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Jacinto suspects courthouse break-in BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

JACINTO — The Jacinto Courthouse was the scene of an apparent break-in this week. The Jacinto Foundation has been unable to find anything missing or any damage done

inside the historic structure, which is currently undergoing renovations. Jacinto Foundation Executive Director Beth Whitehurst was alerted to the break-in about 3:45 a.m. Tuesday when a sheriff’s deputy on patrol hap-

pened to spot one of the east side doors standing open. It appeared the locked door had been forced open by prying one side of the hasp off the door, she said. It happened sometime between Sunday afternoon, when

Whitehurst was at the courthouse, and the early a.m. hours Tuesday. “As far as I know, in the 40 or so years that the Jacinto Foundation has run it, it is the first time that this has happened,” she said. “It has been heart-

BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

Officer Kevin Parker Jr. of the Corinth Police Department was honored Wednesday with the Crimestoppers of Northeast Mississippi Law Enforcement Purple Heart Award. Joining him for the recognition program were (from left) Alcorn County Crime Stoppers Board Member Susan Wren, Chuck Hinds with the Corinth Police Department, Alcorn County Crime Stoppers Board Member Sharon Terry, Alcorn County Chancery Clerk Greg Younger, Corinth Police Chief Ralph Dance, Parker, Corinth Mayor Tommy Irwin, Parker’s mother, Cindy Parker, Rienzi Mayor Walter Williams, Parker’s girlfriend Holley Marshall and Parker’s father, Kevin Parker Sr.

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TUPELO — Corinth Police Officer Kevin Parker Jr. was doing his duty last August when he suddenly found himself facing every law enforcement officer’s worst fear. Confronting a suspect believed to have been involved in an earlier prowler call on Bell School Road, Parker was assaulted and ended up fighting for his life with the suspect who managed to turn the officer’s own gun on him and shoot him twice.

Parker, who has since recovered from his injuries and returned to work, was honored Wednesday by Crimestoppers of Northeast Mississippi with their Law Enforcement Purple Heart award. Also recognized with the honor Wednesday were Iuka Police Chief Randy Stringer and Investigator Joseph Marlar who were both shot by a suspect at the Iuka Wal-Mart store. Parker had been on the job only 10 months when he got the early morning call about a prowler at a home on the road.

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breaking to me because we’ve always said that people would vandalize things around it, but they never touch the courthouse.” The Jacinto Foundation this

The first time he checked the area no one was seen. He returned again around 4:40 a.m. to make another pass through the area when a man with a backpack ran out in front of his vehicle. He turned on his blue lights, got out and told the man to stop. The suspect rushed toward him and started fighting for his gun. Parker was shot once in the chest and once in the shoulder before the suspect fled. A bulletproof vest protected him Please see HONORS | 2

A trio of agencies are bringing the wood. Those wanting to add some trees to their land will have the chance to do so during the annual tree giveaway at the Alcorn County Courthouse on Friday, Feb. 12. “We are working on getting some pines and hardwood for the giveaway,” said Patrick Poindexter with the Mississippi State Extension Service. The extension service, Forestry Commission and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service are combining to distribute trees as part of Arbor Day. The annual giveaway is set

for 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Alcorn County Courthouse. “We will be back at the courthouse again this year,” said Poindexter. “It seems we get a lot more traffic there and people are used to coming downtown.” Organizers returned to the front of the courthouse steps last year after spending the two previous years at the Mississippi State Extension Service. 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.

City chosen for two pageant competitions BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com

Ushering in an exciting new year, organizers of the Mrs. Mississippi America and Mrs. Tennessee America pageants have announced they will once again be returning to Corinth for the competition. Set for Friday, Feb. 26– Sunday, Feb. 28, contestants will lodge at the Hampton

Inn, enjoy a husband and wife dinner at Vicari Italian Grill and attend a special meetand-greet at t. feazell. “We had such a wonderful time in Corinth last year that we decided to return again this year,” said an excited Keri McMillin as she looks forward to an opportunity to mix and Please see PAGEANTS | 5

‘Canterville Ghost’ to haunt theatre BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com

A spirited play filled with visions of British grandeur, old castles and one restless apparition, “The Canterville Ghost” will take audiences on a journey from the golden grains and purple mountains of the U.S. to the charming shores of merry old England as Hiram Otis (Jason Matthews), an American minister relocates his family to a venerable estate. Accepting a job offer from the Barringtons (Greg Bullard and Jamie Gambino), the man of God purchases Canterville Chase despite the warnings of the former owner and others. He soon discovers Sir Simon

de Canterville (Jackson Turner), a late resident harboring a terrible secret, still roams the halls of the manor and has no intention of leaving. Doing everything within his ghostly power to make his unwelcome house guests flee, Lord Canterville terrorizes the family, rattling chains and conjuring blood stains to stoke fear. “Simon’s secrets and plans quickly unravel when he strikes up an unlikely friendship with Hiram’s daughter, Virginia Otis (Taylor Frye),” said CT-A Guest Director Casey Zappa. “The improbable fondness quickly thaws his ill intent and puts the haunt to rest.” Based on the short story by

Irish novelist, playwright and poet, Oscar Wilde and adapted for the stage by Pat Cook, the play will make its debut to the Crossroads Playhouse stage at 7:30 p.m. tonight. Patrons will have other opportunities to watch at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 29 and Saturday, Jan. 30. A 2 p.m. matinée will be presented on Sunday, Jan. 31. “Audiences should be prepared to laugh and maybe shed a few tears as they discover the tricks we’ve set upon the Canterville mansion,” said Zappa. “I hope the play helps those who see it realize that friendship and family can get you through even Please see GHOST | 2

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Jason Matthews, Mariah Wooten, Leah Petty, Cindi Bullard and Taylor Frye struggle to escape after finding themselves tangled in the aftermath of Sir Simon.

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Iuka Police Chief Randy Stringer (left) and Investigator Joseph Marlar (second from right) were honored by Crimestoppers of Northeast Mississippi Wednesday with the group’s Law Enforcement Purple Heart award for wounds they received during an altercation with a suspect last February at the Iuka Wal-Mart. Presenting the awards were Trish Harbour, Mississippi Crimestoppers State Director and Crime Stoppers Law Enforcement Coordinator Tupelo Deputy Police Chief Allan Gilbert.

Corinth Police Chief Ralph Dance (left) and Mayor Tommy Irwin (right) were among those who joined Corinth Police Officer Kevin Parker Jr. as he received the Crimestoppers of Northeast Mississippi Law Enforcement Purple Heart award Wednesday.

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from the chest shot. The suspect remains at large and Parker was able to return to work around Halloween last year after spending several days in the hospital and more time at home recovering. Parker said he never imagined he would find himself facing a life and death situation when he went to work that night. “I just didn’t ever expect this to happen,” he said. He’s grateful for all those who have helped him recover and

for the blessings of his recovery. “I’m very thankful and blessed to be alive,” he said. Parker’s father, Kevin Parker Sr. is a law enforcement veteran who actually sells the vests that ultimately saved his son’s life. He said he knew it was bad news when the police chief called him around 5 a.m. He’s thankful the vest worked as it did and grateful his son was able to survive the dangerous situation. Iuka’s Stringer and Marlar were wounded during an altercation in February that ended when police chased Howard

anonymous way for the public to share information with law enforcement and help solve crimes. Crimestopers board member Bill Allan explained the organization works through a threepoint approach that requires the dedication and involvement of the community, media and law enforcement to help solve crimes and he expressed the group’s appreciation for the support they provide. He noted as of the end of 2015 the effort has brought in 4,895 tips resulting in 7,300 arrests and

1,466 closed cases since it began in 1992. District Attorney John Weddle was the keynote speaker for Wednesday’s event and focused on the importance of service. He said he’s grateful for the sacrifices made by law enforcement and for the work Crimestoppers does to build relationships between law enforcement, the community and the media to help fight crime. “The stronger the relationships are among all of these groups, the safer we can all feel in our own homes,” he said.

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Brent Means Jr. into the WalMart store in the Tishomingo County community. Means fired at officers and police returned fire, killing the suspect in the store. Tri-State Educational Foundation of Iuka was also honored during the program as the community service partner organization of the year. Crimestoppers of Northeast Mississippi hosts the annual law enforcement and media luncheon to thank both groups for their work supporting the organization which provides an

the toughest of times.” Excited about his first production at CT-A, Jason Matthews got candid about his debut role as Hiram Otis. “My character is anxious, freaked out and scared to death of ghosts,” said Matthews. “In order to capture that fear, I visualize that everything around me is falling apart and there is nothing I can do about it.” A 1993 graduate of Sequoyah High School, the Georgia native expressed his fondest for his fellow actors saying he has had a wonderful experience thus far. “Rehearsing for this play has been so much fun for me. I have really

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Mariah Wooten, Cindi Bullard, Greg Bullard, Tucker Brown, Jackson Turner, Taylor Frye, Jamie Gambino, Jason Matthews and Leah Petty get excited about CT-A’s production of “The Canterville Ghost.” enjoyed the efforts the whole cast has put into making ‘The Canterville Ghost’ the jewel that it is,” he added. “I haven’t done anything like this since high school and will definitely be back for another production.” Sponsored by Attorney Clay Nails, Dr. William Senf and Physician’s Ur-

gent Care, tickets for the show are $12 for adults and $6 for children. “I always recommend that tickets are bought early since parents, other family members and friends will be piling in to see the show,” said the director. Tickets may be purchased in advance by con-

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Cast: Hiram Otis – Jason Matthews Lucy Otis – Leah Petty Virginia Otis – Taylor Frye Duward Otis – Tucker Brown Mrs. Umney – Cindi Bullard Daphne Canterville – Mariah Wooten Joshua R. Barrington – Greg Bullard Matt Barrington – Jamie Gambino Sir Simon de Canterville – Jackson Turner

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week hired a new caretaker, Brandon Stacy, who will help keep an eye on things. He is the person who has been doing the mowing of the grounds. The courthouse is currently closed to visitation while renovation work is in progress to correct some structural issues. It is uncertain when the 1854 Federal style courthouse will reopen, but, at worst, it should be ready for visitors again by the next Jacinto Festival in July, said Whitehurst.

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Across the Region Friends of the library sponsoring program

Today is Thursday, Jan. 28, the 28th day of 2016. There are 338 days left in the year.

The Friends of the Corinth Library will be sponsoring a program by Rachel Winters from the Civil War Interpretive Center Center today at 6:30 p.m. Her program will cover “Caring for the wounded and dead” when Corinth was turning into a hospital town during the Civil War. She will also cover many other related topics.

Today’s Highlights in History: On Jan. 28, 1915, the United States Coast Guard was created as President Woodrow Wilson signed a bill merging the Life-Saving Service and Revenue Cutter Service. The American merchant vessel SS William P. Frye, en route to England with a cargo of wheat, became the first U.S. ship to be sunk during World War I by a German cruiser, the SS Prinz Eitel Friedrich, even though the United States was not at war.

MEMA says assistance won’t change tax bill WALNUT — With tax season nearing, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is assuring December storm survivors that the disaster assistance will not boost their tax bill. This applies to survivors in Benton, Coahoma, Marshall, Quitman, Tippah, Monroe, Panola and Prentiss counties. Disaster assistance for temporary housing, essential home repairs, replacement of personal property or for other serious needs does not count as income. It also doesn’t affect Social Security payments or Medicare benefits. Tippah County’s FEMA Disaster Recovery Center shut down on Wednesday. Storm victims have until March 4 to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster assistance. The following methods can be used: By phone, call 800621-FEMA (3362) from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Assistance is available in most languages. People who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired may call (TTY) 800-462-7585 or online at DisasterAssistance.gov by computer, tablet, iPhone, Android or other mobile device.

On this date: In 1945, during World War II, Allied supplies began reaching China over the newly reopened Burma Road. In 1956, Elvis Presley made his first national TV appearance on “Stage Show,” a CBS program hosted by Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. In 1973, a cease-fire officially went into effect in the Vietnam War. In 1980, six U.S. diplomats who had avoided being taken hostage at their embassy in Tehran flew out of Iran with the help of Canadian diplomats. In 1985, the charity group USA for Africa recorded the Michael Jackson-Lionel Richie song “We Are the World” at A&M Studios. In 1986, the space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff from Cape Canaveral, killing all seven crew members, including schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe. In 2005, Iraqis overseas began three days of voting in 14 nations. Senate Democrats criticized President George W. Bush’s plan to add personal accounts to Social Security and accused his administration of improperly using the Social Security Administration to promote the idea. Consumer products giant Procter & Gamble Co. and Gillette Co. announced a $57 billion merger.

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AiM presents original show by local writer SELMER, Tenn. — Arts in McNairy has announced the debut of an original show by local writer/director Brad Woolworth. “Fred & Ethel Remember” will begin a three-show run over the Valentine’s weekend at the McNairy County Visitors and Cultural Center, better known locally as the Latta. The show reproduces a 1950s variety hour through the perspective of Fred and Ethel, as they fondly recall their days with Ricky and Lucy. Featuring an all-star cast of local talent, this is sure to be a crowdpleaser. “Fred & Ethel Remember” opens at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, with a one-time only dinner

show, and continues with regular performances at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14. Dinner theater seats must be reserved in advance and include tickets to the show and an Italian dinner complete with dessert for $25. Tickets for the 13th and 14th are $10 for regular admission, and $5 for students (including college). This family-friendly show, full of beloved scenes and characters, will make the perfect Valentine’s date night for couples, or a fun outing for the entire family. It’s full of nostalgic Latin music from the period and that familiar 1950s sitcom schtick. For tickets, reserved seating at the dinner show, and all other information, call Arts in McNairy at: 731-645-2671. Tickets are also available at the McNairy County Visitor’s and Cultural Center (205 West Court Ave., Selmer), Selmer Chiropractic Center (134 Warren Ave., Selmer), or online through Arts in McNairy’s Facebook page.

Iuka judge hears more than 100 cases TISHOMINGO COUNTY — More than 100 cases were heard earlier this month in Iuka City Court. Issued by Iuka police and heard before Tishomingo County Judge Joy Cobb included six counts of no proof of liability insurance, three counts of careless drive, three counts of simple assault, three counts of malicious mischief, four counts of public drunk, three counts of possession of paraphernalia and four counts of controlled substance.

Starkville police make large scale drug arrests STARKVILLE — Starkville Police and the U.S. Marshals Service made drug arrests during a search this week. Starkville police say 50-yearold Timothy Wayne Williams of Jackson, Tenn., 22-year-old Alexander Douglas Hollingsworth of Starkville and 22-year-old Austin Columbus Waddell of Starkville were arrested after investigators discovered a large amount of cash and several pounds of marijuana. The discovery was after a search warrant was enforced at a Colonel Muldrow Avenue dwelling. Williams and Hollingsworth are charged with trafficking of a controlled substance. Waddell was charged with possession of marijuana. Williams and Hollingsworth were transported to the Oktibbeha County Jail to await initial

court appearances. Waddell was cited and released. Williams’ bond is set at $20,000. Hollingsworth’s is $10,000.

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SUV/tractor-trailer crash sends woman to hospital

COLUMBUS — A Starkville man was arrested for sending threatening messages to family members. According to the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department, 28-year-old Andrew Clifford Avery of Starkville was arrested Jan. 13 after deputies say he sent text messages that implied bodily harm to his family members. He is charged with cyberstalking. He was released a few days later on a $5,000 bond.

HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. — A woman was transported to a Memphis hospital after a Monday night crash involving a tractor-trailer south of Medon. According to WBBJ, the woman was traveling south on State Route 18 around 9 p.m. when the Ford Explorer she was driving crossed the center line and hit the northbound tractor-trailer almost head-on, according to a preliminary accident report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol. The woman, of Toone, was transported to Regional One in Memphis. She was not wearing a seat belt, according to the report. The driver of the tractor-trailer, of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, was not injured, according to the report. No one has been charged in the wreck.

Preservation commission to offer tax credits TUPELO — Tupelo’s Historical Preservation Commission is helping find tax credits for owners of homes and buildings seeking historic status, according to WTVA. The group met Monday morning where members heard an expert talk about acquiring those tax credits and their benefits. There are state and federal tax credits available. But the process takes time. “It’s valuable for homeowners, its valuable. Its valuable for anyone that has commercial status. Anyone who is building a structure is eligible that has National Register status,” said Doyce Deas, a member of the Historical Preservation Commission.

MSU student to appear on TV game show STARVKILLE — Mississippi State University computer science major Michael Sieja from Huntsville, Ala., will represent the university on the longrunning TV game show “Jeopardy.!” He’s among 15 students who will be competing next month for a $100,000 grand prize in the 2016 Jeopardy College Championship. According to WTVA, Sieja says that although he’s excited about the opportunities being on the show presents, he’s just proud to represent MSU.

Text messages lead to cyberstalking charge

Police charge woman in store embezzlement OXFORD — Oxford Police arrest a woman for embezzlement. On Monday, officers arrested 23-year-old Alecia Autman of Oxford. This comes after charges were signed from the Home Depot store in Oxford she was working at saying she was caught taking more than $1,200. Police report that the store had been suspicious of Autman since early December, but multiple incidents that were caught on video surveillance caused the store to press charges. She has been fired. Her bond is set at $5,000.

Police investigate Kilgore explosion HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. — An afternoon explosion rocked part of West Tennessee Tuesday, reported WBBJ. Investigators said the Chemring-Kilgore explosives plant in Toone was once again the source of the scare. Emergency crews investigated at Chemring-Kilgore throughout the night after the explosion. Investigators said it happened around 4:30 p.m., causing minimal damage to a building. Dozens of first responders were on scene within minutes. Kigore, which makes flares and other explosives for the military, has had its fair share of incidents, including one that killed an employee in 2014. Officials said there should be video of Tuesday’s incident, which should help investigators. The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives will be on scene investigating the explosion to determine exactly what happened.

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No Trump! When the publisher of National Review Magazine, Jack Fowler, called and asked me to write 300 words on why I oppose Donald Trump for president of the United States, my first thought was about the Cal derision that was sure to come Thomas from Trump supporters. I was not disappointed, or Columnist rather I am disappointed that no one who reacted negatively rebutted any of the arguments I, or the other contributors, made about why we think a President Trump would not pursue conservative goals. Sounding like Trump, I was called a “loser” and someone for whom one writer said he had “lost all respect.” Sure, there were some who called me “brilliant” (I’m filing those away), but the name-callers resembled their political master. Trump also refused to address our arguments. Instead, he mislabeled the magazine a “dying newspaper” and said it had lost circulation and no one reads it. Many are reading this issue. One friend said he is convinced that Trump is “teachable and we can move him in the right direction.” On June 14, Trump will be 70 years old. By then, most people have long been settled in their worldview. Trump likes to cite Ronald Reagan, who was a Roosevelt Democrat before he famously said he didn’t leave the Democratic Party, the party left him. But Reagan spent many years honing his conservative principles in speeches, articles, and radio commentaries. He did not have, as some nominees to high office experience, a “confirmation conversion.” Quoting myself would be redundant (read us all at National Review.com), so here is the key paragraph from the lead editorial: “Trump’s politics are those of an averagely well-informed businessman: Washington is full of problems; I am a problem-solver; let me at them. But if you have no familiarity with the relevant details and the levers of power, and no clear principles to guide you, you will, like most tenderfeet, get rolled. Trump has shown no interest in limiting government, in reforming entitlements, or in the Constitution. He floats the idea of massive new taxes on imported goods and threatens to retaliate against companies that do too much manufacturing overseas for his taste. His obsession is with ‘winning,’ regardless of the means – a spirit that is anathema to the ordered liberty that conservatives hold dear and that depends for its preservation on limits on government power.” In the Feb. 1 issue of The Weekly Standard, Stephen F. Hayes writes: “The Republican frontrunner is a longtime liberal whose worldview might best be described as an amalgam of pop-culture progressivism and vulgar nationalism. His campaign rallies are orgies of self-absorption, dominated by juvenile insults of those who criticize him and endless boasting about his poll numbers. He’s a narcissist and a huckster, an opportunist who not only failed to join conservatives in the big fights about the size and scope of government over the past several decades but, to the extent he was even aware of such battles, was often funding the other side, with a long list of contributions to the liberals most responsible for the dire state of affairs in the country, including likely Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.” What is the counter argument to these substantive opinions? Anger against the “Washington establishment” is not one. Those who worship Trump have an obligation to say why he is worthy of their faith. Given his liberal background and poor explanations of why he now believes differently, how do his supporters know he will govern conservatively should he win the White House? He once said his sister, who is pro-abortion, would be an excellent nominee to the Supreme Court. His story of how he supposedly became a pro-life convert lacks credibility. Electing a president, especially in a dangerous world, is important work. Anger and emotion should not govern the choice. Considered judgment should. Trump appeals to the former, but not the latter. (Readers may email Cal Thomas at tcaeditors@tribpub.com.)

Prayer for today My Father, I thank thee that thou hast endowed me with a will; help me to use it aright. May I have the knowledge of what thou dost demand of my soul, that I may do my best with what thou hast given me. Help me that I may reach out for the highest ideals of life. Amen.

A verse to share “Moreover all these curses shall come upon thee, and shall pursue thee, and overtake thee, till thou be destroyed; because thou hearkenedst not unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to keep his commandments and his statutes which he commanded thee:” Deuteronomy 28:45

Rising to the situation The heft of the gold felt good in the palm. A smooth, super-size coin was passed from person to person. It was the Pulitzer Prize. A real one. It is certainly the first one I’ve seen up close and personal, if you don’t count Hank Williams’ posthumous Pulitzer that I think I saw in Nashville. So I probably held the show-and-tell trophy a little too long when it came my turn. Veteran editor Stan Tiner brought the prize to share with the audience. His former newspaper, The Sun Herald, won it in 2006 for coverage of Hurricane Katrina. “It belongs to you, too,” he generously told a group gathered at the University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park campus in Long Beach. “We never talked one time about the Pulitzer Prize,” Tiner said, describing the weeks of tough work immediately following Katrina. When the big prize came anyway, the staff celebrated with sweet tea and cookies before quickly going back

to the job of covering the storm-ravaged coast. You somehow can see those long Rheta weeks and Johnson months in Tiner’s eyes. Columnist It changed him. Same as it changed everyone who was here in August of 2005. “Katrina became the story of our lives,” he said, making a profound if simple statement. With one satellite phone and a borrowed press in another town, he made sure the paper never missed a day publishing. “Often people rise when thrust into a situation,” Tiner said. In a celebration of the 100th year of the Pulitzer, a panel of journalists and a “rock star” poet, Gulfport native Natasha Tretheway, pondered its power. Charles Overby, who led the Jackson newspapers to gold in 1983 for coverage of education reform, was moderator. Charlie Mitchell, now a

University of Mississippi journalism professor, described the “mystical and affirming power” of seeing a newspaper printed immediately after any natural disaster. His former paper, the Vicksburg Post, won the 1954 Prize for its coverage of a deadly tornado, using rain water from gutters to process film. His only claim to that Prize, Mitchell quipped, “was being born six months later.” Decades later when he was an editor in Vicksburg, “it was rarely mentioned, but you knew it was there.” Not all Pulitzers go to newspapers, of course. Already a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, Tretheway first thought she would not write about a post-Katrina Mississippi coast, her home. Then, she said, her “silence spoke too loud,” and the book “Beyond Katrina” was born. It dealt with her own family’s ordeals, including a grandmother who died before she could make her way back home and a brother who landed in prison on

drug charges. I had read much of the post-Katrina coverage and was impressed. But hearing about the daily obstacles left me in awe. Reporters were carefully allotted only enough of the newspaper’s precious gasoline to get to a story location and home again. Editors, ad sales staff, reporters – all of them delivered the newspapers, distributed for free. Circulation doubled in the weeks after the storm. A tough job, producing a newspaper, on the most normal day. A logistical battlefield after Katrina. Mitchell said it succinctly, newsman that he is, underscoring the point made by all about the power of Pulitzer Prizes: “It’s about keeping faith in the trust that people have in us ...” The rest is just sweet tea and cookies. (To find out more about Daily Corinthian columnist Rheta Grimsley Johnson and her books, visit www. rhetagrimsleyjohnsonbooks.com.)

Is the spectre of Trump haunting Davos? The lights are burning late in Davos tonight. At the World Economic Forum, keynoter Joe Biden warned global elites that the unraveling of the middle class in America and Europe has provided “fertile terrain for reactionary politicians, demagogues peddling xenophobia, antiimmigration, nationalist, isolationist views.” Evidence of a nationalist backlash, said Biden, may be seen in the third parties arising across Europe, and in the U.S. primaries. But set aside Joe’s slurs – demagogues, xenophobia. Who really belongs in the dock here? Who caused this crisis of political legitimacy now gripping the nations of the West? Was it Donald Trump, who gives voice to the anger of those who believe themselves to have been betrayed? Or the elites who betrayed them? Can that crowd at Davos not understand that it is despised because it is seen as having subordinated the interests of the nations and people in whose name it presumes to speak, to advance an agenda that serves, first and foremost, its own naked self-interest? The political and economic elites of Davos have grow rich, fat and powerful by setting aside patriotism and sacrificing their countries

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on the altars of globalization and a New World Order. No more astute esPat say has been Buchanan written this political Columnist season than that of Michael Brendan Dougherty in “This Week,” where he describes how, 20 years ago, my late friend Sam Francis predicted it all. In Chronicles, in 1996, Francis wrote: “[S]ooner or later, as the globalist elites seek to drag the country into conflicts and global commitments, preside over the economic pastoralization of the United States, manage the delegitimization of our own culture, and the dispossession of our people, and disregard or diminish our national interest and national sovereignty, a nationalist reaction is almost inevitable and will probably assume populist form when it arrives. The sooner it comes, the better.” What we saw through a glass darkly then, we now see face to face. Is not Trump the personification of the populistnationalist revolt Francis predicted? And was it not presidents and Congresses of both par-

ties who mired us in wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Syria and Yemen, and negotiated the trade deals that have gutted American industry? The bleeding of factories and manufacturing jobs abroad has produced the demoralization and decline of our middle class, along with the wage stagnation and shrinking participation in the labor force. Is Trump responsible for that? Is Socialist Bernie Sanders, who voted against all those trade deals? If not, who did this to us? Was it not the Bush Republicans and Clinton Democrats? Americans never supported mass immigration. It was against their will that scores of millions, here legally and illegally, almost all from Third World countries have poured into the U.S. Who voted for that? Religious, racial, cultural diversity has put an end to the “bad” old America we grew up in, as we evolve into the “universal nation” of Ben Wattenberg, who once rhapsodized, “The non-Europeanization of America is heartening news of an almost transcendental quality.” James Burnham, the exTrotskyite and Cold War geostrategist whose work Francis admired, called

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liberalism “the ideology of Western suicide.” If the West embraces, internalizes and operates on the principles of liberalism, Burnham wrote, the West will meet an early death. Among the dogmas of liberalism is the unproven assumption that peoples of all nationalities, tribes, cultures, creeds can coexist happily in nations, especially in a “creedal” nation like the USA, which has no ethnic core but rather is built upon ideas. A corollary is that “diversity” is the future of the west and the model for mankind. Yet, large and growing minorities in every country of Europe, and now in America, believe that not only is this proposition absurd, the end result could be national suicide. Joe Biden’s dismissal that it is reactionaries who oppose what the progressives of Davos believe is not entirely wrong. For as Georges Bernanos wrote, when Europe was caught between Bolshevism and fascism: To be a reactionary means simply to be alive, because only a corpse does not react any more – against the maggots teeming on it. (Daily Corinthian columnist Pat Buchanan is an American conservative political commentator, author, syndicated columnist, politician and broadcaster.)

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Booneville promotes neighborhood watch BY BRANT SAPPINGTON bsappington @dailycorinthian.com

BOONEVILLE — Residents of the City of Hospitality are being urged to come together to fight crime. A large crowd of concerned citizens gathered at Booneville City Hall Tuesday to learn how to get neighborhood watch programs started in their areas. City Prosecutor Daniel Tucker praised those who have begun their own programs and outlined plans for the city to support watch efforts and crack down on crime. He said he wants to see the city continue to be a safe place for people to raise their families, but crime in certain neighborhoods makes that hard. He encouraged residents to join forces with the city to make things better. “It takes your involvement to get this started,” he said. Tucker said the city plans to designate two police officers as contacts for the watch programs so those involved have a regular point of contact with the department to share their concerns and get help resolving problems. The city is committed to supporting the efforts by prosecuting crimes so those committing them will know there are consequences. “There is no mercy. It is 100 percent prosecution for every crime committed. There will be zero tolerance and there will be no breaks,” said Tucker. Alderman Mark McCoy told the residents communication is key.

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He and his fellow board members want to see problems resolved, and active reporting of concerns is the first step. “If you don’t call and tell us we can’t help. This is just the beginning and we’re not going to stop here,” he said. Police Chief Michael Ramey said the two community officers will work closely with the watch programs to get to know the residents and build relationships. He said he wants everyone in the city to feel comfortable coming to the department when they have a concern and to know it will be addressed. They’ve already seen some success with addressing some issues and he said he and the entire department are committed to cracking down on crime and making neighborhoods safer and better. A followup meeting is set for 6 p.m. on Feb. 9 in the courtroom at the Prentiss County Justice Center. By that time neighborhoods interested in the watch program should have designated one or more persons as leaders who can attend this meeting and continue to work with the city on organizing. One issue that was raised during the meeting was lack of speed limit signs in certain ar-

State could debate firing squad as execution method Associated Press

JACKSON — Mississippi’s attorney general is asking lawmakers to approve the firing squad, electrocution or nitrogen gas as alternate methods of execution in case the state is prevented from doing lethal injections. Democrat Jim Hood also says he wants to block public access to names of people who sell lethal injection drugs to the state and those who help carry out executions. States are struggling to obtain execution drugs

since European pharmaceutical companies began blocking the use of their products for lethal injections. Executions are on hold in Mississippi because the state’s supply of lethal injection drugs expired. In October, Ohio delayed executions for a year while it searches for the drugs. Last spring, Oklahoma approved nitrogen gas and Utah approved the firing squad as alternate methods of execution if the drugs are unavailable.

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mingle with this year’s contestants. Praising everyone for their warmth and generosity, Mrs. Mississippi America 2010 expressed her appreciation for all who helped make last year’s pageant a success. “The residents and business owners of Corinth and surrounding areas have been amazing,” she said. “It was a phenomenal experience for the girls and one they couldn’t stop gushing about afterward.” “We are so thankful for everything everyone has done to roll out the red carpet for us and make each contestant feel special and acknowledged,” she added. A weekend-long event, finals will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 28 at the historic Coliseum Civic Center, located at 404 Taylor Street in downtown Corinth. Interior doors will open at 2:15 p.m. “It’s not too late to sign up as a contestant,” said

Delayna Bridges, director of the Mrs. Mississippi America and Mrs. Tennessee America Pageants and a former 1993 Mrs. Tennessee America. “The deadline to register is Monday, Feb. 1.There will be a $600 entry fee and an ad sales requirement which you may be able to get sponsored.” In order to participate, contestants must be at least 18 years of age, married, a resident for at least three months in the state they are representing and a person of good moral character. Admission to the pageant is $35 for adults and children over six. Children six and under will receive free admission. Tickets are now on sale and may be purchased at the door or in advance by visiting wwww.mrsmississippipageant.com. (For more information, tickets or last minute entry, visit the website at www.mrsmississippipageant.com or contact Delayna Bridges at 615856-8111.)

eas. McCoy said he wants residents to know they can call the street department at 728-7018 and ask someone to come out and check on the signs and replace them or add them if needed. For more information on the neighborhood watch programs contact city hall or the police department.

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Deaths Lou Mahler and Reba Huggins A celebration of life for Silvain Louis Mahler, 84, and Reba Jean Huggins, 75, is set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories. Visitation is Saturday from 12 noon until the service. Mr. Mahler and Ms. Huggins died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2016, as the result of a house fire to be with our Lord. Lou was born on April 28, 1931, in the Netherlands. He immigrated to the U.S. on Feb. 27, 1957. He was an intelligent, quickwitted man with dry humor. He worked at multiple jobs throughout his life, even owning his own mechanic shop at

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James Michael Rhodes Sr., 63, of Corinth, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at his home. Magnolia Funeral Home will have the arrangements.

Ola Mae Dees

Funeral services for Ola Mae Dees, 76, of Corinth, are set for 2 p.m. Friday at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with burial at Kemps Chapel Cemetery. Visitation is Friday from 12 noon until the service. Ms. Dees died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at her home. Born Sept. 3, 1939, she was a homemaker and a Baptist. Survivors include two sons, Ricky Dees and Eddie Dees, both of Corinth; a daughter,

one time. He rewith them. They tired from World shared a love of Color. hummingbirds, Reba was born gardening and March 11, 1940. music. They enShe was a lifelong joyed spending homemaker and time with their gardener. She children, grandhad a multitude children and of friends and was church family. Mahler and Huggins loved by everyThey were memone who met her, bers of Macedoyoung and old alike. Her family nia Freewill Baptist Church. depended on her wisdom for Survivors of Mr. Mahler are a advice and her homemade bis- son, Lance Mahler of Alabama; cuits with canned tomatoes. a daughter, Lisa Mahler of Lou and Reba found each California; four special “daughother later in life, but they ters,” Reathie Dyson of Corinth, had a special friendship that Teresa Burcham of Corinth, will continue beyond this life Jennie Cartwright (Tim Maloto the hereafter. The love they ne) of Rienzi and Mary Meeks had for each other was appar- (John Woodruff) of Glen; three ent to everyone who spent time brothers, Leo Mahler, Siegfried Wendy Dees (Keith Wilson) of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; a brother, Roy Rinehart (Coraell) of Rienzi; and four grandchildren, Dees Chad Denny, Chelsea Dees, Kylee Marae Dees and Adlyan Anderson. She was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Dees, and her parents, Auther Rinehart and Viola Faye Parvin Rinehart. Bro. Travis Smith will officiate the service.

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IUKA — Funeral services for James Terry Richardson, 55,

are set for 11 a.m. Friday at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with burial at Zion’s Rest Cemetery in Marietta. Visitation Richardson is today from 5 until 9 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. until the service. Mr. Richardson died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at his home. Born March 24, 1960, he was a truck driver and self-employed commercial fisherman. He attended the Pentecostal church. Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Barbara Stanley Richardson of Iuka; two sons, Tim Richardson (Tiffany) of Iuka

Mahler and Michael Mahler, all of the Netherlands; two sisters, Meis and Gemma of the Netherlands; his sister-in-law, Margaret Mahler of California; two nieces, Debby de Haas and Benita Hiner; three great-nieces, Britany de Haas, Cassandra Hiner and Briana Hiner; and one great-nephew, Brandon de Haas. Lou has joined in everlasting life his soulmate, Reba Huggins; his former wife, Dorothy Mahler; his father, Siegfried Mahler; his mother Cecilia Mahler; and his brother, Dave Mahler. Survivors of Ms. Huggins are her four daughters, Reathie Dyson of Corinth, Teresa Burcham of Corinth, Jennie Cartwright (Tim Malone) of Rienzi and

Mary Meeks (John Woodruff) of Glen; her 12 grandchildren, Ricky Burcham, Joey Dyson, Wendell Huggins, Kevin Cartwright, Loyd Meeks, Michael Meeks, Belinda Mathis, Tonya Wilson, Twana Bowden, Sherry Oxner, Jessica Burcham and Rebecca Cartwright; 23 greatgrandchildren; and her brothers, Clifton Wilkins of Burnsville and Nathan Wilkins of Tupelo. Reba has joined in everlasting life her soulmate, Lou Mahler; her former husband, Roy Huggins; her son, Willard Huggins; her great-grandson, Cody Bowden; her father, Bilbo Wilkins; her mother, Lillian Borden Wilkins; and her brother, William Wilkins. Online guestbook: magnoliafuneralhome.net

and Cody Richardson (Brittany) of Corinth; his mother, Esther Burcham Richardson Switcher; a brother, Jim Richardson (Patricia) of Corinth; two sisters, Beverly Callender (Jessie) of Caledonia and Tammy Gann (Thomas) of Rienzi. He was preceded in death by his father, the Rev. James T. Richardson, and his stepfather, Bill Switcher. Bro. Junior Davis and Sis. Kathy Davis will officiate the service.

Donna Swinford

WALNUT — Funeral services for Donna Coleman Swinford, 58, are set for 2 p.m. today at Ripley Funeral Home with burial at Charity Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 12 noon until the service.

Mrs. Swinford died Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at Magnolia Regional Health Center. A native of Blytheville, Ark., she was a Walnut resident for the last 15 years and a member of Charity Church in Chalybeate. Survivors include her husband, Richard Swinford; her children, Crystal Swinford and Adam Wilson (Christie) of Walnut, Amy Wilson of Hughes, Ark., Monica Barnes (David), Jason Swinford (Brookes) of Ripley, Roger Swinford of Booneville, Thomas Watson of Tiplersville; her siblings, Wayne Coleman of Blytheville, Ark., Debra Britt, Alice Riley and Shirley Shaw, all of Ashland, Mavis Hunt of Walnut and Danny Tucker of Gulfport; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

Authorities: Activists should leave wildlife refuge Associated Press

BURNS, Ore. — A day after the leaders of an armed antigovernment group were arrested, authorities on Wednesday urged a handful of activists remaining at an Oregon wildlife refuge to abandon the site they have occupied for more than three weeks, saying it was “time to move on.” Meanwhile, details began to emerge about the confrontation that occurred on a remote highway between here and the small town of John Day. Followers of Ammon Bundy gave conflicting accounts of how one of the men in the two-vehicle convoy was killed during a traffic stop. One of Bundy’s followers said Robert Finicum charged at FBI agents, who then shot him. A member of the Bundy family said Finicum did nothing to provoke the agents. There was no immediate way to confirm either account. Authorities refused to release any details about the encounter or even to verify that it was Finicum who was killed. It was unclear if Finicum or the oth-

ers were armed, or if they exchanged gunfire with officers. Federal agents surrounded the refuge where the remnants of Bundy’s group were still refusing to give up on the occupation that began Jan. 2. Although roadblocks were in place around the nature preserve, FBI agent Greg Bretzing told reporters that the people could leave through checkpoints “where they will be identified.” He did not say whether any of them face arrest. He said negotiators were available to talk if they have “questions or concerns.” A confrontation Tuesday afternoon on a remote road north of Burns resulted in the arrest of Ammon Bundy and four others. Two other occupiers were arrested Tuesday in Burns and another in Arizona. Details were sketchy about what happened when FBI agents and Oregon state troopers stopped Bundy and others in his group as they traveled to a planned meeting with nearby residents.

“TWO WAYS” In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus spoke of two very different ways we may travel through this life. They may be referred to very simply as the broad way and the narrow way. (Matthew 7:13, 14) Unlike the many routes we might choose to take a vacation, or a business trip, Jesus did not give his followers a multitude of routes to follow, depending on their personal preferences. Since there are only the two, we should examine what Jesus said and determine which is the better option. There is no other option available than one of these two. There is at the outset, encouragement from Jesus to enter the strait gate. The little word strait, means fixed and narrow. It is a passage that requires purpose and discipline. One must be deliberate in his or her entrance. In addition, Jesus says in verse fourteen that the way, or path, is narrow. It may be, at times, difficult to travel, but not because of the heavy traffic, because Jesus said, “ few there be that find it”. The toils, whatever they may be, and the troubles, no matter how frequent, are worth enduring, because this “road less traveled” will lead us to life. The “broad way”, on the other hand, is a way that is easily entered through a wide gate. Jesus said it is the way of the many. None of us likes to be thought of as “weird” or “out of step”, and so it may be a temptation to fall in with the crowd, and just go along because “everybody is doing it”. The warning of Exodus 23:2 is here appropriate: “Thou shalt not follow the multitude in doing evil.” Caution should be used when we choose the path of life because verse 13 suggests that at the end of the broad way there is destruction. One of the blessings of today, is that if I am traveling the way to destruction, with God’s guidance through His word, and the blood of Jesus to wash away my sins, I can change the way I am traveling and follow the path to life eternal. We invite you to study and worship with us at the Danville church of Christ.

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Harney County Sheriff Dave Ward said Wednesday that he was disappointed to see the traffic stop “that was supposed to bring a peaceful resolution to this ended badly,” with the one death. But he defended the operation, saying multiple law-enforcement agencies put together “the best tactical plan they could.” Bundy followers took to social media to offer conflicting accounts of Finicum’s final moments. In a video posted to Facebook, Mike McConnell said he was driving the vehicle carrying Ammon Bundy and another occupier, Brian Cavalier. He said Finicum was driving a truck and with him were Ryan Bundy — Ammon’s brother — as well as three others. He said the convoy was driving through a forest when they were stopped by agents in heavy-duty trucks. He said agents first pulled him out of the vehicle, followed by Ammon Bundy and Cavalier. When agents approached

the truck driven by Filicum, he drove off with officers in pursuit. McConnell said he did not see what happened next, but heard from others who were in that vehicle that they encountered a roadblock. The truck got stuck in a snowbank, and Finicum got out and “charged them. He went after them,” McConnell said. Relatives of Ammon Bundy offered similar accounts, but they claimed Finicum did nothing to provoke FBI agents. Briana Bundy, a sister of Ammon Bundy, said he called his wife after his arrest. He said the group was stopped by state and federal officers. She said people in the two vehicles complied with instructions to get out with their hands up. “LaVoy shouted, ‘Don’t shoot. We’re unarmed,’” Briana Bundy said in an interview with the AP. “They began to fire on them. Ammon said it happened real fast.” “Ammon said, ‘They murdered him in cold blood. We did everything they asked, and they

Reed, who lost 1987 governor’s race, dies Associated Press

JACKSON — Jack Reed Sr., the Tupelo businessman who lost a race for governor in 1987 after serving as the first chairman of Mississippi’s reformed state Board of Education, died.

Tupelo Mayor Jason Shelton said the 91-year-old died Wednesday. City spokeswoman Leesha Faulkner says she doesn’t know what caused Reed’s death. A Republican, Reed lost to Democrat Ray Mabus in 1987.

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murdered him. We complied with their demands,’” she said. McConnell had a different perspective. “Any time someone takes off with a vehicle away from law enforcement after they’ve exercised a stop, it’s typically considered an act of aggression, and foolish,” he said in the Facebook video. McConnell said he was questioned by authorities, and he believes he was not charged because he was not considered a leader of the group. Briana Bundy confirmed that McConnell was in the convoy on Tuesday. The sheriff said it will take a while for the area to heal. The occupation “has been tearing our community apart. It’s time for everybody in this illegal occupation to move on,” Ward said. “There doesn’t have to be bloodshed in our community.” The Bundys are the sons of Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy, who was involved in a high-profile 2014 standoff with the government over grazing rights.

Snyder pledges help to Flint Associated Press

FLINT, Mich. — Flint residents coping with lead contamination will be cleared to drink unfiltered water again only when outside experts determine it is safe, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder said Wednesday, acknowledging their mistrust of government officials while saying a full replacement of the city’s pipes is not imminent. A lawsuit filed earlier in the day by environmental and civil rights groups asked a federal judge to order the prompt replacement of all lead pipes in Flint’s water system at no cost to customers. Snyder did not rule out the eventual replacement of the lead service lines leading from water mains, but said it is a longer-term consideration. In the meantime, Flint hired a Virginia Tech professor who helped expose the lead problem despite initial skepticism from state regulators to now oversee water testing. Professor Marc Edwards also was appointed by Snyder to a committee that will set in place longterm solutions.

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4 officers, inmate charged in incidents COOKEVILLE, Tenn. â€” The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says four Middle Tennessee correction officers and one inmate have been charged in connection with two separate incidents at the Morgan County Jail. A TBI statement says a grand jury returned indictments on Monday charging correction officer Denny Hughett with official misconduct and coercion of a witness and inmate Samuel Jennings with aggravated assault. The statement says the charges stem from a Nov. 21 incident in which an inmateâ€™s family accused officers of encouraging an assault and of not intervening during the confrontation. The TBI said the other incident occurred on Dec. 12 when correction officers improperly attempted to restrain an inmate. The grand jury charged officer Joe D. Shoffner Jr. with official misconduct and assault, and officers Garren Austin Luke Cooper and Michael Alan Lloyd with assault. It wasnâ€™t immediately clear whether the men have attorneys. Â

Clinton presses for debate before N.H. ADEL, Iowa â€” Hillary Clinton pressed the Democratic National Committee on Wednesday to add a presidential debate before next monthâ€™s New Hampshire primary, seeking another high-profile exchange with rival Bernie Sanders. The push by Clinton for more debates â€” and Sandersâ€™ resistance to adding another forum â€” underscores his strength in Iowa and New Hampshire and the heightened concern within Clintonâ€™s team that she could lose both of the first early voting states. Clinton is trailing Sanders in New Hampshire and locked in a tight contest in Mondayâ€™s Iowa caucuses, raising the possibility that the Democratic front-runner could lose the first two presidential contests. Adding another debate before

New Hampshireâ€™s Feb. 9 primary would give her a large television audience that might help her reach undecided voters. â€œI am, you know, anxious if we can get something set up to be able to be there. So letâ€™s try to make it happen,â€? Clinton said in a phone interview with MSNBC, which announced the new debate with the Union Leader, New Hampshireâ€™s largest newspaper. Clinton said she wanted DNC chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz to approve the debate and for Sanders to join her. But both have resisted. Amy Dacey, the DNCâ€™s chief executive officer, said on Twitter earlier Wednesday that â€œDemocrats have a debate schedule, and weâ€™re sticking to it.â€? Sandersâ€™ campaign has said it has no plans to participate because the DNC hasnâ€™t sanctioned the proposed debate. The Vermont senatorâ€™s campaign has warned it could jeopardize their ability to participate in upcoming debates scheduled in Wisconsin and Florida. Sanders wants the DNC to consider adding 3 or 4 more debates after the ones currently scheduled, campaign manager Jeff Weaver said Tuesday. Former Maryland Gov. Martin Oâ€™Malley, who has long criticized the DNCâ€™s debate schedule, supports adding the debate in New Hampshire. For months, Oâ€™Malley and some of Sandersâ€™ supporters have claimed that the national committee is rigging the schedule to benefit Clinton, scheduling fewer debates to avoid undermining her national lead in the polls. Many of the televised events have been held on weekend evenings, giving it a limited audience. Â

Deputy charged in rights violation probe OCALA, Fla. â€” A former Florida deputy sheriff has been charged with violating the rights of a suspect by excessive force. Federal prosecutors said Wednesday that Jesse Terrell was indicted by a federal grand jury.

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The indictment says that 33-year-old Terrell hit and kicked the unidentified suspect in the head, neck and shoulders in August 2014. Terrell was fired last year after surveillance video of the encounter was made public. Four other deputies involved in the confrontation resigned from the force. Two of the deputies have pleaded guilty and are cooperating with authorities. Terrellâ€™s attorney, Charles Holloman, said in an email that Terrell planned to plead not guilty. Â

Fire closes historic New Orleans street NEW ORLEANS â€” A stubborn six-alarm fire blanketed part of downtown New Orleans in eye-stinging smoke early Wednesday and forced the closure of historic Canal Street between the cityâ€™s central business district and the French Quarter. The blaze broke out in a largely empty four-story building and spread to an adjacent building. Flames were no longer visible and smoke had greatly diminished by daybreak, but firefighters kept steady streams of water pouring onto the structures from ladder trucks and from the street. The fire was declared under control shortly before noon. City officials said they hoped to open at least some lanes of the closed stretch of Canal in the afternoon. Earlier, structural damage to the buildings was so bad that firefighters were withdrawn from the interiors. â€œA collapse is definitely a concern,â€? fire chief Timothy McConnell said. No injuries were reported, and no evacuations were ordered. But some nervous residents of an apartment building around the corner decided to get out amid acrid smoke and temperatures in the 40s. The scene is around the corner from the tony Roosevelt Hotel. Itâ€™s near upscale apartment buildings and the Orpheum and the Saenger, ornate early 20th century theaters that were restored to their earlier grandeur after Hurricane Katrina.

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4 state prison guards arrested JACKSON â€” Four state prison guards face charges of having contraband on prison grounds. The Mississippi Department of Corrections said two of the latest arrests occurred Monday at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Pearl. Avery Shelby, 22, of Brandon and Charlie Foreman III, 26, of Byram were booked with possession of narcotic drugs within facilities. Officials said they were arrested after a search of their vehicle found several grams of marijuana and multiple Green Dot pre-paid credit card numbers, which inmates in some places have been accused of using to bribe guards. Shelby also faces a charge of possessing prohibited items by someone other than offenders. â€œThere is zero tolerance for contraband whether in the hands of inmates or staff,â€? Commissioner Marshall Fisher said in a news release. â€œI am committed to ensuring that the Mississippi Department of Corrections maintains the highest standards among its officers.â€? The department said that, in a separate case, correctional officer trainee Randy Wallace, 22, of Jackson, was booked Jan. 20 with possessing prohibited items by someone other than offenders and possessing a controlled substance. Tobacco, marijuana and spice were found in Wallaceâ€™s vehicle. Shelby, Foreman and Wallace were booked into the Rankin County Jail. Another correctional officer trainee, Kamela Danson, 26, of Shelby, was arrested at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman on Jan. 15 after marijuana was found in her vehicle. She was booked into the Sunflower County Jail on the charge of possession of a controlled substance within facilities. Â

that will provide a connection for pedestrians traveling between Pride Field and Scianna Hall on the Hattiesburg campus. University spokesman Chris Crenshaw tells the Hattiesburg American the pathway will run along Ray Guy Way from Golden Eagle Avenue, past the front entrances of Century Park South and the Athletic Center. A raised crosswalk will be installed over Eagle Walk to the McCarty/Scianna Hall parking lot. Crenshaw says the modifications will improve access for those with disabilities, and will provide a safe pathway to the student union. Â

Officer fired after domestic dispute JACKSON â€” Jackson Police Chief Lee Vance confirms that Deputy Chief Brady Hightower is no longer employed with the department. Tuesdayâ€™s announcement comes after the 46-year-old Hightower was arrested Monday in Ridgeland. WLBT-TV reports Ridgeland Police were dispatched to Renasant Bank around 1:10 p.m. because of a fight in the parking lot between Hightower and his girlfriend. During the struggle, police say the woman sustained an injury to her lip. Police say she refused medical treatment but sought to press charges. Hightower was wearing a Jackson Police Department uniform when the incident occurred. They allegedly were struggling over possession of a car. Hightower was booked on one count of simple assault domestic vio-

lence and released on $5,000 bond. A trial date has been set in Ridgeland Municipal Court for Feb. 9. Â

Man gets 10 years in theft of firearms GULFPORT â€” A 34-year-old Gulfport man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in the theft of 52 firearms stolen from Friendly Pawn and Auto in Saucier. The Sun Herald reports Tyson Lee Gaines Sr. received the maximum penalty for stealing firearms from a licensed dealer. He also was ordered to help repay $9,000 with several co-defendants. U.S. District Judge Sul Ozerden sentenced him Tuesday and ordered the prison term, followed by three years of supervised release. The break-in occurred June 6. Â

Wife sentenced for husbandâ€™s trafficking GULFPORT â€” The wife of an Army National Guard member and former Marine has been sentenced to five yearsâ€™ probation for knowing about her husbandâ€™s drug-trafficking trade but not reporting it. The Sun Herald reports Judge Sul Ozerden also ordered 44-year-old Regina Cooper on Tuesday to pay $2,500 and to serve eight months of her sentence under house arrest. Cooper pleaded guilty to misprision of felony. Her husband, David Cooper, had pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute Xanax. His sentencing is set for later this week.

USM constructing pedestrian pathway HATTIESBURG â€” Construction began Monday on a multi-use pathway at the University of Southern Mississippi

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