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Daily Corinthian Vol. 119, No. 20

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• Corinth, Mississippi • 20 pages • Two sections

Board mulls responders’ pay boost BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

The recent rescue of a man from a vehicle submerged in icy waters has the Board of Mayor and Aldermen thinking about providing extra income security for emergency personnel who

get injured in the line of duty. At the beginning of Tuesday’s board meeting, Mayor Tommy Irwin recognized police officers and firefighters who responded to the scene of the Jan. 9 crash in which Rick Quinn’s vehicle was almost completely

submerged in the ice-covered lake adjacent to Afton Drive off Mississippi Highway 2 on the northern edge of Corinth. They assembled at the front of the board room and received a standing ovation from the board and audience.

“They do some very serious work that, quite honestly, I would not do,” said Irwin. “These guys are our heroes. We owe them a great debt.” The board will consider a policy on law enforcement and firefighter compensation in

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Group plans to recognize departments

Annual tree giveaway goes back to courthouse

BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

will not allow the road to reopen until project is complete.” Numerous motorists have been seen in recent weeks driving around the barricades and crossing the box culvert which is passable and covered with smooth gravel. Although barricades are up, motorists are able to cross the bridge using one lane. The “Closed Road” signs must remain in place until the paving is complete, noted Hinton. When paving happens depends on the weather, he said. Asphalt can’t be installed unless the temperature is above 50 degrees and with the latest cold snap, it’ll take

A local group has had enough. Recent crimes against police officers across the United States prompted Firearm Freedom Day to come up with a day to honor local law enforcement and firefighters. The group will do just that with “Law Enforcement & Firefighters Appreciation Day” at 2 p.m. Sunday at American Legion Post 6. “This has really grown with the community really getting behind it,” said co-organizer Jay Anthony. Anthony and fellow organizer, Bobby McDaniel, both stressed Sunday will not be about politics. “This is not a political thing,” said Anthony. “With all the craziness going on around the world, we just wanted to do something different to honor policemen and firemen.” According to organizers, Sunday’s event is the first being held in the country. “Everyone has been so positive,” said Anthony. Those with the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Department, Corinth Police Department, Farmington Police Department, Corinth Fire Department and all 10 Alcorn County volunteer fire departments will be presented a certificate during the event. “It’s nothing special,” said McDaniel. “Just something to show we care.” During the day, there will be some short speeches. Those slated to speak include Sen. Rita Parks, State Reps.

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BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

Friday the 13th isn’t going to be all bad. Tree enthusiasts will be the lucky ones during the annual tree giveaway at the Alcorn County Courthouse on Feb. 13. The Alcorn County Extension Service, Forestry Commission and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service are combining to distribute trees as part of Arbor Day. “We are moving back to the courthouse this year,” said Sandy Mitchell with the Alcorn County Soil Conservation District. “There were a lot of requests to move it back there and its more convent for individuals having it downtown.” The last two years the annual event was held at the Mississippi State Extension Service. 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. Some hardwood and pine seedlings will be among 6,0007,000 tress handed out during the 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. event. “People don’t realize how much forestry is part of everyday life,” said Mitchell. “It is still a huge industry in the state.” Mitchell said local foresters play a big part in the annual giveaway in the county. “John and Jay Mitchell are very helpful in getting the trees for the giveaway,” said Mitchell.

case something happens during such a rescue. Quinn’s vehicle left the road, hit a tree and overturned into the lake during the evening hours, according to the police

Photo by Mark Boehler

Although some motorists are using Kendrick Road to travel into Hardin County, Tenn., the road will officially remain closed until the paving is complete.

Kendrick Road will remain closed BY MARK BOEHLER editor@dailycorinthian.com

Some Alcorn County motorists are using Kendrick Road to travel into Hardin County, Tennessee, but the Alcorn County Road 100 with a new box culvert won’t officially re-open until the paving project is complete. Kendrick Road is a key transportation link between Corinth and the Pickwick, Counce and Shiloh areas in Tennessee. As Kendrick Road, officially called CR 100 in Mississippi, crosses the stateline, it becomes Tennessee Highway 142 and is a route to Tennessee Highway 57 west of Counce. The closed area is just south of the Tennessee stateline on a common route to the Pickwick area and Packaging

Corporation of America in Counce. Alcorn County Board of Supervisors President Lowell Hinton projected in October the road would re-open in mid-November, but heavy rain and frigid temperatures have delayed the project. “We had so much rain in the fall, it caused the delay,” said Hinton, as the box culvert replacement project is complete except for paving of the road. “The placement of the asphalt paving is the largest item remaining,” noted an official Alcorn County CR 100 update statement through engineer Johnny Crotts with Cook-Coggin Engineers. “The contractor is committed to finish as soon as weather permits. State Aid regulations

Modern Woodmen benefit aids special-needs children BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com

Getting into the spirit of giving, members of the Corinth Modern Woodmen of America chapter recently helped raise funds for special needs children in Corinth and Alcorn County through the sale of T-shirts and Christmas ornaments. “We did a matching fund for Havis’ Kids through an event called the ‘Minnie/Mickey Market,’” said Financial Representative Steven Eaton. “The event was a huge success. A total of $1,200 was raised of which Modern Woodmen gave $500.” Held on Nov. 8, the money raised and matched by Modern Woodmen’s home office through the organizations Matching Fund program will be used to secure

special items for the children. Offered to members nationwide, the Matching Fund Program provides the opportunity to show support for community causes, organizations or individuals in need through the hosting of fund-raisers. The money collected during the fund-raising events will be matched by Modern Woodmen up to $2, 500. Each year, the projects contribute more than $6.5 million nationwide to community needs. Coordinated by local members, chapters provide opportunities to connect through social activities and volunteer projects. (For more information about the Corinth chapter and how you can get involved, contact Steven Eaton at 662-287-0113.)

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Modern Woodmen gave $500 to help support Havis’ Kids. On hand were (from left) Steven Eaton, Havis Hurley, Jennifer Edwards, Elizabeth Boler, Rita Cook, Jasmine and Josh Lancaster, and Kaleena and Josh Moffitt and children.

Index Stocks......8A Classified......4B Comics......9A State......5A

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Weather...... 7A Obituaries......6A Opinion......4A Sports....12A

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