilson@vicksburgpost.com When asked last Wednesday at the St. Aloysius Touchdown Club meeting about how former St. Aloysius standout J.R. Burnett was doing, new Millsaps coach Aaron Pelch didn’t pull any punches. “He’s one of our best,” Pelch said of the rising senior defensive lineman. “He’s a model for the kind of football player we want at Millsaps. I can’t say enough great things about him. He’s done an amazing job.” Burnett will play the threetechnique defensive tackle, but he will also be shuffled around the defensive line as
COLLEgE fOOTBaLL matchups dictate. He had 15 tackles, two for loss last season. Burnett’s rise is one of several story lines from Millsaps’ spring practice as Pelch gets to know his new charges. The first-year coach was Mike Dubose’s top assistant for three seasons before heading west to the Oakland Raiders as the assistant special teams coach and his return to Millsaps has been a whirlwind ride. “It’s been unbelievably fast,” Pelch said. “We’ve only had a couple of weeks to get caught up on recruit-
“(J.R. Burnett is) a model for the kind of football player we want at Millsaps. I can’t say enough great things about him. He’s done an amazing job.” AAron Pelch MillsaPs FooTball coach ing and get ready for spring practice.” The biggest chore for Pelch and his staff is the search for a new quarterback from last year’s 7-3 squad. Pelch said that four are battling for the right to replace Chris Graves, who threw for more than 2,500 yards and 30 touchdowns last season. He has a timetable for when the Majors will pick a starter under center.
“We’re going to get down to two of them by fall camp and by the first week, we should find who our No. 1 should be,” Pelch said. But the one who inherits the keys to the offense isn’t going to be empty-handed, said Pelch. The Majors return top running back Shane Bowser, who rushed for 688 yards and three touchdowns last season. Also, the Majors return
their top four wide receivers. Michael Galatas led the Majors with 32 grabs for 632 yards and nine scores, while rising sophomore Jason O’Rear caught seven TD passes last season. Bowser was also a threat out of the backfield catching passes, with four TDs off 30 catches. “I think we’ve got a great, solid group coming back,” Pelch said. “Obviously, quarterback is going to be a question mark for us. We’ve got a great core of wide receivers coming back, five or six guys, and they’ve been phenomenal in their amount of ability. We’ve got a running back who could be one of the best in the country, so we’re excited.”
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PREP GOLF Campbell wins playoff, leads Flashes to win St. Aloysius junior Fisher Campbell won medalist honors after a threehole, sudden-death playoff with Parker Rutherford of Warren Central and Ryan Chedotal of Madison Central on Monday at Clear Creek. St. Al won the tournament with a 316, led by Campbell’s 76. Chris Ingram carded a 79, Nick Mekus shot an 80 and Elliott Bexley added a score of 81 for St. Al. Warren Central was second with a score of 324, led by Parker Rutherford’s 76. Madison Central was third with a 327.
PREP TENNIS Warren Central earns a victory Warren Central showed its mettle by winning three out of four tiebreaker sets in a 5-4 win over Greenville-Weston on Monday. Parin Bhitka and Claire Kendall won mixed doubles 6-4, 3-6 and 10-6. Kaylee Kilgo won by default. Jesse Tillotson and Robert Rhett won No. 2 boy’s doubles 7-6, 7-2, 4-6 and 11-9. The No. 1 girl’s doubles team of Laruen Pratt and Jill McVan won 4-6, 6-3, 10-6.
Football OL Strief coming back to Saints NEW ORLEANS — Saints reserve offensive tackle Zach Strief has agreed to return to New Orleans for another season. Saints spokesman Greg Bensel says Strief, a restricted free agent this offseason, signed his tender offer from the club on Monday. The Saints had offered Strief about $1.76 million. Strief played in every game last season, starting twice at tackle during the regular season. He also subbed in routinely as a blocking tight end. Strief, 26, was drafted out of Northwestern in the seventh round in 2006.
Seattle LB Leroy Hill in trouble with law again SEATTLE — Seattle Seahawks starting linebacker Leroy Hill was arrested for investigation of domestic violence in the Seattle suburb of Issaquah over the weekend, just days after reaching a plea deal on a marijuana charge in Georgia. Hill was arrested by Issaquah police and booked into that city’s jail early Sunday for investigation of assault in the fourth degree/ domestic violence.
Former LSU player Kahlden dead at 73 BATON ROUGE, La. — Lawrence Arthur Kahlden Sr., an offensive guard and defensive tackle on LSU’s 1958 national championship football team, has died after a lengthy illness. LSU officials said Monday that Kahlden was 73 when he died Friday in Shreveport, his longtime home after college.
flashback
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS April 13 1984 — Pete Rose of the Montreal Expos collects the 4,000th hit of his career with a double off Philadelphia’s Jerry Koosman in the fourth inning. 1986 — Jack Nicklaus wins the Masters for a record sixth time and at 46 becomes the oldest to win the event. 1993 — Lee Smith becomes the career saves leader as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-7. Smith gets the last three outs to register his 358th save, surpassing Jeff Reardon of the Cincinnati Reds. 1997 — Tiger Woods wins the Masters by a record 12 strokes at Augusta National. Closing with a 69, Woods finishes at 18-under 270, the lowest score in the Masters and matching the most under par by anyone in any of the four Grand Slams.
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SCOREBOARD mlb American League East Division
W Toronto..........................5 New York.......................4 Tampa Bay....................4 Boston...........................3 Baltimore.......................1
L 2 2 3 4 6
Central Division
W Minnesota......................6 Detroit............................5 Chicago.........................3 Kansas City...................3 Cleveland.......................2
L 2 2 4 4 5
Pct .714 .667 .571 .429 .143
GB — 1/2 1 2 4
Pct .750 .714 .429 .429 .286
GB — 1/2 2 1/2 2 1/2 3 1/2
West Division
W L Pct GB Oakland.........................6 2 .750 — Texas.............................4 3 .571 1 1/2 Los Angeles..................2 5 .286 3 1/2 Seattle...........................2 6 .250 4 ——— Monday’s Games Kansas City 10, Detroit 5 Texas 4, Cleveland 2, 10 innings Minnesota 5, Boston 2 Oakland 4, Seattle 0 Tampa Bay 5, Baltimore 1 Chicago White Sox 8, Toronto 7, 11 innings Today’s Games Kansas City (Bannister 0-0) at Detroit (Willis 0-0), 12:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (E.Santana 0-1) at N.Y. Yankees (Pettitte 0-0), 12:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (Niemann 0-0) at Baltimore (Matusz 1-0), 6:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Floyd 0-0) at Toronto (Romero 0-0), 6:07 p.m. Oakland (B.Anderson 1-0) at Seattle (Fister 0-1), 9:10 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Kansas City (Davies 0-0) at Detroit (Porcello 1-0), 12:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (Pineiro 0-1) at N.Y. Yankees (Vazquez 0-1), 12:05 p.m. Boston (Lackey 0-0) at Minnesota (Slowey 1-0), 12:10 p.m. Tampa Bay (Price 1-0) at Baltimore (Bergesen 0-0), 12:35 p.m. Texas (C.Wilson 0-0) at Cleveland (Masterson 0-0), 6:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Danks 0-0) at Toronto (Morrow 0-0), 6:07 p.m. Oakland (G.Gonzalez 1-0) at Seattle (J.Vargas 0-1), 9:10 p.m.
National League East Division
W Philadelphia...................6 Florida............................4 Atlanta...........................3 Washington....................3 New York.......................2
L 1 3 4 4 4
Central Division
W St. Louis........................5 Cincinnati.......................4 Chicago.........................3 Milwaukee......................3 Pittsburgh......................3 Houston.........................0
L 2 3 4 4 4 7
Pct .857 .571 .429 .429 .333
GB — 2 3 3 3 1/2
Pct .714 .571 .429 .429 .429 .000
GB — 1 2 2 2 5
West Division
W L Pct GB San Francisco...............6 1 .857 — Arizona..........................4 2 .667 1 1/2 Colorado........................3 3 .500 2 1/2 San Diego.....................3 4 .429 3 Los Angeles..................2 4 .333 3 1/2 ——— Monday’s Games Chicago Cubs 9, Milwaukee 5 Philadelphia 7, Washington 4 St. Louis 5, Houston 0 San Diego 17, Atlanta 2 Cincinnati 6, Florida 5, 10 innings San Francisco 9, Pittsburgh 3 Today’s Games Arizona (I.Kennedy 0-0) at L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 0-0), 4:10 p.m. Cincinnati (Arroyo 0-0) at Florida (N.Robertson 1-0), 6:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Maine 0-0) at Colorado (G.Smith 0-1), 7:40 p.m. Pittsburgh (Maholm 0-1) at San Francisco (Cain 0-0), 9:15 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Milwaukee (Bush 0-0) at Chicago Cubs (R.Wells 1-0), 2:20 p.m. Pittsburgh (Morton 0-1) at San Francisco (J.Sanchez 0-0), 3:45 p.m. Washington (Stammen 0-0) at Philadelphia (K.Kendrick 0-0), 6:05 p.m. Cincinnati (H.Bailey 0-0) at Florida (Volstad 0-1), 6:10 p.m. Houston (Myers 0-0) at St. Louis (Penny 0-0), 7:15 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Niese 0-1) at Colorado (Cook 0-1), 7:40 p.m. Atlanta (Hanson 0-1) at San Diego (Richard 0-1), 9:05 p.m. Arizona (R.Lopez 1-0) at L.A. Dodgers (Billingsley 1-0), 9:10 p.m.
PADRES 17, BRAVES 2
Atlanta San Diego ab r h bi ab r h bi MeCarr lf 4 0 0 0 ECarer ss 6 1 1 1 Prado 2b 3 1 1 0 Eckstn 2b 5 1 3 0 C.Jones 3b 3 0 0 0 AdGnzl 1b 3 2 1 1 Infante 3b 1 0 0 0 Salazar ph-1b 2 0 0 0 JChavz p 0 0 0 0 Blanks lf 6 3 3 5 McCnn c 3 1 1 0 Headly 3b 4 2 2 1 D.Ross c 1 0 0 0 Mujica p 0 0 0 0 Glaus 1b 4 0 1 1 Hairstn ph 1 0 1 0 YEscor ss 3 0 1 0 ARussll p 0 0 0 0 Heywrd rf 2 0 0 1 Venale rf 5 4 3 2 McLoth cf 4 0 0 0 Hundly c 3 2 2 2 Jurrjns p 1 0 0 0 Gwynn cf 4 1 1 3 JoReys p 1 0 0 0 Correia p 3 1 1 2 Conrad 3b 1 0 0 0 HrstnJr 3b 2 0 1 0 Totals 31 2 4 2 Totals 44 17 19 17 Atlanta..................000 0 02 000 — 2 San Diego.............010 (10)30 30x — 17 E—McCann (2). LOB—Atlanta 7, San Diego 8. 2B—Eckstein (2), Ad.Gonzalez (4), Blanks (2), Headley (3), Gwynn (2). 3B—Venable (2). HR— Blanks (2), Venable (2). SB—Venable (1). IP H R ER BB SO Atlanta Jurrjens L,0-1 3 1-3 8 8 8 2 1 Jo-.Reyes 3 1-3 10 9 9 3 2 J.Chavez 1 1-3 1 0 0 0 4 San Diego Correia W,1-1 5 2-3 4 2 2 4 3 Mujica 1 1-3 0 0 0 1 2 A.Russell 2 0 0 0 0 3 PB—Hundley. Umpires—Home, Bill Miller; First, Chad Fairchild; Second, Mike Reilly; Third, Eric Cooper. T—3:06. A—42,843 (42,691).
college baseball Southeastern Conference East
Team Overall SEC South Carolina..............25-7................................9-3 Florida............................23-8................................8-4 Vanderbilt......................26-8................................6-6 Kentucky........................21-12..............................4-8 Georgia..........................11-21..............................3-9 Tennessee.....................16-17..............................3-9
West
Team Overall SEC Arkansas........................26-6................................9-3 LSU................................26-6................................8-4
Auburn...........................22-11..............................7-5 Ole Miss.......................23-10..............................7-5 Alabama........................21-11..............................5-7 Mississippi St..............16-16..............................3-9 Monday’s Games No games scheduled Today’s Games Florida at Florida St., 5 p.m. Middle Tennessee at Vanderbilt, 6 p.m. Lipscomb at Tennessee, 6 p.m. Ole Miss at Memphis, 6:30 p.m. Samford at Alabama, 6:35 p.m. New Mexico at Arkansas, 6:35 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Georgia Tech at Georgia, 6 p.m. South Carolina at The Citadel, 6 p.m. Tulane at LSU, 6:30 p.m. South Alabama at Mississippi St., 6:30 p.m. New Mexico at Arkansas, 6:35 p.m. Alabama at SE Louisiana, 7 p.m. ———
Conference USA
Team Overall C-USA Rice...............................19-14..............................6-3 Central Florida...............22-12..............................5-4 Tulane............................21-12..............................5-4 UAB...............................19-11..............................5-4 Memphis........................14-18..............................5-4 East Carolina.................20-12..............................3-3 Marshall.........................13-17..............................4-5 Houston.........................13-17..............................2-4 Southern Miss.............16-14..............................1-5 Monday’s Games No games scheduled Today’s Games Marshall at Morehead State, 2 p.m. Campbell at East Carolina, 5 p.m. Houston at UTSA, 6 p.m. UAB at Troy, 6 p.m. Stetson at UCF, 6:05 p.m. Ole Miss at Memphis, 6:30 p.m. Rice at Sam Houston State, 6:30 p.m. Southern Miss at New Orleans, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Eastern Kentucky at Marshall, 2 p.m. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at Rice, 6:30 p.m. Troy at UAB, 6:30 p.m. Tulane at LSU, 6:30 p.m.
Mississippi college schedule
Monday’s Games No games scheduled Today’s Games Mississippi Valley St. at Tougaloo, 2 p.m. Delta St. at Montevallo, 6 p.m. Millsaps at Belhaven, 6 p.m. Northwestern St. at Jackson St., 6 p.m. Southern Miss at New Orleans, 6:30 p.m. Ole Miss at Memphis, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Alcorn St. at Tougaloo, 1 p.m. Selma at Jackson St., 1 and 4 p.m. West Alabama at William Carey, 4 p.m. South Alabama at Mississippi St., 6:30 p.m. Rhodes at Millsaps, 7 p.m.
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division L 30 42 52 54 69
Pct .625 .481 .358 .333 .148
Southeast Division
W y-Orlando.......................58 x-Atlanta........................52 x-Miami..........................46 x-Charlotte.....................44 Washington....................25
L 23 29 35 37 56
Central Division
W z-Cleveland....................61 x-Milwaukee...................45 Chicago.........................39 Indiana...........................32 Detroit............................26
L 20 36 41 49 55
Pct .716 .642 .568 .543 .309
GB — 11 1/2 21 1/2 23 1/2 38 1/2 GB — 6 12 14 33
Pct GB .753 — .556 16 .488 21 1/2 .395 29 .321 35
WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division
W y-Dallas..........................54 x-San Antonio................50 Houston.........................42 Memphis........................40 New Orleans.................36
L 27 31 39 41 45
Pct .667 .617 .519 .494 .444
Northwest Division
W x-Denver........................53 x-Utah............................52 x-Portland......................50 x-Oklahoma City............49 Minnesota......................15
L 28 28 31 32 66
Pct .654 .650 .617 .605 .185
GB — 4 12 14 18 GB — 1/2 3 4 38
Pacific Division W L Pct GB z-L.A. Lakers.................56 24 .700 — x-Phoenix.......................52 28 .650 4 L.A. Clippers..................28 53 .346 28 1/2 Golden State.................25 55 .313 31 Sacramento...................25 56 .309 31 1/2 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division z-clinched conference ——— Monday’s Games Orlando 118, Indiana 98 Miami 107, Philadelphia 105 Toronto 111, Detroit 97 Charlotte 105, New Jersey 95 New York 114, Washington 103 Atlanta 104, Milwaukee 96 San Antonio 133, Minnesota 111 Denver 123, Memphis 101 Houston 117, Sacramento 107 Portland 103, Oklahoma City 95 Dallas 117, L.A. Clippers 94 Today’s Games Boston at Chicago, 7 p.m. Utah at Golden State, 9:30 p.m. Sacramento at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m. Denver at Phoenix, 9:30 p.m. Wednesday’s Games San Antonio at Dallas, 7 p.m. New Orleans at Houston, 7 p.m. Detroit at Minnesota, 7 p.m. Memphis at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. Cleveland at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Milwaukee at Boston, 7 p.m. Chicago at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Indiana at Washington, 7 p.m. New York at Toronto, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Miami, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Orlando, 7 p.m. L.A. Lakers at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m. Golden State at Portland, 9:30 p.m. Phoenix at Utah, 9:30 p.m.
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NBA LEADERS
G Durant, OKC.................... 81 James, CLE..................... 76 Anthony, DEN................. 68 Bryant, LAL..................... 73 Wade, MIA...................... 77 Ellis, GOL........................ 62 Nowitzki, DAL.................. 80 Granger, IND................... 61 Bosh, TOR...................... 70 Stoudemire, PHX............ 80 Roy, POR........................ 65 Johnson, ATL.................. 76 Randolph, MEM.............. 80 Jackson, CHA................. 80 Rose, CHI........................ 76 Evans, SAC..................... 71 Lee, NYK......................... 80 Maggette, GOL................ 70 Boozer, UTA.................... 77 Brooks, HOU................... 81
FG 782 768 675 716 719 613 712 484 600 688 491 635 644 594 647 528 678 457 615 570
FT PTS AVG 751 2441 30.1 593 2258 29.7 506 1914 28.1 439 1970 27.0 534 2045 26.6 284 1583 25.5 534 2008 25.1 355 1480 24.3 470 1678 24.0 473 1850 23.1 343 1398 21.5 220 1619 21.3 357 1660 20.8 338 1653 20.7 245 1553 20.4 348 1440 20.3 265 1621 20.3 460 1387 19.8 284 1514 19.7 245 1592 19.7
FG Percentage FG Howard, ORL............................. 504 Perkins, BOS.............................. 313 Hilario, DEN............................... 417 Gasol, MEM............................... 378 Bynum, LAL................................ 392 Boozer, UTA............................... 615 Stoudemire, PHX....................... 688 Horford, ATL............................... 467 Lee, NYK.................................... 678 Millsap, UTA............................... 377
FGA 826 519 711 651 688 1093 1236 847 1241 694
PCT .610 .603 .586 .581 .570 .563 .557 .551 .546 .543
Rebounds G Howard, ORL.................. 81 Camby, POR................... 74 Randolph, MEM.............. 80 Lee, NYK......................... 80 Boozer, UTA.................... 77 Bosh, TOR...................... 70 Murphy, IND.................... 71 Wallace, CHA.................. 75 Duncan, SAN.................. 78 Horford, ATL.................... 81
OFF DEF TOT AVG 283 787 1070 13.2 249 622 871 11.8 327 612 939 11.7 222 716 938 11.7 181 689 870 11.3 205 554 759 10.8 125 603 728 10.3 149 612 761 10.1 221 567 788 10.1 236 563 799 9.9
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nba W y-Boston........................50 Toronto..........................39 New York.......................29 Philadelphia...................27 New Jersey...................12
THROUGH APR. 12
G Nash, PHX.................................. 79 Paul, NOR................................... 45 Williams, UTA.............................. 74 Rondo, BOS................................ 79 Kidd, DAL.................................... 79 James, CLE................................. 76 Davis, LAC.................................. 75 Westbrook, OKC......................... 81 Harris, NJN.................................. 63 Wade, MIA.................................. 77
AST 871 480 785 773 721 651 598 645 420 501
AVG 11.0 10.7 10.6 9.8 9.1 8.6 8.0 8.0 6.7 6.5
nhl NHL Playoffs FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) (x-if necessary)
EASTERN CONFERENCE Washington vs. Montreal Thursday: Montreal at Washington, 6 p.m. Saturday: Montreal at Washington, 6 p.m. April 19: Washington at Montreal, 6 p.m. April 21: Washington at Montreal, 6 p.m. x-April 23: Montreal at Washington, 6 p.m. x-April 26: Washington at Montreal, 6 p.m. x-April 28: Montreal at Washington, TBD New Jersey vs. Philadelphia Wednesday: Philadelphia at N.J., 6:30 p.m. Friday: Philadelphia at New Jersey, 6:30 p.m. Sunday: New Jersey at Philadelphia, 5 p.m. April 20: New Jersey at Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m. x-April 22: Philadelphia at New Jersey, 6 p.m. x-April 25: New Jersey at Philadelphia, TBD x-April 27: Philadelphia at New Jersey, 6:30 p.m. Buffalo vs. Boston Thursday: Boston at Buffalo, 6 p.m. Saturday: Boston at Buffalo, 11 a.m. April 19: Buffalo at Boston, 6 p.m. April 21: Buffalo at Boston, 6 p.m. xApril 23: Boston at Buffalo, 6 p.m. x-April 26: Buffalo at Boston, 6 p.m. x-April 28: Boston at Buffalo, 6 p.m. Pittsburgh vs. Ottawa Wednesday: Ottawa at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m. Friday: Ottawa at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m. Sunday: Pittsburgh at Ottawa, 5:30 p.m. April 20: Pittsburgh at Ottawa, 6 p.m. x-April 22: Ottawa at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m. x-April 24: Pittsburgh at Ottawa, 6 p.m. x-April 27: Ottawa at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.
WESTERN CONFERENCE San Jose vs. Colorado Wednesday: Colorado at San Jose, 9:30 p.m. Friday: Colorado at San Jose, 9:30 p.m. Sunday: San Jose at Colorado, 8:30 p.m. April 20: San Jose at Colorado, 9 p.m. x-April 22: Colorado at San Jose, 9:30 p.m. x-April 24: San Jose at Colorado, TBD x-April 26: Colorado at San Jose, TBD Chicago vs. Nashville Friday: Nashville at Chicago, 7:30 p.m. Sunday: Nashville at Chicago, 7:30 p.m. April 20: Chicago at Nashville, 8 p.m. April 22: Chicago at Nashville, 7:30 p.m. x-April 24: Nashville at Chicago, 2 p.m. x-April 26: Chicago at Nashville, TBD x-April 28: Nashville at Chicago, TBD Vancouver vs. Los Angeles Thursday: Los Angeles at Vancouver, 9 p.m. Saturday: Los Angeles at Vancouver, 9 p.m. April 19: Vancouver at Los Angeles, 9 p.m. April 21: Vancouver at Los Angeles, 9 p.m. x-April 23: Los Angeles at Vancouver, 9 p.m. x-April 25: Vancouver at Los Angeles, TBD x-April 27: Los Angeles at Vancouver, TBD Phoenix vs. Detroit Wednesday: Detroit at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Friday: Detroit at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Sunday: Phoenix at Detroit, 2 p.m. April 20: Phoenix at Detroit, 6:30 p.m. x-April 23: Detroit at Phoenix, 9 p.m. x-April 25: Phoenix at Detroit, 1 p.m. x-April 27: Detroit at Phoenix, TBD
Through April 10 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 (Jimmie Johnson) March 29 — Goody’s 500 (Denny Hamlin) April 10 — Subway Fresh Fit 600 (Ryan Newman) April 18 — Samsung 500, Fort Worth, Texas April 25 — Aaron’s 499, Talladega, Ala. May 1 — Crown Royal Presents The Heath Calhoun 400, Richmond, Va. May 8 — Southern 500, Darlington, S.C. May 16 — Autism Speaks 400, Dover, Del. May 22 — x-Sprint Showdown, Concord, N.C. May 22 — x-Sprint All-Star Race, Concord, N.C. May 30 — Coca-Cola 600, Concord, N.C. June 6 — Pocono 500, Long Pond, Pa. June 13 — Heluva Good! 400, Brooklyn, Mich. June 20 — Toyota/Save Mart 350, Sonoma, Calif. June 27 — Lenox Tools 301, Loudon, N.H. July 3 — Coke Zero 400, Daytona Beach, Fla.
Sprint Cup Points Leaders Through April 10 1. Jimmie Johnson........................................... 1,073 2. Matt Kenseth................................................ 1,037 3. Greg Biffle...................................................... 981 4. Kevin Harvick................................................. 961 5. Jeff Gordon.................................................... 948 6. Clint Bowyer................................................... 885 7. Jeff Burton..................................................... 873 8. Carl Edwards................................................. 873 9. Tony Stewart.................................................. 869 10. Dale Earnhardt Jr........................................ 866 11. Joey Logano................................................ 862 12. Kyle Busch................................................... 855 13. Mark Martin.................................................. 844 14. Kurt Busch................................................... 834 15. Paul Menard................................................ 811 16. Ryan Newman............................................. 802 17. Brian Vickers................................................ 786 18. Denny Hamlin.............................................. 783 19. Martin Truex Jr............................................ 780 20. Jamie McMurray.......................................... 745 ———
Nationwide Series Schedule
Through April 9 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 (Justin Allgaier) April 3 — Nashville 300 (Kevin Harvick) April 9 — Bashas’ 200 (Kyle Busch) April 17 — O’Reilly 300, Fort Worth, Texas April 24 — Aaron’s 312, Talladega, Ala. April 30 — BUBBA burger 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. June 5 — Federated 300, Lebanon, Tenn. June 12 — Meijer 300, Sparta, Ky. June 19 — Bucyrus 200, Elkhart Lake, Wis. June 26 — New England 200, Loudon, N.H. July 2 — Subway Jalapeno 250 Powered By Coca-Cola, Daytona Beach, Fla.
Nationwide Series Points Leaders
Through April 9 1. Brad Keselowski............................................ 2. Carl Edwards................................................. 3. Kyle Busch..................................................... 4. Kevin Harvick................................................. 5. Justin Allgaier................................................ 6. Paul Menard.................................................. 7. Joey Logano.................................................. 8. Greg Biffle...................................................... 9. Mike Wallace................................................. 10. Scott Lagasse Jr.......................................... ———
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Camping World Truck Schedule
Through April 2 Feb. 13 — NextEra 250 (Timothy Peters) March 6 — E-Z-GO 200 (Kevin Harvick) March 27 — Kroger 250 (Kevin Harvick) April 2 — Nashville 200 (Kyle Busch) May 2 — O’Reilly 250, Kansas City, Kan. May 14 — Dover 200, Dover, Del. May 21 — N.C. Lottery 200, Concord, N.C. June 4 — WinStar 400k, Fort Worth, Texas June 12 — VFW 200, Brooklyn, Mich. July 11 — Iowa 200, Newton, Iowa
Camping World Truck Points Leaders Through April 2 1. Timothy Peters............................................... 2. Aric Almirola................................................... 3. Todd Bodine.................................................. 4. Kevin Harvick................................................. 5. Matt Crafton................................................... 6. Ron Hornaday Jr........................................... 7. Ricky Carmichael........................................... 8. Jason White................................................... 9. Tayler Malsam............................................... 10. Kyle Busch...................................................
LOTTERY Sunday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 4-0-3 La. Pick 4: 8-2-4-4 Monday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 9-0-6 La. Pick 4: 1-4-1-7 Tuesday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 2-1-8 La. Pick 4: 4-9-4-3 Wednesday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 5-4-9 La. Pick 4: 0-9-6-2 Easy 5: 7-12-19-30-32 La. Lotto: 2-5-12-18-19-21 Powerball: 4-36-40-44-52 Powerball: 33; Power play: 2 Thursday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 7-5-7 La. Pick 4: 5-4-1-5 Friday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 8-9-7 La. Pick 4: 5-4-4-0 Saturday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 4-2-6 La. Pick 4: 2-6-3-7 Easy 5: 4-5-7-11-31 La. Lotto: 5-6-25-31-32-38 Powerball: 21-22-49-52-58 Powerball: 34; Power play: 2
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Cardinals win home opener Mississippi Braves By The Associated Press
turned out at Wrigley Field on a 58-degree afternoon and watched the Cubs rush to an 8-1 lead. Ryan Dempster (1-0) ran his career record against the Brewers to 12-3. Doug Davis (0-1) lasted 31⁄3 innings.
Albert Pujols homered and drove in four runs, leading Adam Wainwright and the St. Louis Cardinals over winless Houston 5-0 Monday in their home opener and dropping the Astros to 0-7. New batting coach Mark McGwire drew one of the biggest cheers during the pregame introductions before his first home game since retiring after the 2001 season. Pujols hit an RBI single and a three-run homer and Ryan Ludwick went 4 for 4. Wainwright (2-0) pitched eight innings and added his first career pickoff.
Twins 5, Red Sox 2 After nearly three decades inside the Metrodome, the Twins moved outdoors and beat the Boston Red Sox behind hometown star Joe Mauer in the first regularseason game at their new ballpark.
White Sox 8, Blue Jays 7, Mark Teahen tripled home the go-ahead run in the 11th inning and the Chicago White Sox snapped Toronto’s fivegame winning streak and spoiled the Blue Jays’ home opener.
Padres 17, Braves 2 Will Venable’s two-run shot highlighted a 10-run fourth inning, and Kyle Blanks homered and drove in a careerhigh five runs to lead San Diego to the rout in its home opener. The Padres hit and scored as if they were playing in a bandbox rather than spacious Petco Park. Their 17 runs, on 19 hits, were the most by any team at the downtown ballpark since it opened in 2004. Kevin Correia (1-1) yielded two runs and four hits in 52⁄3 innings for San Diego. He also had a two-run single in the fourth. Jair Jurrjens (0-1) allowed eight runs and eight hits in 31⁄3 innings for Atlanta. Jurrjens “was off and didn’t have control of his changeup,” Atlanta manager Bobby Cox said. “He couldn’t get ahead of the hitters. It just got worse. It was the worst I’ve seen him pitch.”
San Diego Padres baserunner Kyle Blanks beats the throw to Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann while scoring on a hit by Chase Headley Monday.
MLB Reliever Jo-Jo Reyes allowed a career-high nine runs and 10 hits in 31⁄3 innings.
Giants 9, Pirates 3 Bengie Molina went 4 for 4 with four RBIs to help Barry Zito and San Francisco get the win.
Reds 6, Marlins 5, Scott Rolen homered twice and drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning, helping the Reds get the win.
Athletics 4, Mariners 0
Placido Polanco hit a goahead single, Chase Utley had a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies overcame an early deficit to beat the Washington Nationals in their home opener.
Rangers 4, Indians 2
Cubs 9, Brewers 5 Xavier Nady, Jeff Baker and Aramis Ramirez homered as the Chicago Cubs put on a power display for new owner Tom Ricketts and beat the Milwaukee Brewers in their home opener. A crowd of 41,306
Nelson Cruz hit his fifth home run of the season, connecting in the 10th inning and sending the Texas Rangers over Cleveland and spoiling the Indians’ sold-out opener and manager Manny Acta’s home debut.
Rockets 117, Kings 107 Kevin Martin scored 39 points for Houston in a triumphant return to Sacramento. The final home game of the season was not a complete loss for the Kings, who got to see rookie Tyreke Evans reach an exclusive milestone. By scoring 24 points, Evans assured himself of joining Oscar Robertson, Michael Jordan and LeBron James as the only rookies in NBA history to average at least 20 points, five rebounds and five assists a game.
Trail Blazers 103, Thunder 95
Heat 107, 76ers 105
Magic 118, Pacers 98 Vince Carter scored 21 points to help Orlando beat Indiana for its fifth straight win.
Bobcats 105, Nets 95 Stephen Jackson had 17 points and nine rebounds, and
bles by Tony Campana and Ty Wright highlighted the big inning and once again, the Smokies scored early. Mississippi (1-4) would strike back in the bottom of the first when Donell Linares belted his first home run of the season. It was a two-run shot to make the score 3-2 Tennessee. The score would not change again until the fourth inning. Smokies’ first baseman Russ Canzler led off the fourth with a double.
Justin Duchscherer was terrific in his second start in 20 months, pitching into the eighth inning to help Oakland ruin Seattle’s home opener.
who scored 22 points and pulled down a career-best 13 rebounds. Now, the Nuggets are off to Phoenix for a crucial game in their season finale tonight. A win would secure their second straight Northwest Division title, at least the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference playoff bracket and home-court advantage in the first round.
Joe Johnson scored 31 points to help the Atlanta Hawks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 104-96 in a matchup between potential first-round playoff opponents Monday night. Marvin Williams added 18 points for the Hawks, who had six players score in double figures and continued to solidify their spot as the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference. John Salmons scored 28 and Brandon Jennings added 21 in the regular-season home finale for the Bucks. Jennings was 2-for-11 from 3-point range. It was the second straight matchup with a potential first-round opponent for the Bucks, who lost to Boston on Saturday. Milwaukee dropped into sixth place in the East, a game behind fifth-place Miami, which beat Philadelphia 107-105. The Bucks and Heat each have one game remaining — and Milwaukee holds the tiebreaker.
Andrea Bargnani had 33 points, Amir Johnson scored a career-high 26 and Toronto improved its playoff prospects by beating Detroit to snap a five-game losing streak. Toronto moved within a halfgame of the Bulls for the final postseason spot in the Eastern Conference.
PEARL — In the final game of a five-game series, the Mississippi Braves earned their first win of the season by beating the Tennessee Smokies 5-4 in 10 innings. In the bottom of the 10th, leadoff hitter Alex Romero doubled to lead off the inning and then Willie Cabrera hit the first pitch of his at-bat to center field to score Alex Romero for the winning run. The Smokies jumped off to the early lead by scoring three first inning runs on M-Braves’ starter Richard Sullivan. Dou-
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Matt Garza allowed one run in eight innings and Carl Crawford went 4-for-4 with a homer for Tampa Bay.
Phillies 7, Nationals 4
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Raptors 111, Pistons 97
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Dwyane Wade scored 30 points and made the big assist to Udonis Haslem for the goahead basket with 1.3 seconds left, lifting Miami over Philadelphia. Andre Iguodala tied it at 105 for the Sixers on a 3-pointer with 20 seconds left. But the Heat, playing for fifth place in the East, weren’t about to go down against one of the worst teams in the NBA.
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Atlanta Hawks forward Maurice Evans dunks against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first half Monday.
nba Charlotte got a big game from its bench to beat New Jersey in the Nets’ final game at the Izod Center in the Meadowlands. Gerald Henderson led the bench crew with 14 points, while fellow reserve Tyrus Thomas added 13 and D.J. Augustin 11.
Knicks 114, Wizards 103 Danilo Gallinari scored all of his 24 points in the second half, David Lee had 26 and New York rallied past Washington in its final home game of the season. Sergio Rodriguez added all of his 12 points in the fourth quarter, sparking the key spurt midway through the period, as the Knicks snapped a three-game losing streak. Toney Douglas scored 16 and Chris Duhon 14.
Spurs 133, T-wolves 111 Keith Bogans scored 17 points and San Antonio kept control of its playoff future with a win over Minnesota. Tim Duncan had 16 points before the Spurs emptied their bench early and stayed on track to avoid the dreaded No. 8 seed in the Western Conference and a first-round meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Nuggets 123, Grizzlies 101 J.R. Smith scored 26 points and Denver broke out of its offensive funk with a victory over Memphis. With their biggest output in a month, the Nuggets also got 21 points from Carmelo Anthony and 20 from Nene, both of whom sat out the fourth quarter while watching Smith and Aaron Afflalo,
Marcus Camby scored a season-high 30 points and pulled down 13 rebounds, and Portland beat Oklahoma City without injured guard Brandon Roy. The loss locked the Thunder into the eighth spot in the Western Conference, meaning they’ll face the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the playoffs. Roy announced shortly before the game that he had a torn meniscus in his right knee that will also keep him out of Portland’s regular-season finale Wednesday night against Golden State. Beyond that, the three-time All-Star’s status for the playoffs is uncertain.
Mavs 117, Clippers 94 Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points in 22 minutes, Shawn Marion added 21 points in his return from an injury and Dallas kept a firm grip on the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference playoffs by beating Los Angeles. Jason Kidd had 12 points and 12 assists for the Mavericks.
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WC ace Jay Harper throws earlier this season.
Rivalry Continued from Page B1. pretty big crowd,” Creel said. WC coach Josh Abraham said it was important for the Vikings to play a game Saturday against Brandon in order to shake off the cobwebs from a week’s layoff. “We needed a prep game for Vicksburg. We used some of our other guys against Brandon but we will have (Colby) Key and (Jay) Harper ready for Tuesday,” Abraham said. The Vikings (12-8, 5-0) are led by senior first baseman Dylan Wooten, who leads Warren County with 12 extra-base hits. Wooten is batting .443 with a county best 25 RBIs, which includes
one in Saturday’s 4-2 loss to Brandon. Dee White is hitting at an .305 clip with 19 runs scored while Key is at .383. Harper and Key pace the Vikings pitching staff. Harper is 4-1 with a 2.58 ERA and 31 strikeouts while Key is 3-0 with a 2.33 ERA. Vicksburg will likely go with lefthander and Hinds Community College signee Jacob Thomas (4-1, 2.35 ERA, 27 strikeouts). Centerfielder Lamar Anthony keys the offense with a .397 average with 24 runs scored and 19 stolen bases. Catcher Taylor Brocato is next at .393 and 20 RBIs.
Signings Continued from Page B1. She averaged almost two assists per game last season. Still, she said she can — and needs to — get better to crack the Lady Wolves’ lineup. Co-Lin went 31-2 last season and reached the semifinals of the NJCAA national tournament. “You can always get better at something. I want to improve on my ballhandling and shooting,” said Stirgus, who hit 31.7 percent of her 3-pointers and averaged 13.1 points per game last season. “I love to watch tape, and I love to improve by watching film of myself.” Stirgus’ studies don’t focus only on basketball. She wants to go to pharmacy school, and Co-Lin has a program for that. She’s in the
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TONIGHT ON TV n MOVIE “Broadcast News” — A reporter, Albert Brooks, a producer, Holly Hunter, and an anchorman, William Hurt, form a triangle in a TV-network news bureau./7 on FMC n SPORTS NBA — Playoff spots and division titles are on the line on the next to last night of the NBA season. Chicago tries to clinch an Eastern Conference spot Holly Hunter against Boston, while Denver and Phoenix meet with the West’s No. 3 seed on the line at 9:30./7:15 on TNT n PRIMETIME “V” — Ryan, Erica and Jack try to find the legendary John May in hopes of rescuing Georgie; Chad is invited back onto the mothership; Tyler confronts his mother./9 on ABC
THIS WEEK’S LINEUP n EXPANDED LISTINGS TV TIMES — Network, cable and satellite programs appear in Sunday’s TV Times magazine and online at www.vicksburgpost. com
MILESTONES n BIRTHDAYS Lyle Waggoner, actor, 75; Paul Sorvino, acotr, 71; Al Green, singer, 64; Ron Perlman, actor, 60; Peabo Bryson, singer, 59; Garry Kasparov, chess grandmaster, 47; Ricky Schroder, actor, 40; Lou Bega, singer, 35.
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Tesh confirms he dated Oprah John Tesh confirms one of the reports in a revealing unauthorized biography of Oprah Winfrey. The former “Entertainment Tonight” anchor-turned-new age musician said he and Winfrey used to date. The 57-year-old Tesh says he John Oprah Tesh Winfrey and the 56-year-old Winfrey dated while working in local news in Nashville, Tenn. The book “Oprah: A Biography” claims Tesh and Winfrey didn’t just date, but lived together for a short period in the 1970’s. It goes on to say Tesh abruptly ended the relationship one night when he noticed their contrasting skin colors and couldn’t handle being in an interracial relationship. Tesh has not commented on the book’s explanation for their split, but did tell “Entertainment Tonight” he and Winfrey remain good friends. Winfrey’s representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment. “Oprah: A Biography,” written by Kitty Kelley, hits stores today. Kelley has written unauthorized biographies on celebrities, including Jackie Kennedy, Frank Sinatra and Nancy Reagan.
Strait’s latest hit sets a Billboard record George Strait has set a Billboard record. The trade magazine said Tuesday that the country legend is the first act to hit the top 10 on any Billboard chart for 30 straight years. The song that set the record was “I Gotta Get You,” which has reached No. 9 on Billboard’s top country songs list. Strait’s first country top 10 hit was in 1981, with “Unwound,” and he has cracked the top 10 every year since then. His latest hit is his 82nd top 10 country hit.
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Jon, Kate have May 25 custody hearing Jon and Kate Gosselin are due in court in Pennsylvania on May 25 for a hearing on his motion for full custody of their eight children. Jon Gosselin’s new lawyer also says his client does not earn enough to warrant the current $21,700 monthly child support award. The couple divorced last year after a 10-year marriage that produced twins and sextuplets. They starred in the hit reality show “Jon & Kate Plus 8.” Kate Gosselin currently appears on ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” and has a new reality show in the works. On NBC’s “Today” show on Tuesday, she said her TV career doesn’t make her an absentee parent. She says she’s a single mom trying to support her children. Her lawyer, Mark Momjian, says Jon Gosselin’s request is riddled with errors and should be dismissed.
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Teen to wear gum wrapper prom dress An Iowa teen is all bubbly over her one-of-a-kind high school prom dress she made out of gum wrappers. Elizabeth Rasmuson made her dress — and matching vest for her date — out of blue and white wrappers from Wrigley’s “5 gum.” The high school junior says she got the idea after hearing about someone making a dress out of duct tape. Elizabeth Rasmuson and She and her boyfriend began boyfriend, Jordan Weaver, collecting gum wrappers last wear a dress and vest made August. Rasmuson says she quit of gum wrappers. counting after 200. Since the wrappers break easily, Rasmuson finished her dress with a vinyl top coat.
New media publications recognized in contest NeW YOrK (AP) — When the Pulitzer board handed out the most important prizes in journalism, The New York Times and The Washington Post topped the list of winners— and finalists — as usual. But they were joined for the first time by a trio of new media publications that scored unprecedented recognition in a competition long dominated by newspapers. On Monday, judges awarded the nonprofit ProPublica, in collaboration with The New York Times Magazine, a Pulitzer in investigative reporting for a 13,000-word story on the lifeand-death decisions made by New Orleans doctors during Hurricane Katrina. “It is a validation,” said Stephen Engelberg, managing editor for the more than twoyear-old ProPublica that’s based in Manhattan and has only 32 employees. “To be recognized by your peers is an honor and it sort of says to the rest of the group: “Yes, they’re here. They’re real. They are doing very serious journalism.”’ ProPublica is bankrolled by charitable foundations, staffed by veteran journalists, and devoted to doing the kind of investigative journalism projects many newspapers have found too expensive. It offers many of its stories to traditional news organizations, free of charge. Also representing a new model was the prize for editorial cartooning, which was won by the self-syndicated Mark Fiore. His work appears on the San Francisco Chronicle Web
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Seattle Times employees celebrate after receiving news that they won a Pulitzer Prize site SFGate.com. Matt Wuerker of Politico was a finalist for the
Online For a complete list of winners, go to www.vicksburgpost.com cartooning award. Roy Peter Clark, a senior scholar at the St. Petersburg, Fla.-based Poynter Institute, a journalism school, said those organizations don’t need a Pulitzer to somehow feel that their work is more validated. The Pulitzers are regarded as the most prestigious awards in
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U.S. journalism and are given out annually by Columbia University on the recommendation of a board of distinguished journalists and others. Each Pulitzer carries a $10,000 prize, except for the public service award, which is a gold medal. The Bristol Herald Courier, a small paper in the coalfields of Appalachia, beat out journalism’s powerhouses to win the Pulitzer Prize for public service for uncovering a scandal in which Virginia landowners were deprived of millions in natural gas royalties. The Washington Post received four Pulitzers — for international reporting on Iraq, feature
writing, commentary and criticism. The New York Times won three — for national reporting, for explanatory reporting and for investigative reporting. The paper collaborated with ProPublica on the Hurricane Katrina story which was published in the magazine. The Pulitzer Board also recognized the way newspapers are branching out with new media. The Seattle Times employed Twitter and e-mail alerts to help inform readers about a deadly shooting, and used the social media tool Google Wave to encourage reader participation.
O’Brien picks TBS, not Fox, for his TV home
Show will get 10 p.m. slot, moving George Lopez to 11 NeW YOrK (AP) — As Conan O’Brien sought a new place to play TV host, conventional wisdom said he’d be bringing his talk show to Fox. But then O’Brien, lately a host without a network, surprised everyone Monday by announcing he’d chosen cable channel TBS as his new home. His decision to become a cable guy happened fast, met with an “overwhelming” level of desire and enthusiasm from the top of the company on down, said Gavin Polone, O’Brien’s manager. “They didn’t let anything get in their way,” Polone said, calling it the “swiftest complex deal” he’s made in 23 years in business. “There were other opportunities where Conan would have made more money, but for Conan it was never about the money,” he said. Expected to debut in November, the as-yet-untitled show will return O’Brien to the air after an absence that began in January with his unpleasant exit from NBC, his employer for 17 years. O’Brien’s new program will air Mondays through Thursdays at 10 p.m., which will shift “Lopez Tonight,” starring George Lopez, to 11. When TBS approached them about bringing O’Brien to the network, Polone said he and Rick Rosen, O’Brien’s agent, responded that a deal couldn’t happen because Lopez had the 10 p.m. slot. “They said, ‘George will embrace this.’ We said, ‘Yeah, sure.’ And they proved us wrong,” Polone said. O’Brien’s show will originate
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Conan O’Brien performs at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts Monday in Eugene, Ore. from Los Angeles, where he moved from New York for his short-lived stint hosting “The Tonight Show.” For the second half of each hour, he will face off against Jay Leno, who in March repossessed the “Tonight” host chair. O’Brien’s five-year TBS contract gives him ownership of the show, according to a person familiar with the deal. Once TBS made it official on Monday, O’Brien quickly fired out a celebratory tweet.
“The good news: I will be doing a show on TBS starting in November! The bad news: I’ll be playing Rudy on the all new Cosby Show,” he joked with his Twitter post. “I can’t think of anything better than doing my show with Conan as my lead-in. It’s the beginning of a new era in latenight comedy,” Lopez said in a statement released by TBS. Steve Koonin, president of Turner Entertainment Networks, said he flew from
Eubanks announces he’s leaving ‘Tonight’ By the Associated Press “Tonight Show” bandleader Kevin Eubanks has made it official: He’s leaving as Jay Leno’s sideman in May after 18 years with the late-night host. He told Leno during Monday’s taping of “Tonight” in Burbank, Calif., that he was ready for a career change of pace, but he didn’t announce specific plans. Eubanks called the NBC latenight show his “home” and said it had been “a wonderful expe-
rience” working there. Eubanks, 52, whose duties included comic sidekick to Leno as well as guitarist, has Kevin been aboard Eubanks since Leno took over “Tonight” in 1992. Eubanks became musical director when Branford Marsalis left in 1995.
In February, NBC said Eubanks had expressed interest in personal touring and recording. His final day on “Tonight” is May 28. NBC did not announce his replacement. Leno, who invited Eubanks to sit with him to make the announcement, called their time together “a pleasure.” “You’ve been a great friend and really supportive. When those jokes die, I got to look to you, man,” Leno told him.
Atlanta to Lopez’s office on the Warner Bros. lot in Los Angeles last Wednesday to enlist the comedian’s help. Koonin pitched Lopez on the idea that both he and O’Brien are in their 40s (O’Brien turns 47 on Sunday) and appeal to a young demographic, while Leno and David Letterman are older and attract an older crowd. “He got very excited,” Koonin said. “George saw the vision.” Lopez picked up the phone to speak with O’Brien immediately. With his own show just months old (it began in November), Lopez agreed to have “Lopez Tonight” air an hour later. By week’s end, a deal was struck. “Hopefully, this will be something that lasts for the next decade,” said Koonin. He declined to reveal the show’s anticipated budget, but said, “They told us what they needed to make the show, and we said, ‘Let’s go make the show.”’ Koonin expressed optimism that O’Brien will have more creative freedom on cable, saying “cable has historically had a different temperament than broadcast,” but noted, “Conan’s not a dirty comedian. That’s not what he does.” O’Brien’s bitter break with NBC took place after he had hosted “The Tonight Show” for just eight months. Having followed Leno with “Late Night” since 1993, O’Brien was guaranteed a promotion to the “Tonight Show” last summer in a succession plan announced back in 2004.
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peace of mind. — Chris in Pennsylvania Dear Chris: Thank you for your helpful suggestions. Like you, many readers were quick to offer reassurance to “Afraid.” Read on: Dear Abby: My husband and I allayed our own fears by choosing to live in a community with close neighbors and many activities. Avoiding isolation is what is important. Knowing what caregiving and other support services are available also helps, whether or not they are needed right now. “Afraid’s” thoughts of death, if frequent, could be a symptom of depression and should be evaluated by a doctor if they persist. — Happy to Be Alone
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BY BERNICE BEDE OSOL • NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION If tomorrow is your birthday: In the year ahead some old, unproductive habits will quietly be phased out of your life and be replaced with captivating new interests. Aries (March 21-April 19) — A project upon which you may have placed little significance may gain much appeal today. Consequently, you’ll now be more willing to spend some quality time and effort on it. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Someone who is sincerely interested in your financial well-being may take some constructive steps to help you develop skills that could put you at the higher end of the earning scale. Be responsive. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — If Cupid has been far too lax about shooting arrows at someone on your behalf, there is a good chance he might do so now. Don’t be surprised if your heart starts to twitter today. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Be alert and on your toes today, because there are indications that improvements might occur that could benefit you careerwise. You wouldn’t want to miss out on anything that may benefit you. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Most partnership arrangements into which you enter at this point in time would have excellent chances of being successful, so don’t hesitate to team up with someone if asked to join up. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Lady Luck is willing to apply her magic on anything that has to do with a collective endeavor, so it behooves you to become a team player. It doesn’t matter if it’s with a softball team or a business group. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Several exciting new friends you’ll be meeting will want to play some major roles in your life if you’re open to making room for them. It behooves you to do so. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Don’t take lightly any new bright idea you get at this point in time, especially if it should have anything to do with making your work more productive. It’ll pay off handsomely for you. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — You could be on the verge of an exciting change in your life that would increase your popularity in the process. It won’t mean changing your friendships, only increasing them. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Don’t be surprised if Lady Luck starts doing what she can to improve your financial lot in life. Some new ingenious, positive thinking on your part may make this a strong probability. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — An old unproductive perspective you’ve hung onto for far too long might finally be on its last legs. Its demise will be replaced with some innovative new thinking that will increase your opportunities for success. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — By analyzing your economic picture today, you should be able to discover some new ways to generate more income and enhance your overall financial position. Don’t be afraid to try something fresh.
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BY DR. ROBERT WALLACE • NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION Dr. Wallace: I’m a mother of a married 19-year-old daughter, so I think you will agree that my question fits into a teen column. Elizabeth is going to have a baby in mid-July. When she got married, she promised me that if she ever had a daughter, she would name the baby girl Edith in honor of my wonderful mother. My daughter said the name Edith would be the baby’s first or at least middle name. I was hoping that it would be her first name, but I was willing to settle for the middle name of Edith. We found out last week that my first grandchild will be a little girl, and this made me jubilant. Now comes the news that was a shocker. When I told Elizabeth not to forget her promise that her daughter’s name was going to be Edith, she said, “Mom, Richard doesn’t like the name Edith. When I asked him about having her middle name as Edith, he said, ‘Sorry dear, but Edith is out.’” She added that they then spent two hours to finally agree on the name Sarah Ellen. She admitted that she liked it better than having Edith part of the name. She said she felt bad because she broke her promise to me. I’m really disappointed with her decision and feel like I should talk to my daughter and son-in-law to see if they will change their minds. After all, a promise is a promise. — Mom, Hammond, La. Mom: There are times when a promise is permitted to be broken, and this is one of those times. The baby’s parents should be the ones to name their child. Do not attempt to get the parents to “change their mind” and do not try to give your daughter a “guilt trip” for breaking a promise. Tell your daughter that Sarah Ellen is a beautiful name and that you agree with their choice. Pushing to have Edith as a name for the baby would be a serious mistake. • Dr. Robert Wallace writes for Copley News Service. E-mail him at rwallace@Copley News Service.
Dear Abby: “Afraid” should take stock of her life now, and consider her interests and hobbies. Gardening, art, reading, clubs, sewing, shopping, theater, antiquing or volunteering are all possibilities for her future if the need or interest arises. Since she is worried now, she should make sure that wherever she moves accommodates these needs later in life. It’s never too early to become prepared. Last, but not least, the right pet can go a long way toward providing company and comfort. As soon as I walk in the door, I yell to my cat, “I’m home!” — Definitely Not Lonely in Kentucky Dear Abby: Where are “Afraid’s” current friends? Moving means nothing to true friends. My mother kept in touch with her childhood friends until her death in her 70s — and they were spread all over the country. Like “Afraid” I am an only child, plus I have never been married. I have a few faithful
friends from high school and college who are there for me regardless of their location. I, too, would drop anything to be there for them. They mean everything to me, and I know our relationships will continue through our old age. — Grateful for my Friends Dear Abby: You advised “Afraid” to join church and social groups. I would like to add that if she enjoys children and young adults, she should get to know her neighbors, and volunteer at the library, hospital, school or scout troop in her new area. Children thrive on the love and stories of “grandparents” — and they benefit from the wisdom and experience. These friendships often extend into the home, offering the joy and belonging of family. You are never alone with “family” around you. — Nana to All, in Virginia Dear Abby: I suggest she look for the “learning in retirement” programs available. We joined one at a university four
Acupuncture relieves carpal tunnel syndrome Dear Dr. Gott: You recently answered a letter on carpal tunnel syndrome. I am a 74-year-old woman who has had tremendous relief from acupuncture for about 12 years. Back then, I had six treatments, and, until recently, I have had few symptoms. Now, owing to overuse of my hands by gardening, cooking, using the computer, etc., I am starting to have trouble again. Still, I do not awaken in the night and have to get up and shake my hands as I once did. Have you other input on this? Dear Reader: The carpal tunnel is literally a passageway on each palm side of the wrist that protects the main nerve to the hand and accompanying tendons responsible for allowing the fingers to bend. The syndrome occurs when pressure is placed on the median nerve, causing pain, tingling, numbness and eventual weakness of the affected hand. Repetitive motion for extended periods of time, such as swinging a hammer, and diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, some thyroid problems and amyloid deposits are a few of the possible causes. Amyloid is an abnormal protein manufactured in bone marrow. Symptoms of the syndrome typically begin slowly but can progress to the stage at which a physician should be consulted. Confirmation might be made by an electromyography or through a nerve-conduction study. Initial nonsurgical control for mild nerve impairment might include a wrist splint, over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, supplemental vitamin B6 or a cortisone injection. Chiropractic therapy, acupuncture, yoga and a number of similar techniques for relaxation might also be appropriate. When conservative measures fail to produce positive results, surgery might follow. Chiropractic therapy is therapeutic manipulation of the spinal column and deep muscle massage that does not involve the use of drugs or surgery. Acupuncture involves the ancient practice of inserting thin needles into the skin at strategic points throughout the body for relief from pain. Treatment plans commonly involve from six to 12 sessions over a period of a few months. Up to 20 needles will be used in a single treatment and will remain in place for up to 30 minutes. Yoga is yet another ancient practice that combines relaxation and exercise to provide pain relief. Simply put, a person controls his or her breathing while going through a series of specific movements. Tai chi has developed over the years into a gentle form of exercise aimed at reducing stress and anxiety. This Chi-
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nese art is known to help with a variety of health disorders. If you are experiencing a return of symptoms, return to your acupuncturist for periodic maintenance, which is often found to be beneficial. It goes without saying that if you perform repetitive motion in your line of work or at home, modify the practice as much as possible.
years ago when we moved to Greenville, S.C., and have met some wonderful people. — Carol K. Dear Abby: We, too, spent the first 30 years of our marriage feeling like the only childless couple in the world. Then we moved to an age-restricted community. We have never been happier. Many of our new
friends also have no children, and we no longer worry about aging alone. — Karen in Henderson, Nev.
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Dear Abby: I am writing about the letter from “Afraid to Be Alone” (Feb. 15), who is moving to a new state and has no family except for her husband. As a teacher of health policy and administration, I agree that she shouldn’t be overanxious about her future to the point of distraction. There are concrete steps she and her husband can take to protect themselves and have some security as they age. These include purchasing long-term care insurance, creating a living will and medical power of attorney, and communicating their wishes about heroic measures should either of them ever face that decision. They should also look into moving to a continuing care retirement community, most of which have differing levels of care — from assisted living to nursing home care — with guaranteed access to its members. These are just a few of the steps “Afraid” could take now to give herself some
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of Warren County, Mississippi; thence in a Northeasterly direction on a line parallel with the Northwest line of said City Cemetery Road, a distance of 40 feet to the Northwest corner of that certain tract of land conveyed by the said Maurice Metzger to Mary E. Katzenmeyer, by Deed bearing date of the 1st day of April, 1926, recorded in Book 165 at Page 143 of the Land Records aforesaid; thence in a Southerly direction along the Westerly line of the property so conveyed to the said Mary E. Katzenmeyer, a distance of 100 feet to a point in the Northwest line of said City Cemetery Road, which is 91 feet Northeast of the Point of Beginning of the property hereby conveyed, thence in a Southwesterly direction along the said Northwest line of said City Cemetery Road, a distance of 91 feet to the intersection of said City Cemetery Road, the Point of Beginning; the land hereby conveyed being a part of the same property which was conveyed to the said Maurice Metzger by Deed executed by Jacob Schaffer, bearing date of the 17th day of March, 1925, recorded in Book 158 at Page 240 of the Land Records aforesaid, and being situated in Lots 25 and 36 in Square 8 in that certain Survey in said City of Vicksburg known as North Springfield; also, all and singular the buildings and improvements thereon and the appurtenances there unto appertaining and belonging. And being the same property conveyed by said Maurice Metzger to T. B. Tennant and Hazel J. Tennant by Deed dated July 28, 1926, recorded in Book 165 at Page 308 of the Land Records of said County. I will convey only such title as is vested in me as Substituted Trustee. /s/ J. Allen Derivaux, Jr. J. ALLEN DERIVAUX, JR. Substituted Trustee 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27(4t)
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01. Legals SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE WHEREAS, on November 16, 2007, John F. Bowser, An Unmarried Person, executed a certain deed of trust to First American Title, Trustee for the benefit of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. which deed of trust is of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Warren County, State of Mississippi in Book 1683 at Page 208; and WHEREAS, said Deed of Trust was subsequently assigned to PHH Mortgage Corporation by instrument dated March 10, 2010 and recorded in Book 1506 at Page 718 of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk's office; and WHEREAS, PHH Mortgage Corporation has heretofore substituted J. Gary Massey as Trustee by instrument dated March 19, 2010 and recorded in the aforesaid Chancery Clerk's Office in Book 1506 at Page 719; and WHEREAS, default having been made in the terms and conditions of said deed of trust and the entire debt secured thereby having been declared to be due and payable in accordance with the terms of said deed of trust, PHH Mortgage Corporation, the legal holder of said indebtedness, having requested the undersigned Substituted Trustee to execute the trust and sell said land and property in accordance with the terms of said deed of trust and for the purpose of raising the sums due thereunder, together with attorney's fees, trustee's fees and expense of sale. NOW, THEREFORE, I, J. Gary Massey, Substituted Trustee in said deed of trust, will on April 20, 2010 offer for sale at public outcry and sell within legal hours (being between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.), at the West Door of the County Courthouse of Warren County, located at Vicksburg, Mississippi, to the highest and best bidder for cash the following described property situated in Warren County, State of Mississippi, to-wit: All of Lot 10B, PEAR ORCHARD SUBDIVISION, as shown by plat of record in Plat Book 3 at Page 121 of the land records of Warren County, Mississippi, and being contained therein in Plat Cabinet "A" at Slot 202C, and also being shown by plat of record in Plat Book 3 at Page 128 of the Land Records of Warren County, Mississippi, and being contained in Plat Cabinet "A" at Slot 204-C. LESS AND EXCEPT: That certain property described as Parcel Two in Deed conveyed to Lillian Toney by SandersHollingsworth Builders, LLC, dated October 10, 2003 and recorded in Deed Book 1320 at Page 445 of the Land Records of Warren County, Mississippi. I WILL CONVEY only such title as vested in me as Substituted Trustee. WITNESS MY SIGNATURE on this 25th day of March, 2010. J. Gary Massey SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE## Shapiro & Massey, L.L.P. 1910 Lakeland Drive Suite B Jackson, MS 39216 (601)981-9299 319 Belize Court Vicksburg, MS 39180 10-000274DM Publish: 3/30, 4/6, 4/13(3t) NOTICE TO CREDITORS EXECUTOR'S NOTICE TO THE CREDITORS OF DOLLIE P. DUNCAN, DECEASED #2009,148 PR Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 15th day of December 2009, by the Chancery Court of Warren County, Mississippi, to the undersigned upon the Estate of Dollie P. Duncan, Deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said Estate to have the same probated, registered and allowed by the Clerk of said Court within 90 days from this date, and failure to do so within said period will forever bar said claims. This the sixth day of April 2010. LUCIUS B. DABNEY, JR., EXECUTOR Publish: 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27(4t) Substitute Trustee's Notice of Sale STATE OF MISSISSIPPI COUNTY OF Warren WHEREAS, on the 21st day of March, 2007 and acknowledged on the 21st day of March, 2007, Toni Easterling and Michael Easterling Husband and Wife As Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship, executed and delivered a certain Deed of Trust unto American Title Company, Inc., Trustee for The Hurricane Mortgage Company, Inc. A Mississippi Corporation, 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 1649 at Page 58 # 244493; and WHEREAS, by various assignments on record said Deed of Trust was ultimately assigned to US Bank National Association, as Trustee for SASCO 2007-WF2 by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Book 1508 at Page 51 #
Substitute Trustee's Notice of Sale STATE OF MISSISSIPPI COUNTY OF Warren WHEREAS, on the 21st day of March, 2007 and acknowledged on the 21st day of March, 2007, Toni Easterling and Michael Easterling Husband and Wife As Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship, executed and delivered a certain Deed of Trust unto American Title Company, Inc., Trustee for The Hurricane Mortgage Company, Inc. A Mississippi Corporation, 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 1649 at Page 58 # 244493; and WHEREAS, by various assignments on record said Deed of Trust was ultimately assigned to US Bank National Association, as Trustee for SASCO 2007-WF2 by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Book 1508 at Page 51 # 276646; and WHEREAS, on the 25th day of March, 2010, the Holder of said Deed of Trust substituted and appointed Emily Kaye Courteau as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Book 1508 at Page 52 # 276647; 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 4th day of May, 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: Lot Eleven (11) of the Feld Survey of the W.R. Bay Tract as shown by plat recorded in Book 116 at Page 36 of the Land Deed Records of Warren County, Mississippi. Being the same property conveyed to Charlie Bolt Killgo by deed from Ronald Walker Killgo filed for record in Book 1330, Page 228, Register's Office for Warren County, Mississippi, dated 11/25/03. And being the same property conveyed to Toni Easterling and husband, Michael Easterling by deed from Charline Bolt Killgo, single, being recorded simultaneously herewith. I will only convey such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this day April 7, 2010 Emily Kaye Courteau Substitute Trustee 2309 Oliver Road Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 330-9020 sw/F10-0689 Publish: 4/13, 4/20, 4/27(3t)
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SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE WHEREAS, Jennings Real Estate Investment Properties, LLC executed a certain Deed of Trust to Gregory P. Giddens, Trustee for Southern Investment Financing, LLC, which Deed of Trust is recorded in the Land Records in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Warren County, Mississippi, in Book 1699 at Page 478; and WHEREAS, J. Allen Derivaux, Jr. has been duly substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust in the place and stead of Gregory P. Giddens or any other named trustee by instrument dated March 31, 2010 of record in Book 1508 at Page 50 of said Warren County Land Records; and WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by said Deeds of Trust and in the performance by said Mortgagors of certain obligations contained therein, and the entire debt secured thereby having been declared to be due and payable in accordance with the terms of said Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, the beneficiary thereof, having requested the undersigned substituted Trustee to execute the trust and sale of said land and property in accordance with the terms of said Deed of Trust and for the purpose of satisfying the sums due thereunder, together with attorney's fees, Trustee's fees and expenses of sale. Now, therefore, I, J. Allen Derivaux, Jr, substituted Trustee, will on the 28th day of April, 2010, during legal hours, being between the hours of 11:00 o'clock a.m. And 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the West front door of the County Courthouse of Warren County, Mississippi, at Vicksburg, Mississippi, offer for sale at public outcry and sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in the County of Warren, State of Mississippi: Beginning at a point where the East line of Poplar Street intersects the Northwest line of the City Cemetery Road: running thence in a Northerly direction along the said East line of Poplar Street, a distance of 122 feet, more or less, to the Southwest corner of that certain tract of land which was conveyed by Maurice Metzger to Robert Lewis by Deed bearing date of the 16th day of November, 1925, recorded in Book 163 at Page 49 of the Land Records in the office of the Clerk of the Chancery Court of Warren County, Mississippi; thence in a Northeasterly direction on a line parallel with the Northwest line of said City Cemetery Road, a distance of 40 feet to the Northwest corner of that certain tract of land conveyed by the said Maurice Metzger to Mary E. Katzenmeyer, by Deed bearing date of the 1st day of April, 1926, recorded in Book 165 at Page 143 of the Land Records aforesaid; thence in a Southerly direction along the Westerly line of the property so conveyed to the said Mary E. Katzenmeyer, a distance of 100 feet to a point in the Northwest line of said City Cemetery Road, which is 91 feet Northeast of the Point of Beginning of the property hereby conveyed,
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WARREN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JOHN WAYNE JABOUR, DECEASED REBECCA TAYLOR JABOUR, EXECUTRIX PROBATE NO. 2010-047PR NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF JOHN WAYNE JABOUR NOTICE is hereby given that Letters Testamentary of the Estate of John Wayne Jabour, Deceased, were granted to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Warren County, Mississippi, on the 31st day of March, 2010, and all persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified and required to have the same probated and registered by the Clerk of said Court as required by law within ninety (90) days of the date hereof. Failure to do so will forever bar such claims. WITNESS my signature this, the 7th day of April, 2010. /s/Rebecca Taylor Jabour REBECCA TAYLOR JABOUR Publish: 4/13, 4/20, 4/27(3t) IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WARREN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY LOUISE F. CARLSON, DECEASED PROBATE NO. 2010-044PR NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF MARY LOUISE F. CARLSON NOTICE is hereby given that Letters Testamentary in the Estate of Mary Louise F. Carlson were granted to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Warren County, Mississippi, on the 29th day of March, 2010, and all persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified and required to have same probated and registered by the Clerk of said Court as required by law within ninety (90 days of the first date of publication hereon. Failure to do so will forever bar such claims. WITNESS MY SIGNATURE this the 1st day of April, 2010. /s/ Clyde Edward Carlson CLYDE EDWARD CARLSON Publish: 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27 (4t) IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WARREN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN RE: LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JOHN R. MCLEOD, DECEASED, NO. 2010-038PR TANYA CROCKER AND BESTY LYNCH CO-PETITIONERS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Letters of Administration, C.T.A., having been granted to the undersigned on the 31st day of March, 2010, by the Chancery Court of Warren County, Mississippi, upon the Estate of John R. McLeod, 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 1st day of April, 2010. /s/ Tanya Crocker TANYA CROCKER /s/ Betsy Lunch BETSY LYNCH Publish: 4/6, 4/13, 4/20(3t)
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NOTICE TO THE CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF ADA RINGOLD, DECEASED CAUSE NO. 2010-040PR Letters Testamentary in the Estate of Ada Ringold having been granted to the undersigned on the 18th day of March, 2010, by the Chancery Court of Warren County, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said Estate to have same probated, registered and allowed by the Clerk of said Court within ninety (90) days from the 1st date of publication of this notice which is the 30th day of March, 2010, or they will be forever barred by operation of law. Dated this the 29 th day of March, 2010. George V. Ringold Administrator Publish: 3/30, 4/6, 4/13(3t)
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WARREN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WALTER EDWARD CARLSON, DECEASED PROBATE NO. 2010-045PR NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF WALTER EDWARD CARLSON NOTCE is hereby given that Letters Testamentary in the Estate of Walter Edward Carlson were granted to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Warren County, Mississippi, on the 29th day of March, 2010, and all persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified and required to have same probated and registered by the Clerk of said Court as required by law within ninety (90) days of the first publication hereon. Failure to do so will forever bar such claims. WITNESS MY SIGNATURE this the 1st day of April, 2010. /s/ Clyde Edward Carlson CLYDE EDWARD CARLSON Publish: 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27 (4t)
Substitute Trustee's Notice of Sale STATE OF MISSISSIPPI COUNTY OF Warren WHEREAS, on the 22nd day of August, 2005 and acknowledged on the 22nd day of August, 2005, Leon Turner, an unmarried man, executed and delivered a certain Deed of Trust unto Jim B. Tohill, Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Company, 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 1551 at Page 162 # 225600; and WHEREAS, on the 29th day of August, 2005, Ameriquest Mortgage Company, assigned said Deed of Trust unto LaSalle Bank National Association as Trustee for RAMP 2007RP1, by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Book 1506 at Page 729 Instrument # 276385; and WHEREAS, on the 9th day of March, 2010, the Holder of said Deed of Trust substituted and appointed Emily Kaye Courteau as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Book 1506 at Page 730 Instrument # 276386; 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 20th day of April, 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: The following described land and property situated in the Warren County, Mississippi, to wit: All of Lot 15 of South Glen Subdivision, a plat of which is duly recorded in Plat Book 3 at Page 31 of the Land Records of Warren County, Mississippi. Less and Except: Part of Lot 15 of South Glen Subdivision, Warren County, Mississippi more particularly described as follows, to wit: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot 15 or South Glen Subdivision, a plat of which is recorded in Plat Book 3 at Page 31 of the Land Records of Warren County, Mississippi, said point being also the Northeast corner of Lot 16 of said South Glen Subdivision, and run thence South 13 degrees 44 minutes 00 seconds West, 80.16 feet to a point that lies 5 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds West, 109.13 feet to the Southwest Corner of said Lot 15; thence along the West line of said Lot 15 (also the East line of Lot 16) North 17 degrees 19 minutes 00 seconds East, 189.02 feet to the point of beginning. I will only convey such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this day March 25, 2010 Emily Kaye Courteau Substitute Trustee 2309 Oliver Road Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 330-9020 ccn/F10-0758 Publish: 3/30, 4/6, 4/13(3t)
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE By virtue of that certain Deed of Trust made on the 24th day of April, 2006, by Gordon B. White and Phylis F. White to Robert B. Andrews, Trustee, subsequently replaced by B. Blake Teller, Substituted Trustee, pursuant to valid Substitution of Trustee which is recorded in Deed Book 1506 at Page 799 of the Land Records of Warren County, Mississippi, to secure certain indebtedness therein mentioned for the benefit of RiverHills Bank, which Deed of Trust is duly recorded in Book 1587 at Page 830 of the Records of Mortgages and Deeds of Trust on Land in the Office of the Chancery Clerk of Warren County, Mississippi; and pursuant to the power and authority vested in me, as Substituted Trustee, and at the request of the owner of said indebtedness, default having been made in the payment due thereunder as described in Promissory Note by said Deed of Trust secured and the payment of the interest thereunder accruing and the holder and the owner of the Note having elected under the terms of said Deed of Trust to declare said Note due and payable as by said Deed of Trust authorized, and the same remaining unpaid, I, B. Blake Teller, as Substituted Trustee, will between the legal hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, the 28th day of April, 2010, at the main front door of the Cherry Street side of the county courthouse in Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi, expose for sale at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash the following described property conveyed by said Deed of Trust, said property being situated in Warren County, State of Mississippi, being described as follows: All of Lot 8 of Camelot Estates, Part 1, per plat of record in Plat Book 3 at Page 23 of the Land Records in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Warren County, Mississippi. The undersigned will only convey such title as is vested in me as Substituted Trustee. WITNESS my signature this the 29th day of March, 2010. /s/ B. Blake Teller B. BLAKE TELLER Substituted Trustee Publish: 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27 (4t)
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CNA 11-7 shift full time and prn 7-3/3-11 We offer Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical insurance, PTO & 401K-Plan for full time employees Apply in Person at: Shady Lawn Health and Rehabilitation 60 Shady Lawn Place M-F 8:30am-4:30pm EOE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE needed. Must be computer literate, have a pleasant telephone manner and be good with customers. Please send resume to: Dept. 3721, The Vicksburg Post, P.O. Box 821668, Vicksburg, MS 39182 or e-mail to classifieds@vicksburg post.com please note Dept. 3721 in subject line. GENERAL LABORERS and Cutters needed. No phone calls. Apply in person at Keys Recycling Center 4385 Highway 61 North.
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CKC COCKER SPANIEL. 10 months old, female, current shots, wormed. $225. 601-631-1505.
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JOHN DEERE LT160 42 inch mower. Used 6 seasons. Paid $2600, asking $900. 601-415-5995.
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30. Houses For Rent
BARBARA'S LAWN SERVICE. Grass too tall, give us a call. Low prices, great service. 601-218-8267, 601629-6464, leave message.
ROOMS. FURNISHED PRIVATE bath and kitchenette, all utilities. $105 weekly. 601-883-9942.
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3 BEDROOMS, 2 baths. 61 South area, $700 deposit, $700 monthly. Available 5/1. 601-631-1523.
CLEANUP TIME! WILL remove junk and etcetera. 601-218-7839, leave message.
D&D Tree Cutting, Trimming & Lawn Care For Free Estimates, call “Big James” at 601-218-7782. DIRT AND GRAVEL hauled. 8 yard truck. 601638-6740. KIDDIE CARE. $12 daily. Drop-offs welcome. Redbone Road/ 61 South area. 601638-5316. River City Lawn Care You grow it - we mow it! Affordable and professional. Lawn and landscape maintenance. Cut, bag, trim, edge. 601-529-6168.
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27. Rooms For Rent $270 MONTHLY, $75 deposit. $350 with private bath. Central heat, phone, cable, furnished. 601-272-4564.
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1 bedroom apartments, $400. 2 bedroom townhouse, new paint/ carpet, $500, $300 deposit. 601-631-0805. 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS. New carpet, paint, washer/ dryer hookups. $525- $550. 601-631-0805.
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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 TAKING APPLICATIONS!! On a newly remodeled 3 bedroom, $450. Also 2 bedroom, $425. Both includes refrigerator and stove furnished. $200. Call 601-634-8290
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30. Houses For Rent 3 BEDROOMS 2.5 baths. 3 years old, 2-story, all electric, garage, 2000 square feet, hardwood and ceramic. $1400 monthly, deposit/ references required. 601218-1002.
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3/ 4 BEDROOMSRent $1,100 and Up! • 721 National. 732-768-5743. LARGE VICTORIAN FOR rent, 3 bedrooms, central air/heat. $600 monthly plus deposit. Call 601-636-5776, leave message. LOS COLINAS. SMALL 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Cottage. Close in, nice. $795 monthly. 601-831-4506.
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34. Houses For Sale McMillin Real Estate 601-636-8193 VicksburgRealEstate.com
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600 Blossom Lane 3 BR, 2 BA home with inground pool & large workshop.
1 BEDROOM TRAILER for rent. Unfurnished, with utilities. No pets, deposit required. 601-301-0285. 3 BEDROOMS, 2 baths. 61 South area, deposit required. 601-619-9789.
32. Mobile Homes For Sale 16X80. NICE HOUSE! $15,000 set up. Can e-mail pictures. Call Darren, 228669-3505. 1993 32x80. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, big tub, needs a little tender loving care. Can be yours for $20,000 set up available. Call Darren, 228669-3505. 1997 28X80. NEW carpet, linoleum, set-up with air, stone fireplace, garden tub. Only $29,900. Call Darren, 228-669-3505. 2002 32x80. 2 Master baths, fireplace, 4 bedrooms, french doors, will install new carpet throughout home. $39,900 setup included. Call Darren, 228669-3505. LIVING! COUNTRY DOUBLEWIDE with land in Utica! Immaculate 2000 28x64 4 bedroom home with land, fireplace, all appliances, ceiling fans, jacuzzi tub, real wood cabinets, covered deck, backed up to the woods! $65,000. Call John, 601-672-5146. KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LOCAL NEWS AND SALES... SUBSCRIBE TO THE VICKSBURG POST TODAY! CALL 601-636-4545, ASK FOR CIRCULATION. LAND/ HOME. NO credit needed! 2 left in Pearl,1 in Vicksburg. Call for details, ask for Darren, 228-6693505.
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601-636-6490 NEW HOME ON 2 acres, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, never lived in. 108 Chandlers Cove, Vicksburg, MS. 601301-1773 or 601-672-8325
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 Daryl Hollingsworth..601-415-5549
34. Houses For Sale 1 OAK HILL. 4br, 2ba, large den with fireplace, totally remodeled, new roof, granite in kitchen and bathroom. Sun room with fireplace. 2630 square feet. Private in town, no neighbors. $148,500. Call 318-341-8717
JOHN ARNOLD 601-529-7376 NEED BUYERS: I have access to homes in all prices & sizes to show you as well as land and commercial property. Central Drive: Really nice home w/hardwood floors, freshly painted inside & out, fenced back yard, workshop & 16x16 covered back porch. Call John Arnold, Vicksburg Realty, LLC
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601-636-0502 WOW! 65 PINE HAVEN Lane. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths appliances included, 2½ acres. 1761 square feet. $146,000. 601-994-3414.
4571 Hayley’s Point 4 BR, 2 BA, 1860 SF Metal roof, lakeside, renovated, in county. $90,000 Bette Paul Warner, 601.218.1800 McMillin Real Estate
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