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Daily Corinthian Vol. 118, No. 10
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• Corinth, Mississippi • 16 pages • 1 section
Suspect shot by Corinth officer BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
A Corinth police officer shot a suspect who pointed a gun at him as the police department attempted to make an arrest Thursday night. The man, identified by the Corinth Police Department as Chris Burrell, is now hospitalized at the Regional Medical
Center in Memphis, Tenn. The investigation has been turned over to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, according to a statement from the police department, and the officer is on routine administrative leave pending completion of the investigation. It happened after CPD responded to a call of a man with
a gun who forced his way into a house on Allen Street about 9:43 p.m. The suspect had already fled the scene when officers arrived. Officers then went to the suspect’s residence on Clay Drive in northwest Corinth to make a felony arrest. The suspect opened the door with a hand-
Orphanage rebuilds after typhoon BY BRANT SAPPINGTON bsappington@dailycorinthian.com
An outpouring of support from the community is helping a local church rebuild buildings and lives destroyed when a devastating typhoon struck the Philippines in November. Rosemary’s Home of Hope, an orphanage, school and church established in the country in 2012 by East Marietta Baptist Church, suffered major damage when Typhoon Haiyan battered the island nation, killing more than 6,000 and leaving large swaths of the country devastated. A benefit sale to assist in the recovery is set today at Thrasher Baptist Church Family Life Center on Prentiss County Road 1040 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring “gently used” items including clothes, jewelry, furniture, appliances, hunting supplies and much more. Items can be donated by calling the church’s pastor Doug Rakestraw at 662-539-1280 or East Marietta Pastor Ray Hall at 662-416-3151. Hall and two others traveled to the home last month to survey the damage and bring vital supplies and funds for relief. They also brought Christmas gifts for the home’s children donated by local individuals and churches. “As we traveled we didn’t know what to expect due to the damage of the storm. Upon arriving I was overwhelmed with the attitude and optimism of the Filipino people. Nine out of every 10 homes were destroyed in our area and 90 percent of all the trees were gone. However, the people are very strong and very encouraged to rebuild,” he said. The church at the site and its contents were destroyed, the dining building roof suffered 80 percent damage, the roof on the boys’ dorm must be replaced, 30 percent of the administration building will have
gun pointed at the officer. At about 10:15 p.m., an officer discharged his firearm, striking the suspect, who was taken to Magnolia Regional Health Center by ambulance and then transported to the MED. No officer was injured. The name of the officer was not released. Chief David Lancaster con-
Beat winter blues with these tips BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
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East Marietta Baptist Church pastor Ray Hall is surrounded by a group of children from Rosemary’s Home of Hope in front of the foundation where the orphanage and school’s church stood before being demolished by a typhoon in November. to be replaced and the ceiling in the girls’ dorm will have to be replaced. Fencing around the compound and outside facilities including a playground area also suffered serious damage. Staff members have set up temporary tent canopies to use as a dining hall and for other activities until the damage can be repaired. Hall said the children are all doing well and were excited about celebrating Christmas. More than 200 people from the surrounding area survived the
typhoon by talking shelter at Rosemary’s Home and the staff fed everyone for four days after the storm and continued to provide food and water to the surrounding community for two weeks in the aftermath. Hall said it’s clear to him God put them there at that time and place for a reason. “This fact is just mind boggling to understand how God led us to build and the building would be used as a storm shelter,” he said. Please see ORPHANAGE | 2
tacted MBI immediately to take on the investigation, and the Mississippi Crime Lab processed the scene. He said more details may be released on Monday as the investigation progresses. While MBI investigates the shooting, CPD is proceeding with its investigation of the Allen Street crime.
The winter season is now upon us, cloaking the earth in its frosty ferocity. We’ve traded in our sunglasses for scarves and bemoaned the early banishment of the sun. Mother nature has woven her icy spell and left us feeling achy, lethargic and depressed. Rays of sunshine no longer warm our bones and menial tasks masquerade as hassles. Our bodies have fallen into hibernation mode and grunt with resistance as we force them to go on. “If your mood is as dark as your landscape, you’re in good company,” stated webmd. It’s easy to curse the winds as their cold breath chaps our faces and force us to pile on yet another heavy layer of clothing. Winter blues overwhelm us and sadness clings to us like a bad habit. “The days are getting shorter and the leaves have fallen to the ground in death,”said Sheila Beaty, PhD., LPC at Pine Vale Children’s Home. According to traditional, Chinese medicine, this drastic shift in moods is attributed to the fluctuation of energy levels in our bodies. While conquering the problem may seem futile, their are ways to stifle its effects. “It is important to have a heads up and to realize that your environment may be working on you,” said Beaty. She suggested the following tips for dealing with Seasonal affective disorder or “winter blues,” • Good nutrition and exercise can go a long way in combating symptoms and restoring energy.
• Watch your sugar intake. It causes the brain to produce a chemical called dopamine and makes you feel awful the next day. • Find activities you enjoy and keep your mind occupied. • Get plenty of shut eye. Sleep deprivation affects your entire body. • Dark places are gloomy and can have a direct affect on your mood. So, hang out in well lit places. • Know that the “fall off” we experience after holidays is common and expect there to be winter stresses and aggravations, like frozen pipes. Aromatherapy candles are also a great way to de-stress. They bask our homes in a warm glow, add ambiance, and fill the room with uplifting, fragrant scents. Over the past couple of years, light boxes and fullspectrum lights have become quite popular because they imitate the sun’s natural rays and are great for those longing to soak up some vitamin D. When looking for an herbal supplement, ask your physician about St. John’s wart which has been known to be effective for mild or moderate depression. Take a nice long soak in the tub. Adding epsom salt to your bath can soothe muscles and help you to relax. “Acknowledge that though it may not be your favorite season, you can work with it, said Jaylene Whitehurst”, M.Ed, LPC at The Heartwork Center. She recommended instead of trying to combat the seaPlease see BLUES | 2
Annual tree giveaway Art gallery adds to extended holiday sale set for Valentine’s Day BY JEBB JOHNSTON
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BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
A trio of agencies are providing the public a Valentine’s Day treat. While most exchange valentines on the day, the Alcorn County Extension Service, Forestry Commission and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service are combining to distribute trees as part of Arbor Day. The National Arbor Day is the last Friday in April, but most southern states celebrate the event in other months. Mississippi’s Arbor Day celebration is always scheduled for the second Friday in February. This will mark the second year the local event is held at the extension office instead of the Alcorn County Courthouse.
“The tree giveaway gives people the opportunity to get trees free of charge,” said Patrick Poindexter, County Director with the Mississippi State Extension Service. “Trees will be limited to make sure everyone gets a handful.” The tree giveaway begins at 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 14 and continues until all the trees are gone. The species and number of trees is undetermined at this time. “There will be some pine and possibly some hardwood,” added Poindexter. In the past, the agencies have distributed over 3,000 seedlings during the annual event. “The day helps jog people’s minds about Arbor Day and the importance trees play,” said Poindexter.
New metal sculpture is joining the art gallery collection as the holiday sale extends into the new year. Ralph Barnes, who has previously exhibited work at the gallery, has some whimsical new creations on display, such as “Hootie,” an owl and plant stand made with a Caterpillar oil filter, and “Spike,” a striking figure with metal street sweeper spikes for hair. Barnes, who grew up in Tippah County and now lives in Corinth, finds some of the pieces for his metal sculpture at yard sales and flea markets. Metal pipes, rusty rebar, barn hinges and just about any other scraps he can get his hands on are fair game. Cleaning up the pieces and smoothing out the sharp edges makes for a time-consuming process to get to the end result.
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Weather........9 Obituaries........ 6 Opinion........4 Sports...... 12
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Staff photo by Jebb Johnston
New metal sculptures by Ralph Barnes are on display at the Corinth Artist Guild Gallery. The whimsical creations are made from found metal objects that Barnes cleans up and assembles.
On this day in history 150 years ago U.S. Sen. John B. Henderson of Missouri proposes a joint resolution for the abolishment of slavery, which will ultimately lead to the 13th Amendment of the Constitution.