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Julie Twiner takes tough win It was a tough week to pick the games as all but one entrant missed at least three games and most missed four or more. Julie Twiner of Vicksburg missed only two games and won the $25 prize in the latest installment of The Vicksburg Post’s long-running Pick the Winner contest. This week’s football games and the entry blank appear in today’s edition on page B4.

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TODAY IN HISTORY 1512: Michelangelo finishes painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. 1870: The United States Weather Bureau makes its first meteorological observations. 1952: The United States explodes the first hydrogen bomb, code-named “Ivy Mike,” at Enewetak Atoll in the Marshall Islands. 1968: The Motion Picture Association of America unveils its new voluntary film rating system: G for general, M for mature (later changed to GP, then PG), R for restricted and X (later changed to NC-17) for adults only. 1979: Former first lady Mamie Mamie Eisenhower Eisenhower dies at 82.

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A hand-drawn arrow points to Booker T. Washington when he and a group visited the Illinois Memorial at the Vicksburg National Military Park in 1908.

Hinds brings 1900s Utica school to digital life By Pamela Hitchins phitchins@vicksburgpost.com Historic photographs from the Utica Normal & Industrial Institute — the precursor to today’s Utica campus of Hinds Community College — have been added to the Mississippi Digital Library for online viewing and research. The 22 images are from the school’s archives and were provided to the MDL after extensive research and documentation by Utica campus librarian Jean Greene. “We’re hoping to raise awareness about the history of the school, to see if people can identify folks in some of the photos and to see if someone out there has access to additional photographs,” said Greene. In addition, the site is a resource for anyone outside the area conducting research. “We have people call all the time who need information,” Greene said. “There is such a great history to that institution,” said Mary Beth Applin, dean of learning resources for Hinds. “We’re hoping the photographs will shed some light on it.” Hinds is Mississippi’s largest community college, with more than 13,000 students enrolled for credit, and the

JACKSON — The U.S. Supreme Court won’t get involved in a fight over legislative redistricting in Mississippi. The court on Monday affirmed a lower court ruling allowing state lawmakers to run in their current districts this year. The justices rejected an appeal from the Mississippi NAACP. Mississippi’s statewide and legislative elections are Nov. 8. “This is what we had expected on this particular case,” said state Sen. Terry Burton, R-Newton, the Elections Committee chairman. “So there’s no surprise here. We’ve all been running on the assumption we would proceed with the election.” The Mississippi Legislature did not adopt a redistricting plan this year. The 122 Mississippi House districts and 52 Senate districts are updated after every census to reflect population changes and to uphold the constitutional principle of one person, one vote. When redistricting failed, the state chapter of See Court, Page A2.

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Phil Bryant Dr. William H. Holtzclaw, his wife and two sons pose for a photo, believed to have been taken around 1910. Utica campus dates to 1903, when the Normal school, designated among federally noted historically black colleges and universities, was founded by Dr. William H. Holtzclaw. “This Tuskegee graduate and student of Dr. Booker T. Washington walked into Utica...with two dollars and a dollar watch in his pocket and a strong determination to found a public school to train Negroes to read, write, compute and develop their farmland communities,” Dr. Shirley Hopkins-Davis writes in a history of the campus. “Under a tree, Dr. Holtzclaw began to teach about 20 students.” Within a year, students were See Photos, Page A7.

To view photographs Early images of the Utica campus of Hinds Community College, founded in 1903 as the Utica Normal & Industrial Institute for the Training of Colored Young Men and Women, can be viewed online at www.msdiglib.org/cdm4/browse_ inst.php To help identify those pictured in the photos, or to donate additional historic photos of the school or its students, call Hinds CC Utica librarian Jean Greene at 601-885-7034, or email her at jbgreene@hindscc.edu

Issue of poverty big problem for next governor By Emily Wagster Pettus The Associated Press PICKENS — Poverty is one of Mississippi’s most intractable problems, and it’s among the most complex issues facing the next governor. Bryant says a vote Low incomes transfor DuPree is like late into lower revenues for the state. voting for Obama People who struggle to support themselves and their families are more likely to

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Four in running for county tax assessor position Four candidates are seeking the position of tax assessor for Warren County. They are Democrat Angela Brown, 42, Republican Mike Caruthers, 56, and independents Ben Luckett, 39, and Doug Tanner, 53. Caruthers did not return a questionnaire. 1. What can the tax assessor’s office do to keep owners of homes and businesses informed of their tax situation in addition

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to mailed notifications of increases? Brown: The tax assessor’s office can print public

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Oct. 24: District 1 supervisor Oct. 25: District 2 supervisor Oct. 26: District 3 supervisor Oct. 27: District 4 supervisor Oct. 28: District 5 supervisor Oct. 29: House District 55 Oct. 31: Tax collector Nov. 1: Tax assessor Nov. 2: Circuit clerk Nov. 3: Chancery clerk Nov. 4: Sheriff

On Nov. 8, Warren County voters going to the polls will make the final decisions on top county and state elective seats. In this series, candidates respond to a series of questions.

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Five injured in one of two morning wrecks

Vicksburg Fire Department medic James Goodwin takes information from Sheliah Bass after a three-car wreck at about 7:30 this morning on Mississippi 27 in front of Beechwood Elementary. No injuries were reported.

Five people were treated for injuries this morning after a Vicksburg woman reported that the brakes on her 1992 Buick Park Avenue failed as she drove down Sherman Avenue and eventually hit a power pole, Vicksburg police Officer Chris Tankesly said. Tymica Edison, 27, 40 Dove Road, told police she safely managed to steer the car across North Washington Street and swerved into a church parking lot, where her car sideswiped a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu driven by Stacey Johnson, 28, 1518 Ethel St., before hitting the pole. Johnson was not injured, but Tymica Edison and three passengers, Arkiyah Edison, 3, Aleria Sanders, 6, and Tykeria Sanders, 6, all of 40 Dove Road, were taken to River Region Medical Center where they were treated and released, said hospital spokesman Allen Karel. Tankesly said a fifth passenger, Jeremy Webb, 30, of the same address, was also taken to RRMC, but Karel said there was no record of Webb being treated.

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Continued from Page A1. the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People sued. But a threejudge federal panel said the state either had to immediately redraw the lines or let lawmakers run in their current districts in 2011. A federal panel said in May that the state still has another year to complete remapping district lines, so no temporary action was warranted. The NAACP said elections under the current districts will violate the one-person, one-vote principle. Mississippi NAACP president Derrick Johnson did not immediately return a call seeking comment. Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann, a Republican, said Monday that the decision reaffirms the Legislature’s right to redistrict itself. “The decision validates next Tuesday’s legislative election. It means the Mississippi Constitution controls the election of our representatives,” Hosemann said. “The Supreme Court has affirmed what I have long contended — we should follow the state constitution and protect our state’s right to redistrict our Legislature without federal intervention,” Hosemann said. “The constitution had a very good day. I am very pleased with the result.” Burton said lawmakers in January will return to the task of trying to draw new lines. He said a question remains about whether

crime & accident from staff reports

Separately, three vehicles were involved in a wreck on Mississippi 27 between Beechwood Elementary and Warren Central High School at about 7:30 a.m. The Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol, which investigated, relayed no information about the wreck, but no injuries were reported at the scene.

Two county men held on drug charges Two Vicksburg men were in the Warren County Jail this morning after being arrested at noon Monday by agents from the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics and Warren County deputies, Sheriff Martin Pace said. Richard Cosey, 48, 102 Quinola Lane, was charged with being in possession of cocaine with intent to sell. Cosey is accused of possessing more than a kilogram of cocaine, records showed. A kilogram is equal to 2.2 pounds. Leroy Hall, 68, 413 Pleasant

Valley Drive, was charged with conspiracy to possess and distribute a controlled substance. Pace said agents and deputies drove to the Pleasant Valley address to serve a search warrant, and Cosey ran from the home carrying a package later determined to hold powder cocaine. Cosey was chased through the woods to the Quinola Lane home, where he was arrested. Hall was arrested at the Pleasant Valley home. Both men were being held without bond pending an initial hearing in Justice Court.

Computer, cash stolen in city burglary A business burglary was reported in the city Monday, police Lt. Bobby Stewart said. Police responding to an alarm at 4:27 a.m. at the Cricket Box, 3040 Halls Ferry Road, discovered a window broken, Stewart said. Missing was $200 and an HP laptop computer valued at $600.

Continued from Page A1. lawmakers will have to run again in 2012. Hosemann said if lawmakers redraw districts that meet all the constitutional mandates, he can see “a clear path that there may not be another election” until the regularly scheduled one in 2015. “If they don’t perform that duty, we certainly could be back in federal court. The best part of this is that we get to do it ourselves and that’s the way it should be,” Hosemann said. The federal panel said it would consider special elections if one or both parties involved in the lawsuit requests them. “We don’t know what the final outcome of that might be ... will there be an additional election held next year at taxpayers’ expense,” Burton said. Burton said it would have been better if lawmakers had agreed on new district lines in time for the 2011 elections. “We failed in that regard. None of us knows what will take place but many of us are concerned there are going to be new elections,” he said. Redistricting efforts stalled during the 2011 session when the Republican-controlled Senate rejected the map written in the Democraticcontrolled House. Republican Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant said the House map was unfair to Republicans. Democrats in both chambers accused Bryant of trying to impede the redistricting process.

rely on government to provide health care and other services. The scope of the problem is clear in Holmes County, one the poorest areas in one of the poorest states in the union. Earline Malone said that this spring, she closed a child care center she’d operated in downtown Pickens since 1993. She said business dropped because some parents could no longer afford day care — so, rather than work for modest paychecks, they’re staying home. “All the people have got to live off now is food stamps,” said Malone, who’s proud that she and her late husband never took public assistance as they raised their own six children, all of whom graduated from college. State voters elect a new governor a week from today. The two candidates for Mississippi’s top job offer different ideas for poverty. Republican Phil Bryant, the current lieutenant governor, said Mississippi needs to reduce the teenage pregnancy rate, crack down on illegal drugs and improve vocational training. Democrat Johnny DuPree, the third-term mayor of Hattiesburg, said the state needs to improve education, ensure that people have access to health care and emphasize job creation. “It doesn’t take long to realize where we are in Mississippi with poverty,” said DuPree, 57. “

Bryant, 56, said he remembers U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, a Democrat from New York, traveling to the Mississippi Delta in 1967 to gather information about poverty. Kennedy found people in some areas living in shacks. “We’ve tried to work ourselves away from that image,” Bryant said. “But there are still children who live in very difficult conditions.” The U.S. Census shows the U.S. per capita income for 2005-2009 was $27,041. For Mississippi, the figure was $19,534. For Holmes County, the figure was $11,914. The Census says 14.3 percent of people in the U.S. lived below the poverty level in 2009. For Mississippi, the figure was 21.8 percent. For Holmes County, it was 48.4 percent, and Warren County, 22.2 percent. Holmes County’s unemployment rate in September was 18.1 percent — the second-highest among Mississippi’s 82 counties. The state rate was 10.6 percent. In Holmes, locals say that one of the few places offering attractive wages is the small paper mill owned by Burrows Corp., where workers make grease-proof food wrappers and paper for clothing. Many residents work in agriculture, and some commute to the Nissan automotive plant one county to the south or to poultry processing plants a couple of counties to the east. Both gubernatorial candidates grew up in modest eco-

nomic circumstances. Bryant is the son of a diesel mechanic and homemaker. DuPree is the son of a single mother, a domestic worker. Both men say education enabled them to improve their own circumstances. Bryant has a bachelor’s in criminal justice and a master’s in political science. DuPree has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in political science and a doctorate in urban higher education. DuPree said there’s no single solution for poverty. He said that when he worked as a real estate agent, he saw that home ownership helps people build pride in their communities. He said state government needs to help attract private businesses so people can get jobs. “We grew up renting, moving from house to house, duplex to duplex. I saw other kids with homes and they seemed to have a lot more than we had,” DuPree said. Bryant said he wants “a new era of individual responsibility.” “It is not my fault or responsibility if your child is pregnant. It is not my fault or responsibility if your child is obese. It is not my fault or responsibility if your child is using drugs,” Bryant said. “Parents are going to have to be held accountable. I mean, society is going to have to say you’re going to have to work hard or try as best you can to make sure those things don’t happen in your child’s life.”

community calendar PUBLIC PROGRAMS

Senior Center — Wednesday: 10 a.m., chair exercises and water color art; 1 p.m., turkey bingo and knitting class; 2, card games; 6-9, chess. Ron White Tour — 10 a.m. Wednesday-11:59 p.m. Thursday; presale, use code “TATER” or 200 Proof VIP for premium reserved or GA, question and answer session, a photo with Ron White and VIP signed access pass; www.ticketmaster. com. Neighborhood and Crime Watch Meeting — Residents of Funches Road and adjoining roads; 6 tonight; Fisher Ferry Fire Station, 302 Goodrum Road. River City Mended Hearts — 5 tonight; Dan Ellis, Wound Care Specialist; River Region Medical Center, Room C and D. Hospice Advantage Memorial Service — Noon Thursday; for families who lost loved ones this past year; Highland Baptist Church. Serenity Al-Anon — 5:30 p.m. Thursday; family, friends of alcoholics and addicts;

River Region West Campus, Intensive Outpatient Group Room, 1111 N. Frontage Road; 601-883-3849, 601-883-3290 or 601-636-3229. Know Your Rights Legal Clinic — 2 p.m. Saturday; to register, 601-661-8990; public library; sponsored by Vicksburg Warren Partners to Prevent Homelessness and Mountain of Faith Ministries. Redwood Turkey Shoot and Fall Festival — 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; carnival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Redwood Elementary, 601-636-4885. Vicksburg Al-Anon — 7:30 p.m. Wednesday; family, friends of alcoholics and addicts; 502 Dabney Ave.; 601636-1134. Serenity Overeaters Anony-

mous — 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Bowmar Baptist Church, Room 102C; 601-638-0011. Classics in the SCHC Courtyard — Noon Friday; Patrick Smith and Company; $9 lunch, catered by Palmertree Catering; reservation, 601631-2997; 1302 Adams St. Family Bird Walk — 8 a.m. Saturday; LeFleur’s Bluff State Park, 115 Lakeland Terrace, Jackson; 601-956-7444.

Churches Temple of Empowerment — Garage Sale, 7 a.m.-noon Saturday; 707 Pierce St. Berachah — Garage sale, 7 a.m.-noon Saturday; 2918 Fisher Ferry Road; benefits the renovation of the ladies Sunday school classroom.

Cool Spring M.B. — Community Gospel Explosion Workshop, 7 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; $10 registration and song book fee; lead by C.J. Williams, minister of music and Elder Kevin Winters; 385 Falk Steel Road. First M.B., Hermanville — Revival, 7:30 nightly through Friday; the Rev. Percy Turner, speaker; the Rev. Johnny Hughes, pastor.

CLUBs Lions — Noon Wednesday; Gloria Piazza, Mississippi River Commission; Toney’s. Vicksburg Toastmasters Club No. 2052 — Noon Thursday; IT Lab, Porters Chapel Road; Derek Wilson, 601-

634-4174. HCC Marketing and DECA — Selling $5 tickets for Belk Charity Sale, 6 a.m.-noon Saturday; first 100 customers receive gift cards; Donna Cook, 601-629-6808 to order. Ashmead DAR — 10 a.m. Saturday; Elizabeth Joyner, curator of the Cairo Museum with power point presentation; Public Library. Hancock North Central High School Class of 1970 — Seeking members for reunion; Deloris Davis Wood, deloriswood@bellsouth.net, wrjwradio@bellsouth.net or Barbara Moran Westerfield, bwesterfield@umc.edu.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

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Consumer outrage causes Regions, SunTrust to scrap debit card fees

A FALL STROLL Vicksburg resident Brenda Allred enjoys the fall weather on a stroll with her dogs, P.D., short for Poor Dog, left, and Max, on South Street Monday. Allred said both dogs were rescue pets and now are pampered with walks three times a day. “It’s good exercise for me and good for the them, too,” she said. Temperatures are expected to stay around the low 70s throughout the week with a chance of rain on Thursday. Melanie Thortis•The Vicksburg Post

NEW YORK (AP) — Consumer fury has felled the monthly debit card usage fee. Regions Financial Corp. and SunTrust Banks Inc. followed their big bank rivals Monday by doing away with monthly fees for using debit cards. Regions, based in Birmingham, Ala., had started charging $4 per month in October. The company operates three branches in Vicksburg. Atlanta-based SunTrust began charging new customers $5 per month in June. The regional banks made their moves after larger banks including JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Wells Fargo & Co. said

Regions, based in Birmingham, Ala., had started charging $4 per month in October. The company operates three branches in Vicksburg. on Friday they would end testing of similar fees. Both Regions and SunTrust said they were responding to “feedback” from their customers. While they didn’t elaborate, consumer feedback on the issue has largely been delivered as outrage that banks

would charge their customers to get access to their own money. It was the news last month that Bank of America planned to charge $5 per month for using debit cards for purchases that galvanized the response. Even President Barack Obama joined in the criticism, as did protesters at “Occupy Wall Street” and its sibling demonstrations around the country. The widespread anger helped spark a movement that is encouraging bank customers to move their money to credit unions, community banks or online-only institutions that don’t charge such fees.

Bryant: Vote for DuPree like vote for Obama NOAA Fisheries boosts red grouper quota PICAYUNE (AP) — Republican gubernatorial nominee Phil Bryant has told supporters in Picayune that Nov. 8 is the first chance for Mississippi voters to say no to a second term for Democratic President Barack Obama. Bryant said people can do that by voting against Democrat Johnny DuPree in the governor’s race. Bryant, the current lieutenant governor, made the comments Friday to supporters at the local train depot. “I shudder when people tell

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me, ‘Phil, you got it made,”’ Bryant said. “What will happen if my opponent is elected is that MSNBC and ABC and all the liberals will be giddy with excitement. They will

say that America loves Obama because his close friend and protégé was elected governor of Mississippi.” Bryant said DuPree is a fine man but is on a political team that has the wrong ideas for the country. DuPree campaign manager Sam Hall said Monday that DuPree, the third-term mayor of Hattiesburg, would not respond to the comments. “The mayor has said all along that he is not running against anybody. He is running for governor,” Hall said.

Group to release pension study results in 2 weeks JACKSON (AP) — A group charged with studying the long-term viability of the state pension system is expected to release a formal report in two weeks. During a meeting Monday, study commission chairman George Schloegel said he thinks several changes might be needed to shore up the Public Employees Retirement System. Lawmakers alone can make changes, and it’s unclear

High court declines to hear appeal in Hattiesburg slayings JACKSON (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to hear an appeal from Lisa Jo Chamberlin, who was seeking a new trial after being sentenced to death in the slayings of a Hattiesburg couple whose bodies were found in a freezer in rural Kansas. Lisa Jo A Mississippi Chamberlin court denied her post-conviction petition last fall. Chamberlain sought U.S. Supreme Court review of her petition, which the justices denied without comment. Chamberlin had claimed — among other things — that her trial attorney failed to question prospective jurors, selected in Vicksburg, about their feelings about the death penalty.

whether they will make any radical alterations. Employees have said they are concerned about possible changes to the annual 3 percent cost of living adjustment referred to as the “13th check.” “I can’t go to Walmart, the barber shop or church without someone accusing me of messing with the 13th check,” said state Rep. George Flaggs, D-Vicksburg. PERS manages pension

funds for 80,000 state and local government retirees and 167,000 active employees. The members include teachers, prison guards, firefighters and other nonfederal government workers. In recent years, the system’s unfunded liability has swelled past 30 percent, meaning the state has around 65 percent of the assets needed to fund the projected cost of benefits over a 30-year period.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Over the next two months, commercial fishing boats in the Gulf of Mexico can take more than twice as much red grouper out of federal waters than previously allowed and the bag limit has doubled for recreational anglers. Starting Wednesday, the total red grouper quota for 2011 will rise from 5.68 million to 6.88 million pounds — a 21 percent increase for the year — with 5.23 million pounds of that allocated to commercial boats, the National Oceanic and Atmos-

pheric Administration said Monday. The recreational bag limit increases from two to four fish, with four remaining the total bag limit for all kinds of grouper. Red groupers are bottomdwelling fish that use their big mouths to smash and gulp the sea creatures they ambush, but also to clean sediment away from holes in sea floor limestone, where they lurk. They’re hermaphrodites — born female but turning into males as they age. And they’re good eating,

with lean, firm white flesh. The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council had asked NOAA Fisheries to update its population assessment of the fish because landings were lower than predicted last year, said Roy Crabtree, southeast regional administrator for NOAA Fisheries Service. “We are pleased to be able to raise the quotas, while maintaining a sustainable population of this popular species,” he said.

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JACK VIX SAYS: Brush, brush, brush those teeth today.

OLD POST FILES 120 YEARS AGO: 1891 Mrs. Ann E. Stocher is dead at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. Powell. • J.F. Baum, prominent citizen, is dead. He was born in Baden, Germany.

110 YEARS AGO: 1901 F.T. Barber, Dr. B. Cook, E.T. Hayes, John Crichlow, Fred Katzenmeyer and Dan Keefe go to Tensas Parish for a hunt. • F.J. McGraw and his wife are home from New York.

100 YEARS AGO: 1911 J.C. “Bud” Mars will fly here Nov. 17. • B.N. Simrall of Ballground is here to attend a meeting of county supervisors.

90 YEARS AGO: 1921 Mr. and Mrs. Jess Gardham are now in their new home, 935 Bowmar Ave. • Louis E. Leyens departs for Chicago on business.

80 YEARS AGO: 1931 J.H. Meade and Miss Cleta Howard are married. • “The New Era” is discussed by Bishop T.D. Bratton in the first of the mission series.

70 YEARS AGO: 1941 The Rev. W.F. Mansell will deliver an Armistice Day talk at the library. • Dorothy Scott, Merle King and Frances Winter attend the LSU-Ole Miss football game in Baton Rouge.

60 YEARS AGO: 1951 Police Chief Albert Allen says that during October, 246 people were arrested on traffic charges. The chief had warned motorists that his officers would crack down on known offenders.

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50 YEARS AGO: 1961 The contract for the new Kuhn Memorial State Hospital wing to replace the old hospital structure has been let by the Mississippi Building Commission and work will begin immediately, Dr. Nathan Lewis, hospital superintendent, and Maurice Emmich, chairman of the Kuhn Fund Committee, announce.

Nobel winners wary

Economics might be called the “dismal science.” But, boy, when government gets it wrong, untold misery results — as we’re seeing as the Great Recession keeps rolling on like a four-year Halloween horror show. The co-winners of this year’s Nobel economics prize are two Americans whose work shows how important their discipline can be to public policy. They are Thomas Sargent of New York University and Christopher Sims of Princeton University. The Nobel committee cited them “for their empirical research on cause and effect in the macroeconomy.” Put another way, they showed that even small changes in public policy can affect the overall economy — for better or worse. Working independently, the two men were major proponents of the “rational expectations revolution” in economics. Sargent is the best-known and is the 17th-mostcited living economist in journals in his field. This sometimes complex theory was explained to us by Esmael Adibi, director of the A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research at Chapman University.

“The bottom line is that, if you introduce a policy — monetary or fiscal — using their reason, people will see the effect of it. They will see if, in some way, it will not work.” He pointed to the Keynesian economic theory that government spending stimulates an economy, which underpins the economic policies of recent years, such as President Barack Obama’s $787 billion stimulus of January 2009. “People are not stupid,” Adibi said. “If the stimulus leads, over the long term, to higher taxes to pay back the stimulus, then people won’t spend the stimulus money; they’ll save it to pay the taxes.” Indeed, in January 2009, Sargent warned, “The calculations that I have seen supporting the stimulus package are back-ofthe-envelope ones that ignore what we have learned in the last 60 years of macroeconomic research.” That ignorance was costly. The stimulus was passed but did not induce a robust recovery. Indeed, U.S. unemployment has risen to 9.1 percent in September 2011 from 7.6 percent in January 2009.

All the “stimulus” did was stimulate the national debt, which now approaches $15 trillion. And Obama now is calling for a $447 billion tax increase as part of his latest jobs proposal. “Sargent also argues that monetary policy without sound fiscal policy probably won’t be effective,” Adibi explained. “Low interest rates are supposed to stimulate the economy. But if there are persistent budget deficits, in the long run that will lead to higher interest rates” because too much debt reduces one’s creditworthiness. That’s just what’s happened, with Standard & Poor’s downgrading U.S. debt last August. We like this “rational expectations” school because it affirms what most sensible people know: Too much spending and debt — by governments, businesses or people — leads to ruin. As Thomas Jefferson advised, “A wise and frugal government, which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned — this is the sum of good government.”

40 YEARS AGO: 1971 Col. Ernest D. Peixotto, director of Waterways Experiment Station, is named Boss of the Year by the Vicksburg Chapter of National Secretaries Association. • Mrs. Henry Allen dies.

30 YEARS AGO: 1981 Mrs. Maudie Lee Still is inducted into the Mississippi March of Dimes Hall of Fame. • During the 16th annual Chrysanthemum Show, Mrs. S.R. Hogue wins best specimen plus four other awards. Mr. and Mrs. R.D. McCary win the sweepstakes.

20 YEARS AGO: 1991 A grant application for Phase II of the Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport is accepted by the Federal Aviation Administration. • John P. Morgan wins a 1965 Mustang GT from Delta Ford.

10 YEARS AGO: 2001 Four schools in the Vicksburg Warren School District report break-ins. Missing are soft drinks, cash and electronic equipment. • Alfreda Lynette Sims celebrates her seventh birthday.

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MODERATELY CONFUSED by Jeff Stahler

Private risk capital is the key to a growing economy WASHINGTON — The modest uptick in economic growth is a welcomed breather in the bleak Obama economy, but it won’t reduce unemployment anytime soon. The Commerce Department reported that the gross domestic product, the broadest measure of the economy’s performance, grew in the third quarter at an annual rate of 2.5 percent. It means the economy is still weak — far from the 3.5 percent to 5 percent growth needed to put millions of unemployed Americans back to work. The government’s estimate, and that’s what it really is, will be revised at least twice in the months to come, and it may well be less than 2.5 percent. But whatever the real rate may be, economists aren’t expecting GDP to take off in the last three months of this year or next year, either. The Obama administration will, no doubt, try to turn this 2.5 percent rate into “Morning in America” campaign ads, but the long-term unemployed know the difference, and so do top economic analysts. This is what passes for growth in the Age of Obama. This is about as good as it’s going to get in his presidency. This GDP rate “implies that

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This is what passes for growth in the Age of Obama. This is about as good as it’s going to get in his presidency.

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the economy is growing only about as fast as it is capable of in the longer term,” writes Washington Post economic reporter Neil Irwin. The Gallup Poll’s daily survey shows that nearly three-quarters of Americans say the economy is getting worse. The Conference Board, a private research firm, reported Oct. 25 that consumer confidence fell again this month to the lowest level since March 2009. That’s bad news for Barack Obama, who’s had three years to get the economy and job creation up and growing again, but with little success. The economy is still limping along, and almost went into a stall in the first half of this year. Obama’s jobs plan No. 2, a poisonous brew

of higher taxes and more spending (that even several Senate Democrats oppose), is going nowhere in Congress. A hastily assembled campaign agenda of executive orders are minimal initiatives at best that are not going to move a $14 trillion economy or create many new jobs. The real unemployment rate, including those forced to work part time, is at 16 percent. The U.S. Census Bureau said last month that the number of Americans in poverty has risen to 15.1 percent of the population and includes 22 percent of all children — the highest it’s been since 1993. Obama’s job approval polls are stuck in the 40-to-41-percent range, and no president since FDR has won a second term with unemploy-

ment as high as it is now. All of this has opened up a muchneeded debate on tax cuts among Republican presidential candidates, who’ve proposed tax incentives to unleash capital investment that will trigger stronger economic growth and job creation. Business executive Herman Cain has his 9-9-9 flat-tax plan that would impose a 9 percent national sales tax on top of existing state and local sales taxes. For millions of midto lower-income Americans who are living paycheck to paycheck, it would mean higher taxes, according to many economists and The Wall Street Journal. Texas Gov. Rick Perry, a latecomer to the presidential sweepstakes, has thrown together a 20 percent flat-income-tax plan in an attempt to rescue his sagging bid for the nomination. Perry would give taxpayers the option of taking the flat rate or filing under the existing system with its loopholes, credits and tax giveaways. Neither will help the 40 percent of lower-income Americans who now pay no income taxes. To his credit, Perry’s plan calls for slashing government spending to

18 percent of GDP, but the bipartisan “super-committee” can’t seem to agree on a $1.2 trillion deficit-cutting savings package, let alone the sizeable spending cuts he’s called for. What can pass Congress is a fullscale overhaul of this monstrously complex, inefficient and inherently unfair tax code. A simplification plan should eliminate costly special-interest tax breaks and other loopholes and lower tax rates accordingly. Obama wrongly thought he could spend his way out of the recession by doling out borrowed tax dollars on parts of the economy, i.e., public sector jobs, and infrastructure projects here and there. He failed miserably. The formula for growth and jobs is to free the economy from oppressive taxation and regulation, unlocking trillions of dollars in private risk capital that is the lifeblood of a prosperous nation. •

Donald Lambro is a syndicated columnist and former chief political correspondent for The Washington Times.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

The Vicksburg Post

Business

Greece shocks markets with vote on austerity

Fr o m s t a f f a n d A P r e p o r t s

LOCAL STOCKS The following quotes on local companies are provided as a service by Smith Barney Citi Group, 112-B Monument Place, 601-636-6914. Archer-Daniels (ADM)............ 27.83 American Fin. (AFG)..................34.93 Ameristar (ASCA)........................17.92 Auto Zone (AZO)..................... 321.86 Bally Technologies (BYI)...........35.37 BancorpSouth (BXS).................... 9.52 Britton Koontz (BKBK)................ 5.85 Bunge Ltd (BG)............................60.51 Cracker Barrel (CBRL)................42.07 Champion Ent. (CHB).....................20 Com. Health Svcs. (CYH)...............17.31 Computer Sci. Corp. (CSC)...........30.54 Cooper Industries (CBE)..........50.41 CBL and Associates (CBL)................14.92 CSX Corp. (CSX)...........................21.64 East Group Prprties (EGP)............43.00 El Paso Corp. (EP).......................24.81 Entergy Corp. (ETR)...................68.30

Fastenal (FAST)............................32.71 Family Dollar (FDO)...................58.07 Fred’s (FRED).................................11.92 Int’l Paper (IP)..............................26.78 Janus Capital Group (JNS)..............6.27 J.C. Penney (JCP)........................30.90 Kroger Stores (KR)......................22.88 Kan. City So. (KSU).....................61.33 Legg Mason (LM)..................... 25.92 Parkway Properties (PKY).............12.37 PepsiCo Inc. (PEP)......................62.22 Regions Financial (RF).................3.63 Rowan (RDC)................................ 32.32 Saks Inc. (SKS).............................. 10.51 Sears Holdings (SHLD)............. 76.00 Simpson-DuraVent (SSD).............29.65 Sunoco (SUN)............................... 35.87 Trustmark (TRMK)...................... 21.57 Tyco Intn’l (TYC).......................... 44.62 Tyson Foods (TSN)..................... 18.92 Viacom (VIA)................................. 51.76 Walgreens (WAG)....................... 32.76 Wal-Mart (WMT)......................... 56.13

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smart money Q: I am a police sergeant with 28 years on the job. I am now 50, and in about four years, I will throw my backpack over my shoulder and walk off into the sunset. Of course, I look at that change in my life as an opportunity to begin a new career. I am looking forward to my new career. I have had a wonderful career as a crisis negotiator, working in emergency management, and many other roles BRUCE and hats over the years. Yep, it was a good fit for me. My question is about some pension options. A few years ago, the state of Kansas allowed a lump-sum option — partial up to 50 percent — for our retirement plan. I have done the math six ways to Sunday, and it doesn’t appear a lump sum is the best way to go, but I’m sure there is a much better way to look at this than just “doing the math.” If I did take the lump sum, I would roll all of it into an IRA. I also contribute faithfully to my 457 plan, as I have almost since the start. So here is a rough estimate of the data. Please

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note that both these charts will apply to my retirement when I leave. The first 12 years were under a system giving me 1.75 percent per year, and the second is 2.5 percent per year. They both apply to my final average salary. So what would Bruce do? And would this make any difference toward Social Security way down the road at 70? The only debt I have is a mortgage and a small car payment. After our marriage, I will move to my fiance’s home and rent my house out until the market comes back. — D.P., via e-mail A: You have included a long list of options for your pension. This is a very important judgment, and I wouldn’t presume to offer advice without sitting down with you personally, asking a lot of questions and getting a feel for what you want to do, which you have tried to do in your lengthy letter. If I were you, before making a decision I would sit down with an estate planner who will undoubtedly have many more questions and the data in front of him or her. It’s a very important decision, and although there may be some expense involved, I would seek that outside one-on-one advice.

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

NEW YORK (AP) — Wor- dropped 6.5 percent. JPMorries that a planned Greek ref- gan Chase & Co. fell 4.2 pererendum could scuttle a plan cent, the largest drop among to resolve Europe’s debt crisis the 30 stocks in the Dow. European markets fell ever rattled markets this morning. The Dow Jones industrial more. Germany’s DAX index average fell more than 175 fell 4.7 percent and France’s points, and European stock CAC-40 fell 4.8 percent. French banks have large indexes fell broadly. The dollar and U.S. government holdings of Greek governbond prices rose as traders ment bonds and would be exposed to moved into losses assets conThe Dow Jones industrial severe if Greece sidered safe. goes through The Greek average dropped 177 disorderly government points, or 1.5 percent, to adefault on its shocked financial 11,777 as of 10:40 a.m. debt. SociGenerale markets with The S&P 500 fell 21, or ete SA plunged news that it wo u l d p u t 1.7 percent, to 1,232. The 16 percent in tradits unpopuNasdaq composite fell 48, Paris ing and BNP lar cost-cutting plan to a or 1.8 percent, to 2,636. Paribas SA lost 11 public vote. If percent. it’s defeated, On Monday the country could drop the European cur- the U.S. securities firm MF rency and default on its debt, Global Holdings Ltd. became which would put the Euro- the first big casualty of the pean banking system and European debt crisis on Wall regional economies at risk Street. The company, led by former New Jersey Governor of another crisis. “The Greek referendum Jon Corzine, filed for bankputs the connections between ruptcy after concerns about European countries at risk, the company’s holdings of from free-trade agreements European government bonds to the common currency,” caused its business partners said Guy LeBas, chief fixed to pull back from the firm and income strategist at Janney ratings agencies to downgrade its debt. Montgomery Scott. The yield on the 10-year The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 177 points, Treasury note sank to 2.03 or 1.5 percent, to 11,777 as of percent from 2.16 percent late 10:40 a.m. The S&P 500 fell 21, Monday, a steep drop. Yields or 1.7 percent, to 1,232. The fall when bond prices rise. Nasdaq composite fell 48, or The dollar rose to $1.36 for every euro. 1.8 percent, to 2,636. The prime minister of Banks fell hard as investors worried about how exposed Greece called for the referU.S. banks are to Euro- endum late Monday and the pean debt. Citigroup lost 4.5 news sent U.S. stocks spiralpercent. Morgan Stanley ing lower.

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Election

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Continued from Page A1. (annually) informing taxpayers that Warren County real and personal property assessment rolls are ready for viewing and they can contact the assessor by phone or walk-ins to discuss their assessments. Objections to assessments should be made in writing and filed in the board of supervisors’ office by July 31. The assessor can also take advantage of current technology (internet and e-mail) to post notices and create an assessor’s web page listing property information and notifications of proposed tax increases. Luckett: If elected tax assessor, I would consider mailing every property owner in Warren County a notice that would show last year’s value and taxes along with this year’s value and estimate of taxes. The drawback from doing this is cost. With roughly 25,000 parcels in Warren County at 30 cents a card plus homestead notifications, you would spend about $8,500 a year. You could also put an ad in the paper letting property owners know that they can call or come by the office to receive new property valuations. Tanner: In order to keep homeowners and businesses informed of tax increases, the tax assessor’s office could offer the citizens of Warren County an option of receiving their tax notice. The office could give an option to sign up to receive notices by electronic mail, text messaging, mail or by all three. By offering electronic mail or text messaging, this could be a savings of tax dollars

for the citizens of Warren County. 2. In Warren County, real and personal property values are down 1 percent compared to last year — the first drop in more than two decades, with the continually sluggish economy to blame, officials have said. Do you believe it will continue? Brown: Last year, Warren County had a tax revenue spike due to increased revenue from six new hotels and improvements to a local casino. In the three terms I’ve served as deputy assessor this is the first year I’ve witnessed a decrease in values. I attribute this year’s decrease in values primarily to the slow economy. I believe the economy will improve and produce more job opportunities for citizens and stimulate growth in Vicksburg. Contrastingly, if there isn’t growth or new developments I believe you will continue to see either level property values and/or possibly a decrease in values. Luckett: I hope the economy will turn around soon for the sake of people’s jobs, but if it doesn’t, I am sure property values will continue to fall. This will lead to tough decisions for our school board, mayor and aldermen and supervisors. With property values declining, no new industries and no new construction, tax rolls will decrease, meaning less taxable value. What happens when taxable value goes down? The following could happen: tax rates could

increase to make up for lost revenues; or budget cuts which could lead to unemployment, as well as fewer public services. Let’s pray that none of these occurs. Tanner: With a possible increase of more industry for Warren County and an increase in necessary employment, I feel that the economy for our area could improve. This would offer the county more in revenue through tax dollars. A more accurate and fair assessment of property or real taxes would be very beneficial to attracting either corporate or individual businesses to our economy. If necessary, reassessment of property for all could be a possibility in keeping the tax structure viable for the county. 3. With retirements by the incumbent and top deputy assessor and two top staffers in the race, the next tax assessor is assured of a smaller, less-experienced office for the next four years. If elected, how will you address the changes in the size and breadth of experience in the office? Brown: As your new assessor and having served as your deputy for 11 years, I will first actively recruit qualified individuals in the Warren County area. Secondly, I will recruit qualified individuals residing in regional localities. I would identify top applicants with great communication skills, caring, professional and with experience and/or interest in tax assessing/appraising and ensure they receive

proper training through the Mississippi State Governmental Department. I will encourage them to receive Certified Appraiser Certification, Assessment Evaluator and ensure additional hands-on training as deemed necessary. Luckett: It will be hard to replace the 60 years of experience that Jim and Ricky have, but I will do everything I can to keep the 127 years of experience in the office now. The reason I say this is because there are three who could retire today with 82 years of experience among them. If I can accomplish this, and I think I can, I would need only to replace the field appraiser job. I would look to hire someone who is experienced and holds necessary certifications so there wouldn’t be a lot of downtime for training. Tanner: If elected as your new tax assessor of Warren County, I am willing to obtain any necessary training for myself and any new staff that is required to keep this office experienced. The most important attribute of this position or any employment to me is having a staff that is passionate about the citizens, businesses or entity that is being represented. 4. Why do you want to be tax assessor? Brown: I have a passion for serving people. I will ensure all values are assessed fairly, making sure taxpayers pay no more than their fair share of taxes according to state laws (no one will receive preferential treatment). I

have faithfully served you by performing duties including: researching/locating property information; printing maps/property cards; sketching homes/buildings and inputting information to assess values on 26,050 real property parcels, ensuring the assessor’s office functions properly and promptly addressing citizen concerns. I am qualified, experienced, knowledgeable of managing inner office and outside property appraisals. I am a certified appraiser and assessment evaluator. Luckett: As with any job, you want to strive to reach the top. I started here during reappraisal in 1996 as a temporary job that could last a year and a half. I worked hard, hoping it would turn into a permanent position. It did. I received my appraiser license in 1998 and began taking classes to further my knowledge. This year I received the MAE certification, the highest certification you can earn through the State Tax Commission. I am ready to be your tax assessor; it’s what I know, it’s what I have done most of my life. Tanner: A decision to be your next tax assessor was one not for myself, but for you, the voters of Warren County. This is a position that I believe requires new leadership to help each of you understand the assessment of your property. Once elected, I want you to be able to say that I was always fair and equal in making an assessment for every individual and business.

Photos Continued from Page A1. meeting in a rented log cabin, which also served as home for Holtzclaw and his family and two boarding students. The school operated in the town, near St. Peter M.B. Church until 1910, when it relocated to a site about five miles south of town, purchased by Holtzclaw from donations. Holtzclaw headed the Utica Normal Institute for 40 years, its history notes. It had a 20-bed hospital for nurse training, a brick-masonry

shop and hogs, chickens and farmland in addition to academics and the famed Utica Jubilee Singers. In time, it was donated to Hinds County and became an agricultural high school for blacks, Utica Junior College and, in 1987, was adopted into the Hinds CC district as one of six campuses. The photos displayed online date from about 1904 to 1909, Greene said. They include portraits of Holtzclaw and his family, individual students

and noted financial donors; group shots of students, including the school’s first graduating class; faculty; and office staff at work. “I tried to pull out the ones that were the clearest,” said Greene, “the ones that clearly show folks’ faces and give a sense of what the school was like.” She hopes to continue documenting additional photographs in the school’s archives and add them to the Hinds digital collection.

In addition, Applin and Greene will begin digitizing photos of the famed Hinds HiSteppers, a world-class precision dance team. The collection of dozens of historic Hi-Stepper photos are currently housed in Bee Hall on the Raymond campus, named for Hi-Stepper founder Anna Bee, who was the troupe’s director for nearly 60 years. The MDL is a cooperative digital library program featuring materials from 14 state institutions including the Uni-

versity of Mississippi, Beauvoir, Jackson State University and the Katrina Research Center. It also features a link to other digital collections, including hundreds of historic images of the Vicksburg National Military Park, which can be found at the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Digital Archives at http://mdah.state.ms.us/ arrec/digital_archives/index. php.

Junie Mae Coursey MILLPORT, Ala. — Junie Mae Coursey died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle in Columbus. She was 85. Miss Coursey was born in Vicksburg. She served in the U.S. Air Force for 21 years and in the Korean War and was a physical therapist. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Dora Coursey; and one sister. Survivors include one sister, Juanita Brevare of Billingham, Wash.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services were Monday at Asbury Methodist Cemetery with Jammie Turner officiating. Chandler Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.

Louise W. Laird Louise W. Laird died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, at River Region Medical Center. She was 86. A native of Willisville, Tenn., she had made her home in Vicksburg since 1976. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Thurman Laird in 1991. Survivors include three daughters, Margaret Went-

worth of Ponce de Leon, Fla., Marilyn Tildon of Pickens and Carolyn Dolan of Hattiesburg; Louise W. three sons, Laird John A. Laird of Vicksburg, Robert Conoway of Defuniak Springs, Fla., and Billy Conoway of Ponce de Leon; two sisters, Mary Barrett of Charlotte, N.C., and Hazle Bozzle of Rockport, Ill.; two brothers, Robert Willis of Dyersburg, Tenn., and Lloyd Willis of East St. Louis, Ill.; 15 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Glenwood Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Strum officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. Wednesday until the service.

Tom Neal Jr. Tom Neal Jr. died Monday Oct. 31, 2011, at his home. He was 63. Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

Collins Shields Thomas TALLULAH — Private funeral services for Collins Shields Thomas, age 89, will be in Monroe in the chapel of Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home of Tallulah.

The Rev. Ramon Warren will officiate. Mr. Thomas died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, at the Madison Parish Hospital in Tallulah after a lengthy illness. He was born in Vicksburg and was a lifelong resident of Tallulah. He was a graduate of Louisiana Tech and Midshipman’s School at Notre Dame University. He was also a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II in the Pacific and European Theater. He was an accountant and an avid golfer and sports fan. Mr. Thomas was a

member of Trinity Episcopal Church of Tallulah. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ann Dozier Thomas of Tallulah; one brother, Nathaniel Thomas and wife Virginia of Pineville, La.; a sister-in-law, Liz Thomas of Ruston, La.; a brother-in-law, Rudy Dozier and wife Lillian of Monroe; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ruth Thomas of Tallulah; and a brother, Frank M. “Jimmy” Thomas of Ruston.

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Clear tonight, lows in the lower 40s; sunny and clear Wednesday, highs in the mid-70s

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

LOCAL FORECAST wednesday-thursday

Sunny and clear, highs in the mid-70s, lows in the lower 40s

STATE FORECAST TONIGHT Clear, lows in the lower 40s wednesday-thursday

Sunny and clear, highs in the mid-70s, lows in the lower 40s

Almanac Highs and Lows High/past 24 hours............. 72º Low/past 24 hours............... 38º Average temperature......... 55º Normal this date................... 62º Record low....30º before 1885 Record high............87º in 1971 Rainfall Recorded at the Vicksburg Water Plant Past 24 hours.................0.0 inch This month................ 0.0 inches Total/year.............. 32.86 inches Normal/month......0.10 inches Normal/year........ 42.66 inches Solunar table Most active times for fish and wildlife Wednesday: A.M. Active..........................11:51 A.M. Most active................. 5:39 P.M. Active................................NA P.M. Most active.................. 6:03 Sunrise/sunset Sunset today........................ 6:13 Sunset tomorrow............... 6:13 Sunrise tomorrow.............. 7:20

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Stages Mississippi River at Vicksburg Current: 12.4 | Change: +0.1 Flood: 43 feet Yazoo River at Greenwood Current: 15.8 | Change: -0.4 Flood: 35 feet Yazoo River at Yazoo City Current: 12.5 | Change: -0.1 Flood: 29 feet Yazoo River at Belzoni Current: 15.7 | Change: -0.3 Flood: 34 feet Big Black River at West Current: 2.2 | Change: NC Flood: 12 feet Big Black River at Bovina Current: 6.4 | Change: NC Flood: 28 feet StEELE BAYOU Land....................................69.3 River....................................59.1

MISSISSIPPI RIVER Forecast Cairo, Ill. Wednesday........................... 21.3 Thursday................................ 21.3 Friday....................................... 21.0 Memphis Wednesday..............................3.2 Thursday...................................3.6 Friday..........................................4.1 Greenville Wednesday........................... 18.2 Thursday................................ 18.1 Friday....................................... 18.1 Vicksburg Wednesday........................... 12.3 Thursday................................ 12.2 Friday....................................... 12.1

New Libya leader must strike balance between ex-rebels, West TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — A U.S.-educated engineering professor with little political experience is Libya’s new prime minister, a choice that suggests the country’s interim rulers might be trying to find a government leader palatable both to the West and to Libyans who distrust anyone connected to the former regime. Abdurrahim el-Keib was chosen late Monday by Libya’s National Transitional Council, with 26 of 51 votes. He is to appoint within two weeks a new interim government that will pave the way for the drafting of a constitution, as well as general elections. He replaces outgoing interim Prime Abdurrahim Minister Mahel-Keib moud Jibril, who had pledged to step down after victory over Moammar Gadhafi’s regime Jibril was increasingly embattled in his last months in office, attacked by Libya’s Islamists as too secular, and by others as a former Gadhafi regime adviser who spent most of the country’s 8-month civil war outside Libya while revolutionary forces were fighting Gadhafi’s troops on the battlefield. Jibril has won credit, however, for his role in helping secure international support for the revolution from Western powers, such as France and Britain, who led the push to give the uprising the NATO air support that played a key role in Gadhafi’s defeat. The previous interim government was an impromptu group of activists and former regime officials who defected after the uprising against Gadhafi erupted in mid-February. The NTC appointed an “Executive Office” that served as a de facto Cabinet. Even before the fall of the Gadhafi regime, the NTC said that after the end of the war, a more carefully selected government would oversee the upcoming eightmonth transition period. El-Keib, an NTC member from Tripoli, is free of some of Mahmoud Jibril’s main liabilities. Unlike Jibril, who was an economic adviser under the former regime, el-Keib spent most of his professional career outside Libya and appears untainted by any ties to Gadhafi. His background might make him more palatable to rebel commanders whose hatred for Gadhafi is far more visceral than those of most NTC members.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

wild, wild weather

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Thai residents carry their belongings as they move to higher ground Monday at Bangkok’s Don Muang district, Thailand.

Panel: Freakish conditions worsen, probably due to global warming WASHINGTON (AP) — Freakish weather disasters — from the sudden October snowstorm in the Northeast U.S. to the record floods in Thailand — are striking more often. And global warming is likely to spawn more similar weather extremes at a huge cost, says a draft summary of an international climate report obtained by The Associated Press. The final draft of the report from a panel of the world’s top climate scientists paints a wild future for a world already weary of weather catastrophes costing billions of dollars. The report says costs will rise and perhaps some locations will become “increasingly marginal as places to live.” The report from the Nobel Prize-winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change will be issued in a few weeks, after a meeting in Uganda. It says there is at least a 2-in-3 probability that climate extremes have already

Warmer air can hold more water and puts more energy into weather systems, changing the dynamics of storms and where and how they hit. worsened because of manmade greenhouse gases. This marks a change in climate science from focusing on subtle changes in daily average temperatures to concentrating on the harder-to-analyze freak events that grab headlines, cause economic damage and kill people. The most recent bizarre weather extreme, the pre-Halloween snowstorm, is typical of the damage climate scientists warn will occur — but it’s not typical of the events they tie to global warming. “The extremes are a really noticeable aspect of climate change,” said Jerry Meehl, senior scientist at the National Center for Atmos-

pheric Research. The snow-bearing Nor’easter cannot be blamed on climate change and probably isn’t the type of storm that will increase with global warming, four meteorologists and climate scientists said. They agree more study is needed. But experts on extreme storms have focused more closely on the increasing numbers of super-heavy rainstorms, not snow, NASA climate scientist Gavin Schmidt said. The opposite kind of disaster — the drought in Texas and the Southwest U.S. — is also the type of event scientists are saying will happen more often as the world warms, said Schmidt and Meehl, who reviewed part of the climate panel report. Studies also have predicted more intense monsoons with climate change. Warmer air can hold more water and puts more energy into weather systems, changing the dynamics of storms and where and how they hit.

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3 more victims found in grain elevator blast ATCHISON, Kan. — The final three bodies were recovered Monday from the burnt wreckage of a Kansas grain elevator where a weekend explosion killed six people and injured two others, a company official said. The first three bodies were found during the weekend at the Bartlett Grain Co. facility in Atchison, about 50 miles northwest of Kansas City. The final three victims’ bodies were recovered Monday morning, said Bob Knief, a Bartlett senior vice president. Relatives identified two of the victims as Curtis Field, 21, and grain inspector Travis Keil. They have said the third person also was a grain inspector.

Clinton’s mother dies at 92 in Washington WASHINGTON — Dorothy Rodham, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s mother and former President Bill Clinton’s motherin-law, has died at age 92, the Clinton family said. A stateDorothy ment from the Rodham family said Rodham died shortly after midnight in Washington, surrounded by her family. Secretary Clinton cancelled a trip to London and Istanbul to be at her mother’s side.

Groups push J&J on shampoo chemicals TRENTON, N.J. — Two chemicals considered harm-

Nation

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ful to babies remain in Johnson & Johnson’s baby shampoo sold in the U.S., even though the company already makes versions without them, according to a coalition of health and environmental groups. The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics has unsuccessfully been urging the world’s largest health care company for 2 1/2 years to remove the trace amounts of potentially cancer-causing chemicals — dioxane and a substance called quaternium-15 that releases formaldehyde.

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SPORTS Tue sday, N o v e mbe r 1, 2011 • SE C TI O N B PUZZLES B6 | CLASSIFIEDS B6

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

prep football

MAIS ruling changes PCA’s playoff opponent to CENLA By Steve Wilson swilson@vicksburgpost.com

Hyper drive Build-up begins for LSU-Alabama SEC clash/B3

Schedule PREP FOOTBALL Vicksburg hosts Clinton Friday, 7 p.m.

Change your postseason plans, Porters Chapel fans. Your team is heading to CENLA in Pineville, La. as District 4’s third seed on Friday. Originally, PCA (6-5, 3-2) was scheduled to play Wilkinson Christian in Woodville as the district’s fourth seed in the first round of the MAIS Class A playoffs. However, on Monday the MAIS ruled that Heidelberg Academy had used an ineli-

WC hosts Jim Hill Friday, 7 p.m. Porters Chapel at CENLA Friday, 7 p.m. St. Al at Mount Olive Friday, 7 p.m.

On TV 6 p.m. ESPN2 - Ready for a MAC attack? The Mid-American Conference jumps into tonight’s primetime college football spotlight with a matchup between Northern Illinois and Toledo.

Who’s hot CHRIS LUKE

St. Aloysius swimmer won three state championships, in the 100-meter breaststroke and two freestyle relays, at the MHSAA Class 1A-4A meet on Saturday.

Sidelines Chiefs top Chargers with FG in overtime

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ryan Succop knocked through a 30-yard field goal in overtime Monday night, giving the Chiefs a 23-20 win over the San Diego Chargers and moving them into a tie atop the AFC West. Kansas City became the first team in NFL history to lose its first three games and share at least part of a division lead after four more games. The Chargers had trailed the whole way before quarterback Phillip Rivers led them down the field in the final minutes of regulation. With firstand-10 at the 15-yard line and just 48 seconds left, Rivers fumbled a snap and the Chiefs’ Andy Studebaker recovered. The Chargers won the coin toss in overtime but failed to pick up a first down. Succop’s field goal with 5:16 left gave the Chiefs (4-3) their fourth straight win and moved them into a tie with San Diego (4-3) and the idle Oakland Raiders (4-3) in the division.

LOTTERY La. Pick 3: 9-4-1 La. Pick 4: 1-6-5-7 Weekly results: B2

Gators control destiny for playoff berth

Up next Friday, 7 p.m. PCA at CENLA Radio: 104.5 FM gible player. Heidelberg was forced to forfeit four victories — against PCA, Sylva-Bay, Prentiss Christian and Park Place. That bumped everyone in the district up a spot in the standings and gave Park Place the No. 4 seed. It will now play Wilkinson

Christian. PCA moved from fourth to third, while Prentiss went from third to second. Three of Heidelberg’s forfeits were to district opponents, and it is now out of the playoffs. “It’s something we just don’t have any control over,” PCA coach Wade Patrick said. “It’s a shame that two days of preparation are wasted. The good thing is that we’re all in the same boat. This doesn’t benefit either team. We just want to get our kids ready and give them a chance to compete for

a win.” At PCA this week, it was business as usual until a fateful phone call. Porters Chapel’s coaching staff and players had settled into their gameweek routine on Sunday and Monday. Then Patrick got the news about Heidelberg after returning from the District 4-A meeting at Prentiss Christian. But there is a silver lining in the clouds for both teams. PCA’s Wilkinson Christian game footage was of its game against CENLA. The tape

CENLA got of its next opponent, Prentiss Christian, was against PCA. Serendipity indeed. “At least we got to watch CENLA on film, even if we were focusing on Wilkinson,” Patrick said. “But our whole gameplan is out the window. We’re definitely behind the 8-ball. Wilkinson is more of a double-tight (end), poundit-right-at-you type of team. CENLA likes to spread the ball around. We’re just going to have prepare for their tendencies and go from there.”

Moving on...

Missteps cost Warren Central one final time

By Ernest Bowker ebowker@vicksburgpost.com

By Steve Wilson swilson@vicksburgpost.com

For two years, the last game of the season meant exactly that for the Vicksburg Gators. They had no chance at the playoffs, nothing to play for but their dignity. When it was over, the team packed up its gear and began the long wait until next year. Finally, things are different. Heading into Friday’s game against Clinton, the Gators can wishfully add the words “regular season” in front of “finale.” If they beat Clinton, they’ll go to the playoffs for the first time since 2008 — and, for a group of nearly two dozen seniors, the first time ever. “I just have to almost cry, because I was on the sideline at Richwood when they were all sophomores and bumbling, and stumbling, and throwing interceptions. Everybody was talking about how sorry they were,“ Vicksburg coach Alonzo Stevens said. “Then I watched them come of age and do things that no other team has done. These guys never stopped. They have fun coming to practice, they don’t give up. This is what high school football is all about, is watching a puppy become a dog.” Of the three teams still alive for the final playoff berth in Region 2-6A, only Vicksburg (4-6, 2-4 in region play) controls its destiny. Win, and it earns a trip to face top-ranked Olive Branch in the first round. Clinton (4-6, 2-4) must win and have Greenville-Weston lose to Madison Central. Greenville (3-7, 2-4) needs to beat Madison, then have Clinton win to punch its ticket. Vicksburg owns a head-tohead tiebreaker over Greenville. Greenville would win a tiebreaker over Clinton based on its 34-28 victory over the Arrows last week. It’s an unusual spot for the Gators to be in. In 2009 and 2010 they won a total of three games. They bettered that by beating Warren Central 28-23 last Friday and seem to be playing their best football when it matters most. On offense, they’ve moved the ball on the ground and through the air. Quarterback Cameron Cooksey has thrown at least three touchdown passes in five consecutive games, while running back Darius Youngblood has rushed for more than 100

The first time Warren Central star Kourey Davis touched the ball against Vicksburg in the first half turned out to be the last. Vicksburg quarterback Cameron Cooksey fired a ball to A.J. Stamps, but Davis read his eyes, got in front of the pass and picked it off for an instant. Then Stamps, not to be denied, ripped the ball out of Davis’ hands and took it for a 13-yard gain. VicksAaron burg scored Stamps a few plays later as Stamps faked out Davis and caught a strike from Cooksey for a 14-7 lead the Gators did not relinquish. It was a pivotal moment. A WC takeaway would’ve switched the momentum to the home sideline and blunted a Vicksburg scoring chance. But it just wasn’t in the cards. It was an analogy for WC’s entire season. Winning plays were often within the Vikings’ grasp, but fate often ripped them away. The closest Davis came to replying was on WC’s final drive. On third down, the 6-foot-5 Davis was in single coverage against 5-foot-9 cornerback Lamar Anthony, with no safety help over the top. Quarterback Chase Ladd lobbed a rainbow to his favorite target, but the ball was overthrown by a few yards, out of bounds and out of the reach of Davis. “We had our chances offensively,” WC coach Josh Morgan said. “We just couldn’t convert on the opportunities. We couldn’t throw the ball. We were handicapped offensively.” The running game continued its late-season resurgence with 263 rushing yards. Aaron Stamps rushed for a season-high 180 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries. Curtis Ross and Greg King rushed for 43 yards apiece, and Ross had a 10-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Penalties kept the Vikings’ offense from doing much of anything in the first half. They were flagged five times for 40 yards, including a hold-

Eli Baylis•The Vicksburg Post

Vicksburg High running back Darius Youngblood (4) runs away from Warren Central’s Damon Stamps (32) during Friday’s game at Viking Stadium. Vicksburg won, 28-23, and will have a chance to claim its first playoff berth since 2008 when it faces Clinton this Friday at Memorial Stadium.

Region 2-6A playoff picture Three of the four playoff spots in Region 2-6A have yet to be determined. Here’s who’s in, who’s out, and who needs what to happen to head to the postseason: • Madison Central has clinched the region title. Northwest Rankin and Murrah have both clinched playoff spots, but will meet Friday night to determine the Nos. 2 and 3 seeds. • Vicksburg can earn the No. 4 seed by beating Clinton on Friday night. It’s the only one of three teams still alive for the final playoff spot that controls its own destiny. • Clinton can take the No. 4 seed with a win over Vicksburg and a Greenville-Weston loss against Madison Central. • Greenville-Weston needs to beat Madison Central, and have Clinton beat Vicksburg to get in. Greenville owns the head-to-head tiebreaker over Clinton, but lost to Vicksburg earlier this season. • Warren Central and Jim Hill, who play Friday at Viking Stadium, have both been eliminated. yards in four straight. Youngblood had 155 yards and a touchdown against WC. Defensively, the Gators are coming around. They held both Murrah and Warren Central under 300 yards of total offense, and came up with several big plays to secure the win against WC. Early in the second half, A.J. Stamps intercepted a pass and returned it inside the 10-yard line to set up a touchdown run by Youngblood that put VHS ahead

21-7. Then, in the final two minutes, they forced a turnover on downs to end the Vikings’ final threat. Vicksburg also gave up only one first down in the first half. “The offense is going to put points on the board. As long as our defense holds up, we’re good,” said Stamps, who plays both wide receiver and defensive back. “This is the best defense we’ve played all season.” Now, the trick is for the Gators to put everything

together for at least one more week. They haven’t had a two-game winning streak since 2008. If they can at last win back-to-back games, it’ll erase three years of frustration. “This one was a load off our shoulders,” Stamps said after the win over Warren Central. “Now we’ve got to practice hard and come out and play the same way against Clinton. They’re not as good as they’ve been … but it’s going to be a dogfight.”

See WC, Page B3.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

on tv

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS COLLEGE FOOTBALL 6 p.m. ESPN2 - N. Illinois at Toledo NHL 6:30 p.m. Versus - Anaheim at Washington SOCCER 2:30 p.m. FSN - Champions League, Leverkusen at Valencia 7 p.m. FSN - Champions League, Chelsea at Genk (tape)

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from staff & AP reports

Baseball M-Braves hire Holbert as manager The Mississippi Braves announced on Monday that Aaron Holbert will manage the team in 2012. Holbert spent the last two seasons with the Kinston Indians, Cleveland’s Class A affiliate. He led the team to back-to-back playoff appearances and a division championship. Holbert will replace Rocket Wheeler, who was reassigned by the parent club to the Gulf Coast League Braves.

Braves trade Lowe to Indians The Cleveland Indians have acquired pitcher Derek Lowe from Atlanta for a minor league pitcher, a low-risk move to bolster their starting rotation. Lowe, who has 166 career wins, was acquired Monday for lefthander Chris Jones. The 38-year-old Lowe has pitched in both leagues, as a starter and closer. One of just three pitchers in history with more than 160 wins and 80 saves, Lowe went just 9-17 last season, his third with Atlanta. Lowe will join an Indians staff with power pitchers Ubaldo Jimenez, Justin Masterson and Fausto Carmona. As part of the deal, the Indians will only have to pay Lowe $5 million of the $15 million he’s scheduled to make in 2012. Jones, 23, went 7-1 with a 3.36 ERA in 43 games at Kinston (A) last season.

College football West Virginia sues to leave Big East MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University filed a lawsuit Monday seeking an immediate divorce from the Big East so it can become a member of the Big 12 before the 2012 football season. The Big 12 announced West Virginia’s acceptance on Friday, but the Big East said it would hold the Mountaineers to a provision in the conference bylaws that requires notice of 27 months before a school can withdraw. The lawsuit asks the Monongalia County Circuit Court to declare the bylaws invalid, claiming that the Big East breached its fiduciary duty to West Virginia by failing to maintain a balance between footballplaying and non-football members. The complaint, which asks for a jury trial, also alleges that the Big East agreed to West Virginia’s immediate withdrawal by accepting a $2.5 million down payment on its $5 million exit fee. Big East Commissioner John Marinatto has said West Virginia is not eligible to join the Big 12 until July 1, 2014.

flashback

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Nov. 1 1913 — Notre Dame plays Army for the first time and wins 35-13 behind Gus Dorias’ 14-of-17 passing for 243 yards. 1959 — Montreal goaltender Jacques Plante revolutionizes hockey by donning a facemask. Plante is struck in the face with a shot by New York Rangers forward Andy Bathgate at 3:06 of the first period. After receiving stitches to close a gash from the corner of his mouth all the way up through his nostril, Plante returns to the ice wearing a mask. The Canadiens win 3-1. 1964 — Cleveland’s Jim Brown rushes for 149 yards and becomes the first player to rush for more than 10,000 yards in a career as the Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-17. Brown ran for 10,135 yards and had 47 games of 100-ormore yards rushing. 1966 — The NFL awards a franchise to New Orleans on All Saints Day.

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scoreboard prep football MHSAA

Region 2-6A

Team Overall Region y-Madison Central....................8-2.......................6-0 x-Northwest Rankin..................9-1.......................5-1 x-Murrah...................................6-4.......................5-1 Vicksburg................................4-6.......................2-4 Greenville-Weston....................3-7.......................2-4 Clinton......................................4-6.......................2-4 Warren Central.......................1-9.......................1-5 Jim Hill......................................2-8.......................1-5 y-clinched region title x-clinched playoff berth Friday’s Games Clinton at Vicksburg, 7 p.m. Jim Hill at Warren Central, 7 p.m. Northwest Rankin at Murrah, 7 p.m. Greenville-Weston at Madison Central, 7 p.m.

Region 4-1A

Team Overall Region x-Cathedral...............................9-1.......................7-1 x-Stringer..................................8-2.......................7-1 x-Bogue Chitto.........................8-2.......................6-2 x-Dexter....................................6-4.......................6-2 Resurrection.............................5-4.......................4-4 University Christian..................4-5.......................4-4 Salem.......................................4-6.......................2-6 Hinds AHS...............................3-7.......................2-6 Mount Olive..............................2-8.......................2-6 St. Aloysius.............................1-9.......................1-7 x-clinched playoff berth Friday’s Games University Christian at Cathedral, 7 p.m. St. Aloysius at Mount Olive, 7 p.m. Dexter at Bogue Chitto, 7 p.m. Stringer at Salem, 7 p.m. Saturday’s Game Hinds AHS at Resurrection, 7 p.m.

——— MHSAA playoffs

All games Friday at 7 p.m.

Class 4A

First round Gentry at Amory North Pontotoc at Noxubee County Itawamba AHS at Cleveland Houston at New Albany Senatobia at Louisville Yazoo County at Corinthy Leake Central at Lafayette Shannon at Greenwood Lawrence County at Laurel Port Gibson at Greene County Newton County at Tylertown Bay High at Mendenhall Magee at Forrest County AHS South Pike at Northeast Jones St. Stanislaus at Florence Quitman at Purvis

Class 3A

First round M.S. Palmer at Kossuth Mooreville at McClain Belmont at Charleston Velma Jackson at Aberdeen Nettleton at East Side Byhalia at Booneville Leflore County at Water Valley Ripley at Winona Jefferson County at Philadelphia Raleigh at West Marion Heidelberg at Hazelhurst Collins at Morton McLaurin at Seminary Wilkinson County at Kemper County Sumrall at Forest Southeast Lauderdale at Franklin County

Class 2A

First round Coahoma County at Calhoun City Eupora at South Delta Okolona at John F. Kennedy Simmons at Hamilton East Webster at West Bolivar West Tallahatchie at Bruce O’Bannon at Ackerman Baldwyn at Broad Street Enterprise-Clarke at Union Amite County at East Marion Leake County at Taylorsville North Forrest at Wesson Puckett at Bassfield Bay Springs at Lake Lumberton at Madison-St. Joseph Scott Central at Mize

——— MAIS playoffs

All games Friday at 7 p.m.

Class A

First round Greenville Christian at Tunica Academy Deer Creek at Winona Christian Bayou at Tri-County Benton Academy at Desoto School Park Place at Wilkinson Christian Riverfield at Prentiss Christian Amite at Newton Academy Porters Chapel at CENLA

Class AA

First round Manchester Acadmy at North Delta Winston Academy at River Oaks Carroll Academy at Leake Academy Central Hinds at Marshall Academy Oak Forest at Brookhaven Academy Silliman Institute at Simpson Academy Lamar School at Centreville Academy Wayne Academy at Trinity

Class AAA-Division I

Semifinals Presbyterian Christian at Jackson Academy Madison-Ridgeland Academy at Jackson Prep

Class AAA-Division II

Semifinals East Rankin at Washington School Lee Academy at Starkville Academy

college football Top 25 schedule

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Friday 21 Southern Cal at Colorado, 8 p.m. Saturday 1 LSU at No. 2 Alabama, 8 p.m. 3 Oklahoma St. vs. No. 17 Kansas St., 7 p.m. 4 Stanford at Oregon State, 2:30 p.m. 5 Boise State at UNLV, 9:30 p.m. 6 Oregon at Washington, 9:30 p.m. 7 Oklahoma vs. Texas A&M, 2:30 p.m. 8 Arkansas vs. No. 12 So. Carolina, 6:15 p.m. 9 Nebraska vs. Northwestern, 2:30 p.m. 13 Michigan at Iowa, 11 a.m. 14 Houston at UAB, 6 p.m. 15 Michigan State vs. Minnesota, 11 a.m. 18 Georgia vs. New Mexico State, 11:30 a.m. 19 Wisconsin vs. Purdue, 2:30 p.m. 20 Arizona State at UCLA, 6:30 p.m. 23 Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m. 24 West Virginia vs. Louisville, 11 a.m. ———

Mississippi college schedule

Thursday’s Game Miss. Valley St. at South Alabama, 6:30 p.m. Saturday’s Games Southern Miss at East Carolina, 11 a.m. Texas Lutheran at Mississippi College, 1 p.m. Cumberland Univ. at Belhaven, 1:30 p.m. Grambling at Jackson St., 2 p.m. Alabama A&M at Alcorn St., 2 p.m. Millsaps at Tarleton St., 2 p.m. Ole Miss at Kentucky, 2:30 p.m. West Alabama at Delta St., 4 p.m. Tennessee-Martin at Mississippi St., 6:30 p.m.

SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE East

Conference W L South Carolina..............5 1 Georgia..........................5 1 Florida............................2 4 Vanderbilt......................1 4 Kentucky........................0 4 Tennessee.....................0 5

All Games W L 7 1 6 2 4 4 4 4 3 5 3 5

West

Conference All Games W L W L Alabama........................5 0 8 0 LSU................................5 0 8 0 Arkansas........................3 1 7 1 Auburn...........................4 2 6 3 Mississippi St..............1 4 4 4 Ole Miss.......................0 5 2 6 Saturday’s Games Vanderbilt at Florida, 11:20 a.m. New Mexico St. at Georgia, 11:30 a.m. Ole Miss at Kentucky, 2:30 p.m. Middle Tennessee at Tennessee, 6 p.m. South Carolina at Arkansas, 6:15 p.m. Tenn.-Martin at Mississippi St., 6:30 p.m. LSU at Alabama, 7 p.m.

CONFERENCE USA East Division

Conference W L Southern Miss.............3 1 East Carolina.................3 1 Marshall.........................3 2 UCF...............................2 2 Memphis........................1 4 UAB...............................1 4

West Division

Conference W L Houston.........................4 0 Tulsa..............................4 0 SMU...............................3 2 UTEP.............................1 3 Rice...............................1 4 Tulane............................1 4 Thursday’s Game Tulsa at UCF, 7 p.m. Saturday’s Games Tulane at SMU, 2 p.m. UTEP at Rice, 2:30 p.m. Southern Miss at East Carolina, 3 Houston at UAB, 6 p.m.

SWAC Eastern

Conference W L Alabama St....................6 1 Jackson St...................5 1 Alabama A&M...............5 1 Alcorn St......................1 5 MVSU............................1 7

All Games W L 7 1 4 4 4 5 4 4 2 7 1 7 All Games W L 8 0 5 3 5 3 4 4 2 6 2 7

p.m.

All Games W L 6 2 7 1 6 2 2 5 1 8

Western

Conference All Games W L W L Prairie View...................4 3 4 4 Ark-Pine Bluff................3 3 4 4 Grambling......................3 3 4 4 Southern U....................3 3 3 5 Texas Southern.............1 5 3 5 Thursday’s Games Miss. Valley St. at South Alabama, 6:30 p.m. Saturday’s Games Alabama A&M at Alcorn St., 2 p.m. Grambling St. at Jackson St., 2 p.m. Alabama St. at Ark.-Pine Bluff, 2:30 p.m. Prairie View at Texas St., 3 p.m. Southern U. at Texas Southern, 6 p.m.

——— The AP Top 25 The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press college football poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Oct. 29, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, and previous ranking: Record Pts Pv 1. LSU (47).................................8-0 1,439 1 2. Alabama (10)..........................8-0 1,401 2 3. Oklahoma St...........................8-0 1,305 3 4. Stanford...................................8-0 1,278 4 5. Boise St. (1)............................7-0 1,241 5 6. Oregon....................................7-1 1,148 7 7. Oklahoma................................7-1 1,096 11 8. Arkansas.................................7-1 1,035 8 9. Nebraska.................................7-1 976 13 10. South Carolina......................7-1 861 14 11. Clemson................................8-1 851 6 12. Virginia Tech.........................8-1 755 15 13. Michigan................................7-1 718 17 14. Houston.................................8-0 611 18 15. Michigan St...........................6-2 586 9 16. Penn St.................................8-1 553 21 17. Kansas St.............................7-1 536 10 18. Georgia.................................6-2 446 22 19. Wisconsin..............................6-2 420 12 20. Arizona St.............................6-2 384 23 21. Southern Cal.........................6-2 323 20 22. Georgia Tech........................7-2 230 NR 23. Cincinnati..............................6-1 128 24 24. West Virginia.........................6-2 111 25 25. Auburn...................................6-3 107 NR Others receiving votes: Texas 99, Southern Miss 67, Washington 52, Ohio St. 37, TCU 26, Texas A&M 25, Florida St. 4, Notre Dame 1.

USA Today Top 25 Poll The USA Today Top 25 football coaches poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Oct. 29, total points based on 25 points for first place through one point for 25th, and previous ranking: Record Pts Pvs 1. LSU (41).................................8-0 1457 1 2. Alabama (18)..........................8-0 1434 2 3. Stanford...................................8-0 1323 3 4. Oklahoma State......................8-0 1314 4 5. Boise State.............................7-0 1237 5 6. Oregon....................................7-1 1175 7 7. Oklahoma................................7-1 1117 9 8. Arkansas.................................7-1 1046 8 9. Nebraska.................................7-1 973 13 10. South Carolina......................7-1 919 14 11. Virginia Tech.........................8-1 871 15 12. Clemson................................8-1 779 6 13. Michigan................................7-1 734 17 14. Houston.................................8-0 679 18 15. Penn State............................8-1 646 19 16. Michigan State......................6-2 528 10 17. Wisconsin..............................6-2 463 11 18. Arizona State........................6-2 445 20 19. Kansas State........................7-1 440 12 20. Georgia.................................6-2 410 21 21. West Virginia.........................6-2 270 24 22. Cincinnati..............................6-1 232 23 23. Georgia Tech........................7-2 193 — 24. Southern Miss.....................7-1 160 25 25. Texas....................................5-2 122 — Others receiving votes: TCU 55, Auburn 41, Washington 38, Texas A&M 30, Ohio State 21, Florida State 11, Notre Dame 9, North Carolina 2, Missouri 1.

Tank McNamara

Sprint Cup standings

nfl AMERICAN CONFERENCE East

W Buffalo................ 5 New England...... 5 N.Y. Jets............. 4 Miami.................. 0 W Houston.............. 5 Tennessee.......... 4 Jacksonville........ 2 Indianapolis........ 0 W Pittsburgh........... 6 Cincinnati............ 5 Baltimore............ 5 Cleveland............ 3 W Kansas City........ 4 San Diego.......... 4 Oakland.............. 4 Denver................ 2

L 2 2 3 7

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PF 211 202 172 107

PA 147 160 152 166

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PF 206 139 98 121

PA 145 145 163 252

Pct .750 .714 .714 .429

PF 176 171 185 107

PA 139 123 110 140

Pct .571 .571 .571 .286

PF 128 161 160 133

PA 170 159 178 200

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East

W N.Y. Giants......... 5 Philadelphia........ 3 Dallas.................. 3 Washington......... 3 W New Orleans...... 5 Tampa Bay......... 4 Atlanta................ 4 Carolina.............. 2 W Green Bay.......... 7 Detroit................. 6 Chicago.............. 4 Minnesota........... 2 W San Francisco.... 6 Seattle................ 2 St. Louis............. 1 Arizona............... 1

L 2 4 4 4

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1. Carl Edwards............................................... 2,273 2. Tony Stewart................................................ 2,265 3. Kevin Harvick............................................... 2,252 4. Brad Keselowski.......................................... 2,246 5. Matt Kenseth................................................ 2,237 6. Jimmie Johnson........................................... 2,230 7. Kyle Busch................................................... 2,216 8. Kurt Busch................................................... 2,215 9. Dale Earnhardt Jr........................................ 2,200 10. Jeff Gordon................................................ 2,197 11. Denny Hamlin............................................ 2,193 12. Ryan Newman........................................... 2,184

——— Nationwide Series schedule Sep. 9 — Virginia 529 College Savings 250 (Kyle Busch) Sep. 17 — Dollar General 300 Powered By CocaCola (Brad Keselowski) Oct. 1 — OneMain Financial 200 (Carl Edwards) Oct. 8 — Kansas Lottery 300 (Brad Keselowski) Oct. 14 — Dollar General 300 Miles of Courage (Carl Edwards) Nov. 5 — O’Reilly Auto Parts Challenge, Fort Worth, Texas Nov. 12 — Wypall 200, Avondale, Ariz. Nov. 19 — Ford 300, Homestead, Fla.

Nationwide Series standings

Pct .714 .429 .429 .429

PF 174 179 156 116

PA 164 152 162 139

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PF 260 131 158 187

PA 189 169 163 207

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PF 230 239 170 172

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L T Pct PF PA 1 0 .857 187 107 5 0 .286 109 162 6 0 .143 87 192 6 0 .143 143 183 ——— Week 8 scores Oct. 30 Tennessee 27, Indianapolis 10 St. Louis 31, New Orleans 21 Houston 24, Jacksonville 14 N.Y. Giants 20, Miami 17 Minnesota 24, Carolina 21 Baltimore 30, Arizona 27 Detroit 45, Denver 10 Buffalo 23, Washington 0 San Francisco 20, Cleveland 10 Cincinnati 34, Seattle 12 Pittsburgh 25, New England 17 Philadelphia 34, Dallas 7 Open date: Atlanta, Chicago, Green Bay, N.Y. Jets, Oakland, Tampa Bay Monday’s Game Kansas City 23, San Diego 20, OT ——— Week 9 schedule Sunday’s Games Seattle at Dallas, Noon Miami at Kansas City, Noon Tampa Bay at New Orleans, Noon Cleveland at Houston, Noon San Francisco at Washington, Noon N.Y. Jets at Buffalo, Noon Atlanta at Indianapolis, Noon Denver at Oakland, 3:05 p.m. Cincinnati at Tennessee, 3:05 p.m. Green Bay at San Diego, 3:15 p.m. St. Louis at Arizona, 3:15 p.m. N.Y. Giants at New England, 3:15 p.m. Baltimore at Pittsburgh, 7:20 p.m. Open date: Carolina, Detroit, Jacksonville, Minnesota Monday, Nov. 7 Chicago at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.

CHIEFS 23, CHARGERS 20, OT

San Diego Kansas City

0 3 9 8 0 — 20 10 3 0 7 3 — 23 First Quarter KC—FG Succop 36, 9:04. KC—Baldwin 39 pass from Cassel (Succop kick), 2:51. Second Quarter SD—FG Novak 44, 8:31. KC—FG Succop 47, :03. Third Quarter SD—FG Novak 44, 8:10. SD—FG Novak 42, 6:01. SD—FG Novak 26, 1:45. Fourth Quarter KC—Battle 1 run (Succop kick), 12:01. SD—Brinkley 2 run (Brinkley pass from Rivers), 7:11. Overtime KC—FG Succop 30, 5:16. ——— SD KC First downs................................22........................19 Total Net Yards.......................447......................341 Rushes-yards.....................27-102...................32-94 Passing....................................345......................247 Interceptions Ret....................2-18.....................2-11 Comp-Att-Int..................... 26-41-2............... 19-32-2 Sacked-Yards Lost.................3-24.....................3-14 Punts...................................3-56.0..................5-57.2 Fumbles-Lost............................3-2.......................2-2 Penalties-Yards..................12-105.....................9-53 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—San Diego, Mathews 13-57, Brinkley 10-43, Rivers 3-1, Hester 1-1. Kansas City, Battle 19-70, Cassel 2-14, Jones 5-10, McCluster 6-0. PASSING—San Diego, Rivers 26-41-2-369. Kansas City, Cassel 19-32-2-261. RECEIVING—San Diego, Mathews 6-55, Floyd 5-107, Gates 4-73, Crayton 3-50, Jackson 3-49, Brinkley 3-24, McMichael 2-11. Kansas City, Baldwin 5-82, Bowe 4-62, Breaston 3-42, McCluster 3-28, McClain 2-17, Colbert 1-19, Pope 1-11.

nascar Sprint Cup Chase for the Championship schedule Sep. 19 — GEICO 400 (Tony Stewart) Sep. 25 — Sylvania 300 (Tony Stewart) Oct. 2 — AAA 400 (Kurt Busch) Oct. 9 — Hollywood Casino 400 (Jimmie Johnson) Oct. 15 — Bank of America 500 (Matt Kenseth) Oct. 23 — Good Sam Club 500 (Clint Bowyer) Oct. 30 — TUMS Fast Relief 500 (Tony Stewart) Nov. 6 — AAA Texas 500, Fort Worth, Texas Nov. 13 — Kobalt Tools 500, Avondale, Ariz. Nov. 20 — Ford 400, Homestead, Fla.

1. Ricky Stenhouse Jr..................................... 1,100 2. Elliott Sadler................................................. 1,085 3. Aric Almirola................................................. 1,013 4. Justin Allgaier.............................................. 1,009 5. Reed Sorenson............................................ 1,006 6. Jason Leffler................................................... 949 7. Kenny Wallace................................................ 894 8. Brian Scott...................................................... 877 9. Steve Wallace................................................. 870 10. Michael Annett.............................................. 859

college basketball The AP Top 25 The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ 201112 preseason college basketball poll, with firstplace votes in parentheses, final 2010-11 record, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last year’s final ranking: Record Pts Fin 1. North Carolina (62)................29-8 1,620 7 2. Kentucky................................29-9 1,501 11 3. Ohio St. (1)............................34-3 1,482 1 4. UConn (2)..............................32-9 1,433 9 5. Syracuse................................27-8 1,338 12 6. Duke.......................................32-5 1,301 3 7. Vanderbilt..............................23-11 1,120 25 8. Florida....................................29-8 1,086 15 9. Louisville...............................25-10 1,055 14 10. Pittsburgh.............................28-6 1,027 4 11. Memphis..............................25-10 997 — 12. Baylor..................................18-13 892 — 13. Kansas.................................35-3 755 2 14. Xavier...................................24-8 747 20 15. Wisconsin.............................25-9 720 16 16. Arizona.................................30-8 616 17 17. UCLA...................................23-11 404 — 18. Michigan..............................21-14 401 — 19. Alabama..............................25-12 395 — 20. Texas A&M..........................24-9 357 24 21. Cincinnati.............................26-9 353 — 22. Marquette............................22-15 335 — 23. Gonzaga..............................25-10 283 — 24. California.............................18-15 230 — 25. Missouri...............................23-11 139 — Others receiving votes: Florida St. 131, Michigan St. 128, Temple 69, Washington 44, New Mexico 33, Butler 25, Texas 21, Villanova 14, Creighton 12, Purdue 10, Belmont 8, Drexel 8, UNLV 7, Saint Mary’s (Cal) 6, George Mason 5, West Virginia 4, Long Beach St. 3, Miami 3, Harvard 2, Illinois 2, Marshall 1, Minnesota 1, San Diego St. 1. Ballots Online: http://tinyurl.com/43u6jr6

transactions BASEBALL

American League

KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Exercised 2012 contract option on RHP Joakim Soria. NEW YORK YANKEES—Agreed to terms with LHP CC Sabathia on a five-year contract.

National League

PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Declined 2012 contract options on INF Ronny Cedeno, C Ryan Doumit, LHP Paul Maholm and C Chris Snyder. Assigned LHP Brian Burres, RHP Kevin Hart, INF Brandon Wood and INF Steve Pearce outright to Indianapolis (IL).

COLLEGE

PAC-12—Reprimanded and fined Southern California football coach Lane Kiffin $10,000 for criticizing the officiating after their game against Stanford on Oct. 29. Suspended Southern California S T.J. McDonald for the first half of Friday’s game at Colorado for a late hit on Stanford WR Chris Owusu. INDIANA—Dismissed senior WR Damarlo Belcher from the football team for violating team rules.

LOTTERY Sunday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 5-0-0 La. Pick 4: 4-9-9-8 Monday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 9-4-1 La. Pick 4: 1-6-5-7 Tuesday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 2-8-1 La. Pick 4: 6-2-2-7 Wednesday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 9-5-6 La. Pick 4: 2-4-0-8 Easy 5: 1-3-18-29-33-34 La. Lotto: 5-7-16-24-29 Powerball: 1-18-21-39-55 Powerball: 6; Power play: 3 Thursday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 0-0-9 La. Pick 4: 4-4-0-4 Friday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 2-2-7 La. Pick 4: 7-2-8-4 Saturday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 3-4-4 La. Pick 4: 5-8-7-6 Easy 5: 3-8-12-25-33 La. Lotto: 3-12-13-14-22-36 Powerball: 11-16-40-51-56 Powerball: 38; Power play: 5

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

The Vicksburg Post

college football

LSU-Alabama hype shifts into high gear TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — It was hard to escape the hype around the LSU-Alabama game when both squads were off last week. Now, it’s downright impossible. Alabama linebacker Dont’a Hightower had just finished celebrating a win over Tennessee two weeks ago when he saw the first ad for the LSU game. When Barrett Jones chatted with family and friends back home in suburban Memphis, they didn’t want to talk about the Vols game. Like everybody else, they wanted to talk No. 1 LSU versus No. 2 Alabama. “Everyone I saw pretty much was like, ‘You’ve got a pretty big game this week,”’ said Jones, the Crimson Tide’s left tackle. “I was like, ‘Yeah, we do. That’s an underestimation.”’ After a nearly two-month buildup, Judgment Day — SEC style — is now just days away. The Tide and Tigers collide Saturday night in Bryant-Denny Stadium in a game that’s gotten weeks of hype as a potential national title elimination contest. The winner certainly does have the inside track to play for both the Southeastern Conference and national titles, with no guarantees beyond that. Tickets were reportedly selling for as much as $10,000 at online sites. The game is so big that even Alabama’s allbusiness coach, Nick Saban, didn’t try to downplay its magnitude Monday before a room packed with close to double the normal media contingent on his 60th birthday. LSU coach Les Miles as usual wants his players to embrace the big-game trappings. He said he doesn’t want the Tigers coaching or playing like normal for a game that’s anything but. “I want the players to enjoy the glare and the light of the big stage,” Miles said. “I want them to enjoy the opportunity

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LSU coach Les Miles, center, sings the LSU fight song with safety Eric Reid (1) and others after beating Auburn last month. Top-ranked LSU will play No. 2 Alabama on Saturday night in Tuscaloosa.

On the air Saturday, 7 p.m. LSU at Alabama TV: CBS Radio: 103.9 FM to play for a big victory. Once I’ve prepared the team and after I feel I’ve done a quality job, I want the players to play with freedom. “If there is a chance to make a dominant play, I want them to make that play.” This isn’t altogether uncharted territory for either SEC power. The veterans have played in big games like this. In January. Or even December. It’s the November part that’s new. It’s the first time two SEC teams have met before the league title game ranked 1 and 2 in the nation.

WC Continued from Page B1. ing call that wiped out a long run by fullback Given Breckenridge on their opening possession. “It hurt us,” Breckenridge said. “We had a lot of big plays called back. You can’t play like that.” Ladd couldn’t do much to ignite WC’s moribund passing attack. He completed just 2 of 10 passes for 6 yards and one interception, a badly thrown ball forced into a coverage blanket around Davis. Defensively, the Vikings (1-9, 1-5 Region 2-6A) also missed the boat. WC — as it has much of this season — struggled defending the run and was shredded by an improved Vicksburg ground game. Diminutive speedster Darius Youngblood, who stands a shade over 5 feet tall, had his best game of the season and is 47 yards shy of 1,000 for the season. He took advantage of being a head shorter than his linemen, reading creases and cutback lanes expertly en route to a 155-yard, one

Up next Friday, 7 p.m. WC hosts Jim Hill Radio: 105.5 FM touchdown performance. His 31 carries showed the desire of Vicksburg’s coaching staff to achieve balance offensively. “We keyed on No. 2 (Stamps), but the running game hurt us real bad,” WC cornerback Snoop Washington said. Cooksey did not pile up huge passing yardage as WC did a decent job of limiting yards after the catch. But he still made the big throws when required, throwing three TD passes to Stamps. WC closes out the season Friday at Jim Hill (2-8, 1-5) and the only thing the Vikings are playing for is pride. The loss to Vicksburg eliminated them from playoff contention for the second consecutive season.

There hasn’t been a regular season No. 1 and 2 showdown anywhere since Ohio State and Michigan’s 2006 finale. “We live for games like this,” Tide noseguard Josh Chapman said. “You want to go against great teams. Being in the SEC, it’s a great matchup. We’re ready for it.” The two SEC West rivals have been on a season-long collision course. Both brushed off their first eight opponents with a series of double-digit wins. The Tigers dispatched No. 6 Oregon by 13 points; the Tide

walloped No. 8 Arkansas 38-14. It didn’t take long for this one to start seeming like the big one. The winner of this game has played in the SEC championship game four of the past six years, twice apiece. And last year was the first time in that span that the winner didn’t either play in Atlanta or in a BCS bowl. It seems everyone knows it’s not just another game. “Twitter, Facebook, we’ve been hearing it from everywhere,” Hightower said. “It’s really exciting. You’ve been hearing about it ever since the Tennessee game. As soon as I got home, I saw the commercials for it, LSU versus Alabama. We’re really excited for it, but we can’t let that get to us.” Saban said instructing players to ignore the hype and keep the TV and laptops tuned away from pre-game coverage is like laying down dating ground rules for your children — you hope they abide by them but you can’t really be sure. “I’m sure that there’s some players on our team who pay very little attention, and there’s other players who could get caught up in that type of thing,” Saban said. In a region where priorities often go something like faith, family and football, they’ve become intertwined for some fans. “People are coming up to me and saying they are praying for us,” LSU safety Brandon Taylor said. “I am getting so many text messages and phone calls. They say, ‘Bring it to Alabama. You are playing for the state of Louisiana.”’

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Tuesday, November 1, 2011

The Vicksburg Post

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

The Vicksburg Post

TONIGHT ON TV n MOVIE “Blood Work” — A former FBI agent, Clint Eastwood, comes out of retirement to find the killer who murdered his heart donor./7 on Reelz n SPORTS College football — Two of the top teams in the Mid-American Conference, Northern Illinois and Toledo, duke it out for first place in the league’s West division tonight in Toledo./6 on ESPN2 n PRIMETIME “Body of Proof” — The team must determine a cause of death when a popular 17-year- Clint Eastwood old student is found dead after a rave with various unknown drugs in his system; Megan decides to start dating again./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 Bill Anderson, country singer, 74; Larry Flynt, magazine publisher, 69; David Foster, music producer, 62; Lyle Lovett, country singer, 54; Rachel Ticotin, actress, 53; Anthony Kiedis, rock singer, 49; Sophie B. Hawkins, singer, 47; Willie D, rapper, 45; Toni Collette, actress, 39; Jenny McCarthy, actress, 39; Bo Bice, rock singer, 36; Penn Badgley, actor, 25. n DEATH Tom Keith — A longtime sound effects man for “A Prairie Home Companion” has died after collapsing at his home in St. Paul, Minn. He was 64. His death was announced Monday by Jon McTaggart, chief executive of Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media, which produces “A Prairie Home Companion.” Keith had performed with “Prairie Home” host Garrison Keillor since 1976, when Keillor hosted an early version of MPR’s “Morning Show.” Keith worked as a board operator but began appearing more and more in skits Keillor produced.

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Stars to salute Glen Campbell on CMAs Vince Gill, Brad Paisley and Keith Urban will team up to pay tribute to Glen Campbell at next month’s Country Music Association Awards. Gill, Paisley and Urban — arguably country music’s top three guitarists today and all three CMA entertainer of the year winners — will salute the heralded guitarist, Country Music Hall of Fame member and 1968 entertainer of the Glen year. The 75-year-old “Rhinestone Cowboy” singCampbell er has Alzheimer’s disease. He released his last studio album, “Ghost on the Canvas,” in August and is on a goodbye tour. The salute joins an already star-packed night. Lionel Richie will debut duets from his forthcoming country album “Tuskegee” with Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker and Little Big Town. And all five entertainer of the year nominees will perform as well.

Shelton, Lambert’s group to play at ACAs Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert are adding their star power to The American Country Awards. The country music couple are among the first performers announced for the second annual fan-voted awards show. Lambert will perform with her group Pistol Annies on the Dec. 5 live broadcast on Fox from Las Vegas. Hot new acts Thompson Square, The Band Perry and Eli Young Band also will perform, Blake Shelton and Miranda along with co-hosts Trace AdLambert kins and Kristin Chenoweth. “American Idol” winner Scotty McCreery and runner-up Lauren Alaina also are among the stars scheduled to appear on the show. Jason Aldean and Zac Brown Band are the lead nominees with eight apiece.

Kardashian seeks split after 10 weeks Just 10 weeks after her star-studded, made-for-TV wedding, reality starlet Kim Kardashian filed for divorce Monday from NBA player Kris Humphries, citing irreconcilable differences. The divorce papers filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court said there was a prenuptial agreement but gave no further details. The divorce, if finalized, would be Kardashian’s second. Humphries last played as a forward for the New Jersey Nets. The lavish Aug. 20 wedding at a private estate near Santa Barbara, Calif., was filmed for a two-part special on E!

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Hanging-man display draws complaints An Ohio homeowner has moved a Halloween decoration of a hanging man because police said some found it too realistic and spooky. Officers in the Columbus suburb of Dublin said they received five complaints about the 6-foot figure hanging in a tree close to a road. Police said that people found the display disturbing and feared it could cause a traffic accident. The homeowner, who asked not to be identified, said that Halloween should be creepy and that his decoration was “all in good fun.” But he moved it to a tree closer to his house and away from the street. Where it used to hang, he has placed a sign that says: “less realistic decoration.”

Drinking cousin’s home is no place for vacation Dear Abby: When my family and I visit relatives out of state, we usually spend half the week with one of my cousins and the rest with another. One cousin, “Deborah,” has a drinking problem. Not only is it painful to watch her drink, but I noticed that her husband will hardly look at her or speak to her because he is so angry. They have a young son. Perhaps this is selfish, but I don’t intend to have our vacations subjected to that kind of stress. I love Deborah and don’t want to hurt her feelings, but I can’t stay there and expose my family to her drinking. My husband and kids understand that she has a problem and support me in not wanting to spend several days at her house. Is there a way to tell her this gently? I believe my other cousin would be happy to have us for the entire week. I don’t intend to stay away from Deborah completely; she’s always been one of my best friends.

DEAR ABBY ABIGAIL

VAN BUREN

What can I do? — Standing Firm in Green Bay Dear Standing Firm: Make other arrangements for lodging this year. And after they are made, have a talk with Deborah’s husband and tell him why. Because you are so close to your cousin and you will be there, and because her husband’s anger is obvious, it might be an opportune time for an intervention. Of course, this should be done with the help of a professional who can help Deborah get the treatment she so obviously needs. Her husband should seek guidance from the people at Al-Anon or Alcoholics Anonymous. This will have to be done delicately, and they will know what to do. The web

sites are www.al-anonfamilygroups.org and www.aa.org Dear Abby: I have seen many letters in your column from men who are conflicted about being attracted to a person other than their spouses. I handle it by calling it “art appreciation.” In a museum you can’t touch the art but only admire it from a distance. I, too, enjoy the “view” without getting too close. It has served me well because it allows me to fantasize without getting into trouble. — “MuseumGoer” in Campbell, Calif. Dear “Museum-Goer”: While this technique might work for you, I wouldn’t recommend it to everyone because many wives pick up on those “art appreciation” vibes and feel disrespected or threatened when their husbands stare at other women. I remember that this subject has been raised at least once in the Bible. If King David hadn’t spent so much time enjoying the view from his rooftop, Bathsheba’s husband would

have died a natural death. Dear Abby: What do you say if someone who is overweight says she’s fat or asks you if she’s fat? It’s always such an awkward situation, and I usually end up saying, “Of course you’re not fat!” I’d like to know if there’s a better way of handling this. You always know what to say. — Tongue-Tied in Florida Dear Tongue-Tied: If someone who was obese stated that she (or he) was fat, I would either let the comment hang there in silence or I’d say, “What do you intend to do about it?” And if someone with a weight problem asked me if he or she was fat, instead of denying the obvious, I would respond, “What I think isn’t nearly as important as what YOU think about that.”

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

Let your ears take care Prince will be allowed to keep veto power on planned U.K. laws of wax on their own Dear Doctor K: I’ve always used a cotton-tipped swab to clean earwax out of my ears. My husband says this is dangerous. I think it would be more harmful to leave the wax in my ears. Who’s right? Dear Reader: Is cleaning out earwax necessary? No, for most people it’s not. The ear is a self-cleaning organ. Normally, earwax moves from inside the ear canal to the outer ear. Then it either washes out or dries up and falls out, usually without any help. Earwax is actually useful. It helps shield the ear canal from damage by water, infection or trauma. It traps particles, such as dust. And it helps eliminate bacteria that could damage the canal or eardrum. Like you, many people insert a cotton swab into the ear. But your husband is right. As tempting as that may be, it’s potentially harmful. The swab might push the wax farther into the ear canal, where it accumulates and hardens. Pushing hardened earwax deep into the ear canal can damage the eardrum. Hardened earwax can also cause hearing loss, ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and earaches. In people with hearing aids, hardened earwax can cause the aid to malfunction. If earwax is causing any of these problems, it DOES need to be removed. Over-the-counter earwax removers can be effective. There is also a safe and effective home remedy for earwax blockage. Use warmed (not hot) baby oil or mineral oil or liquid docusate sodium, dripped into the ear with your head cocked (to keep it from spilling out). Hold your head cocked for 60 seconds and then drain your ear oils onto a washcloth.

ASK DOCTOR K Dr. Anthony L.

Komaroff

Or get a bottle of hydrogen peroxide at the drugstore. Soak a cotton ball with the hydrogen peroxide. Tilt your head and drip the peroxide into your ear. You may hear it fizz as it tries to dissolve the earwax. After about 30 seconds, drain your ear onto a washcloth. If this helps, do it two to three more times. If this does not remove the wax within a few days, visit your doctor. See your doctor first if you have significant ear pain. You could have a perforated ear drum, and flushing the ear could cause an infection. Earwax is there for a reason and doesn’t ordinarily need to be removed. Your best bet is simply to clean your outer ear with a washcloth. Leave wax removal to your ear’s own self-cleaning mechanism. Above all, don’t try to remove your earwax with cotton-tipped swabs. You can do more harm than good. I’m all for home remedies — when they work. You don’t necessarily need a doctor to remove earwax. But you could need a doctor if you try to do home surgery with a swab. We have a lot more information on ear and hearing problems in our Special Health Report, “Hearing Loss: A Guide to Prevention and Treatment.” You can find out more about it on my website.

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

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BY DR. ROBERT WALLACE • NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION Dr. Wallace: When someone writes to you about child abuse, both physical and sexual, you always encourage the person to contact someone at school. Why do you advise this? I can think of many other people who can also help. — Steve, St. Charles, Ill. Steve: I’m a former high school principal and know that when an educator reports an abuse case, swift action is taken. Counselors, administrators, teachers and school nurses are required by law to report all cases, whether it’s sexual, physical or emotional abuse and/or child neglect. I have confidence that they know how to handle these cases professionally. That’s why I recommend that people go first to someone at school. Dr. Wallace: I’m writing in regards to the letter from a girl in Seymour, Indiana. She brought to our attention the possible deadly situation of a driver falling asleep at the wheel. I, too, have had this same problem. My solution is to eat sunflower seeds. They’re inexpensive and come in many flavors, but they can be a bit messy. But watch out, they are addictive. — Nameless, Sidney, Ohio Nameless: I’ve received several letters offering the same advice — eating sunflower seeds to fight off drowsiness when driving. It’s worth a try in an emergency, but the only safe solution is to pull over, stop the car and rest — if fortunate, in a comfortable motel bed. • Dr. Robert Wallace writes for Copley News Service. E-mail him at rwallace@Copley News Service.

LONDON (AP) — Prince Charles will keep his littleknown veto over some planned laws, a power that dates back to the Middle Ages, after the British government said Monday it was not going to rewrite ancient constitutional rules. New evidence that the heir to the throne has been playing an active political role has touched a nerve among antimonarchists, but Prime Minister David Cameron’s office said it did not plan reforms. Parliamentary records show that Prince Charles has been consulted over at least 12 different planned laws over the last six years, with his consent sought over proposals on subjects including gambling, road safety, London’s 2012 Olympics and housing. Concern was raised after The Guardian newspaper published a letter obtained under a freedom of information request showing that Parliamentary officials had reminded a House of Lords member that a proposed law would need consent from the prince.

Since around the mid-1330s, the Prince of Wales — who was then Edward of Woodstock, also known as the Black Prince Prince — has Charles been asked to approve legislation that could affect the Duchy of Cornwall, the 136,000-acre estate established by Edward III to provide income for the heir to the throne. Cameron’s office said constitutional law dictates that Charles is currently consulted over laws that could potentially have an impact on the duchy, or on his interests in Wales or Chester. Charles is Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall and the Earl of Chester. Queen Elizabeth II — who has a ceremonial role in granting approval to every law passed by Parliament — must also offer consent to legislation that affects her personal property or hereditary revenues.

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BY BERNICE BEDE OSOL • NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — It might be smart to yield a little on some minor issues in order to avoid locking horns with a family member over a big matter. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Because of your reluctance to be forthright about what is bothering you, many of your companions will find you difficult to understand and tolerate. Loosen up a bit. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Frivolous activities that don’t make any kind of contribution to your material or social well-being shouldn’t be given a whole lot of your time. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Your self-image and reputation could suffer greatly if you fail to keep your temper in check, especially when you’re around people you like and respect. Control your ire and you control your image. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — If you insist upon dwelling on negatives, you’ll elude all possibility of having any success. It’s important to strive to be a positive thinker as much and as often as you can. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Keep your snoot out of a friend’s business if you see that she or he is unwilling to share something with you. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — You’re in for a big surprise if you think inflexibility will enhance your negotiating skills. All it will do is cause people to turn their backs on you. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — There’s nothing to be gained by spreading yourself too thin where your work is concerned. It will gain you a lot of needless frustration when you can’t complete all that you want to. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Trying to con a co-worker into doing a job your way will turn into a frustrating experience. If you want things done well, let your colleague call the shots. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Unless you think your way

through every step of the day, your gains will be slimmer than a fashion model. If you do things in a haphazard manner, your fragile arrangements will crumble like a misbegotten cookie. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You had better stay focused on your endeavors because if you don’t, chances are you

will make a serious mistake that could require a total, and very expensive, makeover. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — If you intend to go windowshopping at the mall, you’d be smart to leave your credit cards at home. Your resolve to maintain your budget will be weaker than a wet noodle.

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Definition of Person Initiative #26 ORIGINAL FILING: "Be it Enacted by the People of the State of Mississippi: SECTION 1. Article III of the constitution of the state of Mississippi is hearby amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION TO READ: SECTION 33. Person defined. As used in this Article III of the state constitution, "The term 'person' or 'persons' shall include every human being from the moment of fertilization, cloning or the functional equivalent thereof." BALLOT TITLE: Should the term "person" be defined to include every human being from the moment of fertilization, cloning, or the equivalent thereof? BALLOT SUMMARY: Initiative #26 would amend the Mississippi Constitution to define the word "person" or "persons," as those terms are used in Article III of the state constitution, to include every human being from the moment of fertilization, cloning, or the functional equivalent thereof. Argument for the Petition: Brad Prewitt, Yeson26.net The Mississippi Personhood Amendment recognizes in our law that each individual human being has an 'unalienable' right to life from its biological beginning until natural death. When does life begin? Dr. Fritz Baumgartner of UCLA School of Medicine states: "Every human embryologist worldwide states that the life of the new individual human being begins at fertilization." The Bible tells us that God created humans "in his own image," thereby making human life sacred. Finally, the Constitution and the Declaration both ensure the fundamental right to life to all persons, without which all other rights are meaningless. However, current Mississippi law does not protect an unborn child from being destroyed by his or her mother's choice or as part of a scientific experiment, because the unborn child is not legally classified as a "person." In Roe v. Wade the Supreme Court noted that if the "personhood (of the preborn) is established, the (abortion rights) case . . . collapses, for the fetus' right to life is then guaranteed specifically" in the Constitution. But, for the thirty eight years since Roe, the legal rights of personhood have been denied both to babies formed inside the womb and to those outside the womb by way of "cloning" and embryonic stem cell experimentation. By voting "Yes on 26" we can amend our State Constitution and be the first in the nation to protect every human being from the very beginning of life, whether that life begins by natural or artificial means. By recognizing the personhood of our tiniest brothers and sisters, we will ensure that the preborn receive equal protection under the law regardless of their size, location, developmental stage or method of reproduction. Argument against the Petition: Lynn Evans, public health advocate Sometimes an idea that seems promising has disastrous consequences. This is true for the Personhood Amendment. In the 33 years since the first in vitro baby, hundreds of Mississippi couples who just wanted a baby of their own have thanked medical science for in vitro fertilization [IVF]. The treatment requires "harvesting" the mother's eggs, fertilizing the eggs outside the womb, and implanting the best one or two zygotes back into the womb. There, with luck, they will develop into healthy babies. Since more than two eggs are harvested for IVF but only the best two candidates are usually implanted, what happens to the other fertilized eggs if they are defined as people? Can they be frozen, as is usually done? If frozen fertilized embryos are people, can they inherit property? Medicine defines a pregnancy as an implanted egg. If a fertilized egg in a petri dish were to be defined as a person by passage of the Personhood Amendment, it is very likely that IVF would no longer be an option in Mississippi - especially for couples at risk for having a baby with a life-threatening genetic defect who now can choose IVF and have a healthy baby. Not only would Mississippi couples who just want a baby be denied the option of IVF, certain forms of birth control - like IUDs - would be suddenly illegal, and miscarriages could become suspect. Effective treatment of severe preeclampsia, molar gestation, and early ectopic pregnancies would be jeopardized by passage of the Personhood Amendment, threatening women's lives. New stem cell treatments for patients with Parkinson's disease, Lou Gehrig's disease, and cancers like leukemia and choriocarcinoma are also at risk. If it were your friend or family member who needed the best treatment available, would you deny it to them? Vote NO on the Personhood Amendment. Voter Identification Initiative #27 ORIGINAL FILING: (1) (a) Except as provided in subsection (2), A qualified elector who votes in a primary or general election, either in person at the polls or in person in the office of the circuit clerk, shall present a government issued photo identification before being allowed to vote. (b) A qualified elector who does not have a government issued photo identification and who cannot afford such identification may obtain a state issued photo identification free of charge from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. The elector must show appropriate identifying documents required by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety as provided by law. (2) (a) An elector living and voting in a state-licensed care facility shall not be required to show a government issued photo identification before being allowed to vote. (b) An elector who has a religious objection to being photographed will be allowed to cast an affidavit ballot, and the elector, within five days after the election, shall execute an affidavit in the appropriate circuit clerk's office affirming that the exemption applies. (c) An elector who has a government issued photo identification, but is unable to present that identification when voting, shall file an affidavit ballot, and the elector, within five days after the election, shall present the government issued photo identification to the appropriate circuit clerk. (3) This provision shall not be construed to require photo identification to register to vote. This provision only requires government issued photo identification for casting a ballot. (4) The Legislature shall enact legislation to implement the provisions of this section of the constitution. BALLOT TITLE: Should the Mississippi Constitution be amended to require a person to submit government issued photo identification in order to vote? BALLOT SUMMARY: Initiative #27 would amend the Mississippi Constitution to require voters to submit a government issued photo identification before being allowed to vote; provides that any voter lacking government issued photo identification may obtain photo identification without charge from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety; and exempts certain residents of state-licensed care facilities and religious objectors from being required to show photo identification in order to vote. Argument for the Petition: Joey Fillingane, Initiative Sponsor Why should you vote "Yes" for Voter Identification? Because the right to vote is too important to allow dishonest people to steal elections by voting in the name of other people; often times in the name of dead people or folks who are out of state on Election Day. The integrity of our entire election system is at stake. For too many years, as nearly every other state in the nation has strengthen the protections of their election procedures, Mississippi once again trails behind as one of only a handful of states that does not require any form of photo identification before casting a ballot on election day. In a culture when you are required to show photo ID to fly out of an airport, cash a check or even rent a movie from a video store, surely it make sense to ask citizens to show a form of government-issued photo ID before they vote. Voter ID will not cure all problems with the elections in Mississippi but it will go a very long way to ensuring that dead people do not vote - as has happened in Mississippi within the past few election cycles - and it will ensure that people only get one vote per election. This makes ultimate sense to people of all political backgrounds. The proponents of this initiative do not buy into the argument forwarded by the opponents, which is that this would drive down turnout among Mississippi voters. What it would accomplish, however, is to guarantee that every vote cast is done so legally. Please join the thousands of Mississippians in voting "Yes" for Voter ID and in doing so, helping us clean up Mississippi's election system. Argument against the Petition: Sue Harmon, moveon.org The Voter ID initiative should be decided on the basis of "dollars and sense." Implementing Voter ID amounts to a 21st Century poll tax. Those who do not have the documents required to obtain an ID will have to spend money to get documents such as birth certificates. These documents are not free, so some persons will be forced to "pay to vote." The 14th and 24th amendments prohibit any costs or fees associated with voting. In the 1966 case Harper v. Virginia Board of Elections, the U.S. Supreme Court prohibited the use of poll taxes as a prerequisite to voting in local and state elections. Voter ID laws in other states provide for provisional ballots that require voters without ID on election day to show proof of ID within two days after the election to have their ballots counted. However, the use of such provisional ballots violates the Federal Voting Standards and Procedures Act of 2003; that act requires states to streamline registration, voting, and other election procedures. Finally, Mississippi needs to funnel more money into job training and education; Voter ID should not be at the top of its funding priorities. Confirmed cases of individuals impersonating another voter at the polls in this country are so low that there are no successful studies of the extent of such acts of fraud. Should Mississippi spend money on something that is not an issue? It will be quite expensive for both the state and the citizens affected to implement Voter ID. The Legislative Budget Office estimates that the state's share alone will be $1,499,000 in taxpayer dollars, and additional IDs will need to be issued every year from now on. There is not enough sense in the idea of Voter ID to justify the investment of all those tax dollars. Eminent Domain Initiative #31 ORIGINAL FILING: No property acquired by the exercise of the power of eminent domain under the laws of the State of Mississippi shall, for a period of ten years after its acquisition, be transferred or any interest therein transferred to any person, non-governmental entity, public-private partnership, corporation, or other business entity with the following exceptions: (1) The above provisions shall not apply to drainage and levee facilities and usage, roads and bridges for public conveyance, flood control projects with a levee component, seawalls, dams, toll roads, public airports, public ports, public harbors, public wayports, common carriers or facilities for public utilities and other entities used in the generation, transmission, storage or distribution of telephone, telecommunication, gas carbon dioxide, electricty, water, sewer, natural gas, liquid hydrocarbons or other utility products. (2) The above provisions shall not apply where the use of eminent domain (a) removes a public nuisance; (b) removes a structure that is beyond repair or unfit for human habitation or use; (c) is used to acquire abondoned property; or (d) eliminates a direct threat to public health or safety caused by the property in its current condition. BALLOT TITLE: Should government be prohibited from taking private property by eminent domain and then transferring it to other persons? BALLOT SUMMARY: Initiative #31 would amend the Mississippi Constitution to prohibit state and local government from taking private property by eminent domain and then conveying it to other persons or private businesses for a period of 10 years after acquisition. Exceptions from the prohibition include drainage and levee facilities, roads, bridges, ports, airports, common carriers, and utilities. The prohibition would not apply in certain situations, including public nuisance, structures unfit for human habitation, or abandoned property. Argument for the Initiative: David Waide, Initiative Sponsor Eminent domain is the power to take private property for public use. Recently, governments have taken private property and given it to private developers for their own personal gain. Because of this, 43 states have enacted eminent domain reform. Our Legislature tried to do so, but was vetoed. Last year, the people of Mississippi spoke up, clearly and unmistakably. Over 100,000 citizens signed petitions calling for an eminent domain reform initiative to be placed on the 2011 ballot. The initiative follows the action passed by the Legislature but necessarily differs in one respect: it expressly prevents any property taken by eminent domain from being turned over to any private developer for 10 years, which is a strong deterrent. Defending eminent domain cases is expensive and beyond the means of most citizens, while the government uses our tax money to take away our homes and property. People of limited resources are at the greatest risk of becoming victims. Opponents will argue that reforming private property laws will stifle economic development. However, the facts clearly show that this has not been the case in the many other states where reform has been enacted. Though eminent domain appears complicated, the basic question is this: Should a person's house or farm be taken and turned over to a private developer immediately? Private property is an American cornerstone based upon the concept that your home is your castle. It is a basic freedom that must be safeguarded. Last year, Mississippi's hardworking citizens lifted their voices to insist that the power must rest with the people instead of with the rich. This initiative could well be our last chance to protect our property from being taken for private development Make your voice heard. Save our land. Vote Yes for Initiative No. 31 - eminent domain reform. Argument Against the Initiative: Leland Speed, businessman and economic developer Initiative 31 will hurt Mississippi. It will cripple Mississippi's ability to attract goodpaying jobs. It could hinder private landowners' ability to sell their land for industrial development. Please vote no. The U.S. and Mississippi Constitutions currently prohibit government taking property for public use without just compensation. Mississippi law further protects your land rights through a system of checks and balances. In those extremely rare cases of eminent domain for major projects, state agencies, local governments, the Legislature and the Governor all must agree that it is for public use. Additionally, the landowner can always challenge the taking in court. Mississippi has made tremendous strides in creating jobs through major projects such as Nissan, PACCAR, Ingalls Shipyard, Stennis Space Center and Toyota. Without eminent domain, none of these projects would exist. If Initiative 31 passes, it would cripple the state's ability to create good-paying jobs for Mississippians. When nearly 10 percent of Mississippians are in desperate need for a job, we shouldn't adopt policies that would hurt job creation. Despite the rhetoric that Initiative 31 helps Mississippians, it really only hurts the state's ability to create jobs. And it does not even address the most common takings of land: those by the state highway department, local governments, or even utility companies or hospitals for roads, pipelines or buildings. Even worse, Initiative 31 could hinder your ability to sell your land. Because Initiative 31 will prevent industrial development, it will mean that landowners who would like to sell for such a development will not be able to do that and surrounding landowners will lose the increased value of their land that development would cause. Our state constitution already protects landowners. The system has worked for over 100 years. If implemented, Initiative 31 will needlessly and negatively hurt Mississippi families. Please vote no. Publish: 10/18, 10/25, 11/1(3t)

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Tuesday, November 1, 2011

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE By virtue of that certain Deed of Trust made on the 1st day of May, 2008, by Wayne D. Grey and Patricia Grey, to Charlene Griffin, Trustee, subsequently replaced by Lauren Roberts Cappaert, Substituted Trustee, pursuant to valid Substitution of Trustee which is recorded in Deed Book 1528 at Page 454 of the Land Records of Warren County, Mississippi, to secure certain indebtedness therein mentioned for the benefit of Guaranty Bank & Trust Company, which Deed of Trust is duly recorded in Book 1697 at Page 150 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, Lauren Roberts Cappaert, as Substituted Trustee, will between the legal hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, the 16th day of November, 2011, 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: Commencing at an iron pipe (Found) marking the intersection of the East Right-of-Way line of U.S. Highway 61 By-pass with the South Right-of-Way line of Culkin Road Connection; thence run N 80 degrees 44' 36" E, 48.57 feet: thence N 63 degrees 23' 58" E, 78.55 feet to an iron rod marking the Northwest Corner of the Gray Tract; and, the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence run S 58 degrees 51' E, 40.41 feet to an iron rod; thence run 02 degrees 09' W, 575.21 feet to an iron rod; thence run N 87 degrees 42' 58" W, 47.78 feet to an iron rod; thence run N 02 degrees 09' E 288.30 feet; thence run S 87 degrees 52 E, 12.78 feet; thence run N 02 degrees 09' E, 307.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; containing 0.555 Acres. LESS AND EXCEPT: (Lot "A") All of that certain Parcel or Lot of Land lying and being situated in Part of Section 9, Township 16 North, Range 4 East, of the County of Warren, State of Mississippi, more particularly described as follows, to-wit: BEGINNING at an iron rod (Found) on the Southerly line of the Culkin Road Turnout, marking the Northeast Corner of that certain Property conveyed by deed from Wayne D. Grey and Greg Peltz to Rexton V. Grey in Deed Book 908 at Page 400 of the Land Records of Warren County, Mississippi; thence run S 57' 51" E, 40.41 feet to an iron rod; thence run S 02 degrees 09" W, 129.59 feet to an iron rod; thence run N 86 degrees 22' 55" W, 36.12 feet to an iron rod; thence run N 02 degrees 34' 39" E, 148.87 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 0.113 acre. LESS AND EXCEPT: (Lot "B") All of that certain Parcel or Lot of Land lying and being situated in Part of Section 9, Township 16 North, Range 4 East, of the County of Warren, State of Mississippi, more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at an iron rod (Found) on the Southerly line of the Culkin Road Turnout, marking the Northeast Corner of that certain Property conveyed by deed from Wayne D. Grey and Greg Peltz to Rexton V. Grey in Deed Book 908 at Page 400 of the Land Records of Warren County, Mississippi; thence run S 02 degrees 34' 39" W, 148.87 feet to an iron rod, and, the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence run S 86 degrees 22' 25" E, 36.12 feet to an iron rod; thence run S 02 degrees 09' W, 315083 feet to an iron rod; thence run N 87 degrees 52" W 47.78 feet to an iron rod; thence run N 02 degrees 09' E, 158.64 feet to an iron rod; thence run S 87 degrees 52' E, 12.78 feet to an iron rod; thence run N 01 degrees 44' 5l" E, 158.13 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 0.302 Acre. LESS AND EXCEPT: (Lot "C") All of that certain Parcel or Lot of Land lying and being situated in Part of Section 9, Township 16 North, Range 4 East, of the County of Warren, State of Mississippi, more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at an iron rod (Found) on the Southerly line of the Culkin Road Turnout, marking the Northeast Corner of that certain Property conveyed by deed from Wayne D. Grey and Greg Peltz to Rexton V. Grey in Deed Book 908 at Page 400 of the Land Records of Warren County, Mississippi; thence run S 02 degrees 34' 39" W, 148.87 feet to an iron rod; thence run S 01 degrees 44 51 W, 158.13 feet; thence run N 87' 52" W,12.78 feet; thence run S 02 degrees 09' W, 158.64 feet to an iron rod, and the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence run S 87 degrees 52' E, 47.78 feet to an iron rod; thence run S 02 degrees 09' W, 84.95 feet to an iron rod; thence run 87 degrees 52' W, 47.78 feet to an iron rod; thence run N 02 degrees 09' E, 84.95 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 0.092 Acre. The undersigned will only convey such title as is vested in me as Substituted Trustee. WITNESS my signature this the 18th day of October, 2011. /s/ Lauren Roberts Cappaert LAUREN ROBERTS CAPPAERT Substituted Trustee Publish: 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15(4t)

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IN THE COUNTY COURT OF WARREN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI GWENDOLYN M. BRYANT PLAINTIFF VS. CAUSE NO. 11,1251-CO AARION LUMPKIN, KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RUBY T. BRYANT, RUBY T. BRYANT, TRUSTEE UNDER THE RUBY T. BRYANT REVOCABLE DECLARATION OF TRUST; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING ANY INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LAND, VIZ: PARCEL NO: 0712332282000800 DEFENDANTS SUMMONS STATE OF MISSISSIPPI TO: Known and Unknown Heirs of Ruby T. Bryant, Ruby T. Bryant, Trustee Under the Ruby T. Bryant Revocable Declaration of Trust; and All Others Persons Having or Claiming Any Interest in the Following Described Land, Viz: Parcel No. 0712332282000800 You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by Plaintiff, Gwendolyn M. Bryant, seeking confirmation of title on property in Warren County, Mississippi, attorneys fees, costs, interest and any other such relief as the court may deem appropriate. You are required to mail or hand deliver a written response to the Complaint filed against you in this action to Lauren Roberts Cappaert, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose post office address is 1201 Cherry Street, Vicksburg, Mississippi 39183. YOUR RESPONSE MUST BE MAILED OR DELIVERED NOT LATER THAN THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE 18TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2011, WHICH IS THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMONS. IF YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT SO MAILED OR DELIVERED, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE MONEY OR OTHER RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE COMPLAINT. You must also file the original of your Response with the Clerk of this Court within a reasonable time afterward. Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 3rd day of October, 2011. SHELLY ASHLEYPALMERTREE, Warren County Circuit Clerk BY: Dean Brantley Deputy Clerk Publish: 10/18, 10/25, 11/1 (3t)

described property; and WHEREAS, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. sbmt Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., having executed a Substitution of Trustee to substitute Floyd Healy as trustee in the place and stead of Wells Fargo Escrow Co., LLC., the same having been recorded in Book 1528 at Page 495 of the records of the Chancery Clerk of Warren County, Mississippi; and WHEREAS, default having occurred under the terms and conditions of said promissory note and Deed of Trust and the holder having declared the entire balance due and payable; and WHEREAS, Floyd Healy, Substituted Trustee in said Deed of Trust will on the 23rd day of November, 2011, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., offer for sale and will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the West front door of the Warren County Courthouse, located at 1009 Cherry Street in Vicksburg, Mississippi, the following described property located and situated in Warren County, Mississippi, to wit: Beginning at the intersection of the West line of the present Lovers Lane Road with the center line of City Cemetary Road; thence in a Northerly direction along the West line of the present Lovers Lane Road a distance of 1716 feet to an Iron Pipe, said pipe being the point of beginning; thence in a South Westerly direction along the East line of the Old Lovers Lane Road 236 feet more or less; thence in an Easterly direction 148 feet more or less to a point on the West line of the present Lovers Lane Road, said point being 240 feet along the West line of the said present Lovers Lane Road from the point of beginning;thence in a Northerly direction along the West line of the present Lovers Lane Road 240 feet to the point of beginning; all of said property hereby described lying and being situated in Section 19, Township 16 North, Range 4 East, Warren County, Mississippi Indexing Instructions: Section 19, Township 16 North, Range 4 East, Warren County, Mississippi More commonly known as: 320 Lovers Lane, Vicksburg, Mississippi 39180 Subject to the rights of way and easement for public roads and public utilities, and to any prior conveyance or reservation of mineral of every kind and character, including but not limited to oil, gas, sand and gravel in or under subject property. As the undersigned Substituted Trustee, I will convey only such title as is vested in me under said Deed of Trust. This 28th day of October, 2011. Prepared by: Floyd Healy Floyd Healy Substituted Trustee 1405 N. Pierce, Suite 306 _______________________

Public Notice Warren County Herbert Lowery will be applying for a full pardon 30 days from this posting for the crime of possession of more than 1 kilogram of marijuana with intent to deliver committed on September 8, 1978, charged in this county and has lived a law abiding life since the crime, forgiveness is sought. If there are objections to the granting of this pardon, please contact the Parole Board by phone at (601)576-3520, or fax at (601)576-3529. Publish: 10/25, 10/26, 10/27, 10/28, 10/29, 10/30, 10/31, 11/1, 11/2, 11/3, 11/4, 11/5, 11/6, 11/7, 11/8, 11/9, 11/10, 11/11, 11/12, 11/13, 11/14, 11/15, 11/16, 11/17, 11/18, 11/19, 11/20, 11/21, 11/22, 11/23, (30t)

license number and the Certificate of Responsibility number shall be shown on the outside of the envelope, or envelopes will not be opened or considered further. Contract term shall be the 2012 calendar year. Warren County reserves the right to extend this contract for up to 60 months as allowed by law, upon mutual agreement of both parties. Bids shall contain a bid surety in the form of a Bid Bond, Cashier's or Certified check payable to Warren County in the amount of 5% of the extended total bid. Prior to the start of work, the successful bidder shall furnish Performance and Payment Bonds equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the extended total of bid as security for faithful performance and payment to all persons supplying labor, materials or supplies in connection with this contract. Such bonds shall be issued from a reliable surety company, licensed to do business in the State Mississippi and acceptable to the County. The complete specification package, which includes a County Road Map and instructions for bid submission, may be obtained from the Warren County Chancery Clerk's Office, 1009 Cherry Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183. The phone number is 601-6364415. The cost for the package is $25.00 and is non-refundable. The Warren County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to determine responsible bidders, responsive bids, the lowest and best bid, reject any and all bids and waive minor informalities in the bids or bidding process. Warren County also reserves the right to award a contract to the bidder believed most advantageous to the County. This notice is published pursuant to an order of the said Board of Supervisors dated the 19th day of September 2011. Warren County Board of Supervisors By: Dot McGee, Chancery Clerk Publish: 10/25, 11/1(2t)

HALLOWEEN IS ALMOST here! For the second year in a row, Martin V. Chaney, DMD, PA will pay $1 per pound for unopened Halloween candy, plus give you a toothbrush and McDonald's coupon. The candy collected at the office will be shipped overseas to our troops through the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Operation Gratitudeâ&#x20AC;? program. Candy will be accepted at Dr. Chaney's office, 3205 Wisconsin Avenue on Tuesday, November 1st from 3pm to 5pm. Have a Safe Halloween, don't let your treats trick you, brush and floss!

SEALED BIDS The Warren County Board of Supervisors will receive SEALED BIDS until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 21, 2011 for term contracts for LAWN MAINTENANCE SERVICES for various County Properties. The Bid File Number is 10042011. Complete specifications, scope of work, terms, conditions and instructions for bidding may be obtained from the Warren County Chancery Clerk's Office, 1009 Cherry Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183. The phone number is 601-636-4415. The Warren County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to determine responsible bidders, responsive bids, the lowest and best bid, reject any and all bids, award to the bidder believed most advantageous to Warren County, and to waive any informalities in the bids or bidding process. This notice is published pursuant to an order of the Warren County Board of Supervisors dated the 19th day of September 2011. Warren County Board of Supervisors By: Dot McGee, Chancery Clerk Publish: 10/25, 11/1(2t) NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S SALE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI) COUNTY OF WARREN) WHEREAS, on January 11, 2001, Johnny Loving executed a promissory note payable to the order of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc.; and WHEREAS, the aforesaid promissory note was secured by a Deed of Trust dated January 11, 2001, executed by Johnny Loving and Racquel Loving, and being recorded in Book 1235 at Page 828 of the records of the Chancery Clerk of Warren County, Mississippi; and which aforesaid Instrument conveys to Wells Fargo Escrow Co., LLC., Trustee and to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., as Beneficiary, the hereinafter

NOTICE OF ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of Section 69-27-31, Mississippi Code 1972 An#notated, an election will be held on November 29, 2011 to elect three (3) commissioners for the Warren County Soil and Water Con#servation District from beats Two, Three and Four. VOTING PLACE - TIME - LOCATION Beat #: ____1___ Place: Bovina Cafe From 8:00 am To 4:00 pm Location : 193 Tiffentown Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180 _______________________________________________________________ Beat #: ____2___ Place: Lo-Sto Grocer From 8:00 am To 4:00 pm Location : 176 Lo-Sto Grocer, Eagle Lake, MS 39183 _______________________________________________________________ Beat #: ____3___ Place: Faulk's Garden Shop and Landscape From 8:00 am To 4:00 pm Location: 1118 Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180 _______________________________________________________________ Beat #: ____4___ Place: Shipley Donuts From 8:00 am To 4:00 pm Location: 3424 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180 _______________________________________________________________ Beat #: ____5____ Place: Rowdy's Family Catfish Shack From 8:00 am To 4:00 pm Location: 60 Hwy 27, Vicksburg, MS 39180 _______________________________________________________________ Signed by Authority of the Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Commission as recorded in its minutes of March 22, 2011. Don Underwood Executive Director, MSWCC Publish: 11/1, 11/8, 11/15(3t)

Little Rock, Arkansas 72207 Publish: 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22(4t) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the terms and provisions of that certain deed of trust executed by Tommy Whitaker to G. K. (Jed) Mihalyka, Trustee, for the benefit of the beneficiary named therein to secure the payment of the indebtedness therein described, said deed of trust being dated August 17, 2001, and being duly recorded in Book 1269 at Page 470 of the Land Records of Warren County, Mississippi, pursuant to the power and authority vested in me as Trustee, default having been made in the payments provided for in said deed of trust, and by reason of said default the whole of the indebtedness secured by said deed of trust, with interest thereon, was declared and became due and payable, the same remaining unpaid, I, the undersigned, G. K. (Jed) Mihalyka, as Trustee, at the request of the beneficiary of said deed of trust, will, between the legal hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the 23rd day of November, 2011, before the main entrance of the Warren County Courthouse in the City of Vicksburg, County of Warren, State of Mississippi, expose for sale and sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the property conveyed by said deed of trust being in the County of Warren and State of Mississippi and described as follows, to-wit: All of that certain Parcel or Lot of Land lying and being situated in Part of Section 27, Township 16 North, Range 3 East, of the City of Vicksburg, County of Warren, State of Mississippi, more particularly described as follows, to-wit: BEGINNING at an iron pipe (Found) at a fence corner, marking the Northeast Corner of the Jackie Williams Property, as described in Deed Book 378 at Page 260 of the Land Records of Warren County, Mississippi; thence run S 69o48'37" W, 210.38 feet to an iron rod on the East line of Halls Ferry Road; thence run N 20o35'40" W, along the said East line of Halls Ferry Road, 85.66 feet to an iron pipe (Found); thence leaving the said East line of Halls Ferry Road, run N 71o21'28" E, 200.36 feet to an iron rod, thence S 27o47' E, 80.96 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 0.391 Acre. The sale of this property will be made subject to any and all prior liens against said property and I will convey only such title as is vested in me as Trustee. WITNESS my signature on this the 31st day of October, 2011. _______________________ G. K. (JED) MIHALYKA Trustee G. K. (Jed) Mihalyka Attorney at Law 919 Belmont Street P. O. Box 1446 Vicksburg, MS 39181 601-638-4151 FAX: 601-638-9181 MSB #03016 Publish: 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22(4t)

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE By virtue of that certain Deed of Trust made on the 18th day of September, 2008, by Sidney B. Ragsdale to J. Patrick Caldwell, Trustee, subsequently replaced by Lauren Roberts Cappaert, Substituted Trustee, pursuant to valid Substitution of Trustee which is recorded in Deed Book 1528 at Page 404 of the Land Records of Warren County, Mississippi, to secure certain indebtedness therein mentioned for the benefit of BancorpSouth Bank, which Deed of Trust is duly recorded in Book 1699 at Page 112 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, Lauren Roberts Cappaert, as Substituted Trustee, will between the legal hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, the 9th day of November, 2011, 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: Lot 3: Commencing at the northeast corner of Lot 47 of that certain Belle Meade Subdivision, Part 1 as recorded in Plat Book 1 at Page 98 of the Land Records of Warren County, Mississippi; from said point run thence along the west line of Holly Ridge Drive, North 05 degrees 40 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 206.66' to the Point of Beginning, run thence South 83 degrees 37 minutes 57 seconds West, a distance of 118.44' to a point; thence run North 04 degrees 37 minutes 33 seconds West, a distance of 62.01'; thence North 04 degrees 14 minutes 20 seconds West, a distance of 21.26' to a point in the center of the abandoned Old Porters Chapel Road; thence with said centerline, North 81 degrees 47 minutes 30 seconds East, a distance of 128.09' to a point in the west line of Holly Ridge Drive; thence with said Holly Ridge Drive, South 10 degrees 37 minutes 10 seconds East, a distance of 22.31'; continue South 05 degrees 40 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 66.55' to the Point of Beginning, containing 10708.1 sq. ft. or 0.25 acres, more or less. Lot 2: Commencing at the northeast corner of Lot 47 of that certain Belle Meade Subdivision, Part 1 as recorded in Plat Book 1 at Page 98 of the Land Records of Warren County, Mississippi; from said point run thence along the west line of Holly Ridge Drive, North 05 degrees 40 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 112.34' to the Point of Beginning; from said point run South 85 degrees 04 minutes 33 seconds West, a distance of 101.50' to a point; thence run North 04 degrees 37 minutes 33 seconds West, a distance of 89.75' to a point; thence run North 83 degrees 37 minutes 57 seconds East, a distance of 118.44' to a point in the west line of Holly Ridge Drive; thence with said Holly Ridge Drive, South 05 degrees 40 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 94.32' to the Point of Beginning, containing 10015.6 sq. ft. or 0.23 acres, more or less. The undersigned will only convey such title as is vested in me as Substituted Trustee. WITNESS my signature this the 12th day of October, 2011. /s/ Lauren Roberts Cappaert LAUREN ROBERTS CAPPAERT Substituted Trustee Publish: 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8(4t) SEALED BIDS The Warren County Board of Supervisors will receive SEALED BIDS until 10:00 a.m. on Monday November 21, 2011 for SELECTIVE WEED CONTROL HERBICIDE TREATMENT SERVICES for selected roads, bridges, ditches/slopes and specific target areas within Warren County. The Bid File Number is 10032011. In order to protect the best interests of Warren County, bidders shall be licensed by the Bureau of Plant Industry of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, hold a current Certificate of Responsibility in the category of Herbicide Application from the Mississippi State Board of Contractors, and complete an on-site inspection of the areas designated for herbicide treatment. The

02. Public Service Missing or Stolen Puppy!

Last seen in 660 Block of Standard Hill Road between 10/20-22/11 Puppy is approx. 11-12 weeks old-small terrier mix, very friendly and playful. If you have ANY information about the whereabouts of this dog, please contact one of the following #'s 601-831-7911 or 770-378-8154.

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Haven House Family Shelter 601-638-0555 or 1-800-898-0860 Services available to women & children who are victims of domestic violence and/or homeless: Shelter, counseling, group support. (Counseling available by appt.) KEEP UP WITH all the local news and sales. Subscribe to The Vicksburg Post Today! Call 601-636-4545, ask for Circulation.

Runaway Are you 12 to 17? Alone? Scared? Call 601-634-0640 anytime or 1-800-793-8266 We can help! One child, one day at a time. Statement of Nondiscrimination TWIN COUNTY ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION, an electric power association formed under the laws of the State of Mississippi, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex or age in connection with its provisions of services, employment practices or otherwise. The person responsible for coordinating Twin County Electric Power Association's nondiscrimination compliance is John W. Mosley, Manager. Any person who has questions regarding Twin County's nondiscrimination compliance or feels that Twin County Electric Power Association has subjected him or her to discrimination, should direct such question or complaint to John W. Mosley, Manager, Post Office Box 158, Hollandale, Mississippi 38748. In response to every complaint, Twin County Electric Power Association will take prompt investigatory actions, and corrective and preventive actions, where appropriate. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible consistent with Twin County Electric Power Association's obligations to investigate and remedy complaints.

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

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

12. Schools & Instruction ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home. *Medical, *Business, *Paralegal, *Allied Health. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 888-210-5162. www.Centura.us.com WORK ON JET Engines. Train for hands on Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified. Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866455-4317.

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

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

SHELTIE PUPPIES AKC Champion sired. 3 males 1 female. Sable and white. $400 each. 2 Blue males 4 months, 4 years. $300 each. 601-630-4111. New to Vicksburg...

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18. Miscellaneous For Sale

15. Auction Auction- City of Vicksburg Fixed Asset/ equipment/ auto. Details at www.msauctionservice.com OUR ON-LINE SUBSCRIPTION keeps you “plugged” in to all the local news, sports, community events. Call Circulation, 601-636-4545. SCALLIONS JEWELERS VETERANS Day Auction. Details www.msauctionservice.com

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BRANSON, MISSOURI CONDO. 2 bedroom lockoff. Westgate. 601-4378978. HEY! NEED CASH NOW? We buy junk cars, vans, SUVs, heavy equipment and more! Call today, we'll come pick them up with money in hand! 1-800826-8104.

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

HEY! NEED CASH NOW? We buy JUNK CARS, VANS, SUV’S, TRUCKS, SCHOOL BUSES, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS & TRAILERS. Whether your junk is running or not, & PAY YOU CASH NOW. Call today, we'll come pick your junk up with CASH in hand!

THE PET SHOP “Vicksburg’s Pet Boutique” 3508 South Washington Street Pond fish, Gold fish, Koi, fish food aquarium needs, bird food, designer collars, harnesses & leads, loads of pet supplies! Bring your Baby in for a fitting today!

THE BEST WAY to bargain hunt is to check the Classifieds Daily. We make it easy with our convenient home delivery. For details call 601-636-4545, Circulation.

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

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

18. Miscellaneous For Sale

USED TIRES! LIGHT trucks and SUV's, 16's, 17's, 18's, 19's, 20's. A few matching sets! Call TD's, 601-638-3252. WHIRLPOOL WASHER and dryer, GE Electric stove, antique pot bellied coal burning heater, $125 each. 601-852-8563.

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24. Business Services

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I HAUL EVERYTHING from junk cars, trucks tractors, vans, SUVs, old appliances, old car batteries, furniture, debris, Etcetera. One call thats all. If no answer please leave a message. 601-868-2781.

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I-PHONE REPAIR. Buy, sell and repair. Arcue Sanchez - 601-618-9916. LOVE'S ERRANDS AND Cleaning Services. Dependable and efficient. 601-6382989, 601-415-0498.

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

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WILDLIFE PHOTOS. 3 Ducks Unlimited, $300 each. 3 miscellaneous scenes. 601-456-4405.

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ATTENTION HAIR STYLISTS! Multi purpose salon chairs (4 to choose from) $125 each. 2 anti-fatigue mats, $40 each. Call 601-527-6474, leave message.

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

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

FREE ESTIMATES TREY GORDON ROOFING & RESTORATION •Roof & Home Repair (all types!) •30 yrs exp •1,000’s of ref Licensed • Insured 601-618-0367 • 601-456-4133

A time we set aside to Honor and Remember those who have given and still give the ultimate sacrifice in service for our great country.

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28. Furnished Apartments 1 BEDROOM,VERY nice, utilities and cable furnished, no deposit, $185 weekly, off South Washington. 601529-1617.

1455 PARKSIDE, $1350 monthly. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, formal living/ dining, family room, private backyard. Or Sell $150,000. 732768-5743. 3 BEDROOM 1 bath. Nice City location. $695 monthly plus deposit. 601631-4755. 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, large private lot, Culkin community. Newly remodeled. $1100 monthly, $500 deposit. 601-636-7311 or 228-313-1479. 3 BEDROOMS 2.5 baths. 4 years old, 2-story, all electric, garage, 2000 square feet, hardwood and ceramic. $1500 monthly, deposit/ references required. 601218-1002.

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32. Mobile Homes For Sale BIG FOUR BEDROOMS! 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace, central air, delivery, set-up and tie down included. Only $32,995! 662-417-2354, 601-6243287, 601-619-1555. FIVE BEDROOMS! 2007 28x80, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, great room, fireplace, like new. Only $57,900! 662417-2354, 601-619-1555. KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LOCAL NEWS AND SALES... SUBSCRIBE TO THE VICKSBURG POST TODAY! CALL 601-636-4545, ASK FOR CIRCULATION. NO CREDIT CHECK/ OWNER FINANCE. 4 bedroom LIKE NEW double wide with land. $5000 refundable deposit, total payments of $750 month. Call Buddy, 601-941-2952. Vicksburg Home Center Mississippi's largest REPO dealer. Guaranteed Credit Approval. 601-619-1555.

33. Commercial Property COMMERCIAL BUILDING with 2 lots for sale at Eagle Lake. Call 850-683-1085.

34. Houses For Sale BY OWNER. South county, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2400 square feet, on lake. $155,000. For appointment, 601636-2629, 601-218-1448.

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29. Unfurnished Apartments

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35. Lots For Sale LOT FOR SALE. Bovina/ Tiffentown Road, 3.95 acres. Road frontage, Ready to build. 601-218-8292.

36. Farms & Acreage ACREAGE FOR SALE. See larger ad this edition. Call Bruce King, 601-8317662.

ACREAGE FOR SALE • 10 acre lot on BIG Lake • 80 acre lot on Lake (can divide) • 30 acre lot- BIG hardwoods/ small fields • 60 acre lot BIG hardwoods/ Lakeside • NEW POWER • LOTS OF WILDLIFE! • NO mobile homes • 10 acre minimum • Restricted Covenants WARREN COUNTY Call Bruce King, 601-831-7662

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Daryl Hollingsworth..601-415-5549

Sybil Caraway....601-218-2869 Catherine Roy....601-831-5790 Mincer Minor.....601-529-0893 Jim Hobson.........601-415-0211

Bette Paul Warner, 601-218-1800,

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

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Kay Odom..........601-638-2443 Kay Hobson.......601-638-8512 Jake Strait...........601-218-1258 Alex Monsour.....601-415-7274 Jay Hobson..........601-456-1318

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34. Houses For Sale

2170 S. I-20 Frontage Rd.

31. Mobile Homes For Rent

COUNTY 2 BEDROOMS, 2½ baths. Openwood Townhouse. 1,400 plus/ minus square feet, cheap county car tags. 601-831-8900. Leave message.

SINGLE OCCUPANCYCorporate Apartments, $700 to $900 Utilities/ Cable/ Laundry. Weekly cleaning. On-Site Manager. 601-661-9747.

2 BEDROOM. ALL electric includes water $450. With stove and refrigerator. $200 deposit. 4 BEDROOM DUPLEX $500 rent, $200 deposit refrigerator and stove furnished. 601-634-8290.

SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM apartment. 61 South area. Meadowbrook Properties, 601-619-9789.

30. Houses For Rent

Call for Details 601-638-0102

• Lake Surrounds Community NEWLY REMODELED ROOMS for rent. Prefer over age 50 and single. $500 monthly lights and water included. 601-218-8300.

Equal Housing Opportunity

FIRST MONTH’S RENT

MULTI PURPOSE OFFICE/ Warehouse building. 4000 square feet. 5537 Fisher Ferry Road. $800 monthly. 601-638-3211 or 601-831-1921.

PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE. Great location. Utilities and janitorial service included. $600/ month. 601-638-4050.

9:00am– 4:00pm Must be 62 or older 1 Bedroom Laundry Facilities Community Room On-site Service Coordinator 601-638-1684 2721 Alcorn Drive Vicksburg, MS 39180

VAN GUARD APARTMENTS. Two 1 bedroom units, $425 monthly. MANAGERS SPECIAL.. No deposit, $30 application fee. Call 601-631-0805.

(INCLUDING CORPORATE APARTMENTS) CALL 601-618-5180 caldwell@vicksburg.com

River City Dirt Work, LLC • Dozer / Trackhoe Work • Dump Truck • • Bush Hogging • Box Blade • Demolition • Debris Removal • Hydro Seeding • Deliver Dirt -13 yd. load $85 locally • Gravel • Sand • Rock Res. & Com. • Lic. & Ins. Robert Keyes, Jr. (Owner) 601-529-0894

29. Unfurnished Apartments

RICHARD M. CALDWELL BROKER SPECIALIZING IN RENTALS

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Barnes Glass

29. Unfurnished Apartments

• Bankruptcy Chapter 7 and 13 • Social Seurity Disability • No-fault Divorce

Veter ans Day

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26. For Rent Or Lease

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

SOLD!

River City Lawn Care You grow it - we mow it! Affordable and professional. Lawn and landscape maintenance. Cut, bag, trim, edge. 601-529-6168.

The Vicksburg Post

1993 HONDA ACCORD. 5 speed, 4 door, $1200 cash. 1997 Toyota Camry, $1600 cash. 601-831-2000 after 3pm.

CREDIT PROBLEMS?

Guaranteed Approval For Everyone! Minimum Income $1,200 per month Gary’s Cars for Less Hwy 61S 6 0www.garyscfl.com 1-883-9995 HEY! NEED CASH NOW? We buy JUNK CARS, VANS, SUV’S, TRUCKS, SCHOOL BUSES, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS & TRAILERS. Whether your junk is running or not, & PAY YOU CASH NOW. Call today, we'll come pick your junk up with CASH in hand!

1-800-826-8104 Call 601-636-SELL to sell your Car or Truck!

29. Unfurnished Apartments

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

601-661-0765 • 601-415-3333

For those who like a quiet, safe community setting with the best neighbors in Vicksburg. Discount for Senior Citizens Available.