Contraband statues dedicated

n Life-size bronze statues were admired Saturday in a dedication ceremony in Corinth. The statues replicated life in a contraband camp where former slaves took refuge after the Emancipation Proclamation. Page 5A.

Annual remembrance

n For the 10th year, people honored the 70 war veterans buried at Gilvo Cemetery in Lee County. Page 3A.

Making a choice

n President Barack Obama is expected to announce his first Supreme Court nominee this week. He's focusing on gender, philosophy, age, experience and more in several candidates. Page 16A.

National card group relocating

n The nation's largest bridge card playing organization is moving its headquarters from Memphis to north Mississippi.

The American Contract Bridge League, which has more than 160,000 members, says it is making a $3 million investment in the move to Horn Lake. The nonprofit group has an annual budget of $18 million with 170 traveling tournament directors. It supports 3,200 bridge clubs worldwide and 1,100 bridge tournaments annually.

Ole Miss learns fate

n The Rebels will find out their post-season future today when seeds for the NCAA baseball tournament are announced. Page 1C.