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All eight escapees
recaptured in 36 hours
Seven of the eight Marion
Walthall Correctional Facility
inmates who escaped Monday
morning experienced less than
19 hours of freedom, as law
enforcement officials
coordinated efforts to track
them down and return them to
prison. The final inmate was
recaptured less than two days
later.
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Eight inmates,
Toney T. Clark,
John David
Smith, Brandon
Silas, Ricky Chadwick
Roberts, Mickah Lott, David
Lavon "Buddy" Johnson,
Derrick Rainey and Eric Ball
used square tubing from a bed
to chisel their way through a
cell wall made of concrete and
cider block brick Monday
morning about 3 or 4 a.m. The
inmates, dressed in their prison
issued orange jumpsuits split
up in two groups after leaving
the common room of about 30
men.
"Three went to Arkansas
and the other five left
together," said MCSO
investigator Scott McKinney.
The hole in the wall led to a
construction
area, so a
perimeter
fence was not
up at the time.
M a r i o n
County is
a d d i n g
additional jail
space to the
facility, which
will add 110
beds.
" O n
average we
keep 425
inmates on
any given
day," said Marion County
Sheriff Berkley Hall. "We do
the best we can to keep them
in. They chopped through a
solid wall, so somebody
(working in the jail) didn't do
their job. We are going to find
out who didn't do their
perimeter check, who didn't go
in the zone and do a check, or
what just happened. We have
an internal investigation going
on."
Hall said the inmates took
the piece of pipe and worked
on making a hole from about 6
p.m. Sunday until they
escaped in the early morning
hours Monday, taking turns
chipping away at the concrete
and brick wall. They had to
bust a hole between the rebar
to escape. Hall wants to know
how this activity was
unnoticed. The sheriff also
said the rest of the inmates in
that "zone" could have fled,
but didn't.
The Marion County
Sheriff's Office spearheaded
the massive manhunt, enlisting
the help of the United States
Marshalls, Mississippi
Highway Patrol, Mississippi
Bureau of Investigations,
Mississippi Bureau of
Narcotics, Mississippi
Department of Corrections,
Mississippi Department of
Transportation, Columbia
Police Department,
Mississippi Department of
Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks,
Marion-Jeff Davis Civil
Defense and other agencies,
including the Forrest and
Lamar sheriff's offices and the
Arkansas State Police.
"It is all part of law
enforcement," Hall said.
"Everybody was working
together. We put out a call for
help and everyone responded
from the Federal Marshalls on
down. It is called teamwork."
Roadblocks were set
throughout the county,
tracking teams with dogs were
deployed and the
MHP searched
from the roads
and the sky with
a helicopter.
" ( T h e
escapees) had a
good plan on
how to get out,"
McKinney said.
"But they didn't
have good plans
after that."
The first
inmate was
caught about
11:30 a.m.
Monday around
the Improve area
in the northeast part of Marion
County. Toney T. Clark was
spotted by deputy sheriff
Brandon Carney, who chased
Clark down after he
fled into the woods.
Clark, 21, of
Lumberton, has been
in jail since Jan. 6 for
felony possession of
stolen property.
About 2 p.m., John
David Smith and
Brandon Silas were
apprehended by the
K-9 unit from the
Rayburn Correctional Institute
of Washington Parrish, after
they were also discovered in
the Improve area.
"The dogs tracked right to
them," McKinney said. "They
were hiding in the woods."
John David
Smith Jr., 18, has
been in jail on a
capital murder
charge since Nov.
12, 2008. Smith
was originally
arrested for the
shooting death of
Joe Von Stringer
of Foxworth.
Brandon Silas,
18, of Columbia,
has been in jail
since June 12,
2008, for
aggravated
assault and
aggravated domestic
violence.
Around 3 p.m., The
Arkansas State Police caught
Ricky Chadwick Roberts, 18,
Mickah Lott, 28, and David
Lavon "Buddy" Johnson Jr.,
23, just south of Little Rock,
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Prison break escapees all recaptured
Last inmate turned in by family member
By Don Hill
Editor
THIS EDITION:
JAIL DOCKET:
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EDITORIAL:
Page 4
OBITUARIES:
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• Teri Anne Emler
• Bruce "Tobe" Irvin Sr.
• Edna Luster
• H. Doyle Buckley
• Mary Jefferson
• Rev. Allen Smith
• Grace Hathorn
• Jack Henry Reagan
• Elsula James Haynes
• Vollie "Pop" Dukes
• Johnie Ruth McPhail
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SPORTS:
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WEDNESDAY
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The eight escapees chiseled a hole in the wall of
their jail cell.
Mississippi Highway Patrol troopers stop and search vehicles on Highway 98 at
Foxworth Monday afternoon.
Marion
County
Sheriff’s
Deputies
collect
information
and photos
of the
escapees
early
Monday
morning
before they
begin their
search.
Ark.
"They were caught in a
1987 Toyota truck which was
stolen from here in town,"
McKinney said. The truck
wasn't reported stolen because
the owner was working as an
over-the-road truck driver. "He
was out of town; he didn't
know it was gone."
The three in the stolen truck
reportedly side-swiped three
vehicles and drove reckless on
Interstate 40, and were
eventually pulled over by the
Arkansas State Police. It was
then discovered the truck was
stolen, and the three were
intoxicated.
Lott, of the Goss
Community, had just returned
to jail on a court order on Feb.
17 after being in jail in
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charges.
Roberts, of McComb, has
been in jail sin Dec. 22, 2007
for burglary of a dwelling and
possession of stolen property,
auto theft, and breaking and
entering. Johnson, of
Columbia, was in jail
for two counts of
burglary, felony fleeing,
receiving stolen
property, possession of
burglary tools auto theft
and breaking and
entering. Johnson and
Roberts also have a
pervious felony escape
charge, as they climbed
the roof and fences of
the Marion County
Correctional Institute Jan. 5,
2008. At that time, they fled to
Purvis, stole a 1991 Nissan
truck and a 1999 Ford truck
from Franklinton, La. They
TIMELINE:
Monday, February 23, 2009
3am - 4am: Eight prisoners escape from the Marion
Walthall Correctional Facility in Columbia
5:20am: A prison guard inside
the facility discovers the
escape
11:30am: Clark captured
by the MCSO in the
Improve area
2pm: Smith and Silas
tracked and captured in
the Improve area by a
K-9 unit from
Washington Parish
3pm: Lott, Johnson and
Roberts taken into custody in
Little Rock, Ark. by Arkansas
State Police
10pm: Rainey discovered in a motel room
south of Hattiesburg by US Marshalls, MBI, Forrest
Co. Sheriff’s Office and MCSO
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009 at 3:30pm: After hiding
out in the Harmony community, Hall is brought in
to the MCSO by a family member.
were out for two days before
they were recaptured in
Forrest County.
Monday night, the United
States Marshalls, Mississippi
Bureau of Investigations, the
Forrest County Sheriff's Office
and the Marion County
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Explosion leads to
meth lab busts
By Don Hill
Editor
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office
made a major drug bust Sunday, as an
explosion led to the discovery of four
methamphetamine labs.
“We received a call about an
explosion on Highway 13 South,” said
MCSO investigator Scott McKinney.
“After a brief investigation, we
believed it was a meth lab.”
McKinney said an ambulance picked
up Daniel Augie and took him to
Marion General, were he was later
transported by helicopter to the burn
unit at the University of South
Alabama.
Deputies and investigators with the
Pearl River Basin Narcotics Task Force
arrived on the scene, later to be joined
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exploded.
“In the process of cleaning up and
executing proper search warrants, we
discovered a total of four labs,”
McKinney said. The area consisted of
citizens living in mobile homes, where
the labs were found in two of them. The
explosion was in one of the mobile
homes, which received damage to only
one room.
Alerted to suspicious activity in that
area, MCSO and PRBNTF had the road
near the Lamar County line under
surveillance.
“There was some stuff going on
down there we needed to be aware off,”
was the tip told to McKinney. “We were
watching them, but the meth lab blew
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McKinney said.
McKinney said they didn’t collect
any “finished product” of meth,
because one blew up, one was cooked
with no drugs left, another getting ready
to be cooked and another set of
ingredients (precursors) were in a back
pack.
MCSO and PRBNTF arrested four
people in connection with the labs and
charged them with manufacturing a
controlled substance. Arrested were
Tiffany Ann Hodge, 27, and James
Allen Smith, both of 213 County Line
Road South; Tony Allen Murry Jr., 26,
152 Copper Road, Purvis; and
Benjamin Clay Stringer, 20, 25
McRainey Road.
As of Tuesday morning, bond has not
been set and the MCSO and PRBNTF
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THURSDAY
February 26, 2009
2009 City Elections
More qualify
for city offices
By Don Hill
Editor
With less than three weeks left to qualify to run for city
offices, three more have added their names to run for a
couple of aldermen spots.
Todd Pittman and Gregory A. Keen have jumped into
the Alderman Ward 4 race, Pittman as a Democrat and
Keen as a Republican. They join Jason Moree who is
also seeking that position. Carolyn Finley currently holds
this alderman spot, but she has decided to run for Mayor.
Also joining the election fray is Clarence Ray Odom,
as he signs up to run for the Alderman Ward 1 spot.
Odom joins David McKenzie to run against incumbent
Wendell Hammond for the position.
For Mayor of Columbia, Finley and Reed Houston of
Houstons Columbia Cleaners have signed up to run as
Democrats and former Columbian-Progress publisher
Ken Prillhart will run on the Republican ticket. Current
Mayor Harold Bryant will not seek another term.
Stephanie Wilson has declared for the Ward Three
Alderman post, joining incumbent James Manning, and
current Alderman Cheryl Bourne has signed up for the
Ward 2 position without an opponent.
Vance B. Berry and Marvin Webber will vie for the
Alderman-at-Large position, which now belongs to
David McCance, who has not announced if he will seek
another term.
All candidates are running as Democrats, except for
Prillhart, Keen and Bourne, who are running as
Republicans.
Also on the ballot will be those seeking positions on
the Democratic Executive Committee. They are Bonnie
M. Dillon, Claire Von Gahlen, Anna Evans, John
Conerly, Sandra Sutton and Betty Upton.
Potential candidates have until Friday, March 6 to
qualify. The primary election will be Tuesday, May 5,
with a runoff election scheduled for Tuesday, May 19.
The general election will by Tuesday, June 2.
Aultman participates in inauguration
Army National Guard Warrant Officer 1 Dustin M.
Aultman participated in the 56th Presidential Inauguration
Jan. 20 as part of the largest ever contingent of National
Guard members to serve in Washington, D.C.
More than 7,000 Army and Air National Guard members
from 31 states and territories provided the 2009
Presidential Inauguration with military working dogs,
consequence management planning and ceremonial,
logistics and medical support through the Armed Forces
Inaugural Committee. National Guard members also
assisted local authorities with crowd management, traffic
control and emergency services operations.
The Armed Forces Inaugural Committee is established
every four years by the Secretary of Defense as a joint
service organization to coordinate military ceremonial
participation and support inaugural events.
Aultman, an aviator, is a member of the 111th Aviation
based in Meridian. The guard member has served in the
military for seven years. He is the son of Randy Aultman of
Katy, Texas and Victoria M. Lawrence of Columbia. His
wife, Rachel, is the daughter of James W. and Linda S.
Moulder of Brookhaven.
The warrant officer graduated in 2000 from Oak Grove
High School in Hattiesburg.
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Thank You
The Family of Mr. Roosevelt Peavy
would like to take this time to say thank
you for all the acts of kindness in our hour
of sorrow. Thank you to our friends and
family for everything you did, especially
for your prayers.
Special thanks to Cook and Galloway
Funeral Home, Eaton Temple Church of
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printed in the “Jail Docket”
column is solely the
responsibility of the Marion
County Sheriff’s
Department, the Columbia
Police Department and
other law enforcement
agencies listed below.
Please report any errors to
the arresting agency, which
will provide any corrections
needed to The Columbian-
Progress.)
Correction from February
19: Benny Beasley, 31, 204
Carroll Loop/51 Holly
Springs Rd., Foxworth,
arrested by MCSO, charged
with trespassing, public
drunk, DUS, simple assault
warrant.
Celina Smith, 34, 1038
Eight Point Dr., arrested by
WCSO, charged with
burglary.
Barry Craig Gipson, 55,
211 Gipson Ln., arrested by
MCSO, charged with
possession of a controlled
substance.
Tiffany Ann Hodge, 27,
213 County Line Rd. S,
arrested by PRBNTF,
charged with manufacturing
of a controlled substance.
Jamie Michael Dunaway,
29, 1627 Dawsey Dr.,
arrested by MDOC/CPD,
charged with parole
violation.
Tony Allen Murry, Jr., 26,
152 Copper Rd., Purvis,
arrested by
MCSO/PRBNTF, charged
with manufacturing a
controlled substance.
James Allen Smith, 22, 213
County Line Rd. S, arrested
by MCSO/PRBNTF,
charged with manufacturing
of a controlled substance.
Benjamin Clay Stringer,
20, 35 McRaney Rd.,
arrested by
PRBNTF/MCSO, charged
with manufacturing of a
controlled substance.
Melvin Perkins, 41, 717
Avenue E., McComb,
arrested by WCSO, charged
with aggravated assault,
armed robbery.
James K. Polk, Jr., 1113
Carolyn Ave, arrested by
CPD, charged with public
drunk, carrying a concealed
weapon.
Paul Raymond Daniels, 19,
1201 Park Ave., arrested by
CPD, charged with
disorderly conduct.
Travis Kendricks, 809
Beavior St., arrested by
PRBNTF, charged with
obstruction, giving false
information to a law
enforcement officer.
Tajuan Kendricks, 19, 46
Harrison Jefferson Dr.,
arrested by PRBNTF,
charged with 2 cts. sale or
transfer of a controlled
substance withint 1500 ft. of
a church.
Town Club Christmas Party
Town Club members celebrated the Christmas holiday
with a delightful party at six o'clock on December 1, 2008,
at The Back Door Restaurant. Ann Pittman, Hazel Pope and
Ginger Pittman served as hostesses. President Marilyn
Griffin greeted members as they arrived with Christmas
gifts. Judy Smyly gave the invocation before members
enjoyed a delicious Christmas dinner.
Following the meal, program chairman, Judy Smyly, led
a Christmas game in which members exchanged gifts to the
reading of the Christmas poem, “The Night Before
Christmas.”
The club voted to make their annual Christmas donation
to the American Red Cross and The Salvation Army. In
conclusion, President Griffin wished everyone, “Happy
Holidays” and reminded members that the club would not
meet again until February 5.
Members present were Kay Newson, Cheryl Bourne,
Debbie Gray, Brenda Pounds, Gayle Knight, Carolyn
Young, Darren Hathorn, Paula White, Margaret Sandifer,
Anna Hough, Judy Griffith, Marilyn Griffin, Myrtis Sims,
Judy Smyly, Ann Pittman, Lisa Stringer, Sandra Sutton,
Nioma Webb, Fran Ginn, Joy Brooks, Betty Lynn Reaves,
Ginger Pittman and Margie Hathorn.
We Must Preach ‘Jesus’
By JIMMY W. COX
In Acts chapter 2, we learn the Holy Spirit
came to guide the Apostles to preach the
Gospel of Christ. Philip was sent toward Gaza
to preach to an Ethiopian, Acts 8; Peter, in a
vision, was told to go preach to the household
of Cornelius, Acts 10; and Paul, in a vision,
was told to go Macedonia to preach, Acts 16:
But notice, it was a human being that did the
preaching-not an angel, nor even the Holy
Spirit in person.
That is why we learn in II Cor. 4:5-7 “we
have this treasure (Jesus Christ as Lord) in
earthen vessels.” So men must teach the Gospel
of Christ, or it won’t be preached.
In I Cor. 15:1-4, we have the facts of the
Gospel-Christ died for our sins; He was
buried, and He was raised on the third. day,
according to the Scriptures.
But there are also commands of the Gospel-
Faith (Heb. 11:6); Repentance (Acts 2:38)
Confess Christ before men (Matt. 10:32); Put
on Christ in Baptism (Acts 2:38; Rom. 6:3-6)
Live a Godly, faithful life. (Rev. 2:10).
Promises- Remission of sins, eternal life.
Example: In Acts 8- The Ethiopian eunuch
was reading Isa. 53 about the death and
suffering of Jesus. Then Philip started
preaching Jesus to him. In doing so, he told the
Ethiopian all about Christ, the Son of God,
including the facts, commands and promises
of the Gospel.
After hearing the Gospel, the Ethiopian asked
“could he be baptized,” Philip asked about his
faith in Jesus and then both Philip and the
eunuch went down into the water, where Philip
baptized the eunuch. The man from Ethiopia,
then “went on his way rejoicing.” He had
reason to rejoice - he was now a Child of God,
having been cleansed from his sins.
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JAIL DOCKET
Victor Charles Smith, 23,
1215 Hwy 43, arrested by
MCSO, charged with failure
to obey law enforcement
officer, resisting arrest.
Kathy Whitehead, 52, 186
Hwy 35, arrested by MCSO,
charged with GJI-bad check
violation.
Tommy Allen, 47, 1028
Pearce St., Laurel, arrested
by MCSO, on hold for Jones
Co.
Sam Lee Young, 28, 9
McCall St., arrested by
MCSO, charged with DUI,
disregard for traffic device
x2, driving on wrong side of
the road, no proof of
insurance, seatbelt violation,
failure to yield to blue lights.
Rebecca Brumfield, 57,
address unknown, arrested
by MCSO, charged with
contempt warrant, warrant
for MDOC.
Chris Cortez Peters, age
unknown, 2335 Hwy 43 S,
arrested by CPD, charged
with reckless driving, DUI
1st RT.
Jessica Marie Coulter, 22,
339 Speights Rd., Carson,
arrested by CPD, charged
with careless driving, open
container, DUI 1st RT, no
tag.
Eddie Joe Lambert, 50, 42
West Jackson St., arrested by
CPD, charged with DUI.
Ashley Nicole Perkins, 24,
1932 Leesburg Rd., arrested
by MCSO, charged with
public drunk.
Richard Smith, 31, 1109
Carolyn Ave., arrested by
CPD, charged with grand
larceny.
David Miller, 38, 30617
Tim Woodard, arrested by
MCSO, charged with DUI
1st.
Mary Jones, 52, 86
Riverband Rd., arrested by
CPD, charged with
disturbance of business.
Natasha C. Blackwell, 33,
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In the summertime, remembered
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You will be remembered
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Each day right from the start
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1116 Game Reserve Rd.,
arrested by MCSO, charged
with DUI 1st, other
substance.
Robert M. Robbins, 25,
27639 Hwy 35, arrested by
MCSO, charged with DUI.
Marie S. Jefferson, 32,
57468 Cedar Ave., Apt. A,
arrested by MCSO, charged
with contempt.
David Holmes, 29, 1006
Taylor Rd., arrested by
MCSO, charged with
contempt.
Dezmon Brent, 22, 165
Russell Ln., arrested by
CPD, charged with burglary.
Rome Johnson, 28, 120
Foxworth Dr., arrested by
MCSO, charged with grand
larceny, contempt,
disturbing the peace, child
support.
Elijah Ivan Cox, 29, 294
Owen Cole Rd., arrested by
MCSO, charged with
contempt.
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Douglas Johnson, 40, 98
Author B. Johnson, arrested
by CPD, charges unknown.
Randy Conerly, 49, 88
Water Valley Rd., arrested
by CPD, charged with DUI
Refusal, expired tag, DUS.
Julia Mooney, 26, 910
Jackson Ave., arrested by
CPD, charged with
misdemeanor possession of
marijuana.
Kevin M. Broom, 32, 787
Williamsburg Rd., arrested
by CPD, charged with DUS
disregard for traffic device,
possession of marijuana in
motor vehicle.
Anteneo Jefferson, 38, 61
Roosevelt Ln., Prentiss,
arrested by CPD, charged
with DUI 2nd, DUS.
Brittney Godbolt, 21, 6490
Hwy 49, Apt. 90,
Hattiesburg, arrested by
MCSO, charged with aiding
and abetting.
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THURSDAY
February 26, 2009
OPINION & EDITORIAL
Don’t overcomplicate
school ratings
It never fails. Just when the public gets a handle on what educators
are talking about, they change it up and get everyone confused again.
So it is with the proposal of the Mississippi Department of Education
to change the terminology used in rating the public schools.
For the past several years, the schools have been assigned a
numerical rating from 1 to 5. Schools that hit Level 5 threw a party, and
those that fell to Level 1 were scrutinized. The Department of Education
assigned words to describe what each level meant, but in common
usage, the public stuck mainly with the numbers.
Now, the Department of Education not only wants to throw out the
numbers, but it proposes increasing the possible levels from five to
seven. There are still two levels above the “passing” mark, but now
twice as many below it.
We’re waiting to hear what distinguishes a school that’s labeled
“academic watch” from “at risk of failing” from “low performing.”
We’re certain there’s some type of statistical explanation, but it’s
probably one that most parents and other non-educators won’t be able to
follow.Why complicate matters?
Superintendent of Education Hank Bounds was right that
Mississippi’s standards for success on state-mandated tests had been set
too low. But you don’t have to make the accreditation labels more
complicated in raising the degree of difficulty.
The public could digest Levels 1 to 5. There’s no good reason to
abandon them.
Eliminating a
bitter legacy
News that the FBI is reopening investigations into 43 civil rights
crimes that occurred in Mississippi before 1970 is bound to irritate a
good many people, especially whites who believe with justification that,
while tragic and regrettable, these actions happened so long ago that it’s
best for the state to move forward.
The proper response, of course, is that there is no statute of
limitations for the prosecution of a homicide. Many black people surely
believe that since there are documented cases in which law enforcement
was, at the very least, ambivalent about doing its duty, they deserve a
second look. Convicting even one person who killed someone five
decades ago would be justice.
It is worth noting that the money for the investigations is coming
from a bill passed overwhelmingly by Congress. Only two members of
the House of Representatives voted against it, and the Senate approved
it by unanimous consent. President Bush signed the bill into law last
year. The feds have until 2017 to wrap up their investigations.
It is also worth noting the high probability that no charges will be
filed in many of the 43 Mississippi cases because the suspects involved
have died. To that extent, the time and money spent on such cases will
be an exercise in futility. But there is no harm in applying modern
investigative techniques to these cases — along with any others that
remain unsolved.
The position that the homicides of the civil rights years should be left
alone simply makes no sense. In the first place, no killing should be
ignored, even if it occurred 45 or 50 years ago, just because it makes
people uncomfortable.
But primarily, these crimes are a burden on Mississippi’s back that
cannot be completely cast off until a good-faith effort is made to
investigate them. There have been too many successful prosecutions of
civil rights-era killers to forget about those that remain unsolved.
The state’s image will not be rehabilitated until this work is
undertaken. It may be unfair, but this legacy exists, and it will not be put
to rest until the state works relentlessly to bury it. To say it plainly: Let’s
get it over with.
These investigations also must be put in proper context. Mississippi
has made great progress on race relations since the 1960s. Given the
strict segregation of that period, it could be argued that our state has
come further than any other. Perfect? Not yet. But indisputably much
better. Opportunities like education, voting and employment are
available for all who choose them.
Note to Congress: Civil rights crimes are far from the only cold cases
in Mississippi. There are plenty of unsolved killings in the period not
covered by this investigation — 1970 forward. The results of these
crimes were just as painful to families of those who died.
It would help if law enforcement agencies had the money and
manpower to take a second look at unsolved killings with fewer years
behind them.
The odds are that more of those witnesses or suspects would still be
alive for questioning.
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RESOLUTIONS AND REVELATIONS by Julie Johnson
Are we really safe here?
Anytime I’ve ever tried to describe Columbia to
friends and family living in other cities, I’ve always
used the reference of Mayberry. Like the picturesque,
family-environment, open door, apple pie on the
window-sill, couldn’t be more perfect than if it were
made for television community, our town is also
quiet, peaceful and safe. Or is it?
Lately it seems like we’ve started to drift from the
innocent and secure way of living that our area is
known for into something more convoluted and
disturbing.
Maybe it’s not just Columbia…. Maybe we’re just
starting to reflect the trends of what the rest of our
country and larger cities face on a regular basis. But
I’m not sure I’m ready to accept that this is all just a
sign of the times.
You would have to be living under a rock if you didn’t
hear about the prison break at the Marion Walthall
Correctional Facility on Monday. I watched Fox
News anchor Shepard Smith interview MCSO
detective Scott McKinney live to inform the entire
nation of what was transpiring in our little corner of
Mississippi. I watched with amazement as the news
show used contemporary technology to display an
interactive map, pinpointing in great detail exactly
where Columbia is located, and I sadly realized that
this was not the kind of public relations that cities
seek to achieve. We have so many worthwhile
qualities that are deserving of national attention, yet
it’s always the negative situations that seem to find
the limelight.
Mississippi is continuously listed at the top of the roll
on reports regarding illiteracy, teen pregnancy,
obesity, and low income levels. And why is it that the
daytime talk shows always seem to have women with
ten children by ten different fathers from our
apparently wayward state? I always want to yell at the
television, “We’re not really like that!”
Marion County boasts beautiful landscapes, vibrant
industries, thriving family-owned businesses,
successful schools, active community organizations
and responsible, loving, compassionate people. But I
guess those qualities don’t prevent us from having our
share of problems either. Drug use is on the rise; I
hear of petty crimes more and more frequently these
days; police are constantly having to patrol our
neighborhoods and now we can’t even seem to keep
Partners cooperating on Scruggs III?
Two developments in the ongoing Scruggs
scandals recently have folks asking, “Who’s next?”
Assistant U.S. Attorney Bob Norman explained
Dickie Scruggs is now a cooperating witness, “His
cooperation has opened several doors we need to
investigate.” And, the prison report dates for former
State Auditor Steve Patterson and former attorney
Timothy Balducci were set so they could testify
before another federal grand jury prior to March 25.
In Scruggs I, Dickie Scruggs and his
coconspirators sought to corruptly influence
Lafayette County Circuit Judge Henry Lackey with
$40,000 delivered through Balducci, whom Lackey
considered a friend. Scruggs wanted a favorable
ruling in a $26.5 million lawsuit fee dispute.
In Scruggs II, Joey Langston divulged that Scruggs
paid him, Patterson, and Ed Peters $3 million as a
reward for exerting influence on Hinds County
Circuit Judge Bobby DeLaughter. The conspirators
exploited DeLaughter’s friendship with Peters and
dangled a federal judicial appointment to seek
favorable rulings. DeLaughter reduced a $15 million
recommendation against Scruggs to $1.5 million.
Last week, DeLaughter plead not guilty to a fivecount
indictment.
The March grand jury could lead to indictments
cleaning up residual players in the first two
conspiracies. While Peters appears to be cooperating,
neither he nor P.L. Blake (described by Balducci as
Scruggs’ “bagman”) have been publically charged
with wrongdoing. Following the methodology of the
first two cases, it would not surprise me to see the
Department of Justice looking toward a Scruggs III.
In a FBI report and subsequent testimony before a
federal grand jury, Balducci described a plan by
Scruggs to influence Mississippi Attorney General
Jim Hood to drop his criminal investigation of State
Farm Insurance so they would come to a civil
settlement with the Scruggs Katrina Group involving
$20 million in fees.
On November 27, 2007, Balducci told the grand
jury, “You had on the one hand the Scruggs Group
which was suing State Farm and aggressively
pursuing them in civil litigation. And at the same time
you had the Attorney General who was investigating
and threatening to indict the company and prosecute
them criminally.... State Farm was not going to settle
these civil cases unless they could be assured that the
Attorney General was not going to prosecute them
criminally… me and my partner Steve Patterson have
had a long relationship with the Attorney General.
And the Attorney General in fact is distantly related to
Steve, my partner. And General Hood and I have
known each other for a long time going back to when
he was the DA here and when I was a practicing
lawyer here. We had a close relationship.”
Balducci went on to explain that Scruggs paid him
and Patterson $500,000 to meet with Attorney
REASONABLY RIGHT by Brian Perry
our prisoners locked up.
I’m not so much
complaining about the job
our law agencies are
doing as I am about our
community’s overall
moral decline. Our family
structure has changed.
The independence of our
youth has been amplified.
Access to graphic and
improper images and
ideas has grown JULIE JOHNSON
exponentially. And whose
fault is all this?
Now, mind you, these changes don’t take place
overnight, but as the revolution of time marches on, it
becomes the responsibility of individuals to make
intentional choices to change this declining behavior.
The only way we can make a change on the whole, is
to make a change on our own.
I truly believe that Columbia is an excellent city to
raise a family, to retire, to run a business and to just
live life. But if we don’t open our eyes to the changes
that are all around us, whether we want to accept it or
not, this community will begin to deteriorate, and
become a statistic like so many others.
There was a sign of hope in the midst of the
depressing and scary drama our city endured on
Monday.
The room where the prisoners at the MWCF broke
out of was a common room filled with approximately
20 to 30 other convicts. When the wall was broken
through, only eight escaped out of the building. The
rest of the inmates stayed. It was nearly two hours
later before the prison guards discovered the escape
and there was plenty of time for others to follow suit.
But they did not.
I’m not sure what the reason was the rest of those
prisoners stayed. But I like to think that maybe it was
an intentional choice. Maybe it is possible to receive
rehabilitation in jail. Maybe there is hope that things
can change for the better.
Julie Johnson is the publisher of the
Columbian-Progress. She can be reached at
juliejohnson@columbianprogress.com
General Hood to get his
dispute with State Farm
resolved to “pave the way
for Scruggs to settle his
State Farm cases.”
Balducci said, “We were
successful.” He and
Patterson returned to tell
Scruggs “we had
completed the job that he
had hired us to do....”.
Balducci and Patterson
met with Hood in late BRIAN PERRY
2006. In January 2007,
after presenting information to a Jackson County
grand jury, Hood declined to prosecute. Shortly
afterward, the Scruggs Katrina Group settled with
State Farm.
Hood admitted he met with Balducci and
Patterson, but remains firm that their meeting had
nothing to do with his decision to drop his criminal
pursuit of State Farm. He issued a statement, “The
decision on whether to indict State Farm Insurance
Company was based solely on the advice of senior
prosecutors in our office…the majority of the
prosecutors working on this case determined with a
high level of certainty that no fact pattern existed that
fell squarely within the insurance fraud statute. I
made my decision that there was insufficient evidence
to uphold a conviction of State Farm…I am too
hardheaded to be influenced by outside forces — I do
what I think is right for the working people of
Mississippi.”
In February 2008, during a civil lawsuit against
Hood, a State Farm attorney suggested in his
questioning that Patterson and Balducci told Hood
that if he didn’t cooperate, Scruggs would fund a
candidate against him for Attorney General. Hood
replied that such was “absolutely not” the case and “if
you’re asking me did somebody come to me and
threaten me, the answer is no.”
At a press conference later that month, Hood said
of the meeting, “If I knew they were getting paid that
much I would have told them to get out of the office
because it just didn’t smell right.” When asked about
a political threat from Scruggs he said, “I didn’t care
who (Scruggs) supported. I wasn’t crazy about being
attorney general anyway.’’
Balducci, Patterson, and Scruggs appear to have
attempted to inappropriately influence Mississippi’s
Attorney General. For his sake, and the sake of the
state, I hope they failed.
Brian Perry is a partner with Capstone Public
Affairs, LLC and a columnist for the Madison
County Journal. Reach him online at
reasonablyright@brianperry.ms.

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TERI ANNE EMLER
Funeral services for Teri Anne Emler were held Monday,
February 16, at Emmanuel Baptist Church. She was 35 years
old and died February 11, at
her home. Burial was at the
church cemetery.
She is preceded in death
by her grandparents,
Howard and Wydell King
and J.W. Dunaway and
Mary Black.
Survivors include her
husband, Robby Emler and
6 year old son, Clay, her
parents, Terry and Robin
King, her sister, Rebecca
Baker all of Columbia; her
brother, Jarred King of
Hattiesburg and her godmother Scottie Ball, of Robbins.
Services were officiated by Bro. Ralph Sanford and Perry
Robbins. Pallbearers were Blake Vann, Ricky Everhart, Mac
Hudson, Sheldon Speights, Keith Graff, John Cooper, Sean
Everhart and Dustin Brumfield. Music was provided by
Donna Sinclair and Christ Turnage. Pianist was Penny
Graves.
The family wishes to thank everyone for their compassion
and love during this difficult time and most of all, their
prayers.
BRUCE "TOBE" IRVIN, SR.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 16, at 1 p.m.
from Mr. Bruce "Tobe" Irvin, Sr., 94, of Columbia, who died
Wednesday, February 11, at Marion General Hospital.
Services were at Smith Funeral Home with interment in the
Rest Haven Cemetery. Visitation was Sunday, February 15,
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Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 14, at 12
p.m. for Edna Montgomery Luster, 62, of Alorton, Ill. Who
died Saturday, January 31, at Memorial Hospital in
Belleville, Ill. Services were at Holy Hill C.O.G.I.C. with
interment in the Holy Hill C.O.G.I.C. Cemetery. Visitation
was Saturday, February 14, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at West
Holy Hill C.O.G.I.C.
Smith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
H. DOYLE BUCKLEY
Funeral services were held Monday, January 26, at 10 a.m.
for Mr. H. Doyle Buckley, 78, of Columbia, who died in
Hattiesburg on January 22. Services were held at Goss
Baptist Church with interment in Society Hill Cemetery.
Visitation was Sunday, January 25, from 5 to 9 p.m. at
Colonial Funeral Home and on Monday, January 26, from 9
to 10 a.m. at the church.
Colonial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
MARY JEFFERSON
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 14, at 1
p.m. for Mary Jefferson, 67, of Columbia, who died
Thursday, February 5, at Marion General Hospital. Services
were at Smith Funeral Home with interment in the John H.
Jefferson Cemetery. Visitation was Friday, February 13,
from 3 to 6 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home Chapel.
Smith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
REV. ALLEN SMITH
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 21, at 11
a.m. for Rev. Allen Smith, 55, of Foxworth, who died
February 18, in Jackson. Services were held at Mt. Carmel
“A Family Serving Families”
Church of God with interment in the Richland Creek
Cemetery. Visitation was on Friday, February 20, from 5 to
9 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home.
Colonial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
GRACE HATHORN
Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 17, at 10
a.m. for Mrs. Grace Hathorn, 92, of Columbia, who died
Saturday, February 14, in Columbia. Visitation was Monday,
February 16, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Colonial Funeral Home.
Services were held at the Colonial Funeral Home Chapel
with interment in the Columbia City Cemetery.
Mrs. Hathorn was preceded in death by her husband,
Hollaway Hathorn; brother, Guy Hathorn; sisters, Gladys
Tyrone, Gwen Price and Jimmie Parkman. She is survived
by her daughters, Susan Murphree of Columbia and Beth
Matherne of Houma, La.; son, Elliott Hathorn of Clearwater,
Fla.; sister, Midge Buckley of Columbia; five grandchildren,
three great-grandchildren and a number of nieces, nephews,
friends and family.
Colonial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
JACK HENRY REAGAN
Funeral services were held Sunday, February 22, at 2 p.m.
for Mr. Jack Henry Reagan, 59, of Sandyhook, who died
Friday, February 20, at his residence. Services were at the
Chapel of Colonial Funeral Home with interment in the
Hopewell Methodist Church Cemetery. Elder Jimmy Barber
officiated at the service and was assisted by Rev. Dewayne
Moree. Visitation was Saturday, February 21, from 5:30 to 9
p.m. at the funeral home.
A native of Marion County, Mr. Reagan was a disabled oil
field construction worker and a member of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Birdie
McNabb Reagan and a sister, Jill Reagan Goar.
Survivors include his
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Dulcimer Festival, February 26-28
The Southern Strings Dulcimer Festival will be held Feb.
26-28 in Hattiesburg. It will feature 2006 National
Mountain Dulcimer Champion Jeff Hames from Madison.
There will be pre-festival activities and jam sessions,
dulcimer classes and sessions. If you play, or would like to
learn, or if you just like to listen, come to the Forrest County
Multi-Purpose Extension Building. For more details, call
(601)583-6424; or go to www.mississippidulcimer.com.
Women’s Conference, February 27-28
Mt. Carmel Church of God, 573 Mt. Carmel Church
Road, Foxworth, invites all ladies to attend the 2009
Women’s Conference on February 27 and 28. The keynote
speaker will be Rev. Teresa Miley. The conference will
begin at 7 p.m. on Friday and 6 p.m. on Saturday, with choir
rehearsal at 5 p.m. on Saturday. For more information
contact Diane Gammill at 601-736-0390.
Black History Celebration Dinner,
February 28
The 21st Marion County Black History Celebration
Dinner will be held Saturday, February 28, from 6:30 to 8
p.m. Highlights this year will include fabulous door prizes,
a dance to “At Last”, Marion County tribute song. Tickets
are only a $25.00 donation.
If you have an employee that has worked for over 20
years or is in a management position and is still working,
please let them know as they want to honor them.
Volunteers are welcome. The dinner will be held at the
Exposition Center. For more information contact Ernestine
Lewis at 601-736-2092 or email eul60@aol.com.
Family Reunion, February 28
The Rayes Family Reunion will be held February 28 at
the Columbia Activity Center on Hwy 13, beginning at 11
a.m. Bring a dish.
Softball Tournament, February 28
A softball tournament will be held at Columbia Water
Park on February 28. The tournament will be limited to the
first 20 teams that call and it will be played on three fields.
For more information contact Jamie Rogers at 601-441-
3797, 601-799-1217 or Jamie.Rogers@Avon-Rubber.com
Annual Church Anniversary, March 1
Sweet Home M.B. Church, Columbia, invites you to their
Annual Church Anniversary on March 1. The evening
service will begin at 2 p.m. If you cannot attend, please pray
for them.
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Church Homecoming, March 1
Homecoming at Crystal Springs Baptist Church in
Tylertown will be on March 1. Dr. Jerry Barlow and Dr. Joe
Boatwright will be the guest pastors. Services will begin at
10 and 11 a.m. Lunch will be at noon with afternoon service
at 1:30 p.m. For more information please call 601-876-
5873.
Ordination, March 1
The members of Truevine M.B. Church invite you to join
them and witness the ordination of Brother James Abrams
on Sunday, March 1, at 2 p.m.
School of Ministry class, March 2
The New Life Fellowship School of Ministry will be
holding a class on Paul the Man, instructed by Dr. Terry L.
Weems on Monday, March 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. The class will
be held at the Columbia Campus at 1210 Park Ave. Home
study is also available. For more information call 601-249-
3242.
Spring Revival, March 2-6
New Jerusalem COGIC cordially invites you to their
Spring Revival that will convene March 2-6. Evangelist for
the week is Elder Lionel Husband, formerly of Foxworth.
He now resides in Prince George, Virginia. Services will
being nightly with prayer at 7 p.m.
Annual Spring Revival, March 2-6
The pastor and members of New Jerusalem Church of
God in Christ cordially invite you to attent their Annual
Spring Revival from Monday night, March 2, thru Friday
night, March 6. Service will begin each night at 7 p.m. The
revivalist for the week will be Elder Linell Husband of
Virginia.
Spring Revival, March 2-6
Antioch M.B. Church of East Lampton’s Spring revival
will be March 2-6. The speaker for the week will be Dr.
Johnnie Pittman, Jr., pastor of Little Zion Baptist Church of
Slidell, La. and Palestine Baptist Church of Oakvale.
Service will begin each night at 7. The public is invited to
attend.
Military Support Group, March 3
The Marion County Military Support Group, formed to
support and provide assistance to the families of the soon to
be deployed soldiers from the local unit, will meet at 6 p.m.
on Tuesday, Mar. 3, at the First Methodist Church, 411
Church St., Columbia. Anyone interested in becoming part
of this group is encouraged to attend. For more information
call the Main Street
Columbia office at 601-
736-5034.
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Dixie Youth Baseball, March 4
If you would like to sign your child up for baseball and
softball, sign up will be each Saturday in February through
March 4. Registration will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the
park pavilion office.
They are also in need of more coaches and umpires. If you
would like to coach and/or umpire, please contact Ronnie
Brown at 601-466-3275 or Larry Jenkins at 601-310-7437.
Audubon Society Meeting, March 5
Pine Woods Audubon Society invites members and the
public to the Thursday, March 5, program at 7 p.m. by Sheri
Glowinski Matamoros on the Economical Impacts of
Birding.
The meeting will be at the Education Building in the
Hattiesburg Zoo at Kamper Park. Refreshments will be
served. For local chapter information call 601-264-9654.
Garage Sale, March 7
The St. Paul UMC youth department will be having a
garage sale on MArch 7, from 6 to 11 a.m. The garage sale
will be held at Regan’s General in the Cheraw Community.
Please come out to support the youth.
Mission Trip Fundraiser, March 7
New Hope Baptist Church, 508 New Hope Church Rd.,
Foxworth, will be holding a Silent Cake Auction and
Womanless Pageant Fundraiser to benefit their Peru
Mission Trip on March 7. The Silent Cake Auction will be
at 5 p.m. and the Pageant will be at 6 p.m.
The audience will determine the winner ofthe pageant
based on how much is given for each contestant during the
pageant! Tickets are $2 at the door. Door prizes will be
given. Popcorn and drinks will be sold.
Open House, March 14
The Family History Center will be having an open house
on Saturday, March 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. There will be
displays of 16 generation Pedigree charts, each with old
pictures of the people from the charts. There will be over
500 pictures displayed, all from 1800 to 1930’s. Skits of
tales from the past and local histories will also be presented.
Fiddling artist, Bill Rogers and his group will be featured.
Also performing will be Anita Powell and her daughter,
Carrie. Everyone is invited and it is free to all.
For more information contact Barbara at 601-441-0090 or
barbarasbeauty@bellsouth.net.
Fly-In, March 28
The Columbia Airport Pilots Association will host a Fly-
In, Saturday, March 28. It will begin at 9 a.m. and will have
light sports planes on display, a flight school display,
skydiving exhibition, radio-control airplane exhibition,
flour-bomb competition and a medical helicopter display.
Plane rides will be available along with children's activities.
The Woodlawn Youth Choir will provide music and lunch
plates will be available.

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Marion County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Jeff Broom, left, with Mississippi
Highway Patrol’s Roger Blackmon, center, and MHP helicopter pilot Lt. Jason
Seal wait to take to the air again after they landed in the Improve Community.
photos by Don Hill
Escape
Sheriff’s Office tracked Rainey and his
girlfriend, Brittany Godbolt, to a motel room
near the south gate of Camp Shelby in Forrest
County.
Marion County Sheriff Berkley Hall pours
through the information about the escapees
early Monday Morning.
Obituary
wife, Rhelda Moree Reagan of Sandy Hook;
daughter Samantha and Jake Abrams of
Columbia; sons Scottie and Mellie Moree of
Columbia; Doug and Kellie Reagan and
Joshua Reagan all of Sandy Hook; sister
Joann Reagan of Cheraw; grandchildren
Hailey and Kaela Moree, Zackery Reagan,
Aby Gale, Anabel and Aliyah Abrams as well
as a number of nieces, nephews, family and
friends.
Colonial Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements.
ELSULA JAMES HAYNES
Funeral services were held Saturday,
February 21, at 2 p.m. for Mrs. Elsula James
Haynes, 54, of Columbia, who died
Wednesday, February 11, at Song Health and
Rehabilitation Center of Columbia. Services
were held at Smith Funeral Home Chapel
with interment in the Fortenberry Cemetery.
Visitation was held Friday, February 20, from
2 to 6 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home.
Smith Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements.
VOLLIE “POP” DUKES
Funeral services were held Saturday,
February 21, at 11 a.m. for Vollie “Pop”
Dukes, 94, of Columbia, who died Friday,
February 13, in Columbia. Services were at
Friendship M.B. Church with interment in
the Friendship M.B. Church Cemetery.
Visitation wa Friday, February 20, from 10
a.m. to 6 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home.
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“We knew what room they were in and we
kicked the door in and apprehended them
without incident,” McKinney said. Godbolt,
21, of 6490 Highway 49, Apt. 90, Hattiesburg,
was arrested for aiding and abetting a
felon.
Rainey, 22, of Columbia, has been
in jail since Aug. 28, 2008, for
conspiracy to commit armed robbery.
Finally, Eric Ball was turned over to
the sheriff’s office Tuesday at 3:30
p.m.
“A family member called and
wanted to know if I wanted him,” Hall
said. “He was hiding in the Harmony
Community.”
The family member brought Ball to
Sheriff Hall’s office to deliver the
escapee.
“He wanted to turn Ball into me
personally,” Hall said. “I welcomed
him with open arms.”
Ball has been in jail since June 12,
2008 for breaking and entering of a
dwelling, simple assault and felony
fleeing.
The escape brought international
attention to Marion County, as news
agencies such as Fox News and CNN
news reported the break out.
continued from Page 5
Smith Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements.
JOHNNIE RUTH GARNER
MCPHAIL
Funeral services were held Monday,
February 23, at 11:00 a.m. at Bunker Hill
Baptist Church in Columbia with internment
to follow at New Bunker Hill Cemetery for
Mrs. Johnie Ruth Garner McPhail, age 93, of
Columbia formerly of Carson, who passed
away February 21, at The Myrtles Nursing
Care Facility in Columbia. Visitation was
Sunday, February 22, beginning at 5:00 p.m.
at Bunker Hill Baptist Church.
Mrs. McPhail was born in rural Carson on
June 27, 1915, the daughter of John W.
Garner and Clara Polk Garner. She was
married to the late Garland Leroy McPhail
and had a son, James “Jimmy” McPhail. She
was a graduate of Pearl River Junior College
and attended Mississippi Normal College,
which is now USM. She was a former school
teacher and retired as the owner of the
Country Store. She was a member of Bunker
Hill Baptist Church. She is survived by her
son, James L. “Jimmy” McPhail and wife,
Becky of Carson; granddaughter, Lori Ann
Niven and husband, Alan and a greatgranddaughter,
Emily Grace Niven. She was
preceded in death by her parents and her
husband.
Saulters-Moore Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements.
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By Lori Watts
Staff Writer
The East Marion Lady
Eagles' successful season
wrapped up Thursday when
Scott Central took a 50-40
win against them in the
South State quarter-finals.
They finished the year with a
27-4 record and won the
District Eight 2A
Championship.
Against Scott Central,
East Marion had some foul
trouble in the first quarter but
the Lady Eagles went into
the dressing room, at the
half, down by only two
points. The final score
By Don Hill
Editor
The Columbia Wildcat
basketball teams each fell a
couple of game short of
going to the Mississippi
High School Activities
Association State
Tournament in Jackson, as
they lost in second round
South State Tournament
By Don Hill
Editor
Columbia opened the
2009 baseball season by
reflects the foul record that
was heavily weighted
against the East Marion
team. EM was three for eight
free throws while Scott
Central racked up 15 points
from 26 free throw attempts.
Shantrice Peters led East
Marion in scoring with 11
points, followed by Arnissa
Galloway who scored 10.
Scott Central went on to
win the south state
championship. East Marion
coach Calvin Brown said
Scott Central and his team
had been rated as the two top
teams in the tournament and
they happened to meet in a
game previous to the finals.
"I couldn't be more proud
games.
The Wildcats took on
Choctaw Central at the
Morton Tournament
Thursday, falling 86-78 to
the Warriors.
Choctaw Central mounted
a 26-16 first quarter lead
before CHS could close the
gap, 34-32 at halftime. By
the time the third quarter
ended, the Warriors clung to
a 51-44 advantage. The
blasting North Forrest 8-2, as
centerfielder Chance
Montgomery led the team
with four hits and four RBI
from his leadoff position.
Second baseman Landon
Stewart hit two singles and
catcher Lionel Galloway hit a
triple. The Wildcats tallied 11
hits, as infielder Conner
Brady, third baseman Tyler
Simmons, shortstop Aaron
Ellzey and left fielder Ty
Randall all singled.
Ellzey started on the
mound and picked up the
win, pitching three innings
while giving up three hits and
two runs. Simmons tossed
the next three, pitching
hitless and scoreless innings.
Forrest Dungan pitched the
last inning, giving up a hit
and a walk.
On Tuesday, Feb. 17, CHS
defeated Lumberton 11-9, as
the Wildcats had nine hits
and the Panthers had 11 hits.
Lumberton committed seven
errors to Columbia's four.
of the girls that stayed with it
all year," Brown said. "We
overcame some adversity,
lost some players early on
during the season, but the
girls that we ended up with
really put in some great
effort. Twenty-seven and
four is a great record," he
said.
Only two seniors will
leave the Lady Eagles for
next season. Shantrice Peters
and Carnitra Lott will finish
their high school careers this
year.
Brown said, "If these girls
will continue to do the work
that needs to be done, we
should have another
successful year next year.
fourth quarter was pure
offense as the teams put up a
combined 65 points.
In his last game as a
Columbia Wildcat, senior
Nick Magee poured in 31
points. Donavan Newton
scored 20, Dominique Tovell
hit 14, Marques Garner
scored six, Jaquaa Peters hit
five and David Osgood
scored two points.
The Wildcats ended the
The Wildcats took a 4-0
advantage going into the
bottom of the fourth inning.
Lumberton's offense got on
board with two runs, and by
the time the top of the
seventh inning rolled around,
the Panthers closed the gap to
a 7-6 contest. CHS was able
to plate four runs in the top of
the last inning, then held off
Lumberton as they scored
three in their last at bat.
The Wildcats' nine hits
were all singles, as
Montgomery, Ryan
Ellis,Galloway and Dungan
each had two hits while
Conner Brady hit a single.
Ellis took the win,
pitching six innings, giving
up 10 hits, six runs and four
walks. He struck out five.
Montgomery, Stewart and
Brady all pitched the last
inning, as Brady ended up
with the save.
Thursday, the Wildcats
were whipped by St.
Andrews' 16-6. Simmons
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February 26, 2009
Lady Eagles stop at South State
The East Marion boys
finished up their season with
a loss to Hines Agricultural
High School in the first
round of the south state
tournament with an overall
record of 10-17. The Eagles
went 6-6 in district play
where they finished in fourth
place, compared to sixth
place last year.
Several senior boys will
leave the team. Arian Taylor,
Nick Aikens and Travell
Whiteside will all move on
but most of the starters are
returning.
"We expect the boys to
have a better season next
year, too," Brown said.
Choctaw Central snips off
Wildcats’ return to the Big House
season with a 27-5 record,
second place in Region 8-3a
standings and in the
tournament.
Last Thursday, the Lady
Wildcats season ended a
Southeast Lauderdale
downed CHS 82-49. The
Lady Wildcats ended their
season at 21-9 and second
place in Region 8-3A play.
Diamond Wildcats open with two wins
was the losing pitcher as he
lasted only two innings. The
Wildcats had eight hits, with
Dion Jefferson getting two
singles. Ellis hit a double
while Montgomery, Ellzey,
Simmons, Galloway and
Dungan each singled.
On the same day, the
Wildcats record fell to 2-2 on
the season, as they fell to
Richland 4-3 in eight innings.
The teams went into the extra
inning tied 1-1, but Columbia
scored two runs in the top of
the inning to take the 3-1
advantage. Richland,
however, scored three runs
on two hits and a walk to win
the game.
Simmons took the loss,
but Ellzey pitched seven
innings, giving up three hits
and one earned run. He
struck out 10.
Columbia hit six singles,
as Montgomery and
Simmons each hit two and
Van Morris and Channing
Henry each singled.

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February 26, 2009 www.columbianprogress.com
Library offers amnesty
By Lori Watts
Editor
During the entire month of
March, the Marion County
Library will be offering “fee
amnesty” to anyone who
brings in all the overdue
materials they have, along
with a donation for the
Marion County Animal
Shelter. If you have any
library books lying around
that you just haven’t been
able to get back to the library,
and now it’s been so long
there is the embarrassment
factor that keeps you from
returning them, along with
the fine you know awaits,
then March is your lucky
month.
“It's amazing the amount
of material we have out that
is not returned. It’s a problem
every library faces,” said
Marion County Library
Director Gail Bracey. "Some
systems in Mississippi even
use collection agencies to
track down materials,” she
said.
Bracey said they thought
partnering with the animal
shelter would also entice
people to take advantage of
the “amnesty.” “The shelter
does such a service for the
community, protecting
animals and citizens. We
thought this would be great
way to work together to
achieve the two goals of
gathering needed items for
them and recovering lost
items for the library,” she
said. “They always need dry
dog and cat food and bleach,
as well as other cleaning
materials,” Bracey said.
Jane Bear, Animal Control
officer, said that their most
urgent needs are laundry
detergent, for the 8-10 loads
of bedding they wash each
day, and automatic
dishwasher detergent, used
for sanitizing the animals’
food bowls. “Of course, we
always need dry dog food.
Right now we don't have
many cats, although we
know more will be coming
and we are always using
bleach for sanitizing and pine
oil for cleaning,” Bear said.
According to the library’s
records, since 2005, there are
unreturned materials out
there with a total retail worth
of $55,725.
Bracey said the main goal
of the “amnesty” is to
recover these items. “We
would just like to see a lot of
material retrieved,” she said.
“There are some people out
there with several items they
haven't returned so we will
require that they bring in all
materials they have out
before we’ll waive any fees.
And we need the things to be
in good condition,” she said.
“We work on a tight
budget with staff salaries,
utilities and all. We’ve been
hit with some funding cuts
from the state, and that
means it will be harder for us
to update materials, so we
really need to get all these
materials in,” Bracey said.
“It is frustrating when we
get in new items and before
the people of the community
have time to benefit from it,
someone does not return it,”
she said. “It's lost to the
other citizens.”
The length of a check out
term for most items at the
library is two weeks. For
DVD’s and some other items
it's one week. When an item
is three weeks overdue a
reminder is sent to the holder.
The library staff then sends
one notice per week for three
weeks. This means that an
item can be out for a period
of eight weeks before the
holder is charged with the
cost of the material. After the
first two weeks, a 5-cent per
day accrues on the bookholder’s
account until the
item is returned. For DVD’s
and audio books the fee is $1
per day.
The library offers many
services besides books to the
community. They have free
check-out of DVD’s and
audio book CD’s. They offer
free wi-fi access, as well as
free public access to the eight
desk-top computers and eight
laptops. They have many
reference materials and
magazines and have offered
everything from computer
classes to tax preparation
workshops. The library has
hosted book signings, art and
craft exhibits, book clubs and
other literary events.
The library has a public
fax and copy machine,
although a minimum fee is
charged for copies and
printing.
Some upcoming events in
the planning stages are a
novice computer class, for
those who have no computer
knowledge at all, and a
genealogy workshop, with
access to a genealogy
database.
According to the Library
Research Service in
Colorado, the services
provided by the library have
an estimated monetary value
of $1,548,580 for the 38,427
citizens of Marion and
Jefferson Davis counties
whom it serves.
“We are here to serve the
community and only want to
encourage use of the library’s
services,” Bracey said. “But
we have to have items
returned,” she said.
Above, some library patrons fill the computer stations
while others check out books or other materials.
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After March, the amnesty
period will be over. “We will
begin a system after March
that links all the members of
a family together. At that
time, if one member of the
family has overdue materials
then all members of the
family will be blocked from
checking out items,” Bracey
said. “We don’t want to have
to start using a collection
agency so we have to take a
somewhat stricter line,” she
said.
“Of course, we understand
that accidents happen. People
have house fires and other
disasters, so if they can show
us that has happened we will
work with them on the return
of the item,” Bracey said.
“We also hope that we won’t
have anyone try to take
advantage of the situation, so
we do have to have some
restrictions on the amnesty,”
she said. “If someone owes
$20 for a book and brings in
a $2 item for the animal
shelter, we will have to give
them proportional credit.
This will apply to those who
have returned items but have
not cleared their fines, as
well,” Bracey said.
“Check your couch
cushions, car seats and under
beds to see if there is
anything that belongs to the
library,” Bracey said. “Now
is the time to return it.”
The library is open
Monday through Thursday
8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
You can call to find out if
there are any items out about
which you’ve forgotten or
any fines on your account of
which you weren’t aware.
Remember to bring a
donation of dry dog food, cat
food or bleach, dishwasher
detergent or laundry
detergent and help keep two
great community services
running efficiently.
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The curtain goes up on the
Columbia High School
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Comedy, Crazy For You” at
7:30 p.m. on Friday and
Saturday night, Feb. 27 and
28. Advance tickets are
available from 8 a.m. to 2
p.m. through Friday, Feb. 27
for $10 at the high school
principal’s office. At the
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The cast and orchestra
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Monday night. Director
Connie Wood said that
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musical comedy in every
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RHONDA BRASSEAL
With the seasons
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The year I began first
grade, the landscape of my
world changed. Until then, I’d
lived in unlettered bliss. My
Grandma Hanks’ house: full
of nooks and crannies; ornate
with European finery, yet
warm with her baking and
songs. My Grandma Collins’s
farm with chickens, pigs,
cows, horses, and gardens,
poke sallet, homemade berry
jam, and hot, buttered biscuits,
hugs, and kisses.
I had not even attended
kindergarten. I’d stayed home
with my Mama, little sister,
and new baby brother. There
our neighborhood overflowed
with playmates, mud holes,
wild flowers, fruit trees and
climbing trees, swing sets
and hedges to hide in.
I owned only church
clothes and play clothes. I
knew how to hide my eyes
and count to 10 for hide-andseek.
I could run fast enough
to catch a lightening bug and
hold still enough to drop it in
a jar.
When summer heat overwhelmed
me, I could sit
under the window unit with a
glass of Kool-Aid and some
cookies until the gusts of
cool, autumn air began to
toss colorful leaves about.
Nothing held me from bounding
through our screen door
and joining the leaves, reveling
to express myself with
silly songs.
I needed only to tell Mama
how cold winter was causing
me to feel, and she would
skillfully tuck away my chills
with a soft blanket and allow
me to hibernate for as long as
I wanted. No one lifted a finger
against me when the thrill
of spring jostled me loose,
offering me warm sunshine in
which to grow and green
grass to feel under my feet.
Then one morning, in one
of the uniform rows of desks
in Sister Monica’s first-grade
classroom, I took my seat.
Mama watched from the
doorway. I tucked my red and
blue book bag under my
desk, looked at Mama,
waved. She smiled and
waved back. Then she was
gone.
And though school things
were much better than bad,
as Pooh would say; and
though I am eternally grateful
for my education, I'm glad
that I learned early in life to
play in leaves and appreciate
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gather them and feel their
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Celeste Cooper usually reaches for a
little packet of the blue stuff or the yellow
stuff to sweeten her coffee or tea.
Sugar substitutes are known by the
color of their individual packets. The blue
stuff is aspartame — Equal. The yellow
stuff is sucralose — Splenda.
“They taste about the same,” said
Cooper, a registered nurse and certified
diabetes educator who has diabetes.
Being able to have a sweet drink helps
her feel less deprived.
“You don’t feel like you are giving up
anything; that is the goal,” said Cooper,
who works at St. Francis Medical Center
outside Richmond, Va.
Millions of Americans, while trying to
lose weight or dealing with diabetes and
watching their blood-sugar levels, turn to
sugar substitutes to get the taste of
sweetness.
The sugar substitute market is expanding,
as is the competition for market
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sweeteners
war of the
Sugar substitutes spur a debate about what’s right, what’s good and what works
sugar-substitute companies. The companies
also compete to have their products
in commercially produced foods.
With so much at stake, there has been
a sweetener war of sorts going on.
The company that makes Equal sued
the makers of Splenda over advertising
that claimed Splenda was “made from
sugar so it tastes like sugar.” Since
Splenda hit U.S. tabletops, it has grabbed
significant market share from Equal. The
parties agreed to settle the case last year
but kept the terms secret.
The Sugar Association also sued
Splenda’s maker. Splenda has since modified
its advertising to say “But it’s not
sugar,” but the company has also countersued
the Sugar Association, claiming a
smear campaign.
Not to be left out, the Corn Refiners
Association, tired of high-fructose corn
syrup being badmouthed, has gone on
the defensive with a television advertising
campaign. Some have suggested that
high- fructose corn syrup, a sweetener
used in dozens of processed foods, is
contributing to the obesity epidemic, not
Not bad but not sugar, testers say
Most of the artificial sweeteners available for home use do
well at sweetening beverages, but they can’t handle the heat of
cooking or baking, or they deliver results with a lot to be desired.
Splenda is an exception, able to withstand high cooking temperatures
and maintain its sweetness.
But does it pass the taste test?
An informal poll of co-workers who tasted chocolate-chip
cookies made with Splenda, and similar cookies made with regular
sugar, showed that they overwhelmingly preferred the cookies
made with sugar. They found the Splenda cookies acceptable.
“Needs sugar,” said one tester. Though none was told which
cookies were which, everyone figured it out fairly quickly.
The cookies with Splenda had more of a cakelike texture and
were soft, while the cookies made with sugar were brown and
crunchy.
The Splenda cookies were made with a recipe from the
www.splenda.com Web site. Though the Splenda folks say the
granulated sweetener can be substituted 1-to-1 for sugar in
some recipes, the packaging notes that the texture of foods will
be affected in some recipes and suggests replacing less of the
sugar with Splenda or using a Splenda blend available at stores.
just in the U.S. but all over the
world.
Added to the all the company
bickering and posturing is the
debate about the safety of artificial
sweeteners, and whether, as one
study suggested, sugar substitutes
may promote weight gain.
So what’s a consumer who just
wants a little sweetness in their
morning coffee to do?
“Any form of sugar, whether it’s
corn syrup, high-fructose corn
syrup, sugar, brown sugar, is certainly
not helpful,” said Lise
Gloede, a registered dietitian and
president-elect of the Virginia
Dietetic Association. “We can document
the negative effects on
blood sugar, weight gain, cavities
on the teeth; so any form of it really
is something to look out for. You
really have to look at all forms and
be able to cut back on all forms.”
As for the sugar substitutes —
don’t overdo it.
“They are chemicals,” Gloede
said. “You want to use them in
moderation. ... If you know you
can’t stop at one or two diet drinks,
you need to be careful.”
Cooper tells her clients not to
be so focused on “sugar free”
labels when evaluating foods.
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0061-P-D, title to all property, real,
personal and mixed, of whatsoever
kind and character, and wheresoever
situated, which she owned at the
time of her death having been vested
in J.T. Blansett pursuant to said
Court's Judgment Approving Final
Accounting dated September 3,
2008; and
WHEREAS, default has been made
in the payment of said indebtedness,
the said J.T. Blansett, as the sole
owner and holder of the same, and of
said Deed of Trust, has requested the
undersigned as such Trustee, pursuant
to such authority, default and
request, to foreclose said Deed of
Trust as therein provided, and the
undersigned has accordingly taken
possession of said property for such
purpose;
NOW, THEREFORE, Notice is hereby
given by the undersigned, as such
Substituted Trustee, pursuant to such
authority, default and request, that
he will, during legal hours (after the
hour of 11:00 A.M., and before the
hour of 4:00 P.M.), on Friday, the
27th day of February, A. D., 2009, at
the North or front door of the courthouse
of Marion County, in Columbia,
Mississippi, offer for sale and will sell
at public auction for cash to the highest
bidder, that certain property situated
in the City of Columbia, Marion
County, Mississippi, more particularly
described as follows, to wit:
Lot 1 in Block 1 of the Hawkins
and Smith Addition to the City of
Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi,
as per map or plat thereof on file in
the office of the Chancery Clerk of
Marion County, Mississippi.
ALSO, a strip of land in Lot No. 2
of Block 1 of the said Hawkins &
Smith Addition to the City of
Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi,
being 15 feet wide and 205 feet long
and abutting on said Lot No. 1 of
Block 1 of said Hawkins & Smith
Addition to the City of Columbia,
Marion County, Mississippi, as per
map or plat thereof on file in the
Office of the Chancery Clerk of
Marion County, Mississippi.
Title to said property is believed to
be good, but the undersigned at such
sale will sell and convey only such
title as is vested in him by said Deed
of Trust.
THIS the 5th day of February, A.D.,
2009.
Forest M. Dantin, Trustee
Feb5,12,19,26
TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
WHEREAS, on December 3, 1999,
Grading Services, Inc., executed a
deed of trust to R. Andrew Foxworth,
trustee for the benefit of Citizens
Bank, Columbia, Mississippi, which
deed of trust is of record in Book
1303, at page 726, of the land deed
of trust records as contained in the
office of the Chancery Clerk of Marion
County, Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, on November 13,
2000, Grading Services, Inc., executed
a deed of trust to R. Andrew
Foxworth, trustee for the benefit of
Citizens Bank, Columbia, Mississippi,
which deed of trust is of record in
Book 1325, at page 100, of the land
deed of trust records as contained in
the office of the Chancery Clerk of
Marion County, Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, on November 13,
2000, Grading Services, Inc., executed
a deed of trust to R. Andrew
Foxworth, trustee for the benefit of
Citizens Bank, Columbia, Mississippi,
which deed of trust is of record in
Book 1386, at page 58, of the land
deed of trust records as contained in
the office of the Chancery Clerk of
Marion County, Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, on March 21, 2003,
Grading Services, Inc., executed a
deed of trust to R. Andrew Foxworth,
trustee for the benefit of Citizens
Bank, Columbia, Mississippi, which
deed of trust is of record in Book
1416, at page 680, of the land deed
of trust records as contained in the
office of the Chancery Clerk of Marion
County, Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, on March 21, 2003,
Grading Services, Inc., executed a
deed of trust to R. Andrew Foxworth,
trustee for the benefit of Citizens
Bank, Columbia, Mississippi, which
deed of trust is of record in Book
1435, at page 158, of the land deed
of trust records as contained in the
office of the Chancery Clerk of Marion
County, Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, on May 1, 2008,
Grading Services, Inc., executed a
deed of trust to R. Andrew Foxworth,
trustee for the benefit of Citizens
Bank, Columbia, Mississippi, which
deed of trust is of record in Book
1578, at page 602, of the land deed
of trust records as contained in the
office of the Chancery Clerk of Marion
County, Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, default having been
made in the terms and conditions of
said deeds of trust, and the entire
debt secured thereby having been
declared to be due and payable in
accordance with the terms of said
deeds of trust, Citizens Bank,
Columbia, Mississippi, the legal holder
of said indebtedness, having
requested the undersigned trustee to
execute the trust and sell said land
and property in accordance with the
terms of said deeds of trust and for
the purpose of raising the sums due
thereunder, together with attorney's
fees, trustee's fees, and expenses of
sale.
NOW THEREFORE, I, R. Andrew
Foxworth, trustee in said deeds of
trust, will on the 27th day of
February, 2009, between the hours of
11:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., being legal
hours of sale, offer for sale at public
outcry at the North front door of the
Courthouse of Marion County,
Mississippi, in the City of Columbia,
Mississippi, to the highest bidder for
cash, the following described land
and property situated in Marion
County, Mississippi, to wit:
All that part of the following
described parcel of land lying and
being situated in the Southeast
Division ( also known as Lot No. 13)
of Fractional Section 31, Township 4
North, Range 18 West, Marion
County, Mississippi, to-wit:
Commence at the Northwest corner
of the SW 1/4 of SW 1/4 of
Section 32, Township 4 North, Range
18 West (said point being one-quarter
mile North of the Southeast corner
of Fractional Section 31,
Township 4 North, Range 18 West)
and run thence West for a distance of
462 feet, and to the Northwest corner
of parcel of land conveyed unto Mrs.
Louise Summer et vir, as described in
instrument recorded in Book 139 at
Page 529 of the land records of
Marion County, Mississippi, said point
being the point of beginning of the
parcel of land here described; run
thence West for a distance of 148
feet, and to the Southwest corner of
a parcel of land conveyed unto J.R.
Newsom, as described in instrument
recorded in Book 65 at Page 202 of
the land records of Marion County,
Mississippi; run thence North, along
the Western boundary line of said
parcel of land so described in instrument
recorded in Book 65 at Page
202 aforesaid, for a distance of 360
feet, and to the Northwest corner of
said parcel of land so described in
instrument recorded in Book 65 at
Page 202 aforesaid, and being also to
the Northern boundary line of lands
conveyed unto Hamilton Mayson by
instrument recorded in Book D. at
Page 75 of the land records of Marion
County, Mississippi, and being also
the Southern boundary line of land
conveyed unto Harris Pope, Sr., by
instrument recorded in Book M at
Page 193 of the land records of
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thence West along the boundary line
aforesaid, for a distance of 650 feet;
and to the Northeast corner of parcel
of land conveyed unto Homer Pope,
by instrument recorded in Book 238
at Page 316 of the land records of
Marion County, Mississippi; run
thence South along the East boundary
line of said parcel of land so conveyed
unto Homer Pope as aforesaid,
for a distance of 555 feet, and to the
Southeast corner of said parcel of
land so conveyed unto Homer Pope
as aforesaid; run thence West along
the South a boundary line of said parcel
of land so conveyed unto Homer
Pope as aforesaid for a distance of
555 feet, and to the Southwest corner
of said parcel of land so conveyed
unto Homer Pope as aforesaid, being
also to the Western boundary of line
of said Southeast Division of said
Fractional Section 31; Run thence
South along the Western boundary
line of said Southeast Division, being
also the Eastern boundary line of Lot
No. 12 of said Fractional Section 31,
and to the North or East bank of Pearl
River; run thence in a Southeasterly
direction along the North or East
bank of Pearl River and to the thread
of the stream of Jones Creek; run
thence in a Northerly or
Northeasterly direction following the
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thread of the stream of Jones Creek,
being also the Western boundary line
of parcel of land conveyed unto Oscar
Ray Cooper by instrument recorded
in Book 177 at Page 87 of the land
records of Marion County, Mississippi,
and to the Northwest corner of parcel
of land so conveyed unto Oscar Ray
Cooper as aforesaid; run thence West
and to a point 462 feet West of the
Eastern boundary line of said
Fractional Section 31, said point
being the Southwest corner of parcel
of land described and conveyed by
instrument recorded in Book 34 at
Page 503 of the land records of
Marion County, Mississippi; run
thence North and along the Western
boundary line of lands so described
and conveyed by instrument recorded
in Book 34 at Page 503 as aforesaid,
for a distance of 900.24 feet
back to the point of beginning. (Said
parcel of land here described being
further described and identified as all
of the Southeast Division of
Fractional Section 31, Township 4
North, Range 18 West, LESS the
North forty acres thereof (being the
North 320 yards thereof), and also
LESS that part thereof conveyed unto
Homer Pope as per instrument
recorded in Book 238 at Page 316 of
the land records of Marion County,
Mississippi, and also LESS that part
thereof conveyed by instruments
recorded in Book 23 at Page 538 and
in Book 27 at Page 199 of the land
records of Marion County, Mississippi,
and also LESS that part thereof conveyed
by instrument recorded in
Book 65 at Page 202 of the land
records of Marion County, Mississippi,
and also LESS that part thereof conveyed
by instrument recorded in
Book 177 at Page 87 of the land
records of Marion County, Mississippi,
and also LESS that part thereof lying
and being situated East of that parcel
of land conveyed by instrument
recorded in Book 177 at Page 87 of
the land records of Marion County,
Mississippi, and also LESS that part
thereof lying and being situated East
of the West margin of the Old
Columbia and Monticello Public Road,
as the same now runs between
Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi,
and Popetown, Marion County,
Mississippi.) The parcel of land here
described contains thirty-five (35)
acres, more or less, and is a part and
parcel of the Southeast Division
(sometimes designated as Lot No.
13) of Fractional Section 31,
Township 4 North, Range 18 West,
Marion County, Mississippi.
Together with all improvements
and appurtenances thereon situated
or thereunto appertaining.

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AND ALSO: The easement for
ingress and egress over and across
the following described lands as
recorded in Book 808 at Page 316 of
the land deed records of Marion
County, Mississippi. The SE 1/4 of
Section 31, Township 4 North, Range
18 West, Marion County, Mississippi,
sometimes designated as Lot No. 13
of Fractional Section 31, Township 4
North, Range 18 West, Marion County,
Mississippi.
SUBJECT, further, to such right of
way or easement privileges affecting
said parcel of land, as may exist by
virtue of instrument recorded in Book
104 at Page 384 of the land records of
Marion County, Mississippi.
LESS AND EXCEPT the property
conveyed to Homer Pope in deed
dated March 27, 1980, and recorded
in Book 808 at Page 273 of the land
deed records of Marion County,
Mississippi and more particularly
described as follows, to-wit:
Commence at the Northwest corner of
SW 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Section 32,
Township 4 North, Range 18 West and
thence run West 610 feet; thence run
North 360 feet; thence run West 650
feet; thence run South 555 feet to the
point of beginning of the land here
described and conveyed; thence run
West 555 feet; thence run South 29.5
feet; thence run North 89 degrees 20
minutes East 555 feet along an existing
fence; thence run North 23 feet to
the point of beginning and being
located in the Southeast division
sometimes designated as Lot No. 13
of Fractional Section 31, Township 4
North, Range 18 West, Marion County,
Mississippi.
The undersigned trustee believes
his title as such trustee is good, but
he will convey only such title as is
vested in him as trustee.
This foreclosure sale is subject to
the redemption rights of the Internal
Revenue Service.
EXECUTED ON THIS the 12th day of
January, A.D. 2009.
R. Andrew Foxworth, Trustee
Feb5,12,19,26
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
IN THE FAMILY COURT
THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRC
COUNTY OF GREENVILLE
South Carolina Department of
Social Services, Plaintiff,
SUMMONS AND NOTICE
vs. Case Number: 2008-DR-23-
0553
John Cartier, Beth Allison
Waterfield,Defendants.
In the Interest of: Jessica Cartier,
DOB: 5/21/1992 Minors Under the
Age of 18
TO: DEFENDANT John Cartier
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and
required to answer the Complaint for
Intervention filed against you, the
original of which has been filed in the
Office of the Clerk of Court for
Greenville County on February 7,
2008, a copy of which will be delivered
to you upon your request, and to
serve a copy of your Answer to said
Complaint upon the undersigned
attorney for the Plaintiff to A. Devorea
Spriggs, Greenville County
Department of Social Services, P.O.
Box 10887, Greenville, S.C. 29603
within thirty (30) days following the
date of service upon you, exclusive of
the date of service, and if you fail to
answer said Complaint within the time
stated, Plaintiff will apply for a
Judgment by Default against you for
the relief demanded in the Complaint.
A. Devorea Spriggs
Staff Attorney, South Carolina
Department of Social Services
Post Office Box 10887
Greenville, South Carolina 29603
(864) 467-4875
Feb12,19,26
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S
NOTICE OF SALE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF MARION
WHEREAS, on April 28, 2006,
Tanya Rideout and Demarcus A.
Rideout executed and delivered a certain
Deed of Trust unto Ray J.
Richard, Trustee for the benefit of
Grand Bank for Savings, fsb, to secure
an indebtedness therein described,
which Deed of Trust is recorded in the
office of the Chancery Clerk of Marion
County, Mississippi in Book 1509,
Page 674; and
WHEREAS, said Deed of Trust was
subsequently assigned unto
Countrywide Home Loan Servicing LP,
by instrument recorded in the Office
of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in
Book 1599, Page 098; and
WHEREAS, the holder of said Deed
of Trust substituted and appointed
Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as
Trustee in said Deed of Trust by
instrument recorded in the Office of
the aforesaid Chancery Clerk Book
1599, Page 103; and
WHEREAS, default having been
made in the payments of indebtedness
secured by said Deed of Trust,
and the holder of said Deed of Trust,
having requested the undersigned so
to do, on March 5, 2009, I will, during
legal hours (between the hours of 11
o' clock a.m. and 4 o' clock p.m.), at
public outcry, offer for sale and will
sell, at the front door of the courthouse
of the Marion County
Courthouse at Columbia, Mississippi,
for cash to the highest bidder, the following
described land and property
situated in Marion County, Mississippi,
to-wit:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH-
EAST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST
QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST
QUARTER OF SECTION 31, TOWN-
SHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 18 WEST,
MARION COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AND
THENCE RUN NORTH, A DISTANCE
OF 740 FEET; THENCE RUN WEST A
DISTANCE OF 20 FEET TO THE WEST
MARGIN OF KATHERINE DRIVE, THE
POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE RUN
WEST A DISTANCE OF 136 FEET;
THENCE RUN NORTH A DISTANCE OF
80 FEET; THENCE RUN EAST A DIS-
TANCE OF 136 FEET; THENCE RUN
SOUTH A DISTANCE OF 80 FEET
BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
SAID PARCEL BEING SITUATED IN
THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE
NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION
31, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 18
WEST MARION COUNTY MISSISSIP-
PI.
Indexing Instructions : NW1/4 of
NE1/4 Section 31, Township 4 North,
Range 18 West, Marion County,
Mississippi
159 31 000 02 065 PPIN 6006
Title to the above described property
is believed to be good, but I will
convey only such title as is vested in
me as Substituted Trustee.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this
the 30th day of January, 2009
Christian Mayer
Christian Mayer, Vice President
Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc.
1587 Northeast Expressway
Atlanta, Ga 30329
(770) 234-9181 ext 1156
0718947MS
Feb12,19,26
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
MARION COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC
PLAINTIFF
VS.
NO. 2008-0402H
OMA L. THOMPSON, LEANNA
AINSWORTH COX and JAMES
ERIC COX
DEFENDANT
COURT SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: LEANNA AINSWORTH COX
and JAMES ERIC COX
You have been made Defendants
in the suit filed in this Court by Green
Tree Servicing LLC, successor in interest
to Origen Financial L.L.C.
(“Plaintiff”), seeking judgment in
favor of Plaintiff and against
Defendants for possession of one (1)
2002 Buccaneer Manufactured Home,
Model 16449 Series II, Serial No.
BM02MS0448713, 16x80, together
with Air Conditioning, Steps and
Skirting. Oma L. Thompson is also a
Defendant in this matter.
You are required to appear before
the Circuit Court of Marion County at
the Pearl River County Courthouse in
Poplarville, Mississippi, on Friday,
March 13, 2009, at 9:00 a.m., to
answer the Plaintiff’s Complaint filed
herein, and for a hearing to determine
the rights of the parties herein as to
possession of the Manufactured Home
described in the Complaint, and to
show why the Defendants should not
be adjudged in contempt of Court if
they remove said Manufactured Home
from the jurisdiction of this Court
pending a final judgment herein. If
you do not appear as summoned, a
Judgment will be entered against you
for the money or other relief demanded
in the Complaint.
ISSUED, this the 23rd day of
January, 2009.
JESSE LOFTIN, Circuit Clerk
of Marion County, Mississippi
By: Ashley Douglas, D.C.
Feb12,19,26
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF
MARION COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF
THE ESTATE OF
CHARLES BOURN, DECEASED
CAUSE No. 2009-0004-P-D
SUMMONS
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF MARION
TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT
LAW OF CHARLES BOURN,
DECEASED
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT(S)
You have been summoned to
appear and defend against the PETI-
TION TO ESTABLISH HEIRS AT LAW
OF CHARLES BOURN, DECEASED, at
9:30 a.m. on the 13th day of April,
2009, in the Courtroom of the Marion
County Courthouse at Columbia,
Mississippi, and in case of your failure
to appear and defend, a judgment will
be entered against you for the money
or other things demanded in the
PETITION TO ESTABLISH HEIRS AT
LAW OF CHARLES BOURN,
DECEASED. Defendants other than
you are: TWYLA B. SWANNER, TIMO-
THY BOURN, THADDRA B. HATFIELD,
TODD BOURN, TARA B. SMITH,
www.columbianprogress.com
LEGAL LEGAL LEGAL LEGAL LEGAL
TOYIA BOURN, TEDD BOURN and
TRAVIS BOURN.
You are not required to file an
answer or other pleading but you may
do so if you desire. You must take
immediate action to protect your
rights.
Issued under my hand and seal of
this Court, this the 2nd day of
February, 2009.
(SEAL)
CASS BARNES, CHANCERY CLERK,
MARION COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
By: Joy D. Baughman, D.C.
JAMES C. RHODEN
Attorne at Law
Post Office Box 487
326B Second Street
Columbia, Mississippi 39429
(601) 731-1188 Telephone
(601) 736-9593 Facsimile
Feb12,19,26
Substitute Trustee's
Notice of Sale
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF Marion
WHEREAS, on the 27th day of
October, 2004 and acknowledged on
the 27th day of October, 2004, Tim E.
Bates aka Timothy E. Bates and Judy
Bates aka Judy L. Bates, Husband and
Wife, executed and delivered a certain
Deed of Trust unto William H. Glover,
Jr., Trustee for Wells Fargo Bank, NA,
Beneficiary, to secure an indebtedness
therein described, which Deed of
Trust is recorded in the office of the
Chancery Clerk of Marion County,
Mississippi in Book 1462 at Page 439
and rerecorded in Book 1476 at Page
480; and
WHEREAS, on the 23rd day of
January, 2009, Wells Fargo Bank, NA,
assigned said Deed of Trust unto Bank
of America NA sbm to LaSalle Bank,
NA as Trustee for Structured Asset
Securities Corporation Trust 2005-
WF1, by instrument recorded in the
office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk
in Book 1599 at Page 228; and
WHEREAS, on the 23rd day of
January, 2009, the Holder of said
Deed of Trust substituted and
appointed Emily Kaye Courteau as
Trustee in said Deed of Trust, by
instrument recorded in the office of
the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Book
1599 at Page 229; and
WHEREAS, default having been
made in the payments of the indebtedness
secured by the said Deed of
Trust, and the holder of said Deed of
Trust, having requested the undersigned
so to do, on the 5th day of
March, 2009, I will during the lawful
hours of between 11:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m., at public outcry, offer for
sale and will sell, at the North front
door of Marion County Courthouse at
Columbia, Mississippi, for cash to the
highest bidder, the following
described land and property situated
in Marion County, Mississippi, to-wit:
Tract I
Lot 18 and 19 of Block 11, or the
Village of Foxworth, formerly West
Columbia, as per map or plat made by
E. Blanchard, on October 25, 1907,
and on file in the office of the
Chancery Clerk of Marion County
Mississippi.
Tract II
Lot 17 of Block 11 of the Village of
Foxworth, formerly West Columbia as
per map or plat made by F. Blanchard
on October 25, 1907, and on file in
the office of the Chancery Clerk of
Marion County, Mississippi.
I will only convey such title as is
vested in me as Substitute Trustee
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this day
February 2, 2009
Emily Kaye Courteau
Substitute Trustee
2309 Oliver Road
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 330-9020
sdr/F08-3627
Feb12,19,26
Substitute Trustee's
Notice of Sale
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF Marion
WHEREAS, on the 17th day of
March, 2006 and acknowledged on
the 17th day of March, 2006, Julie L
Radomski AKA Julie Radomski Single
woman, executed and delivered a certain
Deed of Trust unto Donovan O
McComb, Trustee for Mortgage
Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.,
Beneficiary, to secure an indebtedness
therein described, which Deed of
Trust is recorded in the office of the
Chancery Clerk of Marion County,
Mississippi in Book 1572 at Page 617;
and
WHEREAS, on the 17th day of
December, 2008, the Holder of said
Deed of Trust substituted and
appointed Emily Kaye Courteau as
Trustee in said Deed of Trust, by
instrument recorded in the office of
the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Book
1596 at Page 51; and
WHEREAS, default having been
made in the payments of the indebtedness
secured by the said Deed of
Trust, and the holder of said Deed of
Trust, having requested the undersigned
so to do, on the 12th day of
March, 2009, I will during the lawful
hours of between 11:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m., at public outcry, offer for
sale and will sell, at the North front
door of Marion County Courthouse at
Columbia, Mississippi, for cash to the
highest bidder, the following
described land and property situated
in Marion County, Mississippi, to-wit:
Commence at the Southwest corner
of the North 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of
the NE 1/4 of said Section 35; thence
run South 89 degrees 39 minutes 59
seconds East and along the South line
of the said North 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of
the NE 1/4 for 698.26 feet to the Point
of Beginning; thence run North 00
degrees 13 minutes 18 seconds East
for 614.71 feet to the centerline of a
public road; thence run South 73
degrees 38 minutes 46 seconds East
and along the centerline of said road
for 39.52 feet; thence run South 61
degrees 24 minutes 38 seconds East
and along the centerline of said road
for 183.32 feet; thence run South 57
degrees 16 minutes 11 seconds East
and along the centerline of said road
for 240.55 feet; thence run Southerly
along the centerline of said road and
along a curve to the right for 116.19
feet, said curve having a central angle
of 72 degrees 13 minutes 33 seconds
and a radius of 92.17 feet; thence run
South 14 degrees 57 minutes 22 seconds
West and along the centerline of
said road for 76.22 feet; thence run
Southerly along the centerline of said
road and along a curve to the left for
189.73 feet, said curve having a central
angle of 54 degrees 08 minutes
06 seconds and a radius of 200.81
feet; thence run South 39 degrees 10
minutes 44 seconds East and along
the centerline of said road for 45.15
feet to the South line of the said
North1/2 of the SW1/4 of the NE1/4;
thence run North 89 degrees 39 minutes
59 seconds West and along the
South line of the said North1/2 of the
SW1/4 of the NE1/4 for 490.04 feet to
the Point of Beginning; containing 5.0
acres, more or less, and being a part
of the SW1/4 of NE1/4 of Section 35,
Township 5 North, Range 19 West,
Marion County, Mississippi.
Less and Except:
Commencing at the Southwest corner
of the N1/2 of the SW1/4 of the
NE1/4 of Section 35, Township 5
North, Range 19 West, and thence
run South 89 degrees 39 minutes 59
seconds East and along the South line
of the N1/2 of the SW1/4 of the NE1/4
a distance of 698.26 feet; thence continue
South 89 degrees 39 minutes 59
seconds East along the South line of
the said N1/2 of the SW1/4 of the
NE1/4 a distance of 300 feet to the
point of beginning of the land herein
described: Thence run North 00
degrees 13 minutes 18 seconds East a
distance of 150 feet; thence run
South 89 degrees 39 minutes 59 seconds
East to the centerline of a public
road; thence run in a Southerly direction
along the centerline of said public
road to the South line of the aforesaid
N1/2 of the SW1/4 of the NE1/4;
thence run North 89 degrees 39 minutes
59 seconds West along the South
line of the said N1/2 of the SW1/4 of
the NE1/4 a distance of 190.04 feet,
more or less, back to the point of
beginning; containing 0.50 acre, more
or less, and being located in the N1/2
of the SW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section
35, Township 5 North, Range 19 West,
Marion County, Mississippi.
Also less and except:
Commence at the southwest corner
of the N 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of the
NE 1/4 of said section 35; thence run
S 89 degrees 39 minutes 59 seconds
E and along the south line of the said
N 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 for
698.26 feet; thence run N 00 degrees
13 minutes 18 seconds E for 614.71
feet to the centerline of a public road
and the point of beginning, thence
run S 73 degrees 38 minutes 46 seconds
E and along the centerline of
said road for 39.52 feet; thence run S
61 degrees 24 minutes 38 seconds E
and along the centerline of said road
for 183.32 feet; thence run south to
centerline of power line; thence continue
to run south for 100 feet; thence
run West to a point S 00 degrees 13
minutes 18 seconds W from the point
of beginning; thence run N 00
degrees 13 minutes 18 seconds E and
back to the point of beginning.
I will only convey such title as is
vested in me as Substitute Trustee
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this day
February 4, 2009
Emily Kaye Courteau
Substitute Trustee
2309 Oliver Road
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 330-9020
cls/F08-3364
Feb19,26,Mar5
Marion County Schools
Sixteenth Section Land
Ronald Fortenberry,
Superintendent
1010 Highway 13 North, Suite 2
Columbia, Mississippi 39429
Phone: (601) 736-7193
FAX: (601) 736-6274
Sixteenth Section Public Notice
CHANGING LAND
CLASSIFICATION
THURSDAY
February 26, 2009
The Marion County Board of
Education hereby gives notice of the
changing in classification of land
located in the following Section and
Township located in Marion County,
Mississippi, in compliance with the
requirements of Section 29-3-39,
Mississippi code of 1972, as amended.
The following parcels will be reclassified
from FARM RESIDENTIAL to
FOREST:
NW ¼ of NW ¼ of SW ¼ in
Section 16, Township 2 North, Range
12 East, containing 10 acres, more or
less.
Any interested parties desiring to
object to this classification must submit
such objection in writing to the
Chancery Clerk of Marion County
within 30 days from the day of final
publishing of this notice.
MARION COUNTY BOARD OF EDU-
CATION
Ronald Fortenberry, Superintendent
Marion County Schools
February 2, 2009
Feb19,26,Mar5
Affidavit of
Abandonment Notice:
Under the Mississippi Abandoned
Motor Vehicle Law, Miss Code Ann.
Section 63-23-1, et seq., as ammended,
I/we being persons defined therin
authorized to proceed do hereby certify
that on the 10th day of January,
2009 one 1998 Chevy S-10 VIN#
1GCCS1946W8166438 was abandoned
on my premises. I hereby certify
to the best of my knowledge the
odometer reading of 213,000 miles
reflects the amount of mileage of the
vehicle described herein.
Tony’s Small Engine 116 South High
School Avenue, Columbia, MS 39429
This advertised vehicle will be sold
on or after Friday, March 6, 2009 at
10:00 a.m.
Feb19,26,Mar5
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The State of Mississippi, Division of
Medicaid is soliciting proposals to
lease 6800 - 7200 square feet of office
space in Columbia. Location must be
contained on one floor and be easily
accessible from major highways.
Length of lease will be negotiable.
Interested parties should contact Alice
Stuart, Division of Medicaid,
Enrollment Bureau, 550 High Street,
Suite 1000, Jackson, MS 39201-1399
or call (601) 576-4112 for leasing
information. The deadline for receipt
of proposals is Monday, March 9,
2009.
E.O.E.
Feb19,26
Substitute Trustee's
Notice of Sale
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF Marion
WHEREAS, on the 20th day of
September, 2004 and acknowledged
on the 21st day of September, 2004,
Rev. M. D. Sterling and wife, Barbara
Sterling, executed and delivered a
certain Deed of Trust unto American
Title Company, Trustee for The
Hurricane Mortgage Company, Inc.,
Beneficiary, to secure an indebtedness
therein described, which Deed of
Trust is recorded in the office of the
Chancery Clerk of Marion County,
Mississippi in Book 1462 at Page 649;
and
WHEREAS, by various assignments
on record said Deed of Trust was ultimately
assigned to
Wachovia Bank, N.A., as Trustee.
Pooling and Servicing Agreement
dated as of November 1, 2004. Asset
Backed Pass-Through Certificates
Series 2004-WWF1., by instrument
recorded in the office of the aforesaid
Chancery Clerk in Book 1523 at Page
516; and
WHEREAS, on the 21st day of
August, 2006, the Holder of said Deed
of Trust substituted and appointed
Emily Kaye Courteau as Trustee in
said Deed of Trust, by instrument
recorded in the office of the aforesaid
Chancery Clerk in Book 1523 at Page
517; and
WHEREAS, default having been
made in the payments of the indebtedness
secured by the said Deed of
Trust, and the holder of said Deed of
Trust, having requested the undersigned
so to do, on the 12th day of
March, 2009, I will during the lawful
hours of between 11:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m., at public outcry, offer for
sale and will sell, at the North front
door of Marion County Courthouse at
Columbia, Mississippi, for cash to the
highest bidder, the following
described land and property situated
in Marion County, Mississippi, to-wit:
Begin at the Northeast corner of
the SW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 15,
Township 3 North, Range 13 East, and
run thence West 82 feet; thence run
North 89 degrees and 14 minutes
West 250 feet; thence run South 0
degrees and 46 minutes West 98 feet;
thence run West 267 feet to the point
of beginning: Thence continue West
100 feet; thence run South 10
degrees and 24 minutes West 151.3
feet; thence run South 87 degrees
and 36 minutes East 100 feet; thence
run North 10 degrees and 24 minutes
East 155.5 feet, back to the point of

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LEGAL LEGAL LEGAL LEGAL RETAIL SPACE
beginning. Said parcel contains 0.34
acres, more or less, and is located in
the SW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section
15, Township 3 North, Range 13 East,
Marion County, Mississippi.
Being the same property conveyed
to Rev. M.D. Sterling and wife,
Barbara Sterling by deed from Kevin
Dwayne Ward and wife, Deborah
Gaye Ward filed for record in Book
1266, Page 655, Registers Office for
Marion County Mississippi, dated
11/20/98. Metes and Bounds
I will only convey such title as is
vested in me as Substitute Trustee
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this day
February 11, 2009
Emily Kaye Courteau
Substitute Trustee
2309 Oliver Road
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 330-9020
lhs/F06-0953
Feb19,26,Mar5
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF
MARION COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF
THE ESTATE OF
HULON MORGAN, DECEASED;
CIVIL ACTION
NO. 2008-0109-P-D
MICHAEL LEE CARTER,
ADMINISTRATOR.
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: LEE ANNA CARTER TURNAGE,
whose mailing address is unknown
after diligent search and inquiry
You have been made a Defendant
in the suit, filed in this Court by
Michael Lee Carter, Plaintiff, seeking
to establish the heirs at law of Hulon
Morgan, deceased. Defendants other
than you in this action are the
unknown heirs at law of Hulon
Morgan.
You are summoned to appear and
defend against said Petition to
Establish Heirs at Law, filed against
you in this action at 9:30 o'clock A.M.
on the 13th day of April, 2009, in the
courtroom of the Marion County
Courthouse at Columbia, Mississippi,
and in case of your failure to appear
and defend, a judgment will be
entered against you for the money or
other things demanded in the
Petition.
You are not required to file an
answer or other pleading but you
may do so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and the
seal of said Court, this 11th day of
February, A.D. 2009.
/S/Cass Barnes
Clerk of Court Marion County,
Mississippi
By: Joy D. Baughman, D.C.
(SEAL)
Feb19,26,Mar5
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF
MARION COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF
THE ESTATE OF
HULON MORGAN, DECEASED;
CIVIL ACTION
NO. 2008-0109-P-D
MICHAEL LEE CARTER,
ADMINISTRATOR
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The Heirs At Law of
Hulon Morgan
You have been made a Defendant
in the suit filed in this Court by
Michael Lee Carter, Plaintiff, seeking
to establish the heirs at law of Hulon
Morgan, Deceased. Defendant's
other than you in this action are Lee
Anna Carter Turnage.
You are summoned to appear and
defend against the complaint or petition
filed against you in this action at
9:30 O'clock A.M. on the 13th day of
April, 2009, in the courtroom of the
Marion County Courthouse at
Columbia, Mississippi, and in case of
your failure to appear and defend a
judgment will be entered against you
for the money or other things
demanded in the complaint or petition.
You are not required to file an
answer or other pleading but you
may do so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and the
seal of said Court, this 11th day of
February, 2009.
/S/ Cass Barnes
Chancery Clerk of Marion County,
Mississippi
By: Joy D. Baughman, D.C.
(SEAL)
Feb19,25,Mar5
Substitute Trustee's
Notice of Sale
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF Marion
WHEREAS, on the 12th day of
December, 2003 and acknowledged
on the 12th day of December, 2003,
Derek S. Pittman and Dana F.
Pittman, husband and wife, executed
and delivered a certain Deed of Trust
unto Lawyers Title, Inc., Trustee for
Mortgage Electronic Registration
Systems, Inc., Beneficiary, to secure
an indebtedness therein described,
which Deed of Trust is recorded in
the office of the Chancery Clerk of
Marion County, Mississippi in Book
1436 at Page 201; and
WHEREAS, on the 7th day of
January, 2008, Mortgage Electronic
Registration Systems, Inc., assigned
said Deed of Trust unto RMS
Residential Properties LLC, by instrument
recorded in the office of the
aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Book
1567 at Page 371; and
WHEREAS, on the 21st day of
March, 2005, the Holder of said Deed
of Trust substituted and appointed
Emily Kaye Courteau as Trustee in
said Deed of Trust, by instrument
recorded in the office of the aforesaid
Chancery Clerk in Book 1473 at Page
714; and
WHEREAS, default having been
made in the payments of the indebtedness
secured by the said Deed of
Trust, and the holder of said Deed of
Trust, having requested the undersigned
so to do, on the 12th day of
March, 2009, I will during the lawful
hours of between 11:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m., at public outcry, offer for
sale and will sell, at the North front
door of Marion County Courthouse at
Columbia, Mississippi, for cash to the
highest bidder, the following
described land and property situated
in Marion County, Mississippi, to-wit:
Commencing at the Northwest
corner of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of
Section 30, Township 2 North, Range
13 East, and thence run East a distance
of 525 feet to the point of
beginning: Thence continue East a
distance of 345 feet to a point on the
forty line a distance of 30 feet North
of the Northwest corner of that certain
parcel of land conveyed to Albert
Homer, Jr., per deed of record in Book
605, at page 154, as contained in the
office of the Chancery Clerk of Marion
County, Mississippi; thence run South
a distance of 631.5 feet; thence run
West a distance of 345 feet; thence
run North a distance of 631.5 feet
back to the point of beginning; being
a part and parcel of said NW 1/4 of
the SE 1/4 of Section 30, Township 2
North, Range 13 East, Marion County,
Mississippi, and containing five (5.0)
acres, more or less.
Being the same property as conveyed
to Derek S. Pittman and Dana
F. Pittman in a Warranty Deed dated
October 22, 1999 and filed for record
on October 22, 1999 in Book 1296 at
Page 453.
I will only convey such title as is
vested in me as Substitute Trustee
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this
day February 11, 2009
Emily Kaye Courteau
Substitute Trustee
2309 Oliver Road
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 330-9020
cls/F05-0547
Feb19,26,Mar5
Advertisement for Bids
Sealed Bids for: Contracts for fire
insurance, automobile insurance and
casualty insurance will be received by
the Pearl River Basin Development
District, 2304 Riverside Drive, P. O.
Box 5332, Jackson, MS 39296-5332
until 10:00 a.m. local time, Tuesday,
April 07, 2009, at which time they will
be publicly opened and read.
Specifications for these contracts are
on file at the office of the Pearl River
Basin Development District and
copies will be furnished upon request
(601) 354-6301. All bids must be in
accordance to the specifications outlined
in the provided documents.
The District reserves the right to
waive any irregularities and reject
any and all bids. All bids must be
addressed to the Pearl River Basin
Development District, P. O. Box 5332,
Jackson, MS 39296-5332 and plainly
marked on the outside envelope
"Bids on Contracts for Insurance."
Pearl River Basin Development
District
By: Mike Davis
Executive Vice President
Feb19,26
BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND
GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
RE: PETITION OF RANGE PRO-
DUCTION COMPANY FOR
AUTHORITY TO REFORM THE
UNIT FOR THE POWELL 21-3
NO. 1 WELL, SECTION 21,
TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 13
EAST, MARION COUNTY, MIS-
SISSIPPI, EAST MORGANTOWN
FIELD, APPROVE AN EXCEPTION
LOCATION, FORCE INTEGRATE
AND OBTAIN RELATED RELIEF
DOCKET NO. 101-2009-467
PUBLIC NOTICE
To all owners, operators and persons
interested in the following
described lands, well and unit located
in the East Morgantown Field, Marion
County, Mississippi:
Section 21, Township 4 North,
Range 13 East, Marion County,
Mississippi.
TAKE NOTICE that Range
Production Company has filed a
Petition with the State Oil and Gas
under Docket No. 101-2009-467
requesting that the Board grant the
following relief: alter, reform and
establish the new unit for the Well as
requested, the existing 640-acre gas
unit for the Powell 21-3 No. 1 Well,
comprised of the above described
lands, to a new 80-acre oil unit
described as follows:
NE 1/4 of NW 1/4 and NW 1/4 of
NE 1/4 of Section 21, Township 4
North, Range 13 East, Marion County,
Mississippi.
The Petition seeks to force integrate
all interests in the new unit,
with those owners in the new unit
who were force integrated with alternate
charges in the original unit to be
and remain subject to alternate
charges; approve the exception location
of the Well; designate Petitioner
to continue to act as operator; and,
authorize Petitioner to produce the
Well with a full allowable.
Take notice that the above and
foregoing matter will be heard by this
Board at 10:00 o'clock a.m. on the
18th day of March, 2009, in Suite E,
500 Greymont Avenue, Jackson,
Mississippi, at which time and place
all interested parties may appear and
contest said matter.
If you intend to contest the docket
or request a continuance, you
must notify the Board and Petitioner's
representative of your intention in
writing not later than 5:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 (seven (7)
days prior to the date stated above
for the hearing). Failure to so notify
the Board and Petitioner shall be a
waiver of your right to contest or
request continuance.
You are advised that the Board
may adopt orders concerning a petition
which may differ from the relief
requested by Petitioner, and the
Board will enter such order or orders
as in its judgment may be appropriate
in accordance with the evidence
presented.
STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF
MISSISSIPPI
By: /s/ Lisa A. Ivshin
Lisa A. Ivshin
State Oil and Gas Board Supervisor
ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONER
C. Glen Bush (MBN 7589)
Glenn Gates Taylor (MBN 7453)
John H. Geary, Jr. (MBN 101540)
COPELAND, COOK, TAYLOR & BUSH,
P.A.
1076 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite
100
Post Office Box 6020
Ridgeland, Mississippi 39158
(601) 856-7200
Feb26
BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND
GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
DOCKET NO. 81-2009-467
AMENDED PUBLIC NOTICE
To all persons interested in the S &
S Petroleum, LLC - Board of
Education No. 1 Well located in the
following described 320-acre unit:
Beginning at the Southwest corner
of Section 16, Township 4 North,
Range 13 East, Marion County,
Mississippi; run thence Northerly
along the West line of said Section 16
for 2647.1 feet, more or less; thence
Easterly and parallel to the South line
of said Section 16 for 5122.7 feet,
more or less, to a point on the centerline
of the Pearl River; thence
Southeasterly along the centerline of
the Pearl River for 497.6 feet, more or
less; thence Southerly along the East
line of said Section 16 for 2175.0
feet, more or less; thence Westerly
along the South line of said Section
16 for 5280.0 feet, more or less, to
the Point of Beginning. The above
described tract is situated in Section
16, Township 4 North, Range 13 East,
East Morgantown Field, Marion
County, Mississippi and contains 320
acres.
Please take notice that beginning
at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March
18, 2009, in the hearing room, Suite
E, 500 Greymont Avenue, Jackson,
Mississippi, the State Oil and Gas
Board will hear the Petition of Range
Production Company, the offsetting
operator, requesting the Board to
revise the allowable for the S&S
Petroleum, LLC - Board of Education
No. 1 Well, to an allowable equal to
one-half of its maximum efficient rate
of production, as demonstrated by
semi-annual gas deliverability tests
conducted in accordance with
Statewide Rule 34.B, in order to comply
with the mandatory requirements
of Miss. Code Ann. § 53-3-5(d).
A copy of said Petition is on file in
the office of the State Oil and Gas
Board, Suite E, 500 Greymont
Avenue, Jackson, Mississippi and may
be there examined by any persons
interested. At said hearing, all interested
persons may appear and be
heard.
If you intend to contest the docket
or request a continuance you must
notify the Board and the Petitioner's
attorney of your intention in writing
not later than 5:00 p.m. Tuesday,
March 10, 2009. Failure to so notify
the Board and the Petitioner shall be
a waiver of your right to contest or
request continuance.
You are advised the Board may
adopt orders concerning a Petition,
which may differ from the relief,
requested by the Petitioner and
Board will enter such order or orders
as in its judgment may be appropri-
ate in accordance with the evidence
presented.
DATED at Jackson, Mississippi,
this the 2nd day of February 2009.
MISSISSIPPI STATE OIL AND GAS
BOARD
By: /s/ Lisa A. Ivshin
Lisa A. Ivshin
State Oil and Gas Supervisor
PETITIONER'S ATTORNEY:
Jefferson D. Stewart, Esq.
J. Jeffrey Trotter, Esq.
Adams and Reese, L.L.P.
Post Office Drawer 24297
Jackson, Mississippi 39225-4297
Telephone: (601) 353-3234
Feb26
Legal Notice
Columbia Storage, LLC of 54
Columbia-Purvis Rd., Columbia, MS
39429, makes notice that the contents
of the following units rented by
the following individuals will be sold
to the highest bidder at 54 Columbia-
Purvis Rd., Columbia, MS 39429 at
9:00 a.m. on March 7, 2009; # 153
Alicia D. Neal; #19 Rose Jefferson;
#111 Robin Fagan; #63 Comfort Inn.
Feb26,Mar5
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Supervisors of Marion
County, Mississippi, will receive
sealed bids in the office of the Marion
County Board of Supervisors, 215
Broad Street, Columbia, Mississippi
39429, until the hour of 10:00 o'clock
A.M. on Tuesday, March 17, 2009, for
the purchase of the following, to wit:
One (1) new or used trailermounted
spray injection road repair
machine for use by Supervisor's
District No. 4, Marion County,
Mississippi, together with lease-purchase
financing therefor.
The above to be according to
specifications therefor on file in the
office of the Chancery Clerk of Marion
County, Mississippi.
The Board of Supervisors reserves
the right to (1) take advantage of the
provisions of Section 19-13-17 of the
Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended,
and pay for said road equipment
in installments, or (2) to take advantage
of the provisions of Section 31-
7-13(e) of the Mississippi Code of
1972, as amended, and lease-purchase
said road equipment, or (3) to
pay cash, in its discretion.
The Board of Supervisors reserves
the right to reject any and all bids
and to waive any and all informalities.
This the 3rd day of February, A. D.
2009.
/s/ Cass Barnes
Cass Barnes, Clerk
Marion County Board of Supervisors
(SEAL)
Feb26,Mar5
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF
MARILYN SUE POWELL
Letters of Administration having
been granted on the 17th day of
February, A.D. 2009, by the Chancery
Court of Marion County, Mississippi,
to the undersigned, upon the estate
of Marilyn Sue Powell, deceased,
notice is hereby given to all persons
having claims against said estate to
present the same to the clerk of said
court for probate and registration
according to law within ninety (90)
days from the date of the first publication
of this notice, or they will be
forever barred.
THIS the17th day of February, A.D.
2009.
/s/
Gannon L. Rogers
Administrator
Feb26,Mar5,12,19
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF
MARION COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF
THE ESTATE OF
CAUSE NO. 2009-0010-P-D
MARILYN SUE POWELL,
DECEASED
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
To: THE HEIRS-AT-LAW OF
MARILYN SUE POWELL,
DECEASED
You have been made defendants
in that certain petition filed in the
within cause by Gannon L. Rogers,
Tanya Michelle Rogers and Trina
Dawn Powell, petitioners, seeking to
establish the identity of the heirs-atlaw
of Marilyn Sue Powell, deceased,
pursuant to the provisions of Sections
91-1-27 and 91-1-29, Mississippi
Code of 1972, and alleging that
Gannon L. Rogers, Tanya Michelle
Rogers and Trina Dawn Powell are
the sole and only heirs-at-law of said
Marilyn Sue Powell, deceased.
You are summoned to appear and
defend against the petition filed in
this action at 9:30 a.m. on Monday,
March 30, 2009, in the Chancery
Courtroom of the Marion County
Courthouse in Columbia, Mississippi,
and in case of your failure to appear
and defend, a judgment by default
will be entered against you for the
relief sought in the petition.
You are not required to file an
answer or other pleading but you
may do so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and official
seal of this court, this the 17th day of
February, A.D. 2009.
CASS BARNES, CHANCERY CLERK
OF
MARION COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
/s/ Cass Barnes
Feb26,Mar5,12,19
LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLICA-
TION OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
OF CONTRACT
Notice is hereby given that the
contract between the Board of
Supervisors of Marion County,
Mississippi, on the one part and Dial,
Inc., on the other part, dated October
20, 2004, for the construction of
Project No. SAP 46 13 S being a section
of Roads A-N in Marion County,
Mississippi, has been fully and completely
performed and final settlement
thereunder has been made on
January 12, 2009.
This notice is given under Section
31-5-53, Mississippi Code of 1972, in
pursuance of the authority conferred
upon me by order of the Board of
Supervisors of Marion County, in
Minute Book 52, Page __.
Dated, this the 17th of February,
2009.
/s/Cass Barnes
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Marion County, Mississippi
Feb26
BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND
GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
RE: PETITION OF J. R. POUNDS,
INC. TO DRILL THE BUCKLEY
28-4 WELL NO. 1, TO BE
LOCATED IN SECTION 28,
TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 19
WEST, MARION COUNTY,
MISSISSIPPI, GREENS CREEK
FIELD, APPROVE AN EXCEPTION
LOCATION, APPROVE THE WELL
AS AN INCREASED DENSITY
WELL, FORCE INTEGRATE ALL
INTERESTS, AND OBTAIN
RELATED RELIEF
DOCKET NO. 111-2009-418
PUBLIC NOTICE
To all owners and persons
interested in the following
described lands:
All of Section 28, Township 5
North, Range 19 West,
Marion County, Mississippi, in
Greens Creek Field.
TAKE NOTICE that J. R. POUNDS,
INC. has filed a petition with the
Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board
requesting that the Board grant the
following relief: approve the drilling
of the Buckley 28-4 Well No. 1 (the
"Well") on the above described unit
at an exception location; approve the
Well as an increased density well and
the second well on the said unit to
produce from the same pool; force
integrate all of the above described
lands and all interests; designate
Petitioner to act as operator with the
right to charge each non-consenting
owner in the proposed unit such
charges as are allowed by law; grant
the Well a full allowable; and grant
related relief, as more particularly set
forth in the Petition.
The Well is proposed to be drilled
at a location that is 1047 feet South
of the North line and 600 feet East of
the West line of said Section 28 to a
total depth of 16,500 feet to test and
produce the Hosston Formation and
all other formations and pools which
may be encountered. Petitioner
seeks authority to produce the Well
simultaneously from the same pool
as is produced by the J. R. Pounds,
Inc.-Rogers 28-11 Well No. 1. The
Well will be located less than 3000
feet from the Roundtree-Barnes 29-1
Well, which is located in adjacent
Section 29, and from the Will-Drill-
Black Stone Minerals 28-5 Well No. 1,
which is located in Section 28.
TAKE NOTICE that the above and
foregoing matter will be heard at the
regular March 2009 meeting of the
Board to be held at 10:00 a.m. on
March 18, 2009 at 500 Greymont
Avenue, Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi,
39202, at which time and place all
interested parties may appear and
contest said matter.
If you intend to contest the docket
or request a continuance, you
must notify the Board and Petitioner's
representative of your intention in
writing not later than 5:00 o'clock
p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2009
(seven (7) days prior to the date stated
above for the hearing). Failure to
so notify the Board and Petitioner
shall be a waiver of your right to contest
or request continuance.
You are advised that the Board
may adopt orders concerning a petition
which may differ from the relief
requested by Petitioner, and the
Board will enter such order or orders
as in its judgment may be appropriate
in accordance with the evidence
presented.
STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF
MISSISSIPPI
By:
LISA IVSHIN
State Oil and Gas Board Supervisor
ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONERS:
Glenn Gates Taylor (MBN 7453)
C. Glen Bush (MBN 7589)
COPELAND, COOK, TAYLOR & BUSH,
P.A.

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100
1076 Highland Colony
Parkway
P. O. Box 6020
Ridgeland, Mississippi
39158
601-856-7200
601-856-7626 (fax)
Feb26
ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS
Notice is hereby
given that the Board
of Supervisors of
Marion County,
Mississippi, will
receive sealed bids in
the Boardroom of the
Marion County Board
of Supervisors located
at 215 Broad Street,
Columbia, Mississippi,
until the hour of
10:00 o'clock A. M. on
Tuesday, March 17,
2009, for the sale, "as
is", to the highest bidder,
for cash, of the
following, to wit:
One (1) 1980
Caterpillar D5B dozer,
bearing Serial Number
25X1483, heretofore
used by Marion
County Supervisor's
District No. 1; said
dozer may inspected
at the District 1
Equipment Barn located
at 30 Gates Road,
Columbia, Mississippi,
during normal business
hours.
The Board of
Supervisors reserves
the right to reject any
and all bids and to
waive any and all
informalities.
This the 19th day of
February, A. D. 2009.
/s/ Cass Barnes
Cass Barnes,
Chancery Clerk
(SEAL)
Feb26,Mar5
Legal All lands
belonging to Ora
Mondy, Myles Mondy
and Lawrence Mondy
are posted against
any and all forms of
trespassing. (12/31/09)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WEDDING RECEP-
TION? PARTY?
Reunion? Columbia
Country Club has the
place for you! Call
601-736-0383 and
book your activity
now. (TFN)
PETS
Pine Belt Animal
Rescue has dogs and
cats available for
adoption. Call for
more information
601-736-5828 or 601-
270-6142 (TFN)
Want to place a
classified ad? Call us
at 736-2611, stop by
our office at 318
Second Street or visit
our website at
columbianprogress.com
We make it easy!
STORAGE SPACE
SPACE AVAILABLE:
30’ x 40’ Commercial
storage space available.
Northside Self
Storage. 601-441-
3672. (TFN)
STORAGE SPACE
1999 Ford Taurus.
116k miles, 4-door, all
electric. no smoking in
vehicle ever. Good
clean condition.
Asking $2,500. 601-
736-0631 or 601-731-
8104 (3/21)
2004 Z71 loaded,
112k miles, $11,000.
1997 Tahoe 4x4
loaded, $6,000. 736-
0317
(3/21)
or 467-3033
2005 GMC Yukon in
excellent condition,
loaded with leather,
CD, navigation, DVD
only one owner for
only $16,500.00. Call
601-270-8884. (TFN)
2007 Premium
Mustang GT, loaded,
satellite radio, has
extended warranty,
automatic, 48k miles,
no down payment,
assume loan.
$27,000, 601-740-
1456 (2/26)
2005 Toyota
Tundra, 4 wheel
drive, $8,500. 2000
Ford F250, $5,000.
601-731-5541 or 601-
441-6395 (2/26)
HELP WANTED
Now Hiring:
Companies desperately
need employees to
assemble products at
home. No selling, any
hours. $500 weekly
potential. Info. 1-985-
646-1700 Dept. MS-
2019 (3/7)
Now Hiring: companies
desperately need
employees to assemble
products at home.
No selling, any hours.
$500 weekly potential.
Info. 1-985-646-
1700 Dept. MS-2019
(3/7)
High energy person
with good driver’s
license. Can start
now. $11.70-
$27.75/hour. No cold
calling. Company van
provided. No experience
necessary, will
train a motivated person.
(3/19)
877-364-2927
YES! Avon can be
the answer. Contact
Dianne, Ind. Sales
Rep.
(2/26)
601-225-7460
Fitness center seeking
certified personal
trainers. Call for more
information. 985-969-
3396 (2/26)
Driver Trainees
Needed. Local CDL
Training. $800 per wk.
Werner Enterprises
(EOE). 1-800-350-
7364. (3/28)
New business seeking
a tattoo artist. Call
601-740-0259 (3/19)
AVON: Buy or Sale
Start your own business
for just $10.00.
Call 601-731-2543 or
601-736-2891. (TFN)
Classified? 736-2611
HELP WANTED
A t l a s
Manufacturing is
now accepting applications
for Production
Welders. Experience
with large diameter
flux-core wire a plus.
Apply in person at 622
E. McPherson Drive,
Monticello, MS. Phone
601-587-4511 (2/26)
A t l a s
Manufacturing is
now accepting applications
for Steel
Fabrication Fitters.
Experience with heavy
steel fabrication a
must. Excellent health
benefits. Apply in person
at 622 E.
McPherson Drive,
Monticello, MS. Phone
601-587-4511 (2/26)
A t l a s
Manufacturing is
now accepting applications
for Qualified
Industrial Painter.
Must have experience
using Bulldog 33:1
airless equipment,
applying coal tar
Epoxy and other specialty
paints. Also
experience using conventional
spray equipment
applying enamel
paints required.
Please apply in person
at Atlas
Manufacturing, 622 E.
McPherson Drive,
Monticello, MS 39654
or call 601-587-4511
(2/26)
BOATS
1991 Astro 18 ft.
bass boat, 150 HP
Mercury motor. 24 volt
trolling motor. 2 depth
finders. 2 live well,
rod box, plenty storage,
galvanized trailer
with new tires and
spare. Excellent condition.
601-731-8629.
(TFN)
2001 17.5 ft. all
weld boat. 70 hp
Yamaha with custom
trailer, like new
$7,500. 601-731-9574
or 674-0940 (3/14)
APTS. FOR RENT
Broadmeadow
Apts. $300 move in
special. 1, 2 & 3 BR
available. 13th month
free. 601-587-5677
(4/18)
E f f i c i e n c y
Apartment. Newly
remodeled. 1-2 person
max. No children
or pets. $550.00
month. Utilities
included. 736-7167 or
736-7165 (3/19)
Newly constructed
Cedar Lane
Apartments.
2BR/2BA, walk-in
closets, all appliances.
On Cedar Lane Rd. off
National Guard Rd.
$700/month 601-441-
2368 (3/14)
Want to place a
classified ad? Call the
Columbian-Progress
at 736-2611 or stop
by our office at 318
Second Street.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Hudson's Dirt Cheap in Prentiss
is now accepting applications for the position(s) of
MANAGER and
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Successful applicants will have retail and at least
one year managerial experience. Hudson's offers tremendous
career advancement potential as well as above-average wages
for hard working, honest and ambitious individuals.
All Hudson's locations are closed on Sundays. Other benefits
include Health, Dental and Life Insurances, 401(k), Vacation
and Holidays after meeting eligibility requirements.
If you are interested in applying
for one of these positions, you may apply:
IN PERSON: Prentiss Dirt Cheap, 660 Columbia Ave., Prentiss
ONLINE: www.hudsonsdirtcheap.com
by clicking on the 'Empldyment' option
FAX: 1.775.317.9751
EMAIL: careers@hudsonsdirtcheap.com
www.columbianprogress.com
2BR/1BA duplex,
covered parking, nice
area of town. No pets
or smoking inside.
$425/mo. with $375
deposit. 601-731-
0783 (3/5)
House for rent 601-
441-5863 (TFN)
3 BR brick home for
rent. References
required. 601-736-
7890 (TFN)
For rent: 3BR/2BA
house. 601-736-9340
(2/26)
For rent, sale or
lease. Royce Rental.
Owner financed selection
of houses and
apartments. 601-736-
2329 or 601-441-
2617. (TFN)
House for rent at
561 Hwy 586. 3BR/2
full BA, living room,
dining room, playroom,
kitchen & carport.
Rent $550/mo
with deposit. 601-
736-7884 or 504-451-
7985 (2/28)
2BR/1BA cabin on 9
acres, C/H/A, very
clean, at 1200 Shiloh
Firetower Rd.
$500/mo with
$500/dep. 601-736-
4956 (3/5)
WANTED
Wanted to buy:
wide flat bottom boat.
601-736-5387 (3/7)
Wanted to buy: riding
mowers, tillers,
plow horses, go carts
& push mowers. Will
buy running or not
running. 601-731-
1505 (3/14)
HEAVY EQUIPMENT
1940 9N Ford tractor,
recent restoration,
includes 5 ft.
bushog, ready to
mow. $2,500. 601-
467-0015 (3/5)
Why advertise in
the Columbian-
Progress classifieds?
We make it easy and
affordable. 736-2611
APARTMENTS
House for Sale
404 Sunset Dr.
Large 3BR/2BA
$79,000
601-441-7966
2002 Sunshine
32x70 double wide, 3
BR/2 BA; has fireplace,
dining room,
full kitchen & 2 dens.
$45,000. 601-736-
0594 or 601-441-4521
(3/7)
For Sale: 2001
3BR/2BA, asking
$19,000. 601-467-
7051 please call
before 5 p.m. (2/28)
We carry mobile
home doors, windows,
and plumbing
supplies and portable
buildings. Call or
come by G & J
Building. 601-736-
1197. (TFN)
3 BR/ 2 BA, 16x80
mobile home for sale.
$16,000. 601-441-
7136 (2/28)
“TAX RETURN
SUPER SALE” for
sale: All homes
include upgrade appliances,
“Ashley
Furniture”, plywood
construction, washer/dryer
and skirting.
#1-2008 16x80 3 bed
+ 2 bath Southern
Dream loaded with
cabinets and awesome
master bath
only $299 per mth.
#2-2009 16X80 3 bed
+ 2 bath Sunshine
“President” (a must
see) only $399 per
mth. #3-2009
Southern 28x48 3 bed
+ 2 bath double-wide
includes stainless
steel pkg. fireplace
and much more only
$399 per mth. #4-
2008 Southern “King
Kong” 32x80 4 bed
+2 bath double-wide
with den, Hollywood
bath and much more
only $529 per mth.
Call Southern Colonel
Homes in Laurel at 1-
866-428-8218. (2/28)
To place a classified
ad call us at 736-
2611 or stop by 318
Second Street.
For an Updated
List of Property
FOR SALE
“Check My Website Daily”
www.RichardLokey.homesandland.com
REALTOR ©
Richard Lokey, realtor
601-441-0986
934 N. Main St. • Columbia, MS
www.richardlokey.homesandland.com
richard_lokey@yahoo.com
LAND, LAND, LAND!!! We have 100-300 acres
of hunting land, timber land and cut-over available
for sale in Marion County. Call Richard today
for more information on this property.
New Year Special,
For Sale: 2009 16x80,
3 bedroom, 2 bath,
vinyl siding w/wood
backer, shingle roof,
thermopane windows,
oak cabinets, fiberglass
tubs & showers,
plywood floor, refrigerator,
stove, dishwasher,
washer/dryer,
Ashley furniture and
much more.
Delivered, set-up,
skirted, a/c. All for
only $301.39 per
month wac. Call
Simmons Housing at
1-888-346-9998.
(2/28)
New Year
Clearance, For Sale:
2008 32x80, 4 bedroom,
2 bath, plywood
construction,
huge kitchen, glamour
bath w/tub, computer
room, living room &
den w/fireplace,
Ashley furniture,
washer/dryer and
much more.
Delivered, set-up, a/c,
skirted. All for only
$493.87 per month
wac. Call Simmons
Housing at 1-888-
346-9998. (2/28)
MISCELLANEOUS
HUGE reptile cage.
2 ft. x 4 ft. Wood with
screened & hinged
top and removable
Plexiglass front. $200
obo. 601-441-8913
leave message. (TFN)
Kimball Piano- was
just tuned. Price
reduced $1,000. Call
601-441-1289. (TFN)
Hastings piano.
Cherry wood, good
condition. $1,200
601-740-1618 (3/7)
For Sale: 20” Rims
& tires. Good condition.
$800 firm. 601-
441-2958 (2/26)
Business service?
Advertise it! 736-2611
Dozer/Truck Services
Free Estimates
601-441-7148
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Dozer, Bobcat, Tractor, Dump Trucks
•Leveling
•Demolition
•Bush Hog, Disc
•Site Preparations
**No job too big or small
House For Sale
*Brand New Construction
*Possible Rent to Own
*Notes around $625/month
*Minimum monthly income $1,800
601-441-7148
•Dirt, Gravel, Sand
•Fill Dirt, Top Soil, Mulch
•Tree Removal
•Driveways
**Lowest price guaranteed
REAL ESTATE
BUSINESS SERVICES
COME LIVE IN THE COUNTRY!
Enjoy the privacy of a split bedroom plan. This jewel of a home
features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths+ indoor laundry facilities, incredible
view, and extensive decking. Attractive, cathedral ceiling.
To see it is to want it. $149,900.
THE PERFECT HOME!
What more could you ask for? 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with good
schools, handyman's workshop, and central heat & air. Quiet
neighborhood. Compare at $74,500.
Homegrown produce
for sale by
Emma Dale. 465 Old
River Rd. South,
Columbia. 601-736-
6736. Stand on
Lumberton Rd.
closed. (3/7)
For sale: Tony Little
Gazelle, antique 10
gallon pickling crock
and 14 ft. fishing
boat. Call 601-736-
3459 or 601-441-9959
(2/28)
Bus Tour leaving
Tylertown September
4-14, 2009, $1015.
Grand Canyon, Las
Vegas, Oklahoma,
Albuquerque, Dallas,
Wilda 601-876-2907,
601-876-1874, 601-
876-2122, 958-515-
5929. (3/7)
BUSINESS SERVICES
Got lawn work? We
can help! K&D Lawn
Service. Call Kelli at
601-736-1670 or 601-
543-4271 (3/21)
We do plumbing,
electrical, carpentry
and all types of
repairs. Free estimates.
601-467-1252
(4/16)
Home repairs &
remodeling by Tim
Wascomb 601-731-
4149 (3/21)
Will care for your
loved one in home.
10+ years experience.
Local & distant references.
Weekends ok,
reasonable rates. 601-
441-5667 (3/7)
Southwest Tree
Service: Tree
removal, stump grinding.
Free est. Bonded
& insured. Craig
Sterling 601-248-9399
(5/7)
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Porky’s
Home & Lawn Care
David Cooper’s
Painting &
Carpentry, vinyl siding,
home repairs,
renovations, decks,
fences, ceramic &
wood floors, house
leveling & washing.
601-794-8976 or 601-
436-1323 (3/5)
Professional cabinet
building and all
types of carpentry
work. 601-736-0068
or 601-736-2867 (3/5)
R & R Lawn Care -
Off season yard maintenance,
leaves,
mulching, house pressure
washing, flower
beds, grass maintenance,
aerator. Call
601-441-9706. (TFN)
Spring cleaning
special. Will tear
down old structures,
remove & haul away
unwanted items. No
job too big or small.
Free estimates. 601-
467-1252 (3/19)
Perfection Plus:
construction, carpentry,
remodeling, concrete,
painting &
more. Professional
high quality work at
your convenience.
Free estimates. Tony
Murray 601-466-2269
or Ray Anderson 601-
688-1254 (6/27)
Paul’s Tree Service,
trees trimmed up to
50 ft or complete
removal. No bucket
required. Stump
grinding. Free estimates.
601-797-9483
or 601-641-0729 (2/28)
BLDGS FOR RENT
Retail Space
Available for rent on
Second Street. Call
now 601-736-4104.
(TFN)
View the e-edition online at
www.columbianprogress.com
601-441-0962 or 601-441-9003
Call for free estimates
Insured & Bonded
Hwy 35 South
Foxworth, MS 39483
THIS IS IT!
Great place to hang your heart. This cheerful 3 bedroom, 2 bath
manufactured home boasts cozy romantic fireplace, convenient
modern appliances, and large master bath. Quiet country living.
Radiant sunroom. Architecturally designed for energy efficiency.
Large covered deck. $105,000.
NEW PRICE
Jimmy Walters
Owner
www.columbianprogress.com
CAN'T WAIT FOR YOU TO SEE ME!!!!
3Br/1.5Ba Brick home, completely remodeled. Sheetrock
walls, Hardwood and Ceramic floors. Large utility room. Gas
logs, Dishwasher, covered patio & fenced back yard. A must
see!!!

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NEW LISTINGS!
• CRAWLEY ROAD - 3 BR/1 BA on 1 acre. Metal roof and vinyl siding. NEW LISTING!
• GILL STREET - New to market. 3 or 4 BR/2 BA. Excellent location. NEW LISTING!
• MINIATURE HORSE DRIVE - 3 BR/2 BA with 158+ acres. Pearl River frontage and extensive
road frontage NEW LISTING!
• ROCKY BRANCH ROAD - Newer 3 BR/3 BA on 14 secluded acres. NEW LISTING!
• GILL STREET - Recently renovated large 3BR/2BA. 3,000 +/- sq. ft. heated and cooled. NEW
LISTING!
• WEST LAVEVIEW DRIVE - 3 BR/2 BA on large lot with fenced backyard and detached shop.
NEW LISTING!
• BRIARWOOD DRIVE - Executive residence with income producing capability.
• CONIFER DRIVE - Secluded, executive home on 3 +/- acres.
• BROAD STREET - Restaurant with fixtures. Access available from Broad and Pearl Streets.
LEASED!
• LAKESHORE DRIVE - Delightful 3 BR / 2 BA with roomy sun room and lovely pool on corner
lot. NEW PRICE!
• WEST LAKEVIEW DRIVE - 3 BR/2 BA with fireplace, bonus room, and large bedrooms.
DRASTIC REDUCTION!
• HICKORY BEND - Comfortable 3 BR/2 BA with large backyard and greenhouse. NEW PRICE!
• MCCOMB - Prime commercial locations close to Interstate 55 and Highway 98. ONLY
TWO LOCATIONS REMAINING!
• CHURCH STREET - 4BR/2BA cottage on deep lot. Owner moving. Must sell. PRICED TO SELL!
• BROAD STREET- Fixer upper on 1.3 acres in excellent location. PRICE REDUCED!
• PEARL STREET - Duplex on large lot. Ideal investment property. SOLD!
• PINE COURT - New roof. New exterior siding. Interior partially renovated. DRASTICALLY
REDUCED!
• WILLIAMSBURG ROAD - 2 BR/1 BA fixer-upper on 1 acre mol. SOLD!
• TRESTLE ROAD - 41 acres +/- with creek frontage. NEW LISTING!
• I-55 SOUTH & HWY 568 (OUTSIDE MAGNOLIA) - 122 acres mol. - Excellent access.
Commercial or development. NEW PRICE!
• OFF HWY 35 N - 108 +/- acres. Abundant wildlife. Hunters paradise. Reasonable
offers encouraged.
• DALE STREET - 3.5 acres. Ideal for residential lots.
• NORTH MAIN - 3.5 acres with old house to be torn down.
• OLD SUMRALL ROAD - 2.6 acre residential building site. SOLD!
• CORNER ORCHARD & GAIL - Residential building site. ASKING ONLY $15,000!
• BELLEWOOD - Residential building sites.
VISIT VISIT OUR OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS DETAILS
ON ON THESE THESE AND AND OTHER OTHER PROPERTIES.
PROPERTIES.
WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL FOR INFORMATION ON OTHER LISTINGS!
BEARD
REAL ESTATE & APPRAISERS, LLC.
736-5374
www.beardreandappr.com • 410 Courthouse Square • Shelton Ball, Broker & Appraiser GA-114 • beardrealestate@bellsouth.net
INTEREST RATES HAVE DROPPED.............YOU MAY QUALIFY
FOR A LOAN AT AN INTEREST RATE OF LESS THAN 6%. IF YOU ARE READY
TO BUY, NOW IS THE TIME, CALL OUR OFFICE AND LET OUR YEARS OF
SERVICES GO TO WORK FOR YOU.
NEW NEW LISTING LISTING
NEW LISTING
Clean and Cute as can be. Large master
with private bath, split plan. Located on
2 acres in the city schools. Nice shop
with plumbing and above ground pool.
NEW NEW LISTING LISTING
NEW LISTING
Great commercial location on broad
street. Very High traffic area. Great for
office or retail. Don’t let this one slip by
you at this great price. Freestanding
building-located in a mix of commerical
on Broad Street and surrounding
adjacent residential areas.
Jan Cavanaugh
(601)736-3675
Cell (601)441-5165
Michelle Stanley
Cell (601)441-6464
John McNeese
(601)731-3045
Cell (601)441-7067
Rita Shea
(601)441-1030
NEW NEW LISTING LISTING
NEW LISTING
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath camp on Foot's Lane.
Cannot beat the price!!!!!!!!
NEW LISTING LISTING
NEW LISTING
Wonderful home for a first time buyer or
a retiring couple. Large lot with 4.3
acres. City School District. You can fish in
the creek or simply enjoy a quiet, lazy
afternoon.
Maureen Breakfield
(601)736-7758
Cell (601)441-0501
REAL ESTATE
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NEED A CHURCH?
FOR SALE
1713 NORTH MAIN STREET
Church bldg., fellowship hall, multipurpose bldg. and approx. 3
acres. 4 BR/2 BA brick parsonage can be purchased also located
beside the church.
FOR LEASE
418 PEARL STREET
Church bldg. available for lease. Restrooms, sanctuary including
pews & several classrooms. Call for information on both of these
properties.
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HOMES
• PEARL RIVER FISHING CAMP - Very nice 1200 SF camp or home located in Riverveiw
Estates. It has 600 SF of living with an additional 600 SF of porches.This would be PERFECT
for a getaway or a home because of its access to the Pear River and all the recreational
opportunities it offers! $53,000
• IMPROVE COMMUNITY - Nice 3 bedroom, 1 bath home on 3 acres central heat and air, new
metal roof, shop and storage shed and a pond. All for $85,000.
• WALTHALL COUNTY - Home on lot, out in the country asking $49,500.
• 75 HWY. 587, FOXWORTH, MS 75587 - 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home full of southern charm,
approx. 2000 sf. built just for your family. asking $119,500.
• PRENTISS, MS - 3 Bedroom home with central H/A nice location. $57,000.
• 707 TURNAGE CHAPEL ROAD - Brick home on 5 acres, 3 bed, 2 baths, secluded, Asking
$159,500.
• HOME ON 20 ACRES - Marion County 3 bedroom, 2 bath immaculate home on 20 pristine
acres. Gotta call on this one!! $279,000
• WALTHALL COUNTY - This 3,000 sq. ft. almost new home has it all. 4 BR, 2 BA 2 car carport
and both front and back porches to enjoy the country scene while being close to town. Asking
$215,000
LAND
• 95 ACRES - Rolling hills and scattered pines inside a huge gated community. Great for home or camp
and a small farm; or hunting and relaxing on your own private property on a private road. $4,250 per
acre or owner will divide for $4,690.
• 60 ACRES - 2 miles west of Sumrall about 20 acresopen, balance in nice pine timber, with a small
pond. $5,000 per acre.
• 44+/- ACRES - With community water, power and septic system already in place. Property is about 8
acres open land, 36 acres wooded and has two ponds. Nice piece of property at a nice price! $92,000.
• 60 ACRES - Good hunting tract, north of Columbia and just off the Pearl River. 60 acres of pines with
some nice hardwoods mixed in at the end of a dead end paved road. $3,500 per acre.
• 4 ACRES - Just off Stringer Bullock Road. Nice homesite with scattered 15+ year old pines. Deeded
access. West Marion School District. Priced at $18,000
• 18 ACRES - Stringer Bullock Road. Property has natural 15+ year old pines scattered throughout and
would make a great homesite. Deeded access. Proced at $68,400
• 25 ACRES MARION COUNTY - North of 98 between Columbia and Tylertown. Abundant with
wildlife, owner will sell for less acreage. $110,000
• 47.7 ACRES MARION COUNTY - 4 wheeler trails throughout, great hunting, excellent
neighborhood. $2,750 per acre.
• LA HWY 21 - 40 acres in 9 year old pines just north of Angie, La. Great hunting/ timber investment.
$2,250 per acre.
• CAVANAUGH ROAD - 47 acres located in Marion Co. property is ready for homesite with
electricity and spetic tank. You can also enjoy the spring fed creek. $3,000 per acre.
• 40 ACRES of rolling hills in the Sumrall school district. Property is approx. half 14 year old pines and
half open land. Community water and 2000 feet of road frontage in Lamar county on Rocky Branch
Rd. $460,000
• 60 ACRES on 1-55 and Hwy 13 in the edge of Lumberton and in Pearl River County. 1392 ft. on I-
55 and 200 ft. on Hwy 13. Portion of property is zoned commercial and has city water and sewer.
Commercial opportunity listed at $319,000
• 84 ACRES in Lamar County. Property is mostly 14 year old natural pine growth with 2000 ft of road
frontage and rolling hills. Trails throughout the property. Would be a great hunting property or home
site! Priced at $3,000 per acre.
• 192 ACRES - On the Leaf River in Forrest County. Full of wildlife and easy to get to since it’s just
off Evenlyn Gandy Parkway. Priced at $3,500 per acre. Better hurry, getting a lot of calls on this one!!
• 119 ACRES - with 20 acre spring fed lake with white sand beach. The water level and springs make
the water a beautiful green color. Just north of Columbia, MS. Great recreational property listed at
$3,500 per acre.
• 24 WOODED ACRES - Marion County, located 15 miles NE of Columbia. Property is rolling hills
with hardwood and pines. Recently Surveyed. Asking $70,800.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR LISTINGS OF ALL SIZES!!
WE HAVE THE BUYERS. CALL TODAY!!

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