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The map shows a site off Fisher Ferry Road that initially was cleared for a recreational complex. Mayor Paul Winfield now says it should be sold for residential or mixed-use developement. The inset photo shows a roadbed leading from the site to Fisher Ferry.

Fisher Ferry land use examined

By John Surratt jsurratt@vicksburgpost.com The City of Vicksburg has handled the federal buyout of more than 75 homes that were repeatedly flooded by Hatcher Bayou, the same body of water that runs past a Fisher Ferry Road site that Mayor Paul Winfield has said should be a residential development instead of a recreational complex.

Hamilton Heights Subdivision is north of the city’s Fisher Ferry

property, and Hatcher Bayou separates the subdivision from the property the city bought in 2003.

The disposition of the Fisher Ferry property has been discussed by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen as they consider requesting legislative approval to raise hotel and food and beverage taxes to fund a new sports complex for the city.

South Ward Alderman Sid Beauman said he opposes any plan for a new sports park until the city can recover some of its

investment for Fisher Ferry.

The board is expected to discuss the bill at a special meeting Monday.

Winfield has recommended selling the property for residential development as a way to recover some or all of the almost $3 million the city has spent buying and developing the property for a sports complex.

During discussions Wednesday with Beauman, North Ward Alderman Michael Mayfield and other city officials about the pro-

posed bill, Winfield said the city needs to attract developers to look at Fisher Ferry.

“That’s an attractive property for housing,” he said. “I think it could be a mixed use development or a PUD, a planned utility district.”

According to the city’s flood plain maps, the northern and western edges of the Fisher Ferry property are bordered by Hatcher Bayou and its tributarSee Land, Page A9.

None of the money the state auditor’s office ordered Warren County Circuit Clerk Shelly Ashley-Palmertree in September to transfer to the county has been placed in an account set up for that purpose, state and county officials said Thursday.

“It does appear that the money has not been transferred,” said Lisa Shoemaker, spokeswoman for State Auditor Stacey Pickering.

“That investigation is still an open investigation,” Shoemaker said.

Shelly Ashley“There will not be a closPalmertree ing until all the requests we have made are completed.”

The $199,588 that Pickering ordered transferred five months ago represents the total of amounts Ashley-Palmertree and her father, Larry Ashley, whom she succeeded in office in 2004, withdrew from criminal and civil court statutory fee accounts in excess of what state law allowed, Shoemaker said in September.

Thursday, Shoemaker said the amount is closer to $138,000, but could not provide details of the change.

In addition, at least $340,000 remains in dispute in the state auditor’s review of fee accounting practices in the circuit clerk’s office. The records being reviewed date to at least 2006, according to annual county audit reports on the auditor’s website.

Pickering’s office said in February 2011 that fee practices in the office were under investigation. Ashley-Palmertree, however, has said the term is inaccurate and the effort has been a cooperative one between her office and the state auditor’s.

With some exceptions, state law caps a circuit clerk’s annual salary at $90,000.

County audits have repeatedly cited Ashley-Palmertree, 41, for collecting fees in excess of the limit.

Along with the demand that AshleyPalmertree transfer the escrow funds, Pickering requested that she hire an See Clerk, Page A9.

Work cranking at Halls Ferry Station

First National residences could be rented this year

By Danny Barrett Jr. dbarrett@vicksburgpost.com Tenants could rent space on the middle floors of the First National Bank Building downtown this year if financing falls into place, its business and property manager has said.

Multiple lenders are competing to finance the start of The Residences at The First National Bank, said Nicole Coulter Gilmer, of First National of Vicksburg LLC. “We want to start construction in 2012,” Gilmer said. “We’re trying to firm up our financing. In this economy, it’s been hard.”

The firm purchased the eight-story building

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at Washington and Clay streets in 2007 to convert space above the bank into about 60 high-end rental units, with a heavy promotional emphasis on views of the Yazoo Canal, Mississippi River and Louisiana Delta.

Trustmark Bank operates out of the lower floors of the building.

The size of the complex will depend on how financing is structured, Gilmer said. Work thus far has been limited to electrical and ventilation systems.

Renovations include removing asbestos, Gilmer said.

Amenities on site were to include a fitness center, a private entrance, outdoor terraces and a bar and grill,

By Danny Barrett Jr. dbarrett@vicksburgpost.com

First National Bank & Trust Co. building at 1301 Washington St. according to early promo material.

Built in 1905, the building housed First National Bank and, later, Trustmark, which merged with First National, See Bank, Page A9.

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Dirt flew at the unfinished Halls Ferry Station strip mall for the first time in more than six years Thursday as its planners said they hoped to land retail anchors this year.

“Nothing is cemented right now,” said Gary Andrews, a publicity manager for Yazoo City-based Action Properties LLC, which took over the shell of a building last May. “But, we hope to have something exciting for Vicksburg once it’s completed.”

The current ownership bought the center from Regions Bank, which had snapped up the property behind Walgreens in a fore-

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Heavy equipment rolls at the shopping center Thursday. closure sale in 2007. Steel beams have stood in the shadows of the long-delayed shopping center since 2005 when walls were erected by Frazier Development LLC, the second of three previous owners.

Stores at the center will

TODAY IN HISTORY 1942: RCA Victor presents Glenn Miller and his Orchestra with a “gold record” for their recording of “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” which has sold more than 1 million copies.

1968: U.S. figure skater Peggy Fleming wins America’s only

gold medal of the Winter Olympic Games in Grenoble, France.

1992: Boxer Mike Tyson is convicted in Indianapolis of raping Desiree Washington, a Miss Black America contestant.

offer 60 to 75 jobs on a payroll of about $750,000 to $1 million, developer A.G. Helton said in September.

On Thursday, heavy equipment could be seen across the property, moving and See Station, Page A9.

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Valery Lantratov, a Russian ballet instructor, leads students in a ballet practice at Debra Franco School of Dance Thursday. The students are Piper Booth, 18, center, a 12thgrader at St. Aloysius High School and the

A Vicksburg teen accused of snatching a woman’s purse led police on a foot chase Thursday before his arrest, police Capt. Bobby Stewart said.

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The boy took off running as an officer questioned him shortly before noon Thursday in the 1100 block of First North Street. The teen was caught in the 900 block of

Farmer Street, Stewart said.

On Wednesday afternoon, a teen knocked a woman to the ground in the 900 block of Clay Street and stole her purse, but a witness was able to snatch it back and return it to the woman, Stewart said. The woman was not injured.

Wrong-way crash kills 5 west of N.O. LaPLACE, La. — Authorities say five people were killed when a driver going the wrong way crashed into another vehicle on Interstate 10 outside New Orleans, closing the westbound lanes for nearly five hours.

Louisiana State Trooper Nick Manale says a driver was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-10 near LaPlace early today and crashed head-on with another vehicle with four inside. The car traveling the wrong way burst into flames.

All five people died at the scene.

LaPlace is about 25 miles west of New Orleans.

Coast casinos voice drilling concerns GULFPORT, Miss. — Mississippi casino operators say they trust state leaders that exploration and drilling would be low-key for natural gas and out of sight of most of the mainland.

However, the operators say in a letter to the Mississippi Development Authority, that they don’t want tourist areas overrun by industrial equipment, boats and workers.

The letter was reportedly sent to the MDA by lawyers for Beau Rivage, Island View

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS and IP casinos. The Beau Rivage and IP are in Biloxi and the Island View is in Gulfport.

MDA officials say they will consider the casinos’ concerns and meet with tourism leaders.

Woman cited after neighbor’s dog killed HOUMA, La. — Terrebonne Parish deputies say they ticketed a Houma woman after her pit bull dog leaped out of her car and killed a neighbor’s small poodle.

Deputies said the attack happened Tuesday evening.

The woman told police that the pit bull jumped out of her car and attacked the neighbor’s dog before she could catch it.

The 26-year-old woman was cited for unlawful ownership of a dangerous dog. It was not immediately clear what will be done with the pit bull.

Town of Metcalfe OKs IRS deal METCALFE, Miss. — The Internal Revenue Service and the town of Metcalfe

have agreed on a monthly payment plan to erase a tax debt.

The board of aldermen approved a repayment plan this week of $350 a month.

Officials said the town didn’t pay taxes on town employees for 10 years from 1999-2009. The figure has continued to grow because of interest and penalties.

Town attorney Bennie L. Richard says the town owes more than $500,000.

Richard says the payments will begin in March.

Medical condition kills Mississippi soldier JACKSON, Miss. — The military says a soldier from Mississippi has died from a medical condition unrelated to combat in Afghanistan.

The Pentagon said Sgt. 1st Class Billy A. Sutton died Feb. 7 in Uruzgan province.

Mississippi National Guard spokesman Tim Powell says the 42-year-old soldier lived in Mooreville.

Powell says Sutton was a member of the 288th Engineer Sapper Company based in Houston, Miss. He was married with a wife and a stepson. He enlisted Sept. 5, 2001.

NEW ORLEANS — A Mississippi levee board asked a federal appeals court Thursday to revive a $220 million Yazoo River flood control project that was vetoed by the Environmental Protection Agency in 2008 over concerns that it would harm wetlands and wildlife.

A three-judge panel from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans didn’t immediately rule after hearing arguments in the case.

The Board of Mississippi Levee Commissioners sued the EPA in 2009 over its veto of the Yazoo Backwater Project.

The board contends the proposed pumping station would protect wetlands, farmland and forests north of Vicksburg from flooding when the Mississippi River is high.

“It means real lives, real property,” said board attorney Damien Schiff.

The board says last year’s record-breaking floods along the Mississippi River underscore the need for the project, which was proposed more than three decades ago.

“It’s unfair for the people of the south Delta to be told, ‘You don’t get flood control,’” Schiff said.

The EPA argues the board doesn’t have legal standing to pursue its claims.

“The Board should not be permitted to take up the mantle of the (Army) Corps (of Engineers) to defend the Corps’ project when the Corps itself has no wish to do so,” government lawyers wrote in a recent court filing.

U.S. District Judge Sharion Aycock in Aberdeen, Miss., sided with the EPA and dismissed the lawsuit in March 2011.

Fifth Circuit Judge Catharina Haynes pressed government attorney Maggie Smith to explain what federal officials

are doing to protect the area from flooding in the absence of the pumping station. Smith, who represents the EPA and the corps, said she couldn’t answer that question.

“Last year, the floods were of a monumental proportion,” Smith said. “These types of floods do occur, and the corps can only do so much.”

The board claims the project, which is designed to reduce backwater flooding in the Yazoo River basin by draining water into the Mississippi River, was exempted from certain Clean Water Act requirements.

A key issue in the case is whether an Environmental Impact Statement for the project was submitted to Congress. The board says it was, pointing to cover letters that were sent to members of Congress in March 1983.

“It was plain error for the district court to assume the (Environmental Impact Statement) was not submitted to Congress,” Schiff said.

But the EPA says the impact statements went missing, and the cover letters don’t specifically mention the Yazoo Backwater Project.

“There was no notice to Congress whatsoever regarding an EIS being submitted for the pumps project,” Smith said.

The board says Congress, through the Flood Control Act of 1941, authorized construction of a flood control project for the Yazoo River and appropriated some funds for it in July 1984. Construction began in 1986 but stopped about a year later when the board couldn’t fully fund it.

Haynes asked Schiff why the board isn’t asking Congress to settle the dispute and decide whether the project should go forward.

“Has anybody asked?” she said.

“If only it were that easy to have Congress act,” Schiff said.

Music tops ticket sales as Dixie National kicks off JACKSON — The Dixie National Rodeo spurred into action Thursday night launching a week’s array of riding, roping, wrangling and country music.

There’s hot interest on the music front from country music legend George Jones’ Sunday show sold out before the first horse hooves hit dirt in this year’s rodeo.

“He is by far the top ticket seller,” said Mississippi Fair Commission head Billy Orr. A full house is anticipated

for the remaining weekend shows, too, so rodeo fans are encouraged to get tickets in advance.

Rodney Atkins’ opening Thursday was another hot seller as is the Eli Young Band, a sweetheart deal for Tuesday’s show, coinciding with Valentine’s Day. “I would have to say, they’re all doing pretty good,” Orr said, with sales about 13 percent ahead of last year with ticket prices remaining the same.

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CLUBS Elite Civic Club — Applications for scholarships available at the guidance counselor’s office of Vicksburg and Warren Central high schools; deadline is April 7.

National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club — Applications for scholarships available at the guidance counselor’s office of Vicksburg and Warren Central high schools; deadline is April 7.

North/South Vicksburg and Warren Central Class of 1972 Reunion — 6 tonight, planning meeting; Vicksburg Mall’s Meeting Room, near J.C. Penney.

Vicksburg Titans — 11 a.m.2 p.m. Saturday, preregistration; WC Junior High; Freda Gaskin, 601-661-6002 or 601618-0734.

VFW Post 2572 Ladies Aux-

iliary — 6 p.m. Monday; bring goodies for nursing home baskets; 1918 Washington St. NAACP — Meeting Monday: 6 p.m., executive board: 7, regular members; Erika P. Roberts, community relations specialist, information on AmeriCorps NCCC; 923 Walnut St.; 601-218-9264.

PRAM River City Chapter — 12:30 p.m. Monday; Suzanne Anderson, communications specialist for Entergy, speaker; Martin’s at Midtown, 1101 Belmont St. AARP Chapter 4967 — 10 a.m. Tuesday; Alzheimer’s disease; Pastor Betty Tyler, RN and former staff development director of Shady Lawn Nursing Home, speaker; Senior Center.

Vicksburg Genealogical Society —10 a.m. Tuesday; Anna Royston of Clinton, program on Native American artifacts and history; public library.

NARFE — 11:30 a.m. Tuesday; Sidney Smith, Senior Planning Group of Ridgeland, speaker, “Smart Money Moves in Scary Times”; Toney’s.

Vicksburg Kiwanis — Noon Tuesday, Jacques’ Cafe; Jason Martinez, Sports Center, speaker.

National Engineers Week Luncheon — 11 a.m. Feb. 22; tickets $15, must purchase by Feb. 17; Jeff Artman, 601-6315577; B’nai B’rith Literary Club.

PUBLIC PROGRAMS Grace Group Alcoholics Anonymous — 5:30 p.m.

Mondays and Wednesdays; 11 a.m. Saturdays; 601-636-5703; 1414 Cherry St. Riverfest Tickets — Reduced rate through February: one day pass, $10, or weekend pass, $25; Paper Plus, 1318 Washington St. Author Talk — 1-2 p.m. Saturday; Darlene D. Collier and Meredith C. McGee, authors of “Married to Sin: A Memoir”; Public Library, 700 Veto St.; 601-630-4103.

After School Tutorial — Tuesday-Thursday: 3-5 p.m. junior high and high school; 4-6 p.m., grades K-6; The Dream Center, 1600 Clay St.; for registration, 601-501-4351 or Pas-

tor Troy D. Truly Sr., 601-2181323.

Social Media Workshop — 10-11:30 a.m. March 3; learn how to use free social media websites; reservations required; Joel Angle and Candace Merrick, presenters; SCHF office, 601-631-2997.

Tabooli With the Toneys — Cooking class, 2-4 p.m. Saturday; cost, $50, includes supplies; space limited; e-mail lmhand@live or ctoney20@ gmail.

Parkside Playhouse Auditions — 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; “The Foreigner,” a comedy directed by Jim Miller; 101 Iowa Ave. Levi’s — A Gathering Place; 7-10 p.m. Saturday, music by Old Habits; donations appreciated.

fish and spaghetti plates, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; $7 each; 815 Mission 66.

Shiloh Baptist — Women’s Auxiliary meeting, 2 p.m. Saturday; fellowship hall; 920 Meadow St. Shady Grove Baptist — Black History program, 3 p.m.

Saturday; Earnestine Johnson, speaker; Richard Johnson, pastor; 61 Shady Grove Circle.

Cool Spring M.B. — Black History Extravaganza, 5 p.m.

Saturday; the Rev. Byron T. Maxwell, pastor; refreshments; 385 Falk Steel Road.

House of Peace — Singles Valentine social, 7 p.m. Saturday; McNutt House, 815 First East St.; 601-529-1232 to register; age 18 or older.

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State’s high court mulling Barbour’s pardons Legislation No timeline set for ruling

By Emily Wagster Pettus The Associated Press JACKSON — Feuding attorneys asked the Mississippi Supreme Court on Thursday to determine the validity of pardons that Haley Barbour gave to convicted killers and other convicts during his final days as governor.

Chief Justice Bill Waller Jr. said the court would not rule Thursday, but he didn’t say when a decision would come.

“We want them to take enough time to do it right,” said Randy Walker, who objects to the pardons. Walker was shot in the head in 1993 by one of the men Barbour set free last month. That former inmate, David Gatlin, also fatally shot his own estranged wife as she held the couple’s baby.

At the heart of the dispute is Section 124 of the Mississippi Constitution, which says “no pardon shall be granted” by the governor until the convicted felon applying for the pardon publishes notice of that application for 30 days in a newspaper in or near the county where the crime was committed.

Justices could uphold the pardons, as requested by a private attorney representing Republican Barbour. Or they could declare the pardons invalid, as requested by Democratic Attorney General Jim Hood. If they agree with Hood that the 30-day publication is a must, they could send the pardons back to a lower court, where a circuit judge could hold a trial to determine whether the pardons met those requirements.

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Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Jess H. Dickinson, left above, listens as Justice Ann H. Lamar asks questions of Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood, at right, as to why he believes a number of last-minute pardons by former Gov. Haley Barbour are not valid. The Supreme Court did not make a decision on the pardons Thursday. weren’t run in daily papers every day for 30 days, or weekly newspapers once a week for five weeks, the pardons aren’t valid.

Barbour, who once considered a 2012 White House run, was limited to two terms as governor. He pardoned 198 people before finishing his second term Jan. 10, including four convicted murderers and a robber who worked as trusties at the Governor’s Mansion.

Most of the people he pardoned were already out of prison, and some had finished serving their sentences decades ago. The five trusties were released from custody before Hood filed a lawsuit challenging the pardons.

A circuit judge granted Hood’s request for a temporary restraining order that blocked the release of five other convicted felons who received pardons, and they remain in prison pending the outcome.

Barbour was not in the courtroom during Thursday’s arguments, nor were the five former trusties, one of whom has gone to Wyoming.

Several relatives of people killed by the pardoned trusties were in the courtroom. Mary McAbee, whose brother was slain, said afterward that she’s praying that the justices “will listen and have their hearts open” to God. Waller admonished attorneys at the beginning of the hearing to focus their argu-

ments narrowly on the legal questions at hand.

“I don’t want any political sound bites. I don’t want any jury arguments. No grandstanding. No sniping. Everybody understand?” Waller said. The nine justices are elected in nonpartisan contests.

Attorney Thomas Fortner, who represents four of the former trusties, said past cases suggest pardons are not reviewable by the courts.

“The governor, as the chief executive, is granted the power to pardon and is the judge of the propriety of the publication,” Fortner said.

“The constitution does not give the power to anybody to review that.”

Gulf of America bill Holland’s ‘Spamalot’ legislation JACKSON (AP) — Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, known for his colorful language, said he got a phone call from a journalist from Mexico inquiring why he had filed legislation to rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America.

Holland said after explaining the satirical point he was trying to make, the journalist said, “You’re my friend.”

As of late Thursday afternoon, Holland’s satire was still lost on many throughout the nation. A Google search of Holland’s name, for instance, revealed a Fox News account citing many Latino groups as being critical of Holland.

Holland said he had received phone calls from several national news outlets and had stopped taking them.

It was something I did to

show in my way of thinking how silly some of the issues are the new majority is pushing, such as illegal immigration, Steve drug testing Holland of the poor and disabled and the assault of public education.

It was my Spamalot bill of 2012, Holland said referring to the satirical musical.

Holland was chair of the powerful Public Health Committee when Democrats held a majority. With Republicans now in the majority, he is not a committee chair and was removed from the Public Health Committee, where he had served since coming to the Legisla-

ture in 1984.

Bob Quasius, president of a Republican Latino organization, sent Holland a letter saying, “If this bill passes the Legislature and is signed into law, perhaps it is time to rename the Mississippi River.

After all, sharing a name with a state that wants to rewrite maps out of disdain for Mexicans would be a disgrace to the rest of the nation.”

Quasius said the Lincoln River would be a suitable alternative.

Charles Griffin, an attorney for Barbour, also said the pardons are not reviewable.

“This case is about the separation of powers under the Mississippi Constitution,” Griffin said.

By intervening, the court would be “getting into the deliberative process that the constitution gives to the governor,” Griffin said.

Barbour has said he’s at peace with the pardons because his Christian faith teaches about redemption.

Although the arguments Thursday were only about the 10 inmates who were in custody when pardoned, those who received pardons after being out for years could lose their chance to have their rights restored, including their right to vote.

Hood has said the proper public notice was provided in the cases of only about two dozen of those pardoned. None of the former Governor’s Mansion trusties met the requirement, he said.

Barbour also granted medical release and conditional clemency to some inmates, but they weren’t required to give public notice.

Waller asked Hood whether people pardoned by past governors had met the 30 days’ publication requirement.

Hood said he didn’t know the history of every governor, but he had a document showing the actions of Bill Waller Sr., the chief justice’s father, who served from 1972 to 1976.

A document provided by Hood’s office shows Gov. Waller on May 28, 1974, issued a document to correct the paperwork on a pardon originally issued by his predecessor, Gov. John Bell Williams, in 1967. The document from Gov. Waller notes that under Williams, the person seeking the pardon did not give 30 days’ notice.

to limit Hood power dies in House

By Jeff Amy The Associated Press

JACKSON — A bill to limit Attorney General Jim Hood’s power died Thursday after it was found to violate parliamentary rules in the Mississippi House. But Hood isn’t in the clear yet.

House Speaker Philip Gunn, R-Clinton, said he had no choice but to kill his own bill, after experts found that it was written in a way that broke rules. Rep. Cecil Brown, D-Jackson, raised the objection that killed the bill, after Democrats spent nearly two hours questioning House Judiciary A Chairman Mark Baker, R-Brandon.

“My desire is to follow the rules and the point of order was taken, even though it was my bill,” Gunn said.

The bill would have let statewide elected officials and agency heads hire their own lawyers when they found that the attorney general couldn’t adequately represent them. It would have required legal contracts worth $100,000 or more to be posted on the Internet.

Bills to limit Hood’s powers also have been filed in the Senate.

Republicans have been trying for years to limit the power of Hood, now the lone statewide elected Democrat.

Gunn said he will refile a corrected bill and that the Judiciary A Committee is likely to consider the version Monday.

The partisan controversy surrounding the bill was amplified Tuesday after Baker denied Hood’s request for a formal public hearing on the bill.

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100th Girl Scouts mark anniversary Hitting the century mark makes for quite a milestone, one reached by few organizations. One hundred years of staying power doesn’t simply happen.

Founded in Savannah, Ga., by Juliette Gordon Low in February 1912, Girl Scouts of the United States of America aims to build good citizens with solid values, learned through the leadership of women who give their time and talents to the next generation.

Without volunteer troop leaders assisting topnotch professional staff, Girl Scouts would not be around to celebrate its 100th birthday. These women leaders deserve much of the credit for bringing the Girl Scouts to its centennial year.

Once the exclusive realm of stay-at-home moms, troop leadership has evolved with the times, just as the Girl Scout organization has done.

Practical skills learned on camping trips and in first-aid training haven’t disappeared from Girl Scouts, but the organization’s awards and rewards program has morphed to offer girls nearly limitless opportunities to study and learn about contemporary subjects.

From the beginning, however, Girl Scouts has kept a core focus on what really matters in life: a sound spiritual belief; good citizenship; helpfulness; honesty and fairness; compassion; courage and strength; self-responsibility in word and deed; self-respect; respect for others; making the world a better place.

The Girl Scout motto (“Be Prepared”) and slogan (“Do a good turn daily”) offer sound advice for a life well-lived, whether in 1912 or 2012.

Whether you are a Girl Scout or a former Girl Scout, or if you know someone who was, is or

might be a Girl Scout, it’s worth a visit to walk down memory lane and learn about the impact of Girl Scouts on your hometown.

Along the way, you’ll probably find out firsthand what fun today’s Girl Scouts have. You might even luck into a batch of tasty S’mores, a lipsmacking staple of Girl Scouting over many years.

Speaking of lip-smacking ...

February is the month when Girl Scouts everywhere sell their signature cookies, raising money for the programs that keep the organization going strong year after year.

Make sure to buy plenty of cookies. They taste great — and the programs the cookie money supports are sure to continue helping girls grow into solid members of society this year and for years to come.

Happy Anniversary, Girl Scouts!

OLD POST FILES 120 YEARS AGO: 1892 J.A. Sullivan Jr. and Maggie McKenna are married. • Mrs. E. Bruser presents to the Catholic Church a handsome pair of metal urns.

110 YEARS AGO: 1902 M.M. Warren, inspector, is here to turn over the post office to M. Mulvihill. • J.Z. George is in Chicago conferring with J.C. Schaffer. • Mrs. Riggs is visiting in St. Joseph.

100 YEARS AGO: 1912 Sallie Griffith is being royally entertained in Washington social circles. • Mrs. T.C. Thomas will be next hostess for the Embroidery Club.

90 YEARS AGO: 1922 Photographer Charles Long publishes illustrated post cards. • Paul Stein, night clerk at the National Park Hotel, is on duty after an illness. • George Willis of Anniston, Ala., is here visiting relatives.

80 YEARS AGO: 1932 Birch, the magician, appears at Carr Junior High School. • V. Lindsey dies. • Mrs. C.P. Oliver, widow of a Confederate veteran, dies in Jackson and will be buried here. • Dawkins wins over Tucson in a wrestling bout. • Mrs. Joe Garvey is ill. • Brig. Gen. Manus McCloskey of Fort Bragg, N.C., is in the city.

70 YEARS AGO: 1942 Judge Andrew Longino, former governor, dies in Jackson. • Mrs. L.B. Akers accepts a position with the Waterways Experiment Station. • Mrs. J.H. Griffin is ill in the Vicksburg Hospital.

60 YEARS AGO: 1952 Mrs. Mattie Brown of Yokena dies. • Mr. and Mrs. James Knight are visiting in Mobile. • Dr. and Mrs. George H. Martin announce the birth of a daughter, Catherine Joor, on Feb. 18.

• Mary Jane Hall of Jackson is here visiting her parents.

50 YEARS AGO: 1962 M.K. Rivers dies. • Nancy Kwan stars in “Flower Drum Song” at the Joy Theatre. • H.H. Sanders, train dispatcher for the Illinois Central Railroad, dies.

40 YEARS AGO: 1972 Mrs. Rosa A. Temple, longtime teacher in Vicksburg and Warren County schools, dies at the age of 102. Rosa A. Temple High School, now North Vicksburg High School, was named in her honor. • Tylertown publisher and radio executive Paul Pittman announces as a candidate for Congress. • Mrs. Rosa McAuliffe Guess, former resident of Vicksburg, dies in New Orleans at 90.

30 YEARS AGO: 1982 Virginia Whittington is voted Outstanding Woman of the Year by the Warren County Extension Homemakers. • Natalia Teeter, 12, dies from injuries received when kicked in the head by a horse. • Mrs. Marguerite Musil dies.

20 YEARS AGO: 1992 Academy Award nominated actress Beah Richards returns to her home in Vicksburg to visit with family and friends. • Charline Lee Wright dies. • Warren Central seniors Karrol Thomas, Lenny Moore and Tyrone Prentiss sign to play football with Tuskegee Institute in Tuskegee, Ala..

10 YEARS AGO: 2002 Nearly 5,000 people tour the new River Region Medical Center at a public open house. • Mary Francis Shaw, Vicksburg native, dies in Chicago. • Jessie Mathis bags an eight-point buck in the Bovina area.

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Postal service losses at $3.3 billion WASHINGTON (AP) — Teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, the U.S. Postal Service’s quarterly loss ballooned to $3.3 billion amid declining mail volume and the soaring costs of health benefits for future retirees.

From October through December 2011, losses were $3 billion more than the same period a year ago, even though that quarter is typically the strongest due to increased holiday shipping.

The mail agency said that at this rate, it will run out of money by October.

The Postal Service is seeking new leeway from Congress to eliminate Saturday mail delivery, raise stamp prices and reduce health and other labor costs.

Also at stake are roughly 100,000 jobs, part of a postal cost-cutting plan to save up to $6.5 billion a year by closing 252 mail processing centers and up to 3,700 post offices.

At the request of Congress, the cash-strapped agency agreed to wait until mid-May to begin closures so lawmakers would have time to stabilize its finances first.

Prospects for immediate congressional action remain uncertain.

“Passage of legislation is urgently needed that provides the Postal Service with the speed and flexibility needed to cut costs that are not under our control, including employee health costs,” said Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe.

He said the post office must cut $20 billion in annual costs by 2015 so it can reach profitability, rather than becoming a “long-term burden to taxpayers.”

The agency forecasts a record $14.1 billion loss by the end of this year.

If the post office were to run out of money, officials said, they would prioritize what mail services to provide.

Private companies such as FedEx and UPS could handle a small portion of the material the post office moves, but they do not go everywhere.

No business has shown interest in delivering letters everywhere in the country for a set rate of 45 cents for a first-class letter.

Fake knees up to one in 20 older than 50 The associated press

Steam rises from cooling towers at Plant Vogtle at the Georgia Power plant in Waynesboro, Ga.

NRC approves first nuke plant in three decades WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s first new nuclear power plant in a generation won approval Thursday as federal regulators voted to grant a license for two new reactors at a site in Georgia.

Atlanta-based Southern Co. hopes to begin operating the $14 billion reactors at its Vogtle site south of Augusta as soon as 2016. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved the plans on a 4-1 vote.

The NRC last approved construction of a nuclear plant in 1978, a year before a partial meltdown of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania. After that accident, fears of a radiation release were heightened and new reactor orders were brought nearly to a halt.

The planned reactors, along with two others in South Carolina, are the remnants of a once-anticipated building boom that the power industry dubbed the “nuclear renaissance.” The head of an industry lobbying group said the Vogtle project could be the start of a smaller renaissance that expands nuclear power in the United States.

“This is a historic day,” said

Marvin Fertel, president and CEO of the Nuclear Energy Institute. He said the NRC vote “sounds a clarion call to the world that the United States recognizes the importance of expanding nuclear energy as a key component of a low-carbon energy future that is central to job creation, diversity of electricity supply and energy security.”

President Barack Obama and other proponents say greater use of nuclear power could cut the nation’s reliance on fossil fuels and create energy without producing emissions blamed for global warming.

The Obama administration has offered the Vogtle project $8.3 billion in federal loan guarantees.

More than two dozen nuclear reactors have been proposed, but experts now say it is likely that only five or six new reactors will be completed by the end of the decade.

The once-expected nuclear power boom has been plagued by a series of problems, from the prolonged economic downturn to the sharp drop in the price of natural gas and the March 2011 nuclear disaster in Japan.

CHICAGO — Nearly 1 in 20 Americans older than 50 have artificial knees, or more than 4 million people, according to the first national estimate showing how common the replacement joints have become in an aging population.

Doctors know the number of knee replacement operations has surged in the past decade, especially in baby boomers. But until now, there was no good fix on the total number of people living with them.

The estimate is important because it shows that a big segment of the population might need future kneerelated care, said Dr. Daniel Berry, president of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and chairman of orthopedic surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.

He was not involved in the research.

The new estimate comes in an analysis being presented today at the academy’s annual meeting in San Francisco.

Suspect in ’93 heist jailed in Missouri OZARK, Mo. — After nearly two decades as a fugitive, a British man suspected of driving off with an armored car loaded with cash worth about $1.5 million has been captured in southwest Missouri, where he appeared in federal court wearing blue jeans and asking for a court-appointed defense attorney because he didn’t have enough money to hire one.

Edward John Maher, once dubbed “Fast Eddie” in news reports after the 1993 heist, is accused of stealing the armored car while a fellow security guard made a deliv-

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ery to a bank in Suffolk, England.

The van was later abandoned. Fifty bags containing coins and notes worth 1 million pounds — then about $1.5 million — were missing.

According to U.S. property records, Maher, 56, appears to have been in the U.S. for years, moving around New England, the South and the Midwest.

10 states allowed out of No Child Left Behind WASHINGTON — Ten states were freed Thursday from the No Child Left Behind requirements.

Those states, which had to commit to their own, federally approved plans, will now be free, for example, to judge students with methods other than test scores. They also will be able to factor in subjects beyond reading and math.

“We can combine greater freedom with greater accountability,” President Barack Obama said from the White House.

The states are Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oklahoma and Tennessee.

The only state that applied for the flexibility and did not get it, New Mexico, is working with the administration to get approval.

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Archer-Daniels (ADM)............. 30.75 American Fin. (AFG)................. 37.56 Ameristar (ASCA)....................... 20.20 Auto Zone (AZO).....................354.54 Bally Technologies (BYI).......... 44.37 BancorpSouth (BXS)................. 11.94 Britton Koontz (BKBK)................8.15 Bunge Ltd. (BG).......................... 62.99 Cracker Barrel (CBRL)............... 53.45 Champion Ent. (CHB)................... .20 Com. Health Svcs. (CYH)........ 19.85 Computer Sci. Corp. (CSC).... 32.94 Cooper Industries (CBE)......... 60.87 CBL and Associates (CBL)...... 18.08 CSX Corp. (CSX).......................... 22.28 East Group Prprties(EGP)...... 49.29 El Paso Corp. (EP)...................... 27.32 Entergy Corp. (ETR).................. 68.22

Fastenal (FAST)........................... 48.21 Family Dollar (FDO).................. 57.68 Fred’s (FRED)................................ 14.95 Int’l Paper (IP)............................. 31.48 Janus Capital Group (JNS).......8.68 J.C. Penney (JCP)....................... 43.13 Kroger Stores (KR)..................... 23.58 Kan. City So. (KSU).................... 69.49 Legg Mason (LM)..................... 27.29 Parkway Properties (PKY)...... 10.00 PepsiCo Inc. (PEP)..................... 64.27 Regions Financial (RF).............. 5.68 Rowan (RDC)............................... 36.55 Saks Inc. (SKS)............................. 10.82 Sears Holdings (SHLD)............ 48.39 Simpson-DuraVent (SSD)....... 32.24 Sunoco (SUN).............................. 39.86 Trustmark (TRMK)..................... 24.16 Tyco Intn’l (TYC)......................... 49.69 Tyson Foods (TSN).................... 19.13 Viacom (VIA)................................ 55.24 Walgreens (WAG)...................... 34.21 Wal-Mart (WMT)........................ 61.96

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smart money Q: My wife and I are approaching my retirement and are contemplating renting our second home to acquire additional revenue.

We are in our late 60s and, as I enjoy my profession, I believe I BRUCE will retire close to 70. My wife is already retired. Our second home is in a bordering state and is about 400 miles from our primary home. The house has three bedrooms, two baths, a two-car garage and central heating and airconditioning on an acre of land. Both our primary and secondary homes are free and clear, and both are in highly visited communities that attract tourists.

My questions are related to how to go about renting our second home. Should we attempt to rent it ourselves or employ a property manager?

What should we expect to pay a property manager, and what services can we expect? What should we look for in potential renters, and are there screening mechanisms? How should we collect rent (direct deposit, etc.)? What might be some of the tax consequences? (We have an excellent CPA who will work with us.) What are some of the pitfalls or problems we might anticipate? If we don’t need the additional revenue, should we sell the

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house or keep it to pass along to our children via our trust?

Any heads-up tips you can give us would be helpful. — K.M, via e-mail A: In your letter, you’ve indicated that the income the rental may generate is not a big thing in your life and that the home is free and clear. It seems to me that you need the headache of being a landlord like you need a second head.

There’s nothing wrong with being a landlord; however, it does involve a certain amount of attention, even with a property manager.

I recognize that the market is soft right now and that you might have to sell the home for less. You also could let it sit empty for a year or two, in hopes that the market slowly returns to normal. That doesn’t mean it will obtain values that existed a year or two ago.

I would list the property at a decent price. If it doesn’t sell, it’s not going to penalize your lifestyle or force you to be on food stamps. On the other hand, if you can get a decent offer reflective of today’s values, I would take that offer and invest the money someplace where you are comfortable, ranging from reasonable risk to no risk at all.

The fact that you want to leave something to your children is understandable, but it is the least important variable in this equation.

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Deal biggest Rates stay at record low for week since tobacco WASHINGTON (AP) — A landmark $25 billion settlement with the nation’s top mortgage lenders was hailed by government officials Thursday as long-overdue relief for victims of foreclosure abuses.

But consumer advocates countered that far too few people will benefit.

The deal will reduce loans for only a fraction of those Americans who owe more than their homes are worth. It will also send checks to others who were improperly foreclosed upon. But the amounts are modest.

About 11 million households are underwater, meaning they owe more than their homes are worth. The settlement would help 1 million of them.

“The total number of dollars is still small compared to the value of the mortgages that are underwater,” said Richard Green, director of the University of Southern California’s Lusk Center for Real Estate.

Federal and state officials

WASHINGTON (AP) — The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage stayed at a record low this week, providing some added incentive for those looking to buy a home or refinance.

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the rate on the 30-year loan was unchanged at 3.87 percent.

That’s the lowest level on records dating back to the 1950s.

announced that 49 states joined the settlement with five of the nation’s biggest lenders.

Oklahoma struck a separate deal with the five banks.

The bulk of the money will go to California and Florida, two of the states hardest hit by the housing crisis and the ones with the most underwater homeowners. The two states stand to receive roughly 75 percent of the settlement funds.

Of the five major lenders, Bank of America will pay the most to borrowers: nearly $8.6 billion. Wells Fargo will pay

The average on the 15-year fixed mortgage rose to 3.16 percent, up from last week’s record low of 3.14 percent.

Still, low rates have done little to boost the struggling housing market. Rates have been below 5 percent for all but two weeks in the past year.

Yet few people can qualify to buy a home or refinance.

Many of those who can have already done so.

about $4.3 billion, JPMorgan Chase roughly $4.2 billion, Citigroup about $1.8 billion and Ally Financial $200 million. The banks will also pay state and federal governments about $5.5 billion.

The settlement ends a painful chapter of the financial crisis, when home values sank and millions edged toward foreclosure. Many companies processed foreclosures without verifying documents. Some employees signed papers they hadn’t read or used fake signatures to speed foreclosures — an action known as robo-

signing.

President Barack Obama praised the settlement, saying it will “speed relief to the hardest-hit homeowners, end some of the most abusive practices of the mortgage industry and begin to turn the page on an era of recklessness that has left so much damage in its wake.”

The deal requires the banks to reduce loans for about 1 million households that are at risk of foreclosure. The lenders will also send $2,000 each to about 750,000 Americans who were improperly foreclosed upon from 2008 through 2011. The banks will have three years to fulfill terms of the deal.

The states have agreed not to pursue civil charges over the abuses covered by the settlement. Homeowners can still sue lenders on their own, and federal and state authorities can still pursue criminal charges.

The deal, reached after 16 months of contentious negotiations, is subject to approval by a federal judge. It’s the biggest settlement involving a single industry since the $206 billion multistate tobacco deal in 1998.

Tribe suing beer companies over alcohol problems LINCOLN, Neb. — An American Indian tribe sued some of the world’s largest beer makers Thursday, claiming they knowingly contributed to devastating alcohol-related problems on South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.

The Oglala Sioux Tribe of South Dakota said it is demanding $500 million in damages for the cost of health care, social services and child rehabilitation caused by chronic alcoholism on the reservation, which encompasses some of the nation’s most impoverished counties.

The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court of Nebraska also targets four beer stores in Whiteclay, a Nebraska town near the reservation’s border

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Companies being sued are Anheuser-Busch, SAB Miller, Molson Coors Brewing Company, MIllerCoors LLC and Pabst Brewing Company.

Coffee makers yanked from shelves WASHINGTON — Homebrewed coffee lovers, take note: More than a million popular coffee makers are being recalled after dozens of reports of the brewers spraying hot liquid, coffee grounds or tea leaves onto people.

The Consumer Product

Safety Commission says there have been 140 reports of problems with the Tassimo single-cup brewers dousing people, including 37 cases involving seconddegree burns.

About 835,000 coffee makers are on recall in the United States; an additional 900,000 in Canada.

2 Ford big dogs leaving questions DETROIT — Two of the architects behind Ford’s remarkable turnaround are retiring, and their departures have intensified the guessing game over who will become the next CEO. For now, Chief Executive Alan Mulally isn’t going anywhere. The energetic,

66-year-old Kansan is considered a hero for bringing the company back from financial disaster. He insisted on Thursday that he’ll continue to lead Ford.

But the retirements of two top lieutenants — CFO Lewis Booth and Product Development Chief Derrick Kuzak — on April 1 remove two of the five inside contenders for the CEO job. Their departures have renewed water cooler talk about who takes over for superstar Mulally.

Both men helped turn the company around after it borrowed billions in 2006 to stay in business. Kuzak, 60, got Ford to shift from being primarily a truck company to making more cars. Booth, 63, led the company’s financial operations through the banking crisis.

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Once part of Halls Ferry Elementary School, the 30,000-square-foot center is part of a series of commercial construction planned by Ergon Properties of Jackson that began in 2003 with The Home Depot. The school had been demolished a year earlier. Walgreens was built in 2004.

Separately developed property nearby that became Cypress Centre Marketplace includes a hotel, now a Holiday Inn, and El Sombrero Mexican restaurant.

on its lower floors for about 80 years and was once the tallest building in Mississippi. Trustmark has said it will remain open on the first and second floors through the renovations of the rest of the building, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation is working with the group to secure federal and state tax credits for rehabilitating the historic structure, said Nancy Bell, executive direc-

tor of the foundation.

“If you rehab a house or building listed in the register, there’s certain credits available,” Bell told the Vicksburg Lions Club Wednesday. “It’s a large project, and hopefully they’ll start soon.”

Credits tied to preservation also are being sought for the Monte Carlo building at 913 Washington St., Bell said. In December, the structure was purchased by local fitness guru Linda Fondren and her husband, James.

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Grey Plumbing workers Mike Pickering, foreman, right, William Boggan, center, and Joey Nash work on plumbing at Halls Ferry Station Thursday.

PRECISION FORECAST

Stores and other restaurants planned when the $25 million

development began have not been built.

tions) make it too hard,” he said. “You can build in a flood plain, but you have to elevate the ground about 18 inches (above the flood elevation).”

Former Vicksburg public works director Bubba Rainer said the low areas of Hamilton Heights have had a history of flooding, adding, “They had flooding there right after it was built.”

He said water might have gotten on the Fisher Ferry site, “but I don’t ever remember seeing it.” The former wooded land has never been developed.

Requests for federal assistance for flood-damaged homes in the low areas of Hamilton Heights date to 1983. When homes along Brookley Drive, Spring Ridge

Drive and Melrose Avenue were damaged by flooding from Hatcher Bayou and Durden Creek in the early 1990s, Vicksburg participated in one of the first flood plain buyouts in the United States.

In 1990 and 1993, city grants coordinator Marcia Weaver said, 78 homes in Hamilton Heights were bought by the city under the buyout program funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

“We have bought several more since then,” she said.

The city in 2003 bought the 200-acre Fisher Ferry property for $325,000, and abandoned the sports complex project in 2009 after spending an additional $2.7 million for preliminary plans, engineer-

ing and dirt work.

One reason for abandoning the project, Winfield said, was because part of the property was in a flood zone.

Mayfield, however, said the areas developed before the Fisher Ferry project was shut down are on higher ground and out of the flood plain.

Rainer said flooding in Hamilton Heights can be attributed to flash floods, which occur when an area receives more rain than storm drains or a bayou can handle, or when the bayou can’t empty into the Mississippi River because of its elevated levels.

Weaver said some areas of Hamilton Heights are on higher ground and have

never flooded.

When property in a flood plain is bought through a buyout, it can no longer be used for homes, but can be converted to parks and picnic areas.

“Recreation is one of the recommended uses for a flood plain,” said Victor Gray-Lewis, the city’s buildings and inspections director.

Gray-Lewis said homes can be built in a flood plain, but the builders must follow the city’s flood plain ordinance, which requires that a home must be elevated at least 2 feet above the base flood elevation, which is the lowest elevation on the property.

Repeated attempts to reach Ashley-Palmertree were unsuccessful.

“There were some accounting things that were going to be done, and that’s exactly what we’re doing,” Penley said.

With regard to the escrow account, Shoemaker said the auditor’s office contacted Penley on Thursday and

requested that about $138,000 be transferred to the account immediately.

County Administrator John Smith also said he knows of no money being transferred from Ashley-Palmertree’s escrow account.

“I am not aware of any money that was transferred in that escrow account,” Smith said. “No one in the

courthouse has been made aware of it.”

Penley said the money is still in an escrow account that remains untapped and did not indicate when the money would be transferred to the county.

“The money has been in an account that’s never been touched for over five years,” Penley said.

Ashley-Palmertree was elected to a third four-year term in November.

The auditor’s office has not made clear what consequences might be forthcoming, and no deadline has been made public for the cases to be resolved.

William H. Holland III. He is survived by his wife, Anne S. Holland of Bastrop; a son, James E. Holland (Anna) of Walls, Miss.; daughters Mary T. Hatcliff (Pat) of Murfreesboro, Carolyne Raney (Eric) of Louisville, Ky., and D’Arcy H. Simpson (Chuck) of Murfreesboro; daughterin-law, Patricia K. Holland of Murfreesboro; stepson, W.M. “Matt” Holmes (Donna); sister, Shirley H.

Carley (C.T.) of Starkville; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. memphisfuneralhome.net.

Memphis Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, 5599 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38110; 901-725-0100.

Land

Continued from Page A1. ies, putting those areas in a flood plain. Part of the flood plain reaches near the center of the property and includes the entrance to the property from Fisher Ferry Road.

“Nobody’s going to do it,” developer Ronnie Taylor said. “Nobody’s going to buy it or develop it.”

Taylor, who developed Littlewood Subdivision on Lee Road, said the property’s flood plain situation is just one consideration.

A bigger reason, he said, is the area might not be developed because of the embattled economy and the cost of buying land and building materials and moving dirt to meet elevation standards.

“It’s too expensive to do and the county’s (regula-

Clerk Continued from Page A1. independent accounting firm to audit financial records of the Warren County Circuit Clerk’s Office to resolve the dispute.

That has been done, said Ashley-Palmertree’s attorney, James L. “Buck” Penley Jr., but declined to name the firm and declined comment on Ashley-Palmertree’s accounting practices.

deaths The Vicksburg Post prints obituaries in news form for area residents, their family members and for former residents at no charge. Families wishing to publish additional information or to use specific wording have the option of a paid obituary.

Mable Fulton Habeeb Mable Fulton Habeeb died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, at her residence. She was 92.

Born in Philadelphia, Miss., she was the daughter of the late Walter Fulton and Ethel Miller Fulton. She had been a resident of Vicksburg since 1940. Mrs. Habeeb was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Acacia Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church.

She is survived by two daughters, Ann Habeeb of Vicksburg and Pam Boozer (Michael) of Pearl; one son, Alex Habeeb (Kate) of Madison; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Boozer and Sarah Boozer, both of Pearl; one sister, Sue Mills of Alabama; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Touphie Habeeb; five brothers; and four sisters.

Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church with the Very Rev. John Morris, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be tonight from 5 until 7 at Riles Funeral Home, with Trisagion Prayers at 7, and Saturday at the church from 10 a.m. until the service.

Pallbearers will be Gregory Thomas, Peter Buttross, Joe Stradinger, Alex Stradinger, Michael Boozer, Charlie Fulton, Harper Maddox, Ann Habeeb, Pam Boozer and Alex Habeeb.

Honorary pallbearers will be Polly Nasif, Norma Habeeb and Barbara Goodman.

Memorials may be made to St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 2709 Washington St., Vicksburg, MS 39180.

William Holmes Holland Jr. BASTROP, Texas — Born June 10, 1930, William Holmes “Bill” Holland Jr. died Jan. 23, 2012, at his home. He was 81.

A family memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis.

Dr. Holland was born in Rosedale and grew up in Vicksburg, graduating from Carr Central High School in 1948. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Millsaps College, where he was a member of Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Fraternity and Pi Kappa Alpha social fraternity and served as editor of “Stylus” literary magazine and the yearbook.

He also wrote for the school paper and participated in theater.

He enlisted in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Germany, where he used his word skills as a code-breaker.

He served with the Happy Hundred and was honorably discharged.

He received a master’s degree from the University of Mississippi and his doctorate in English from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. Dr. Holland taught at several schools before settling at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tenn., where he taught until retiring in 1993. While at MTSU, he initiated and was the first chair of the

Honors Department and was selected outstanding Honors teacher. Dr. Holland was instrumental in creating the Community Theater, where he acted, directed, constructed and even cleaned up once in a while.

Dr. Holland was a published poet, and his writings enjoyed critical acclaim from the many writers’ organizations in which he was active.

He and his wife, Anne Sisson Holmes Holland, moved in 1996 to Bastrop, where he continued to write, edit and participate in various writers’ guilds; to travel widely; to hunt for gemstones and crystals; and strive to garden in the arid Texas sand.

Dr. Holland was preceded in death by his parents, William H. Holland Sr. and Mary Wilcox Holland; and a son,

BY CHIEF METEOROLOGIST BARBIE BASSSETT TONIGHT

Saturday

32°

42°

Mostly cloudy tonight, slight chance of rain, lows in the lower 30s; mostly sunny Saturday, highs in the lower 40s

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

LOCAL FORECAST Saturday-Sunday Clear Saturday, lows in the lower 20s; sunny Sunday, highs in the mid-to upper 40s

STATE FORECAST TONIGHT Mostly cloudy tonight, slight chance of rain, lows in the lower 30s Saturday-Sunday Clear Saturday, lows in the lower 20s; sunny Sunday, highs in the mid-to upper 40s

Almanac Highs and Lows High/past 24 hours............. 52º Low/past 24 hours............... 36º Average temperature......... 44º Normal this date................... 49º Record low..............19º in 1947 Record high............78º in 1887 Rainfall Recorded at the Vicksburg Water Plant Past 24 hours.................0.0 inch This month..............4.93 inches Total/year.............. 10.01 inches Normal/month......1.70 inches Normal/year...........7.17 inches Solunar table Most active times for fish and wildlife Saturday: A.M. Active............................ 7:46 A.M. Most active................. 1:33 P.M. Active............................. 8:12 P.M. Most active.................. 1:59 Sunrise/sunset Sunset today........................ 5:43 Sunset tomorrow............... 5:44 Sunrise tomorrow.............. 6:50

RIVER DATA Stages Mississippi River at Vicksburg Current: 36.6 | Change: NC Flood: 43 feet Yazoo River at Greenwood Current: 22.6 | Change: -0.4 Flood: 35 feet Yazoo River at Yazoo City Current: 22.2 | Change: -1.1 Flood: 29 feet Yazoo River at Belzoni Current: 22.9 | Change: +0.1 Flood: 34 feet Big Black River at West Current: 16.8 | Change: -1.2 Flood: 12 feet Big Black River at Bovina Current: 27.0 | Change: -0.6 Flood: 28 feet StEELE BAYOU Land....................................84.3 River....................................84.1

MISSISSIPPI RIVER Forecast Cairo, Ill. Saturday................................. 33.8 Sunday.................................... 32.3 Monday.................................. 30.1 Memphis Saturday................................. 22.2 Sunday.................................... 20.3 Monday.................................. 18.1 Greenville Saturday................................. 41.1 Sunday.................................... 40.6 Monday.................................. 39.7 Vicksburg Saturday................................. 36.5 Sunday.................................... 36.5 Monday.................................. 36.0

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Obama revamping birth control policy after uproar by Catholics, politicians WASHINGTON (AP) — Rushing to end a political uproar, President Barack Obama today was to announce that religious employers will not have to cover birth control for their employees after all, The Associated Press has learned. The administration instead will demand that insurance companies will be the ones directly responsible for providing free contraception.

Obama’s abrupt shift is an attempt to satisfy both sides of a deeply sensitive debate, and most urgently, to end a mounting election-year nightmare for the White House. The leader of a Catholic organization and a prominent women’s group both expressed initial support for the changes.

Women will still get guaranteed access to birth control without co-pays or premiums no matter where they work, a provision of Obama’s health care law that he insisted must remain. But religious universi-

ties and hospitals that see contraception as an unconscionable violation of their faith can refuse to cover it, and President insurance Barack Obama companies will then have to step in to do so.

By keeping free contraception for employers at religious workplaces — but providing a different way to do it — the White House will assert it gave no ground on the basic principle of full preventative care that matters most to Obama.

Yet, it also was clear that Obama felt he had no choice but to retreat on a three-weekold policy in the face of a fierce political furor that showed no signs of cooling.

The White House consulted leaders on both sides.

The president of the Catho-

Scientists say NASA cutting trips to Mars WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists say NASA is about to propose major cuts in its exploration of other planets, especially Mars. And NASA’s former science chief is calling it irrational.

With limited money for science and an over-budget new space telescope, the space agency essentially had to make a choice in where it wanted to explore: Mars or the far-off cosmos.

Two scientists who were briefed on the 2013 NASA budget that will be released next week said the space agency is eliminating two proposed joint missions with Europeans to explore Mars in 2016 and 2018. NASA had agreed to pay $1.4 billion for those missions. Some Mars missions are expected to continue.

The two scientists said the cuts to the Mars missions are part of a proposed reduction of about $300 million in NASA’s $1.5 billion planetary science budget. More than $200 mil-

lion in those cuts are in the Mars program, they said. The current Mars budget is $581.7 million.

“To me, it’s totally irrational and unjustified,” said Edward Weiler, who until September was NASA’s associate administrator for science. “We are the only country on this planet that has the demonstrated ability to land on another planet, namely Mars. It is a national prestige issue.”

Weiler said he quit last year because he was tired of fighting to save Mars from the budget knife. He said he fought successfully to keep major cuts from Mars in the current budget but has no firsthand knowledge of the 2013 budget proposal.

Mars “has got public appeal, it’s got scientific blessings from the National Academy,” Weiler said in a phone interview from Florida. “Why would you go after it? And it fulfills the president’s space policy to encourage more foreign collaboration.”

House joins Senate in ban on Congress’ insider trades WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Thursday joined the Senate in voting to explicitly prohibit members of Congress and other top officials from making investments on insider information. But an effort to bridle purveyors of Capitol Hill political intelligence could delay the bill’s enactment.

House Republicans stripped out provisions from the Senate bill that would: • Treat people who sell inside information about Congress like lobbyists and make them file reports detailing what they spend and with whom they talk.

• Restore the tools to prose-

cutors to bring public corruption cases against state and federal officials.

The Senate is unlikely to accept those changes, according to a Democratic leadership aide. That would mean negotiators would have to find a compromise agreeable to both houses before the bill could be signed into law. President Barack Obama has already said he would sign it.

The bill passed the House by a 417-2 vote just a week after the Senate approved its version 96-3. The lopsided votes illustrate how members of both houses are united in trying to dig Congress out from dismal approval ratings.

lic Health Association, a trade group representing Catholic hospitals that had fought against the birth control requirement, said the organization was pleased.

“The framework developed has responded to the issues we identified that needed to be fixed,” Sister Carol Keehan said in a statement.

Planned Parenthood also backed the revisions, saying the Obama administration was still committed to ensuring all women have access to birth control coverage.

“We believe the compliance mechanism does not compromise a woman’s ability to access these critical birth control benefits,” Cecile Richards, the women’s group president, said.

Officials said Obama has the legal authority to order insurance companies to provide free contraception coverage directly to workers. He will demand it in a new rule.

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Prep Soccer

Four local soccer players represent county in all-star game

By Steve Wilson swilson@vicksburgpost.com

On B2 Complete Warren County prep baseball schedules

Tough night The Lady Rebels lose to Alabama and LSU takes down the Lady Bulldogs.

Story/B3

Schedule PREP BASKETBALL (G) Warren Central vs. Greenville-Weston Friday, 6 p.m., at Clinton (B) Vicksburg at Clinton Friday, 7:30 p.m.

(B) Mt. Salus vs. PCA Friday, 7:45 p.m., at Rebul

On TV 7 p.m. ESPN - Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers take on the New York Knicks in the world-famous Madison Square Garden.

Who’s hot MYCHAL AMMONS

South Alabama and former Vicksburg High basketball player scored a career-high 25 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead South Alabama to a 74-57 win over Arkansas State Thursday.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The NCAA football rules committee has proposed moving kickoffs from the 30-yard line to the 35 and to limit the running start by players on the kicking team to 5 yards as a way of keeping players safer.

NCAA says its injury data indicates injuries during kickoffs occur more often than in other phases of the game.

The NFL moved up kickoffs 5 yards this past season and touchbacks increased dramatically.

The committee also proposed a rule that would require a player who loses his helmet during a play to stop participating and leave the game for one play, and proposed changes to rules regarding blocking below the waist and blocking on punt returns.

LOTTERY La. Pick 3: 5-0-2 La. Pick 4: 9-5-5-7 Weekly results: B2

This year’s 17th annual Mississippi Association of Coaches All-Star soccer games will have a decidedly Warren County flavor with four local players representing the area.

The games will be played Saturday at Arrows Field in Clinton, with the girls’ game at 4 p.m. and the boys’ game following at 6.

St. Aloysius got its first representative in the seven-year history of its girls’ soccer program, as Riley Griffith will join the South squad.

Griffith, despite missing part

If you go

Lindsey Barfield

Riley Griffith

of the season with various injuries, scored nine goals and had eight assists.

“I think it’s a huge accomplishment and a pretty big deal,” St. Al coach Suzie Channell said. “I know it means a lot to her. I think it’s going to be great exposure for her to be out there with

Oscar Kjellberg

Chandler Bounds

all of those great players.”

Lindsey Barfield will represent Warren Central.

Barfield was second for the Lady Vikes in scoring, with 12 goals and she also had nine assists. She played a key role as team captain leading the Lady Vikes to an 11-9-2 record and a playoff berth.

Saturday, 4 p.m. (girls’ game) 6 p.m. (boys’ game) Mississippi Association of Coaches All-Star Soccer games Admission: $5 “She was a big reason why we were so successful,” WC girls’ coach Trey Banks said. “This game gives her a chance to play the game she loves one more time and make one more memory on that field. Coaches around the state are noticing that

we have excellent players in this area that deserve recognition. It means that our programs are being noticed for what they’re doing on the field and that’s a good thing.”

Warren Central has two players in the boys’ game, Gulf Coast Community College signee and striker Chandler Bounds and Oscar Kjellberg, who plays the center-midfield position.

WC boys’ coach Greg Head is proud of his two representatives and feels their inclusion on the all-star roster shows the metamorphosis of his program into one of See Soccer, Page B3.

NFL

College Basketball

Bulldogs slam dunk Rebels Giants

ponder roster moves

By David Brandt The Associated Press STARKVILLE — Any Ole Miss hopes of sweeping the season series from rival Mississippi State for the first time since 1998 didn’t last long.

Buried under an avalanche of dunks off alley-oop passes and hampered by an inconsistent offense, the Rebels lost 70-60 to the 20th-ranked Bulldogs on Thursday night.

“We never got consecutive baskets in a manner that would put pressure on them,” Ole Miss coach Andy Kennedy said. “They put us on the mat right off the jump.”

Mississippi State’s Arnett Moultrie scored 18 points and grabbed nine rebounds while Dee Bost had a careerhigh 13 assists as the Bulldogs won for the fourth time in five games. Moultrie made 9 of 14 shots from the field in another efficient performance that’s typified his breakout season.

“I don’t know how I was so open,” Moultrie said.

“I was surprising myself sometimes.”

Bost is Mississippi State’s career assists leader, and found plenty of room to work against the Rebels. Ole Miss has leaned heavily on good defense, rebounding and hustle this season because of a hit-and-miss offense, but couldn’t figure out how to keep Mississippi State from getting easy baskets.

The Bost-Moultrie connection was good for four dunks, including three alley-oops.

“When you see us and you see them, they’re bigger,” Kennedy said. “When the bigger team is quicker to the ball, you’re in trouble.”

Bost had eight assists in the first half as the Bulldogs built a 40-27 lead and the 6-foot-2 senior’s 13 assists were the most by an SEC player this season. His most spectacular pass came near the end of the first half, where he let loose a perfectly timed heave from midcourt that found Moultrie streaking toward the rim.

Mississippi State (19-5, 6-3 Southeastern Conference) scored the first eight points and never trailed. Renardo Sidney added 14 points and Rodney Hood scored 10 for the Bulldogs.

Kennedy joked that he “didn’t want to seem like Bost’s agent,” but called him the best point guard in the SEC. Mississippi State coach Rick Stansbury agreed that Bost had a nearly flawless floor game.

“He got us in transition, scored in transition when we needed him to and was

By Rob Maaddi AP pro football writer

The associated press

Mississippi State guard Dee Bost dunks against Ole Miss Thursday. Mississippi State won 70-60. Bost finished with a career-high 13 assists, best in the SEC this season. patient when we needed him to be,” Stansbury said.

The result was a Mississippi State win that was never particularly close, and the Bulldogs continue to look like a team that’s talented enough to go deep into the NCAA Tournament.

“This time of year, you’ve got to get at that level,” Stansbury said. “It’s tough to play at that level for 30 games, but at this time of year, you’re talking about seven games.”

Reginald Buckner had 15

points and nine rebounds for Ole Miss (14-9, 4-5), which has lost three of four. Jarvis Summers scored 12 points and Jelan Kendrick added 11 for the Rebels.

Ole Miss won the first meeting between the teams 75-68 on Jan. 18, mostly thanks to Buckner, who had a career-high 19 points and 15 rebounds.

The 6-8 junior forward had another good performance in the second go-round, but the rest of the Rebels couldn’t keep pace and appeared

overmatched from the outset in front of a raucous crowd of 10,364.

Mississippi State pushed its lead to double figures by midway through the first half. The Rebels pulled within 33-27 on Jarvis Summers 3-pointer, but Moultrie ended the half with two thunderous dunks — including the spectacular halfcourt alley-oop from Bost.

“It was personal,” Moultrie said. “I like the atmosphere of a rivalry, that’s what gets my adrenaline going.”

The New York Giants already started preparing to defend their Super Bowl title, just days after winning their second NFL title in five seasons.

General manager Jerry Reese said Thursday he expects a strong core of players to return next year, but cautioned “there will definitely be some changes.” That’s no surprise considering 20 players are set to become unrestricted free agents in March.

“There’s a lot of planning, a lot of discussion on guys and on salaries and where we can go and where we can’t go,” Reese said in a conference call. “It’s a lot of discussion to be had.

“But we’ll be ready.”

The Giants, just 7-7 with two games remaining in the regular season, finished with six straight wins, including a 21-17 victory over New England last Sunday in the Super Bowl. It was the second time coach Tom Coughlin and quarterback Eli Manning beat Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the Patriots for the title.

Chemistry and camaraderie were among the chief reasons the Giants were able to overcome a four-game losing streak and rebound to win the NFC East title in the last game of the regular season.

“Wins always make you love each other. That’s the common denominator: wins,” Reese said. “Every team is different, every offseason a team changes, but there will be a strong core of our current players coming back. I can tell you that. But there will definitely be some changes.”

Only four of New York’s starters will be free agents: tackle Kareem McKenzie, linebacker Chase Blackburn, cornerback Aaron Ross and punter Steve Weatherford. Wide receiver Mario Manningham, defensive end Dave Tollefson, defensive tackle Rocky Bernard, cornerback Terrell Thomas and safety Deon Grant are among the key players that could test free agency.

Manningham, who lost his starting job to Pro Bowl wideout Victor Cruz, could get plenty of attention on the open market after making a sensational 38-yard catch on the Giants’ go-ahead drive in the fourth quarter against the Patriots.

See Giants, Page B3.

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Friday, February 10, 2012

on tv

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BOXING 8 p.m. ESPN2 - Junior middleweights, Demetrius Andrade (15-00) vs. Derek Ennis (23-3-1) GOLF 2 p.m. TGC - PGA Tour, Pebble Beach National Pro-Am 5:30 p.m. TGC - Champions Tour, Allianz Championship (tape) 3 a.m. TGC - European PGA Tour, Dubai Desert Classic, third round, at Dubai, United Arab Emirates COLLEGE HOCKEY 7:30 p.m. NBC Sports Network Boston College at Vermont 9 p.m. NBC Sports Network Minnesota at Denver NBA 7 p.m. ESPN - L.A. Lakers at New York 9:30 p.m. ESPN - Oklahoma City at Utah PREP BASKETBALL 6:30 p.m. ESPN2 - Gonzaga (D.C.) at DeMatha (Md.)

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from staff & AP reports

NFL Peyton Manning takes workout regimen to Duke DURHAM, N.C. — Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and Rockies first baseman Todd Helton have been working out at Duke this week, an athletic department spokesman said Thursday.

The spokesman said both are there primarily to visit David Cutcliffe, who was Tennessee’s offensive coordinator when both were college quarterbacks.

The cover was blown earlier Thursday when Matt Skura, a Duke football player, posted on Twitter that he was “stretching” next to Manning. The post was later taken down.

Manning has spent the past five months recovering from his third neck surgery in less than two years, and there have been conflicting reports about how much progress the four-time league MVP has made. Manning’s doctor has cleared him to resume playing, although Colts owner Jim Irsay said he has not yet passed the team’s physical.

Former LSU player pleads not guilty in sex case GONZALES, La. — Former LSU running back Charles Edward Scott has pleaded not guilty to one count of sexual battery of an 18-year-old woman last year.

The 23-year-old Scott entered the plea Thursday. He was arrested in November on a count of simple rape.

Ascension Parish Assistant District Attorney Robin O’Bannon filed a bill of information for the lesser charge of sexual battery on Monday.

Scott’s attorney, Andre Gauthier, said a trial date will be set after a June status hearing.

Scott’s best season at LSU was in 2008, when he rushed for 1,174 yards on 217 carries.

He was drafted in 2010 by the Philadelphia Eagles, who traded him to Arizona for another sixth-round pick. The Cardinals cut him in September 2010.

MLB Rangers, Cruz strike $16M, 2-year deal Nelson Cruz seems to be a perfect fit for the Texas Rangers with his potent bat and big personality.

With hopes of staying together even longer, AL championship series MVP Cruz and two-time defending AL champion Texas avoided arbitration by agreeing Thursday to a $16 million, two-year contract.

flashback

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Feb. 10 1949 — Joe Fulks of Philadelphia scores 63 points in a 108-87 win over Indianapolis to set an NBA scoring record that would last nearly a decade.

1952 — The Baltimore Bullets play the 48-minute game without making a single substitution and beat the Fort Wayne Pistons 82-77.

1969 — LSU’s Pete Maravich scores 66 points in a 110-94 loss to Tulane.

1991 — Charles Barkley of the Philadelphia 76ers, playing with a stress fracture in his left foot, becomes the NBA All-Star MVP with 17 points and 22 rebounds after leading the East to a 116-114 victory.

The Vicksburg Post

scoreboard Prep basketball Division tournament schedules Division 3-6A

At Clinton High School Boys Tuesday Vicksburg 69, Greenville-Weston 64 Today Vicksburg vs. Clinton, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Tuesday Greenville-Weston 41, Clinton 37 Warren Central 39, Vicksburg 37 Today Warren Central vs. Greenville-Weston, 6 p.m.

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Division 7-1A

At Natchez Cathedral Boys Tuesday Hinds AHS 111, St. Aloysius 36 Cathedral vs. Bogue Chitto, 8:30 p.m.

Thursday Cathedral-Bogue Chitto winner vs. Piney Woods, 5:30 p.m.

Hinds AHS vs. West Lincoln, 8:30 p.m.

Today Consolation game, 5:30 p.m.

Championship game, 8:30 p.m.

Girls Tuesday Piney Woods 70, St. Aloysius 56 West Lincoln 37, Cathedral 32 Thursday St. Al vs. Hinds AHS, 4 p.m.

West Lincoln vs. Bogue Chitto, 7 p.m.

Today Consolation game, 4 p.m.

Championship game, 7 p.m.

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District 5-A

At Rebul Academy Girls Feb. 6 Veritas 51, Park Place 19 Rebul 60, Porters Chapel 18 Tuesday Newton Academy 34, Russell Christian 27 Today Newton Academy vs. Mt. Salus, 4 p.m.

Veritas vs. Rebul, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday Consolation game, 2 p.m.

Championship game, 4:30 p.m.

Boys Feb. 6 Mt. Salus 61, Park Place 58 Tuesday Russell Christian 54, Veritas 33 Newton Academy 57, Rebul 37 Today Newton Academy vs. Russell Christian, 5:15 p.m.

Mt. Salus vs. Porters Chapel, 7:45 p.m.

Saturday Consolation game, 3:15 p.m.

Championship game, 5:45 p.m.

College Basketball SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE

Conference All Games

W L PCT W L PCT Kentucky............. 10 0 1.000 24 1 .960 Florida................. 7 2 .778 19 5 .792 Vanderbilt........... 6 3 .667 17 7 .708 Mississippi St... 6 3 .667 19 5 .792 Alabama............. 5 4 .556 16 7 .696 Arkansas............. 4 5 .444 16 8 .667 Ole Miss............ 4 5 .444 14 9 .609 Tennessee.......... 4 5 .444 12 12 .500 LSU..................... 3 6 .333 13 10 .565 Auburn................ 3 7 .300 13 11 .542 Georgia............... 2 7 .222 11 12 .478 South Carolina... 1 8 .111 9 14 .391 Thursday’s Games Mississippi St. 70, Ole Miss 60 Today’s Games No games scheduled Saturday’s Games Georgia at Mississippi St., 12:30 p.m.

South Carolina at Arkansas, 12:30 p.m.

Tennessee at Florida, 3 p.m.

Alabama at LSU , 6 p.m.

Auburn at Ole Miss , 6 p.m.

Kentucky at Vanderbilt, 8 p.m.

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CONFERENCE USA

Conference All Games

W L PCT W L PCT Southern Miss.. 7 2 .778 20 4 .833 Memphis............. 7 2 .778 17 7 .708 UCF.................... 7 3 .700 18 6 .750 Tulsa................... 7 3 .700 14 10 .583 Marshall.............. 5 5 .500 14 10 .583 Rice.................... 5 5 .500 14 11 .560 UAB.................... 5 5 .500 10 13 .435 UTEP.................. 4 6 .400 11 13 .458 Tulane................. 3 6 .333 15 8 .652 East Carolina...... 3 7 .300 12 11 .522 Houston.............. 3 7 .300 11 12 .478 SMU.................... 2 7 .222 11 13 .458 Thursday’s Games No games scheduled Today’s Games No games scheduled Saturday’s Games UCF at Southern Miss, 4 p.m.

East Carolina at Marshall, 6 p.m.

Houston at Tulsa, 7 p.m.

SMU at Rice, 7 p.m.

UAB at Memphis, 7 p.m.

Tulane at UTEP, 8:05 p.m.

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SWAC

Conference All Games

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

Grambling State at Texas Southern, 4:30 p.m.

Alabama State at Alabama A&M, 5 p.m.

Jackson State at Prairie View, 5:30 p.m.

Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Southern, 7:30 p.m.

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Top 25 Schedule

Thursday’s Games Tennessee St. 72, No. 9 Murray St. 68 Gonzaga 73, No. 16 Saint Mary’s (Cal) 59 No. 20 Mississippi St. 70, Ole Miss 60 No. 21 Wisconsin 68, Minnesota 61, OT No. 23 Indiana 84, Illinois 71 Today’s Game No. 25 Harvard at Penn, 6 p.m.

Saturday’s Games No. 1 Kentucky at Vanderbilt, 8 p.m.

No. 2 Syracuse vs. UConn, noon No. 3 Ohio State vs. No. 11 Michigan State, 5 p.m.

No. 4 Missouri vs. No. 6 Baylor, 12:30 p.m.

No. 5 North Carolina vs. No. 19 Virginia, noon No. 7 Kansas vs. Oklahoma State, 3 p.m.

No. 8 Florida vs. Tennessee, 3 p.m.

No. 9 Murray State vs . Austin Peay, 7:30 p.m.

No. 10 Duke vs. Maryland, 3 p.m.

No. 13 San Diego State at No. 14 UNLV, 3 p.m.

No. 15 Florida State vs. Miami, noon No. 16 Saint Mary’s (Cal) vs. Santa Clara, 10 p.m.

No. No. No. No. No.

17 18 20 24 25

Creighton vs. Wichita State, 4 p.m.

Marquette vs. Cincinnati, 2 p.m.

Mississippi State vs. Georgia, 12:30 p.m.

Louisville at West Virginia, 11 a.m.

Harvard at Princeton, 6 p.m.

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Mississippi college schedule

Thursday’s Games Mississippi St. 70, Ole Miss 60 West Georgia 82, Delta St. 70 Faulkner 61, William Carey 60 Belhaven 63, Mobile 54 Texas-Dallas 72, Mississippi College 67 Today’s Games No games scheduled Saturday’s Games Georgia at Mississippi St., 12:30 p.m.

Delta St. at West Alabama, 2 p.m.

Mississippi College at Ozarks, 3 p.m.

Central Florida at Southern Miss, 4 p.m.

Mississippi Valley St. at Alcorn St., 4 p.m.

Auburn at Ole Miss, 6 p.m.

Tougaloo at Dillard, 7 p.m.

Belhaven at William Carey, 7 p.m.

Jackson St. at Prairie View, TBA ———

L 6 12 11 12 13 L 8 11 15 14 16

Pct .769 .556 .542 .538 .500

GB — 5 1/2 6 6 7

Pct .652 .577 .423 .391 .385

GB — 1 1/2 5 1/2 6 6 1/2

Atlantic Division

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

W 34 31 31 30 22

L 13 16 19 19 23

OT 5 7 4 5 8

Pts 73 69 66 65 52

Northeast Division

GP Boston.............52 Ottawa.............57 Toronto............55 Montreal...........55 Buffalo.............53

W 33 28 28 22 23

L 17 22 21 24 24

OT 2 7 6 9 6

Pts 68 63 62 53 52

Southeast Division

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

W 25 28 26 23 20

L 17 21 24 24 25

OT 11 5 6 6 10

Pts 61 61 58 52 50

GF 145 177 153 163 128

GA 106 160 152 141 154

GF 180 166 171 144 132

GA 117 177 161 149 154

GF 134 151 134 151 139

GA 150 152 153 180 168

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

W 36 32 32 29 15

L 17 14 18 18 33

OT 2 7 5 7 6

Pts 74 71 69 65 36

Northwest Division

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

W 34 25 25 27 21

L 15 21 22 25 28

OT 5 8 8 3 5

Pts 73 58 58 57 47

GF 176 133 155 171 125

GA 131 109 144 163 179

GF 176 124 131 140 143

GA 135 141 149 153 162

Pacific Division

GP San Jose.........51 Los Angeles....55 Phoenix............55 Dallas...............53 Anaheim..........53 NOTE: Two points time loss.

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

OT 6 10 8 2 8 one

Pts GF GA 64 148 121 62 119 120 60 145 144 58 141 150 50 138 158 point for over-

Thursday’s Games St. Louis 4, New Jersey 3, SO Winnipeg 3, Washington 2, SO Montreal 4, N.Y. Islanders 2 N.Y. Rangers 4, Tampa Bay 3, OT Philadelphia 4, Toronto 3 Dallas 4, Columbus 2 Ottawa 4, Nashville 3 Florida 3, Los Angeles 1 Vancouver 5, Minnesota 2 Phoenix 2, Calgary 1, OT Today’s Games Dallas at Buffalo, 6:30 p.m.

Anaheim at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Carolina at Colorado, 8 p.m.

Chicago at San Jose, 9:30 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Nashville at Boston, noon Florida at New Jersey, noon Los Angeles at N.Y. Islanders, noon N.Y. Rangers at Philadelphia, noon Edmonton at Ottawa, 1 p.m.

Winnipeg at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Buffalo, 6 p.m.

Montreal at Toronto, 6 p.m.

Colorado at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Columbus at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Phoenix, 7:30 p.m.

Vancouver at Calgary, 9 p.m.

Prep Baseball

EASTERN CONFERENCE Pct GB .692 — .560 3 1/2 .423 7 .296 10 1/2 .296 10 1/2 GB — 2 3 14

Warren Central

Date Opponent Time Feb. 24............................. at Terry................. 6 p.m.

Feb. 25................ t-vs. Hazlehurst............... 10 a.m.

Feb. 28................................. Pearl................. 7 p.m.

March 1...m-at Jackson Academy............ 4:30 p.m.

March 2......... m-vs. Hillcrest, Ala............. 2:30 p.m.

March 3.........m-vs. Cullman, Ala.................. 3 p.m.

March 6........................*Vicksburg................. 7 p.m.

March 9................... *at Vicksburg................. 7 p.m.

March 10.................. at Ridgeland................. 1 p.m.

March 10........at Madison Central................. 6 p.m.

March 12.mc-vs. Jackson Academy.......... 1:30 p.m.

March 13.................. mc-vs. Terry............... 11 a.m.

March 13.......... mc-vs. Lewisburg................. 4 p.m.

March 17.......................... at Pearl................. 7 p.m.

March 20......................*at Clinton................. 7 p.m.

March 23.......................... *Clinton................. 7 p.m.

March 24...................... Lewisburg................... Noon March 24............ Madison Central................. 5 p.m.

March 27... *at Greenville-Weston................. 7 p.m.

March 30........*Greenville-Weston................. 7 p.m.

April 3...........................*Vicksburg................. 7 p.m.

April 5...........................*at Clinton................. 7 p.m.

April 6.............................. Brandon................. 2 p.m.

April 7..........................at Brandon................. 1 p.m.

April 10...... *at Greenville-Weston................. 7 p.m.

April 13.........at Northwest Rankin................. 6 p.m.

April 14...........at Madison Central................. 4 p.m.

April 16...................... Port Gibson................. 7 p.m. *Division 3-6A games t-at Terry; m-Mid-Mississippi Classic, at Jackson Academy and Brandon; mc-at Madison Central

Date Opponent Time Feb. 17.............l-vs. Scott Central.......... 11:30 a.m.

Feb. 17..............................at Lake.......... 12:45 p.m.

Feb. 25........... at Madison-St. Joe............... 11 a.m.

Feb. 25.......... j-vs. Univ. Christian................. 2 p.m.

Feb. 27.............Greenville-St. Joe................. 7 p.m.

March 3.sa-vs. Bayside Academy............ 3:30 p.m.

March 3................at St. Andrew’s................. 6 p.m.

March 6........................ Tri-County............ 6:30 p.m.

March 9....... at Greenville-St. Joe................. 7 p.m.

March 10........................Riverside................. 4 p.m.

March 12................. m-vs. Morton............ 1:50 p.m.

March 12............ m-vs. Enterprise................. 4 p.m.

March 14.....................m-vs. Lake.......... 11:50 a.m.

March 14.................m-vs. Puckett................. 4 p.m.

March 20............*at Bogue Chitto................. 7 p.m.

March 23................ *Bogue Chitto................. 7 p.m.

March 24....... r-vs. Yazoo County................. 1 p.m.

March 24................... at Riverside................. 3 p.m.

March 27................ *West Lincoln................. 7 p.m.

March 30............ *at West Lincoln................. 7 p.m.

March 31..................at Tri-County................. 2 p.m.

April 10.........................*Cathedral................. 7 p.m.

April 13.................... *at Cathedral................. 7 p.m.

April 14..................... St. Andrew’s................. 7 p.m. *Division 7-1A games l-at Lake; j-at Madison-St. Joe; m-at Meridian; r-at Riverside

Porters Chapel

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division

March 10..................... Yazoo City................... Noon March 11.................at Oak Grove................. 1 p.m.

March 12...................... at Sumrall............... 11 a.m.

March 20........*Greenville-Weston................. 7 p.m.

March 23........*Greenville-Weston................. 7 p.m.

March 27......................*at Clinton................. 7 p.m.

March 30.......................... *Clinton................. 7 p.m.

March 31.............................. Pearl................. 1 p.m.

March 31................... Port Gibson................. 4 p.m.

April 3............. *at Warren Central................. 7 p.m.

April 5.............*Greenville-Weston................. 7 p.m.

April 7................ Jefferson County............... 11 a.m.

April 7............... Lawrence County................. 4 p.m.

April 10.........................*at Clinton................. 7 p.m.

April 13............................ Brandon................ 7 p.m.

April 14....................at Yazoo City............ 2:30 p.m. *Division 3-6A games b-at Brookhaven; o-at Oak Grove; m-Mid-Mississippi Classic, at Pearl, Madison Central and Brandon

St. Aloysius

EASTERN CONFERENCE

NBA

Tank McNamara

Pct GB .667 — .593 2 .577 2 1/2 .500 4 1/2 .154 13 1/2

NHL

Thursday’s Games No. 4 Stanford 69, Southern Cal 52 No. 5 Duke 71, Boston College 62 No. 8 Maryland 91, Clemson 61 No. 9 Detroit 70, Green Bay 58 Illinois 66, No. 10 Ohio St. 65 Vanderbilt 93, No. 11 Tennessee 79 No. 12 Delaware 76, Old Dominion 63 Michigan 63, No. 13 Nebraska 52 No. 18 Penn St. vs. Wisconsin, 6 p.m.

No. 19 Penn St. 69, Wisconsin 54 Arkansas 68, No. 24 South Carolina 47 Today’s Games No games scheduled Saturday’s Games No. 1 Baylor vs. No. 15 Texas A&M, 5 p.m.

No. 3 UConn vs. No. 14 Georgetown, 3 p.m.

No. 9 Green Bay vs. Wright State, 2 p.m.

No. 19 Gonzaga at San Francisco, 4 p.m.

No. 20 Louisville vs. Syracuse, 1 p.m.

No. 25 St. Bonaventure at Dayton, 1 p.m.

Pct .731 .654 .615 .192

Pct GB .786 — .680 3 1/2 .440 9 1/2 .417 10 .259 14 1/2

Thursday’s Games L.A. Lakers 88, Boston 87, OT Golden State 109, Denver 101 Houston 96, Phoenix 89 Sacramento 106, Oklahoma City 101 Today’s Games Chicago at Charlotte, 6 p.m.

Boston at Toronto, 6 p.m.

Atlanta at Orlando, 6 p.m.

Miami at Washington, 6 p.m.

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

Milwaukee at Cleveland, 6:30 p.m.

New Jersey at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Portland at New Orleans, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Indiana at Memphis, 7 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at New York, 7 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Utah, 9:30 p.m.

Saturday’s Games L.A. Clippers at Charlotte, 6 p.m.

Denver at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Philadelphia at Cleveland, 6:30 p.m.

New York at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

San Antonio at New Jersey, 7 p.m.

Portland at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Orlando at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

Phoenix at Sacramento, 9 p.m.

Women’s Top 25 Schedule

L 7 9 10 21

L 9 11 11 13 22

Pacific Division

W L.A. Clippers..................15 L.A. Lakers....................15 Phoenix..........................11 Golden State.................9 Sacramento...................10

Women’s basketball

Southeast Division

L 6 8 14 14 20

Northwest Division

W Oklahoma City...............20 Denver...........................15 Utah...............................13 Portland.........................14 Minnesota......................13

OLE MISS (14-9) Buckner 6-10 3-7 15, Holloway 4-7 0-0 8, Henry 2-9 2-2 6, Williams 0-6 0-0 0, Summers 5-8 0-2 12, Cox 1-2 0-2 2, White 2-5 0-0 4, Aniefiok 0-0 0-0 0, Jones 1-1 0-0 2, Kendrick 4-10 2-2 11.

Totals 25-58 7-15 60.

MISSISSIPPI ST. (19-5) Sidney 6-9 1-1 14, Moultrie 9-14 0-2 18, Bost 4-9 4-4 15, Hood 4-12 0-0 10, Bryant 1-3 0-0 2, Steele 3-10 0-0 9, S. Smith 0-0 0-0 0, Clayton 0-0 0-0 0, Parker 0-0 0-0 0, Price 0-0 0-0 0, Luczak 0-0 0-0 0, Cunningham 0-1 0-0 0, Johnson 0-1 0-0 0, Lewis 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 28-61 5-7 70.

Halftime—Mississippi St. 40-27. 3-Point Goals— Mississippi 3-9 (Summers 2-4, Kendrick 1-1, White 0-1, Henry 0-3), Mississippi St. 9-25 (Bost 3-6, Steele 3-8, Hood 2-8, Sidney 1-2, Cunningham 0-1). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Mississippi 33 (Buckner 9), Mississippi St. 38 (Moultrie 9). Assists—Mississippi 9 (Summers 4), Mississippi St. 17 (Bost 13). Total Fouls—Mississippi 12, Mississippi St. 14. A—10,364.

W Miami.............................19 Atlanta...........................17 Orlando..........................16 Washington....................5

.120 15 1/2

Southwest Division

MISSISSIPPI ST. 70, OLE MISS 60

L 8 11 15 19 19

W Chicago.........................22 Indiana...........................17 Milwaukee......................11 Cleveland.......................10 Detroit............................7

W San Antonio...................18 Houston.........................16 Dallas.............................15 Memphis........................13 New Orleans.................4

SOUTH Appalachian St. 79, Furman 69 Belhaven 63, Mobile 54 Bellarmine 100, St. Joseph’s (Ind.) 70 Campbell 67, Winthrop 58 Campbellsville 58, Pikeville 57 Chattanooga 83, Elon 75 Coll. of Charleston 62, W. Carolina 58 Cumberlands 76, Rio Grande 58 Davidson 77, The Citadel 66 E. Illinois 74, Tennessee Tech 57 FAU 72, Denver 71 Georgia Southern 63, Wofford 49 High Point 70, Coastal Carolina 65 LeMoyne-Owen 69, Kentucky St. 64 Lee 81, Brewton-Parker 78, OT Lewis 82, Kentucky Wesleyan 74 Liberty 75, Charleston Southern 74 Martin Methodist 83, Mid Continent 73 Miami 65, Virginia Tech 49 Middle Tennessee 72, W. Kentucky 64 Miles 85, Lane 65 Mississippi St. 70, Ole Miss 60 N. Kentucky 77, Indianapolis 61 NC State 61, Georgia Tech 52 North Texas 68, FIU 61 Park 62, William Woods 56 Presbyterian 94, VMI 74 Radford 58, Gardner-Webb 54 South Alabama 74, Arkansas St. 57 St. Catharine 104, Virginia-Wise 91 Tennessee St. 72, Murray St. 68 Trevecca Nazarene 84, Bethel (Tenn.) 78 UALR 72, Louisiana-Lafayette 70, OT UNC Greensboro 71, Samford 69 WVU Tech 96, Lindsey Wilson 93 MIDWEST Butler 68, Youngstown St. 59 Indiana 84, Illinois 71 UMKC 72, N. Dakota St. 61 Valparaiso 59, Cleveland St. 41 Wisconsin 68, Minnesota 61, OT SOUTHWEST Oral Roberts 76, IUPUI 74, OT Tarleton St. 77, Arlington Baptist 54 Texas A&M-Kingsville 76, Cameron 64 Texas Lutheran 62, Howard Payne 60 FAR WEST Arizona 71, Colorado 57 Arizona St. 57, Utah 52 California 75, Southern Cal 49 Gonzaga 73, Saint Mary’s (Cal) 59 Idaho 59, New Mexico St. 58 Long Beach St. 74, Pacific 66 Nevada 88, Hawaii 79 Oregon 82, Washington 57 Portland St. 67, Idaho St. 54 San Jose St. 79, Fresno St. 71, 2OT UCLA 72, Stanford 61 Utah St. 77, Louisiana Tech 63 Washington St. 83, Oregon St. 73 Weber St. 67, N. Arizona 49 ———

W Philadelphia...................18 Boston...........................14 New York.......................11 New Jersey...................8 Toronto..........................8

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Central Division

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Thursday’s Scores

Atlantic Division

Charlotte........................3

2012 Warren County schedules Vicksburg High

Date Opponent Time Feb. 18.... b-vs. Lawrence County............ 1:45 p.m.

Feb. 18.................. at Brookhaven............ 3:30 p.m.

Feb. 25.......................o-vs. Purvis............ 1:30 p.m.

Feb. 25....................at Oak Grove................. 4 p.m.

March 1............. m-vs. North Pike................. 7 p.m.

March 2.........m-vs. Cullman, Ala.................. 7 p.m.

March 3....... m-vs. Davidson, Ala................ 10 a.m.

March 6.......... *at Warren Central................. 7 p.m.

March 9...............*Warren Central................. 7 p.m.

Date Opponent Time Feb. 21.....................at Glenbrook................. 3 p.m.

Feb. 28............................... *Rebul................. 6 p.m.

March 1..........................*at Rebul................. 6 p.m.

March 2......... University Christian................. 4 p.m.

March 5.......................... at ACCS................. 7 p.m.

March 6................... *Veritas (DH)................. 4 p.m.

March 10....................... Cathedral................. 3 p.m.

March 12............ *at Newton Aca.................. 1 p.m.

March 13.................*Newton Aca.................. 1 p.m.

March 20............... *at Park Place................. 6 p.m.

March 23....................*Park Place................. 6 p.m.

March 24...........at Univ. Christian............... 11 a.m.

March 27......*at Russell Christian................. 3 p.m.

March 29.......... *Russell Christian................. 6 p.m.

March 31...................... Glenbrook................. 3 p.m.

April 3.*at Calvary Christian (DH)................. 3 p.m.

April 7..................................ACCS................. 3 p.m.

April 10.......... University Christian................. 6 p.m.

April 14......................at Cathedral................. 7 p.m. *District 5-A games

LOTTERY Sunday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 5-7-6 La. Pick 4: 6-4-7-2 Monday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 5-4-9 La. Pick 4: 4-8-7-9 Tuesday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 9-5-1 La. Pick 4: 4-4-1-6 Mega Millions: 17-23-30-37-45 Megaball: 4; Megaplier; 4 Wednesday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 5-9-2 La. Pick 4: 5-2-1-3 Easy 5: 3-9-18-26-27 La. Lotto: 10-21-22-28-35-36 Powerball: 17-28-38-39-51 Powerball: 33 Thursday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 5-0-2 La. Pick 4: 9-5-5-7 Friday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 7-8-4 La. Pick 4: 5-6-6-0 Mega Millions: 7-19-21-49-53 Megaball: 35; Megaplier: 4 Saturday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 1-5-0 La. Pick 4: 0-3-4-1 Easy 5: 19-21-25-32-33 La. Lotto: 6-15-17-19-21-36 Powerball: 15-23-43-45-56 Powerball: 7

Friday, February 10, 2012

The Vicksburg Post

WOMEN’s Basketball

Tide holds off Lady Rebel rally From staff reports After trailing by 16 at the half, Ole Miss used a 17-0 run in the second half to tie the game at 40-40, but Alabama hung on down the stretch to post a 52-47 win Thursday night.

With the loss, Ole Miss fell to 12-13 (2-10 SEC) while Alabama improved to 11-12 (1-10 SEC). Four freshmen combined for 27 points and 22 rebounds for Ole Miss.

Valencia McFarland led Ole Miss with 12 points and three assists. Amber Singletary scored 10, while Tia Faleru added nine and eight assists.

Alabama started the game on an 11-2 run until McFarland hit her second field goal of the game to cut the Crimson Tide’s lead 11-4 with 12:57 remaining in the first half.

McFarland led the Rebels at the half with nine points while Tia Faleru had a team-best six rebounds.

Faleru sparked Ole Miss midway through the second half as she scored six points for the Rebels to cut Alabama’s lead to 40-30 with 10:38 to play. Ole Miss used a 17-0 run to tie the game at 40-40 with 7:07 to play.

Alabama pushed its lead up to six, 48-42, with 2:26 to play.

Bruce Newman•The associated press

Ole Miss guard Tia Faleru drives against Alabama’s Meghan Perkins Thursday.

LSU 53, Miss. St. 49 Mississippi State senior Diamber Johnson joined the 1,000-point club Thursday night. However, the Lady Bulldogs could not do enough to make this special night lead to a victory.

Rallying from down a point

late, LSU scored eight straight as the Lady Tigers knocked off the Lady Bulldogs at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Johnson, a four-year letter winner from Pontotoc, scored 15 points and has 1,004 in her MSU career.

Only 19 players at State have scored 1,000 points or more in

their careers.

“It is a great to see a young lady like Diamber grow like she has,” MSU head coach Sharon Fanning-Otis said. “I hope Diamber has a lot to talk about when she finishes her career in addition to her 1,000 points. We are very proud of her.”

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Sara Grace Daniels killed this 8-point deer while hunting with her grandfather in northern Warren County on Jan. 29.

She is the daughter of Mark and Shannon Daniels.

College Basketball

Tennessee State downs Murray State

By The Associated Press Robert Covington had 17 points and eight rebounds to lead Tennessee State to a 72-68 victory over No. 9 Murray State on Thursday night, handing the Racers their first loss of the season.

Former Biloxi High standout Isaiah Canaan had 31 points and six rebounds for Murray State (23-1, 11-1 Ohio Valley Conference), which was the last unbeaten team in Division I. Murray State has won the last eight meetings against Tennessee State (16-10, 9-4) dating to 2008-09.

Covington hit a 3-pointer with 4 minutes left that gave Tennessee State a 65-62 lead.

The Tigers led 69-68 when a turnover gave Murray State the ball with 11.2 seconds to play. Tennessee State stole the inbounds pass. Covington was fouled with 9.7 seconds left but he missed both free throws.

Canaan turned the ball over and committed a foul with 3.5 seconds to play. Kenny Moore made two free throws to make it a three-point lead.

Murray State again turned the ball over on a long inbounds pass and Jordan Cyphers made one of two free throws to seal the upset.

Gonzaga 73, Saint Mary’s 59 Freshman Kevin Pangos scored 27 points and Gonzaga avenged a loss to the West Coast Conference leader.

(19-6, 8-4 Big Ten) failed to score over the last 71⁄2-plus minutes of the second half while the Gophers (17-8, 5-7) dug out of a 13-point hole.

Ryan Evans had 17 points and 11 rebounds for Wisconsin, which went 15 for 17 from the free throw line in overtime.

Rodney Williams and Andre Hollins guided a frantic comeback by the Gophers in the final minutes of regulation after they fell behind 49-36.

The Badgers made only one basket over the last 91⁄2 minutes of the second half, a putback by Jared Berggren with 7:44 remaining.

Both Austin Hollins and Andre Hollins had shots to win the game in the final seconds for Minnesota.

Andre Hollins had 20 points, including five 3-pointers, and six rebounds for Minnesota, while Williams had 16 points.

Indiana 84, Illinois 71 The associated press

Murray State guard Latreze Mushatt covers his head with a towel and watches near the end of the second half against Tennessee State Thursday. Tennessee State won 72-68.

The win kept alive the hopes of Gonzaga (19-4, 9-2) to win its 12th consecutive regular season title, the second-longest streak in Division 1 history after UCLA’s 13 straight.

But the Zags will need somebody to beat 16th-ranked Saint Mary’s (22-3, 11-1), which saw its 12-game winning streak

snapped. Their last loss was Dec. 22 to No. 6 Baylor.

rent year. We think a couple years down the line and that’s important.”

One of the top offseason issues involves Osi Umenyiora’s contract situation. The two-time Pro Bowl defensive end was a training camp holdout last summer, and

had harsh words for Reese after not getting a contract extension.

Umenyiora is slated to earn $3.975 million next season in the final year of a seven-year deal he signed in 2005. He had nine sacks in nine games in 2011.

game.”

Bounds played a role in 47 percent of WC’s 59 goals split between 16 goals and 12 assists.

“He was the leader of our team and he’s been a threeyear starter for us,” Head said of Bounds. “He’s really improved.”

Foreign exchange student Kjellberg played a key role for the Vikings at center-mid.

He scored 13 goals and had eight assists.

“He has great vision and speed in the midfield,” Head said. “He was central to our game, controlling the flow in the midfield and getting the ball to Chandler up top.”

The North girls’ team leads the series 10-4-2, while the South owns the boys’ series with an 11-9-7 record.

Wisconsin 68, Minnesota 61, OT Wisconsin’s Jordan Taylor scored 27 points for his first college win in his home state.

The 21st-ranked Badgers

Giants Continued from Page B1.

“We try to make good football decisions,” Reese said.

“It would be great to make splashy moves in the offseason, but our goal is to make good football decisions and that’s what we try to do every year. We don’t just think about our personnel for the cur-

Soccer Continued from Page B1. the state’s best. The team is picked by the state’s soccer coaches and the Vikings have put at least two players in the game for the past three years.

“When the coaches pick not just one, but two of your players, it says a lot about how much respect they have for your team,” Head said.

“It’s a great honor for us to put a couple of players in the

Cody Zeller scored 22 points and Victor Oladipo and Christian Watford both had 18 for No. 23 Indiana.

It was the third win in four games for the Hoosiers (19-6, 7-6 Big Ten).

D.J. Richardson scored 19 points, Meyers Leonard had 17 and Brandon Paul finished with 13 for Illinois (16-8, 5-6), which lost for the fifth time in six games. Illinois has lost five straight in Bloomington when the Hoosiers are ranked and failed to take its first lead in the series since 1975.

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TONIGHT ON TV n MOVIE “Old School” — Three friends, Luke Wilson, Will Ferrell and Vince Vaughn, try to recapture the fun of their college years by starting their own off-campus fraternity./8 on TNT n SPORTS NBA — Kobe Bryant will lead the Los Angeles Lakers across country to play the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden./7 on ESPN n PRIMETIME “A Gifted Man” — A woman Luke Wison takes the clinic staff hostage after Michael testifies for a patient whom he believed couldn’t control his urges because of a brain tumor./7 on CBS

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

MILESTONES n BIRTHDAYS Robert Wagner, actor, 82; Roberta Flack, singer, 75; Kathleen Beller, actress, 56; Alexander Payne, movie director, 51; Glenn Beck, political commentator, 48; Laura Dern, actress, 45; Elizabeth Banks, actress, 38; Eric Dill, rock singer, 30; Emma Roberts, actress, 21; Chloe Grace Moretz, actress, 15.

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2 men, boy plucked from Pacific Ocean ‘I survived a dangerous rescue,’ 9-year-old writes in journal HONOLULU (AP) — West James beamed as he showed off a new entry in his journal: “I survived a dangerous rescue.”

Some 30 hours earlier, the 9-year-old, along with his father and uncle, was plucked from the Pacific Ocean in a harrowing rescue made all the more difficult by a container ship that came to their aid — but capsized their disabled sailboat.

A series of mishaps over five days left West, his 32-year-old father, Bradley James, and 29-year-old uncle Mitchell James drifting in their boat about 340 miles away from Oahu. It also was storming — one of several bursts of bad weather the three encountered since they’d set sail for Hawaii from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Jan. 11.

“There were waves crashing all over the place. We had no engine. We had no sail,” Brad James said, describing the last few hours aboard his younger

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Nine-year-old West James shows off his diary he kept while sailing across the Pacific. brother’s sailboat. They had a leaky exhaust, a broken water pipe, an overheating engine and ultimately a snapped mast, which made sailing to land impossible.

It was their first time crossing the ocean, but the trio from Edmonton, Canada, were experienced sailors and had come equipped. A working satellite phone helped them reach the U.S. Coast Guard, which redirected a commercial ship.

Clemons’ nephew to play sax on tour

Jersey City clears ‘Jersey Shore’ spinoff

Bruce Springsteen has announced that two saxophonists, including Clarence Clemons’ nephew, will join his upcoming world tour with the E Street Band.

Springsteen said longtime collaborator Eddie Manion wil “share the saxophone role” with Jake Clemons.

Returning singers Cindy Mizelle and Curtis King, trombonist Clark Gayton and trumpeter Curt Ramm also will be on the tour, along with newcomer Barry Danielian on trumpet.

“Wrecking Ball” is Springsteen’s 17th album and the first since the death of E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons last summer.

The tour starts March 18 in Atlanta.

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey’s second largest city is rolling out the welcome mat for the women of “Jersey Shore.”

Jersey City has issued a permit to film a spinoff of the reality series featuring Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi and Jenni “JWoww” Farley. Filming is to begin later this month in the Grove Street Path neighborhood.

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Perry, Brand finalize divorce A judge has finalized Katy Perry and Russell Brand’s divorce, although the pair won’t legally split up until July.

Perry indicated in a court filing Tuesday that she and Brand had reached a settlement of all issues in the case. On Wednesday, Superior Court Judge Marc Russell Brand and Katy Marmaro agreed to grant the Perry couple’s divorce, but it won’t become official until July 14.

California law requires couples to wait six months after filing for divorce before it becomes official.

Brand filed for divorce Dec. 30. He and Perry have blamed “irreconcilable differences” for their split.

Gilbert leads ACM new artist cut Brantley Gilbert, “American Idol” winner Scotty McCreery and Hunter Hayes are The Academy of Country Music Awards’ best new artist nominees.

The trio of young country stars was chosen by fans and the academy’s membership and announced in a news release Thursday.

Fan voting in the category opens March 19 at www.voteacm. com and will continue until 7 p.m. April 1, just before the start of the live awards show.

Gilbert headlined Vicksburg’s Riverfest in 2011.

The awards will air live from Las Vegas on CBS.

Watts to star in Princess Diana biopic Producers say Naomi Watts will play Princess Diana in a film about the last years of the royal’s life.

Britain’s Ecosse Films says “Caught in Flight” will focus on the two years before Diana’s death in a Paris car crash in August 1997.

It is directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel, best known for his film about Hitler’s last days, Naomi “Downfall.” The screenplay is by Stephen JefWatts freys, who penned “The Libertine”.

Filmmakers said Thursday the biopic “charts how finding true personal happiness for the first time” allowed Diana to find her role as “a major international campaigner and humanitarian.”

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Ex-mayor admits stealing mixer The former mayor of a Los Angeles suburb has pleaded guilty to stealing a commercial food mixer from the local school district so he could make dough for his home pizza oven.

Los Angeles County prosecutors say Larry Guidi entered the plea Wednesday to a felony count of grand theft. He was sentenced to 100 hours of community service and one year’s probation. A commercial burglary charge was dismissed.

Guidi was a warehouse operations manager for the Hawthorne School District until he was fired last year. Prosecutors say a security camera recorded him loading the giant mixer and a cart into his pickup in 2010.

The $1,300 mixer was later returned.

Guidi was the mayor of Hawthorne for nearly 20 years but didn’t run for re-election last year.

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Nearby Hoboken last week denied the permit, citing safety and quality of life concerns for its residents.

Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy says he believes the show is an opportunity to promote the city.

City spokeswoman Jennifer Morrill said the cast and crew must obey all laws and production will have to hire police to reduce any public impact.

By early Wednesday, the Horizon Reliance was in sight of the stranded sailors.

As the 900-foot ship maneuvered into position, James’ 39-foot sailboat bounced off it.

Then two massive waves — 25 to 30 feet, Brad James estimated — forced the big ship’s bow onto the sailboat.

“It just crushed it,” Brad James said.

Less than two minutes later, the sailboat sank and the three were in the water with the life

jackets and headlamps the Coast Guard had instructed them to put on.

The Horizon Reliance crew dropped life preservers and strobe lights into the water.

They were able to rescue Mitch James in about a halfhour, using a marine ladder hung from the ship.

But Brad James and his son had drifted away. The crew tried firing rocket-propelled ropes, which made for spectacular viewing but didn’t reach their targets.

With time running out, Horizon Reliance Capt. James Kelleher had to figure out how to maneuver his ship close enough to get a line to them.

“It took some doing,” Kelleher said. “I have to hold my position, but how do I get my ship over to Bradley and West in the water, with the wind blowing 50 knots and the seas rolling at 20-25 feet?”

He managed it by working the engine, rudder and the bow thruster in unison.

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Husband’s driving has woman fearing for her life Dear Abby: There is an ongoing issue between my husband and me. It’s his disregard for my personal safety.

Our large city is known for its heavy, fast traffic and impatient drivers. “Jon” is a good driver. He likes to drive in the left (passing) lane on the highway or tollway, usually about five miles above the posted speed limit.

This is considered too slow for many drivers, who become impatient and aggressive having to be behind us in the fast lane. They flash their headlights and tailgate us, trying to get him to move over into the right lane so they can pass, but Jon refuses to yield. If they start to pass us on the right, he will speed up and race them so they can’t get ahead of him. He says he’s “teaching them a lesson.”

I have told my husband repeatedly that these games

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are dangerous, and they scare me. Not only could we get into an accident, but we could get into an ugly confrontation or worse. I am terrified in these situations and he knows it, but he continues. I try to drive as often as possible, but I can’t see well at night, so Jon drives at night or when we’re going long distances. With the price of gas and considering the inconvenience and inefficiency, it doesn’t make sense to go in separate cars. Do you have any suggestions? — On a Collision Course in Houston Dear On a Collision Course: Jon should be told that imped-

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BY BERNICE BEDE OSOL • NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — One of the things you’ll do best is take the complicated concepts or suggestions of others and root out their base values. What you’ll get can be put to practical use.

Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Something from which you surprisingly made money previously can provide another bonanza once again. It’s time to resurrect that old provider once more.

Aries (March 21-April 19) — A problem for which you have no answer might find its resolution from someone in your family. Seeing things from a different perspective may be all that is needed.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — You should give full expression to your creative urges, because you’re exceptionally capable of producing something that will please not only yourself but others as well.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Don’t despair if things have been far too dull for far too long in the romance department. Cupid is likely to have some swift and favorable changes in store for your love life that will come really soon.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — When you’re out and about, keep your eyes open for that item you’ve been wanting but have found too expensive to even think about. You might run across something similar at a very tasty price.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — You are likely to need some kind of activity that permits you to move about both mentally and physically. It would be perfect if you could find something that challenges you in both these areas.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Do not discount any bright idea you get that could either make or save you some money. What you conceive in your mind can be accomplished, even if it’s only in part.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Don’t settle for being a vice chairman, or worse yet, some kind of gofer, even if it involves mere committee work for a private club. You won’t do a good job unless you’re running the show.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Two separate friends may both sense that you’re not likely to betray anything told to you in private, and as such select you to share their private burdens. You’ll not let them down.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Your hopes are likely to be rather high, but that does not make it wrong to believe in them.

Huge expectations can provide an outsized motivation to try harder than usual.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Whistle while you work, because progress comes easier when you find enjoyment in what you’re doing, even if your involvements are serious and demanding.

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BY DR. ROBERT WALLACE • NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION Dr. Wallace: I’m 14 and starting to have a complexion problem. My grandmother says that I’m getting acne. I’m really worried about this. Grandma says that I’m eating too much junk food and that if I stop “eating that junk” my complexion will start to clear. Is this true? Please tell me what I should do to get rid of my red blotches. Is it possible that stress is causing my complexion problem? — Nameless, Hammond, Ind. Nameless: My authority on complexion problems, including acne, is Dr. Jeffrey Lauber, a dermatologist in Southern California. This is his response to your complexion problem: “There’s just no evidence of any link between acne and foods except one. High iodine levels found in shellfish and some table salts may aggravate existing acne. Sometimes, an acne outbreak might be triggered by stress. A person’s emotional state is often reflected in his physical state. There is no evidence that acne is always caused by stress “Acne is a condition caused when skin pores become clogged.

Here’s what happens. The trouble begins usually during the teen years when the oil glands of the face, neck, chest or back begin to over secrete. The skin oil mixes with bacteria and dead skin cells harden deep inside the pores, forming a plug. Acne blemishes of several different forms result from this buildup of oil and bacteria beneath the skin surface.

“There are four basic acne forms — whiteheads, blackheads, papules and pustules. When the pore is closed and oil can’t escape, the swelling is called a whitehead or closed comedo.

The pore that isn’t closed but simply plugged with dead cells is called an open comedo or blackhead. (The color, by the way, is not caused by dirt; it’s skin pigmentation.) When mounting pressure bursts the pore walls and spreads the oil and bacteria into the nearby tissues, the resulting red, irritated swelling is a papule or a pimple. At that point, the body sends white cells in to attack the infection, creating pus. That’s a pustule.

Medical science has made great strides in acne treatment in the past several years. It is imperative that you visit a dermatologist immediately. ” Have Grandmother call and make an appointment — the sooner, the better. Unfortunately, the great majority of complexion concerns occur during the impressionable teen years.

• Dr. Robert Wallace writes for Copley News Service. E-mail him at rwallace@Copley News Service.

ing the flow of traffic is a very dangerous practice. His childish behavior could incite road rage, and it is everyone’s responsibility to minimize instances in which road rage can occur.

Contact the Department of Public Safety to get a copy of the Texas Drivers Handbook.

That way you can show Jon in black and white that his behavior is not only wrong but dangerous. While some husbands are not receptive to a wife’s comments about their driving, most will listen to what a state trooper has to say about good driving practices versus bad ones. Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that.

And one more word of advice: Continue being the driver as often as possible. Your lives could depend on it.

Dear Abby: I was discussing with my 26-year-old daughter how parents punish their

kids, when suddenly she told me that she hated that I would make her write “lines” when she was growing up. She mentioned that one day I made her do it when her friend was there to play with her. I felt really bad about this and wonder why she is bringing this up now. — Wondering Down South Dear Wondering: It came up now because punishment was the topic of conversation, and she flashed back on how humiliating it was to have been punished in front of a friend.

Clearly it made an impact — and it would be interesting to know if the infraction was repeated after that.

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

Dry thoroughly, use drops to prevent swimmer’s ear Dear Doctor K: Swimming is my favorite form of exercise. Lately I’ve been plagued by swimmer’s ear. Can you tell me how to prevent it so I don’t have to give up swimming?

Dear Reader: Swimmer’s ear is an infection of the outer ear canal that is usually caused by bacteria. The official name of the infection is “otitis externa.”

You’ve probably experienced itching and redness in and around the ear or even cheesy drainage. You may have felt pain or had some trouble hearing.

When you swim, the skin inside your ear canal stays wet. Skin doesn’t like to be wet very long — it gets white and puffy.

The function of skin is to serve as a barrier against infectious organisms: It is a wall that keeps them outside us. When it gets and stays wet for a while, the wall weakens.

Bacteria get through.

There are always bacteria living in our ear canals. When the skin of the ear canal is weakened by water, bacteria can start to invade. That can cause itching. If you scratch, that can injure the skin and worsen the infection.

Fortunately, there are effective treatments. Prescription eardrops contain medicines to counter infection and inflammation.

To help prevent future cases of swimmer’s ear: • If you get water in your ears, dry them thoroughly.

First, turn your head to the

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side and pull the earlobe in different directions. Gently dry the opening to the ear canal.

Use a hair dryer briefly on its lowest setting.

• Do not use cotton swabs to clean your ears. Swabs can cause trauma to ear canals, making them more susceptible to infection.

• Do not use earplugs unless they are designed specifically to keep water out.

• Use eardrops after swimming — mix equal parts white vinegar and rubbing alcohol.

Use three to four drops.

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

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WARREN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR LEGAL SERVICES The Warren County Board of Supervisors, Warren County, Mississippi is requesting proposals from qualified individuals or firms for Legal Services for its Katrina Supplemental Community Development Block Grant Programs funded through the Mississippi Development Authority from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

All services will be provided in accordance with applicable state and federal program rules and regulations under the Katrina Supplemental Community Development Block Grant programs.

Said proposals will be received in the Chancery Clerk's office, 1009 Cherry Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183, until 5:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 22, 2012, after which time they will be opened by the Selection Committee.

The Legal Selection Committee will then review each proposal and select a qualified individual or firm.

Six copies of proposals should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly identified as follows: NAME OF LEGAL FIRM OR INDIVIDUAL KATRINA SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM PROPOSAL FOR LEGAL SERVICES SCOPE OF WORK The selected attorney shall be responsible for legal services of the funded projects in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations and procedures.

Activities will include insuring compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and procedures, particularly those of the Katrina Supplemental Community Development Block Grant Program. Title opinions for numerous parcels of property will be required as well.

CONTRACT TYPE The County desires to enter into a contract with the selected attorney on a lump sum basis with a mutually agreeable predetermined maximum upset price.

SECTION 3 REQUIREMENTS Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 requires that the County and contractors participating in Katrina Supplemental CDBG projects give opportunities for job training and employment to lower income residents of the Section 3 area that is that is described as the County of Warren, State of Mississippi. Section 3 also requires that "to the maximum extent feasible" contracts for work in connection with Section 3 covered projects be awarded to business concerns that are located in or owned in substantial part by persons residing in the Section 3 area.

PROPOSAL CONTENT AND EVALUATION CRITERIA In order for your proposal to be properly evaluated, you must submit a Statement of Qualifications and Experience in sufficient detail to be evaluated.

Proposals will be reviewed by the Selection Committee, using the following selection criteria. Each member of the committee will assign points to each criteria based on the content of the proposal. Negotiations will be conducted initially with the firm receiving the highest number of points, as rated by the Selection Committee. If a mutually satisfactory contract cannot be negotiated with the firm, the firm will be requested to submit a best and final offer, in writing, and if a contract cannot be reached after the best and final offer, negotiation with that firm will be terminated.

Negotiations then will be initiated with the subsequently listed firm in the order of rating, and this procedure will be continued until a mutually satisfactory contract has been negotiated. In addition to reaching a fair and reasonable price for required work, the objective of negotiations will be to reach an agreement on the provisions of the proposed contract including scope and extent of work and other essential requirements.

The proposal must include the following parts: Maximum Points 1. Qualifications - Information reflecting qualifications of persons to be assigned to provide services.

40 2. Experience - Information regarding the experience of the firm, particularly Community Development Programs. The information submitted should as a minimum include: (1) Type of Federal Program, (2) The amount of Federal Funds, (3) Types of project activities undertaken, (4) Status of Program. The Request for Proposal requests detailed information with regard to the experience in specific areas pertinent to Federally assisted projects.

40 3. Capacity for Performance (Work Force) Identify number and title of staff availableto provide services. As evidence of capacity, the County will consider previous record with regard to performance in Federally assisted programs.

20 TOTAL POINTS 100 Proposals may be held by the County for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date of opening of proposals for the purpose of reviewing the proposals and investigating the qualifications of the attorney, prior to awarding the contract. The County is an equal opportunity employer. MBE and/or WBE firms/individuals are encouraged to submit a proposal.

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ABANDONED VEHICLES FOR SALE The following vehicles are considered abandoned and will be sold for towing, repairs and storage 1994 MAZDA PROTEGE VIN: JM1BG224XR0814606 1998 Toyota Corolla VIN: 1NXBR18E0WZ010125

1999 Nissan Altima VIN: 1N4DL01DXXC236423 1997 Nissan Maxima VIN: JN1CA21D7VT861160 Where: Thomas Towing 2100 North Washington St. Vicksburg, Ms 39183 When: Saturday, February 11th Time: 9:00AM Publish: 1/27, 2/3, 2/10(3t)

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WARREN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Warren County Board of Supervisors will accept sealed proposals from qualified firms for professional services required for application preparation and subsequent implementation of their 2012 Community Development Block Grant Public Facilities Program.

The County is seeking funding from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and a Project Administrator, Project Engineer, and Project Attorney will be selected to oversee this project.

Information packages concerning the request for proposals are available at the Chancery Clerk's Office, Warren County Courthouse, 1009 Cherry Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183, between the hours of 8 o'clock A.M. and 5 o'clock P.M., Monday through Friday.

The services required for this project are: ADMINISTRATIVE: Assist the County and its agents in the application preparation and subsequent program administration including management accounting, required reports to HUD and the State, implementation of applicable State and Federal laws, regulations and requirements, establishment and maintenance of filing system; and serve as liaison between the County and the State. Firms or individuals proposing to perform administration services should submit a list of their qualifications, experience, and capacity for performance.

ENGINEERING: Engineering design for construction of the proposed improvements including: all design surveys, preliminary design work, final design phase, preparation of plans and specifications, and construction inspection. Firms or individuals should submit a list of their experience, qualifications, and capacity for performance.

LEGAL: Consultation services as required for the implementation of the proposed improvements as outlined in the CDBG application in accordance with State and Federal laws and regulations. Legal services shall include, but not be limited to, consultation services, the evaluation of all contracts and land acquisition, etc. Offerors should submit a list of their experience, qualifications, and capacity for performance. Other services include examination of property records related to any easements that might be required.

Proposals for this project will be rated according to the following criteria: 1. EXPERIENCE with similar Community Development Block Grant projects; 2. QUALIFICATIONS, knowledge, and technical expertise in this and similar projects; and 3. CAPACITY FOR PERFORMANCE to perform required services in a timely manner, given current workload, and staff.

All proposals will be rated on the following system to determine the best offeror: Description and Maximum Points: Qualifications - 40; Experience - 40; Capacity- 20; Total - 100 Points.

Proposals are being requested in accordance with OMB Circular A-102, Attachment O, Paragraph 11C, "Competitive Negotiations". Contracts will be awarded to the qualified bidders whose proposal is determined to be most advantageous to the County, cost and other factors considered. The Warren County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any irregularities or informalities in the proposal process.

The County is an equal opportunity employer.

Section 3 Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 requires that the County and contractors participating in CDBG projects give opportunities for job training and employment to lower income residents of the Section 3 area that is described as the County of Warren. Section 3 also requires that "to the maximum extent feasible" contracts for work in connection with Section 3 covered projects be awarded to business concerns that are located in or owned in substantial part by persons residing in the Section 3 area.

Proposals should be sealed and properly labeled as NAME OF FIRM OR INDIVIDUAL 2012 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM PROPOSAL FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, IN THEENGINEERING, CHANCERY OR LEGAL SERVICES COURT OF WARREN (whichever is appropriate) COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI and may be delivered or mailed to: IN THE MATTER OF THE Chancery Clerk LAST WILL AND Warren County TESTAMENT OF RICHARD 1009 Cherry Street B. SNYDER, DECEASED CAUSE NO. 2010-147-PR Vicksburg, MS 39183 NOTICE CREDITORS by 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 22,TO 2012 after which Letter Testamentary time they will be opened by the Selection Committee. having The beeneach granted on theand 10 day Selection Committee will then review proposal select a qualified firm or individual. of November, 2011 by the Chancery Court , Mississippi Publish: 2/10(1t)

01. Legals IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WARREN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF RICHARD B. SNYDER, DECEASED CAUSE NO. 2010-147-PR NOTICE TO CREDITORS Letter Testamentary having been granted on the 10 day of November, 2011 by the Chancery Court , Mississippi to the undersigned upon the Estate of Richard B. Snyder, Deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said Estate to present the same to the Clerk of the Chancery Court of Warren County, Mississippi for probate and registration according to law within ninety (90) days from

to the undersigned upon the Estate of Richard B. Snyder, Deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said Estate to present the same to the Clerk of the Chancery Court of Warren County, Mississippi for probate and registration according to law within ninety (90) days from the date of first publication of this Notice to Creditors, or they will be forever barred.

This the 10 day of November, 2011. /s/ Richard V. Snyder RICHARD V. STNDER. Co-Executor of the Estate of Richard B. Snyder, Deceased Publish: 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10 (4t)

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Classified Ad Rates Classified Classified Line Line Das Ads: Starting Startingatat1-4 1-4Lines, Lines,11 Day Day for for $8.32 $8.28 Classified line ads are charged according to the number of lines. For complete pricing information contact a Classified Sales Representative today at 601-636-SELL. Ads cancelled before expiration date ordered are charged at prevailing rate only for days actually run, 44line lineminimum minimumcharge charge.$8.32 $8.28minimum minimumcharge. charge.

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01. Legals IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WARREN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELSIE R. BEAUMAN, DECEASED, CLARA H. BEAUMAN, EXECUTRIX CAUSE NO.: 09-007PR SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI COUNTY OF WARREN TO: ALL BORN, KNOWN, ABSENT OR UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ELSIE R. BEAUMAN, DECEASED You have been made a respondent in the Petition to Determine Heirs filed with the Court by Clara H. Beauman, seeking a judicial determination of heirs of Elise R. Beauman, Deceased.

You are summoned to appear and defend against said petition filed against you in this action before Honorable Vicki R. Barnes, March 7, 2012 at 10:30 a.m., at the Warren County Chancery Courthouse, Vicksburg, Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and defend, a judgment will be entered against you for the things demanded in the petition.

You are not required to file and answer or other pleading but you may do so if you desire.

Issued under my hand and seal of this Court, this the 31st day of January, 2012.

DONNA F. HARDY, CHANCERY CLERK Warren County Chancery Court Clerk By: /s/ Denise Bailey, Deputy Clerk OF COUNSEL: Philip W. Thomas MS Bar. No. 9667 PHILIP W. THOMAS LAW FIRM 747 North Congress Street (39202) Post Office Box 24464 Jackson, Mississippi 39225 Tel: (601) 714-5660 Fax: (601) 714-5659 Publish: 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24 (4t)

Substitute Trustee's Notice of Sale STATE OF MISSISSIPPI COUNTY OF Warren WHEREAS, on the 7th day of March, 2007, and acknowledged on the 7th day of March, 2007, Brandy D Clark and Adrian L Clark, husband and wife, executed and delivered a certain Deed of Trust unto Ellis Braddock and Dees, Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for New Century Mortgage Corporation, Beneficiary, to secure an indebtedness therein described, which Deed of Trust is recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Warren County, Mississippi in Book 1643 at Page 649 and rerecorded in Book 1691 at Page 489 Inst. #253807; and WHEREAS, on the 17th day of August, 2010, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., assigned said Deed of Trust unto FV-1, Inc. in trust for Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital Holdings LLC, by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Book 1512 at Page 673 in Instrument #279798; and WHEREAS, on the 17th day of August, 2010, the Holder of said Deed of Trust substituted and appointed Emily Kaye Courteau as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Book 1512 at Page 674 Instrument #279799; and WHEREAS, default having been made in the payments of the indebtedness secured by the said Deed of Trust, and the holder of said Deed of Trust, having requested the undersigned so to do, on the 2nd day of March, 2012, I

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will during the lawful hours of between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., at public outcry, offer for sale and will sell, at the west front door of the Warren County Courthouse at Vicksburg, Mississippi, for cash to the highest bidder, the following described land and property situated in Warren County, Mississippi, to-wit: All of Lot Three (3), Block "B" of Grey Oaks Subdivision, Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi, as shown by Plat of record in Book 306, at Page 588, of the Land Records of Warren County, Mississippi; The warranty of this conveyance is subject to any oil, gas and other mineral rights and leases outstanding; anything which an inspection or accurate survey of the premises would reveal; and any and all covenants and zoning ordinances; Together with all and singular, the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining.

IT BEING THE INTENTION of the Grantors herein to convey, whether or not described properly herein, all of their right, title and interest in and to that property described in that certain Deed from James Lionel Van Norman and wife, Linda Van Norman, filed March 11, 1968, in Book 440, at Page 424, of the records on file in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Warren County, Mississippi.

I will only convey such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee.

WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this 7th day of February, 2012.

Emily Kaye Courteau Substitute Trustee 2309 Oliver Road Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 330-9020 COC/F10-2168 Publish: 2/10, 2/17, 2/24(3t)

g q the undersigned so to do, on the 2nd day of March, 2012, I will during the lawful hours of between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., at public outcry, offer for sale and will sell, at the west front door of the Warren County Courthouse at Vicksburg, Mississippi, for cash to the highest bidder, the following described land and property situated in Warren County, Mississippi, to-wit: All of Lot 10 in Block 1 of that survey in the City of Vicksburg known as "Katieville" as shown by plat of record in Book 116, Page 230 of the Warren County Land Records.

Also, that part of Lot 11 in Block 1 of that survey in the City of Vicksburg known as "Katieville" as shown by plat of record in Book 116, Page 230 of the Warren County Land Records, described as beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot in Block 1 of said survey, being the Southeast corner of said Lot 11, and running thence in a Northerly direction along the East line of said Lot 11, a distance of 2 feet; thence on an azimuth of 94 degrees 03 minutes, a distance of 62.03 feet; thence on an azimuth of 90 degrees 21 minutes, a distance of 144.69 feet to the West line of said Lot 11; thence on an azimuth of 13 degrees along the West line of said Lot 11, a distance of 6.15 feet to the Southwest corner of said Lot 11, being the Northwest corner of said Lot 10; thence on an azimuth of 90 degrees 21 minutes, along the North line of said Lot 10, a distance of 208.04 feet to the point of beginning.

I will only convey such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee.

WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this 31st day of January, 2012.

Michael Jedynak Substitute Trustee 2309 Oliver Road Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 330-9020 COC/F11-1717 Publish: 2/10, 2/17, 2/24(3t)

Substitute Trustee's Notice of Sale STATE OF MISSISSIPPI COUNTY OF Warren WHEREAS, on the 8th day of May, 2007, and acknowledged on the 8th day of May, 2007, Phillip Hogan, an unmarried man, executed and delivered a certain Deed of Trust unto Recon Trust Company, N.A., Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Beneficiary, to secure an indebtedness therein described, which Deed of Trust is recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Warren County, Mississippi in Book 1653 at Page 803 Instrument #245406; and WHEREAS, on the 27th day of August, 2011, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., assigned said Deed of Trust unto Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, Lp fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing Lp, by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Book 1526 at Page 768 Instrument #289942; and WHEREAS, on the 29th day of November, 2011, the Holder of said Deed of Trust substituted and appointed Michael Jedynak as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Book 1530 at Page 473 Instrument #293657; and WHEREAS, default having been made in the payments of the indebtedness secured by the said Deed of Trust, and the holder of said Deed of Trust, having requested

IN THE COUNTY COURT OF WARREN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI CAPITAL AIR BALANCE, INC. PLAINTIFF VS. CAUSE NO. 12,0061-CO PALMER MECHANICAL, INC. d/b/a Palmer Heating and Air Conditioning DEFENDANT SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: TO: Palmer Mechanical, Inc. d/b/a Palmer Heating and Air Conditioning You have been made Defendants in the suit filed in this Court by Capital Air Balance, Inc., Plaintiff, seeking to recover amounts owed for open account, negligent misrepresentation and fraud.

You are required to mail or hand deliver a written response to the Complaint filed against you in this action to Alexander F. Guidry, Esq., Attorney for Plaintiff, whose street address is Mockbee Hall & Drake, PA, 125 S. Congress St., Suite 1820, Jackson, Mississippi, 39201.

YOUR RESPONSE MUST BE MAILED OR DELIVERED NOT LATER THAN THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE 10th DAY OF February, 2012, WHICH IS THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMONS. IF YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT SO MAILED OR DELIVERED, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE MONEY OR OTHER RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE

01. Legals COMPLAINT. You must also file the original of your Response with the Clerk of this Court within a reasonable time afterward.

Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the 7th day of February, 2012.

DONNA F. HARDY, Circuit Clerk Warren County, Mississippi BY: /s/ K. Stevens, D.C. Publish: 2/10, 2/17, 2/24(3t) IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WARREN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI CITIMORTGAGE, INC. PLAINTIFF VS. CIVIL ACTION NO. 2011-365GN SHEA DEREK SHERRILL AND PATRICIA JO ANN SHERRILL DEFENDANTS ALIAS SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF MISSISSIPPI COUNTY OF WARREN To: Shea Derek Sherrill and Patricia Jo Ann Sherrill 457 Timberlane Place Vicksburg, MS 39180 You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in the Chancery Court of Warren County, Mississippi,

by Citimortgage, Inc., in which Plaintiff seeks Complaint for Imposition of Judicial Lien and for Judicial Foreclosure.

You are required to mail or hand deliver a copy of a written response to the Complaint to Merideth J. Drummond, the attorney for the Plaintiff, whose post office address is Post Office Box 400, Brandon, MS 39043, and whose street address is 2001 Creek Cove, Suite A, Brandon, Mississippi 39042.

YOUR RESPONSE MUST BE MAILED OR DELIVERED WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE 3RD DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2012, WHICH IS THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS ALIAS SUMMONS. IF YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT SO MAILED OR DELIVERED, A JUDGMENT

BY DEFAULT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE MONEY OR OTHER RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE COMPLAINT. You must also file the original of your response with the Chancery Clerk of Warren County, within a reasonable time afterward.

ISSUED under my hand and seal of said Court, this 17th day of January, 2012.

DONNA F. HARDY CHANCERY CLERK OF WARREN COUNTY, MS BY: Denise Bailey Deputy Clerk Publish: 2/3, 2/10, 2/17(3t)

02. Public Service FREE TO GOOD homes.

German Shepherd mix puppies. Beautiful colors, all females. 601-629-4371.

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05. Notices “Credit problems?

No problem!�

No way. The Federal Trade Commission says no company can legally remove accurate and timely information from your credit report. Learn about managing credit and debt at ftc.gov/credit A message from The Vicksburg Post and the FTC.

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

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers experienced with construction and design are needed to assist the LTRC in various projects supporting 2011 Flood victims in Warren County.

Please call 601-636-1788 to offer support.

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

¡ Education on All Options ¡ Confidential Counseling Call 601-638-2778 for appt www.vicksburgpregnancy.com ENDING HOMELESSNESS. WOMEN with children or without are you in need of shelter? Mountain of Faith Ministries/ Women's Restoration Shelter.

Certain restrictions apply, 601-661-8990. Life coaching available by appointment.

Is the one you love hurting you?

Call

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

(Counseling available by appt.)

Runaway Are you 12 to 17?

Alone? Scared?

Call 601-634-0640 anytime or 1-800-793-8266 We can help!

One child, one day at a time.

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06. Lost & Found

06. Lost & Found FOUND! BOXER PUPPY. APPROXIMATELY 4 months old, found off Fisher Ferry/ Joyce Lane. Jimbo or Brenda Shiers, 601-618-3862, 601-831-7000.

LOST A DOG? Found a cat? Let The Vicksburg Post help!

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601-636-SELL or e-mail classifieds@vicksburg post.com LOST WALKING CANE! Hand Crafted, Vine design. Taken from cart beside restroom at Walmart. $100 reward! Call to return 601-456-4634, 601-4361330, 601-738-1283.

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

LOST! White Labrador. Male, not wearing collar, missing from Scott Road/ Duncan Road/ Bovina Cut-off Road area.

Needs medication. 601-6380084, 601-415-5003.

For Results You Can Measure, Classified Is The Answer. •Rent Office Space By The Square FOOT •Buy A House With A Great YARD •Get Better MILEAGE With A New Car.

REWARD - FAMILY PET - $150 Large, very friendly, black female Labrador. She’s blind in one eye and needs medication. She has been spayed and treated for Red Mange. Was wearing pink collar when she went missing.

Chases deer, but not traffic smart.

Always sleeps inside. Lost in the Timberlane area, but has been seen on Halls Ferry Road. If seen, please call 601-415-2284 or 601-636-8774.

NEEDED

LPN’S CONTACT IN PERSON:

LAREINA PATTERSON, Staff Development Nurse

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

06. Lost & Found FOUND! LITTLE FEMALE PUPPY found on Boy Scout Road, close to Woodlawn Baptist Church. 601-638-3183.

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

07. Help Wanted

MASSAGE THERAPIST OR NAIL TECH Busy Salon needs you.

Call Linda 601-630-7170

LOCAL COMPANY LOOKING for a qualified individual who is seeking long-term employment. We have a full-time position for an experienced and dependable HVAC technician.

2 or more years experience required. Please fax you resume to 601-636-1475.

PROPERTY IN VICKSBURG looking for leasing agent. Must be dependable and pay close attention to detail. At least one year customer service experience mandatory. Fax resume to: 601-636-1475.

LOOKING FOR A Federal or Postal Job? What looks like the ticket to a secure job might be a scam.

For information call The Federal Trade Commission, toll free 1-877-FTC-HELP, or visit www.ftc.gov. A message from The Vicksburg Post and the FTC.

LPN, CNA, PCA NEEDED as soon as possible for home care. Call Nursing Management Inc. 800-448-3634 or website www.nminursingmgt.com.

MS Prop. Lic. 77#C124 ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR NEEDED at Claiborne County Senior Center. Apply in person only, 2124 Old Highway 61 South, Port Gibson, MS. AVON- NEED INCOME now? Start your Avon Business! Earn good money!

Call 601-259-2157.

BECOME A CERTIFIED pharmacy technician today!

Call 601-540-3062 for more information.

AMIkids NORTHEAST LA is currently seeking certified teachers. Please contact Executive Director KarVan Powell or Business Manager ChaQuita Richardson 318-574-9475 or email northeastla-bm@amikids.org

AMIkids Northeast LA is currently seeking a Director of Treatment. Must have Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other counseling related field supplemented by one to two years experience working with at risk and troubled youth; must satisfy criminal background check; state license preferred.

To apply please contact KarVan Powell or ChaQuita Richardson at (318) 574-9475 or northeastla-bm@amikids.org EXPANDING $15 HOUR PLUS BONUS. Retailer needs 6 individuals in our display department. No experience required. Must have reliable transportation and high school diploma.

Call 601-932-0133.

PERSONAL ASSISTANT NEEDED. We are looking for an Office Assistant. Duties include: greeting clients, answering phones, routing mail, data entry and retrieval, scheduling and calendar maintenance. Ideal candidates will have proven customer service skills in an administrative setting and experience with Microsoft Office applications. If interested, email resumes to david.johnson8600@gmail.com PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT Company seeking experience individuals for grass cutting, landscaping and irrigation. Starting pay $10$12 per hour based on experience. Must have at least 2 years experience and pass monthly drug screens.

College highly valued. Current drivers license, good driving history and clean background check required.

Send professional typed resume and photo with work history, references and contact information to Dept.

3781, The Vicksburg Post, P.O. Box 821668, Vicksburg, MS 39182.

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

No matter what type of work you’re seeking, the Classifieds can help you find it!

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07. Help Wanted

HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC needed. Engine experience required.

Sam Estis, 318-348-7947.

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SEATRAX MARINE CRANES now hiring field service technicians, machinists and electricians.

Apply at 218 Gunther Lane, Bell Chasse, LA 70037 or call Cindy at 504-394-4600 extension 233.

EARN COLLEGE DEGREE ONLINE. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance.

Computer available.

Financial aid if qualified.

SCHEV certified.

Call 877-206-5185. www.CenturaOnline.com WORK ON JET Engines.

Train for hands on Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified. Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866455-4317.

Assistant Manager Position Available The successful candidate will have high energy sales floor experience, management & organizational skills, some past computer/ administrative.

Get applications from Halls Ferry location or send fax to 601-693-2693 or call Leon at 601-693-2655 x14.

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

14. Pets & Livestock

17. Wanted To Buy

MINI CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES. Registered, 3 females, 2 males. $300. 601218-0312.

www.pawsrescuepets.org

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

15. Auction OUR ON-LINE SUBSCRIPTION keeps you “plugged� in to all the local news, sports, community events. Call Circulation, 601-636-4545.

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09. Child Care WILL KEEP CHILDREN in my home. Infants to 3 years old. $75 weekly. Over 20 years experience. 601629-4027.

PLEASE CALL THE Gentleman of Junk for all your junk vehicle needs.

Make like a magician and turn your junk vehicles into cash. Please leave message if no answer.

601-868-2781.

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

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

18. Miscellaneous For Sale 5x14 ATV TRAILER with loading ramp, new tires, good floor, single axle. Selling because we need wider trailer. $700 (call Percy 601218-0334 or after 5pm call 601-634-8714.

CLOSET PHOBIA? Clear out the skeletons in yours with an ad in the classifieds.

601-636-SELL

07. Help Wanted

COMPUTER GRAPHICS DESIGNER Qualified applicant should have good grammar skills, experience with MacIntosh computers, ad layout and design. Knowledge in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign. Responsibilities include creating and composing advertisements to customer specifications. Must be creative, organized, self-motivated, able to meet deadlines.

Covenant Health & Rehab of Vicksburg, LLC “Every Day of Life Counts�

We are a Dynamic skilled nursing facility seeking an energetic individual. • CNA’s (all shifts) • RN’s (for weekends)

Send resumes to: Dept. 3782 The Vicksburg Post P.O. Box 821668 Vicksburg, MS 39182

Covenant Health & Rehab of Vicksburg, LLC 2850 Porters Chapel Road Vicksburg, MS 39180-1805 Phone: (601) 638-9211 Fax: (601) 636-4986 “What are your dreams?�

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PART TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED Must be computer literate, have a pleasant telephone manner and be good with customers.

Please send resume to: Dept. 3779, The Vicksburg Post, P.O. Box 821668 Vicksburg, MS 39182 or e-mail to classifieds@vicksburgpost.com Please note Dept. 3779 in the subject line.

INTERVIEWER Westat seeks motivated, organized, detail-oriented individuals to work part time on an important study for the U.S. Public Health Service. Interviewers will collect information about alcohol use and disorders and related physical and mental health conditions. Interviewers will also obtain a saliva sample using a collection kit. Previous interviewing or public contact experience is required.

Bilingual interviewers fluent in the following languages are encouraged to apply: Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, or Korean. To learn more about this position and apply, go to www.westat.com/fieldjobs and enter Job ID 4380BR.

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

Vans • Cars • Trucks •Insurance Claims Welcome•

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

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

PATRIOTIC

Simmons Lawn Service

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

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

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PAINTING

•Residential & Commercial •Pressure Washing •Sheetrock repair

& finishing 35 years experience

Free Estimates Dean Cook • 601-278-4980

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

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18. Miscellaneous For Sale

18. Miscellaneous For Sale

Arkansas stone, White Resin Sun room furniture, sofa, love seat, coffee table, 2 end tables, Cherry corner lighted cabinet. MOVING MUST SELL! 601-638-8383.

CEMETERY PLOT. GREEN Lawn Gardens Cemetery (1 space). 225294-3061 or e-mail: thomp son4815@bellsouth.net ELECTRIC HOSPITAL BED. $250. 601-638-7721.

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

MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION for Ford F150 (300). 5-speed overdrive transmission. $400. 601634-1355, 601-529-0262.

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

601-661-0237.

Don’t send that lamp to the curb! Find a new home for it through the Classifieds. Area buyers and sellers use the Classifieds every day.

Besides, someone out there needs to see the light. 601636-SELL.

19. Garage & Yard Sales 10 FAMILY YARD Sale, 411 Ridgewood Drive, Tournament Soccer Team Fund Raiser, Children's clothes, toys, furniture, something for everyone.

Saturday, 6am to 12pm.

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

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

19. Garage & Yard Sales

19. Garage & Yard Sales

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

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

By Ole Susannah's, 201 Holly Street, Oak Ridge, LA, I-20 West to Rayville, through downtown Rayville, go 10 miles to Oak Ridge, LA, Holly Street on left past second church, estate sale of the late Mary Kathryn and Clarke Williams, founders of CenturyLink.

Furniture, linens, hundreds of books and cook books, glassware Royal Doulton, Hull, Waterford, jewelry, Arthur Court pewter, designer clothes, bronze statue, Presidential inauguration memorabilia, antiques, much much more! House is full!

Friday and Saturday, 9am-3pm, Sunday, 1pm-3pm.

ESTATE SALE. Friday and Saturday 8am-12 Noon. 184 Freeman Road. (North of River Region, 61 North).

EVERYTHING MUST GO!!!

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

165 MEADOWBROOK DRIVE off Redbone Road.

Saturday 8am-2pm. Household items, dishes, linens, etcetera. Something for everyone!

THE BEST WAY to bargain hunt is to check the Classifieds Daily. We make it easy with our convenient home delivery.

For details call 601-636-4545, Circulation.

TWIN MATTRESS SETS $175, Full sets $199. New sofa love seat $675. 601638-7191. Discount Furniture Barn.

HUGE 3 FAMILY SALE! 5 Jil Marie Circle, Openwood Plantation, Saturday, 6:30am until 11am, NO early birds.

Name brand clothes and shoes, jewelry, household miscellaneous, children's toys, baby items, much much more!

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

Ask us how to “Post Size” your ad with some great clip art! Call the Classified Ladies at 601-636-Sell (7355).

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

29. Unfurnished Apartments

29. Unfurnished Apartments

29. Unfurnished Apartments

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

24. Business Services Toni Walker Terrett Attorney At Law 601-636-1109 • Bankruptcy Chapter 7 and 13 • Social Seurity Disability • No-fault Divorce

D & D TREE CUTTING PORCH SALE, 1907 Cherry Street, antiques, art, household items, much more.

Saturday, 7am-12 noon.

STILL HAVE STUFF after your Garage Sale?

Donate your items to The Salvation Army, we pick-up!

Call 601-636-2706.

What's going on in Vicksburg this weekend?

Read The Vicksburg Post!

For convenient home delivery call 601-636-4545, ask for circulation.

20. Hunting

Call our Circulation Department for CONVENIENT Home Delivery and/ or our On-line Subscription.

Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm, 601-636-4545.

21. Boats, Fishing Supplies What's going on in Vicksburg?

Read The Vicksburg Post!

For convenient home delivery, call 601-636-4545, ask for circulation.

•Trimming • Lawn Care • Dirt Hauled • Insured For FREE Estimates Call “Big James” 601-218-7782 DIRT AND GRAVEL hauled. 8 yard truck. 601638-6740.

FREE ESTIMATES TREY GORDON

Classifieds Really Work!

29. Unfurnished Apartments

NEED AN APARTMENT? Enjoy the convenience of downtown living at

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

30. Houses For Rent

33. Commercial Property

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

1455 PARKSIDE, 3/ 2.

1865 Martin Luther King, 3/ 1. 123 Roseland 4/ 2. 2606 Oak Street, 2/ 1. $750 and up! 732-768-5743.

FOR LEASE. WAREHOUSE space, 12,000 square feet, south county, zoned for manufacturing.

601-638-3214.

2 BEDROOM ALL electric. Water furnished, $450 monthly.

4 BEDROOM duplex Both $200 deposit, $500 monthly. Refrigerator, stove furnished. 601-634-8290.

THE COVE Stop looking, Start living!

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

Ask about our Holiday special!

601-638-5587 1-601-686-0635

I-PHONE REPAIR. Buy, sell and repair. Arcue Sanchez - 601-618-9916.

PURVIS UPHOLSTERY AND repairs. 36 years experience, specializing in antiques. 601-634-6073.

26. For Rent Or Lease RICHARD M. CALDWELL BROKER SPECIALIZING IN RENTALS (INCLUDING CORPORATE APARTMENTS) CALL 601-618-5180 caldwell@vicksburg.com

27. Rooms For Rent 3 ROOMS AVAILABLE. In Vicksburg, separate private entrances, furnished, free linens and washer/ dryer use. $330 and up per month. 773-719-6529.

READ THE CLASSIFIEDS DAILY!

29. Unfurnished Apartments

Great Staff Great Location, Location, Hard-Working Hard-Working Staff

BEAUTIFUL LAKESIDE LIVING

• 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts.

• Beautifully Landscaped • Lake Surrounds Community

• Pool • Fireplace • Spacious Floor Plans 601-629-6300 501 Fairways Drive Vicksburg

CONFEDERATE RIDGE 780 Highway 61 North Fall In LOVE With

Our 2 Bedroom SPECIAL! Call for Details 601-638-0102

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

601-638-2231

CLOSET PHOBIA? Clear out the skeletons in yours with an ad in the classifieds.

601-636-SELL

40. Cars & Trucks 601-638-7831• •201 201Berryman Berryman Rd 601-638-7831 Rd.

Bradford Ridge Apartments Live in a Quality Built Apartment for LESS! All brick, concrete floors and double walls provide excellent soundproofing, security, and safety.

601-638-1102 • 601-415-3333

The Ridge Apartments 601-636-8592

1, 2 & 3 bedrooms and townhomes available immediately.

and

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

FOR LEASING INFO, CALL 601-636-1752

www.parkresidences.com • www.bienvilleapartments.com

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

$50 OFF

your Security Deposit

MEADOWBROOK PROPERTIES. 2 or 3 bedroom mobile homes, south county. Deposit required.

601-619-9789.

32. Mobile Homes For Sale

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

SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT

601-661-0765 • 601-415-3333

34. Houses For Sale • BY OWNER • 121 AUTUMN DRIVE, convenient in-town location, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, 998 square feet, recently renovated, almost everything new, very nice, ceramic tile, hardwood floors, double pane insulated windows, super clean, move-in ready.

ONLY $83,000!

For appointment call

601-529-3132.

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

601-634-8928 2170 S. I-20 Frontage Rd.

2006 28 x 62. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, new everything! $29,000.

Call 601-5725300, 601-573-5029.

www.ColdwellBanker.com www.homesofvicksburg.net

2010 LEXINGTON. 16X60, 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, washer/ dryer included.

Central air and heat. $20,000. 601-870-4212.

Licensed in MS and LA

KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LOCAL NEWS AND SALES...

SUBSCRIBE TO THE VICKSBURG POST TODAY! CALL 601-636-4545, ASK FOR CIRCULATION. NICE MOBILE HOME. All appliances and air, 2002 Clayton, 16x80, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. $14,900.

Call 601-573-5029, 601572-5300.

www.thelandingsvicksburg.com

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Bienville Apartments The Park Residences at Bienville

31. Mobile Homes For Rent

14X70. 3 BEDROOMS, 2 baths. Choose from 5 nice mobile homes. $8000 cash!

601-572-5300, 601-5735029.

I CLEAN HOUSES! Well known, excellent references. Will also iron by the hour. Reasonable. 601-6312482, 601-831-6052.

PLUMBING SERVICES24 hour emergency- broken water lines- hot water heaters- toilets- faucetssinks. Pressure Washingsidewalk- house- mobile homes- vinyl siding- brick homes. 601-618-8466.

2 BEDROOM HOME. Fully furnished, 108 Sullivan Cove, Eagle Lake, $700 month. 601-218-5348.

½ acre lake front property. With 2 decks and covered back porch, 4 bedroom, 2 bath fixer upper. $32,500 cash. 601-5725300, 601-573-5029.

ROOFING & RESTORATION •Roof & Home Repair (all types!)

•30 yrs exp •1,000’s of ref Licensed • Insured 601-618-0367 • 601-456-4133

24. Business Services AVAILABLE TO CLEAN homes/ apartments. References/ reasonable rates.

Call Lisa, 601-218-0287.

29. Unfurnished Apartments

Jones & Upchurch Real Estate Agency 1803 Clay Street www.jonesandupchurch.com Jill WaringUpchurch....601-906-5012 Carla Watson...............601-415-4179 Mary D. Barnes .........601-966-1665 Stacie Bowers-Griffin...601-218-9134 Andrea Upchurch.......601-831-6490 Broker, GRI

601-636-6490

USED 14X70.

2 bedrooms, 2 baths, will deliver and setup, central air included.

Call 662-417-2354, 601-916-9796.

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

USED 16X80.

3 bedrooms, 2 baths, new paint, new carpet.

Financing available.

Only $19,750.

CALL TODAY! 662-417-2354, 601-916-9796.

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

Daryl Hollingsworth..601-415-5549

USED DOUBLE WIDE. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, delivery, setup and tie down. Only $19,995!

Call 601-916-9796 or 662-417-2354.

33. Commercial Property 960 SQUARE FOOT Deluxe office space on Wisconsin Avenue. $675 monthly.

Call 601-634-6669.

Finding the property you want in the Classifieds is easy, but now it’s practically automatic, since we’ve put our listings online.

40. Cars & Trucks

V

ARNER

REAL ESTATE, INC

JIM HOBSON

REALTOR®•BUILDER•APPRAISER

601-636-0502

36. Farms & Acreage ACREAGE 21.5 ACRES/ Barn Northeast of Edwards.

5.5 ACRES- 3 bedroom home, deck, greenhouse, lake, lots of extras, near Edwards.

376 ACRES- hunting land – Holmes County.

Joan Vickers Real Estate, 601-969-2042.

40. Cars & Trucks 1988 CHEVY CAMARO BODY only. Good condition, rebuilt transmission, engine locked. $600. 601-456-3842.

Gary’s Cars for Less

1997 GMC P{ICK-UP. 6 cylinder, Vortec engine. $5,000. 601-618-8666.

Over 50 Vehicles to Choose From With 3 Month - 3,000 Mile Warranty!

We Accept Good, Bad, or No Credit

1998 SATURN SEDAN. 5-speed, 180,000 miles, great car. $2000. 601-8316926.

We Make Car Buying Fun With Our “Rent To Own” or Special Financing Programs You Can Re-Establish Your Credit Garyscfl.com

Hwy 61 S

601-883-9995

YOU ARE APPROVED! START REBUILDING YOUR CREDIT HERE!

O K C ARS

S ALES/ R ENTALS Get a Late Model Car With a Low Down Payment IF B.K. W WH E D O REPO WE AT Y N’T H CA OU DIVORCE N G WA AVE N LOST JOB ET IT! T, !

MEDICAL YOU ARE STILL OK!!!

NO CREDIT APP REFUSED!!!

24 Month Warranties Available

601-636-3147 2970 Hwy 61 North • Vicksburg Monday - Saturday 8am-7pm www.okcarsandtrucks.webs.com

2001 BUICK LESABRE. One owner, excellent shape, great gas mileage.

Call 601-218-9654 (days-no texts), 601-636-0658 nights.

Dealer.

2003 MERCEDES E320.

90,000 miles, Presidential Blue, clean. $11,000. 601218-4797, 601-502-6522.

2010 JEEP COMPASS Latitude. Practically new, very low mileage, black berry, loaded, heated seats, remote key with start. $15,000 negotiable (cash only). 601-529-9028, leave message.

SOLD!

CONCRETE STEPS. 20 inches high, 4 feet wide, 3 steps tall. $100. Call 601218-9654.

NEED A RIDE? Have Rough credit? Call Bobby at 601-636-7777, let me help get your credit back on track and get a good ride!

TAX TIME BLOWOUTSALE !

Buy here, Pay here.

Located at George Carr Rental building!

601-831-2000 after 2pm.

Fuxer-Uppers starting at $700 CASH!

Finding the car you want in the Classifieds is easy, but now it’s practically automatic, since we’ve put our listings online. www.vicksburgpost.com

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