Clinton, Mississippi  (September 2, 2008) – The Mississippi High School Activities Association announced today that some of its member schools’ athletic fields have been damaged and are holding water as the rain from Hurricane Gustav continues to inundate Mississippi. 

Ennis Proctor, MHSAA Executive Director, stated, “We were fortunate that the damage from this hurricane was not greater.  However, weather sources are telling us that another hurricane and more heavy rain are likely in our state.  We will leave the decision to the individual school as to whether they play this Friday night.”

He added that some of the schools may delay Friday night play to Saturday or Monday night.  Very few of the involved schools will have division games.  However, division games must be played even if on a delayed schedule.  Division games at this point in the season are mostly in the 1A schools, and there are very few 1A schools along the southern part of the state.

Proctor said, “We are thankful our schools did not sustain any more damage than they did from this hurricane, and we are committed to supporting those schools that did so that they can continue their games on a delayed basis, if necessary.  However, we must arrange schedules so that there is no backup of games that would impact our state playoffs and championships.”

Interested parties may call 601-924-6400 for more information. 

Anyone interested in becoming a homeowner can attend one of 2 Habitat for Humanity orientations in Hattiesburg, Tuesday Sept. 16 at 6pm or Saturday Sept. 20th at 2pm. Both sessions will be held at Ridgecrest Baptist Church on Edwards Street off Highway 49 at the old drive inn. There are some rules and requirements to attend- call for info at 601-582-4663 ext 14.

The Soldiers of the Cross bike club will hold Blessing of the Bikes Saturday Sept. 27th- bikes meet at the Bottling company at 4pm, leave out at 5pm for Petal Harvey Baptist Church. The Blessing of the Bikes will take place there, enjoy live music, food and fellowship. For any more info, call Al at 601-554-6938.

Northeast Jones class of 1998 will celebrate their 10-year class reunion November 1st at the Laurel Country Club. Get more info now: Lacy 601-580-2080. Email: nejclassof98@yahoo.com.