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“Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterlyfall: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shallmount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and theyshall walk, and not faint.” — Isaiah 40:30-31

INSIDEWest Marion Primaryhonors teacher.

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BUSINESSBuffet serves up food,friendship.

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Suspects in murder arraigned

Felicia Jefferson is led into court Thursday by MarionCounty Sheriff’s deputies and corrections officers.

photos by Mark Rogers Carlos Holloway is escorted into court Thursday.

Security was tight as thesuspects in the Decembershooting death of Eldrick T.Bolden appeared in MarionCounty Justice CourtThursday morning.

Authorities arrested CarlosHolloway, 29 and FeliciaJefferson, 33, Christmas Evein Blue Springs, Mo.following a multi-statemanhunt.

Jefferson had an arrestwarrant issued for her theWednesday beforeChristmas. She faces chargesof Hindering Prosecut-ion/Rendering CriminalAssistance. Authorities

believed that Jefferson hidwith Holloway, assisting himin eluding law enforcement.

Earlier in that week,Holloway had a warrantissued against him charginghim with murder.

Bolden, 30 of Portland,Ore. was shot and died near acar wash on Arthur B.Johnson Lane, just south ofColumbia on Dec. 16.

Authorities haven'treleased the name of a manshot, wounded andtransported to an undisclosedhospital. Four people wereinvolved in the incidentaccording to authorities.Roderick Jordan, 27,formerly of Marion County,faces drug charges in

By Mark RogersManaging Editor

See ‘Suspects’ Page 10

Students in area schools gota first-hand look at some ofthe real consequences ofdriving drunk, this week, asSarah Panzau shared her storyat each high school. TheColumbia Junior Auxiliaryarranged for Panzau’s visits tothe schools as part of theirLast Dance program, acommunity service projectwhich focuses on makinggood life choices with anemphasis on preventingunderage drinking and driving

under the influence.Panzau, a two-time member

of the National Junior CollegeAthletic Association women’svolleyball All America team,was in a near-fatal caraccident in Aug. 2003. Shelost her left arm, sufferedmany other injuries and wasinitially reported as dead.Today, Panzau reaches highschool students with themessage of the drasticconsequences poor choicescan have. Through her storyof heading down thedestructive path of drugs,alcohol and the wrong friendsand finding herself in a

hospital bed,barely alive,because ofg e t t i n gbehind thewheel of acar whiled r u n k ,P a n z a uencourages students to makesmart choices and to learn thedifference between peerpressure from the “wrongcrowd” and real friends.

Panzau spoke at WestMarion on Tuesday, ColumbiaAcademy and East Marion onWednesday and at ColumbiaHigh on Thursday.

Students learn drunk driving consequencesBy Lori Watts

Staff Writer

PANZAU

Sarah Panzau talks to students at Columbia Academy.. photo by Lori Watts

A six-month-old law designed tocombat the manu-facture of metham-phetamine is havinga positive effect inMississippi accor-ding to local andstate officials.

The law, whichrequires a prescrip-tion for cold andsinus medicine con-taining pseudoephedrine is provingto be an effective deterrent, but isstill not a complete solution to theproblem.

“It’s gotten a little harder, but theystill get enough to do a cooking,”said Marion County Sheriff BerkleyHall. “The law has definitely slowedit.”

Many counties around Mississippi

Methlaw hasimpact

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Paperless operations

Donny Bracey, chief information officer at Marion General Hospital demonstrates adishwasher-safe mouse and keyboard photo by Lori Watts

Marion General Hospital beganimplementing a four-year project,in December, to convert all itsrecord-keeping to electronic datafiles. Electronic Medical Records(EMR) will eventually replace themassive amount of papers, whichmust be filed and stored,containing the medical informationof patients.

In order to process all theelectronic records, the hospitaladded 65 new pieces of equipmentand pulled five miles of cable in itswalls and ceilings. The size of thehospital’s network doubled and thenumber of users quadrupled. In theconversion, an extra benefit, is

Hospital beginsdigital records

conversionBy Lori Watts

Staff Writer

See ‘Hospital’ Page 3

By Mark RogersManaging Editor

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Ms. Ann Stovall and thelate Keith “Buttons” Stovallof Kokomo announce theengagement andapproaching marriage oftheir daughter, MaggieMarie Stovall of Kokomo toKrae Kenneth Morgan ofMorgantown, son of Kenand Wanda Morgan ofMorgantown.

The bride-elect is thegranddaughter of the lateWilliam and Betty Rogers ofPineville, North Carolinaand the late Keith Stovalland the late B.J. White ofKokomo. She is a graduateof West Marion High Schooland Pearl River CommunityCollect with a degree inMedical Office Technology.She is currently employedwith the Hattiesburg Clinicas a medical transcriptionist.

The future groom is the grandson of Mrs.Linda Stringer and the late Everett Stringerof New Hope and Mrs. Kathleen Morgan andthe late Mr. Feldon “Bud” Morgan ofMorgantown. He is a graduate of WestMarion High School and Pearl RiverCommunity College and the University ofSouthern Mississippi with a degree in Sports

Administration. He is currently employedwith Walker-Hill Environmental inFoxworth as an Assistant Project Manager.

The couple will exchange wedding vowson Saturday, February 5, at 4 p.m. at NewHope Baptist Church in Foxworth with areception following immediately after thewedding. Friends and family are invited toattend.

Stovall-Morgan to uniteBeverly Applewhite

and the late AustinApplewhite of Columbiaand Kenneth and SheliaStephens of Prentissannounce the engagementof their daughter,Kimberly Ann Stephensto Douglas LylePatterson, son of BrendaPatterson and the lateBilly Doyle Patterson ofColumbia.

Kim is a 1993 graduateof Bassfield High Schooland Douglas is a 1993graduate of ColumbiaHigh School. Both arecurrently employed byCorr Williams Inc., inColumbia.

Wedding vows will beexchanged on Saturday,February 12, at 2 p.m. inthe North ColumbiaBaptist Church in Columbia. A receptionwill follow in the fellowship hall.

The couple is registered at Say it withFlowers, Treasures Unlimited, and Wal-Mart.

Stephens-Patterson to wed

Kambreigh Alexa Morgan, 4 months olds, participated inthe Little Miss Magnolia Preliminary Pageant in Magee,Mississippi on November 14. In the 0-15 month age division,Kambreigh won prettiest eyes, prettiest hair, and queen. Shenow competes in the Miss Magnolia State pageant in July,2011 in Vicksburg. Kambreigh will be representing MarionCounty in the state pageant as “Little Miss Marion County”.Kambreigh is the daughter of Alex and Kimberly from theGoss community.

Morgan winsPreliminary Pageant

West Marion Primary School’s Teacher of the Year isLacey Deal.

At the recent Marion County Schools Board of Educationmeeting, Deal was given a certificate at Monday night’smeeting, but the school’s PTO got her a plaque, and PrincipalHeather Singley presented it to her Wednesday.

“I was very surprised,” Deal said. “It was announced at ouroffice Christmas party. It was definitely an honor.”

The award is voted on by the teachers and staff at theschool. Deal is a second grade teacher. She has been at WestMarion Primary for five years. She taught first grade for fouryears.

Deal honored at WMP

West Marion Primary Principal Heather Singleypresents a plaque to Lacey Deal.

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COUNTRY DINER

What started as a dream for Candia Love sevenyears ago is now a popular eating destination inMarion County.

The Country Diner on Mississippi 35 Southstarted in Love’s mind a few years back. “I movedhere pretty much sight unseen,” she said. “I knewabout five people in the area.” At the time shelived in Clinton. Her husband, originally from ElSalvador, had cousins here. “We had only beenmarried about two years and he wanted to be closeto family.

Love worked for St. Dominick’s Mental Health

Center and prior to thatwas an auditor andmanager with Pizza Hut.

Diners rave about hercooking. “I taught myselfand learned right here,”Love said. “I started withjust short orders, but Ihad people asking aboutplate lunches. Thequestion I got the mostwas ‘you got chickenpie?’” Unsure what thatwas, she went to hersister. “I asked my sisterand she said they weretalking about dumplings.I got recipes from 15-20people and started tryingthem.” One day, acustomer shared someadvice. “He told me ‘ifyou had dumplings everyday, you’d fill this placeup.”

Then came Hurricane Katrina. “Katrina put uson the map,” Love said. Her business was hithard. “We had a lot of damage. It cost me moremoney to open after Katrina than it did to open.Initially, we were going to move back to Clinton,we didn’t have a plan. I guess it was just in thecards to try.”

After Katrina, she and her husband separated,and he moved back to El Salvador. “We had atwo-year old, and I had a 12-year-old in schoolwhen I started. I prayed I could make a go of it.”

Overnight, the construction people came in.“Dirt haulers, electric crews … Highway 35 wasa main drag. The crews came from all over.” Apower crew from North Carolina met everymorning in the parking lot. “I talked to thesupervisor who was checking the damage. “ Wehad the [construction crews] look at it, and theygot me up and running.”

Soon, the diner was a mainstay for workers inthe area. “I served everybody the Colossal Burger.It’s a pound of meat,” Love said. “I got to playingaround and made a sauce. It was a hickory

smoked spread. We made a ‘Katrina Burger’.”She said the word spread. “The crews were

going around telling people ‘you gotta try aKatrina Burger.” Every few days she met a friendin Prentiss who had driven from Jackson withsupplies to keep up with demand.

Shortly after Katrina, a mutual acquaintanceapproached her with the opportunity to purchaserestaurant equipment. “I started the buffet becauseI couldn’t keep up with short orders,” Love said.“It’s been momentum since Katrina. Every dayI’ve had new customers.”

“You can’t beat the food,” said customer ScottPittman. Pittman can be found in the restauranttwo or three days a week. “I’ve never come herewhere she wasn’t friendly.” That according to

Love is just her style. “Itry to know all mycustomers. I’ll sit downand eat with them. Thatenergy and feeling youget here has caught on.People come in here formore than just the food.They come because it’sthe real deal.”

The diner has nineemployees and offers avariety of food. “TheColossal Burgers werethe first,” Love said. “Ithink I have the bestcatfish in MarionCounty as well … Imay be a little biased.”She said selections onthe buffet are random.

“It’s whatever I order. It’s what I feel like.”Friday is catfish day on the buffet; Saturday

features fried rabbit and Tuesday are one of thebiggest days of the week with liver and onions.Catfish is also on the regular menu as well.

The diner also features a full line of PoBoys andsalads. PoBoys include a sloppy roast beef,catfish, ham and cheese and turkey. There is alsoa host of breakfast items on the menu, as the dineropens at 6 a.m. Tomato gravy and rice and eggsare among the favorites.

Then, there are the desserts. “On the buffet, oursignature dessert is our peach cobbler,” Love said.“Our crust is made from our breakfast biscuits.It’s delicate, it’s sweet and smooth and it’s got thatbig ‘ole butter biscuit on top.” Bread pudding isanother favorite.

The diner also provides carryout items. “A lotof people order things like dressing, dumplings,baked beans or potato salad,” Love said. “Weprovide food for oil field workers, familyreunions and church meals. It’s pretty much adiner on wheels.”

The Country Diner is located at 1504 Highway35 South, Foxworth and is open from 6 a.m. until4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Candia Love (left) with customer Rose Oatis. Below, some of the food on the buffet. photos by Mark Rogers

1504 Mississippi 35 South, Foxworth (601) 736-6019

By Mark RogersManaging Editor

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wireless internet access forcustomers.

The project has a $1 million pricetag, but since the federalgovernment is mandating thechange, it is also providing thefunding through the AmericanRecovery and Reinvestment Act.

According to Jerry Howell,MGH administrator, the federallymandated conversion, will meanmore safety of the stored records, asmoother flow when records needto be shared and greater privacyprotection for the records.

“EMR can’t be washed away,”Howell said. “Many peopleexperienced great difficultyfollowing Katrina because recordswere completely lost.”

When the transition iscompleted, a patient who needsrecords transferred to anotherdoctor, anywhere across thecountry, will only have to givepermission for them to have accessto the records and Marion Generalwill allow them to view thoserecords. The requesting doctor willbe able to view the records on acomputer in his office, in whatevertown he is located. Ultimately,doctors will even be able to viewrecords, charts and otherinformation on smart phones,provided they have clearance bythe patient to do so.

Howell added that, currently, thehospital shares imaging records,such as x-rays, electronicallyalready. “We are tied into adedicated T-1 connection withCPSI [Computer Programs andSystems Inc.] by which we cansend these records to 600 hospitalsacross the nation and to mostdoctors requested by the patientelectronically. If we can’t sendthem electronically, the patient getsa CD with the records on it, not thefilm negative like we used to givethem,” explained Howell. “This ishow full medical records will beworking in the future.”

“Privacy protections aresometimes greater, but are at leastjust as great as with paper records,”said Howell. “The sameauthorizations by the patient toview records will still be requiredand doctors who access the files viathe computer will be granted one-time access.”

Hospital employees will havepasswords that allow them accessto different areas of the records.Nurses and doctors will havedifferent levels of access thancafeteria management, who willonly be able to see the dietaryneeds portion of the record. “Thereare 340 specific areas that will havedifferent authorizations,” Howellsaid. “Each person will havespecific categories they can see orcan’t see. Some will be able to viewthe records, but not make changesto them. Even as administrator, Iwill be able to view patientaccounts but I won’t be able to alterthe information,” he explained. Thesystem willl also enhance securityby providing constant monitoringand recording of who accessesrecords and when they access them.

The advantages of EMR are notjust in sharing information withother locations and security,however. It also improvesefficiency locally, through quicker

access to records for doctors andnurses at the hospital, informationmanagement streamlining forreports required by Medicaid,Medicare and other agencies, andenhancement of record matchingfor medicines, drug interactionsand treatment.

“Right now, doctors, who needrecords, might have to go to threedifferent places to locate thephysical records. They may findthe records in the regular files, butif another person has the recordpulled for bookkeeping or reportfiling, the physician will have tochase it down in those other areas,”Howell said. “When they areelectronic, the records will alwaysbe right there for the doctor toaccess on his computer screen.”

Employees who need to reviewrecords for all kinds of requiredgovernmental reporting and qualitycontrol will experience moreefficiency as well. Currently, theyhave to locate the files needed forthe reports, flip back and forththrough them to locate theinformation for the paperwork. Inthe future, they will be able toforward all these case records andreports through secure files for theagency reviews.

Scanning bar-codes on allsupplies at the time they are usedwill also streamline billing byautomatically generating thecharge to an account instead ofemployees manually entering it.

According to Donny Bracey,chief information officer at MGHcharged with overseeing theinstallment of all the computerequipment and management of thetransition process, the staff beganimplementing elements of theEMR on Dec. 1. Nurses beganentering many of their records intothe system and are currentlyproducing both paper andelectronic records. The hospitalalso began getting electronicsignatures from patients oncomputer pads, instead of ondocuments printed on paper.

On Feb. 1, doctors will beginentering some of their orderselectronically, as well. Bracey saidthat there are benchmarks to meetthroughout the four-year transitionto provide for a gradualchangeover. In October, doctorswill need to enter 30 percent oftheir orders electronically to meetthe benchmark. Also in October, allprescriptions must be electronicand other doctors’ offices willcome on line with the hospital.

“Electronic prescriptions willprovide another level of security,because they won’t be as easy toalter,” said Howell. “This will helpprevent another problemthroughout the community,” hesaid.

Howell also commented that thetransition won’t be really easy forthe hospital staff. “This will be adifficult year. We are all learning acompletely different way of doingthings and there will be a longlearning curve,” he said. “Octoberwill be the first time we get toreally evaluate how we are meetingthe transition benchmarks.” Butultimately, the hospital willexperience better and easier accessand is aiming for paperless record-keeping.”

Records can be entered directly into the computer system.Donny Bracey shows a tablet used to write information on.

photo by Mark Rogers

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January 15, 20114OPINION & EDITORIAL

OUR VIEWS

No one waslistening

It’s no surprise that Paul Volcker, the most prominent voice of sanityin President Obama’s circle of economic advisors, is leaving his post ina few weeks.

That’s because it’s been clear for two years now that no one’slistening to him.

Volcker was the Federal Reserve chairman from 1979-87, and earlyin his tenure, with the economy caught in an inflationary spiral, hefamously decided to attack the problem head on by raising interest rates.In 1981 the prime rate, which banks give their best customers, peaked at21.5 percent.

In the short term, that killed investment demand and resulted in allsorts of protests. But it worked: Inflation peaked at 13 percent in 1981.By 1983, it was down to a far more manageable 3 percent.

Volcker’s decision set the stage for several years of vigorous growthin the 1980s, not to mention nearly three decades of relatively lowinflation.

So it’s no wonder that President Obama, upon creating an economicadvisory panel when he took office, asked Volcker to lead it. Volcker,who had taken bold action during a crisis, had the credentials everyoneelse lacked.

During last year’s financial reform debate, one aspect of the billbecame known as the Volcker Rule. It would have limited the ability ofbanks to make speculate investments with their own money. Whichmakes sense, since excessive speculation is what brought the big banksdown in 2008.

The banks fought back, and Congress ultimately watered down theseverity of the rule. Critics of that believe banks will figure out ways tonavigate around any remaining restrictions.

With that result, plus trillion-dollar budget deficits in each of the lasttwo years, it’s pretty obvious that few people are serious aboutconfronting the nation’s financial issues. Volcker was one of the few.

He’ll be missed.

Barbour’s big idea

Perhaps the most interesting part of Gov. Haley Barbour’s State of theState speech Tuesday night was his support for building a civil rightsmuseum in Mississippi.

The governor described the civil rights movement as an importantpart of Mississippi’s history, and he believes people from around theworld would visit to learn more about it. He added that the timing isgood, since this year is the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil Warand the 50th anniversary of the Freedom Riders’ journey that challengedsegregation laws across the South.

Barbour didn’t discuss how to pay for such a museum, and saidafterward that funding details would need to be worked out. When thesubject first came up four years ago, he said it should be built withprivate donations.

The next year will tell whether Barbour is serious about such a project— or still doing damage control from the magazine interview that drewso much criticism.

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My cell phone rang the other day and I picked it upto a stranger calling.

That’s not unusual; I give my number out to a lotof people because the newsbusiness is a 24-hourbusiness. What was unusualwas what the caller said. He’sfrom Columbia, I’ve got hisnumber and he gave his name,but he told me he’d found lotsof information about me andothers all in one database andhe thought people shouldknow just how public theirinformation is these days.

There is a website,

www.spokeo.com that lists a lotof data about people. The kind ofscary thing is that it shows a mapof where you live and even astreet level picture of your streetor even your house.

In a small town, a lot of peopleknow where you live. My houseand what I drive are no secret.But there are some who might bein danger, especially those withchildren. A friend forwarded meseveral columns about the site,including one from a former bosswho has several children athome. She got a similar call,where her caller described herhouse.

She described the site as a“pedophile’s dream.” Yes, theability to see a whole variety ofinformation is at your fingertips.While I’m not personally asconcerned in that regard, thethought of identity theft,burglary and other things cometo mind as well.

The funny thing for me is much of my informationis wrong. Based on online things (Facebook, etc.)and a variety of other bits of information, Spokeo hasdeveloped a profile of me. I sort of wish some of itwas true … how they came up with my income is amystery. I like the thought of making about fourtimes the money I do, but I’m not sure how theyarrived at the figure they got. Maybe it’s myglamorous spending habits like cat food andbowling.

I think the miscalculation also comes from the fact

they list me as married (I’m divorced) and they listmy spouse as… well, my mother. She’s been dead forfive years and well, it’s just a little weird to see thatlisting.

The listing has my address, my phone number, my“spouse,” says I’m in my late 40s, will estimate myincome. Find photos and videos, social media andsocial profiles. Considering the latest video taggedwith me in it is the Columbian-Progress Christmasgreeting, I don’t think I’ve got a lot to be concernedabout.

I also learned some interesting facts. Spokeo found2,678 Mark Rogers’ in the U.S., 33 of us live inMississippi and five in the Hattiesburg/ Laurelregion.

I can see both sides of the issue; it is a valuablemarketing tool for some. Forjournalists and investigators itcould help establish background orfind contacts. The bad thing is thatas my former co-worker describedit, “it’s just creepy.”

At the site one can search byname, email address, user nameand friends. It will provide otherinformation as well including IPaddresses, occupation, cell andlandline numbers, ethnicity andcell and landline providers.However, I didn’t see anywhere formy pets’ names or bowling scores.

In most cases, a quick search onany number of sites would get youthe information. Anything fromFacebook to the phone book canget you addresses and numbers. It’sjust in this age of high tech crime itis a little disconcerting to see it alltogether in one place.

I could see it as a problem for theelderly and less tech savvy as well.I’ve reported on a number of scamsin the past year, many on theInternet and some involvingphones.

There is a way to remove your information. Go tothe site, search for you information, then copy theURL (Uniform Resource Locator, the global addressof documents and other resources on the World WideWeb) and go to the bottom of the screen to theprivacy screen and paste the URL where it asks youto.

Mark Rogers is the managing editor of the Columbian-Progress. He can be reached by

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MarkRogers

“I think themiscalculation

also comesfrom the factthey list me asmarried (I’mdivorced) andthey list myspouse as…

well, mymother.”

Spooky Spokeo

The attempted assassination of a DemocraticCongresswoman and the murder of several of hersurrounding supporters is obviously a tragic event.The 24 hour media coverage and subsequentlypredictable Democratic call for gun control laws ispatently disgusting. The reflexive attempt to blameTea Party limited government rhetoric is a craven actby Leftist ideologues. In fact, themost prominent presidentialassassination of the last centurywas carried out by a self-proclaimed Marxist who tried toimmigrate to the Soviet Union.

Paul Helmke, President of theBrady Campaign to Prevent GunViolence, wasted no time usingthis tragedy in a shameless attemptto raise money for his cause. AJanuary 9th , barely 24 hours afterthe shooting, email ended with thefollowing:

“The troubles of the Tucsonshooter are more proof that wemake it too easy for dangerousand irresponsible people to getguns in this country. We have toofew laws to protect our familiesand communities from this kind ofbloodshed, and the laws we dohave are riddled with too manyloopholes. Arizona, as it turns out,has almost no gun laws.

Please support the BradyCampaign and help defeat the gunextremists who want to armeveryone in every place and everysituation.”

I wonder if Mr. Helmke would express the samesentiments if Jared Loughner had driven a ToyotaPrius into the crowd. He doesn’t advocate banningautomobiles because 30,000 people died in car crasheslast year. It is the height of irrationality and somewhat

ironic to advocate banningfirearms because of the actionsof a lunatic. Helmke advocatesfor more laws. Murder isalready against the law. A lawnever saved anyone from apredator. The only thing the

law can andshould do isswiftly putt h i sp r e d a t o rdown.

To usethis murderous incident as a sourceof profit shows how far down theevolutionary ladder some on theLeft have fallen. It is an extremelycrass act, comparable to theWestboro Baptists’ protests, to askfor support for the Brady Campaignbefore those slain have been buried.

It is interesting to note that BillClinton used the Oklahoma Citybombing to clip the political wingsof the newly elected Republicancongress in the 90s. The presentadministration’s cavalier attitude of“not letting a crisis got to waste”seems to foretell the same. TheRepublicans should stay the courseand not let freedom fall as thescapegoat. They need to resist theurge to act for the emotional salveof action. Liberty is too precious tothrow away to the tyranny

embraced by Loughner and the radical Left. Hopefully, this Republican congress will have the

fortitude to continue with the repeal of Obamacare andadvance the cause of liberty despite whatever othertragedies may arise. Practicing a little gun extremismon the back forty.

VIEW FROM THE BACK FORTY by Jerry Molaison

Gun extremism

Jerry Molaison

“To use thismurderous

incident as asource of

profit showshow far

down theevolutionaryladder some on the Left

have fallen.”

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Changes continue in theColumbia Police Departmentas Chief of Police JimKinslow initiates revisions inthe modus operandi of thedepartment.

Entrances to the CPD havenew security locks, as dosome doors to areas insidethe offices which requirelimited access.

The new security systemrequires a key card for entry.According to Kinslow, eachofficer has a key card with anindividual coding. Thecomputer based system canallow or deny entry intocertain doors, such as thetemporary evidence room, toeach individual card, so thatonly those cards approvedfor access will open a door.

“This system replaces asimple lock and key to whichwe weren’t sure who hadkeys and who didn’t,” saidKinslow. “This system willhelp us monitor all entry intosensitive areas and into thestation itself,” he said.Kinslow said the system alsoincreased security because alost or non-returned card canbe immediately de-activatedby the computer instead ofeverything having to be re-keyed. “This will increaseour efficiency andaccountability by being able

to know who had the latestaccess to an area,” Kinslowsaid.

Kinslow added that oneadvantage of the system wasthe ability to add to it. “Wecan add more doors to thesystem or more cameras andother security measures alittle at a time.” He said theinitial cost of the system was$4,500 and that future add-ons will be significantly less.

In other changes, a newadministrative positionplaces Capt. ChesterfieldConerly over the entireuniformed patrol division.This includes the four patrolshifts, the DUI officers andthe school resource officer.The new position is anaddition to the chain ofcommand, intended toincrease efficiency in theoperation of the department.

Sgt. Lanny Arinder joinsLt. Kevin Haddox, Capt.Pearlee Hendricks and Capt.Anne Mitchell, as a shiftleader, filling the positionleft vacant by Conerly’sappointment.

Kinslow said therestructuring of the chain ofcommand will no longerinclude an automaticpromotion of a shift leader tothe office of captain.

Another technologicaladvancement which isexpected to increaseefficiency and accountabilityin the department is the use

of “Fuelman” cards forpurchasing gasoline forpatrol cars.

“We are running a sixmonth trial right now, buteverything seems to beworking out good,” Kinslowsaid. There are five stationsin Columbia which acceptthe cards and other stationscan be approved for its use.Application to acceptFuelman can be made on theWeb site www.fuelman.com.

According to Kinslow,each car is assigned a cardand each officer is assigned apin number. “We knowwhich car is filled and whichofficer filled it,” he said. Theodometer information isentered with each entry sothat if expected mileage wasexceeded or the odometerwas out of sequence thesystem flags the information.“We can check it weekly ordaily on the web to see how

many gallons are used byeach car and each officer orwe can see all thatinformation on the regularmonthly reports. It just addsanother level ofaccountability,” Kinslowsaid.

At the most recent Boardof Aldermen meeting,Kinslow reported the CPDreceived 1,328 calls forservice during December.There were 52 total arrests,

77 violations, 198 trafficcitations and 18 warrantsserved. The city issued 16DUI’s, acted on 14 felonycases and cleared threecases. Kinslow reported thatsome or all officersparticipated in variousevents throughout themonth from instructordevelopment at CampShelby to the LawEnforcement LiaisonLuncheon. The departmentalso hosted several Weeblosand Tiger Cubs Boy Scouttroops for tours of thefacilities, toured theevidence rooms in severalsurrounding departmentsand Kinslow attended theMississippi Association ofChiefs of Police Board ofDirectors meeting andwinter conference.

The Board of Aldermenvoted to hire Lance Poirier,a 35-yearo l dC o l u m b i aresident, as

the mostr e c e n taddition tothe CPD.Poirier is as e l f -sponsored graduate of thePolice Academy and isscheduled to come on boardat the department onThursday, Jan. 13. Poirier isthe owner of PoirierConstruction.

By Lori WattsStaff Writer

More changes at Columbia Police Department

Officer Debbie LeBlanc demonstrates the key card activated security system atthe Columbia Police Department. photo by Lori Watts

Amelia Magee was namedVolunteer of the Year forMain Street Columbia, Inc.

Magee was given heraward and outgoing boardmembers were honoredTuesday evening at a dinnerheld at Second Street Bean.

Brian Stewart, RodneyRobbins, Cheryl Bourne andMatt Rayborn all left theboard this year and weregiven certificates for theirservice by Manager JudyGriffith.

New officers were elected

as well. The new Presidentwill be Tanya Holland; VicePresident, Robin Sanderson;Secretary, Patricia Norrisand Treasurer, KathyHerrin. Outgoing PresidentKen Knopp was alsorecognized.

Volunteer of Year, officersselected for Main St.

Volunteer of the Year Amelia Magee accepts her award from Judy Griffith.photo by Mark Rogers

A standing-room only crowd of friends andfamily gathered in the terminal of theColumbia Airport to honor Marion countian,Jim Cagle, who received the Wright BrothersMaster Pilot Award from the FederalAviation Administration, Tuesday.

According to the FAA Web site, the MasterPilot Award recognizes pilots who havedemonstrated professionalism, skill andaviation expertise by maintaining safeoperations for 50 or more years.

Cagle began his flying career 55 years ago.He said as a young boy of about 10 he wouldride to the Columbia Airport on his bicycleand climb into a grounded World War IIplane and pretend to fly it. He experiencedhis first flight in Columbia, he said, in a Piper

Super Cruiser and saved his money to takeflying lessons. After his first solo flight, hisparents paid for the lessons he needed to gethis private license.

Later Cagle would become a careercommercial airline pilot. “Flying has beengreat for me. I fell in love with it early andnever thought I’d make a living doing it. ButI was lucky enough to have that opportunity,”he said.

Cagle’s family, his wife Ann and threesons, Jim, Bill and Chris, were present at theaward ceremony and presented him with areplica World War I airplane propeller tocommemorate the occasion. “Flying was myfirst love and Ann was my second,” Caglesaid of his wife of 52 years.

Cagle had advice for young people whohave aspirations that literally reach the sky.“Pursue your love and your dreams and theycan come true for you,” he said.

Cagle receives Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award

By Lori WattsStaff Writer

Jim Cagle, center, with his sons Jim, Bill, and Chris, and his wife, Ann, with thereplica World War I airplane propeller, his family presented to him.

photo submitted

REVIVALJanuary 23rd through January 26th.

First United Methodist Church, ColumbiaDr. Steve Blakemore will be preaching on Sunday morning

and Sunday night and Monday through Wednesday night.Services are 11 am Sunday morning and 6:30 pm each night.He is on staff at Wesley Biblical Seminary in Jackson MS in theposition of Assistant Professor of Philosophy.He is a native of

Virginia and has served in the pastoral ministry for 18 yrs.

Dr. Blakemore was in Columbia last fall and spoke at the"Heal the Land" conference held at the Columbia Expo Center.

First United Methodist Church601/736-7121 Rev. Keith Gaughf, Pastor.

POIRIER

Cameron Gordy, 11, son of Kyle and Michelle Gordyand grandson of Hubert and Elsie Freeman killed histhird deer of the year, a seven point on hisgrandfather's farm in Walthall County.

SATURDAYJanuary 15, 2011

Gordy dropsseven point

Joseph Le Febvre, 11, killed an eight point onprivate land on December 19.

An eight point for Le Febvre

Marvin Thornhill killed a nine point while hunting onprivate land in Foxworth.

Thornhill gets anine pointLogan

McDowell, 12,killed an eightpoint over theChristmasholidays withhis grandfather,Billy Selman inthe Gosscommunity. Heis the son ofTraci andReubenMcDowell.

Hunter Reid, 10, killed an eight point whilehunting on family land Christmas Eve. Hunter isthe son of Shane and Marcie Reid.

Reid grabs an eight point

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Coolers of water fromoutside the school systemand bottled water replaceddrinking fountains assources of refreshment forstudents at East Marionthis week, after theLampton WaterAssociation experienced aloss of water pressure onTuesday and issued a“boil water” notice for itscustomers, including theEast Marion campus.

The MississippiDepartment of Healthrequires two consecutivedays of clear test watersamples before it will lifta boil water advisory. TheMDH Web site indicatesthat it generally needs 48to 72 hours in order todetermine a system isclear.

According to Super-intendent Ron Forten-berry, the district is doingall it can to make sure thestudents have what theyneed. “We hope that bythe time we come backafter the Monday holiday,it will be lifted,”Fortenberry said.

At East Marion HighSchool, bottled water is

available to students anda general announcementwas made to the studentsabout its availability andlocations.

East MarionElementary principal Dr.Portia Hull said the schoolbrought “outside” waterin and provided it incoolers in each wing forthe elementary students.Hull said she did notmake a generalannouncement to theyounger children aboutthe provision of waterbecause such anannouncement wouldnormally prompt manystudents to ask for waterout of curiosity and notbecause they are thirsty.

“Our teachers havebeen notified about wherethe water is located andhow to go aboutdistributing it. They aretaking the students to thecooler or giving thembottled water throughoutthe day. We are makingsure the children stayhydrated,” Hull said.“Hopefully we won’t beunder the notice verylong, but we will doeverything we can do tobe sure there is plenty ofwater here to drink,” shesaid.

By Lori WattsStaff Writer

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East Marion

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Boy Scout Troop 82 attended the Columbia Board of Aldermen meeting lastTuesday night. The scouts were there to learn more about how the citygovernment operates and heard discussions about garbage and sewerordinances, as well as some reports by department supervisors. The members ofthe troop in attendance were recognized by Mayor Reed Houston and welcomedto the meeting by all the aldermen. They were, from left, Brandon Barber, RandMikell, Heath Greenlee (hiding) and Sasha Mecino, with Mayor Reed Houston andTroop Leaders Glenn Mikell and Mike Mecino. photo by Lori Watts

Scouts get lesson incity government

Members of the Improvers 4-H Club of Marion County recently made lapblankets for residents of The Grove Nursing Home. Those participating wereLaura Culliver, Kenny Price, Katie Price, Katie Raybourn, Hannah Broome,Alaina Broome, Candace Kendrick, Josh Stuckey, Micah Robbins and littlehelpers Ashlyn Raybourn and Ryan Broome. photo submitted

Local 4-H Club makesblankets for elderly

Students rewarded for CPS fundraiserThe Columbia Primary School PTO treated the students

who sold more than 18 tubs of cookie dough for the annualfundraiser to a ride in a limousine and a pizza party lastweek. Each class rode in the limo to the Pizza Hut, wherethey enjoyed lunch. They then experienced a quick touraround Columbia in the limousine before returning toschool.

Left: Students receiving the special recognition were:kindergarten: Kaitlyn Ezell, Bella Scarborough, CadenCreel, Jada Johnson, Robert Minor, Briana Bullock,Konner Beasley, Lee Slocum, Briyonna Newsome,Connor Swayze, Devyn Peters, Keagan Martin, LelaCasey, Peyton Duncan, Roderick Brent, Abby Knight,Elizabeth Prine, Hallie Haddox, McKenna Powell,Mammie Herring, John Polk, Michael Smith andTommy Simmons. photos by Lori Watts

Left: First grade: Donivan Reed, Hunter Moak,Jalaysia Everett, Cameron Henebry, ColbyWilliamson, Kami Purvis, Natalie Stringer, ShawParente, Tia Coleman, Cayli Lambert, HannahPittman, McKenna Virgil, Tiffany McNabb, TimiyahMagee, Carson Beisel, Gianna Ray, Kayley Rawls,Madison Nolen, Tyler Duncan, Tyler Twedt, AnnabellaSinclair, Chloe Cook, Christopher Hahn, Ethan Bass,Merranda Robertson, Tucker Lucas, Jackson Carney,Mya Jones and Patrice Oatis.

Second grade: Kacey Stampley, Jordon Bourn, Amanda Shields, Gabriel Poirier, Gavin Bullock, TrevorRowell, Austin Thornhill, Ian Barber, Sheree Harris, Breanna Rogers, John McKenzie, Mitchell Powell, LeahNolan and Marshall Hobgood.

Third grade: Carley Davis, Christian McCance, Caylie Moak, Daulton Turnage, Taliyah Jones, Abby Morris,Clay Powell, Kade Ramshur, Kaylee Fortenberry, Madison Bansbach, Olivia Carney, Christian Rowell,Madison Stuckey, Cameron Clark, Harley Olafson, Elizabeth Knight, Gage Breland, Guadalupe Cabezas, JoyMagee and McKinley Newcomer.

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Aiden Glenn Wardencelebrated his firstbirthday January 7, witha party the followingday. He is the son ofBenjamin and AshtonWarden, grandson ofLisa Haskins, Simmonand Rachael Warden,and great-grandson ofDonald and JaniceStockstill, and Billy andGlenda Lee. He had asailor themed party andreceived lots of gifts.

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Michael and Rebecca Baker announce thebirth of their third child, Analeigh KellyBaker. Analeigh was born September 17,2010, at Wesley Medical Center. She weighednine pounds, 10 ounces and was 19 and a half

inches long. Her grandparents are Terry andRobin King and William and Ann Stogner ofColumbia and Scottie Robbins Ball ofBrandon. Analeigh was welcomed home byher two big sisters, Jessica and Cara Baker.

Bakers welcome daughterAshlea Pounds

Hobgood and DustinHobgood of Angie,Louisiana announce thebirth of their first child,a son named MaKenzieKole Hobgood. Thebaby was born onSeptember 24, 2010 atSt. Tammany Hospitalin Covington,Louisiana. His birthweight was sevenpounds, four and a halfounces and he was 19inches in length.Grandparents of thebaby are Wade andRegina Pounds ofColumbia and Stanleyand Monica Hobgood ofAngie, Louisiana.

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Brant Martin andJessica Pittman wouldlike to announce thebirth of their first child,a girl, Dakota SummerMartin. She was born onDecember 1, 2010 atForest General Hospital.Her birth weight waseight pounds sevenounces and was 20inches in length. She iswelcomed by herbrothers Carter, Keagan,and Benjamin. Herpaternal grandparentsare Willie and PaulineMartin of Foxworth. Hermaternal grandparentsare Greg Pittman ofHattiesburg and NellPickett of Carriere.

Martin, Pittman have a girlWarden turns one

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Columbia Primary School PTO winners of the cookie dough sale were, from left,Konnor Beasley with $530 in sales, Elizabeth Prine, $503, Hallie Haddox, $598, andJada Johnson, $574, all kindergarten students and the top winner, Joy Magee, a thirdgrader who sold $613. These were the top sellers from among all students at CPS.They each received a cash prize for their hard work and contributions to the PTO.

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The Students chosen as the Catch of the Week forColumbia Elementary for the week of January 10 are:front Row: Kaylee Duplantis, Darian Martin, Anna LisaWilliamson, Cortaysja Robinson, and Emily May.Second Row: Jonathan Stoetzner, Jaydon McDonald,Dasia Allen, Jacob Robichaux, Shu Juan Gao, andJamereyell Blackmond. photo submitted

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Kokomo HomemakerVolunteers met for theirannual Christmas meetingin the home of LaRoseBennett at Kokomo. Theycame with their favoriteholiday foods, gifts toexchange with each otherand gifts to be sent toMiss. State Hospital atWhitfield. This has beenan annual project for theClub for the past 25 yearsor more. The box to theState Hospital weighed 56pounds consisting ofclothes, shoes, games andnumerous other things.They look forward to thisgift every year atChristmas.

Peggy Thornhillpresented the programabout the Christmas Story.She also gave thedevotional and blessing.

She expressed how theLord has been so good toeach of the members andthanking Him for everyblessing they havereceived in their long clublives and others.

After the program, theyenjoyed a Christmasdinner, followed byexchanging gifts with eachother and some memberseven giving gifts to eachmember. The ladiesenjoyed the social hourwith each other.

Those present werePeggy Thornhill, FayePittman, Geneva Holmes,Eloise Crawley, MaryRose Turnage, LavadaDunaway, LaRoseBennett, and a guest, PamMiller.

The meeting was thenadjourned.

Kokomo Homemakerscontinues tradition

Kokomo Head Start visited the offices of the Columbian-Progress last week. Fromleft, front row: Ashlyn Johns, Douglas Haden and Linda Stafford. Second row:Elexis Connett, Madison Davis and Myhangel Henderson. Third row: Olivia Alford,Kailani Husband, Ariyah May and De’Anthani Dewberry. Back row: Loyce Davis,parent; Marvillia Barnes, teacher assistant; Alline Henry, teacher and LaRhondaMyers, volunteer. photo by Lori Watts

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Pets and pavementtopped the agenda of theMarion County Supervisorsin recent meetings.

Dr. Gail Foreman,executive director of theSouthern Pines AnimalShelter addressed the boardand spoke of the agency’swork in the county.

“We do play a role inMarion County,” Foremantold the board. “We serve 11counties and we bring inabout 10,000 animals ayear.” The shelter is unableto find homes for manyanimals, and a largepercentage is euthanized.

“We’re looking to expandadoption,” Foreman told theSupervisors. “We do makesure every animal is spayedor neutered.” The shelterreceives animals fromMarion County each year.“We spend about $5,400 peryear in direct care ofanimals from MarionCounty.” Foreman said

adoption rates are around 8percent for cats and 26percent for dogs.

“One of the benefits toyour constituents is ourspay/neuter clinic,”Foreman said. “Yourconstituents save about$7,500 per year. Iunderstand your shelter letspeople know about that. Wewant to find homes and wewant to help animals in thisarea.”

Foreman said the shelteris working to improve thestandard of care to help theanimals of Marion County.“You’ll see a lot more of usin the future,” she said.“We’re hoping to run atransport van to Columbiato bring animals to thespay/neuter clinic.”

Foreman said the normalcost is $35 for a cat and $70for a dog. “We have grantsavailable that can reducethat by half. We have a vetthat can do a lot of surgeriesin a day. We’re trying to dothe best we can.”

Supervisors askedForeman about the ability to

care for horses. SupervisorLloyd Irvin Fortenberrycited several times whenauthorities have soughttemporary homes for horses.“We have a lot of instanceswith horses,” Fortenberrysaid. “It’s always a problemto get it handled.”

Foreman said that

currently Southern Pines hasthe ability to serve horses inForrest County. “We want tochange that in the future andhave a facility to househorses.”

In a separate report,County Engineer JeffDungan discussed the finalinspection of the new solidwaste transfer and therenewal of the permit for it.The county is also in theprocess of renewing thepermits for the animalshelter.

Work may soon getunderway on the Lamptonsewer project. A USDARural Development grant of

around $600,000 will beused to tie homes into thesystem. “We’re signing theengineering agreements.Easements need to becertified with RuralDevelopment. Scott Phillipshas done a lot of work onthat.” The USDA requires80 percent verification.

Airport projects areunderway as well. “Thetaxiway paving is done,”Dungan said. “That nextproject is the weatherequipment.” Discussionscentered on road projectsincluding maintenance andpatching. The patching andleveling was part of more

than $890,000 worth ofprojects. “These roads needto be striped, but it needs tobe about 50 degrees so all ofthe project roads can getcenterlines and side stripes.”

The board also discussedcosts of several bridgeprojects, including aPickwick Road project andthe Water Valley project.

A project to resealColumbia Purvis Road fromU.S. 98 to the county linewill also be undertaken thisyear. “We want to get itready for when the money isavailable,” Dungan said.“We plan to level and resealthe whole nine miles.”

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Methcontinued from Page 1

have found a drastic decrease in methproduction. “We averaged three or four methlabs a month in the three years I’ve served assheriff,” said Jones County Sheriff AlexHodge. “Since July 1, 2010, we have had onlyfive labs.”

In Marion County, there have been severallabs discovered and arrests made by the PearlRiver Basin Narcotics Task Force recently.Hall said often, several people cooperate toget enough of the necessary ingredients.Many travel out of state to seek the controlledmedicines.

According to statistics from the MississippiDepartment of Public Safety, HarrisonCounty had the most meth labs of any countyin 2009. In 2009, it had 109 labs. From Julyto December 2010, Harrison County had only13 meth labs.

“We’re down 80 percent to 85 percent inmeth-related arrests,” said Harrison CountySheriff Melvin Brisolara. The head of theMississippi Bureau of Narcotics, who led thepush for the legislation, agrees. “Somethinghad to be done,” said MBN Director Marshall

Fisher, “At every level-law enforcement,courts, human services- our resources weremaxing out, but the problem was not gettingany better.”

The new law replaced an outdated trackinglaw that required a buyer to showidentification. “It slowed down methproduction for a while, but violators foundways to skirt it,” Fisher said.

“Early results (from the law’s passage)show a nearly 70 percent reduction in meth-related cases statewide,” Fisher said. “Now,when we find pseudoephedrine at meth labs,it was purchased in surrounding states.”

Figures at the MBN indicate officersworked 124 meth labs from July to December2010, a 68 percent reduction from the 389labs worked from July to December 2009.

Officials removed 19 children from methlab sites July to December 2010, a 76 percentreduction from the 80 children removedduring the same period in 2009.

“Other states are looking to followMississippi’s lead and pass the same law,”Fisher said. “This works; I hope they do.”

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connection with the incident. “During thecourse of the investigation, Roderick wascharged with possession of a controlledsubstance with intent to distribute,”Sheriff's Investigator Jamie Singley said.

Both appeared in court simultaneouslyin front of Judges Gwen Broom andSharon Whitfield. Holloway’s bond is setat $1 million and Jefferson’s at $100,000.Both returned to Marion CountyWednesday from Missouri

Preliminary hearings are set for Jan. 27.Both asked to have attorneys appointedfor them.

“We found out that they had gone to

Enterprise Rent a Car and rented a vehicleand fled the area,” Singley said. “I foundout her mother lived in Blue Springs, Mo.And we notified the Blue Springs PoliceDepartment and U.S. Marshals.”

Marshals made contact with the vehicleon Dec. 24 and witnessed Jeffersondriving it. “They saw her leaving hermother’s residence and driving to ahotel,” Singley said. “At the hotel, sheand Carlos Holloway were taken intocustody.” Singley said U.S. Marshals,Blue Springs police and several otheragencies, took the pair into custodywithout incident.

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Surrounded by law enforcement, Carlos Holloway is led away from hisarraignment in Marion County Justice Court Thursday. photo by Mark Rogers

Board hears updates on shelter, roads

Supervisors discuss issues in a recent meeting. At left is President Randy Dyess and right, Calvin Newsome.Board Attorney Joe Shepard is at far left. photo by Mark Rogers

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AL-ISLAMMasjid Al-Halim

Imam Mikal Uqdah16 Al-Halim Road, Columbia

Phone: 736-8540 Medinah@datastar.netAPOSTOLIC

Church Temple ApostolicHwy. 98 W., Foxworth

Pastor: Charles BrumfieldPleasant Hill Jesus Name

Apostolic Church1720 Hwy. 98 W., FoxworthPastor: Rev. Marvin Terrell

Phone: 736-6819 res.Pine Burr Church of the

Lord Jesus Christ15 Byrd Lane, ColumbiaPastor: Rev. W.D. Hibley

Phone: 736-1143 res.ASSEMBLIES

OF GODFirst Assembly of God

1001 Park Ave., ColumbiaPastor: Rev. Warren J. Selman, Jr.

Phone: 736-9641MISSIONARY BAPTIST

Antioch Baptist Church32 Barnes-Daniels Drive

Phone 736-8462 (C), 736-4261 (H)Brushy Creek Missionary Baptist

Brushy Creek Rd., ColumbiaPastor: Trent TolarPhone: 731-1159

Christian Hill Baptist ChurchP.O. Box 1083, FoxworthPastor: Rev. Derico Cain

Phone: 731-1159Christian Union Missionary Baptist

Christian Union Road, ImprovePastor: Rev. Carl Bullock

Phone: 736-4502 (H), 736-8170 (C)Enon Missionary Baptist

Route 6, ColumbiaPastor: Richard Maggee

First Hopewell Baptist ChurchP.O. Box 837, Sumrall

Pastor: Rev. Jessie BridgesPhone: 736-7555 (C), 270-4489 (H)

Ford’s Chapel Baptist Church03 Son Thompson Road, Sandy Hook

Pastor: Rev. Edward Mark, Sr. Phone: 876-6897

Friendship Baptist ChurchP.O.Box 413, Columbia

Pastor: Rev. David DanielsPhone:736-5460

Gates Road Missionary BaptistGates Road Community, Columbia

Pastor: Elder Everette BroomePhone: 736-6050

Good Hope Baptist ChurchPastor: Denny Patterson

Phone: 736-6187Grace Missionary Baptist 2598 Hwy. 44, Columbia

Pastor: Freddy MillsPhone: 601-441-4057 (C), 731-3900 (H)

Harmony Baptist ChurchOld Hwy. 35 North, Columbia

Pastor: Dr. Larry JacksonPhone: 736-7163

Hub Community Missionary BaptistChurch

Hwy. 13 South, ColumbiaJohn The Baptist Church

500 Lumberton Rd., ColumbiaPastor: Rev. Calvin Newsom

Phone: 736-5591 (C)Little Rock Baptist Church

Route 1 FoxworthPastor: Rev. Clayton Expose

Macedonia Missionary Baptist Hwy 43 Columbia

Pastor: Elder Ed PentonMorning Star Missionary Baptist

1351 Gates Road, ColumbiaPastor: Rev. Kevin D. Russell, Sr.

Phone: 736-3808Mount Bethel Baptist ChurchRoute 1 Box 65, Sandy Hook

Pastor: Rev. James WellsPhone 736-5246

Mt. Bethel # 2 Baptist ChurchRoute 1, Sandy Hook

Pastor: Rev. Hycie CarsonMt. Calvary Baptist Church 803A Main Street, Columbia

Pastor: Clarence C. Parker, Sr.Phone: 731-5209

Mount Zion Baptist ChurchP.O. Box 191 Foxworth, MS 39483

Pastor: Rev S.E. May Phone 736-7887 (H)

New Damascus Baptist ChurchRoute 1, Kokomo

Pastor: Rev. Timothy MageeNew Hope Baptist Church97 Howard Road, Columbia

Phone: 736-2451New Union Missionary Baptist Church

New Union Community, ColumbiaPastor: Darrin Webb

Phone 261-3928Owens Chapel Baptist Church

1223 Martin Luther King Dr., ColumbiaPastor: Isaac Brown

Phone: 261-3928Pearl River Missionary Baptist

Hwy. 35S. Sandy Hook, MS 39478Pastor: Elder Lavell KnightRose Hill Baptist Church

Rt. 5 Columbia, Pho. 736-0605Pastor: Rev. James E. Price

Saint Luke Baptist ChurchHwy. 44, Columbia

Pastor: Rev. Avon RawlsPhone: 736-5906

Saint Mark Baptist ChurchRt. 2 Box 22-A, Columbia

Pastor: G. D. OwensPhone: 731-9812 (C), 736-9396 (H)

Spring Hill Baptist Church284 Spring Hill Church Road,

Sandy HookPastor: Rev. V. D. Lee

Phone: 731-2857 (C), 876-2473 (Pastor)

Sunflower Baptist ChurchRt. 2 Box 31, FoxworthPastor Wilburt Morris

Phone: 736-1635Sunlight Baptist Church

Route 1, Sandy HookPastor: Rev. Charles GallowaySweet Home Baptist Church

Route 5 ColumbiaPastor: Ollie Barnes

Temple Baptist ChurchRogers Ave. Columbia

Pastor: Rev. Kevin SanfordPhone: 736-1965

True Vine Baptist ChurchS. Main St. Columbia

Rev. Edward Handshaw, Jr. Phone: 736-4817

Unity Baptist Church326 Mayson Ave. Columbia

Pastor: LeRoy Henry IIIPhone: 736-8678

Victory Tabernacle Baptist900 Gill St. Columbia

Pastor: Elder Everette BroomePhone: 736-6211

NATIONAL BAPTISTSaint John Baptist Church

ExposePastor: Edward G. HerronINDEPENDENT

BAPTISTLighthouse Baptist Church

419 Pearl St.Pastor: Ken Shinn 736-1463First Graves Creek Baptist144 Pierce Road, Columbia

Pastor: Bro. Bo ReidSOUTHERN BAPTIST

Antioch Baptist Church990 Taylor Road, Kokomo

Phone (H) 736-9430Pastor: Willie Martin

Bunkerhill Baptist Church63 Bunkerhill Rd., Columbia

Phone (C) 736-1136, (H) 731-6241Pastor: Rev. Randy GardnerCalvary Baptist Church

1309 Church St., ColumbiaPhone: (C) 736-6336, (H) 736-8703

Pastor: Rev. Millard MoakCedar Grove Baptist Church

44 Cedar Grove Road, ColumbiaPhone: (C) 736-4612, (H) 731-5031

Pastor: Rev. Tom McCardleClear Creek Baptist Church

1460 Clear Creek Road, ColumbiaPastor: Winston Fortenberry

Phone: 303-0160Church on Main

Main Street 441-6085Rev. Brian Stewart

East Columbia Baptist Church385 Columbia Purvis RoadPastor: Rev. Phillip Duncan

Phone: (C) 736-2683, (H) 736-6794Edna Baptist Church

532 Old River Road ColumbiaPastor: Rev. Kenneth Peavey

Phone: (C) 736-5228, (H) 736-1978Emmanuel Baptist Church

1940 Old Hwy 34 North, Pastor: Chris Cawley

Phone: 736-3537First Baptist Church900 High School Ave.

Pastor: Dr. Bryant BarnesPhone: 736-2608

Foxworth First Baptist ChurchP.O. Box 45, Foxworth

Pastor-Rev. Charles NailPhone: (C) 736-4401, (H) 731-2482

Goss Baptist Church26 Goss Church Road, Columbia

Pastor: Rev. Mark McArthurPhone: (D) 736-9563, (H) 731-5438

Holly Springs Baptist ChurchHolly Springs Road, Foxworth

Pastor: Dr. Ron JordanPhone: 736-5795

Hurricane Creek Baptist Church247 Hurricane Creek Road

Sandy Hook, MS 39478Pastor: Curtis Roland

Phone: (C) 736-3544, (H) 736-9583Improve Baptist Church2979 Hwy. 44 Columbia

Pastor: Bro. Darrel DanielsPhone: (C) 736-4947 (H) 731-2034

Kokomo Baptist Church116 Nace Road, KokomoPastor: Rev. Glenn Nace

Phone: (C) 736-0990 (H) 736-0537Magee’s Creek Baptist Church

174 Darburn RoadPastor: Bro. Jimmy Jones

New Hope Baptist Church508 New Hope Church Road, Foxworth

Pastor:Rev. Tim ParkerPhone: (C) 736-6511 (H) 736-4823North Columbia Baptist Church

1527 North Main St.Pastor: Rev. Michael Grenn

Phone: (C)736-8635 (H) 736-1031Pine Burr Baptist Church

1292 Pine Burr Road, ColumbiaPastor: John Watts

Phone: (C)736-8524 (H) 794-3926Sandy Hook Baptist Church

P.O. Box 125, Sandy Hook, MS 39478Pastor: Rick Daugherty

Phone: (C) 736-0045 (Fax) 736-0093Shiloh Baptist Church91 Shiloh Firetower Rd.

Pastor: Brother Chris Barrows(C) 736-7977

Spring Cottage Baptist Church1418 Hwy. 43, Columbia

Pastor: Rev. Curtis HeywardPhone: 736-5671

Truevine Baptist Church275 South Main Street, Columbia

Pastor: Rev. Edward Handshaw, Jr.Phone: 736-2316

White Bluff Baptist Church2755 Hwy. 587, Foxworth

Pastor: Rev. John Blackmon

CATHOLICHoly Trinity Catholic Church1429 N. Park Ave., ColumbiaPastor: Rev. Martin Gillespie

Phone: 736-3136C.M.E.

Blue Springs CME1608 Gates Road, Columbia

Pastor: Eddie DixonCHURCH OF CHRIST

Non-Denominational Columbia Churchof Christ

1120 Broad Street, ColumbiaMinister: Jimmy W. Cox

Phone 736-0900Virginia Ave. Church of Christ

Virginia Ave., ColumbiaMinister: Billy Warren

Phone: 444-5171

CHURCH OF GODLakeview Church of God

136 U.S. Hwy 198EPastor: Rev. A.D. Gammill, Jr.

Phone: 736-0390May’s Creek Church of God

281 May’s Creek Rd. , FoxworthPastor: Rev. Tim Bedwell

Phone: 736-2337Morgantown Church of God

Hwy. 587 MorgantownPastor: Rev. Lamar Davis

Phone: 736-3222Mt. Carmel Church of God

Mt. Carmel Church Rd., FoxworthPastor: Rev. Timothy Bass

Phone: (C) 731-2882, (H) 736-0404Mt. Sinai Church of God

510 Circle Bar Road, FoxworthRev. Nathan Franklin

Phone: 736-7585North Columbia Church of God

N. Main St. ColumbiaPastor: Larry R. Massey

Phone: 736-4266Richland Creek Church of God

200 Richland Creek Rd., FoxworthPastor: Rev. David Adams

Phone: (C) 731-8543, (H) 736-4440 West Columbia Church of God

2126 Hwy 98 W FoxworthPastor: Rev. Lane Turnage

Phone: 731-5492 (H)CHURCH OF GOD IN

CHRISTAmazing Church of God in Christ

Hwy. 35 S., FoxworthPastor/Supt: A.D. Galloway

Phone: 444-5097Eaton Temple C.O.G.I.C.

1014 Hwy. 13, P.O. Box 946, ColumbiaPastor: Elder Randolph Chestang

Phone: 736-0556Expose Church of God In Christ

1215 Maxwell St., ColumbiaPastor: Elder Fred Odom, Jr.

Phone: 736-4818HUB Chapel Church of God in Christ

544 Joe Road, HubPastor: Elder Jesse Peavy

Phone: 307-8807 or 731-3907New Jerusalem C.O.G.I.C.

Route 1, Box 324, N.J.C. FoxworthPastor: Elder Clyde Conerly

New Revelation Evangelistic Ministry811 Main Street, Columbia

Phone 329-6139Founder/Pastor: Elder Norris E. PrestonThe Tabernacle of Faith C.O.G.I.C.

136 Christopher Road (Brushy Creek Com)

Pastor: Anthony SmithWest Columbia C.O.G.I.C.

1891 Hwy. 98 West, Foxworth Pastor: Jerry Walker

Phone: 736-5262, 736-3011William Chapel Miracle C.O.G.I.C.

605 School St. , ColumbiaPastor: Elder S. Q. QuinnPhone: 736-2312 (pastor)

EPISCOPALSt. Stephens Episcopal Church1300 Church Street, Columbia

The Reverend Catherine RickettChurch Phone: 736-5496Home Phone: 736-4500

LATTER DAY SAINTSChurch of Jesus Christ of

Latter Day SaintsLakeview, Columbia

Bishop: Steve L. CrosbyPhone: 441-4104

METHODISTCONGREGATIONAL

Victory First CongregationalMethodist Church

Shiloh Firetower Road., FoxworthPastor: Max CampbellPhone: 736-1621 (H)

Turnage Chapel CongregationalMethodist

483 Turnage Chapel Rd., FoxworthPastor: Rev. Mike Harris

Phone: 736-7744METHODIST,PROTESTANT

Hickory Grove Methodist Protestant Church

72 Phillips Road, SumrallPastor: Rev. Harold Jackson

Phone: 758-3624METHODIST, UNITED

Baylis Chapel United Methodist Church

15 E. Baylis Chapel Road, ColumbiaPastor: Rev. Glen Freeman

Phone: 736-2182 (H)Chapel of the Cross United Methodist

Church1639 Hwy 98 E., ColumbiaPastor: Rev. Glenn Freeman

Phone 736-0720Columbia Valley Methodist1118 West Avenue, Columbia

Pastor: Rev. David BryantPhone: 736-4516

First United Methodist Church411 Church St., Columbia

Pastor: Keith GaughfPhone: 736-7121

Foxworth United Methodist ChurchP.O. Box 429, Foxworth

Pastor: Rev. Reed HoustonPhone: 736-5305 (H)

Hopewell United MethodistP.O. Box 48, Foxworth

Pastor: Rev. Tyler BridgePhone: 736-0018

HUB Chapel United Methodist544 Joe Road, Columbia

Pastor: Rev. David Bryant Phone: 736-6315

Kokomo United Methodist126 Kokomo Road, Kokomo

Pastor: Dr. David Young Phone: 736-2182 (H)

New Hope United Methodist187 Hwy. 43 South, Columbia

Pastor: Rev. Terry ThomasPhone: 736-6086 (H)

New Zion United Methodist17 East Marion School Rd., Columbia

Pastor: Eddie D. BrownPhone: (C) 736-1080

Pleasant Valley MethodistRoute 3, Foxworth

St. Paul United MethodistP.O. Box 4, Foxworth, MS

Pastor Eddie D. BrownPhone: 736-8097

Sandy Hook United MethodistP.O. Box 40, Sandy HookPastor: Scott Broughton

Phone: 736-2475Zion Ridge United Methodist

Route 5, ColumbiaPhone: 601-794-2905NAZARENE

Church of the Nazarene816 East Avenue

Pastor: Rev. Gay BosleyPhone: 601-736-1255

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Advance Historical ChurchOld Hwy. 44, 2 blocks from Lamar

county LineA.T.T.A.M. Ministries

1116 Shiloh-Firetower Road, FoxworthPastor: Apostle Derek and Lisa Mingo

Phone: (C) 731-2227Christian Family Worship Center1104 Broad Street, Columbia, MS

Pastor: Terry L. MontgomeryPhone: (C) 444-5005

Grace Pointe Worship Center1810 Hwy. 586, Foxworth

Interim Pastor: Rev. Jeremy FortenberryPhone: (C) 601-736-1099

Greater East Lampton Church1477 Hwy. 13 South, Columbia

Pastor; Calvin C. Brown Phone: (C) 731-2181

New Birth Fellowship Ministry417 Barnes Street, Columbia, MS

Pastor: Ricky E. BuckleyNew Life Fellowship Church1214 N. Park Ave., Columbia

Pastor: Terry WeemsPhone: 731-1877

The Church On Main701 Main St.

Pastor: Brian StewartPhone: 736-7144

Trinity Lighthouse Ministry261 Robert Baggett Road

Pastor: Ray AllenPhone: 736-5533

Truevine Deliverance MinistriesChurch

441 Old Hwy. 13 South, ColumbiaPastor: Elder James Hunter

Phone: 736-2076PENTECOSTAL,

UNITEDOak Grove United Pentecostal

1069 Hwy 587, FoxworthPastor: Rev. Felix Arnold

Phone: 736-2831Pine Grove Pentecostal Church

761 Pine Grove Church Road, FoxworthPastor: Rev. Kenneth Rockco

Phone: 736-5139 (H) 7361-9040 (O)731-9011 (C.)

Woodlawn United Pentecostal ChurchHwy. 98 By-Pass, ColumbiaPastor: Rev. James Carney

Phone: 736-5128 (ch.)Great Faith Ministry

1106 Martin Luther King Dr.Pastor: Cleveland Curney

PRESBYTERIANColumbia Presbyterian Church

500 Church St., ColumbiaPhone: 736-4728

Pastor: William H. DenverSEVENTH DAY

ADVENTISTSeventh Day Adventist Church

1223-1/2 North Park Ave., ColumbiaPastor: Bill Devine

Phone: 736-7777 or 296-9508South Columbia S.D.A.

Mississippi Ave., ColumbiaPastor: Caesar Monroe

Phone 731-2506FULL GOSPEL

Cornerstone Community churchP.O. Box 706/ 411 Hwy. 35 North

Phone 736-8808 736-7667Ken and Sandy Stover (Pastors)

Love in Action211 Pearl St., Columbia

Phone: 731-7608Rev. Billy Rayburn (pastor)

RESCUE MISSIONSonrise Ministries

424 Bullis StreetPhone: 736-5290

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In these days of uncertainty many of us questionwhat tomorrow is going to bring. The economy issputtering, and the government is reaching into itspockets to give monetary bailouts.

With many of the failures we are seeing, one hasto question the Christian ethics of some of theseCEOs who have taken home the big bucks and lefttheir companies and employees in a financialcrunch. It is very evident that money was thecontrolling factor and now, this false god, as someview it, has gotten our country into dire straights.

God challenges us to be accountable to ourChristian brothers. Working together and servingpeople with dignity and honor has built thegreatest nation on earth. We have allowed our ownselfish ways to get in the way for the betterment ofthe whole.

I firmly believe that God is going to take thisnation and discipline us for not standing up forwhat we know is right. We have allowed toomany people with scrupulous and selfish ideasand ideals take control of the majority, and wehave sat back and watched them do this.

Now more than ever, Christians have to standup and be accountable for their actions. We haveto return to the love, understanding and

forgiveness that Jesus taught us.Read what Jesus tells us in John 13:34, “A

new commandment I give to you, that you loveone another; as I have loved you, that you alsolove one another.”

The greatest love ever known was when Godgave his own Son to be sacrificed for our sinsand inequities. Through the death andresurrection of Jesus we all have theopportunity of receiving His saving grace to beour own. This gives us peace and understandingalong with a genuine love for our Christianbrothers.

We have to look out for one another and helpour Christian friends when they are down or takea wrong turn. Remember what we are told inEcclesiastes 4:9-10; “Two are better than one,because they have a good reward for their labor.for if they fall, one will lift up his companion. Butwoe to him who is alone when he falls, for he hasno one to help him up.”

Aren’t we seeing enough of this today where “I”is number one and “we” doesn’t exist. Be true toyourself, be faithful to your Heavenly Father andbe loving to your Christian brother.

Prayer: Thank you Lord for the opportunity toserve you. Help me be an example to those aroundme so that your light will shine through me.Amen.

Be accountable to Christian Brothers

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MondayProverbs18:24;

Tuesday1 Corinthians

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Wednesday1 Peter1:22

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FridayPsalm37:39

SaturdayJohn

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Suggested Daily Bible Readings

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYSJanuary 16

Albert Pujols - Baseball player (30)

January 17Muhammad Ali - Boxer (68)

January 18Kevin Costner - Actor (55)

January 19Dolly Parton - Singer (64)

January 20Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin - Astronaut (80)

January 21Jack Nicklaus - Golfer (70)

January 22Linda Blair - Actress (51)

SUDOKU

Here’s how it works:Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken downinto nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each numbercan appear only once in each row, column and box. You canfigure out the order in which the numbers will appear byusing the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. Themore numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve thepuzzle.

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___”7. Brainy12. “... happily ___ after”13. Anger14. Ice cream flavor15. One who repairs17. All thumbs18. Final stage of chess19. That which belongs to them21. Doublemint, e.g.22. Declines23. Reserve27. Coffees with no caffeine31. African antelope32. Voice lesson topic34. Calculus calculation35. “___ a chance”36. “The sweetest gift of

heaven”: Virgil38. Bank offering, for short39. A roll cloud42. Bait44. Chester White’s home45. 1943 conference site47. Dishonest49. Delight51. Affranchise52. Lace place54. Attacks, in a way58. Certain Arab59. Resembling bees - product61. “Odyssey” enchantress62. Aroma63. Holly64. Deuce toppers65. Clinch, with “up”66. Atlantic catch

Down1. Beehive, e.g.2. Manage3. Slightly hoarse4. When repeated, like some

shows5. “Give it ___!”6. Popular mints7. Crystalline pig iron8. Cartliage disks in joints9. Maple genus10. Criticizes11. Atlanta-based station12. “... ___ he drove out of

sight”13. Things that strike with

force16. Brag20. “We’ve been ___!”23. Dorm annoyance24. Pen25. Bank deposit26. Aerodynamic28. Awry29. Narrow inlet of sea30. “Don’t go!”31. Buzzing pest33. Economical37. Prayer book40. Imperativeness41. Witty remarks43. “___ Heartbeat” (Amy

Grant hit)46. Born48. Emphatic, in a way50. Character52. Arabic for “commander”53. Quick to the helm54. Falling flakes55. Flaky pastry56. Barely managed, with “out”57. Census datum58. Columbus Day mo.60. “___ to Billie Joe”

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January 15, 201112ANSWER:

For sale 99 OldsCutlass 100,000miles, new tires, newbattery, tip-top shape.601-261-5445 (1/27)

2002 Silver ImpalaLS 93,000 miles, oneowner, sunroof,leather interior heater,a/c, cruise control, CDplayer. $5,500. 601-736-4632 (1/15)

2005 PontiacMontana, 110,000miles, V-6, fullyloaded for sale $5,000or to take up note.601-441-0483 ask forJamie (1/27)

R & R Lawn Care -Yard maintenance,weed eating,mulching, flowerbeds, grass mainte-nance, aerator. Call601-441-9706. (TFN)

Diamond HomeImprovement-floor-ing, siding, remodel-ing, carpentry, paint-ing, fencing andmore. “Professionalwork at a customerfriendly price” Forestimate call 601-688-1254. (3/26)

Winter StumpGrinding Special. Bigor Small we grindthem all. Limited timeonly. Call for moredetails. StumpsUnlimited 601-248-9399. (1/20)

K & W Constructionhouse leveling andfoundation repair,replace worn or rottensills, stop shakingfloors, slab or conven-tional type home.601-964-3720 (1/29)

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Looking to pur-chase land and willpay cash, any size, Ican close quickly. CallTroy 702-556-4081.(3/19)

For sale or rent1850 square footo f f i c e / h o m e$600/month. Call601-441-8338 (3/26)

Do you have landand need money? Iwill lend you cash onyour land. Cash quickCall Troy 702-556-4081 (2/10)

Very nice clean2BR apartment avail-able $600/month. Call601-736-4104 (TFN)

Cedar LaneApartments 2BR/2BA1083 sq. ft. walk inclosets, appliances,nice neighborhood$650/month 441-2368 (1/27)

For rent, sale or lease.Royce Rental. Ownerfinanced selection ofhouses trailers, andapartments. Main #601-441-2962 or 601-441-2617. (TFN)

House for Rent.References required601-736-7890 (TFN)

House for Rent601-441-5863. (TFN)

2BR/1BA, 26Hickory St., Foxworth601-270-4567 or 601-270-8125. (1/20)

Three houses forRent, referencesrequired, Section 8accepted. 601-679-7584. (2/5)

To place an ad call601-736-2611. Startyour advertising now.

Large 2BR/1BAbrick home, fencedyard, w/d hookups,carport. Information601-736-9340. (1/27)

House for Sale byOwner: 3BR, LR, DR,2 Baths. Kitchen andhalf with granitecounters, all appli-ances, large den, 2fireplaces (one withbuck stove), AC, bigutility room,hobby/office room,many closets and cab-inets, porch, twopatios, two cargarage, Gazebo, backyard sheds, greenhouse, stocked catfishpond, fruit trees,fenced garden, verybeautiful land-scapedyard with sprinkler,security system, deepwell, available watersystem, all drapes andblinds on 2 1/2 acresof land on GossBunker Hill Rd. Call forappointment 228-396-9170. Must sellmoving. (1/15)

Store front spaceavailable for rent onBroad Street, neardowntown. For moreinformation 601-731-1910 (TFN)

2BR trailer on Hwy35 N. in ColumbiaSchool District. 601-736-9384, if noanswer leave nameand number. (TFN)

If you have a Visa orMasterCard, you canplace your ad over thephone.

Tax Return Specialfor sale 2010 16x80Southern 3BR/2BAincludes: black appli-ances, his and herswalk-in master clos-ets, Hollywood bath,separate utility withwasher/dryer, “AshleyFurniture”, plywoodfloors and muchmore. All for only$329 per mth. CallSouthern ColonelHomes in Laurel at 1-866-428-8218. (1/29)

G o v e r n m e n tBacked Loans avail-able for ManufacturedHomes. 2,3,4 and 5bedroom homes avail-able. Call for moredetails. 866-338-1387 (1/29)

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Year End ClearanceSale: For sale: 201016x82 3BR/2BA, vinylsiding, shingle roof,storm windows, deluxmolding, large kitchenw/black forest cabi-nets & built-in diningtable w/benches, lux-ury living packagew/deluxe black appli-ances, fiberglass tubs,porcelain sinks andmuch more.Delivered, set-up, a/c,skirting. All for only$375 per month, wac.Call Simmons Housingin Brookhaven at 1-888-346-9998 (1/29)

Call 601-736-2611to place your ad.

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On April 4, 1968, America lost a greatleader when Martin Luther King, Jr. was

assassinated. Just four days later,Representative John Conyers submitted

legislation to Congress to commemorate King’s birthday. Although manysupported Conyers, it would take years before the bill would pass.

Opposition to creating a holiday for Martin Luther King, Jr. was stiff. Some argued against the idea because of cost. Toenact the holiday, it was estimated that the federal government would have to pay over $18 million. Many questioned theethics in singling King out over other influential figures, such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Thomas Jefferson. If thelegislation was passed, King would be the only other American besides George Washington to have a national holiday

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designated for his birthday. The billfailed in Congress, but the fightwasn’t over. For the next 15 years,Conyer, with the help ofRepresentative Shirley Chisholm,resubmitted the legislation at eachcongressional session. The billfailed every time until 1983, whenCongress, with pressure mountingfrom the Southern ChristianLeadership Conference, passed it.In November of that year,President Ronald Reagansigned the bill into law, designatingevery third Monday of January as aday of remembrance for

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