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Vol. 118, No. 59

• Corinth, Mississippi • 16 pages • 1 section

Huckabee headlines conference BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

“Do the Right Thing” is one of the nine books authored by talk show host Mike Huckabee. The former Arkansas governor is expected to speak on the subject along with the problems faced by individuals and families during the Bailey Smith Real Evangelism Conference of Wheeler Grove Baptist Church. The annual conference is scheduled for March 26-28 with Huckabee headlining the March 27 portion of the event at 6:30 p.m. Gerald Harris and Wheeler Grove pastor Kara Blackard open the conference with sermons on March 26 at 6:30 p.m. Music will provide by the Mike

Speck Trio, Greater Vision, Derwin Hinson and the Collingsworth Family over the three days. Huckabee spent 12 years as a pastor and denominational Huckabee leader following an early career in broadcasting and advertising. He became the youngest president ever of the Arkansas Southern Baptist State Convention. An ordained Southern Baptist minister, Huckabee hosts the number one rated weekend hit HUCKABEE on the Fox News Channel. He

also is the host of Cumulus Media Networks’ syndicated radio program, The Mike Huckabee Show, heard on more than 175 stations. His The Huckabee Report is syndicated on almost 600 stations and is the fastest growing new program on the Cumulus Media Network. On March 27, Bob Pittman and annual conference speaker Junior Hill are slated to speak during the 10 a.m. service. Following a lunch break which will be provided at no cost on Thursday and Friday after the morning service and before the evening service, Pittman will conduct a 1:45 p.m. service. Rick Coram and Don Savell are set to lead the 10 a.m. service on Please see CONFERENCE | 2

House fire claims life BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

IUKA — A house fire took the life of a Tishomingo County man early Sunday morning. James Matthew Willard, 44, is believed to be the victim according to Tishomingo County Coroner Mack Wilemon. The fire occurred around 1 a.m. Sunday at Willard’s residence on Highway 25 in the North Crossroads community. Wilemon said dispatch received a call from a passing motorist reporting the fire. When firefighters arrived on the scene, the entire house was engulfed in flames. The case remains under investigation by Tishomingo County Sheriff’s Department. The body was sent to Jackson for an autopsy.

Free health clinic’s plans are in place BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com

Staff photo by Zack Steen

Susie Harvill, CEO and founder of Biloxi based Advocates for Freedom, says human labor and sex trafficking is happening everywhere — even in Corinth.

Advocate discusses child trafficking BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

Concerned citizens met Monday afternoon for a public discussion about human sex and labor trafficking. Susie Harvill, CEO and founder of Biloxi based Advocates for Freedom, spoke about what she calls the modern-day slavery. “Human labor and sex trafficking is happening everywhere – even in a small city like Corinth,” Harvill said to the crowd that included Mayor Tommy Irwin and District Attorney Trent Kelly. “It is the second largest and fastest growing crime industry in the world.” Harvill said anyone can be a victim, abuser or predator. She said victims are often forced to work in prostitution, sex en-

tertainment, domestic labor, nanny roles, agricultural work, roofing, constriction, fast food and restaurants. “There is no gender, age or race restrictions,” she said. “This crime effects everyone. I have seen it involve children as young as three-years-old and adults as old as 64-years-old.” According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the average entry age into prostitution in America is 12 to 14-years old. “The younger someone is, the more money they will be offered,” she added. Statistics show one in five girls and one in 10 boys are sexually victimized before age 18, but only one in three will ever tell someone. Harvill said easy accessibility

of pornography is driving the demand for sex trafficking. “America produces more than 56 percent of all porn in the world, which means about 450 million new pictures of porn is produced everyday,” she said. Harvill said some victims are forced to work all day in a store without pay, then forced into sex trafficking at night. According to Harvill everyone can do something to help stop a trafficking crime from happening. “Ask questions and always be watchful,” she said. “Signs of a trafficking victim include evidence of being controlled, inability to move or leave a job, bruises or other signs of batPlease see CHILD | 2

Corinth has been buzzing over rumors of a new free health clinic coming to the Crossroads area. In this case, the rumors are thankfully, true. Plans to establish The Living Healthy Free Medical Clinic are now in place and volunteers are needed to help fill the positions. The clinic’s mission is to aid in the development of healthy lifestyles as well as to treat acute and chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. The volunteer staff strives to lift spirits by showing compassion, dedication and understanding to others in need. “The Living Healthy Free Medical Clinic will be a great

asset to the community. There is such a need for people to have quality health care and help in managing chronic disesases,” said Ann Walker. “Even with health care reform and the programs and services we have now, there is still a gap. We hope the health clinic will allow us to fill that gap.” The old South Corinth School will serve as the location for the free clinic. Its hours will be from 1 to 5 p.m. the second Wednesday and the fourth Saturday of every month. Any change in schedule will be published. The first clinic day is scheduled for March 22 from 12-4 p.m. Dr. Thomas L. Sweat, MD will be on hand. “We felt there was a need Please see CLINIC | 2

Local animal shelter holds online auction BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

The Corinth-Alcorn Animal Shelter is taking its cause online. In effort to bring more attention to the facility, the shelter is hosting an online auction as part of its “Savings Day” on Saturday. “The shelter has supporters all over the country,” said director Charlotte Doehner. “The online auction offers those supporters a chance to help the shelter in a way which they couldn’t do otherwise if we had a fundraiser such as a yard sale.”

On Saturday, the auction will held from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Instructions on how to participate can be found at the Corinth-Alcorn Animal Shelter Facebook page. “We thought we could reach more people this way,” said the director. “Thus far we have had 4,000 hits on our page.” The auction is just a sample of activities going on Saturday at the shelter. Adoption fees will be reduced from 10 a.m. to noon for both dogs and cats. The normal $65 fee for Please see AUCTION | 2

Easom Outreach Foundation hosting citywide workshop BY KIMBERLY SHELTON kshelton@dailycorinthian.com

The Easom Outreach Foundation is encouraging everyone to save the dates and support their local community center. The board will be hosting a citywide workshop on Mar. 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m at the Easom Foundation, located at 700 S. Crater St. In doing the workshop, the foundation hopes to gain community feedback on the types of services which should be offered in the Family Life Center. “We hope to get people who have not volunteered in the past to step up and volunteer this

time,” said Chairman, Samuel Crayton. These services would compliment the currently operated programs, such as the Hot Meals program and the Living Healthy Free Medical Clinic. “We have gone through a lot of hurdles with The City and are now ready to make progress. We plan to implement new programs and build on those we already have to better serve community needs,” said Crayton. The board is currently working with several volunteers on an at risk youth program, as well as a health resource center

and would like input from the public. The two programs have been shared respectively with the Commission on the Future of Alcorn County and Magnolia Regional Health Center Foundation; both are in favor of the programs. “Through the Connect program for at risk youth, we want to bridge existing programs to make sure children don’t fall through the cracks,” Crayton said. “We hope to expand on the youth program by adding tutoring and other activities.” In keeping with their “Family Life Center” vision, the com-

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mittee has established eight breakout sessions for community input and suggestions. The breakout sessions are: ■ Sports and Recreation ■ Strengthening The Family • Mentoring ■ Individual Empowerment ■ Health & Wellness ■ Community Engagement ■ Education Achievement ■ Development Those in attendance will receive a complimentary continental breakfast and lunch. At the programs end, a tour of The Living Healthy Free Medical Clinic will be provided. Dr. Thomas L. Sweat, MD will be

on hand to answer any questions which may arise. In addition to the workshops, a Gospel Fest is scheduled for March 23 at 3 p.m. Advance tickets are now available for $10 per person. (For more information about the concert, contact, Landolph Walker-Lee at 314-406-3918. To Learn more about the workshops, contact, Samuel Crayton at 404-386-3359, Ernestine Hollins at 662-643-8024, or Ann Walker at 662-2847361. Visit the Easom Foundation website at Easomoutreachfoundation.org)

On this day in history 150 years ago Gen. Grant visits with Sherman in Nashville. While Sherman is given control of military activities in the western theater, Grant keeps his headquarters in the field. He will maintain his H.Q. near the principal eastern army, the Army of the Potomac.


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