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The Mississippi Braves have cancelled the last four games of the season due to damage caused by Hurricane Katrina. The Braves were scheduled to begin a four-game series with the Carolina Mudcats on Friday. The team had already canceled its three-game home series with Chattanooga. Meanwhile, Alcorn State postponed its football game with Grambling State, scheduled for Saturday in Lorman.