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Daily Corinthian Vol. 118, No. 36
BY ZACK STEEN Chilling memories of ice storm 1994 filled the minds of Crossroads residents this past weekend as the National Weather Service issued a winter weather watch. The storm was predicted to dump more than 3 inches of snow and ice on the area today. The NWS recalled the watch early Monday, issuing a new statement calling for only a slight chance of frozen precipitation. John Moore III, a meteo-
rologist with the NWS, said a strong arctic cold front combined with an upper level disturbance might produce a dusting for North Mississippi, but new models showed the heaviest precipitation chances would be much further south. “Central Mississippi will see the greatest chance,” Moore said. Today’s local forecast calls for a 20 percent slight chance of snow with a high of 34. Tonight could see snow or sleet. A 40 percent chance is possible with a low of 27.
Wednesday’s forecast calls for a 30 percent chance of sleet or freezing rain with highs in the high 30s and lows in the 20s. This week marks the 20-year anniversary of ice storm ’94, the major ice storm that crippled North Mississippi in February 1994. The ice storm was very unusual in size and the amount of precipitation that fell. It was the result of an abnormally large “overrunning” of moisture that moved into cold air ahead of a front, according to
Preliminary pageants headed for catwalk BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
Actress Marilyn Monroe once said that a smile is the best makeup any girl can wear. So, start perfecting your walk and flash those pearly whites. The Miss Mississippi Preliminary pageants are quickly approaching. The Miss Alcorn County and Outstanding Teen Alcorn County and the Miss Historic Crossroads and Outstanding Teen Historic Crossroads Pageants, all preliminaries to the Miss Mississippi Scholarship Pageant will be held on Feb. 15 at the Corinth Coliseum Civic Center. Corinth has held the preliminary pageants for the past 29 years and is excitedly awaiting this year’s pageants. “It’s a fairytale for any girl,” said coordinating assistant, Joyce White. “They have a wonderful year of traveling and learning ahead.” Up until 5 years ago, contestants were between 17 to 24 years old. However, Miss America started an Outstanding Teen Pageant making it possible for girls 13 to 17 years old to participate in the scholarship program, which raises money for The Children’s Miracle Network. “We are all volunteers,” said White. “Everyone from the coordinators to the people who help get the girls ready.” “Regardless of whether they
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the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The ice storm covered parts of Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee, but Mississippi was the hardest hit. The heaviest amounts of precipitation was reported in North Mississippi, as the storm dumped close to 6 inches of ice on the Crossroads. On the morning of Feb. 10, 1994, ACE reported 100 percent of homes in Alcorn County had no power. Hundreds were
Man arrested in killing BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com
WALNUT — A 72-year-old Walnut man remains in custody after a Sunday fatal shooting in Tippah County. Clinton Dale Allen, of 821 County Road 104 in Walnut,
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‘Shadows of the Past’
win, every girl on stage is my girl,” she added. “This is something that runs in our blood. I get all excited.” Contestants usually travel from Vicksburg to Orlando, Fla., but this year, the pageant is returning home to the Atlantic City boardwalk. “Mississippi is very much welcomed because we are one of the top leaders in scholarship money,” said White. “We give money to our non-finalists as well.” Interviews will begin on Saturday at 1 p.m. Each girl will be given a time to meet with the judges for a short presentation in which each contestant will share her platform, community service work and show how much she knows about the city and state that she is to represent. There is a $100 sponsor fee for all girls who enter the preliminary pageants. The fee goes straight into the scholarship funds. Doors will open two hours before the show which will begin at 7:00 p.m. Tickets will be $10 for adults and $5 for students. There is no charge for pre-schoolers. “It is such a wonderful experience for the girls and young women, said Director, Margaret Henry. “We invite everyone to come out and be a part of it.” (If interested, contact: Margaret Henry-662-396-1667 or Joyce White-662-287-2293.) Staff photo by Steve Beavers
Pat Trainum will have a book signing for her novel, “Shadows of the Past,” on Saturday at Books-A-Million.
Deadline for Outstanding author Citizen nominees Saturday Local pens first novel BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com
Want to give accolades to someone that has gone above and beyond to help others and better their community? It’s not too late to nominate them for the Junior Auxiliaries Outstanding Citizen Award, but the deadline is quickly approaching. Corinth’s Junior Auxiliary has announced the mailing of letters to local civic organizations seeking nominations for Outstanding Citizen of 2014. This year’s recipient will be the 52nd community leader to receive the prestigious award. As usual, the winner will be presented at the annual Charity Ball. This year’s ball will be held March 22 at the Corinth Coliseum Civic Center. Selection is made from nominations by church groups, individuals and civic groups. All nominations and supporting data must be submitted by Feb. 15 to Sherry Johnson at Junior Auxiliary of Corinth, PO Box 2625, Corinth, MS 38865. All nominations should be
made on an official Junior Auxiliary Outstanding Citizen application. Applications can be obtained at Daily Corinthian, the Alliance or the Corinth Library. Supporting candidate information such as, personal letters from colleagues, friends and other individuals are welcomed. Nominees must meet the following criteria: ■ Personal attainments in life ■ Civic, church and organization participation ■ Work with youth, handicapped and/or underprivileged ■ Community contributions ■ Continuing achievement potential These criteria are used in the evaluation of all nominees. As always, all nominations are confidential. To reactivate a nomination, it must be updated yearly with current information and mailed to Johnson by Feb. 15 at the above address. The Auxiliary has presented banners to past recipients. The Please see NOMINEES | 2A
BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Where love and faith cross paths with murder is the point you will find local author Pat Trainum. “Shadows of the Past” – penned under the writer’s maiden name of Patricia Bradley – takes readers on a journey of characters Taylor Martin and Nick Sinclair. Set in Logan Point, Miss., Taylor is a psychology professor and criminal profiler who prides herself on being able to solve any crime. “The one crime she desperately wants to solve is what happened to her father,” said Trainum of her debut novel. “He disappeared and she wants to know why, but as she stalks the truth of the past, someone is stalking her.” Nick, who pens mystery novels for a living, is also dealing with a search of his own. Following the death of his wife, a tragedy he believes he could have prevented, Nick sets out to find the only family he has left.
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“Nick realizes he can’t protect his family,” said Trainum. “He has to trust God to do that.” When the two characters cross paths, Nick only seems to find trouble. “God is watching over us even when it doesn’t feel like it,” said the Corinth writer in explaining what she wants readers to take from the publication. “Our self worth comes from him.” “Shadows of the Past” has garnered several awards. The novel won the 2008 Maggie in the Inspirational category. It also took home first place in the 2012 Touched By Love and Daphne du Maurier contests. “Shadows of the Past” was a 2012 Genesis award finalist and was bronzed in the Frasier contest. “Each book teaches me something,” said the former abstinence educator whose second book in the series – “A Promise to Protect” – is due for release in October. “It’s about taking characters to different levels so readers can relate … if readers do not care about the character, they will put the book down.” “Shadows of the Past” has re-
ceived a good review from USA Today. “Fans of Dee Henderson and Brandilyn Collins will find a kindred voice in newcomer Patricia Bradley’s well-crafted romantic suspense debut and should watch for what crime comes next to Logan Point,” said the review. Trainum has also been named an “author to watch” along with getting several four and five star ratings. “Writing is the hardest work I have ever done,” said the 69-year-old author. “To me, writing is watching a movie in my head.” Several of 34-year writing veteran’s short stories have also been published in Woman’s World. Trainum will have a book signing on Saturday at BooksA-Million in Corinth. The event is set for 2-4 p.m. Books are available at Books-A-Million, Walmart, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and LifeWay. “I have always loved suspense and finding out who did it,” she said. “My advice is to learn the craft in whatever you want to do then trust God … honoring Him through my writing is my top priority.”
On this day in history 150 years ago Gen. William Sooy Smith leads 8,000 U.S. cavalry out of Memphis headed for Meridian to link up with Sherman. This is the day he was actually supposed to link up with Sherman, who has been wondering what has happened to his cavalry.