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McNairy County Residents report more IRS scams

Tishomingo County Fire damages Iuka restaurant

Prentiss County Grant funds NE summer camps

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Friday March 4,

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Daily Corinthian Vol. 120, No. 55

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• Corinth, Mississippi • 20 pages • Two sections

Whitaker family lawsuit pending BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

A wrongful death lawsuit filed by family members of William Danny Whitaker, an inmate who died from a drug overdose while on release from the Alcorn County Regional Correctional Facility, is pending in U.S. District Court. The suit against former sheriff Charles Rinehart, Alcorn County and Rinehart’s bonding company, RLI Insurance Company, was filed last April by Steely Danielle Whitaker and Daniel Ryan Bonds, who seek actual, compensatory and punitive damages. A trial date has not been set. In a recently filed order, Senior Judge Glen Davidson issued a stay on behalf of one defendant, RLI Insurance

Company, until it is determined if Rinehart is liable. The complaint states that Whitaker, while on an improper pass granted by Rinehart in October 2013, purchased narcotics in Alcorn County. While at his mother’s home on the same day, he died of a drug overdose involving cocaine and methamphetamine. Rinehart was familiar with Whitaker and his substance abuse problem and failed to provide the inmate with the constitutional right to adequate care and protection from harm to himself, the lawsuit states. In responses, the defendants deny liability. The county argues that Whitaker’s death was not caused by a polPlease see WHITAKER | 6A

Staff photos by Kimberly Shelton

Pinecrest members Nancy Cullins and Carol Paul sort and hang clothing in preparation of their church’s charity bake sale/yard sale.

Man gets life term in fondling case

Event raises funds for food program BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com

Nourishing the body as well as the soul, Pinecrest Baptist Church members and volunteers are holding a special event to ensure no child in Alcorn County goes hungry at school. Set for 7 a.m. on Saturday, March 5 in the church’s family life center, a Bake Sale/ Yard Sale will be held to raise money for the Pinecrest Weekend Snackpacks for Kids & Pantry Charity.

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SHILOH, Tenn. — In recognition of the centennial of the National Park Service, Shiloh National Military Park will mark the occasion with a year-long celebration for one of America’s best ideas — national parks. The milestone will be celebrated with signature events from “sea-to-shining-sea” at every park throughout the nation. The National Park Service turns 100 years old on Aug. 25. “The National Park System includes 410 areas covering

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An Alcorn County man was found guilty of fondling in a trial in Alcorn County Circuit Court. Richard Morrow, 53, was sentenced on Wednesday to life imprisonment by Circuit Judge James L. Roberts Jr. He will serve life without parole because of his status as a violent habitual offender. Morrow was charged with fondling a 3-year-old child on July 26, 2012, in a case investigated by former sheriff’s de-

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Linda Brooks adds an item to the church’s walk-in food pantry.

Shiloh Battlefield releases activities BY KIMBERLY SHELTON

BY JEBB JOHNSTON

Established in March of 2011, the ministry began as a way to supply school snacks for children in grades PreK–8 and as a means of helping parents provide nutritious meals for their families. Packed full of wholesome items for growing bodies, each blue Snackpack is load-

People of the Crossroads Kayla White, West Corinth Staff photo by Zack Steen

New mom Kayla White, 32, said she misses sleep the most since her first daughter arrived six months ago. “I wouldn’t have it any other way,” she said. Since White and her husband of two years, Brian, welcomed Brinlee Klaire into their lives, life just hasn’t been the same. “We can’t just pick up and go now — life is very different, but so much fun,” she added. “We love her so much.” White is a graduate of Corinth High School and The University of Mississippi and has been employed with FMBank in Corinth since 2007. Both she and her family are active members of Farmington Baptist Church.

Shiloh Battlefield hosts

Living History Weekend.

partment investigator Reggie Anderson. “Alcorn County’s children are safer now that Richard Morrow will serve the rest of his life behind bars,” said District Attorney John Weddle. “The victim in this case is a hero for taking the stand and testifying against this sexual predator. The trial jury saw through Morrow’s testimony and reached a just verdict, and to finally bring Richard Morrow to justice is a great end to a horrible crime against this child.”

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more than 84 million acres in every state, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands,” said Shiloh National Military Park Superintendent Dale Wilkerson. “These areas include national parks, monuments, battlefields, military parks, historical parks, historic sites, lake shores, seashores, recreation areas, scenic rivers and trails, and even the White House. Please see SHILOH | 2A

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Woodmen of the World present a new U.S. flag to Kossuth Elementary School. Capt. Ronnie Bugg and Sgt. Mike Shipman of the 1st 108th Armored Cavalry unit in Corinth raise the new flag.

The local chapter of the Knights of Columbus is helping Hurricane Katrina victims. The group delivered a large load of supplies to a distribution center on the coast.

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