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No. 3 ALABAMA 31, No. 20 MSU 6

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No. 1 Clemson 37, Syracuse 27Arkansas 31, No. 9 LSU 14No. 11 Florida 24, South Carolina 14No. 16 Houston 35, No. 25 Memphis 34Georgia 20, Auburn 13

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AUTUMN IN AUTUMN

Luisa Porter/Dispatch StaffAutumn Copeland, 3, plays with fallen leaves at the Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle playground on Sat-urday after her little sister, Rachel, was born the day before during a bomb threat at the hospital. Autumn is the daughter of Tommy and Katherine Copeland, of Starkville. The Copelands did not have to evacuate since they were in the middle of labor. Tommy said, “Everything worked out fine and we were even joking about it all to stay positive, but Rachel is a healthy 8.13 lbs and everyone is happy.”

Suspect in hospital bomb threat arrested by FBI on FridayBaptist Memorial Hospital spends hours in disaster mode after receiving a bomb threat Friday afternoon

BY ISABELLE ALTMAN AND ANDREW HAZZARD [email protected]; [email protected]

Authorities from the Federal Bureau of Investigation have arrested a man suspect-ed of making a false bomb threat to Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle.

Michael Anthony Sparks was arrested at a family member’s home at approximately 8 p.m. Friday night, according to Fred Shel-ton, interim police chief of the Columbus Police Department.

The arrest occurred mere hours after non-essential staff and family members of patients were evacuated from the hospital while a team of explosive detecting dogs and their handlers from the Columbus Air Force Base searched the hospital for an ex-plosive device. The search lasted over two hours before authorities issued the all-clear.

Sparks is currently in the custody of fed-eral authorities in Oxford where he will go before a federal magistrate, Shelton said. Shelton is still waiting on an update from the FBI to release Sparks’ age and place of residence, though Shelton did say that Sparks has family in Columbus.

There are no other suspects in the case, Shelton said.

Authorities were alerted about the bomb See BOMB THREAT, 8A

SLIMANTICS

STARKVILLE — Strange as it may seem, Alabama’s 31-6 win over Mississippi State was more a matter of inches and split seconds than the kind of domination the score sug-gests.

Make no mistake, Ala-bama was the better team Saturday at a sellout crowd at Davis Wade Stadium. The scoreboard bears witness to

that truth.The 25-point loss was

MSU’s worst in its last 30 games and marked the first time the Bulldogs were held without a touchdown since the opening game of the 2013 season, a streak of 35 games.

Yet the statistics them-selves indicate just what an odd sort of game it was.

The Bulldogs outgained

the Tide by 14 yards, thanks to Dak Prescott’s fourth straight 300-yard passing game. This wasn’t a case where one team builds a big lead and the other team piles up meaningless stats late in the game, either.

MSU outgained Ala-bama, 131 yards to just 34 in the first quarter and at halftime had outgained the

Alabama’s formula for victory: Sack Dak

Slim Smith

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Two suspects allegedly tied to two October drive-by shoot-ings are now behind bars in Ok-tibbeha County.

U.S. marshals arrested Christopher O’Bryan Lockhart, 22, and Corey Dywayne Quinn,

aka Smooth, 26, earlier this month at a South Bend, Indiana apartment complex.

Both suspects were served warrants for two counts of drive-by shooting and one count of possession of a stole firearm, for a bail total of $600,000 on each individual.

They were transported to

Oktibbeha Coun-ty Jail. Starkville Municipal Court will handle their initial appearanc-es next week.

Lockhart and Quinn were both wanted after two different shootings oc-curred on Oct. 14. The first in-

cident occurred at 109 Tabor St., and the second followed at 1040 Montgomery St.

Lockhart was previously found in possession of methamphet-amine, cocaine

and marijuana by Starkville po-lice officers in September and

charged with two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distrib-ute and misdemeanor posses-sion of marijuana.

After multiple shots rang out at the two crime scenes, offi-cers chased a vehicle to an area near the Haven 12 apartment complex, located near Missis-sippi State University, where a

Drive-by suspects extradited to Starkville

QuinnLockhart

Lockhart, Quinn previously arrested by marshals in Indiana

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See SLIMANTICS, 8A

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in Paris on Friday. Story 5A.

Noah’s Ark religious attraction to open in July in KentuckyTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Ky. — Construction of a Noah’s Ark attraction in northern Kentucky is sail-ing along, and the builders say it will open next year.

Answers in Genesis, the Christian ministry leading the project, announced Thursday that the attrac-tion will open to visitors July 7.

The massive, 510-foot-long wooden boat is the $90 million first phase of a planned religious theme park. Answers in Genesis founder Ken Ham says work on the bow and stern will begin soon.

“We believe that what we’re doing here in this

particular life-size recon-struction will be the most authentic and realistic reconstruction of Noah’s Ark in the world,” Ham said during a media gath-ering on the ship’s deck Thursday.

The state gave final approval for a tourism tax incentive to the project in 2011, but slow fundraising hampered the ark’s devel-opment and the builders had to reapply. Last year, the state rejected the sec-ond application for an $18 million sales tax rebate, citing growing concerns of “religious indoctrination.” The ark’s builders are su-ing in federal court to get back in the incentive pro-gram.

AP Photo/Dylan Lovan, FileIn this 2015 file photo, Ken Ham, right, founder of the Christian ministry Answers in Genesis, stands in front of a Noah’s ark attraction being built in Williamstown, Ky.

ASK RUFUS

Fri-day

night I was asked to tell stories at a “lock-in” for the West Point Episcopal Church’s youth group. I was re-minded of how, with all the interest in Facebook, Twitter and other forms of social media, the passing down of oral traditions from gener-ation to generation by story tellers is being lost. There is one ancient sacred site in our area where place, oral traditions and archaeology merge with a heritage older than written history.

A couple of miles south of West Point on a gravel road is Tibbee Lake. Although it is near the creek, for which it is named, it appears to be an oxbow remnant of some prehistoric stream not only larger than Tibbee creek but once larger even than the Tombigbee River. As would be fitting for such a strange lake there is an oral tradition, a Chickasaw legend that may even stretch back thousands of years.

The story was recorded by E.T. Winston in 1931. It tells of how in the distant past a Chickasaw family once camped by a fallen tree in Tibbee swamp. In the early morn-ing the mother and father departed to search for game or other food while leaving their young son and daughter at the camp site. Upon returning in the afternoon the parents were horrified to find the ground around their camp site had caved in, forming a huge lake. There where the lake covered the fallen tree and the place where their children had been left were two huge serpents swimming together. In fear of the cataclysm that had apparently turned their children into serpents the horri-fied parents fled and the lake was “shunned” from that day on.

How old is that story? It may date back thousands of years and have been orally passed down from prehistory by the Chickasaw until finally written down in 1931. How can we think the story might be that old when its early transmis-sion was only oral? In excavations at the Moundville site near Tusca-loosa, Indian pottery vessels dating back to as early as AD 1200 have been found. One of the designs found on several vessels was that of a horned serpent. Might the children of Tibbee Lake represent the story behind that serpent?

According to Dr. Brad Lieb, Tribal Archaeologist with the Chickasaw Nation, “The story that has passed down to us is merely a fragment of a rich and living mythology that native peoples developed and maintained to explain their landscape, teach their cultural morals and values, and to pass along traditional spiritual knowledge. It was a tripartite worl-dview with an upper sky realm, the

earth’s surface which people occu-py, and a watery underworld that was the realm of the dead, with each inhabited by powerful and dangerous spiritual and natural forces embodied by supernatural creatures which appeared to com-bine elements of various natural creatures.”

In southeastern U.S. Native American mythology, deep water provided a portal to the under-world. These portals were places of not only great power but also great danger, and within them would be found supernatural creatures such as large serpents. Shamans could use those portals to enter the other realm to obtain spiritual knowledge or exotic materials with medical or spiritual properties. They could then return to this world and use their knowl-edge and newly obtained materials to help heal and spiritually guide their people.

Prior to the construction of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, high water would create a large whirlpool and the appearance of just such a portal at the mouth of Tibbee Creek. Tibbee Lake’s prox-imity to the whirlpool, its strange appearance and unusual depth for an oxbow would have played into

the ancient mythology and a need to explain the existence of the lake.

Hidden deep within an ancient forested swamp, Tibbee Lake would have been a portal to the un-derworld which had unexpectedly opened on an unsuspecting family. The legend of Tibbee Lake thus may well be a surviving form of the much older serpent tradition and the danger of its being a portal to the underworld would have caused it to be shunned.

Dr. Lieb has referred to Tibbee Lake as “one of very few special places that still exist, essentially unchanged, from the deep time of pre-contact Native American oral history.”

For those interested in Native American history the short drive to Moundville is well worth it. Lo-cated nine miles south of Tuscaloo-sa, Moundville is an archaeological park and museum that is part of the museum system of the Uni-versity of Alabama. Thanks to Dr. Brad Lieb for providing me with the Tibbee legend’s background and possible linkage with the horned serpent of Moundville.

Rufus Ward is a local historian. Email your questions about local history to him at [email protected].

Tibbee, a prehistoric oral tradition

Courtesy photoChickasaw archaeologist Dr. Brad Lieb has referred to Tibbee Lake as “one of very few special places that still exist, essentially unchanged, from the deep time of pre-contact Native American oral history.”

Rufus Ward

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The following arrests were made by Oktibbeha County Sheriff ’s Office:

■ Christopher Ram-sey, 30, was charged with sale of controlled sub-stance.

■ Wallace Townsell, 44, was charged with pos-session of controlled sub-stance.

■ Christopher Gibson, 29, was charged with pa-role violation.

■ Joshua Horton, 26, was charged with bur-glary of a residence, pos-session of a controlled substance and burglary of a vehicle.

■ Terrell Blair, 34, was charged with house ar-

rest violation.■ Rufus Hubbard, 35,

was charged with posses-sion of paraphernalia and rape.

The following arrests were made by Lowndes County Sheriff ’s Office:

■ John Williams, 19, was charged with two counts of burglary-com-mercial blg., cars, etc.

■ Rishunn McCaleb,

25, was charged with em-bezzlement.

■ Travis Malone, 32, was charged with bur-glary-dwelling and pos-session of cocaine.

■ Holly O’Callaghan, 36, was charged with tres-passing, possession of marijuana, two counts of possession of a controlled substance and possession of methamphetamine.

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A Starkville man is fac-ing a felony drug charge and numerous misdemean-ors after a Thursday traffic stop.

Officers charged Dean-gelo Dewayne Manning,

20, with felony possession of marijuana, driving un-der the influence, posses-sion of drug paraphernalia, driving without a license, no insurance and an im-proper turn at 11:40 p.m. Thursday.

A Starkville Police De-partment press release

did not state where he was arrest-ed.

Manning was pro-cessed and transported to the Oktib-beha Coun-ty Jail. His bond for the felony drug charge was set

at $15,000.Manning was previous-

ly arrested in 2014 for his connection to a Catherine Street burglary.

A Starkville Police De-partment press release on that incident reported Manning allegedly at-tacked residents with a knife before fleeing the scene.

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number of suspects aban-doned the automobile and fled.

Nia Kamyra Smith, 19, was immediately arrested for suspicion of participat-ing in at least one of the shootings, felony posses-

sion of cocaine and mis-demeanor possession of marijuana.

Starkville law en-forcement agents also charged Derek Javonte Hardnett, aka Magic, 21, of Starkville, with posses-

sion of a stolen firearm and drive-by shooting af-ter he turned himself in to authorities at the end of October.

Starkville Police De-partment has released few details about the incidents

because of the nature of its ongoing investigation.

The U.S. Marshal Service and Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force previously offered a $5,000 reward for infor-mation leading to arrests.

BY ALEX [email protected]

District Attor-ney-elect Scott Colom has made the first hire for his staff.

Colom announced his hire of Columbus Municipal Judge Marc Amos through his “Scott Colom for District At-torney” Facebook page Thursday afternoon.

On Friday, Colom told The Dispatch he began talking to Amos shortly after he won the Nov. 3 16th Circuit district at-torney race.

He said Amos reached out to him short-ly after the election, and his familiarity with the municipal judge from working as Columbus’ city prosecutor helped move the process along.

“I’ve worked with

Marc as city prosecu-tor for the last several years,” Colom said. “I have a high opinion of him based on that expe-rience. He has a strong legal mind, good work ethic and a compassion for people.”

Amos said he wanted to work with Colom be-cause their share similar ideals.

“I called Scott and told him that I would like to talk to him about the position — that I was very interested in it, and he was gracious enough to talk about it,” he said. “His goals, his plan and his vision match with a lot of what I was trying to do with municipal court and drug court. With Scott in that position, it’s an even better opportu-nity to accomplish great

things for everyone in the community.”

Amos has served as municipal judge since 2010, and has practiced law in Columbus since 1993.

Prosecution is a new phase for Amos’ career, as he said he’s primarily practiced business litiga-tion. However, he said he is up for the challenge.

“I’ve got a learning curve that I’m going to have to get over and I’m going to be learning a lot of new things,” Amos said. “I’m looking for-ward to that. Having said that, I think working has a municipal judge has helped. I’ve heard thou-sands of cases. I’ve done preliminary hearings on hundreds of felonies. It’s a totally different job and I’m going into a totally different role. But, having

said that, I think I’m up to the task.”

A m o s said he will vacate his seat as munic ipa l judge be-

fore he joins Colom’s staff in January. He said he in-tends to submit his resig-nation, effective Dec. 31, to the city.

In the meantime, Co-lom will continue filling out his staff. He said he can have five assistant district attorneys. He said the need for Amos to resign from his city judge position sped the process along for him, but he hopes to have a com-plete staff announced by mid-December.

Colom further noted that he hopes to retain some of current District Attorney Forrest All-good’s staff to smooth the

transition.“Several have reached

out to me and expressed interest,” he said. “I told everyone who’s ex-pressed interest that I’ll review their resumes. I

don’t hold it against them that they supported the current district attorney or supported him through the race. The campaign is over. Now it’s about doing a good job.”

Municipal Judge Amos to join DA’s officeAmos to resign effective Dec. 31, join Colom’s office

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RICHMOND, Va. — Black leaders in Virginia want the state’s attorney general to take over the investigation into the death of a man who was shocked repeatedly by po-lice with stun guns, say-ing they are frustrated no decision has been made

about whether to charge the officers.

Leaders of the Na-tional Association for the Advancement of Colored People from across the state will gather Saturday to call on Attorney Gener-al Mark Herring to step in for Halifax County Com-monwealth’s Attorney Tracy Quackenbush Mar-

tin, who has been review-ing the death of 46-year-old Linwood R. Lambert Jr. for two years.

“We want to know why it is taking so long for the commonwealth attor-ney to move forward on this,” said Kevin Chan-dler, president of the lo-cal NAACP branch and pastor in South Boston,

a town of about 8,000 in southern Virginia.

A spokesman for Her-ring said that criminal cases are the generally the exclusive responsibil-ity of local prosecutors and the attorney general doesn’t have the author-ity to take over a case. But he said his office has reached out to Virginia State Conference NAACP leadership to see how they can help address their concerns.

Black leaders seek answers in police custody death case‘We want to know why it is taking so long for the commonwealth attorney to move forward on this’


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Jimmy HugheyCALEDONIA, MS - Mr. Jimmy Dale Hughey,

75 formerly of Ripley, Mississippi passed away on November 11 , 2015 at his home in Caledonia, MS. Jimmy was born on November 15, 1939 in Ripley, MS to Tincey and Jesse Olivia Rich Hughey. He was retired from Lucent Technologies as an installer. Jimmy was a member of the National Guard and 1958 Graduate of Ripley High School. He was member of the Agape Baptist Church in Memphis, TN.

His Graveside Service will be Saturday November 14, 2015 at 1 :00 PM at Tippah Memorial Gardens in Ripley, MS. Bro. Gerald Crabb will officiate. There will be Visitation from 10:00 AM until 12:30 PM at McBride Funeral Home in Ripley, Mississippi.

Jimmy is survived by two daughters; Jennifer Hunt (Michael) of Starkville, MS; Kim Smith (Mitch) of Tupelo, MS; One step-daughter: Kelli Goodman of Ripley, MS; Seven grandchildren: Jordan Kennedy, Ella Smith, Brennan Kate Hunt, Dylan Hobson, Bryce Kennedy, Landon Smith, Wess Kennedy; One sister; Nellie Reed of Gunter, TX; Three Nieces and Three Nephews:

He was preceded in death by His parents; Two sisters: Nyleen Butler and Bobbie O’Sheridan; One brother; Jack Hughey; Two brothers-in-law; Dick Butler and Buddy O’Sheridan: Two nephews; Dale Reed and Mike Butler.

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Walter YatesWalter Ray Yates, age 90, of Columbus, MS,

passed away November 12, 2015, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be Sunday, November 15, 2015, at 2:30 PM at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Roy Hawkins officiating and Rev. Ralph Windle assisting. The interment will immediately follow at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until the time of the service at Calvary Baptist Church. Gunter & Peel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Yates was born March 22, 1925, in Happy Hollow, MS, to the late John and Fannie Torrence Yates. He was a veteran of WWII and Korea serving in the United States Army and was the recipient of two silver stars and the bronze star. Mr. Yates retired from American Bosch and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Billy Ray Moorehead, 7 brothers, and 3 sisters.

Survivors include his son, Tommy Yates and his wife Cheryl of Columbus, MS, daughters, Renee Veazey and her husband Charlie of Columbus, MS, Janice Williams and her husband Larry of Caledonia, MS, and Nancy Elliott and her husband Jeffrey of Belton, MO, 12 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great -grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Van Yates, Levi Williams, Steve Jenkins, Cory Moorehead, Anthony Elliott, and Brad Reeves. Honorary pallbearers will be the Calvary Baptist Church Mens Sunday School Class, Chad Elliott, Jack Mellott, and Kevin Rodvelt.

The family would like to express their appreciation to caregivers Steve and Leann Jenkins, Morrisa Jenkins, and the staff of Camellia Hospice.

Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 295 Dowdle Dr., Columbus, MS, 39705, or to the donor’s favorite veterans charity.

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Andrew RyeAndrew Lloyd Rye,

24, died Nov. 14, 2015, at his residence.

Services are in-complete and will be announced by Lowndes Funeral Home.

James FergusonJames Chester Fergu-

son died Nov. 14, 2015, at his residence.


Herbert TolisonHerbert Tolison died

Nov. 14, 2015, at his residence.


Richard VasekSTARKVILLE —

Richard J. Vasek, 80, died Nov. 12, 2015, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

Mass is 11 a.m. Tues-day at St. Joseph Catho-lic Church in Starkville. Visitation is one hour before service time at the church. Arrange-ments are entrusted to Welch Funeral Home.

Mr. Vasek was born in Wharton, Texas, on June 23, 1935, to the late James F. and Albina Vasek. He was formerly employed in the industrial educa-tion department, and served as the associate dean for the college of education at Mississippi State University. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus.

In addition to his par-ents, he was preceded in death by two grandchil-dren.

He is survived by his

wife, Lou Ann Ponder Vasek; sons, Jeff Vasek of Los Gatos, Califor-nia, and Blake Vasek of San Diego, Califor-nia; daughters, Donna Stephenson Orlando of DeSoto, Missouri, Car-ole Groux of Bethesda, Maryland, and Laura Annunziata of Fairfax, Virginia; seven grand-children; three sisters; and two brothers.

Memorials may be made to the MSU Foundation, in honor of Richard J. Vasek for the College of Education at Mississippi State, P. O. Box 6149, Mississippi State, MS 39762.

William MizeMACON — William

“Clyde” Mize, 68, died Nov. 11, 2015.

Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at Salem Cemetery in Ma-con. Arrangements are entrusted to Cockrell Funeral Home.

Mr. Mize was born Nov. 4, 1947, in Macon to the late Charles Ross and Maudie Cordelia Wood Mize. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was formerly self-em-ployed as a used car dealer, and attended West Side Baptist Church in Macon.

He is survived by his wife, Kay Mize of Ma-con; daughters, Michele Summers of Denham Springs, Louisiana, Heather Charlton of Louisville and Ashley Richardson of Colum-bus; sisters, Joann Barlett of Toomsuba and Laura Clark of Colum-bus; brother, Charles A. Mize of Mammoth Cave, Kentucky; and six grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

Betty BurdineBetty Dale Wardlaw

Burdine, 76, died Nov. 12, 2015, in Smithville.

Services are 2:30 p.m. today at the Cleve-land-Moffett Funeral Home in Amory with Wes White officiating. Burial will follow at the Haughton Memorial Park in Amory.

Mrs. Burdine was born Dec. 16, 1938, to the late Howard and Ovie Cook Wardlaw. She was a homemak-er and a member of Hatley Primitive Baptist Church.

In addition to her par-ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Burdine; three brothers, Bobby, Pete and Eddie Wardlaw; two sisters, Geneva Fowlkes and Marcelle Riddle; and one grandchild.

She is survived by son, Greg Burdine of

Amory; daughter, Tere-sa Snow of Smithville; sisters, Faye Finley of Nettleton and Cynthia Smith of Amory; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchil-dren.

Pallbearers are Todd Finley, Ricky Finley, Frank Smith Jr., Brian Smith, Mike Fowlkes, Robert Wardlaw, Craig Wardlaw and John Wardlaw.

Memorials may be made to First Friends, P.O. Box 117, Amory, MS 38821 or to the Alz-heimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Wash-ington, DC 20090-6011.

Mirian ProfittBROOKSVILLE —

Miriam (Lori) Profitt, 57, died Nov. 12, 2015, at Noxubee General Hospital in Macon.

Visitation is today

from 3-4 p.m. at Cock-rell Funeral Home.

Mrs. Profitt was born June 11, 1958, in Ft. Leonard Wood, Missou-ri, to the late Howard H. and Margaret Nellie Todd Hizer. She was a homemaker and a member of Brooksville Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Neal Profitt of Brooksville; daughter, Amber Will-ingham of Caledonia; sisters, Barbara Perr-igin of Dixon, Tennes-see, and Rebekah Hizer of Brooksville; brother, Howard Hizer of St. Cloud, Florida; and three grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Breast Cancer Awareness, in memory of Nellie Hizer, 2600 Network Blvd., Suite 300, Frisco, TX 75034.

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ISLAMIC STATE ATTACK ON PARIS

BY ANGELA CHARLTON AND SYLVIE CORBETThe Associated Press

PARIS — Three teams of ex-tremists carried out the coordi-nated gun-and-suicide bombing attacks across Paris that left 129 people dead and 352 injured, a French prosecutor said Satur-day.

Paris prosecutor Francois Molins said 99 of the injured were in critical condition after the “act of barbarism.” He said the attackers in the Bataclan concert hall, where 89 people

died, mentioned Syria and Iraq during their deadly rampage.

French President Francois Hollande has vowed that France will wage “merciless” war on the Islamic State group, after the jihadists claimed responsibility for the attacks Friday night.

Grief, alarm and resolve spread across Europe on Satur-day as officials raced to piece together information on the sev-en attackers. Officials said one was a young Frenchman known to the authorities. In addition, a Syrian passport found near the body of another attacker was

linked to a man who entered the European Union through a Greek island last month.

Attackers launched gun at-tacks at Paris cafes, detonated suicide bombs near France’s na-tional stadium and killed hostag-es inside a concert hall during a rock show — an attack on the heart of the pulsing City of Light.

“These places are the places we visit every week,” said Ahsan Naeem, a 39-year-old filmmaker who has lived in Paris for sev-en years. “Streets we walk ev-ery day ... All those places will have been full of my people. My

friends. My acquaintances.”Hollande, who declared three

days of national mourning and raised the nation’s security to its highest level, called the carnage “an act of war that was prepared, organized, planned from abroad with internal help.”

The president said France would increase its military ef-forts to crush IS. He said France — which is part of a U.S.-led coa-lition bombing suspected IS tar-gets in Syria and Iraq and also

has troops fighting militants in Africa — “will be merciless to-ward the barbarians of Islamic State group.”

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility in an online statement in Arabic and French circulated by support-ers. It was not immediately pos-sible to confirm the authenticity of the admission, which bore the group’s logo and resembled pre-vious verified statements from the group.

Prosecutor: Death toll in Paris attacks hits 129; 352 hurt

AP Photo/Markus SchreiberYoung women form the word Paris with candles to mourn for the victims killed in Friday’s attacks in Paris, France, in front of the French Embassy in Berlin, Saturday. Multiple attacks across Paris on Friday night have left scores dead and hundreds injured.

Paris attacks provoke fresh migrant fears in EuropeTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS

BERLIN — The news that one of the assailants in the Par-is attacks may have crossed into Europe with refugees fleeing Syria is raising the fierce debate over Europe’s immigration pol-icy to a new pitch.

Chancellor Angela Merkel, already under pressure from po-litical foes and allies, seemed Saturday to hold onto her stance of placing no limits on the number of people Germany is willing to give refuge to — a stance that is increasingly being called into question.

In a somber statement hours after the attacks, she urged her countrymen to uphold European values of humanity and com-passion in the face of terror.

“We believe,” she said, “in the right of every person to seek happiness and to enjoy it, in the respect for others and in toler-ance.”

But her optimism, reflected in Merkel’s signature phrase that “we will manage it,” is being met with growing skepticism in Germany and abroad, and not just by those on the far right who have long opposed immigration.

Even before Friday’s attacks in Paris, Finance Minister Wolf-gang Schaeuble, a close Merkel ally, likened the more than 750,000 migrants who have come to Germany this year to an avalanche. His words reflect fears not just about how long the country of 80 million can keep up its open-door policy, but also about a possible violent backlash.

The country has already seen a surge in attacks against mi-grants and refugee shelters. So far this year authorities have recorded 689 such incidents — more than three times the num-ber for all of 2014.

French President Francois Hollande has vowed that France will wage ‘merciless’ war on the Islamic State group

ObituariesContinued from Page 4A

Kenneth JonesCOLUMBUS — Ken-

neth Jones died Nov. 13, 2015, at Baptist Memo-rial Hospital-Golden Triangle.

Services are in-complete and will be announced by Century Hairston Funeral Home.

Marie TateABERDEEN – Marie

Tate, 89, died Nov. 13, 2015, in North Carolina.

Services are in-complete and will be announced by Tis-dale-Lann Memorial Funeral Home.

Leroy Gorbutt Jr. Leroy Gorbutt Jr., 77,

died Nov. 11, 2015, at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo.

Services were Sat-urday, Nov. 14, 2015, at Cleveland-Moffett Fu-neral Home with Robert Earl Fowlkes officiating. Burial followed at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Aberdeen.

Mr. Gorbutt was born in Michigan on July 1, 1938, to the late Leroy Sr. and Alvina Miller Gorbutt. He was former-ly employed as a paint contractor, and attended Cross Bound Church.

In addition to his par-ents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Diana Hart.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Gorbutt of Amory; sons, Olynn A. Gorbutt of Orlan-do, Florida, Olynn L. Gorbutt of Kissimmee, Florida, and Danny Morris Jr. of Aberdeen; daughters, Sondra Zsigo of Orlando and Angel Carter of Amory; sisters, Wanda Moritz of Alabama, and Sharon Burish of South Caro-lina; 15 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchil-dren.

Pallbearers are Matt Carter, J. J. Carter, Will Frederick, Greg Wil-liams. Mitchell Alred and Richard Alred.

Mary WordMary Lois Bailey

Word, 47, died Nov. 10, 2015, at North Missis-sippi Medical Center in Tupelo.

Memorial services were Saturday Nov. 14, 2015, at Cleveland-Mof-fett Funeral Home with Scott Johnson officiat-ing.

Mrs. Word was born in Monroe County on July 29, 1968, to the late James C. and Mildred Taylor Bailey. She was formerly employed with

Block Corporation and a member of Providence Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preced-ed in death by one sister, Shelia McGarrh.

She is survived by her husband, Joey Word of Amory; daughter, Bailey Marie Horne; step-sons, Zach and Clark Word, both of Smithville; and sisters, Patricia Morris and Donna Honnoll, both of Aberdeen.

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OUR VIEW

Roses and thornsA rose to

Mississippi School for Math and Sci-ences and the 51 area third-,

fourth- and fifth-graders who participated in MSMS’s first “Math Superstars” competi-tion. Students from Caledonia, West Point, Columbus and home-schoolers took part in the event, with the finals held Thursday on the MSMS cam-pus. Taking home top honors were: Third grade: 1st place – Jack Mullins, Caledonia; 2nd – Miller Usry, West Point; 3rd – Ella Grace Dahlem, Cale-donia; 4th – Dedric Frierson, Franklin Academy. Fourth grade: 1st – Anna McWhorter, Caledonia; 2nd – Nicholas

Wade, Caledonia; 3rd – Parker Cohen, West Point; 4th – Brody Jordan, Caledonia. Fifth grade: 1st – T.J. Johns, Caledonia; 2nd – (tie) Charles Gilliam, Cale-donia and Aziya Hill, Franklin Academy; 3rd – Amelia Hurt. Great job, all!

A rose of congratulation to the city government of Starkville, which made its

much-anticipated move into a new $6.7 million city hall last week. The city’s board of alder-men will hold its first meeting in the new facility on Tuesday as city department staff contin-ue to make the transition into the former Starkville Electric

Power building at the west end of Main Street. The renovated building is an aesthetical-ly-pleasing addition to Main Street, but by far the most important aspect of the new facility is that it should improve services to citizens by provid-ing adequate, up-to-date work space for the city’s governing infrastructure.

A rose to coach Ben Howland and the Missis-sippi State men’s basket-

ball team, which turned in a highly-entertaining 106-88 victory over Eastern Wash-ington Friday in Howland’s debut as the Bulldog coach. A

crowd of 9,131 – the largest at Humphrey Coliseum in almost three years – made “The Hump” an electric atmosphere, something that has been miss-ing for most of the three past years as the once-proud MSU program languished in medi-ocrity under previous coach Rick Ray. The Bulldogs aren’t “back” yet, but all indications are good for a quick return to prominence for the program.

A thorn to the person (and we use this term in it most char-itable sense)

who called in a bomb threat at Baptist Memorial Hospi-tal-Golden Triangle Friday

around noontime, the same day a real-life horror played out in Paris, France. The bomb threat did not result in tragedy as it did in France, but it is no less offensive. The idea that someone would find humor, or perhaps sought to exact some petty vengeance for some perceived offense, on innocent patients, family and staff at a hospital is beyond our ability to understand. We salute law enforcement and hospital staff for quickly putting this sorry incident to rest and ensuring the safety of everyone at the hospital.

We also fervently hope that the person who is responsible for this is discovered, arrested and punished to the maximum extent that the law permits.

Thinks premise of column ‘outrageous’

Slim, my man, I think the butter just slipped off your biscuit. Suggest-ing that Dak Prescott and MSU foot-ball players refuse to play Alabama over a flag is outrageous (Slimantics: A tale of two teams, Nov. 13). At best you are suggesting that they break a contract.

They agreed to play football for MSU in return for a college scholar-ship and the possibility of playing at the next level. I doubt if that contract mentioned a flag.

At worst you are inciting a riot with possible harm to innocent people. For-tunately, I think Dak, Coach Mullen, and the team have too much class to take your bait.

But what’s your excuse Slim? We’re talking about a flag, a piece of fabric. At most it is a symbol, but it is not the fabric of our country. Lots of folks around here might be offended by the red, white and blue flag with the big “M” on it.

Farther to our north, citizens probably are repulsed by the MSU flag. Non-Christians probably don’t like any flag bearing a cross. So what? These are only symbols.

Your premise appears to justify disobedience if one disagrees with a superior, such as a college president. That way of thinking can quickly take us down a slippery slope.

If I’m a general or a soldier who finds the President’s war orders revolting, then I should be free to ignore them until he resigns. So what if I took an oath (contract) to serve and to defend my country. Such be-havior was considered treason when I was growing up. I guess you agree with Edward Snowden and Bradley Manning.

Next I guess you will want to re-write history. How can we have George Washington as the father of our country when he owned slaves. Take his face off the dollar bill and remove all monuments dedicated to this man. His behavior 200-plus years ago is offensive now.

I believe in and support freedom of speech, even if I find it offensive. Someone will always take exception to the spoken word, sign, movie, etc. But we have laws and the majority still rules. If the voters or the legislators decide to change the state flag, so be it.

The suggestion or encouragement of disruptive behavior on the part of student athletes by the press is the be-trayal of a trust. That’s the definition of treason. We don’t need a mini-Paris in our area.

Get your butter back on your biscuit, Slim.

Martin PomphreyMayhew

PARTIAL TO HOME

A blue light in the rear-view mirrorA friend and I were

talking about law enforce-ment the other day.

“How many times have you been stopped and searched by the police?” J. asked. We’re about the same age.

“None, at least not since college,” I said. “What about you?”

“Four times,” he said.He happens to be black,

well educated and promi-nent in his community.

He then went on to recount in explicit detail four stories, each re-markably similar. Despite occurring decades ago, the memories are still vivid, still raw. In each case he was only guilty of — or so the officer who stopped him said — driving “care-lessly,” or, in one case, his driving appeared to be “unsteady.”

He figures his only transgression was driving while black.

In each case, he said “no” to the arresting officer’s request to search his vehicle. And in each case the officer told him to get out of the car and then proceeded to search the car.

In two instances, officers bellowed, “SHUT THE F _ _ _ UP” when he chal-lenged their actions. In one of those stops he had young children in the car.

In none of the four cases did he receive a citation. Two of the places he was driving, Florida and California, if you’re black or Hispanic and you’re driving carefully and within the speed limit, you match the profile of a drug courier.

Friday evening at dinner I was recounting the above to Beth, and she reminded me of two nightmarish episodes she’s had on the highways. The first was when she was a school teacher living outside New Orleans.

She was pulled over south of Hat-tiesburg by two non-uniformed officers in an unmarked car. They showed her their badges, told her to get out of the car, then tore her car apart looking for non-existent drugs. The experience was harrowing — a dark road, a single woman and two rogue cops. She was

still unnerved when she reached Slidell and called her mother to talk about it.

A week later her mother called to report she had seen in the paper that two Hattiesburg officers had been suspended for harass-ing motorists.

The second occurred when she was driving to Starkville with a friend to visit the friend’s daugh-ter. Far up the road in the east-bound lane she saw a

trooper turn on his light. Just before, she had been thinking, “R. drives even slower than I do.”

The two women were at the head of a line of several cars moving at a uniform speed. When the trooper got near the west-bound cars, he shot across the median, hitting a ditch full of water (this was before the center fences) creating an explosion of mud and water that engulfed his car. Once he reached the pavement, the trooper screeched through a U-turn and hit the accelerator. Thinking there must be a terrible emergency back the way he came, R. moved over and slowed to a crawl. The trooper pulled in behind the two women, his blue light flashing.

He told R. she was speeding. “Sir, I wasn’t speeding.” He gave her a ticket.R. took the matter to justice court.

Beth went with her. When Beth gave her account of events, the J.P. didn’t believe Beth, said she wasn’t telling the truth because she remembered too many details.

For most, encounters with law en-forcement produce indelible memories. You remember everything.

R. wrote a letter recounting the inci-dent and mailed copies to the officer’s supervisors.

“I have a lot of respect for law en-forcement,” she said later. “It took me a long time to send it.”

She heard nothing back and as-sumed nothing would be done.

After dinner Friday evening, Beth went to her computer and typed in the name of the officer who issued R.

the ticket — she remembers his name seven years later.

A 2010 story from the Brookhaven Daily Leader popped up: “Trooper loses control in hydroplane mishap.” This was two years after her and R.’s encounter.

According to the news story, the officer said “he hit a puddle of water and went off the right side of the road where he hit a mailbox, and then came across to the other side and hit a tree.”

The article also reported “the offi-cer had been transferred to Troop M from the Starkville district some time ago,” (never underestimate the power of a well-written letter) and he would be getting a “second-hand” vehicle as a replacement for his Crown Victoria “until another vehicle is available.”

Two years ago, my friend J. was stopped for speeding by the highway patrol. He was speeding.

As the patrolman approached his car, J. braced for the worst.

“Hello sir, you know you were speeding?” the patrolman asked.

“Yes, I was.”“I’m going to have to write you a

ticket.”So far, so good, right? Here’s the

part that floored him.“Look,” the trooper said, when he

handed J. the ticket, “I want you to be careful out here because I see terrible accidents all the time, and I don’t want to see you in an accident.”

J. was so flabbergasted he wrote a letter to the director of the highway pa-trol praising the kindness of the officer who gave him ticket.

His secretary asked him why he was writing what amounted to a thank-you letter for a speeding ticket.

“It was such politeness; I want to praise him,” he told her.

“The reason I wrote that letter was because of my other experiences,” he said to me.

“You know, I’m 53 years old,” R. told Beth after her episode with the cowboy patrolman. “And I still don’t know what to do in some situations.”

Birney Imes is the publisher of The Dispatch. Email him at [email protected].

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Seeing Trump now for exactly who he isDes

Moines, Iowa — You can’t drive far in these parts without seeing Ben Carson on a billboard, looking more like a man of the cloth than of the operat-ing room.

There’s something vaguely beatific in that face and beam-ing smile. “Run Ben Run!” reads the text on one sign. The moviegoer’s mind can’t escape the immediate association.

“Run, Forrest, Run!” the little girl cried out to her mentally challenged friend, Forrest Gump, as a group of mean boys taunted and pursued him.

Perhaps this very connection penetrated the barrier reef of Trump’s self-regard when he was in Iowa recent-ly.

Thursday night, in a riff expressing his puzzlement over Carson’s grow-ing popularity, Trump insinuated that Iowans — and perhaps even some in his audience — are of limited intelligence.

“How stupid are the people of Iowa?” he thundered to about 1,500 Iowans. “How stupid are the people of the coun-try to believe this crap?”

Trump sprinkled “crap” elsewhere in his 95-minute tirade, saying the word at least three times. He also promised to “bomb the s---” out of oil fields in Iraq and Syria. And he insisted that the crowd take his word that he knows more about the Islamic State than our generals do.

“Believe me,” he said.Trump has never hesitated to insult

any and everyone, including his audi-ences.

A few months ago in South Carolina, for instance, he wasted no time tak-ing down Sen. Lindsey Graham, who though also running for president, was polling near the bottom. Trump’s attack not only was gratuitous but reeked of pure meanness. After all, many in the audience probably put Graham in the Senate. How stupid are the people of South Carolina? Trump might as well have said.

In Fort Dodge on Thursday, he launched into several of his political op-ponents — calling Marco Rubio “weak like a baby,” and referring to Carly Fiorina as “Carly whatever-the-hell-her-name-is” — but he saved his most toxic remarks for Carson.

Trump couldn’t suggest that the

retired pediatric neurosurgeon is dumb, so he turned the insult on Carson’s supporters. In this richly evangelical state, he also chose to ridicule Carson’s personal story of Christian salvation and transformation — from an angry, violence-prone youth to the calm, reserved visage hovering every several miles above the Iowa landscape.

Trump: “He goes into the bathroom for a couple of hours and he comes out and now he’s religious. And the people of Iowa believe him. Give me a break. ... It doesn’t happen that way. ... Don’t be fools, OK?”

On a roll, Don, on a roll.Referring to recent media questions

about Carson’s self-described patholog-ical temper in his youth, Trump made a comparison to child molesters, saying they are “incurable.”

First, pathological means related to disease or illness — or can mean compulsive/obsessive — but it doesn’t

necessarily mean incurable, as a doctor would know, but perhaps a reality-star business-mogul might not. Practice what you preach, Brother Trump, and preach what you know.

For comparison purposes, Trump could have picked a number of bad hab-its, from gambling to boozing, but he went for the most universally repulsive thing he could think of — pedophilia. Maybe his right lobe was firing on the tenuous association between pediatric (neurosurgeon) and child (molester)?

Oh, but I’m stretching, aren’t I? Try-ing too hard to find an explanation for this meaner, nastier, angrier version of Trump when it’s all too clear.

This is the true Trump.Fort Dodge was the inevitable

meltdown many of us were anticipating far sooner than now. It’s hard even for a showman like Trump to fake for long what you are not.

In a political campaign, as in a

courtship, people try to win favor by displaying their most attractive, intel-ligent, talented persona. But as we all know, you can only consistently project your best self for so long. Eventually, the idealized “you” becomes worn out from the effort, and the real “you” puts on the sweats and grabs the remote. In romance, I put it at about two years.

In politics, the courtship is necessari-ly, if disastrously, faster — speed dating for the future of humankind.

Trump got tired. His courtship self was the one who insulted only his oppo-nents and women.

True Trump can’t stand anyone and wonders why he’s wasting time with all these clueless clucks who don’t have enough sense to recognize a charlatan when they see one.

Thursday night in Fort Dodge, I’m betting quite a few did.

Kathleen Parker’s email address is [email protected].

The Republican war — over war policyRand

Paul had his best debate mo-ment Tues-day when he chal-lenged Marco Rubio on his plans to increase de-fense spending by $1 trillion.

“You cannot be a conser-vative if you’re going to keep promoting new programs you’re not going to pay for,” said Paul.

Marco’s retort triggered the loudest cheers of the night:

“There are radical jihadists in the Middle East beheading people and crucifying Chris-tians. The Chinese are taking over the South China Sea. … the world is a safer and better place when America is the strongest military power in the world.”

Having called for the U.S. Navy to confront Beijing in the South China Sea, and for establishing a no-fly zone over Syria that Russian pilots would enter at their peril, Rubio seems prepared for a confrontation with either or both of our great rival nuclear powers.

Dismissing Vladimir Putin as a “gangster,” Marco emerged as the toast of the neocons. Yet the leading GOP candidate seems closer to Rand.

Donald Trump would talk to Putin, welcomes Russian planes bombing ISIS in Syria, thinks our European allies should lead on Ukraine, and wants South Korea to do more to defend itself.

Uber-hawk Lindsey Gra-ham did not even make the undercard debate. And though he and John McCain are the

most bellicose voices in the party, they appear to be chiefs with no Indians.

Still, it is well that Republi-cans air their disagreements. For war and peace are what the presidency is about.

Historically, Republican presidents appear to line up on the side of Rand and Trump.

Since WWII, there have been five elected GOP pres-idents: Eisenhower, Nixon, Reagan, Bush I and Bush II. Only Bush II could be called a compulsive interventionist.

Ike ended Truman’s war in Korea and kept us out of Indo-china after the French defeat at Dien Bien Phu. He ordered the Brits, French and Israelis out of Suez after they had attacked Egypt in 1956. He gave us seven years of peace and prosperity.

Nixon pledged to end the

U.S. war in Vietnam, and did. And as Ike invited the Butcher of Budapest, Khrushchev, to visit the United States, Nixon invited Brezhnev, who had crushed the Prague Spring.

Nixon became the first Cold War president to visit the USSR, and famously ended de-cades of hostility between the United States and the China of Chairman Mao.

Reagan used military force only three times.

He liberated the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada from Marxist thugs who had murdered the prime minister and threatened U.S. medical students.

He put Marines in Leb-anon, a decision that, after the massacre at the Beirut barracks, Reagan regretted the rest of his life. He bombed Libya in retaliation for Moam-

mar Gaddafi’s bombing of a Berlin discotheque full of U.S. troops.

Blowback for Reagan came with Pan Am 103 over Locker-bie in 1988.

Though they were the fore-most anti-Communists of their era, Nixon and Reagan negoti-ated historic arms agreements with Moscow.

Reagan did send arms to aid anti-Communist rebels in Angola, Afghanistan and Nic-aragua, but never confronted Moscow in Eastern Europe, even when Solidarity was crushed in Poland.

George H.W. Bush sent an army of 500,000 to expel Saddam Hussein from Kuwait, but ordered those U.S. troops not to enter Iraq itself.

When the Berlin Wall fell and the Soviet Empire col-lapsed and the USSR disin-

tegrated, Bush I played the statesman, refusing to exult publicly in America’s epochal Cold War triumph.

It was George W. Bush who gave the neocons their hour of power.

After 9/11, came the inva-sion and remaking of Afghan-istan in our image, the “axis of evil” address, the march to Baghdad, the expansion of NATO to Russia’s doorstep, and the global crusade for democracy “to end tyranny in our world.”

Result: The Republicans lost both houses of Congress in 2006 and the White House in 2008 when John (“We are all Georgians Now!”) McCain was routed by a liberal Demo-crat who had opposed the war in Iraq.

With the exception of Rand and Trump, the GOP candi-dates appear to believe the road to the White House lies in resurrecting the attitude and policies of Bush II that cost them the White House.

From Marco and other voic-es on stage one hears: Tear up the Iran deal. Confront Putin. Establish a no-fly zone over Syria. Assad must go. Send of-fensive weapons to Kiev. More boots on the ground in Iraq and Syria. Send U.S. troops to the Baltic and warships to the Black Sea. Confront China in the Spratlys and South China Sea.

Responding to that audi-ence in Milwaukee, most GOP candidates appear to have concluded that bellicosity and bravado are a winning hand in the post-Obama era.

Yet, those nationalist strongmen Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping do not seem to me to be autocrats who are likely to back down when told to do so by Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush or Carly Fiorina.

Patrick J. Buchanan is a na-tionally syndicated columnist. His website is http://buchanan.org/blog.

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threat after a male called the hospital switchboard Friday afternoon at ap-proximately 12:13 p.m., Shelton said. Donna Grant, hospital spokes-person, told The Dispatch the caller claimed there was an explosive device inside the hospital and that the device would det-onate within fifteen min-utes.

That time came and went without incident.

Grant said the hospital immediately went into di-

saster mode. Non-essen-tial staff and family mem-bers left the hospital until about 3:15 p.m. when the family members waiting outside were allowed back in.

A team of explosive detecting dogs and their handlers from CAFB searched the entire hos-pital, Shelton said. He did not say how many teams of dogs were at the scene but said it was a suffi-cient number to cover the whole area.

Authorities from the Mississippi Highway Pa-trol, the Columbus Fire Department and the Bu-reau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were also at the scene.

Essential staff contin-ued to provide care during the search. Patients were not evacuated.

“All-in-all, patient safe-ty is our top priority,” Grant said. “The patients are being seen after. We’ll continue to treat ER pa-tients as they come in.”

Isabelle Altman/Dispatch StaffBaptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle employees and other personnel stand outside the hospital Friday afternoon after non-essential faculty and staff and family members of patients were evacuated during a bomb threat. The threat was cleared about two hours after the threat was called in.

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BY MARK SHERMANThe Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Su-preme Court is giving an elec-tion-year hearing to a dispute over state regulation of abortion clinics in the court’s first abor-

tion case in eight years.The justices said Friday they

will hear arguments, probably in March, over a Texas law that would leave about 10 abortion clinics open across the state. A decision should come by late

June, four months before the presidential election.

The issue split the court 5-4 the last time the justices decided an abortion case in 2007, and Jus-tice Anthony Kennedy is expect-ed to hold the controlling vote on a divided court.

The case tests whether tough new standards for clinics and the doctors who work in them are reasonable measures intended to protect women’s health or a pre-

text designed to make abortions hard, if not impossible, to obtain.

Texas clinics challenged the 2013 law as a violation of a wom-an’s constitutional right to an abortion.

The high court previously blocked parts of the Texas law. The court took no action on a separate appeal from Mississip-pi, where a state law would close the only abortion clinic, in Jack-son.

Justices agree to hear first abortion case since 2007High Court took no action on a separate appeal from Mississippi, where a state law would close the only abortion clinic

SlimanticsContinued from Page 1A

Tide by 74 yards.Yet at halftime, the

Tide had a commanding 21-3 lead.

No, the statistics didn’t tell the story of Saturday’s game.

Aside from the score, there was one stat that explains the outcome better than all the oth-ers.

Alabama sacked quar-terback Dak Prescott an incredible nine times, six times in the first half and almost always in critical situations.

In eight previous games, Mississippi State had given up a total of 13 sacks. At halftime, it seemed as though Alabama would get that many in a single game.

Ultimately, Saturday’s game was a question of whether or not Prescott could beat Alabama’s

defense with his arm or whether Alabama’s mon-strous front four could prevail. It often came down to a matter of mere seconds.

When he had time, Prescott carved out huge chunks of yardage with his arm. All too often, from Mississippi State’s perspective at least, it was Alabama’s defense that won those battles.

“They weren’t doing anything special,” MSU coach Dan Mullen said. “I don’t think we did a very good job protecting the quarterback. Give them credit, though, they’re a great defense with great pass rush-ers.”

Mississippi State moved the ball well, but on those crucial plays, it was the Alabama

defense, primarily its defensive line, that won virtually all of the battles.

The Bulldogs moved inside the Tide 20 three times and left with a pair of field goals to show for it. It was far too little against the Tide, who had scoring plays of 69 (punt return), 60 (pass), 74 (run) and 65 (run). Of Alabama’s 379 yards, 199 came on three plays.

“It came down to, basically, playing pretty good defense on 52 plays and poor defense on three,” Mullen said. “It’s pretty cut and dried.”

In a game that was de-termined on the match-up of Alabama’s defen-sive line against MSU’s offensive line, there is no question which had the upper hand.

“We thought the one

thing that might be in our favor in this game was our defensive line against their offensive line,” Nick Saban. “We did most of it with four guys rushing ... They all did a good job. I think that was a real key to the

game.”Alabama didn’t just

beat the Bulldogs. The Tide sacked them.

Slim Smith is a colum-nist and feature writer for The Dispatch. His email address is [email protected].


BY HOPE YEN AND STEPHEN OHLEMACHERThe Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Bring on Donald Trump, and Ben Carson, too.

That’s what Demo-cratic insiders are saying about the Republican out-siders who sit solidly atop preference polls in the race for the GOP nomina-tion for president.

They are far more worried about GOP can-didates who have experi-ence in office, with Marco Rubio cited most often as the strongest potential competition for their over-whelming choice for the Democratic nomination, Hillary Rodham Clinton.

“As a Democrat, I’d love to see a Trump-Car-son ticket,” said Bob Mulholland, a member of

the Democratic National Committee from Califor-nia. “We’d probably win back the Senate and pick up the House as well.”

The Associated Press contacted all 712 super-delegates to the Demo-cratic National Conven-tion next summer, and asked them which Repub-lican they thought would be their party’s strongest opponent in the general election.

Offering a window into how the Democratic establishment is sizing up the competition, most superdelegates declined to name a candidate, ex-pressing bewilderment at a Republican field in

which billionaire Trump and retired neurosurgeon Carson are leading in polls while Jeb Bush, the son and brother of presi-dents, struggles.

Of the 176 superdele-gates who answered the question, 65 said Rubio, the first-term senator from Florida, would be the Democrats’ strongest opponent.

“Rubio speaks well and he could generate appeal among Latino voters,” said Chris Wicker, vice chair-man of the Nevada Dem-ocratic Party, referring to Rubio’s background as a Cuban-American raised by working-class parents. “He doesn’t say some of the crazy stuff that the other leaders have said.”

The other candidates, along with the number of Democratic insiders who said they would be the strongest opponent:

Ohio Gov. John Kasich: 45.

Bush: 36.Trump: 16.Carson: 4.Texas Sen. Ted Cruz: 4.New Jersey Gov. Chris

Christie: 2.Businesswoman Carly

Fiorina and former New York Gov. George Pat-aki each got a vote. So

did Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, who dropped out of the race, and Mitt Rom-ney, the 2012 Republican nominee.

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Cruz, the son of a Cu-ban immigrant, wants to dramatically increase de-portations, add hundreds of miles to the wall on the Mexican border and re-verse every immigration order signed by President Barack Obama — includ-ing one that defers en-forcement for many chil-dren of immigrants in the country illegally.

“A steady flow of ille-gal immigrants coming in, driving down wages, impacts the wages of just about every person here,” Cruz told hundreds of cheering supporters gathered in an Orlando megachurch Friday after-noon.

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The reaction Friday to his speech in which the real estate mogul used a four-letter word not com-mon to presidential cam-paign speeches, viciously attacked a rival and called the voters “stupid” was a mix of mild offense and resignation.

Trump’s speech, which at times seemed to edge close to meltdown terri-tory, was a change from recent behavior for the Re-publican presidential con-tender, who has appeared to be trying to tone down his rhetoric to broaden his appeal.

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FOX LAKE, Ill. — He gave teenagers their own keys and 24-hour access to the police department. He forged the police chief’s signature to obtain surplus military equipment. He of-ten refused to wear his po-lice uniform on duty in fa-vor of camouflage fatigues. And he spent most of his workday on a police-spon-sored youth program that he was supposed to run on his own time.

Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz, the small-town Illinois cop who staged his own death to look like a homicide after realiz-ing he would be exposed as a thief, was able to run roughshod in the depart-

ment for years because of-ficials exerted little control over him or the award-win-ning youth program that made him a popular fig-ure known as “G.I. Joe” in the bedroom community of 10,000 people 50 miles north of Chicago.

They glossed over se-rious transgressions — including allegations of sexual harassment and intimidating subordinates — rather than fire the pub-lic face of the police depart-ment, according to internal documents and interviews with officials.

Now, the investigation of Gliniewicz’s death on Sept. 1, which touched off a massive, weekslong man-hunt for killers who didn’t exist, is bringing to light

not only the officer’s abuses but the official a c q u i e s -cence that n u r t u r e d his behav-ior.

“ J o e Gliniewicz was allowed to do whatever Joe Gliniewicz wanted,” said Michael Keller, a Lake County Sheriff’s detective who was brought in to run the de-partment after Gliniewicz took his own life in an ap-parent attempt to cover up his theft of thousands of dollars. “He should have been fired a long time ago.”

A reconstruction of Gliniewicz’s 30-year career in the department shows a series of problems fol-lowed by second and third chances, and eventually promotions to positions of more authority.

Town forgave many abuses by cop who staged own death

BY LOLITA C. BALDORThe Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The U.S. mili-tary is “reasonably certain” its drone strike in Syria killed the masked Islamic State militant known as “Ji-hadi John,” who appeared in several videos depicting the beheadings of Western hostages.

But families of the hostages bru-tally killed last year said his pre-sumed death is little solace.

Army Col. Steve Warren, U.S. military spokesman in Baghdad, told reporters Friday that officials had been following Mohammed Emwazi, a Kuwaiti-born British citi-zen, for some time.

“The intelligence indicators that

we had gave us great confidence that this individual was Jihadi John and when the opportunity present-ed itself — with the opportunity for minimal civilian casualties — we took the shot,” Warren said. “This guy was a human animal, and kill-ing him is probably making the world a little bit better place.”

Another U.S. official told The As-sociated Press that three drones — two U.S. and one British — targeted the vehicle in which Emwazi was be-lieved to be traveling in Raqqa, the Islamic State’s self-proclaimed cap-ital in northern Syria. The official, who was not authorized to speak publicly and requested anonymity, said the U.S. drone, armed with a

Hellfire missile, struck the vehicle.Warren said that Emwazi and

one of his friends were apparently killed, and there were no civilian casualties. Officials are using a variety of human and signals intel-ligence, social media reports and other methods to confirm Emwazi’s death.

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SITE Intel Group via APThis image made from militant video, shows Mohammed Emwazi, known as “Jihadi John,” holding a knife.

BY BEN [email protected]

STARKVILLE — Dak Prescott will probably have dreams about the Alabama de-fensive front.

The Mississippi Sate quar-terback was sacked twice — including on the first play from scrimmage — on the opening series against Alabama on Sat-urday afternoon. He ran the ball

three more times on the drive and took a beating. In fact, he took a beating the entire game. He said never has been hit that much.

“(I’ve got) general body sore-ness,” Prescott said. “I don’t know how (today) will feel.”

No. 3 Alabama sacked Prescott seven more times and

made life miserable for No. 20 MSU in a 31-6 victory before a crowd of 62,435 at Davis Wade Stadium.

The second-largest crowd in school history watched as MSU (7-3, 3-3 Southeastern Confer-ence) allowed the most sacks in coach Dan Mullen’s seven-year tenure. The nine sacks also

were the most by an Alabama team under coach Nick Saban in his nine seasons in Tuscalo-osa, Alabama.

“They weren’t really doing anything special,” Mullen said. “They just kind of beat some guys. I don’t think we did a great job of protecting the quar-terback.”

Junior defensive lineman Jonathan Allen led Alabama (9-1, 6-1) with three sacks. Junior defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson had two-and-a-half, junior linebacker Ryan Ander-son had two, and junior line-backer Tim Williams had one-and-a-half. Junior linebacker Reuben Foster led the Crimson Tide with 10 tackles.

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Jim Lytle/Special to The DispatchMississippi State women’s basketball coach Vic Schaefer, left, gives instructions to sophomore point guard Morgan William, who adjusts her face mask during a break in the action against Samford on Friday night. Dominique Dillingham had her first double-double to lead No. 11 MSU to a 68-47 victory. Story, Page 9B

Jim Lytle/Special to The DispatchMississippi State men’s basketball coach Ben Howland talks with guards I.J. Ready, left, and Quinndary Weatherspoon during a timeout Friday night against Eastern Washington. Gavin Ware had 26 points and 13 rebounds, while Ready had 25 points and six assists in a 106-88 victory. Story, Page 8B

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FOOTBALLStarkville blows past Olive Branch ..2BClinton eliminates Columbus ..........2BWest Point routs Ridgeland .............3BWest Lowndes wins at home ..........4B

Mark Wilson/Dispatch StaffAlabama’s Dalvin Tomlinson, left, and Rashaan Evans come together to stop Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott in their game Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium.

DOMINATING DAY FOR CRIMSON TIDE DEFENSEAlabama sacks MSU’s Prescott nine times before second-largest crowd in Starkville

BY SCOTT [email protected]

The Columbus High School football team experienced ev-ery feeling Friday night in its Mississippi High School Activ-ities Association Class 6A first-round playoff game.

The Falcons then felt the one they feared the worst: Finality.

In a game that featured 1,256 yards and nine turnovers, Clin-ton stood tallest, taking a 56-42 victory at Falcon Field. For Co-lumbus, its second-best season in school history finishes at 8-4.

Two of the best players in Class 6A didn’t disappoint. Clinton junior quarterback Cam Akers threw for 355 yards and rushed for 150 yards. Akers had three passing scores and two rushing scores. Columbus junior running back Kylin Hill ran 24 times for 382 yards and five touchdowns.

“It just wasn’t meant to be,” Hill said. “It hurts because we were right there. This will hurt for a while because we had a great season and we wanted more. I am proud of the guys. It

was great to go into battle with them every week. It was a great season.”

Columbus played a first-round playoff game at home for the first time in program histo-ry. The Falcons were bidding for a playoff win for the first time in 10 seasons. The eight

overall wins trails only the 2000 Falcons (10 wins) in the school record book.

Throughout its run to a sec-ond-place finish in Region 1, Columbus never blinked and never backed down. The Fal-cons erased double-digit defi-cits to knock off region rivals

DeSoto Central, Southaven, and Hernando, so it stood to reason some craziness might still be possible after Clinton dominated the first half and led 35-14 at halftime. The Falcons then muffed the second-half kickoff and appeared on the verge of being run out of their stadium.

“Never been a prouder of a group of kids,” Columbus sec-ond-year coach Randal Mont-gomery said. “They always be-lieved. There was no stage too big. There was no situation they didn’t think they could handle. I have never seen a team quite like this. They just keep work-ing and working.”

Junior quarterback C.J. Gholar said there were no hanging heads at the halftime. Instead, the coaches said “keep scoring.”

A shoulder strain forced Ak-ers to miss his team’s final two regular-season games for Clin-ton. The state’s top quarterback prospect was injured in the fourth quarter of a region loss

ponents have tried to do, brack-eting and double-teaming A.J. Brown and forcing Montgom-ery to look other places. Mont-gomery said earlier in the week that A.J. was part of the offense, but not the entire thing.

“A.J. is a luxury to any team,” Montgomery said. “If you have him, you’ve got to find ways to get him the ball. But if you can’t get him the ball, other guys have got to step up, and that’s what they did (Friday night). We were happy for them.”

A.J. Brown had four catches for 19 yards and a touchdown. Montgomery found him for a 10-yard touchdown midway through the first quarters to give Starkville a 7-0 lead. Brown was taken out of the game mid-way through the third quarter and didn’t return.

With A.J. not having one of his best nights, other wide re-ceivers stepped up. Rontavis Clark led the team with seven catches for 120 yards and two touchdowns. Luke Davis had three catches for 38 yards, while Milton Smith had two for 17 yards.

“Everybody made plays, and that’s what we’ve got to do to be very successful,” Woods said. “We did and we’ve gotten a lot better. Every receiver we got caught big plays (Friday). That’s what we’ve got to do.”

Clark caught a 34-yard touchdown late in the first half to make it 23-3 lead. His final touchdown came with 30 sec-onds remaining in the first half

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Prep FootballFriday’s Mississippi Scores

LocalMississippi High School Activities Association

Class 6AFirst Round

Clinton 56, Columbus 42Starkville 46, Olive Branch 24

Class 5AFirst Round

West Point 46, Ridgeland 7Class 4A

Second RoundGreenwood 13, Louisville 12Noxubee County 20, Lafayette 13

Class 3ASecond Round

Aberdeen 42, Water Valley 13Class 2A

Second RoundEast Webster 43, South Delta 22

Class 1AFirst Round

West Lowndes 30, Ray Brooks 6Mississippi Association of Independent Schools

Eight-ManSemifinals

Tallulah, La. 50, Hebron Christian 22State

MHSAAClass 6A

First RoundBrandon 41, D’Iberville 7Madison Central 14, South Panola 8Meridian 42, Gulfport 6Oak Grove 31, Ocean Springs 20Petal 40, Harrison Central 21Warren Central 45, Tupelo 20

Class 5AFirst Round

Germantown 27, Lake Cormorant 7Grenada 31, Clarksdale 6Laurel 34, Hattiesburg 10Oxford 35, Vicksburg 21Pascagoula 36, Brookhaven Aca. 8Pearl River Central 52, Natchez 7Wayne County 58, Picayune 28


Houston 20, Rosa Fort 6Kosciusko 34, Senatobia 22Lawrence County 26, East Central 20Moss Point 62, North Pike 51St. Stanislaus 33, Poplarville 21Vancleave 20, Purvis 17


Charleston 49, North Pontotoc 15East Side 38, Kossuth 32Hazlehurst 12, Forest 0Kemper County 26, Franklin Co. 7West Marion 36, Raleigh 30Yazoo County 20, Booneville 3


Baldwyn 31, J.Z. George 0Bassfield 47, Union 8Bay Springs 52, Amite County 0Calhoun City 35, Strayhorn 7Lake 39, Heidelberg 14O’Bannon 26, Winona 14Taylorsville 27, Puckett 24, OT

Class 1AFirst Round

Lumberton 28, French Camp 13Nanih Waiya 47, Salem 7Resurrection Catholic 35, Sebastopol 0Shaw 39, Falkner 6Simmons 42, Coldwater 0Stringer 21, Noxapater 20, OT

MAISClass AAAA Division I

SemifinalJackson Prep 47, Presbyterian Christian 3Madison-Ridgeland Aca. 55, Copiah Aca. 14

AAAA Division IISemifinal

Oak Forest, La. 34, East Rankin Aca. 7Washington School 44, Lamar School 22

Class AAASemifinal

Indianola Aca. 36, Simpson Aca. 7Silliman, La. 27, Leake Aca. 0

Class A-AASemifinal

Tri-County Aca. 27, Canton Aca. 24Wilkinson County Christian Aca. 21, Benton Aca. 20

Eight-ManSemifinal

Christian Collegiate 43, Kemper Aca. 42

ScheduleMHSAAClass 6A

Warren Central at Madison CentralStarkville at ClintonBrandon at PetalOak Grove at Meridian

Class 5AGermantown at OxfordWest Point at GrenadaPascagoula at LaurelWayne County at Pearl River Central

Class 4ANoxubee County at HoustonKosciusko at GreenwoodSt. Stanislaus at Moss PointLawrence County at Vancleave

Class 3AAberdeen at Cleveland East SideYazoo County at CharlestonKemper County at CollinsHazelhurst at West Marion

Class 2ACalhoun City at BaldwynEast Webster at O’BannonBay Springs at LakeBassfield at Taylorsville

Class 1AShaw at SmithvilleWest Lowndes at SimmonsLumberton at Nanih WaiyaResurrection Catholic at Stringer

MAISClass AAAA Division I

Friday’s GameAt Millsaps College, Jackson

Madison-Ridgeland Academy vs. Jackson Prep, 6:30 p.m.

Class AAAA Division IIFriday’s Game

At Millsaps College, JacksonOak Forest (La.) vs. Washington School, Noon

Class AAAThursday’s Game

At Millsaps College, JacksonSilliman Institute (La.) vs. Indianola Academy, 6 p.m.

Class A-AAThursday’s Game

At Millsaps College, JacksonWikinson County Christian Academy vs. Tri-County, 1 p.m.

Eight-ManThursday’s Game

At Millsaps College, JacksonChristian Collegiate vs. Tallulah Academy, 10 a.m.

Friday’s Alabama ScoresLocal

Alabama Independent School AssociationAISA Class AA

SemifinalMarengo Academy 48, Pickens Academy 7

Alabama High School Athletic AssociationClass 1A — Second Round

Wadley 29, South Lamar 8Class 2A —Second Round

Cleveland 38, Sulligent 13Elba 64, Pickens County 14

Class 3A — Second RoundGordo 33, Opp 14

StateAISA Class A

SemifinalAbbeville Christian Academy 45, Jackson Academy 20Chambers Academy 22, South Choctaw Academy 19

AISA Class AASemifinal

Edgewood Academy 49, Clarke Prep 12AISA Class AAA

SemifinalBessemer Academy 45, Autauga Academy 7Monroe Academy 34, Lee-Scott Academy 7

Alabama High School Athletic AssociationClass 1A — Second Round

Berry 46, Victory Chr. 14Brantley 47, Verbena 26Cedar Bluff 37, Hackleburg 14Decatur Heritage 30, Spring Garden 22Georgiana 28, Billingsley 0Linden 26, Notasulga 14Maplesville 50, Marengo 6

Class 2A — Second RoundFlomaton 49, Fayetteville 10Fyffe 14, Red Bay 7G.W. Long 48, Mobile Christian 23Ranburne 56, Tanner 55, 2OTRandolph County 56, Falkville 27Washington County 48, Providence Christian 21

Class 3A — Second RoundBayside Academy 49, Daleville 41Colbert County 26, Winfield 20Hillcrest-Evergreen 30, American Christian Aca. 27Lauderdale County 48, New Hope 0Madison Academy 44, North Sand Mountain 0Piedmont 64, Oakman 22T.R. Miller 49, Pike County 8

Class 4A — Second RoundAndalusia 44, Dadeville 26Brooks 50, North Jackson 21Cordova 39, West Limestone 7Fayette County 40, Cleburne County 23Hamilton 21, Cherokee County 14Leeds 62, Montevallo 0Munford 25, Straughn 15UMS-Wright 49, Trinity Presbyterian 14

Class 5A — Second RoundAlexandria 36, Pleasant Grove 14Beauregard 30, Helena 7Demopolis 28, Vigor 17Guntersville 26, Hayden 10Jackson 48, Eufaula 21Mortimer Jordan 30, Wenonah 20Russellville 41, Parker 21St. Paul’s 24, Greenville 23

Class 6A — Second RoundAustin 27, Briarwood Christian 0Benjamin Russell 34, McAdory 3Bessemer City 10, Blount 7Clay-Chalkville 40, Homewood 39Gardendale 48, Walker 28Minor 23, Muscle Shoals 16Opelika 48, Hillcrest 0Spanish Fort 51, Northridge 14


Central-Phenix City 20, Lee-Montgomery 13, OTHoover 24, Vestavia Hills 0McGill-Toolen 42, Auburn 3Spain Park 13, James Clemens 10

Starkville 46, Olive Branch 24

Mark Wilson/Dispatch StaffStarkville High School running back Avery Brown tries to shrug off an Olive Branch defender in their game Friday night in Starkville. Brown rushed for 168 yards and two touchdowns in the victory.


STARKVILLE — Avery Brown believes it’s all about how much heart you have.

The Starkville High School senior running back saw Olive Branch cut his team’s lead to 15 with 3 minutes, 54 seconds remaining Friday night. After a failed onside kick, the Yel-low Jackets took over around midfield. On the ensuing play, Brown showed how much heart he had, dashing the Conquis-tadors’ hopes for a comeback with a 52-yard touchdown.

“I just had to do what I had to do to put the game away,” Brown said.

Brown rushed for 168 yards and two touchdowns to lead Starkville to a 46-24 victory at Yellow Jacket Stadium in the first round of the Mississippi High School Activities Associ-ation Class 6A playoffs.

Starkville (11-1) has now won 11-straight games since a sea-son-opening loss to Noxubee County in Macon. It will travel to Clinton (8-4) on Friday for a second round game at 7 p.m.

Brown played a key role in the victory, rushing for more than 100 yards for the third-straight game. Brown, who has 1,188 yards, rushed for 112 against Clinton last week and 125 against Warren Central on Oct. 30. He has three touch-downs in the last three games.

“He’s a good player and a good young man,” Starkville first-year head coach Ricky Woods said. “He’s really quiet.

LOOK WHAT THIS BROWN CAN DO FOR SHSSenior running back hasn’t attracted as much attention as namesake at WR, but he plays big role in playoff win

Mark Wilson/Dispatch StaffStarkville High School quarterback Montario Montgomery threw three touchdowns and ran for another Friday night.

He just comes and plays, comes to practice and works hard, and is just a really quiet young man.”

Brown’s first touchdown — a 17-yard run — came with 7:41 left in the second quarter and gave the Yellow Jackets a 16-0 lead.

“We know he can do it,” senior quarterback Montario Montgom-

ery said. “We know he can do it every week. We just got him the ball and he made plays.”

With senior A.J. Brown garnering a lot of attention at wide receiver, Avery Brown has been an underrated threat for the Jackets this season. Olive Branch (6-6) did what many op- See STARKVILLE, 10B

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Clinton 56, Columbus 42

Akers, Arrows get better of Hill, Falcons in shootout

Chris McDill/Special to The DispatchColumbus High School junior running back Kylin Hill rushed for 382 yards and five touchdowns against Clinton on Friday night.

BY ADAM [email protected]

MACON — Four-man fade likely will go down as one of the biggest plays in Noxubee County High School football history.

It shouldn’t be surprising that Kymbotric Mason and Timorrius Conner were involved in the play, or that it was a pass completion between a junior wide receiver and senior quarter back that sealed Noxubee County’s 20-13 victory against Lafayette County. After all, this is Noxubee County, a program that has earned a rep-utation for having an explosive passing attack.

But the 37-yard touchdown with four seconds remaining in the game earns a place in Tigers’ lore because it came with light-

ning efficiency on an evening where very little came easy in a matchup of two of the titans in the hierarchy of Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 4A play.

That’s part of the reason Ma-son still had the ball glued to his right arm 15 minutes after the game. Replete with fresh auto-graphs done in red marker, Ma-son wasn’t going to give the ball up, either, after he and his team-mates had worked so hard on a night when so little went right.

“My quarterback found me open and I just came up with the catch,” Mason said in the under-statement of the season.

For proper perspective, Nox-ubee County (9-4) had four first downs and only 66 yards in the

BY DON ROWESpecial to The Dispatch

ABERDEEN — In a play on an Aaron Levenstein original quote, former ma-jor league baseball player Toby Harrah once said, “Baseball statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything.”

The second-round Class 3A Mississippi High School Activities Association play-off game between the Ab-erdeen High School and Water Valley High football teams is a case in point, as the Blue Devils held the Bulldogs’ offense to a sea-son-low 184 yards, includ-ing only 106 through the air, and 65 on one play.

Aberdeen managed only one completion in the sec-ond half for a 1-yard gain, and Water Valley’s two quarterbacks threw for 10 more yards than Aberdeen’s two quarterbacks. The Blue Devils also finished with three more first downs (12-9) than Aberdeen.

Based on the home team’s lack of offensive pro-duction, it would seem logi-cal to assume Water Valley would be the team making preparations to move on to the third round of the playoffs while the Bulldogs would be packing up the equipment for the season.

But as College Game Day’s Lee Corso would say, “Not so fast my friend.”

Instead, Water Valley turned the ball over on seven of its first nine pos-sessions, which opened the door for Aberdeen to roll to a 42-13 victory.

In all, Water Valley (7-6) lost four fumbles and threw three interceptions, includ-ing two that were returned for touchdowns, in the first half.

“Seven turnovers, it was a first half I can’t explain,” Water Valley coach Brad Embry said. “We prepared well, but sometimes things don’t work out like you planned.”

With the win, Aberdeen (10-3) earns the right to travel to Cleveland to face Cleveland East Side on Fri-day in the third round.

It didn’t take long for Wa-ter Valley’s turnover misery to materialize, as Kemar Sims recovered the opening kickoff to give Aberdeen a first down at the Blue Dev-ils’ 35-yard line. Eight plays later, quarterback Tramonte Prather scored on a 2-yard run and then hit Dorian Fears for the two-point con-version and an 8-0 lead.

Water Valley kept the ball a little longer on its second possession, but Jus-tin Drake ended that drive near midfield with a fumble recovery, only to have the Blue Devils’ Grant Blake return the favor when he came up with Aberdeen’s

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Aberdeen 42, Water Valley 13

Prep FootballWest Point 46, Ridgeland 7

Aberdeen 42, Water Valley 13Water Valley 0 7 6 0 — 13Aberdeen 8 28 6 0 — 42

First QuarterA — Tramonte Prather 2 run (Prather pass to Dorian Fears).

Second QuarterA — Prather 10 pass to Jerrick Orr (pass failed).A — B.J. Williams 66 interception return (run failed).WV — Kirkland Horton 3 run (Edgar Guzman kick).A — Prather 65 pass to Isiah McMillian (Prather run).A — Orr 100 INT return (Donte Carter run).

Third QuarterA — Carter 5 run (pass failed).WV — Horton 2 run (kick failed).

Team Statistics WV AFirst Downs 12 9Rushes-Yards 36-76 27-78Passing-Yards 106 116Comp.-Att.-Int. 9-17-3 11-21-1Fumbles-Lost 9-4 2-1Penalties 5-59 5-43

Individual StatisticsRUSHING: Water Valley — Kirkland Horton 18-46, Julian Williams 14-20, Mark Gooch 1-15, Taghee James 2-3, Ty Varner 1-(-8); Aberdeen — Donte Carter 13-57, Tramonte Prather 11-11, Jerrick Orr 2-10, Byron Butler 1-0.PASSING: Water Valley — Ty Varner 5-7-2-94, Kirk-land Horton 4-10-1-22; Aberdeen — Tramonte Prather 8-16-1-89, Byron Butler 3-4-0-17, Jerrick Orr 0-1-0-0.RECEIVING: Water Valley — Jayvon Morgan 4-82, Mark Gooch 1-22, Quez Towns 3-9, Daniel Fleming 1-3; Aberdeen — Isiah McMillian 1-65, Jerrick Orr 5-16, B.J. Williams 2-15, Dorian Fears 2-6, Tyler Blanchard 1-4.

Bulldogs feast on Blue Devils’ turnovers

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David Miller/Special to The DispatchWest Point High School running back Archie Jones steps through a tackle Friday night against Ridgeland.

BY DAVID MILLERSpecial to The Dispatch

WEST POINT — The West Point High School football team’s passing game is like an earth-quake — opponents never know when it’s coming.

More than 80 percent of the time, West Point will pound the inside with dives and stretch the perimeter with sweeps, even on passing downs. Then, out of no-where, the Green Wave will get a chunk play in the passing game.

The Green Wave haven’t wa-vered from the script in their seven-game winning streak. The strategy didn’t change Friday, either, in a 46-7 victory against Ridgeland in the first round of the Mississippi High School Ac-tivities Association Class 5A play-offs.

While the Green Wave didn’t light up the Titans through the air — they had 114 yards, right around their season average — quarterback Marcus Murphy threw two touchdown passes for the second-straight game. Demarrio Edwards had a touch-down pass, too, to mark the first time West Point has thrown for three touchdowns in a game this season.

“We’re just doing the same old things,” Murphy said. “We do a lot of play-action, but it’s all about putting the ball in our ath-letes’ hands so they can make plays. Teams expect us to run, so we have to be able to pass. What we’re doing now ... it’s all about the hard work at practice.”

Murphy’s accuracy was best displayed on two precise throws that resulted in touchdowns. In the first quarter, on third-and-goal from the Ridgeland 7-yard line, Murphy squeezed a pass

AERIAL ATTACK KEEPS GREEN WAVE ROLLINGMurphy throws two touchdown passes for second-straight game, while Edwards adds another in easy victory

David Miller/Special to The DispatchWest Point High School’s Demarrio Edwards threw a touchdown pass and caught another one Friday night.

to tight end Christion Williams between two defenders. Then, Murphy dropped a 42-yard dime to Edwards, who caught the ball over his shoulder, just inches over a defender.

“I love playing with (Mur-phy),” Edwards said. “It feels great.”

It hasn’t been that easy, though, according to West Point coach Chris Chambless.

“Coach (Brett) Morgan has done a great job,” Chambless said. “He coaches those guys every day, working with release, footwork, getting the ball out quick. We probably throw more and work on it in practice more than a lot of passing teams. He

puts a wrinkle here and there to try and get a guy open, and they’ve done a great job of schem-ing on offense.”

Edwards shined wherever he lined up Friday. In addition to his touchdown catch, he had 55 receiving yards, a 26-yard touch-down pass, and a 12-yard touch-down run.

“I just make a play when my number is called,” Edwards said. “Coach called my number and I went out and made a play.”

West Point’s usual suspects — Murphy and running back Chris Calvert, shined, too, combining for 199 of West Point’s 297 rush-ing yards. Neither played in the second half.

West Point’s special teams forced three fumbles and recov-ered two, including the opening kickoff of the second half, which resulted in a touchdown one play later.

“We work really hard on spe-cial teams every day, and it starts with the coverage, the timing, the protection, everything has to come together,” Chambless said. “You don’t rep it like you do of-fense and defense in practice, but you rep it every day until it comes together. But again, everyone believes in each other and takes pride in it.

“Our young guys have had it together, physically, but they’ve come so far in the mental part of the game, with the speed of the game,” Chambless said. “The coaching staff has done a great job of bringing them along and not throwing it all at them at one time. It’s all on the players. We progress as long as they are, and they’re progressing nicely. It’s a real close-knit type team.”

West Point 46, Ridgeland 7Ridgeland 0 7 0 0 — 7West Point 13 27 6 0 — 46

First QuarterWP — Chris Calvert 37 run (Jose Garcia kick).WP — Marcus Murphy 7 pass to Matt Elkins (kick failed).

Second QuarterWP — Murphy 4 run (run failed).WP — Murphy 42 pass to Demarrio Edwards (Garcia kick).R — JP Elkins 21 pass to John Milam (Britain Welzien kick).WP — Edwards 26 pass to Thomas Williams (Garcia kick).WP — Calvert 2 run (Garcia kick).

Third QuarterWP — Edwards 12 run (kick failed).

Team Statistics R WPFirst Downs 9 24Rushes-Yards 20-43 44-297Passing Yards 81 114Comp.-Att.-Int. 8-20-1 6-10-0Returns 76 22Penalties 2-10 5-30Fumbles 4-2 1-1

Individual StatisticsRUSHING: Ridgeland — JP Elkins 8-30, AJ Stephens 6-10, Torrye Evans 1-3, Gionne Butler 4-0, Brayden Stensaas 1-0; West Point — Marcus Murphy 12-107, Chris Calvert 9-92, Archie Jones 3-33, Traveon Williams 2-25, Nate Montgomery 5-17, Demarrio Edwards 1-12, Andre Lane 7-11, Dylan Scott 2-5, Team 3-(-5).PASSING: Ridgeland — JP Elkins 8-20-1-81; West Point — Marcus Murphy 4-7-0-78, Demarrio Edwards 1-2-0-26, Dylan Scott 1-1-0-10.RECEIVING: Ridgeland — John Milam 3-42, Faraldrick Bouldin 4-32, Tervonta Lewis 1-5; West Point — Demarrio Edwards 2-55, Thomas Williams 2-42, Matt Elkins 1-7, Traveon Williams 1-10.

Noxubee County 20, Lafayette County 13

David Allen Williams/Special to The DispatchNoxubee County High School running back Ty’Quintin Ramsey waits for his blockers to create a hole for him Friday night.

Conner’s dart finds Mason to lift Tigers past Commodores

However, a bad snap went out of the end zone and resulted in a safety.

With both offenses trying to find their footing, Ray Brooks backup quarterback Denniston Leonard was sacked in the end

zone and fumbled. The Panthers recovered the turnover for a touchdown.

Just before the end of the third quarter, West Lowndes put the game away with some help from senior running back Sybo-ris Pippins, who scored on a 10-yard run. Pippins led his team in rushing with 88 yards on three carries. He also caught one pass for 50 yards.

“We kept telling our offense we needed (big drives),” Pippins said. “They came out and did that.”

Junior receiver/running back Kemario Evans was also a major contributor with six carries for 62 yards.

“Our team just came together and we had to be on one accord,” Evans said. “We’ve worked hard in practice and during the summer to get this work and we wanted to show that.”

West Lowndes’ defense allowed only 225 yards and played a key role in extend-ing the season.

“We need to stay focused as a team and not just as individuals,” Evans said.


Roundup

Prep FootballWest Lowndes 30, Ray Brooks 6

From Staff Reports

TALLULAH, La. — The Hebron Christian football team saw its prep football season come to a close Fri-day night with a 56-22 loss to Tallulah Academy (La.) in the second round of the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools Eight-Man playoffs.

Hebron Christian fin-ishes the season 8-4.

“We played a team with a lot of weapons,” Hebron Christian coach David Foster said. “I thought our kids competed. We lost Landon Hill to injury in the second quarter. He is not the only player we have, but that is certainly huge loss for what we try to do.”

Channing Tapley was 19 of 26 for 156 with two passing touchdowns and two passing conversions. Tapley hit Payton Griffin on scoring plays of 6 and 12 yards. Griffin had 15 receptions for 122 yards. Griffin and Clay Faulkner each caught the conver-sions.

Brian Eaddy had sev-en rushes for 69 yards, including a 7-yard touch-down run.

Tapley had seven tack-les, while Griffin and Faulkner had five.

West Alabaman Cleveland 38,

Sulligent 13: At Cleveland, Alabama, Coach Daniel Merchant’s first season with the Blue Devils ended with a sec-ond-round loss in the Alabama High School Activities Association Class 2A playoffs.

For Sulligent (8-4), Dustin Summer-ville caught a 27-yard touchdown pass from Cordarius Metcalf. Tyreke Metcalf also scored on a 25-yard run.

Sulligent finished with 178 yards of offense. C.J. McLemore was 5 of 11 for 55 yards. Caleb Williams had 27 yards rushing. Summerville had two receptions for 55 yards.

n Elba 64, Pickens County 14: At Reform, Alabama, the Tornadoes were eliminated in the second round of the AH-SAA Class 2A playoffs.

Pickens County finishes the season 8-4.

n Wadley 29, South Lamar 8: At Wadley, the Stallions fell in the second round of the AHSAA Class 1A playoffs.

Dustin Weathers scored on a 1-yard run for South Lamar (6-6). Weathers fin-ished with 99 rushing yards on 19 tries. He also had a two-point conversion.

n Marengo Academy 48, Pickens Academy 7: At Linden, Alabama, the Pi-rates fell short in the semifinal round of the Alabama Independent School Associ-ation Class AA playoffs.

For Pickens Academy (6-6), Brant Criswell hit Chance Britt for a 5-yard touchdown early in the second quarter. That score brought the Pirates within 14-7.

Hebron Christian falls in Louisiana

Mark Wilson/Dispatch StaffWest Lowndes High School sophomore running back Jerry Anderson looks for open running room Friday night against Ray Brooks.

BY CALEB GARNERSpecial to The Dispatch

The West Lowndes High School foot-ball team scored in a lot of different ways Friday night in a 30-6 victory against Ray Brooks in the opening round of the Mis-sissippi High School Activities Association Class 1A playoffs.

The victory helped West Lowndes (9-4) equal the most victories in a season since 1995, when coach Felix Wicks led the team to a 9-1 finish.

The win also set up a trip to Hollandale next week to face the Simmons Blue Devils (9-0).

“Our defense played strongly,” West Lowndes coach Anthony King said. “(Ray Brooks) came out and was a lot faster than we thought they were going to be. We just caught on to what they were doing and were able to stop them. It will take great de-fense to get to Oxford (the site of the state championship games).”

The Tigers (2-7) scored on the third play of the game—a 45-yard run by start-ing quarterback Kwun Moore. The senior left the game due to injury in the second quarter. He finished with three carries for 33 yards and was 2 of 8 for 27 yards and an interception.

“When we lost our quarterback in the first quarter, we had to change our game plan a bit,” Ray Brooks coach Ricardo Ti-gler said. “After that, it was hard to get on a roll like we wanted to.”

While both teams faced multiple op-portunities in the red zone, several drives failed to produce points. West Lowndes’ first attempt inside the 20-yard line ended on a 3-yard touchdown run by quarterback Lemerrius Fair. Fair added a pass to Tyshon Spencer for the two-point conversion.

Ray Brooks moved to the West Lowndes 23 on its subsequent drive, but junior Mar-cus Farmer returned an interception 90 yards for a score. The conversion try failed.

“(The interception return) gave our defense a spark for the rest of the game,” Farmer said. “We just needed something to get us pumped up for the next drive to keep stopping them.”

Following a West Lowndes turnover on downs, Ray Brooks gained control at its 27.

OPPORTUNISTIC PANTHERS REACH SECOND ROUNDInterception return for score, fumble recovery in end zone helps WLHS reach nine wins for first time since 1995

Mark Wilson/Dispatch StaffWest Lowndes High School quarterback Lemerrius Fair looks to pitch the football.

West Lowndes 30, Ray Brooks 6Ray Brooks 6 0 0 0 — 6West Lowndes 0 14 16 0 — 30

First QuarterRB — Kwun Moore 45 run (conversion failed).

Second QuarterWL — Lemerrius Fair 3 run (Lemerrius Fair pass to Tyshon Spencer).WL — Marcus Farmer 90 INT return (conversion failed).

Third QuarterWL — Safety.WL — Fumble recovery in end zone (conversion failed).WL — Syboris Pippins 10 run (Fair run).

Team Statistics RB WLFirst Downs 14 8Rushes-Yards 42-129 23-162Passing Yards 96 85Comp.-Att.-Int. 5-13-1 4-8-0Return Yards 44 156Fumbles-Lost 4-2 2-2Penalties 17-130 14-161

Individual StatisticsRUSHING: Ray Brooks — Jonathan Haynes 24-61, Tevin Carter 3-49, Kwun Moore 3-33, Denniston Leonard 8-15, YoDerrious Nelson 3-(-6), Team 1-(-23); West Lowndes — Syboris Pippins 3-88, Kemario Evans 6-62, Lemerrius Fair 10-30, Kentrell Guyton 2-6, Team 2-(-24).PASSING: Ray Brooks — Denniston Leonard 2-4-48-0, Kwun Moore 2-8-27-1, Jonathan Haynes 1-1-21-0; West Lowndes — Lemerrius Fair 4-8-85-0.RECEIVING: Ray Brooks — Jonathan Haynes 4-75, Denniston Leonard 1-21; West Lowndes — Syboris Pippins 1-50, Tyshon Spencer 1-17, Marcus Farmer 1-11, Jaquante Bell 1-7.

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only fumble five plays later.Seconds later, Aberdeen re-

gained possession when Tay Carothers came up with a loose ball at the Water Valley 34, but the Bulldogs couldn’t muster any trac-tion after consecutive sacks and were forced to punt.

True to form, the Bulldogs re-gained possession two plays later when Shavez McMillian sacked quarterback Ty Varner and Carothers came up with the fum-ble recovery on the last play of the first quarter.

Carothers’ second recovery at the Water Valley 14 set up a Prath-er-to-Jerrick Orr 10-yard touch-down pass. Cornerback Quez Towns broke up the conversion pass.

After four consecutive recov-ered fumbles, Aberdeen feasted on Water Valley’s passing game the rest of the second period. Carothers intercepted a Kirkland

Horton pass at the Aberdeen 25 and returned it 17 yards to the 42.

On first down, quarterback Byron Butler, under tremendous pressure after a bad center snap, launched a desperation pass that was caught by a diving B.J. Wil-liams at the Blue Devil 43. But the drive stalled when the Dogs came up short on a fourth-and-5 from the 38.

Water Valley picked up 25 yards on a Varner-to-Jayvon Mor-gan completion, but Varner then went to the proverbial well one too any times and Williams dashed 66 yards with the interception for a 20-0 lead.

On Aberdeen’s next series, Horton stepped in front of a Prath-er pass at the 37 and returned it to the Aberdeen 9, He scored on a 3-yard quarterback keeper for the Blue Devils’ first touchdown. Ed-gar Guzman added the kick to cut Aberdeen’s lead to 13 points with

a little more than two-and-a-half minutes left in the first half.

But Prather made up for the errant pass three plays later when he found Isiah McMillian 10 yards behind the nearest defender en route to a 65-yard pass-run play that helped give the Bulldogs a 28-7 cushion with 1:31 to play in the second quarter.

The fireworks weren’t over, as Varner completed three con-secutive passes to Morgan for 47 yards, the longest of which cov-ered 33 yards on a play on which he beat Orr. His third reception for 11 yards gave Water Valley a first down at the Aberdeen 11, but a 15-yard personal foul penalty pushed the Blue Devils back to the 25.

Orr then intercepted Varner at the goal line and turned on the after-burners, going 100 yards as time expired. Donte Carter’s con-version run gave Aberdeen a 36-7 halftime lead.

Aberdeen coach Eric Spann said the defense came through with flying colors on a night when his offense didn’t have to carry the load.

“Defensively, we played lights out,” said Spann, singling out Shavez McMillian, Tay Carothers, Justin Drake, Johntae Everett, Kemar Sims, and Orr. “Shavez had a great week at practice and finished with about 10 tackles, a couple of sacks and two or three tackles-for-losses. Sims set the tone for the game with the fumble recovery on the opening kickoff and Carothers had three take-aways in a row and everything just came together defensively.”

Reverting to the ground game for the most part in the second half, Aberdeen increased its lead to 42-7 less than three minutes into the third quarter on a 5-yard plunge by Carter.

Water Valley countered with

a 10-play, 58-yard march. Horton capped the drive with a 2-yard run. Guzman’s kick accounted for the final margin in a game that was broadcast on television by MaxxSouth Sports. Aberdeen native Frank Dodds handled the play-by-play.

And in yet another “blast-from-the past,” Water Valley’s defensive line coach was none other than for-mer Blue Devil defensive standout Bryant Mix, a second-round draft pick (38th overall) by the Houston Oilers in the 1996 NFL draft.

Aberdeen football fans will re-member Mix led his team to the 1990 state championship after almost single-handedly derailing the Bulldogs’ title hopes in a play-off win over coach Lynn Moore’s squad in a Thanksgiving matchup at Water Valley.

“Man, you’re going back a long time,” said Mix, who is in his 17th year coaching at Water Valley.

in the first half. The Tigers couldn’t run the ball against the Commodores (10-3) and couldn’t find their rhythm in the passing game.

When the ice finally broke in the third quarter —sparked by a blocked ex-tra point by senior defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons — Noxubee County looked like a different team. All of a sudden the Tigers could run the ball, as they did nine times on a 14-play drive that they used to take a 7-6 lead. Fittingly, Simmons capped the march with a 1-yard plunge. Samuel Lowery then added the extra point.

In this rivalry, though, things don’t come easily. In 2011, Lafayette County beat Noxubee County 20-0 in the North State title game. The following season, Nox-ubee County earned a 14-0 victory on the way to a 16-0 finish and a Class 4A state title. In 2013, Lafayette County earned a 9-0 victory at home.

On Friday, an intercep-tion return for a touchdown by Deveon Ball that went for 35-40 yards helped the Tigers take a 13-7 lead after Lowery’s kick failed with 6 minutes, 48 seconds re-maining. On the previous series, Noxubee County had a touchdown pass from Conner to Mason called back due to a block in the back penalty.

Lafayette followed the topsy-turvy stretch run by using a 60-yard punt re-turn by Rashun Rockette to seize the momentum. The Commodores overcame a dropped pass on second down and a false start pen-alty on first down to get the tying score on a tipped pass in the end zone that Tyler Carmichael-Williams snared with 3:04 left.

That’s when things heat-ed up.

Noxubee County couldn’t move the ball on three plays and had to punt. Lafayette took pos-session with 1:44 to go and appeared to get a first down on a run by quarter-back Will Ard.

In fact, one of the offi-cials signaled first down, but Noxubee County coach Tyrone Shorter objected and called for a measure-ment. The move paid off because the spot was inches short. Faced with a fourth down, Lafayette tried to draw Noxubee County off-sides with 52 seconds left in regulation.

The Tigers didn’t bite. The Commodores allowed the clock to run down to 26

seconds and punted, which gave the Tigers the ball back with 16 seconds re-maining on the 50-yard line.

Conner hit Ladaveon Smith with a quick-hitter to the left sideline for 13 yards. Still about 17 yards outside of Lowery’s field goal range, Conner took the snap and rolled right to work away from a collapsing pocket. There’s no other word to use than dart to describe the pass he threw to the right corner of the end zone. The pass zipped over the heads of the defenders who had moved deep to protect against a big gain and 5-10 yards in front of the goal line. Conner’s pass, though, found Mason in the soft spot in the coverage. He did the rest by waltzing into the end zone for the improbable score.

“I checked the corner-back’s technique and just moved past him,” Mason said. “There wasn’t any-body behind me. I saw the open space. That is what I trying to work into. I had a lot of confidence Timor-rius was going to be able to get the ball to me.”

Mason said he had the confidence in Conner be-cause the Tigers have had success with the route all season. The difference Friday was it was his first game-winning touchdown catch at the varsity level.

“We just had to stay fo-cused and keep fighting,” Mason said. “That is one of the best passes I have caught.”

It also was his second game-winning ball from Conner. As a ninth-grader, Mason said he and Conner hooked up on a touchdown play to beat Columbus.

Conner, who was 12 of 25 for 181 yards and an in-

terception, said he trusted his receivers, even if the Tigers only had 16 seconds left on the clock. He said he wanted to get as many yards as possible when he found Smith on first down. He said the Tigers relied on their experience working on situ-ations just like that one.

“They always tell me to put the ball to the back pylon, and that’s what I did, and Mason just made a play” Conner said. “It felt pretty good (coming out of my hand).”

Shorter admitted he was trying to get the offense into field goal range. He said Lowery likely could have made a field goal from 30-35 yards, but he is happy it didn’t come down to a kick like that.

“The quarterback scrambled and Mason got behind the defense and he hit him,” Shorter said. “God was just with us.

“Conner said he saw him at the last minute, and he was able to get it to him.”

Shorter credited Lafay-ette for doing a lot of things to confuse Conner and con-tain the running game, es-pecially in the first half. He said the Tigers kept their fo-cus after a busted coverage on two wide receivers re-sulted in the Commodores’ first touchdown in the sec-ond quarter.

For a while, it looked like that score was going to be the only one of the night. But Simmons managed to get up high enough and hit Robbie Langley’s extra point attempt with the side of his arm. From there, Nox-ubee County found life and looked more like a team that intends to keep its march to history alive and help the program record its first back-to-back state titles.

The road to Oxford will take Noxubee County to Houston next week. Noxu-bee County beat Houston 35-10 on Oct. 30 in Houston. Three of the four playoff teams from Region 4 are still alive.

“I felt like we were going to make a big play,” Sim-mons said. “Tank (Conner) made a great roll-out play. Bot just made a heck of a catch. (With 16 seconds left), I was thinking positive-ly. On the last play, I knew it was probably going to be a Hail Mary and somebody had to make a play.”

That somebody still has that ball glued to his arm today.

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Standings

NFL

ScheduleThursday, Nov. 12

Buffalo 22, N.Y. Jets 17Today’s Games

Detroit at Green Bay, NoonCarolina at Tennessee, NoonChicago at St. Louis, NoonDallas at Tampa Bay, NoonNew Orleans at Washington, NoonMiami at Philadelphia, NoonCleveland at Pittsburgh, NoonJacksonville at Baltimore, NoonMinnesota at Oakland, 3:05 p.m.Kansas City at Denver, 3:25 p.m.New England at N.Y. Giants, 3:25 p.m.Arizona at Seattle, 7:30 p.m.Open: Atlanta, Indianapolis, San Diego, San Francisco

Monday’s GameHouston at Cincinnati, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday’s GameTennessee at Jacksonville, 7:25 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 22N.Y. Jets at Houston, NoonDenver at Chicago, NoonOakland at Detroit, NoonIndianapolis at Atlanta, NoonTampa Bay at Philadelphia, NoonSt. Louis at Baltimore, NoonDallas at Miami, NoonWashington at Carolina, NoonKansas City at San Diego, 3:05 p.m.San Francisco at Seattle, 3:25 p.m.Green Bay at Minnesota, 3:25 p.m.Cincinnati at Arizona, 7:30 p.m.Open: Cleveland, N.Y. Giants, New Orleans, Pittsburgh

Monday, Nov. 23Buffalo at New England, 7:30 p.m.

AMERICAN CONFERENCEEast

W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC DivNew England 8 0 0 1.000 276 143 5-0-0 3-0-0 6-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0Buffalo 5 4 0 .556 231 207 2-3-0 3-1-0 5-3-0 0-1-0 3-1-0N.Y. Jets 5 4 0 .556 217 184 3-2-0 2-2-0 4-3-0 1-1-0 1-2-0Miami 3 5 0 .375 171 206 1-2-0 2-3-0 2-5-0 1-0-0 0-4-0

South W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC DivIndianapolis 4 5 0 .444 200 227 2-3-0 2-2-0 4-3-0 0-2-0 3-0-0Houston 3 5 0 .375 174 205 2-2-0 1-3-0 2-3-0 1-2-0 2-1-0Jacksonville 2 6 0 .250 170 235 2-2-0 0-4-0 2-4-0 0-2-0 0-2-0Tennessee 2 6 0 .250 159 187 0-4-0 2-2-0 0-5-0 2-1-0 0-2-0

North W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC DivCincinnati 8 0 0 1.000 229 142 4-0-0 4-0-0 7-0-0 1-0-0 3-0-0Pittsburgh 5 4 0 .556 206 182 3-2-0 2-2-0 2-4-0 3-0-0 0-2-0Baltimore 2 6 0 .250 190 214 1-2-0 1-4-0 2-4-0 0-2-0 1-2-0Cleveland 2 7 0 .222 177 247 1-3-0 1-4-0 2-5-0 0-2-0 1-1-0

West W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC DivDenver 7 1 0 .875 192 139 3-0-0 4-1-0 4-1-0 3-0-0 2-0-0Oakland 4 4 0 .500 213 211 2-2-0 2-2-0 4-3-0 0-1-0 1-1-0Kansas City 3 5 0 .375 195 182 2-2-0 1-3-0 2-2-0 1-3-0 0-1-0San Diego 2 7 0 .222 210 249 2-3-0 0-4-0 1-4-0 1-3-0 0-1-0

NATIONAL CONFERENCEEast

W L T Pct PF PA Home Away NFC AFC DivN.Y. Giants 5 4 0 .556 247 226 3-1-0 2-3-0 4-4-0 1-0-0 2-2-0Philadelphia 4 4 0 .500 193 164 2-1-0 2-3-0 3-4-0 1-0-0 2-2-0Washington 3 5 0 .375 158 195 3-1-0 0-4-0 3-2-0 0-3-0 1-1-0Dallas 2 6 0 .250 160 204 1-4-0 1-2-0 2-5-0 0-1-0 2-2-0

South W L T Pct PF PA Home Away NFC AFC DivCarolina 8 0 0 1.000 228 165 5-0-0 3-0-0 5-0-0 3-0-0 2-0-0Atlanta 6 3 0 .667 229 190 3-1-0 3-2-0 4-3-0 2-0-0 0-2-0New Orleans 4 5 0 .444 241 268 3-2-0 1-3-0 3-4-0 1-1-0 1-2-0Tampa Bay 3 5 0 .375 181 231 1-3-0 2-2-0 2-3-0 1-2-0 2-1-0

North W L T Pct PF PA Home Away NFC AFC DivMinnesota 6 2 0 .750 168 140 4-0-0 2-2-0 4-1-0 2-1-0 3-0-0Green Bay 6 2 0 .750 203 167 4-0-0 2-2-0 4-1-0 2-1-0 1-0-0Chicago 3 5 0 .375 162 221 1-3-0 2-2-0 0-5-0 3-0-0 0-3-0Detroit 1 7 0 .125 149 245 1-3-0 0-4-0 1-4-0 0-3-0 1-2-0

West W L T Pct PF PA Home Away NFC AFC DivArizona 6 2 0 .750 263 153 3-1-0 3-1-0 4-1-0 2-1-0 1-1-0St. Louis 4 4 0 .500 153 146 3-1-0 1-3-0 3-3-0 1-1-0 3-0-0Seattle 4 4 0 .500 167 140 2-1-0 2-3-0 4-3-0 0-1-0 1-1-0San Francisco 3 6 0 .333 126 223 3-2-0 0-4-0 2-5-0 1-1-0 0-3-0

Today’s GamesDETROIT LIONS at GREEN BAY PACK-

ERS — LIONS: OUT: CB Rashean Mathis (concussion). QUESTIONABLE: S Isa Ab-dul-Quddus (foot), WR Calvin Johnson (ankle). PROBABLE: S James Ihedigbo (shoulder), LB Travis Lewis (groin), CB Darius Slay (head), CB Josh Wilson (neck). PACKERS: QUESTION-ABLE: RB Eddie Lacy (groin), WR Ty Montgom-ery (ankle), LB Mike Neal (hip), CB Sam Shields (shoulder). PROBABLE: T Bryan Bulaga (knee), S Morgan Burnett (ankle), CB Casey Hayward (concussion), S Micah Hyde (quadriceps), WR James Jones (quadriceps), G T.J. Lang (back), LB Clay Matthews (ankle, knee), LB Nick Perry (shoulder, hand), CB Damarious Randall (ill-ness), CB Quinten Rollins (neck), G Josh Sitton (back).

DALLAS COWBOYS at TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — COWBOYS: OUT: WR Brice Butler (hamstring), LB Sean Lee (concussion). QUESTIONABLE: DT Nick Hayden (ankle), LB Anthony Hitchens (ankle), LB Rolando McClain (hand/foot). PROBABLE: WR Dez Bryant (foot/knee), CB Brandon Carr (shoulder), QB Matt Cassel (knee), S Barry Church (ankle), DT Jack Crawford (hand), TE James Hanna (ankle), S Jeff Heath (shoulder), DE Demarcus Law-rence (back), RB Christine Michael (illness), RB Rod Smith (illness). BUCCANEERS: OUT: WR Vincent Jackson (knee), G Ali Marpet (an-kle), DE Jacquies Smith (ankle). DOUBTFUL: S D.J. Swearinger (toe). QUESTIONABLE: S Bradley McDougald (concussion), TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins (shoulder), S Major Wright (hamstring). PROBABLE: DT Gerald McCoy (shoulder), DT Tony McDaniel (not injury relat-ed), CB Alterraun Verner (foot).

CAROLINA PANTHERS at TENNESSEE TITANS — PANTHERS: OUT: G Andrew Nor-well (hamstring). QUESTIONABLE: DT Dwan Edwards (ankle). PROBABLE: TE Ed Dickson (quadriceps), C Ryan Kalil (ankle), LB Luke Kuechly (ankle), RB Jonathan Stewart (ankle). TITANS: OUT: CB Jason McCourty (groin), WR Kendall Wright (knee). QUESTIONABLE: CB Perrish Cox (hamstring), CB Blidi Wreh-Wil-son (hamstring). PROBABLE: LB Zach Brown (knee), RB Dexter McCluster (ankle).

CHICAGO BEARS at ST. LOUIS RAMS — BEARS: OUT: WR Eddie Royal (knee). QUESTIONABLE: T Jermon Bushrod (shoul-der), RB Matt Forte (knee), C Hroniss Grasu (neck), WR Alshon Jeffery (groin), LB Shea McClellin (knee), LB Pernell McPhee (knee), CB Tracy Porter (hip), S Antrel Rolle (ankle). PROBABLE: DT Mitch Unrein (illness). RAMS: DOUBTFUL: DE Chris Long (knee). QUES-TIONABLE: T Rob Havenstein (ankle), S T.J. McDonald (foot), DE Robert Quinn (knee). PROBABLE: LB Akeem Ayers (illness), RB Todd Gurley (not injury related), RB Chase Reynolds (thigh).

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS at WASHING-TON REDSKINS — SAINTS: OUT: LB Dannell Ellerbe (hip), LB David Hawthorne (hamstring), LB Ramon Humber (hamstring), CB Damian Swann (concussion). QUESTIONABLE: T Terron Armstead (knee). PROBABLE: WR Marques Colston (not injury related), CB Brian Dixon (hip), G Jahri Evans (not injury related), LB Hau’oli Kikaha (ankle), G Tim Lelito (shoul-der), CB Keenan Lewis (illness), WR Willie Snead (knee), DT Kevin Williams (not injury related). REDSKINS: QUESTIONABLE: CB DeAngelo Hall (toe), NT Terrance Knighton (mi-graine), WR Andre Roberts (ankle), LB Keenan Robinson (shoulder, neck). PROBABLE: CB Bashaud Breeland (hamstring), CB Chris Culliv-er (knee), S Dashon Goldson (wrist, hamstring), DE Jason Hatcher (knee), LB Ryan Kerrigan (hand), C Josh LeRibeus (elbow, shoulder), RB Chris Thompson (back).

MIAMI DOLPHINS at PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — DOLPHINS: OUT: T Ja’Wuan James (toe). DOUBTFUL: LB Spencer Paysing-er (neck). QUESTIONABLE: WR DeVante Park-er (foot), G Billy Turner (knee). PROBABLE: TE Jordan Cameron (hamstring), LB Jelani Jenkins (ankle), S Jordan Kovacs (knee), CB Brice McCain (knee), LB Koa Misi (foot), DT Jordan Phillips (knee), RB Damien Williams (hand). EA-GLES: OUT: G Josh Andrews (concussion), S Jerome Couplin (shoulder). QUESTIONABLE: T Jason Peters (back). PROBABLE: WR Nel-son Agholor (ankle), LB Kiko Alonso (knee), TE Trey Burton (hamstring), WR Riley Cooper (toe), S Malcolm Jenkins (concussion), RB Ryan Mathews (groin), RB DeMarco Murray (groin), LB DeMeco Ryans (hamstring).

CLEVELAND BROWNS at PITTS-BURGH STEELERS — BROWNS: OUT: T Joel Bitonio (ankle), CB Joe Haden (concussion), S Donte Whitner (concussion). QUESTIONABLE:

S Ibraheim Campbell (hamstring), S Tashaun Gipson (illness), QB Josh McCown (ribs), CB Jordan Poyer (shoulder). PROBABLE: WR Bri-an Hartline (concussion), WR Andrew Hawkins (concussion), QB Johnny Manziel (right elbow). STEELERS: OUT: LB Terence Garvin (knee), LB James Harrison (knee), TE Matt Spaeth (knee), S Shamarko Thomas (knee). QUES-TIONABLE: QB Ben Roethlisberger (foot). PROBABLE: T Marcus Gilbert (toe), WR Dar-rius Heyward-Bey (hamstring), RB Will John-son (back), DT Steve McLendon (elbow), TE Heath Miller (not injury related), RB Isaiah Pead (knee), LB Ryan Shazier (knee), RB DeAngelo Williams (foot).

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS at BALTI-MORE RAVENS — JAGUARS: OUT: S James Sample (shoulder). QUESTIONABLE: DT Michael Bennett (hamstring), WR Allen Hurns (foot, thigh), WR Marqise Lee (hamstring), LB Dan Skuta (groin). PROBABLE: G Zane Beadles (knee), DE Chris Clemons (not injury related), RB Toby Gerhart (groin), TE Julius Thomas (abdomen). RAVENS: OUT: WR Bre-shad Perriman (knee). QUESTIONABLE: G Jer-emy Zuttah (shoulder). PROBABLE: DE Chris Canty (not injury related), TE Crockett Gillmore (shoulder), T Eugene Monroe (shoulder), LB Daryl Smith (not injury related), CB Tray Walker (concussion).

MINNESOTA VIKINGS at OAKLAND RAIDERS — VIKINGS: OUT: DE Justin Trattou (foot). DOUBTFUL: LB Eric Kendricks (ribs). QUESTIONABLE: LB Anthony Barr (hand), QB Teddy Bridgewater (concussion), CB Marcus Sherels (shoulder). PROBABLE: DT Sharrif Floyd (knee, ankle), DT Linval Joseph (foot), CB Terence Newman (concussion), WR Cordar-relle Patterson (shoulder), DE Brian Robison (ankle). RAIDERS: OUT: LB Neiron Ball (knee). DOUBTFUL: C Rodney Hudson (ankle). PROB-ABLE: CB TJ Carrie (hip), WR Amari Cooper (quadriceps), RB Latavius Murray (concus-sion), TE Clive Walford (quadriceps), S Charles Woodson (shoulder).

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS at NEW YORK GIANTS — PATRIOTS: OUT: T Marcus Cannon (toe), LB Jamie Collins (illness), G Tre’ Jackson (knee), T Sebastian Vollmer (concus-sion). QUESTIONABLE: CB Justin Coleman (hand), WR Keshawn Martin (hamstring), C Shaq Mason (knee), DE Jabaal Sheard (an-kle). PROBABLE: WR Julian Edelman (knee), S Duron Harmon (knee). GIANTS: OUT: CB Prince Amukamara (pectoral), WR Victor Cruz (calf), TE Larry Donnell (neck), LB J.T. Thomas III (ankle), LB Uani Unga (neck). QUESTION-ABLE: CB Leon McFadden (groin). PROBA-BLE: T Justin Pugh (illness), G Geoff Schwartz (ankle).

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS at DENVER BRONCOS — CHIEFS: OUT: DE Allen Bai-ley (calf), G Ben Grubbs (neck), TE James O’Shaughnessy (foot). QUESTIONABLE: LB Ramik Wilson (ankle). PROBABLE: DE Mike DeVito (concussion), LB Tamba Hali (knee), TE Travis Kelce (groin). BRONCOS: OUT: LB DeMarcus Ware (back). QUESTIONABLE: WR Emmanuel Sanders (ankle). PROBABLE: RB C.J. Anderson (ankle), TE Owen Daniels (shoulder, knee), TE Virgil Green (finger), T Ryan Harris (knee), RB Ronnie Hillman (quad-riceps), QB Peyton Manning (foot), WR Jordan Norwood (hamstring), LB Shane Ray (knee), G Louis Vasquez (back).

ARIZONA CARDINALS at SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — CARDINALS: QUESTION-ABLE: WR John Brown (hamstring), C Lyle Sendlein (shoulder). PROBABLE: TE Darren Fells (shoulder), WR Larry Fitzgerald (ankle), WR Brittan Golden (groin), LB Alex Okafor (calf), CB Jerraud Powers (hamstring). SEA-HAWKS: OUT: WR Ricardo Lockette (neck). QUESTIONABLE: RB Marshawn Lynch (ab-dominal). PROBABLE: DE Michael Bennett (not injury related), T Russell Okung (toe, ankle), TE Luke Willson (toe).

Monday’s GameHOUSTON TEXANS at CINCINNATI

BENGALS — TEXANS: DNP: LB Jadeveon Clowney (back), CB Kareem Jackson (ankle). FULL: T Duane Brown (concussion), LB Max Bullough (shoulder), LB Akeem Dent (ham-string), S Kurtis Drummond (concussion), CB Charles James (foot), C Ben Jones (thumb), LB Benardrick McKinney (concussion), T Derek Newton (knee), RB Chris Polk (knee), WR Cecil Shorts III (hamstring), WR Nate Washington (hip). BENGALS: DNP: P Kevin Huber (not injury related), T Andre Smith (concussion). LIMITED: LB Vontaze Burfict (knee). FULL: CB Leon Hall (not injury related), LB Rey Maualuga (calf), T Andrew Whitworth (not injury related), G Kevin Zeitler (ankle).

Injury Report

BY STEVE REEDThe Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers have their sights on more than just a three-peat as NFC South champions at the midway point of the season.

They want home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs.

With an 8-0 record and a two-game lead on the rest of the conference, they ap-pear positioned to do just that.

That is why Carolina’s 37-29 victory against the Green Bay Packers on Sun-day — the team’s 12th con-secutive regular-season victory — was so huge.

Arizona, Minnesota and Green Bay are all 6-2, al-though the Panthers own the tiebreaker against the Packers.

“I think it goes without saying we would rather play in Charlotte in Jan-uary than in Green Bay,” Panthers tight end Greg Olsen said.

The Panthers have reached this point behind the improved play of du-al-threat quarterback Cam Newton, the league’s top-ranked rushing attack and an opportunistic defense loaded with playmakers.

Newton has battled back from an injury-filled season in 2014 and has thrown and rushed for a touchdown in five different games this season.

Behind Newton and Jonathan Stewart the Pan-thers average more than 142 yards rushing per game and have run for at least 100 yards in 19 con-secutive games.

Carolina’s defense is best known for standout linebackers Luke Kuec-hly and Thomas Davis, but cornerback Josh Nor-man and defensive tackle Kawann Short captured NFC Player of the Month awards for September and October respectively.

Coach Ron Rivera is happy with his team, but thinks it can be even better.

“I opened my meeting to the guys talking about paying attention to the de-tails, about being careful, that winning does mask some of your warts,” Rive-ra said Monday. “And we have to stress those with our players.”

Some things to know about the NFC South go-ing into the second half of the regular season:

n WAITING IN THE WINGS: The Panthers’ defense has been pretty good this season, but they’re about to get even better. Charles Johnson, the team’s top pass rusher, is eligible to return from short-term IR against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving. Johnson has been both-ered by a hamstring injury, but has had more than two months to heal. Johnson will be paired opposite veteran Jared Al-len, the NFL’s active leader in sacks when he returns. There’s also second-year de-fensive end Kony Ealy, who has elevated his game in recent weeks.

n CLIPPED WINGS: The Falcons opened the season a surprising 5-0 un-der first-year coach Dan Quinn, but have dropped three of their past four, including the past two to division cellar dwellers Tampa Bay and San Francisco. Running back Davonta Freeman has been a huge find for the Falcons. He has 721 yards rushing, second only to Minnesota’s Adri-an Peterson. But quarterback Matt Ryan has struggled of late and the Falcons ha-ven’t scored more than 21 points in any of their past four games.

n JUST A BREES: The Saints seem to have their offense moving in high gear. Drew Brees has thrown for more yards than any quarterback in the NFC, and New Orleans is first in the league in offense. But the Saints lost last week at home to the Tennessee Titans 34-28, ending a three-game winning streak. Defense continues to be an issue for the Saints, who’ve allowed 110 points in their past three games.

Perfect Panthers going for another South title

TigersContinued from Page 3B

Noxubee County 20, Lafayette County 13

Lafayette Co. 0 6 0 7 — 13Noxubee Co. 0 0 7 13 — 20

Second QuarterLC — Will Ard 27 pass to Josh Hamilton (kick failed).

Third QuarterNC — Jeffery Simmons 1 run (Samuel Lowery kick).

Fourth QuarterNC — Deveon Ball 35 INT return (kick failed).LC — Will Ard 6 pass to Tyler Carmichael-Williams (Robbie Langley kick).NC —Timorrius Conner 37 pass to Kymbotric Mason (Lowery kick).

Team Statistics LC NCFirst Downs 11 14Rushes-Yards 34-91 28-66Passing Yards 127 181Comp.-Att.-Int. 8-17-2 12-25-1Return Yards 16 14Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0Penalties 3-30 6-63

Individual StatisticsRUSHING: Lafayette County — Tyrell Price 26-61, Tyler Carmichael-Williams 2-19, Will Ard 6-11; Nox-ubee County — Timorrius Conner 4-17, Ladaveon Smith 5-14, Ty’quintin Ramsey 8-13, Anzarius Taylor 4-9, Shunessy Sherrod 3-8, Jakerrius Oliver 3-4, Jef-fery Simmons 1-1.PASSING: Lafayette County — Will Ard 8-17-2-132, Tyler Carmichael-Williams 1-1-0-(-5); Noxubee Coun-ty — Timorrius Conner 12-25-1-181.RECEIVING: Lafayette County — Tyler Carmi-chael-Williams 3-42, Juwan Kinds 1-34, Josh Ham-iton 1-27, Quin Jones 1-23, Rashun Rockette 1-6, Tyrell Price 1-(-5); Noxubee County — Deveon Ball 4-64, Ladaveon Smith 4-43, Kymbotric Mason 2-61, Javarcus Walker 1-6, Shunessy Sherrod 1-5.

David Allen Williams/Special to The DispatchNoxubee County High School quarterback Timorrius Conner tries to escape two Lafayette County defenders in their game Friday night in Macon.

David Allen Williams/Special to The DispatchNoxubee County High School linebacker Quendarion Barnett flies through the air in an effort to get to Lafayette quarterback Will Ard on Friday.

Prep FootballSee Schedule 2B

Prep BasketballMonday’s Game

Jackson Prep at Starkville AcademyTuesday’s Games

Starkville High at ColumbusNoxubee County at New HopeHeritage Academy at Oak Hill AcademyNeshoba Central at West PointAberdeen at OkolonaCaledonia at HamiltonKemper County at LouisvilleNettleton at AmoryStarkville Christian at Hebron ChristianStarkville Academy at Indianola AcademyWinston Academy at Pillow Academy

Thursday’s GamesStarkville High at West PointLouisville at Choctaw CountyHebron Christian at Heritage AcademyWinston Academy at Oak Hill Academy

Friday’s GamesAmory at OkolonaShannon at AberdeenStarkville Christian at Tupelo Christian PrepColumbus Christian at Starkville AcademyNewton County Academy at Winston AcademyCentral Academy at Heritage Academy

Prep SoccerMonday’s Matches

Forest at LouisvilleTuesday’s Matches

Saltilllo at Starkville, 5:30 p.m.New Hope at Caledonia, 5:30 p.m.MSMS at Columbus, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday’s MatchMadison-Ridgeland Aca. at Heritage Aca., 4 p.m.

Friday’s MatchesIndianola Academy at Starkville Academy, 4 p.m.Columbus at Starkville, 5:30 p.m.Caledonia at North Pontotoc, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday’s MatchesStarkville High at Tupelo TournamentNew Hope at Center Hill, Corinth

College FootballSaturday’s Games

Old Dominion at Southern Mississippi, 2:30 p.m.LSU at Ole Miss, 2:30 p.m.Charleston Southern at Alabama, 3 p.m.Mississippi State at Arkansas, 6 p.m.

Men’s College BasketballMonday’s Games

Southern University at Mississippi State, 7 p.m.Georgia Southern at Ole Miss, 7 p.m.

Tuesday’s GamesAlabama at Dayton, NoonJackson State at Southern Mississippi, 7 p.m.

Women’s College BasketballMonday’s Games

Appalachian State at Alabama, 6 p.m.Thursday’s Game

Missouri State at Ole Miss, 6 p.m.

College VolleyballToday’s Matches

Texas A&M at Mississippi State, 1 p.m.LSU at Ole Miss, 1 p.m.Auburn at Alabama, 3 p.m.

TodayAUTO RACING

9:30 a.m. — Formula One: Brazilian Grand Prix, at Sao Paulo, NBC Sports Network1:30 p.m. — NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, The Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500, at Phoenix, WTVA

COLLEGE BASKETBALL11 a.m. — Mount St. Mary’s at Ohio State, ESPNU12:30 p.m. — Wagner at Seton Hall, FS12 p.m. — Louisiana-Monroe at Minnesota, Big Ten Network3 p.m. — Fairfield at North Carolina, ESPNU4 p.m. — Coppin State at Iowa, Big Ten Network5 p.m. — South Alabama at NC State, ESPNU7 p.m. — Siena at Wisconsin, ESPNU

GOLFNoon — PGA Tour: OHL Classic, final round, at Playa del Carmen, Mexico, TGC3 p.m. — LPGA Tour: Lorena Ochoa Invitational, final round, at Mexico City, TGC

NBA5 p.m. — Utah at Atlanta, SportSouth

NFLNoon — Cleveland at Pittsburgh, WCBINoon — New Orleans at Washington, WLOV3:25 p.m. — New England at New York Giants, WCBI7:30 p.m. — Arizona at Seattle, WTVA

SOCCERNoon — Big Ten Conference men’s tournament, championship, Maryland at Ohio State, Big Ten Network1 p.m. — American Athletic Conference men’s tournament, championship, Tulsa vs. Connecticut, at Tampa, Florida, ESPNU1 p.m. — Conference USA men’s tournament, men’s championship, TBA, Fox Sports South1:30 p.m. — UEFA European Qualifier Playoffs, Game 2, Norway at Hungary, ESPN

VOLLEYBALL1 p.m. — LSU at Ole Miss, SEC Network3 p.m. — Auburn at Alabama, SEC Network

MondayCOLLEGE BASKETBALL

4:30 p.m. — Women, Connecticut at Ohio State, ESPN26 p.m. — Tennessee at Georgia Tech, ESPNU6 p.m. — Maryland-Baltimore County at St. John’s, FS16 p.m. — Louisiana-Lafayette at Miami, Fox Sports South6:30 p.m. — Virginia at George Washington, ESPN28 p.m. — Legends Classic: Kennesaw State vs. LSU, at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, ESPNU8 p.m. — IUPUI at Marquette, FS18:30 p.m. — San Diego State at Utah, ESPN210:30 p.m. — Baylor at Oregon, ESPN212:45 a.m. (Tuesday) — BYU at Long Beach State, ESPN23 a.m. (Tuesday) — Nevada at Hawaii, ESPN2

NFL7:15 p.m. — Houston at Cincinnati, ESPN

SOCCER1:30 p.m. — UEFA Euro 2016 Playoffs, Bosnia and Herzegovina at Ireland, FS1

CALENDAR

ON THE AIR

BRIEFLYLocalMSMS soccer teams win

The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science girls soccer team opened the season with a 4-0 victory against West Point on Saturday at the Columbus Soccer Complex.

Senior Sasha Edwards had two goals, while senior Gillian Sayre and junior McKenzie Jones had a goal.

“We were pleased with the opening day effort across the pitch,” MSMS coach Chuck Yarborough said. “We’ve established a nice benchmark from which we can continue to improve as the season gets under way.

We have a lot of juniors playing, and we’ll have to keep working on team chemistry.”

Anna Klae Leland had one save to preserve the shutout.MSMS won the boys match 4-0.Senior Kobe Van Someren scored three goals and senior Akos

Polgas added a goal off a corner kick assist from junior Zach Hodge.“It was a solid first outing,” MSMS coach Dylan Mims said. “Like

everyone this time of the year, we did some things well, and we also have some things we’ll need to work to improve.

“It was great to see Kobe lead the way with his first hat trick of the season.”

MSMS will play Tuesday night against Columbus.

Starkville basketball teams sweepMACON — Jesse Little and Eryka Willims earned team scoring

honors Saturday to lead the Starkville High School boys and girls basketball teams to wins against Noxubee County.

In the boys game, Little had 20 points in a 79-44 victory. Jemarkis Jordan had 13 points and Tyson Carter added 12.

Williams had 14 points in the girls team’s 68-16 victory. Jariyah Covington and Tanita Thompson had 11 points and Kelsey Jones had 10.

MSUVolleyball team loses to Auburn in five sets

STARKVILLE — In the midst of a three game homestand, the Mississippi State volleyball team lost to Auburn 3-2 on Friday at the Newell-Grissom Building. Set scores were 26-24, 25-18, 23-25, 16-25, 11-15.

Juniors Evie Grace Singleton and Jazmyne Johnson had 13 kills for MSU (14-13, 3-10 Southeastern Conference). Alex Warren had 11 kills. Blossom Sato and Shelby Anderton combined for 45 of MSU’s 53 assists.

Senior Emily Howard and sophomore Payton Harris led the Bulldogs defensively. Howard was credited with three blocks, while Harris had 34 digs.

MSU will play host to Texas A&M at 1 p.m. today. The match will be broadcast on SEC Network +.

n In related news. McFatrich announced Friday to addition of three signees for 2016. The Bulldogs will add Liv Benner, Riley Duzenack and Emily Hill to their roster for the upcoming season, bolstering a roster that added seven impressive signees in McFatrich’s first signing class in May.

“We as a staff are very excited to announce our first recruiting class here at Mississippi State,” McFatrich said. “These incoming student-athletes will be great additions to our university in both the classroom and on the court. Position wise, they fill voids where we have immediate needs. We are very proud to have them become a part of our Bulldog family.”

n Men’s golf team signs Madison-Ridgeland Academy standout: At Starkville, Men’s golf coach Clay Homan announced the addition of Griffin Agent for the 2016 season.

“We are extremely happy with our 2016 signing class and Griffin is the first piece to that puzzle. I can’t wait for him to get to campus next fall and watch his progress. I can see him being a leader for us in the years ahead,” Homan said.

Agent, the two-sport product out of Madison-Ridgeland Academy, ranks 53rd in the country in the 2016 class, and is in the top one hundred overall junior players according to the Junior Golf Scoreboard. Agent is a two time Mississippi Junior Player of the Year. The Clarion Ledger ranked him Mississippi Preps Second-Team All-State. Along with excelling on the links, Agent is a starter on the MRA basketball team and serves as senior class president.

n Agarwal loses in quarterfinals of Niceville Futures: At Niceville, Florida, In his second quarterfinal match in a little more than a week, junior Rishab Agarwal fell to Jean-Yves Aubone 6-3, 3-6, 2-6 to end his time at the Niceville Futures.

Aubone, a former All-American from Florida State, is ranked 571st by the ATP.

After the Niceville Futures finish, Agarwal has finished in the quarterfinals twice and in the semifinals once in his three futures competitions.

n Lee loses in quarterfinals at USTA/ITA National Indoors: At Flushing, New York, the women’s tennis team’s Jasmine Lee ended her run at the USTA/ITA National Indoor Intercollegiate Championships on Friday in the quarterfinals after notching a round of 16 victory.

Lee, who is ranked No. 23, defeated Oklahoma State’s 92nd-ranked Katarina Adamovic 6-3, 6-4 Friday morning at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. In the quarterfinals, Lee couldn’t overcome Clemson’s 11th-ranked Joana Eidukonyte, falling 6-3, 6-3 in the afternoon.

Lee, a first-team All-Southeastern Conference selection last spring as a newcomer to MSU, went 12-4 in the fall. She earned nine wins against ranked opponents, eight top-70 wins, five in the top 40, and two in the top 10. She also qualified for all three majors of the collegiate tennis season in the fall.

Ole MissWomen’s soccer team beats Murray State in first round of NCAA tournament

OXFORD — Gretchen Harknett scored in the second minute Friday night to lead the No. 24 Ole Miss women’s soccer team to a 1-0 victory against Murray State in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Seventy seconds in, Olivia Harrison sent a cross in, with a touch by Addie Forbus that then allowed Harknett to punch it in for the score.

With the win, the Rebels (14-5-2) advance to the second round of the NCAA tournament and will play the winner of No. 7 Clemson/Furman on Friday, Nov. 20.

Goalkeeper Marnie Merritt earned her seventh individual shutout, and ninth overall. The victory snapped the Racers’ 11-game winning streak. The Rebels held the visitors to four shots, and only one on goal.

BaseballRasmus, Wieters, Anderson accept qualifying offers

NEW YORK — Houston outfielder Colby Rasmus, Baltimore catcher Matt Wieters and Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brett Ander-son became the first three players to accept qualifying offers from their teams rather than remain free agents, and Boston obtained closer Craig Kimbrel from San Diego.

The trio of free agents, who agreed to the $15.8 million, one-year contracts Friday, were among 20 players given the offers Nov. 6. Another in the group, Toronto pitcher Marco Estrada, agreed to a $26 million, two-year contract that was announced just before the 5 p.m. EST deadline to accept qualifying offers.

None of the 34 qualifying offers was accepted in the first three years of baseball’s current collective bargaining agreement. The qualifying offer salary is determined by the average of the highest 125 contracts in the major leagues.

Among those who turned down the offer this year were second baseman Daniel Murphy (Mets) and right-hander Ian Kennedy (Pa-dres). When a player fails to accept a qualifying offer and signs a big league contract elsewhere before June’s amateur draft, his former team gets an additional high selection as compensation. The signing club loses a top pick.

In a trade that followed this week’s general manager’s meetings, new Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski made his first big move to rebuild the franchise after its third last-place finish in four years. The Red Sox sent outfielder Manuel Margot, infielders Javier Guerra and Carlos Asuaje, and left-hander Logan Allen to the Padres for Kimbrel, a four-time All-Star. Only Asuaje and Margot made it as high as Double-A last season.

SoccerAltidore scores twice as U.S. men rout St Vincent 6-1

ST. LOUIS — Entering on its first three-game home losing streak since 1997, the United States stumbled at the start of its first qualifier for the 2018 World Cup when St. Vincent and the Gren-adines went ahead in the fifth minute.

“You thought it was going to be ‘Here we go again,’” Jozy Altidore admitted.

Altidore and an evolving U.S. lineup made sure that did not happen. Altidore scored twice and the Americans rolled to a 6-1 victory Friday night over 129th-ranked St. Vincent.

Bobby Wood tied the score in the 11th, Fabian Johnson put the 33rd-ranked Americans ahead in the 29th and Altidore scored two minutes later. Geoff Cameron and Gyasi Zardes boosted the lead to 5-1 early in the second half, and Altidore added his second goal in the 74th.

— From Special Reports


Auto RacingSprint Cup

Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500

After Friday qualifying; race TodayAt Phoenix International Raceway

Avondale, ArizonaLap length: 1 miles

(Car number in parentheses)1. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 143.158 mph.2. (41) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 142.88.3. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 142.58.4. (19) Carl Edwards, Toyota, 142.501.5. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 142.292.6. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 142.287.7. (20) Erik Jones, Toyota, 142.219.8. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 142.068.9. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 142.062.10. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 141.833.11. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 141.409.12. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 141.409.13. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 141.665.14. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 141.649.15. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 141.393.16. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 141.343.17. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 141.282.18. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 141.271.19. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 140.944.20. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 140.691.21. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 140.378.22. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 140.28.23. (47) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 140.252.24. (13) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 139.735.25. (51) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 139.492.26. (6) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 139.459.27. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 139.265.28. (9) Sam Hornish Jr., Ford, 139.114.29. (55) David Ragan, Toyota, 138.91.30. (83) Matt DiBenedetto, Toyota, 138.9.31. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 138.739.32. (40) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 138.212.33. (26) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, 138.164.34. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, 137.878.35. (7) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 137.868.36. (46) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 137.799.37. (23) Jeb Burton, Toyota, Owner Points.38. (35) Cole Whitt, Ford, Owner Points.39. (32) Joey Gase, Ford, Owner Points.40. (34) Brett Moffitt, Ford, Owner Points.41. (98) Ryan Preece, Ford, Owner Points.42. (33) Ryan Ellis, Chevrolet, Owner Points.43. (62) Timmy Hill, Chevrolet, Owner Points.

Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix

After Saturday qualifying; race TodayAt Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace (Interla-

gos), Sao Paulo, BrazilLap length: 2.677 miles

Third Session1. Nico Rosberg, Germany, Mercedes, 1:11.282.2. Lewis Hamilton, England, Mercedes, 1:11.360.3. Sebastian Vettel, Germany, Ferrari, 1:11.804.4. Kimi Raikkonen, Finland, Ferrari, 1:12.144.5. Nico Hulkenberg, Germany, Force India, 1:12.265.6. Daniil Kvyat, Russia, Red Bull, 1:12.322.7. Valtteri Bottas, Finland, Williams, 1:12.085.8. Felipe Massa, Brazil, Williams, 1:12.415.9. Max Verstappen, Netherlands, Toro Rosso, 1:12.739.

Eliminated after second session10. Carlos Sainz Jr., Spain, Toro Rosso, 1:13.045.11. Sergio Perez, Mexico, Force India, 1:13.147.12. Marcus Ericsson, Sweden, Sauber, 1:13.233.13. Felipe Nasr, Brazil, Sauber, 1:12.989.14. Romain Grosjean, France, Lotus, 1:13.913.

Eliminated after first session15. Pastor Maldonado, Venezuela, Lotus, 1:13.385.16. Jenson Button, England, McLaren, 1:13.425.17. Alexander Rossi, United States, Marussia, 1:16.151.18. Will Stevens, England, Marussia, 1:16.283.19. Daniel Ricciardo, Australia, Red Bull, 1:12.417.20. Fernando Alonso, Spain, McLaren, DNF.

XFINITY DAV 200Saturday

At Phoenix International RacewayAvondale, ArizonaLap length: 1 miles

(Start position in parentheses)1. (1) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 200 laps, 0 points, $67,011.2. (4) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 200, 0, $43,740.3. (3) Erik Jones, Toyota, 200, 0, $43,997.4. (5) Daniel Suarez, Toyota, 200, 40, $40,608.5. (8) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 200, 39, $35,344.6. (11) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 200, 38, $32,557.7. (12) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 200, 37, $32,297.8. (10) Darrell Wallace Jr., Ford, 200, 36, $32,312.9. (17) Elliott Sadler, Ford, 200, 36, $29,844.10. (16) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 200, 0, $24,330.11. (13) Brian Scott, Chevrolet, 200, 33, $29,278.12. (6) Brendan Gaughan, Chevrolet, 199, 32, $29,127.13. (7) Chris Buescher, Ford, 199, 31, $28,950.14. (2) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 199, 0, $24,090.15. (9) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 199, 0, $23,103.16. (15) Ryan Sieg, Chevrolet, 199, 28, $28,592.17. (18) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, 199, 27, $28,380.18. (19) Dakoda Armstrong, Ford, 197, 26, $28,219.19. (14) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, 197, 25, $28,308.20. (26) Blake Koch, Toyota, 196, 24, $28,497.21. (28) David Starr, Toyota, 196, 23, $27,885.22. (35) Harrison Rhodes, Chevrolet, 195, 22, $27,770.23. (20) Ryan Reed, Ford, 194, 21, $27,634.24. (33) Anthony Kumpen, Chevrolet, 194, 20, $27,523.25. (32) Joey Gase, Chevrolet, 194, 19, $27,611.26. (34) Eric McClure, Toyota, 192, 18, $27,427.27. (31) Timmy Hill, Chevrolet, 191, 0, $27,391.28. (36) Mario Gosselin, Chevrolet, 191, 16, $27,320.29. (21) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, engine, 188, 15, $27,245.30. (22) Jeremy Clements, Chevrolet, 186, 14, $27,510.31. (39) Mike Harmon, Dodge, 184, 13, $27,154.32. (38) Korbin Forrister, Chevrolet, 174, 0, $27,119.33. (29) Ross Kenseth, Toyota, 149, 11, $21,079.34. (24) Dylan Kwasniewski, Chevrolet, accident, 56, 10, $27,042.35. (23) Mike Bliss, Toyota, suspension, 35, 9, $26,995.36. (37) T.J. Bell, Toyota, brakes, 19, 0, $18,791.37. (27) B.J. McLeod, Chevrolet, ignition, 19, 0, $17,791.38. (40) Ruben Pardo, Toyota, engine, 15, 0, $22,791.39. (30) Carl Long, Dodge, engine, 9, 5, $15,791.40. (25) Jeff Green, Toyota, rear gear, 3, 4, $14,791.

Race StatisticsAverage Speed of Race Winner: 113.583 mph.Time of Race: 1 hour, 45 minutes, 39 seconds.Margin of Victory: 3.097 seconds.Caution Flags: 3 for 18 laps.Lead Changes: 5 among 3 drivers.Lap Leaders: K.Busch 1-63; E.Sadler 64-66; B.Keselowski 67; K.Busch 68-114; B.Keselows-ki 115-120; K.Busch 121-200.Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): K.Busch, 3 times for 190 laps; B.Kesel-owski, 2 times for 7 laps; E.Sadler, 1 time for 3 laps.Top 10 in Points: 1. C.Buescher, 1,157; 2. C.Elliott, 1,139; 3. T.Dillon, 1,135; 4. R.Smith, 1,133; 5. E.Sadler, 1,044; 6. D.Suarez, 1,040; 7. D.Wallace Jr., 1,037; 8. B.Scott, 992; 9. B.Gaughan, 991; 10. R.Reed, 875.

BasketballNBA

EASTERN CONFERENCEAtlantic Division

W L Pct GBToronto 7 3 .700 —Boston 4 4 .500 2New York 4 6 .400 3Brooklyn 1 8 .111 5½Philadelphia 0 10 .000 7

Southeast Division W L Pct GBAtlanta 8 3 .727 —Miami 6 3 .667 1Washington 4 4 .500 2½Orlando 5 6 .455 3Charlotte 4 5 .444 3

Central Division W L Pct GBCleveland 8 2 .800 —Chicago 6 3 .667 1½Indiana 6 4 .600 2Detroit 5 4 .556 2½Milwaukee 5 5 .500 3

WESTERN CONFERENCESouthwest Division

W L Pct GBSan Antonio 7 2 .778 —Dallas 6 4 .600 1½Memphis 4 6 .400 3½Houston 4 6 .400 3½New Orleans 1 8 .111 6

Northwest Division W L Pct GBOklahoma City 6 3 .667 —Denver 5 5 .500 1½Utah 4 5 .444 2Minnesota 4 5 .444 2Portland 4 6 .400 2½

Pacific Division W L Pct GBGolden State 10 0 1.000 —L.A. Clippers 6 4 .600 4Phoenix 5 4 .556 4½Sacramento 3 7 .300 7L.A. Lakers 1 8 .111 8½

Friday’s GamesIndiana 107, Minnesota 103Orlando 102, Utah 93Toronto 100, New Orleans 81Boston 106, Atlanta 93Cleveland 90, New York 84Chicago 102, Charlotte 97Memphis 101, Portland 100Oklahoma City 102, Philadelphia 85Dallas 90, L.A. Lakers 82Denver 107, Houston 98Sacramento 111, Brooklyn 109

Saturday’s GamesL.A. Clippers 101, Detroit 96Washington 108, Orlando 99Dallas 110, Houston 98San Antonio 92, Philadelphia 83Milwaukee 108, Cleveland 105,2OTPhoenix 105, Denver 81Brooklyn at Golden State, late

Today’s GamesNew Orleans at New York, 11 a.m.Memphis at Minnesota, 2:30 p.m.Portland at Charlotte, 4 p.m.Utah at Atlanta, 5 p.m.Boston at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m.Toronto at Sacramento, 8 p.m.Detroit at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m.

Monday’s GamesDallas at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.Indiana at Chicago, 7 p.m.Oklahoma City at Memphis, 7 p.m.Boston at Houston, 7 p.m.Portland at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m.L.A. Lakers at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

FootballCFL Playoffs

Today’s GamesDivision Semifinals

East DivisionToronto at Hamilton, Noon

West DivisionB.C. at Calgary, 3:30 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 22Division FinalsEast Division

Toronto-Hamilton winner at Ottawa, NoonWest Division

B.C.-Calgary winner at Edmonton, 3:30 p.m.

Grey CupSunday, Nov. 29

At WinnipegEast champion vs. West champion, 5 p.m.

GolfPGA OHL Classic

SaturdayAt Mayakoba Resort, El Camaleon Golf

Club, Playa Del Carmen, MexicoPurse: $6.2 million

Yardage: 6,987; Par: 71 (36-35)Third Round(a-amateur)

Derek Fathauer .......................65-66-66—197Jason Bohn .............................70-63-65—198Russell Knox ...........................70-65-65—200Justin Leonard ........................65-68-67—200Harold Varner III .....................70-62-68—200Graeme McDowell .................. 67-63-70—200Johnson Wagner......................67-67-67—201Freddie Jacobson ...................70-69-63—202Scott Brown ............................ 67-67-68—202Spencer Levin .........................68-66-68—202Shawn Stefani .........................65-68-69—202Brice Garnett ..........................67-66-69—202Patrick Rodgers ......................67-66-69—202a-Jon Rahm ............................69-68-66—203Zac Blair ..................................68-67-68—203Jason Kokrak ..........................68-67-68—203Will Wilcox ..............................69-66-68—203D.J. Trahan ..............................66-71-67—204Colt Knost ...............................67-68-69—204Tyrone Van Aswegen .............70-69-65—204Michael Thompson .................66-68-70—204Dawie van der Walt ................. 66-74-64—204Si Woo Kim ............................. 68-64-72—204Tim Clark .................................69-69-67—205Hunter Stewart ........................68-69-68—205Rory Sabbatini ........................ 70-68-67—205Henrik Norlander ....................68-68-69—205Camilo Villegas ....................... 67-68-70—205James Driscoll ........................70-68-68—206Cameron Beckman ..................67-71-68—206Roberto Castro .......................70-68-68—206Keegan Bradley .......................67-71-68—206Boo Weekley ........................... 67-70-69—206Peter Malnati ............................68-71-67—206Jim Herman............................. 69-67-70—206Kevin Streelman ..................... 69-67-70—206Jon Curran ...............................68-71-67—206Bronson Burgoon ................... 71-68-67—206Smylie Kaufman .....................68-72-66—206Brian Harman..........................70-68-69—207Ryan Blaum ............................73-65-69—207Charles Howell III ....................66-71-70—207Patton Kizzire ..........................66-71-70—207Jason Dufner .......................... 71-66-70—207Blake Adams ...........................68-69-70—207Wes Roach...............................70-67-70—207Matt Kuchar ............................ 72-67-68—207D.H. Lee ..................................69-68-70—207Sam Saunders ........................ 68-71-68—207Seung-Yul Noh .........................70-70-67—207Shane Bertsch .........................69-71-67—207Brendon de Jonge ..................69-69-70—208Aaron Baddeley ...................... 65-73-70—208Whee Kim ............................... 69-68-71—208Michael Kim ............................70-68-70—208Ricky Barnes ..........................70-69-69—208Jerry Kelly ............................... 68-69-71—208Tim Wilkinson .........................69-70-69—208Mark Wilson ............................ 67-72-69—208Martin Laird .............................70-70-68—208Derek Ernst ............................. 68-72-68—208Erik Compton ........................... 67-71-71—209Will MacKenzie ........................67-70-72—209Hudson Swafford .................... 68-72-69—209Sung Kang ..............................71-69-69—209Jeff Overton ............................ 69-69-72—210Andres Gonzales .....................71-66-73—210Mark Hubbard ..........................70-69-71—210Chez Reavie ............................71-69-70—210Robert Allenby .........................69-71-70—210Brett Stegmaier........................69-71-70—210John Merrick ............................69-71-70—210Jason Gore .............................. 68-71-72—211Tom Hoge................................. 70-70-71—211Kelly Kraft ................................ 73-67-71—211Steve Marino ............................72-68-72—212Rodolfo E. Cazaubon .............. 69-71-72—212David Hearn .............................68-70-75—213

LPGA Tour Lorena Ochoa Invitational

SaturdayAt Club de Golf Mexico

Mexico CityPurse: $1 million

Yardage: 6,774; Par 72 (36-36)Third Round

a-denotes amateurInbee Park................................68-71-67—206Sei Young Kim ........................73-66-70—209Carlota Ciganda...................... 72-69-69—210So Yeon Ryu ............................71-70-69—210Sakura Yokomine.....................72-70-69—211Cristie Kerr .............................. 74-69-69—212Pernilla Lindberg ..................... 71-70-71—212Christina Kim .......................... 73-66-73—212Jaye Marie Green .................... 71-70-72—213Suzann Pettersen ....................69-71-73—213Minjee Lee .............................. 69-69-75—213Jennifer Song.......................... 72-73-69—214Caroline Masson......................73-71-70—214Chella Choi .............................. 73-71-71—215Mariajo Uribe ........................... 71-73-71—215Lizette Salas ............................73-70-72—215Pornanong Phatlum ................. 72-71-72—215Angela Stanford .......................69-70-76—215Karine Icher .............................75-70-72—217Gerina Piller .............................73-70-74—217Sydnee Michaels ..................... 71-77-70—218a-Gaby Lopez .......................... 71-74-73—218Hee Young Park ....................... 73-71-74—218Brittany Lang ...........................74-72-73—219Brittany Lincicome ...................72-73-74—219Austin Ernst .............................73-76-71—220Lexi Thompson ........................73-74-73—220Alena Sharp .............................76-73-72—221Julieta Granada .......................75-74-73—222Na Yeon Choi ...........................78-70-74—222Margarita Ramos .....................75-73-74—222Jane Park ................................ 73-73-76—222Azahara Munoz .......................71-75-77—223Candy Hannemann ..................81-75-70—226Alejandra Llaneza................... 79-76-73—228Q Baek .....................................80-74-78—232

BMW MastersSaturday

At Lake Malaren Golf Club, ShanghaiPurse: $7 million

Yardage: 7,594; Par: 72Third Round

Thongchai Jaidee, Thailand ... 67-68-66—201An Byeong Hun, South Korea 65-71-66—202Sergio Garcia, Spain ...............64-71-67—202Lucas Bjerregaard, Denmark .66-66-70—202Kristoffer Broberg, Sweden ...69-70-64—203Henrik Stenson, Sweden........ 68-71-65—204Patrick Reed, United States ...71-69-64—204Ross Fisher, England ..............66-71-67—204Paul Casey, England ..............67-69-68—204Ian Poulter, England ...............68-68-68—204Thomas Pieters, Belgium ........71-71-63—205Marcus Fraser, Australia ........70-70-65—205Justin Rose, England ..............67-72-67—206Matthew Fitzpatrick, England .68-71-67—206Victor Dubuisson, France.......65-73-68—206Francesco Molinari, Italy ........68-70-69—207Scott Hend, Australia .............69-73-66—208Julien Quesne, France ...........70-69-69—208Martin Kaymer, Germany .......69-69-70—208Louis Oosthuizen, South Africa 70-71-68—209David Howell, England ........... 69-71-69—209Chris Wood, England .............70-69-70—209Peter Uihlein, United States ... 71-66-72—209

AlsoBernd Wiesberger, Austria ......71-69-70—210Soren Kjeldsen, Denmark ....... 72-67-71—210Branden Grace, South Africa .. 71-71-69—211Danny Willett, England ............72-69-70—211Tommy Fleetwood, England ...72-68-71—211Danny Lee, New Zealand ........ 70-71-71—212Andy Sullivan, England ........... 74-71-67—212Kiradech Aphibarnrat, Thailand 72-74-67—213Emiliano Grillo, Argentina ....... 71-70-74—215John Daly, United States ........ 72-75-68—215Marc Warren, Scotland ...........72-70-75—217Shane Lowry, Ireland ..............70-75-74—219Jamie Donaldson, Wales ........76-71-75—222

HockeyNHL

EASTERN CONFERENCEAtlantic Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GAMontreal 18 13 3 2 28 63 39Ottawa 17 8 5 4 20 51 53Tampa Bay 19 8 8 3 19 46 48Boston 16 8 7 1 17 52 49Detroit 17 8 8 1 17 37 42Buffalo 17 8 8 1 17 40 46Florida 17 7 7 3 17 48 45Toronto 17 5 8 4 14 38 50

Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GAN.Y. Rangers 17 13 2 2 28 53 29Washington 16 11 4 1 23 50 37New Jersey 17 10 6 1 21 44 40N.Y. Islanders 18 9 6 3 21 49 42Pittsburgh 17 10 7 0 20 36 37Philadelphia 17 6 8 3 15 33 50Carolina 17 6 9 2 14 34 49Columbus 18 6 12 0 12 45 62

WESTERN CONFERENCECentral Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GADallas 18 14 4 0 28 65 47Minnesota 16 10 3 3 23 48 43Nashville 16 10 3 3 23 50 38St. Louis 17 11 5 1 23 47 41Chicago 17 9 7 1 19 45 43Winnipeg 18 8 8 2 18 48 59Colorado 17 7 9 1 15 49 45

Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GALos Angeles 16 10 6 0 20 39 33Arizona 17 9 7 1 19 48 49Vancouver 18 7 6 5 19 52 46San Jose 17 9 8 0 18 45 43Anaheim 17 5 8 4 14 29 45Calgary 18 6 11 1 13 44 68Edmonton 17 6 11 0 12 44 54

NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Friday’s GamesColumbus 2, Pittsburgh 1Calgary 3, Washington 2, OTSan Jose 3, Detroit 2N.Y. Islanders 4, Anaheim 1

Saturday’s GamesN.Y. Rangers 2, Ottawa 1, SOFlorida 5, Tampa Bay 4, SOBoston 3, Detroit 1San Jose 2, Buffalo 1, OTToronto 4, Vancouver 2Colorado 6, Montreal 1New Jersey 4, Pittsburgh 0Philadelphia 3, Carolina 2, OTColumbus 5, Arizona 2Nashville 7, Winnipeg 0Chicago 4, St. Louis 2Dallas 3, Minnesota 2, OTEdmonton at Los Angeles, late

Today’s GamesToronto at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m.Calgary at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.

Monday’s GamesArizona at N.Y. Islanders, 6 p.m.Anaheim at Carolina, 6 p.m.Vancouver at Montreal, 6:30 p.m.Detroit at Ottawa, 6:30 p.m.Tampa Bay at Florida, 6:30 p.m.Winnipeg at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

SoccerMLS Playoffs

CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPEastern Conference

Leg 1 — Sunday, Nov. 22Columbus vs. New York, 4 or 6:30 p.m.

Leg 2 — Sunday, Nov. 29New York vs. Columbus, 4 or 6:30 p.m.

Western ConferenceLeg 1 — Sunday, Nov. 22

Portland vs. Dallas, 4 or 6:30 p.m.Leg 2 — Sunday, Nov. 29

Dallas vs. Portland, 4 or 6:30 p.m.

MLS CUPSunday, Dec. 6

Conference champions, 3 p.m.

NCAA Division I Women’s tournament

First RoundFriday’s Games

North Carolina-Wilmington 2, South Carolina 0Texas A&M 2, Washington 1Ole Miss 1, Murray State 0USC 3, Cal State Fullerton 3, USC advances on penalty kicks 4-3West Virginia 4, Duquesne 0Virginia 7, Howard 1North Carolina 3, Liberty 0Penn State 5, Albany 0Notre Dame 5, Oakland 0Duke 5, James Madison 0Minnesota 5, South Dakota State 0Florida State 3, Evansville 0Rutgers 1, Fairleigh Dickinson 0Arizona 2, Northern Colorado 0Texas Tech 1, North Texas 0Stanford 2, San Jose State 0

Saturday’s GamesAuburn 1, Southeastern Louisiana 0Florida 1, Western Michigan 0South Alabama 4, LSU 0Florida Gulf Coast 2, South Florida 1Hofstra 2, Georgetown 2, Hofstra advances on penalty kicks 4-2BYU 1, Utah Valley 0Loyola Marymount 1, California 0Santa Clara 1, Long Beach State 0Virginia Tech 4, Cincinnati 0Ohio State 2, Butler 1, OTBoston University 2, St. John’s 1, OTWilliam &Mary 0, Central Florida 0, William & Mary advances on penalty kicks 2-1Princeton 4, Boston College 2Clemson 3, Furman 0Northwestern 1, Washington State 0

TransactionsSaturday’s Moves

BASEBALLNational League

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Traded RHP Jeremy Hellickson to Philadelphia for RHP Sam McWilliams.

FOOTBALLNational Football League

DALLAS COWBOYS — Signed LB Keith Smith from the practice squad.OAKLAND RAIDERS — Waived WR Marcus Thigpen. Activated S Nate Allen from short-term injured reserve. Re-signed S Tevin McDonald to the practice squad.SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Placed WR Ricardo Lockette on injured reserve. Activated WR Paul Richardson from the PUP list.

COLLEGERIDER — Announced softball coach Patricia Carroll and the university have mutually agreed to part ways.

Friday’s MovesBASEBALL

American LeagueBALTIMORE ORIOLES — C Matt Wieters accepted the club’s qualifying offer on a one-year contract.CLEVELAND INDIANS — Agreed to terms with 2B Michael Martinez on a minor league contract.HOUSTON ASTROS — OF Colby Rasmus accepted the club’s qualifying offer on a one-year contract.TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Agreed to terms with RHP Marco Estrada on a two-year contract.

National LeagueLOS ANGELES DODGERS — Announced LHP Brett Anderson accepted the qualifying offer on one-year contract.MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Named Tom Flanagan farm director.NEW YORK METS — Agreed to terms with INF/OF Ty Kelly on a minor league contract.PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Agreed to terms with LHP James Russell on a minor league contract.SAN DIEGO PADRES — Acquired OF Manuel Margot, INF Javier Guerra, INF Carlos Asuaje and LHP Logan Allen from the Boston Red Sox for RHP Craig Kimbrel.

FOOTBALLNational Football League

NFL — Fined St. Louis CB Lamarcus Joyner $23,152, Denver S T.J. Ward $23,063 and Tennessee LB David Bass $17,363 for their actions during last week’s games.ARIZONA CARDINALS — Placed DB Cariel Brooks on injured reserve.DALLAS COWBOYS — Released OT John Wetzel from the practice squad. Signed QB Kellen Moore to the practice squad.INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Claimed QB Charlie Whitehurt off waivers from Tennessee.MIAMI DOLPHINS — Released OT Donald Hawkins from the practice squad.MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Released S Brock Vereen from the practice squad. Signed TE Chase Ford to the practice squad.NEW YORK JETS — Signed OL Lawrence Okoye to the practice squad.OAKLAND RAIDERS — Signed TE Gabe Holmes from the practice squad.

HOCKEYNational Hockey League

NHL — Suspended Colorado F Gabriel Landeskog two games for an illegal check to the head. Fined Boston F Brad Marchand $5,000 for roughing and Detroit F Teemu Pulkkinen $2,000 for diving/embellishment.NHL/NHLPA — Named Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper, San Jose coach Peter DeBoer, Arizona coach Dave Tippett and Edmonton assistant coach Jay Woodcroft assistant coaches fro Team North America.CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Reassigned D Erik Gustafsson and Viktor Svedberg to Rockford (AHL). Activated D Michal Rozsiv-al and Duncan Keith from long-term injured reserve.LOS ANGELES KINGS — Assigned G Patrik Bartosak from Ontario (AHL) to Manchester (ECHL).NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Signed C Anthony Richard to a three-year, entry-level contract.VANCOUVER CANUCKS — Assigned D/F Mackenzie Stewart from Utica (AHL) to Kalamazoo (ECHL).

COLLEGENCAA — Granted immediate eligibility to UCF men’s basketball C Tacko Fall. Declared St. John’s men’s basketball G Felix Balamou indefinitely ineligible because of an unspecified rules violation.HOLY CROSS — Named Armani Rice assistant director of athletics for student- athlete development.LIMESTONE — Named Megan Sheets men’s and women’s interim swim coach.MIAMI — Suspended men’s basketball F Kamari Murphy three games.MISSOURI — Announced the resignation of football coach Gary Pinkel, effective at the end of the season.N.C. STATE — Agreed to terms with men’s basketball coach Mark Gottfried and women’s basketball coach Wes Moore on contracts through 2020.

VolleyballSEC

Friday’s GamesAuburn 3, Mississippi State 2Florida 3, Alabama 0Missouri 3, Georgia 0Texas A&M 3, Ole Miss 2

Today’s GamesTennessee at Florida, 12:30 p.m.Missouri at Kentucky, 12:30 p.m.LSU at Ole Miss, 1 p.m. (SEC Network)Texas A&M at Mississippi State, 1 p.m.Georgia at Arkansas, 1:30 p.m.Auburn at Alabama, 3 p.m. (SEC Network)

By The Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. — As sure as Arkansas’ Alex Collins has blossomed into one of the most explosive running backs in college football, the Razorbacks have become one of the toughest outs in the South-eastern Conference.

Collins ran for 141 yards and two touchdowns and Arkansas scored three times on plays longer than 50 yards en route to its fourth straight victory, 31-14 over ninth-ranked LSU on Saturday night.

“I think we can begin to get a little bit of respect in our league before we even take the field now,” said Ar-kansas coach Bret Bielema, whose team has rebounded from a 1-3 start to win five of six, with the only loss in that stretch coming at Ala-bama.

“From the outside world, we’re still probably just a 6-4 football team. But I know where we’re at,” Bielema added. “I know where we’re going. I know the kind of kids we’re going to contin-ue to bring in here. The at-titude we’re going to breed. It’s going to be fun.”

It’s much tougher for LSU to summon that kind of optimism.

Combined with Ala-bama’s victory hours ear-lier, Arkansas (6-4, 4-2) eliminated LSU (7-2, 4-2) from contention in the SEC West. Only two weeks earli-er, the Tigers were unbeat-en and ranked second by the College Football Playoff committee. They were No. 9 in the CFP this week after losing for the first time this season at Alabama on Nov. 7.

“Anybody that would think that this is a hangover from the Alabama game, it’s absolutely not true,” LSU coach Les Miles said. “I take the discredit here ... This was absolutely my fault. The kids played their hearts out. I just didn’t give (them) the right stuff.”

LSU running back Leonard Fournette had 127 yards from scrimmage and scored his 17th touchdown this season, but that may have done little to help his Heisman Trophy candidacy on a day when Alabama’s Derrick Henry rushed for 204 yards and two scores.

“Everybody is disap-pointed,” Fournette said. “I just have to help keep this team together. In hard times you see what type of man you are. I would never trade my team for anything in the world.”

n Vanderbilt 21, Kentucky 17: At Nashville, Tennessee, Caleb Azubike sacked Patrick Towles on the game’s final play.

It was a fitting ending to Vanderbilt’s victory against the Kentucky Wildcats as the Commodores defense set the tempo early with two goal-line stands in the first half Saturday.

“Those guys have been great all year long at just being able to try to stand up and anchor down,” Commodores coach Derek Mason said. “That’s who we are. That’s what we want to be at Vanderbilt.”

Mason, in his second year at Vanderbilt (4-6, 2-4 SEC), recorded his second SEC win. He doubles as defensive coordinator and his signature was all over this win.

Vanderbilt safety Oren Burks intercept-ed two passes, returning one for a touch-down and stopping a Kentucky drive in the end zone with the other.

“I was determined to get in the end zone,” Burks said of the 30-yard return in the second quarter. “There was only one guy between me and the end zone and I’m not going to let that stop me. I was just read-ing the quarterback’s eyes.”

Linebacker Zach Cunningham led the Commodores with 10 tackles.

Slumping Kentucky (4-6, 2-6) lost its fifth straight as it converted only 4 of 16 third downs.

Both teams must win their last two games to become bowl eligible. Vanderbilt closes with Texas A&M and Tennessee. Kentucky hosts Charlotte and Louisville.

n Texas A&M 41, Western Carolina 17: At College Station, Texas, Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin certainly wasn’t happy that his team was tied with Western Carolina in the second quarter on Saturday night.

He was, however, encouraged by the way the Aggies responded after that.

Kyler Murray threw for 191 yards and three touchdowns and Texas A&M shook off a slow start to cruise to a victory against

Western Carolina.Western Carolina (6-4) scored two

quick touchdowns to tie it at 14 in the sec-ond quarter before A&M (7-3) scored 20 straight points to make it 34-14 late in the third quarter.

“I don’t know that our guys panicked or anything like that,” Sumlin said.

Freshman Christian Kirk, who finished with 122 yards receiving, grabbed the go-ahead touchdown reception in that span and added another TD catch in the fourth quarter. Murray had touchdown passes of 26, 14 and 16 yards.

“We need to keep continuing to im-prove at that position,” Sumlin said of his quarterbacks. “Obviously being able to run the ball like we did helped them.”

It was Texas A&M’s 20th straight non-conference win, which is the longest streak in the FBS.

n No. 11 Florida 24, South Carolina 14: At Columbia, South Carolina, Coach Jim McElwain is glad his 11th-ranked Florida Gators are learning to succeed — by trying very hard.

The latest example came Saturday when the SEC East champions held off a South Carolina rally for a victory.

“There’s something special about that because wins are hard to come by,” McEl-wain said. “I’m proud for our guys and proud for Gator fans out there who didn’t think much of this season, probably.”

Now the Gators are thinking big.Jordan Cronkrite had a 3-yard touch-

down run and a 41-yard scoring pass from Treon Harirs in the first half.

The win keeps Florida (9-1, 7-1) in the College Football Playoff mix as a potential one-loss SEC champion. The Gators, 11th in the College Football Playoff ranking, clinched their spot in next month’s title game with their victory against Vanderbilt last week.

That, too, came down to successful, late execution, the Gators getting the go-ahead field goal with 2:22 left in a 9-7 win.

This time, it took Kelvin Taylor’s 53-yard run to the Gamecock 1 on third-and-8 with two minutes left and South Carolina trailing 17-14. Taylor shut the door on the Gamecocks a play later with his touchdown run.

“There was never any panic,” McElwain said. “They somehow figured out a way to sweep the (SEC) East.”

Don’t bet against Florida finding their way into the playoffs.

“We’re not looking ahead,” nose tackle Caleb Brantley said. “We’re not looking at the next game. We’re just worried about the moment.”

Florida will finish with games against Florida Atlantic and Florida State before heading to the Georgia Dome.

Florida appeared to have this wrapped up much earlier, up 17-0 heading to the fourth quarter, with the defense having al-lowed only 44 yards.

But South Carolina (3-7, 1-7) rallied with a throwback 17-yard touchdown from receiver Pharoh Cooper to quarterback Per-ry Orth, followed by Orth’s 38-yard scoring throw to Cooper moments later that cut the lead to 17-14 with 4:49 remaining.

n Georgia 20, Auburn 13: At Auburn, Alabama, Isaiah McKenzie, Aaron Davis and Georgia’s defense took the game — and the ball — into their hands.

McKenzie returned a fourth-quarter punt 53 yards for a touchdown Saturday to lift the Bulldogs to a victory against Auburn in a battle of the SEC’s preseason division favorites.

“He (Kevin Phillips) outkicked his cov-erage and like Coach told me all week, ‘If you get a pitch to hit, take it,’” McKenzie said. “My teammates had great blocks, I got around the corner and scored a touch-down.”

Georgia (7-3, 5-3) forced two fumbles after that, including one on the goal line in their SEC finale.

Davis wound up with the ball both times.

The Tigers (5-5, 2-5) managed only two Daniel Carlson field goals after their opening drive, the second coming with 1:14 left to play when the Bulldogs kept Auburn from the end zone.

Georgia’s Malcolm Mitchell recovered the onside kick to settle a game when both offenses had more fizzle than sizzle.

Auburn remains last in the SEC West after opening as a popular pick to win the league with quarterbacks Jeremy Johnson and Sean White both struggling.

McKenzie also scored the tying touch-down on a 4-yard run late in the third quarter for his first career offensive score. Then he tied Georgia’s career mark held by Buzy Rosenberg with his fourth career TD on a punt return.

Greyson Lambert was held to 97 pass-ing yards for Georgia, which stalled in Au-burn territory on its first three drives. Sony Michel gained 77 yards on 26 carries.

n Tennessee 24, North Texas 0: At Knoxville, Tennessee, Tennessee had the kind of favorable matchup that figured to showcase its offense.

Instead, the Volunteers’ defense took center stage.

Tennessee allowed 199 total yards Saturday in a victory over North Texas that made the Volunteers bowl eligible and gave them a three-game winning streak. Tennessee (6-4) hadn’t won three-straight games within the same season since reeling off four consecutive victories in 2010.

“The whole season we’ve just been getting better and better as time goes on,” said Tennessee linebacker Darrin Kirkland Jr., who had a team-high eight tackles. “We’re just grateful for the opportunity we got this week.”

North Texas (1-9) never advanced beyond Tennessee’s 45-yard line and was held scoreless for the first time since a 41-0 loss to Alabama in 2011. Alvin Ka-mara rushed for 127 yards and two touch-downs as Tennessee posted its first shut-out since a 45-0 triumph against Austin Peay in its 2013 season opener, the first game of Butch Jones’ coaching tenure.


SEC Roundup

College FootballSaturday’s Scores

EASTAlbright 38, Lebanon Valley 13Amherst 17, Williams 7Assumption 17, New Haven 14Becker 41, Anna Maria 7Bethany (WV) 35, St. Vincent 27Bloomsburg 17, Seton Hill 14Bowdoin 35, Colby 13Bridgewater (Mass.) 64, Mass. Maritime 42Buffalo St. 35, Brockport 28California (Pa.) 56, Lock Haven 24Carnegie-Mellon 52, Case Reserve 42Castleton 31, Norwich 13Clemson 37, Syracuse 27Colgate 49, Lehigh 42College of NJ 20, Rowan 0Cornell 3, Columbia 0Cortland St. 11, Ithaca 8Curry 26, MIT 24Dartmouth 34, Brown 18Delaware Valley 20, Widener 3East Stroudsburg 49, Gannon 37Elon 27, Maine 22Endicott 33, Coast Guard 5Fitchburg St. 30, Plymouth St. 7Fordham 38, Georgetown 31Framingham St. 55, Worcester St. 14Gettysburg 21, Franklin & Marshall 7Hamilton 14, Bates 0Hartwick 45, Utica 39Hobart 42, Rochester 20Holy Cross 23, Bucknell 7Husson 20, Mount Ida 7Indiana (Pa.) 62, Cheyney 0James Madison 24, Delaware 21Kean 28, Montclair St. 21Kutztown 45, Clarion 17LIU Post 34, Bentley 20Lycoming 38, Misericordia 14Maine Maritime 17, Nichols 8Millersville 31, Edinboro 21Monmouth (NJ) 21, Presbyterian 16Morrisville St. 44, Alfred St. 12Muhlenberg 28, Moravian 14NY Maritime 34, Gallaudet 0Navy 55, SMU 14Nebraska 31, Rutgers 14New Hampshire 24, Albany (NY) 14Penn 35, Harvard 25RPI 23, Union (NY) 10S. Connecticut 17, American International 7Sacred Heart 28, Bryant 19Shepherd 52, Urbana 20Shippensburg 69, Mercyhurst 20Slippery Rock 61, West Chester 12St. Anselm 39, Pace 30St. Francis (Pa.) 21, Robert Morris 0St. John Fisher 23, Alfred 9St. Lawrence 21, Merchant Marine 14Stevenson 48, FDU-Florham 25Stonehill 17, Merrimack 14Stony Brook 19, Rhode Island 7Susquehanna 24, Juniata 17Thiel 28, Grove City 23Trinity (Conn.) 17, Wesleyan (Conn.) 13Tufts 31, Middlebury 28Tulane 34, Army 31Ursinus 28, Dickinson 20Villanova 21, Richmond 20W. New England 28, Salve Regina 21WPI 19, Springfield 17Wagner 28, CCSU 7Washington & Jefferson 45, Waynesburg 23Wesley 63, William Paterson 0West Liberty 42, W. Virginia St. 36West Virginia 38, Texas 20Wilkes 24, King’s (Pa.) 17Yale 35, Princeton 28

SOUTHAlabama 31, Mississippi St. 6Alderson-Broaddus 48, Kentucky Wesleyan 29Arkansas 31, LSU 14Arkansas St. 59, Louisiana-Monroe 21Bridgewater (Va.) 45, Catholic 13Carson-Newman 65, Tusculum 32Catawba 28, Lenoir-Rhyne 14Cent. Arkansas 34, Nicholls St. 31Centre 30, Berry 23Charleston Southern 31, Liberty 24Chattanooga 31, The Citadel 23Christopher Newport 51, S. Virginia 7Coastal Carolina 45, Kennesaw St. 13Delta St. 37, Mississippi College 29E. Illinois 23, UT Martin 21E. Kentucky 41, Murray St. 34, 2OTFaulkner 51, Union (Ky.) 30Florida 24, South Carolina 14Florida St. 34, NC State 17Gardner-Webb 28, ETSU 3Georgetown (Ky.) 22, Pikeville 0Georgia 20, Auburn 13Georgia Southern 45, Troy 10Guilford 41, Emory & Henry 30Hampton 42, Savannah St. 3Hendrix 19, Sewanee 0Huntingdon 44, Averett 13Jacksonville 20, Campbell 14Jacksonville St. 56, SE Missouri 28Johns Hopkins 49, McDaniel 24Kentucky Christian 39, Bluefield South 36Lindsey Wilson 55, Cumberland (Tenn.) 27Louisville 38, Virginia 31Mars Hill 27, Brevard 7Marshall 52, FIU 0Maryville (Tenn.) 52, Greensboro 3Mercer 27, Furman 20, OTMethodist 47, LaGrange 12Middle Tennessee 24, FAU 17Miles 20, Albany St. (Ga.) 7Millsaps 31, Rhodes 21Missouri S&T 42, Quincy 35Morgan St. 21, Florida A&M 7NC A&T 27, Delaware St. 6NC Central 41, Howard 6NC Wesleyan 42, Ferrum 33Newberry 26, Wingate 0North Alabama 52, West Alabama 14North Carolina 59, Miami 21Old Dominion 31, UTEP 21Pittsburgh 31, Duke 13Point (Ga.) 49, Concordia (Ala.) 7Prairie View 38, Alabama St. 13Randolph-Macon 14, Hampden-Sydney 9Reinhardt 70, Bethel (Tenn.) 36SC State 17, Norfolk St. 10Salisbury 28, Frostburg St. 27Samford 37, Wofford 27San Diego 35, Davidson 10South Florida 44, Temple 23Southern U. 46, Alabama A&M 7Stetson 60, Ave Maria 21Tennessee 24, North Texas 0Tennessee Tech 42, Austin Peay 24UNC-Pembroke 31, Limestone 14UTSA 30, Charlotte 27, OTValdosta St. 39, Florida Tech 21Vanderbilt 21, Kentucky 17Washington & Lee 34, Shenandoah 21Webber 27, Warner 24West Georgia 35, Shorter 9William & Mary 31, Towson 17Winston-Salem 17, Bowie St. 14

MIDWESTButler 20, Drake 13Cincinnati 49, Tulsa 38Dayton 28, Marist 21Illinois St. 42, S. Illinois 21Iowa 40, Minnesota 35Lamar 28, Incarnate Word 21Michigan 48, Indiana 41, 2OTMichigan St. 24, Maryland 7Missouri 20, BYU 16N. Iowa 41, Missouri St. 0Northwestern 21, Purdue 14Notre Dame 28, Wake Forest 7Notre Dame Coll. 60, WV Wesleyan 20Ohio St. 28, Illinois 3Oklahoma St. 35, Iowa St. 31S. Dakota St. 30, South Dakota 23UMass 28, E. Michigan 17W. Illinois 37, Indiana St. 30, OT

SOUTHWESTAbilene Christian 21, SE Louisiana 17Alcorn St. 65, Texas Southern 13Arkansas Tech 27, Harding 24Georgia St. 41, Texas St. 19Grambling St. 49, Ark.-Pine Bluff 31Hardin-Simmons 82, Louisiana College 21Henderson St. 21, Ouachita 17Houston 35, Memphis 34Mary Hardin-Baylor 67, E. Texas Baptist 20Midwestern St. 37, Texas A&M Commerce 33NW Missouri St. 49, Washburn 13Oklahoma 44, Baylor 34S. Arkansas 49, Ark.-Monticello 29S. Nazarene 33, Oklahoma Baptist 32, OTSE Oklahoma 37, East Central 27SW Assemblies of God 48, Bacone 26SW Oklahoma 31, NW Oklahoma St. 17Sam Houston St. 59, Northwestern St. 21Southern Miss. 65, Rice 10Stephen F. Austin 55, Houston Baptist 20Sul Ross St. 35, Howard Payne 23TCU 23, Kansas 17Texas A&M 41, W. Carolina 17Texas Lutheran 58, Southwestern (Texas) 3Texas Tech 59, Kansas St. 44Trinity (Texas) 10, Austin 7W. Texas A&M 51, Texas A&M-Kingsville 45Wayland Baptist 51, Lyon 30

FAR WESTAir Force 35, Utah St. 28Appalachian St. 47, Idaho 20Arizona St. 27, Washington 17Cal Poly 55, UC Davis 38Colorado St. 49, UNLV 35Montana 57, E. Washington 16Montana St. 44, Idaho St. 20N. Arizona 49, Sacramento St. 35Nevada 37, San Jose St. 34, OTOregon 38, Stanford 36Portland St. 24, S. Utah 23

The Associated Press Top 25 Fared

No. 1 Clemson (10-0) beat Syracuse 37-27. Next: vs. Wake Forest, Saturday.

No. 2 Ohio State (10-0) beat Illinois 28-3. Next: vs. No. 14 Michigan State, Saturday.

No. 3 Alabama (9-1) beat No. 20 Mississppi State 31-6. Next: vs. Charleston Southern, Saturday.

No. 4 Baylor (8-1) lost to No. 12 Oklahoma 44-34. Next: at No. 5 Oklahoma State, Saturday.

No. 5 Oklahoma State (10-0) beat Iowa State 35-31. Next: vs. No. 4 Baylor, Saturday.

No. 6 Notre Dame (9-1) beat Wake Forest 28-7. Next: at Boston College, Saturday.

No. 7 Stanford (8-2) lost to Oregon 38-36. Next: vs. California, Saturday.

No. 8 Iowa (10-0) beat Minnesota 40-35. Next: vs. Purdue, Saturday.

No. 9 LSU (7-2) lost to Arkansas 31-14. Next: at Mississippi, Saturday.

No. 10 Utah (8-1) at Arizona. Next: vs. No. 18 UCLA, Saturday.

No. 11 Florida (9-1) beat South Carolina 24-14. Next: vs. FAU, Saturday.

No. 12 Oklahoma (9-1) beat No. 4 Baylor 44-34. Next: vs. No. 13 TCU, Saturday.

No. 13 TCU (9-1) beat Kansas 23-17. Next: at No. 12 Oklahoma, Saturday.

No. 14 Michigan State (9-1) beat Maryland 24-7. Next: at No. 2 Ohio State, Saturday.

No. 15 Michigan (8-2) beat Indiana 48-41, 2OT. Next: at Penn State, Saturday.

No. 16 Houston (10-0) beat No. 25 Memphis 35-34. Next: at UConn, Saturday.

No. 17 North Carolina (9-1) beat Miami 59-21. Next: at Virginia Tech, Saturday.

No. 18 UCLA (7-2) vs. Washington State. Next: at No. 10 Utah, Thursday.

No. 19 Florida State (8-2) beat N.C. State 34-17. Next: vs. Chattanooga, Saturday.

No. 20 Mississippi State (7-3) lost to No. 3 Alabama 31-6. Next: at Arkansas, Saturday.

No. 21 Temple (8-2) lost to South Florida 44-23. Next: vs. No. 25 Memphis, Saturday.

No. 22 Navy (8-1) beat SMU 55-14. Next: at Tulsa, Saturday.

No. 23 Wisconsin (8-2) did not play. Next: vs. No. 24 Northwestern, Saturday.

No. 24 Northwestern (8-2) beat Purdue 21-14. Next: at No. 23 Wisconsin, Saturday.

No. 25 Memphis (8-2) lost to No. 16 Houston 35-34. Next: at No. 21 Temple, Saturday.

Friday’s Scores EAST

W. Connecticut 63, Westfield St. 42FAR WEST

Southern Cal 27, Colorado 24

Southeastern ConferenceEast

Conference All Games W L PF PA W L PF PAFlorida 7 1 189 108 9 1 281 145Georgia 5 3 183 159 7 3 282 179Tennessee 3 3 178 147 6 4 340 218Vanderbilt 2 4 78 106 4 6 154 174Kentucky 2 6 140 221 4 6 214 281Missouri 1 5 62 102 5 5 152 147South Carolina 1 7 161 243 3 7 209 270

West Conference All Games W L PF PA W L PF PAAlabama 6 1 223 126 9 1 329 153LSU 4 2 176 153 7 2 302 219Mississippi 4 2 182 166 7 3 407 230Arkansas 4 2 197 187 6 4 344 279Mississippi St 3 3 132 120 7 3 318 186Texas A&M 3 3 129 156 7 3 308 240Auburn 2 5 164 200 5 5 257 265

Saturday’s GamesGeorgia 20, Auburn 13Tennessee 24, North Texas 0Florida 24, South Carolina 14Alabama 31, Mississippi St. 6Vanderbilt 21, Kentucky 17Texas A&M 41, W. Carolina 17Arkansas 31, LSU 14Missouri 20, BYU 16

Saturday, Nov. 21LSU at Ole Miss, TBDFlorida Atlantic at Florida, 11 a.m. (SEC Network)The Citadel at South Carolina, 11 a.m. (SEC Network)Charleston Southern at Alabama, 3 p.m. (SEC Network)Idaho at Auburn, 3 p.m. (SEC Network)Mississippi State at Arkansas, 6 p.m. (ESPN)Georgia Southern at Georgia, 6 p.m. (ESPNU)Tennessee at Missouri, 6:15 p.m. (ESPN2)Texas A&M at Vanderbilt, 6:30 p.m. (SEC Network)Charlotte at Kentucky, 6:30 p.m. (SEC Network)

No. 3 Alabama 31, No. 20 Mississippi State 6

Alabama 0 21 3 7—31Mississippi St. 0 3 3 0— 6

Second QuarterAla—C.Jones 69 punt return (Griffith kick), 10:44.Ala—Ridley 60 pass from Coker (Griffith kick), 8:36.MSSt—FG Graves 31, 6:10.Ala—Henry 74 run (Griffith kick), 5:10.

Third QuarterAla—FG Griffith 42, 10:43.MSSt—FG Graves 39, 1:24.

Fourth QuarterAla—Henry 65 run (Griffith kick), 7:53.A—62,435.

Ala MSStFirst downs 13 20Rushes-yards 30-235 42-89Passing 144 304Comp-Att-Int 15-25-1 23-45-1Return Yards 98 3Punts-Avg. 5-40.0 6-44.3Fumbles-Lost 0-0 3-1Penalties-Yards 4-40 4-40Time of Possession 26:30 33:30

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING—Alabama, Henry 22-204, Scarbrough 3-13, Stewart 1-8, Coker 1-6, D.Harris 3-4. Mississip-pi St., Holloway 7-34, Fitzgerald 5-24, Prescott 26-14, Ross 1-9, Shumpert 1-5, A.Williams 2-3.PASSING—Alabama, Coker 15-25-1-144. Mississip-pi St., Prescott 22-43-1-300, Fitzgerald 1-2-0-4.RECEIVING—Alabama, Ridley 5-76, Stewart 4-32, Drake 2-13, Howard 1-15, D.Harris 1-5, Mullaney 1-3, Henry 1-0. Mississippi St., Ross 8-114, D.Wilson 3-38, Holloway 3-31, D.Gray 2-59, Walley 2-27, Myles 2-9, A.Williams 2-7, F.Brown 1-19.

Arkansas 31, No. 9 LSU 14Arkansas 7 14 3 7—31LSU 0 7 7 0—14

First QuarterArk—Reed 52 pass from B.Allen (Hedlund kick), 8:06.

Second QuarterArk—A.Collins 80 run (Hedlund kick), 14:42.Ark—A.Collins 5 run (Hedlund kick), 3:55.LSU—Dupre 5 pass from Harris (Domingue kick), :24.

Third QuarterLSU—Le.Fournette 2 run (Domingue kick), 11:10.Ark—FG Hedlund 25, 5:33.

Fourth QuarterArk—Cornelius 69 run (Hedlund kick), 10:18.A—101,699.

Ark LSUFirst downs 17 20Rushes-yards 40-299 30-59Passing 141 271Comp-Att-Int 9-16-1 21-35-1Return Yards 14 20Punts-Avg. 2-43.5 6-44.3Fumbles-Lost 1-1 1-1Penalties-Yards 2-20 7-46Time of Possession 29:43 30:17

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING—Arkansas, A.Collins 16-141, Walker 17-88, Cornelius 2-71, Morgan 1-9, Team 1-(minus 2), B.Allen 3-(minus 8). LSU, Le.Fournette 19-91, D.Wil-liams 1-6, Guice 2-6, Harris 8-(minus 44).PASSING—Arkansas, B.Allen 9-16-1-141. LSU, Har-ris 21-35-1-271.RECEIVING—Arkansas, Reed 3-83, Henry 3-21, Cornelius 2-18, Morgan 1-19. LSU, Dupre 8-109, Di-arse 4-42, Le.Fournette 3-36, Jeter 2-37, Dural 2-30, Quinn 1-11, D.Williams 1-6.

No. 11 Florida 24, South Carolina 14

Florida 7 7 3 7—24South Carolina 0 0 0 14—14

First QuarterFla—Cronkrite 3 run (Hardin kick), 1:50.

Second QuarterFla—Cronkrite 41 pass from T.Harris (Hardin kick), 8:17.

Third QuarterFla—FG Hardin 39, 4:50.

Fourth QuarterSC—Orth 17 pass from P.Cooper (Fry kick), 8:59.SC—P.Cooper 38 pass from Orth (Fry kick), 4:49.Fla—Taylor 1 run (Hardin kick), 2:01.A—78,536.

Fla SCFirst downs 20 13Rushes-yards 43-148 23-21Passing 256 180Comp-Att-Int 19-33-2 14-25-2Return Yards 5 9Punts-Avg. 4-46.5 6-46.7Fumbles-Lost 1-0 2-0Penalties-Yards 8-55 4-45Time of Possession 39:56 20:04

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING—Florida, Taylor 20-105, Cronkrite 6-24, T.Harris 10-16, B.Powell 3-9, Scarlett 4-(minus 6). South Carolina, P.Cooper 3-16, Da.Williams 3-14, Wilds 8-12, Talley 1-1, Nunez 1-(minus 6), Orth 7-(mi-nus 16).PASSING—Florida, T.Harris 19-33-2-256. South Carolina, Orth 13-24-2-163, P.Cooper 1-1-0-17.RECEIVING—Florida, Callaway 5-60, McGee 5-45, B.Powell 3-36, Cronkrite 2-49, Robinson 2-28, Gools-by 1-23, Taylor 1-15. South Carolina, Adams 4-46, P.Cooper 3-40, Belton 2-33, Hurst 2-12, Orth 1-17, Markway 1-16, Wilds 1-16.

Texas A&M 41, Western Carolina 17

W. Carolina 0 14 0 3—17Texas A&M 7 14 13 7—41

First QuarterTAM—Carson 2 run (Bertolet kick), 5:47.

Second QuarterTAM—Tabuyo 26 pass from Murray (Bertolet kick), 12:41.WCar—Newsome 17 pass from Tr.Mitchell (Howard kick), 12:07.WCar—Worsham 11 fumble return (Howard kick), 11:58.TAM—Kirk 14 pass from Murray (Bertolet kick), 9:06.

Third QuarterTAM—FG Bertolet 47, 11:09.TAM—Ratley 16 pass from Murray (Bertolet kick), 4:43.TAM—FG Bertolet 52, :24.

Fourth QuarterWCar—FG Howard 24, 11:18.TAM—Kirk 22 pass from Allen (Bertolet kick), 10:19.A—101,583.

WCar TAMFirst downs 13 36Rushes-yards 27-137 52-304Passing 165 279Comp-Att-Int 17-31-1 28-45-2Return Yards 24 55Fumbles-Lost 1-0 2-1Penalties-Yards 5-45 4-45Time of Possession 25:17 34:43

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING—W. Carolina, Newsome 17-111, Tr.Mitch-ell 8-25, S.Hill 2-1. Texas A&M, Carson 17-109, Dolezal 18-84, Murray 7-50, White 7-46, Etwi 2-14, Allen 1-1.PASSING—W. Carolina, Tr.Mitchell 17-31-1-165. Tex-as A&M, Murray 22-39-2-191, Allen 6-6-0-88.RECEIVING—W. Carolina, Newsome 7-31, S.Hill 4-30, S.Robinson 3-64, Sexton 1-18, Benson 1-15, Helms Jr. 1-7. Texas A&M, Kirk 9-122, Tabuyo 5-53, Ratley 4-33, Seals-Jones 3-34, Pope 3-25, Dolezal 1-6, J.Davis 1-4, Niederhofer 1-3, Holmes 1-(minus 1).

Georgia 20, Auburn 13Georgia 0 3 7 10—20Auburn 7 3 0 3—13

First QuarterAub—K.Johnson 7 run (Carlson kick), 10:24.

Second QuarterGeo—FG Morgan 40, 4:00.Aub—FG Carlson 42, :34.

Third QuarterGeo—McKenzie 4 run (Morgan kick), 1:20. Geo—McKenzie 53 punt return (Morgan kick), 9:28.Geo—FG Morgan 38, 6:49.Aub—FG Carlson 38, 1:14.A—87,451.

Geo AubFirst downs 15 16Rushes-yards 45-146 37-213Passing 97 62Comp-Att-Int 12-17-0 15-27-1Return Yards 53 20Fumbles-Lost 2-0 2-2Penalties-Yards 5-48 2-16Time of Possession 35:49 24:11

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING—Georgia, Michel 26-77, McKenzie 4-26, Douglas 4-25, Godwin 2-14, Hicks 2-5, Lambert 4-2, Team 3-(minus 3). Auburn, Robinson 12-93, Barber 13-72, Je.Johnson 7-31, Louis 2-14, K.Johnson 2-10, White 1-(minus 7).PASSING—Georgia, Lambert 12-17-0-97. Auburn, Je.Johnson 14-22-1-61, White 1-5-0-1.RECEIVING—Georgia, Blazevich 3-19, Mitchell 2-20, McKenzie 2-15, Michel 2-13, C.Payne 1-20, Rome 1-7, Douglas 1-3. Auburn, M.Davis 8-31, Louis 4-22, Barber 2-8, Stevens 1-1.

Vanderbilt 21, Kentucky 17Kentucky 3 7 7 0—17Vanderbilt 7 14 0 0—21

First QuarterKy—FG MacGinnis 38, 10:22.Van—Anderton 4 pass from Shurmur (Lekacz kick), :36.

Second QuarterKy—Timmons 7 pass from Barker (MacGinnis kick), 10:23.Van—Burks 30 interception return (Lekacz kick), 5:10.Van—Scott 37 pass from Shurmur (Lekacz kick), :37.

Third QuarterKy—Kemp 2 run (MacGinnis kick), 1:06.A—30,301.

Ky VanFirst downs 12 13Rushes-yards 37-225 42-135Passing 127 166Comp-Att-Int 15-34-2 13-26-0Return Yards 11 21Fumbles-Lost 1-1 3-2Penalties-Yards 4-31 3-25Time of Possession 29:03 30:57

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING—Kentucky, S.Williams 13-115, Kemp 8-53, Barker 4-26, Towles 8-26, Horton 4-5. Van-derbilt, R.Webb 33-113, Rivers 4-16, Sherfield 1-3, Shurmur 1-2, Sims 3-1.PASSING—Kentucky, Towles 10-26-1-67, Barker 5-8-1-60. Vanderbilt, Shurmur 13-26-0-166.RECEIVING—Kentucky, Baker 7-42, Badet 2-50, King 2-2, G.Johnson 1-9, C.Walker 1-9, Conrad 1-8, Timmons 1-7. Vanderbilt, Scott 3-87, Sherfield 3-51, R.Webb 3-13, Rayford 1-7, Anderton 1-4, Rivers 1-2, Scheu 1-2.

Tennessee 24, North Texas 0North Texas 0 0 0 0— 0Tennessee 7 10 0 7—24

First QuarterTenn—Kamara 27 run (Medley kick), 13:51.

Second QuarterTenn—Hurd 1 run (Medley kick), 14:57.Tenn—FG Medley 34, 2:41.

Fourth QuarterTenn—Kamara 15 run (Medley kick), 13:47.A—96,197.

NT TennFirst downs 14 24Rushes-yards 32-92 48-237Passing 107 172Comp-Att-Int 13-26-0 18-28-1Return Yards 4 28Punts-Avg. 8-39.6 5-35.8Fumbles-Lost 2-0 1-0Penalties-Yards 5-35 2-10Time of Possession 30:59 29:01

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING—North Texas, Wilson 14-52, Ivery 4-44, Jimmerson 2-3, Team 1-(minus 1), Dam.Smith 11-(mi-nus 6). Tennessee, Kamara 15-127, Hurd 15-72, Young 4-17, J.Kelly 5-15, Dormady 4-6, Dobbs 4-3, Pearson 1-(minus 3).PASSING—North Texas, Dam.Smith 12-25-0-103, Keena 1-1-0-4. Tennessee, Dobbs 15-23-1-136, Dor-mady 3-5-0-36.RECEIVING—North Texas, M.Smith 5-46, Smiley 3-21, Harris 2-20, Rutherford 1-9, Wilson 1-7, Tuck-er 1-4. Tennessee, Malone 4-38, Pearson 3-24, Jo.Johnson 3-20, J.Smith 2-28, Hurd 2-23, Jennings 1-26, Ellis 1-5, Kamara 1-5, Et.Wolf 1-3.

Missouri 20, 20, BYU 16BYU 0 3 7 6—16Missouri 3 3 0 14—20

First QuarterMo —FG Baggett 23, :56.

Second QuarterBYU—FG Samson 23, 7:29.Mo—FG Baggett 34, :54.

Third QuarterBYU—A.Brown 11 run (Samson kick), 6:21.

Fourth QuarterMo—J’.Moore 4 pass from Lock (Baggett kick), 13:03.Mo—Hunt 1 run (Baggett kick), 10:03.BYU—Bernard 6 pass from Mangum (kick failed), 7:19.A—42,824.

BYU MoFirst downs 18 23Rushes-yards 15-46 55-190Passing 244 244Comp-Att-Int 23-41-0 19-28-1Return Yards 25 4Fumbles-Lost 3-2 2-1Penalties-Yards 6-42 8-91Time of Possession 20:56 39:04

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHIN—BYU, A.Brown 7-42, Hine 6-7, Bernard 1-3, Mangum 1-(minus 6). Missouri, Hansbrough 26-117, Witter 13-34, Lock 3-26, Hunt 10-14, Wingo 1-1, Team 2-(minus 2).PASSING—BYU, Mangum 23-41-0-244. Missouri, Lock 19-28-1-244.RECEIVING—BYU, Bernard 4-56, Pearson 4-40, M.Mathews 4-20, Kurtz 3-67, Peck 3-41, Blackmon 2-15, A.Brown 2-1, M.Juergens 1-4. Missouri, Brown 5-65, J’.Moore 3-49, Hilton 3-36, Witter 2-57, Left-wich 2-9, Culkin 1-16, Reese 1-11, Hunt 1-2, E.Hall 1-(minus 1).

Conference USAEast Division

Conference All Games W L PF PA W L PF PAW. Kentucky 6 0 293 153 8 2 418 265Marshall 6 1 231 84 9 2 363 172Middle Tenn. 4 2 210 192 5 5 328 287Old Dominion 3 3 153 209 5 5 229 340FIU 3 4 209 207 5 6 299 295FAU 2 5 144 170 2 8 223 294Charlotte 0 7 133 283 2 8 193 350

West Division Conference All Games W L PF PA W L PF PALouisiana Tech 5 1 242 135 7 3 400 248Southern Miss. 5 1 234 88 7 3 386 214Rice 2 4 123 230 4 6 262 389UTEP 2 4 103 180 4 6 213 361UTSA 2 4 150 165 2 8 230 339North Texas 1 5 122 251 1 9 158 434

Saturday’s GamesOld Dominion 31, UTEP 21Middle Tennessee 24, FAU 17Tennessee 24, North Texas 0UTSA 30, Charlotte 27, OTSouthern Miss. 65, Rice 10Marshall 52, FIU 0

Saturday, Nov. 21Florida Atlantic at Florida, 11 a.m. (SEC Network)North Texas at Middle Tennessee, 11 a.m. (ASN)Western Kentucky at FIU, 1:30 p.m. (Fox College Sports)Louisiana Tech at UTEP, 2:30 p.m. (Fox Sports Net)Old Dominion at Southern Mississippi, 2:30 p.m. (ASN)Rice at UTSA, 6 p.m. (ASN)Charlotte at Kentucky, 6:30 p.m. (SEC Network)

Southern Mississippi 65, Rice 10

Southern Miss. 7 35 10 13—65Rice 0 0 0 10—10

First QuarterUSM—I.Smith 28 pass from Mullens (Brauchle kick), 3:13.

Second QuarterUSM—Thigpen 6 pass from Sarrazin (Brauchle kick), 9:22.USM—Thomas 50 pass from Mullens (Brauchle kick), 7:34.USM—Thomas 51 pass from Mullens (Brauchle kick), 6:08.USM—Thompson 13 pass from Mullens (Brauchle kick), 5:04.USM—I.Smith 16 pass from Mullens (Brauchle kick), :30.

Third QuarterUSM—Richard 60 run (Brauchle kick), 13:02.USM—FG Brauchle 39, 7:53.

Fourth QuarterUSM—Matthews 17 run (kick blocked), 14:54.Rice—FG Tobola 33, 11:10.USM—Aaron 47 pass from Matthews (Shaunfield kick), 9:45.Rice—German 20 pass from Jackson (Tobola kick), 4:46.A—18,656.

USM RiceFirst downs 26 15Rushes-yards 35-181 35-107Passing 501 107Comp-Att-Int 28-37-0 13-36-0Return Yards 16 0Punts-Avg. 3-39.3 9-45.9Fumbles-Lost 1-1 3-1Penalties-Yards 6-59 7-67Time of Possession 31:12 28:48

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING—Southern Miss., Richard 6-78, I.Smith 18-57, Thornton 8-25, Matthews 2-23, Team 1-(mi-nus 2). Rice, Dillard 9-70, Au.Walter 10-65, Turner 1-8, Davis 2-4, Stehling 4-4, Stewart 1-0, Jackson 8-(minus 44).PASSING—Southern Miss., Mullens 23-31-0-386, Matthews 4-5-0-109, Sarrazin 1-1-0-6. Rice, Jack-son 8-19-0-69, Stehling 5-16-0-38, Z.Wright 0-1-0-0.RECEIVING—Southern Miss., Martin 6-109, I.Smith 6-83, Thomas 5-126, Thompson 3-43, Robertson 2-34, Richard 2-8, Aaron 1-47, Mitchell 1-28, D.Davis 1-17, Thigpen 1-6. Rice, Smith 3-40, German 2-22, Alaka 2-17, Cella 2-11, Parks 1-12, Davis 1-6, Mayden 1-0, Hunt 1-(minus 1).

Southwestern Athletic Conference

East Conference All Games W L PF PA W L PF PAAlcorn St. 5 2 328 137 6 3 374 213Alabama St. 5 4 240 242 5 5 254 266Jackson St. 3 4 189 203 3 6 228 308Alabama A&M 2 5 170 229 2 7 180 336MVSU 1 7 126 343 1 9 133 458

West Conference All Games W L PF PA W L PF PAGrambling 8 0 374 199 8 2 441 328Prairie View 7 1 369 254 8 2 435 317Southern U. 6 2 337 225 6 4 358 335Texas Southern 2 6 186 300 3 6 249 300Ark-Pine Bluff 0 8 154 341 1 9 190 403

Saturday’s GamesAlcorn St. 65, Texas Southern 13Prairie View 38, Alabama St. 13Grambling St. 49, Ark.-Pine Bluff 31Southern U. 46, Alabama A&M 7

Saturday, Nov. 21Jackson State at Prairie View, 1 p.m.Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Mississippi Valley State, 1 p.m.Miles College at Alabama State, 2 p.m.

ScheduleTuesday’s Games

MIDWESTToledo at Bowling Green, 5 p.m.Ball St. at Ohio, 6 p.m.

Wednesday’s GamesMIDWEST

Cent. Michigan at Kent St., 7 p.m.W. Michigan at N. Illinois, 7 p.m.

Thursday’s GamesSOUTH

Coastal Carolina at Liberty, 6 p.m.Nicholls St. at SE Louisiana, 6 p.m.East Carolina at UCF, 6:30 p.m.

SOUTHWESTLouisiana-Monroe at Texas St., 8:30 p.m.

Friday’s GamesEAST

Brown at Columbia, 6:30 p.m.SOUTH

Cincinnati at South Florida, 7 p.m.FAR WEST

Air Force at Boise St., 8:30 p.m.

Saturday’s GamesEAST

Michigan at Penn St., TBAHouston at UConn, TBARutgers at Army, 11 a.m.Princeton at Dartmouth, 11 a.m.St. Francis (Pa.) at Duquesne, 11 a.m.Bryant at Robert Morris, 11 a.m.Wagner at Sacred Heart, 11 a.m.Memphis at Temple, 11 a.m.Georgetown at Holy Cross, 11:05 a.m.Lafayette at Lehigh, 11:30 a.m.Bucknell at Colgate, NoonMorehead St. at Marist, NoonMaine at New Hampshire, NoonCornell at Penn, NoonAlbany (NY) at Stony Brook, NoonMiami (Ohio) at UMass, NoonRhode Island at Towson, 1 p.m.Harvard at Yale, 1:30 p.m.Louisville at Pittsburgh, 2:30 p.m.Notre Dame vs. Boston College at Boston, 6:30 p.m.

SOUTHIndiana at Maryland, TBADelaware at Elon, 11 a.m.FAU at Florida, 11 a.m.Villanova at James Madison, 11 a.m.North Texas at Middle Tennessee, 11 a.m.William & Mary at Richmond, 11 a.m.The Citadel at South Carolina, 11 a.m.North Carolina at Virginia Tech, 11 a.m.Georgia Tech at Miami, 11:30 a.m.Syracuse at NC State, 11:30 a.m.Kentucky Wesleyan at ETSU, NoonValparaiso at Jacksonville, NoonNorfolk St. at Morgan St., NoonNC Central at NC A&T, NoonSC State at Savannah St., NoonDavidson at Stetson, NoonMonmouth (NJ) at Gardner-Webb, 12:30 p.m.W. Carolina at VMI, 12:30 p.m.Howard at Delaware St., 1 p.m.South Alabama at Georgia St., 1 p.m.Murray St. at Jacksonville St., 1 p.m.Ark.-Pine Bluff at MVSU, 1 p.m.Kennesaw St. at Presbyterian, 1 p.m.W. Kentucky at FIU, 1:30 p.m.Bethune-Cookman vs. Florida A&M at Orlando, Fla., 1:30 p.m.Alabama A&M at Alcorn St., 2 p.m.Chattanooga at Florida St., 2 p.m.Samford at Mercer, 2 p.m.Wake Forest at Clemson, 2:30 p.m.LSU at Mississippi, 2:30 p.m.Old Dominion at Southern Mississippi, 2:30 p.m.Tennessee St. at Tennessee Tech, 2:30 p.m.Duke at Virginia, 2:30 p.m.Furman at Wofford, 2:30 p.m.Miles at Alabama St., 3 p.m.Stephen F. Austin at Northwestern St., 3 p.m.Charleston Southern at Alabama, 3 p.m.Idaho at Auburn, 3 p.m.New Mexico St. at Louisiana-Lafayette, 4 p.m.Georgia Southern at Georgia, 6 p.m.Charlotte at Kentucky, 6:30 p.m.Texas A&M at Vanderbilt, 6:30 p.m.

MIDWESTPurdue at Iowa, TBAIllinois at Minnesota, TBANorthwestern at Wisconsin, TBAWest Virginia at Kansas, 11 a.m.Iowa St. at Kansas St., 11 a.m.Michigan St. at Ohio St., 11 a.m. or 2:30 p.m.South Dakota at Illinois St., NoonYoungstown St. at Indiana St., 12:05 p.m.Dayton at Drake, 1 p.m.E. Kentucky at E. Illinois, 1 p.m.UT Martin at SE Missouri, 1 p.m.S. Dakota St. at W. Illinois, 1 p.m.Buffalo at Akron, 2:30 p.m.Missouri St. at N. Dakota St., 2:30 p.m.S. Illinois at N. Iowa, 4 p.m.Tennessee at Missouri, 6:15 p.m.

SOUTHWESTTCU at Oklahoma, TBABaylor at Oklahoma St., TBANavy at Tulsa, TBAJackson St. at Prairie View, 1 p.m.Incarnate Word at Houston Baptist, 2 p.m.Louisiana Tech at UTEP, 2:30 p.m.Mississippi St. at Arkansas, 6 p.m.Sam Houston St. at Cent. Arkansas, 6 p.m.McNeese St. at Lamar, 6 p.m.Rice at UTSA, 6 p.m.Tulane at SMU, 7 p.m.

FAR WESTSouthern Cal at Oregon, TBACalifornia at Stanford, TBAUCLA at Utah, TBAAbilene Christian at N. Colorado, 1 p.m.Montana at Montana St., 1:10 p.m.Fresno St. at BYU, 2 p.m.Idaho St. at Weber St., 2 p.m.Arizona at Arizona St., 2:30 p.m.Nevada at Utah St., 2:30 p.m.Butler at San Diego, 3 p.m.N. Arizona at S. Utah, 4 p.m.Portland St. at E. Washington, 4:05 p.m.Colorado St. at New Mexico, 4:30 p.m.UC Davis at Sacramento St., 4:30 p.m.Washington at Oregon St., 5 p.m.North Dakota at Cal Poly, 8:05 p.m.San Diego St. at UNLV, 9:30 p.m.Colorado at Washington St., 9:45 p.m.San Jose St. at Hawaii, 10 p.m.

Surging Arkansas defeats No. 9 LSU


College Basketball

Saturday’s Men’s ScoresEAST

Boston College 75, St. Francis Brooklyn 49East Stroudsburg 85, LeMoyne 62Felician 57, Bloomsburg 54Hobart 42, Rochester 20La Salle 78, Towson 76Penn St. 62, VMI 50Philadelphia 80, Franklin Pierce 75, OTProvidence 76, Harvard 64Radford 82, Georgetown 80, 2OTRowan 78, Washington (Md.) 64St. Rose 92, Bloomfield 79Stony Brook 103, Merchant Marine 32UMass 85, Howard 79William Paterson 100, Mount Union 78

SOUTHAlabama St. 85, Virginia Tech 82Appalachian St. 76, Jacksonville 68Barton 86, SC-Aiken 77Bellarmine 84, Northwood (Mich.) 67Coker 84, Erskine 61Covenant 73, Emory & Henry 68Cumberlands 74, Union (Ky.) 61Davidson 90, UCF 85Duke 113, Bryant 75E. Texas Baptist 58, Rhodes 55ETSU 107, Averett 59Freed-Hardeman 91, Martin Methodist 82Grambling St. 85, Mid-Atlantic Christian 26Kentucky 87, NJIT 57King (Tenn.) 93, Tusculum 82Lander 72, Carson-Newman 65Liberty 90, Baptist Bible (Pa.) 52Limestone 86, Mars Hill 82Memphis 67, Southern Miss. 49Morehouse 66, Fayetteville St. 59Mount Olive 80, Young Harris 66South Carolina 84, Norfolk St. 69Spalding 85, Berea 82Tennessee Tech 110, Piedmont 72UNC Greensboro 86, Greensboro 69Union (Tenn.) 82, Spring Hill 67W. Kentucky 97, Campbellsville 77Winthrop 102, Hampton 95

MIDWESTAkron 64, Cleveland St. 53Beloit 77, Milwaukee Engineering 74, OTBemidji St. 86, Crown (Minn.) 48Benedictine (Kan.) 72, Park 69Bethel (Minn.) 94, Martin Luther 71Bowling Green 79, New Orleans 61Butler 144, The Citadel 71CS Northridge 72, Wright St. 67Colorado St. 84, N. Iowa 78Columbia (Mo.) 80, Olivet Nazarene 70Concordia (Mich.) 65, Siena Heights 52Concordia (Moor.) 92, Minn.-Morris 65Concordia (Wis.) 98, Wis.-River Falls 91Creighton 93, Texas Southern 70Davenport 83, Indiana Tech 63DePaul 69, W. Michigan 63Iowa Wesleyan 96, Robert Morris-Chicago 89Kent St. 79, Youngstown St. 70Loyola of Chicago 84, Eureka 51Madonna 73, Lawrence Tech 70, OTMinn.-Crookston 74, Wis.-Stout 51N. Illinois 72, South Dakota 65Nebraska 97, MVSU 51Oberlin 91, Kalamazoo 81Ohio 85, Florida Gulf Coast 75St. Thomas (Minn.) 76, Wis.-Eau Claire 62Toledo 96, WVU Tech 65Winona St. 92, Wis. Lutheran 62Wis.-Parkside 81, St. Xavier 56Wis.-Stevens Pt. 69, Wis.-Superior 61

SOUTHWESTSMU 85, Sam Houston St. 50Texas-Arlington 77, Fordham 72Tulsa 98, Cent. Arkansas 81UALR 76, Central Baptist 57UTEP 96, Loyola NO 49

FAR WESTCS Bakersfield 93, San Diego Christian 69Idaho 74, San Jose St. 54Long Beach St. 91, BYU-Hawaii 57Milwaukee 71, Lipscomb 65Montana St. 90, Hawaii-Hilo 85Oregon St. 74, NW Christian 52UC Riverside 100, William Jessup 68Utah Valley 89, Great Falls 60

TOURNAMENTSAsbury ClassicSecond Round

Brescia 89, St. Catharine 86Washington Adventist 71, Asbury 67

Carthage ClassicChampionship

Adrian 69, Carthage 59GLIAC/GLVC Challenge

First RoundGrand Valley St. 76, Quincy 67Kentucky Wesleyan 82, Wayne (Mich.) 51Tiffin 88, Alderson-Broaddus 84, OT

Lewis-Clark State TournamentSecond Round

Lewis-Clark St. 94, Evergreen St. 65Montana-Western 50, Corban 41

The Associated Press Men’s Top 25 Fared

Saturday1. North Carolina (1-0) did not play. Next: vs.

Fairfield, Sunday.2. Kentucky (2-0) beat NJIT 87-57. Next: vs. No.

5 Duke, Tuesday.3. Maryland (1-0) did not play. Next: vs.

Georgetown, Tuesday.4. Kansas (1-0) did not play. Next: vs. No. 13

Michigan State, Tuesday.5. Duke (2-0) beat Bryant 113-75. Next: vs. No.

2 Kentucky, Tuesday.6. Virginia (1-0) did not play. Next: at George

Washington, Monday.7. Iowa State (1-0) did not play. Next: vs.

Chicago State, Monday.8. Oklahoma (0-0) did not play. Next: at

Memphis, Tuesday.9. Gonzaga (0-0) did not play. Next: vs.

Northern Arizona, Wednesday.10. Wichita State (1-0) did not play. Next: at

Tulsa, Tuesday.

11. Villanova (1-0) did not play. Next: vs. Nebraska, Tuesday.

12. Arizona (1-0) did not play. Next: vs. Bradley, Monday.

13. Michigan State (1-0) did not play. Next: vs. No. 4 Kansas, Tuesday.

14. California (1-0) did not play. Next: vs. East Carolina, Friday.

15. Indiana (1-0) did not play. Next: vs. Austin Peay, Monday.

16. Utah (1-0) did not play. Next: vs. San Diego State, Monday.

17. Wisconsin (0-1) did not play. Next: vs. Siena, Sunday.

18. Vanderbilt (1-0) did not play. Next: vs. Gardner-Webb, Monday.

19. Notre Dame (1-0) did not play. Next: vs. Milwaukee, Tuesday.

20. UConn (1-0) did not play. Next: vs. New Hampshire, Tuesday.

21. LSU (1-0) did not play. Next: vs. Kennesaw State, Monday.

22. Baylor (1-0) did not play. Next: at Oregon, Monday.

23. Purdue (1-0) did not play. Next: vs. Vermont, Sunday.

24. Butler (1-0) beat The Citadel 144-71. Next: vs. Missouri State, Thursday.

25. Michigan (1-0) did not play. Next: vs. Elon, Monday.

No. 2 Kentucky 87, NJIT 57NJIT (0-1): Howard 4-8 4-6 13, Coleman 3-9 4-4

10, Lynn 6-15 3-4 19, Willis 0-4 0-0 0, Smith 2-4 0-0 4, Jenkins 0-1 0-0 0, Izevbuwa 0-3 0-0 0, Tselentakis 0-2 0-0 0, Ukawuba 2-6 2-2 6, Shustov 0-1 2-2 2, Ben-dary 0-2 3-4 3. Totals 17-55 18-22 57.

KENTUCKY (2-0): Lee 4-8 2-2 10, Labissiere 10-12 6-6 26, Ulis 1-8 3-4 5, Murray 3-13 1-1 8, Wil-lis 4-5 0-0 11, Matthews 0-2 1-2 1, David 0-0 0-0 0, Mulder 0-0 0-0 0, Briscoe 5-11 0-0 11, Humphries 2-4 1-2 5, Poythress 3-5 3-5 9, Hawkins 0-1 1-2 1. Totals 32-69 18-24 87.

Halftime—Kentucky 36-28. 3-Point Goals—NJIT 5-19 (Lynn 4-9, Howard 1-1, Tselentakis 0-1, Jenkins 0-1, Willis 0-2, Izevbuwa 0-2, Coleman 0-3), Kentucky 5-21 (Willis 3-4, Briscoe 1-4, Murray 1-10, Matthews 0-1, Ulis 0-2). Rebounds—NJIT 23 (Smith 5), Kentucky 54 (Briscoe 12). Assists—NJIT 8 (Willis 3), Kentucky 14 (Ulis 5). Total Fouls—NJIT 22, Ken-tucky 18. A—22,671.

South Carolina 84, Norfolk State 69

NORFOLK ST. (0-1): Bungei 1-3 1-1 3, Robin-son 2-11 2-2 8, Taylor 0-3 2-2 2, Short 4-11 5-5 16, Butler 2-4 0-1 4, Kelley 0-1 0-0 0, Wade 3-5 3-4 10, Banner 0-0 0-0 0, Oliver 7-13 2-2 21, Long 0-5 5-6 5. Totals 19-56 20-23 69.

SOUTH CAROLINA (1-0): Thornwell 3-9 7-9 14, Chatkevicius 5-8 3-3 13, Dozier 3-7 0-2 7, Carrera 1-8 1-2 4, Kacinas 2-7 3-4 8, Stroman 1-1 2-4 5, Blanton 0-0 0-0 0, Notice 4-11 3-3 14, McKie 1-2 2-2 5, Cobb 1-1 0-1 2, Silva 2-5 8-12 12. Totals 23-59 29-42 84.

Halftime—South Carolina 40-34. 3-Point Goals—Norfolk St. 11-28 (Oliver 5-10, Short 3-6, Robinson 2-6, Wade 1-2, Long 0-1, Bungei 0-1, Taylor 0-2), South Carolina 9-22 (Notice 3-6, Stroman 1-1, McKie 1-2, Dozier 1-2, Thornwell 1-3, Kacinas 1-3, Carrera 1-4, Chatkevicius 0-1). Fouled Out—Short, Taylor, Wade. Rebounds—Norfolk St. 35 (Butler, Long, Robinson 5), South Carolina 46 (Silva 9). As-sists—Norfolk St. 12 (Robinson 5), South Carolina 15 (Dozier, Notice 3). Total Fouls—Norfolk St. 35, South Carolina 19. A—10,623.

Friday’s Men’s College ScoresEAST

Army 93, Ferrum 54Bucknell 107, Shenandoah 61Buffalo 109, Pitt.-Bradford 49Columbia 107, Kean 62Florida 59, Navy 41George Washington 85, Lafayette 76Hartford 92, CCSU 83, 2OTHarvard 59, MIT 39Hofstra 96, Canisius 85Holy Cross 67, Marist 64New Hampshire 82, Lyndon St. 45North Carolina 91, Temple 67Northeastern 87, Boston U. 84, OTPenn 76, Robert Morris 75Princeton 64, Rider 56Rhode Island 65, American U. 42Sacred Heart 76, Quinnipiac 64Saint Joseph’s 82, Drexel 81Seton Hall 84, Dartmouth 67St. Bonaventure 63, Binghamton 53St. John’s 66, Wagner 57St. Peter’s 77, Brown 65Syracuse 57, Lehigh 47Tennessee St. 86, Loyola (Md.) 71UConn 100, Maine 56Villanova 91, Fairleigh Dickinson 54West Virginia 107, N. Kentucky 61Yale 70, Fairfield 57

SOUTHAlabama 77, Kennesaw St. 64Alabama A&M 68, Tulane 67, OTAuburn 75, UAB 74Bethune-Cookman 108, Trinity (Fla.) 54Campbell 87, Montreat 42Chattanooga 92, Georgia 90, OTClemson 74, NC Central 40Colgate 66, George Mason 53Coll. of Charleston 74, SC State 54Delaware 62, Delaware St. 56Duke 92, Siena 74E. Kentucky 107, Coppin St. 80East Carolina 61, Grambling St. 53Elon 85, Charlotte 74FIU 71, Trinity Baptist 39Florida A&M 103, Johnson (Fla.) 71Furman 63, Presbyterian 53Georgia Southern 116, Webber 49Georgia St. 73, Middle Georgia St. 54Georgia Tech 116, Cornell 81James Madison 87, Richmond 75Kentucky 78, Albany (NY) 65LSU 81, McNeese St. 70Liberty 64, Covenant 62Longwood 69, Randolph 49Louisiana Tech 95, Millsaps 33Louisiana-Lafayette 108, Louisiana College 68Louisiana-Monroe 88, McMurry 43Louisville 86, Samford 45

Maryland 80, Mount St. Mary’s 56Mercer 96, Allen 70Miami 86, Texas Rio Grande Valley 59Mississippi 90, Northwestern St. 76Mississippi St. 106, E. Washington 88Morehead St. 87, Cincinnati Christian 51Murray St. 105, Harris-Stowe 55Nevada 73, Coastal Carolina 56Old Dominion 67, Niagara 50Savannah St. 87, Florida National 69Sewanee 93, Huntingdon 73South Alabama 88, Auburn-Montgomery 68Tennessee 82, UNC Asheville 78Troy 82, South Florida 77UNC Wilmington 100, Milligan 62VCU 75, Prairie View 50Vanderbilt 80, Austin Peay 41Virginia 86, Morgan St. 48Wake Forest 78, UMBC 73William & Mary 85, NC State 68

MIDWESTBelmont 83, Marquette 80Bradley 54, Ball St. 53Cent. Michigan 89, Jacksonville St. 83Chicago St. 137, Illinois Tech 59Cincinnati 97, W. Carolina 72Dayton 84, SE Missouri 53Drake 97, Simpson (Iowa) 52E. Michigan 70, Vermont 50IUPUI 72, Indiana St. 70Indiana 88, E. Illinois 49Iowa 76, Gardner-Webb 59Iowa St. 68, Colorado 62Kansas 109, N. Colorado 72Kansas St. 80, Md.-Eastern Shore 53Loyola of Chicago 76, UTSA 64Michigan 70, N. Michigan 44Michigan St. 82, FAU 55Minnesota 76, UMKC 58Missouri 83, Wofford 74N. Illinois 83, CS Northridge 71North Dakota 99, Minn.-Morris 69North Florida 93, Illinois 81Northwestern 79, Mass.-Lowell 57Notre Dame 87, St. Francis (Pa.) 56Purdue 81, NC A&T 40S. Dakota St. 87, Chadron St. 52S. Illinois 77, Air Force 75SIU-Edwardsville 79, Arkansas St. 70San Francisco 78, Ill.-Chicago 75UC Santa Barbara 60, Nebraska-Omaha 59Valparaiso 78, IPFW 64W. Illinois 69, Wisconsin 67Wichita St. 88, Charleston Southern 63Wright St. 77, South Dakota 69Xavier 81, Miami (Ohio) 72

SOUTHWESTAbilene Christian 94, Southwest 63Arkansas 86, Southern U. 68Baylor 97, Stephen F. Austin 55Incarnate Word 86, Texas Lutheran 65Lamar 101, Austin 58North Texas 112, Jarvis Christian 82Oklahoma St. 91, UT Martin 57Oral Roberts 80, Missouri St. 65TCU 90, SE Louisiana 77Texas A&M 104, SC-Upstate 64Texas A&M-CC 94, Our Lady of the Lake 72Texas Tech 77, High Point 73

FAR WESTArizona 79, Pacific 61Ark.-Pine Bluff 58, Seattle 56BYU 85, Utah Valley 54California 97, Rice 65Fresno St. 69, Pepperdine 66Grand Canyon 82, Portland St. 72Idaho St. 78, Great Falls 72Lipscomb 65, Santa Clara 63, 2OTLoyola Marymount 79, Cal St.-Fullerton 74Milwaukee 71, Denver 58Monmouth (NJ) 84, UCLA 81, OTMontana 74, Boise St. 72N. Dakota St. 79, UC Davis 71, OTNew Mexico 86, Texas Southern 57New Mexico St. 91, Houston Baptist 69Oregon 80, Jackson St. 52Sacramento St. 66, Arizona St. 63Saint Mary’s (Cal) 80, San Francisco St. 56San Diego St. 71, Illinois St. 60Southern Cal 83, San Diego 45Stanford 93, Green Bay 89, OTUC Irvine 89, UC San Diego 73UNLV 74, Cal Poly 72Utah 82, S. Utah 71Utah St. 73, Weber St. 70Washington 77, Texas 71Washington St. 82, N. Arizona 70Wyoming 101, Bristol 62

Southeastern Conference ScheduleFriday’s Games

Ole Miss 90, Northwestern State 76Kentucky 78, Albany 65Chattanooga 92, Georgia 90, OTTennessee 82, North Carolina Asheville 78Vanderbilt 80, Austin Peay 41Arkansas 86, Southern 68Alabama 77, Kennesaw State 64LSU 81, McNeese State 70Mississippi State 106, Eastern Washington 88Missouri 83, Wofford 74Florida 59, Navy 41Auburn 75, Alabama-Birmingham 74Texas A&M 104, South Carolina Upstate 64

Saturday’s GamesSouth Carolina 84, Norfolk State 69Kentucky 87, NJIT 57

Today’s GameMaryland-Eastern Shore at Missouri, 5 p.m. (SEC Network)

No. 2 Kentucky 78, Albany (N.Y.) 65

ALBANY (NY) (0-1): Rowley 1-1 0-0 2, Stire 4-7 1-2 9, Singletary 7-16 2-4 17, Sanders 0-5 0-2 0, Hool-ey 6-15 6-8 18, Andrews 1-5 4-4 6, Cremo 3-4 0-0 6, Peters 2-2 0-0 4, Ennema 0-0 0-0 0, Charles 1-3 1-2 3. Totals 25-58 14-22 65.

KENTUCKY (1-0): Lee 5-7 2-7 12, Labissiere 3-5 3-4 9, Ulis 4-9 2-2 12, Matthews 2-2 0-0 4, Murray 8-15 1-1 19, Mulder 1-1 0-0 2, Humphries 0-1 4-4 4, Poythress 1-2 0-2 2, Hawkins 0-1 0-0 0, Willis 4-7 4-4 14. Totals 28-50 16-24 78.

Halftime—Kentucky 38-27. 3-Point Goals—Al-bany (NY) 1-14 (Singletary 1-5, Sanders 0-1, Andrews 0-3, Hooley 0-5), Kentucky 6-17 (Willis 2-5, Ulis 2-5, Murray 2-5, Hawkins 0-1, Poythress 0-1). Fouled Out—Rowley. Rebounds—Albany (NY) 28 (Stire 4), Kentucky 34 (Lee 8). Assists—Albany (NY) 4 (Hooley 2), Kentucky 16 (Murray 8). Total Fouls—Albany (NY) 26, Kentucky 21. Technicals—Charles, Singletary. A—22,080.

No. 18 Vanderbilt 80, Austin Peay 41

AUSTIN PEAY (0-1): Robinson 2-13 3-4 7, Horton 3-14 1-2 7, Davis 3-9 3-4 10, Jones 3-7 0-2 6, Glotta 0-0 0-0 0, Thompson 1-4 0-0 2, Savage 0-7 2-2 2, Porter-Bunton 0-0 0-0 0, Ivory 0-0 0-0 0, Budrys 0-3 0-0 0, Harris 0-0 0-0 0, Murry 2-7 3-5 7. Totals 14-64 12-19 41.

VANDERBILT (1-0): Kornet 5-9 3-5 13, Baldwin IV 6-11 1-2 14, Fisher-Davis 2-6 0-0 6, LaChance 3-7 0-0 7, Jones 6-12 0-0 12, Justice 2-3 2-2 8, Toye 3-6 0-0 7, Watkins 0-0 0-2 0, Josephs 0-0 0-0 0, McGloin 0-1 0-0 0, Sehic 1-5 0-0 2, Cressler 2-5 1-2 6, Hender-son 2-7 1-2 5. Totals 32-72 8-15 80.

Halftime—Vanderbilt 47-15. 3-Point Goals—Austin Peay 1-16 (Davis 1-1, Jones 0-1, Budrys 0-3, Murry 0-3, Savage 0-4, Robinson 0-4), Vanderbilt 8-19 (Justice 2-3, Fisher-Davis 2-5, Toye 1-1, Baldwin IV 1-2, LaChance 1-3, Cressler 1-3, Kornet 0-2). Rebounds—Austin Peay 45 (Horton 14), Vanderbilt 51 (Kornet 13). Assists—Austin Peay 1 (Jones 1), Vanderbilt 17 (Baldwin IV, LaChance 4). Total Fouls—Austin Peay 14, Vanderbilt 19. Technical—Jones. A—NA.

No. 21 LSU 81, McNeese State 70

MCNEESE ST. (0-1): Johnson 1-4 0-0 3, Burr 5-12 7-7 18, McFerrin 6-10 0-0 12, Potier 3-10 1-1 8, Lewis 2-6 2-4 6, Harvey 0-3 0-0 0, Greenwood 1-7 0-0 2, Moss 1-2 0-1 2, Milovanovic 1-2 2-2 5, Jackson 1-3 2-2 4, Joubert 1-1 0-0 2, Brown 0-0 2-4 2, Ugo-chukwu 2-2 1-2 6. Totals 24-62 17-23 70.

LSU (1-0): Sampson 6-12 2-4 18, Blakeney 7-16 6-10 22, Robinson III 3-3 2-3 8, Simmons 4-7 3-4 11, Quarterman 4-10 2-6 11, Shortess 0-0 0-0 0, Patterson 3-8 1-2 9, Bridgewater 1-3 0-2 2, Epps 0-1 0-0 0, Malone 0-0 0-1 0, Eddlestone 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 28-61 16-32 81.

Halftime—LSU 41-27. 3-Point Goals—Mc-Neese St. 5-23 (Ugochukwu 1-1, Johnson 1-2, Milo-vanovic 1-2, Burr 1-2, Potier 1-6, Moss 0-1, McFerrin 0-1, Jackson 0-2, Harvey 0-3, Greenwood 0-3), LSU 9-20 (Sampson 4-6, Patterson 2-5, Blakeney 2-5, Quarterman 1-3, Eddlestone 0-1). Fouled Out—Epps. Rebounds—McNeese St. 39 (McFerrin 13), LSU 46 (Simmons 13). Assists—McNeese St. 7 (Burr 3), LSU 17 (Simmons 5). Total Fouls—McNeese St. 24, LSU 23. A—11,679.

Mississippi State 106, Eastern Washington 88E. WASHINGTON (0-1): Bliznyuk 7-14 6-7 21,

Von Hofe 7-13 2-3 21, Jois 5-7 2-5 12, Washington 5-7 1-2 11, McBroom 6-15 3-3 15, Gibson 0-5 0-0 0, Henderson 0-0 0-0 0, Ferris 0-0 2-2 2, Benzel 0-1 0-0 0, Nuno 1-1 0-0 2, Reid 1-1 0-0 2, Hunt 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 33-65 16-22 88.

MISSISSIPPI ST. (1-0): Ware 11-14 4-7 26, Daniels 7-9 1-1 16, Thomas 3-6 4-4 10, Ready 8-16 8-9 25, Sword 3-8 2-3 9, Houston 1-1 0-0 2, Zuppardo 3-3 0-0 6, Holmes 0-0 0-0 0, Weatherspoon 5-8 0-0 12, Patterson 0-0 0-0 0, Ndoye 0-0 0-0 0, Jobe 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 41-66 19-24 106.

Halftime—E. Washington 51-48. 3-Point Goals—E. Washington 6-22 (Von Hofe 5-10, Bliznyuk 1-2, Washington 0-1, Benzel 0-1, Gibson 0-4, Mc-Broom 0-4), Mississippi St. 5-17 (Weatherspoon 2-3, Daniels 1-3, Sword 1-4, Ready 1-5, Thomas 0-2). Re-bounds—E. Washington 25 (Jois 7), Mississippi St. 40 (Ware 13). Assists—E. Washington 9 (McBroom 5), Mississippi St. 14 (Ready 6). Total Fouls—E. Washington 20, Mississippi St. 21. Technical—E. Washington Bench. A—9,931.

Ole Miss 90, Northwestern State 76

NORTHWESTERN ST. (0-1): West 8-13 3-4 25, Killian 1-6 2-2 4, Metoyer 0-2 0-0 0, Lane 4-10 3-4 11, Woodley 7-16 6-7 22, Joseph 0-4 2-2 2, Yancy 2-4 0-0 4, Welcome 0-1 2-2 2, Hall 1-4 0-0 2, Thompson 2-10 0-0 4. Totals 25-70 18-21 76.

MISSISSIPPI (1-0): Newby 2-2 3-4 7, Finley 4-10 8-8 16, Saiz 6-7 4-4 16, Gielo 0-4 2-2 2, Moody 10-23 5-6 29, Escobar 0-2 0-0 0, Hymon 1-3 0-0 2, Perez 3-6 0-0 7, Brooks 3-4 2-4 11. Totals 29-61 24-28 90.

Halftime—Mississippi 38-32. 3-Point Goals—Northwestern St. 8-30 (West 6-10, Woodley 2-7, Joseph 0-1, Welcome 0-1, Hall 0-1, Killian 0-2, Metoyer 0-2, Thompson 0-6), Mississippi 8-26 (Moody 4-11, Brooks 3-4, Perez 1-3, Saiz 0-1, Finley 0-2, Escobar 0-2, Gielo 0-3). Rebounds—Northwestern St. 36 (Joseph 6), Mis-sissippi 44 (Saiz 14). Assists—Northwestern St. 13 (West 6), Mississippi 16 (Moody 5). Total Fouls—Northwestern St. 22, Mississippi 17. A—6,386.

Alabama 77, Kennesaw State 64

KENNESAW ST. (0-1): Ray 4-16 7-8 17, Pruitt 0-3 1-2 1, Jones 0-2 0-0 0, Brown 11-21 8-8 34, Mas-terson 0-2 0-0 0, Hector 0-0 0-2 0, Morena 2-5 1-2 6, Williams 2-6 2-4 6. Totals 19-55 19-26 64.

ALABAMA (1-0): Edwards 2-7 0-2 6, Taylor 2-4 2-6 6, Hale 4-11 5-7 13, Ingram 8-11 0-1 16, Obaso-han 6-10 5-6 18, Norris 0-2 0-1 0, Schaffer 0-0 0-0 0, Kessens 4-4 0-0 8, Coleman 1-5 3-4 6, Austin 1-2 0-0 2, Hall 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 29-57 15-27 77.

Halftime—Alabama 43-32. 3-Point Goals—Kennesaw St. 7-19 (Brown 4-9, Ray 2-5, Morena 1-2, Masterson 0-1, Pruitt 0-2), Alabama 4-17 (Edwards 2-5, Coleman 1-3, Obasohan 1-4, Austin 0-1, Norris 0-1, Hale 0-3). Fouled Out—Edwards. Rebounds—Kennesaw St. 39 (Williams 12), Alabama 38 (Taylor 10). Assists—Kennesaw St. 6 (Ray 2), Alabama 13 (Coleman 5). Total Fouls—Kennesaw St. 25, Ala-bama 21. A—NA.

The Associated Press Top 25 Men’s Schedule

Today’s GamesNo. 1 North Carolina vs. Fairfield, 3 p.m.No. 17 Wisconsin vs. Siena, 7 p.m.No. 23 Purdue vs. Vermont, 1 p.m.

Jim Lytle/Special to The DispatchMississippi State senior Gavin Ware, of Starkville High School, had 26 points and 13 rebounds Friday in a 106-88 victory against Eastern Washington.

BY SLIM [email protected]

STARKVILLE — Mid-way through the first half of the Mississippi State men’s basketball team’s season opener Friday, the crowd of 9,931 at Hum-phrey Coliseum had set-tled into a restless quiet as Eastern Washington was doing layup drills.

The biggest cheer came during a timeout when the scoreboard heralded the Bulldogs’ just-completed recruiting class for 2016, rated fifth best in the country.

Help might be on the way, but on the floor, the offensive-minded Eagles were having their way against Ben Howland’s defense, fashioning a 10-point lead 17 minutes into the game. Eastern Washington parlayed that fast start into a 51-point

first half and a three-point halftime lead. The cush-ion would have been much larger if not for the spirit-ed play of senior center Gavin Ware, who scored 14 points to keep the Bull-dogs in striking distance.

When Eastern Wash-ington scored the first six points of the second half in about a minute to stretch its lead back to 10, the prevailing thought rat-tling through the Hump was easy enough to guess:

This is going to take a while.

After three losing sea-sons under Rick Ray, Bull-dog fans were staring at a sober reminder of not only how far MSU basketball had fallen, but how far it has to go.

As it turned out, it did take a while, at least as far as the season opener was concerned.


OXFORD — Ole Miss men’s basketball coach Andy Kennedy knew he would have to rely on guard Stefan Moody to carry the Rebels during the early section of the season. Moody did not let him down Friday night.

Moody scored a ca-reer-high 29 points, add-ed five rebounds and five assists as the Rebels defeated Northwestern State 90-76 in the season opener for both clubs. The Rebels placed four players in double figures and nev-er trailed.

“He did exactly what we ask of him,” Kennedy said. “It’s a weight he has to carry right now, but we expect that to change as the season goes on.

“We got him some help as we got deeper in the game.”

Sebastian Saiz scored 16 points and added a ca-reer-high 14 rebounds, while Sam Finley and Rash-eed Brooks added 16 and 11 points, respectively.

The Rebels led 38-32 at halftime and preserved the lead in the second half on the strength of a 24 of 28 (85.7 percent) per-formance from the free-throw line.

Northwestern State countered with the guard combination of Jalen West, who scored 24 of his 25 points in the sec-ond half, and Zeek Wood-ley with 22 points. West limped to the bench in the final minute.

“We battled and put ourselves in position, but we weren’t able to make the plays we had to make to give ourselves an op-portunity at the end,” Northwestern State coach

Mike McConathy said. “As far as Jalen’s status, he is still being evaluated. That’s all I know.”

The Rebels built a 13-2 lead in the opening six minutes as Northwestern State missed 13 consecu-tive shots from the field. The Demons were 25 of 70 (35.7 percent) from the field, but managed to pull within 58-55 with 10:31 left on a pair of free throws by West.

The strong free-throw shooting by the Rebels complemented a 29-of-61 (47.5 percent) night from the field. The Rebels outre-bounded the Demons 44-36 and had only four turnovers in the second half.

Ole Miss went on a 12-4 run that rebuilt the lead to 70-59 with 7:52 re-maining. Moody had four baskets and the Rebels closed with nine consecu-tive free throws in the fi-nal eight minutes to keep Northwestern State at a safe distance.

“There were a lot of positive things tonight,” Kennedy said. “The most positive thing is this is a quality win.”

n Alabama 77, Kennesaw State 64: At Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Retin Obasohan scored 18 points and coach Avery Johnson made his collegiate head coaching debut as Alabama beat Ken-nesaw State in the season opener for both teams on Friday night.

Obasohan was 6 of 10 from the field. Dazon Ingram had 16 points, six re-bounds and four assists. Shannon Hale added 13 points.

“Dazon’s a gamer,” Obasohan said. “He’s one of those guys that’s really, real-ly talented and has tremendous potential and what you guys saw tonight was just a glimpse of it.”

Johnson made his collegiate head coaching debut in front of a crowd of 14,970.

“If we can continue to build on that crowd tonight, then we start to have an incredible home court advantage here in Coleman Coliseum like a lot of other top pro-grams around the country,” Johnson said.

Alabama will play at noon Tuesday at Dayton. ESPN will broadcast the game live.

Ole Miss, Alabama win openers

Howland’s quicker pace pays off with victory

See MSU MEN, 9B


LEXINGTON, Ky. — Skal Labis-siere knew his second game with No. 2 Kentucky had to be better than his debut.

The 6-foot-11 freshman forward followed through with an offensive performance that NJIT couldn’t stop no matter where he got the ball.

Labissiere scored 26 points, fel-low freshman Isaiah Briscoe had a double-double and Kentucky ran away from NJIT 87-57 on Saturday for its second win in as many nights.

Seeking a strong tuneup with Tuesday night’s showdown looming against defending national cham-pion and fifth-ranked Duke, the Wildcats (2-0) succeeded behind a dominant effort by the 6-foot-11 Labissiere who made 10 of 12 shots from the field and all six free throws to nearly triple his scoring from the previous night against Albany.

A pregame chat with coach John Calipari prepared him to expect more opportunities.

“He told me they were going to try and get it to me more and just go out there and have fun,” said Labis-siere, who had nine points and five rebounds in Friday’s 78-65 win over Albany.

After missing the opener with a bruised knee Isaiah Briscoe de-buted with a team-high 12 rebounds along with 11 points. Derek Willis added 11 points and Marcus Lee had 10 as Kentucky won the first meeting between the schools.

Like Labissiere, Briscoe want-ed to enjoy his time on the court and showed it on defense with 11 rebounds. His presence provided a more aggressive look for the Wild-cats that paid off on both ends of the court and pleased Calipari.

“The biggest thing was, Isaiah makes us a different team,” Calipa-ri said. “He has a winning attitude.

He’s going to do what it takes, he’s going to play to win.”

NJIT (0-1) led twice early be-fore being overwhelmed by the taller Wildcats, who dominated the boards 54-23 and held the High-landers to 31 percent shooting.

n On Friday, Jamal Murray scored 13 of his 19 points in the second half, Willis scored a ca-reer-high 14 in the first and No. 2 Kentucky outlasted Albany 78-65 in the season opener for both schools.

Murray overcame an uneven first half to shoot 6 of 9 from the field after halftime and 8 of 15 over-all, including several thunderous dunks that energized the crowd. He offset five turnovers with eight of Kentucky’s 16 assists in his debut to help the Wildcats (1-0) stay safe-ly ahead of the scrappy Great Danes (0-1).

“I felt comfortable on the court,” said Murray, who also had three steals in 32 minutes. He was also called for a technical foul late in the game.

n South Carolina 84, Norfolk State 69: At Columbia, South Carolina, South Carolina coach Frank Martin was pleased to finally show off the Gamecocks’ depth he’s raved about all preseason.

Duane Notice and Sindarius Thornwell had 14 points each to lead four South Carolina players in double figures in a victory against Norfolk State to start the season Friday night. Martin used 11 players, 10 of them scored and eight played at least 17 minutes.

Also Friday, n No. 18 Vanderbilt 80, Austin Peay 41: At Nashville,

Tennessee, the No. 18 Commodores know how to start off a season strong, and tuning up with scrimmages against North Carolina and Virginia helped.

Luke Kornet had 13 points and 13 rebounds and No. 18 Vanderbilt routed Austin Peay in the opening round of the Maui Invitational and the season opener for both teams. The Commodores opened the game scoring the first 21 points and hit their first nine shots inside the arc.

n No. 21 LSU 81, McNeese State 70: At Baton Rouge, Louisiana, LSU coach Johnny Jones had all three of his highly regarded freshmen in the starting lineup against McNeese State in the opener.

Antonio Blakeney, Ben Simmons and Brandon Samp-son backed up their coach’s decision in the Tigers’ victory against the Cowboys.

Blakeney had 22 points and 10 rebounds, and Sim-mons finished with 11 points and 13 rebounds. They were projected to be starters from the time they signed with LSU.

n Chattanooga 92, Georgia 90, OT: At Athens,

Georgia, Matt McCall was breathing easily after winning his Chattanooga debut as a first-time head coach.

“I felt like our guys were in the moment the whole game,” he said. “I never felt like they got really rattled.”

Casey Jones and Johnathan Burroughs-Cook each scored 23 points and Greg Pryor added 18 to help Chat-tanooga beat Georgia in overtime in their season opener.

n Auburn 75, Alabama-Birmingham 74: At Auburn, Alabama, TJ Lang made a 3-pointer with 16.3 seconds left and Auburn held on to beat Alabama-Birmingham in the season opener for both teams.

Horace Spencer blocked Chris Cokley’s shot, and T.J. Dunans pulled in the carom with 1.8 seconds remaining to seal it for the Tigers.

Auburn was paced primarily by newcomers who were playing their first game for the Tigers, led by junior guards Kareem Canty--who scored 20 points and had three steals--and TJ Dunans, who added 17 points. Four players reached double figures, including Tyler Harris with 14 points and Cin-meon Bowers with 11.

n Tennessee 82, UNC Asheville 78: At Knoxville, Tennessee, The first game of Tennessee’s Rick Barnes era underscored how tough a task the veteran coach faces in his debut season with the Volunteers.

Kevin Punter scored a career-high 31 points and put Tennessee ahead for good in the final two minutes as the Volunteers outlasted UNC Asheville after squandering a 10-point, second-half lead.

n Florida 59, Navy 41: At Annapolis, Maryland, The clock had already passed midnight, and Mike White was too weary — and maybe just a bit relieved — to talk in glowing terms about his first game as Florida’s coach.

“It doesn’t mean more than just being 1-0 and getting off to a good start, beating a good team and a good program on the road,” White said after the Gators outmuscled Navy in a victory.

White was hired after a successful stint at Louisiana Tech. He replaced Billy Donovan, who left for the NBA after a 19-year run in which he won two NCAA titles.

n Arkansas 86, Southern 68: At Fayetteville, Arkan-sas, Moses Kingsley learned a trick or two while practicing against former Southeastern Conference Player of the Year Bobby Portis in the last two seasons at Arkansas.

Kingsley played like his former teammate on Friday night, putting together an all-around career-best effort in a victory against Southern in the season opener for the Ra-zorbacks.

The 6-foot-10 junior from Nigeria had a career-high 22 points, 12 rebounds, five blocked shots, and three steals — earning his second career double-double in 24 minutes of foul-plagued action.

n Texas A&M 104, SC-Upstate 64: At College Sta-tion, Texas, Texas A&M’s touted freshman class made quite a first impression as the Aggies defeated USC-Upstate.

The Aggies possess a solid mix of experienced seniors and a highly-rated recruiting class. The combination was on prominent display from the start.

D.J. Hogg led the four newcomers with 20 points. Ad-mon Gilder and Tyler Davis added 16 and Elijah Thomas 11. They combined for 63 of the Aggies’ 104 points.

n Missouri 83, Wofford 74: At Columbia, Missouri, Kevin Puryear scored 20 points and grabbed five rebounds to lead Missouri to a victory against Wofford in the season opener for both teams.

No. 2 Kentucky opens with back-to-back wins


Saturday’s Women’s ScoresEAST

Buffalo 55, LIU Brooklyn 38George Washington 85, Grambling St. 58Manhattan 85, Fairleigh Dickinson 78Rider 78, Towson 72West Virginia 77, Delaware St. 34

SOUTHArkansas St. 77, Tennessee Tech 55Austin Peay 74, Christian Brothers 55Florida A&M 66, Florida Memorial 62Jackson St. 100, Mobile 57Maryland 102, Mass.-Lowell 53Morehead St. 121, Kentucky Christian 91SC State 90, Morris 39Stetson 107, Trinity Baptist 30

MIDWESTArizona 62, Toledo 59Cincinnati 93, St. Francis (Pa.) 86Michigan 90, Binghamton 62Nebraska 96, Ark.-Pine Bluff 46Nebraska-Omaha 75, UCF 60Saint Louis 67, SE Missouri 52UT Martin 84, North Dakota 58Wisconsin 79, Louisiana Tech 65Xavier 65, Evansville 57

SOUTHWESTEast Carolina 82, Texas A&M-CC 46Oral Roberts 89, Evangel 46Texas 90, UTSA 53Texas Rio Grande Valley 66, Cal Poly 58

FAR WESTColorado 92, Loyola Marymount 81Portland 73, Willamette 54Sacramento St. 95, Utah St. 86UNLV 79, S. Utah 44Utah Valley 91, Bethesda 64Washington 100, Santa Clara 55

The Associated Press Women’s Top 25 Fared

Saturday1. UConn (0-0) did not play. Next: at No. 6 Ohio

State, Monday.2. South Carolina (1-0) did not play. Next: vs.

UNC Greensboro, Sunday.3. Notre Dame (0-0) did not play. Next: vs.

Bucknell, Sunday.4. Tennessee (0-0) did not play. Next: vs.

Central Arkansas, Sunday.5. Baylor (1-0) did not play. Next: vs. Southern

Miss., Monday.6. Ohio State (0-1) did not play. Next: vs. No. 1

UConn, Monday.7. Florida State (0-0) did not play. Next: at

Florida, Monday.8. Louisville (0-0) did not play. Next: vs.

California, Sunday.9. Maryland (1-0) beat UMass-Lowell 102-53.

Next: vs. High Point, Wednesday.10. Oregon State (1-0) did not play. Next: at

Portland, Monday.11. Mississippi State (1-0) did not play. Next: vs.

Grambling State, Saturday.12. Texas (1-0) beat UTSA 90-53. Next: vs.

Northwestern State, Wednesday.13. Texas A&M (1-0) did not play. Next: at No. 14

Duke, Wednesday.14. Duke (1-0) did not play. Next: vs. Winthrop,

Sunday.15. Arizona State (0-0) did not play. Next: vs.

No. 18 Kentucky, Sunday.16. Stanford (1-0) did not play. Next: at

Gonzaga, Sunday.17. Oklahoma (1-0) did not play. Next: vs. North

Texas, Monday.18. Kentucky (1-0) did not play. Next: at No. 15

Arizona State, Sunday.19. Northwestern (0-0) did not play. Next: vs.

Howard, Sunday.20. South Florida (1-0) did not play. Next: vs.

Drexel, Sunday.21. George Washington (1-0) beat Grambling

State 85-58. Next: vs. American, Tuesday.22. North Carolina (0-1) did not play. Next: vs.

Oregon, Sunday.23. Syracuse (1-0) did not play. Next: at No. 4

Tennessee, Friday.24. Michigan State (0-0) did not play. Next: vs.

Western Michigan, Sunday.25. Chattanooga (1-0) did not play. Next: vs.

Butler, Sunday.

No. 9 Maryland 102, UMass-Lowell 53

MASS.-LOWELL (0-1): Gibbs 5-9 2-2 12, Rid-dick 0-8 1-2 1, Doucette 4-12 1-1 10, Mitchell-Owens 2-4 0-0 5, Hayner 5-15 1-2 15, Butler 0-3 2-4 2, Frase 1-4 0-0 3, Parra 0-0 0-0 0, Smith 2-5 1-2 5. Totals 19-60 8-13 53.

MARYLAND (1-0): Gillespie 7-12 1-3 15, Jones 3-8 4-5 10, Leslie 4-12 0-0 10, Pavlech 0-5 0-0 0, Walker-Kimbrough 8-13 4-4 22, Ellison 2-3 1-1 5, Mo-seley 8-13 5-6 24, Howard 1-3 2-2 4, Confroy 3-7 0-0 8, Fraser 1-4 2-2 4. Totals 37-80 19-23 102.

Halftime—Maryland 58-19. 3-Point Goals—Mass.-Lowell 7-23 (Hayner 4-8, Mitchell-Owens 1-2, Frase 1-4, Doucette 1-4, Riddick 0-2, Smith 0-3), Maryland 9-24 (Moseley 3-6, Walker-Kimbrough 2-3, Leslie 2-5, Confroy 2-5, Pavlech 0-2, Gillespie 0-3). Rebounds—Mass.-Lowell 34 (Doucette, Gibbs 8), Maryland 53 (Jones 9). Assists—Mass.-Low-ell 13 (Frase 5), Maryland 24 (Moseley 10). Total Fouls—Mass.-Lowell 18, Maryland 15. Technical—Mass.-Lowell Bench. A—3,956.

No. 12 Texas 90, UTSA 53UTSA (0-1): Hergott 1-3 0-0 3, Dukes 6-12 0-0

18, Mitchell-Cole 0-5 2-2 2, Elonu 2-9 1-1 5, Thornton 1-3 0-0 2, Kiejdrowska 1-8 2-2 5, Chidomere 1-3 0-0 3, Heard 1-3 0-0 2, Anastasieska 1-3 0-0 3, Smith 2-8 3-5 7, Heineman 1-5 0-2 3. Totals 17-62 8-12 53.

TEXAS (1-0): Davenport 2-7 6-6 11, Rodrigo 4-8 0-0 11, McCarty 8-13 2-2 22, Boyette 3-8 4-6 11, Lang 5-8 2-2 12, Hosey 1-4 1-5 3, Higgs 4-14 3-6 11, Aborowa 0-1 0-0 0, Taylor 0-5 0-2 0, Foman 0-2 0-0 0, Sanders 0-2 4-4 4, Hattis 2-2 1-2 5. Totals 29-74 23-35 90.

Halftime—Texas 44-21. 3-Point Goals—UTSA 11-29 (Dukes 6-9, Hergott 1-2, Chidomere 1-2, Heine-man 1-3, Anastasieska 1-3, Kiejdrowska 1-5, Thorn-ton 0-1, Mitchell-Cole 0-1, Elonu 0-3), Texas 9-24 (McCarty 4-6, Rodrigo 3-7, Boyette 1-1, Davenport 1-4, Sanders 0-1, Higgs 0-5). Fouled Out—Kiejdrows-ka, Smith. Rebounds—UTSA 35 (Smith 7), Texas 57 (Boyette 10). Assists—UTSA 9 (Mitchell-Cole 3), Texas 13 (Davenport 6). Total Fouls—UTSA 27, Texas 17. A—2,596.

Friday’s Women’s ScoresEAST

Army 63, Pepperdine 53Boston College 67, Providence 41Columbia 70, UMBC 68Delaware 67, Lafayette 47Duke 57, Penn 50Duquesne 63, St. Peter’s 38Fairfield 62, La Salle 59Hartford 53, Cornell 50Hofstra 65, Navy 63Lehigh 95, Monmouth (NJ) 88, OTMaine 64, Harvard 53Northeastern 77, Boston U. 44Penn St. 83, Holy Cross 81, OTPittsburgh 67, Wagner 41Princeton 72, American U. 34Robert Morris 124, WV Wesleyan 59Rutgers 78, Saint Joseph’s 65Seton Hall 93, Bryant 57Stony Brook 58, Iona 53Syracuse 57, Rhode Island 54Temple 97, Florida 91Vermont 79, CCSU 63William & Mary 76, Mount St. Mary’s 74

SOUTHAlabama 96, Alabama A&M 44Alcorn St. 66, Delta St. 57Auburn 85, UAB 71Brown 68, Bethune-Cookman 61California 67, Austin Peay 58Charlotte 72, Ball St. 66Clayton St. 85, Palm Beach Atlantic 61Clemson 43, Charleston Southern 36Coll. of Charleston 55, Houston 48Davidson 69, Furman 51ETSU 74, UNC Asheville 68FAU 91, Akron 77FIU 81, Florida A&M 65Florida Gulf Coast 60, NC A&T 36Gardner-Webb 66, North Carolina 65Georgetown 71, Md.-Eastern Shore 60Georgia St. 66, Kennesaw St. 62Georgia Tech 84, Loyola of Chicago 77High Point 82, Greensboro 49Kentucky 72, Rice 39Liberty 74, Appalachian St. 68Lindsey Wilson 88, Missouri Baptist 65Louisiana-Monroe 85, Louisiana College 42Loyola (Md.) 57, Lipscomb 52Marshall 104, Morehead St. 101Memphis 70, Jacksonville St. 55Miami 80, Wright St. 67Mississippi 97, MVSU 61Mississippi St. 68, Samford 47Mount Olive 81, SC-Aiken 64Murray St. 91, Oakland City 75NC State 70, Villanova 64Nicholls St. 98, Southern NO 65Northwestern St. 73, LeTourneau 44Radford 66, George Mason 63, OTRhodes 58, Belhaven 53Richmond 62, Old Dominion 57SC-Upstate 82, Norfolk St. 62Savannah St. 101, Columbia (SC) 34South Carolina 88, Ohio St. 80Southern U. 65, Spring Hill 46Troy 103, West Alabama 72Tulane 69, UALR 53UNC Pembroke 67, Campbell 62VCU 73, Coppin St. 42Virginia 70, Middle Tennessee 66Virginia Tech 58, Presbyterian 44W. Carolina 68, Brevard 60Wake Forest 60, LSU 57

MIDWESTBowling Green 70, Illinois St. 52Bradley 75, Detroit 67Bucknell 59, Cleveland St. 57Butler 72, Valparaiso 53Cent. Michigan 85, Indiana St. 65Creighton 79, Wichita St. 54Dayton 81, Yale 75E. Illinois 77, IUPUI 71, OTGreen Bay 75, Marquette 55IPFW 82, Trine 62Ill.-Chicago 75, Howard 48Illinois 67, Chicago St. 36Iowa 83, North Dakota 61Iowa St. 95, Hampton 59Minnesota 98, Wofford 54Missouri 71, Missouri St. 55N. Kentucky 71, Miami (Ohio) 57New Mexico St. 79, N. Dakota St. 69North Florida 62, UMKC 55Oakland 123, Michigan-Dearborn 38SIU-Edwardsville 93, N. Illinois 67W. Illinois 108, Central Methodist 46W. Michigan 56, Wis.-Parkside 49Youngstown St. 53, Canisius 51

SOUTHWESTArkansas 97, SE Louisiana 53Cal Poly 56, Texas A&M-CC 45Cent. Arkansas 72, Hendrix 43East Carolina 70, Texas Rio Grande Valley 59Kansas St. 75, Tulsa 67Oklahoma 78, Winthrop 48Oklahoma St. 90, Lamar 45Prairie View 86, Howard Payne 46San Francisco 69, North Texas 61Stephen F. Austin 91, Texas-Tyler 69TCU 85, Sam Houston St. 59Texas A&M 87, Texas St. 50Texas Tech 79, Niagara 45

FAR WESTBYU 78, Utah Valley 62Boise St. 58, Cal State-LA 44Cal St.-Fullerton 84, Portland St. 69Colorado St. 84, Western St. (Col.) 42E. Washington 64, E. Oregon 40Gonzaga 88, Air Force 35Hawaii 74, Grand Canyon 41Idaho St. 82, Colorado Christian 56Long Beach St. 74, San Diego St. 54Montana St. 80, Seattle 51N. Colorado 60, Denver 51New Mexico 65, Houston Baptist 57Oregon St. 110, Longwood 45Pacific 80, CS Bakersfield 74Saint Mary’s (Cal) 93, CS Northridge 59San Diego 84, Nevada 47San Jose St. 92, S. Oregon 78Southern Cal 92, Hope 43Stanford 74, UC Davis 45UC Riverside 86, Fresno St. 68UCLA 73, St. John’s 58Utah 66, South Dakota 59Washington St. 61, UC Santa Barbara 44Weber St. 86, Bethesda 60

TOURNAMENTWomen’s Preseason NIT

First RoundBaylor 62, Texas-Arlington 20Chattanooga 68, McNeese St. 53DePaul 105, S. Illinois 61Drexel 69, Dartmouth 53Indiana 88, Tennessee St. 56South Florida 74, Jacksonville 52Southern Miss. 65, Alabama St. 44St. Bonaventure 57, Siena 40

SEC ScheduleFriday’s Games

Arkansas 97, Southeastern Louisiana 53Ole Miss 97, Mississippi Valley State 61Wake Forest 60, LSU 57Alabama 96, Alabama A&M 44Mississippi State 68, Samford 47Auburn 85, Alabama-Birmingham 71Temple 97, Florida 91outh Carolina 88, Ohio State 80Kentucky 72, Rice 39Texas State at Texas A&M 87, Texas State 50Missouri 71, Missouri State 55

Today’s GamesStetson at Georgia, 1 p.m.Central Arkansas at Tennessee, 1 p.m.Sam Houston State at Arkansas, 2 p.m.Mississippi Valley State at Vanderbilt, 2 p.m.North Carolina Greensboro at South Carolina, 2 p.m.Louisiana-Monroe at LSU, 3 p.m.Southern at Texas A&M, 4 p.m.Kentucky at Arizona State, 4:30 p.m.Louisiana-Lafayette at Ole Miss, 7 p.m. (SEC Network)

No. 2 South Carolina 88, No. 6 Ohio State 80

OHIO ST. (0-1): K. Mitchell 10-24 12-13 36, Craft 1-3 3-4 5, Alston 8-19 3-3 23, Hart 1-5 0-0 2, Cooper 2-17 0-0 4, Holland 2-4 0-0 5, Doss 1-2 0-0 3, Blair 1-3 0-0 2, Waterman 0-3 0-0 0, Ekhelar 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 26-80 18-20 80.

SOUTH CAROLINA (1-0): Sessions 3-8 6-8 12, Wilson 8-18 4-4 20, Roy 1-6 0-0 3, Imovbioh 4-5 0-2 8, Mitchell 6-12 1-2 15, Colley 0-0 0-0 0, Cuevas 1-5 3-4 5, Duckett 0-1 0-0 0, Dozier 1-2 2-2 4, White 1-3 2-3 4, Coates 6-9 5-10 17. Totals 31-69 23-35 88.

Halftime—Ohio St. 47-45. 3-Point Goals—Ohio St. 10-23 (Alston 4-5, K. Mitchell 4-9, Doss 1-1, Hol-land 1-3, Craft 0-1, Cooper 0-4), SouthCarolina 3-11 (Mitchell 2-4, Roy 1-6, Cuevas 0-1). Fouled Out—Cooper. Rebounds—Ohio St. 42 (Cooper 15), South Carolina 51 (Wilson 14). Assists—Ohio St. 3 (Cooper, Doss, K. Mitchell 1), South Carolina 11 (Mitchell, Ses-sions 3). Total Fouls—Ohio St. 29, South Carolina 20. A—NA.

No. 11 Mississippi State 68, Samford 47

SAMFORD (0-1): Elliott 1-4 1-1 3, Reece 4-8 0-0 9, Mayers 3-5 0-2 9, Stricklin 3-7 0-0 7, Stevens 3-7 7-8 13, McGee 0-0 0-0 0, Blevins 0-1 0-0 0, Fletcher 0-2 0-0 0, Riggins 0-0 0-0 0, Williams 2-4 0-0 6. Totals 16-38 8-11 47.

MISSISSIPPI ST. (1-0): Richardson 3-10 0-0 6, McCowan 1-3 0-1 2, Dillingham 4-11 3-4 13, William 2-7 2-3 6, Vivians 4-14 0-2 8, Schaefer 1-10 3-4 5, Williams 0-2 2-2 2, Holmes 4-8 4-4 12, Chapel 3-4 0-0 6, Salter 1-4 0-0 2, Okorie 2-4 2-2 6. Totals 25-77 16-22 68.

Halftime—Mississippi St. 34-14. 3-Point Goals—Samford 7-18 (Mayers 3-3, Williams 2-4, Stricklin 1-3, Reece 1-5, Blevins 0-1, Fletcher 0-2), Mississippi St. 2-20 (Dillingham 2-3, William 0-1, Holmes 0-2, Salter 0-2, Richardson 0-2, Schaefer 0-5, Vivians 0-5). Fouled Out—Elliott. Rebounds—Samford 31 (Mayers 5), Mississippi St. 48 (Dillingham 11). Assists—Samford 10 (Stevens 4), Mississippi St. 6 (William 2). Total Fouls—Samford 24, Mississippi St. 18. A—6,463.

No. 13 Texas A&M 87, Texas State 50

TEXAS ST. (0-1): Anderson 1-2 0-0 3, Lurry 2-10 0-2 4, May 2-5 0-0 5, Burns 1-7 0-0 3, Jones 1-4 1-2 3, Leavitt 2-6 0-0 6, Gray 2-3 0-0 6, Pitts 3-5 0-0 6, Deer 2-6 3-4 7, Apari 0-1 0-0 0, Walla 3-7 0-0 7. Totals 19-56 4-8 50.

TEXAS A&M (1-0): Hillsman 7-9 3-3 17, C. Wil-liams 5-13 0-3 10, Lumpkin 2-5 0-1 4, Jones 0-2 2-2 2, Walker 5-8 6-6 16, Cooper 0-1 0-0 0, Howard 3-3 1-4 7, Allen 3-5 0-1 6, Knox 1-2 0-0 2, D. Williams 5-8 1-2 14, Jennings 1-9 0-0 2, Mitchell 3-7 1-3 7, Serna 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 35-73 14-25 87.

Halftime—Texas A&M 47-19. 3-Point Goals—Texas St. 8-21 (Gray 2-2, Leavitt 2-5, May 1-1, An-derson 1-2, Walla 1-3, Burns 1-5, Deer 0-1, Lurry 0-1, Pitts 0-1), Texas A&M 3-8 (D. Williams 3-4, Jones 0-1, Allen 0-1, C. Williams 0-1, Cooper 0-1). Fouled Out—Jones. Rebounds—Texas St. 36 (Lurry, May 6), Texas A&M 48 (Mitchell 9). Assists—Texas St. 12 (Lurry 4), Texas A&M 20 (Jones 7). Total Fouls—Texas St. 26, Texas A&M 15. A—3,575.

No. 18 Kentucky 72, Rice 39RICE (0-1): Hawkins 2-6 0-0 5, Rainey 5-11 2-8

12, Goodwine 2-14 2-2 6, Palmer 0-4 0-0 0, Obinnah 1-1 0-0 2, Grigsby 0-1 0-0 0, Knight 3-5 0-0 8, Ducat 1-4 2-4 4, Stanton 0-6 0-0 0, Gumbs 1-2 0-0 2, Brown 0-1 0-0 0, Lang 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 15-56 6-14 39.

KENTUCKY (1-0): Jakubcova 2-4 0-0 4, Thomp-son 0-6 3-5 3, Morris 6-10 1-1 16, Akhator 7-12 1-2 16, Jennings 4-10 2-2 10, Camara 1-3 0-0 2, Goodin-Rog-ers 3-4 0-0 9, Murray 6-9 0-0 12. Totals 29-58 7-10 72.

Halftime—Kentucky 34-16. 3-Point Goals—Rice 3-19 (Knight 2-2, Hawkins 1-4, Brown 0-1, Ducat 0-1, Palmer 0-2, Rainey 0-2, Goodwine 0-3, Stanton 0-4), Kentucky 7-14 (Goodin-Rogers 3-4, Morris 3-5, Akhator 1-1, Jakubcova 0-1, Camara 0-1, Thompson 0-2). Fouled Out—Camara. Rebounds—Rice 29 (Rainey 5), Kentucky 41 (Akhator 17). Assists—Rice 8 (Goodwine 3), Kentucky 12 (Thompson 6). Total Fouls—Rice 19, Kentucky 18. A—4,907.

Ole Miss 97, Mississippi Valley State 61

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE (0-1): Kahdejah Stevens 4-7 2-6 10, Ashley Beals 6-16 4-7 16, Zemo-ria Jernigan 3-13 0-0 7, Kadesha Floyd 4-9 5-5 14, Christina Reed 3-12 1-2 8, Chelsea tate 0-1 0-0 0, Ericia Strothers 0-1 0-0 0, Feleshia Walters 2-5 2-2 6, Kassaedy Bolden 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 22-64 14-22 61.

OLE MISS (1-0): Kelsey Briggs 5-11 0-0 12, Bretta Hart 2-6 0-0 4, A’Queen Hayes 3-8 0-0 6, Erika Sisk 5-16 5-6 15, Shandricka Sessom 9-19 4-5 24, Kiara Golden 2-6 0-0 6, Jonell Williams 0-2 0-2 0, Precious Person 2-6 0-0 4, C Pena Muhate 1-2 0-0 2, Shequila Joseph 0-4 0-0 0, Madinah Muhammad 2-5 2-2 8, Alissa Alston 3-5 6-9 12, Torri Lewis 1-3 1-2 4. Totals: 35-93 18-26 97.

Halftime—Ole Miss 34-29. 3-Point Goals—Mississippi Valley State 3-13 (Reed 1-2, Floyd 1-4, Jernigan 1-4, Strothers 0-1, Stevens 0-2), Ole Miss 9-32 (Muhammad 2-4, Briggs 2-5, Golden 2-6, Ses-som 2-7, Lewis 1-3, Person 0-2, Joseph 0-2, Sisk 0-3). Rebounds—Mississippi Valley State 51 (Beals 13), Ole Miss 55 (Williams 9). Assists—Mississippi Valley State 11 (Jernigan 4), Ole Miss 23 (Hayes, Golden, Alston 4). Total Fouls—Mississippi Valley State 24, Ole Miss 18. A—7,407.

Alabama 96, Alabama A&M 44ALABAMA A&M (0-1): Janie Myles 7-12 0-2 14,

Ebony Johnson 0-4 3-4 3, Deborah Martin 1-3 2-2 4, Alexia DeBose 1-2 0-0 2, ShaTerrion Moffett 1-5 0-2 2, Nashaye Sutton 1-8 0-0 2, Sydney Spencer 1-4 1-2 3, Haniyyah Howard 2-7 2-2 6, Josta Totten 1-6 4-6 6, Shakira Logan 0-6 0-0 0, Bria Venson 1-2 0-0 2. Totals: 16-59 12-20 44.

ALABAMA (1-0): Quanteria Bolton 7-14 5-8 19, Nikki Hegstetter 1-4 0-0 2, Hannah Cook 5-15 0-0 14, Meoshonti Knight 3-4 4-9 10, Karyla Middlebrook 5-12 5-6 15, Khadijah Carter 4-8 4-4 13, C’Coriea Foy 4-8 2-3 10, Taylor berry 1-4 0-0 2, Shaquera Wade 4-8 2-4 10, Diamnate Martinez 0-1 0-0 0. Totals: 34-78 22-34 96.

Halftime—Alabama 53-17. 3-Point Goals—Al-abama A&M 0-8 (Sutton 0-4, Johnson 0-1, Spencer 0-1, Howard 0-1, Totten 0-1), Alabama 6-30 (Cook 4-13, Hegstetter 1-1, Carter 1-5, Bolton 0-1, Knight 0-1, Wade 0-1, Middlebrook 0-2, Foy 0-3, Berry 0-3). Rebounds—Alabama A&M 42 (Myles 11), Alabama 52 (Bolton 10). Assists—Alabama A&M 6 (Moffett 4), Alabama 12 (Middlebrook 6). Total Fouls—Alabama A&M 27, Alabama 21. A—2,120.

The AP Women’s Top 25 Schedule

Today’s GamesNo. 2 South Carolina vs. UNC Greensboro, 2 p.m.No. 3 Notre Dame vs. Bucknell, NoonNo. 4 Tennessee vs. Central Arkansas, 1 p.m.No. 8 Louisville vs. California, 1 p.m.No. 14 Duke vs. Winthrop, 5 p.m.No. 15 Arizona State vs. No. 18 Kentucky, 4:30 p.m.No. 16 Stanford at Gonzaga, 3 p.m.No. 19 Northwestern vs. Howard, 6 p.m.No. 22 North Carolina vs. Oregon, 11:30 p.m.No. 24 Michigan State vs. Western Michigan, 1 p.m.No. 25 Chattanooga vs. Butler, 1 p.m.

College Basketball

MSU menContinued from Page 8B

Thanks to a key de-fensive switch — putting 6-foot-6 junior Fred Thom-as on point guard Austin McBroom — and a relent-less transition offense, MSU turned a 60-50 deficit into a 80-70 lead during a key 10-minute stretch and cruised to a 106-88 victory in Howland’s MSU coach-ing debut.

“This was huge, es-pecially the way we won tonight,” Howland said. “To come back after being down twice in both halves by 10 and to have that kind of fight, it shows a lot of heart. Eastern Washing-ton is a good team, and this is a good RPI win for us when we look back on it in March.”

MSU received career ef-forts from Ware (26 points, 13 rebounds, three blocked shots) and point guard I.J. Ready (25 points, six as-sists). Thomas added 10 points and delivered pivotal defensive play.

“Gavin Ware was tre-mendous tonight,” How-land said. “And when we switched Fred to (Mc-Broom), that was when we made our run to get the lead. We switched him be-cause we couldn’t stay in front of the guy. It was real-ly, really sad.”

Forward Travis Dan-iels added 16 points, while freshman guard Quinndary Weatherspoon had 12 in his first collegiate game.

“I just love (Weather-spoon’s) poise,” Howland said. “He’s just so cool. He doesn’t get ruffled. He’s go-ing to be a really good play-er. The kid has a chance.’’

MSU’s other freshman, Malik Newman, dressed but didn’t play as he recov-

ers from a turf toe. The consensus top-10 fresh-man, who was named a sec-ond-team All-SEC perform-er before playing a college game, is expected to see his first game action Mon-day against Southern.

Howland said he was particularly pleased with the Bulldogs’ relentless transition offense.

“We were really good offensively in transition,” he said. “If you look at our 106 points, I bet we had half of them in transition.”

MSU shot 61.2 percent from the field (41 of 66).

Although he pro-nounced the game a suc-cess, Howland said there was plenty for this team to work on. Eastern Wash-ington shot 50.8 percent from the field, including 58.8 percent in the first half.

“Nobody’s fearful of our defense,” Howland said, taking blame for the slow start in the second half that led to Eastern Washing-ton’s second 10-point lead. “That was my fault for play-ing that stupid zone. I hate zone and I’m a bad zone coach. That was evident to-night, so we’ve got to learn to play man-to-man without fouling, and we’ve got to get better in our zone because we are going to have to use it some.”

NOTES: The 106 points was the most scored by a MSU team since a 106-68 victory against Troy in 2012. The total is the 23rd-most points score in team history. ... The crowd of 9,131 was the biggest home crowd since a crowd of 10,213 watched a 73-64 loss to Kentucky on Feb. 21, 2012.

From Special Reports

STARKVILLE — Domi-nique Dillingham recorded her first double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds, and Jazzmun Holmes add-ed 12 points in her debut as the No. 11 Mississippi State women’s basketball team defeated Samford 68-47 Friday night at Humphrey Coliseum.

MSU won its 12th-straight season opener and 30th-consecutive home opener in front of a crowd of 6,463, the second-largest crowd in program history. Going back to last season, MSU has averaged nearly 4,000 per game.

The Bulldogs also claimed their 18th win in their last 19 home games going back to last season.

“Hats off to Samford. They played very poised, especially in the second half. They are well-coached and are always in the top three in their league,” MSU coach Vic Schaefer said. “We are extremely young right now. (Jazzmun Holmes) played her heart out tonight. I got on her a little, and she responded how you’d like to see a pro respond. Dominique was solid. She didn’t shoot it great, but she took 11 shots, which I like, and 2 of 3 from 3-point range is not a bad number, but she got 11 re-bounds for a double-double. I’m glad she’s on my team. We are feeling fortunate to get out of there with a W.”

Schaefer’s squad jumped out to the quick lead to open the contest, getting an old-fashioned 3-point play for the 3-0 lead. Samford (0-1), however, answered with an 11-1 run to take a seven-point advantage.

MSU used an 8-0 run to take a 16-12 lead after

one quarter. The Bulldogs turned up the defensive intensity and put together an 18-2 run to take a 34-14 halftime lead. Holmes was instrumental in the run, scoring six of the team’s points.

MSU pushed the lead to 37-16 two minutes into the third period, but Sam-ford responded with an 11-0 run to cut the deficit to 37-27. After seeing the advantage dwindle to nine on a 3-pointer from Amara Mayers with 2 minutes, 6 seconds left in the quarter, Dillingham answered with a 3-pointer and Breanna Richardson added a layup to push the advantage to 44-30 with 1:25 left.

“I was just trying to give us a spark,” Dillingham said. “We were missing a lot, so I was just trying to get as many rebounds as I could.”

Leading 46-34 entering the fourth quarter, sopho-more Preseason All-South-eastern Conference selec-tion Victoria Vivians, who was limited to three first-half minutes with foul trou-ble, responded with six of her eight points.

Samford trimmed the lead to 54-43 with 5:12 left, but MSU used a 10-0 run to extend the lead to 64-43 with 2:27 left.

MSU shot 32.5 percent (25 of 77) from the field and 2 of 20 (10 percent) from 3-point range. The Bull-dogs scored 34 points off 28 turnovers.

All 11 Bulldogs who logged minutes scored points. Richardson, Mor-gan William, Ketara Chap-el, and Chinwe Okorie added six points each. Blair Schaefer added five and Teaira McCowan, Sherise Williams, and LaKaris Salt-er added two points.

Jim Lytle/Special to The DispatchMississippi State junior Dominique Dillingham fights through traffic to get a shot off against Samford on Friday. Dillingham had 13 points and 11 rebounds for her first double-double.

Defense helps MSU shut down Samford

Jim Lytle/Special to The DispatchFreshman Jazzmun Holmes (10) had 12 points in her first game with the Mississippi State women’s basketball team Friday in Starkville.

From Special Reports

OXFORD — Sopho-more Shandricka Sessom had a career high 24 points to lead the Ole Miss wom-en’s basketball team to a 97-61 victory against Mis-sissippi Valley in the season opener for both teams Fri-day afternoon in the 13th annual School Kids game.

The teams played in front of a crowd of 7,407 fans, a new school record, and the largest crowd to see a women’s basketball game in the state of Mississippi.

Classmate Kelsey Briggs joined Sessom in double figures with 12 points, while Erika Sisk had 15 points and rookie Alissa Alston had 12 points in her collegiate debut. Jonell Williams led Ole Miss with nine rebounds, including six on the offensive end.

“Once we settled down and stopped rushing things we were really good,” In-sell said. “Once we started moving the ball we were a lot better. That’s something I’m really happy with. Shan-

dricka Sessom, my good-ness, she has a chance to be real special, and I tell her that every day.”

Leading 34-29 at half-time, Ole Miss outscored Mississippi Valley State 31-21 in the third quarter en route to its eighth-con-secutive season-opening victory.

Ole Miss will play host to Louisiana-Lafayette at 7 tonight. The game will be the first women’s basket-ball game televised on the SEC Network for the 2015-16 season.

n Alabama 96, Alabama A&M 44: At Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Sophomore Quane-tria Bolton had a career-high 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds Friday to lead seven players in double figures.

“I’m really proud of our kids,” Alabama coach Kristy Curry. “We got off to a great start. We played really hard and had a lot of different folks contribute again. We had seven players in double figures. I liked our fast pace and the way we spaced the floor.”

Sophomore Karyla Middlebrook had 15 points, six rebounds, and five assists. Sophomore Hannah Cook had 14 points, while senior Khadijah Carter added 13. Sophomore Meoshonti Knight, freshman C’Coriea Foy, and freshman Shaquera Wade had 10 points.

Alabama will play host to Appala-chian State at 6 p.m. Monday at Foster Auditorium.

Ole Miss women set state attendance mark

Jim Lytle/Special to The DispatchI.J. Ready had 25 points and six assists in the Mississippi State men’s basketball team’s 106-88 victory against Eastern Washington on Friday.

to Warren Central. With-out Akers, Clinton han-dled Greenville but was blown out by Starkville, which caused them to fall to the No. 3 seed from Re-gion 2.

With Akers back at the helm and fully rested, Clinton looked like the team ranked No. 1 in the state in the preseason. The Alabama commit-ment was 14 of 25 for 355 yards. Classmate Darius Maberry had 17 carries for a team-best 179 yards and two touchdowns.

A Columbus defense that ranked among the state’s best throughout the season had no an-swers — until late in the third quarter.

Trailing 42-21, Colum-bus’ defense made stops on four of the game’s next five possessions.

“We knew (the de-fense) would give us a chance,” Gholar said. “We just had to keep making plays.”

After a long kickoff return by Kendre Con-ner, Columbus drove 49 yards on seven plays. Hill capped the drive with a 3-yard touchdown.

The first Clinton punt of the night followed and Conner capped a 42-yard drive with a 22-yard touchdown run.

Senior Damonta Kidd then had a critical fumble recovery with Clinton in Columbus’ red zone. It was one of three takeaways for the Falcons. Derrick Bec-kom had a first-quarter in-terception in the red zone. Senior Tyran Smith had an interception in the third quarter.

Kidd’s strip of Akers protected the one-score

deficit. Hill then erased that deficit with an 86-yard touchdown run, his longest scoring run of the season.

Considered by many Class 6A’s top running back prospect, Hill rushed for 1,801 yards and had 23 touchdowns this season.

“It was a special sea-son, but now we come back out here and want more,” Hill said. “We are going to make sure we are even better next year.”

Clinton broke the tie with the game’s most im-pressive drive, an 11-play, 72-yard march. Clinton converted a third-and-15 at midfield when Akers eluded the pass rush and hit Jordan Patton for a 34-yard gain. Akers then called his number and scored on a 4-yard run on around left end on fourth-and-goal.

Columbus tried to an-swer. The Falcons drove

the 15 yard-line but missed a 32-yard field goal attempt. The game’s final possession then wound up with a fumbled lateral pitch returned 27 yards for a touchdown in the final minute.

“These are my broth-ers,” Gholar said. “They always will be. Every single guy on this team made it work. We all had each other’s backs. It was fun going into battle with them each week.”

Clinton (8-4) will face region rival Starkville (11-1) for the second time in three weeks. Starkville won the regular-season meeting 45-7 with Akers on the sidelines. Howev-er, the rematch will be at Clinton. A year ago, Starkville beat Clinton 56-46 in a game that saw the Yellow Jackets have similar defensive issues.

For Columbus, a bevy of sophomores and ju-niors will help make it a favorite in Class 6A next season. After the game, Montgomery thanked his seniors for doing the heavy lifting. When no one else believed, that group bought in and helped the Falcons slowly begin to turn the corner.

“We can’t thank the se-niors enough,” Montgom-ery said. “This was not easy. No part of it was. But we are here now. Tonight’s game showed what we are all about. The seniors will be able to come back sev-eral years from now and can say they were here when this all started.”

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to give Starkville a 29-10 halftime lead.

“We’ve got playmakers. All we’ve got to do is get into their hands,” Mont-gomery said. “They can make plays regardless.”

Starkville had 476 yards, while the defense held Olive Branch to 314 yards. Montgomery was 22 of 33 for 254 yards and three touchdowns. He also had a 1-yard touch-down run on the first drive of the second half to give Starkville a 36-10 lead. Wesley Albritton made field goals of 24 and 31 yards to help secure the victory.

Olive Branch quarter-back Brady Burse threw for 234 yards and three touchdowns. Jay Banks Jr. caught 11 passes for

205 yards and two touch-downs. Jaylon Gale had three catches for 16 yards and a score. Luis Garcia made a 20-yard field goal, but had a 48-yard attempt blocked by defensive line-man Maleke Bell.

With two more wins standing in the way of a trip to the state champi-onship game at Ole Miss’ Vaught-Hemingway Sta-dium in Oxford, Avery Brown is playing his best football.

“The difference for me is just coming out and making plays I need to make, going hard ev-ery single day, and never taking a play off,” Brown said.

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Starkville 46, Olive Branch 24Olive Branch 0 10 0 14 — 24Starkville 7 22 7 10 — 46

First QuarterS — Montario Montgomery 10 pass to A.J. Brown (Wesley Albritton kick).

Second QuarterS — Albritton 31 FG.S — Avery Brown 17 run (kick failed).OB — Luis Garcia 20 FG.S — Montgomery 34 pass to Rontavis Clark (Albritton kick).OB — Brady Burse 5 pass to Jaylon Gale (Garcia kick).S — Montgomery 27 pass to Clark (pass failed).

Third QuarterS — Montgomery 1 run (Albritton kick).

Fourth QuarterS — Albritton 24 FG.OB — Jay Banks 11 pass from Burse (Garcia kick).OB — Burse 33 pass to Banks (Garcia kick).S — Brown 52 run (Albritton kick).

Team Statistics OB S First Downs 19 26Rushes-Yards 30-80 30-220Passing Yards 234 256Comp.-Att.-Int. 17-31-1 23-35-0Return Yards 102 24Penalties 6-63 1 0-79Fumbles-Lost 0-0 4-2

Individual StatisticsRUSHING: Olive Branch — Tarik Travis 17-93, Dono-van Watkins 5-5, Chris Williams 3-4, Brady Burse 5-(-22); Starkville — Avery Brown 15-168, K.J. Lawrence 5-24, Montario Montgomery 2-19, Andreus Swanigan 6-12, Tavian Clark 1-1, Malik McBride 1-(-4).PASSING: Olive Branch — Brady Burse 17-31-1-234; Starkville — Montario Montgomery 22-33-0-254, Ben Owens 1-2-2-0.RECEIVING: Olive Branch — Jay Banks Jr. 11-205, Jaylon Gale 3-16, T.J. Moore 1-8, Tarik Travis 1-5, Jay-lon Johnson 1-0; Starkville — Rontavis Clark 7-120, A.J. Brown 4-19, Luke Davis 3-38, Avery Brown 2-25, Milton Smith 2-17, Cameron Gardner 1-15, Andreus Swanigan 1-12, Tavian Clark 1-8, Tonorris Brookins II 1-2, Tyler Stovall 1-0.

Chris McDill/Special to The DispatchColumbus High School’s Patrick Jackson gets met near the line of scrimmage by Clinton’s Roy Douglas in their game Friday night in Columbus.

Clinton 56, Columbus 42Clinton 13 22 7 14 — 56Columbus 7 7 21 7 — 42

First QuarterCl — Darius Maberry 87 run (kick failed).Cl — Maberry 54 run (Tucker Barefoot kick).Co — Kylin Hill 52 run (Chris Taylor kick).

Second QuarterCl — Cam Akers 14 pass to Chauncey Tidwell (Akers run).Cl — Akers 20 run (Barefoot kick).Co — Hill 1 run (Taylor kick).Cl — Akers 38 pass to Tidwell (Barefoot kick).

Third QuarterCo — Hill 85 run (Taylor kick).Cl — Akers 44 pass to Kam’ron White (Barefoot kick).Co — Hill 3 run (Taylor kick).Co — Kendre Conner 22 run (Taylor kick).

Fourth QuarterCo — Hill 86 run (Taylor kick).Cl — Akers 4 run (Barefoot kick).Cl — Gideon Pierce 27 fumble return (Barefoot kick).

Team Statistics Cl CoFirst Downs 17 16Rushes-Yards 43-325 48-488Passing Yards 355 88Comp.-Att.-Int. 14-25-2 5-13-2Return Yards 40 120Fumbles-Lost 1-1 4-4Penalties 10-80 4-40

Individual StatisticsRUSHING: Clinton — Darius Maberry 17-179, Cam Akers 21-150, Cam Lewis 1-8, Team 4-(-12); Colum-bus — Kylin Hill 24-382, Kendre Conner 14-65, Patrick Jackson 4-33, C.J. Gholar 6-8.PASSING: Clinton — Cam Akers 14-25-2-355; Colum-bus — C.J. Gholar 5-13-2-88.RECEIVING: Clinton — Chauncey Tidwell 2-102, Barrett Barham 5-83, Darius Maberry 3-70, Kam’ron White 2-59, Jordan Patton 2-41; Columbus — Marqua-vius Mitchell 4-48, Kenneth Martin 1-40.


STARKVILLE — It was an emotional week for Mississippi State.

The Bulldogs lost one of their own last week. Freshman defensive lineman Keith Joseph Jr. and his father, former Bull-dog Keith Sr., were killed in a one-car accident Nov. 6. The tragedy hit the football pro-gram by surprise, especially the freshmen. Freshman safety Jamal Peters wore No. 99, Jo-seph Jr.’s number, with Joseph

on the back to honor his fallen teammate Saturday afternoon in the team’s game against No. 3 Alabama.

“A lot of people think that’s the end of it. It’s not,” MSU coach Dan Mullen said. “One of their family members is still not going to be there (Saturday night). It’s not just the week. That’s something that’s going to be with them for a long time. A tragic loss doesn’t end just because we played a football game.”

Along with Peters wearing Joseph Jr.’s number, the Bull-

dogs wore “MJ” decals on their helmets. Those initials also were on each 25-yard line at Scott Field. Keith Jr. was born Marshawn Joseph. His team-mates called him “MJ.” No. 20 MSU put the emotion aside, but lost to No. 3 Alabama 31-6.

There was a moment of si-lence for Keith Jr. and Sr. before kickoff.

Mullen said freshman safety Mark McLaurin will wear No. 99 against Ole Miss in the Egg Bowl on Saturday, Nov. 28.

Keith Jr. was redshirting this season. Keith Sr. played at

MSU from 1989-92. He is 10th all-time in school history with 14 sacks.

Injury updateBulldog junior wide receiver De’Runnya Wil-

son had to be carted off the field in the fourth quarter with an apparent neck injury.

Mullen wouldn’t comment about the injury. He said the team will know more as this week progresses. MSU will play at 6 p.m. Saturday at Arkansas.

“We don’t think it’s a significant injury,” Mullen said. “Everyone feels he’s going to be OK.”

Wilson finished the game with three catches for 38 yards and a long of 23.

Streak endsMSU senior quarterback Dak Prescott saw his

touchdown responsible for streak come to an end.The Haughton, Louisiana, native didn’t throw,

rush, or catch a touchdown Saturday. He entered the game with a touchdown in 32-straight games. It was the longest active streak in the nation.

Prescott extended another streak. He threw for 300 yards to give him four-straight games with 300-plus passing yards. He became the 12th player in FBS history to pass for 8,000 yards and rush for 2,000 yards in a career.

Prescott also rushed for 14 yards to give him 314 yards of total offense, passing Ole Miss’ Bo Wallace (10,478 from 2012-14) and Florida’s Dan-ny Wuerffel (10,500 from 1993-96) for eighth most in Southeastern Conference history (10,559).

Prescott will leave MSU with victories against every SEC team except Alabama and South Caro-lina. He is 0-2 as a starter against Alabama.


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Prescott said the Al-abama front was as ad-vertised and described them as “talented, big, and strong.” The Crimson Tide had six sacks and limited the Bulldogs to a field goal in the first half.

“That just put us behind chains and changed the play-calling because we were behind the chains try-ing to catch up,” Prescott said. “We’ve got to com-municate, we’ve got to do things better, and I’ve got to get the ball out of my hands.”

Even with all the pres-sure, Prescott was 22 of 43 for 300 yards. He rushed for 14 yards on 26 carries, but he had a long run of 17. He became the 12th player in Football Bowl Subdivi-sion history to have 8,000 passing yards and 2,000 rushing yards in a career.

Prescott leaned on his favorite target, junior wide-out Fred Ross, throughout the game. Ross had eight catches for 114 yards. Ju-nior De’Runnya Wilson had three catches for 38 yards.

MSU had 393 yards of offense, but couldn’t score touchdowns in three trips into the red zone.

Ross said Alabama made trips into the red

zone discouraging.“They just kind of made

everything tight,” Ross said. “Passes are harder to catch and running holes are really small.”

MSU failed to score a touchdown for the first time since a 21-3 loss to Oklahoma State in the 2013 season opener in Houston, Texas.

The Bulldogs looked to take a 7-0 lead on their second possession in the first quarter. Junior run-ning back Brandon Hol-loway reeled off a 19-yard run that gave MSU a first-and-goal at the 3-yard line. Prescott’s first two passes fell incomplete and then he rushed for 2 yards to bring up fourth-and-goal from the 1.

There was no doubt in Mullen’s mind what to do.

“They’re a great team, we had the ball inside the 1, we’re an aggressive team, and I want to get touch-downs,” Mullen said.

Prescott took the snap on fourth down and rushed up the middle, but he was met by Denzel Devall and failed to break the goal line. Prescott said it was a straight run and there was no option for an audible.

Mullen said he didn’t

know if that affected the outcome of the game, but Ross said he could feel the momentum shift.

“Momentum plays a huge role in college foot-ball,” Ross said. “I definite-ly felt like that played a big part in the game.”

The Bulldogs rushed for 89 yards. Brandon Hol-loway led the way with 34 yards on seven carries.

Trailing 24-3 midway through the third quarter, MSU moved to the Ala-bama 7, but a false start and two more sacks dropped the Bulldogs back to the 21. Westin Graves made a 39-yard field goal to cut the lead to 24-6.

“It’s pretty simple how the game works. You follow a plan to win. They did, we didn’t,” Mullen said.

Graves also made 31-yard field goal midway through the second quar-ter, but he missed a 50-yard attempt early in the second period.

MSU will play Arkansas at 6 p.m. Saturday (ESPN) at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas.


Bulldogs honor, remember Josephs against Alabama


STARKVILLE — Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen saw his defense play well for 52 of 55 plays Saturday afternoon.

MSU’s defense bottled up Alabama’s of-fense and gave it fits nearly all day, but the Crimson Tide busted three long plays and one on special teams for four touchdowns that proved to the difference in a 31-6 victo-ry at Davis Wade Stadium.

“You give up those plays, it’s not going to happen,” Mullen said. “You’re not going to win doing that. That’s just not playing great defense.”

No. 3 Alabama had three offensive touchdowns of 60 or more yards and a 69-yard punt return for a score to beat No. 20 MSU.

Bulldog junior safety Kivon Coman said the Bulldogs (7-3, 3-3 Southeastern Con-ference) had been really good in avoiding giving up big plays, but the Crimson Tide took advantage of a lack of focus by the Bulldog defense.

“Big plays are going to hurt you,” Co-man said. “If you eliminate big plays and make turnovers, the game would have been totally different.”

MSU forced one turnover, a Brandon Bryant interception in the first half, but the offense couldn’t turn it into any points.

The Crimson Tide managed 34 yards and no points in the first quarter, but Ala-bama used Cryus Jones’ 69-yard punt re-turn for a touchdown to take a 7-0 lead with 10 minutes, 44 seconds remaining in the second quarter.

On Alabama’s next possession, quarter-back Jake Coker hit Calvin Ridley for a 60-yard touchdown on third-and-5. Freshman

safety Mark McLaurin lunged at Ridley, but the wide receiver made a move and Mc-Laurin couldn’t pull him down.

“It was just everybody not running to the ball,” Coman said. “People had bad eyes and bad technique.”

After holding Alabama running back Derrick Henry (22 carries, 204 yards) to 13 yards on five carries in the first quarter, the Bulldogs let him break a 74-yard touch-down run on third-and-9 that made it 21-3 in the second quarter.

The junior busted a 65-yard touchdown with 7:53 remaining to end MSU’s hopes.

“We just made mistakes,” junior line-backer Beniquez Brown said. “We talked about all week how we just need to make tackles. Unfortunately, we didn’t do that and that caused them to score three touch-downs.”

Brown led the Bulldogs with 11 tack-les. Coman had nine tackles. The Bull-dogs had zero sacks and four tackles for loss. Senior cornerback Taveze Calhoun, junior defensive lineman Will Coleman, and junior defensive lineman Nick James had one apiece. Junior linebacker Richie Brown had three quarterback hurries, while junior cornerback Tolando Cleveland blocked Adam Griffith’s 32-yard field goal attempt in the fourth quarter.

Alabama gained 199 of its 379 yards on the three touchdowns.

“I think we played pretty solid defense all night except for the big plays,” Mullen said. “You can’t play great defense 80 per-cent of the time. It’s got to be 100 percent of the time.”


Alabama’s big plays too much for MSU

Mark Wilson/Dispatch StaffThe Alabama defense forces Mississippi State running back Ashton Shumpert to lose the football.

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Luisa Porter/Dispatch StaffColumbus parent Amecia Richards highlights a section in materials covered Tuesday at the Columbus Municipal School District’s Parent Academy at Sim Scott Community Center. The resource classes are offered every Tuesday, at three separate times and locations throughout the day.

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BY JAN SWOOPE [email protected]

Typical Tuesdays find school-age children everywhere dressing for

the day, downing breakfast and heading out to bus stops and carpools. Tuesdays in Colum-bus, however, offer “schooling” for parents and mentors, too. The Columbus Municipal School District’s Parent Acade-my meets weekly for an hour of strengthening the parent-school connection. The initiative is a collaboration between CMSD and community-based partners to acknowledge, honor, support and promote family involvement in student achievement.

“We want to build bridges between school and home, to provide parents with informa-tion and a link to the school,” said Robyn Buxton, CMSD Professional Development and Parental Involvement coordina-tor. “Going into the community is one of the things the district has been wanting to bring for a while.”

It’s no secret that structure, guidance and encouragement at home generally set the founda-tion for any student’s success. Parent Academy champions that effort by inviting parents and mentors to meet every Tuesday. Sessions are offered at three different times and

locations throughout the day for convenience. Each week’s ma-terial is grade-specific: kinder-garten through second grade; third through fifth grade; sixth through eighth grade; or ninth through 12th grade. Every meeting, however, is open to those concerned with helping students of any age.

Buxton and other school dis-trict personnel discuss subjects ranging from homework-helper exercises to graduation require-ments, depending on the focus group that week.

The environment is non-threatening and interac-tive, noted CMSD Superinten-dent Dr. Philip Hickman.

“We are building the knowl-edge base of our parents to be able to support our students,” he remarked. “Parent Academy gives you a lot of information, a lot of skills to be able to work with students. We’re teaching real-life applicable things that are happening in the class-room.”

Advocates The most recent Tuesday

sessions related to middle- and high school students. That didn’t keep families of elemen-tary-age children from attend-ing the 9 a.m. gathering at Sim Scott Community Center.

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TodayColumbus Choral Society — The Columbus Choral Soci-ety presents “Eat, Drink and Be Musical” at 3:30 p.m. at the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts, 235 Commerce St., West Point. Free.Starkville Christmas Open House — Participating Starkville merchants host Christmas Open House from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Kids are invited to Cookies with Santa, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the GSDP Welcome Center, 200 E. Main St. ($10 per photo). Proceeds benefit United Way of North Central Mississippi. West Point Christmas Open House — Participating West Point merchants and antique shops are open 1-4 p.m. for Christmas Open House.

Today through Saturday, Nov. 21“Nunsense” — This Starkville Community Theatre musical is at 2 p.m. today and 7:30 p.m. week-nights at The Playhouse on Main, 108 E. Main St., Starkville. Advance tickets recommended. ($15; $10 students) Call the box office, 662-323-6855.

Tuesday, Nov. 17Jazz ensemble — The Mis-sissippi University for Women Jazz Ensemble performs at Poindexter Hall at 7:30 p.m. Free to the public. For more information, call 662-241-6399. Tribute to veterans — The MSU Wind Ensemble presents music in honor of veterans at 7:30 p.m. in McComas Hall on the Mississippi State University campus. Free to the

public. For more information, call 662-325-2713.“We Bought a Zoo” talk — Benjamin Mee, whose purchase of a zoo in England inspired the film “We Bought a Zoo,” speaks at 7 p.m. in Lee Hall’s Bettersworth Auditorium on the Mississippi State campus. The Student Association production is free to the public. Call 662-325-2930 for more information.

Thursday, Nov. 19Mayor’s Senior Citizens Luncheon — Columbus Mayor Robert Smith hosts a ninth annual Senior Citizens Luncheon from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Trotter Convention Center. All seniors are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact the mayor’s office, 662-328-7021.Columbus Community Thanksgiving Service — The public is invited to gather at noon at the Downtown YMCA in Columbus for a community Thanksgiving service. Open to all.

Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21“A Christmas Carol” — The Master’s Theatre group and Colum-bus Christian Academy present “A Christmas Carol, the Musical” at Joe Cook Auditorium, 2217 Seventh St. N., at 7 p.m. Advance tickets $5 at the BankFirst, 900 Main St., Columbus; $6 at the door. For more information, call Columbus Christian Academy, 662-328-7888 or 662-251-5954.

Saturday, Nov. 21Holiday Farmers’ Market — See details at top of calendar.

Sunday, Nov. 22Book signing, tasting — Former MSU Bulldog and NFL player Reggie Kelly signs books and offers tastings of his Kyvan salsas, sauces and food products from 2-4 p.m. at the Tennessee Williams Welcome Center, 300 Main St., Columbus. Call 662-329-1191 for more information.

Monday, Nov. 23Symphony orchestra — The Starkville/MSU Symphony Orches-tra and MSU Department of Music presents a joint concert featuring Vivaldi’s “Gloria” at 7:30 p.m. in Mc-Comas Hall on the Mississippi State campus. Free. Visit starkvillesympho-ny.org.

Tuesday, Nov. 24Country Store Bake Sale — The 55th annual Country Store Bake Sale to benefit the Stephen D. Lee Foundation takes place at the S.D. Lee Home, 316 Seventh St. N., from 10 a.m.-noon (or as long as goods last). Be there early for a wide selection of cakes, pies, candies, breads, jellies and more to complete the Thanksgiving table.

Monday, Nov. 30Columbus Tree Lighting — Gather at the Riverwalk’s Old 82 pedestrian bridge east end for the official lighting of the community Christmas tree. Festivities are 5:30-

7 p.m.; lighting takes place at 6:15 p.m. For more information, contact Main Street Columbus, 662-328-6305. Starkville Christmas Parade — “A Star Spangled Christmas” is the theme of Starkville’s Christmas parade that begins at 6 p.m. and makes its way through downtown. For more information, contact Main Street Starkville, 662-323-3322.

Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 2-3Holiday Bazaar — This 43rd annual Holiday Bazaar in Starkville is 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Starkville Sportsplex, 405 Lynn Lane. More than 90 vendors’ hand-crafted items are featured. For more information, call 662-323-3322 or email [email protected].

Friday, Dec. 4Wassail Fest — Downtown Columbus is filled with holiday festivi-ties as merchants court your vote for best wassail from 5-8 p.m. Music, in-store demos, promotions and more. For more information, contact Main Street Columbus, 662-328-6305. Wassail at The W — Wassail-ing continues at Mississippi Universi-ty for Women’s Pohl Gymnasium from 8-10 p.m. Highlights include carriage rides, indoor ice skating area, photos with the Ice Queen, crafts, refresh-ments and more.

Sunday, Dec. 6Christmas floral design — The Columbus Arts Council presents “Christmas All Through the House,” a floral design event with international-ly-known designer Ralph Null. Tickets to the 1:30 p.m. program at the Rosenzweig Arts Center are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. An auction of arrangements follows the presen-tation. For tickets or information, contact the CAC, 662-328-2787.Columbus Girlchoir — The Columbus Girlchoir presents a Christ-mas concert at 3 p.m. in Mississippi University for Women’s Poindexter Hall. Free to the public. Donations are appreciated.Gospel Harmony Choir — The Mississippi University for Women Unit-ed Harmony Gospel Choir presents “Singing to Give Back,” a Christmas concert at 5 p.m. in Rent Auditorium on campus. Bring a canned good or other non-perishable food item, socks, blankets, scarves or gloves for Contact Helpline to distribute. Call 662-327-2968 for more information.Holiday Tour of Homes — The Starkville Civic League’s Tour of Homes from 1-5 p.m. features five homes. Refreshments served 1-4:30 p.m. at the Starkville Public Library, 326 University Drive. Get tickets ($20) at the library on tour day, or in advance at the GSDP, 200 E. Main St. For more information, contact Chris Emplaincourt at [email protected], or call 662-323-0711.

CALENDAR Saturday, Nov. 21Holiday Farmers’ Market — Be at the Hitching Lot Farmers’ Market in Columbus from 9 a.m.-noon for a selection of homemade and homegrown food products, baked goods, arts and crafts, just in time for the holidays. For more information, contact Main Street Columbus, 662-328-6305.

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BY JAN [email protected]

The spirit of the holidays will come gift-wrapped in “A

Christmas Carol, the Mu-sical.” A large theatrical cast brings the retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic to Columbus Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21.

The Master’s Theatre — Terri Gillis — and Columbus Christian Acad-emy — drama instructor Ray Campbell — team up to present the lively production at Joe Cook Auditorium at 7 p.m.

Co-directors Gillis and Campbell have worked together before. Audienc-es may recall Campbell’s previous portrayal of Andy Griffith, and other roles, in plays put on by the then-active YMCA drama troupe, which Gillis directed.

The Master’s Theatre is an outgrowth of that. A substantial number of the cast and crew are veterans of the former productions.

“It’s amazing how many people, even back-stage, have volunteered again to be a part of this. It’s a family, a reunion,” Gillis said, noting that the cast numbers about 45 people.

The name Master’s

Theatre denotes more than one meaning.

“We do this for the glo-ry of the Lord,” said Gillis, of the primary signifi-cance of “master’s.” “And we’re training actors to master the art of theater.”

The Christmas pre-sentation is light-hearted, and the message is an important one.

“We have to look after each other, to be mind-ful of each other,” Gillis continued. “That’s why I chose this play: it has so many pearls in it to teach us some Biblical truths.”

Tommy Parsons of Columbus portrays the curmudgeon Scrooge. The 2014 Mississippi University for Women graduate and theater major was 7 years old when he and Gillis first worked together. In 2009, he even played “young Scrooge” in the Gillis-di-rected production of Dickens’ story.

Now 23, Parsons is channeling a character much older.

“For me, the challenge is just the physicality, disciplining myself not to move as a 23-year-old would do.” The two-act play has “tons of humor,” he added.

Ralph Carter’s back-ground is in business

and banking, but he finds portraying the Ghost of Christmas Present a good creative outlet.

“‘A Christmas Carol’ is actually one of my favorite movies around Christmas,” said the BankFirst Financial Services officer who has gone to some length to create his costume. He takes inspiration from the film.

“When I get into this, I want to get into it all; in making my costume, I wanted to make sure everything is the way I envision it.”

A special perk is that Carter’s 8-year-old daughter, Cassie, is in the play as well. The shared experience will make memories for father and daughter.

How to goPerformances are at 7

p.m. in the Joe Cook Ele-mentary Magnet School Auditorium at 2217 Sev-enth St. N. Tickets are $5 in advance, available at Columbus Christian Academy at 6405 Mili-tary Road, or BankFirst at 900 Main St. Tickets are $6 at the door.

Pianist Vaughn Nichols provides musical accompaniment for the play. Leigh Murphree is choreographer.

For more information, contact Columbus Chris-tian Academy, 662-328-7888.

Luisa Porter/Dispatch StaffAt Tuesday’s rehearsal, Ralph Carter, the Ghost of Christmas Present, points to Brody Buchanan who represents “Ignorance” in “A Christmas Carol, the Musical.” To Carter’s left are “Want,” portrayed by Sadie Grissom, and, in white, her sister, Shelbe Grissom. Brody is the son of Rodney and Jennifer Buchanan of Crawford. Sadie’s and Shelbe’s parents are Joseph and Amanda Grissom of Columbus. At far left is Krista Green.

Luisa Porter/Dispatch StaffFrom left, Gabe Wala, Maddie Bennett, Andrew Foreman and Tiffany Cooper rehearse a scene for “A Christmas Carol, the Musical.” Gabe is the son of Dody and Kelly Wala. Maddie’s parents are Paul and Sara Bennett. Andrew is the son of Steve and Bonny Foreman.

Scrooge and cast bring classic tale to musical life

“A Christmas Carol, the Musical” is Nov. 20-21 in Columbus

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A STONE’S THROW

Tom Brokaw called them “The Greatest Genera-

tion,” and I am inclined to agree with him. They were the men who grew up in the hard days of the Great Depression and came to manhood in time to be drafted to fight in World War II. They were pushed into war by a sneak Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Probably none of them knew that they would end up stopping a holocaust, the genocide of millions of Jews in Europe.

It is strange how things work out. Out of all of history’s wars, not many can claim to be tru-ly heroic, although they may have been necessary for our safety; but World War II really was fought against an enormous evil.

These men risked, and some gave, their lives for a genuinely noble cause. Then they came home, picked up their stories, and got on with things. Many never talked about their harrowing experi-ences. Many could not.

Occasionally one can. It is unforgettable to listen.

My interest was ignit-ed by the story recently printed in The Commer-cial Dispatch and several other regional newspa-pers about the Mississip-pi Chapter of the Battle of the Bulge Veterans who are still serving by establishing six $1,000 college scholarships — with more to come — for descendants of that battle’s veterans. Their enduring patriotism and action, which will continue in the future, clearly mark them with the greatness of their generation.

I was privileged to have one of these veter-

ans talk to me about his experiences. It must have been diffi-cult for Dr. James Hunt of Columbus to go back in memory to recount the Battle of the Bulge, and I am grateful to him.

Winston Churchill called the Battle of the Bulge “the greatest land battle of World War II.”

Hitler’s last ditch attempt to establish German armies in ports needed supplies. That had to be stopped.

Jim Hunt was with the troops traveling from Le Havre, France, to Liege, Belgium. They were infantry replacements. Casualties of soldiers coming through Nor-mandy, France, had been extremely heavy. At the time they thought they were the first replace-ments, but earlier re-placements were already among the casualties.

They were in an aban-doned sugar beet factory, waiting to find out where fighting would be. Jim was assigned leader of a squad with only three men left. All the oth-ers were dead. He had had only two weeks of infantry training at Camp Gordon, Georgia! He said one of the others needed to be leader. They had more experience. One of them said, “Not to worry, son. If you live a day, you’ll be experienced.”

Soon after, they were fighting in deep, freezing snow. Jim said, “I have never lusted after a piece of clothing in all my life, but one old vet was wear-ing a white parka he had

taken from a German soldier he had killed. It hid him in the snow that cov-ered every-thing, and I really wanted that parka. My olive drab uniform made me a big target.”

He was assigned to the First Division, marching to Malmedy, Belgium, a small town in the Ardennes, where the hills and forest made good cover. Coming to a firebreak, they saw eight or nine trailers pulled by jeeps. They were filled with dead, frozen, snow-covered American boys. They had been an artillery outfit captured by Germans and taken to a field where all were machine-gunned. If they fell on their backs, the ones still living could be identified by the water vapor on their breath. They were shot. Those still living who had fallen on their stomachs — only five or six — escaped to tell the tale.

As a thoroughly scared 19-year-old, Jim had witnessed the famous Malmedy Massa-cre. The Germans were taking no prisoners.

After this, the infantry took no prisoners, either.

They crossed the German border and took Achen, then Cologne. In Achen they saw no human, no dog, no thing alive.

Out of Bonn, Ger-many, they built a fire. Warming his feet, Jim discovered his frozen feet had developed gangrene. That usually meant amputation. Jim kept a knife beside him

with the intention of fighting off anyone who tried to amputate his feet. He was sent to a field hospital but ago-nized about leaving his troops. After a couple of months he was loaded onto a hospital ship back to the U.S. He recalls the same music was played on board day after day: “One Meat Ball.”

Finally, he had a glorious homecoming to Buckner, North Carolina, via Charleston, South Carolina.

The Red Cross was present, handing out half-pints of milk. Jim said he must have drunk a dozen.

We rejoice every time someone we care about comes home from the obscenity of war, but we never know what scars, seen and unseen, they carry. Jim said he had nightmares until he was 66 years old.

When I moved to Columbus and was in the fifth grade, we were still calling Nov. 11 Armistice Day, commemorating the day World War I officially ended. Everyone had high hopes that there would be no more wars after that. But by the time we had moved to Columbus, World War II was already brooding. Now many years have passed. We still yearn for peace, but parts of the world are fighting or fleeing, and new threats disturb all of us. As we thank those who once protected us at their own peril, we pray that today’s frictions can be resolved without such dreadful means.

Betty Boyls Stone is a freelance writer, who grew up in and lives in Colum-bus.

From the Greatest Generation

Betty Stone

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John Barrett BaucomJamie and Carrie Bau-

com of Columbus announce the birth of their son, John Barrett Baucom, on July 2, 2015, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle.

He weighed 8 pounds.The infant’s mother is

the former Carrie Morgan of Columbus.

Maternal grandparents are Henry and Cindy Morgan of Columbus.

Paternal grandparents are Leslie and Margaret Baucom of Steens.

Also welcoming John are his brothers, Hank Baucom and Owen Baucom; and great-grandmother, Bea Covert.

Dean Ryder McCoolJason McCool and Britta-

ny Strickland of Columbus announce the birth of their son, Dean Ryder McCool, on Oct. 22, 2015, at Bap-tist Memorial Hospital-Gold-en Triangle.

He weighed 6 pounds and 8 ounces.

The infant’s mother is the former Brittany Garrard of Columbus.

Maternal grandmother is Gloria Garrard of Columbus.

Paternal grandparents are Rhonda Reyes and Carl Veazey of Columbus.

Also welcoming Dean are his brother, Brody Strick-land; sister, Khloe Reyes; step-grandfather, Resugio Reyes; and great-grand-mother, Lela Nabors.

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Carl Smith Jr. and Haley-Lavell Miller Brown

Brown/SmithMr. Jackson Brown of Starkville and Ms. Cheryl

Brown of Columbus announce the engagement of their daughter, Haley-Lavell Miller Brown to Carl E. Smith Jr., the son of Mr. Carl Smith Sr. of Isola and Ms. Linda Smith of Sunflower.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Ms. Mar-guerite Miller and the late Herman Miller of Colum-bus, and the late Mr. Lavell W. Brown and Mrs. Una Brown of Starkville. She is a 2001 graduate of Heritage Academy in Columbus. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Millsaps College in 2005 and a Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 2007. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She is the Oktibbeha County prosecutor and teaches business law at Mississippi State University.

The groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Smith of Isola, and the late Mr. Brice Box and Ms. Willie Box of Sunflower. He is a 2002 graduate of Indianola Academy and a 2010 graduate of Mississippi State University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication. He covers Starkville and Oktibbeha County for The Commercial Dispatch.

The couple will exchange vows Nov. 21, at 2 p.m., at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection.

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BEING BEAUTIFUL

The architec-ture of life is so similar to

that of the stained glass windows posed perfectly still across time, illuminated by lanterns and candles in ancient churches along my drives through old towns. Churches are espe-cially beautiful to me, sermons in brick and mortar, wood and glass.

Most of us are blessed to be born in love and hope, so much like the emotions that surely went into giving birth to the windows staring down at me.

The artisans who pour their time and energy into panels of colored glass are no different than the parents, educators and mentors who mold us into the people we will become as we grow and hopefully share our light with others. Just like the majestic stained glass windows towering above become trans-parent at different times of the day, so, too, we allow the world to see into us as we stare out —

or we don’t. That’s one trait we have that the windows do not. We, not sun and shadow, get to decide when we are opaque.

My favorite time to marvel at this bril-liance of color, this intricacy of form, is while seated inside a mighty cathedral or a humble country

church during a Christmas concert, perhaps with an old pipe organ leading the melody. It is a holy experience in which God must surely be present. Even the stained glass windows seem to bow in reverence — my imagination, I am sure. The magnitude of the lighted chapels and cathedrals pushes through each painted pane like a beacon of hope in the world, a great comfort to those who need it.

I always wonder who is out-side looking in and what his or her story might be.

Sadly, many of these beau-tiful structures have been for-

gotten by time, glass cracked, wood rotted along the edges. It should be a reminder to us all that life is about compassion toward the ones grown older. When I hold my 91-year-old friend’s frail, weathered hands and gaze into her sparkling eyes, I see that nothing has changed except the exterior — so many sunsets and sunrises.

Like the beautiful steeples that climb into the blue skies and change into nighttime shadows, day after day, year after year, so do we climb and shadow as life carries on.

I own a small, but charming window pane with a golden fleur-de-lis in the center. It ’s my reminder to slow down, pull over for a moment, and truly marvel at the beauty surrounding us. It might be a centuries-old window, a friend’s smile, or the gift of our own existence, but whether it ’s new, old, broken, or whole, we must see the light through it and in it.

Email reaches former Co-lumbus resident David Creel at [email protected].

Praise the Lord, I saw the light ...

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Your wedding day? It’s “your” day. It’s all about you.

Your wedding day? Your mother has been planning it since the day you were born.

It can be challenging to celebrate your unique romance while somehow pleasing — or at least not alienating — your relatives. Do you plan the tradi-tional ceremony and reception that your family might recom-mend (what’s wrong with a poufy white gown and platters of prime rib?) or do you break the mold, and perhaps some hearts, by doing something completely different?

1. The religious (or not-so-religious) ceremony

Your parents may prefer a more (or less) religious cer-emony, or they may expect a different religious tradition to be the focus of the day. Some brides and grooms have found ways to straddle the line by in-corporating religious traditions sensitively and selectively.

“Religious elements are al-

ways the greatest sign of respect for your elders and family,” says California-based wedding plan-ner Deborah Moody. “You can bring in that cultural, historic part of who you are,” she says, without having a fully religious wedding ceremony.

Britni de la Cretaz and her husband, Ben, opted to get married in a Cambridge, Mas-sachusetts, restaurant rather than at a synagogue. But after researching the meaning of the chuppah, the Jewish wedding canopy, they decided to include one in their ceremony. They also signed a ketubah, a Jewish marriage contract, but opted for a secular, humanist text in En-glish that spoke of their mutual commitment.

“My family would have pre-ferred that we have a more Jew-ish ceremony,” de la Cretaz says. But “we wanted the ceremony to represent all parts of ourselves and ultimately, it was our day.”

2. Your style, with heirloomsMelanie Tannenbaum Hepler

was just 3 when her grand-mother died, leaving her a neck-lace to be worn on her wedding day. Hepler loved the sentiment,

but the necklace wasn’t her style. Her mother suggested having the pendant sewn inside Hepler’s gown for her wedding on Long Island, New York, in 2014.

Christy Cates plans to honor her deceased parents in a similar way at her upcoming wedding. She is choosing a new gown that she likes, but “I have the lace from my mother’s dress and a piece of my father’s shirt that I am going to have sewn into my dress,” she says. Both pieces are heart-shaped.

Cates and her fiancé, William Russell, also designed their own engagement ring, but used a stone belonging to his mother and added the same engraving that her parents put on their wedding rings: Eternal Love.

“I love that it’s a new family heirloom,” she says.

Kirsten Han and her hus-band, Calum Stuart, celebrat-ed their very modern, global relationship by marrying in a cathedral in his native Scotland. He wore a kilt, while she wore a white gown for their ceremony and changed into a Peranakan kebaya gown from her native Singapore for the reception.

“I wasn’t brought up Per-anakan myself,” she says, “but because I’m really close to my granddad, it felt right. My bridesmaids had the regular ‘Western’ gowns, but Peranakan brooches and jewelry.”

Beyond dresses and jewelry, Moody, who is executive direc-tor of the Association of Certi-fied Professional Wedding Con-sultants, also encourages clients to bring family history into the reception through decorative fabrics. Consider using white tablecloths with table runners made from a traditional fabric that echoes your heritage, she says. This “conversation starter for guests” brings “the culture into the reception without it being a dominant theme.”

3. Family-inspired foodsTraditional foods or family

recipes can be incorporated into part of the reception without dominating the event: think small bites during cocktail hour, on a dessert table or even as a midnight snack to keep the party going.

“My grandmother, who I was incredibly close to, was a major chocoholic. So we had nice chocolates on all the tables and served a chocolate cake,” says Julia Moss, who got married last month in southern California.

To honor her grandfather, a bak-er who “made the world’s best banana cream pie, we gave little jars of banana cream pudding to all our guests.”

She explained the connec-tions in short paragraphs in the wedding program.

4. Honoring lost loved onesThere are many ways to

honor loved ones who have died: pictures set in empty chairs, charms of remembrance on the bouquet, poetry readings.

Rebecca Bridge chose a venue in the Smokey Mountains to honor her deceased mother, who loved the area. Her cere-mony, while not traditionally religious, included the Lord’s Prayer to honor her mom and fiancé Mike Pantoliano’s de-ceased grandparents.

Serena Markstrom Nugent’s creative approach to honoring deceased loved ones at her wedding in Eugene, Oregon: “We made angel wings and wrote the names of the people they represented on them,” she says. “We gave the wings to people who were closest to the departed and asked them to save a seat for them. The wings were designed to rest over the back of the chairs and pews as though someone with wings were sitting there.”

Celebrating your way, with a nod to family traditions too

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The Unified Bull-dogs and Unified Rebels square

off in the 2015 Unified Egg Bowl for Special Olympics Mississippi Monday, Nov. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at Ole Miss’s intra-mural athletic fields.

The Unified Bull-dogs flag football team, led by MSU students who are playing along-side Special Olympics athletes, held final practice Wednesday on the Mississippi State University intramural

flag football fields. It takes a mission as

strong as the Special Olympics Play Unified movement to mend a rivalry as deep as the divide between MSU and Ole Miss, if only for one day. The Unified Egg Bowl accomplished the feat in 2014, and it’s back this year to bring com-munities together and raise awareness of the importance of Special Olympics in the devel-opment of individuals who have intellectual disabilities.

Special Olympics

Mississippi athletes with intellectual dis-abilities will take the field again this year to play flag football on teams alongside traditional college students from MSU and Ole Miss, while sharing in the fanfare and passionate com-petition of this storied rivalry. MSU won the Unified Egg Bowl Fan Fundraising Challenge in the inaugural 2014 game, but the unified Ole Miss team won the game 23-17,

Last fall, Mississippi came together to raise

more than $12,000 in support of the athletes as part of the Unified Egg Bowl. Fans of both schools can use this opportunity to donate directly to benefit the athletes and programs of Special Olympics Mississippi in support of the unified Ole Miss and Mississippi State teams. The school that raises the most money will get a three-point advantage to start the game Monday. As of Thursday, MSU led Ole Miss in fundraising.

Donations may be made at specialolym-picsms.org/unified-egg-bowl, or call 601-856-7748.

Unified Egg Bowl teams go head-to-head MondayEvent benefits Special Olympics Mississippi

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The Mississippi State University Wind Ensemble

pays tribute Tuesday, Nov. 17 to those who served in America’s armed forces.

Free and open to all, the 7:30 p.m. concert in the university’s McCo-mas Hall auditorium features Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man” and “Let Freedom Ring,” a musical treat-ment of “My Country ’Tis of Thee” by 1st Lt. Ryan J. Nowlin, assistant director of the U.S. Ma-rine Band, also known as “The President’s Own.”

MSU Director of Bands Elva Kaye Lance is conductor of the en-semble.

Craig Aarhus, asso-ciate music professor and associate director of MSU Bands, said, “This arrangement attempts to serve as a strong remind-er that America would not be what it is were

it not for the sacrifices of those who have gone before us.”

Aarhus said the program also includes “Arlington (Where Giants Lay Sleeping),” an original composition by Paul Murtha, chief arranger for the U.S. Army Band, also known as “Pershing’s Own.” John Williams’ “Hymn to the Fallen” from director Steven Spielberg’s 1998 World War II drama “Saving Private Ryan” is also featured, as is a medley of WWII-era songs made popular by the Glenn Miller Orches-tra. Cliff Taylor, associate music professor and as-sociate director of bands, will provide accompani-ment for “In the Mood,” Miller’s No. 1 hit.

The evening con-cludes with John Philip Sousa’s famous World War I march “Solid Men to the Front” and the ever-inspiring Carmen Dragon arrangement of “America the Beautiful.”

The wind ensemble is the MSU band program’s premier instrumental group. From a series of well-received 2008-14 European concerts, it has earned an international reputation for mastery of contemporary and tradi-tional band literature.

Selected through com-petitive auditions, this year’s ensemble mem-bers represent Mississip-pi and seven other states, as well as a range of aca-demic disciplines across campus. For more, visit www.msuband.msstate.edu/ensembles/index.php.

Additional concert information is available from Aarhus at 662-325-2713 or [email protected].

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, MSU’s music department offers a bachelor’s degree in four areas of music education, as well as a bachelor of arts in music. Learn more at music.msstate.edu, bit.ly/MSU-MusicFB and twitter.com/mstatemusic.

Reid Burns/Courtesy photoThe MSU Wind Ensemble performs Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in McComas Hall on the Mississippi State campus.

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Courtesy photoBREAST CANCER WALK: Zeta Amicae Auxiliary of West Point participated in a breast cancer awareness walk at Steens Park Oct. 10. Pictured at the “Help Knock Out Breast Cancer” event are Pauline Ewing, seated left, and Doris Burkhalter. Standing, from left, are Danielle Spencer, Connie Blackwell, Shameika Erving, Tam-my Blackwell and Bruce Smith. Dana Clayborn and Elosie Johnson also took part. Promoting awareness about prevention, early detection and mammograms is a high priority for auxiliary members.

ParentsContinued from Page 1C

Billy Craig has had four chil-dren go through the Columbus school system; now he has a granddaughter in first grade.

Like many others, Craig has questions about helping youngsters with math. Current problem-solving methods differ from those in his own school days. He readily took part Tuesday in a homework-helper exercise Buxton introduced. It illustrated how playing cards could help a student better understand certain math skills. The “game” could be adapted to dominos as well.

“When my granddaughter gets in third, fourth, fifth grade and has these math questions, I’d love to be able to help her in how they do it now.”

Helen Robinson’s nephew is a third-grader. His mother, her sister, couldn’t attend, so Robinson was at the communi-ty center to gather material to pass on. “I thought it was won-derful, with good information,” she said. Students benefit from a strong home-school connec-tion, she noted, when parents know what is going on and what is expected. The academy can help “parents be there for children once they go home,” Robinson said.

The 18 in attendance — 10 of them men — included Ben-jamin Porter. He supervises

an after-school program at the Townsend Community Center every day. Students there can do homework and access tu-toring, educational games and recreation. Parent Academy is a good resource, he said.

“I’m always interested in learning new methods of teach-ing students because I have to help them with their school-work, and I need to know how

they do it at the school. It’s really helpful.”

Building partnershipsTuesday’s format gave

parents an opportunity to ask questions of Buxton, Colum-bus High School Assistant Principal Mary Phinisey and CHS Curriculum Coordinator Norma Jones. Topics touched

on communication between school and home, access to computers and even courses for college credit.

Facilitators stressed that the school district wants to reach out to families, to bolster the coalition it takes to produce successful students.

Parents were urged to take advantage of the “For Parents” page on the CMSD website,

to be sure they are signed up for Falcon Blast notifications and to utilize computer labs, if needed. Links are available to access learning tools and vid-eos. Curriculum coordinators and counselors stand ready to help.

“Parent Academy’s focus is to communicate a clear understanding of the academic standards and demonstrate effective tools that parents can use at home to help their child be more successful,” Buxton summarized.

Response has been positive. Parents have been compli-mentary and seem excited about the program, Hickman and Buxton reported.

A goal now is to increase Parent Academy attendance, to get more and more parents involved.

Hickman said, “I’m look-ing forward to growing and running out of seats. When school and family are working together to educate, I think we will produce a better student.”

Editor’s note: For more infor-mation about Parent Academy, contact Buxton at 662-241-7160, ext. 2110, or email [email protected].

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Luisa Porter/Dispatch StaffHelen Robinson and Billy Craig use playing cards to try out a homework-helper exercise that illus-trates math skills applicable to algebra.

CLUB NOTE

Webber graduatesAir Force Airman Paul D. Webber Jr. grad-

uated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Webber is the son of Farlisa M. and Paul D. Webber Sr. of Columbus.

He is a 2015 graduate of West Lowndes High School in Columbus.

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Jackson and Jerry Gray Doug and Jason Scallions

Wayne and C.J. Seroux Thomas and Justin Caldwell

SAAC GALAThe Starkville Area Arts Council host-ed its annual gala at the Hunter Henry Center on the Mississippi State cam-pus Nov. 7.

TRAIL LIFE USA Columbus and Starkville Trail Life USA troop members, with fathers and friends, gathered at Lake Lowndes State Park the weekend of Nov. 7 and brushed up on outdoor skills.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 15). Old options lose appeal in the glow of this new year. You’ve talents untapped! You’ll seek work you wouldn’t have considered before and attract relationships that enhance your life in fresh ways. Lucky

breaks come in December, February and May. March is a financial high due to a sale. Taurus and Aries adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 30, 16, 28, 22 and 49.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). This one simple (but not easy) goal will improve your day: Make it your aim to take the positive attributes you see in yourself and portray them to the highest possible degree.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Improvements will come by a combination of change and chance. You’ll decide on a change, and chance will favor you. Today will be like the Dumbo ride. You will control how high you go.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The temptation will be to think too much and feel too little. You don’t need more intellect on this problem; you need more compassion, humanity and kindness on it.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). What will continue in your life will be all of the things you allow to continue. And when you want to say, “No more,” it

will have a domino effect and create widespread change.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It would be foolish to underesti-mate the positive influence of silliness. It would be equally, if not more, detrimental to underestimate the negative impact of too much serious-ness.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It is easy to misunderstand your role in another person’s mind since you don’t in live there and will never be able to visit, either. Let this liberate you to be who you want to be.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). “Please” and “thank you” are the words that good parents teach their children in hopes of raising a well-mannered individual. So many adults forget the lesson, but not you. You’ll create magic with those words today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It would be easy criticize and deconstruct the bad ideas that will come wafting through your world today, but think carefully before you do. What would be most helpful? When

you lift another person, you’ll rise, too.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Though reluctant to discuss your own problems, you will be more than happy to help with the problems of others. You’ll be especially adept with practical concerns that revolve around finance or legalities.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your instincts are sharp and your ability to read be-tween the lines is on par with best communicators around. So what is it you really want to know? Do you dare have the conversation you’ve been thinking about?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll rise above the risks and fears associated with failure as you give your all to a difficult endeavor. Win or lose, you’ll have the self-confidence that comes with knowing you did your very best.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll approach relation-ships with a certain intellec-tual objectivity today and this will help you create peace. Oddly enough, by trying to control less, you’ll be able to control more.

Horoscopes

DEAR ABBY: When reading

letters in your col-umn concerning breast cancer, my heart goes out to every single person who has ever been diag-nosed with this terrible disease. I have no respect for any man who cuts and runs when his wife is diagnosed with cancer.

But what do you think about a woman who is diag-nosed and whose husband remains with her through the fear and worry, the chemo, radiation, hair loss and all the follow-up? A husband who worries constantly for her and whose biggest fear is losing his wonderful wife, and after all this — she leaves him for another man?

It has been more than seven years. I’m asking for feedback in the hope that peo-ple can view this issue not just from my perspective, but also from the afflicted loved one’s perspective as well. — STILL WONDERING

DEAR STILL WONDERING: A diagnosis of a life-threatening illness can make a marriage stronger or it can destroy it. While I’m reluctant to attribute a reason for what your wife did without hearing from her, I can’t help but think that she left because the cancer made her realize how short life is and, as much as you loved her, the marriage wasn’t a fulfilling one for her.

How sad for you, and I’m truly sorry. Because it’s clear you haven’t yet been able to get beyond what happened, you could benefit from dis-cussing this with a licensed psychotherapist.

DEAR ABBY: I am consider-ing proposing to my girlfriend, “Angela.” My problem is, I’m having doubts because I don’t know if she is “The One” — or if such a thing really exists.

I don’t want to lose her because I’m searching for some mythical goddess on a pedestal. Angela is my best friend and I’d do anything for her. I don’t want to string her along, but I’m not sure if what I’m experiencing is just cold feet.

Next year I will be in medical

school through the military. I think I want to move our relationship forward, but I could use some advice. Please help me make sure I don’t hurt her, either by proposing when I shouldn’t, or by leaving in search of the Holy Grail of relationships. — ANONYMOUS IN AMERICA

DEAR ANONYMOUS: Why are you are putting this pres-sure on yourself now? Because you are unsure, you should leave for medical school. Once you are there, you will be immersed in your studies and you will also meet others. If your feelings for Angela are as strong as they are now after six months, revisit the idea of proposing marriage. But don’t do it now if in your heart you’re looking for a woman with qual-ities Angela doesn’t possess, because it would be unfair to both of you.

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Superintendent’s List – First Grade: Tamiya Baldwin, Madysen Brock, Meagan Brock, Rikyah Cunningham, Ke’Asia Elem, Jatyler Latham, Madison Reed, Noah Spencer and Lani Carter. Second: Kadaysha Glenn, Ka’Ziya Cunningham, Tyshaun Hayden, Aaliyah Williams, Caden Setiawan and Blake Smith. Third: Karah Jamison. Fourth: Chris-topher Elem, Bethany Setiawan and Aamori Colom. Fifth: Jada A. Jefferson, Madison Leach, Kira Moore, Mahogany Perry, Kaitlyn Smith and Aspen Tracy.

Principal’s List – First Grade: Charlie Goins, Isaiah Jenkins, Braxton Leech, Fallon Smith, Jakaylor Thomas-Smith, Malia Bryant, Gregory Murunga, Lacarrion Randle, Makyia Ste-vens, Rafael White and Deyonte Lanier. Second: Trinity Bonner, Jonathan Clark, Sequoyah Fisher, Makayla Johnson, Maxwell Leach, Isaiah Morgan, Da’Miya Murray, Jamylon Sparks, Daisy Staples, Ja’Kylar Thomas, Sar-ah Bush, Tristian Goodman, Tamiia Hollis, Jeremiah Miller, Hannah Painter, Isabelle Parker and Laterrika Brown. Third: Amari Clayton, Darian Evans, Rasheed Neal, Christy Sanders, Lillian Martin, Tyrese Lomax, Kendra Douglas and Paris Young. Fourth: Jeremiah Aaron, Asia Austin, Michael Balthazar, Shaki-ah Harris, Kenyen Hairston, Cam-eron Hargrove, Tristian Reed and Senta Williams. Fifth: Makhya Weaterspoon, Antonio Thompson, Dalaila Ketton, Kendall Henry, Kaleb Henry, LaKenzia Ham, Naloni Dickerson, Jakiah Lowe, Tyrone Jefferson, Erion Chandler, Tyrese Erby, Aniya James and Amiracle Morgan.

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All A Honor Roll – Seventh Grade: Gracie Noel Allred, Addi-son Grace Beasley, Ariel McK-enzie Blair, Noah Tiner Denton, Ora Abigail Mason Eighth: Leia Marie Bradford, Mersades Cierra Clingan, Cade Alan Harron, Ethan

Grant Hester, Dalton Lee Johnson, Robert Browning McAdams IV, Ashtan Caroline Moore, Lindsie Jo Moseley, Brooklyn Raine Pen-nington, William Grey Robertson, Macy Banks Williams, Sierra Haylee Wright Ninth: Miranda Larea Cantrell, Jonathan Dale Cunningham, Taylor Madison Hankins, Tristin Tyler Slone, Rob-ert Thomas Spencer III, Caitlyn Abigail Stephens, Brianna Nicole Sutton Tenth: Mallory Hope Beasley, Joshua Devon Cantrell, Haley Olivia Carr, Rachel Lucile Corbell, Denver Hampton Gentle, Ali Madison Glasgow, Kaitlyn Dawn King, Anna Kate McDaniel, Ellie Alexis Nolen, Victoria Lynn Peeks, Kera Jean Price, Daniel Allen Slone, Savannah Claire Sudduth, Dylan Scott Vann, Clevis Javan Welch, Alexis Merrill Whar-ton, Tyler Allen Wilkins, Layla Rose Williams Eleventh: Ashton Marie Berry, Keeli Rose Bobbitt, Jamie Renee Brown, Emma Grace Butler, Susanna Elizabeth Butler, Destine Mechelle Faith Clay, Beianna Marie Cyr, Caitlin Reed Dobbins, Timothy William Hallas, Julia Nicole Irvin, Jon Thomas Kilpatrick, Ahslynn Lee McCain, Christopher Martin Shackelford, Logan Nicole Thomas Twelfth: Mary Katelyn Allen, Mallory Nicole Bardon, Jaeger Austin Barnes, Thomas Hayden Duncan, Carrie Leanne Gadell, Ariel Dawn Hawkins, Ashley Paige Hopper, Krystal Victoria Moore, Hannah Lashane Newell, Alicia Jasmine Rendon, Jacob Grant Sprouse, Hannah Katherine Taylor, Anna Catherine White.

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The wax warm-ers are shaped like a teacup and come with four vanilla-scented wax cubes. A candle is placed inside the wax warmer and the cubes

are melted over it. The wax warmer costs $4 and was sold at Family Dollar stores from April to September.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com-mission says Family Dollar received 11

reports of high flames, two reports of burn in-juries and three reports of property damage.

Customers should re-turn the wax warmers to any Family Dollar store for a refund, the CPSC says.

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ASSEMBLIES OF GODCALVARY ASSEMBLY OF GOD — Lehmberg Rd. and Bennett Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Eric Crews, Pastor.FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD — 2201 Military Road. Christian Education 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Nursery Church (2-3 yrs.) Super Church (children)10:30 a.m. Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. Nursery provided for all services. Jody Gurley, Pastor. 662-328-6374 NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD — 4474 New Hope Road. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Children’s Church 10:30 a.m., Evening 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Jack Medley, Pastor. 662-328-3878VIBRANT CHURCH (formerly Evangel) — 500 Holly Hills Rd. Sunday 9 a.m., 10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. The Grove Coffee Cafe 8 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. The Grove 6:30 p.m. Nursery provided through age 3. Jason Delgado, Pastor. 662-329-2279

BAPTISTANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH — Hwy. 45 N. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Discipleship Training 5 p.m., Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. 662-328-4765ARMSTRONG BAPTIST CHURCH — 1707 Yorkville Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. William Vaughn, Pastor. 662-328-0670ARTESIA BAPTIST CHURCH — Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Pastor Jeff Morgan.BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 3232 Military Road. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Choir Rehearsal 5 p.m., Worship, 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Nursery provided. Walter Butler, Pastor. 662-327-2111BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH — 2096 Bethesda Rd, Crawford. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Discipleship Training 6:00 p.m., Worship 7 p.m., Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Allan Dees, Pastor. 662-272-8734BORDER SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH — 15949 Hwy. 12 E., Caledonia. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Kids for Christ 5 p.m., Discipleship Training 5:15 p.m., Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. David Westmoreland, Pastor. 662-356-6870BROOKSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH — Main Street, Brooksville. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 10:55 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. CALEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH — 7840 Wolfe Road, Caledonia. Sunday Men’s Prayer Service 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Bible Study 4 p.m., Worship 5 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Bob Burch, Pastor. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH — 295 Dowdle Dr. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Adult Choir rehearsals and Discipleship Training 5 p.m., Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 6:15 p.m. Rev. Ralph Windle, Interim Pastor. 662-328-6741CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH — 385 7th St. SW, Vernon, Ala. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. (6 p.m. - Daylight Savings Time), Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Wil Corbett, Pastor. 205-270-1845CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH — 1008 Lehmberg Rd. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Service and Children’s Church 10:30 a.m., Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. CANAAN MB CHURCH — 2425 Bell Ave. Sunday School 8:15 a.m., Worship 9:30 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Jimmy Pounds, Pastor. 662-327-1226COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH — 2490 Yorkville Rd. East Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Worship 9:00 a.m. and11:00 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study, Children & Youth Classes 7 p.m. Jaron Andrews, Pastor. Edward Rhinewalt, Music Director. 662-327-5306CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH — 844 Old West Point Rd., Starkville. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Greg Upperman, Pastor. 662-323-6351 or visit www.cornerstonestarkville.comEAST END BAPTIST CHURCH — Hwy. 50 and Holly Hills Rd. Bible Study 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Adult Discipleship Training, Pre-school, Youth & Children’s Choirs 5 p.m., Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m., Prayer Service 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary Choir 7:30 p.m. Bill Duncan, Interim Pastor. 662-328-5915EASTVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH — 1316 Ben Christopher Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Junior Eads, Pastor. 662-329-2245 FAIRVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH — 127 Airline Rd. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Dr. Breck Ladd, Pastor. 662-328-2924FAITH CHRISTIAN BAPTIST CHURCH — 1621 Mike Parra Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Rev. Michael Love, Pastor. 662-434-5252FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH — 7th St. and 2nd. Ave. N. Sunday Worship 8:45 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m. (Worship televised at 10 a.m. on WCBI-TV, Columbus Cable Channel 7), Contemporary Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday 6 p.m. Worship at 3000 Bluecutt Road, Midweek Prayer Service, Wednesday 6:15 p.m. Dr. Shawn Parker, Pastor. 662-245-0540 columbusfbc.orgFIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF STEENS — 40 Odom Rd., Steens. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST — 125 Yorkville Rd. W. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. John Gainer, Pastor. 662-328-6024 or 662-328-3183GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH — 708 Airline Rd. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Charles Whitney, Pastor.GRACE COVENANT BAPTIST CHURCH — 912 11th Ave. S. Sunday 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Pastor Sammy Burns. 662-328-1096GREENWOOD SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH — 278 East between Gattman & Amory. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7:15 p.m. Rev. John Walden, Pastor. 662-356-4445IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 6342 Military Rd., Steens. Bible Study 8:45 a.m., Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. 662-328-1668KOLOLA SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH — Caledonia. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., AWANA 4:45-6 Ages 2-12th grade (Sept. - May), Worship 5 p.m., Choir Practice Wednesday 6 p.m., 252 Basics Children’s Ministry an Cross Training Youth Wednesday 7 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Rev. Don Harding, Pastor. MCBEE BAPTIST CHURCH — 2846 Hwy. 50 E. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Discipleship Training 5 p.m., Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Rev. Jimmy Ray, Pastor. 662-328-7177LONGVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH — 991 Buckner Street, Longview. Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Worship 11:00 a.m., Discipleship Training 5:15 p.m., Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Pastor Larry W. Yarber, or email [email protected], 662-769-4774 MIDWAY BAPTIST CHURCH — Holly Hills Rd. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m., Prayer Service every Saturday 6 p.m. Rev. Denver Clark, Pastor.MOUNT PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH — 2628 East Tibbee Rd., West Point. Sunday Worship each week 8 a.m., 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday Worship 11:30 a.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Donald Wesley, Pastor.MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH — 1791 Lake Lowndes Rd. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Steve Lammons, Pastor. 662-328-2811MT. VERNON CHURCH — 200 Mt. Vernon Rd. Sunday Worship 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Service Life Groups for all ages 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Connection Cafe 10 a.m., Discovery Zone. 662-328-3042 mtvchurch.comMURRAH’S CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 9297 Hwy. 69 S. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m.NEW COVENANT BAPTIST CHURCH — Highway 50 E. Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Ed Nix, Pastor. NEW JOURNEY CHURCH — 3123 New Hope Rd. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Small Groups 5:30 p.m., Kevin Edge, Pastor. 662-315-7753 or thenewjourneychurch.orgNEW SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH — 7086 Wolfe Rd., 3 miles south of Caledonia. Sunday Worship 8:17 a.m. & 10:30 a.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Sunday Evening - AWANA 4 p.m., Discipleship Training. Youth & Adult 5 p.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday - Adults, Youth & Children 6:30 p.m. 662-356-4940 www.newsalembaptistcaledonia.com Bro. Mel

Howton, Pastor. NORTHSIDE FREE WILL BAPTIST — 14th Ave. and Waterworks. Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Pat Creel, Pastor. PLEASANT GROVE MB CHURCH — 1914 Moor High Road, Crawford. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Riley Forrest, Sr., Pastor. 662-272-8221PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST — 1383 Pleasant Hill Rd. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Bill Hurt, Pastor. 662-329-3921PLYMOUTH BAPTIST CHURCH — 187 Plymouth Rd. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Randy Rigdon, Pastor. Neil Shepherd, Music.SOVEREIGN FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH — 7852 Hwy. 12 E., Steens. Sunday Worship 10 a.m., Service 5 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Charles Young, Pastor.SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH — 12859 Martin Road Spur, Northport, Ala. Worship 11 a.m., Sunday Bible Study noon. Todd Bryant, Pastor. sovereigngrace.netSTATE LINE BAPTIST CHURCH — 7560 Hwy. 1282 E. Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m., Christian Development Wednesday 7 p.m. Robert Gillis, Pastor. 662-329-2973TEMPLE OF DELIVERANCE BAPTIST CHURCH — 4307 Sand Rd., Steens. Maurice Williams, Pastor. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. 662-327-2580UNITED CHRISTIAN BAPTIST CHURCH — 2 blocks east of Hwy. 69 on Yorkville Rd. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. Steven James, Pastor. UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH — East Lee Blvd., Starkville MSU campus (new building behind the Wesley Foundation) Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Bert Montgomery, Pastor. 662-312-6778 or starkvillebaptist.orgVICTORY FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH — Victory Loop off of Mill Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Pastor, Al Hamm.WOODLAND BAPTIST CHURCH — 3033 Ridge Rd. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Worship 6 p.m., AWANA Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Shelby Hazzard, Senior Pastor. Brad Wright, Director of Student Ministries.10TH STREET FAIRLAWN BAPTIST CHURCH — 1118 7th St. S. Sunday School 8 a.m., Worship 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m., Youth Ministry Wednesday 4:30 p.m. Rev. Brian Hood, Pastor.

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST BETHESDA CHURCH — 1800 Short Main. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Nathaniel Best, Pastor. E-mail: [email protected] BAPTIST CHURCH — 5860 Hwy. 50 E., West Point. Sunday School 10 a.m., Service 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m.FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH — 1720 Hwy. 373. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Martin “Buddy” Gardner, Pastor. LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST CHURCH — 5030 Hwy. 182 E. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Jimmy Banks, Pastor. 662-327-1130SHINING LIGHT BAPTIST CHURCH — 801 Russell St., Starkville in the Comfort Suites Conference Room, Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pastor John Harvey. slbcstarkville.org 662-648-0282SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH — Yorkville Rd. Sunday Bible study 10:15 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Raymond Spann, Pastor. sgrace.com

MISSIONARY BAPTISTANDERSON GROVE MB CHURCH — 1853 Anderson Grove Road, Caledonia. Sunday School 9:20 a.m., Worship 11:00 a.m., Bible Study Wednesday 6:20 p.m. David O. Williams, Pastor. 662-356-4968.ANTIOCH MB CHURCH — 2304 Seventh Ave. N. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Kenny Bridges, Pastor.BETHLEHEM MB CHURCH — 293 Bethlehem Road, Caledonia. Sunday School 1st and 4th Sundays 8 a.m., 2nd & 3rd Sundays 9:30 a.m., Worship 1st & 4th Sundays 9:30 a.m., 2nd & 3rd Sundays 11 a.m., Wednesdays 6 p.m. Rev. Willie James Gardner, Pastor. 662-356-4424BLESSING MB CHURCH — Starkville Sportsplex, 405 Lynn Lane Road. Sunday Worship 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Pastor M. Martin. For prayer call 662-722-1884BRICK MB CHURCH — Old Macon Rd. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. each Sunday, Worship 2nd and 4th Sundays only 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Everett Little, Pastor.CALVARY FAITH CENTER — Hwy. 373 & Jess Lyons Road. Sunday Worship 8:00 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Pastor Robert Bowers, Pastor. 662-434-0144CEDAR GROVE MB CHURCH — 286 Swartz Dr. Worship Services 11:15 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Rev. Jerome Dixon, Jr., Pastor. 662-434-6528CHRISTIAN HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH — 14096 MS Hwy. 388, Brooksville, MS 39739, Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11:00 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Bobby Bowen, Pastor. 662-738-5837/549-6100CHRIST MB CHURCH — 110 2nd Ave. S. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m., B.T.U. Program every 1st & 3rd Sunday 6 p.m.ELBETHEL MB CHURCH — 2205 Washington Ave. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7:00 p.m., Rev. Leroy Jones, Pastor.FAITH HARVEST MB CHURCH — 4266 Sand Road. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:00 a.m., Bible Class Second and Fourth Tuesday 6:00 p.m. Hugh L. Dent, Pastor. 662-243-7076.FOURTH STREET MB CHURCH — 610 4th St. N. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Jimmy L. Rice, Pastor. FRIENDSHIP MB CHURCH — 1102 12th Ave. S. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Glenn Wilson, Pastor. 662-327-7473 or 662-251-4185GREATER MT. OLIVE M.B. CHURCH — 1856 Carson Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Donald Henry, Pastor. HALBERT MISSION MB CHURCH — 2199 Halbert Church Rd., Ethelsville, Ala. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Ernest Prescott, Pastor. HOPEWELL MB CHURCH — 4892 Ridge Rd. Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Rev. Charles Davison, Pastor.JERUSALEM MB CHURCH — 129 Brickerton St. at Wingate Inn. Sunday Worship 8:00 a.m., Wednesday 5 p.m. Rev. Willie

Petty, Sr., Pastor.MAPLE STREET BAPTIST — 219 Maple St. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Joseph Oyeleye, Pastor. 662-328-4629MILLERS CHAPEL MB CHURCH — 425 East North St. Macon. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Ron Houston, Pastor.MISSIONARY UNION BAPTIST CHURCH — 1207 5th Ave. N. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Baptist Training Union 5 p.m., Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Rev. Tony A. Montgomery, Pastor.MOUNT ZION M.B. CHURCH — 2221 14th Ave. N. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Jesse J. Slater, Pastor. 662-328-4979MT. ARY MB CHURCH — 291 S. Frontage Rd., Lot #4. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Rev. Erick Logan, pastor.MT. AVERY BAPTIST CHURCH — 12311 Nashville Ferry Rd. E. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m. every Sunday except 5th Sunday. Rev. Johnny Hall, Pastor. Min. John Wells, Assistant Pastor.MT. OLIVE MB CHURCH — 2020 Atkin Rd., Millport, Ala. Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. Pastor Benny W. Henry. 205-662-3923NEW HOPE MB CHURCH — 271 Church St., Artesia. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Thomas E. Rice is pastor. 662-494-1580NEW BAPTIST TEMPLE MB CHURCH — 5937 Nashville Ferry Rd. E. Sunday School 9 a.m. each week except 5th Sunday, Worship 10 a.m. each week except 5th Sunday, 5th Sundays: Ushers Board Fellowship. Rev. L.A. Gardner, Pastor. 662-329-3321NEW ZION PILGRIM MB CHURCH — 5253 New Hope Rd. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Rev. Christopher Wriley, Pastor.NEW ZION STEENS MB CHURCH — 3301 Sand Rd. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Pastor Rev. Billy D. Hill. 662-329-5224OAK GROVE MB CHURCH — 1090 Taylor Thurston Rd. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6:15 p.m. Pastor Therman Cunningham Sr., 662-328-5546OAKLAND MB CHURCH — 18 Fairport Road, Crawford. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m., Mass Choir Rehearsal - Wed. before 1st and 2nd Sun. 6 p.m., Male Chorus Rehearsal - Wed. before 3rd Sun. 6 p.m., Junior Choir Rehearsal - Wed. before 4th Sun. 6 p.m. Rev. Sammy L. White, Pastor.PLEASANT GROVE ROBINSON MB CHURCH — 9203 Hwy. 389 N., Starkville. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:15 a.m., Wednesday Prayer Service/Bible Study 7 p.m. Pastor George A. Sanders. 456-0024PLEASANT RIDGE MB CHURCH — Ridge Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. A. Edwards, Sr., Pastor.PROVIDENCE MB CHURCH — Old Hwy. 69 S. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Gilbert Anderson, Pastor.SAINT MATTHEWS MB CHURCH — 1213 Island Rd. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Curtis Clay, Sr., Pastor.SALEM MB CHURCH — Hwy. 86, Carrollton, Ala. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Rev. David J. Johnson, Jr., Pastor. SECOND JAMES CREEK MB CHURCH — 4898 Baldwin Rd., Brooksville. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Pastor Michael Tate. 662-738-5855SOUTHSIDE MB CHURCH — 100 Nashville Ferry Rd. E. Sunday School 8:30 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Rev. Rayfield Evins Jr., Pastor.SIXTH AVENUE MB CHURCH — 1519 Sixth Ave. N. Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Rev. Bobby E. Woodrick Sr., Pastor.SPRINGFIELD MB CHURCH — 6369 Hwy. 45 S. (1st & 3rd Sunday) Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship 11:30 a.m., (1st & 3rd Wednesday) 7 p.m. Robert Gavin, Pastor. 662-327-9843STEPHEN CHAPEL MB CHURCH — 514 20th St. N. Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Worship 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. B.T.U. 5 p.m., Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Rev. Joe Peoples, Pastor.ST. JAMES MB CHURCH — 6525 Hardy-Billups Rd., Crawford. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Rev. Chad Payton, Pastor. ST. JOHN MB CHURCH — 3477 Motley Rd., Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Joe Brooks, Pastor. 327-7494.ST. PAUL MB CHURCH — Robinson Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Rev. Willie Mays, Pastor.ST. PAUL MB CHURCH — 1800 Short Main St. Disciple Training/Sunday School 8 a.m., Worship 9:00 a.m. Rev. John F. Johnson, Pastor. 662-241-7111UNION BAPTIST MB CHURCH — 101 Weaver Rd. (Hwy. 69 S) Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Rev. Coy Jones, Pastor.TABERNACLE MB CHURCH — Magnolia Drive, Macon. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m.UNION HOPEWELL MB CHURCH — 150 Spurlock Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Thursday 6 p.m. Carlton Jones, Pastor.WOODLAWN LANDMARK MB CHURCH — 8086 Hwy. 12. East, Steens. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. David Retherford, Pastor.THE WORD CHURCH INTERNATIONAL — 366 Carson Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:15 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. John Sanders, Pastor. ZION GATE MB CHURCH — 1202 5th St. S. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 8 a.m. and 10:45., Children’s Church 10:15 a.m., Worship 5 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Dr. James A. Boyd, Pastor.

PRIMITIVE BAPTISTABERDEEN PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH — Washington St. & Columbus St., Aberdeen. Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Herb Hatfield, Pastor. 662-369-4937HAMILTON PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH — Flower Farm Rd., 2 miles South of Hamilton, just off Hwy. 45. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Jesse Phillips, Pastor. 662-429-2305 SPRINGHILL P.B. CHURCH — 3996 Sandyland Road, Macon, MS. Walter Lowery Jr., Pastor. Sunday School 9:00 a.m., Worship 10:00 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 6 p.m. 662-738-5006.

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SULPHUR SPRINGS PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH — North of Caledonia on Wolf Rd, Hamilton. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 1st Sunday Night at 6:30 p.m. Herman Clark, Pastor. 662-369-2532

ANGLICAN CATHOLICSAINT DAVID’S AT MAYHEW — 549 Mayhew Rd., Mayhew. Holy Eucharist - Sunday 10 a.m. 662-244-5939 or anglicancatholic.org

CATHOLICANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC CHURCH — 808 College St. Mass Schedules are as follows: Sunday 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m., Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8 a.m., Tuesday 5:30 p.m., Thursday 8:30 a.m., and Annunciation Catholic School (during the school year). Father Robert Dore, Priest.

CHRISTIANFIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH — 811 N. McCrary. Ed Maurer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday, 6 p.m.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCECHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH — 720 4th Ave. N. and 8th St. N. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

CHURCH OF CHRISTCALEDONIA CHURCH OF CHRIST — Main St., Caledonia. Sunday Bible Study 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m.CHURCH OF CHRIST — 4362 Hwy. 69 S. Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Loviah Johnson 662-327-0171 or E-mail: [email protected] OF CHRIST — 437 Gregory Rd. Sunday Bible class 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Richard Latham, Minister. 662-328-4705COLUMBUS CHURCH OF CHRIST — 2401 7th St. N. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Billy Ferguson, Pulpit Minister and Paul Bennett - Family & Youth Minister.EAST COLUMBUS CHURCH OF CHRIST — Highway 182 E. at Gaylane. Sunday Worship 9 a.m., Bible Study 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. http://eastcolumbuschurch.comHWY. 69 CHURCH OF CHRIST — 2407 Hwy. 69 S. Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Bro. Travis Byars, pastor. (731) 592-0359 www.highway69coc.comLONE OAK CHURCH OF CHRIST — 1903 Lone Oak Rd., Steens. Bible Study 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m.MAGNOLIA CHURCH OF CHRIST — 161 Jess Lyons Rd. Bible Study 9:15 a.m., Worship, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Doug English, Minister.NORTH HILLCREST CHURCH OF CHRIST — 900 North Hillcrest, Aberdeen, MS 39730, Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m., Bro. Arthur Burnett, Minister, 662-304-6098. Email: [email protected] CHURCH OF CHRIST — Steens Vernon Rd. 9:15 a.m. Bible Study, Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Larry Montgomery, Minister.10TH AVE. N. CHURCH OF CHRIST — 1828 10th Ave. N. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Bible Class 5 p.m., Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Willie McCord, Minister.WOODLAWN CHURCH OF CHRIST — Woodlawn Community. Sunday 9 a.m., Worship 9:45 a.m., Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Willis Logan, Minister.

CHURCH OF GODCHURCH OF GOD IN JESUS’ NAME — Hwy. 12. Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Tuesday 7 p.m. David Sipes, Pastor. CORNERSTONE WORSHIP CENTER — 7840 Wolfe Rd. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Tony Hunt, Pastor. 662-889-6570LATTER RAIN CHURCH OF GOD — 721 7th Ave. S. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. Brenda Othell Sullivan, Pastor.NORTH COLUMBUS CHURCH OF GOD — 2103 Jess Lyons Rd. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Clarence Roberts, Pastor.YORKVILLE HEIGHTS CHURCH — 2274 Yorkville Rd., Life Groups 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m.; Evening Worship & JAM Kids Night 6 p.m.; Wednesday: Worship, Called Out Youth, Royal Rangers, Girls Clubs 7 p.m.; Tuesday: Intercessory Prayer 7 p.m. Nursery Available for all services (newborn- 4). Bobby Richardson, Paster. 662-328-1256 or [email protected] ZION ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD — 5580 Ridge Road. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Byron Harris, Pastor.

CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRISTBIBLE WAY PROGRESSIVE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST — 606 Military Rd. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Evening, 2nd & 4th Sunday 6 p.m., Monday 6 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Tommy Williams, Pastor.FIFTEENTH ST. CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST — 917 15th St. N. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Marion C. Bonner, Pastor.GREATER PENTECOSTAL TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST — 1601 Pickensville Rd., Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Monday 6 p.m., Tuesday 7 p.m., Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. Ocie Salter, Pastor.MIRACLE TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST — 5429 Hwy. 45 N. Sunday Prayer 8 a.m., Sunday School 8:30 a.m., Worship 9:30 a.m., Choir Practice Wednesday 6 p.m., 2nd Sunday Holy Communion, 4th Sunday Youth Sunday, 4th Sunday Family/Friends Sunday and Fellowship Dinner. Robert L. Brown, Jr., Pastor. 662-328-7159NOW FAITH CENTER COGIC — 122 21st St. South, Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:30 a.m., Tuesday Night Prayer Service 6 p.m., Bible Study 7 p.m., Convicted Felon Support Group 1st and 3rd Thursday 6 p.m. Elder Samuel Wilson, Pastor, Missionary Vanessa Wilson, First Lady.OPEN DOOR CHURCH OF GOD — 711 S. Thayer Ave., Aberdeen. Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship 11:30 a.m., Tuesday Bible School 10 a.m. & 6 p.m., 2nd & 4th Thursday Evangelist Night 6 p.m. Johnnie Bradford, Pastor. 662-574-2847.VICTORY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST — Minnie Vaughn Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 12 p.m., Tuesday 7 p.m. Donald Koonch, Pastor. 662-243-2064

COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASECAFB CHAPEL — Catholic - Sunday: Catholic Reconciliation 4:00 p.m., Mass 5 p.m. Protestant - Sunday: Adult Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:45 a.m. Catholic Priest Fr. Vince Burns. 662-434-2500

EPISCOPALEPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD — 321 Forrest Blvd. Sunday School 9 a.m., Holy Eucharist 10 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday Braille Bible Workers 9 a.m. Rev. Sandra DePriest. 662-327-1953ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH — 318 College St. Sunday 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Rev. Anne Harris. 662-328-6673 or stpaulscolumbus.com.

FULL GOSPELBREAD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP — New Hope Road. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Jack Taylor, Pastor.BEULAH GROVE FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 8490 Artesia Rd., Artesia, MS. Sunday Service 8:30 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Timothy Bourne, Senior Pastor.CHARITY FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 1524 6th Ave. S. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m., Saturday 6 p.m. Charles Fisher, Pastor.CHARITY MISSION FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 807 Tarlton Rd., Crawford. Sunday School 9:40 a.m., Worship 11:15 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m., Prayer Hour Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m., New Membership Class 9:30 p.m., 5th Sunday Worship 6:30 p.m. 662-272-5355 COVENANT LIFE MINISTRIES CHURCH — W. Yorkville Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11a.m., Evening 6:30 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Jerry Potter, Pastor. FAIRVIEW FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 1446 Wilson Pine Rd., Crawford. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Tuesday 7 p.m. Bobby L. McCarter 662-328-2793 GREATER MOUNT ZION CHURCH — 5114 Hwy. 182 E. Sunday Corporate Prayer 8 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Bible Study 7 p.m. Doran V. Johnson, Pastor. 662-329-1905GOD’S ANNOINTED PEOPLE MINISTRY FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP — 611 Jess Lyons Rd. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Jerome Gill, Pastor. 662-244-7088 HARVEST LIFE CHURCH — 425 Military Rd. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. F. Clark Richardson, Pastor.

662-329-2820NEW BEGINNING FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 318 Idlewild Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. 662-327-3962NEW LIFE FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 426 Military Rd. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Michael Love, Pastor.PLUM GROVE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH — Old Macon Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:30 a.m., Tuesday 6:30 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m. Samuel B. Wilson, Pastor.SHILOH FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH — 120 19th St. S. Sunday School 8:30 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m., Missionary Service every 2nd Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Freddie Edwards, Pastor.

JEWISHB’NAI ISRAEL — 717 2nd Ave. N. Services Semi-monthly. Friday 7:30 p.m. 662-329-5038

UNIVERSALISTUNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST — Meeting at Temple B’nai Israel, 1301 Marshall, Tupelo, every 1st & 3rd Sunday. 662-620-7344 or uua.org

LUTHERANFAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS) — Hwy. 45 N. and 373. Sunday School/Bible Class 3:45 p.m., Worship 5 p.m. 662-356-4647OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH (L.C.M.S.) — 1211 18th Ave. N. Worship 10:00 a.m., Bible Class 11:15 a.m. Brad Lessman, Pastor. 662-327-7747 oursaviorlutheranms.org

MENNONITEFAITH MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP — 2988 Tarlton Rd., Crawford. Sunday Worship 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., 2nd & 4th Sunday Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Kevin Yoder, Senior Pastor.

METHODISTARTESIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 50 Church Street, Artesia. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Gene Merkl, Pastor.COVENANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 618 31st Ave. N. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Rev. Dr. Jonathan Speegle, Pastor.CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 811 Main Street, Caledonia. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Choir Rehearsal Wednesday 7 p.m. Prentiss Gordon, Pastor.CLAIBORNE CME CHURCH — 6049 Nashville Ferry Rd. E. 2nd and 4th Sundays - Sunday School 10a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m., 1st and 3rd Sundays - 3 p.m., Geneva H. Thomas, Pastor.CONCORD CME CHURCH — 1213 Concord Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Rev. Robert Hamilton, Sr., Pastor.CRAWFORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — Main St., Crawford. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. and service 10 a.m. Kathy Brackett, Pastor. CROSSROAD CHAPEL C.M.E. CHURCH — Steens. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Rev. Carl Swanigan, Pastor.FIRST INDEPENDENT METHODIST — 417 Lehmberg Rd. Sunday bible study at 10:15 and morning worship at 11 a.m. Minister Gary Shelton.FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 602 Main St. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 8:45 & 11 a.m., Vespers & Communion 5 p.m. Rev. Raigan Miskelly, Pastor.FLINT HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 80 Old Honnoll Mill Rd., Caledonia. Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. GLENN’S CHAPEL CME CHURCH — 1109 4th St. S. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m. Rev. Raphael Terry, Pastor. 662-328-1109HEBRON C.M.E. CHURCH — 1910 Steens Road, Steens. Meets first, second and third Sundays, Bible class each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Earnest Sanders, Pastor.MILITARY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — Hwy. 12, Steens. Sunday School 9:45, Service 11 a.m.. Meet on 2nd and 4th Sundays. Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Rev. Antra Geeter, Pastor. 662-327-4263NEW HOPE CME CHURCH — 1452 Yorkville Road East, Columbus. Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Worship service first, third and fourth Sunday (Youth Sunday) 11:00 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 5:00 p.m. Rev. Cornelia Naylor, Pastor. 662-328-5309NEW HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 2503 New Hope Road. Sunday Worship 8:45 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Rev. Sarah Windham, Pastor. 662-329-3555ORR’S CHAPEL CME CHURCH — Nicholson Street, Brooksville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Saturday 9 a.m.PINEY GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 102 Fernbank Rd., Steens. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:45 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 pm. Rev. James Black, Pastor.SANDERS CHAPEL CME CHURCH — 521 15th St. N. Sunday School 8 a.m., Sunday 9 a.m., Tuesday 11:45 a.m. Rev. Dr. Luther Minor, Pastor.SHAEFFERS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 1007 Shaeffers Chapel Rd., Traditional Worship Service 9 a.m., Praise and Worship Service 10:45 a.m., Rev. Curtis Bray, Pastor.ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 722 Military Rd. Breakfast 9:20 a.m., Sunday School 9:40 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m., Adult/Children Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m., Young Adult Bible Study Thursday 7 p.m. Rev. B.A. McCaskill, Pastor.ST. PAUL INDEPENDENT METHODIST CHURCH — Freeman Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday Services 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Youth activities 5 p.m. Jeff Ruth, Pastor.ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 307 South Cedar Street, Macon, Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. , Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Demetric Darden, Pastor.ST. STEPHEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 800 Tuscaloosa Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Rev. James Black, Pastor.TABERNACLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — Rt. 2, 6015 Tabernacle Rd., Ethelsville, AL. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Rev. Dave Bailey, Pastor. 205-662-3443TRINITY-MT. CARMEL CME CHURCH — 4610 Carson Rd. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Dr. William Petty, Pastor. 205-399-5196TURNER CHAPEL AME CHURCH — 1108 14th St. S. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 5 p.m. Yvonne Fox, Pastor.WESLEY UNITED METHODIST — 511 Airline Rd. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 10:55 a.m., Wednesday 5 p.m., Chancel Choir 7 p.m., Sunday 6 p.m. Rev. Diane Lemmon.WRIGHT CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — Hwy. 45 Alt. S., Crawford. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m., Tuesday 6 p.m. Kori Bridges, Pastor. 662-422-9013.

MORMONCHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS — 2808 Ridge Rd. Sacrament Meeting 9 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m., Priesthood & Relief Society 11 a.m., Youth Activities Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Bishop D. Buck Jolley

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENEFIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE — 2722 Ridge Rd. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.,Worship 10:40 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Stephen Joiner, Pastor.

NON — DENOMINATIONALABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN CHURCH — 611 S. Frontage Road. Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Craig Morris, Pastor. ALL NATIONS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, INC. — 1560 Hwy. 69 S., Sunday 9 a.m., Wednesday 6:45 p.m., Friday Corporate Prayer 7 p.m. Pastor James T. Verdell, Jr. crosswayradio.com 9 a.m., 11 a.m., & 7 p.m. on Fridays only.CALEDONIA OPEN DOOR WORSHIP CENTER — 3288 Cal-Vernon Rd. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Randy Holmes, Pastor. 662-574-0210COLUMBUS CHRISTIAN CENTER — 146 S. McCrary Rd. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Kid’s Church 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Kenny Gardner, Pastor. 662-328-3328CONGREGATIONAL WORSHIP CENTER — 109 Maxwell Lane. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11:15 a.m., Wednesday Bible Class 7 p.m., Thursday Prayer 7 p.m. Grover C. Richards, Pastor. 662-328-8124CORNERSTONE WORSHIP CENTER — 98 Harrison Rd., Steens. Sunday Worship Services 10:30 a.m., 1st Sunday Evening 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Marion (Bubba) Dees, Pastor. 662-327-4303EMMANUEL CIRCLE OF LOVE OUTREACH — 1608 Gardner Blvd. Services every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. J. Brown, Pastor.FAITH COVENANT CHURCH — 133 Northdale Dr. Sunday Worship 5:30 p.m. Les Pogue, Pastor. 662-889-8132 or fccnppa.org

FIRST CALVARY FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN CENTER — 247 South Oliver St., Brooksville. Prayer Saturday 5:30 p.m., Bible Study 6 p.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. Pastor David T. Jones,III. 601-345-5740FULL GOSPEL MINISTRY — 1504 19th St. N. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Rev. Maxine Hall, Pastor.GENESIS CHURCH — 1820 23rd St. N., Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Darren Leach, Pastor. HOUSE OF LIFE FREEDOM MINISTRY — 1742 Old West Point Rd. Worship 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. Donnell Wicks, Pastor. HOUSE OF RESTORATION — Hwy. 50. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 a.m., Pastors, Bill and Carolyn Hulen. JESUS CHRIST POWERHOUSE OF THE APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH — 622 23rd St. N. Sunday School 10:30 a.m.; Service 11:45 a.m., Tuesday 7:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 p.m., Prayer Mon., Wed. and Fri. noon. For more information call Bishop Ray Charles Jones 662-251-1118, Patricia Young 662-327-3106 or 662-904-0290 or Lynette Williams 662-327-9074.KINGDOM VISION INTERNATIONAL CHURCH — 3193 Hwy 69 S. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m., Tuesday 7 p.m. Pastor R.J. Matthews. 662-327-1960LIFE CHURCH — 419 Wilkins Wise Rd. Sunday Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. For more information, call 662-570-4171LOVE CITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH — 305 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Starkville. Sunday Worship 11 a.m., Pastor Apostle Lamorris Richardson. 601-616-0311NEW COVENANT ASSEMBLY — 875 Richardson. Worship Service Sunday 10:30 a.m. Bruce Morgan, Pastor. NEW HORIZONS GOSPEL ASSEMBLY — 441 18th St. S. Sunday 10 a.m. Dr. Joe L. Bowen, Pastor.PLEASANT RIDGE HOUSE OF WORSHIP — 2651 Trinity Road. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Every 2nd and 4th Sunday Intercessory Prayer 9 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Pastor Donna Anthony. 662-241-0097REAL LIFE CHURCH — 4888 N. Frontage Rd. Sunday 10 a.m., RLC Kids Ministry Sunday 10 a.m. Pastor Martin Andrews. 662-328-2131 or www.reallifems.comTHE LORD’S HOUSE — 441 18th St. S. Thursday 7 p.m. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.THE POINT (POINT OF GRACE CHURCH) — 503 18th. Ave. N. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Xtreme Kids - 10 a.m. for ages 4-11, Tuesday 6:30 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m., Highpoint Kidz ages 4-11. Shane Cruse, Pastor. 662-328-7811THE SHEPHERD’S CARE & SHARE MINISTRY CHURCH — 312 N. Lehmberg Rd., Sunday Prayer Time 9:50 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Thursday Bible Study 6 p.m., Annie Hines, Planter and Pastor. 662-570-1856TRIBE JUDAH MINISTRIES — 730 Whitfield St., Starkville. Sunday Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday Bible School 7 p.m. Rev. Greg and Rev. Michelle Mostella, Pastors. 662-617-4088TRUE LIFE WORSHIP CENTER — 597 Main St., Caledonia. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Eugene O’Mary, Pastor.TRUEVINE CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER MINISTRIES — 5450 Cal-Kolola Rd, Caledonia. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:45 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Pastor Francisco Brock, Sr. 662-356-8252UNITED FAITH INTER-DENOMINATIONAL MINISTRIES — 1701 22nd Street North, Columbus. Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. -10 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Rone F. Burgin, Sr., Pastor/Founder. 662-328-0948WORD IN ACTION MINISTRY CHRISTIAN CENTER — 2648 Tom St., Sturgis. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wedneday 7 p.m. Curtis Davis, Pastor. 662-230-3182 or [email protected]

PENTECOSTALFAITH AND DELIVERANCE OUT REACH MINISTRIES — 118 S. McCrary Road, Suite 126. Sunday 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Christian Women Meeting Friday 7 p.m.LIVING FAITH TABERNACLE — Shelton St. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Youth Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Rev. James O. Gardner, Pastor.LIVING WATER MINISTRIES — 622 28th St. N. Elder Robert L. Salter, Pastor. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 p.m.SPIRIT OF PRAYER HOLINESS CHURCH — 922 17th St. N. Sunday 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. Terry Outlaw, Pastor, VICTORY TABERNACLE P.C.G. — 548 Hwy. 45 North Frontage Rd. (1/4 mile past the CAFB entrance on the right) Sunday Bible Class 10:15 a.m., Worship 10:45 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. G. E. Wiggins, Sr., Pastor. 662-251-2432

APOSTOLIC PENTECOSTALAPOSTOLIC OUTREACH CHURCH — 204 North McCrary Rd., Prayer/Inspiration Hour Monday 6 p.m. Danny L. Obsorne, Pastor.JESUS CHRIST POWERFUL MINISTRY OF LOVE — 1210 17th St. S., behind the Dept. of Human Resources. Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Friday 7:30 p.m. Gloria Jones, Pastor.SPIRIT OF PRAYER HOLINESS CHURCH — 267 Byrnes Circle. Sunday Worship 11 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. Terry Outlaw, Pastor. 662-324-3539THE ASSEMBLY IN JESUS CHRIST CHURCH — 1504 19th St. N. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:45 a.m. and 7 p.m., Wednesday and Friday 7 p.m.THE CHURCH OF THE ETERNAL WORD — 120 21st St. S. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:30 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m., Thursday Sisters Prayer 6 p.m. Lou J. Nabors Sr., Pastor. 662-329-1234THE GLORIOUS CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST — Billy Kidd Road, Caledonia. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.. Tuesday 7 p.m., Friday 7 p.m. Ernest Thomas, Pastor.

UNITED PENTECOSTALCALEDONIA UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH — 5850 Caledonia Kolola Rd., Caledonia. Sunday 10 a.m., 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Grant Mitchell, Pastor. 662-356-0202FIRST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH — 311 Tuscaloosa Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday Evangelistic 6p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Steve Blaylock, Pastor. 662-328-1750

PRESBYTERIANBEERSHEBA CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — 1736 Beersheba Rd., New Hope Community. Rev. Tim Lee, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10 a.m., Church School 11:15 a.m., Wed. Mid Week 6 p.m. 662-327-9615COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (EPC) — 515 Lehmberg Rd., East Columbus. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 9:15 a.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Bob Wilbur, Pastor.FIRST CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — 2698 Ridge Rd. Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Adult Choir 4 p.m. Youth Group 5 p.m., Bible Study 5 p.m.; Monthly Activities: CPW Circle #2 (2nd Tue. 6 p.m.), Ladies Aid (3rd Tue. 2 p.m.); Weekly Activities: Exercise Class Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m. Rev. Luke Lawson, Pastor. 662-328-2692FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — 3200 Bluecutt Rd. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Youth Group-Sundays 5 p.m., Adult Choir-Wednesdays 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Suppers-3rd Wednesdays 6 p.m. Rev. Tom Bryson, Minister.MAIN STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) — Main and 7th St. N. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:40 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday Fellowship Supper 5:30 p.m., Bible Study 6 p.m. Rev. Todd Matocha, Pastor. MT. ZION CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — 3044 Wolfe Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.

SALVATION ARMY CHURCHTHE SALVATION ARMY CHURCH — 2219 Hwy. 82 East. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m., Corps Cadets 1-4 p.m., Monday Band and Moonbeams 5:30 p.m., Wednesday Men’s Fellowship, Women’s Fellowship and Teen Fellowship 5:30 p.m., Thursday Character Building Programs 5:30 p.m., First Thursday Women’s Get Together 12-1 p.m., Majors Eric and Tonya Roberts, Commanding Officers.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTCOLUMBUS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH — 301 Brooks Dr. Saturday 9:30 a.m., Bible Study 11:15 a.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Jon Holland, Pastor. 662-329-4311SALEM SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST — 826 15th St. N. Saturday Sabbath School 9:15 a.m., Divine Worship 11a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Roscoe Shields, Pastor. 662-327-9729

APOSTOLIC CHURCHTRUE FAITH DELIVERANCE MINISTRIES APOSTOLIC CHURCH — 3632 Hwy. 182 E. Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m., Tuesday 7:30 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Noon, Wednesday 7:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 p.m.

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The City of Columbus, Mississippi, is seeking qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of Police Chief. The suc-cessful candidate will assume command of a police agency that is charged with providing law enforcement services to a very diverse community. The Chief supervises the operations of a department with 68 sworn, full-time personnel and fourteen civilians. The operating budget of the department for 2014-2015 is $5.5 million, which includes a state-of-the-art Crime Lab. The Department is organized into several divisions, including Patrol, Investigations, Narcot-ics, Training, and Records. Reporting to the Chief are an Assistant Chief, two (2) Captains, four (4) Lieutenants, two (2) Sergeants, one (1) Corporal, fifty (50) Patrol Officers and seventeen (17) Reserve Officers. The Patrol Division is divided into four (4) shifts, each working 12-hours. Other personnel work 10-hour shifts.

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THE STATE OF MISSIS-SIPPI

TO: FRANCKLIN FON-TAINE

You have been made aDefendant in the suitfiled in this Court by RoyStewart, Petitioner,seeking custody ofMadison Yanique JanellFontaine, Leondre TylerWilson and DevontaeLeondra Johnson.You are summoned toappear and defendagainst said petitionfiled against you in thisaction at 9:00am on the16th day of December,2015, at the LowndesCounty Courthouse,Columbus, Mississippi,and in case of your fail-ure to appear and de-fend a judgment will beentered against you forthe things demanded inthe petition.You are not required tofile an answer or otherpleading but you may doso if you desire.

Issued under my handand seal of said Court,this the 13th day ofNovember, 2015.

Lisa Younger NeeseClerk of LowndesCounty, Mississippi

PUBLISH: 11/15/15,11/22/15, 11/29/15

Appliance Repair 1060

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Tony DoyleCabinets &

Construction

Cabinets, Vinyl Siding,Painting,

replacementwindows & doors and

Remodeling.No job too small!

Free Bids662-769-0680

FLOOR COVERING,Countertops, Kitchen &

Bath Designs,Cabinets, OutdoorGrills, Plumbing

fixtures. Now also carry-ing appliances &

mattresses!Licensed: Residental &

Commercial work.327-6900

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REMODELING, BRICKwork, painting, or addi-tions. Free estimates.40 years experience.662-328-0001 or (cell)662-570-3430.

Tom Hatcher, LLCCustom Construction,Restoration, Remodel-ing, Repair, Insurance

claims. 662-364-1769.Licensed & Bonded


RAY'S WOOD WORKS

Multiple Home RepairsSheetrock, Flooring,Trim, Painting, Tile,

Kitchen/BathDecks- Dock RepairPressure Washing

662-634-1114

General Services 1360

GOLDEN TRIANGLEModel TrainsFor help to start, phone662-324-0474 or 662-323-4738

PAINTING/CARPENTRY25 years experience.Great prices. CallLeslie. Call 662-570-5490.

RETAINER WALL, drive-way, foundation, con-crete/riff raft drainagework, remodeling, base-ment foundation, re-pairs, small dump truckhauling (5-6 yd) load &demolition/lot cleaning.Burr Masonry 242-0259.

Lawn Care / Landscaping 1470

JESSE & BEVERLY'SLAWN SERVICE. Springcleanup, firewood, land-scaping, tree cutting.356-6525.

Painting & Papering 1620

PAINTING INC.Interior/exterior paint-ing, pressure washing,wallpaper removal, &handyman service.Free estimate. CallDerek @ 662-242-0735.

SULLIVAN'S PAINTSERVICE

Certified in leadremoval. Offering spe-cial prices on interior &exterior painting, pres-sure washing & sheet

rock repairs.Free EstimatesCall 435-6528

Plumbing 1680

J&J, Plumbing &Remodeling. CustomBathroom/Kitchenrepairs, handicapaccessible shower.Call 662-251-1362

Roofing & Guttering 1740

BJ'S Roofing. Commer-cial & Residential & Re-pairs. Over 25 Yrs. Ex-perience. Call 662-458-3490 or 205-431-5022.

Sitting With The Sick / Elderly 1780

I'M an RN w/ 20 yearsof experience. Wouldlike to sit with an eld-erly person in the home,hospital or nursinghome. Also can dohousekeeping and/orrake yards. 356-4491.

Stump Removal 1790

STUMP GRINDING, ex-cavation, & dirt work.Text/call 662-251-9191.

Tree Services 1860

A&T Tree ServiceBucket truck & stump

removal. Free est.Serving Columbussince 1987. Senior

citizen disc. Call Alvin @242-0324/241-4447

"We'll go out on a limbfor you!"

J&A TREE REMOVALWork from a buckettruck and/or will climb.Insured/bonded.Call Jimmy for a free es-timate 662-386-6286.

J.R. BourlandTree & Stump

Removal. Trimmingw/bucket truck

Licensed & BondedFirewood 4 sale LWB$100. 662-574-1621

TREE REMOVAL, trim-ming, heavy duty indus-trial mowing & mulch-ing. Text/call 662-251-9191

Good Things To Eat 2150

Lost & Found 2300

SMALL FEMALE Dog.Black Head/White Body.Lost on 65 S near OldAirport, $100 reward.549-9805 or 549-9806.

Personals 2350

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A MISSISSIPPI Li-censed Social Worker isneeded to provide casemanagement to individu-als in the Elderly & Dis-abled HCBS Waiver Pro-gram. The LSW will beteamed with a Re-gistered Nurse to evalu-ate and monitor clientsin the Golden Trianglearea. A minimum of 2years in home health ornursing home experi-ence is preferred. Com-puter skills are required.A current MS LSW li-cense is required. Sendresume to: MichelleHarris, Golden TrianglePlanning and Develop-ment District, P.O. Box828, Starkville, MS39760.

NOWETA'S GreenThumb is accepting ap-plications for floral de-signer, customer ser-vice rep, merchandisingdisplay, inventory con-trol, & delivery person-nel (must have gooddriving record). If youhave experience or de-sire to learn about thefloral industry, pleaseapply in person at 1325Main St., 3-5 M-F & 9-1Sat. No phone callsplease.

LEASINGAGENT

NEEDEDFor 152 Unit Apartment Complex.

Experience Preferred.

Must be willingto live on site.

Send resume to:Blind Box 587

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P.O. Box 511,Columbus, MS 39703

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PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA isnow hiring P/T DeliveryDrivers & P/T ShiftLeaders. Apply online atcareerspj.com.


THE MISSISSIPPISchool for Mathematicsand Science (MSMS) iscurrently accepting ap-plications for a Coordin-ator for Technology. TheCoordinator for Techno-logy administers andmaintains all facets ofthe MSMS technologysystem. MSMS is astate-wide, public, resid-ential high school foracademically gifted andtalented eleventh andtwelfth grade studentslocated on the campusof the Mississippi Uni-versity for Women inColumbus, Mississippi.For a detailed job de-scription and employ-ment application, visitthe MSMS website atwww.themsms.org andclick on Employment.For additional informa-tion, contact AmberLynn Moore at 662-241-7665 [email protected] Mississippi Schoolfor Mathematics andScience is an Equal Op-portunity Employer.


EAST MISSISSIPPI Com-munity College is ac-cepting applications forthe following positions:Machining and CNCTechnologyInstructor/Trainer (12Months). GT CampusQualifications and Ex-perience Requirements:An Associate Degree inMachining, plus fiveyears Manual Machin-ing, CNC Machining andProgramming experi-ence. Demonstration ofexcellent communica-tion and interpersonalskills, initiative, andflexibility is requiredApplication Deadline:November 19, 2015 oruntil filled.Applications/informa-tion may be received bycalling Theresa Harpoleat 662-476-5274 or onour website atwww.eastms.edu


BETTER BRANDSDISTRIBUTING

is looking for a careerminded delivery driver

who is physically fit, hasa can-do, will do

attitude with excellentoral, people, & organiza-tional skills. Class A isrequired. Send resumeto: Better Brands Dis-

tributing, PO BOX 1053,West Point, MS 39773.

Medical / Dental 3300

FAST PACED medicalclinic looking for an ex-perienced X-Ray Techno-logist. Great benefitswith paid holidays. 401K & health insurance.Mail resumes to: BlindBox 586 c/o The Com-mercial Dispatch P.O.Box 511 Columbus, MS39703.

Sales / Marketing 3600

THE COMMERCIALDISPATCH is in searchof an excellent newspa-per subscription sales-person to work the Mon-roe County area. Mustbe able to sell door-to-door, KIOSK & work in-dependently. Must beable to pass drugscreen if hired. Formore information applyto The Commercial Dis-patch at 516 MainStreet in Columbus,MS. No phone calls ac-cepted.

Trades 3650

Experienced Carpenter -Local Construction Com-pany is seeking motiv-

ated individual with5+years of experiencein residential or com-mercial construction.Must be skilled in all

types of carpentry; form,frame, finish and willingto perform any construc-

tion related task.662-327-9559.

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7326 Hwy 182 EThis lovely home is nestled in the middle of a peaceful secluded 2.7 acre lot. This is a property you must see!! Priced to sell at $179,600. If

you are driving out of Columbus on Hwy 182 E., look for my sign with the

balloons, on the right, two houses before the County Mart. House is not

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Cottage Picture Perfect! You must see this charming and completely redone Southside home. Perfect for a young family complete with a fenced in back yard, trees, shade and an easy walk to downtown attractions and the W. 4 Bedrooms, 2 tiled baths, and a charming tiled kitchen with brand new appliances. Old world charm meets all the

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OPEN HOUSETODAY 2:00 - 4:00308 PINEWOOD DR

$130,000Adorable 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located

in a great area in the New Hope school district. Home has nice countertops,

beautiful wood flooring, great colors, and gas logs. Property sits on a nice large lot.

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173 CEDARCREST DR

$79,900Cozy 3 bedroom, 1 bath home located in the New Hope School District. Home has been very well maintained. Property has a fenced in back yard, small shed and

an extra covered parking shelter. Seller will install Central Heat and Air with an

acceptable offer.


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Autos For Sale 9150

NEED A CAR?Guaranteed Credit Approval!

No Turn Downs!We offer late model vehicles with warranty.Call us, we will take application by phone.

We help rebuild your credit!

Tousley Motors662-329-4221 • 4782 Hwy. 45 N., Columbus

by Shell Station at Hwy. 373 intersectionwww.tousleymotors.net

Apts For Rent: Northside 7010

625 31st Ave. N. - Columbus, MS(662) 329-2544

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Ask About Our Move In Specials!Military Discounts Available

Apts For Rent: East 7020

NEW HOPE GARDEN APARTMENTS

58 Old Yorkville Road • 327-8372Monday & Wednesday 3pm-6pm

1 & 2 Bedroom ApartmentsNext to New Hope Schools

Stove, Refrigerator, Central Heat & AirOnsite Laundry Facility

Call328-2424

to place an ad in the

How else are you going to sell that

stuff in your garage?

Trades 3650

HVAC TECHNICIANSwanted. STAR SERVICE,INC. of JACKSON is tak-ing applications for em-ployment in the COLUM-BUS/STARKVILLE area.Exc. bnfts/income. Forconfidential considera-tion, call or forward re-sume to: Stan Rasberry,STAR SERVICE, INC.P.O. Box 720339,Byram, MS 39272.Phone: 1-800-478-0486; Fax: 601-373-0459. Email: [email protected]

Truck Driving 3700

DRIVER - CDL/AREADY TO MAKE MOREMONEY IN A NEW CA-REER?Get Your CDL-A in 22Days With No Out-of-pocket Tuition Cost!* We Pay You While You

Train* New Pay Increase* Classes Starting Every

Monday* Refresher Course

AvailableMust be 21 years ofage.855-378-9335 EOEwww.kllmdrivingacademy.com

FED-EX ground contract-or looking for teamdriver, Class A CDL re-quired with at least 1year experience.$1,300 per week.Home every weekend.662-295-2129.

LOCAL OWNER Operat-or with Blair Logisticsseeking a class A driver.-2 years flatbed experi-ence-Clean driving recordThis is a great opportun-ity with a growing com-pany. Home most nightsand every weekend.Great pay as well. CallNeil 662-251-4536.

DRIVER TRAINEES!NEEDED NOW!

Learn to drive forUS Xpress.

NEW Drivers earn$750/wk & Benefits!

NO EXPERIENCENEEDED!

CDL & JOB ReadyIn 3 weeks!

1-888-540-7364

Antiques 4060

CHRISTMAS OPENHOUSE

Magnolia Antique MallNov. 21, 2015

10am-5pm302 Alabama St.

Appliances 4090

WITHYOUNG APPLIANCE!

Top quality used appli-ances! Whirlpool, Fri-gidaire, Kenmore, Kit-chen-Aid, & more. All

come with 30 daywarranty. We also do

appliance repairs!662-549-5860

or 662-364-7779

Bargain Column 4180

10' PRELIT Christmastree, $100. Call 549-0221.

72 GLASS lanterns w/hangers. Beautiful forweddings or receptions.Pd. $3.50/ea selling for$1/ea. 327-1808.

BLACK FUTON, $40.Wood/Gas Grill, $40.270-991-9299.

FREE PECAN wood call251-7717.

HAMILTON BEACH handstand mixer in the boxgreat condition, $50,NEW in the Box 12PIECE 16OZ GLASSES$10. 242-2607.

KEURING IN Box, $50.270-790-1842.

LARGE SANTA Sleigh,(2) Reindeer made w/3/4 plywood, $50. 328-0094.

LOVE SEAT Hide a Bed,$75. 270-790-1842.

MEN'S Timberlandboots. Sz. 13. Like new,$40. 329-3664.

NEW 16" Girl Bike, $30.662-328-0094.

NEW STANLEY Tools incase. $15, $25, $50.328-0094.

RADIO SHACK flat pan-el indoor antenna. Likenew, $40. 329-3664.

Firewood / Fuel 4450

FIREWOOD FOR Sale.662-295-2274

Estate Sales 4490

60021 FIVEMORE Rd.Smithville, MS 38870.November 20-21. 8am.Tools, Industrial Equip-ment, Air Compressors,Welders, SalvagedVehicles, Industrial Sew-ing Machine, Wood 6x64x4 2x6, Metal, CB An-tennae Tower, CarParts, Industrial BandSaw, Plumbing Sup-plies, Construction Sup-plies, Transmission, Mo-tors, Backhoes, etc.

General Merchandise 4600

(4) NEW tires size265/70R16, $350.662-364-2177.

20FT METAL shippingcontainer. Good Condi-tion. Must be moved.Asking $2000. 341-0374.

FOR SALE. 48in DRGrader excellent condi-tion, $200. 3 sets of11R 24.5 Truck TireChains, $65. 662-574-3753.

FURNITURE (BEDROOM& dining room), gas logsw. mantle, outdoor c-mas decor, etc. Call662-328-1355

THE HOME STORE. Go-ing out of BusinessSale. Now until Decem-ber 20th! 239 Shrine-wood Dr. Off Jess Ly-ons Road.

Sporting Goods 4720

GUN SMITH. Over 45yrs. exp. (As good asthe best, better thanmost). New & usedguns, new scopes, re-pairs, rebuilding, clean-ing & scopes, mounted& zeroed on range, an-tique guns restored, &wood refinished. EdSanders, West Point. 3mi. N. Barton Ferry onDarracott Rd. Open Tue-Sat. Call for appt. 494-6218.

Pets 5150

AKC GERMAN Shep-herd puppies. Exc. ped.Blk, sable, blk/silv &blk/red. Vet checked,w/s. Taking deposits.662-213-4609

For Sale: CKC re-gistered MiniatureSchnauzer puppies. Callor text 305-5584

Lost & Found Pets 5160

BLACK CAT probablyfound on Bluecutt Rd.Has blue collar with abell. Will have to take itto pound if not claimed.Call 574-4725.


2BR/1BA. All electric.$400/month + deposit.518 11th Street North.386-0651.

Northwood Town-houses 2BR, 1.5BA,CH/A, stove, fridge,DW, WD hookups, &private patios. Call

Robinson Real Estate328-1123


DOWNTOWNSTUDIO/1BR Apart-ment. Very nice, openfloorplan, hardwoodfloors, brick walls, tallceilings and windows.Apartment looks downon Fifth Street. Washer& dryer included inapartment. Deposit re-quired. No pets. $750 -109 5th Street South -Call Peter at 662-574-1561.

FIRST MONTH FREE!North Columbus Town-homes. 2BR/1.5BA,$575-$600. 3BR/2BA,$825. Stove, Refrigerat-or, Microwave, Dish-washer, Garbage Dis-posal, Central Heat &Air, W/D Hookups. 1 Yr.Lease. Deposit/CreditCheck. Coleman Realty.662-329-2323.

2BR/1BA apts. in North& East Columbus.CH&A, all elec, water &sewer furn, convenientto shopping. $350/mo.$150 dep. 352-4776.

1, 2, 3 BEDROOM apart-ments & townhouses.Call for more info. 662-549-1953.

Apts For Rent: East 7020

1, 2, 3 BEDROOMS &townhouses. Call formore info. 662-549-1953

TRINITY PLACE Retire-ment Community, inColumbus, now has stu-dio, 1 bedroom, & 2bedroom apartmentsavailable. We offer noonmeal 6 days each week,scheduled transporta-tion, variety of activities,optional housekeeping,& many other amenit-ies. Rent assistance tothose that qualify. CallMichelle for a tourtoday, 327-6716 & youcan enjoy the Trinity wayof life. EHO.

Apts For Rent: South 7040

FIRST MONTH free rent!2BR/1BA, stove, refri-gerator, CH&A,$410/mo. w/$410 de-posit. Lease, creditcheck, no HUD, Cole-man Realty, 329-2323.

Apts For Rent: West 7050

Apts For Rent: Starkville 7070

3 & 4 BR Apts for rent.Next door to Campus.No pets. $900-$1200/month. 662-418-8603.

Apts For Rent: Other 7080

Chateaux Holly HillsApartments102 Newbell Rd

Columbus

Mon-Fri 8-5328-8254

• Central Heat & Air Conditioning• Close to CAFB• Onsite Laundry Facility• All Electric/Fully Equipped Kitchen• Lighted Tennis Court• Swimming Pool

Where Coming Home is the Best Part of

the Day

DOWNTOWN: 2BR/1BA,CH&A, remodeled, 1story, W/D, historic dis-trict, 1 block from down-town, $550/ mo. +$550 dep. NO PETS.Call 662-574-8789.

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apart-ments & Townhouses.1BR/1BA Apt. $3002BR/1BA Apt. $350-$400. 2BR/2BA 3BR/2BA Townhouses$550-$800. No HUD al-lowed. Lease, deposit,credit check required.Coleman Realty. 329-2323

Commercial Property For Rent 7100

OFFICE SPACES & retailspace for lease. Start-ing at $285/mo. Fair-lane Center, 118 S. Mc-Crary. 662-435-4188.

Houses For Rent: Northside 7110

#1 201 Victor Rd – 3BR/ 2 Bath, Largehome, 2 living areas,Caledonia Schools,$600 per month, $400Deposit, Near CAFB

#2 1424 SchoolhouseAve – 3 BR/1 Bath,$575 per month, $400Deposit, Columbus

#3 815 21st Street –2BR/1 Bath, $400 permonth, $300 Deposit,Columbus

All Homes: No Pets,Only Clean TenantsNeed Apply. Quarterly In-spections Required.662-889-1122

TWO HOUSES for rent:3BR/1BA. $450/mo. &$450 dep.2BR/1BA. $375/mo. &$375 dep. Call Robert:662-549-0830.

Houses For Rent: East 7120

3BR/2BA. 540 CypressStreet. $800/mo +De-posit. 662-295-3263 or615-584-8097.

Houses For Rent: South 7140

3BR/1.5BA. 217 19thSt. S. $425/mo + $425dep. Call 662-364-1989

Houses For Rent: Caledonia 7160

3BR/2BA. HardwoodFloors, very clean. Walkto school. $800/month.Deposit, refs, & creditcheck req. Call 328-0468 & leave msg.

Houses For Rent: Other 7180

NEW COTTAGE:1BR/1BA, all appl, wa-ter, trash, yard maint.incl. in lease. NearStarkville, Columbus, &West Point. Perfect for1 person or couple. NOpets. $500/mo. $300dep. 1 yr lease reqd. Ap-plication/ref. reqd. 494-5419/242-2923.

Mobile Homes 7250

125 BECK Dr.Located off Old 82 E.1.5BR/1BA. $400/mo.$400 dep. No pets. NoHUD. 662-574-7614.

2BR/1BA. 591 Black-creek Rd. City SchoolDistrict. No pets. 662-574-9574.

CALEDONIA AREA.3BR/2BA. $600/mo w/$600 deposit.2BR/2BA. $500/mo w/$500/deposit. No pets.No HUD. 662-251-2706or 662-251-2704.

Mobile Homes 7250

CLOSE TO MSU! 2 bdrmmobile homes for rentstarting at $460/mo.$15 app fee. Housingnot accepted. Call 662-268-2107.www.universityhillsmhp.com

CLOSE TO MSU!3BR/2BA double widefor rent, $710/mo. $15app fee. Housing not ac-cepted. Call 662-268-2107.www.universityhillsmhp.com.

EXTRA NICE 3BR/2BA,16X80MH, 2 Locations,From $465/mo +$475dep. Call 601-940-1397. 662-242-7653.

RENT A fully equippedcamper w/utilities &cable from $135/wk -$495/month. 3 Colum-bus locations. Call 662-549-4579.

Office Spaces For Rent 7300

RETAIL/OFFICE SpaceAvail for lease. Down-town. 2000sq feet. Call662-574-7879 for in-quires.

Rooms For Rent 7450

BEDROOM COM-PLETELY furn. in WestPoint. Furn, appl, utilit-ies & cable. $105wk/.No dep. 662-295-6677.

Storage & Garages 7500

INEXPENSIVEMINI-STORAGE. From

5'x10' to 20'x20'. Twowell-lit locations in

Columbus: Near Wal-mart on Hwy 45 & nearTaco Bell on Hwy 182.Call 662-327-4236 for

more information.

FRIENDLY CITYMini-Warehouses

2 Convenient LocationsBest RatesIn Town!

friendlycitymini.com

662-327-4236

Houses For Sale: Northside 8150

3BR/2BA. 2800 Sq Ft.(2) Levels, Fenced BackYard, Storage Building.Call SFA REALTY 327-9916 or 352-3016.

Houses For Sale: East 8200

3BR/2BA. 10 yr oldhome in E. Columbus.1250 sq ft. Cent H&A.Fenced backyard.$80,000 incl closingcosts. 574-8575.

4BR/2BA. Corner Lot.Fenced Yard. Seller willpay closing costs. Movein w/no down payment.Call SFA Realty at 327-9916 or 574-1821.

Houses For Sale: New Hope 8250

REDUCED! 3BDR/2BA.1560sq. ft. 9ft ceilings.Vaulted L/R. Trey ceil-ing in Master BR w/ W-I-C. Close to school.$144,500. 662-386-6036.

Houses For Sale: Caledonia 8450

FSBO. 3BDR/2BA Cent-ral Air, Completely Re-furbished, Beautiful Kit-chen & large backyard,Attractive Price. 662-574-0082.


PRETTY HOME PLACE3BR/2.5BA. Approx.2300sq ft. 15acres.Catfish lake. Shop.Small barn. Beautifulsetting. 3mi into AL offBains Rd. $247,900.205-662-3258.

Investment Property 8550

SEVERAL 2 & 3 BRRental properties forsale. 1 3BR for$23,000. West Point.Owner Retiring. 662-549-4492.

Lots & Acreage 8600

28.5 ACRES in N.H.w/25 yr. old pines.$3500/ac. Will divideinto 10 ac. plots. Own-er financing avail. 386-6619.

FALL SPECIAL. 2½ acrelots. Good/bad credit.$995 down. $197/mo.Eaton Land. 662-726-9648

Lots & Acreage 8600

100+/- ACRES onVaughn-Robertson Rd inSteens. $2250/acre.35 acres of 4-7 yr oldplantation pines. 50acres bottom land hard-wood. Lrg 7 acre foodplot w/ shooting house.Loaded w/ deer. Call BoBurkes w/ Tom SmithLand & Homes 601-416-1808.

2 TRACTS on Harris Dr.in Columbus. 662-386-5196.

RIVERFRONTPROPERTYCamp Pratt

Call 574-3056Ray McIntyre

Blythewood Realty

Mobile Homes 8650

28X52 DOUBLE Wide3+2 New floor covering& paint thru out$29,900 includes deliv-ery & set up call 662-401-1093.

Mobile Homes 8650

FOR SALE near MSU.15'x80' Cavalier mo-bile home, 3BR/2BA,$15,500. For addition-al information call 601-214-0438 or go tohttp://northmiss.craigslist.org/reo/5223204797.html

SUPER NICE16X80Single Wide 3 Bed 2Bath, $18,900 includedelivery & set up call662-401-1093.

Autos For Sale 9150

2002 MERCURY GrandMarquis. Black. NewTires. Clean Interior.$3900. Call 662-386-4292.

Campers & RVs 9300

RV CAMPER & mobilehome lots. Full hookupw/sewer. 2 locationsW&N from $80/wk -$265/mo. 662-251-1149 or 601-940-1397

Motorcycles & ATVs 9400

2000 HONDA VALKYRIE1500cc: Saddle bags,windshield, wind-deflect-ors, rider & passengerback rests, extra run-ning lights, loads ofchrome. Only $4900:See locally by calling501-545-7750.

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