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‘Philadelphia Coalition' Calls for Justice
The Neshoba Democrat is reporting that a multi-racial coalition of leader, business owners, newspaper editors and citizens in Neshoba County today issued a long-overdue statement, calling for justice for the murders of James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner. The group—whites, blacks and Choctaws—also issued an apology on behalf of the citizens of Neshoba County to the families of the three men:
Time to Recommit
I have allowed myself to become a victim to a couple of common phenomenon: I messed up, so f*ck it; and I over-committed, so I'm not doing anything.
Wellness Project: Week 4
Last night, I thought that I would start decorating my prayer book with the expensive set of markers I bought for school. Well, it turns out that the ink won't adhere because the "pleather" surface is too slick. I sanded the cover, but to no avail. I thought about acrylic paint, but I am sure it will eventually flake off and make a mess. Then, I thought about making a book cover — you know, the kind you made in elementary school to cover your textbooks? I won't use a brown paper bag, though. I have some rag paper left over from a previously drawing class, and I think I'll use that since I like the texture of it. I may throw in some watercolors, too.
Eating with a Little Self-Respect
Over the long Labor Day weekend we headed up to the Ozarks to see Donna's brother and sister in law. For decades they've been great eaters -- purposeful, careful eaters who take the job of fueling their bodies pretty seriously. Of course, they have their own organic garden (I'd call it a *farm* given the effort it appears to take) -- and amenities (new bread machine, small tractors, dirt roads, acres and acres of trees) that would make a D-I-Y city dweller drool.
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
College football, Delta State at Valdosta State (7 p.m., Valdosta, Ga., CSS/930 AM): Valdosta won the D-II national title last year, and these two are among the favorites to win it all this year.
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Golf, MGA Match Play Championships (7 a.m., Hattiesburg): Canebreak Country Club is the site of the four-day event. Don't forget your mashie.
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Southern League baseball, Montgomery at Mississippi (7:05 p.m., Pearl, 103.9 FM): The M-Braves open a homestand against the Biscuits on a Thirsty Thursday. (Burp!) … College baseball, Belhaven vs. Mobile in GCAC Tournament (3:30 p.m., Hattiesburg): The Blazers are among the contenders heading into this tournament.
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
College basketball, NCAA Tournament (11 a.m., Ch. 12): The best part of the men's college basketball season begins. It doesn't matter who's playing, you know you will watch.
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Pro baseball, Carolina at Mississippi (7 p.m., Pearl, 930 AM): The M-Braves hope to gig the Mudcats at Trustmark Park.
The Best In Sports In Seven Days
High school basketball, Lanier at Forest Hill (girls, 6 p.m.; boys, 7:30 p.m.): As usual, the Bulldogs are the team to beat in Class 4A. But hardly anybody ever beats them.
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Pro soccer, World Cup, United States vs. Ghana (9 a.m., ESPN): The scenario for the Americans to advance to the second round is simple: The United States must beat Ghana, and France must defeat the Czech Republic. Fortunately, the French and Czechs can't advance by just playing to a tie. … Pro basketball, NBA Finals, Miami at Dallas (8 p.m., Ch. 16): Will this series get to Game 7?
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Boys high school basketball, MHSAA State Tournament, Provine vs. Brandon (8 p.m.): It's city vs. the suburbs at the Mississippi Coliseum in the first round of the Class 5A play.
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Women's golf, U.S. Women's Open (1 p.m., ESPN): Will an American win? Unlikely. It continues through Sunday.
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NFL preseason football, New Orleans at Arizona (7 p.m., ESPN): The Saints and Cardinals meet in the exhibition opener for both. Many of the players you see won't be around in a month.
The Best in Sports in the Next 7 Days
Movie, "3" (6 p.m., ESPN): Oh man, is this on again? Maybe Doctor S will finally watch it. Or not.
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Men's college basketball, NIT championship game (6 p.m., ESPN): Two teams that weren't good enough to make the NCAA Tournament will battle for the right to say: "We're No. 66!"
Football: Maybe Favre Is Tired Of Mowing His Lawn
Brett Favre sort of denies reports that he wants to end six-month retirement.
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College football, West Virginia at Louisville (6:30 p.m., ESPN): Hey, here's a Big East game that matters (for a change).
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
College baseball, Millsaps in SCAC Tournament (TBA, Georgetown, Texas, 1240 AM): The Majors roll into town riding a 10-game winning streak. CORRECTION: The Majors will begin tourney play on Friday against Austin at 4:30 p.m.
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
College basketball, NIT championship (6 p.m., ESPN): Two teams will play to decide who's No. 66 in the nation.