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Hospital marks 50th anniversary

BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

For more than 50 years, Magnolia Regional Health Center has served the community in sickness and health.

When the humble hospital first opened it’s doors on Dec. 10, 1965, there were only 19 physicians on staff and 150 employees.

Today MRHC is one of Alcorn County’s leading employers with 198 physicians and approximately 1,200 employees.

Basket fund tops $14,600 The spirit of giving the holiday season is alive and well in the Alcorn County area.

Donations continue to pour in for the 20th Annual Corinth Rotary Club/Daily Corinthian Christmas Basket Fund.

A $25,000 fundraising goal was set so 1,000 food baskets could be given to local families on Saturday, Dec. 5. Baskets were given away based upon faith the goal will be reached.

So far $14,630 has been raised, meaning $10,370 still has to be raised to meet the goal. Recent donations include a $100 anonymous gift; and $500 from the Hampton Inn in appreciation of the Daily Corinthian and Corinth Rotary Club for sponsoring this great cause every year.

Contributions to the Christmas Basket Fund can be made “in honor of” or “in memory of” a special person or persons. The tribute will be published daily in the Daily Corinthian.

Donations can be brought by the newspaper office 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or mailed to: Daily Corinthian, Attn.: Christmas Basket Fund, P.O. Box 1800, Corinth, MS 38835.

Donations will be accepted until the end of the year.

The hospital celebrated it’s golden anniversary earlier this month with a special catered event for providers, board members, delegates, retirees, volunteers and community members.

“We were able to share the anniversary with more than 1,000 dedicated hospital employees,” said Tracey Moore, Magnolia Foundation director.

“They deserved a night of fun and food for their tireless hard work and service to the com-

munity.”

During the event, the hospital honored an original member of 1965 Magnolia Hospital staff, Dr. Tommy Sweat.

“Dr. Sweat was honored for his dedication and passion for the medical profession, his patients and MRHC,” said Moore.

“He was also honored for his involvement in the creation of Magnolia Hospital. He is truly a giant among those that have Please see HOSPITAL | 6A

Christmas on the job Holiday no break for many in the Crossroads area

BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com

Rather than bemoan their misfortune at having to work the holiday, many Crossroads residents paused to count their blessings on Christmas following Wednesday night’s deadly round of tornadoes.

“My mom was an LPN and usually worked on holidays so it is something I’m used to,” said Jay Hatcher, an E-911 dispatcher with the Alcorn County Office of Emergency Services. “I volunteered to to work today and am happy to do it. I’m not married and don’t have any children, but there are several young couples who work here and need to be at home spending Christmas with their families.”

“I am honored to work for them today,” he said. “If I didn’t enjoy it, I wouldn’t do it.”

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Waffle House Associates Mysti Brown and Amber Wilson greeted customers as they arrived for lunch on Christmas Day.

Crossroads Christmas offers fellowship

Year in review

BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com

It was a heart-warming scene as friends, family and complete strangers gathered at Living Free Ministries on Friday to break bread on Christmas Day. A tradition for four years now, the annual Crossroads Christmas brings guests from all over.

“We typically serve around 300 people and this year fed about 125 prisoners as well,” said a beaming Marea Wilson as she paused to greet yet another smiling face as they walked through the door. “This tradition started after my mother (Patsy Wright) passed away on Dec. 20 of 2011, just two days prior to my 40th birthday. I knew that there were many others who had lost loved ones and were without someone to spend the holidays with and decided I wanted to do something for the community the next year. It is something

I very much enjoy and look forward to each Christmas. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.”

“We start preparing for the event several weeks in advance, mostly by spreading the word and making sure others know about it,” she said. “After that, we usually work a couple of days ahead of the event cleaning, preparing all the food and putting up the decorations.”

In addition to feeding prisoners this year, volunteers also took plates to the 911 office and other agencies where people were working the holiday.

“The response from the community has been fabulous. Everyone wants to help,” said a grateful Marea. “We’ve had food coming in since yesterday at 9 a.m. and countless volunteers have been here drinking coffee this morning and doing the things which need to be done Please see FELLOWSHIP | 3A

2015 opens with qualifying for county election

BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Staff photo by Kimberly Shelton

Amber Rhinehart, wife of Guys, Tenn., Mayor Keith Rhinehart volunteers in the dessert room of Living Free Ministries for the annual Crossroads Christmas tradition.

(Editor’s note: The “top 10” stories of the year will be presented Jan. 1.)

A look at notable happenings from January to March: January • The Selmer branch of Home Banking Company is robbed, prompting a lockdown at Selmer schools and the hospital. Police arrest Marty Holland of Middleton later in the month, and he is also charged with the armed robbery of Please see 2015 | 6A

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New officers are selected for the Corinth-Alcorn Chamber of Commerce. John C. Ross Jr. is selected as president, Randy Long as president-elect and Bobby Simmons as second vice president.

Corinth Surgery Center is recognized by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare with its highest accreditation. Administrator Angela Jackson says the accreditation is recognition of their daily commitment to patient care.

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A gasoline tanker had finished filling tanks at Tony’s One-Stop on U.S. Highway 45 and the driver was sitting in his truck doing paperwork when the truck apparently began leaking gasoline, said Alcorn County Emergency Management Director Ricky Gibens.

BY BRANT SAPPINGTON bsappington@dailycorinthian.com

Today is Sunday, Dec. 27, the 361st day of 2015. There are four days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec. 27, 1945, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund were formally established.

On this date: In 1968, Apollo 8 and its three astronauts made a safe, nighttime splashdown in the Pacific.

In 1985, Palestinian guerrillas opened fire inside the Rome and Vienna airports; 19 victims were killed, plus four attackers who were slain by police and security personnel.

In 1995, Israeli jeeps sped out of the West Bank town of Ramallah, capping a seven-week pullout giving Yasser Arafat control over 90 percent of the West Bank’s one million Palestinian residents and one-third of its land.

One year ago: North Korea blamed its recent Internet outage on the United States and hurled racially charged insults at President Barack Obama over the hacking row involving the movie “The Interview.”

State environmental agency officials had to be called in Christmas Eve morning after a tanker truck spilled several hundred gallons of gasoline at a local convenience store.

Biggersville and Kossuth volunteer fire departments responded to the spill and helped contain the approximately 2-300 gallons of gasoline until a cleanup crew dispatched by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality could ar-

rive. The gasoline traveled into the ditch beside the station and south down the ditch along the highway.

Gibens said it’s unclear exactly what caused the tanker to begin spilling gas. He said thankfully no one was injured.

Across the Region Marshals capture Booneville escapees

Office Director Kendell Poole recently announced the increase in seat belt fines as an effective additional tool to curb traffic fatalities in the state.

The state legislature approved a bill during the 2015 session. As of Jan. 1, 2016, the fine for seat belt violations will more than double. The fine for a first offense seat belt violation will be raised to $25 and the second and subsequent offense will be $50.

“So far this year, state troopers have issued over 107,000 seat belt citations,” Commissioner Bill Gibbons said. “That is a 255 percent increase over the same time period in 2010.

We will continue to make this a priority, but we hope the day will come when it is difficult for a state trooper to find a motorist not wearing a seat belt.

We hope the tougher fines will encourage motorists to obey the law.”

BOONEVILLE — Both Prentiss County escapees are back in custody. U.S. Marshals apprehended the pair in a neighboring county.

No more details available.

The two inmates escaped early Christmas morning.

Both are being processed and booked back into the jail.

“We appreciate the quick response of the U.S. Marshals and their swift apprehension of the escapees,” said Prentiss County Sheriff Randy Tolar.

“We are very blessed that no one was hurt during the escape or subsequent manhunt. I am grateful for all my staff and other officers that came out and assisted during the holidays.”

Tennessee to raise seat belt fines NASHVILLE — Commissioner Bill Gibbons of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Colonel Tracy Trott of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner John Schroer and Governor’s Highway Safety

Gov. Phil Bryant reappointed Collins Adjutant General of Mississippi on Monday.

As adjutant general, Collins serves as the commanding general of both the Mississippi Army and Air National Guard.

He is responsible for providing the state and the U.S. with a ready force of more than 12,275 citizen-soldiers and airmen, equipped and trained to respond to any contingency, natural or manmade. He directs the Mississippi Military Department and oversees the development and coordination of all policies, plans and programs of the Mississippi National Guard in concert with the governor and legislature.

“Gen. Collins has ably and honorably commanded Mississippi’s men and women in uniform, and I’m delighted he has accepted this reappointment,” Bryant said. “He has dedicated his entire adult life to defending his state and his country, both domestically and on foreign battlefields, and each is better for his service.”

Collins is a Booneville High School graduate and a graduate of Northeast Mississippi Community College. He began his career when he enlisted in

Booneville native renamed to lead National Guard BOONEVILLE — Booneville native Maj. Gen. Augustus L. (Leon) Collins will continue to lead the Mississippi National Guard.

the Mississippi Army National Guard’s Company B, 1st Battalion, 198th Armor Regiment in Booneville in March 1977. He was commissioned in July 1980 upon completion of Officer Candidate School.

He has served in various command and staff positions in units at every level to include Company, Battalion, Regiment, Brigade, and the Adjutant General’s primary staff in both a traditional and Active Guard Reserve status.

“I’m honored to be reappointed as the adjutant general of the great State of Mississippi,” Collins said. “The Mississippi National Guard is an exceptional team and I look forward to continued service with our soldiers and airmen.”

Collins served on active duty in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, as well as commanding the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team during combat operations in Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2004-2006. He was promoted to brigadier general on May 10 while in Iraq, making him the first African American to attain the rank of general officer in the history of the Mississippi National Guard.

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like mopping the floors and cooking food. Anything we could possibly have needed, we’ve had help for.”

“It’s important to remember especially on Christmas that not everyone has the fairy-tale or even close to it. Circumstances change and we all make adjustments the best we can. I had to make adjustments when my mother passed away,” she continued. “These people are family. Some come from my Sunday School, some are here because they are hungry and others are here because they need somewhere to go for Christmas and are either without family or their family members are spread out across the country.

Whatever the reason, we’re just glad they’re here.”

Donning her New York Yankees apron, the hostess exchanged hugs and mingled with guests as she looked out over a packed parking lot.

“I always worry that we will run out of food or that something bad will happen, but God provides and somehow it all comes together,” she said. “It is such a blessing to be able to share hope and spend time with others, knowing that they’ve had a good warm meal and a place to celebrate Christmas.”

“It’s amazing to think that four years ago, we didn’t even have a have kitchen in the building and had to prepare everything off-site. It was crazy,” she added. “We now have a new one with lots of room to work in and have called the building

Staff photos by Kimberly Shelton

Chelsi Black, 23, of Rienzi enjoys the Crossroads Chrsitmas festivities, above.

Blayn Gambling, 9, relates the story of the birth of Christ from Luke Chapter 2, left. home for the past 10 years.”

Echoing his wife’s enthusiasm, Tommy Wilson couldn’t pick a favorite aspect of the event.

“I enjoy it all and love that my family is here getting involved and giving back,” he said. “Parents come and they bring their children to witness the spirit of giving. It is really something to experience.”

“It’s a thrill for us to see it come together and to meet such amazing people in the process,” he continued. “Many friendships have started here. In fact, I met my friend Tony Fowler of Kendrick three years ago today and he has been coming every year since.”

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“It brings together different people from different churches and others who don’t even attend church to give back in unity,” said Wilson.

Now in his third or fourth year as a volunteer, David Tweddle of Corinth is most known for his homemade cinnamon rolls.

“I’ve been here since about 10 a.m. this morning doing what needs to be done and bringing my rolls to share,” he said. “I’ve been baking pans of them all week.”

Manning the dessert room, Amber Rhinehart, wife of Guys, Tenn. Mayor Keith Rhinehart was busy handing out drinks and sweets.

“It is a blessing to spend Christmas at Living Free Ministries,” she said. “I’ve been doing it for several years now and usually bring the turkeys which my husband prepares. He gets up early to fry about 9 to 14 birds each year.”

Relating the story of Christ’s birth, 9-year-old Blayn Gambling was noticeably nervous as he stood before the growing crowd, but never missed a beat once he began his recitation of Luke chapter 2 which he said took only minutes for him to memorize.

Laughing as she fellowshipped with family and friends, 23-year-old Chelsi Black of Rienzi expressed her appreciation for the event.

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the area, but used to volunteer here,” she said. “Today I am here with my Aunt Tammy and her fiancé Lee Hall. “The food is awesome and I know a lot of the people here. It feels good to be reunited and back with people I consider to be family.”

Making sure that no morsel goes to waste, leftovers are packaged up and taken to those unable to leave their homes.

“There are many who are sick, elderly or disabled and are unable to come out and eat with us, so we started delivering meals to those shut-in and will do so again this year,” said Marea. “Christmas is all about sharing and passing on blessings. We try and bring hope to as many people as possible.”

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School board needs to make appointment The Alcorn School District Board of Education should appoint a person to serve after the resignation of James Voyles becomes effective on Dec. 29.

Voyles had to resign after winning the second district supervisor race. He takes office Jan. 4 in his new role as a new leader for Alcorn County. Voyles has served on the school board the past three years.

We believe an election for the county school board seat is unnecessary.

Here’s why.

If there were two or three years left in the term, it would certainly make more sense for an election. But not with one year left.

Not only will the school board save taxpayer’s money with no election, but they can demonstrate their leadership ability by appointing a good person for the job.

With Voyles’ term set to expire at the end of 2016, an election is already scheduled for the fall with the elected individual to begin office in 2017.

Board Attorney Arch Bullard explained the procedure during a recent school board meeting.

“The board is required to fill the vacancy within 60 days after the board member resignation is tendered,” Bullard told the board.

“If the remaining board members cannot decide on an appointee within that time period, then a request will be issued to the local election commissioner and a special election will be held.”

A second district resident asked the board to consider foregoing the appointment process and hold a special election for the post.

The resident said he was worried that an appointee would enter the fall election for the post and would be given an unfair advantage.

Board members said a special election is not the answer. We agree.

“I would certainly hope that we would not have to have a special election,” said President Mary Coleman. “A special election would waste time and be an added cost to the public. I feel like we can be united in an appointee decision.”

We agree with Mrs. Coleman. It’s the best solution.

Board member Carroll Morton did offer the concerned citizen a promise.

“We have in the past asked those we appointed to the board to not run for re-election, and I think we will do that this time, as well,” he said.

Bullard said the board cannot keep an appointee from entering the election for the position.

“Whoever the appointee is, we need to point out that we would rather them not seek election,” added board member Randy Wilbanks during the meeting.

We like this idea. Although the appointee is not legally bound to say he or she won’t seek the position during the next election, it’s a good idea to find a person who wants to serve on a short-term position.

Besides, if the board got this promise from the appointee and then they officially sought the office, it would certainly not speak well of the person’s character and voters could voice their opinion then.

No names were given as possible candidates for the appointment position during the meeting and the deadline for appointment is Feb. 29.

The next meeting of the school board is set for Jan. 11. This would be a good time for anyone with interest to serve and lead the Alcorn School District who lives in the second district to step forward and make it known to the board.

Bring a resume with references and leadership roles you have served.

With a new school superintendent about to take office and present for the first meeting of the new year, bring some fresh ideas.

We believe the school board will make a good appointment.

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Prayer for today Lord God of life, give me the desire to learn, and the wisdom to live in my best. May I not fail to culture my mind and heart and make life productive and worthy. Help me to see the mistakes that I have made in the past, and in the year that is approaching not only try to avoid them, but try to make amends for them. Amen.

A verse to share “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” — Proverbs 22:6

The right’s post-constitutional moment No one will ever mistake Donald Trump for a student of James Madison.

The real-estate mogul has demonstrated about as much familiarity with the U.S. Constitution as with the Bible, which is to say, none. Trump has captivated a share of the tea party with a style of politics utterly alien to the Constitution. In the year of Trump, the right is experiencing a post-constitutional moment.

This wouldn’t have seemed possible a few years ago. In 2010, the newly arrived tea party produced a class of constitutional obsessives like Sens. Rand Paul and Mike Lee who were focused not just on what government shouldn’t do, but on what it couldn’t do and why.

After the compassionate conservatism of George W. Bush and earmark-happy excesses of congressional Republicans in the Bush years, the tea party rebaptized the GOP in the faith of limited government and constitutional constraints. It was a time of first principles.

Rand Paul, who sells autographed copies of the Constitution, is a libertarian distillation of these concerns. He makes constitutional persnicketiness

a high art.

Obamacare, the National Security Agency surveillance program, Rich the Violence Lowry A g a i n s t Women Act, National Review P r e s i d e n t Obama’s war in Libya and intervention in Syria are just a few things he considers unconstitutional (and don’t even get him started on Obama’s tax-information treaties).

Paul, by the way, is the guy objecting that closing down part of the Internet, as Donald Trump has proposed, would be unconstitutional. Not that it seems to have made much impression, on Trump or anyone else.

Donald Trump exists in a plane where there isn’t a Congress or a Constitution.

There are no trade-offs or limits. There is only his will and his team of experts who will figure out how to do whatever he wants to do, no matter how seemingly impossible.

The thought you can’t do that doesn’t ever occur to him. He would deport the American-born children

of illegal immigrants. He has mused about shutting down mosques and creating a database of Muslims. He praised FDR’s internment of Japanese-Americans in World War II. You would be forgiven for thinking that in Trump’s world, constitutional niceties – indeed any constraints whatsoever – are for losers. It’s only strength that matters. It shouldn’t be a surprise that he expresses admiration for Vladimir Putin, a “powerful leader” who is “highly respected within his own country and beyond.” Trump’s call to steal Iraq’s oil and kill the families of terrorists is in a Putinesque key.

For some on the right, clearly the Constitution was an instrument rather than a principle. It was a means to stop Obama, and has been found lacking.

Trump is a reaction to Obama’s weakness, but also to his exaggerated view of executive power. Trump rejects the former, but is comfortable taking up the latter.

Whereas Obama has a cool contempt for his political opponents and for limits on his power, Trump has a burning contempt for them.

The affect is different; the attitude is the same.

What, after all, is the worst-case scenario for a President Trump’s strongman tendencies? Could Trump defy the law as written and give Congress the back of his hand in order to impose a new immigration system more to his liking?

President Obama has already done it.

Progressives have been perfectly willing to bless Obama’s post-constitutional government. Trump’s implicit promise is to respond in kind, and his supporters think it’s about time.

A pure, Trump-style populism is inherently in tension with constitutional conservatism. The Constitution is a device for frustrating popular enthusiasms, as are federalism, checks and balances, and the rule of law. It’s why impassioned factions usually have very little patience for them, and why they are so central to checking government and protecting individual rights.

If the right’s devotion to them wanes, it will be a loss not only for conservatism, but for the American polity.

(Daily Corinthian columnist Rich Lowry can be reached via e-mail: comments.lowry@nationalreview.com.)

No peace or goodwill Not for a long time has the world seemed so removed from the angelic proclamation of 2,000 years ago: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men” (Luke 2:14).

Millions have died in countless wars over the last 100 years. People continue to die today as the result of worldwide terrorism and daily shootings in too many American cities.

The prophecy delivered by the Christmas Child that there would be “wars and rumors of wars” until He comes again, seems more like current events than a far-off future.

One hears a lot of silliness from theological illiterates and institutions whose sole interest in Christmas appears to be profit. Consider the conspicuous consumption associated with “Black Friday,” a day that began for some businesses days earlier.

People speak of “the spirit of Christmas,” or when ob-

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serving some special act with which they approve or seek to inspire, refer to “the true meaning of Christmas.”

They are never asked what they mean by

either.

The true meaning of Christmas is this: God took on the form of a human to die in our place, paying for our sins, so that humans who receive Him might be forgiven and be with Him forever.

You are free to reject that message and the One who delivered it, but what you are not free to do is to redefine or change the message into something that fits your own beliefs and choices.

In “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” (part of his classic “The Chronicles of Narnia” series), C.S. Lewis writes of a frozen land

ruled by a “White Witch,” devoid of hope. In that world, it is “always winter, but never Christmas.”

It is a metaphor for a world that has rejected God and His redemptive power.

It is a world where humans choose to live as they please, rather than be transformed, even renewed. It is this world in which we now live, full of mendacity, envy, greed, lust, anger, terrorism, war, political divisions and confusion. We have forgotten who we are, because we have forgotten Whose we are.

It is these and so many other human deficiencies the Christ child came to reset.

Like a gift under a tree, however, the transaction is not complete until the one for whom the gift is intended receives it. If anyone refuses a gift, the transaction is incomplete, its purpose thwarted. Does it matter that so many reject Him? Look around and consider the result.

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While some point to the occasional violence mistakenly done in His name to “prove” God does not exist, there are far more examples of good, such as charities, hospitals and inner-city missions that help the poor and homeless. If the bad disproves God, what does the good prove?

These good acts rooted in faith are motivated not by selfishness, but selflessness, the kind of selflessness demonstrated by the One who left perfection and emptied Himself, taking on the form of a servant, to come to a fallen world and save us from the consequences of unbelief.

Isn’t that message worth celebrating? Isn’t that child worth worshipping? Isn’t that Man worth receiving?

As the carol says, “Where meek souls will receive Him still, the dear Christ enters in.”

(Readers may email Cal Thomas at tcaeditors@ tribpub.com.)

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CT-A to host lip sync battle fundraiser

BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com

Raising money to continue its many offerings to the community, Corinth Theatre-Arts will hold its first ever lip-sync battle at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Crossroads Playhouse.

A live performance featuring both comic songs and serious attitudes, patrons will be in stitches as they bear witness to dynamic duos, outlandish group routines and solo performances.

The cost is $5 per spectator or free for those who participate. The funds raised will aid the theatre with the purchase of a new projection system which would allow them to show old movies and other presentations at a reduced cost.

“Getting the new projection system is something I’ve wanted to do for quite sometime,” said CT-A Board President Cindi Bullard. “It would not only be of benefit to us, but to the entire community as well because

businesses, groups and individuals would be able to use it for conferences, classes, meetings and other gatherings.”

“We would also offer its use in the event that Films on Fillmore was threatened due to weather,” she continued. “Rather than having to cancel or postpone, they could show the movie at the theatre if they wanted to.”

With rental fees being very reasonable compared to other buildings of its size, the new projection system would open the theatre up to a world of exciting possibilities.

“Our hope is to make our lip-sync battle an annual event and to offer it to our patrons as an alternative to our karaoke nights,” said Bullard. “Some may not be as comfortable singing in front of crowds, but everyone can lip-sync.”

“We would love to see businesses get teams together and join in on the fun,” she added.

“There is no time limit as far as songs and teams can have

as many participants as they choose.”

While there are no time or team constraints, participants are asked to prepare two routines in the event a tie-breaker is needed for the win.

Stepping up to the challenge two teams have already been formed.

“Scooter from Rock 100 is putting together a group since the radio station is our co-sponsor and I have put together a group consisting of myself, Della Miller, Ellen Maness and Kimberly Shelton,” said an animated Bullard as she discussed her upcoming plans. “There are going to be people performing that no one will expect or ever think they would get up and perform in front of everyone. It is going to be an awesome good time!”

Filled with unique surprises and appearances, the competition will also feature a silent auction consisting of items donated by local businesses and from out-of-town sources.

“We invite both businesses and individuals to donate or cosponsor a silent auction item,” said Bullard. “Those who would like to donate money versus an item should feel free to do so as any help would be greatly appreciated. We will have sponsorship and co-sponsorship opportunities available from $50 to $500.”

A $500 sponsorship is currently needed for t-shirts which will be available in all sizes for $10 each.

In addition to scheduled entertainment, snacks, water and coca-cola products will be available for purchase. Adult beverages will also be available for those wishing to indulge.

“The response we received from our “Into the Woods” funding issue was both amazing and overwhelming,” said an emotional Bullard. “We are truly grateful for all those who stepped up to help fill the need and make the production the success that it was.”

Book shares story of complicated author

BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER The Bookworm Sez

The gardening catalogs started arriving this week — right on time.

In the gray of winter, they represent so much promise, whether you have six acres or six inches of dirt. This time of year, it’s fun to imagine what will come from the soil months from now – but in the meantime, read “Alex Haley and the Books That Changed a Nation” by Robert J. Norrell, and see how a career can grow.

Born in 1921 into a wealthy Irish-African American family, Palmer Alexander Murray Haley was raised mostly by his grandmother, who instilled in him a love of storytelling.

As an adult, Haley would recall hiding behind rocking chairs on his grandparents’ front porch, listening to tales of “the African” and of slavery.

In 1939, after rejecting his professorial father’s ideal of an education, Haley (by now, calling himself “Alex”) joined the Coast Guard. Because of racial mores of the time, few onboard jobs

were open to African American men, so he worked as a steward while also searching for assignments as a magazine writer.

Ultimately, he came under the command of a “boss” who demanded help with letter-writing; his skills honed, Haley landed a job as a press officer for the Coast Guard.

By 1960, Haley left the Coast Guard and a wife, and focused “intensively” on magazine writing. Just two years later, his reputation as an author was set, “linked in part to the growing notoriety of the Nation of Islam (NOI).”

An ass i g n m e n t h e ’ d accepted allowed him to become good friends with Malcolm X and they began working closely together on a book, even as Haley simultaneously wrote articles against the NOI. The process of writing The Autobiography of Malcolm X was long and, for his publisher, frustrating but Haley never forgot stories from his grandmother’s porch. Encouraged by a distant cousin, he toyed with a few ver-

sions of them and explored the origins of specific words he remembered.

His research was extensive and, by the fall of 1966, he thought he’d found the roots of the stories he’d heard…

And that, of course, is still – almost 40 years later – loaded with controversy: how much of Roots was truth? Was Haley guilty of “borrowing” from others’ works? The answers lie somewhere inside “Alex Haley and the Books That Changed a Nation.”

Indeed, Alex Haley was a complicated writer: time and again, he ignored deadlines and sometimes facts to craft a story. That becomes an important point within this biography: he obviously tested the patience of others in many ways, which is astounding and makes it interesting to see how two of the 20th-century’s most iconic books came to be.

Truth or fiction, those two works, as author Robert J. Norrell proves, absolutely shook up the status quo of culture and history.

Unlike many biographies that portray their subjects as too perfect, “Alex Haley and the Books That Changed a Nation” keeps things real and I liked that. If you’re up for a well-told, wartsand-all bio, this one will have you rooted to your seat.

(Terri Schlichenmeyer is a book reviewer for Daily Corinthian.)

Expressing her gratitude, Bullard wished to thank the musicians and other participants who volunteered their time and talents and the community as a whole for their love and support.

“We are strictly a volunteer staff at CT-A, no one gets paid,” said Bullard. “It is through fund-raisers such as this that we are able not only to continue to entertain our community, but to operate a non-profit playhouse which has been a part of our town’s history since March of 1968.”

Continuing their legacy of quality, accessible entertainment, the theatre hopes its latest fund-raiser will be one for the books.

(Those interested in entering the lip-sync competition or pre-ordering a t-shirt should contact Cindi Bullard at the Crossroads Playhouse at 662287-2995 and leave a message for a return call.)

Flag debate tops state news in 2015

BY BILL FULLER Associated Press

Debate over the Confederate battle emblem in the Mississippi state’s flag is the top state news story of 2015. The deaths of nine black worshippers at a South Carolina church in June played a pivotal role in spurring a national debate over Confederate symbols. The white man charged in those slayings had posed with the Confederate banner in photos posted online.

Several cities and counties, and two universities, in Mississippi stopped flying the state flag. Republican Gov. Phil Bryant has said that if the issue is going to be revisited, it should happen during the November 2016 election.

Here is a look at Mississippi’s Top 10 news stories of 2015 as selected by The Associated Press:

Mississippi flag debate Debate about the Confederate battle emblem in the Mississippi flag reignites after the June massacre of nine black worshippers at a South Carolina church. The white man charged in the

slayings had posed with the Confederate banner in photos posted online. Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn said his own faith causes him to see the Mississippi flag as “a point of offense that needs to be removed.” Several cities and counties, and two universities, stop flying the state flag.

Republican Gov. Phil Bryant says he respects results of a 2001 election, when voters chose to keep the Confederate emblem on the flag. But, Bryant also says if the issue is going to be revisited, it should happen during the November 2016 election.

Crazy state elections Truck driver Robert Gray, who spent little and didn’t even vote for himself, wins the Democratic primary for governor and loses by a wide margin in the general election to Republican Gov. Phil Bryant. A state House race ends in a tie. Five-term Democratic Rep. Bo Eaton of Taylorsville and Republican challenger Mark Tullos of Raleigh draw straws to determine Eaton as the winner, but Tullos appeals his Please see NEWS | 6A

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Pausing now again to answer phone calls, the emergency dispatcher calmly and efficiently aided residents as they relayed their emergencies.

“It has been quite the morning already,” said an exhausted Hatcher just four hours into his 12 hour shift. “I arrived here at 6 a.m. this morning and have already responded to a number of house fires, break-ins and drivers getting stuck beneath a bridge due to flooding on Cass Street.”

Working from noon until midnight, E-911 dispatcher Jill Bascomb is also accustomed to working holidays.

“My entire life I’ve had jobs which required me

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E-911 Dispatcher Jill Bacomb responds to a call, left. to work on holidays and weekends and that’s OK,” she said. “Someone has to do it.”

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“I will be working until 9 p.m. tonight,” she added. “We work Christmas, Thanksgiving and all major holidays here at Waffle House, but the tips are awesome, especially on Christmas so we don’t complain.

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Mattie Parker

Mattie Parker died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, at Magnolia Regional Health Center. Arrangements are pending with Corinthian Funeral Home.

Doris Baker

Funeral services for Doris Baker are set for 2 p.m.

Monday at McPeters Inc. Funeral Directors Chapel with burial in Henry Cemetery.

Visitation is noon until service time.

Bro. Ted Avant will officiate.

Mrs. Baker died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, at her residence.

Nancy Jane Fulmer

IUKA — Nancy Jane Fulmer, 60, of Iuka died Friday, Dec. 25, 2015, at her residence.

Survivors include her four daughters, Betty Deao of Walls, Wendy Fulmer of Drummonds, Tenn., Jennie Fulmer of Memphis, Tenn. and Crystal Fulmer of Iuka; one brother, Donnie Lee Smith of Iuka; 20 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas Fulmer.

Cutchall Funeral Home of Iuka is in charge of the arrangements.

Jimmy R. Kenaum

IUKA — Funeral services for Jimmy R. Kenaum, 62, of Nolensville, Tenn., formerly of Iuka are set for 3 p.m. Sunday at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.

Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka.

The body will lie in state from 1 p.m. until service time at the church on Sunday. A Celebration of Life service will also be held at 2 p.m., Saturday at New Livingstone Baptist Church in Nashville, Tenn.

Mr. Kenaum died Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, at the Rubio Cancer Center in Tijuana, Mexico.

He was of the Baptist faith and was a National Guard veteran. He was the founder and president of Choice Construction in Nashville, Tenn. He was also a Freemason, and a member of the Burnsville Lodge #233 F&AM. Survivors include his wife, Alice Kenaum of Nolensville, Tenn.; two daughters, Jimma Thorne of Cordova, Tenn., and Jennifer Hinds (Matt) of Iuka; one brother, Gary Kenaum of Iuka; three sisters, Mildred Larimer of Iuka, Marcia Keene of Smyrna, Tenn., and Tawanda Baxter-Finchum of Nashville, Tenn.; and his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bro. Elbert and Oceen Rhodes Kenaum; two brothers, Buddy and David Kenaum; a sister, Shelia Joan Kenaum Strickland; and two infant sisters.

Pastor Ronnie Mitchell will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests help to support the organizations and causes Jimmy was passionate about. Donations may be made to the Jimmy Kenaum Memorial Fund, c/o Renasant Bank, acct. #8010858692, 508 Constitution Drive, Iuka, MS 38852.

Waymon Wilbanks

Funeral services for Waymon Archie Wilbanks, 91, of Walnut are set for 1 p.m. Tuesday at Soul’s Harbor Apostolic Church with burial with military honors in the Community Pentecostal Church Cemetery.

Mr. Wilbanks died Friday, Dec. 25, 2015, at his residence.

He was born Jan. 1, 1924, and worked many years as a roofer for Garner Roofing Company. He was a member of Soul’s Harbor Apostolic Church.

Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and from noon until service time Tuesday, all at Soul’s Harbor Apostolic Church.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Vifie Wilbanks of Walnut; his son, Kenneth Wilbanks (Sarah) of Olive Branch and two daughters, Mary Jane Bumpas (Danny) of Walnut and Stephanie Wilbanks of Walnut; four grandchildren, Kenneth Wilbanks Jr. (Lynn) of Madison, Christy Schreffler of Olive Branch, Courtney Gilbreath (Trent) of Olive Branch and LaCosta Morphis of Walnut; and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two great-grandchildren; four brothers, Captain “Cap” Wilbanks, K.C. Wilbanks, William Wilbanks and Aaron Wilbanks and five sisters, Anna Green, Ella Porterfield, Ethel Green, Lucy Dee Wilbanks and Maggie Thornton; and his parents, Agna Wilbanks and Sarah Willingham Wilbanks The Rev. Jessie Cutrer and The Rev. Merl Dixon will officiate.

loss to the state House, questioning the way votes were counted. Two other legislative races also are being appealed, with candidates questioning the way elections were conducted. The House and Senate will consider the appeals in 2016.

Hattiesburg officers killed Hattiesburg Police Officers Benjamin Deen, 34, and Liquori Tate, 25, are killed May 9 during a traffic stop.

Nine people are arrested, and the alleged shooter dies in jail in December.

More than 1,000 people attend a memorial for the officers.

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Blues legend B.B. King dies May 14 at his Las Vegas home at age 89, and his body is returned to his native Mississippi for burial. At the May 30 funeral in his hometown of Indianola, King is remembered as a generous man who never forgot his roots even as he enjoyed decades of international fame with hits such as “The Thrill is Gone.”

School funding amendment defeated Voters on Nov. 3 defeat Initiative 42, which would have allowed people to sue to seek adequate funding for Mississippi schools. The citizen-sponsored proposal was a reaction to legislators’ leaving a school budget formula shortfunded for 16 of the 18 years since it was put into law. Republican legislative leaders and Gov. Phil Bryant oppose the initiative, saying it could give one judge too much control over a large chunk of state spending.

Gay rights The Mississippi Supreme Court hands down a split decision in November, allowing a lesbian couple to divorce several months after the U.S. Supreme Court makes same-sex mar-

A federal judge sets a 2016 trial for a Mississippi couple accused of attempting to join the Islamic State. Jaelyn Delshaun Young, 20, of Vicksburg and Muhammad Dakhlalla, 22, of Starkville, are arrested Aug. 8 before boarding a flight with tickets for Istanbul. Authorities say the couple contacted undercover federal agents in May, seeking online help in traveling to Syria. Young and Dakhlalla both plead not guilty to charges of aiding terrorists.

Delta State shooting College instructor Shannon Lamb is accused of killing his girlfriend, Amy Prentiss, at their Gautier home and then driving 300 miles to Delta State University in Cleveland to gun down professor Ethan Schmidt in his campus office Sept 14. Lamb shoots himself to death as police close in on him.

Ole Miss chancellor The College Board refuses to renew University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones’ contract, setting off protests by students, faculty, alumni and donors.

Trustees said Jones had not adequately addressed their concerns about contract management at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Jones takes a job leading clinical research into obesity at the medical center, and trustees hire Jeffrey Vitter to become chancellor.

Kemper County power plant Mississippi Power Co. continued construction on its Kemper County power plant, even as projected costs rose to $6.5 billion and more delays in completion made it likely that the company will have to repay another $234 million in federal tax credits.

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CHICAGO — A Chicago police officer shot and killed a 19-year-old man and a 55-year-old woman early Saturday while responding to a domestic disturbance call on the city’s West Side, police said.

The Cook County medical examiner said Quintonio Legrier, a college student, was pronounced dead at a hospital at 4:51 a.m. and Bettie Jones, a mother of five who was Legrier’s neighbor, died at a different hospital at 5:14 a.m. Both of the victims were black and were neighbors, according to the medical examiner’s office.

Autopsies have not been scheduled.

Police did not disclose the race of the officer, how long the officer has been with the department or the officer’s current work status. The shootings happened around 4:25 a.m. after officers who responded to the call “were confronted by a combative subject,” the Chicago Police Department said in a statement.

Legrier’s mother, Janet Cooksey, told the Chicago Tribune that her son was studying engineering at Northern Illinois University. She said he graduated from Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy in Chicago and “was going somewhere.”

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• More than 30 candidates jump into the political arena on the first day of qualifying for the big county election year.

• Appearing in circuit court, former supervisor Dal Nelms says he cannot afford to hire an attorney.

The judge tells him to get a lawyer.

• Corinth unsuccessfully seeks legislative authority to hold a special election on a special sales tax of up to a quarter of one cent with the proceeds going for infrastructure and economic development.

• The National Park Service announces Dale Wilkerson, administrative officer at the Natchez Trace Parkway, will become superintendent of Shiloh National Military Park.

• Pharmacist Rick

Quinn crashes into the waters along Afton Drive and is rescued by emergency responders.

• A non-poisonous snake lurking inside a cabinet at Lowe’s bites the face of a man who opens the cabinet. The social web and Internet news sites snap up the shocking story as quickly as the snake latched onto the shopper’s face.

• Chancery Clerk Bobby Marolt announces he will not seek a third term.

February • Tiffany Lancaster Roberts of Guys, Tennessee, dies in a head-on crash on County Road 702 (Forest School Road).

• Four operators of a puppy mill plead guilty to misdemeanor charges.

• Feb 16 brings the first wintry weather of the new year with a glaze of ice bringing down some tree limbs. As many as 2,500

lose power. In another round a few days later, freezing rain slickens the roadways, causing an 18-wheeler to jackknife and hit pedestrians who had exited their vehicles after prior accidents, killing two. The deceased are Anna Davis Hill, 47, of Burnsville, and Anahi Ramirez, 25, of Belmont.

• Howard Brent Means Jr., 34, of Tishomingo, is killed in an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement inside the Iuka Walmart.

• Corinth firefighter Ronald Franks, 41, dies in a one-vehicle wreck on County Road 560.

• Corinth awakes to a 2-inch blanket of snow on Feb. 26. Southern parts of the county get 3 inches or more.

• North Harper Road residents Aaron and Martha Bonds escape their burning home.

March • The morning of March 5 brings another shot of winter with a layer of sleet covering streets.

• The SportsPlex files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

• Peggy Phillips, 63, of Booneville, dies in a headon crash on Highway 2 in Alcorn County near the Tippah County line.

• The city sets aside $400,000 for street repairs and paving on Purdy School Road, Forrest School Road and Oak Lane, plus scattered other repairs.

• Troubled Second District Supervisor Dal Nelms appears in circuit court for arraignment.

• Jimmy Fisher is named the JA’s citizen of the year.

• A federal appeals court upholds the dismissal of Kmart’s lawsuit over the May 2010 flooding disaster.

their newest future expansion named after the long time physician -- the Thomas L. Sweat Health Education Center.

“All during Dr. Sweat’s career he has not only treated patients for diseases, but also he has focused on educating patients about healthcare topics,” said Moore. “He truly believes that patient non-compliance would be effected greatly if the community had better knowledge of how to take care of themselves.”

The new center will include an auditorium that will be utilized by the MRHC Graduate Medical Education Program, as well as for MRHC’s ongoing community health education efforts.

The center will be lo-

cated on the north side of the MRHC campus on Alcorn Drive between the current Graduate Medical Education Building and the old Emergency Room location.

“It’s creation will be a joint effort of the Magnolia Foundation and MRHC,” added Moore. “Beginning in January, the Magnolia Foundation will begin a fundraising campaign to assist with the construction of this structure with a goal of $1 million.”

The special event included complementary keepsake photographs taken by Bill Avery of Bill’s Images were provided to the guests as a commemorative item and a meal was served by John Mabry and the staff at Vicari.

Representatives Nick Bain, Tracy Arnold, Bubba Carpenter and Senator Rita Potts Park presented hospital staff with a state dedication plaque recognizing the 50th anniversary of MRHC. A program showing a journey through the decades of world events, music and milestones of the hospital was also shown.

Jennifer Carpenter’s seven-year-old daugh-

ter was also presented an award from the newly formed Magnolia Dreams committee.

“The award was created to grant a dream to a MRHC employee or their family member who suffers from an illness that hinders them from perusing that dream,” said Moore. “An internal fundraising campaign was started, applications were received and an interview committee of random community members was formed. Each applicant was interviewed with their family member.”

Carpenter’s daughter deals daily with the effects of Cystic Fibrosis of the lungs.

“Her dream is to visit Yellowstone National Park, which due to the efforts of the MRHC employees, will happen in the near future,” added Moore.

HOSPITAL provided life saving care for a number of years to thousands of individuals.”

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Lawsuits challenge bail bond system SAN FRANCISCO — Crystal Patterson didn’t have the cash or assets to post $150,000 bail and get out of jail after her arrest for assault in October.

So Patterson, 39, promised to pay a bail bonds company $15,000 plus interest to put up the $150,000 bail for her, allowing to go home and care for her invalid grandmother.

The day after her release, the district attorney decided not to pursue charges. But Patterson still owes the bail bonds company.

Criminal justice reformers and lawyers at a nonprofit Washington D.C. legal clinic say that is unconstitutionally unfair.

The lawyers have filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of Patterson, Rianna Buffin and other jail inmates who argue that San Francisco and California’s bail system unconstitutionally treats poor and wealthy suspects differently.

Wealthy suspects can put up their houses or other valuable assets — or simply write a check — to post bail and stay out of jail until their cases are resolved.

Poorer suspects aren’t so lucky. Many remain behind bars or pay nonrefundable fees to bail bonds companies.

San Francisco public defender Chesa Boudin says some of his clients who can’t afford to post bail plead guilty to minor charges for crimes they didn’t commit so they can leave jail.

Boudin represented Buffin, 19, after her arrest for grand theft in October. Buffin couldn’t afford to post the $30,000 bail or pay a bond company a $3,000 fee and so contemplated pleading guilty in exchange for a quick release from jail even though she says her only crime was being with the “wrong people at the wrong place at the wrong time.�

Couple can’t get divorce repealed CONCORD, N.H. — Should those irreconcilable differences suddenly become reconcilable, don’t go looking to

get un-divorced in New Hampshire.

The state’s Supreme Court this month upheld a lower court ruling refusing to vacate a New Castle couple’s 2014 divorce after 24 years of marriage.

Terrie Harmon and her ex-husband, Thomas McCarron, argued on appeal that their divorce decree was erroneous because they mended fences and are a couple once more. But the justices, in a unanimous ruling issued Dec. 2, said the law specifically allows them to grant divorces — not undo them.

Courts in some states — including Illinois, Nebraska, Mississippi, Arkansas, Maryland and Kentucky — will vacate divorces within a certain time frame or under certain circumstances, at the parties’ request. Others — including New York and South Dakota — maintain they, like New Hampshire, have no statutory authority to undo a divorce.

Attorney Joshua Gordon, appointed to defend the lower court’s ruling, said allowing the couple’s divorce to be undone could jeopardize the finality of all divorces. “Divorce is a uniquely fraught area of litigation,� Gordon argued. “For divorced couples, it is often important to have the solace of knowing that their former spouse is indeed former.�

Harmon and McCarron did not return calls seeking the answer to the question: Why not just remarry?

They were married in 1989 and filed for divorce in January 2014; the divorce decree was finalized in July that same year. In March, they filed a joint motion to vacate the decree.

Vegas safety efforts bring mixed feelings LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Strip is a 4-mile stretch of nearconstant movement, jammed with cars, buses, taxis and mobile billboards rolling alongside scores of pedestrians.

Keeping those strolling visitors safe, as well as making it easier to get from casino to casino, has been an

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ongoing quest for local leaders. They have built bridges, widened sidewalks, shooed away some street performers and added fences intended more as a way to keep tourists in than cars out.

Business, academic and elected leaders are both suggesting fixes and defending the work done so far to keep pedestrians safe after a woman drove her car into a crowd of tourists outside the Planet Hollywood and Paris casino-hotels.

Caesars Entertainment spokeswoman Jan Jones Blackhurst says what the Strip has now “isn’t good enough.�

Quintuplets home for 1st Christmas HONOLULU — A Honolulu couple celebrated Christmas at home with their quintuplets, instead of in a hospital.

The four boys and one girl were born premature on Oct. 10. Doctors expected the babies would need to remain in the hospital for up to three months to allow their lungs to fully develop.

Two of the babies went home on Dec. 13.

Another went home Monday, and the final two were released from the hospital Thursday.

Identical boys Kapena, Kaolu, Keahi and Kupono and girl Kamalii are Hawaii’s first surviving set of quintuplets, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported. “It’s definitely the best Christmas gift we could have gotten, to have them home for Christmas,� mother Marcie Dela Cruz told reporters Thursday from Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children.

She and her husband, Ray, also have a 2-yearold son named Makaio.

He was conceived through in vitro fertilization, and the couple set aside several frozen embryos. In April, they had two of the embryos transferred, hoping to give their son a sibling.

At first, they thought they were having twins.

Then one of the embryos split in half and later in half again. “We didn’t set out to make history,� the mother of six said. “We were just blessed with these babies, and they’re doing so great.�

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Lincoln County may receive K9 officer BROOKHAVEN — A new service could soon join Lincoln County’s law enforcement in the form of a tracking dog, a K9 officer specializing in sniffing out lost or atlarge individuals.

Lincoln County Constable Post 1 Kelly Porter told the Board of Supervisors in its meeting Monday about a K9training organization that has agreed to donate an animal and training valued at $20,000.

The Daily Leader reported that the dog would come from a nationally recognized organization called Universal K9 in San Antonio, Texas, which rescues dogs on the brink of being euthanized and trains them to be police K9 officers. “This agency has agreed to donate an animal that they have valued at $16,000 plus the training they have valued at $4,000,�

Porter told the board. “I’d be required to go to San Antonio for a twoweek handler’s and animals course, bring the dog back and then, of course, have to train with it.�

Porter said he’d been searching for and talking to the sheriff about a tracking dog for the county and applied for the program about six months ago.

The board expressed support for the endeavor.

Lincoln County had one such animal, but he died of cancer three years ago and wasn’t replaced.

Porter asked about the legality of the county assisting with veterinary bills or other expenses for the animal if it was technically privately owned. “If I have to sign a contract with the county saying I would provide however many years of service for however many years the animal and myself are able to do so, I will,� Porter said. “The housing and feeding I can handle but just if there were medical issues that came up for the animal that maybe I couldn’t cover, I wondered if the county could help out with it.�

$1 million bond set for shooting suspect  BROOKHAVEN — A

Bogue Chitto man arrested after allegedly shooting at sheriff’s deputies earlier this month is being held in the Lincoln County jail on a $1 million bond.

The Daily Leader reported that 40-year-old Christopher Hamilton was released from the hospital Tuesday where he had been transported after being shot by sheriff’s deputies.

Hamilton allegedly fired at deputies when they tried to serve him warrants Dec. 3 and deputies returned fire.

It was unknown whether Hamilton has an attorney who could comment on the case.

Sheriff Steve Rushing says Hamilton faces three felony counts of possession of weapon by a convicted felon, child abuse/battery causing serious injury and two felony counts of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer.

Retired judge tapped as Natchez alderman NATCHEZ — Retired Justice Court Judge Mary Lee Toles will fill the Natchez Board of Aldermen seat of outgoing Ward 2 Alderman Rickey Gray, who was elected Adams County supervisor.

The Natchez Democrat reported the board voted 4-1 Monday for her to fill the seat Gray has held for 15 years. Toles will serve until a new alderman is elected in the June 7 general election.

Ward 5 Alderman Mark Fortenbery voted against the appointment after voicing concerns about Toles being a party in a lawsuit against the city.

Toles, former Natchez Mayor Phillip West, the Rev. Clifton Marvel and Jacqueline Marsaw of the NAACP sued in May alleging the city’s ward lines were drawn in a way that diluted the voting strength of black residents.

The city has since adopted a redistricting plan that adjusts the lines, but the lawsuit is still pending.

Police: Man injured teenager in shooting COLUMBUS — A Columbus man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that injured a teenager.

Columbus Police Department Interim Chief of

Police Fred Shelton tells The Commercial Dispatch 25-year-old Mark Howard Coffey Jr. was arrested Wednesday.

Authorities say he’ll be charged with aggravated assault.

Officers responded to a call about shots fired at a laundromat Sunday.

No suspects were found.

Police later received a hospital call about a 16-year-old unidentified female who was shot.

The victim told police that she and another female were in a vehicle with a man at the laundromat when he got into an altercation with another man, who pulled out a gun, firing shots.

A bullet struck the teen, who was released from the hospital.

It isn’t clear if Coffey has an attorney.

New superintendent will make $170,000 HERNANDO — The new DeSoto County Schools superintendent will make about $170,000 a year when his term starts.

School board members approved the salary of incoming Supt. Cory Uselton in a 3-1 vote during a special meeting Tuesday, The Commercial Appeal reports.

Uselton will make $5.12 per student for a total of $170,024 when his four-year term begins — that’s roughly $5,000 less than his predecessor made.

Board member Milton Nichols voted against the salary, arguing Uselton lacks experience as a superintendent.

Nichols added that he thinks the board should increase his pay only if Uselton meets goals set by the board. “Certainly, we have great expectations and high hopes for him,�

Nichols said of Uselton, “but he’s an elected superintendent with no experience.�

Former Supt. Kuykendall, on the other hand, said he thinks the district should continue paying a superintendent the policy’s recommended $5.25 per student. He says that amount is still the lowest amount paid per student to any superintendent in the state. “It’s a 24/7 job,� Kuykendall told the board. “I can guarantee you that whatever you pay him, he’ll earn it.�

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— Doing good and doing well Actively managed mutual funds have been hemorrhaging dollars generally, but one niche within stock picking has remained consistently popular.

Socially responsible mutual funds have drawn more investment dollars than they’ve lost in every 12-month period going back to late 2013, according to Morningstar. They attracted $2 billion in net investment over the year through November, for example. That’s in stark contrast to the $163 billion that actively managed U.S. stock funds lost as a group over the same time.

Investors like that these socially conscious funds consider whether companies are helping or hurting the environment, promoting good corporate governance or reducing income inequality. These factors could ultimately help protect or hurt companies’ profits over the long term, proponents say.

“Our numbers show that sustainable investing has become part of the mainstream,” said Lisa Woll, chief executive of the Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment, which also goes by the name US SIF.

Bridgestone bumps up bid for Pep Boys Associated Press

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Hundreds of funds incorporate environmental, social or governance factors in their investment strategies, US SIF has a list of them on its website.

— Falling 401(k) fees When it comes to investing for retirement, you don’t necessarily get what you pay for. You keep what you don’t pay for.

High expenses can erode a nest egg, particularly over the decades that a worker is saving. And expenses can quickly add up. Mutual funds charge expenses to pay for their managers’ salaries. Plan providers also charge fees to cover record-keeping, accounting and the cost of sending those letters to you in the mail that you just throw out.

The good news is that overall expenses are on the decline across 401(k) plans, according to a review by the Investment Company Institute and BrightScope.

Workers in the biggest plans tend to have the lowest fees. Part of that’s because workers in larger plans tend to invest more in index funds, which have lower fees than actively managed funds. But larger plans are also able to spread out their administrative costs over a greater number of workers.

NEW YORK — Bridgestone has raised its offer for Pep Boys to $947 million, topping a sweetened bid for the auto parts seller from activist investor Carl Icahn.

The tire company’s bid is $17 per share from $15.50 per share.

Pep Boys’ board of directors on Thursday recommended that shareholders accept the offer, and says it no longer deems the Icahn bid “superior.”

Bridgestone and Icahn

have been dueling for Pep Boys, a Philadelphia company with about 800 outlets selling auto parts and offering vehicle maintenance.

Icahn Enterprises had offered $16.50 for each share of Pep Boys on Friday, in a deal worth about $893 million. Icahn previous offered $15.50 per share, and Bridgestone matched that offer shortly after.

Pep Boys shares had closed up 11 cents to $17.51 Thursday.

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NEW YORK — By themselves, neither is very popular. But together, perhaps, they can win some fans?

Stock-picking mutual funds, which investors have been fleeing, are increasingly bulking up on bank stocks in hope of beating index funds and luring back dollars.

That, plus other trends from around the mutualfund industry: — Banking on banks Actively managed mutual funds are struggling.

Most have fallen short of the Standard & Poor’s 500 index for years, and the reason to pay their higher fees is for the chance to beat index funds. Only 27 percent of large-cap core mutual funds beat the S&P 500 this year, as of Dec. 9.

To improve their returns and lure investors back, stock pickers are increasingly betting on stocks of banks and insurers. Large-cap core mutual funds have an average of 17.8 percent of their portfolios invested in financial stocks, according to a review by Goldman Sachs. That’s 1.65 percentage points more than S&P 500 index funds have.

That may not sound like a big difference, but

it’s the sector where active managers most differ from index funds, by far. The next-biggest “overweight” by actively managed funds is in the industrial sector. Managers have 0.68 percentage points more of their portfolios there than index funds do.

The emphasis on banks is part of a broader approach to take advantage of rising interest rates, now that the Federal Reserve has raised shortterm rates for the first time in nearly a decade.

The Fed’s move earlier this month, and expectations for more increases, give banks cover to charge more for credit cards, auto loans and other products, which should help their profits. Higher rates should also help insurers, allowing their vast bond holdings to produce more income.

At the same time, fund managers have also lightened up on stocks that, conventional wisdom says, would be hurt by rising rates. They own fewer real-estate investment trusts, utilities and telecoms than index funds do, for example. These kinds of stocks pay high dividends, and the thought is demand for them will drop as income investors gravitate back to bonds.

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Coming Up In The Daily Corinthian Watch for the Crossroads Magazine Healthy Living edition coming out on Saturday, Jan. 30

Father speaks the truth, gets silent treatment from daughter DEAR ABBY: My daughter, a single parent, has a 27-year-old son who has assaulted her several times. He has never worked and has been in trouble with the law because of drugs.

Recently, she called me to ask if she and her son Abigail could spend Van Buren the night with me.

(They live 160 miles Dear Abby away.) I told her that because of his past behavior it wasn’t a good idea.

She was very offended and said I would “never see her son again.” After sending me several hurtful emails, she’s no longer speaking to me, despite the fact that I have always taken care of her and listened to her problems about her son.

I deserve an apology -- which I won’t receive. But I feel bad about the situation. How do I fix it without apologizing myself?

-- DAD WITH A DILEMMA IN FLORIDA DEAR DAD: Because you know an apology from your daughter won’t be forthcoming, don’t expect one. Considering the fact that your grandson has a tendency to be violent, I don’t blame you for not wanting him in

your home. So stand pat. Your daughter will start talking to you again as soon as she needs something from you. Of that, I am sure.

DEAR ABBY: I am a teacher who occasionally must conduct parent-teacher conferences through a translator. My colleague and I are wondering, what is the proper protocol for these conversations? We are not sure whether to make eye contact with the translator or the parent when talking and listening. Thank you for your help.

-- AN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATOR DEAR EDUCATOR: It is important to make eye contact with the person with whom you are communicating. When you are being given a translation, it’s all right to make eye contact with the translator. However, when asking a question or directing a comment to the parent, you should look the parent in the eye.

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Mac,” and I come from two different worlds. I am from Europe, but have been living in the U.S. for 15 years. I have many friends, male and female, and I make a point of staying in touch with them.

Mac is Native American and believes that in a relationship, your partner should be the only opposite-sex person you spend time with. He doesn’t want me to

be in touch with any of my male friends -- no lunch meetings to catch up, and no occasional email, text or call to check in.

These are all platonic relationships with guys who share a similar interest. Most of them have wives or girlfriends I get along with well.

Mac thinks his manhood is insulted because he should be enough for me. He was cheated on in the past. I never have been, so I can’t relate.

Am I being unfair, rude or insensitive by wanting to keep my friends? -- FRIENDLY FEMALE IN NEVADA DEAR FRIENDLY FEMALE: Not at all. But you must recognize that your boyfriend has some deep-seated insecurities, and until he is willing to work on them, he will continue trying to control those with whom you keep in contact.

You are correct that the two of you come from two different worlds, and I’m not talking about geography. If this is what you are willing to tolerate in the long run, continue your romance with Mac. If not, then it’s time for you to make the choice to end it.

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

Horoscopes ARIES (March 21-April 19).

Never end a conversation on a down note. Resolve with hope.

It’s a good rule of thumb for any endeavor, really. And today and you’re just the one to steer things in a positive direction.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

Compassion is the way. Send your love without assuming to know or even trying to figure out the other person. Sometimes love is enough to change things.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

While out looking for sustainable options you’ll get a collection of interesting experiences.

You wouldn’t want to make these into habits, but you’ll learn from them all the same.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

What you have to offer is inherently valuable. Also, you should know that you’re ahead of your time, so if you don’t get any takers right away, this is nothing to take personally. Keep producing and storing your stock.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). When

you stop and ask yourself how you are feeling, don’t be surprised if you can’t answer. Ask someone close to you, a Scorpio, for instance. The answer will be illuminating.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

Don’t be too quick to reject the task that is “so not you.” At best, you only know the “you” you’ve been from birth to this moment.

Welcome the invitation to investigate the person you might become.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

Relationship management will be a big deal over the next 48 hours. You’ll shine in this regard. After all, you’re pretty used to helping people communicate and get along.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

When you were little you had to ask a guardian if you could go out and play. Now you only need to give yourself permission. Humor, laughter and play are the antidotes for anything that pains you today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec.

21). It takes a loose and agile mind to get creative. There are only one or two rigid thoughts that are keeping you from it today. Pinpoint the thought and kick it out of your head and voila, you’re free!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Fantasizing has tremendous benefits, especially when you’re focusing those fantasies with yourself as the star, doing what makes you feel most alive.

If it happens to be out-of-thisworld, all the better.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’re game to try something new in these last days of the year. Don’t make promises about it. Keep boundaries around your commitments and you’ll have some fun with them.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

Arguments take time and energy and might be worth the effort if your aim is to resolve a problem in a way that’s the most positive for all. You’ve an excellent sense of what’s worth fighting for.

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Gaskin lifts Washington past USM

Monday Associated Press

Basketball Peggy Bain Holiday Hoops ACHS (B) Walnut-West Union, 9 (B) Mantachie-Belmont, 10:30 (G) Hardin Co.-Johnson, Noon (B) Ashland-Saltillo, 1:30 (G) Kemper Co.-Adamsville, 3 (B) Central-North Pontotoc, 4:30 (G) Central-Ashland, 6 (WXRZ) (B) Corinth-Kemper Co., 7:30 (WXRZ) ACMS (B) Tishomingo Co.-McNairy, 9 (G) McNairy-West Union, 10:30 (G) Myrtle-Tishomingo Co., Noon (G) Mantachie-Walnut, 1:30 (B) Myrtle-Itawamba AHS, 3 (G) Corinth-Ingomar, 4:30 (B) Ingomar-Saltillo, 6 (G) Itawamba AHS-Kossuth, 7:30

Sunday, December 27, 2015

DALLAS — Myles Gaskin broke a third-quarter tie with an 86-yard run and finished with a season-high 181 yards and four touchdowns to help Washington beat Southern Mississippi 44-31 on Saturday in the Heart of Dallas Bowl.

The Huskies (7-6) won their last two regular-season games by a combined 97-17 over Oregon State and Washington State to become bowl eligible and then delivered Chris Petersen’s first postseason victory in his two seasons at Washington.

Gaskin’s other scores came on 2- and 1-yard runs in the first quarter and a 13-yarder

in the fourth. On the 86-yarder, the freshman took a handoff inside, broke to the left sideline and shook off one final defender at the Southern Miss 35.

Gaskin, the game’s most valuable player, gained 170 yards in the second half on 17 carries after being held to 11 yards on nine rushes in the first half. His previous high was 155 yards against Oregon.

The Golden Eagles (9-5) were seeking their first win over a Power 5 conference team since 2011.

They played without rushing leader Jalen Richard. A Southern Miss official said Richard, one of two Golden Eagles with 1,000 yards rush-

ing this season, was held because of an unspecified injury.

Nick Mullens threw touchdowns passes of 56 and 27 yards by Michael Thomas for the Eagles, and Ito Smith added 1- and 2-yard scoring runs.

The Golden Eagles averaged 519.8 yards during the regular season, including their 45-28 loss to Western Kentucky in the Conference USA championship game.

On Saturday, they gained 375. They were held to 22 net rushing yards with Smith, who gained 1,088 during the season, leading the way with 40.

Gaskin’s 86-yard run was the sixth-longest in school

history. It came on Washington’s first play from scrimmage after Southern Miss recovered a fumble near midfield to set up Smith’s second touchdown run that tied it at 24.

Tomas set a Southern Miss record with 14 touchdown catches this season.

Receiver Jaydon Mickens scored Washington’s other touchdown on a 29-yard run in the second quarter. Mickens took a handoff on what appeared to be an end around following a fake inside, then cut inside and was virtually untouched. The five-play, 65yard drive included a 20-yard Please see USM | 11A

Tuesday Basketball Peggy Bain Holiday Hoops ACHS (G) Losers Pool A, 9 (B) Losers Pool A, 10:30 (G) Losers Pool B, Noon (B) Losers Pool B, 1:30 (G) Winners Pool A, 3 (B) Winners Pool A, 4:30 (G) Winners Pool B, 6 (B) Winners Pool B, 7:30 ACMS (B) Losers Pool C, 9 (G) Losers Pool C, 10:30 (B) Losers Pool D, Noon (G) Losers Pool D, 1:30 (B) Winners Pool C, 3 (G) Winners Pool C, 4:30 (B) Winners Pool D, 6 (G) Winners Pool D, 7:30

Wednesday Basketball Hickory Flat Christmas Classic (JV-G) Kossuth-Hickory Flat, 3:30 (JV-B) Kossuth-Hickory-Flat, 4:30 (G) Kossuth-Hickory Flat, 5:30 (B) Kossuth-Hernando, 6:45

Saturday Basketball Booneville Kiwanis-NEMCC (G) Baldwyn-Ripley, 11 a.m.

(B) New Site-Corinth, 12:30 (G) Corinth-Oxford, 2 (B) Booneville-Lafayette Co., 3:30 (G) Booneville-Lafayette Co., 5 (G) Biggersville-No. Pontotoc, 6:30 (B) Biggersville-Nettleton, 8

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Peggy Bain Holiday Hoops Alcorn Central girls head coach Charlette Bain Foster talks to her team during a break in the action. Alcorn Central will play host to the 9th Annual Peggy Bain Holiday Hoops Tournament on Monday and Tuesday.

Booneville Kiwanis Classic The Kiwanis Club of Booneville will host its annual Kiwanis Invitational basketball classic on Saturday, Jan. 2 at Bonner Arnold Coliseum on the Northeast Mississippi Community College campus.

The club is currently selling chances on a Beretta A300 Outlander 12 gauge shotgun to be given away during the tournament. Chances can be purchased for $5 each or five chances for $20 from any Kiwanis Club member or at the tournament.

The winner does not have to be present for the drawing to win.

Admission is $5 for the entire day of basketball action. All proceeds from the event will go to support the Kiwanis Club’s efforts to help local children including the club’s annual scholarship program, donations to numerous local projects and assistance throughout the year to families in need.

First Pitch Banquet The Alcorn Central Bears Baseball team is pleased to announce Ole Miss Athletic Director Ross Bjork will be the featured speaker for its annual First Pitch Banquet & Silent Auction to be held on Thursday, January 21, at 6:45 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church in Corinth.

Seating is limited to the first 175 tickets sold and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are $20 each and include meal and seating for speaker presentation. For more information or to purchase a ticket, please call (662) 322-7389 or (662) 286-8720.

Children’s Basketball The Chewalla Baptist Basketball League is taking registrations for the season. Forms will soon be in the schools or you can contact Ross Shelton by e-mail Randyross19@yahoo.com for a form. League ages are 5-years-old through 6th Grade. Fee is $20. The league is open to anyone that wants their child to play. You can also text Shelton at 731-610-0458.

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No. 12 Kentucky holds off No. 16 Cards Associated Press

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky’s shortest player led the Wildcats past their biggest rival.

Point guard Tyler Ulis scored 21 points, and No. 12 Kentucky held off 16thranked Louisville’s rally for a 75-73 win Saturday to give John Calipari his 200th victory as the Wildcats’ coach.

“It was a great team performance and really a good win,” Ulis said. “We played with a lot more enthusiasm from the start.”

Damion Lee, who led the Cardinals with 27 points, was well off on a potential winning 3-point attempt at the buzzer.

Kentucky (10-2) led by 16

points early in the second half before Louisville came almost all the way back.

“The first half, we gave up a lot of baskets, a lot of offensive rebounds, a lot of 3s,” Lee said. “We weren’t really playing our game. We came back. We fought back. It was a very, very close game against a great team. We just didn’t execute down the stretch.”

The Cardinals (11-2) had a chance to tie or take the lead with less than a minute left, but Trey Lewis was called for traveling. The Wildcats then committed a shot-clock violation to give Louisville one more chance.

Kentucky had not played since a 74-67 loss to Ohio

State last week.

“I really believe having Christmas off for these guys was great,” Calipari said. “(It) cleared their minds.”

Alex Poythress scored 14 points for Kentucky. Dominique Hawkins added 13 and Jamal Murray had 12.

Kentucky’s second-leading scorer, Isaiah Briscoe, sat out after hurting his ankle during pregame warmups. Calipari was surprised Briscoe didn’t attempt to play.

“He’s a fighter,” Calipari said. “What he’ll do is he’ll come back and kill people next week, if his ankle is healthy.”

Freshman guard Charles Matthews started in place of

Briscoe, who averages 11.5 points, but it was Hawkins who gave the Wildcats a spark in his absence. Hawkins hit a clutch 3-pointer and made two free throws in the final three minutes to keep the Wildcats in front.

“For me to have the game I did today, it was a blessing. I didn’t realize I had that many points,” Hawkins said. “I was just really confident. Every shot that went up, I felt it was going in.”

In the latest installment of the rivalry, Calipari and Louisville coach Rick Pitino both received technical fouls late in the first half.

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Saban’s growing coaching tree part of legacy Associated Press

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Nick Saban’s coaching legacy extends well beyond the Southeastern Conference and national championships and NFL draft picks. It sometimes stretches all the way to the opposing sidelines, in fact.

No. 2 Alabama’s 64-yearold coach now has former underlings leading three SEC East schools and, coincidentally, the Crimson Tide’s semifinal opponent, No. 3 Michigan State. Another, Florida State’s Jimbo Fisher, won a national title in 2013.

Longtime Tide defensive coordinator Kirby Smart recently joined the club after taking over alma mater Geor-

gia a day after the SEC championship game win over Florida and ex-Alabama offensive chief Jim McElwain.

“I think the growth you get from working at a place like Alabama and with a program under Nick Saban, it helps me immensely,” said Smart, who’s running Alabama’s defense through the playoffs. “A lot of people have said why not take a smaller school head job? I honestly feel my growth was better being in a large program, being around coach Saban and learning how to manage a lot of the tough situations you deal with in the media.”

Clearly there are benefits to working for the demanding

Saban, beyond even the big salaries. Smart was making $1.5 million a year.

The same day he was introduced, South Carolina trotted out its new hire, former Saban assistant Will Muschamp. The two erstwhile defensive coordinators are each making more than $3 million annually.

Working for Saban clearly can pay off bigtime for his top assistants. McElwain was SEC coach of the year in his debut season at Florida, winning the East after returning to the league following a stint as Colorado State head coach.

He was offensive coordinator of two Tide national championship teams.

Saban hired Muschamp away from Division II Valdosta State at LSU in 2001, and the ex-Florida coach is on his second stint as an SEC East head man. Muschamp was Auburn’s defensive coordinator last season, facing his former boss in the regular season finale.

“I wouldn’t be standing here if it weren’t for the opportunities he gave me a long time ago at LSU,” Muschamp said before the Iron Bowl.

Saban also hired Mark Dantonio at Michigan State, where the Spartans head man worked as his secondary coach from 1995-99. Now, the Please see SABAN | 11A

Sunday, December 27, 2015

Scoreboard

Duke needs OT to get 1st bowl win in 54 years

BY LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press

NEW YORK — Ross Martin kicked a 36-yard field goal in overtime, and Duke won a bowl game for the first time in 54 years with a 44-41 victory over Indiana on Saturday in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium.

After Martin made his kick on the first possession of the extra period, the Hoosiers’ Griffin Oakes missed a 38-yard attempt to hand the Blue Devils their first bowl victory since the 1961 Cotton Bowl.

Oakes’ try sailed above the right upright and was ruled wide. Oakes protested that it was good, but the kick could not be reviewed, and Duke’s players poured onto the field to celebrate.

Shaun Wilson had 282 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns for the Blue Devils (8-5), including a 98-yard kickoff return.

Quarterback Thomas Sirk accounted for 318 yards and three touchdowns before getting

hurt in overtime. His 5-yard TD run tied the score with 41 seconds left.

Oakes then missed a 55-yard potential gamewinning attempt at the end of regulation.

Sirk was 17 of 37 for 163 yards and a touchdown. He also had 155 yards on the ground, including a 73-yard score in the first half.

Indiana’s Nate Sudfeld was 28 of 51 for 389 yards and three touchdowns.

Devine Redding filled in for the injured Jordan Howard (knee) and rushed for 227 yards on 35 carries, but it was not enough for the Hoosiers (6-7), who have not won a bowl since the 1991 Copper Bowl.

Duke led 10-0 in the first quarter of what quickly became a backand-forth game.

Indiana took a 41-34 lead with 4:03 remaining when Sudfeld found Mitchell Paige wide open in the back of the end zone on secondand-15 for a 25-yard TD.

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Calipari is now 8-1 against the Cardinals with Kentucky.

Poythress scored six of the Wildcats’ first eight points to open the second half, stretching their lead to 52-36 with 17:49 remaining.

Twice after Louisville pulled within two in the last five minutes, Kentucky hit a big 3-pointer — one by Ulis and another from Hawkins.

The Wildcats made a season-high 11 3s.

No Pitino Pitino didn’t meet with reporters after the game, with assistant Ralph Willard taking his place. A school spokesman said Pitino was doing a radio interview at the time. Pitino has skipped postgame news conferences on occasion this season.

“I think guys did a great job of coming back competing in the second half,” Willard said. “(Kentucky) hit some really, really tough shots that ordinarily you would say those are the kind of shots you want them to take in that situation. They made them and you’ve got to give them credit.”

A fan posted a fuzzy video after the game of Pitino making a gesture toward the crowd as he headed toward the locker room. The spokesman said Pitino held up his index finger, sarcastically indicating, “We’re No. 1.”

Tip-ins Kentucky: C Skal Labissiere, who started the first 11 games, came off the bench and finished with two points and three rebounds. ...

Calipari is the secondfastest coach in Division I history to reach 200 wins at a school, hitting the mark in his 240th game at Kentucky. Only Clair Bee, who earned 200 wins in his first 231 games at Long Island University from 1931-41, did it faster.

Louisville: Pitino had a 6-2 record against the Cardinals while coaching the Wildcats. He is 5-12 against Kentucky.

Louisville has not won in Lexington since an 89-75 victory in 2008. ...

Lewis scored 15 points.

Next up Kentucky hosts Ole Miss on Saturday.

Louisville hosts Wake Forest on Jan. 3.

Basketball NBA standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 19 12 .613 — Boston 17 13 .567 1½ New York 14 17 .452 5 Brooklyn 8 22 .267 10½ Philadelphia 1 30 .032 18 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 20 12 .625 — Miami 18 11 .621 ½ Orlando 17 13 .567 2 Charlotte 16 13 .552 2½ Washington 14 14 .500 4 Central Division W L Pct GB Cleveland 19 8 .704 — Chicago 16 11 .593 3 Indiana 17 12 .586 3 Detroit 17 14 .548 4 Milwaukee 12 19 .387 9 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 26 6 .813 — Dallas 16 13 .552 8½ Memphis 16 16 .500 10 Houston 16 16 .500 10 New Orleans 10 20 .333 15 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 20 10 .667 — Utah 12 15 .444 6½ Denver 12 18 .400 8 Minnesota 11 19 .367 9 Portland 11 20 .355 9½ Pacific Division W L Pct GB Golden State 28 1 .966 — L.A. Clippers 17 13 .567 11½ Sacramento 12 17 .414 16 Phoenix 12 19 .387 17 L.A. Lakers 5 25 .167 23½ ___ Friday’s Games Miami 94, New Orleans 88, OT Chicago 105, Oklahoma City 96 Golden State 89, Cleveland 83 Houston 88, San Antonio 84 L.A. Clippers 94, L.A. Lakers 84 Saturday’s Games Washington 111, Brooklyn 96 Toronto 111, Milwaukee 90 New Orleans 110, Houston 108 Miami 108, Orlando 101 Charlotte 98, Memphis 92 Boston 99, Detroit 93 Atlanta 117, New York 98 Indiana 102, Minnesota 88 San Antonio 101, Denver 86 Chicago at Dallas, (n) L.A. Clippers at Utah, (n) Philadelphia at Phoenix, (n) Cleveland at Portland, (n) Today Games L.A. Lakers at Memphis, 5 p.m.

Denver at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m.

New York at Boston, 6 p.m.

Portland at Sacramento, 8 p.m.

Monday’s Games Atlanta at Indiana, 6 p.m.

New Orleans at Orlando, 6 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Washington, 6 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Charlotte, 6 p.m.

Brooklyn at Miami, 6:30 p.m.

Toronto at Chicago, 7 p.m.

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

Milwaukee at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Utah, 8 p.m.

Cleveland at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

Sacramento at Golden State, 9:30 p.m.

Football NFL standings AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF y-New England 12 2 0 .857 435 N.Y. Jets 9 5 0 .643 344 Buffalo 6 8 0 .429 341 Miami 5 9 0 .357 278 South W L T Pct PF Houston 7 7 0 .500 275 Indianapolis 6 8 0 .429 285 Jacksonville 5 9 0 .357 343 Tennessee 3 11 0 .214 269 North W L T Pct PF x-Cincinnati 11 3 0 .786 378 Pittsburgh 9 5 0 .643 378 Baltimore 4 10 0 .286 292 Cleveland 3 11 0 .214 253

PA 269 272 336 361 PA 301 372 380 359 PA 243 287 360 387

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pass to Mickens that was upheld after a challenge from Southern Miss.

Smith’s 1-yard touchdown plunge through the middle followed a 36-yard catch by Thomas along the left sideline just short of the pylon.

That 80-yard drive was kept alive by punter Tyler Sarrazin’s 22-yard

pass to Curtis Mikell on fourth-and-5 at the Golden Eagles 25. In Southern Miss’ win at Rice in mid-November, Sarrazin threw for a touchdown off a fake field-goal attempt.

Washington was invited to fill the slot appropriated for the Big 12 Conference, which didn’t have enough bowl-eligible teams.

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Baseball Record Book The 2015 Mississippi Baseball Record Book has been published.

The book includes records for high school and college baseball.

There are many area baseball players and teams mentioned in the book. You can order the book for $10 by sending a check to: Mississippi Baseball Record Book Diamonds by Smillie; 3159 Kendrick Road Corinth, MS 38834.

NFL Playoff Scenarios Week 16 AFC CLINCHED: New England: AFC East and first-round bye; Cincinnati: playoff berth.

NEW ENGLAND (at N.Y. Jets, today) Clinches home-field advantage throughout AFC playoffs withw: ■ Win or ■ Tie and Cincinnati loss or tie CINCINNATI (at Denver, Monday) Clinches AFC North with: ■ Win or tie, or v Pittsburgh loss or tie Clinches first-round bye with: ■ Win or tie DENVER (vs. Cincinnati, Monday) Clinches AFC West with: ■ Win and Kansas City loss or tie, or ■ Tie and Kansas City loss Clinches playoff spot with: ■ Win and N.Y. Jets or Pittsburgh loss or tie, or ■ Tie and N.Y. Jets or Pittsburgh loss HOUSTON (at Tennessee, today) Clinches AFC South with: ■ Win and clinches strength of victory tiebreaker over Indianapolis, or ■ Win and Indianapolis loss or tie, or ■ Tie and Indianapolis loss KANSAS CITY (vs. Cleveland, today) Clinches playoff spot with: ■ Win and N.Y. Jets or Pittsburgh loss PITTSBURGH

(at Baltimore, today) Clinches playoff spot with: ■ Win and N.Y. Jets loss NFC CLINCHED: Carolina: NFC South and first-round bye; Arizona: NFC West; Green Bay: playoff berth; Seattle: playoff berth.

CAROLINA (at Atlanta, today) Clinches home-field advantage throughout NFC playoffs with: ■ Win or tie, or ■ Arizona loss or tie ARIZONA (vs. Green Bay, today) Clinches first-round bye with: ■ Win or tie GREEN BAY (at Arizona, today) Clinches NFC North with: — Win and Minnesota loss or tie, or — Tie and Minnesota loss MINNESOTA (vs. N.Y. Giants, today) Clinches playoff spot with: ■ Win or tie, or ■ Atlanta loss or tie, or ■ Seattle win or tie WASHINGTON (at Philadelphia, Saturday) Clinches NFC East with: ■ Win, or ■ Tie and N.Y. Giants loss

Bowl schedule THURSDAY Bahamas Bowl Nassau Western Michigan 45, Middle Tennessee 31 Hawaii Bowl Honolulu San Diego State 42, Cincinnati 7 SATURDAY St. Petersburg (Fla.) Bowl Marshall 16, UConn 10 Sun Bowl El Paso, Texas Washington State 20, Miami 14 Heart of Dallas Bowl Washington 44, Southern Mississippi 31 Pinstripe Bowl Bronx, N.Y. Duke 44, Indiana 41 Independence Bowl Shreveport, La. Virginia Tech vs. Tulsa, (n) Foster Farms Bowl Santa Clara, Calif.

Nebraska vs. UCLA, (n) MONDAY, DEC. 28 Military Bowl Annapolis, Md. Navy (9-2) vs. Pittsburgh (8-4), 1:30 p.m. (ESPN) Quick Lane Bowl Detroit Central Michigan (7-5) vs. Minnesota (5-7), 4 p.m. (ESPN2) TUESDAY, DEC. 29 Armed Forces Bowl Fort Worth, Texas Air Force (8-5) vs. California (7-5), 1 p.m. (ESPN) Russell Athletic Bowl Orlando, Fla. North Carolina (11-2) vs. Baylor (9-3), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) Arizona Bowl Tucson Nevada (6-6) vs. Colorado State (7-5), 6:30 p.m. (TBA) Texas Bowl Houston Texas Tech (7-5) vs. LSU (8-3), 8 p.m.

(ESPN) WEDNESDAY, DEC. 30 Birmingham (Ala.) Bowl Auburn (6-6) vs. Memphis (9-3), 11 a.m. (ESPN) Belk Bowl Charlotte, N.C. NC State (7-5) vs. Mississippi St. (8-4), 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) Music City Bowl Nashville, Tenn.

Louisville (7-5) vs. Texas A&M (8-4), 6 p.m. (ESPN) Holiday Bowl San Diego Wisconsin (9-3) vs. Southern Cal (8-5), 9:30 p.m. (ESPN) THURSDAY, DEC. 31 Peach Bowl Atlanta Houston (12-1) vs. Florida State (10-2),

11 a.m. (ESPN) Orange Bowl (Playoff Semifinal) Miami Gardens, Fla. Clemson (13-0) vs. Oklahoma (11-1), 3 p.m. (ESPN) Cotton Bowl Classic (Playoff Semifinal) Arlington, Texas Alabama (12-1) vs. Michigan State (121), 7 p.m. (ESPN) FRIDAY, JAN. 1 Outback Bowl Tampa, Fla. Northwestern (10-2) vs. Tennessee (84), 11 a.m. (ESPN2) Citrus Bowl Orlando, Fla. Michigan (9-3) vs. Florida (10-3), Noon (ABC) Fiesta Bowl Glendale, Ariz.

Notre Dame (10-2) vs. Ohio State (111), Noon (ESPN) Rose Bowl Pasadena, Calif.

Iowa (12-1) vs. Stanford (11-2), 4 p.m.

(ESPN) Sugar Bowl New Orleans Oklahoma State (10-2) vs. Mississippi (9-3), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) SATURDAY, JAN. 2 TaxSlayer Bowl Jacksonville, Fla. Penn St. (7-5) vs. Georgia (9-3), 11 a.m. (ESPN) Liberty Bowl Memphis, Tenn.

Kansas St. (6-6) vs. Arkansas (7-5), 2:20 p.m. (ESPN) Alamo Bowl San Antonio Oregon (9-3) vs. TCU (10-2), 5:45 p.m.

(ESPN) Cactus Bowl Phoenix West Virginia (7-5) vs. Arizona State (66), 9:15 p.m. (ESPN) MONDAY, JAN. 11 College Football Championship Game Glendale, Ariz.

Orange Bowl winner vs. Cotton Bowl winner, 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) SATURDAY, JAN. 23 East-West Shrine Classic At St. Petersburg, Fla. East vs. West, 3 p.m. (NFLN) NFLPA Collegiate Bowl At Carson, Calif.

National vs. American, 5 p.m. (ESPN2) SATURDAY, JAN. 30 Senior Bowl At Mobile, Ala. North vs. South, 1:30 p.m. (NFLN) Through Dec. 22

Television Today’s lineup COLLEGE BASKETBALL 1 p.m. (FS1) – Presbyterian at Marquette 1 p.m. (ESPNU) – Texas Southern at Syracuse 3 p.m. (BTN) – Marshall at Maryland 5 p.m. (BTN) – South Carolina St. at Ohio St. 7 p.m. (BTN) – Loyola (Md.) at Northwestern NBA BASKETBALL 6 p.m. (NBA) – New York at Boston NFL FOOTBALL Noon (CBS) – Regional coverage Noon (FOX) – Regional coverage 3:25 p.m. (FOX) – Regional coverage 7:20 p.m. (NBC) – N.Y. Giants at Minnesota

Transactions Saturday’s deals FOOTBALL National Football League MIAMI DOLPHINS — Signed CB Tyler Patmon from the practice squad. Waived DE Jordan Williams.

HOCKEY National Hockey League ARIZONA COYOTES — Signed D Dysin Mayo to a three-year entry-level contract.

COLORADO AVALANCHE — Recalled G Calvin Pickard from San Antonio (AHL).

WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Recalled D Connor Carrick from Hershey (AHL).

Cougars beat Miami in snowy Sun Bowl

BY JOHN ERFORT Associated Press

EL PASO, Texas — Washington State’s defense saved the Cougars in the snowy Sun Bowl.

The pass-happy Cougars led 20-7 after three quarters, then were shut out in the second half and had to rely on the defense to hold off Miami 20-14 on Saturday.

Washington State’s defense got some help from a penalty and forced two

late turnovers.

“They got the gamewinner today,” said Cougars quarterback Luke Falk, selected the game’s MVP after passing for 295 yards and two touchdowns. “They made plays down there. The two turnovers in the red zone was just huge. We knew something good was going to happen for them, and it did.”

Erik Powell added field goals of 30 and 25 yards

to help the Cougars (9-4) win a bowl game for the first time since the 2003 Holiday Bowl.

“I just figured we’d win this one and go from there,” Washington State coach Mike Leach said when asked about ending the bowl drought.

Leach focused on the contributions of seniors who stuck with the program during losing seasons.

“I’m proud of them for

hanging in there,” Leach said Asked specifically about the play of his defense, Leach said, “I thought it was huge. We’ve developed in a team that plays well together. A tough, gritty group of guys.”

Miami (8-5) lost its sixth consecutive bowl game.

The Hurricanes haven’t won a bowl game in nine years, dating to a win over Nevada in the 2006 MPC Computers Bowl.

Garrett likens working for a successful coach to learning under a top heart surgeon or a leader in any field.

“He’ll be better for the experience when he goes to his opportunity,” the Cowboys coach said.

Like Dantonio, Florida State’s Fisher has thrived as a head coach since working under Saban at LSU. He said he absorbed some methods of organization and structure from Saban, but also emphasizes the importance of evolving with the game. Saban’s had to do that with the growing popularity of hurry-up, spread offenses.

“It’s important to try to see where the game’s going,” Fisher said. “You’ve got to be willing to push that envelope.”

Other former Saban assistants have landed head coaching jobs, even if they’ve had more success as assistants. That includes Derek Dooley (Louisiana Tech, Ten-

nessee) and in the NFL Pat Shurmur (Cleveland Browns) and Josh McDaniels (Denver Broncos). Dooley, now a Cowboys assistant, said Saban “was as big an influence as anybody I’ve ever been around.” Dooley said Saban was a relative unknown when he interviewed for a job.

“But I knew right away that he was going to win and win big,” Dooley said.

“And I wanted to be a part of it. That’s why I was with him for seven years.

It was one of the greatest boot camps for young coaches that you could ever go through. And it is. It’s a little bit of a boot camp system, especially at that time. I loved it, and I thrived in it.

“It was challenging, but it made you better. I knew this: I knew we were going to win, and I knew I was going to grow as a coach. I’ll always be indebted for what he gave to me professionally.

Dooley said Saban confronted his assistants if they don’t meet his lofty standard, and he meant it as a compliment.

“Let’s be honest. A lot of it is we’ve all been fortunate because of his success,” Dooley said, “people are looking to hire guys on the staff.”

There’s a long list of Saban staffers who have gone on to successful NFL or college coaching careers as assistants.

Former Browns general manager Phil Savage was hired in Cleveland as a coach under Bill Belichick when Saban was defensive coordinator. He moved to scouting and personnel.

Savage, now Alabama’s radio analyst and executive director of the Senior Bowl, said nobody on Saban’s coaching tree “is going to coach exactly like Nick Saban.” Working for Saban is undoubtedly a high-pressure environment.

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two will face off with a national championship shot on the line.

Saban, who has lavished praise on Dantonio’s performance leading that program, is careful not to take too much credit when asked if he takes pride when his assistants land head coaching jobs.

“I’m happy for them.

I’m happy for their families,” Saban said. “I’m happy and have a tremendous amount of respect for the great job that they did for long time in helping our program be successful. One of the reasons they’ve worked is because of the goals and aspirations that they had, so you’re very, very proud for them that they now have an opportunity that they worked so hard for.”

Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett worked under Saban for two seasons with the Miami Dolphins.

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Curry shoots way to AP Male Athlete of Year

BY JOSH DUBOW

“The thing I would say about Steph, what makes him who he is, is that nobody has to challenge him to get to the next level because he does it on his own.”

AP Sports Writer

OAKLAND, Calif. — Stephen Curry’s greatness as a basketball player can be measured by his record-setting shooting numbers that are changing the game.

His immense popularity derives from something less tangible.

While many NBA greats rely on uncommon height and athletic ability that average fans can only dream of having, Curry’s game relies on the traits that every casual player can work on: shoot, dribble and pass.

The difference is, perhaps nobody ever has put those three skills together the same way Curry has the past year as he has dominated on the court and made the once downtrodden Golden State Warriors the NBA’s must-watch team.

“The way that I play has a lot of skill but is stuff that if you go to the YMCA or rec leagues or church leagues around the country, everybody wants to shoot, everybody wants to handle the ball, make creative passes and stuff like that,” he said.

“You can work on that stuff.

Not everybody has the vertical,

Steve Kerr Golden State Warriors coach or the physical gifts to be able to go out and do a windmill dunk and stuff like that. I can’t even do it.”

That’s about all Curry is unable to do on the basketball court. His amazing year, in which he won an MVP, led Golden State to its first title in 40 years and helped the Warriors get off to a record-setting start this season, earned him The Associated Press 2015 Male Athlete of the Year.

Curry finished first in a vote

by U.S. editors and news directors, with the results released Saturday. He joined LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Larry Bird as the only basketball players to win the honor in the 85 years of the award. Curry beat out golfer Jordan Spi-

eth, who won two majors, and American Pharoah, who became the first horse since 1978 to win the Triple Crown.

While American Pharoah got three more first-place votes than Curry’s 24, Curry appeared on 86 percent of the 82 ballots that ranked the top five candidates. More than onethird of the voters left American Pharoah off their list.

“That’s a real honor,” Curry said. “I’m appreciative of that acknowledgement because it’s across all different sports. ... It’s pretty cool.”

Curry has become the face of the NBA this past year. His jersey is the best-seller in the league, his team’s games get record television ratings at home and in opposing markets and

even his 3-year-old daughter Riley became a star by overshadowing her dad at playoff news conferences.

Even his intricate warmup routine has become a show for fans who get out early or even sometimes on TV pregame shows. He does an elaborate two-ball dribbling routine, works on passes and shots with both hands, takes jump shots from just inside half court and then caps it with a long-range shot from the tunnel on the way back to the locker room.

“Steph actually looks different,” ESPN analyst Jalen Rose said. “Like the best player in the league usually is also physically opposing — 6-6 plus, scowl on his face, menacing. With the attitude that we appreciated because like a Michael Jordan or Shaquille O’Neal, or Kobe Bryant, you know, just a cutthroat nature. Steph allows us into his living room. We see him on a national stage be a son, a dad, a husband, a father, a brother.

And he does all of it while continuing to improve.”

Curry has improved his scoring from 23.8 points per game to 30.8 — the biggest oneyear jump ever by an MVP —

prompting Rose to say that Curry could be the most improved player and repeat as MVP this season in a remarkable tribute to the offseason work he put in even after winning a title.

He has become much more efficient scoring on drives and has amazingly added range to his already record-setting 3-point shooting. Curry can consistently make shots from 28 feet out as he is on pace to shatter his own record of 3-pointers made in a season.

The drive to succeed is fueled by the fact that Curry got no major scholarship offers coming out of high school, he was the third point guard taken in the 2009 draft and he settled for a below-market contract extension three years ago because people questioned his durability following ankle injuries.

“The thing I would say about Steph, what makes him who he is, is that nobody has to challenge him to get to the next level because he does it on his own,” coach Steve Kerr said. “I didn’t think he could get that much better from last year but I do think he’s gotten considerably better, which is quite a feat when you’re the reigning MVP.”

Walker, Hornets rally past Grizzlies Bengals eye big road breakthrough

BY BILL KISER Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kemba Walker scored 11 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter, and the Charlotte Hornets held off the Memphis Grizzlies 98-92 on Saturday night.

Nicholas Batum had 20 points and 11 rebounds, P.J. Hairston added 14 points, Jeremy Lin 13 and Frank Kaminsky 10 for the Hornets, who rallied from a five-point deficit in the final period.

Mike Conley scored 19 points, Marc Gasol had 18 and Zach Randolph

added a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds for the Grizzlies, who led 83-78 with 7:43 remaining in the fourth quarter.

However, Charlotte fought back to take the lead for good at 89-88 on a layup by Walker with 1:55 left in the contest.

Walker followed that up with a 3-pointer with 40 seconds remaining to put the Hornets up 92-88.

Charlotte closed out the game by going 6 of 6 on free throws over the final 23 seconds to snap the Grizzlies’ threegame winning streak.

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CINCINNATI — In addition to wrapping up an AFC North championship and a No. 2 playoff seed, the Bengals have a chance to get another notable breakthrough in Denver on Monday night. They’ve rarely won such a game on the road.

A victory would leave them 7-1 on the road this season, the best mark in the team’s 48-year history.

It also would end a streak — Cincinnati hasn’t won a Monday night game on the road since 1990. With so much at stake and such a futile past, this one means a lot more than most regular season games.

“It’s a playoff game,” cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones said.

Whether it’s the regular season or the playoffs, the Bengals have rarely done much on the road: ■ Cincinnati is 3-16 in

Monday night games on the road, having lost their last five games in Buffalo, Miami, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis and Baltimore.

Their last Monday night road win came at Cleveland during the 1990 season, which also is the last time the Bengals won a playoff game.

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They’ve gotten better lately at holding their own away from home. They’ve had winning road records in four of the last five seasons. Their 25-14 road mark in the regular season over the last five years is third-best in the NFL, trailing New England and Denver.

The next step would be to win on Monday. And they’re relying on backup quarterback AJ McCarron, making his second NFL start in place of the injured Andy Dalton, to help them get through a high-pressure game.

“The young guys have probably never been in this situation,” offensive coordinator Hue Jackson said. “Obviously they’ve never had the magnitude of what this game will be on Monday, so that’ll be different for them.”

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IRVING, Texas — Dallas receiver Dez Bryant will miss the Cowboys’ game Sunday against Buffalo, raising doubt about whether he will play again during an injury-marred season now that the team is out of playoff contention.

The 2014 All-Pro and cornerback Morris Claiborne didn’t make the trip to Buffalo on Saturday.

Bryant, who signed a five-year, $70 million deal before training camp, missed five games after breaking his right foot in the opener. He was listed as doubtful because of the surgically repaired foot, but has also battled knee and ankle injuries.

The sixth-year player has career lows with 31 catches for 401 yards and three touchdowns in nine games.

Claiborne will miss his second straight game with a hamstring injury after earlier missing two games.

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Sunday, December 27, 2015

District names winners in Alcorn Reading Fair

BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

Fourteen lucky students will travel to Oxford in February to represent the readers of Alcorn County.

K-12 students gathered at the Mississippi State Extension Center in Corinth earlier this month as winners were named in the Alcorn School District Annual Reading Fair.

“This year’s reading fair was a huge success,” said Elementary Curriculum and Testing Director Tammy Johnson. “It took our judges several to decide the winners and they made numerous comments about how difficult their decisions were to make.”

Johnson said each overall winner will move on to the regional competition at Lafayette High School in Oxford on Feb. 13.

“We are proud of the hard work and dedication the students put into these projects,” added Johnson. “The Alcorn School District will be well represented in Oxford next year.”

Overall winners at the regional level will advance to the state competition, which is set for April in Jackson.

Winners include: Kindergarten Individual Fiction - 3rd place, Rainey Seals, Rienzi Elementary School, “If you Give a Dog a Donut”; 2nd place, Kaitlyn Jones, Glendale Elementary School, “Sofia Makes a Friend”; 1st place, Natalie Harvell, Kossuth Elementary School, “Bathtime for Biscuit”; Winner, Colby Carpenter, Biggersville Elementary School, “Clifford” First Grade Individual Fiction - Honorable Mention, Pacey Suitor, BES, “Biscuit”; 3rd place, JT Morgan, KES, “David Goes to School”; 2nd place, Clarabeth Newell, RES, “Pete the Cat: A Pet for Pete”; 1st place, Ashton Harris, Alcorn Central Elementary School, “The Principal from the Black Lagoon”; Winner, Journey Gray, GES, “Ninja Red Riding Hood” Second Grade Individual Fiction - Honorable Mention, Maryanna Moss, KES, “One Pretty Princess”; 3rd place, Riley Bishop, GES, “A Tale of Two Friends”; 2nd place, Kennedy Hardin, ACES, “Katie and the Cupcake”; 1st place, Caitlyn Bragg, RES, “Princess Ponies: A Magical Friend”; Winner, McKinsey Coleman, BES, “The Amelia Bedelia” Third Grade Individual Fiction - Honorable Mention, Jamie Hardin, BES; 3rd place, Lilli Burcham, GES, “The Rainbow Fish”; 2nd place, Brennan Bullard, RES, “Tonight on the Titanic”; 1st place, Elle Clayton, ACES, “Pirates Don’t Wear Pink”; Winner, Lily Anderson Wilhite, KES, “Socks”

The overall winners from each grade will represent Alcorn School District at next year’s regional competition at Lafayette High School in Oxford on February 13.

Grades 4-5 Individual Fiction - Honorable Mention, Bradley McCalister, Alcorn Central Middle School, “Hatchet”; 3rd place, Owen Depoyster, ACES, “The Chocolate Touch”; 2nd place, Kayla James, GES, “The Secret Garden”; 1st place, Claudia Lowrey, KES, “I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944”; Winner, Payton Walker, RES, “Haddix Torn” Grades 6-8 Individual Fiction - Honorable Mention, Rebekah Robinson, KMS; Honorable Mention, Chapman Feazell, ACMS, “What Waits in the Woods”; 3rd place, Elizabeth Spears, BHS; 2nd place, Brooklyn Bascomb, BES, “Bridge to Terabithia”; 1st place, Aleah Criswell, RES,

“Gabby Lost and Found”; Winner. Ellora Dixon, GES, “The Owl Keeper” Grades 9-12 Individual Fiction - 2nd place, Baylee Parmely, Biggersville High School; 1st place, Alex Williams, Alcorn Central High School; Winner, Terry Ray Michaels, Kossuth High School, “Fahrenheit 451” Grades 3-5 Individual Non-Fiction - Honorable Mention, Dayla Wright, RES, “Girl’s Soccer: Going for the Goal”; 3rd place, David Hardin, ACES, “Tim Tebow: Always a Hero”; 2nd place, Will Davis, ACMS, “Alabama Football”; 1st place, Tori Ward, GES, “Watch Out Below”; Winner, Natalie Simmons, KES, “Helen Keller” Grades 6-8 Non-Fiction

- Honorable Mention, Kaitlyn Bonds, Kossuth Middle School; 3rd place, Devin Bullock, BES; 2nd place, Owen Cox, RES, “I Am Elbert Einstein”; 1st place, Ryan Dunn, ACMS, “SGT Reckless”; Winner, Lynleigh Crabb, BHS Grades 9-12 Individual Non-Fiction - 1st place, Amber Duncan, BHS; Winner, Marlee Mask, KHS, “Unbroken” Grades PreK-2nd Group Fiction - Honorable Mention, First Grade Class, GES, “Messy Bessy’s Closet”; 3rd place, Cody, Matt, Sakia & Jacob Crum, RES, “Clifford Goes to Dog School”; 2nd place, Lainey little and Mia Claire Rowsey, BES; 1st place, Adalynn Settlemires, KES, “Camilla”; Winner, Addison, Ansley,

Grades 9-12 Individual Non-Fiction winner - Marlee Mask, KHS, “Unbroken”

First Grade Individual Fiction winner - Journey Gray, Glendale Elementary School, “Ninja Red Riding Hood”

Kindergarten Individual Fiction winner - Colby Carpenter, Biggersville Elementary School, “Clifford”

& AnaBelle Corbin, ACES, “Alice from Dallas” Grades 3-5 Group Fiction - Honorable Mention, Jackson Wamsley and Drew Eaton, GES, “I Survived the Joplin Tornado 2011”; 3rd place, Ella Jobe & Marley Thrasher, KMS; 2nd place, Noah Canten, ACES, “Race the Wild: Rainforest Café”; 1st place, Eva Null, Anabelle Marlar and Aven Mathis, KES, “The Wizard of Oz”; Winner, Hayden Connor Williams and Kurt Lavender, ACMS, “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” Grades 6-8 Group Fiction - Honorable Mention, Aunesty Dillworth, Canaysia Barton and Savannah Stewart, BHS, “The Fault in Our Stars”; Honorable Mention, Av-

ery Crotts and Courtney Miller, GES, “I Survived”; 3rd place, Marlee and Reagan George, RES, ”The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”; 2nd place, Goldee Butler, Haley Dooley and Hannah Seago, BES, “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas”; 1st place, Georgia Holder and Grace Holder, ACMS, “Girl’s Best Friend”; Winner, Ava and Katie Meeks, KMS, “Because Mr. Terupt” Grades 9-12 Group Fiction - 2nd place, Ali Settlemires, Addison Donald, Madison Basden, BHS, “An Abundance of Katherines”; 1st place, Jonathan Derrick and family, ACHS, “Million Dollar Throw”; Winner, Ashley and Allison McDaniel and Mariah Wooten; KHS; “Les Miserables.”

Third Grade Individual Fiction winner - Lily Anderson Wilhite, Kossuth Elementary School, “Socks”

Second Grade Individual Fiction winner - McKinsey Coleman, Biggersville Elementary School, “The Amelia Bedelia”

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Book chronicles real bear behind ‘Winnie-the-Pooh’

BY SIOBHAN STARRS Associated Press

LONDON — Lindsay Mattick’s great-grandfather was on his way to fight in World War I when he bought a bear cub he named Winnie, inspiring author A.A. Milne to create the timeless character Winnie-the-Pooh. Now, Mattick has written a new children’s book chronicling the real-life story behind the bear.

Mattick, 37, wanted to tell her young son the peculiar tale and wrote “Finding Winnie: The Story of the Real Bear Who Inspired Winniethe-Pooh.” The book was published in November — just weeks before the 90th anniversary on Thursday of the first time Milne used the name Winniethe-Pooh in print. “‘Finding Winnie’ is a

story that I have had in my head for a long time,” Mattick told The Associated Press with a warm smile that reveals her passion for this very personal project. “I thought a picture book would be an amazing way to share my incredible family story with my child.”

The family history goes like this: Her great-grandfather, Lt. Harry Colebourn of Canada, bought an American black bear cub from a hunter while Colebourn was on his way to fight in World War I in 1914. Colebourn, a veterinarian, raised the female bear and named her after his home city, Winnipeg — or Winnie for short. He took Winnie on the long journey by train and ship to his training camp in England.

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“‘Finding Winnie’ is a story that I have had in my head for a long time. I thought a picture book would be an amazing way to share my incredible family story with my child.”

Lindsay Mattick Author, “Finding Winnie: The Story of the Real Bear Who Inspired Winnie-the-Pooh” in the late 1980s, when another regiment was incorrectly linked to the bear, which by then had been made famous by Milne’s classic childhood tales. Mattick’s grandfather wanted to set the record straight.

“He said, ‘No, actually that was my Dad’s bear, that was his pet,’ and at that point, he pulled out his father’s diaries and photographs from the

war, and started to really share the story publicly,” Mattick said.

She is now retelling the story for a new generation. Taking inspiration from her family’s archive of photos of Colebourn and Winnie, Mattick teamed up with illustrator Sophie Blackall to create historically accurate drawings that capture the rare bond between the soldier and the bear cub.

But a war zone is no place for a pet. So when Colebourn was sent to the front lines in France, he left Winnie in the care of London Zoo. Visitors quickly saw that this bear was unusually gentle and kind — qualities later reflected in Milne’s writings. Children were even allowed into her enclosure, something no zoo would consider today.

“She became a star attraction,” Mattick said.

“She had a lot of visitors because of her very friendly and well-trained nature.”

Christopher Robin Milne, a young visitor who forged a friendship with the bear, loved her so much that he rechristened his own teddy Winnie-the-Pooh.

The name “Pooh” comes from

a swan also named by Christopher Robin.

The boy’s father, A.A. Milne, first published a story about a boy named Christopher Robin and his stuffed bear Winniethe-Pooh in the London Evening News on Christmas Eve in 1925.

Winnie-the-Pooh was first published as a book in October 1926 and A.A. Milne wrote several other stories and poems about Christopher Robin and his bear’s adventures. The books and illustrations have been treasured by children — and their parents — for generations.

Colebourn survived the war. But, as he returned to Canada, he felt that Winnie was so settled at the zoo that he left her there, where she remained a favorite with visitors until her death in 1934.

‘Star Wars’ fans pour over differences in film, trailer LOS ANGELES — J.J. Abrams never intended to guide “Star Wars” fans in the wrong direction.

The writer-director says — spoiler alert! — that while trailers for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” feature footage and dialogue that didn’t ultimately end up in the final cut of the movie, the discrepancies weren’t meant to throw anyone off.

“It’s a fairly common occurrence when you’re working on a movie, and it’s a year or six months out,” said Abrams. “We were still editing, refining and adjusting the film.

That evolution process is something that’s hard to predict.”

In a recent interview with The Associated Press, Abrams detailed his decisions (along with editors Mary Jo Markey and Maryann Brandon) on what footage landed in “The Force Awakens” and what was sent down the garbage chute.

Call from the light “Star Wars” fans flipped their Stormtrooper helmets when a pair of beams flared out from the side of Kylo Ren’s lightsaber in the first teaser trailer. However, “The Force Awakens” doesn’t actually feature the moment when the masked baddie ignites his flickering lightsaber hilt.

“There might be a look or scene in a trailer that identifies as being powerful in

that short form, but sometimes that doesn’t jibe with what’s happening in the long form,” said Abrams.

“There were a couple of shots that ended up not being used in the film, simply because we were doing our best to make the movie be the best version of itself, which sometimes means losing a moment here or there.”

Other trailer portions cut from the film include Rey (Daisy Ridley) entering a derelict Star Destroyer on her home planet and an ominous exchange between the spunky scavenger and itty-bitty pirate Maz Kanata (Lupita Nyong’o).

It’ll guide you In the second trailer, Maz Kanata is seen passing a lightsaber to another woman. But it’s Finn (John Boyega) who takes it from her yellow hand in the movie. Abrams acknowledged that after Maz Kanata’s castle is leveled by the First Order, the big-eyed buccaneer originally traveled to the Resistance’s base to hand off Luke Skywalker’s signature weapon to his sister, Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher).

“It ended up being an unnecessary hot potato,” said Abrams. “It felt like the movie was stronger if we skipped over that moment. It definitely wasn’t meant to be diversionary.

It was a scene in the movie I later realized I had put

the entire crew through shooting, only to cut it.”

“Star Wars” fans shouldn’t expect an extended edition of “The Force Awakens” with such moments folded back into the narrative. Unlike his predecessor, Abrams isn’t interested in rereleases.

“I’m not a huge fan of directors’ cuts and modifications to a movie,” he said. “I feel the movie that comes out is the movie that should be the intended final product.”

Who talks first Mark Hamill delivered a new rendition on dialogue uttered by Luke Skywalker in 1983’s “Return Of The Jedi” in the second trailer, although the chilling monologue isn’t included in “The Force Awakens.”

In fact, Skywalker doesn’t spew a single word when on screen at the end of the movie.

Abrams noted that the filmmakers never intended for the last Jedi to open his trap.

“There were all sorts of different ideas pitched over the past three years,” said Abrams. “When it became clear what this story was and where ‘Episode VIII” and ‘Episode IX” would go, the end of this movie was very much intended to be a cliffhanger. Obviously, the Luke storyline will continue in a very strong way, but it wasn’t material for this movie.”

Mary-Louise Parker shifts focus to writing Associated Press

NEW YORK — The latest round of raves for Mary-Louise Parker is not for her acting, but for her writing.

Parker’s “Dear Mr. You,” a collection of lyrical and often emotional essays about men addressed to everyone from former (and unnamed) lovers to family members, NASA and a Sept.

11 firefighter, has been highly praised by critics.

Essayist Leslie Jamison, memoir writer Mary Karr and poet Kevin Young are among those who have appeared with her during her promotional tour.

Parker is a prize-winning actress who has never wanted to be treated like a celebrity, or like a celebrity author. “Dear Mr. You” was originally submitted to publishers with her name withheld by literary agent Eric Simonoff, whose clients include Pulitzer Prizewinning fiction writers Jhumpa Lahiri and Edward P. Jones.

“I was immediately intrigued by the prose,” said

editor Colin Harrison of Scribner, which acquired the book. “It was startling, electric — it beckoned, it provoked, it zapped up the energy level of the reader.”

Drinking coffee at a Brooklyn cafe on a warm winter morning, 51-yearold Parker clearly favors talking about writing over the discussion of acting.

While a Golden Globe winner for the TV series “Weeds” and HBO film “Angels in America” and a Tony winner for “Proof,” she has for years been contributing essays to Esquire, The Riveter and other magazines.

Here are highlights from the interview.

On writing and privacy: “I am apparently hard to read — not to people I know — but I hear the same comments often through my life. I guess I feel I can’t ignore them — ‘What are you thinking?’

‘Are you upset?’ — when I am not upset at all.

“When I do open up, I really open up and am very thorough about what I choose to reveal. ... It also seems very free to

know I was the architect of it and I won’t be misrepresented. I can be as truthful as I want to be.

I’m saying it in the way I choose to present it.”

On submitting her work to publishers without her name on it: “I was terrified, but when it seemed like people were favorable toward it I felt validated in a way I hadn’t really felt before. ... People get a little more emotional when it comes to actors and this (book) had none of that behind it. I felt almost as if nothing else happened at least I had that moment people found it interesting and valuable.

On a near-death emergency and hospitalization, described in her essay “Dear Doctor”: “It’s not that I saw God, necessarily, but I was in another space. I was not fully conscious. I was hallucinating. I was speaking gibberish. I was in shock, septic shock, and the question is, ‘Where do you go? Where does your consciousness go when that happens?’”

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Community Events VFW New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve Party The VFW is now taking reservations for their New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve Party. The cost is $25 for non-members or $15 for members with valid membership cards.

Reservations must be paid in advance. Entire tables can be reserved.

Each table has eight seats. Tickets must be purchased by Sunday, Dec. 27. Hats and noisemakers will be included.

Breakfast will be served at 12:01 a.m. Champagne will also be available two per table. For more information contact Tom Reinke at 731-6103251 or Bill Parker at the VFW at 662-287-6106.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Just Plain Countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Just Plain Country performs at the Tishomingo County Fairgrounds in Iuka every Saturday from 7-10 p.m. there is dancing and good familyfriendly fun and entertainment.

Country Singing A karaoke featuring traditional country music will be held at 6:30 p.m. each Saturday in the Corinth RV Park, located at 308 CR 604. A $100 dollar prize will be awarded to the winner of the singing contest each Saturday.

Used Book Sale Corinth Friends of the Library will have a Used Book Sale now through Friday, Jan. 15. Holiday material will be special priced. All other materials will be 2 for 1. Check back often as new items will be put out every day.

Farm Bureau Food Drive Local Farm Bureaus are accepting food donations from now until Christmas to help feed the needy in the community. The donations will be dispersed for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

The Corinth Farm Bureau office is located at 517 North Cass Street and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All donations will be appreciated, but the following items are being sought:canned vegetables, canned soups, cereal, pudding cups, fruit cups, juice boxes and dried pasta of all kinds.

Senior Connectors The Senior Connectors, a group consisting of senior citizens from Alcorn and surrounding counties, will meet for their monthly luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 14 at Ryanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. The luncheon begins at 11 a.m. and is Dutch treat.

Senior Connectors was formed under the auspices of the Community Development Council at The Alliance. The group, in addition to the monthly luncheon, also conducts an annual fall day trip and The Spring Fling each April.

Each month the group invites a guest speaker in line with items of concern and/or interest to senior citizens. This month the guest speaker will be Mike Lutz, of the EMS Services group at Magnolia Regional Health Center.

All local seniors are invited to attend and signup for the free monthly newsletter.

Community Fellowship Dinner There will be no Easom Outreach Foundation Community Fellowship Dinner for the month of January. However, the dinners will resume from noon until 2:30

p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 7.

The menu will be Chef Ben Bettsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; famous fried chicken, dressing, baked chicken, meatloaf, green beans, seasoned cabbage, creamy mashed potatoes, homemade buttered rolls, peach cobbler, chess squares and beverages. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under nine. All carry-outs will be $10. For tickets and more information, call Ernestine Hollins at 662643-8024.

Comedy Show Patrons are invited to celebrate Black History Month by attending the North Mississippi All Celebrity All Star Comedy Show in Corinth at the Crossroads Arena at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20. Comedian Rodney Perry will bring his act.

Perry who resides in Atlanta was the co-host for the Oscar Academy Winner, Moâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Nique and her show, and the co-creator of BounceTV. He also starred alongside Tyler Perry in the hit movie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Madeaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Big Happy Familyâ&#x20AC;? in 2013.

The show will also feature Comedienne Barbara Carlyle, from Showtime Apollo, Comedy Central and Comic view, along with Comedian Marvin Hunter from the Rickey Smiley Tour. It will be hosted by BET Sixtime All Star Comedian Shawn Harris.

Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Dec. 1 starting at $23 (for all riser seating) and $33 for reserved floor seating. A limited quantity of 200 tickets will be available at $43 for the VIP meetand-greet reception and first 6 rows. The meetand-greet will be held inside at the Convention Center from 6:30p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and will include refreshments and light hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres.

For more information visit www.crossroadsarena.com or call 662287-7779.

Corinth Artist Guild Gallery â&#x20AC;˘ The exhibit of photography by longtime Corinth photographer Joe McKewen is extended through Dec. 31. Images from senior photo shoots, family portraits and sports action are available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s educational efforts. â&#x20AC;˘ In addition to the photographs of Joe McKewen, the exquisite paintings of Sweet Lips, Tenn. artist Victor Moore will remain on display until the end of December.

Visit the gallery Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 662665-0520 for more information. â&#x20AC;˘ The gallery has beefed up its selection of items made by artisans in Corinth and surrounding areas to consider for Christmas gifts.

In addition to paintings, prints and photographs, the items include handcrafted furniture, jewelry, baskets, pottery, woodturned items, metal sculpture, toys, knit and crochet scarves, baby clothes and note cards featuring the art of children and adults.

4 to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the same price. Side items on the menu for the day may also be purchased.

Stop by the Easom Community Center and pick up a monthly menu or contact Chef Ben Betts at 662-415-4003 or Ernestine Hollins at 662643-8024. The menu can also be faxed each month to those who provide a fax number.

Karaoke Karaoke will be held at 6:30 p.m. every Saturday night at the Corinth RV Park, located at 308 CR 604 just 1.2 miles off Hwy 72 at Suitor Crossing. All ages are welcome.

Easom Community Garden Free and open to the public for the fall season, the Easom Community Center Garden will be reopen to the public from 2:30 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Danny Finger, the Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volunteer planter has planted a combination of turnip and mustard greens which are ready for picking.

In addition to making vegetables available to the public the fresh vegetables are also used to support the Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hot meals program.

The garden is available to individuals for their personal picking and consumption only. Items are not for sale. Those interested in picking should first stop by the cafeteria, sign in and obtain a bag for their convenience. Cooperation is appreciated.

The Garden is located at the Easom Community Center (the former South Corinth School) at 700 S. Crater Street.

For questions, contact Samuel Crayton at 404386-3359.

American Legion Post 6 American Legion Post 6, located on South Tate St. will have Bingo every Friday. Doors will open at 4 p.m. with sales starting at 5:30 p.m. Games will begin at 6:30 p.m.

A full concession stand will be available. Senior Bingo will be held at 10 a.m. every Monday for

$5. Lunch is provided.

American Legion Post 6 will hold their monthly meeting at 6 p.m. with a potluck meal on the 2nd Thursday of each month.

Musicians Needed A volunteer opportunity is available for a guitar or banjo musician to play with a band as part of a nursing home ministry during special programs held at 2 p.m. twice a month at Cornerstone and Mississippi Care Center. For more information call 662-2873560.

Cross City Piecemakers Quilt Guild The Cross City Piecemakers Quilt Guild will meet at 1 p.m. on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Extension Center (next to the Crossroads Arena). All are welcome. For more information, contact Gail at 662-287-7136. Â Child Find The Alcorn and Corinth School Districts are participating in an ongoing statewide effort to identify, locate and evaluate children, birth through the age of 21, who have a physical, mental, communicative and/or emotional disability.

The Child Find person works with the local head start, human services, health and mental agencies as well as local education agencies, physicians and other individuals to identify and locate children out of school and in school who may be in need of special education services.

The information will be used to help determine present and future program needs in the hopes of providing a free appropriate public education to all children with a disability.

Contact Stephanie Clausel, Alcorn School District or Christy Welch, Corinth School District if you know of any children who may have a disability by calling or writing to the following telephone number and address: Alcorn School District, Special Services, 31 CR 401, Corinth, Ms. 38834, 662-286-7734; or Corinth School District, Special Services, 1204 North Harper

Road, Corinth, MS 38834, 662-287-2425.

Checker Players

There will be a meeting for retired railroaders at 8 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at Marthaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Menu Restaurant in downtown Corinth. Active railroaders are welcome.

Checker players are needed, especially Intex retirees, to play from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays at the American Steel Builders Union building across from Ability Works. For more information, call 662728-5498.

Alliance Hospice

Lions Club

Alliance Hospice is looking for volunteers ages 16 to 85, who would love to interact with local senior citizens.

For more information, contact Angel Bradley at Alliance Hospice at 662286-9833 or by email at angel@alliancehopice. net.

The Corinth Breakfast Lions Club meets the first and third Monday of each month at 7 a.m. at Marthaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Menu.

Retired Railroaders

Senior Bingo American Legion Post 6 has Senior Bingo every Monday at 10 a.m. Cost is $5 for bingo and lunch with everyone welcome.

Legacy Hospice Friday night music

Legacy Hospice is looking for volunteers from the age of 17 and up. Legacy Hospice offers three types of volunteers: Direct patient volunteers do things directly with the patient and caregiver. Indirect volunteers help with clerical work in the office.

Bereavement volunteers help families and loved ones on their journey through the grieving process. For more information contact Sherry Dalton at 662-286-5333 or by email at sherry.dalton@legacyhospice.net.

There is music every Friday night with the band, The Renegade, from 7-10 p.m. at the Guntown Community Center. This is a familyfriendly event.

Quilt fundraiser A quilt made by the Cross City Piecemakers Quilt Guild is up for grabs in support of the ongoing efforts to preserve the VerandahCurlee House Museum.

Chances will be sold and can be purchased at the Corinth Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. For more information contact Gale at 662-287-7136.

Food Pantry/ Clothes Closet

Civil War exhibit

Antioch Baptist Church food pantry and clothes closet is open every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6 to 6:30 p.m.

Corinth Civil War enthusiast Larry Mangus is sharing some of the items from his collection of artifacts related to the Battle of Corinth at the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center. His collection includes pieces of currency, autographs of Union and Confederate generals, war bonds, guns and canteens â&#x20AC;&#x201C; many of which have been identified and connected to a specific soldier during the war. The exhibits will be switched out every six weeks and will continue for the foreseeable future. Located at 501 W. Linden Street, the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center is open every day except Christmas Day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more info about the Interpretive Center call 662-2879273.

VFW Post 3962 â&#x20AC;˘ VFW Post No. 3962 hosts a Karaoke Night every Friday at the post on Purdy School Road in Corinth. Karaoke begins at 8 p.m. with music by D.J. Lanny Cox. Lanny Cox also provides music at the VFW on Saturday Dance Night which begins at 8 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ VFW Post No. 3962 will hold its monthly meetings on the third Thursday of each month with brunch at 6 p.m.

VFW ladies and menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auxiliary will have a joint meeting at 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ The VFW Post 3962 will hold a Singleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s/50s Dance from 8 p.m. until midnight every Thursday.

Admission is $5.

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STEVENS LAWN MOWING & MAINTENANCE, LLC

WANTED TO BUY:

Pressure Licensed & Washing

ARROW HEADS AND COLLECTIONS

Fully Insured Licensed & Fully Insured

FREE ESTIMATES 662-603-7751 Rhonda & Bubba Stevens Owners

662-665-1133

Hat Lady

Plumbing & Electric

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ALSO CIVIL WAR 256-686-1330 256-565-3626

TORNADO SHELTERS

We can also install H.D. leafguards. JIMCO is your full service roofing company with 38 years experience and 1 Million in liability insurance.

Jason Roachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Licensed and Insured Free Estimates

1. Clean off Entire Roof 2. Thorough Inspection (roof and fascias) 3. Replace any missing shingles 4. Seal around pipes, chimneys, and sky lights 5. Locate and Stop Leaks 6. Clean out gutters

Mary Coats Thank you for 15 years!!

Call me with your vehicle needs, new, certified, and pre-owned.

Come by, text or call today!!!

Long Lewis Ford Lincoln of Corinth (662)664-0229 Cell / (662)287-3184 Office mcoatsllf@yahoo.com

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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

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REDUCE YOUR CABLE BILL! Get a whole home satellite system installed at NO COST and programming starting at $19.99/month. FREE HD/DVR upgrade to new callers, so CALL NOW. 1877-381-8004.

Services-Misc.

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DIRECTV Starting at $19.99/mo. FREE Installation. FREE 3 months of HBO SHOWTIME CINEMAX, STARZ. FREE HD/DVR Upgrade! 2015 NFL Sunday Ticket Included (Select Packages) New Customers Only. CALL 1-800-215-6713.

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SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. Unable to work? Denied benefits?

We can help! WIN or pay nothing! Start your application today! Call Bill Gordon & Associates. 1-800-706-3616.

PRIME OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE. Approximately 1,400 sq. ft. available June 1. Located off I-55 in Autumn Woods Office Park in north Jackson. 3-4 private offices and large storage, work or conference room, separate baths, kitchenette, small reception area. Partially furnished if interested. Excellent neighbors. Great space for small business or nonprofit association or charity. Call Monica to arrange a viewing. 601-981-3060, or em a i l mgilmer@mspress.org.

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CPAP / BIPAP SUPPLIES at little or no cost from Allied Medical Supply Network!

Fresh supplies delivered right to your door. Insurance may cover all costs. 1800-918-5928.

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Call MS Press Services 601-981-3060 Week of December 20, 2015

HOMES FOR SALE 0710

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or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination.

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0734 LOTS & ACREAGE REVERSE YOUR AD FOR $1.00 EXTRA Call 662-287-6111 for details.

AUTO REPAIR 0844

Free Estimates 25 Years professional service experience Rental cars available

1991 Chevrolet Caprice station wagon sold to highest bidder "as is".

300,000 +/- miles. Service record available. AC does not work. No hubcaps. Can be seen at the Northeast Regional Library at 1023 Fillmore St., Corinth, MS Bid sheets available at the Corinth Library and must be received at the Northeast Regional Library by 5 PM THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016. Bids will be opened THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2016 by the NRL Board of Trustees at 3 p.m. Cash or check only will be accepted.

Employees of NRL are not eligible to bid on this vehicle.

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Corinth Collision Center 810 S. Parkway

662.594.1023

Property Directory HOME FOR LEASE

References required

Deer and turkey sign prevalent. West side of Hwy 45 on Hwy 356, Rienzi.  Asking $42,000.

Call or text: Â 662-554-5125

SEALED BIDS AUCTION

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll Deal Directly With Your Insurance Company No up-front payments.

No hassle.

No paperwork.

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State-of-the-Art Frame Straightening Dents, Dings & Scratches Removed Custom Color Matching Service

Call 662-750-0370 Mike 662-279-6547 Jo

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our certified technicians Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll Put Collision Let quickly restore your vehicle condition Damage in Reverse towithpre-accident a satisfaction guarantee.

Golf Villa Shiloh Falls Pickwick 3BR/ 3BA, Loft, Fireplace Deck, 2 car garage, gated community $1200.00 per month Minimum 12 month Lease

Mobile Home 16 x 90 3 BR, 2 Bath 7 Acres Small Storm House

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Services-Legal

Services-Medical

For Rent

Services-Medical

0539 FIREWOOD

FINANCIAL

662-279-0935

BURNSVILLE 40 ACRES OF WOODED LAND

LD O S $80,000

CALL 662-808-9313 OR 415-5071

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ADVERTISE YOUR AUTO, TRUCK, SUV, BOAT, TRACTOR, MOTORCYCLE, RV OR ATV LIST IN OUR GUARANTEED AUTO SECTION FOR AS LITTLE AS.................................

(No Dealers - Non Commercial Only)

1607 South Harper Rd Corinth MS 38834

email: classad@dailycorinthian.com 662-287-6111

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

816 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

‘07 Dolphin LX RV, 37’

REDUCED Sportsman Camper Queen Bed, Couch sleeps 2, lots of cabinets, pulled 6 times, non-smoker, clean as new on the inside.

$9,500.00 $8500.00 287-3461 or 396-1678

SOLD

CAMPING TRAILER

2009 WILDWOOD WITH QUEEN BED & TWO BUNK BEDS. $8900.00 256-585-0602 (CELL) 731-632-4296(HOME)

SOLD 2011 AR-ONE Star Craft, 14ft. Fridge/AC, Stove, Microwave, Full bath, immaculate condition. Refinance or payoff (prox. $5300) @ Trustmark, payments $198.

Excellent starter for small family.

284-0138

1992 SWINGER CLASS A MOTOR HOME 32 FT., LOW MILES, NEW TIRES, VG COND. $6500.00 OBO 660-0242 OR 656-0750

REDUCED 2006 WILDERNESS CAMPER 29 FT.

SOLD

5TH WHEEL LARGE SLIDE OUT FULLY EQUIPPED NON-SMOKING OWNER IUKA

gas burner, workhorse eng., 2 slideouts, full body paint, walk-in shower, SS sinks & s/s refrig w/im, Onar Marq gold 7000 gen., 3-ton cntrl. unit, back-up camera, auto. leveling, 2-flat screen TVs, Allison 6-spd. A.T., 10 cd stereo w/s.s, 2-leather capt. seats & 1 lthr recliner, auto. awning, qn bed, table & couch (fold into bed), micro/conv oven, less than 5k mi.

CED U D E R $65,000 662-415-0590

CALL 662-423-1727

2005 AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT

30 ft., with slide out & built-in TV antenna, 2 TV’s, 7400 miles.

$75,000.

662-287-7734

Excaliber made

by Georgi Boy 1985 30’ long motor home, new tires, Price negotiable.

662-660-3433

470 TRACTORS/FARM EQUIP.

1990 Allegro Motor Home

SOLD

Excellent Condition Brand New Refrigerator New Tires & Hot Water Heater. Sleeps Six 7,900 ACTUAL MILES $12,500. OBO Must See!!

Call 662-665-1420

30' MOTOR HOME 1988 FORD 2003 CHEROKEE 285 SLEEPS 8 EXCELLENT CONDITION EVERYTHING WORKS 5TH WHEEL W/GOOSE NECK ADAPTER CENTRAL HEAT & AIR ALL NEW TIRES & NEW ELECTRIC JACK ON TRAILER

$8995 Call Richard 662-664-4927

LD 51,000 SOMILES SLEEPS 6

$4300 662-415-5247

WINNEBAGO JOURNEY CLASS A , RV 2000 MODEL 34.9 FT. LONG 50 AMP HOOKUP CUMMINS DIESEL FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS LARGE SLIDE OUT ONAN QUIET GENERATOR VERY WELL KEPT. ,500.

662-728-2628

GOOD CONDITION

WINNEBAGO MOTOR HOME 1989 40' Queen Size Bed 1 Bath Sleeps 6-7 people comfortably

$2,000.00

$8500

662-287-8894

662-808-9313

24 FT BONANZA TRAILER GOOSE NECK

JOHN DEERE 3020 DIESEL Looks and runs GOOD. Same owner past 20 yrs. $4,500.00 CALL 731-610-3172

Older Model Ford Tractor with 2 Row Equipment. $6000.00 662-286-6571 662-286-3924

COMMERCIAL

8N FORD TRACTOR GOOD CONDITION $2500.00 287-8456

Tractor For Sale!

TRACTOR FOR SALE JOHN DEERE 40-20 NEW PUMPS, GOOD TIRES RETIRED FROM FARMING $14,000 662-419-1587

2009 TT45A New Holland Tractor 335 Hours 8 x 2 Speed, non-Synchro Mesh Transmission. Roll over protective structure, hydrolic power lift. Like New Condition, owner deceased, Kossuth Area. $12,500- 662-424-3701

John Deere 16-30 New injectors & Fuel Pump Good Tires

$6500.00 662-419-1587

601 FORD WORKMASTER

SOLD EXCELLENT CONDITION

$3,500

731-453-5239 731-645-8339

W & W HORSE OR CATTLE TRAILER ALL ALUMINUM LIKE NEW $7000.

731-453-5239 731-645-8339

1956 FORD 600

5 SPEED POWER STEERING REMOTE HYDRAULICS GOOD TIRES GOOD CONDITION

$4,200 662-287-4514

Hyster Forklift Narrow Aisle 24 Volt Battery 3650.00 287-1464

804 BOATS

Baker 4000 Propane Forklift

$2,000.00 FIRM 662-279-7011

Clark Forklift 8,000 lbs, outside tires Good Condition $15,000

662-287-1464 Loweline Boat

Call

662-415-9461

$6500.

or

662-596-5053

662-554-5503

19 Hours (Like New), 42 Inch Cutting Deck, 8 Yard Trailer, Grass Dethatcher & Soil Aerator Attachments $

SOLD

ALL FOR

2500 OBO

CUSTOM BUILT TO HAUL 3 CREW CAB 1 TON TRUCKS.

Big Boy Forklift $

1250

Great for a small warehouse

662-594-1090 662-287-1464

15 FT Grumman Flat Bottom Boat 25 HP Motor $2700.00 Ask for Brad: 284-4826

ALUMINUM BOAT FOR SALE 16FT./5FT. 115 HP. EVINRUDE. NEW TROLLING MOTOR TRAILER NEWLY REWIRED ALL TIRES NEW NEW WINCH

BUILT-IN RAMPS & 3' PULL OUTS @ FRONT & REAR.

Toyota Forklift 5,000 lbs Good Condition

662-287-1464

BOOMS, CHAINS & LOTS OF ACCESSORIES

$10,000/OBO CALL 662-603-1547

1989 FOXCRAFT

18’ long, 120 HP Johnson mtr., trailer & mtr., new paint, new transel, 2 live wells, hot foot control.

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

53' STEP DECK TRAILER

JOHN DEERE X300 RIDING LAWN MOWER

1995 15’ Aluminum Boat, Outboard Motor, Trolling Mtr., New Rod Holder, New Electric Anchor $2550.00 462-3373

2012 Lowe Pontoon 90 H.P. Mercury w/ Trailer Still under warranty.

Includes HUGE tube $19,300 662-427-9063

14 Ft. Aluminum Boat & Trailer, 25 HP Johnson Motor.

New Battery $2000.

REDUCED Call for More Info: 662-286-8455

ASKING $7500.00 Or Make Me An Offer CALL 662-427-9591 Call (662)427-9591 or Cell phone (662)212-4946 Built by Scully’s Aluminum Boats of Louisiana.

2000 MERCURY Optimax, 225 H.P.

Imagine owning a likenew, water tested, never launched, powerhouse outboard motor with a High Five stainless prop,

for only $7995.

Call John Bond of Paul Seaton Boat Sales in Counce, TN for details.

731-689-4050 or 901-605-6571

BAYLINER CLASSIC BOAT & TRAILER 13 YR OLD Starcraft Semi V Boat M14763BC BCMS 15' Long, 5.5' Wide 19.5 LONG 50 hp Mercury outboard motor D L Motor guide trolling O BLUE & WHITE 30S pound thrust 3 Seats + 2 Bench Seats, Canopy REASONABLY PRICED $2000 Call 662-415-5842 662-660-3433 or 415-5375

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2015

2015

BABIES

Moms, Dads, Grandparents, God Parents, Aunts, Uncles or Friends. The Daily Corinthian will be featuring the “Babies of 2015” on January 24th, 2016. If you or someone you know has had a baby in 2015, we want to feature that baby on this special page.

Please send in form b below l with photo & payment of $20 to: Mail Drop Off Daily Corinthian 1607 S. Harper Rd. PO Box 1800 Corinth, MS Corinth, MS 38835-1800 You may also email to: classad@dailycorinthian.com

Baby’s Name Date of Birth Parents Name Address Phone Number Persons signature & phone number who is placing ad.

Credit or Debit Card # Exp. Date Check #

Cash

Deadline is Monday, January 18, 2016 “Babies of 2015” will publish on Sunday, January 24th, 2016