012715 daily corinthian e edition

Page 1

Tuesday Jan. 27,

2015

50 cents

Daily Corinthian Vol. 119, No. 23

Sunny Today

Tonight

49

28

No chance of rain

• Corinth, Mississippi • 16 pages • One section

Marolt opts against seeking 3rd term BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Another race in the 2015 county election will be without an incumbent on the ballot. Chancery clerk can be added to the list of open offices, as Bobby Marolt has decided he will not seek a third term.

“I’ve only ever had two fulltime jobs,” said Marolt. “I tell people the best job I ever had was working with the kids and adults in school teaching, and the second best is being the chancery clerk for Alcorn County.” Marolt spent 301⁄2 years as

an instructor at the vocational center before making a bid for chancery clerk in 2007. He is the last of the incumbent officeholders to make his intentions known. Four other posts are without an incumbent seeking reelection — sheriff, constable post 1 and constable

post 2 — plus Fourth District election commissioner, which will be on the ballot as a special election. Marolt said he appreciates the community’s encouragement during the last seven years, and the decision not to run comes after many months of thought

and prayerful consideration. Through early Monday, Greg Younger, the former tax collector, is the only person who has filed to run for chancery clerk. He lost a very close race with Marolt four years ago. Please see MAROLT | 2

Group organizes monthly cleanups BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Staff photo by Zack Steen

Mississippi District 2 Rep. Nick Bain, District 1 Rep. Lester “Bubba” Carpenter and District 4 U.S. Sen. Rita Potts Parks honored former police chief David Lancaster, who retired in November, with an official letter of thanks from the Governors office.

Law enforcement, firefighters honored BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

The local heroes called police officers and firefighters were recognized on Sunday afternoon at the Law Enforcement & Firefights Appreciation Day. Sponsored by Firearm Freedom Day, the American Legion Post 6 and the American Legion Post 6 Ladies Auxiliary, a number of awards were handed out to the men and women who protect the citizens of Corinth and Alcorn County. “What is going on in this country is disgusting,” said event co-organizer Jay Anthony. “People shooting police officers and fire fighters for do-

ing their job is wrong. We have to put our foot down and stop those hate crimes by honoring our local heroes.” Anthony and Bobby McDaniel created the appreciation day event to honor police officers and firefighters who are often not given the recognition they deserve. Those receiving awards for their selflessness and dedication to duty and the sacrifices made by their officers, firefighters and their families included Alcorn County Sheriff Charles Rinehart, Corinth Police Chief Ralph Dance, Corinth Fire Chief Lucky Briggs and Farmington Police Chief Tommy Holmes.

The post also awarded the Corinth Fire Department with a new grill donated by Sears of Corinth to be used by all fire stations and volunteer fire departments in the county. “It takes a special person to do these jobs,” said Corinth Mayor Tommy Irwin. “I will always be a big supporter. Policemen and firemen deserve to be honored and respected by all of us in the community. If you see them out -- shake their hand, pat their back and say, thank you for all you do.” Awards were also presented to the ten Alcorn County vol-

Keep Corinth-Alcorn Beautiful is planning a new attack on litter with a monthly community cleanup. The first is set for Friday from noon to 2 p.m. beginning at the intersection of Harper, Shiloh and Kendrick Roads and working south. Community Development Director Andrea Rose challenges all individuals and groups who care about a tidy community to get involved. “Litter is a problem in Corinth and Alcorn County,” she said. “When people see litter, they are more likely to litter in that area. While our volunteers work to educate people on why they shouldn’t litter, we need to get any litter that’s on the roadways picked up. We want people to

see a clean community. There is a saying around the Keep America Beautiful affiliates that ‘litter begets litter,’ so we want to do our part in trying to clean it up.” The monthly cleanup days will focus on different areas. KC-AB will provide volunteers with the needed supplies including gloves, litter grabbers, safety vests and garbage bags. For this week’s kickoff, volunteers are asked to gather at Fred’s parking lot. “We have talked the talk. Now, we are going to walk the walk,” said Rose. “If you’re as tired of seeing trash on our roads as we are, please come join us and help us clean up our community.” The organization plans to hold the events on a Friday each month.

Please see HONORS | 2

Suicide claims too many lives in Tennessee Auditions under way BY JEFF YORK

For the Daily Corinthian

In 2013, intentional self-harm was the tenth leading cause of death in Tennessee, a ranking that mirrors U.S. and international cause of death rankings. According to data from the Tennessee Department of Health’s Vital Records office, a total of 1,017 people in Tennessee committed suicide that year. Statistics point out disparities in Tennessee’s diverse population and the need to understand suicide warning signs and the actions required to prevent loss of life. “Suicide is painful, and the pain of this tragic and preventable cause of death not only has obvious impacts to individuals and their families but also to friends, acquaintances and whole communities,” said TDH Commissioner John Dreyzehner, MD. “A suicide can also have impact through the years on family members who never

met the person whose life was ended.” While the suicides in 2013 reflect an overall rate of 15.7 per 100,000 people in Tennessee, that’s only part of the story. The data show more men than women and more whites than non-whites take their own lives. The most common profile of a person who commits suicide is a white male between 30 and 64 years of age. The data also show the rate of suicides fluctuates each year; the 2013 deaths were up from the 15.1 per 100,000 rate in 2009. “Each of us can get better at spotting warning signs of suicide; it is preventable and as serious as a heart attack,” said Dreyzehner. “Take the risk factors seriously and ask, very simply and clearly, ‘Are you suicidal?’ If the answer is ‘yes’, get help, offer hope and alternatives, stay with the person and get assistance from family,

friends and most importantly, from professional crisis intervention specialists. For immediate assistance, don’t hesitate to call 911.” Professional crisis intervention specialists can be reached by calling the Tennessee TollFree Statewide Crisis Telephone Line, 1-855-Crisis1, which is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. These services and immediate assistance can also be received by calling 911. “We know untreated depression is one of the primary causes for suicides,” said Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Commissioner E. Douglas Varney. “It can be hard to recognize the warning signs that a person may attempt to take his or her own life. Additionally, many times people may not know there is help for

Index Stocks........8 Classified......14 Comics........ 9 State........ 5

Please see SUICIDE | 2

for CT-A’s ‘Rabbit Hole’ BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com

In preparation of their upcoming production of “Rabbit Hole” by David LindsayAbaire, Corinth Theatre-Arts will hold auditions from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at the Crossroads Playhouse. “We are looking for two females in their 30s or 40s to assume the roles of Becca and Izzy; one female in her 60s to play Nat; one male in his 30s or 40s for the role of Howie; and one boy around the age of 18 to portray Jason,” said CT-A board member Dan Marsh. According to guest director Casey Duke, it is preferable that all who audition be at least 18 years of age due to the

On this day in history 150 years ago

Weather...... 10 Obituaries........ 6 Opinion........4 Sports...... 12

Gen. Robert E. Lee notifies President Davis of the “alarming frequency of desertion” in the Army of Northern Virginia. He blames the Commissary Department as “the ration is too small for men who have to undergo so much exposure and labor as ours.”

the

Signof

PROGRESS

Doug Jumper

Michael Ann Hardin McCreary

Rick Jones

play’s heavy subject material. However, a teen may be cast with signed parental consent, and all are encouraged to audition and/or volunteer for tech work. Those interested in tech or backstage work should list the preference on their form upon arrival. Cold readings will be provided. No preparation or experience is required. Rated R, the second stage production includes comedy as well as drama and may contain language, adult themes and mild substance abuse. “It is a heart-wrenching and beautiful script about family, love, and grief. The play de-

Neil Paul

2782 S Harper Rd www.jumperrealty.com

Please see CT-A | 2


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.