Ole Miss takes critical win over Texas A&M, 82-73

 

OXFORD -- Marshall Henderson scored 18 points, Murphy Holloway added 16 and Ole Miss beat Texas A&M 82-73 Wednesday night.
Ole Miss (21-7, 10-5 Southeastern Conference) earned another crucial win as it tries to solidify a case for the NCAA tournament. The Rebels haven't been to the Big Dance since 2002 -- the longest drought in the SEC.
Henderson hit five of his six 3-pointers in the second half to help the Rebels pull away after leading 37-31 at halftime. Jarvis Summers scored 15 points and Reginald Buckner added 12 points and three blocked shots.
Elston Turner led Texas A&M (16-12, 6-9) with 25 points. Turner had another good game against Ole Miss, hitting 10 of 17 shots from the field just two weeks after scoring 37 against the Rebels in a win at College Station. The son of former Ole Miss star Elston Turner Sr., the 6-foot-5 senior had 12 points in the first half alone to keep the game close.
The Rebels played with an edge reminiscent of their early season success, with Henderson hitting 3-pointers and screaming, Holloway getting easy buckets on dunks and Buckner patrolling the paint with big blocks and rebounds.
Texas A&M jumped out to a 12-5 lead after a 3-pointer by Turner, but Ole Miss fought back to eventually take a 37-31 halftime lead.
The Rebels got some good minutes early from their young and inexperienced bench. Anthony Perez had five points and Martavious Newby added three more in the first half, but Perez was hurt while going for a rebound in the second half and didn't return.
Ole Miss led by as many as 18 in the second half. Texas A&M ran out of time to make a serious run.

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South Mississippi teen uses billboard to ask girlfriend to prom

 

GULFPORT -- Gulfport High School senior Halee Register thought she was taking an afternoon trip to Edgewater Mall on Tuesday with her boyfriend, St. Patrick Catholic High School senior Cory Krivanec.
As the couple drove along Pass Road, Krivanec began to slow down and told Register to look up at the billboard near Toarmina's Pizza.
When Register looked up, she saw her own face on the billboard. In the middle of the billboard was a note that read, "Halee, will you go to prom with me? Love, Cory". A photo of the couple was in the bottom-right corner, framed in a red heart.
"I was so shocked," Register said. "It was so sweet." She said the billboard was a hit among her classmates and many photos of it have been posted on Facebook and Instagram.
"All of my friends thought it was really sweet," she said.
Krivanec said he wanted to find a special way to ask Register to their last high school prom.
"It's our senior year and I wanted her to be surprised," he said.
The billboard went up Tuesday and Krivanec said it will stay there for two weeks. His mother, Christine Krivanec, said she'd suggested last year that he ask Register to prom via billboard.
"Cory wanted to wait until this year," Christine Krivanec said. "He's a sweet, romantic kid."
The Krivanecs designed and planned the billboard for about a month.
This occasion isn't the first time Cory Krivanec has asked Register to a dance in a unique way.
"When I asked Halee to the homecoming dance this year, I took her out in a paddle boat in my parents' pond," he said. "When she accepted my invitation, my dad set off a fireworks show."
Gulfport High's prom will be March 2. St. Patrick's prom will be March 15.
Both plan to attend Mississippi State University in the fall. Register plans to study interior design, and Krivanec will seek a degree in mechanical engineering.

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Vet Camp
MSU College of Veterinary Medicine invites youth ages 13-15, with interests in animals and veterinary medicine to apply for a summer camp June 6-8 (overnight) or June 13-15 (day). Registration cost is $500 for overnight camp and $200 for day camp and includes accommodations, meals, scrub top and all lab activities. Deadline is March 1. Space is limited, more info and registration at visit www.msuvetcamp.com.

 

New Business on the Rise in Mississippi

Business Formations indicate Growth in the State

Jackson, Miss.—The number of new businesses forming in Mississippi shows an upward trend of steady growth.

“As we move past this economic recession, more and more businesses want to set up shop in Mississippi, and the numbers show it,” says Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann. “We have unlimited resources in our State, coupled with an educated, trainable workforce. These numbers show many businesses are taking advantage of what Mississippi can offer new industries.”

 

 

The statistics show Mississippi businesses prefer the Limited Liability Company (LLC) structure to a corporate structure. Corporate formations have decreased from 3,819 per year in 2010 to 3,572 last year. New LLC formations rose to 14,918 from 12,005 in 2010. Mississippi currently has 48,488 corporations registered to do business in the State and 77,704 LLC’s.

“We believe legislative amendments to Mississippi’s LLC law, now considered one of the foremost in the country, have further spurred this growth,” adds Secretary Hosemann.

15th ANNUAL GULF COAST WINTER CLASSICS HORSE SHOW

February 6 - March 10

A six-week United States Equestrian Foundation AA Rated Hunter-Jumper event highlighting some the sport’s finest equine athletes from across the nation! With approximately 1000 horses exhibiting and 12,000 spectators, this is the largest hunter/jumper show on the Mississippi Gulf Coast!

Spectators attend free of charge Sunday of each week!

• February 17 & 24
• March 3 & 10

The horse show itself has three all-weather rings close to each other for exceptional viewing, a large beautiful grass field, and a covered arena with bleachers! Visitors are right in the middle of everything that is going on! Watching these graceful “beauties” compete is an experience! 

**Awarded Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Winter Event 2010!
*Received special recognition from United States Hunter Jumper Assn (USHJA) with a Members Choice Award!

• Date(s): 02/06/2013 - 03/10/2013
• Times: Every Sunday @ 2pm!
• Location: Harrison County Fairgrounds, 15321 County Farm Rd, Gulfport
• Contact: Janet McCarroll - Gulf Coast Winter Series Coordinator
• Phone: (228) 832-3691 or (843) 768-5503
• Admission: Spectators Free!

 

The only trouble you’ll have on your visit to the Mississippi Gulf Coast is deciding what you want to do first. Choose from landing a big one on one of our fishing charters, sinking a 40-footer at a professional-grade golf course, winning big at one of our casinos, finding that perfect outfit at a charming local boutique, or any number of our other entertaining and exhilarating activities!
There are art museums that will inspire you, one of America’s top 50 children’s museums that will motivate and pique the curiosity of your youngsters, and natural and historical museums that will interest and educate you. If you’re more action-oriented, you can throw a pot or paint a picture while participating in a workshop at one of our art museums.
With our sub-tropical climate, outdoor activities are a year-round option for the Gulf Coast vacationers. Nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts will find our temperate climate and natural activities second to none. Whether you take an eco-tour to view the wildlife or rent a kayak and paddle on one of our unspoiled rivers and bayous, you are certain to unwind while experiencing nature at its most pristine. Visitors are always excited to get up close and personal views of hundreds of species of birds, animals, and reptiles, including several threatened and endangered species that call Mississippi home. Other options for exploring the coast are by bike and hiking.
You’ll certainly find that visiting the Gulf Coast offers you a wide variety of choices and experiences, from the hottest casino action to the natural solitude of our backwoods, and everything you can imagine in between!

George Regional Health System Sponsors First Ever County Heart Walk

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Employees at George Regional Health System have long participated in the annual American Heart Association Heart Walk in Jackson County, but this year, the system has undertaken the challenge of sponsoring a heart walk here in our own county. According to the American Heart Association, almost 36 percent of all George County deaths are heart disease and stroke related.

The Easter-themed Heart Walk is set for Saturday, March 30 and includes many free family-friendly activities. The walk begins at 8:30 (registration begins at 7:15) on the hospital’s campus with a 5K Fun Run through the city of Lucedale.

“We are very pleased to host this event for our community. Heart disease affects many lives in our county. This is a good way to bring people together to increase recognition of heart disease and the heart care services our hospital offers,” explains Paul Gardner, George Regional Health System CEO.

All proceeds benefit the American Heart Association. “We are so proud of our compassionate Heart Walk team at George Regional Health System and the wonderful efforts they are making for the benefit of the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk,” says Kathy Aycock, Regional Director for the American Heart Association.

While recognizing a serious issue, the event also promises to be a fun, family-friendly day. The Easter bunny will be available for photos and at 10:00 there will be an Easter egg hunt with prizes galore. The event also features face painting, balloon art, refreshments, door prizes, and heart health booths. The Easter egg hunt and children’s activities are all FREE!

The fun run will begin on the George Regional Hospital campus, winding through the city of Lucedale onto the new Greenway, which joins the City Park, and back to the hospital. The 5k Fun Walk/Run is $15 and includes a commemorative T-shirt. Pre-registration is due by March 8. Participants may also register the day of the race for $20, but will not receive a shirt.

Registration forms can be found at the Wellness Center, 838 Mill Street, and at www.GeorgeRegional.com. Participants can also register online at www.eventbrite.com. For questions, please contact Stephanie Chisholm at 601-947-0709 or schisholm@georgeregional.com.
Information source: George Regional Health System.

Mayor
Jerry Alexander

As the mayor of the City of Wiggins, I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Wiggins and Stone County.
With its long tradition of small-town hospitality, Wiggins is the perfect place to spend a day, a week or a lifetime.
From our splendid restaurants, to our first-class golf course, to our Historic Pine Hill and to Flint Creek Water Park, there are no shortages of things to do and see in Wiggins.
There’s probably no better way to spend a day in South Mississippi than enjoying the natural beauty of the water park, travelling the bike trail to downtown, shopping in our unique shops and topping it all off with a scoop of something delicious at Over the Top Ice Cream Shop.
As a lifetime resident of this great city, I’m proud to say we’re coming on strong in meeting the challenges of providing a great place to live, work and play, or just spend a day.
From the beginning of my administration, my motto has been, “Working together for a better Wiggins,” and I intend to keep it that way through my term of office and beyond.
So, once again, welcome to Wiggins, we’re glad you’re here.

Jerry Alexander
Mayor
City of Wiggins

 

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 Stone County Board of Supervisors

 

Front row left to right: Joseph Davenport, Supervisor, District 1; Scott Strickland, Board President, Supervisor, District 4; Lance D. Pearson, Board Vice President, Supervisor, District 3; D. Scott Gibson, Board Attorney. Back row left to right: Dale T. Bond, Supervisor, District 5; Daniel E. Harris, Supervisor, District 2; Gerald W. Bond, Chancery Clerk.


 For more information about our community, contact us at 601.928.5266 or come by the Courthouse on Cavers Ave. Let us hear from you and show you why we say that sticking together, unique is normal here.

Helpful Information

• Meetings held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 9:00 AM
• To be placed on the Board’s agenda, contact Shella Lott at 601-928-5266 or by email at slott@stonecountyms.gov

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

 George County Center

If you are looking for the best in occupational and career training and the skills you need to succeed in a highly competitive job market, you can find it on Highway 63 in Lucedale, MS, at the George County Center. Boasting over 25 years of operation, the center offers both postsecondary and secondary career programs, including Cosmetology, Electric Lineman Training, Nursing and Surgical Technology—but that's not all!
If you are a non-traditional student, you can obtain an Associate’s Degree through the weekend academic program. If you are interested in Adult Basic Education/GED classes, these are offered at convenient times, and GED tests are given monthly. Continuing Education and/or special interest classes are offered on demand.
If you are a student at George County, there are so many ways for you to get involved, including the Skills USA (VICA), Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) and Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA). Each year, these groups bring home district, state and even national awards from competitions.
Students at the George County Center also enjoy a quaint location and relaxing atmosphere. Lucedale is a growing town, with several major restaurant franchises and retail stores. Also, it's only a short drive from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where there's always something going on. So come take a break from the traffic, and find out why the George County Center is your college, here for your convenience, in your community.
MGCCC
George County Center
PO Box 77
Lucedale, MS 39452
Telephone: 601-947-4201

The Pat Harrison Waterway District (PHWD) is a Mississippi State Agency that provides camping, cabins and recreational facilities in Mississippi and is responsible for managing the rivers and their tributaries along the Pascagoula River Basin in Southeastern and East Central Mississippi. In order to effectively accomplish this mission, PHWD focuses on three specific areas; flood control, water management, and recreation. PHWD operates a total of 9 water parks with recreational facilities including cabins, R.V. Camping sites, water slides, boat launches, shelters and lodge halls, nature trails, etc. These water parks are located adjacent to reservoirs and rivers.


Flint Creek Water Park
Wiggins, MS
601-928-3051

Flint Creek Water Park, located on Highway 29 in Wiggins, Mississippi, and an easy 35 miles north of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, offers water fun for the whole family. The park is comprised of 1900 total acres and features a 600-acre lake with 13 miles of shoreline stocked with bass, bream, crappie and catfish offering excellent fishing 24-hours a day. The lake is also a favorite for boating, water skiing and swimming. Aluminum boat rentals are available. Flint Creek's Water Town with kiddy waterslides and four adult giant waterslides, is open most of the year.

Landlubbers can enjoy camping and picnicking all year round. With 156 fully developed camping spurs, 34 vacation cabins, and 12 camphouses, Flint Creek is a terrific place to spend weekends or vacations. Campers can enjoy swimming at their own private beach, or just enjoy nature, taking a hike down the nature trail, fragrant with daisies, honeysuckle, roses and red clover. Wild turkey, deer, squirrels, and ducks and other waterfowl can often be found along the lakeside. At lunch or dinner, enjoy the picnic area equipped with barbeque grills and picnic tables. For added convenience, Flint Creek also has 2 private pavilions and 1 enclosed lodge hall. Every July 4, the water park holds it annual Fireworks Display enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.  An annual haunted forest is held the Saturday before Halloween.

The business district of Wiggins lies two miles outside Flint Creek's entrance gate which features grocery stores, specialty shops, fuel, a hospital, golf course, camping, bait and fishing supplies, video rentals, and restaurants.

Wiggins Fire Department

 

Wiggins is located just north of the Mississippi Gulf Coast on US Highway 49. Personnel of Wiggins Fire Department consists of 3 fulltime Firefighter/ EMT-Basics and 19 volunteers, which include: 1 paramedic, 7 EMT-Basics and 6 First Responders.


City of Wiggins Fire Department proudly protects approximately 5000 people living in an area of 20 square miles. We operate out of 1 station that protect both industrial and residential areas. Our department is a public department whose members are on a combination of paid and volunteer status. We currently maintain a class 7 insurance rating from the state rating bureau for the City of Wiggins.


The Wiggins Fire Department is responsible for Fire protection for the City of Wiggins and a five mile perimeter outside the city limits in Stone County. We also provide EMS for the entire Stone County area including the City of Wiggins. We also serve mutual aid for 7 volunteer fire departments in rural Stone County and surrounding areas.

George County is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.

The centennial celebration is scheduled for Saturday, May 8, 2010, in Lucedale, MS, the county seat. Events begin at 8:30 a.m. with a Fun Run and end at 4 p.m. with a parade. There will be exhibits, demonstrations, music, family and church history tables, centennial souvenirs, and tours of the historic courthouse and downtown Lucedale from 9 a.m. until noon. A cake cutting event is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. with Senator Thad Cochran as guest speaker. For more information contact Juanita Webster at 601 947-2650.