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CDISPATCH.COM 50 ¢ Newsstand | 40 ¢ Home Delivery Monday | December 21, 2015 Authorities: Girl shot in the back Sunday Southside Police say 16-year-old was injured hicle with the girls and man started to pull away from the business, the other man pulled out a gun and fired four during altercation between two men shots, two of which hit the car. One of By ISABELLE ALTMAN rived at the scene they the bullets hit the victim in the upper fire possible [email protected] back. found no suspects. Officers recovered four shell cas- About 2:40 p.m. Sun- A teenage Columbus girl was treat- ings at the scene. day, CPD received a call ed and released from Baptist Memo- Shelton The victim’s injury was not case of arson rial Hospital-Golden Triangle on Sun- from the hospital about life-threatening. She was later re- day after being shot in the back. a teen girl there who had been shot. leased from the hospital. Authorities Police responded to a call about Officers talked to the victim who declined to identify her, but CPD’s No arrests made so far shots fired near Suds & Duds on Main reported that she and another female Twitter account stated she was 16 Street at approximately 2 a.m. Sunday, had been in a vehicle with a man at years old. DISPATCH STAFF REPORT according to Fred Shelton, interim Suds & Duds earlier in the day, when Police have suspects but have not chief of police with the Columbus Po- the man got into an altercation with made any arrests at this time, accord- The Columbus Police Department is lice Department. When officers ar- another man, Shelton said. As the ve- ing to Shelton. investigating a weekend house fire on the Southside as an arson. CPD and Columbus Fire & Rescue responded to the fire in the 1400 block of 11th Avenue South on Sunday after- noon. KARRIEM HEADED TO JACKSON “We got a call from someone in the neighborhood who said they saw people in the back of the building who were smoking,” Shelton said. “We think that’s what started the fire. Columbus Fire & Rescue extinguished the fire in the house, which turned out to be an abandoned house.” No arrests have been made and the possible arson is being investigated by the CF&R fire investigator, Shelton said. Shelton said incidents of fires in abandoned buildings are more frequent in cold weather, although that does not appear to be the case in Sunday’s fire. “Homeless people do go into abandoned houses and build fires when it’s cold,” Shelton said. “Sometimes, they even go to sleep with the fire still burn- ing, which is very dangerous, obviously.” CPD makes auto burglary arrest Sunday incident occurred in downtown Columbus

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A Columbus man is in custody after a witness saw him allegedly breaking into a car on Sunday. Luisa Porter/Dispatch Staff Officers with the Co- Kabir Karriem poses outside City Hall on Saturday. Karriem has served as Ward 5 councilman for six years and will be lumbus Police Depart- sworn in as District 41 representative in the state House of Representatives. ment arrested Tashawn Lanier Grassiree, 25, on suspicion of auto burglary Grassiree and possession of para- Ward 5 councilman concludes phernalia. A CPD media release states the department responded to a call on Seventh Avenue North about a suspicious male final city council meeting walking between vehicles in the First Baptist Church parking Lot. A witness reported seeing the suspect near a ‘Despite the challenges we had, we did dan. Karriem was the first to hold the seat for consecutive Chevy Silverado and saw him walk away terms since Virginia Hooper held it for 22 years. in the direction of the YMCA with items some really, really good things on the Karriem said the council’s politics could, at times, make in his hand, according to authorities. it difficult to move the city forward in a direction he pre- A short time later, an officer saw ferred. But, for all the challenges, he said he’s proud of the Grassiree near Fifth Street South and council. I’m leaving on a good note.’ time he served on the council and its accomplishments College Street. The officer detained By Alex Holloway during his tenure. Grassiree and the witness identified [email protected] “Despite the challenges we had, we did some really, re- him as the suspect from the FBC park- ally good things on the council,” Karriem said. “I’m leaving lot, according to CPD. For Ward 5 Councilman Kabir Karriem, last Tuesday’s CPD notified the vehicle’s owner and ing on a good note.” Columbus council meeting was an end and a beginning. will return the stolen items after they Karriem pointed to achievements such as the appoint- are processed. The councilman formally announced his resignation ment of the first African American police and fire chiefs Grassiree had a $687 bond set for from the seat he’s held since 2009, paving the way for him during his tenure; the creation of a gun buyback program; possession of paraphernalia. No bond to begin his first term as the District 41 representative in the creation of a citizen oversight committee for the Co- had been set for auto burglary as of the Mississippi House of Representatives. lumbus Police Department; and approving the currently press time. Karriem succeeded former Ward 5 Councilman Jay Jor- See Karriem, 8A

Weather Five Questions Calendar Local Folks Public meetings 1 What margarita-loving singer was Today through Dec. 31 Jan. 4: Lowndes born Christmas Day 1946? ■ “Christmas in the Park”: Take a driving tour 2 On what December date are gifts County Super- through Guthrie Smith Park in Fayette, Alabama, to exchanged in Holland: 5th or 8th? visors, Court- view dozens of animated and illuminated scenes. Entry 3 Who, in a 1982 special featuring his house,10 a.m. own name, portrayed all the charac- is $1 per car nightly, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Rides on the mini- Jan. 5: Columbus ters in “A Christmas Carol”? train are offered Thursdays through Saturdays ($1/ City Council, Mu- Carrie Kinard 4 What carol contains the line, “Come person). The park is located near the intersection of nicipal Complex, and behold Him, Born the King of Columbus Street and Temple Avenue North in Fayette. First grade, Col. Christian Aca. Angels”? 5 p.m. For more information, call 205-932-4587. 5 How many Christmases are de- Jan. 8: Lowndes High 62 Low 56 scribed in Margaret Mitchell’s “Gone County School with the Wind”? Monday, Jan. 4 District Board of Rainy Full forecast on Answers, 8B ■ Christmas Tree Bonfire: The City of Columbus Trustees, District page 2A. holds a Christmas Tree Bonfire at 6 p.m. at the west Central Office, 11 end of the Old 82 pedestrian bridge at the Riverwalk. a.m. Visit Columbus will provide refreshments and Chinese Jan. 11: Colum- lanterns for release. The city will conduct curbside pick- bus Municipal Inside up Dec. 26-Jan. 3, or drop trees off at the city’s Public School District Works Facility on MLK Drive, or at the Hitching Lot Board of Trustees, Classifieds7B Obituaries 4A Farmers’ Market at Second Avenue and Second Street Billy Holley is a sixth Brandon Central 136th Year, No. 242 Comics 6B Opinions 6A North. For more information, call 662-245-5061. grader from Vernon. Offices, 6 p.m.

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Awakens” drew enormous earnings destroy the pre- pre-sales, the film was kept vious opening record set under lockdown from the Birney Imes/Dispatch Staff by Universal’s “Jurassic press and critics until mere Ethan Monahan, 16, stands in front of his Lowndes Co. home on Highway 12 his parents, Kris and Audrey dec- World,” which drew $208.8 days before it was released orated for Christmas. Ethan attends Caledonia High School. million this summer. to the public. Reviews Internationally, the film turned out to be stellar (95 brought in $279 million, percent on Rotten Toma- bringing its global gross toes), as did early audience to $517 million — second reaction, who gave the film only to “Jurassic World’s” an A CinemaScore. American football prepares CONTACTING THE DISPATCH Israeli teens for military combat Office hours: Main line: n 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Fri n 662-328-2424 Some 2,000 Israelis now play the HOW DO I ... 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panies from hiring full-time em- ment season. larger companies, according to ‘Maybe Republicans have come to grips with ployees. “I think you can make too the nonpartisan Kaiser Family “Maybe Republicans have much of these particular things,” Foundation. Since the tax is in- the idea ... that simple repeal is not possible’ come to grips with the idea that said economist Paul Van de Wa- dexed to general inflation, which By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR In contrast to frontal attacks the basic structure of the ACA ter of the Center on Budget and rises more slowly than health The Associated Press on “Obamacare” that have re- has been in place long enough Policy Priorities, referring to the insurance premiums, it would peatedly failed, this tactic could that simple repeal is not possi- deal. “They don’t actually have have affected a growing share of WASHINGTON — Repub- well succeed. Delays and sus- ble,” said economist Joe Antos any effect on the ACA’s cover- health plans over time. lican foes of President Barack pensions have a way of becom- of the American Enterprise In- age expansion. In that sense, Proponents of the tax, includ- Obama’s health care law may stitute, a business-oriented think it’s not a blow against the ACA ing many economists, see it as ing permanent. be able to get more by chipping tank. Perhaps the budget deal at all.” The center advocates on a much-needed brake on health Polls show that the public re- away at it than trying to take the “is practice” for more changes, behalf of low-income people. care spending. But business and mains deeply divided over the whole thing down at once. he added. Yet not too long ago a top labor joined forces to oppose it. That’s one lesson of the bud- Affordable Care Act, or ACA. Supporters of the health care White House adviser was vig- The budget deal delayed it two get deal passed by Congress Opponents are already looking law are trying to downplay the orously defending the health years, and its future is in doubt. and signed by the president last for other provisions that could consequences of the budget law’s tax on high-cost coverage, The spirited defense of the week. be separated from the law. deal as superficial dings. It did known as the Cadillac tax. tax came from Jason Furman, It delayed a widely criti- Next could be the “employer not touch coverage provisions The tax is 40 percent of the val- chairman of the White House cized tax on high-cost employ- mandate,” a requirement that that have reduced the nation’s ue of employer-sponsored plans Council of Economic Advisers. er health insurance plans that larger companies offer coverage uninsured rate to a historic low that exceeds certain thresholds: “Repealing the tax or delaying hasn’t taken effect yet. And it or risk fines. Part of the man- of 9 percent. Indeed, Obama $10,200 for individual coverage its scheduled implementation temporarily suspended two tax- date is a controversial definition himself announced that 6 mil- and $27,500 for family coverage. ... would have serious negative es on industry already being col- of a full-time worker as someone lion people have already signed In its first year, 2018, it would consequences for our health lected, which are also part of the who averages 30 hours a week. up for 2016 coverage, with more have affected 26 percent of all care system,” Furman warned health law. Critics say it discourages com- than a month left in open-enroll- employers and nearly half of in a speech Oct. 7.

Union: Company will move work from China to Miss.

cure for workers in Amo- said union members hope Move will create up to 100 new jobs ry,” Flippo said. to raise wages for lower-ti- True Temper did not er workers in the future. over life of four-year contract return requests for com- The previous contract The Associated Press Director Ronnie Flippo ment Friday. wasn’t supposed to end said Saturday that the con- Workers will get a until July, but Flippo said AMORY — The Unit- tract includes a provision $1,250 bonus for ratifying the union and company ed Steelworkers union for True Temper to close a the contract, plus raises of agreed to negotiate a new $1 an hour by the agree- agreement after managers says workers at the True Chinese factory and move ment’s end, Flippo said. told union officials that Temper Sports plant in work to Amory, creating He couldn’t immediately because of a downturn in Amory have ratified a new up to 50 new jobs in com- say how much workers in demand for golf clubs, the contract with the sporting ing months and up to 100 Amory now make. company had too much ca- goods maker. jobs over the four-year life The union agreed to a pacity at its two plants. The 200 workers at the of the contract. About 200 lower wage tier for new True Temper filed for plant make steel tubes people now work at the workers hired to do the bankruptcy in 2009 as part used in golf club shafts Amory plant. work being brought back of a plan to wipe out much and other items by the “In a time of uncer- from China. Flippo said the of its debt. Investors put company, based in Mem- tainty, the USW and True contract called for quarter- in $70 million to help the phis, Tennessee. Temper together have ly meetings between the company emerge from Steelworkers District made the future more se- union and managers, and bankruptcy.

Animals killed by wild dogs at Mississippi zoo ward, she said animal week to check for holes ‘This is a sad day, and the hardest thing control officers would kill where dogs or other ani- the dogs. mals can get in. She said about it is it didn’t have to happen’ Harris said zoo em- zoo officials hadn’t yet By JEFF AMY are part of the zoo’s Af- ployees inspect the zoo’s figured out how the dogs The Associated Press rican savannah exhibit. exterior fences once a got in Friday. The geese were being JACKSON — Wild an- cared for in the zoo’s animals at a Mississippi zoo imal hospital. continue to fall prey to Poff said four of five wilder animals intruding dogs believed to have from the outside. been part of Friday’s at- Jackson Zoo Director tack were captured by zoo Beth Poff said Friday that employees and handed an addra gazelle and five over to the animal control springbok were attacked division of the Jackson and killed by feral dogs Police Department. The just before dawn Friday fifth dog got away, and morning. Two spur- animal control was also winged geese were in- unable to capture a dog jured. sighted in the adjoining “This is a sad day, and Cedar Lawn Cemetery. the hardest thing about Spokeswoman Ange- it is it didn’t have to hap- la Harris said the zoo’s pen,” Poff said in a state- 24-hour security has ment. “There are people spotted dogs and called out there who have not city animal control eight taken responsibility for times since June. Ani- their dogs, and unfortu- mal control officers have nately we all have to suf- captured dogs only three fer the consequences.” times. It’s not the first time Police spokeswoman that dogs have killed ani- Officer Colendula Green mals that are supposed to said animal control is be safely confined inside waiting to see if any of the © The Dispatch the zoo. A klipspringer, dogs are claimed. None a small African antelope, of the four had collars. was killed by a dog in She said that if owners 2013, while two gazelles come forward, they could were killed in 2008. The face misdemeanor crimi- zoo sits in a neighbor- nal charges. hood west of downtown “They’ll be held re- that’s plagued by aban- sponsible for these dogs,” doned houses. she said. All the animals killed If no one comes for-

SPECIALS OF THE WEEK! German auto parts maker Hago Speedway Tricycle to open Iuka plant, hiring 80 $79.99 The Associated Press many plans to start operations in Mississippi by IUKA — German auto mid-2016. parts supplier Hago Au- Hago will lease a 50,000 16” Tool Box tomotive Corp. will open square-foot building at the a metal stamping plant in state’s Yellow Creek Port $8.99 Tishomingo County, in- Mississippi Develop- Photos for illustration purposes only vesting $10 million and ment Authority spokes- hiring 80 people. woman Tammy Craft says H&H HOME CENTER The company and Gov. the state agency will give 44820 Hwy 17 • Vernon, Alabama Phil Bryant made the an- Hago $500,000 to subsi- nouncement Friday. Hago, dize equipment and relo- 205-695-7019 based in Küssaberg, Ger- cation costs. 4A Monday, December 21, 2015 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com Area obituaries COMMERCIAL DISPATCH Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Calvert Funeral Home. 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PETER IMES General Manager WILLIAM BROWNING Managing Editor BETH PROFFITT Advertising Director The MICHAEL FLOYD Circulation/Production Manager Opinion Dispatch Possumhaw Beware of grinches stealing cookies Most of my family mem- age — how good your blood Now figure that out. foods, and they cut way back on treats. bers, including myself, and is doing, or how well your Sam came home from his doctor’s Looks like Shirley and the rest of us my friends have their annual knee replacement went or appointment with virtually the same are going to celebrate Christmas with physicals during the last when you’re getting your sec- report, adding a little weight gain. He “Cutie” oranges and seedless grapes. two months of the year, the ond cataract surgery. It’s like said, “I guess I thought since I was My sister-in-law texted her report. holiday months. competitive health reporting. walking I could eat anything I wanted; She’s been balancing on the diabetes My doctor, looking I was fuming inside. It’s so I did.” beam for a few years, then found out she through her bifocals and doesn’t count, bragging on I sent an email to my dietitian friend had fallen over into the diabetic-need- scanning the screen of her cholesterol levels if you’re on questioning all this cholesterol stuff. ing-medicine side. Her words were, little handheld computer, drugs. For Pete’s sake, any- She replied, “It’s all very complicat- “Diabetes ... on meds, no more candy/ said, “Well, the bad news one can win the discus throw ed. Just eat healthy, exercise and thank sugar. Cold turkey!” is that your cholesterol has if they’re on steroids! your parents.” Basically what the doctor She seemed a little depressed to get climbed again.” Shannon Bardwell At least I wasn’t on meds said. the news so close to Christmas. Bard- I levitated from my chair. yet, so I tore through the Shirley, my walking partner, got the wells were born loving sugar. It might “That is not possible! I eat no meat, no pantry checking labels and trying to same report. “Better cholesterol count have been a little more palatable to have butter and drink soy milk!” figure out what I was supposed to be than last year but not as good as two gotten the news in January. Unperturbed, she said, “Well, it has. looking at and what I could or couldn’t years ago.” The brother-in-law reports that he Blame your parents.” eat. It’s starting to feel like pulling the can’t have salt. Well, who gives a fig At home I fired off an email to my Some items had no cholesterol but lever on a slot machine. “Two apples, no about salt when Christmas morning brother, “Are you on cholesterol medi- had saturated fats; some had polyunsat- banana.” your stocking is filled with oranges and cine?” urated fat and monounsaturated fat but A lifelong member of Weight Watch- grapes. “Yes,” he replied. no cholesterol. The Fruit & Grain bars ers, Shirley went to a meeting to find out Shannon Bardwell’s column appears My brother brags on his cholesterol had no cholesterol, .5g of saturated fats, about the new program. She said they in The Dispatch on Mondays. Email levels. That’s what you brag on at our no trans fats but 2.5 grams of total fat. recommended eliminating processed reaches her at [email protected].

Campaign 2016 Where can Rubio win? It’s not exactly like Babe Ruth pointing with his bat to the stands where he was about to hit a home run. But the presidential primary equivalent is that candidates can stay in the race so long as they can point to a state where they are going to win — and, preferably, it’s an early state. Susan Estrich “Winning” in primary politics is very often not about winning but about doing “better than expected,” particularly if you’re not the frontrunner. But at some point, sooner or later, you do need to win. You need to show that you’re not just second or third choice but the first choice somewhere. And therein lies the problem for Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida. It’s just not clear where he is going to win, at least among the four early states: Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Nevada. It’s unlikely that anyone will sweep all four, but if you don’t win one of them, how do you claim to be in the top tier? For his part, Rubio’s folks are trying to make Reader Comments lemonade out of their failure to put a stake in the ground anywhere, claiming that it saves them from disappointing expectations. That’s From our website true enough, but if the expectations are that you won’t win, and then you don’t win, it’s hard to The following is an edited se- that children who were taught to were wrong. I’ve seen two of them, turn that into a victory. Unless, perhaps, your lection of reader comments posted hunt and handle guns in their early one out by the airport, the other name is Bill Clinton, you’ve just been ham- at the end of stories and columns and pre-teen years were dramati- by the state line. Again, there is no mered by the tabloids over an alleged mistress published on-line. More can be found cally less likely to commit a violent mistaking a large, long bottle-brush and you manage to turn a second-place finish in at www.cdispatch.com. crime in their lifetime. I am sure tailed cat that is rust colored. New Hampshire into a victory for “the come- Aldermen willing to discuss $11M this has as much to do with parent- Don’t get me started on the coon back kid.” Miracles like that rarely happen ing as it does with firearms. Teach- problem in town ....you’d be amazed retail project ing children to hunt is an example of at how many, and how dangerous twice and, for all of his skill, Rubio has yet to Concerned Citizen: Come to discipline in both. their presence in this town is. They prove himself a political Bill Clinton. Mayhew! Great location, crossroads, carry a bacteria in their intestines Which doesn’t mean Rubio should be taken education, entertainment area..it Orenokoto: A big congratula- that is usually fatal to humans, but it lightly: quite the contrary. Rubio is not only has all the needed. Did I mention lo- tions, Caleb an Kendall! I am so can be treated. a skilled debater but — compared to say, Ted cation? Plus, the leaders there know happy to see Mom and Dad taking Most times though, you’ll be Cruz — he’s also an all-around Mr. how to keep a secret, Max. Rule you hunting. And, you cannot get dead long before they figure out Congeniality. Rubio is far better liked and No. 1, don’t talk out of school when healthier food than wild game. We what is wrong with you and children respected in the Senate than Cruz, which may working on economic development love it at our house. are the most at risk as they are most not be saying much except for the fact that projects. Cruz is leading in Iowa and is turning his lack As a geezer (that’d be senior likely to touch objects and then of popularity into an asset of sorts, owning it, Slimantics: Talking ‘bout my citizen) who was raised hunting, the their mouth. even. He’s painting himself as Mr. Outsider: the main reason I don’t hunt as much as Critters...this isn’t your world... first senator anyone can remember to be denied generation: The movies the ‘70s I’d like, is the cost to join hunting it’s theirs. basic senatorial courtesies by the members of Raider: I believe you forgot clubs. his own party; a guy who has managed to unite “Shaft” (1971). For people like me, if it’s not pub- Slimantics: Fear and hatred are the entire Senate against him. lic land, I cannot hunt. Even though frank: They don’t make music I have a lifetime license, I pay to the first steps to injustice But Rubio’s supporters have now taken to Tro705: Nice article Slim. like they did in the 60s and 70s hunt on the private land dove hunts complaining to the press about his failure to Bringing things up like Chris- either. The kids of today still listen the state leases from farmers, but commit to winning anywhere. This is not a tians showing us their own bigotry to it and every other commercial there are just no doves. I didn’t even good sign. His top supporters in Iowa are using and racism is alive and well is some- on TV has it as background score. I get one shot this dove season so far. The New York Times to send a message to the thing we are supposed to ignore. sometimes wonder if the technolo- Oh well, I still love just being candidate that he needs to push harder in Iowa During the time the Irish were gy of today has stifled some of our outdoors on the beautiful land. and not just aim to show. That’s a very bad sign. coming to America and staying in creativity. Remember when Ben Carson’s foreign policy the New York area, signs started Just the thoughts of another frank: Great photo by the way. team decided to brief reporters on their can- popping up on most business that old man who thought that the now The rendering makes it look like a didate’s lack of attention to matters of national simply said INNA. forgotten “Close Encounters of the Norman Rockwell painting. security? That was the beginning of the end of Irish need not apply was its Third Kind,” which ran just after the his candidacy. meaning and this was from those original “Star Wars,” was the better I’m old-fashioned enough to believe in that Experts: Coyotes not a Golden that would proudly proclaim that sci-fi movie of that year. ancient instrument of communication — the Triangle problem they were good Christians all the telephone. It’s the usual way — shall we say Mike Rathbone: There was one while condemning the entire Irish the best way — for supporters to give advice Is hunting on the decline in traveling along Alabama Street group as drunkards and lazy. to their candidates. When they use a national Mississippi? about 30 yards parallel to it and it Muslims today have been put into newspaper instead, it generally means one of frank: The last few paragraphs cut right through my yard, crossed that same category by a few that two things: that they’re not really supporters, or beginning with the “Hunting is im- the street, and headed off toward have managed to stroke the fears of that they are, but they’ve tried everything else, portant” quote say a lot. It is a FAM- McCrary. There was no mistake many. and they might not be supporters much longer. ILY activity. The guns are real and about what it was...also, one bow Next we might see signs saying Marco Rubio has the potential to be a strong their handling and safety as well as season I was coming to the top of a MNNA and that will bring us back candidate for president. He’s smart and affable, their power are demonstrated. little rise along a trail and ended up to when we could show our hatred and he has a story to tell. Once the voting be- It puts things in a far different within about 10 foot of one...face to and misinformation to the world and gins, he won’t have to win everywhere. But first, light for the children than any face we just looked at each other in maybe even be proud that America he does have to win somewhere, and he has yet video game ever will. I praise these disbelief. I loaded an arrow, and the is no longer moving forward but to decide, or even to hint, where that might be. parents for taking the time to teach coyote hauled butt. instead has decided we like going Susan Estrich is a nationally syndicated and set an example for their two The experts here will also tell backwards to support our fears of columnist. To find out more about her go to www. children. you there are no Florida panthers in those that don’t fit into our tiny view creators.com. I read a statistic some time back this area. It’s not the first time they of others. The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com Monday, December 21, 2015 7A

Democratic debate in New Hampshire

AP Photo/Jim Cole Bernie Sanders, left, and Hillary Clinton speak during an exchange during the Democratic presidential primary debate Saturday at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, N.H. Sanders, Clinton move past rancor over voter data breach Clinton’s campaign had accused Sanders’ team of stealing information used to target voters

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Phil Bryant, who in a statement Fri- ‘There is no reason why a strategy for boosting day on the MEC report, said that our state’s economy through improving highways, “any tax increase must be offset by corresponding tax cuts.” roads and bridges, cannot be combined with But unless the tax cuts proposed are drastically different than those efforts to make our tax climate more competitive’ considered in the Legislature last Mrs. Montgomery’s 2nd grade class presented year, people in lower income brack- By JEFF AMY cil for transportation. ets could benefit less than people in the West Point Animal Shelter with stockings The Associated Press Joe Sanderson Jr., who led a higher income brackets. of toys and money they raised for the shelter. transportation study for MEC, the Here’s why. Last year, Republi- JACKSON — Mississippi could They all had so much fun visiting with all the state’s Chamber of Commerce, can lawmakers tried to eliminate get smoother roads, lower taxes made the idea explicit in a speech Mississippi’s franchise tax, and to puppies and kittens! and a tax system more tilted to fa- Friday. vor the rich than it does today. reduce or eliminate its personal in- “There are current conversa- That’s one possible outcome of come tax. tions about phasing out the corpo- Expectations a “tax shift” that some people are After granting more than $350 discussing as the 2016 legislative rate franchise tax and reducing million of tax cuts to businesses of Excellence approaches. personal income taxes to stimulate since 2011, even some Republicans © The Dispatch economic growth,” Sanderson said. were uneasy about eliminating Mis- 800 North Eshman,West Point It would work something like High School Office: 662-494-5043 this: Lawmakers would vote to “There is no reason why a strate- sissippi’s corporate franchise tax, gy for boosting our state’s econo- which charges a 2.5 percent levy Elementary School Office: raise fuel or other taxes to repave 662-494-0301 my through improving highways, on business property or capital em- roads and rebuild bridges. But at www.oakhillacademy.net the same time they would vote to roads and bridges, cannot be com- ployed. Business groups, especially cut other taxes, either Mississippi’s bined with efforts to make our tax banks and manufacturers, dislike corporate franchise tax or some or climate more competitive.” franchise taxes because they apply all of its personal income tax. Answering questions after the not only when a business is profit- The tax cut might even be big speech, he told reporters that “you able but also when it’s losing mon- enough to outweigh the $375 mil- could come up with a net tax de- ey. Business groups including MEC lion tax increase proposed Friday crease.” have long aimed to eliminate Mis- by the Mississippi Economic Coun- That echoes the position of Gov. sissippi’s franchise tax.

JSU raises nonblack enrollment, gains control of endowment ident for Institutional state,” Holloman said. Became eligible for the funds this year, Advancement Anthony “Those dollars have al- its third straight year with nonblack Holloman said JSU has lowed us to recruit the about $15 million in its best and brightest stu- enrollment greater than 10 percent own endowment cur- dents regardless of race,” rently. The school was he said. By JEFF AMY at a Thursday meeting of already receiving invest- The late Jake Ayers The Associated Press the College Board. ment income from the Sr. sued in 1975, citing “We will transfer the endowment, and will still inequitable funding for JACKSON — Jackson money to them immedi- be barred from invading Mississippi’s three pre- State University will be- ately,” he said. come the second of Mis- the principle. Investment dominantly black uni- sissippi’s three histori- JSU became eligible income must be spent for versities. The case was cally black universities to for the funds this year, academic purposes, in- settled in 2001, with the gain control of an endow- its third straight year cluding financial aid and state committing more ment set aside in a deseg- with nonblack enrollment faculty salaries. than $500 million to rec- regation lawsuit. greater than 10 percent. “One of the major tify the problems. So far, Higher Education The amount more than things at Jackson State the state has contributed Commissioner Glenn doubles Jackson State’s is we want to continue about $400 million, and Boyce announced the overall endowment. Re- to grow and be a diverse contributions are begin- transfer of $24.3 million cently hired Vice Pres- campus reflective of our ning to taper off.

Karriem Continued from Page 1A under-construction Sen. the table since you’ve been plished for my constitu- Jackson, Karriem plans to © The Dispatch Terry Brown Amphithe- working with us. You will ents as I represent them in focus on economic devel- ater. definitely be missed, but Jackson,” he said. “I think opment and finding ways For Karriem, the six I’m quite sure you won’t be we have a mutual respect to bring jobs to the com- Nursery & Gift Shoppe years on the council a stranger. We will be call- for each other and I am munity. He acknowledged were a time for personal ing on you, especially me, hopeful that our relation- the well-worn talking Let Us Help Check growth. He said he saw for support of the projects ship with each other has point, but nevertheless that not only in himself, we’ve been working on — grown.” said jobs are vital to the but his fellow councilmen. like the amphitheater and community’s continued Items Off Your “Of course, it’s been the continuation of the The next step wellbeing. a growing process, but Riverwalk and several oth- Karriem will take the “It’s so important that Christmas List This Year! I think the whole ener projects where you can oath of office as represen- people are able to take care tire council has grown assist us. I know you won’t tative on Jan. 5. of themselves,” he said. “I through my tenure, be- turn a deaf ear upon us.” The office will be only want to help provide some cause of some of the Karriem said his re- the second public seat he’s hope. Our community Monogramming Available things that have been lationship with the may- held, and he said he feels desperately needs hope. on our items or bring your own! brought before us and or was another point of some nerves about it. Still, For the neighborhood in GIFT some of the challenges we growth, and it’s come a more than that, he said the area I represent right BAGGING have faced,” Karriem said. long way since he and he’s ready to go to work in now — I’m in the trenches “I think it’s been a learn- Smith got into a fight in the new phase of his politi- and I just see the dispari- Beautiful ing process for the entire city hall in 2010. He said cal career. ty that is just so prevalent. council. Am I the same he’s gathered a mutual re- “Anything you don’t It’s easy to cast blame and person I was when I first spect for Smith. really know about, you’ll point fingers for what peo- Poinsettias entered the council? Of Regardless of any sour have some little apprehen- ple can and cannot do, but course not, because I have feelings in the past, Kar- sions about it,” he said. we have to make sure the a lot of experience under riem said he’s ready to “But I’m excited. I hope opportunity is there for Are Here! my belt now.” move on and do whatev- that I can represent the people to achieve what Mayor Robert Smith er he can to help the city people of District 41 to the they need to achieve and 14534 US 45 • Macon, MS•662-726-2222 set a little time aside from his new position. best of my ability.” take care of themselves during Tuesday’s council “The mayor and coun- Karriem said he plans and their families.” meeting to say goodbye to cil are going to need sup- to open a constituent ser- Columbus councilmen Karriem. port in Jackson, just like vices office in Columbus, will likely determine a “I’ve really enjoyed I’m hoping that I can call though he’s still working date for a special election working to you,” Smith back to the mayor and city to determine a location. at their next regular meet- said. “You brought a lot to hall to get things accom- For his first term in ing. SPORTS EDITOR SECTION Adam Minichino: 327-1297 SPORTS LINE 662-241-5000 B Sports THE DISPATCH n CDISPATCH.COM n MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2015 PREP BASKETBALL Columbus edges New Hope in first boys meeting of season BY BEN WAIT Riley had his first taste of the He has friends who play for New New Hope (9-1) with 16 points. “These is an intense rival- [email protected] cross-town rivalry between Co- Hope, and he knows many people Carlos Brooks had 13, while Ter- ry,” Riley said. “They have good lumbus and New Hope on Satur- who are go to New Hope High. rell Jennings added 10. players and we have some pretty Luther Riley is no stranger to day night and came away with a Woodard said playing a rival “It’s just a cross-town rivalry good players.” good high school basketball rival- 65-56 victory in the final game of like New Hope makes for a more and that’s what rivalries are all Even though the loss to Class ries. the two-day Joe Horne Christmas intense game, which means get- about,” New Hope coach Drew 6A Columbus won’t hurt New Riley, who is in his first year as Classic at Columbus High. ting a victory is even more im- McBrayer said. “It was a great at- Hope, which is Class 5A, in the di- Columbus High School boys bas- The former Alcorn State portant. mosphere and two teams trying ketball coach, spent 12 seasons at vision standings or in its quest for coach was impressed with the in- “It’s a pretty fun rivalry for to go after each other.” a state championship, McBrayer Provine High in Jackson. Provine tensity of the rivalry. The stands both of us,” Woodard said. “I The Falcons led 11-6 after the said his team has plenty to learn and Lanier High have one of the were packed and standing-room don’t believe in bragging. I may first quarter. Both teams scored from the game. best basketball rivalries in the only overflowed into the lobby joke around about it in the future, 20 points in the second quarter state of Mississippi. Players like outside of the gym, as the 10 p.m. but just move onto the next game. and Columbus led 31-26 at half- “The physicality of the game Monta Ellis (Lanier), who plays tip didn’t stop fans from showing “The atmosphere was nice, time. is a measuring stick,” McBrayer for the NBA’s Indiana Pacers, and up in droves. and you had people going for both Columbus led 48-40 enter- said. “We had too many turn- Scottie Haralson (Provine), who “The crowd said it all,” Riley teams. It was a nice experience.” ing the fourth quarter and did overs against their length. It’s all played at Connecticut and Tulsa, said. “It was jam packed. A lot Cameron Douglas led Colum- enough in the final eight min- stuff we need to go back and work have played in the rivalry. of people came out. It was just a bus (8-2) with 15 points, while utes to win Game 1 between the on in practice for the next time we “It’s a little bit more intense, great environment.” Chris DeLoach added 13 and teams. They will meet again Jan. see them.” just being in the capital city,” Ri- Sophomore Robert Woodard Demetrius Clark had 10. 2 in New Hope’s Trojan Holiday Follow Dispatch sports writer ley said. II led Columbus with 14 points. Junior Terryonte Thomas led Classic. Ben Wait on Twitter @bcwait

COLLEGE FOOTBALL WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL McCowan helps MSU pull away for victory

From Special Reports

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Another dominat- ing defensive performance in the second half sparked the No. 9 Mississippi State women’s basketball team. Pulling away from a two-point halftime lead, MSU poured it on the second half to take a 90-68 victory against Western Michigan in the second day of the Puerto Rico Classic. “I thought our team came out in the second Stan Beall/Special to The Dispatch Ole Miss junior defensive lineman Robert Nkemdiche (5) gets help from C.J. Johnson (back) in a sack of Mississippi State quarterback half and played much, Dak Prescott in a 38-27 victory on Nov. 28 at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville. Nkemdiche won’t play for Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl much better,” MSU coach on Jan. 1 and will enter the NFL draft. Vic Schaefer said. “We probably played our worst half of the year (in the first half). The second NFL next stop for robert nkemdiche half three things happened: Chinwe (Okorie) Junior defensive lineman opts to declare for draft, won’t play for Ole Miss against Oklahoma State in Sugar Bowl established our inside game, (Teaira) came off By The Associated Press Freeze said he will share information resentative of my true character.” the bench and really es- with NFL general managers and scouts Police said the 21-year-old Nkemdiche tablished our inside game OXFORD — Ole Miss defensive line- on Nkemdiche, “a unique and talented in- on Dec. 12 broke a hotel-room window, and Victoria took over the man Robert Nkemdiche has played his last dividual” who has made an “immeasurable walked about 15 feet, climbed over a wall game in a brief stretch college football game. impact on our program.” and fell about 15 feet. He was taken to a where she made some The junior standout, who was recently The 6-foot-4, 296-pounder is a sec- hospital, ending up with stitches in his great shots. charged with marijuana pos- ond-team All-American and a possible back and leg and a swollen ankle. “Defensively, we were session after a 15-foot fall at top-10 draft pick. He has 29 tackles, seven A police report said a double-pane win- much better in the sec- an Atlanta hotel, won’t play ond half. We got out of the for losses, including three sacks. He also dow was broken and the room was in “com- against Oklahoma State in press and tried to defend scored three touchdowns for Ole Miss, plete disarray.” The report also said there the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1. them in the half court, and which used him at fullback at times. were “approximately seven rolled mari- The school said he will enter we held them to 36 percent the NFL draft. “While I wish I could have finished juana cigarettes” in plain sight that police from the floor.” Ole Miss coach Hugh this journey with my team, I am grateful linked to Nkemdiche. MSU (10-1) won its Nkemdiche Freeze said in a statement for the opportunity to have been a part of Nkemdiche came to Ole Miss, where fifth-straight game to im- Sunday that Nkemdiche was this program, and I am ready to begin the his older brother, linebacker Denzel, also prove to 2-0 in the event. It told last week that he “will not be joining next phase of my life,” Nkemdiche said in plays, as one of the top-rated recruits in will wrap up its pre-Christ- us” for the bowl game. He added that the a statement. “I have learned a valuable les- the country. Ole Miss beat Alabama two mas slate at 12:15 p.m. to- school will “support him as he prepares for son in the last week, and I look forward to consecutive years and reached two major day with a game against the next chapter in his life.” showing NFL personnel that this is not rep- bowls. SMU in its final game of the tournament. Freshman Teaira Mc- Cowan had her fourth FOOTBALL: NFL double-double with season-highs totals of 24 Patriots lead AFC SCOREBOARD points and 13 rebounds, Sunday’s games Panthers hold on including 10 on the offen- n Minnesota 38, Chicago 17 sive end. after beating Titans n Atlanta 23, Jacksonville 17 “When coach gives you n Houston 16, Indianapolis 10 an opportunity, you have By JIMMY GOLEN n Carolina 38, N.Y. Giants 35 to keep perfect mark to take advantage of it and The Associated Press n New England 33, produce and do as much as Tennessee 16 By BARRY WILNER you can,” McCowan said. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England n Washington 35, Buffalo 25 The Associated Press “Second-chance points Patriots know they’ll get a first-round bye in n K. City 34, Baltimore 14 keeps teams in games, playoffs. n Seattle 30, Cleveland 13 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — After one of the so I tried to get as many The Tennessee Titans’ future is even more in n G. Bay 30, Oakland 20 strangest and nastiest games this NFL season, n offensive rebounds and doubt. San Diego 30, Miami 14 Cam Newton had an odd feeling. n Cincinnati 24, Tom Brady threw for two touchdowns to help His Carolina Panthers had just shrugged off a See MSU WOMEN, 5B San Francisco 14 the Patriots hold onto the top spot in the AFC, n Pittsburgh 34, Denver 27 record-tying Giants comeback to remain perfect Game 12 beating Tennessee 33-16 Sunday after knocking n Arizona 40, Philadelphia 17 with a wild 38-35 victory Sunday. Newton, who n No. 9 quarterback Marcus Mariota out with a knee TOday’s games threw for five touchdowns to further state his injury. case for NFL Most Valuable Player honors, wasn’t Mississippi n Detroit at New Orleans, State vs. The 2014 Heisman Trophy winner and the No. 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) quite sure what he’d just been through. SMU, at 2 overall pick in this year’s draft, Mariota left the “It was kind of a weird feeling in that lock- Puerto Rico, game and didn’t return after being sacked to stop Inside er room, and I’m still feeling kind of weird, but 12:15 p.m. Today See PATRIOTS, 5B n More NFL. Pages 3B, 6B See PANTHERS, 5B (WKBB-FM 100.9) 2B Monday, December 21, 2015 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com

SOUTH No. 8 Kentucky 71, Saturday’s Games Basketball Alabama 72, Grambling St. 57 St. Petersburg (Fla.) Bowl USM football team leaves today for Dallas Appalachian St. 92, Furman 78 No. 13 Duke 61 Marshall (9-3) vs. UConn (6-6), 10 a.m. (ESPN) NBA Campbell 66, North Florida 55 DUKE (9-3): Stevens 6-15 5-5 17, Chidom Sun Bowl EASTERN CONFERENCE Cent. Arkansas 51, SC State 38 4-5 0-0 8, Belton 1-5 0-0 2, Lambert 1-8 4-6 7, El Paso, Texas From Special Reports the game field at M.M. Roberts Atlantic Division Charlotte 99, Davidson 88 Greenwell 0-6 1-2 1, Gorecki 1-5 0-0 2, Salva- Miami (8-4) vs. Washington State (8-4), W L Pct GB Florida Gulf Coast 57, Arizona 55 dores 3-9 2-3 9, Primm 6-7 3-4 15, Mathias 0-0 1 p.m. (WCBI) Toronto 17 12 .586 — Stadium before transitioning Georgia St. 68, Bethune-Cookman 61 0-0 0. Totals 22-60 15-20 61. Heart of Dallas Bowl Boston 14 13 .519 2 KENTUCKY (10-0): Jennings 1-3 0-0 2, HATTIESBURG — The into a mock game that allowed New York 14 14 .500 2½ Kentucky 71, Duke 61 Washington (6-6) vs. Southern Mississippi Lehigh 63, Hampton 56 Akhator 8-14 2-2 18, Thompson 7-12 0-0 17, (9-4), 2:20 p.m. (ESPN) Southern Mississippi football Brooklyn 7 20 .259 9 Morris 4-11 0-0 9, Epps 4-7 8-9 17, Camara 2-6 new offensive coordinator John Philadelphia 1 28 .034 16 Louisville 71, Coll. of Charleston 67 0-0 4, Jakubcova 0-0 0-0 0, Murray 2-5 0-0 4, Pinstripe Bowl team went through its final Southeast Division Marshall 81, Norfolk St. 67 Rice 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 28-58 10-11 71. Bronx, New York Wozniak an opportunity to call W L Pct GB Maryland 106, Md.-Eastern Shore 30 Duke 13 17 17 14—61 Duke (7-5) vs. Indiana (6-6), 2:30 p.m. on-campus practice Sunday af- plays while also working on pre- Miami 16 10 .615 — Miami 89, Indiana 75 Kentucky 22 16 19 14—71 (WKDH-WTVA) Atlanta 17 12 .586 ½ Middle Tennessee 69, Tennessee Tech 53 3-Point Goals—Duke 2-13 (Salvadores Independence Bowl ternoon before heading west to paring special teams. Wozniak Charlotte 15 11 .577 1 Mississippi St. 90, W. Michigan 68 1-2, Lambert 1-3, Stevens 0-2, Greenwell 0-3, Shreveport, Louisiana Orlando 15 12 .556 1½ North Carolina 69, Southern Miss. 62 Gorecki 0-3), Kentucky 5-9 (Thompson 3-4, Virginia Tech (6-6) vs. Tulsa (6-6), 4:45 p.m. Washington 11 14 .440 4½ play in the Zaxby’s Heart of Dal- replaces Chip Lindsey, who ac- SMU 69, Gardner-Webb 61 Epps 1-1, Morris 1-4). Rebounds—Duke 38 (ESPN) Central Division (Chidom 7), Kentucky 28 (Akhator 6). Assists— las Bowl, where it will take on W L Pct GB Shaw 64, St. Leo 54 Foster Farms Bowl cepted a similar position at Ari- South Carolina 88, East Carolina 57 Duke 8 (Greenwell, Salvadores, Stevens 2), Santa Clara, California Cleveland 18 7 .720 — Kentucky 13 (Epps 8). Total Fouls—Duke 19, Washington at 1:20 p.m. Satur- zona State earlier this month. Indiana 16 10 .615 2½ South Florida 68, Oklahoma St. 46 Kentucky 17. A—17,150. Nebraska (5-7) vs. UCLA (8-4), 8:15 p.m. Chicago 15 10 .600 3 Stetson 79, Georgia Southern 57 (ESPN) day at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. Southern Miss will travel to Detroit 16 12 .571 3½ Stockton 63, Concordia (Wis.) 58 No. 9 Mississippi State 90, Milwaukee 11 18 .379 9 Wake Forest 43, Richmond 33 Monday, Dec. 28 The Golden Eagles went Dallas today. It will return to WESTERN CONFERENCE West Virginia 69, James Madison 62 Western Michigan 68 Military Bowl through an hour workout on practice Tuesday. Southwest Division MIDWEST W. MICHIGAN (7-3): Shipman 4-9 7-8 Annapolis, Maryland W L Pct GB Cincinnati 70, E. Illinois 57 17, Meeks 1-2 4-4 6, Morton 2-4 0-0 4, Reeves Navy (9-2) vs. Pittsburgh (8-4), 1:30 p.m. San Antonio 23 5 .821 — 1-4 2-2 4, Jessing 4-8 3-4 11, Wimby 0-2 2-2 2, Dallas 15 12 .556 7½ Creighton 69, Nebraska-Omaha 46 Mobley 1-4 3-6 5, Smith 2-2 0-0 5, Miller 0-1 (ESPN) Memphis 15 14 .517 8½ Dayton 85, Princeton 81 2-2 2, Woods 3-5 1-2 7, Brooks 0-1 5-6 5. Totals Quick Lane Bowl briefly Houston 14 14 .500 9 Georgia 63, Wright St. 57 18-42 29-36 68. Detroit CALENDAR New Orleans 8 19 .296 14½ Georgia Tech 60, IUPUI 50 MISSISSIPPI ST. (10-1): Dillingham 3-6 Central Michigan (7-5) vs. Minnesota (5-7), Northwest Division Iowa St. 91, Alcorn St. 41 2-2 9, William 3-6 2-2 9, Chapel 5-6 1-1 11, 4 p.m. (ESPN2) W L Pct GB Missouri 91, Lamar 57 Vivians 6-14 2-2 15, Okorie 3-6 1-2 7, Schaefer Tuesday, Dec. 29 Local Oklahoma City 18 9 .667 — N. Iowa 75, Tulsa 59 0-5 0-0 0, Richardson 0-4 0-0 0, Williams 0-1 Armed Forces Bowl Prep Basketball Utah 11 14 .440 6 Toledo 60, Ill.-Chicago 51 0-0 0, Holmes 1-4 1-2 3, McCowan 9-16 6-8 24, Fort Worth, Texas Starkville Academy boys beat Today’s Games Denver 11 16 .407 7 Washington St. 66, Kansas 53 Nevitt 2-4 0-0 5, Salter 2-6 1-2 7. Totals 34-78 Air Force (8-5) vs. California (7-5), 1 p.m. Minnesota 11 16 .407 7 SOUTHWEST 16-21 90. (ESPN) Oak Hill Academy West Point at Ridgeland Portland 11 18 .379 8 W. Michigan 23 15 11 19—68 Russell Athletic Bowl Pacific Division Missouri St. 64, UALR 58 Mississippi St. 25 15 27 23—90 WEST POINT — Carter Roach TCU 76, S. Utah 47 Orlando, Florida Saturday’s Games W L Pct GB 3-Point Goals—W. Michigan 3-11 (Ship- North Carolina (11-2) vs. Baylor (9-3), Texas 61, Arkansas 50 had 17 points and three assists Sat- Golden State 26 1 .963 — man 2-5, Smith 1-1, Miller 0-1, Reeves 0-1, 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) urday to lead the Starkville Academy West Point hosts West Point Christmas L.A. Clippers 16 12 .571 10½ Texas A&M 74, Oklahoma 68 Jessing 0-3), Mississippi St. 6-16 (Salter 2-3, Arizona Bowl Classic Phoenix 12 17 .414 15 Texas Rio Grande Valley 55, Houston 45 Dillingham 1-2, William 1-2, Nevitt 1-2, Vivi- Tucson boys basketball team to a 65-42 Sacramento 11 16 .407 15 Texas Tech 84, Ark.-Pine Bluff 40 ans 1-5, Schaefer 0-2). Fouled Out—Reeves, Nevada (6-6) vs. Colorado State (7-5), victory against Oak Hill Academy. L.A. Lakers 4 23 .148 22 FAR WEST Woods. Rebounds—W. Michigan 29 (Shipman 6:30 p.m. (TBA) Abilene Christian 71, Idaho 59, OT 6), Mississippi St. 44 (McCowan 13). As- Texas Bowl Ade Amusa had 13 points, 12 Men’s College Sunday’s Games Colorado St. 74, Denver 46 sists—W. Michigan 12 (Brooks 3), Mississippi St. 19 (William 5). Total Fouls—W. Michigan 21, Houston Miami 116, Portland 109 Hawaii 74, Sacramento St. 72 Texas Tech (7-5) vs. LSU (8-3), 8 p.m. (ESPN) rebounds, and five assists, while Basketball Minnesota 100, Brooklyn 85 Mississippi St. 26. A—NA. Codie Futral had 13 points and six Cleveland 108, Philadelphia 86 Long Beach St. 67, UNLV 63 Today’s Game Milwaukee 101, Phoenix 95 New Mexico St. 52, New Mexico 47 No. 18 Texas A&M 74, Wednesday, Dec. 30 steals for the Volunteers, who led Sacramento 104, Toronto 94 Portland St. 83, CS Northridge 77 Birmingham (Ala.) Bowl 40-13 at halftime. Alabama vs. Oregon (Birmingham), 8 p.m. Atlanta 103, Orlando 100 San Jose St. 79, UC Irvine 58 No. 17 Oklahoma 68 Auburn (6-6) vs. Memphis (9-3), 11 a.m. Tuesday’s Games New Orleans 130, Denver 125 Scranton 86, Emory & Henry 57 TEXAS A&M (8-3): Hillsman 4-8 0-0 8, (ESPN) n The Oak Hill Academy girls Today’s Games UC Santa Barbara 89, LaVerne 41 C. Williams 8-13 7-10 23, Jennings 5-10 2-2 12, Belk Bowl Sacramento at Washington, 6 p.m. Jones 0-3 0-0 0, Walker 7-17 4-6 18, Cooper Charlotte, North Carolina basketball team beat Starkville Troy at Ole Miss, 3 p.m. TOURNAMENT 1-4 0-0 3, Howard 0-0 0-0 0, Allen 0-0 0-0 0, Minnesota at Boston, 6:30 p.m. Gator Holiday Classic NC State (7-5) vs. Mississippi St. (8-4), Academy 53-45. Southern Mississippi at Tulane, 6 p.m. Orlando at New York, 6:30 p.m. Knox 1-2 0-0 2, D. Williams 1-4 0-2 2, Lump- 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) First Round kin 0-0 0-0 0, Mitchell 1-2 4-6 6. Totals 28-63 Music City Bowl Brooklyn at Chicago, 7 p.m. Florida 122, St. Francis (Pa.) 65 Wednesday’s Game Charlotte at Houston, 7 p.m. 17-26 74. Nashville, Tennessee Portland at Atlanta, 7 p.m. NC State 73, E. Kentucky 62 OKLAHOMA (9-2): Little 3-13 2-2 8, Wy- Louisville (7-5) vs. Texas A&M (8-4), 6 p.m. Alabama Mississippi State vs. Northern Colorado Indiana at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m. Lady Griz Classic att 4-11 0-0 11, Ortiz 3-7 0-0 8, Manning 3-10 (ESPN) Phoenix at Utah, 8 p.m. Championship 2-2 10, K. Williams 4-9 4-8 12, Pierre-Louis 3-9 Holiday Bowl Men’s basketball team will (Jackson), 7 p.m. Oklahoma City at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m. Montana 86, Utah St. 70 2-6 8, Edwards 2-6 0-0 4, Treece 2-2 0-0 4, L. San Diego Tuesday’s Games Third Place Williams 1-4 1-2 3. Totals 25-71 11-20 68. Wisconsin (9-3) vs. Southern Cal (8-5), Memphis at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. FAU 69, Tennessee St. 64 Texas A&M 17 13 26 18—74 9:30 p.m. (ESPN) face Oregon tonight Oklahoma 17 20 10 21—68 Women’s College Dallas at Toronto, 6:30 p.m. Tulane Classic Thursday, Dec. 31 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Detroit at Miami, 6:30 p.m. 3-Point Goals—Texas A&M 1-5 (Cooper Peach Bowl First Round 1-2, Jones 0-1, D. Williams 0-2), Oklahoma 7-23 Alabama men’s basketball team will Basketball L.A. Lakers at Denver, 8 p.m. Saint Louis 76, Cleveland St. 65 Atlanta (Wyatt 3-7, Manning 2-5, Ortiz 2-6, L. Williams Houston (12-1) vs. Florida State (10-2), take on Oregon at 8 tonight (ESPNU) Today’s Game Sunday’s Men’s College Tulane 74, UNC-Greensboro 53 0-1, Little 0-4). Fouled Out—Manning, K. Wil- Women of Troy Classic 11 a.m. (ESPN) in The Vulcan Classic, presented by Mississippi State vs. SMU (San Juan, liams. Rebounds—Texas A&M 49 (Walker 8), Orange Bowl (Playoff Semifinal) Scores Championship Oklahoma 39 (K. Williams 13). Assists—Texas Miami Gardens, Florida BBVA Compass, at Birmingham’s A&M 10 (Jones 5), Oklahoma 14 (Edwards, Or- Puerto Rico), 12:15 p.m. EAST Florida A&M 61, UC Davis 58 Clemson (13-0) vs. Oklahom a (11-1), 3 p.m. Legacy Arena. Assumption 83, Philadelphia 73 Third Place tiz 4). Total Fouls—Texas A&M 21, Oklahoma (ESPN) Chestnut Hill 75, St. Michael’s 63 Southern Cal 68, Albany (NY) 67 22. A—2,403. Cotton Bowl Classic (Playoff Semifinal) It will be Alabama’s first game in Goldey Beacom 80, Wilmington (Del.) 74 Arlington, Texas Marist 89, Army 83 Alabama 72, Birmingham since it defeated Oklaho- The AP Women’s Alabama (12-1) vs. Michigan State (12-1), on the air Md.-Eastern Shore 79, American U. 64 7 p.m. (ESPN) ma State 69-52 in the 2011 season. Monmouth (NJ) 73, Rutgers 67 Top 25 Fared Grambling State 57 NJIT 83, St. John’s 74 GRAMBLING STATE (2-8): Kennedy 3-6 While the game is considered a 1. UConn (8-0) did not play. Friday, Jan. 1 Today Pittsburgh 94, Davidson 69 2. South Carolina (11-0) beat Hampton 0-0 6, Neal 6-15 2-2 16, Jones 0-1 0-0 0, An- Post (Conn.) 73, New Haven 67 drews 2-8 0-0 5, Boyd 4-13 3-3 12, Hill 0-1 3-4 Outback Bowl home game for Alabama, it will be the COLLEGE BASKETBALL 86-48; beat East Carolina 88-57. Tampa, Florida St. Francis Brooklyn 64, Liberty 55 3. Notre Dame (9-1) did not play. 3, Lewis 2-6 1-2 5, Parsons 0-0 0-0 0, Taylor seventh time in 10 games this season 0-0 0-0 0, Thompson 5-8 0-0 10. Totals: 22- Northwestern (10-2) vs. Tennessee (8-4), 6 p.m. — Sacred Heart at Northwestern, Stockton 73, Hood 64, OT 4. Baylor (12-0) beat Oral Roberts 97-39; it has played a game away from Tus- Stony Brook 71, Hofstra 68 58 9-11 57. 11 a.m. (ESPN2) beat No. 23 Miami 88-81. ALABAMA (10-2): Bolton 7-11 0-0 14, Citrus Bowl Big Ten Network Towson 88, Rio Grande 47 5. Texas (10-0) beat Canisius 92-62; beat caloosa, marking the first time since UConn 88, Mass.-Lowell 79 Hegstetter 8-14 1-2 17, Cook 1-5 0-0 3, Knight Orlando, Florida the 1978-79 season that has occurred 6 p.m. — Providence at Massachusetts, SOUTH Arkansas 61-50. 1-6 4-4 6, Middlebrook 2-7 0-0 4, Magee 1-2 Michigan (9-3) vs. Florida (10-3), Noon Austin Peay 92, Lipscomb 84 6. Maryland (11-0) beat Maryland- 2-2 5, Carter 0-0 0-0 0, Hayden 6-12 2-3 15, (WKDH-WTVA) (played nine of first 11 games on the CBS Sports Network Coastal Carolina 68, Alabama St. 65 Eastern Shore 107-30. Foy 0-0 0-0 0, Wade 3-6 0-1 6, Martinez 1-1 0-0 Fiesta Bowl road that year). E. Connecticut 66, Berry 60, OT 7. Oregon State (8-1) beat Cal State 2. Totals: 30-64 9-12 72. Glendale, Arizona 6 p.m. — Appalachian State at North Hampden-Sydney 69, Albright 53 Bakersfield 75-51; lost to No. 14 Tennessee Grambling St. 27 2 11 17 — 57 Notre Dame (10-2) vs. Ohio State (11-1), Noon James Madison 67, East Carolina 61 53-50. Alabama 20 15 14 23 — 72 (ESPN) Carolina, ESPN2 Manhattan 78, Morgan St. 66 8. Kentucky (10-0) beat No. 13 Duke 3-Point Goals—Grambling State 4-16 Rose Bowl College Football Morehead St. 60, W. Carolina 52 71-61. (Neal 2-4, Andrews 1-5, Boyd 1-5, Lewis 0-1, Pasadena, California 6 p.m. — Eastern Kentucky at West Shaw 80, Fort Valley St. 79 9. Mississippi State (10-1) beat Southern Jones 0-1), Alabama 3-14 (Magee 1-1, Cook Iowa (12-1) vs. Stanford (11-2), 4 p.m. (ESPN) Virginia, ESPNU MIDWEST Mississippi 78-65; beat Florida Gulf Coast 1-2, Hayden 1-2, Wade 0-1, Hegstetter 0-1, Sugar Bowl Georgia Southern hires Samford 69, Nebraska 58 65-60; beat Western Michigan 90-68. Bolton 0-1, Knight 0-2, Middlebrook 0-4). New Orleans 6 p.m. — Chicago State at Marquette, Wright St. 83, Bowling Green 47 10. Ohio State (7-3) beat Princeton 90-70. Rebounds—Grambling State 28 (Neal 9), Oklahoma State (10-2) vs. Ole Miss (9-3), Colorado State’s Summers SOUTHWEST 11. Florida State (9-2) beat Mercer 79-36; Alabama 45 (Hegstetter 10). Assists—Gram- 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) FS1 TCU 80, Abilene Christian 69 bling State 9 (Boyd 3), Alabama 18 (Knight 5). beat Murray State 101-59. Saturday, Jan. 2 as coach Texas A&M-CC 80, Cal Poly 74 12. Northwestern (10-1) beat Alcorn State Total Fouls—Grambling State 19, Alabama 15. 8 p.m. — Pepperdine at Gonzaga, ESPN2 UALR 84, N. Arizona 57 Fouled Out—Thompson. A—2,474. TaxSlayer Bowl STATESBORO, Ga. — Georgia FAR WEST 91-47; lost to No. 16 DePaul 77-64. Jacksonville, Florida 8 p.m. — Oregon vs. Alabama (at Boise St. 90, Bradley 70 13. Duke (9-3) beat UMass 70-46; beat Late Saturday Women’s Penn St. (7-5) vs. Georgia (9-3), 11 a.m. Southern hired Colorado State defen- CS Northridge 79, Bethesda 49 Liberty 79-41; lost to No. 8 Kentucky 71-61. (ESPN) sive coordinator Tyson Summers as Birmingham, Alabama), ESPNU E. Washington 74, Denver 58 14. Tennessee (8-3) lost to No. 15 College Scores Liberty Bowl Evansville 85, Fresno St. 77 Stanford 69-55; beat No. 7 Oregon State SOUTHWEST Memphis, Tennessee coach Sunday night. 8 p.m. — North Texas at Creighton, FS1 Seattle 67, San Jose St. 64 53-50. Stephen F. Austin 59, Rice 45 Kansas St. (6-6) vs. Arkansas (7-5), Summers, from Tifton, Georgia, 15. Stanford (8-2) beat No. 14 Tennessee Texas Southern 51, Texas A&M-CC 43 2:20 p.m. (ESPN) COLLEGE FOOTBALL The Associated Press 69-55; beat Cornell 93-38. Texas-Arlington 64, Houston Baptist 40 Alamo Bowl will replace Willie Fritz, who left 1:30 p.m. — Miami Beach Bowl, South Men’s Top 25 Fared 16. DePaul (8-4) lost to South Dakota UTSA 88, Texas A&M-Kingsville 51 San Antonio Georgia Southern to become Tulane’s State 88-79; beat No. 12 Northwestern 77-64. FAR WEST Oregon (9-3) vs. TCU (10-2), 5:45 p.m. (ESPN) Florida vs. Western Kentucky, at Miami, 1. Michigan State (12-0) beat 17. Oklahoma (9-2) lost to No. 18 Texas South Alabama 59, Grand Canyon 56 Cactus Bowl coach. Fritz was formally introduced Northeastern 78-58. A&M 74-68. Tennessee 53, Oregon St. 50 Phoenix 2. Kansas (9-1) beat Montana 88-46. ESPN 18. Texas A&M (8-3) beat No. 17 West Virginia (7-5) vs. Arizona State (6-6), as Tulane’s coach Tuesday. 3. Oklahoma (8-0) beat Creighton 87-74. No. 14 Tennessee 53, 9:15 p.m. (ESPN) 4. Kentucky (9-2) lost to Ohio State 74-67. Oklahoma 74-68. Summers served as an assistant NBA 19. UCLA (7-2) beat UC Irvine 83-48; 5. Iowa State (9-1) lost to Northern Iowa No. 7 Oregon State 50 Monday, Jan. 11 coach at Georgia Southern in 2006 6:30 p.m. — Minnesota at Boston, NBA 81-79. beat Sacramento State 109-76. TENNESSEE (8-3): Graves 4-6 1-2 9, 20. South Florida (7-2) beat Oklahoma College Football Championship Game 6. Maryland (10-1) beat Princeton 82-61. Dunbar 0-1 0-0 0, Carter 4-8 0-0 8, Russell 6-8 Glendale, Arizona before stints at Alabama-Birming- TV 7. Duke (9-2) beat Georgia Southern State 68-46. 0-0 12, Nared 0-7 0-0 0, Reynolds 4-9 0-0 8, 21. Arizona State (7-3) beat Hartford Orange Bowl winner vs. Cotton Bowl winner, ham and Central Florida. He said 99-65; lost to Utah 77-75, OT. Jackson 0-1 0-0 0, DeShields 6-12 2-8 14, Coo- 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) 9:30 p.m. — Oklahoma City at Los 8. Virginia (9-1) beat No. 12 Villanova 60-29; beat Marquette 90-80. per 1-5 0-0 2. Totals 25-57 3-10 53. 86-75. Statesboro is home and he plans to 21. California (7-2) did not play. OREGON ST. (8-1): Hanson 2-9 0-0 5, Saturday, Jan. 23 Angeles Clippers, NBA TV 9. Purdue (11-1) lost to No. 17 Butler 23. Miami (11-1) lost to No. 4 Baylor Weisner 6-23 4-4 16, Wiese 7-17 0-0 17, Hunter “carry on the proud traditions of both 74-68. East-West Shrine Classic NFL 88-81; beat Indiana 89-75. 0-3 0-0 0, Hamblin 3-8 0-0 6, Siegner 0-0 0-0 At St. Petersburg, Florida Georgia Southern University and the 10. Xavier (11-0) beat Auburn 85-61. 24. Michigan State (8-2) beat 0, McWilliams 0-1 2-2 2, Orum 0-0 0-0 0, Gulich 11. North Carolina (9-2) beat Tulane East vs. West, 3 p.m. (NFLN) 7:15 p.m. — Detroit at New Orleans, Northeastern 77-51. 2-2 0-0 4, Hill 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 20-65 6-6 50. NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Eagle football program.” 96-72; beat No. 22 UCLA 89-76. 25. St. John’s (8-2) lost to Duquesne Tennessee 17 18 10 8—53 12. Villanova (8-2) lost to No. 8 Virginia At Carson, California “I’m looking forward to building off ESPN 76-57. Oregon St. 11 7 22 10—50 National vs. American, 5 p.m. (ESPN2) 86-75. 3-Point Goals—Tennessee 0-2 (Nared the offense that is in place and con- 13. Arizona (11-1) beat Northern Arizona SOCCER No. 20 South Florida 68, 0-1, Dunbar 0-1), Oregon St. 4-24 (Wiese Saturday, Jan. 30 92-37; beat UNLV 82-70. 3-10, Hanson 1-3, McWilliams 0-1, Weisner tinuing to progress with the defense,” 2 p.m. — Premier League, Manchester 14. Providence (11-1) beat Rider 73-65. Senior Bowl Oklahoma State 46 0-10). Rebounds—Tennessee 33 (DeSh- At Mobile, Alabama Summers said. 15. Miami (9-1) beat College of OKLAHOMA ST. (8-1): Coleman 1-4 3-4 ields 9), Oregon St. 48 (Hamblin, Weisner City at Arsenal, NBC Sports Network Charleston 85-63. North vs. South, 1:30 p.m. (NFLN) Georgia Southern plans to intro- 5, Loecker 0-3 0-0 0, Jensen 6-12 3-5 15, Mar- 12). Assists—Tennessee 10 (Carter, Cooper, WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 16. Baylor (8-2) beat Hardin-Simmons tin 8-21 3-3 19, Patton 0-3 0-0 0, Simon 1-3 0-0 Nared, Reynolds 2), Oregon St. 7 (Hunter 3). duce Summers at a press conference 104-59; lost to No. 24 Texas A&M 80-61. 2, Omozee 2-4 0-0 5, Walton 0-2 0-0 0, Holt Total Fouls—Tennessee 17, Oregon St. 11. Hockey 4 p.m. — Florida State at Arizona State, 17. Butler (9-1) beat No. 9 Purdue 74-68. 0-0 0-0 0, Jones 0-5 0-0 0, Swanson 0-1 0-0 0, A—8,223. on Saturday. Interim President Dr. 18. SMU (9-0) beat Nicholls State 86-42; Wheeler 0-3 0-0 0. Totals 18-61 9-12 46. beat Hampton 105-72. NHL ESPNU SOUTH FLORIDA (7-2): Jenkins 3-5 2-2 EASTERN CONFERENCE Jean Bartels, athletic director Tom 19. Louisville (9-1) beat Kennesaw State 8, Weber 4-4 0-0 8, Williams 6-19 3-5 16, Fer- 94-57; beat Western Kentucky 78-56. Football Atlantic Division Kleinlein and the Georgia Southern reira 6-13 0-0 14, Flores 1-4 0-0 3, Pujol 0-1 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tuesday 20. West Virginia (9-1) beat Marshall 0-0 0, Jespersen 2-5 0-0 5, Stringfield 1-3 0-0 College Bowl Schedule board of regents announced Sunday 86-68. Montreal 34 20 11 3 43 103 82 COLLEGE BASKETBALL 2, Warioba 0-0 0-0 0, Laksa 5-8 0-0 12. Totals Saturday, Dec. 19 Boston 32 19 9 4 42 104 83 21. George Washington (10-1) beat St. 28-62 5-7 68. night that Summers had accepted the Peter’s 87-74. Celebration Bowl Detroit 33 17 9 7 41 86 85 1:30 p.m. — Diamond Head Classic, Oklahoma St. 8 13 12 13—46 Atlanta Florida 34 18 12 4 40 93 80 offer from Georgia Southern. 22. UCLA (8-4) beat Louisiana-Lafayette South Florida 16 15 18 19—68 89-80; lost to No. 11 North Carolina 89-76. NC A&T 41, Alcorn State 34 Ottawa 34 17 12 5 39 104 102 Kleinlein said Summers is a Auburn vs. New Mexico, at Honolulu, 3-Point Goals—Oklahoma St. 1-12 New Mexico Bowl Tampa Bay 34 17 14 3 37 86 80 23. Cincinnati (10-2) beat Norfolk State (Omozee 1-2, Jensen 0-1, Jones 0-1, Wheeler 75-59; beat VCU 69-63. Albuquerque Buffalo 34 14 16 4 32 79 89 “great fit” for the Eagles. ESPNU 0-2, Patton 0-3, Loecker 0-3), South Flori- Arizona 45, New Mexico 37 Toronto 31 11 13 7 29 77 86 24. Texas A&M (9-2) beat No. 16 Baylor da 7-21 (Laksa 2-3, Ferreira 2-7, Flores 1-3, “What we get in Tyson is some- 3 p.m. — Troy at Ole Miss, SEC Network 80-61. Las Vegas Bowl Metropolitan Division Jespersen 1-3, Williams 1-4, Pujol 0-1). Re- Utah 35, BYU 28 GP W L OT Pts GF GA 25. UConn (7-3) beat UMass-Lowell bounds—Oklahoma St. 40 (Martin 9), South one who knows Georgia, someone 3:30 p.m. — Diamond Head Classic, 88-79. Camelia Bowl Washington 32 24 6 2 50 103 70 who was born and raised in Georgia, Florida 39 (Jenkins 14). Assists—Oklahoma St. Montgomery, Alabama N.Y. Rangers 35 19 12 4 42 101 91 BYU vs. Harvard, at Honolulu, ESPNU Southeastern Conference 10 (Patton 4), South Florida 19 (Flores, Jenkins Applachian State 31, Ohio University 29 N.Y. Islanders 34 18 11 5 41 91 80 someone who has recruited Georgia Sunday’s Games 5). Total Fouls—Oklahoma St. 13, South Flori- Cure Bowl New Jersey 34 16 13 5 37 79 84 4 p.m. — Miami (Fla.) at La Salle, CBS No games scheduled da 13. A—1,912. Orlando, Florida Philadelphia 33 14 12 7 35 70 89 his entire career, and someone who Today’s Game San Jose State 27, Georgia State 16 Pittsburgh 32 15 14 3 33 71 82 has been a part of a ... school that Sports Network Oregon vs. Alavama at Birmingham, SEC New Orleans Bowl Carolina 33 13 15 5 31 79 99 Alabama, 8 p.m. (ESPNU) Sunday’s Games Louisiana Tech 47, Arkansas State 28 Columbus 35 13 19 3 29 86 107 has played on New Year’s Day, which 5 p.m. — Kennesaw State at Indiana, Big Tuesday’s Games Mississippi State 90, Western Michigan 68 WESTERN CONFERENCE is the level we’re aspiring to get to,” Ten Network Auburn vs. New Mexico, 1:30 p.m. (ESPNU) South Carolina 88, East Carolina 57 Louisiana Tech 47, Central Division Troy at Ole Miss, 3 p.m. (SEC Network) Auburn 74, Towson 52 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Kleinlein said. 5 p.m. — Clemson at Georgia, SEC Clemson at Georgia, 5 p.m. (SEC Network) Georgia 63, Wright State 57 Arkansas State 28 Dallas 33 24 7 2 50 114 85 Jacksonville at Florida, 6 p.m. Texas 61, Arkansas 50 Arkansas St. 3 14 3 8—28 St. Louis 34 20 10 4 44 87 81 Before his move to Colorado Louisiana Tech 10 7 17 13—47 Network East Tennessee State at Tennessee, 6 p.m. Florida 122, St. Francis (Pa.) 65 Chicago 35 20 11 4 44 96 83 First Quarter State, Summers spent three seasons Vanderbilt at Purdue, 7 p.m. (Big Ten Network) Alabama 72, Grambling State 57 Minnesota 31 17 8 6 40 86 73 5:30 p.m. — South Florida at Seton Hall, American at LSU, 7 p.m. (SEC Network) LaT—Dixon 9 pass from Driskel (J.Barnes Nashville 33 16 11 6 38 85 85 at UCF. He was defensive coordinator North Florida at Arkansas, 7 p.m. Missouri 91, Lamar 57 kick), 12:00. Texas A&M 74, Oklahoma 68 Colorado 34 17 16 1 35 95 90 in 2014, when UCF’s defense led the FS2 St. John’s vs. South Carolina, 8 p.m. AkSt—FG J.Houston 36, 6:38. Winnipeg 32 15 15 2 32 90 97 (CBS Sports Network) Kentucky 71, Duke 61 LaT—FG J.Barnes 50, 1:55. Pacific Division American Athletic Conference and 6 p.m. — Georgetown at Charlotte, CBS Wednesday’s Games Today’s Games Second Quarter GP W L OT Pts GF GA ranked fifth in the nation in yards Sports Network Missouri at Illinois, 6 p.m. (ESPN2) Tennessee-Martin at Vanderbilt, Noon LaT—Taylor 13 pass from Driskel (J.Barnes Los Angeles 32 20 10 2 42 81 71 Northern Colorado at Mississippi State, 7 p.m. Mississippi State vs. SMU, 12:15 p.m. kick), 12:06. San Jose 33 16 15 2 34 88 91 allowed. He was interim defensive 6 p.m. — Iowa State at Cincinnati, (SEC Network) North Carolina State at Florida, 1:30 p.m. AkSt—Wand 1 run (J.Houston kick), 7:22. Vancouver 35 12 14 9 33 89 102 Thursday’s Games LSU at UConn, 6 p.m. AkSt—Knighten 1 run (J.Houston kick), :18. Arizona 32 15 15 2 32 87 102 coordinator when UCF upset Baylor in ESPN2 No games scheduled Third Quarter Calgary 33 15 16 2 32 87 112 Friday’s Games Texas State at Missouri, 7 p.m. the 2014 Fiesta Bowl. Tuesday’s Games LaT—FG J.Barnes 20, 10:00. Edmonton 34 14 18 2 30 88 105 6 p.m. — Michigan State vs. Oakland, at No games scheduled AkSt—FG Ferguson 37, 8:17. Anaheim 31 12 14 5 29 58 77 Georgia Southern will play Saturday’s Game Arkansas-Little Rock at Texas A&M, Noon Louisville at Kentucky, 11 a.m. (WCBI) (SEC Network) LaT—Dixon 59 pass from Driskel (J.Barnes Bowling Green in the GoDaddy Bowl Auburn Hills, Michigan, ESPNU kick), 5:09. NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for Sunday, Dec. 27 Elon at South Carolina, 6 p.m. overtime loss. 6 p.m. — Delaware at Villanova, FS1 No games scheduled LaT—Dixon 8 run (J.Barnes kick), :18. in Mobile, Alabama, on Wednesday. It Wednesday’s Games Fourth Quarter is the first bowl game for the Eagles in 7 p.m. — Vanderbilt at Purdue, Big Ten Late Saturday Men’s Cincinnati at Georgia, Noon LaT—FG J.Barnes 28, 13:45. Late Saturday George Mason at Auburn, 6 p.m. LaT—Dixon 4 run (J.Barnes kick), 10:52. Arizona 1, N.Y. Islanders 0 their first season eligible as a Football Network College Scores Thursday’s Games AkSt—Taylor 98 kickoff return (Griswold pass Colorado 5, Edmonton 1 Bowl Subdivision team. SOUTHWEST No games scheduled from Knighten), 10:38. Sunday’s Games 7 p.m. — American at LSU, SEC Network Mercer 69, Arkansas 66, OT Friday’s Games LaT—FG J.Barnes 22, 1:31. Florida 5, Vancouver 4, SO New Mexico St. 73, UTEP 53 No games scheduled A—32,847. Boston 2, New Jersey 1, SO 7:30 p.m. — Southern Utah at Butler, Texas A&M 80, Baylor 61 Saturday’s Games Tampa Bay 5, Ottawa 2 NBA FS2 FAR WEST No games scheduled AkSt LaT Detroit 4, Calgary 2 Arizona 82, UNLV 70 First downs 23 26 Washington 7, N.Y. Rangers 3 Sunday’s Games Chicago 4, San Jose 3, OT 8 p.m. — St. John’s vs. South Carolina, Colorado 95, Hampton 53 No games scheduled Rushes-yards 39-177 36-229 Milwaukee’s Kidd taking leave Gonzaga 86, Tennessee 79 Passing 146 458 Today’s Games at Uncasville, Connecticut, CBS Sports Oregon St. 76, Tulsa 71 Anaheim at N.Y. Islanders, 6 p.m. No. 2 South Carolina 88, Comp-Att-Int 15-29-2 26-38-0 St. Louis at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. of absence to have surgery Portland 65, Cal St.-Fullerton 60 Return Yards 40 28 Network Rice 90, New Mexico 89 East Carolina 57 Columbus at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m. PHOENIX — Milwaukee Bucks Punts-Avg. 5-40.0 3-43.3 Washington at Carolina, 6 p.m. Texas 75, Stanford 73 EAST CAROLINA (6-6): Payne 3-11 6-6 Fumbles-Lost 3-1 1-0 coach Jason Kidd is taking an indefi- 8 p.m. — California at Virginia, ESPN2 14, Taylor 8-18 0-1 16, Laramie 4-14 2-2 13, Montreal at Nashville, 7 p.m. Penalties-Yards 11-109 13-154 Dallas at Minnesota, 7 p.m. No. 24 Texas A&M 80, Toure 1-9 2-2 4, Gray 0-3 0-0 0, Frazier 1-2 Time of Possession 25:13 34:47 nite leave to have hip surgery. 8 p.m. — Mercer at Ohio State, ESPNU 1-1 3, Womble 0-0 0-0 0, Csutoras 2-8 0-0 5, Toronto at Colorado, 8 p.m. No. 16 Baylor 61 Winnipeg at Edmonton, 8 p.m. Assistant coach Joe Prunty will 8 p.m. — George Washington at DePaul, Holston 0-4 2-2 2. Totals 19-69 13-14 57. INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS BAYLOR (8-2): Gathers 4-10 0-5 8, Med- SOUTH CAROLINA (11-0): Wilson 7-10 Tuesday’s Games direct the team in Kidd’s absence, ford 5-12 5-6 16, Prince 2-8 3-4 8, Wainright RUSHING—Arkansas St., Wand 12-66, St. Louis at Boston, 6 p.m. FS1 1-1 15, Dozier 4-5 0-0 10, Coates 4-8 2-4 10, Knighten 13-42, J.White 9-41, McKissic 3-25, 4-8 0-0 12, Freeman 1-6 2-2 5, Lindsey 1-5 2-2 Sessions 1-5 3-4 5, Mitchell 5-9 5-8 16, Colley Anaheim at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m. general manager John Hammond 4, Motley 3-6 0-0 6, McClure 0-3 0-0 0, Maston Gordon 2-3. Louisiana Tech, B.Scott 4-106, New Jersey at Detroit, 6:30 p.m. 10 p.m. — Diamond Head Classic, 1-2 0-0 3, Cuevas 1-7 2-2 4, Duckett 1-1 0-0 2, Dixon 21-102, Driskel 8-16, Higgins 1-3, Mar- said after the Bucks’ 101-95 victory 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 21-59 12-19 61. Roy 1-5 0-0 3, Imovbioh 2-6 2-3 6, White 5-8 Vancouver at Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m. Oklahoma vs. Washington State, at TEXAS A&M (9-2): A. Collins 2-6 2-2 8, 4-6 14, Farmer 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 32-67 19-28 tin 2-2. Ottawa at Florida, 6:30 p.m. over the Phoenix Suns. Jones 8-15 0-0 17, Caruso 2-4 2-2 6, House 88. PASSING—Arkansas St., Knighten 14-28-2- Montreal at Minnesota, 7 p.m. “I tried to put off surgery for as Honolulu, ESPNU 6-13 1-1 17, Davis 6-6 3-6 15, Hogg 1-5 1-3 East Carolina 15 11 22 9—57 137, McKissic 1-1-0-9. Louisiana Tech, Driskel Chicago at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. 4, Gilder 1-7 3-4 5, Trocha-Morelos 2-4 0-3 4, South Carolina 21 23 25 19—88 26-38-0-458. Winnipeg at Calgary, 8 p.m. long as I could, but after consulting 10 p.m. — Kansas at San Diego State, Aparicio 0-0 0-0 0, Byers 1-1 0-1 2, Dobbins 3-Point Goals—East Carolina 6-23 (Lara- RECEIVING—Arkansas St., Wand 5-20, Toronto at Arizona, 8 p.m. with my doctor, he advised that the CBS Sports Network 0-0 0-2 0, Distefano 0-0 0-0 0, Miller 1-2 0-4 2. mie 3-7, Payne 2-6, Csutoras 1-3, Gray 0-3, T.Houston 3-47, McKissic 3-26, Stowers 2-27, San Jose at Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m. Totals 30-63 12-28 80. Toure 0-4), South Carolina 5-18 (Dozier 2-2, Paschal 1-17, Knighten 1-9. Louisiana Tech, best course of action was to have Halftime—Texas A&M 51-30. 3-Point Colley 1-2, Mitchell 1-3, Roy 1-4, Farmer 0-1, Taylor 10-149, Dixon 6-113, P.Turner 5-97, Midnight (Wednesday) — Diamond Head Goals—Baylor 7-21 (Wainright 4-5, Freeman the procedure now,” Kidd said in White 0-1, Sessions 0-2, Cuevas 0-3). Fouled C.Smith 3-40, Henderson 1-53, Gaines 1-6. Transactions Classic, Northern Iowa vs. Hawaii. at 1-2, Medford 1-4, Prince 1-5, Lindsey 0-2, Out—Holston. Rebounds—East Carolina 37 McClure 0-3), Texas A&M 8-22 (House 4-9, A. Today’s Game Sunday’s Moves statement released by the team. (Laramie 10), South Carolina 54 (Coates 15). BASEBALL Honolulu, ESPNU Collins 2-4, Jones 1-3, Hogg 1-4, Gilder 0-1, Assists—East Carolina 7 (Toure 3), South Car- Miami Beach Bowl The Bucks are 11-18 this season Trocha-Morelos 0-1). Fouled Out—Wainright. South Florida (8-4) vs. Western Kentucky National League olina 13 (Colley 4). Total Fouls—East Carolina CINCINNATI REDS — Promoted senior and 52-59 in two seasons under Kidd. COLLEGE FOOTBALL Rebounds—Baylor 40 (Gathers 18), Texas 26, South Carolina 14. Technical—East Caroli- (11-2), 1:30 p.m. (ESPN) A&M 45 (House 8). Assists—Baylor 15 (Lind- na Bench. A—NA. director of baseball operations Nick Krall and Prunty has 20 years of NBA 2:30 p.m. — Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, sey 6), Texas A&M 23 (Caruso 8). Total Fouls— Tuesday’s Games senior director of baseball analytics Sam coaching experience, including three Akron vs. Utah State, at Boise, Idaho, Baylor 22, Texas A&M 18. A—9,056. No. 5 Texas 61, Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Grossman to assistant general managers. Sunday’s Women’s Boise BASKETBALL under Kidd. He served as an assistant Arkansas 50 Akron (7-5) vs. Utah State (6-6), 2:30 p.m. National Basketball Association ESPN TEXAS (10-0): Davenport 2-7 0-0 5, during Kidd’s one season coaching College Scores (ESPN) DETROIT PISTONS — Recalled G Brandon 6 p.m. — Boca Raton Bowl, Temple vs. Rodrigo 3-8 2-2 9, McCarty 3-10 2-2 9, Taylor Boca Raton (Fla.) Bowl Jennings and Fs Reggie Bullock and Darrun EAST 6-10 3-6 15, Boyette 3-6 0-0 6, Hosey 0-1 0-0 0, the Brooklyn Nets and has been with American U. 52, Manhattan 48 Temple (10-3) vs. Toledo (9-2), 6 p.m. (ESPN) Hilliard from Grand Rapids (NBADL). Toledo, at Boca Raton, Florida, ESPN Auburn 74, Towson 52 Higgs 4-8 0-0 8, Atkins 1-5 2-2 5, Sanders 0-0 FOOTBALL Kidd in Milwaukee the past two sea- 0-0 0, Hattis 1-2 0-0 2, Lang 1-7 0-0 2. Totals Boston College 66, Mass.-Lowell 55 Wednesday’s Games National Football League NBA Bryant 55, New Hampshire 42 24-64 9-12 61. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS — Released G Craig sons. Prunty also is the head coach of ARKANSAS (3-8): Jackson 8-23 5-5 22, Poinsettia Bowl 6:30 p.m. — Dallas at Toronto, NBA TV Bucknell 80, Delaware 51 San Diego Watts from the practice squad. Signed QB Brad Britain’s national team. Caldwell 97, Washington Adventist 51 Zimmerman 0-1 0-0 0, Danberry 0-6 3-4 3, Sorensen to the practice squad. Wolff 1-5 0-2 2, Cooley 1-6 0-0 2, Monk 1-5 Northern Illinois (8-5) vs. Boise State (8-4), “I have every confidence in Joe NHL Fairfield 74, IPFW 62 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) HOCKEY Fairleigh Dickinson 81, Monmouth (NJ) 75 0-0 2, Swenson 2-4 0-0 6, Freeman 0-0 0-0 0, National Hockey League Brooks 0-2 0-0 0, Cosper 4-10 2-2 13, West 0-0 GoDaddy Bowl to lead our team during my absence,” 7 p.m. — Montreal at Minnesota, NBC Fordham 63, CCSU 48 Mobile, Alabama EDMONTON OILERS — Recalled D Mark Franklin Pierce 75, Molloy 71 0-0 0. Totals 17-62 10-13 50. Kidd said. “Joe has many years of Texas 20 5 18 18—61 Bowling Green (10-3) vs. Georgia Southern Fayne from Bakersfield (AHL). Sports Network George Washington 70, Iona 65 (8-3), 7 p.m. (ESPN) MINNESOTA WILD — Recalled D Guillaume Goldey Beacom 85, Wilmington (Del.) 72 Arkansas 3 16 17 14—50 coaching experience both in the NBA 3-Point Goals—Texas 4-19 (Atkins 1-3, Gelinas from Quad City (ECHL) to Iowa (AHL). 9:30 p.m. — San Jose at Los Angeles, Hofstra 71, Marist 67 ST. LOUIS BLUES — Assigned F Zach Pochiro and in international competition. He’s Penn St. 83, Sacred Heart 46 Davenport 1-4, Rodrigo 1-5, McCarty 1-6, Thursday’s Games NBC Sports Network Higgs 0-1), Arkansas 6-20 (Cosper 3-7, Sw- Bahamas Bowl from Chicago (AHL) to Quad City (ECHL). well-respected in the league and I Philadelphia 75, Holy Family 70 TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Recalled C Tanner Pittsburgh 75, Rider 44 enson 2-2, Jackson 1-7, Monk 0-1, Danberry Nassau know our players and coaches will WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Providence 64, Rhode Island 55, OT 0-1, Brooks 0-1, Zimmerman 0-1). Fouled Middle Tennessee (7-5) vs. Western Richard from Syracuse (AHL). Seton Hall 81, St. Peter’s 65 Out—Boyette, Danberry. Rebounds—Texas 50 Michigan (7-5), 11 a.m. (ESPN) COLLEGE give their all during Joe’s time as head Noon — Arkansas-Little Rock at Texas St. Rose 67, Chestnut Hill 53 (Taylor 9), Arkansas 39 (Jackson, Swenson 6). Hawaii Bowl GEORGIA SOUTHERN — Named Tyson coach.” A&M, SEC Network UMBC 52, Loyola (Md.) 46 Assists—Texas 12 (Davenport 3), Arkansas 11 Honolulu Summers football coach. Vermont 54, NJIT 46 (Cosper, Monk 3). Total Fouls—Texas 18, Ar- Cincinnati (7-5) vs. San Diego State (10-3), MARYLAND — Named Walt Bell offensive — From Special Reports Villanova 67, La Salle 56 kansas 17. A—NA. 7 p.m. (ESPN) coordinator. The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com Monday, December 21, 2015 3B football: NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE East Arizona cliniches first W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC Div Victory helps Cincinnati y-New England 12 2 0 .857 435 269 7-1-0 5-1-0 9-1-0 3-1-0 4-0-0 N.Y. Jets 9 5 0 .643 344 272 5-2-0 4-3-0 6-4-0 3-1-0 2-2-0 division title since ‘09 Buffalo 6 8 0 .429 341 336 3-3-0 3-5-0 6-5-0 0-3-0 3-2-0 Miami 5 9 0 .357 278 361 2-4-0 3-5-0 3-7-0 2-2-0 0-5-0 clinch spot in playoffs By ROB MAADDI South The Associated Press W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC Div By JANIE McCAULEY Houston 7 7 0 .500 275 301 4-3-0 3-4-0 5-5-0 2-2-0 3-1-0 The Associated Press Indianapolis 6 8 0 .429 285 372 3-4-0 3-4-0 4-6-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 PHILADELPHIA — The Arizona Cardinals Jacksonville 5 9 0 .357 343 380 4-4-0 1-5-0 5-6-0 0-3-0 2-3-0 are NFC West champions. Now, they have more to SANTA CLARA, Calif. — AJ McCarron’s mind- Tennessee 3 11 0 .214 269 359 1-6-0 2-5-0 1-9-0 2-2-0 1-3-0 accomplish. set with a big lead had everything to do with pro- North David Johnson ran for 187 yards and three touch- tecting the ball and sticking with high-percentage W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC Div downs, Carson Palmer threw a touchdown pass and x-Cincinnati 11 3 0 .786 378 243 5-2-0 6-1-0 8-2-0 3-1-0 4-1-0 plays. No passes into traffic necessary. Pittsburgh 9 5 0 .643 378 287 6-2-0 3-3-0 6-4-0 3-1-0 2-2-0 the Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Eagles 40-17 on His opportunistic defense could take the risks. Baltimore 4 10 0 .286 292 360 2-5-0 2-5-0 3-7-0 1-3-0 2-2-0 Sunday night to clinch their first division title since McCarron kept handing off to Jeremy Hill and Cleveland 3 11 0 .214 253 387 2-5-0 1-6-0 2-8-0 1-3-0 1-4-0 2009. West stayed steady in his first career Arizona (12-2) will earn a first-round bye with a start to lead the Bengals back into Bengals 24, W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC Div victory against Green Bay next Denver 10 4 0 .714 308 259 4-2-0 6-2-0 6-4-0 4-0-0 3-2-0 Cardinals 40, the playoffs. 49ers 14 Kansas City 9 5 0 .643 365 257 4-2-0 5-3-0 8-2-0 1-3-0 4-1-0 week. It still will have a chance Hill ran for a pair of 1-yard touch- Oakland 6 8 0 .429 319 356 2-5-0 4-3-0 6-4-0 0-4-0 2-2-0 Eagles 17 to secure the No. 1 seed if it wins downs to back McCarron’s first start, and the patch- San Diego 4 10 0 .286 280 348 3-5-0 1-5-0 3-7-0 1-3-0 0-4-0 out and Carolina (14-0) loses its work Bengals clinched a fifth-straight postseason NATIONAL CONFERENCE last two games. berth by beating the San Francisco 49ers 24-14 on East Afterward, coach Bruce Arians wore a hat that W L T Pct PF PA Home Away NFC AFC Div Sunday. said: “NFC West Champions” Washington 7 7 0 .500 316 332 6-2-0 1-5-0 6-4-0 1-3-0 2-2-0 As Andy Dalton watched from the sideline with Philadelphia 6 8 0 .429 318 362 3-4-0 3-4-0 3-7-0 3-1-0 2-2-0 “I have a closet full of them, but this is a good a large cast over his broken right thumb, McCarron N.Y. Giants 6 8 0 .429 373 358 3-4-0 3-4-0 4-6-0 2-2-0 2-3-0 one,” he said. “Still, I want one with a lot more writ- threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Kroft just Dallas 4 10 0 .286 246 324 1-6-0 3-4-0 3-8-0 1-2-0 3-2-0 ten on it.” South before halftime as the Bengals (11-3) forced three sec- W L T Pct PF PA Home Away NFC AFC Div Philadelphia (6-8) would win the NFC East title if it beats Washington (7-7) at home Saturday and the ond-quarter turnovers by San Francisco (4-10) to take y-Carolina 14 0 0 1.000 449 278 7-0-0 7-0-0 10-0-0 4-0-0 4-0-0 command. Atlanta 7 7 0 .500 302 312 3-3-0 4-4-0 4-6-0 3-1-0 0-4-0 New York Giants (6-8) on the road on Jan. 3. Tampa Bay 6 8 0 .429 311 353 3-4-0 3-4-0 5-5-0 1-3-0 3-2-0 But they’re not even close to Arizona’s level. Dalton offered high-fives to McCarron with his New Orleans 5 8 0 .385 323 397 3-3-0 2-5-0 4-6-0 1-2-0 2-3-0 The Cardinals outclassed Philadelphia in every good hand and cracked jokes “keeping it light,” McCa- North way on their way to their eighth-straight victory. rron said. “I was happy for him,” Dalton said. “It’s never W L T Pct PF PA Home Away NFC AFC Div easy to win on the road.” x-Green Bay 10 4 0 .714 347 265 5-2-0 5-2-0 7-3-0 3-1-0 3-2-0 “If we don’t take care of business on Saturday, Minnesota 9 5 0 .643 296 272 5-2-0 4-3-0 6-4-0 3-1-0 4-1-0 there’s no need to talk about the second game,” Ea- Vontaze Burfict and Adam “Pacman” Jones each Chicago 5 9 0 .357 289 352 1-6-0 4-3-0 2-8-0 3-1-0 1-4-0 gles coach Chip Kelly said. made interceptions on balls that deflected off the hands Detroit 4 9 0 .308 267 336 3-4-0 1-5-0 3-6-0 1-3-0 2-3-0 Johnson, a rookie filling in for injured backs of tight end Vance McDonald. West Cincinnati capitalized with touchdowns on two of W L T Pct PF PA Home Away NFC AFC Div Chris Johnson and Andre Ellington, had a pair of y-Arizona 12 2 0 .857 445 269 5-1-0 7-1-0 9-1-0 3-1-0 4-1-0 1-yard touchdown runs and a 47-yarder. the turnovers, including Kroft’s touchdown catch one x-Seattle 9 5 0 .643 370 248 5-2-0 4-3-0 6-4-0 3-1-0 2-2-0 “I’m just trying to learn, get better and help the play and five seconds after the second interception. St. Louis 6 8 0 .429 241 294 5-3-0 1-5-0 5-5-0 1-3-0 3-1-0 team win,” Johnson said. If all goes as planned, the Bengals will return to the San Francisco 4 10 0 .286 202 339 3-4-0 1-6-0 3-7-0 1-3-0 0-5-0 Palmer gave Cardinals fans a brief scare when he Bay Area for the Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium. x-clinched playoff spot “We’ve got bigger and better goals,” Burfict said. y-clinched division came out for one play after injuring his right index finger on a throw. But he returned to toss a 16-yard “But that puts a smile on our faces.” Thursday, Dec. 17 Thursday’s Game McCarron, who led Alabama to two national cham- St. Louis 31, Tampa Bay 23 San Diego at Oakland, 7:25 p.m. touchdown pass to John Brown and was 20 of 32 for Saturday, Dec. 19 Saturday’s Game 274 yards. pionships and was a fifth-round pick in 2014, went 15 of N.Y. Jets at Dallas, 7:25 p.m. Washington at Philadelphia, 7:25 p.m. “It’s very gratifying to come into this environ- 21 for 192 yards and a 115.6 passer rating. He became Sunday’s Games Sunday, Dec. 27 ment against a team that’s hot,” Palmer said. “It’s the first former Alabama player to win a game in the Minnesota 38, Chicago 17 Houston at Tennessee, Noon NFL as the starting quarterback since Jeff Rutledge for Atlanta 23, Jacksonville 17 Cleveland at Kansas City, Noon a blast to be part of this group. We’re coached hard Houston 16, Indianapolis 10 New England at N.Y. Jets, Noon and we play hard.” the Giants on Nov. 15, 1987, according to STATS. Carolina 38, N.Y. Giants 35 Indianapolis at Miami, Noon Deone Bucannon returned Sam Bradford’s inter- Marvin Jones had four receptions for 89 yards for New England 33, Tennessee 16 San Francisco at Detroit, Noon ception 39 yards for a touchdown to give Arizona a Cincinnati, which blocked a fourth-quarter field goal Washington 35, Buffalo 25 Dallas at Buffalo, Noon 37-10 lead early in the fourth quarter, sending fans but still let San Francisco stick around late until Shawn Kansas City 34, Baltimore 14 Chicago at Tampa Bay, Noon Seattle 30, Cleveland 13 Carolina at Atlanta, Noon to the exits. Williams’ pick on the goal line with 1 minute, 50 sec- Green Bay 30, Oakland 20 Pittsburgh at Baltimore, Noon Bradford threw for 361 yards and two touch- onds left. San Diego 30, Miami 14 Jacksonville at New Orleans, 3:05 p.m. downs, including a 78-yard score to Jordan Mat- Hill carried 19 times for 31 yards. But his fumble Cincinnati 24, San Francisco 14 St. Louis at Seattle, 3:25 p.m. thews. late in the third put San Francisco in position for Bruce Pittsburgh 34, Denver 27 Green Bay at Arizona, 3:25 p.m. Arizona 40, Philadelphia 17 N.Y. Giants at Minnesota, 7:30 p.m. “Everybody is frustrated,” Bradford said. “Good Miller’s 1-yard touchdown. Anquan Boldin caught a Today’s Game Monday, Dec. 28 news is we have to have a short memory. The next 15-yard touchdown from Blaine Gabbert in the closing Detroit at New Orleans, 7:30 p.m. Cincinnati at Denver, 7:30 p.m. two games are important.” minutes. Sunday’s Standouts SUNDAY’S TAKEAWAYS Passing n DeSean Jackson, STARTS TICKETS PUNCHED catches of 6 and 3 yards, joining Jerry n Ben Roethlisberger, Redskins, had six catches n Cam Newton led Carolina (14-0) to n Seattle clinched a playoff spot for Rice as the only wide receivers to have Steelers, had 380 yards for 153 yards, including its 18th-straight regular-season victory, the fourth straight season with a 30- 10 touchdown catches in a four-game passing and three a 77-yard touchdown in helping the Panthers improve to 14-0 13 win over the Cleveland Browns on span in the same season. Rice had 10 touchdowns to lead Washington’s 35-25 victory with a 38-35 victory against the New Sunday. ... Green Bay beat the Oakland touchdown catches from a combo of Joe York Giants. Carolina will visit Atlanta Raiders 30-20 on Sunday after clinch- Montana and Steve Young during the Pittsburgh to a 34-27 against Buffalo. comeback victory against and will play host to Tampa Bay to ing a franchise-record seventh straight 1987 season. Baldwin has grabbed all n Kamar Aiken, Ravens, finish the schedule. All three previous playoff spot when the New York Giants 10 from Wilson. Baldwin also became Denver. caught eight passes for 128 n Cam Newton, Panthers, NFL teams to reach 14-0 — Miami lost to Carolina. But Green Bay still the third wide receiver since 1960 with yards, including a in 1972, New England in 2007 and has its eyes set on a division title and four straight games with multiple touch- threw five touchdown desperation 48-yard Indianapolis in 2009 — made the remained one game ahead of Minne- down catches, joining Calvin Johnson passes for the third time touchdown at the end of the Super Bowl. ... With New England’s sota in the NFC North. ... AJ McCarron in 2011 and Cris Carter in 1995, and in five weeks and also ran first half of Baltimore’s 33-16 victory against Tennessee, the was steady in his first career start and matched Daryl Turner’s single-season for 100 yards as Carolina Patriots (12-2) have won two in a row helped Cincinnati clinch a fifth straight franchise record of 13 touchdown remained perfect on the 34-14 loss to Kansas City. n Sammy Watkins, Bills, since consecutive losses — their first postseason berth by beating the San catches. season by outlasting the two-game losing streak since 2012. Francisco 49ers 24-14. ... New England had two touchdowns New York Giants 38-35. (12-2) clinched a first-round bye in the YOU STAY CLASSY, SAN DIEGO n Kirk Cousins, Redskins, catches while finishing with STREAKS & STATS postseason for the sixth consecutive n If this was the last NFL game in San equaled his career high with five receptions for 111 n With its 35-25 loss at Washington, year when Denver lost to Pittsburgh. Diego, the Chargers at least provided a four touchdown passes and yards in Buffalo’s 35-25 Buffalo (6-8) is assured of missing The Patriots could clinch home-field win for their fans. The Chargers Cannon ran 13 yards for another loss at Washington. the playoffs for the 16th year in a advantage throughout the playoffs with went off when Danny Woodhead caught score, helping Washington n Delanie Walker, Titans, row, the longest active drought in the one more win, either next week at the a 20-yard touchdown pass from Philip win consecutive games for caught two touchdowns NFL. ... Baltimore (4-10) lost its third Jets or the final weekend at Miami. ... Rivers, the first of four scores for the the first time in more than passes in Tennessee’s straight and fell to 2-5 at home with Arizona (12-2) won the NFC West with running back in a 30-14 victory against a year and stay atop the 33-16 loss at New England. a 34-14 defeat against Kansas City, its 40-17 victory at Philadelphia. Miami. In the final minutes, fans started NFC East by beating Buffalo the first time in their 20-year history chanting “San Diego!” Rivers, tight end that the Ravens have lost five home SUPER CAM Antonio Gates and receiver Malcom 35-25. Special Teams n games. ... Houston snapped a six- n Carolina’s Cam Newton passed for Floyd came out of the game with 37 sec- Teddy Bridgewater, n Graham Gano, Panthers, Vikings, threw a career-high game skid in the series and improved 340 yards with five touchdowns and onds left, to applause. No one knows if kicked a 43-yard field to 1-13 all-time in Indianapolis with a rushed for 100 yards in the Panthers’ this was the last Chargers game in San four touchdowns and ran goal as time expired to 16-10 victory. ... Washington scored 38-35 victory against the New York Diego after 55 seasons. Team chairman for another one, and the keep Carolina perfect this touchdowns on each of its first three Giants on Sunday. Newton became the Dean Spanos has been angling since Vikings beat Chicago 38-17. possessions of a game for the first first player in NFL history with at least February to try to beat St. Louis Rams n season with a wild 38-35 Eli Manning, Giants, time since September 1999, grab- 300 yards passing, 100 yards rushing owner Stan Kroenke to the Los Angeles threw four touchdown victory against the New York Giants. bing a 21-0 lead midway through the and five touchdown passes in a game. market, which has been without the NFL passes in a losing cause second quarter before beating Buffalo He has 3,402 yards passing and 580 for 21 years. n Stephen Gostkowski, as New York fell 38-35 to 35-25. ... Atlanta snapped a six-game yards rushing this season and is the unbeaten Carolina. Patriots, booted four field skid with a 23-17 win at Jacksonville. only player in NFL history to have five PATRIOT GAMES goals in New England’s ... After winning an NFL-record 16 con- years with at least 3,000 yards passing n New England improved to 12-2 with Rushing 33-16 win against secutive games against division foes, and 500 yards rushing. Newton has a 33-16 victory against Tennessee, and n Rookie David Johnson, Tennessee. Indianapolis has lost two AFC South accomplished the feat in each of his five became the second team in NFL history Cardinals, ran for 187 n Carlos Dunlap, Bengals, games in two weeks. ... The Cardinals NFL seasons. with at least 12 regular-season wins in yards and three touchdowns blocked Phil Dawson’s have won eight in a row, the latest a six consecutive seasons. The Patriots as they beat the Philadel- 41-yard field goal attempt 40-17 victory at Philadelphia to clinch SWINGS joined the Indianapolis Colts, who had n phia Eagles 40-17 to clinch in Cincinnati’s 24-14 win at the NFC West. With their 34-14 victory at Baltimore, at least 12 regular-season victories in the Kansas City Chiefs (9-5) became seven consecutive seasons from 2003- the NFC West title. San Francisco. MILESTONES the first team in NFL history to follow 09. Tom Brady, who leads the NFL with n Alfred Blue, Texans, ran n Mason Crosby, Packers, 20 times for 107 yards in n Indianapolis kicker Adam Vinatieri a five-game skid with eight successive 35 touchdown passes, joined Peyton kicked three field goals in played in his 304th career game, wins in the same season. Kansas City Manning as the only players in NFL his- Houston’s 16-10 win at the second half to help lift Indianapolis. breaking a tie with Jerry Rice for No. also kept itself in the thick of the AFC tory with at least 35 touchdown passes Green Bay past Oakland 6 on the NFL’s career list for games playoff picture. ... The New York Giants in four seasons. n Rashad Jennings, Giants, 30-20. played. ... Indianapolis’ Matt Hassel- were down 35-7 against Carolina but had 107 yards rushing — beck tied Terry Bradshaw and Y.A. matched San Francisco’s 28-point rally BROWN DELIVERS the first 100-yard rusher Tittle for No. 30 in touchdown passes — from the same score — against New n Pittsburgh wide receiver Antonio for the team this season Defense n Tyvon Branch, Chiefs, (212), and Colts receiver Andre John- Orleans in 1980. It came in a losing Brown had 16 catches for 189 yards — and a touchdown on 16 son passed James Lofton for No. 9 in effort for the Giants, who fell 38-35. and two touchdowns in a 34-27 win returned a fumble 73 yards carries in a 38-35 loss to yards receiving (14,015). ... Washing- against Denver. Brown, who leads the Carolina. for a touchdown in Kansas ton’s Kirk Cousins threw for 319 yards BUTTING HEADS AFC and ranks second in the NFL with n Jeremy Hill, Bengals, ran City’s 34-14 rout of in a 35-25 win over Buffalo, his sixth n The New York Giants’ Odell Beck- 116 receptions, joined Wes Welker for two scores in Baltimore. Teammate 300-yard passing day of the season, a ham Jr. was involved in a game-long (2007-09) as the only players in NFL his- Cincinnati’s 24-14 win at Marcus Peters scored on a franchise record. He equaled anoth- helmet-smacking, shoving, and jawing tory with three consecutive 110-catch San Francisco. 90-yard interception return. er club mark, set in 1967 by Hall of session with Carolina cornerback Josh seasons. Brown led the NFL with 129 n Danny Woodhead, n Damarious Randall, Famer Sonny Jurgensen, by starting Norman in the Panthers’ 38-35 victory. catches in 2014 and ranked second in Chargers, had a Packers, returned an the season with at least one touch- Three times, a frustrated Beckham was the league with 110 catches in 2013. touchdown run and also interception 43 yards for a down throw in 14 straight games. ... penalized for roughness. Norman also Atlanta’s Julius Jones has 118 catch- drew a flag for hitting Beckham in the STEPPING IN caught three touchdown score in Green Bay’s 30-20 es, breaking teammate Roddy White’s helmet. And after his tying score, Beck- n With Houston’s top two quarterbacks passes in San Diego’s victory against Oakland. 30-14 victory against Miami. mark of 115 set in 2010. ... Teddy ham appeared to taunt Norman before out, Brandon Weeden responded when n Akiem Hicks, Patriots, Bridgewater became the first Minneso- he ran to midfield in celebration. “You he was pressed into service late in the recovered a fumble in the Receiving ta player to throw for four touchdowns got two bulls going at it in a physical first half Sunday. Weeden led Houston end zone for a touchdown in a game since Brett Favre on Jan. sport, a field full of alpha males, they’re to two field goals before throwing an n Antonio Brown, Steelers, after Jamie Collins’ 17, 2010, against Dallas in the play- not going to be playing patty-cake, 8-yard go-ahead touchdown pass to Jael- caught 16 passes for 189 strip-sack in New England’s offs. ... Oakland rookie Amari Cooper patty-cake,” Panthers quarterback Cam en Strong with 10 minutes, 36 seconds yards and two touchdowns cracked the 1,000-yard milestone as Newton said. left to help Houston rally for a 16-10 in Pittsburgh’s 34-27 victory 33-16 victory against Tennessee. he caught six passes for 120 yards victory. The win gave the Texans their against Denver. and two touchdowns in a 30-20 loss SOARING SEAHAWKS first win on Indianapolis’ home turf after n Julius Peppers, Packers, n Emmanuel Sanders, to Green Bay. He reached the mark on n Seattle’s Russell Wilson was 21 of being 0-13 there. Starting quarterback Broncos, made 10 had two-and-a-half sacks in a 41-yard catch in the third quarter, 30 for 249 yards in a 30-13 win over Brian Hoyer missed the game with a receptions for a career-high Green Bay’s 30-20 victory becoming the first Oakland player with Cleveland and became the first player concussion. His replacement, T.J. Yates, 181 yards and a touchdown at Oakland. 1,000 yards receiving since Randy with three or more touchdown passes left with 1:14 to go in the first half in a losing cause as Denver — By The Associated Moss in 2005. That was the longest and no interceptions in five straight because of an injured left knee. fell to Pittsburgh 34-27. Press current drought in the NFL. games. Doug Baldwin had touchdown — By The Associated Press 4B Monday, December 21, 2015 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com SOCCER FIFA ETHICS COURT BANS BLATTER, PLATINI FOR EIGHT YEARS By GRAHAM DUNBAR mance holding court with international by governing bodies that I know well” to adviser from 1999-2002. The Associated Press media. He also said he will challenge his tarnish him. In Monday’s verdict, Blatter was ban at the FIFA appeal committee. “I’m convinced that my fate was fined 50,000 Swiss francs ($50,250) and ZURICH — Sepp Blatter and Michel His last words were “I’ll be back, sealed before the Dec. 18 hearing and Platini 80,000 Swiss francs ($80,400). Platini were each banned for eight years thank you.” that this decision is just a pathetic ma- “Neither in his written statement nor by the FIFA ethics committee Monday Blatter’s trademark fighting talk was neuver to hide a true will of taking me in his personal hearing was Mr. Blatter in a stunning removal of world soccer’s delivered while still sporting a strip of out of the football world,” the French- able to demonstrate another legal basis most powerful leaders. surgical tape on his right cheek after a man said. for this payment,” the judges said. “By FIFA President Blatter and his one- minor medical procedure five days ear- “My behavior has always been fault- failing to place FIFA’s interests first time protege Platini were kicked out of lier. less and I’m at peace with my own con- and abstain from doing anything which the sport for conflict of interest and dis- Still, his FIFA career is ending in dis- science.” could be contrary to FIFA’s interests, loyalty to FIFA in a $2 million payment grace after more than 17 years as presi- Platini, who also said he will file a law- Mr. Blatter violated his fiduciary duty to deal that is also the subject of a criminal dent and 40 years in total with the scan- suit in a civil court to seek damages for FIFA. investigation in Switzerland. dal-hit governing body. what he had endured, now looks unlikely “His (Blatter’s) assertion of an oral Both men were defiant in response to Blatter made it clear he regretted his to succeed in his bid to replace Blatter agreement was determined as not con- the verdict, with each saying they will current position but declared he was in- in the Feb. 26 presidential election. In a vincing and was rejected by the cham- appeal to the Court of Arbitration for nocent of any wrongdoing. brief statement, UEFA said it was “ex- ber.” Sport, and insisting they had done noth- “I am not ashamed,” he said. “I am tremely disappointed” with the ruling Blatter hit back at that conclusion ing wrong. sorry that I am a punching ball. I am and supported its leader’s right to clear during his news conference, portraying “I will fight,” Blatter told a news con- sorry for football... I am now suspended his name. the ethics committee as saying of Platini ference in Zurich. “I will fight until the eight years, suspended eight years. Sus- FIFA’s ethics judges decided that and himself: “He’s a liar and I’m a liar.” end.” pended eight years for what?” Blatter and Platini broke ethics rules “This is not correct,” Blatter said. Platini described the proceedings as Platini was also dismissive of the eth- on conflicts of interest, breach of loyalty Responding to a reporter’s question, a “true mockery.” ics commission’s work. and offering or receiving gifts. he said in French: “I’m sad. It can’t go on Blatter invoked Nelson Mandela, He said its proceedings, which includ- Platini took $2 million of FIFA money this way. It’s not possible. After 40 years, Martin Luther King and the United ed a hearing earlier this month that he in 2011 approved by Blatter as uncon- it can’t happen this way. .. I’m fighting to Nations in a spirited 52-minute perfor- did not attend, had been “orchestrated... tracted salary for work as a presidential restore my rights.” BASKETBALL: NBA Christmas coming, Warriors rolling into NBA Finals rematch By BRIAN MAHONEY the NBA Finals rematch on the cushion like Golden State BULLS AT THUNDER 2-0 in such games. The Associated Press ABC. “I think they’re that big a has, you can go through a bad 1:30 p.m. (WKDH-WTVA) SPURS AT ROCKETS favorite.” stretch where maybe you take Two good teams who so far 7 p.m. (ESPN) On Friday, after gifts are Plenty more has happened. an injury to a really valuable look not quite good enough to Houston reached the West fi- given and dinner is digested, Kobe Bryant said this season piece and you’re able to with- beat the powerhouses ahead nals last season but San Antonio somebody might watch an NBA would be his last, and Karl-An- stand it,” Van Gundy said. “I of them in their conferences. is again the best in Texas. The game for the first time this sea- thony Towns and Kristaps thought home court had a big But Van Gundy won’t rule out a Spurs are 23-5 and playing the son. Porzingis have been terrific in impact on last year’s finals and run from either, because of the finest basketball anywhere out- Christmas, with five nation- their first. Thunder’s trio of Kevin Durant, side the Bay Area. The Rockets ally televised games, is when I think it can have an impact The Eastern Conference has Russell Westbrook and Serge have battled back to .500 after a the NBA pops onto the radar for again, so I think that’s the ad- some sports fans. gotten better, except for the vantage of what Golden State Ibaka, and the Bulls’ depth he rocky start. If so, they missed Stephen Philadelphia 76ers, who have and San Antonio have done so believes is best in the East. “I CLIPPERS AT LAKERS Curry and the Golden State managed to look even worse. quickly.” think both of those teams could 9:30 p.m. (ESPN) Warriors putting together the The dominant story, and A look at the five games on definitely find their way into the Bryant has played in 15 best start in league history, dominant team, has been Gold- Christmas (all times Eastern): conference finals and then take Christmas games and scored winning their first 24 games. en State. San Antonio, also on their shot against a really good 383 points, both records on the They are 26-1 and appear even the Christmas schedule, isn’t PELICANS AT HEAT team,” he said. holiday. Most of that came back more potent than the team that far behind, while Cleveland 11 a.m. (ESPN) when the Lakers were the best tops the East even without hav- CAVALIERS AT in Los Angeles, but that’s been beat Cleveland in June to win Miami has won on Christmas ing its team together because of WARRIORS the Clippers for a while now. the championship. each of the last six years and is injuries. 4 p.m. “I said going into the year 9-2 all-time on the holiday, an I think they’re the prohibitive And though it feels like the (WKDH-WTVA) STAT OF THE WEEK: Ir- .818 winning percentage that is favorite, and I think that if you season is just starting to some Kyrie Irving returned Sunday ving: 17 minutes, 12 points Sun- gave me the choice of picking fans, the reality is all the win- slightly behind Portland (14-3, and will back on the floor where day against Philadelphia. Not either Golden State to win it or ning the Warriors have done .824) for the NBA’s best. Dwy- he fractured his kneecap in the best stats of the week but the getting the rest of the field, I before Christmas could pay off ane Wade is second to Bryant Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The most important, as the Cavaliers would take Golden State,” said much later. among active players in appear- loser is 4-2 in finals rematches on finally had their team together for Jeff Van Gundy, who will work “When you get out with ances and points. Christmas, with LeBron James the first time this season. WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Mitchell leads No. 2 South Carolina; No. 8 Kentucky beats No. 13 Duke From Staff and Wire Reports had just 18 points. last season, but have lost Arkansas coach Jimmy throughout. The Sooners led 45-35 Playing their third game eight of their last nine Dykes said. “We dug our- “A good start in the with seven minutes left in MYRTLE BEACH, in three days, the Pirates games. selves a 20-3 hole after the paint is always important,” the third quarter. Chelsea S.C. — The Southeastern decided to slow South Car- It was the first meet- first quarter. We could not Thompson said. “We have Jennings made a pair of Conference might want to olina down by playing phys- ing between the former have played any worse. to establish a post presence free throws to spark a 21-2 watch out. The league’s ical, which worked for most Southwest Conference ri- There is no way we could so all other areas of our run and Texas A&M led reigning player of the year of the first quarter. The vals since 2003, when they have played any worse game can become open. Ev- 56-47 at the end the third. is starting to feel better. Gamecocks led 21-15 after faced each other in the than we did. We dug a huge elyn was key to the way we Williams scored six points Tiffany Mitchell scored the first 10 minutes, but NCAA tournament. hole, but from that point started. She was almost un- and Walker had five during 17 points to lead No. 2 starting guard Khadijah Texas’ leading scorer, on, I thought we outplayed stoppable (and) almost au- the span. South Carolina (11-0) to an Sessions had two charging Imani Boyette, played only them, I thought we outef- tomatic every time we gave Jennings made consec- 88-57 win Sunday over East calls on back-to-back pos- 21 minutes due to foul forted them. I thought our her the ball she was able to utive layups to stretch the Carolina with conference sessions and sat out the trouble, but was a force enthusiasm was good.” score in the first half.” Aggies’ lead to 60-48. Wil- season looming in just a rest of the first half. defensively. She blocked n No. 8 Kentucky 71, Akhator made 8 of 14 liams made a layup to pull few weeks. Two East Carolina play- six shots and had seven re- No. 13 Duke 61: At Lex- shots from the field and the Oklahoma to 60-50. But Mitchell has been con- ers picked up three fouls bounds and six points. ington, Kentucky, the Ken- Wildcats shot 48 percent the Sooners were 0 for 12 sistently getting her game in the first quarter and got Boyette scored her fi- tucky women are at home from the floor. They also from the floor with three back in shape since foot a technical. One played nal four points on baskets in Rupp Arena, too. made 10 of 11 free throws. turnovers during a nearly surgery in August. “I have picked up coach Heather during the first two min- Evelyn Akhator scored Thompson made three of seven-minute stretch be- given myself until January Macy in her arms as she utes of the fourth quarter, 18 points to help No. 8 Ken- Kentucky’s five shots from tween the third and fourth to kind of get things going, charged at the referees af- helping Texas build a 49-40 tucky beat No. 13 Duke long range, including a 3 at quarters. but I’m starting to feel a lot ter the technical and placed lead. Texas still led 53-44 71-61 on Sunday night in the buzzer to end the first n Alabama 72, Gram- better,” Mitchell said. her back by the bench. with 5:02 left, but the Long- front of 17,150 fans, the quarter. bling State 57: At Tus- The reigning Southeast- “Call that passion,” East horns didn’t score again fourth-largest women’s Azura Stevens led Duke caloosa, Alabama, Nikki ern Conference player of Carolina coach Heather for more than four minutes crowd in school history. (9-3) with 17 points, and Hegstetter matched her ca- the year was 5 of 9 from the Macy said. and Boyette fouled out on a Akhator scored eight of Crystal Primm had 15. reer high with a team-high field — the first time this n charging call with 1:47 left. Kentucky’s first 10 points Kentucky led by 11 in 17 points and 10 rebounds season she’s shot better No. 5 Texas 61, than 50 percent. But South Arkansas 50: At Okla- Jackson made two free and the Wildcats (10-0) the second quarter, but Sunday to help the Crim- Carolina coach Dawn Sta- homa City, When a poten- throws with 1:18 left to pull built an early lead and nev- Duke rallied to cut it to 26- son Tide improve to 10-2. ley said Mitchell also had tial blowout turned into a Arkansas to 53-50. Taylor’s er trailed. The game was 25 with 6 minutes remain- Alabama held Gram- a season-best on the other nail-biter, Brianna Taylor put-back she had a sea- team’s second of the sea- ing in the half. The Wild- bling State (2-8) to two side of the court, which is stepped up for No. 5 Texas. son-high nine rebounds, son at Rupp. cats responded by scoring points in the second quar- important because she was After watching an ear- six of those offensive with Kentucky coach Mat- eight of the next nine points ter after the Tigers hit nine on the 2014 all-SEC defen- ly 17-point lead shrink to 51.4 seconds extended the thew Mitchell said the and pushed it to 34-26 with shots from the field in a sive team. three in the fourth quarter, Longhorns’ lead to five team’s point of emphasis 4 minutes remaining in the row en route to an 11-of-14 “Tiffany Mitchell looked Taylor scored four of her 15 points. She followed with was producing a presence half and held a 38-30 half- performance in the first like Tiffany Mitchell on points in the final minute to two free throws two sec- in the post. Sparked by time lead. quarter. The Tigers led by both sides of the ball,” Sta- lead Texas to a 61-50 victory onds later. After a charging Akhator, the Wildcats out- Duke struggled against as many as 11 points with ley said. over Arkansas on Sunday foul on Arkansas’ Jordan scored the Blue Devils 38- Kentucky’s pressure and one minute left in the quar- South Carolina took in the Big 12-Southeastern Danberry, McCarty hit two 34 in the paint. committed 17 turnovers, ter, but Alabama closed to control of a physical game Conference Challenge. free throws to seal the win. “You must establish a including 10 in the first within seven at 27-20. Mon- in the second quarter, out- Celina Rodrigo had nine “Brianna Taylor’s con- paint presence and you half. The Blue Devils shot isha Neal paced Grambling scoring East Carolina 23-11 points and eight rebounds, tribution to this game was have to go right at them,” 37 percent from the field State with 11 points in the as the Pirates (6-6) made and Brooke McCarty also huge,” Aston said. “She Mitchell said. “You have and were just 2 of 13 from opening 10 minutes. just three of their 15 shots had nine points for Texas had to spend most of the to attack the paint early. It 3-point range. “Our first group has to in the quarter with just one (10-0). The Longhorns time guarding Jessica, was on the board all week. n No. 18 Texas A&M get off to a better start,” bucket in the lane. have won 24 straight reg- which was difficult, and Something that was em- 74, No. 17 Oklahoma Alabama coach Kristy Cur- A’ja Wilson returned ular-season games against then at the other end, she phasized all week long. It 68: At Oklahoma City, ry said. “You have to have from resting shin splints nonconference foes. gave us some huge offen- was a great, great accom- Courtney Williams scored some folks on the bench to for two games to add 15 “You can’t complain too sive rebounds and some plishment for us to out- 23 points and No. 18 Tex- give me a reason to change points and 10 rebounds, much about not having a extra possessions which score them in the paint.” as A&M rallied from a my mind. At the end of the while Alania Coates added loss at this point with our really were the difference Janee Thompson and 10-point third-quarter defi- day, we were able to make 10 points and 15 rebounds. team,” Texas coach Kar- in the game.” Makayla Epps each added cit to beat No. 17 Oklahoma enough plays. Basketball I’tiana Taylor scored 16 en Aston said. “But there Texas jumped to a 20-3 17 points for the Wildcats, in the Big 12/SEC Chal- is a game of runs. We were points despite picking up are areas that we will look lead after one quarter as who ended a two-game los- lenge on Sunday, snapping able to more. That counts. three fouls in the first quar- at and obviously will need the Razorbacks hit only ing streak to the Blue Dev- the Sooners’ eight-game They’re a team that went ter, while Jada Payne added to improve before league one of their first 18 shots ils. Epps, who didn’t have a win streak. at us, and they have played 14 for East Carolina. play.” six of those were blocked field goal in the first half, Courtney Walker, a na- some folks close. She (Na- East Carolina shot just Jessica Jackson led by the Longhorns and com- scored 11 points in the final tive of the Oklahoma City dine Domond) does a really 28 percent, while South Arkansas (3-8) with 22 mitted nine turnovers. It two quarters. She also had area, added 18 points for good job. We have to make Carolina made of 48 per- points, and Devin Cosper was Arkansas’ lowest-scor- eight assists. Texas A&M (8-3). shots, and we have some cent of its shots. The Game- added 13. The Razorbacks ing quarter of the season. Thompson said the pres- Kaylon Williams had 12 folks that really care. In cocks scored 48 points in reached the second round “I thought we outplayed ence of Akhator helped the points and 13 rebounds to general, we did enough to the paint, while the Pirates of the NCAA Tournament Texas the last 30 minutes,” Wildcats keep and the lead lead Oklahoma (9-2). win.” The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com Monday, December 21, 2015 5B MSU women Continued from Page 1B stickbacks I could.” half and held Western Michigan to free-throw line (76.2). Western Victoria Vivians recorded her 8-of-22 shooting the final two quar- Michigan was 18 of 42 from the 10th-straight game in double fig- ters. The defensive effort sparked field (42.9), 3 of 11 from 3-point ures with 15 points, while Ketara an 11-0 run. A basket by Vivians range (27.3), and 29 of 36 from the Chapel added her third-straight capped the run and gave MSU a 60- free-throw line (80.6). double-figure game with 11. The 46 lead. The quarter ended with an MSU held a 44-29 rebounding Bulldogs had 19 assists, with Mor- 18-3 run for a 67-49 lead. advantage. It had 19 assists and 11 gan William being credited with William drained a 3-pointer, one five and Dominique Dillingham and of her nine points, in the fourth turnovers, while Western Michigan Jazzmun Holmes with four. quarter to help the Bulldogs coast had 12 assists and 17 turnovers. MSU rallied from a 36-29 deficit to the finish line. Meredith Shipman led Western in the second quarter to take a 40- MSU was 34 of 78 from the field Michigan with 17 points and six 38 halftime lead. (43.6 percent), 6 of 16 from 3-point rebounds. Jessica Jessing had 11 MSU never trailed in the second range (37.5), and 16 of 21 from the points. Panthers Continued from Page 1B not enough to (not) cele- The 18 straight wins ham wrestled Norman to the players involved in un- brate,” said Newton, who match the third-longest the ground. sportsmanlike conduct also rushed for 100 yards. string in NFL history. Three times, a frustrat- will be reviewed as per the “We’re just trying to find a “These last two games ed Beckham was penalized standard protocol that is way to get victories.” are division opponents, and for roughness. Norman followed in all situations of New York tied the score we’ll be in a hostile environ- also drew a flag for hitting this type throughout the after trailing by 28 points ment in Atlanta,” Newton Beckham in the helmet. season.” in the third quarter, but added. “And we’ve got a And after his tying score, Meanwhile, Newton the Panthers got to 14-0 tricky week with Christ- Beckham appeared to was staying calm. on Graham Gano’s 43-yard mas. We just have to find a taunt Norman before he He showed off his field goal as time expired. way to keep moving ahead ran to midfield in celebra- sprinting skills, and his It was Carolina’s 18th and make sure we stay on tion. toughness, on a 47-yard straight regular-season vic- the side of the pendulum.” “He’s got the maturity of gain to set up Carolina’s tory. Newton has thrown The Giants tied it when a little kid,” Norman said. first touchdown. The for 19 touchdowns in the Odell Beckham Jr., in- “You got two bulls go- quarterback surged away WILLIAM WELLS last five games and a ca- volved in a game-long hel- ing at it in a physical sport, from pursuers, then was TIRE • AUTO • WRECKER reer-best 33 in this so-far met-smacking, shoving a field full of alpha males, slammed as he stepped special season. and jawing session with they’re not going to be play- out of bounds by rookie It looked oh so easy cornerback Josh Norman, ing patty-cake, patty-cake,” safety Landon Collins — when NFC South champi- got behind Norman for a Newton added. Alabama hitting Auburn Not Your on Carolina led 35-7 with 5 14-yard touchdown catch Giants coach Tom — for a late-hit penalty Average minutes, 32 seconds left in with 1:46 to go. Beckham Coughlin said he consid- that began all malicious- the third quarter. Then the had lost his cool several ered sitting Beckham for ness. Oil Change. Giants (6-8) matched San times as Norman was get- some plays, but didn’t. Ted Ginn Jr. caught a Francisco’s 28-point ral- ting the best of him in their “He did lose his com- 3-yarder to make it 7-0. ly — from the same score high-profile matchup. But posure,” Coughlin said He added a 14-yard touch- With every oil change you get: — against New Orleans in he got free for a 40-yard of Beckham. “I think down catch in the third • FREE Tire Rotation 1980. catch and run that led to throughout the course of quarter. • FREE Alignment Check One big difference: The the tying touchdown. the game he regained it. I Newton also took a 49ers won that game in Then Newton calmly won’t try to speak for him.” helmet to the right shoul- • FREE 27-Point Inspection overtime. New York trails guided the Panthers 49 Beckham tried to ex- der when passing in the • FREE Tire Pressure Check Washington by one game yards to the winning kick. plain his actions. second period and came in the NFC East, and has “To go out there and just “You are a competitor. to the sideline in obvious lost in the final minutes six let them drive down the I’m a competitor. We are pain. But he was back on Daily Specials! times. field is just mind-boggling,” always going to go at it,” the field moments later af- MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Carolina will visit Atlan- said cornerback Domi- he said. “Anybody who has ter Rashad Jennings’ fum- Seniors’ Day Military/Veterans’ Day Ladies’ Day ta and will play host to Tam- nique Rodgers-Cromartie, played sports — you are ble was forced and recov- $3 Off an oil change $3 Off an oil change $3 Off an oil change pa Bay to finish the sched- who blocked a field goal in competitive and you are ered by Charles Tillman. THURSDAY FRIDAY: MSU Day ule. All three previous NFL the fourth quarter. going to go as hard as you Newton was celebrating Gentleman’s Day Show your MSU ID Card or simply wear maroon! teams to reach 14-0 — Mi- Play ranged from chippy can.” in the end zone again af- $3 Off an oil change $3 Off an oil change ami in 1972, New England to vicious, particularly as NFL spokesman Mi- ter Greg Olsen’s 37-yard in 2007, and Indianapolis the Panthers banged Beck- chael Signora said Sunday reception three plays later. 12919 MS Hwy. 182 • Starkville, MS in 2009 — made the Super ham around. He gave back, night: “The disqualifica- It was Carolina’s (662) 324-1006 Bowl. Only the Dolphins too, especially during one tion of a player is a judg- league-leading 34th take- © The Dispatch williamwellstireandauto.com won the championship, sequence when Norman ment made by the on-field away; the Panthers have though. crashed into him and Beck- officials. The actions of 124 points off turnovers. Patriots Get in the game and Live United Continued from Page 1B consecutive second-quarter pos- Patriots losses Sunday were line- touchdowns — both to Delanie October 1 - December 13 550,000 sessions. He said after the game backer Dont’a Hightower (knee), Walker — and two interceptions. To Donate, go to he could have returned, but agreed receiver Danny Amendola (knee), Walker had a 7-yard catch in the 500,000 with interim coach Mike Mularkey and safety Patrick Chung (hip). third quarter and then a 57-yard www.uwlc-ms.org that it wasn’t worth the risk. All three left the game and didn’t rumble down the right sideline with 450,000 and click on the “I wanted to go in right away,” return. No information about their seven minutes left in the game. DONATE button 400,000 Mariota said, adding that he de- conditions was immediately available. Ryan Succop missed the extra or download a ferred to the wishes of the training “Guys are going out and guys are point, leaving Titans (3-11) with a 350,000 staff. “I don’t expect to be out for coming in,” Brady said. “You’re just 27-16 deficit. pledge/donation form the rest of the year.” trying to do what you can to be pro- But Brady led the Patriots to the 300,000 by clicking on New England (12-2) clinched a ductive.” Tennessee 23, and Stephen Gost- CAMPAIGN first-round bye in the postseason The Patriots have won two in a kowski put one through off the up- 250,000 when Denver lost to Pittsburgh row since stumbling to consecutive right to make it a two-touchdown 200,000 later Sunday. It could clinch home- losses — their first two-game los- game. After Collins intercepted field throughout the playoffs with ing streak since 2012. Instead, they Mettenberger and ran it back 51 150,000 one more win, either next week at have recorded their sixth straight yards to the Titans 16, Gostkowski the New York Jets or the final week- season with at least 12 wins. added another field goal. 100,000 end at Miami. “Twelve wins, that’s on the right Already mired in a lost season, 50,000 Brady was 23 of 35 for 267 yards track here,” coach Bill Belichick with coach Ken Whisenhunt fired for New England. James White said. midway through the season, the caught seven passes for 71 yards, Rob Gronkowski caught a 5-yard only thing left for the Titans is to © The Dispatch including a 30-yard catch-and-run touchdown pass, and Akiem Hicks get Mariota some experience — touchdown, and Keshawn Martin fell on the ball in the end zone after and add a high draft pick such as had a 75-yard kickoff return to set Jamie Collins’ strip-sacked Mario- Ohio State defensive lineman Joey GOAL up another score. ta for New England’s other touch- Bosa to the roster. Mariota has al- 223 Twenty-Second Street North White was filling in at No. 1 down. ready missed two games this sea- Columbus, MS running back, a job that had been The rookie quarterback was son with a left knee injury. 662-328-0943 • www.uwlc-ms.org held by Dion Lewis and LeGarrette sacked to end the next drive, too. “We discussed bringing him of Lowndes County Patricia Brock, Executive Director Blount before they both sustained Zach Mettenberger replaced him back in,” Mularkey said. “I’d rather season-ending injuries. The big and was 20 of 28 for 242 yards, two err on the side of caution.”

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ON TV off, he covers really good receiv- opportunity and I just want to The Associated Press “Delvin Breaux is playing ers a lot of times.” try to be the best.” n Detroit Lions (4-9) at amazing football,” Payton said New Orleans Saints (5-8), The Saints made the 6-foot-1, Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro NEW ORLEANS — The New earlier this week when asked 196-pound Breaux a starter be- said if not for Breaux’s neck in- Orleans Saints can excuse first- 7:30 Tonight (ESPN) not about Breaux, but the perfor- cause of injuries to Keenan Lew- jury, “he would have been in the year cornerback Delvin Breaux mance of the defense in general. is. Breaux has been credited league and been a star a long for beaming with gratitude each “He has been fantastic.” Detroit Lions as they prepared with 15 passes defended and has time ago. He’s fought back, and time he walks into club head- A broken neck in a high made two interceptions while now the world is just now seeing quarters on the day after a loss. to test him in front of a national Given Breaux’s arduous and school game — an injury doc- audience tonight. also recovering a fumble. He what he Delvin Breaux do.” highly unconven- tors said he was fortunate to sur- “He’s a really talented guy. also has been in on 38 tackles. “(Breaux) has exceeded tional route to the vive — prevented Breaux from I’ve heard his backstory, which Breaux said his perspective our expectations of what we NFL, the Saints playing college football at LSU, is really interesting. If we has helped him prevent lack- thought we had in him,” Saints could only hope which had recruited him. He en- weren’t playing him this week, luster plays or games from un- defensive coordinator Dennis he’d justify the rolled at LSU anyway, but never you’d kind of root for the guy,” dermining his confidence as he Allen said. “The guy works ex- faith they showed was cleared to play. Ultimately, Lions offensive coordinator Jim seeks to prove himself. tremely hard. He really studies in him. By now, Breaux got back in the game by Bob Cooter said. “Physically, he “Each day I come in and put his opponent to try to under- coach Sean Pay- playing semi-pro and arena foot- looks like a lot of the really good on my cleats, I thank God, man, stand what type of routes he’s Breaux ton knows he was ball. That yielded an opportuni- corners in this league. Obvious- that I just come to work, because going to get. ... That is where he right to make ty in the CFL, where he caught ly, he hasn’t played as much NFL it was taken away from me for a is really kind of developing as a sure he had the New Orleans the attention of NFL scouts. football as some other guys his while and I don’t take it for grant- pro, and certainly we have a lot native under contract before Just how good the 26-year-old age, but I think he’s an ascend- ed,” Breaux said. “It has shaped of confidence in putting him out Breaux had a chance to leave Breaux has gotten through 13 ing young corner and he makes me to be the best I can on every there to play, and to play against club facility for other scheduled NFL games was apparent to the plays on the ball, he picks balls snap. I’m just thankful for the anybody.” Comics & Puzzles DILBERT Dear Abby EAR ABBY: People are learned that two women in Cal- I am turning usually attracted ifornia had each received one D40 and have to the familiar. of my husband’s corneas. never been mar- Because of your I have not heard from ried. Lately, on background, you either of these ladies, which dates, men have may not pick up I really don’t understand. I started asking on warning signs don’t want a pat on the back, me why I’ve never that might alert but I’d love to know how the married. It makes others that there corneas changed their lives. It me uncomfort- is trouble ahead. would help me know that my able, and I don’t This does not husband’s death was not in know how to mean it’s too late vain. — WIDOW IN WASHING- ZITS answer them. for you to find a TON STATE I have always caring, support- DEAR WIDOW: Your hus- been attracted ive life partner band’s death was not in vain. to emotionally — however, you You did a wonderful thing in abusive men and Dear Abby might have an offering his corneas so that have always been easier time of others might see. Not every the one to break accomplishing it surviving relative is as brave things off. I was abused as a if you schedule some sessions as you were to do that. child and was also a victim of with a licensed mental health Frankly, it’s hard to guess sexual trauma. I’m not sure if professional. Old habits are why you haven’t heard from this is why abusive men keep hard to break, but it can be the recipients. I can’t imagine showing up in my life. done. that they aren’t extremely I’d like to meet someone DEAR ABBY: When my hus- grateful for what you did. who is kind and stable. Is it band passed away four years However, many people have GARFIELD too late, and how do I answer ago, I donated his corneas to great difficulty expressing their the question as to why I’ve a local organization. I was told feelings on paper. The lucky never been married? — FOR- the donor family could write individuals who were given EVER SINGLE IN CHICAGO a letter to the recipients, who those corneas may be among DEAR FOREVER SINGLE: remain anonymous, telling them. Because someone asks a them a little something about question does not compel the donor but without divulging Dear Abby is written by you to do a psychological any personal data. I finally felt Abigail Van Buren, also known striptease. A way to answer up to doing it a couple of years as Jeanne Phillips, and was without baring your soul would after the funeral. founded by her mother, Pauline be to say that you haven’t I sent the letters to the Phillips. Contact Dear Abby met the right man yet. (If you organization, which forwarded at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. are attracted to abusive men, them to the recipients. I was Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA that’s the truth.) told not to expect a reply. I 90069. CANDORVILLE Horoscopes

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. condition you’ll be included in to steer clear of anything with 21). The next three weeks someone’s inner circle. the potential to be sacred, time seems elastic, alternately TAURUS (April 20-May loaded with extra meaning or blurring fast-paced events 20). Your creative efforts offensive in any way. and turning the slow-motion will be well-received, but only LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). camera on other days. When if you have the courage to Intuition will spark and flame you look back from 2016 you’ll work them out. The beginning in you. When you find that you notice much has changed. stages will be rough, but keep know immediately and without Friendships solidify in January. going. Don’t expect yourself to a process of reason, it’s an March brings big news. Love get it right the first time. impulse to act on. A fellow fire will take on many forms from GEMINI (May 21-June 21). sign (Aries, Leo or Sagittarius) BABY BLUES April to August. Aquarius and Unless you’re getting the story will be involved. Pisces adore you. Your lucky straight from the source, it’s VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). numbers are: 3, 30, 42, 32 likely to be severely distorted. Question and analyze what and 47. If you’re getting it from the others are accepting as truth. ARIES (March 21-April source it will likely only be Just because a tradition or 19). Each person lives in the somewhat distorted. belief has been handed down reality of his or her feelings CANCER (June 22-July on good authority doesn’t -- a reality that others may 22). Mindful that everyone make it automatically right or not share. Because you are has their own set of special beneficial to all involved. sensitive to this basic human associations, you’ll be careful LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Don’t be afraid to ask for a favor. It won’t put the other person off; in fact your bene- factor will like you even more than before. To help others is BEETLE BAILEY a real human need. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The animal kingdom will call to you. You might even open your home to a new crea- ture. If you’re already a pet owner, the care and maintenance of your animal will play into the day. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22- Dec. 21). While following your heart, let your mind ride shot- gun. It will be chatty company today and will have lots of insights and probably protests MALLARD FILMORE about the journey. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). When you’re not sure you can “fake it till you make it,” try believing instead. Deepen your commitment. Tell yourself that you can and will because it’s who you are. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Two realities can be correct at the same time, so it’s useless to argue with a person who doesn’t see it as you do. Agreeing to disagree is a middle ground. The best course is to seek understanding. FAMILY CIRCUS PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The basics of an upcom- ing event will be the same as they were last time and the time before. This is the ideal day to plan the extra fluff on the outside -- the details that will make memories.

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The Commercial 1120 Building & Remodeling 4210 Bicycles 5400 Wanted To Buy 8350 Houses - West Dispatch reserves the right to reject, revise, classify or cancel any 1150 Carpeting/Flooring 2000 Announcements 4240 Building Materials 8450 Houses - Caledonia advertising at any time. 1180 Childcare 2050 Card of Thanks 6000 Financial 4250 Burial Plots 8500 Houses - Other 1210 Chimney Cleaning 2100 Fraternal & Lodge 6050 Business Opportunity 4270 Business Furniture & 8520 Hunting Land 1240 Contractors 2150 Good Things To Eat 6100 Business Opportunity Wanted IN THE CHANCERY Equipment 8550 Investment Property Advertisements must be 1250 Computer Services 2200 In Memorial 6120 Check Cashing COURT OF LOWNDES 4300 Camera Equipment 8600 Lots & Acreage COUNTY1270, M IElectricalSSISSIPPI 2250 Instruction & School 6150 Insurance 4330 Clothing 8650 Mobile Homes paid for in advance. 1300 Excavating 2300 Lost & Found 6200 Loans 4360 Coins & Jewelry 8700 Mobile Home Spaces IN THE M1320AT TFitnessER O TrainingF THE 2350 Personals 6250 Mortgages You may cancel at any time during regular business hours ESTATE OF 4390 Computer Equipment 8750 Resort Property 1330 Furniture Repair & Refinishing 2400 Special Notices 6300 Stocks & Bonds and receive a refund for days not published. TYRONE VINSON 4420 Farm Equipment & Supplies 8800 River Property 1360 General Services 2600 Travel/Entertainment 6350 Business for Sale JAMES, SR., DE- 4450 Firewood 8850 Wanted to Buy 1380 Housecleaning CEASED CAUSE 3000 Employment 4460 Flea Markets 7000 Rentals 8900 Waterfront Property NO.:20113905-0 2Insulation34 3050 Clerical & Office 4480 Furniture 7050 Apartments 1400 Insurance 9000 Transportation FREE SERVICES 3100 Data Processing/ Computer 4510 Garage Sales 7100 Commercial Property NOTICE T1410O CInteriorRED DecoratorsITORS 9050 Auto Accessories/Parts 3150 Domestic Help 4540 General Merchandise 7150 Houses 1440 Jewelry/Watch Repair 9100 Auto Rentals & Leasing Ad must fit in 4 lines (approximatelyS TATE OF MISSISSIPPI 3170 Engineering 4570 Household Goods 7180 Hunting Land Bargain Column 1470 Lawn Care/Landscaping 9150 Autos for Sale 20 characters per line) and will run for 3 days. For items $100 or 3200 General Help Wanted 4630 Lawn & Garden 7190 Land for Rent/Lease COUNTY1500 OF LocksmithsLOWNDES 9200 Aviation 3250 Management Positions 4660 Merchandise Rentals 7200 Mobile Homes less ONLY. More than one item may be in same ad, but prices 1530 Machinery Repair 9250 Boats & Marine 3300 Medical/Dental 4690 Musical Instruments 7250 Mobile Home Spaces may not total over $100, no relists. Letters o1560f A dMobilemin Homeistra Services- 9300 Camper/R.V.’s tion have been granted 3350 Opportunity Information 4700 Satellites 7300 Office Spaces 1590 Moving & Storage 9350 Golf Carts and issued to the under- 3400 Part-Time 4720 Sporting Goods 7350 Resort Rentals Up to 4 lines, runs for 6 days. 1620 Painting & Papering 9400 Motorcycles/ATVs Free Pets signed upon the estate 3450 Positions Wanted 4750 Stereos & TV’s 7400 River Property of Tyrone1650 Vi nPestso Controln James, 9450 Trailers/Heavy Equipment 3500 Professional 4780 Wanted To Buy 7450 Rooms Up to 6 lines, ad will run for 6 days. Sr., Dece1680as ePlumbingd, by the 9500 Trucks, Vans & Buses Lost & Found 3550 Restaurant/Hotel 7500 Storage & Garages Chancery1710 Co Printingurt of 9550 Wanted to Buy Lowndes County, Mis- 3600 Sales/Marketing 7520 Vacation Rentals 1740 Roofing & Guttering These ads are taken by fax, e-mail or in person satis sippi, on the 1st day 3650Trades 7550 Wanted to Rent 1770 Saws & Lawn Mowers of December, A.D., 3700Truck Driving 7600 Waterfront Property our office. Ads will not be take by telephone. 2015. This is to give notice to all persons hav- Legal Notices 0010 inLegalg cl Noticesaims a0010gainst said General Help Wanted 3200 estate to Probate and Register same with the Chancery Clerk of Lowndes County, Mis- PUBLICIN THE CHA NCNOTICEERY sissippi, within ninety COURT OF LOWNDES (90) days from the first COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI publication date of this Notice to Creditors. A The following itemsIN RE: EwillSTAT Eno OF longer be disposed failure to so Probate EDGAR MARKHAM, DE- IN THE CHANCERY and Register said claim of by the LowndesCEA SCountyED Road Department:COURT OF LOWNDES will forever bar the COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI same. EDITH M. MARKHAM, This the 1st day of • Piled or bagged EleavesXECUTOR CAUSE NO.: IN RE: ESTATE OF December, 2015. • Household material2015-00241-DWC JENNY C. PRATER, DE- CEASED CAUSE NO.: AVEE JAMES, Adminis- (This includes houseNO TrenovationICE TO CRE Dmaterial,ITORS 2furniture,014-0005 5-HJD trator appliances, garbage, etc) STATE OF MISSISSIPPI NOTICE TO CREDITORS PUBLISH: 12/7/15, COUNTY OF LOWNDES 12/14/15, 12/21/15 • Large logs or stumpsLetters Testamentary STATE OF MISSISSIPPI have been granted and COUNTY OF LOWNDES issued to the under- Appliance Repair 1060 If furthersi ginformationned upon the Esta tise needed,Letters Tes tamentary Mid South Appliance of EDGAR MARKHAM, have been granted and Repair please contactDec ethease dLowndes, by the Chan -Countyissued to Road the und er- licensed-bonded- cery Court of Lowndes signed upon the Estate insured DepartmentCounty, Matis s662-434-8219.issippi, on of JENNY C. PRATER, STEVE: 662-549-3467 the ¬¬¬16th day of Deceased, by the Chan- ALL WORK December, A.D., 2015. cery Court of Lowndes GUARANTEED This Thankis to give you,notice to County, Mississippi, on all persons having the 2nd day of Decem- Building & Remodeling 1120 claiRonniems again sBurnst said es- ber, 2015. This is to tate to Probate and Re- give notice to all per- gisRoadter sam Managere with the sons having claims Tony Doyle Cabinets & Chancery Clerk of against said e©st Theat eDispatch to Lowndes County, Mis- Probate and Register Construction Legal Notices 0010 sLegalissip Noticespi, wi t0010hin ninety sLegalame Notices with t0010he Chan- (90) days from this cery Clerk of Lowndes Advertisement for Bid date. A failure to so Pro- County, Mississippi, Hasting Hall Fire Alarm bate and Register said within ninety (90) days Mississippi University claim will forever bar the from this date. A failure for Women same. to so Probate and Re- Columbus, MS 39701 This the 16th day of gister said claim will December 2015. forever bar the same. Cabinets, Vinyl Siding, Sealed bids will be re- Painting, ceived at Mississippi /s/ Edith M. Markham This the 3rd day of replacement University for Women, EDITH M. MARKHAM December 2015. windows & doors and Cochran Hall, Room Remodeling. 303, 1100 College PUBLISH: 12/21/15, /s/ Jeffrey C. Smith No job too small! Street, Columbus MS 12/28/15, 1/4/15 JEFFREY C. SMITH Free Bids 39701. The bids will be 662-769-0680 publicly opened and IN THE CHANCERY PUBLISH: 12/7/15, read at 10:30 a.m. Fri- COURT OF LOWNDES 12/14/15, 12/21/15 day, January 29th COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI 2016. IN THE CHANCERY ESTATE OF FRANCES COURT OF LOWNDES Project Title: Hastings HALBERT O'BRYANT, COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI Hall Fire Alarm DECEASED FLOOR COVERING, Location: Mississippi IN RE: LAST WILL AND Countertops, Kitchen & University for Women, CAUSE NO: 44CH1-15- TESTAMENT Bath Designs, Columbus, Mississippi PR-00226KMB OF KEVIN B. “ROCKY” Cabinets, Outdoor ROCKWELL NO. 2015- Grills, Plumbing Contract documents NOTICE TO CREDITORS 0249-DWC fixtures. Now also carry- may be obtained from: ing appliances & Letters Testamentary NOTICE TO CREDITORS mattresses! Atherton Consulting En- having been granted to Licensed: Residental & gineers, Inc., the undersigned in the STATE OF MISSISSIPPI Commercial work. 1900 Lakeland Drive, Estate of Frances Hal- 327-6900 Jackson, MS 39216 bert O'Bryant by the COUNTY OF LOWNDES www.fryetile.com Phone: 601-362-6478 Chancery Court of Tom Hatcher, LLC A Pre-Bid Conference for Lowndes County, Mis- Letters Testamentary Custom Construction, all prospective Bidders sissippi, on the 1st day have been granted and Restoration, Remodel- will be scheduled for a of December, 2015, no- issued to the under- ing, Repair, Insurance later date and time. Pro- tice is hereby given to signed upon the Estate claims. 662-364-1769. spective Bidders are en- all persons having of Kevin B. “Rocky” Licensed & Bonded couraged to submit writ- claims against said es- Rockwell, deceased, by ten questions in ad- tate to present the the Chancery Court of Electrical 1270 vance. Bidders should same to the Clerk of Lowndes County, Mis- take any necessary said Court for probate sissippi, on the 16th DKH ELECTRIC- journey- measurements at the and registration accord- day of December, 2015. man electrician laid off. site visit. ing to law within ninety This is to give notice to Looking for any work; (90) days from the date all persons having No job too small! 662- A deposit of $100.00 is of the first publication claims against said es- 617-3859. required. Bid prepara- hereof, or they will be tate to probate and re- tion will be in accord- forever barred. gister same with the General Services 1360 ance with Instructions Chancery Clerk of /s/ David O'Bryant Lowndes County, Mis- to Bidders bound in the GOLDEN TRIANGLE Painting & Papering 1620 Stump Removal 1790 Tree Services 1860 Good Things To Eat 2150 Special Notices 2400 Project Manual. Missis- Co-Executor sissippi, within ninety Model Trains sippi University for Wo- (90) days from this For help to start, phone /s/ Kathy Woods date. A failure to so pro- PAINTING INC. J.R. Bourland HISTORIC FRIENDSHIP men reserves the right 662-324-0474 or 662- *HOLIDAY SPECIALS* Tree & Stump CEMETERY. Seven to waive irregularities Co-Executor bate and register said 323-4738 claim will forever bar the Interior/exterior paint- Removal. Trimming PECANS (5+2) burial plots for and to reject any or all ing, pressure washing, w/bucket truck sale. In older section bids. David S. Van Every, Sr. same. Attorney At Law This the 16th day of wallpaper removal, & Licensed & Bonded UKE ECAN (Square 1020). For For Odd Jobs and handyman service. Firewood 4 sale LWB D P more information please PUBLISH: 12/21/15, P.O. Box 761 December, 2015. Columbus, MS 39703 Handyman Free estimate. Call $100. 662-574-1621 CO. call 662-574-4693. 12/28/15 The REAL Duke Pecan Co. (662) 327-4065 Dianne J. Rockwell, Ex- Services Derek @ 662-242-0735. ALLSTUMP GRINDING TREE REMOVAL, trim- (662) 329-5083 (Fax) ecutrix SERVICE ming, heavy duty indus- 508 Brame Ave. General Help Wanted 3200 IN THE CHANCERY MSB# 06094 GET 'ER DONE! trial mowing & mulch- COURT OF LOWNDES PUBLISH: 12/21/15, We can grind all your ing. Text/call 662-251- COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI Call West Point, MS HIGH VOLUME medical PUBLISH: 12/7/15, 12/28/15, 1/4/15 SULLIVAN'S PAINT stumps. Hard to reach 9191 office seeks full time 12/14/15, 12/21/15 SERVICE places, blown over IN RE: ESTATE OF IN THE CHANCERY Mr. Fix-It patient care coordinat- Certified in lead roots, hillsides, back- 494-6767 or. Candidate must be EDGAR MARKHAM, DE- IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF LOWNDES removal. Offering spe- yards, pastures. Free CEASED COURT OF LOWNDES COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI 205-399-1700 Fresh NEW Crop able to multi-task, work cial prices on interior & estimates. You find it, well in a team setting, COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI Lt. William O’Neal exterior painting, pres- we'll grind it! EDITH M. MARKHAM, IN THE MATTER OF THE US Navy Retired Large U.S. No. 1 Pecans, be flexible with work sure washing & sheet 662-361-8379 schedule, maintain a EXECUTOR CAUSE NO.: IN RE: ESTATE OF ESTATE OF rock repairs. Chocolate Pecans, & 2015-00241-DWC JENNY C. PRATER, DE- TYRONE VINSON Free Estimates neat appearance. Ener- STUMP GRINDING, ex- Candies getic self starters only! CEASED CAUSE NO.: JAMES, SR., DE- Call 435-6528 cavation, & dirt work. NOTICE TO CREDITORS 2014-00055-HJD CEASED CAUSE Email resume and Text/call 662-251- salary requirements to : NO.:2015-0234 9191. STATE OF MISSISSIPPI NOTICE TO CREDITORS © The Dispatch Pecans carecoordinator2015@ COUNTY OF LOWNDES NOTICE TO CREDITORS Plumbing 1680 gmail.com Letters Testamentary STATE OF MISSISSIPPI RETAINER WALL, drive- Tree Services 1860 Cracked & Blown way, foundation, con- J&J, Plumbing & have been granted and COUNTY OF LOWNDES STATE OF MISSISSIPPI Remodeling. Custom issued to the under- crete/riff raft drainage A&T Tree Service OPEN YEAR-ROUND IN SEARCH of at least 3 work, remodeling, base- Bathroom/Kitchen Bucket truck & stump signed upon the Estate Letters Testamentary COUNTY OF LOWNDES repairs, handicap Reuse years experienced fence of EDGAR MARKHAM, have been granted and ment foundation, re- removal. Free est. “SINCE 1938” installer at a reputable pairs, small dump truck accessible shower. Serving Columbus Deceased, by the Chan- issued to the under- Letters of Administra- Call 662-251-1362 fence company. MUST cery Court of Lowndes signed upon the Estate tion have been granted hauling (5-6 yd) load & since 1987. Senior the News Lost & Found 2300 HAVE VALID DRIVERS LI- County, Mississippi, on of JENNY C. PRATER, and issued to the under- demolition/lot cleaning. citizen disc. Call Alvin @ CENSE and be willing to the ¬¬¬16th day of Deceased, by the Chan- signed upon the estate Burr Masonry 242- 242-0324/241-4447 FOUND-IN the last 3 travel out of town over December, A.D., 2015. cery Court of Lowndes of Tyrone Vinson James, 0259. Sitting With The Sick / Elderly "We'll go out on a limb Recycle wks, Wedding Ring in night.Welding, fabrica- This is to give notice to County, Mississippi, on Sr., Deceased, by the 1780 for you!" Kroger Parking Lot-Call tion and electrical exper- all persons having the 2nd day of Decem- Chancery Court of Lawn Care / Landscaping this to Describe. 724-470- ience would be benefi- claims against said es- ber, 2015. This is to Lowndes County, Mis- 1470 CERTIFIED CNA formerly 8006. cial. Must pass drug tate to Probate and Re- give notice to all per- sissippi, on the 1st day employed at Windsor J&A TREE REMOVAL NewspapeR testing. Applications ac- gister same with the sons having claims of December, A.D., JESSE & BEVERLY'S Place Nursing Home for Work from a bucket cepted at 3541 Hwy. 50 Chancery Clerk of against said estate to 2015. This is to give no- LAWN SERVICE. Spring the last 14-15yrs. Look- truck and/or will climb. E Columbus, MS 39702 Lowndes County, Mis- Probate and Register tice to all persons hav- cleanup, firewood, landing for a sitting job Insured/bonded. or by email sissippi, within ninety same with the Chan- ing claims against said scaping, tree cutting. around Columbus. Call Jimmy for a free es- whitefence@cableone (90) days from this cery Clerk of Lowndes estate to Probate and 356-6525. 662-251-3368. timate 662-386-6286. .net date. A failure to so Pro- County, Mississippi, Register same with the bate and Register said within ninety (90) days Chancery Clerk of claim will forever bar the from this date. A failure Lowndes County, Mis- same. to so Probate and Re- sissippi, within ninety This the 16th day of gister said claim will (90) days from the first December 2015. forever bar the same. publication date of this Notice to Creditors. A /s/ Edith M. Markham This the 3rd day of failure to so Probate EDITH M. MARKHAM December 2015. and Register said claim will forever bar the PUBLISH: 12/21/15, /s/ Jeffrey C. Smith same. 12/28/15, 1/4/15 JEFFREY C. SMITH This the 1st day of December, 2015. PUBLISH: 12/7/15, 12/14/15, 12/21/15 AVEE JAMES, Adminis- trator

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General Help Wanted 3200 Sales / Marketing 3600 Apts For Rent: Northside 7010 Apts For Rent: Other 7080 Houses For Sale: East 8200 LICENSED COSMETOLO- THE COMMERCIAL FOR RENT 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apart- 3BR/1BA house loc- GIST & Nail Tech DISPATCH is in search EASY STREET PROPER- ments & Townhouses. ated on Poplar Street. needed for Brooklyn of an excellent newspa- TIES 1BR/1BA Apt. $300 Updated approximately Cuts Salon. 58 Oak- per subscription sales- 1 & 2BR very clean & 2BR/1BA Apt. $350- 3 yrs ago on inside & dale Drive. Hwy 45 N. person to work the Mon- maintained. Sound- $400. 2BR/2BA 3BR with new roof. Large Columbus. Plenty of po- roe County area. Must proof. 18 units which I /2BA Townhouses fenced back yard. Great tential for new clients. be able to sell door-to- maintain personally & $550-$800. No HUD al- for an investor or a new Call 662-369-0231. door, KIOSK & work in- promptly. I rent to all lowed. Lease, deposit, family. Call 662-275- dependently. Must be colors: red, yellow, credit check required. 1865 for more info. able to pass drug black & white. I rent to Coleman Realty. 329- SATURDAY’S ANSWER Houses For Sale: New Hope Sunday’s answer LOCAL BUSINESS look- screen if hired. For all ages 18 yrs. to not 2323 Sudoku more information apply dead. My duplex apts. 8250 ing for an Estimator for Sudoku is a number- residential and commer- to The Commercial Dis- are in a very quiet & Commercial Property For cial projects. Will re- patch at 516 Main peaceful environment. Rent 7100 3BR/2.5BA. FSBO. placing puzzle based on view plans and specific- Street in Columbus, 24/7 camera surveil- Beautiful, Great Neigh- a 9x9 grid with several MS. No phone calls ac- lance. Rent for 1BR borhood. Keeping rm, ations relative to the 205 Tuscaloosa Road: given numbers. The object schedule and scope of cepted. $600 w/1yr lease + se- located on intersection kitchen, living rm, din- work as well as prepare curity dep. Incl. water, with Gardner Blvd. ing rm, & laundry down- is to place the numbers client estimates. Send Truck Driving 3700 sewer & trash ($60 450-3650 sq ft spaces stairs. 1BR/1BA play- 1 to 9 in the empty spaces resumes to: Blind Box value), all appliances in- available. Restaurant, room upstairs. Large 592 c/o The Commer- BURKHALTER RIGGING, cl. & washer/dryer. If Office Space, Retail. deck, fenced backyard, so that each row, each cial Dispatch P.O. Box Inc. is searching for ex- this sounds like a place 113 Tuscaloosa Road: 2 story 32x24 shop. column and each 3x3 box 511 Columbus, MS perienced Truck Drivers you would like to live 2000 sq ft restaurant. Call 662-328-9634 for 39703 to add to its perform- call David Davis @ 662- Covered Porch, Drive more information. contains the same number ance driven team. Suc- 242-2222. But if can- Thru. 3BR/2BA FSBO. Com- only once. The difﬁculty cessful candidates not pay your rent, like to (662)327-5000 level increases from must have a Class A party & disturb others, pletely Remodeled. LOCAL BUSINESS look- CDL with 5 years of flat- you associate w/crimin- 1500 sq. ft home on Monday to Sunday. ing to hire warehouse NOW AVAILABLE FOR quiet street. 1 acre. 45 bed experience. Posi- als & cannot get along HOLIDAY PARTIES! manager with experi- tions are open in Colum- w/others, or drugs is S Justin Rd. Steens. ence. Must have 3 to 5 3,000 sq. ft. building on Above ground pool. bus, MS for projects your thang, you won't 4.5 acres of land, 1078 years in a management mainly in the Southeast- like me because I'm old 125k. No renting. No role, prior experience in Old Yorkville Rd. S. Next owner financing. ern US. Benefits in- school, don't call!!!! to Lake Lowndes. Avail- shipping, receiving, clude competitive salary 386-1287. scheduling, computer able for sale or rent. and per diem. EOE Fax Apts For Rent: East 7020 386-5938 or 329-9939. 3BR/2BA. 73 Summer skills as well as safety resumes to 662-327- is a must. Excellent pay Lane Dr. Lakeover Sub- 7485. 1, 2, 3 BEDROOMS & and 100% employee division. 1,720 sqft. townhouses. Call for OFFICE SPACES & retail paid benefits and 401k. High ceilings, hardwood more info. 662-549- space for lease. Start- Please send current re- LOCAL OWNER Operat- floor, ceramic tile floor, 1953 ing at $285/mo. Fair- sume and references to or with Blair Logistics lane Center, 118 S. Mc- ceramic tile master warehousemanager35@ seeking a class A driver. Crary. 662-435-4188. bathroom shower, 4 gmail.com -2 years flatbed experi- TRINITY PLACE Retire- year old architectural ence roof, 2 year old 3.5 ton ment Community, in Office Building - great -Clean driving record Columbus, now has stu- Goodman AC unit, Great Bluecutt Rd. location, neighbors!! This is a great opportun- dio, 1 bedroom, & 2 reasonable rent. Call NOWETA'S Green ity with a growing com- bedroom apartments 662-574-8699 Thumb is accepting ap- 662-328-1976, leave pany. Home most nights available. We offer noon message. plications for delivery and every weekend. CUSTOM HOME. Just Sunday’s Cryptoquote: meal 6 days each week, completely renovated. personnel. Applicant Great pay as well. Call scheduled transporta- must have exc. driving Neil 662-251-4536. Houses For Rent: Northside For Sale OR LEASE. tion, variety of activities, Hwy. 50 East. record and knowledge of optional housekeeping, 7110 area. Must be physic- 3BR/2FBA. Open Floor Appliances 4090 & many other amenit- Plan. 30x60 covered ally able to do some lift- ies. Rent assistance to 1073 RIDGE Rd. Small ing. Apply in person 2 bedroom house. Cent- deck. 2 car enclosed those that qualify. Call garage. 2400sq. ft un- between 3-5 M-F & 9-1 Michelle for a tour ral H&A. No pets. Sat. 1325 Main St. No No HUD. $500/ mo. der one roof. 18x30 today, 327-6716 & you shop. 1 1/2 acre phone calls. can enjoy the Trinity way 662-329-1424. WITH fenced lot. New Hope of life. EHO. Schools. For Appt call YOUNG APPLIANCE! 3 BR/2 BA. Large Top quality used appli- 574-9472. SEEKING A mainten- Apts For Rent: South 7040 fenced in yard. Caledo- ance associate to clean ances! Whirlpool, Fri- nia schools. Close to FSBO. 3BR/1.5BA. Cent gidaire, Kenmore, Kit- and update our building. 1 LARGE bedroom, 1 CAFB. No pets. Prefer H&A. Completely refur- Some lifting and room chen-Aid, & more. All non-smoker. $950/ mo. bished. Large Bldg in come with 30 day bathroom loft apt, over- set ups required. See looking Main Street. Ap- Plus deposit. Available back. 2 Acres. 1622 www.pinelake.org/about warranty. We also do Hughes Rd. Serious Inq. appliance repairs! px. 1000 sq. ft. Avail. Jan 1st. Excellent refer- /employment-at- NOW. $600/ mo. + ences. 356-4764. Only. pinelake/ for details 662-549-5860 or 662-364-7779 dep. 662-889-1837. 327-6331/251-7983. and to submit an applic- 3BR/2BA House for REDUCED! 3BDR/2BA. ation. rent. 287 E Plymouth 2BR/1BA. A/C window 1560sq. ft. 9ft ceilings. Bargain Column 4180 Rd. 662-251-2583. units. All electric. Up- Vaulted L/R. Trey ceil- Management Positions 3250 10FT. ALUMINUM Boat. stairs Apt 1730 4th ing in Master BR w/ W-I- Clean. $100 OBO. 662- Ave. S. Apt #4. Call COLONIAL TOWN- C. Close to school. LOCAL COMPANY seeks 386-8163. 662-364-3443 HOUSES. 2 & 3 bed- $144,500. 662-386- Full Time Office Man- room w/ 2-3 bath town- 6036. ager for established 33 GALLON Grab Bags. Apts For Rent: West 7050 houses. $575/$700. Real Estate business. Women's Clothing Sz 662-549-9555. Ask for Investment Property 8550 Front Office Experience 22-24, 3X. $30/each. Glenn or lv. message. and Quick Books Experi- 549-5555. Investment Property for ence Preferred. Send re- FIRST MONTH Rent Sale. sumes to: Blind Box Free! 2-3BR Homes. 1 22 Unit Apartment 591 c/o The Commer- ANTIQUE BLACKHAWK Corn Sheller, $44. 2 BA. Stove, Refrig, W/D Compex. 2BD/1BTH. cial Dispatch P.O. Box Hookup, Window A/C, W/D Hook-ups. Land ad- 511 Columbus, MS Wooden Pepsi Cola Flats, $12. 574-3332. Gas/Heat, $450- jacent for extension. 39703. $500/mo. Deposit. 662-327-5000. Credit Check. HUD Ap- Household Goods 4570 Lots & Acreage 8600 Medical / Dental 3300 proved. Coleman Realty. 329-2323. HOLIDAY SALE!! 28.5 ACRES in N.H. BUSY, FAST paced pedi- Call today for bargain w/25 yr. old pines. atric clinic looking for savings on OIL LAMPS Houses For Rent: Other 7180 $3500/ac. Will divide RN or LPN. Pediatric ex- and OIL as a set for into 10 ac. plots. Own- perience a plus. Send $10 which is usually NEW COTTAGE: 1BR/1BA, all appl, wa- er financing avail. 662- resume with references $15/set. I will meet or 386-6619. by email at deliver for you. Call 662- ter, trash, yard maint. [email protected] 364-3027. incl. in lease. Near FAMILY FARM, 44ac +/- , fax at 662-328-6007 Starkville, Columbus, & near Tibbee. Paved Co. or drop off at 114 N Sporting Goods 4720 West Point. Perfect for Rd. Frontage, pastures, Lehmberg Rd, Colum- 1 person or couple. NO pond, & mature hard- ACROSS bus, by December 28. GUN SMITH. Over 45 pets. $500/mo. $300 wood timber. Must See 1 Court sport, in yrs. exp. (As good as dep. 1 yr lease reqd. Ap- tract to appreciate!! Ser- the best, better than plication/ref. reqd. 494- ious inq. only, please. slang PHARMACIST NEEDED: most). New & used 5419/242-2923. Priced on showing only. 6 Breath fresheners part time to full time guns, new scopes, re- Stan 205-391-8606. Apts For Rent: Starkville 7070 Mobile Homes 7250 11 Finish pharmacist needed for a pairs, rebuilding, clean- 75AC. HUNTING/Family small independent loc- ing & scopes, mounted 12 Conspicuous 3 & 4 BR Apts for rent. 2BR/1BA. Clean, Quiet. Rec. land located 10min ally owned pharmacy. & zeroed on range, an- from Starkville. Green 13 Mexican mother Must be licensed and in tique guns restored, & Next door to Campus. No Pets. $350 deposit. No pets. $900- $475/mo. 327-2951 fields planted. Suitable 14 Turkey neighbor good standing with the wood refinished. Ed to build cabin on. Call Mississippi Board of Sanders, West Point. 3 $1200/month. 662- after 5pm. 15 Bud holder 418-8603. Phil @ 662-295-1344 Pharmacy. Send re- mi. N. Barton Ferry on 17 Beagle or boxer sume to Chris' Phar- Darracott Rd. Open Tue- CLOSE TO MSU! 2 bdrm HUNTING LAND or Fam- macy, 2320 5th St N, Sat. Call for appt. 494- Apts For Rent: Other 7080 mobile homes for rent ily Farm(s) located in 18 King’s represen- Columbus, MS 39705. 6218. starting at $460/mo. Monroe Co. Tracts have tatives 2BR APT. Christmas $15 app fee. Housing paved frontage w/ utilit- Pets 5150 Special! Move in today, not accepted. Call 662- ies. Acreage varies from 22 Lacking color FULL-TIME position no rent until Jan. 1. 268-2107. 1-171ac tracts. Cabin is 23 Painter Georges available. Certified Phar- For Sale: CKC re- Northside & Southside www.universityhillsmhp. being built on one tract 27 Small porch macy Tech with experi- gistered Siberian Husky locations! 662-798- com now. 7 cabins to ence working in hospit- puppies. Will be ready 4194. choose from should you 29 Unmanned flier al or retail pharmacy in time for Christmas. CLOSE TO MSU! 3 bdrm want to buy land & build 30 Nosebleed seats preferred. Call 615- Call or text 662-305- mobile homes for rent cabin. Call Stan @ 205- 2990 for more informa- 5584 starting at $560/mo. 391-8606 32 Wind pointer tion. OCH Regional Med- $15 app fee. Housing 33 Buck Rogers, ical Center, 400 Hospit- Lost & Found Pets 5160 not accepted. Call 662- RIVERFRONT for one Sunday’s answer al Road., P. O. Drawer 268-2107. PROPERTY 1506, Starkville, MS FOUND HUNTING dog at www.universityhillsmhp. Camp Pratt 35 Sleuth Spade 4 Sellers of goods 28 High hit behind 39760. Weekend work the MUW campus. com. Call 574-3056 38 Scuffle 5 Javelin the plate required. Benefits eli- Please call (662) 435- Ray McIntyre Blythewood Realty 39 Student of gible. Apply online: 1500 if lost. RENT A fully equipped 6 Sauntered 31 Simple card https://careers.och.org camper w/utilities & FALL SPECIAL. 2½ acre Socrates 7 Vining plant game EOE Business Opportunity 6050 cable from $135/wk - lots. Good/bad credit. 41 Fizzy drinks 8 Uncool fellow 34 Social group $495/month. 3 Colum- $995 down. $197/mo. CONVENIENCE STORE bus locations. Call 662- Eaton Land. 662-726- 45 Parting word 9 Duo plus one 35 Reach across WELL RESPECTED for Sale in Columbus, 242-7653 or 601-940- 9648 46 Vestige 10 Antlered animal 36 Alan of private practice group is MS. Call Phil @205-266- 1397. 47 Tennis star 16 Sinking signal “M*A*S*H” seeking an experienced 5128. 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