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Region remembers former hospital CEO tha Whitfield, founded the Corinth Hospital in 1927. The Winston Whitfield always hospital, which is now Whitlooked to make things better. field Nursing Home, was a 10The former Magnolia Hos- bed space in the Whitfield’s pital CEO did just that dur- home. It closed in 1965 with ing an illustrious career in the the opening of Magnolia Hospital. hospital industry.

Mr. Whitfield is “His dad was a hospital administrator being remembered and he followed in by colleagues and his footsteps,” said friends today after Whitfield’s daughter, passing away Sunday Lynda Whitfield. at his residence.

Winston’s first trip “He made a difin the hospital field ference everywhere came in Yazoo City. he went,” said Roger His career also inShock, pastor at First cluded stints at the United Methodist Whitfield Sheffield, Ala. HospiChurch. “Mr. Whitfield was the classic southern tal and the University of South gentleman who called you by Alabama Medical Center bename … there aren’t many like fore a 16-year stay at Magnolia Hospital. him left.”

“He was a true gentleman Winton C. Whitfield was born in Corinth on Jan. 7, in the hospital industry,” re1925. His parents, the late Benjamin Toy and Sarah BerPlease see WHITFIELD | 2A

BY STEVE BEAVERS

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Staff photo by Mark Boehler

Crossroads Chili Cook-Off Chairman Steve Knight talks to last year’s contestants prior to handing out awards. Professional chili cooks from around the country travel to Corinth for the annual event, set for April 2 at the Corinth Depot.

Plans heating up for 9th Chili Cook-Off

BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

The local festival season kicks off in two weeks with the return of the 9th annual Crossroads Chili Cook-Off.

The popular event set for April 2 at the Crossroads Museum and Historic Depot, features professional chili cookers from across the country as they vie for $3,000 in cash prizes and a coveted ticket to the International Chili Society World Cook-off. Categories hosted by the cook-off will in-

clude traditional red chili, chili verde and salsa.

The cook-off will once again be held in conjunction with the Green Market, which will also take place on the museum

grounds.

“It’s going to be an exciting time downtown, as always, on the first Saturday in April,” said cook-off chairman Steve Knight.

“Locals are also encouraged to enter our People’s Choice chili competition for bragging rights and a cash prize.”

Open to anyone with $35 and at least one gallon of chili ready to serve, the People’s Choice category of the competition allows locals to prepare their faPlease see CHILI | 3A

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Complete with seersucker, horses and other equestriantype items, organizers of the 2016 Charity Ball are galloping toward the finish line for this year’s big event.

Choosing the Kentucky Derby as their theme, Junior Auxiliary of Corinth will present their 54th Annual Charity Ball on Saturday, April 2 at Hillandale Golf Course.

“When I lived in Jackson prior to moving back to Corinth, we had Kentucky Derby-themed parties and they were always so fun and pretty,” said Charity Ball CoChair Sara Beth Green. “They were a huge hit with men and

BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

Crossroads Regional Park is ready for the ‘egg’citement.

The Easter Bunny and 3,000 Easter eggs will be part of the fun on Saturday.

The 12th Annual Community Egg Hunt – sponsored by the Concerned Citizens

for a Better Community and Corinth/Alcorn County Parks and Recreation Department – is set to begin at noon at city park.

“We are expecting over 500 kids,” said J.C. Hill with Concerned Citizens for a Better Please see EGG | 3A

People of the Crossroads

Annual Charity Ball gallops toward finish

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Community egg hunt set for Saturday at park

Marie Hearn, Rienzi Staff photo by Angela Storey

women and were always well attended.”

“We wanted to do things a bit differently this year and decided it would be a great theme for us,” she continued.

“This year’s ball will be somewhat fancy, but more relaxed and not as dressy as in years past.”

Featuring a cash bar, heavy hors d’ oeuvres and decadent desserts, the doors of the venue will open promptly at 3 p.m. followed by a silent auction.

Living Ads will be presented at 4 p.m. with the traditional Citizen of the Year announcement and award at 4:30 p.m.

A love of old things comes in handy for Marie Hearn who serves as tour guide at the Rails and Trails Museum in downtown Booneville in the restored Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Depot on West Church Street. Whether it’s Civil War items, fossils excavated locally, Native American artifacts or the authentic GM&O caboose, the museum offers a step back in Booneville’s time and has welcomed visitors from as far away as Japan, Australia and Russia.

Born in Alabama, Hearn grew up in Florida and has called Rienzi home for some 50 years, thanks to her late husband, Gilbert. She is partial to the World War I and II exhibits the museum offers.

“It’s wonderful we have this. The children growing up need this history.”

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The Alcorn Central PTC celebrates the payoff of a $35,000 note that funded construction of the cafeteria in 1986. ACES principal Paul Vandiver, PTC President Ricky Pope and PTC officer Debbie Beucor join in a note burning ceremony.

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Green Market opens with 8th season

BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

Spring will be in full swing in two weeks when the Crossroads Museum kicks off their primary fundraiser, the Green Market.

Set for Saturday, April 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the 8th annual season of the Green Market will take place at the Corinth Depot and C.A.R.E. garden space at 221 North Fillmore in downtown Corinth.

“We are anticipating a great year,” said museum board president Cathy Wood. “The market will once again play host to an eclectic mix of local and regional artisans and craftsmen.”

Presented by the Daily Corin-

thian and Coca-Cola, the market will feature only handcrafted and homemade items by sellers who setup in the openair, grassroots setting in front of the Historic Depot.

With more than 45 sellers already signed up for the April market, visitors can expect to find pottery, wood work, repurposed furniture, jams, jellies, honey, clothing, soaps, lotions, yard art, bird houses, home décor, jewelry, fine art and more.

“This is a free event to the public, as we collect fees from vendors which helps the museum stay open throughout the year,” added Wood.

The museum will offer free admission on market days.

Other market dates set for the year include May 7, June 4, Sept. 3, Oct. 1 and Nov. 19.

April’s Green Market coincides with the 9th annual Crossroads Chili Cook-Off, Mississippi’s state championship cook-off for the International Chili Society.

“Professional chili cooks from across the country invade the Depot area for the April market, which makes for a even better market for vendors and visitors,” she said. “The cook-off also offers an all you can eat chili for lunch beginning at noon.”

During the lunch, competitors will provide samples of their handmade chili available for tasting in exchange for the

$5 donation to Havis’ Kids, a local charity for special needs children.

Other food concessions will also be available including hand dipped corn dogs, funnel cakes, fish sandwiches, kettle corn, boiled peanuts and more.

Local entertainment is planned.

Although vendor space is limited to 75 this year, spaces are still available.

The cost is $150 to be a season seller, and the deadline is 4 p.m. Thursday. Becoming a season seller saves $50 and guarantees that seller remains in the same location for each market.

Individual markets are $25 except the season-ending Red

back to the early 1700s and Mr. Whitfield had the vision to see it would serve a greater purpose than had been the case when he came to Mobile … there are many employees, students and patients whose lives were forever positively impacted by Mr. Whitfield’s tenure here.”

Whitfield, a native Corinthian, took over the local hospital leadership role in 1977. During his tenure he implemented countless new services.

“Dad impacted so many lives through his inventions at the hospital,” said Lynda. “He was a builder.”

Whitfield and Dr. Tommy Sweat grew up and worked together.

“He instituted a large number of improvements and brought stability to the hospital,” said Dr. Sweat.

Dr. Sweat said a hospital group talked Whitfield into returning to his home town to take over the hospital.

“Winston was a real asset and did a great service to this community,” said Dr. Sweat. “He got the hospital started on the upward path.”

Several firsts occurred dur-

ing his time at Magnolia Hospital. Whitfield implemented the initial heart cauterization lab between Jackson, Birmingham, Ala., Memphis, Tenn. and Nashville, Tenn. in a 110-bed hospital.

Other new things brought to the local hospital under his leadership included: first paramedic program north of Hattiesburg; first telemetry of EKG’s from ambulance to emergency room north of Hattiesburg; full-time physician coverage of emergency department in region; employee fitness program; inhouse televised patient education program; in-service education department; medical library serving surrounding hospitals as well as resource for medical staff research; cardiac rehab department; home health department; hospice program; preferred provider organization; CT scanner; first MRI; psychiatric service; radiation oncology; intensive care unit; outpatient surgery sub-department; computerizes pulmonary function test – including bod box; clinical lab certified by American College of Pathology; blood bank certified by Ameri-

can Blood Bank Association; 60-bed addition along with all support services in 1981; expanded clinical lab facilities; expanded emergency department to 12 rooms with two being trauma rooms in 1993; built first labor, delivery, recovery, postpartum suite in the state in 1993; added a second cath lab; first nuclear scanner to region; first ultra-sound in region and first echo cardiogram in region.

“He was a wonderful father and husband,” said wife Genida. “Winston was successful at everything he did.”

Whitfield also enlarged the medical staff by adding specialties such as Invasive Cardiologist, Neurosurgeon, Thoracic Surgeon, Dermatologist, Oral Surgeon, Anesthesiologist, Urologist, Neurologist, Orthopedic Surgeon, Radiation Oncologist, Hematologist Oncologist, Psychiatrist, Pulmonologist, Otolaringolist and Plastic Surgery.

Whitfield also had the idea to start the Magnolia Foundation, according to Dr. Sweat.

“He suggested the forming of the foundation to be independent of the hospital,” he said.

“Mr. Whitfield lived a full

Green Market, when a space is $75.

Market sponsorships are also still available at two levels costing $500 and $2,500.

(For more information, visit corinthgreenmarket.com or contact 662-287-3120.)

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called Dr. Carl Welch. “He was a competent administrator whose concern was always for the patient’s well-being.”

“Mr. Whitfield was a mentor, teacher and great example of one who received a God-given trust to serve,” added Shirley P. Mull, his former administrative assistant in Mobile. “When Mr. Whitfield came to Mobile, he took the reins of a hospital which was housed in a building constructed in 1833 and which was the dumping ground for Mobile’s poor and downtrodden … he knew its potential and made it his role to build it into an institution that would serve as intended.”

The Mobile hospital lacked funds and the equipment was very old prior to Whitfield’s arrival, according to Mull.

“Because of Mr. Whitfield’s time in Mobile the area was left a legacy which would have been far different without the Mobile General Hospital being more than a facility to take care of the poor when they could do no better,” said Mull. “The hospital was built on a legacy going

live,” added Shock.

Whitfield also served in the United States Navy. He was a member of the Rotary Club of Corinth, a member of the Verandah-Curlee House board and Corinth Artist Guild.

“He didn’t stop being active until a year ago,” said Genida of the Rotary Club’s oldest member.

“He has been with the gallery since the beginning,” added Sonny Boatmen with the Corinth Artist Guild. “Winston and Genida have both been big supporters and we have relied on them in a great way.”

Services for Winston C. Whitfield are set for 11 a.m. Wednesday at McPeters Inc. Funeral Directors.

Survivors include his wife, Genida Hopson Whitfield; daughter, Lynda Whitfield; son, William W. Whitfield and wife Kandy; daughter-in-law, Becky Whitfield; grandchildren, Ashley (Brad) Davis, Benjamin Paul Whitfield, Sarah (Walton) Hickman and William W. Whitfield Jr.; great-grandchildren, Burtch, Hamlin, Lawson and Fischer Davis, Addie, Ward and Anne Miller Hickman.

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Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Today in History Today is Tuesday, March 22, the 82nd day of 2016. There are 284 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On March 22, 1941, the Grand Coulee hydroelectric dam in Washington state officially went into operation.

On this date: In 1638, religious dissident Anne Hutchinson was expelled from the Massachusetts Bay Colony for defying Puritan orthodoxy.

In 1765, the British Parliament passed the Stamp Act to raise money from the American colonies, which fiercely resisted the tax. (The Stamp Act was repealed a year later.)

In 1894, hockey’s first Stanley Cup championship game was played; home team Montreal defeated Ottawa, 3-1.

In 1929, a U.S. Coast Guard vessel sank a Canadian-registered schooner, the I’m Alone, in the Gulf of Mexico.

(The schooner was suspected of carrying bootleg liquor.)

In 1933, during Prohibition, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a measure to make wine and beer containing up to 3.2 percent alcohol legal.

In 1945, the Arab League was formed with the adoption of a charter in Cairo, Egypt.

In 1958, movie producer Mike Todd, the husband of actress Elizabeth Taylor, and three other people were killed in the crash of Todd’s private plane near Grants, New Mexico.

In 1963, The Beatles’ debut album, “Please Please Me,” was released in the United Kingdom by Parlophone.

In 1976, principal photography for the first “Star Wars” movie, directed by George Lucas, began in Tunisia.

In 1986, world financier Michele Sindona died two days after ingesting cyanide in his Italian prison cell in what authorities later ruled was a suicide. (Sindona was serving a life sentence for ordering the death of a bank examiner investigating his tangled financial affairs.)

In 1991, high school instructor Pamela Smart, accused of recruiting her teenage lover and his friends to kill her husband, Gregory, was convicted in Exeter, New Hampshire, of murderconspiracy and being an accomplice to murder and was sentenced to life in prison without parole.

In 1995, convicted Long Island Rail Road gunman Colin Ferguson was sentenced to life in prison for killing six people.

One year ago: CIA Director John Brennan, in an interview on Fox News Sunday, said the leader of Iran’s elite Quds Force was contributing to instability in Iraq and complicating the U.S. mission against terrorism. The U.N. special envoy for Yemen, Jamal Benomar, warned an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council in a video briefing from Qatar that events were pushing the Arab country “to the edge of civil war.”

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Across the Region Light snow hits Corinth on first day of Spring Residents near downtown Corinth and in the north part of town blinked their eyes in disbelief Sunday afternoon as light snow fell for about 15 minutes.

Farmington, Glen and other areas of Alcorn County also reported snowfall.

As a low dark cloud passed over Corinth about 3 p.m., snow “pellets” fell from the sky and it was heavy at times. Ironically, Sunday was the first day of spring.

Snow is rare in Corinth during March, but it has happened before. Corinth got a 3 to 4 inch snowfall on March 8, 2008 and many long-time local residents will never forget what happened 48 years ago.

The Crossroads area got a 12 to14-inch snowfall on March 20-21, 1968.

Expect more weird weather this week. A frost advisory was issued for Corinth on Monday night, while the high temperature is expected to top 70 degrees on Wednesday.

Work continues on MCHS Planetarium SELMER, Tenn. — If anyone is curious about the progress on the restoration of the planetarium at McNairy Central High School, the pieces of the puzzle are still falling into place.

The work last week included cleaning the dome and the remainder of the classroom.

Sarah Allison, Science teacher, is very pleased with

the work that has been done on the room. She is anxious to see the work to be done by ServPro that will give the room a drastic spring cleaning from top to bottom.

ServPro will use an air gun to clean the top of the dome with enough force that is expected to clean the front and back of the dome’s ceiling. The cleaning will be thorough on the rest of the dome and the company will then remove the side tiles around the perimeter of the room.

When ServPro completes the tile removal, they will bring in a commercial vacuum to clean the walls and floors in a way to keep all dust from going into the other classrooms. They will also remove any particles that have fallen as a result of the school’s roofing repair.

Allison said the cleaning project will cost around $1,300. It is unknown how long it will take ServPro to complete their part of the project.

When the room is all clean and dust-free, the paint brushes will come out and the walls will begin getting painted black.

Allie Ray has gotten some of her friends to commit to help paint and some faculty members have volunteered to paint as well. You can guess McNairy County’s Director of Maintenance Larry Smith will find a way to assist in the painting project.

“Mr. Smith has been wonderful to us during this process of working on the planetarium,” said Allison. “He has done whatever he could to give us advice or help us in any way.”

The room’s floor is covered in new beautiful black tile.

When quizzed about the black floor and planned black walls, Allison said that her research had shown most planetariums had as much black as possible in the room to make the lighting look better on the dome.

The next big thing on the wish list is whether Allie Ray will get a grant from Lowe’s Education Toolbox for $95,000.

The winner of the grant will be announced in April.

If MCHS gets the grant, the money would help pay for the lighting, sound system, and control board.

Ray has received recognition as Student Excel from the Science Department for the work on the Senior Project.

Allison reminds everyone there are three ways to make a donation to the project. You can give through GoFundMe, give straight to MCHS for the planetarium account, and to an account at Regions Bank.

(If you would like to make a donation to the project, e-mail Allison at allisons@mcnairy.org.

The Gofundme account is gofundme.com/hs3awqca.)

Unemployment falls in Prentiss County BOONEVILLE — Prentiss County’s unemployment rate slid downward in January, following a statewide trend of falling unemployment.

Prentiss’ rate fell from 6.9 percent in December to 6.6 percent in January. Mississip-

pi’s overall unemployment rate fell from 7.2 percent in December to 7.0 percent in January.

Prentiss County had the sixth lowest unemployment rate among immediately surrounding counties. Union County had the lowest rate at 5.1 percent, followed by Lee at 5.7 percent, Itawamba (5.9 percent), Alcorn (6.2 percent), Tippah (6.4 percent), Prentiss (6.6 percent) and Tishomingo (7.1 percent).

Prentiss County had the 17th lowest rate among Mississippi’s 82 counties. Rankin County had the lowest rate in the state at 4.7 percent.

Jobless rate hits new low in McNairy SELMER, Tenn. — There is some rare positive job news for McNairy County in the totals just released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

The jobless rate for McNairy County in January was 7.2 percent, the lowest monthly total in almost nine years. The lower rate enabled the county to climb out of the counties with the 10 highest unemployment rates in the state.

McNairy’s jobless rate in January 2015 was 10.5 percent, so the progress is easy to see over the past year.

A labor force of 8,140 in the county led to 8,010 of those having jobs. This left 640 potential workers still looking for a job.

In the state, unemployment rates dropped from its December rates in 82 counties.

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vorite batch of chili at home and bring it to the cook-off to serve.

That’s where the public comes into play.

“People wanting to taste all the professional and local chili can purchase a People’s Choice Chili Tasting Kit for $5 with all proceeds benefiting a great local charity,” added Knight.

Previous benefiting charities include the Crossroads Museum and the Corinth-Alcorn Animal Shelter.

This year, all monies raised from the People’s Choice Chili Tasting Kits will benefit Havis’ Kids.

“Although this is the first time for us being involved in the cookoff, we are very hopeful it will be a great success for us,” said Havis Hurley, director of the

Corinth-Alcorn County Special Needs Kids nonprofit group.

Currently working to raise money for their “Havis’ Kids” Disney World trip on May 28, Hurley said 38 children have committed to the trip.

“We will be taking around 200 total people on the trip -- that includes special needs children and their fami-

lies,” said the director.

“Everyone is working together to make this possible.”

Fundraising efforts are now being concentrated on raising $300 for each child to spend while at Disney World.

Hurley said the group is currently pre-selling chili tasting kit tickets.

Tickets are $5 each and include all you can eat chili beginning at 12

noon on April 2.

Each kit will also include a judge’s ticket to leave with the best tasting chili.

Hurley said tickets will also be sold the morning of the cook-off during the Green Market.

Kits will be available for purchase at the door, as well.

Cook-off sponsors include the Daily Corinthian, Super Talk WXRZ

94.3 FM, Coca-Cola, Gardner’s and Roger’s Supermarket, Rep. Bubba Carpenter and the U.S. Army.

(Sponsors, local chili teams and chili judges are still needed for the annual event. For more cook-off information, contact 662-415-8641.

To purchase chili tickets, contact Hurley at 662643-3561.)

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Community.

Photos with the Easter Bunny – sponsored

by Walgreens – are set to start at 11 a.m. The Easter Bunny will stay until everyone has their photo taken, according to Hill.

“There will be free photos and treats for all kids,” added Hill.

Children will vie for prizes in the 0-3, 4-6 and 7-10 age groups. A special needs hunt will also be held at noon on the T-ball field.

Parents are allowed to help their kids in the 0-3 group, according to Hill.

Each child will receive a gift bag with several items inside.

(For more information about the egg hunt call J.C. Hill 662-2930290 or Bill McClain 662-231-5500.)

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Corinth, Miss.

Letter to the editor

HB 938 should not be controversial Dear Editor, HB 938 was approved in the House and has gone to the Senate. There is much misinformation about this bill that needs to be clarified. This bill pertains ONLY to medical exemptions, which is the only exemption allowed for vaccinations in Mississippi. HB938 would repair our broken medical exemption process by returning power to our doctors without coercion and erroneous oversight of government bureaucrats at the state health department. It will NOT allow for personal belief waivers.

Our law already states “any duly licensed physician” may offer a medical exemption request for a child. The health department does not currently follow the law and denies exemption requests from out of state doctors, as well as, our own doctors. Denials are often done over the phone, rather than in writing, so there is no paper trail. Having seen copies of these denials and statements from physicians, I know this to be true.

HB 938 clearly states that the child must be examined by a physician and be determined that the vaccine poses a significant risk to the health of the child in order to receive a medical exemption. We are speaking ONLY about vaccine vulnerable children. Concerns over doctors writing exemptions for children they have not seen is not a valid one, as the law would prohibit that. The health department already approves and denies exemptions without examining the child. Why would we be ok with being at the mercy of these bureaucrats? Every other state recognizes doctors as the final authority concerning medical exemptions.

It is not necessary to have the MSDH as part of the medical exemption process. There does not need to be interference by a government bureaucrat who knows nothing about your child’s medical history. The MS Child Registry Act of 1994 created a registry requiring doctors to report to the MSDH. They will NOT be totally out of the loop as the health department wants people to believe. The CDC tracks exemption rates for kindergarten students. Nationwide exemptions only account for 1.7% of this population. Our health department reported to the CDC that they granted just 17 medical exemptions, 0.2%, to kindergartners for the entire state last year.

The health department is not being truthful when they quote any other number and this can be verified at the CDC’s web site.

The concern over the spread of diseases is also not a valid one as we are ONLY speaking about medical exemptions for a very small percentage of children. This will not create an environment where children will be “exposed” by being around partially vaccinated children. Missing a vaccine does not equal infection and exposure can’t occur in absence of an infection.

This bill should not be controversial. HB 938 brings our unreasonably restrictive medical exemption laws more closely in line with that of 49 other healthier states, where these laws have been in place for decades and have worked well. The health of this subset of vaccine vulnerable children should be just as important as the health of the rest of the population.

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Trump versus Kemp Marco Rubio’s speech suspending his campaign after his crushing loss in the Florida primary was a requiem for an entire style of Republican politics.

Rubio represented an upbeat, opportunity-oriented vein in the GOP that ran through George W. Bush’s compassionate conservatism back to the late supplysider Jack Kemp, who practically made a civic religion out of optimism and inclusivity.

Donald Trump has grabbed this Kempian tradition by the collar and frog-marched it from the room with all the delicacy of one of his security guards ejecting a troublesome protester from a rally.

Kemp, a former pro quarterback who was a congressman from Buffalo for years, was the chief proponent of the Reagan tax cuts. To read the recent biography of him by journalists Fred Barnes and Morton Kondracke, “Jack Kemp: The BleedingHeart Conservative Who Changed America,” is to be struck by Kemp’s touching naivete by the standards of the 2016 GOP race.

Kemp eschewed personal attacks and opposed negative campaigning. He believed “the purpose of politics is not to defeat your

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achievement was an enormous tax cut, and his Freedom Agenda was a Kemplike advocacy of human rights on steroids.

This year, Trump has crushed Bushism underfoot. Yes, Trump has his own large-scale tax cut, but it has been an afterthought compared with his themes of immigration restriction, protectionism and a robustly nationalistic Jacksonian foreign policy.

After destroying Jeb Bush, Trump turned his attention to Rubio, a candidate who was Kempian in tone and affect. “I ask,” a visibly exhausted Rubio said in his Florida speech, “the American people do not give in to the fear, do not give in to the frustration.” Actually, if the Trumpian plurality in the Republican electorate has anything to say about it, fear and frustration will be high on the nation’s agenda in the fall.

Trump’s iteration of the Republican Party won’t have a bleeding heart; it will be out for blood. Far from eschewing negative campaigning, personal abuse will be its calling card. It will care less about policy than attitude and shibboleths.

Electorally, it will repel minorities and hope to run

up the score with whites. It won’t have an open hand on immigration but will talk of mass deportation. It won’t care about human rights, and in fact will be happy to violate them – or threaten to – as the national interest and a desire for vengeance dictate.

The politics of Jack Kemp were inadequate in many ways – he was wrong on immigration and too obsessed with reliving the glory days of the Reagan tax cuts – and the party was due for a populist refurbishing. Yet Kemp represented a belief in the future and the power of ideas that was admirable, and at its best, invigorating.

Today, the most prominent representative of Kempism is the supply-sider’s former protege House Speaker Paul Ryan, an earnest policy wonk who has advocated Kempian ideas for years. At this moment, it looks like his reward may well be presiding over a Republican convention that crowns Trump as the party’s nominee and most important national voice.

(Daily Corinthian columnist Rich Lowry can be reached via e-mail: comments.lowry@nationalreview.com.)

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Prayer for today Gracious Father, I pray that thou wilt free me from evil thoughts before they become a habit. Create in me that freedom which makes me not ashamed to acknowledge the wrong, and which will enable me to stand for the right. Quicken my thoughts, that they may keep my heart inspired. Amen.

opponent as much as it is to provide superior leadership and better ideas.”

And the cenRich tral idea was, Lowry always and everywhere, National Review tax cuts.

K e m p wanted the GOP to be a “natural home of African-Americans.” He favored openhandedness on immigration. He cared deeply about the plight of the urban poor, and about what he called – long before Jeb Bush – “the right to rise.”

In foreign policy, he was a friend of freedom and stalwart advocate of human rights.

Kemp influenced the debate and a generation of conservatives, but his own flaws as a highly undisciplined candidate and the monomania with which he hewed to his ideas limited him as a candidate at the national level.

But Kempism lived on in George W. Bush, whose compassionate conservatism was latitudinarian on immigration and sought to win over minorities by softening conservatism’s edges.

Bush’s foremost domestic

It seems like only yesterday – and in diplomatic terms it was – that the Obama administration and Democrats in Congress were assuring us the nuclear deal with Iran was something to celebrate, as one might laud the winning of a Nobel Peace Prize.

More sober thinkers, fearing Tehran would never comply with the agreement, envisioned Iran gaining access to $100 billion in frozen assets and using it to underwrite terrorism.

When Iran’s radical leaders believe they get their marching orders directly from Allah, there is no way they would violate those instructions, which include the eradication of Israel and the defeat of the “Great Satan,” which would be America.

Last week, as part of a military exercise, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launched several medium- and shortrange missiles capable of reaching Israel.

The Washington Post reported, “The longer ends of that range appear to exceed

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limits that the U.N. Security Council has imposed in connection to resolutions banning Iran from developing missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads.”

Predictably, Iran denies any of its missiles are designed to carry nuclear weapons.

Islamic extremists are permitted by the Koran to lie to infidels in pursuit of their earthly goals.

In another exercise in denial, an Obama administration spokesman claimed to be unaware of any missile launch. He should turn on his TV because the networks have carried video that purports to show them. The spokesman would only say, “It’s important that Iran live up to its obligations under

the (nuclear) deal.” That’s not about to strike fear into the Mullahs.

Two of the ballistic missiles reportedly carried messages in Hebrew that said, “Israel must be wiped out.” It’s nice that Iran is not hiding its intentions, though U.S. diplomats and too many politicians refuse to take these gestures seriously.

President Obama assured us that if Iran violated the agreement, sanctions could be re-imposed, but that won’t be effective, especially after unfrozen cash has already been transferred to Tehran.

Now even Democratic presidential candidate and former Secretary of State

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Hillary Clinton has seen the light after favoring the Iran deal. Clinton issued this statement following the missile launch: “Iran should face sanctions for these activities and the international community must demonstrate that Iran’s threats toward Israel will not be tolerated.”

Contrast that statement with one she made at the time the deal was announced.

Last July, Clinton called it “an important step in putting the lid on Iran’s nuclear program,” adding that she was “part of building the coalition that brought us to the point of this agreement.”

It’s going to be difficult for her to squirm out of responsibility should Iran reach its goal of creating nukes. Or will she argue that the success or failure of the U.S.-Iran deal depends on the meaning of the word “agreement.”?

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Preacher set to retire after 45-year career

BY ANGELA STOREY astorey@dailycorinthian.com

Bro. Ben Parman may be retiring as Director of Missions for the Prentiss Baptist Association, but he isn’t retiring from spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ.

While he o cially retires as Director of Missions March 31, he recently accepted the pastorate at Tuscumbia Baptist Church in Prentiss County.

He has been in the ministry 45 years, having been ordained in Nashville, Tenn., in May 1971.

Bro. Ben grew up in Nashville, Tenn., and went to Belmont College in Nashville until entering the Seminary in 1971.

“My Mother and Dad were spiritual giants in my life,” he said. “They were both instrumental in leading me to Jesus as my Savior. Their every day lives was a walk with our Lord and was a model of Christian influence, not just in my early life, but all the way till the end of their lives.

“Each week Mom would say, ‘Son, I am praying for you and and the kids.’ I saw my Dad on his knees on many occasions and he knew more of the Word of God than I could ever obtain. Mother went to see Jesus in May 2010 and Dad followed her in January 2011.”

The churches he has served as pastor include Gardners Baptist Church, Macon, N.C., and Winfall Baptist Church, 1971-73, serving both churches at the same time while in Seminary; Ebeneezer Baptist in Naruna, Va., 1973-1980; First Baptist in Pulaski, Va., 1980-85;

“ ... the hand of God as He led me to several churches to serve and be served by wonderful Christian people. ” Bro. Ben Parman Harmony Baptist in Walnut, 1985-1990; and Gaston Baptist in Booneville, 1990-2006.

“Throughout my life I could touch any area and see the hand of God,” he said.

“The leadership of loving, spiritual parents in my earlier years; the hand of God as He provided for me a place to preach while I was in college; the hand of God as He led me to a young girl named Kitti who became my wife of 44 years (and counting); the hand of God as He led me to several churches to serve and be served by wonderful Christian people.”

Bro. Parman said there isn’t enough space in a newspaper article to express all of what God has done for him.

“We have never lacked for anything over the years. Even those early years with children on a pastor’s salary, He blessed and provided for all our needs.”

While serving in the ministry the past 45 years, he has learned to wait on the Lord to work.

“He is able to take care of anything and has promised us He would. I have learned that not everyone is going to like you and respond in a positive way to the Gospel. I have learned to lean upon Him as my course of encour-

agement and strength.”

He has served as Missions Director for the Prentiss Baptist Association for the last 10 years (2006-2016).

The Food Ministry at the Prentiss Baptist Association started in February 2007 with Bro. Ben using his car to pick up a small amount of food.

“We had in those days about 20 families. Now I fill up a trailer and my pickup and spend $1,700 to $1,800 every two weeks. Our wonderful volunteers service on an average of 50 to 60 families every two weeks.

“During the other weeks we help service many of our local agencies such as Timber Hills, and churches who have referrals.”

Bro. Ben and his wife Kitti have been married 44 years and will continue to call Booneville home.

Their family includes their three children, Beth Boyd, married to Ronnie; Robby Parman, married to Colleen; and Chris Parman. Daughter Beth is a special education teacher at Ingomar High School in New Albany. Their son Robby is the Executive Director for Regional Rehab in Tupelo and their youngest son Chris is a coach and teacher at North Pontotoc High School.

Library has plenty of movies No matter how much someone may enjoy reading a riveting novel, there are times when you just want to sit back, pop some popcorn, and enjoy a good movie.

At the Corinth Library, we always want to emphasize that our materials are not limited to Cody books, but we also Daniel that have a vast Corinth collection Librarian of movies available on DVD, Blu-Ray, and VHS. These items are checked out for two days, while books are checked out for two weeks. These genres range from educational children’s shows (such as Reading Rainbow) to informative documentaries (for example, about ISIS). What may surprise some newcomers, however, is the collection of popular films from the best that Hollywood has to o er.

I recently watched the new movie starring Tom Hanks called “Bridge of Spies”. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film portrays the true story of attorney James B. Donovan’s relationship with the suspected Soviet spy Rudolph Abel during the height of the Cold War. Now I’m a fan of history in general, but I’m particularly fascinated with Cold War history and politics. Although many people (my parents included) remember the days of “bomb drills” and fallout shelters, the Cold War is for me a fascinating period in which two major superpowers strategically played psychological games of cat-and-mouse, each trying to outwit and blu the other.

In the midst of this time of tension, James Donovan acts as the defense attorney for Abel, striving to o er him the best that American liberty can provide, even for those ac-

cused of criminal activity.

While Donovan searches for justice (provoking the ire of both his colleagues and his compatriots), an American U-2 pilot gets shot down in the Soviet Union, thus initiating the attempt to establish a trade of persons among nations. Who can be trusted? What information has each prisoner divulged? Most importantly, how are we to view the value of each human life in a world where the powerful seek information at all costs? These are the questions that the film demands of both the characters and the moviegoers.

With Spielberg directing Tom Hanks, I knew I was going to be biased with this movie. I’ll watch anything they’re involved in. But I do recommend this movie to all who are looking for a good historical drama, as well as a movie dealing with the larger questions of human dignity. With a script written by Matt Charman and the Coen brothers, this one has much to o er movie fans.

If you’re interested in this topic, be sure to check out the National Security Archive at the website of George Washington University. (Any time librarians hear about cool resources, we always want to share them) This archive has declassified documents from the history of American national security.

So after you watch Bridge of Spies, you can check out their collection of actual images from a real U-2 spy plane—or study James Donovan’s later mission negotiating with Castro in Cuba. The archive also has a collection of declassified audio files from President Kennedy’s days in the White House. You can find the archive at www.nsarchive.gwu.edu.

If this movie or topic isn’t what you’re looking for, though, we also have a few other new

titles. Inside Llewyn Davis (also written by the Coen brothers) and Rock the Kasbah (starring Bill Murray) are both movies for music people; we also have Spectre, the newest James Bond film featuring Daniel Craig as 007.

The Parmans have three grandchildren, Paige Boyd, 13; Harrison Boyd, 10; and Caleb Parman, 2.

Bro. Ben has many favorite Bible verses including “Psalms 37:5 “Commit thy way unto the Lord, trust also in Him and He will bring it to pass.” This is his favorite “because my Dad left that passage on the kitchen table the morning I left home for Seminary,” he said.

Another favorite is Galatians 2:20: ‘I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live, yet not I, but Christ lives in me, and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself for me.’

“This verse reminds me each day that it is not about me, but about Jesus.”

He has many favorite hymns and is especially fond of “It Is Well With My Soul.”

Although his last day at the Associational Office in Booneville will be Thursday, March 31, he will conduct the Associational Spring Meeting on Monday night, April 4 at Ingram Baptist Church.

Bro. Ben is looking forward to his new spiritual adventure and journey as

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Bro. Ben Parman of Booneville will retire as Prentiss Baptist Association Director of Missions on March 31, where he has served the last 10 years. He will continue serving in the ministry as he recently accepted the church pastorate at Tuscumbia Baptist in Prentiss County. a pastor again as he begins a new chapter in his life serving on the church field at Tuscumbia Bap-

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Funeral services for Dale Dillingham, 93, of Corinth are set for 1 p.m. today at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with burial in Oaks Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Dillingham died Saturday, March 19, 2016 at her residence.

Born Jan. 3, 1923, she worked in the Union Center School Cafeteria and was a homemaker. She was of the Church of Christ faith and attended services at Theo Church of Christ.

Survivors include a son, Jerry Butler (Joyce) of Corinth; daughters, Linda Vanderford (John) of Oxford and Judy Austin of Corinth; 11 grandchildren, Doug Vanderford (Tammy), Darrell Vanderford (Debera), David Vanderford (Martha), Darrick Vanderford (Bonny), Dana Woodward (Larry), Jennifer Dillingham Dickerson (Tommy), Ernest Cole (Shawna), Tim Butler (Kim), Michael Butler, Jamie Butler (Amber) and Jessica Porterfield (Patrick); 27 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by first husband of 10 years and father of her children, Everette Butler; second husband of 15 years, Hillie Dillingham; brothers, Aaron Bumpas, L.C. Bumpas, Holden “Dude” Bumpas; parents, Wheeler Bumpas and Magaline Rainey Bumpas; a sister, Lorene Wooten; and one great-granddaughter.

Rev. Ryan Vanderford, Rev. Larry Woodward and Tim Butler will officiate.

Visitation is noon until service time today.

Rickey Dee Robbins

BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Funeral services for Rickey Dee Robbins, 63, are set for 11 a.m. today in the chapel of Corinthian Funeral Home with burial in New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Robbins died Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Cullman Medical Center.

Born on August 6, 1952, to Horace and Bonnie Flatt Robbins in Selmer, Tenn., he did auto and body work.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, David G. Robbins and Robert A. Robbins.

Survivors include his children, Stacy Haughton of Corinth, Rickey S. Robbins of Michie, Tenn., Stephanie (Mitch) Arnold of Blountsville, Ala. and Robbins Sabrina Jackson of Walnut; his brothers and sisters, Reta Plunk of Mize, Johnny Robbins of Corinth, Bonnie Hale of Hot Springs, Ark., Vickey Robbins, Larry Robbins and Roger Robbins all of Michie, Tenn.; his 16 grandchildren, Kristin (Mitch) Lence, Tyler Haughton, Summer (James) Kirk, Brent Robbins, Brianna Robbins, Veronica Robbins, Hannah Arnold, Casey Arnold, Dillion Arnold, Olivia Arnold, John Luke Arnold, Ben Arnold, Alex Arnold, Misty Jackson, Jay Dee Jackson II and Sean Jackson; and eight great-grandchildren.

Bro. Randal Flatt and Rickie Hollins will officiate.

Visitation was Monday at the funeral home.

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Daniel Keith Holloway

IUKA — Funeral services for Daniel Keith Holloway, 57, were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 21 at Ludlam Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Snowdown Cemetery.

Mr. Holloway went home with the Lord on Friday, March 18, 2016.

A member of Mission Lighthouse Church in Iuka, he was a master tile layer and rock layer. He was a great man of God and led many people and was a close friend.

Survivors include his best friend and travel buddy, Michael Reed; sister, Nelda Presley and husband Bill; brothers, Norman Holloway and wife Sherry and Stanley Holloway and wife Betty; nieces, Lisa Belue and Vickey Coco; nephews, Stephen Holloway and Darrell Holloway; and multiple great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey L. Holloway and Artie Iline Holloway; a nephew, Michael Belue; and a niece, Claudia Holloway.

Bro. Johnny Gwatney officiated with Lisa Belue also speaking.

Visitation was Sunday, March 20 at the funeral home.

Pallbearers were Stanley Helton, Mooney Brewer, Scott Shackelford, John Sullins, Jonathan Sanders, Mike Walker, Tyron Moss and Dennis Wingo.

Online condolences can be made at www.ludlamfuneralhome.com.

Ludlam Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Sherry Joyner

A memorial service for Sherry G. Joyner, 68, is set for 3 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with minster G.W. Childs officiating.

Sherry died Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Landmark in Booneville.

She was born September 5, 1947 in Corinth to the late Robert Lee and Mary Hamlin Steward. She was a 1965 graduate of Biggersville High School and member of the church of Christ.

She enjoyed visiting and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Gale Joyner; and parents.

Survivors include her son, Paul (Denise) Joyner; grandchildren, Josh Smith, Chesne Aniston Joyner and Lauren Joyner; great-granddaughter, Ariona Clark; brothers, Bryan (Diane) Steward and their children, Emmeline and Chase, Keith (Cindy) Steward and their children, Delaney and Will; sister, Patricia Karen Steward; special cousin, Wesley (Oma) Hamlin; and host of other family and friends.

Honorary pallbearers will be cousin and friends.

Family will receive friends Wednesday from 2 p.m. to service time.

In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to St. Jude Children Research Hospital or to the Disabled American Veterans.

Condolences can be left at www.memorialcorinth.com.

Janette Tyson

Services to reflect on and celebrate the life of Katherine Janette Mitchell Tyson of Corinth were held at 2 p.m.

Sunday, March 20 at McPeters Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Randy Bostick and Dr. Ronnie Mitchell officiating.

Burial was in Forrest Memorial Park.

Janette died Friday, March 18, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born in Kossuth on June 22, 1933 to the late Luke and Ector Dunn Mitchell. She was a graduate of the 1953 Class at Rienzi High School and went on to work for the Corinth School System from which she later retired. She was an active member of Oakland Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and was a member of the Choir.

Janette was a loving and caring mother who adored her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved everyone she met and they loved

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her. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Burnis Gilbert Tyson; one sister, Shirley Cobb and husband Leo; a brother-in-law, Billy Ross; and a niece, Tammy Ross.

Survivors include her daughter, Janet Turner and husband George; a son, Greg Tyson and wife Cathy; one sister, Margaret Ross; six grandchildren, Christopher, Angela, Joshua, Joseph, John Howard, and Anna; Tyson four great-grandchildren, Jayden, Scott, Makenzie and Bayla; a niece, Donna Ozbirn; and her church family and a host of friends.

Visitation was from 1 p.m. until service time Sunday.

Condolences for the family can be left at www.mcpetersfuneraldirectors.com.

McPeters Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements.

Winston C. Whitfield

Celebration of Life with Military Honors for Winston C. Whitfield, 91, is set for 11 a.m. Wednesday at McPeters Inc. Funeral Directors Chapel with Rev. Roger Shock and Roy Cox officiating. Burial will be in the Forrest Memorial Park.

Winston died Sunday, March 20, 2016 at his residence, surrounded by his family.

He was born January 7, 1925 in Corinth to the late Benjamin Toy and Sarah Bertha Whitfield. He served as CEO of Magnolia Regional Health Center from 1977 to 1993. Served in the US Navy, was a member of Rotary Club of Corinth, Curlee House, serving as a board member and Corinth Artist Guild.

He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Evagene Robinson Whitfield; his son, Benjamin Calvin Whitfield; parents; and brother, Maury Whitfield and his wife Ann Jennings Whitfield.

Survivors include his wife, Genida Hopson Whitfield; daughter Lynda Whitfield; son, William W. Whitfield his wife Kandy; daughter-in-law, Becky Whitfield; grandchildren, Ashley (Brad) Davis, Benjamin Paul Whitfield, Sarah (Walton) Hickman and William W. Whitfield Jr.; great-grandchildren, Burtch, Hamlin, Lawson and Fischer Davis, Addie, Ward and Anne Miller Hickman; niece, Jennie Whitfield (Jack) Whitfield Hibbard and their daughter Jacqueline Hibbard; his blended family, Robin (Ricky Holder) Hopson, Regina (Todd) Ricketts and Max (Sonya) Hopson Jr; grandchildren, Brandon Ricketts, Lee Hopson, Seth Godwin, Steven Woodruff and Stephanie (Joe) Moore; and great-grandchildren, Oliva Hopson, Addison Moore, McKinley Moore and Aspen Woodruff.

Pallbearers will be Max Hopson, Brandon Ricketts, Steven Woodruff, Lee Hopson, Seth Godwin, Benjamin Whitfield, William Whitfield, Walton Hickman and Jack Hibbard.

Honorary pallbearers will be Dan Leeth, Steve Knight, Dr. Spencer Lee, Wayne McAlpin, Dr. Bill Jackson, Dr. Tommy Sweat and Joe Tacker.

Family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to service time.

Memorials can be made to the Corinth Artist Guild, 609 Fillmore St. Corinth, MS. 38834 Condolences can be left at www.mcpetersfuneraldirectors.com.

McPeters Inc. Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.

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MCCOMB — More than two months after a 64-year-old woman and her 33-year-old son were killed, McComb police say they have few clues about the deaths.

Barbara Conerly and Shawn Butler were shot from close range between 5 p.m. Jan. 14 and the

morning of Jan. 15.

Crimestoppers received some tips at first, but that has dried up, Detectives Sid Boyte and Shannon Sullivan said. The state crime lab has yet to send a report on evidence from the scene, they told the Enterprise-Journal.

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Conerly’s next-door neighbor, Annette Byrd, says she and others remain unsettled.

“We all have alarms now. We’re a little more skittish of new people in the neighborhood walking around. We don’t know if whoever did this is still here,” she said.

Police say Conerly and butler probably knew their killer, since there were not any signs of forced entry.

Boyte said he thinks Butler was the primary target.

Both had held important jobs for some time at First Baptist Church of Summit, said Pastor Robert Vick.

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Snyder unveils plan to fix Flint crisis LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder says new comprehensive action plans will help resolve Flint’s lead-tainted water crisis in the coming years.

Snyder on Monday announced the plans to improve public health, deal with old infrastructure, support educational services and boost employment.

Plans include replacing drinking water fixtures, replacing some lead service lines, boosting health and educational resources and developing new home mortgage options for the city. Some of the shorter-term steps announced already are taking place.

The Republican governor says in a statement that Michigan is “committed to addressing immediate concerns and finding long-term solutions to improve the quality of life for the people of Flint.â€? Â

Airbus jet made in U.S. undergoes test MOBILE, Ala. — European aircraft maker Airbus is conducting a test flight for its first airplane made in the United States.

A twin-engine A321 passenger jet took off Monday from the company’s new assembly plant at Brookley Field in Mobile, Alabama.

Airbus says the threehour flight over the Gulf of Mexico will include a series of maneuvers and tests of all the airplane’s operating systems.

The aircraft will be delivered to purchaser JetBlue in a few weeks after final preparations.

Airbus began constructing the $600 million plant in 2013 after selecting Alabama’s port city as the location. Â

Farmers back out of hemp farming KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Many Tennessee farmers who participated in the state’s return to industrial hemp farming are not planning on growing the highly regulated seed this year, saying it wasn’t profitable last year, in

part because of delays in getting the seeds through U.S. customs.

In 2015, the state had about 50 farmers sign up to grow the crop for the first time in more than 70 years.

This year, with less than two weeks left to apply for a growing permit, 25 farmers have applied, WBIR-TV reported.

Cocke County farmer Chuck Mason said he thought the crop would be a “gold mine� for his family, but when farmers’ seeds were more than a month late in arriving because of customs delays, the crop turned into a bust for his farm.

Mason said he had been planning to drastically expand his hempgrowing operation this year, but after last year’s failure he will return to growing hay. He said that numerous farmers he knows are also abandoning the crop. “I’m just not willing to take that chance this year,� Mason said.

Tennessee began offering the permits last year in the hopes that the plant will become a cash crop for areas hurt by the falling demand for other agricultural products, such as tobacco. Hemp is a variety of the cannabis plant and is low in the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, THC. Â

Fight over names to sites escalates YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. — The National Park Service has opened up a new front in the fight over the names of historic hotels and other beloved landmarks at Yosemite National Park.

The agency has asked a federal trademark board to cancel trademarks obtained by the company that previously ran the park’s hotels, restaurants and outdoor activities, the Sacramento Bee reported Friday. Those trademarks include the name, “The Ahwahnee,� which was used on a luxurious stone and timber hotel with stunning views of the park’s fabled granite peaks, and “Curry Village,� a woodsy family-friendly lodging complex.

The park’s previous concession company, Delaware North, says

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the park service should have required the new concessionaire to purchase the names and other intellectual property, which Delaware North has valued at $51 million. It has filed a lawsuit in federal court. The park service, meanwhile, changed the names of The Ahwahnee, Curry Village and other sites while it fights for the rights to keep the original names.

Attorneys for the U.S. Department of the Interior told the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board that the trademark registrations were causing “damage and injuryâ€? to the National Park Service, according to the Bee. Attorneys for Delaware North said in a March 14 reply that the effort to cancel its trademarks was “a tacticâ€? in the ongoing litigation. They asked the trademark board not to take any action until the lawsuit was resolved. Â

Police: Mall Easter bunny, father scuffle JERSEY CITY, N.J. — The Easter bunny has been involved in a mall brawl.

A mall Easter bunny and a father got into a scuffle Sunday after the man’s child slipped from a chair while getting her photo taken, Jersey City police said Monday.

A video posted on Twitter on Sunday evening shows a chaotic scene at the Newport Centre in Jersey City, New Jersey, near an area set up to take photos with the Easter bunny.

City spokeswoman Jennifer Morrill says the father of the 1-year-old verbally and physically attacked the 22-yearold who was playing the role of Easter bunny after the girl slipped.

Morrill says both men were taken to a hospital with minor injuries.

Police continue investigating.

The video shows a man wearing the body suit of the bunny costume fighting and then being separated by security. A few seconds later, the man in the bunny costume appeared again, throws off his white bunny gloves and exchanges more punches.

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Jackson officer hurt in three-car crash JACKSON — Officials say a Jackson police officer has been involved in a three-car accident.

Local media outlets report the crash happened Sunday evening.

Jackson police spokeswoman Officer Colendula Green says the officer did sustain minor injuries. That officer, whose identity hasn’t been released, was taken to a hospital for treatment.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation. Â

Gulf Coast casinos power revenue gain JACKSON — Booming Gulf Coast casino revenues continue to buoy Mississippi’s statewide totals.

Figures from the state Revenue Department show casinos won $190 million in February, up 5 percent from $181 million in February 2015.

Gamblers lost $105 million at the 12 coastal casinos, 10 percent more than last February. Strong performance has continued through December’s opening of D’Iberville’s Scarlet Pearl casino.

The 16 Mississippi River casinos won $86 million, about equal to February 2015.

February was the seventh month in the last 12 that revenue rose statewide, as declines along the river have flattened out, while revenue has grown strongly along the coast.

Mississippi gambling revenue rose in 2015 for only the second time in eight years. Â

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Four rescued after boat accidents BILOXI — Mississippi authorities say they had to rescue four boaters after accidents about a half-hour apart. They’re asking people to pay attention to the weather and small craft warnings.

Department of Marine Resources spokeswoman Melissa Scallan said two 15-year-olds were rescued after their catamaran overturned Saturday near Ocean Springs. The teens tried to right the boat but got worn out, About a half-hour later, while a crew was still working on the first rescue, the agency learned that kayakers had overturned near Long Beach, The Mississippi Press reported.

Scallan told the Sun Herald that Deanna Purvis-Leasure, 43, was treading water after her kayak sank more than a mile from shore, and Michael Evans, 37, was found clinging to a kayak three miles from the beach.

Scallan said the teens were wearing life vests, but the adult kayakers were not.

Both adults told rescuers they weren’t sure they could have held out much longer, a news release said. “Three miles out is far,� Scallan said, and waves kicked up by the wind had pushed him so far.

A third kayaker, James Marion, 37, had paddled to shore and called authorities.

A small craft advisory

was in effect both Saturday and Sunday.

DMR Patrol Chief Keith Davis said in a statement Saturday that checking the weather is paramount before going out on the water. “We saved these people, but we want to warn everyone to use caution when there are warnings issued,â€? the department’s patrol chief, Keith Davis, said in a statement Saturday. “Even though the beaches may seem calm, the water can be rough. We also want to remind everyone of the importance of wearing life jackets whenever they are on the water.â€? Â

Father’s Silver Star among stolen items VICKSBURG — It was bad enough to get out of the hospital to find that his house had been ransacked, with antiques and heirlooms stolen.

But David Hintson says the worst loss is that of his father’s military medals: a Purple Heart and a Silver Star.

Hintson tells The Vicksburg Post that his father, John Leonard Hintson, was badly wounded in Sicily in 1943, when he grabbed a live grenade that had been thrown at a group of soldiers.

It went off as he threw it back. He died a few years later, when David Hintson was 15 years old.

Hintson moved while recovering from a broken neck. During the move, he had a heart attack.

He’s been in and out of the hospital. He says when he got home Feb. 23, every drawer and every closet was open and their contents on the floor.

Police seize pot, THC-laced lollipops SEMINARY — Police in Seminary say they have recently seized lollipops laced with THC. WJTV-TV reports the Seminary Police Department says in a statement that officers seized the items over the weekend as well as a large amount of marijuana and a device used to inhale THC wax.

Officials say officers have been noticing the new trend lately in Covington County.

Police say THC, which is the active ingredient in marijuana, has various

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And Sling packages start at $20 -.04 March 20 +.19 $73.41 +.47 $80 2015 2016 +.17 -.28 DISH 70 +.49 March 21 $48.29 -.07 60 1-yr price -.12 change -.27 34.2% 50 -.05 Dish Network stock price +1.36 1-year performance +.21 40 +.39 M A M J J A S O N D J F M +.03 30 +.04 Source: FactSet Ryan Nakashima; Jenni Sohn • AP -.22 -.04 +.33 +.15 NDEXES -.05 -.31 52-Week Net YTD 52-wk -.60 High Low Name Last Chg %Chg %Chg %Chg +3.62 17,623.87 +21.57 +.12 +1.14 -2.72 +.18 18,351.36 15,370.33 Dow Industrials +.89 9,176.20 6,403.31 Dow Transportation 8,075.38 -.31 ... +7.55 -9.96 -.17 664.58 539.96 Dow Utilities 657.01 -1.53 -.23 +13.70 +10.28 +.06 11,254.87 8,937.99 NYSE Composite 10,219.69 -3.74 -.04 +.75 -7.69 -.09 5,231.94 4,209.76 Nasdaq Composite 4,808.87 +13.22 +.28 -3.96 -4.03 +.03 2,134.72 1,810.10 S&P 500 2,051.60 +2.02 +.10 +.37 -2.51 +.12 1,551.28 1,215.14 S&P MidCap 1,429.66 -.14 -.01 +2.22 -6.99 -.12 22,537.15 18,462.43 Wilshire 5000 21,109.92 +13.12 +.06 -.27 -5.31 -.32 1,296.00 943.09 Russell 2000 1,098.58 -3.09 -.28 -3.28 -13.14 +.43 +.38 17,680 +.25 Dow Jones industrials +.33 Close: 17,623.87 17,240 -.15 Change: 21.57 (0.1%) -.28 10 DAYS 16,800 +.42 18,000 +.42 -.07 -.11 17,500 -.50 -.51 17,000 -.04 +.25 16,500 +5.58 +.14 16,000 -.07 +.63 15,500 -.49 S O N D J F M -.22 -.18 -1.10 -.25 TOCKS OF OCAL NTEREST -2.53 YTD YTD -.26 Div PE Last Chg %Chg Name Div PE Last Chg %Chg +.04 Name .52f 12 12.11 ... -10.7 1.64f 11 63.28 -.24 +5.6 OldNBcp -.42 AFLAC AT&T Inc 1.92f 17 38.92 +.36 +13.1 Penney ... ... 11.53 -.04 +73.1 AerojetR ... ... 16.46 +.06 +5.1 +.01 1.88 12 13.74 +.11 -10.0 AirProd 3.44f 22 140.69 -.90 +8.1 PennyMac +1.23 2.35f 21 71.99 -.43 +15.3 PepsiCo 2.81 29 101.54 +.25 +1.6 -.44 AlliantEgy 2.24f 21 64.80 +.01 +11.2 PilgrimsP +.78 AEP 5.77e 10 24.75 -.40 +12.0 1.36f 61 87.13 -.35 -16.0 +.16 AmeriBrgn .24 12 8.21 -.02 -14.5 +.06 ATMOS 1.68f 23 71.32 -.76 +13.1 RegionsFn -.26 BB&T Cp 1.08 13 34.63 -.04 -8.4 SbdCp 3.00 20 2957.99+107.99 +2.2 +.11 BP PLC 2.40a ... 31.12 -.21 -.4 SearsHldgs ... ... 15.25 -.84 -25.8 -.61 BcpSouth .40f 15 21.36 -.01 -11.0 +.12 3.36f 24 273.29 -15.40 +5.3 3.08 15 75.89 +.42 +11.7 Sherwin +.02 Caterpillar 4.28 39 96.44 -1.25 +7.2 SiriusXM ... 39 3.91 -.04 -3.9 +.06 Chevron 1.40f 26 45.67 +.07 +6.3 +.08 CocaCola SouthnCo 2.17 18 50.48 -.28 +7.9 +2.00 Comcast 1.10f 18 59.84 +.08 +6.5 .46e ... 22.69 -.04 -4.8 +.69 CrackerB 4.40a 22 154.39 +.75 +21.7 SPDR Fncl +19.39 Deere 2.40 15 82.72 +.09 +8.5 Torchmark .56f 14 55.44 -.27 -2.8 +.10 Dillards .28f 13 85.78 -1.96 +30.5 -1.66 Total SA 2.71e ... 46.72 -1.10 +3.9 1.68 15 66.15 +.13 +7.9 +.14 Dover 1.02 13 41.38 +.06 -3.0 .84f ... 59.08 -1.04 +34.8 US Bancrp -.22 EnPro .60a 8 13.66 +.02 -3.1 WalMart -.04 FordM 2.00f 15 67.97 +1.02 +10.9 -.07 FredsInc .24 ... 15.45 +.15 -5.6 WellsFargo 1.50 12 50.67 +.13 -6.8 -.40 FullerHB .52 23 40.80 +.19 +11.9 +.06 GenElec .24 28 10.56 +.18 -1.9 .92 ... 31.09 +.17 -.2 Wendys Co +.20 Goodyear .28 10 32.79 +.38 +.4 WestlkChm .73 10 47.60 -.75 -12.4 +.57 2.38f 18 112.68 +.58 +8.8 -.01 HonwllIntl ... 40.11 +.68 -12.1 1.04 14 32.34 -.34 -6.1 WestRock n 1.50 +.12 Intel Weyerhsr 1.24 27 30.27 +.18 +1.0 Jabil .32 12 19.62 +.03 -15.8 -.12 -.51 KimbClk 3.68f 38 135.26 -.28 +6.3 Xerox .31f 22 10.66 -.10 +.3 +.28 Kroger s .42f 18 38.13 -.43 -8.8 ... ... 10.21 ... -28.0 +.16 Lowes 1.12 23 75.22 +.29 -1.1 YRC Wwde -.75 McDnlds ... ... 35.47 +.30 +6.6 3.56f 25 123.81 -.27 +4.8 Yahoo +1.02 -.39 -3.65 +.05 +.13 +.18 MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) AINERS ($2 OR MORE) OSERS ($2 OR MORE) +.27 Vol (00) Last Chg Name Last Chg %Chg Name Last Chg %Chg -.03 Name +.68 BkofAm 1029704 13.84 +.05 CarverBcp 5.44 +1.92 +54.5 CombMt rs 4.40 -.94 -17.6 +.18 ValeantPh 704982 28.98 +2.00 ChinaHGS 2.74 +.75 +37.8 NoAtlDrl rs 3.32 -.59 -15.1 -.28 Apple Inc 342459 105.91 -.01 PrmEgy 43.99 +9.49 +27.5 JetPay 2.45 -.43 -14.9 -.15 Pfizer 341696 30.07 +.62 KitovPh n 4.60 +.90 +24.3 RF Inds 3.03 -.47 -13.4 -.80 FrptMcM 310137 10.80 +.04 Valspar 103.22 +19.39 +23.1 DestMatrn 8.80 -1.25 -12.4 -.23 -.51 -12.1 +.19 WhitingPet 305931 8.06 -.28 CaraThera 6.27 +1.10 +21.3 Cerecor n 3.72 SiriusXM 289271 3.91 -.04 OvaScience 10.58 +1.84 +21.1 Workhrs rs 8.05 -1.09 -11.9 +.17 GenElec 259556 31.09 +.17 Solazyme 2.73 +.47 +20.8 AtlasR pfE 5.00 -.65 -11.5 -3.72 -1.28 MarathnO 256052 11.43 -.20 SareptaTh 21.71 +3.71 +20.6 DiamdRsts 22.73 -2.95 -11.5 243218 4.88 -.03 Willbros 2.12 +.35 +19.8 BP Pru 15.54 -1.97 -11.3 -.10 ChesEng +.02 +.30 YSE IARY ASDAQ IARY +.04 1,541 Total issues 3,176 Advanced 1,432 Total issues 2,949 -.17 Advanced 1,526 New Highs 59 Declined 1,355 New Highs 46 +1.12 Declined Unchanged 109 New Lows 6 Unchanged 162 New Lows 19 +.76 Volume 3,291,111,712 Volume 1,554,562,506 -.04

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The Federal Housing Finance Agency’s latest monthly home price index is due out today.

The index, which is based on loans owned or guaranteed by mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, has been rising steadily for months, reflecting increased competition among would-be homebuyers at a time when the number of homes for sale is down in many markets. The latest reading will show how home prices changed from December to January.

NKE $64.72 Nike’s latest quarterly results $80 should provide insight on how $48.76 the strong dollar is affecting the 60 company’s sales.

The athletic apparel maker has ’16 benefited from increased quarterly 40 est. earnings. Its sales also have been Operating $0.45 $0.48 growing, but changes in foreign EPS currency values have cut into 3Q ’14 3Q ’15 some of those gains. Investors will Price-earnings ratio: 32 be tuned into how Nike’s overseas based on past 12-month results sales are faring today, when Dividend: $0.64 Div. yield: 1.0% the company reports its fiscal Source: FactSet

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Wall Street anticipates that Cintas’ latest quarterly results improved from a year earlier.

The uniform and first aid products company will provide a snapshot of its fiscal third-quarter today.

Cintas is expected to report a pickup in earnings and revenue for the quarter. That would be in keeping with the results in the company’s previous two quarters of its current fiscal year.

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Daily Corinthian • Tuesday, March 22, 206 • 9A

City park remains perfect fit for athletic director

BY CAROL HUMPHREYS For Daily Corinthian

Crossroads Regional Park Athletic Director Robin Baker knows what it’s like to be a kid eager to run outside and play as soon as coming home from school every day.

The fresh air, warm sunlight, and pure exhilaration of performing her best when playing ball made her a natural athlete.

The demanding but rewarding position as athletic director for the park has been an ideal fit for her.

“We want to motivate kids to get outdoors,” said the events coordinator. “When I was growing up, you got outside and played all day long.

Today, kid’s activities are different. Now there is a tendency for kids to stay indoors more and play video games.”

“There needs to be a balance,” she continued.

“I believe in getting kids outside more, even if it is just coming to the park with their family on a Saturday or a Sunday afternoon and throwing a Frisbee or playing tennis … or just walking. I think it helps them thrive being in the fresh air.”

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Central High School graduate developed her love of sports playing basketball and softball in high school. Upon graduating in 1979, she hoped to continue her education in the sports field will a full basketball scholarship to Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. There, she earned a bachelor’s degree in 1984 in recreation and sports management.

Baker said her experience as an Alpha Delta Pi member at MTSU benefitted her life and chosen profession.

“The sisterhood, leadership opportunities, team work and experience in special events/fundraising was key for me,” said the sorority member. “I still have lifelong friends and resources from that affiliation. Like most things, it is what you make of it. Giving back is important to me, so the philanthropy aspect of the sorority has been vital to my experience.”

Baker also earned a minor degree in history and science with the intention of pursuing a coaching and teaching profession.

However, soon after graduating, the recreational activities major was offered a job as recreation superintendent for the Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department.

For the next 37 years, she remained focused on finding ways to get people outdoors and moving.

After being recreation superintendent in Murfreesboro, the administrator went on to work for the Parks & Recreation Department as sports and program director in Jackson, Tenn. Her experience led her to a job as executive director for the YMCA in Collierville, Tenn. and Millington, Tenn., before advancing as district director for the YMCA in Knoxville. Her next job was as CEO of the YMCA in Jackson, Tenn.

The YMCA’s stated goal was familiar to the sports coordinator -- “to strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.”

It was this goal Baker brought with her when she decided to accept a job closer to home as athletic director for the Crossroads Regional Park.

“During my last job working in Knoxville, I found myself wanting to live closer to my parents who were getting older,” said the mother of two. “I also wanted my children to grow up around relatives who live in this area, so I applied for a position at the park when it became available.”

The park’s facilities are managed by the Parks & Recreation Department and encompasses 38 acres for family recreation, including six baseball/softball fields, a soccer field, four tennis courts, a one-mile asphalt walking/jogging trail, three picnic pavilions, and the Crossroads Fun Station playground.

The program director came at a time when the park was seeing a lot of changes and enhancements. In the past few years, plans have been implemented to expand the park’s area and the opportunities the park has to offer.

“Currently a new baseball/softball complex, tennis courts and soccer fields are being built which will be ready in August,” said the athletics director. “There are also improvements being made to the park facilities, the playground, the walking/jogging trail and the disc golf course.

In addition to our spring and fall baseball and softball, we just added spring and fall soccer. The park is also offering new sport clinics and camps, as well as getting involved with other groups and agencies to do special events.”

Baker’s responsibilities include planning, promoting and organizing all the sports and special events. As the park grows she said more projects that appeal to all ages and interests will be added.

“We have a lot of opportunities but are limited on staff right now,” said Baker.

With a heavy volume of walk-ins, daily phone calls, text, emails and social media inquiries, Baker has the assistance of Nina Doran in the park office.

Besides her night-time co-worker and chief umpire, Rick Harrison, her staff also includes the park’s referees, umpires and scorekeepers. Programs count heavily on the field maintenance staff as well, including Keith Carnathan, Randy Truelove, Logan Crotts and Cantrell Hastings.

“However, without all the volunteers we have now, we couldn’t offer all these programs,” said Baker. “For instance, last summer we had 86 different teams playing in the park during the summer league. That’s a lot of kids playing ball and I had to count heavily on volunteers to help.”

Despite her busy agenda, the administrator who celebrated her first anniversary as athletic director in February, feels very fortunate in her job.

“Most of the time I’m in the office doing paper work, getting schedules done or on the phone,” she said. “But I’m also fortunate there are times in the summer when I can go outside and monitor and watch kids play ball.

I get to talk to them and their parents. There is something different and new all the time.”

The busy mother has two children, Audrey, 13 and Zane, 10, both of whom go to Corinth Middle School.

Like his mom, Zane loves to play sports and plays soccer, baseball and football. Baker calls her daughter, “her creative child,” saying Audrey wasn’t much into sports.

She has been in several plays at the Corinth Theatre of Arts, likes to read and listen to music.

The proud mother also enjoys playing tennis with her kids and getting Zane out on the golf course. In the summer, the family enjoy boating on the Tennessee River.

“We love to travel and experience new things, whether it’s a day trip, long weekend or our annual family reunion week in the mountains,” said the mother. “Travel gives

Photos by Steve Beavers

(Left) Crossroads Regional Park Athletic Director Robin Baker checks over equipment before it is distributed to teams.

(Below) Robin Baker adds to the park’s weekly schedule.

us together time as a family and it’s educational and fun.”

To celebrate Audrey’s 13th birthday, the Bakers traveled to Tampa, Fla., last summer so she could attend a week of summer camp at Busch Gardens Animal Kingdom. Baker said her son is now looking forward to his special 13h birthday destination.

Baker, 55, is enthusiastic about promoting an active lifestyle for everyone and believes the park’s opportunities are a good place to start.

“There are so many opportunities available here in Corinth,” said the Corinth resident. “The schools are growing and there are so many recreational opportunities to offer our kids at the park — and adults, too. We have a great adult softball league in the summer that includes a lot of church teams, men’s open teams and co-ed teams.”

“Baseball and softball have always been popular in this community and will continue to be,” she continued. “We are also looking forward to offering new programs like soccer, and programs to get our seniors outdoors.

We’d like to offer something like a walking club and give people an incentive to get moving and active.

“Our vision is to look outward and expand,” she added.” It doesn’t just have to be sports fields but a place where people can go just to picnic or walk and enjoy being outdoors. Recreation is so much more than the sports programs we offer.

Recreation is about activity and healthy living, which includes the physical, mental and emotional well-being for all ages, interests and abilities.”

(A resident of Corinth, Carol Humphreys is a freelance writer and contributor to the Daily Corinthian, Crossroads Magazine and Pickwick Profiles.)

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Coming Up In The Daily Corinthian Watch for the Daily Corinthian Crossroads Magazine Family Edition coming out on Easter Sunday. There will be stories about Kossuth native Jill Haley doing well with makeup, costume and wig design with live theater in New York City, plus the many hats worn by local mom Brie Gowen, a registered nurse, business owner and talented writer.

Parents of teenage cutters must listen and not judge Abigail Van Buren Dear Abby

D E A R READERS: I promised “Heartbroken Mom From Anywhere” to print letters from readers offering suggestions about helping her teen d a u g h t e r, who is a cut-

ter: DEAR ABBY: I am a 33-yearold woman who has cut for many years, starting early in high school. What concerns me is the mom doesn’t completely understand what’s going on. Not many people do.

Self-harm is a cry for help from someone who doesn’t know how to voice his or her emotions. I, too, was bullied and didn’t know how to express the pain I was feeling, so I took it out on my body. Over the years it became my coping mechanism, although an unhealthy one.

Helping someone who is selfharming requires understanding AND A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL to identify the emotions and suggest better ways to express them. One that worked for me was doing puzzles. It was a way to keep my mind and hands busy.

This teen also needs to know

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It turned my cutting into a shameful thing, isolated me and made it impossible to talk about it.

I advise “Heartbroken” to keep talking to her daughter (not nagging) about cutting, bullying, school and things the girl likes.

Share activities with her. Take her hiking, bicycling, to museums or movies. Spending time with her is important for distraction and bonding. Physical activity can help depressed individuals feel better.

And she should understand that recovery is never a straight line. There will be hiccups, setbacks and days when it doesn’t seem like it will get better. Eventually, with therapy (via counselors, bonding with friends/family, connection with nature/animals) and learning better coping habits, she will improve. Patience and support are imperative. -- KYLE IN PENNSYLVANIA

Horoscopes ARIES (March 21-April 19).

Don’t believe everything you hear. Some around you will be speaking out of school. There’s no reason to attach a distorted significance to this. People are sometimes just plain misinformed.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

Words are strongly linked to destiny today. There may be a bit of vocabulary that needs clarification. Does your definition of terms match up with someone else’s? If you’re not sure, ask!

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

When you’re committed to the right goal, you really won’t need to motivate yourself through the imposition of consequences.

Reward and punishment will be unnecessary. Just lighten up and do your best.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

One way to feel like a superstar is to surround yourself with people who will obey, flatter and comfort you. That’s not your style. You want to be inspired, pushed and challenged, so you seek those with equal and/or su-

perior skills.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). An exchange of two very different kinds of goods or acts may work out brilliantly, so long as both agree they are getting an equal value. Spend time sorting out a mutually agreeable system of evaluation.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

You will be susceptible to a special combination of alluring language and intriguing ideas and will likely follow their suggestion into a bit of lighthearted afternoon fun.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

Your tastes are changing as you become exposed to a wider range of experiences and options. Ask the questions that will help you understand why and where things fit into the larger context.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

Some around you have a cool demeanor that prevents them from showing too much enthusiasm. You’re not bound to the same rules and values. Give out that infectious and energiz-

ing joy!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You have been successful without knowing why. Ask around, though, because you’ve also been observed. It will be interesting to hear what others think of your process.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). One project will take most of your focus. Up until now, progress has been slow and gradual.

You’ve been happy with this approach, but now you’ve built up so much momentum that from here until the weekend you’ll be chasing the action.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

Though you were not trying to impress anyone, you did. Part of the reason is that you listen better than anyone else around and therefore will pick up on hints that others miss.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

One needn’t know more than you know to be able to teach you. For instance, many Pisces will learn spiritual lessons through caring for children or interacting with animals.

Daily Corinthian • Tuesday, March 22, 2016 • 11A

When children are laughing, burdens are lighter As the 2015 fall semester was kicking off for area schools, I made a quick stop at Walmart, not thinking of how many shoppers would be there stocking up on school items. The parking lot was busy but since I was already parked, I stayed.

Maybe the store wasn’t as hectic as the parking lot.

Who was I kidding?

If the lot was hectic, the interior was chaos. School supply lists fluttered in the air, whirled by the spinning wheels of shopping carts driven by harried parents, as the doors closed and opened and closed again behind me. I was followed through the doors on the right side of the storefront by moms and dads on a mission and children on a wild tear.

There was a gap in the frenzied aisle across the front of the store and I turned toward the left, on a mission of my own.

I hadn’t found any other local store that had my preferred cof-

We are participants together in this same Big Life, and if we can’t help others ... let’s not add to the hurt.

Jaylene Whitehurst fee flavoring and him, full of his energy. The tall-

I was on empty. It was only desperation that had me in the middle of this commotion.

Coming toward me, as the gap closed back in, was a young dad, rail thin in the clothes of a manual laborer, his uniform no longer clean and crisp by day’s end. Trailing behind him were three clones of him, except for their size. Stair step brothers, each obviously elementary aged, falling all over themselves, pushed a cart behind him, the middle one wrestling the others for control. The youngest wore a hand-me-down shirt, two sizes too big, that rippled around Columnist

est of the boys called out, “Daddy! Hey! Wait up!”

In that instant, as they clattered past me, I could feel the weight on the shoulders of that young father. I wondered how many things his children needed that would have to wait for next payday, or the next, and if there was a mom, maybe at work or maybe at home with a baby sister.

Life is hard and it is harder on some of God’s children than others.

The reasons are many, but that’s not what this column is about.

This column is a simple re-

minder that the family scene that passed me in Walmart that night first broke my heart, and then filled it overflowing, in no more than thirty seconds. We are participants together in this same Big Life, and if we can’t help others — for whatever reasons — let’s not add to the hurt.

Let’s not look down on or shame the strugglers. It only adds to their burden. And it’s not the whole story.

No, it is far from the whole story.

Let me tell you something else. Those three stair step youngsters were laughing and the tender affection in the eyes of that weary father, as he looked over his shoulder at his progeny, was transparent. In spite of his fatigue and drooped shoulders, his eyes sparkled.

That, my friends, is more than I can say for some of the more prosperous families I met, pushing full shopping carts that they

would pay for with fuller bank accounts than the young dad, while they were distractedly checking their phones and reining in their own rambunctious children. From their dazed expressions, I imagined that they, too, had their own burdens.

Life is hard but, when the children are laughing, the burdens are lighter.

We are easing up to the end of this school year now, but I often think of that that August experience. Most every time I enter Walmart, I remember that energetic gaggle of stair step boys and their father.

And I still smile.

(Alcorn County resident Jaylene Whitehurst is an artist and Licensed Professional Counselor. She may be reached at 662286-5433 or jaylene@heartworkccl.com. She contributes to Crossroads Magazine and the Daily Corinthian.)

Does anyone remember Citizens Band Radio days?

Does anyone else miss the Citizens Band (CB) Radio days?

Cell phones now control our lives, but no text, video or FaceTime can capture the mystery and dialog between strangers or allow us to stay somewhat anonymous.

This came to mind recently while traveling north on U.S. 45 in West Tennessee when I spotted a Tennessee Highway Patrol unit in the median, most likely shooting radar to catch speeders.

“Breaker, breaker, one nine,” I said, my hand pressed to my lips as if I was holding a CB mic.

“This here is the Concord Kid, come on?”

My wife Dawn gave me the look. Was I crazy?

“You got a Smokey taking pictures on 45 just north Pinson,” I warned.

At this point, my wife asked for an explanation. She needed an interpreter. She couldn’t speak CB. I continued on my fantasy ride.

“Copy that, Concord Kid,” I

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“Breaker, breaker, one nine,” I said, my hand pressed to my lips as if I was holding a CB mic. “This here is the Concord Kid, come on?”

My wife Dawn gave me the look. Was I crazy?

continued, as I had to change the tone of my voice so Dawn would know I was now schizophrenic and playing two human elements. A trucker was responding.

“This here is the Flying Eagle, trucking south from Chicago, headed to Mobile. I smiled for that Smokey when he took my picture. Thanks to you, ole Flying Eagle wasn’t flying today.

You have a safe trip, ya here?

Flying Eagle here, over and out.”

It was my turn again. Dawn wasn’t amused.

“That’s a big 10-4, good buddy,” I said into my imaginary

mic.”Roll safe into Mobile. This here is the Concord Kid. Over and out.”

I had managed to revert to the late 1970s and I was riding down the highway in my blue 1975 Ford Pinto Hatchback, a vehicle I was very proud to drive at the time, but it turned out to be one of the worst cars ever produced.

Didn’t know it. I was just glad to have wheels. That’s important at 16 when one thinks they know everything, yet years later discover they know nothing at all.

One of my proudest moments was getting a CB Radio installed

Apple officials release small iPhone, iPad for business use Associated Press

CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple unveiled a small new iPhone, a new iPad tablet for business use and price cuts for its Apple Watch at a product event Monday. The announcements, which were largely expected, aim to keep up the company’s commercial momentum in the face of mounting challenges.

The company could use a lift. Sales of its flagship iPhone are levelling off after surging last year to record levels that made Apple the world’s biggest company by stock market value. Many are wondering if Cook can come up with another big hit.

And on Tuesday, Apple lawyers will square off with authorities in federal court over the FBI’s demand for help unlocking a San Bernardino killer’s encrypted iPhone.

The tech giant insists the government’s plan would

compromise security for all iPhone users.

While Apple’s dispute with the government has commanded headlines for weeks, it warranted only a brief mention at the product event. “We did not expect to be in this position,” CEO Tim Cook told the gathering.

“But we believe we have a responsibility to protect your data and to protect your privacy.”

The new phone — the iPhone SE — is an upgrade to the older, fourinch iPhone 5S, released in 2013. It’s aimed at consumers who haven’t sprung for the biggerscreen iPhone 6 models that Apple introduced over the last two years.

The new phone comes with features like Apple Pay and the company’s fastest processor, which have previously been offered only on versions of the iPhone 6.

Apple also unveiled a

smaller model of the iPad Pro, which the company introduced last year with several features — like a detachable keyboard and stylus — designed for business users. The Apple Watch got a price cut, and will now start at $299, down from $349; it will also come with new wristbands made of woven nylon. Apple launched the smartwatch to great fanfare last year, although it has yet to win a big following.

The iPhone SE might not see the kind of blockbuster demand that Apple enjoyed with its largescreen iPhone 6 and 6S models, according to several financial analysts, but it could help Apple boost overall sales. It might also draw some additional users into the market for Apple’s online services, including Apple Music, Apple Pay and the highly profitable mobile App Store.

in my Pinto.

Back in those days before cell phones, parents liked CBs for their kids because they were a way to get help in emergency situations.

They also provided an opportunity to educate about boundaries and danger. We were told to be careful and be wary of strangers, watch what we said and not give out too much information.

Technology has changed, but those same rules apply today.

After we passed the Smokey (state trooper) taking pictures (shooting radar), Dawn and I smiled as we recalled those times of the 70s and 80s and all the CB lingo of the era.

CB radio ran its course, a distracted driving activity some 30 years before distracted driving was a concern.

But then again, I rode in the back of pickup trucks, lived with second hand smoke, was pulled on a sled on snow-covered backroads by a station wagon and would get behind the wheel

of my brother’s car — no safety belt, of course - and help shift the gears.

Somehow I lived to tell about it. But there were close calls.

I totaled that Pinto one morning on the way to high school. I lost control on a rain-slick road in a curve, did a 360 and hit an embankment head-on.

The Concord Kid walked away without a scratch and my parent’s car insurance doubled.

I recall going with my brother to the salvage yard shortly after the wreck to retrieve my CB radio and antenna. The CB also survived the crash.

Dawn could tell I was in deep thought. “What are you thinking about?” she asked. “Those CB days?”

I smiled. I was, indeed.

“That’s a big 10-4,” I replied.

“What’s your handle?”

(The Concord Kid, a.k.a.

Mark Boehler, can be reached at editor@dailycorinthian.com or switch to Channel 20 and break for The Kid.)

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NEW YORK — Candie Hailey spent more than three years in a New York City jail, most of it in solitary confinement, before a jury decided she was innocent last year and set her free. Now, prosecutors say she still hasn’t been punished enough.

The 32-year-old woman went on trial Monday on criminal charges stemming from a confrontation with guards at the city’s Rikers Island jail in 2013.

Hailey’s chaotic Rikers stint and subsequent struggle to return to society was documented earlier this year by The Associated

Press. She faces a felony charge of criminal mischief for breaking a chair used to scan inmates’ body cavities for contraband.

Hailey, who was diagnosed with borderline character disorder, mood disorder and anti-social personality disorder, could face up to seven years in prison if convicted. She also faces misdemeanor counts of harassment, obstructing government administration and assault.

“This all makes me feel like there is no such thing as criminal justice,” Hailey said Monday during a break in court action.

The trial, which will be

decided by a judge rather than a jury, opened with testimony from a jail captain who testified that she heard, but didn’t see, Hailey break a piece off an apparatus called a “BOSS chair” while her cell was being searched.

Hailey told the AP the chair was already broken when she got to the room.

“Who knows who really broke it,” she said.

Her lawyer, Patrick Higgins, questioned how she could have damaged the device while her hands were covered with protective mitts designed to keep her from grasping anything.

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Prep Baseball Saturday Kossuth 2, Tupelo 1 Note: Aggies improved to 11-1 with season sweep of Class 6A Golden Wave.

Local Schedule Today Baseball Shannon @ Corinth, (DH), 5 Wheeler @ Biggersville, 7 Kossuth @ New Site, 7 Central @ Mooreville, 7 Softball Houston @ Corinth, 5 Kossuth @ Central Golf Kossuth @ Pickwick, 3 Tennis Corinth @ Central, 4 Track AC @ Tish County Inv.

Sports

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Simmons declaring for NBA draft Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons, who led the Tigers in scoring, rebounds and assists this season, says he is leaving the Tigers to turn pro.

Simmons, who made his announcement in an interview published Monday by ESPN, says he will soon hire an agent and enter the NBA draft, for which Simmons has been widely projected as a top overall pick. Simmons did not involve LSU in his announcement and school officials did not immediately provide any reaction to Simmons decision, but coach Johnny Jones

insinuated last week that he did not expect Simmons to be back.

“It has been a joy coaching him. Ben brought a great deal of excitement to our team and our program,” Jones said last week. “I would take a oneand-done like Ben again.”

Simmons, who grew up in Australia before moving to Florida for three years of high school at Montverde Academy, averaged 19.2 points, 11.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists this season with LSU. Opposing coaches and NBA scouts alike have gushed over Simmons’ all-court game, vision and instincts, as well as

ball-handling and passing ability seen as exceptional for a player with his 6-foot10 height. Yet he wasn’t immune to criticism. He never demonstrated he could make jump shots consistently, rarely shooting from outside and going only 1 of 3 from 3-point range all season. He also exhibited an inclination to pass, rather than create his own shot, in the late stages of close games.

His presence raised LSU’s national exposure on television and filled seats in the stands, but did not improve his college program’s fortunes on court.

After making the NCAA Tournament the season before Simmons arrived, the Tigers finished this season 19-14, missing the tourney after failing to reach 20 victories for the first time in three years. LSU might have had a chance to reach the 20-victory mark in a post-season tournament such as the NIT, but Jones announced pre-emptively that the Tigers would not accept any invitations to post-season tournaments after they’d failed to receive a bid to the NCAA tournament.

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Wednesday Tennis Tish Co. @ Corinth, 3:30

Thursday Baseball Biggersville @ Wheeler, 5 Mooreville @ Central, 6 New Site @ Kossuth, 7 Softball Kossuth @ Mooreville Golf Corinth @ Shiloh Ridge Track Corinth @ Byhalia

Friday Baseball Central @ Cherokee, Ala.

Saturday Baseball Central @ Saltillo, 1 Biggersville @ Myrtle, 1 Kossuth @ Southaven, 2 Ripley @ Kossuth, 7 Track Corinth @ Winona Open

Monday, March 28 Photo complements Joel Counce

Golf Corinth, Kossuth @ Natchez Trace

Tuesday, March 29 Baseball New Site @ Central, 6 Booneville @ Kossuth, 7 Pontotoc @ Corinth, 7 Thrasher @ Biggersville, 7 Softball Amory @ Corinth, 5 Belmont @ Kossuth Golf Corinth @ Pickwick Landing Tennis Corinth @ Pontotoc, 4 Track AC, Corinth @ Braves Inv.

Thursday, March 31 Softball Corinth @ Nettleton, 5 Kossuth @ New Site

Shorts AC Boosters The Alcorn Central Football Boosters will meet Tuesday, March 29 at 7 p.m. in the weight room. Upcoming fundraisers and plans for this spring and summer will be discussed.

Rebel Road Trip Ole Miss Head Coach Hugh Freeze is coming to Corinth, along with The University of Mississippi Athletic Director Ross Bjork, Lady Rebels Head Coach Matt Insell and other University staff as the BancorpSouth Rebel Road Trip 2016 rolls into the Crossroads area.

Hosted by the Tri-State Rebel Club, the road trip is set for Wednesday, April 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Crossroads Arena at the intersection of U.S. Highway 45 and South Harper Road in Corinth.

Tickets are $25 per person and includes a catfish and chicken dinner.

The Sugar Bowl, Magnolia Bowl and Egg Bowl trophies will also be on display, as well as the latest Rebel licensed merchandise and information from the Alumni Association.

To purchase tickets contact, Tony Smith at 728-1951, Tyler Wilson at 210-5100, Kim Lyles at 415-6308, Susan Holder at 603-1270 or Kenny Carson at 212-3702.

For more club information, visit tristaterebelclub.com or search The TriState Rebel Club on Facebook and Twitter.

Mississippi State coach Vic Schaefer reacts to a call during Sunday’s 74-72 win over Michigan State.

MSU women move into Sweet 16

BY DAVID BRANDT Associated Press

STARKVILLE —Mississippi State’s Breanna Richardson had made a grand total of two 3-pointers this season before catching a pass and launching a 20-footer in the most important minute of her team’s most important game.

There was never any hesitation. It looked good the entire way.

It went in.

And it was the defining play in fifth-seeded Mississippi State’s 74-72 victory over No. 4 seed Michigan State on Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

“She was ready for the moment,” Mississippi State coach Vic Schaefer said. “And she was ready because of her preparation.”

Victoria Vivians scored 24 points to lead the Bulldogs (28-7), who now prepare for just the school’s second trip to the Sweet 16.

Richardson’s 3-pointer gave Mississippi State a 72-69 lead with 34 seconds remaining. The 6-foot-1 junior was an unlikely candidate to make the game-changing shot — she played just six minutes in the team’s first round win over Chattanooga and was just 2 of 15 (13.3 percent) for the season from beyond the arc until Sunday.

“It was just the fact that I was wide open,” Richardson said. “I shoot 3-pointers all the time in practice, but I don’t do it much in the game.

It was just an open opportunity.”

Michigan State had a

chance to tie the game with two close shots in the final possession, but both missed.

There was a chaotic scramble for the ball in the final seconds and television replays appeared to show Mississippi State’s Kayla Nevitt stepping out of bounds with about four seconds remaining.

But there was no call and the Bulldogs hung on for the win in front of a jubilant announced home crowd of more than 7,000.

“It was a good basketball game — could have gone either way,” Michigan State coach Suzy Merchant said.

“It’s unfortunate someone has to lose a game like that.”

Mississippi State led 51-38 early in the third quarter, but Michigan State responded with the next 14 points to take

a 52-51 advantage going into the fourth.

Michigan State (25-9) extended its run to 20 straight points by midway through the fourth quarter. The Bulldogs went more than nine minutes without scoring.

Mississippi State fought back and the two teams traded the lead down the stretch with several dramatic baskets.

Michigan State was led by Branndais Agee’s 21 points.

Tori Jankoska added 17 points for the Spartans. Jasmine Hines had 15 and Aerial Powers 14.

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Upsets create new Final Four paths Associated Press

RALEIGH, N.C. — Upsets and wild finishes have altered the NCAA Tournament landscape for No. 1 seeds Virginia and North Carolina in their bids for the Final Four.

Ten of the top 16 seeds have reached the Sweet 16, and seven of those are with fellow top seeds Oregon in the West

Region or Kansas in the South.

But the Midwest and East have lost several expected roadblocks for the Cavaliers and Tar Heels, respectively.

Here’s a look at those new tournament paths:

Virginia thanks to the presence of second-seeded Michigan State, which had ousted the higher-seeded Cavaliers the past two years.

Now the Cavaliers (28-7) have a favorable draw after the Spartans lost to 15-seed Middle Tennessee in the tourMidwest nament’s biggest upset.

No one talked much about “It was something to take

note of and to recognize,” Virginia star Malcolm Brogdon said Saturday after a win against Butler in Raleigh, “but at the same time, we’re not really a team that, you know, focuses on everything else.”

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Rockets’ Howard upset by being called a cheater Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY — Dwight Howard is surprised and disappointed that he’s being labeled a cheater.

The NBA is reviewing the Rockets center’s use of a sticky substance on his hands during Houston’s loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday.

Atlanta’s Paul Millsap complained about the ball while shooting free throws with 3:36 remaining in the

first quarter.

Howard had made a layup before Millsap’s free throws.

Howard said Monday that he doesn’t understand what all the fuss is about.

“I just think that it’s getting overblown, like I’m doing something crazy,” he said. “But again, I’ve never been a cheater, never been the type of player that has to do something illegal to win. It’s upsetting, but I

can’t control it now.”

After the incident, referees gave warnings to each bench and then approached the scorer’s table, where they were directed to a can covered with white tape.

The can was removed, and one of the officials told the scorer to alert him if it was seen again.

Howard noted that many players use sprays and powders on their hands during games.

“I’ve been using the spray for the last five years,” he said. “I never hid the spray.

I never did anything to try to hide what I was doing. It was just something to make my hands dry.”

There was no penalty issued during the game.

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Kraft seeks ‘Deflategate’ draft picks back Associated Press

BOCA RATON, Fla. — New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has asked the NFL to reinstate the draft picks the team lost in the deflated footballs investigation stemming from the 2014 AFC title game.

Kraft said Monday at the owners’ meetings that he sent a letter to Commissioner Roger Goodell more than a month ago seeking a return of the two picks — a first-rounder this year and a fourth-rounder in 2017. He did not say if Goodell responded.

But Kraft didn’t sound optimistic that the picks would be returned, or that quarterback Tom Brady’s four-game suspension would be rescinded should an appeals court rule in favor of the league in the saga dubbed “Deflategate.”

Brady had the suspension overturned in an earlier court case before the NFL appealed.

In his letter, Kraft cited new evidence uncovered since the NFL investigation ended.

“I personally believe that when the league made their decision, they did not factor in the ideal gas law,” Kraft said. “They admitted

that publicly. They had a full year of being able to observe Tom Brady play with all the rules of whatever the NFL was, and make any judgments there. We have laid it out pretty straightforward.

And now it’s up for them to decide.

“They did their own testing; they have results, and for whatever reason, they haven’t shared them with any of us. We actually requested at the beginning of the season that they test every game throughout the league, but they chose to do it their way.”

The NFL randomly tested the air in footballs before games last season but hasn’t released the information.

New England also was fined $1 million and Kraft said last May he would not fight that sanction in hopes of “tuning down the rhetoric.”

Kraft said he does not sense any surge of support for the Patriots in the case.

“I don’t think you’ll see any momentum among our peers,” Kraft said. “I wish they would, because they could be in a similar position.”

than 75 points per game — and Mississippi State’s in-your-face defense that gives up around 54.

It was the Bulldogs’ defense that dominated most of the first half.

The Spartans shot 11 of 22 (50 percent) from the field, but were hurt by 13 turnovers.

Mississippi State got some easy buckets from those turnovers — 14 points in all — which was a big reason the Bulldogs led 40-34 at halftime.

Morgan William and Vivians both had nine first-half points.

William finished with 14 points, including two free throws in the final seconds.

Mississippi State looked like it might pull away for good when it stretched its lead to 5138, but Michigan State finally found some room to work on offense. Powers started to get free for drives to the basket and Hines converted in the post on a few opportunities and also hit some free throws.

Michigan State led 5851 with 7:44 left, but then it was the Bulldogs’ turn to respond.

NASCAR Sprint Cup-Auto Club 400 Results Sunday at Auto Club Speedway, Fontana, Calif. Lap length: 2 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (19) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 205 laps, 44 points.

2. (2) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 205, 41.

3. (3) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 205, 39.

4. (9) Joey Logano, Ford, 205, 38.

5. (18) R.Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 205, 36.

6. (8) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 205, 36.

7. (5) Carl Edwards, Toyota, 205, 35.

8. (11) AJ Allmendinger, Chev., 205, 33.

9. (15) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 205, 32.

10. (10) J.McMurray, Chevrolet, 205, 31.

11. (27) D.Earnhardt Jr., Chev., 205, 30.

12. (21) Brian Scott, Ford, 205, 29.

13. (24) Brian Vickers, Chev., 205, 28.

14. (4) R.Newman, Chevrolet, 205, 27.

15. (13) P.Menard, Chevrolet, 205, 26.

16. (34) Landon Cassill, Ford, 205, 25.

17. (23) C.Mears, Chevrolet, 205, 24.

18. (29) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 205, 23.

19. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 205, 23.

20. (7) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 205, 21.

21. (25) Aric Almirola, Ford, 205, 20.

22. (35) David Ragan, Toyota, 205, 19.

23. (28) R.Smith, Chevrolet, 205, 18.

24. (1) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 205, 17.

25. (6) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 205, 16.

26. (36) Cole Whitt, Chevrolet, 205, 15.

27. (33) M.DiBenedetto, Toyota, 205, 14.

28. (12) K.Kahne, Chevrolet, 205, 13.

29. (38) M.Annett, Chevrolet, 205, 12.

30. (26) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 205, 11.

31. (30) M.McDowell, Chevr. 205, 10.

32. (17) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 204, 10.

33. (16) Chris Buescher, Ford, 204, 8.

34. (39) Jeffrey Earnhardt, Ford, 200, 7.

35. (14) R.Blaney, Ford, accident, 195, 6.

36. (37) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, 195, 5.

37. (22) Greg Biffle, Ford, engine, 146, 4.

38. (31) D.Patrick, Chevr., acdt, 120, 3.

39. (32) K.Larson, Chevr, accident, 46, 2. ___ Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 137.213 mph.

Time of Race: 2 hours, 59 minutes, 17 seconds.

Margin of Victory: 0.772 seconds.

Caution Flags: 6 for 33 laps.

Lead Changes: 26 among 8 drivers.

Lap Leaders: K.Harvick 1-28; C.Edwards 29-33; K.Harvick 34; C.Edwards 35-36; K.Harvick 37-52; J.Logano 53; K.Harvick 54-70; M.Truex Jr. 71-77; J.Johnson 78-82; C.Elliott 83; M.Kenseth 84-85; K.Harvick 86-105; J.Johnson 106-109; M.Truex Jr. 110; K.Harvick 111-113; J.Johnson 114-123; M.Truex Jr. 124-136; K.Harvick 137-157; J.Johnson 158-159; C.Edwards 160-161; J.Johnson 162-163; J.Logano 164-165; K.Harvick 166-200; D.Hamlin 201-202; K.Harvick 203; J.Johnson 204-205.

Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): K.Harvick, 9 times for 142 laps; J.Johnson, 6 times for 25 laps; M.Truex Jr., 3 times for 21 laps; C.Edwards, 3 times for 9 laps; J.Logano, 2 times for 3 laps; D.Hamlin, 1 time for 2 laps; M.Kenseth, 1 time for 2 laps; C.Elliott, 1 time for 1 lap.

Wins: J.Johnson, 2; D.Hamlin, 1; K.Harvick, 1; B.Keselowski, 1.

Top 16 in Points: 1. K.Harvick, 195; 2. J.Johnson, 184; 3. C.Edwards, 171; 4. D.Hamlin, 170; 5. Ky.Busch, 170; 6.

J.Logano, 165; 7. Ku.Busch, 148; 8.

D.Earnhardt Jr., 145; 9. B.Keselowski,

142; 10. A.Dillon, 139; 11. M.Truex Jr., 127; 12. J.McMurray, 125; 13.

A.Almirola, 120; 14. R.Stenhouse Jr., 119; 15. M.Kenseth, 113; 16. C.Elliott, 110.

NASCAR-Sprint Cup Points Leaders Through March 20 1. Kevin Harvick, 195.

2. Jimmie Johnson, 184. 3. Carl Edwards, 171.

4. Denny Hamlin, 170. 5. Kyle Busch, 170. 6. Joey Logano, 165. 7. Kurt Busch, 148. 8. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 145.

9. Brad Keselowski, 142. 10. Austin Dillon, 139.

11. Martin Truex Jr., 127. 12. Jamie McMurray, 125. 13. Aric Almirola, 120.

14. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., 119. 15. Matt Kenseth, 113. 16. Chase Elliott, 110.

17. Ryan Blaney, 110. 18. Kasey Kahne, 109. 19. AJ Allmendinger, 108. 20.

Ryan Newman, 95. 21. Trevor Bayne, 95. 22. Paul Menard, 91. 23. Regan Smith, 88. 24. Kyle Larson, 87. 25.

Brian Scott, 85. 26. Casey Mears, 84.

27. Greg Biffle, 80. 28. Landon Cassill, 77. 29. Danica Patrick, 72. 30. David Ragan, 67. 31. Clint Bowyer, 66. 32.

Michael McDowell, 61. 33. Matt DiBenedetto, 58. 34. Michael Annett, 57. 35.

Chris Buescher, 49. 36. Brian Vickers, 48. 37. Cole Whitt, 27. 38. Josh Wise, 20. 39. Jeffrey Earnhardt, 18. 40. Michael Waltrip, 12. 41. Bobby Labonte, 11. 42. Robert Richardson Jr., 3.

Baseball Spring training AMERICAN LEAGUE W L Pct Toronto 12 4 .750 Detroit 14 7 .667 Chicago 10 7 .588 Los Angeles 10 7 .588 Houston 11 8 .579 Texas 11 8 .579 Minnesota 9 9 .500 Oakland 8 8 .500 Cleveland 9 10 .474 New York 8 9 .471 Tampa Bay 8 9 .471 Seattle 9 11 .450 Kansas City 10 13 .435 Boston 9 12 .429 Baltimore 5 12 .294 NATIONAL LEAGUE W L Pct Arizona 16 4 .800 Washington 13 4 .765 Philadelphia 14 5 .737 Los Angeles 10 8 .556 Milwaukee 9 8 .529 Colorado 8 8 .500 Cincinnati 9 11 .450 San Francisco 9 11 .450 New York 7 9 .438 Miami 7 10 .412 St. Louis 7 10 .412 Chicago 6 13 .316 Pittsburgh 6 13 .316 San Diego 5 12 .294 Atlanta 6 15 .286 NOTE: Split-squad games count in the standings; games against non-major league teams do not.

Sunday’s games Miami 5, St. Louis 2 Philadelphia 5, Houston 4 Detroit (ss) 8, Atlanta 2 Baltimore 8, Tampa Bay 8, tie N.Y. Yankees 6, Minnesota 4

Detroit (ss) 7, Washington 6 Toronto 3, Pittsburgh 2 Boston 9, N.Y. Mets 4 Milwaukee 3, L.A. Dodgers (ss) 1 Chicago White Sox 6, Oakland 2 Chicago Cubs 5, Kansas City 2 San Diego 12, L.A. Dodgers (ss) 5 Arizona 9, Cincinnati 3 L.A. Angels 5, Texas 1 San Francisco 10, Colorado 4 Cleveland 3, Seattle 1 Monday’s Games Washington 5, Houston 3 Atlanta 7, Pittsburgh (ss) 3 Philadelphia 4, Detroit 3 Boston 4, St. Louis 3 Pittsburgh (ss) 2, Minnesota 0 Miami 2, N.Y. Mets 1 Oakland vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Ariz., (n) Seattle vs. L.A. Dodgers at Glendale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels vs. Milwaukee (ss) at Phoenix, (n) Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., (n).

Colorado vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., (n) Milwaukee (ss) vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., (n) Cincinnati vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., (n) Today’s Games Baltimore vs. Minnesota (ss) at Fort Myers, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

Atlanta vs. Houston at Kissimmee, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

Toronto vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

Minnesota (ss) vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

Boston vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati at Goodyear, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

San Francisco (ss) vs. Chicago White Sox at Glendale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Oakland vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 3:10 p.m.

Texas vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 3:10 p.m.

Milwaukee vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 5:35 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 8:05 p.m.

San Francisco (ss) vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 9:10 p.m.

Basketball NBA standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 48 21 .696 Boston 40 30 .571 New York 28 43 .394 Brooklyn 19 50 .275 Philadelphia 9 61 .129 Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta 41 29 .586 Miami 40 29 .580 Charlotte 39 30 .565 Washington 34 35 .493 Orlando 29 40 .420 Central Division W L Pct x-Cleveland 49 20 .710 Indiana 36 33 .522 Chicago 35 33 .515 Detroit 36 34 .514

Milwaukee 30 40 .429 19½ WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB y-San Antonio 59 10 .855 — Memphis 40 30 .571 19½ Dallas 35 35 .500 24½ Houston 35 35 .500 24½ New Orleans 26 43 .377 33 Northwest Division W L Pct GB y-Oklahoma City 48 22 .686 — Portland 36 35 .507 12½ Utah 34 36 .486 14 Denver 29 41 .414 19 Minnesota 22 47 .319 25½ Pacific Division W L Pct GB y-Golden State 62 7 .899 — L.A. Clippers 43 26 .623 19 Sacramento 27 42 .391 35 Phoenix 19 50 .275 43 L.A. Lakers 14 55 .203 48 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Sunday’s Games Dallas 132, Portland 120, OT Toronto 105, Orlando 100 New Orleans 109, L.A. Clippers 105 Boston 120, Philadelphia 105 Utah 94, Milwaukee 85 Sacramento 88, New York 80 Monday’s Games Denver at Cleveland, (n) Philadelphia at Indiana, (n) San Antonio at Charlotte, (n) Orlando at Boston, (n) Milwaukee at Detroit, (n) Sacramento at Chicago, (n) Golden State at Minnesota,(n) Washington at Atlanta, (n) Memphis at Phoenix, (n).

Today’s Games Charlotte at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m.

Miami at New Orleans, 7 p.m.

Houston at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Memphis at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Milwaukee at Cleveland, 6 p.m.

Atlanta at Washington, 6 p.m.

Toronto at Boston, 6:30 p.m.

Orlando at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

New York at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Sacramento at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Utah at Houston, 7 p.m.

Miami at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Denver, 8 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

Dallas at Portland, 9 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Golden State, 9:30 p.m.

Television Today’s lineup GB — 8½ 21 29 39½ GB — ½ 1½ 6½ 11½ GB — 13 13½ 13½

COLLEGE BASKETBALL 6 p.m. (ESPN) — NIT, quarterfinals, Saint Mary’s (Cal) at Valparaiso 8 p.m. (ESPN) — NIT, quarterfinals, Creighton at BYU MLB BASEBALL 5 a.m. (MLB) — Spring training, L.A. Angels vs. Milwaukee (ss), at Phoenix (tape-delayed) 8 a.m. (MLB) — Spring training, Colorado vs. Texas, at Surprise, Ariz. (tapedelayed) 12:30 p.m. (ESPN) — Exhibition, Tampa Bay vs. Cuba, at Havana 4 p.m. (MLB) — Spring training, Texas vs. San Diego, at Peoria, Ariz. (tape-delayed) 8 p.m. (MLB) — Spring training, L.A. Dodgers vs. Kansas City, at Surprise, Ariz.

NFL looking at game in China by 2018

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Vivians hit a muchneeded 3-pointer to give the Bulldogs momentum and then Richardson made a layup to push Mississippi State ahead 61-60. Richardson hit an even bigger shot minutes later, pushing the Bulldogs to a likely matchup against No. 1 overall seed UConn in the Sweet 16.

Tip-Ins Mississippi State: The Bulldogs are now 33-3 at Humphrey Coliseum over the past two years. ... Mississippi State has a 22-1 record this year when it wins the rebounding advantage. The Bulldogs outrebounded the Spartans 37-33.

Michigan State: The Spartans had to play on the road as a No. 4 seed because their home arena in East Lansing is being used for the Michigan high school basketball state playoffs.

Up Next Mississippi State travels to Bridgeport, Connecticut, for the Sweet 16.

Michigan State’s season is over.

Associated Press

BOCA RATON, Fla. -The NFL could be headed to China in a couple of years. For a regular-season game, no less.

The league is looking into playing a game in China as early as the 2018 season.

A detailed analysis of how much interest there would be in such a game in the world’s most populous country is under way, and is being discussed this week at the owners’ meetings.

But few details, including which Chinese city the league will target, have

been settled.

Quietly, several teams have expressed a willingness to be involved in a game in China, though the logistics would be more challenging than participating in annual regularseason series in London.

For one, heading to China after playing a Sunday game and then suiting up again the following Sunday could be problematic considering the hefty time difference and travel involved.

This year, the NFL will stage three games in London and return to Mexico for a regular-season game

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notified of any disciplinary action. The Rockets play the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday.

Bickerstaff was surprised that anyone asked about the can, and by reports that the team tried to hide it from the officials.

“Every time Dwight goes into the game, it’s the same routine,” he said. “It was no cover-up on my part.”

in November. The London matches will feature Washington against Cincinnati and Indianapolis facing Jacksonville at Wembley Stadium, the usual venue for NFL games, with the Bengals and Jaguars as hosts. The Giants face the Rams at Twickenham Stadium, a rugby ground being used for the first time, with the Rams as host.

On Nov. 21, Oakland will host Houston at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, the first NFL game there since 2005, when Arizona beat San Francisco 31-14 before 103,467 fans.

The NFL had planned to play a preseason game in China once before, in 2007 in Beijing, but it was canceled.

A trip to China would be the longest for the NFL, which has staged exhibition games in Japan and Australia. Preseason games were played in Tokyo in 1976, 1989-96, 1998, 2000, 2003 and 2005. One match was played in Osaka in 2002.

One game was played in 1999 in Sydney.

Germany also has expressed interest in hosting an NFL regular-season game.

DRAFT Bickerstaff said Howard has done nothing wrong.

“He’s never run to the back in the locker room to try to trick anyone,” he said. “It was never brought to our attention. No one’s ever said anything to us about it.

If you go back, you can watch every single one of our games for the past three years, it’s (the can) there. So we were obviously surprised by the attention it has drawn.”

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whether Simmons will leave LSU in good academic standing. LSU was informed earlier this month that Simmons did not meet the requirements for the Wooden Award, which is presented to the nation’s top college player.

The award’s published criteria say candidates must be full-time students with consideration “given to scholastic

achievement and aspirations.” Candidates also must have cumulative grade point averages of 2.0 since enrolling.

Simmons didn’t start a Feb. 20 loss at Tennessee for what Jones said then was an academic issue. And while Simmons remains eligible for other national awards, Jones did not say in his end-of-season meeting with reporters last week whether Simmons was still going to class.

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liers are here, along with an efficient offense and a defense that seems to tighten its grip as the games go on.

KenPom’s top-ranked team meets No. 4 seed Iowa State (23-11) in Chicago on Friday. Win that, and the Cavaliers will face a double-digit seed — either 10seed and ACC leaguemate Syracuse (21-13) or 11-seed Gonzaga (28-7) — for their first Final Four since 1984.

East Preseason No. 1-ranked North Carolina (30-6) did the expected by reaching Friday’s games in Philadelphia. The other top seeds

— No. 2 Xavier, No. 3 West Virginia and No. 4 Kentucky — weren’t so lucky.

UNC faces No. 5 seed and Big Ten regular-season champion Indiana (27-7) in the first tournament meeting between the two since 1984, when the Hoosiers upset the Tar Heels to end Michael Jordan’s college career.

The bracket also features No. 6 Notre Dame (23-11) and No. 7 Wisconsin (2212). And if the seeds hold, there would be an all-Atlantic Coast Conference final for a league with a tournament-record six Sweet 16 teams.

“I probably think we’ve played our best basketball the entire season in these

last couple of weeks,” UNC coach Roy Williams said after Saturday’s home-state win against Providence in Raleigh. “Now is that going to transfer when we play (in Philadelphia)? I have no idea because (they’re) 18-, 19-, 20- or 21-year-olds.

But the appreciation I have for them is because they’ve earned it.”

South Kansas’ bracket largely went according to plan entering Thursday’s games in Louisville, Kentucky.

The Jayhawks (32-4) draw a dangerous team in No. 5 Maryland (278), a team ranked third in the preseason Top 25 and

peaked at second in February.

No. 2 seed Villanova (315), a contender for its own 1-seed entering Selection Sunday, lurks in the other end of the bracket. The Wildcats meet No. 3 seed Miami (27-7) to give this region three of the top 11 teams in KenPom’s rankings, the toughest of the four fields.

So much for the Jayhawks getting a favorable draw as the tournament’s top overall seed, even as they’re savoring being back in the Sweet 16 after two opening-weekend exits.

“There was a lot of motivation from last year, that feeling that we had,” Kansas senior Perry Ellis said,

“and we just want to con- Brandon Ingram are scary tinue to play the way we matchups in a win-or-goare and have fun and take it home setting. game by game.”

The bottom of the bracket features national player of the year candidate BudWest dy Hield and No. 2 seed This is the only bracket Oklahoma (27-7), one of six that went chalk with all four teams to hold the No. 1 spot top seeds advancing, which in the AP Top 25 this year. has happened just 16 times The Sooners face 3-seed since 1985, according to Texas A&M (28-8) fresh off STATS. the Aggies’ miracle comeOregon (30-6) plays in back to beat Northern Iowa Anaheim, California, on in double overtime.

Thursday against 4-seed “We go to a new fourDuke (25-10), which is vul- team tournament,” Ducks nerable to foul trouble or coach Dana Altman said affatigue with largely a six- ter Sunday’s comeback win man rotation. But the Blue against St. Joseph’s. “We Devils can hit the 3, while know we’re going to have high-scoring guard Gray- to play better than we did son Allen (22.0 points) and tonight, but it’s an opportulikely one-and-done talent nity.”

History

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Tuesday, March 22, 2016

The name Curlee: Ingrained part of Corinth history A few years ago I wrote an article on a regiment and a few local boys who served in it. (“The 26th Mississippi: Soldiers from the Crossroads battled through the South,” Daily Corinthian Dec. 15, 2013).

There was another Corinth man who served in the 26th whom I did not mention at the time because he is deserving of an article devoted to him: Col. William eyton Tom P Curlee.

Parson William born Park Ranger was in Tipton County, Tenn., in November 1833.

His father Cullen was a farmer who saw greener pastures in Mississippi and when William was just a tot he moved the family to Marshall County. Cullen owned a large farm and 15 slaves, which made him one of the more prosperous farmers in the neighborhood. He did so well that he was able to send William away to school.

William graduated from Union University in Murfreesboro in 1856 and then immediately enrolled in the Lebanon Law School. In 1858 he was admitted to the bar and joined a law firm that relocated to Holly Springs.

He was a fine looking gent, standing 5 foot 6 ½, with brown hair and gray eyes. William was doing very well for himself until the war interfered.

As an educated man he could have easily obtained an officer’s commission but his patriotism was stronger than his desire for rank. He enlisted in February 1861 as a private in the 9th Mississippi Infantry, one of the first regiments raised in the state. In March, the regiment headed south for Pensacola.

William wasn’t meant to stay long with the 9th Infantry. Another regiment was being organized in Iuka and William was elected to serve as 3rd Lieutenant in the 26th Mississippi. He was com-

Verandah-Curlee House missioned into Company C, the “Bob Davenport Grays.”

Who was Bob Davenport, you may ask? Robert Davenport was the father of the company commander, Stephen Davenport. Too old to serve in the ranks himself, Bob’s contribution to the war effort was his name and his son.

3rd Lieutenant was an unusual rank, more of a supernumerary in the company leadership, and it was once said if a private ever saluted a third lieutenant it was on a very dark night. There was not even an insignia for such a lowly position.

William was a 3rd lieutenant for all of 17 days when he was promoted to regimental adjutant with the rank of 2nd lieutenant. The adjutant was a very important guy in the regimental hierarchy. Essentially, he was the military secretary for the unit.

He maintained control of all of the commanding officers’ official correspondence, required reports, and the all-important muster rolls.

His first battle action came at Fort Donelson when the 26th Mississippi spear-headed an attack to break through Grant’s

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The church worshipped on the first day of the week (1 Corinthians 16:2), upon which day they sang a capella (Ephesians 5:19), gave of their means (1 Corinthians 16:2), observed the Lord’s supper weekly (Acts 20:7), prayed (1 Corinthians 14:15), and studied God’s word (Acts 2:42, 20:7).

The church was organized on a local, autonomous, congregational level (Acts 14:23), the church having elders, deacons, evangelists, and members (Phillipians 1:1).

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Th is was the church as it existed in the first century, the church of which Peter, James, John, and Paul were members. Now, my friends, with no intent at all to be boastful, but to be kindly clear, we affirm that the church of Christ in your community is the same church. The church of Christ in this century has the same essential identifying features: • We have no man-made creed, discipline, confession of faith, or catechism. We are governed solely by the apostles’ doctrine, by the New Testament.

We worship on the first day of the week by engaging in a capella singing, praying, studying God’s word, giving of our means, and observing the Lords supper.

• Each congregation is local, independent, autonomous or selfgoverning, having elders, deacons, evangelists, and members.

We are designated as “the church of Christ” or by an equivalent.

If you were to ask, “How do I become a member of the church of Christ today?” You would be kindly instructed that you must become a baptized, penitent believer.

We plead for the church now (this century) as then (first century). Such is pure, simple, and beautiful New Testament Christianity!

37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?

38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart.

47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

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As an educated man he could have easily obtained an officer’s commission but his patriotism was stronger than his desire for rank. He enlisted in February 1861 as a private in the 9th Mississippi Infantry, one of the first regiments raised in the state.

William Peyton Curlee besieging forces. Despite his “example of knightly heroism and conspicuous bravery,” the attack failed. Lt. Curlee’s horse was shot out from under him and the entire regiment became prisoners when the fort was surrendered the following day.

Adjutant Curlee and many of the other officers were confined at Fort Warren in Boston Harbor. On July 31 he was exchanged for 1st Lieutenant D.R. Coder of the 11th Pennsylvania Reserves. William was sent to Vicksburg and then on to the regiment which was reorganizing at Holly Springs.

This was in mid-October when the Confederate army in this area was reeling after Van Dorn’s defeat here at Corinth. All of the exchanged prisoners from Fort Donelson were a boon to an army in desperate need of reinforcements.

William returned to his adjutant duties and was with the regiment during the fighting with Grant’s army as the enemy moved south along the Mississippi Central Railroad. They were involved in a big fight at Coffeeville where the regiment was praised for their “impetuous gallantry” on the battlefield.

Soon they were sent to Greenwood and garrison duty at Fort Pemberton. The long winter and spring were a welcome rest. By May they were on their way to Vicksburg to face off, again, with Grant’s Army of the Ten-

nessee.

The regiment was in the thick of it at the Battle of Champion Hill and they caught a lucky break at the end of the fighting.

Actually it was more hard marching than luck which kept the 26th Mississippi from getting trapped inside Vicksburg with the rest of the army.

In August of ’63 the regiment moved on to Meridian. There was no enemy there, just a new assignment to enforce the unpopular draft. Not good duty.

It was during this time that William’s military career took an odd turn.

He recruited a new organization known simply as Captain William P. Curlee’s Unattached Mississippi Cavalry. He was allowed a transfer to take command of the new company which, unfortunately, there is very little information on. It appears the men came from Noxubee County and they served as State troops, not the regular Confederate army, kind of like the National Guard.

They did not remain “unattached” for long however. In the spring of 1864 Maj. Gen. Nathan B. Forrest arrived in the area to rebuild his cavalry corps. There were way too many of these independent home guard companies floating around so he brought them all in and created new regiments. On May 3, 1864, the company was folded in with an existing battalion of state cavalry to cre-

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ate Hamm’s Regiment of Mississippi Cavalry. William Curlee was elected to the position of lieutenant colonel.

Truth be told, many of these independent units resented being drawn into regular Confederate service and did not want to serve with Forrest; they preferred being on their own and accountable only to themselves. They had been given an ultimatum of joining one of the new cavalry regiments or being sent to serve as infantry in Virginia or Georgia.

Most were ill-disciplined, poorly armed, and poorly mounted. To top it off, Forrest didn’t really want them. At least not at first.

In early June Forrest sent them to Jackson in a trade for veteran cavalry.

Hamm was sick on July 6 when the regiment was involved in some heavy fighting at Roberson’s Farm near Jackson with William in command.

Curlee was wounded in the heel and had to pass command to Major G.W. Bynum. (More about him in another article.)

The regiment was then sent east to assist Forrest but arrived just after the terrible defeat at Harrisburg. They were almost immediately put on trains (without their horses!) for Atlanta where they were soon joined by Hamm and Curlee, both healed, hale, and hearty. It was time for Hamm’s Regiment to show their mettle.

On July 28, 1864, they made a desperate charge against the Union lines west of Atlanta. The Federals were behind breastworks and the regiment suffered heavy losses, particularly to the officers. Col. Hamm was mortally wounded and

died two days later, leaving William in command of the regiment.

After the fall of Atlanta they were sent back to Mississippi but their numbers had been so reduced they were combined with the remnants of other organizations to form a new unit, Ashcraft’s Regiment. Again, William was in the No. 2 spot as lieutenant colonel.

They finished out the war fighting under Forrest in the tragic engagement at Selma, Alabama, April 2, 1865. In that hopeless battle against Gen. James Wilson’s overwhelming legions of cavalry, William’s brother John, the Ordnance Officer, was shot through the head and killed.

A few weeks later William signed his parole and returned to the family farm in Marshall County. His close friend G.W. Bynum recalled, “W.P. Curlee was a fearless, chivalrous, gallant soldier.” With the war over he quickly resumed his law career in Holly Springs.

William had not been a civilian long when he married Miss Mary Boone, the daughter of Lt. Col. Marion Francis Boone, a former comrade of the 26th Mississippi Infantry. Marion, who was killed in Virginia in 1864, was the son of R.H. Boone, the namesake of nearby Booneville. (Marion will get a separate article as well.)

The newly married William was elected probate judge for Tishomingo County and soon after the creation of Alcorn County he moved here to Corinth.

He entered into a new law practice with William Inge and R.O. Beene to create the firm of Inge, Beene & Curlee.

After several years together the firm was dissolved and William partnered up with a number of well-known Corinth lawyers until he created the firm of Curlee & Stanley with the noted C.E. Stanley.

William and Mary Curlee had a happy home and were blessed with five children; Eleanor Katherine, Shelby Hammon, Mary Boone, William Peyton Jr., and Francis Marion.

In 1875, William purchased the Verandah House on Fillmore Street for $2,000 from Rosabel Bates. He enjoyed the beautiful home for a mere three years until his untimely death in 1878.

He was only 44 when he passed, but in those years he had made a name for himself that has become an ingrained part of Corinth history. There are few names that invoke the spirit of Corinth as that of Curlee.

William and Mary are buried in the City Cemetery in Corinth. For more information on the Curlee family visit http://verandahcurleehouse.com/ (Daily Corinthian columnist Tom Parson is National Park Service Ranger at the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center.)

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Donning their big floppy hats and festive spring dresses, JA members Morgan Williams, Haven Caldwell, Ashley Majors, Michelle Brooks, Sara Beth Green, Marley Ashe, Jamie Jones, Laura Kate Carmichiel, Amy Craven and Shea Tyson prepare to see and be seen at this year’s Kentucky Derby-themed ball, above.

Charity Ball Co-Chairs Marley Ashe and Sara Beth Green announce the theme for this year’s ball, right

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“Due to our large volume of Living Ads this year, we are going to forgo the live auction this time,” said the co-chair.

The highly anticipated event will also feature live entertainment by local band, HomeBrew at 5 p.m.

Cash prizes will be awarded for Best Hat, Best Dressed and Most Dapper Couple.

This year’s Junior Auxiliary of Corinth organizers and officers include Morgan Williams, Haven

Caldwell, Ashley Majors, Michelle Brooks, Sara Beth Green, Marley Ashe, Jamie Jones, Laura Kate Carmichiel, Amy Craven, Shea Tyson, Hallie Jones, Richelle Stark, Susan Bailey, Laura Beth Trapp, Brittany Bryant, Stacie Ross and Christie Dickinson.

Tickets for the ball are $65 per person or $130 per couple. Those who would like to attend the Citizen of the Year announcement and presentation of the Living Ads, but not stay for the ball, may do so for $10 per individual or $20 per couple.

“We want everyone to attend, so if you did not receive an invitation through the mail and would like to come, please join us,” said Green.

Tickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the ball. All proceeds from the ball and its events will benefit the children of Alcorn County.

“We are excited about the new changes we’ve made to our annual Charity Ball,” said Public Relations Chair Haven Caldwell. “We hope our past and new attendees will enjoy the ball’s new format.”

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Taste

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Easy Brunch Omelet Makes: 4 portions Toppings: mushrooms chorizo, bacon or ham cherry tomatoes spring onions herbs Omelet: 8 eggs 8 tablespoons water or milk salt, to taste pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons butter 8 slices Jarlsberg Cheese 8 slices ham Prepare toppings. Fry mushrooms and chorizo, bacon or ham; cut cherry tomatoes and spring onions.

To make omelet, crack eggs in bowl and add water, salt and pepper. Whisk eggs until they turn a pale yellow color, about 25-35 whisks.

Heat frying pan on medium heat and melt butter. When butter is bubbly, add about one quarter of the egg batter. This will make one of four omelets. When batter starts setting, move hardened parts toward the middle, enabling the rest to get direct heat as well. Use a gentle hand to avoid scrambled eggs.

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Puff Pastry Swirls Makes: 4 portions 4 ready-rolled puff pastry sheets 1 cup grated Jarlsberg Cheese 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped pepper Heat oven to 400 F. On lightly floured work surface, roll out pastry sheets into 8-by-4-inch rectangles. Mix grated cheese, rosemary and pepper. Spread mixture over puff pastry. Roll up each pastry rectangle from short end. Press edges firmly together to seal roll.

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Make Brunch a Breeze Skip the stress this Easter with these tips to make preparing your holiday brunch simply delicious.

1. Choose several make-ahead dishes that you can prepare well in advance, such as quiche or a breakfast bake.

2. Skip time-intensive pancakes and instead serve up a French toast casserole.

3. Prepare recipes using the highestquality, freshest ingredients for the best results.

4. Give your meal a boost with unexpected but impactful touches, such as specialty butters, homemade jams and delicious cheeses.

5. Create beautiful and tasty accents for your buffet in minutes with pretty bowls or platters filled with colorful, seasonal fruit.

Cheesy Bacon Quiche Makes: 4 portions Crust: 1 cup butter 1 cup flour 2 tablespoons water salt Filling: 1 cup bacon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 leek 4 eggs 1/2 cup Jarlsberg Cheese, plus additional for topping, grated 3 tablespoons parsley 4 tablespoons cream Heat oven to 400 F. In large bowl, mix butter, flour, water and salt together. Knead

thoroughly to make firm dough.

Pack dough in plastic wrap and let rest in refrigerator for 20 minutes.

Press dough into full surface of pie plate and cover with aluminum foil. Prebake in oven 10 minutes, then remove aluminum foil and bake another 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in frying pan on medium heat, saute bacon. Add leek at end of cooking time.

In bowl, whisk eggs and cream together and add grated cheese, parsley, bacon and leek. Pour filling into crust and top with grated cheese. Bake for 15 minutes, or until edge is golden brown and center is set.

Tip: To save time, use premade pie crust and bake according to package directions.

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GOP candidates taking aim at Common Core standards

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It was a project of governors and state school chiefs.

Much of the backlash against Common Core began when the federal government, through its Race to the Top program, started giving education grants to states that adopted higher academic standards. That grant money has run its course, and the new education law bars future use of incentives for embracing Common Core or any standards.

Even with Race to the Top, there was no federal mandate to adopt Common Core.

Chad Aldeman, an associate partner at Bellwether Education Partners, says this notion that the federal government “must stop” Common Core runs contrary to the long-held Republican position that governance of public schools is a state issue.

“It’s a little bit ironic that they’ve been sounding the alarm about federal control and now the leading Republican presidential candidates all want to take federal action against a state initiative,” Aldeman said in an interview. “There’s really nothing that they could do to stop Common Core other than using the bully

pulpit to try to convince states to back out of their own commitments.”

Trump has acknowledged that Common Core was set up by the states.

“But it has all been taken over now by the bureaucrats in Washington, and they are not interested in what’s happening in Miami or in Florida, in many cases,” he said.

Without referring to Common Core by its name, Kasich made clear at the Miami debate that he’s in favor of “high standards” for Ohio. “In our state, the state school board sets the standards.”

The education law passed Congress in December with overwhelming support from both parties and was quickly signed by President Barack Obama. The law revamps the widely criticized No Child Left Behind Act and substantially limits the federal government’s role in public schools, including its powers to push academic standards. Cruz missed the vote in the Senate on the bill.

“Republicans are campaigning on outdated talking points,” says Bellwether’s Aldeman.

Many millions of dollars have been spent on the standards — professional development, revamped assessments aligned with the standards, new teaching materials, said Robert Pondiscio, a senior fellow at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute.

Paris getting sausages, steaks 24/7 from vending machine

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WASHINGTON — Note to Republican presidential candidates: Congress passed, with broad bipartisan support, an education law that specifically says the federal government cannot push academic standards such as Common Core or give incentives to states that adopt them. On top of that, Common Core standards were established by state governors, not Washington.

So is the talk about killing Common Core just that — talk?

Of the three remaining GOP presidential candidates, only Ohio Gov. John Kasich supports the rigorous academic standards.

The others are vehement in their opposition.

“We’re getting rid of Common Core,” Donald Trump said during a debate in early this month.

At the most recent debate, March 10 in Miami, he said: “I want local education. I want the parents, and I want all of the teachers, and I want everybody to get together around a school and to make education great.”

Sen. Ted Cruz, too, is opposed to Common Core. He has called the academic standards a “perverse” mandate. At the Miami debate, he said, “Common Core is a disaster. And if I am elected president, in the first days as president I will direct the Department of Education that Common Core ends that day.”

What they fail to mention is that Common Core began as a state-driven campaign to raise learning standards for the nation’s schoolchildren. Launched in 2009, the idea was to embrace learning goals by grade across all 50 states to make sure kids in Iowa were on track and receiving a quality educa-

“It’s a little bit ironic that they’ve been sounding the alarm about federal control and now the leading Republican presidential candidates all want to take federal action against a state initiative.”

PARIS — With their beloved baguette already available 24 hours a day, it seems only logical that Parisians can now get the Bayonne ham and Basque pate that goes so well with the bread from the first meat vending machine installed in the French capital.

In a city filled with small shops where long lunches remain a crucial part of the French “art de vivre,” the gleaming red machine set up on the lively Rue de Charonne in eastern Paris seems a bit incongruous.

The area has at least two dozen butcher’s shops and no shortage of meat, but that didn’t deter the owners of one of those shops, Florence and Michel Pouzol of “L’ami Txulette,” from investing 40,000 euros ($45,000) to set up their project, selling vacuum-packed meat from the refrigerated machine.

“We’re closed two days: Sundays and Mondays,” Florence Pouzol told The Associated Press. “So this is to cater for customers over the weekend. ... The idea was also to serve people after the shop’s closing hours. We close at 8 p.m. but some people leave work very late and find the shop closed when they walk past it.”

L’ami Txulette specializes in products from the Basque Country. From their machine, which takes cash or credit cards, customers can also get a large choice of traditional delicatessen including duck confit and beef

“So this is to cater for customers over the weekend. ... The idea was also to serve people after the shop’s closing hours. ...”

Florence Pouzol carpaccio. There are also faux-filet steaks on display, priced at 34 euros per kilogram. On average, the products are 20 euro cents more expensive than those sold inside the shop.

A majority of shops remain closed on Sundays in France, but the Pouzols are confident that France is changing fast and so are their customers’ habits.

“Our customers are young. There are also quite a few bars and restaurants along the boulevard,” Florence Pouzol said. “When we see them during the day, they tell us: “Last night, I bought this, or that, and it was really helpful.” We also have those who work in the cafes and restaurants and who come off work at 2 a.m. They tell us they were happy to buy an entrecote or something else to eat.”

But not all residents, especially the older ones, seem ready to stop running errands at their favorite shop and switch to the meat dispenser.

“I’m so happy that I can actually go to the butcher’s shop now that I’m retired and go there in person”, said local resident Lydie Aparacio. “I think that it can be useful

for people who are busier than a retiree. I don’t use it because I have time.”

While baguette dispensers have enjoyed success across France over the past five years, the meat vending machines business remains in in the embryonic stage in France. The first machine of this type was installed three years ago in the small western town of Garat by a butcher who set it up outside a bar.

According to the bar owner, it adds extra comfort in an area lacking services.

“We don’t have a butcher’s shop in town, the first one is located three kilometers (two miles) away,” Jo Ferreira told the AP in a phone interview. “When you finish work at 7 p.m., it’s very convenient to have this machine available. I love their minced burger steaks.”

In the central medieval town of Mennetou-surCher, popular with tourists, Pascal Bidron has installed a machine to sell his locally made andouillette, a sausage prepared with pig’s intestines.

He bought a secondhand machine and put it next to his shop, which is closed for more than three hours during the daytime.

Daily Corinthian • Tuesday, March 22, 2016 • 3B

Community Events Artist Guild Gallery Exhibit The Corinth Artist Guild Gallery is hosting an exhibition of works by recently retired Corinth art teacher Lynn Haynie.

Called “Goodbye Winter,” the exhibit includes oil and acrylic paintings focused on floral themes.

Haynie taught in city and county schools through the years. The exhibit runs through March 26.

Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at 609 North Fillmore. Call 6650520 for more information.

Exercise Class The Boys and Girls Club is holding an exercise class for women on Monday and Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. The club is also offering line dancing at 6:30 each Tuesday night.

Extension Activities: Art Class An Art Class open to the public at no cost will meet every Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Extension Office, behind the Crossroads Arena.

Participants will need to bring their own supplies and should call 662-2867755 to register and get more information. The class is limited to 15.

Batik Workshop A Batik Workshop will be conducted every Thursday for six weeks from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Extension Office, behind the Crossroads Arena.

The cost is $10. Participants should register by calling 662-286-7755.

Beginning Quilt Class A Beginning Quilt Class meet at 5 p.m. each Tuesday at the Extension Office. Six sewing machines will be available for those without one.

Fish on Friday From 4 to 6 p.m. every Friday, the Easom Foundation will sell eat-in or carry-out farm-fed catfish dinners for $6 to support its hot meals program.

The meal includes coleslaw or salad, French fries or roasted potatoes, a dessert, juice and catfish. Dinners are also available from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the same price. Side items on the menu for the day may also be purchased.

Stop by the Easom Community Center and pick up a monthly menu or contact Chef Ben Betts at 662-415-4003 or Ernestine Hollins at 662643-8024. The menu can also be faxed each month to those who provide a fax number.

Seder Dinner Prince of Peace Lutheran church will host a Seder dinner at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 24.

Those interested in attending should call the church at 662-287-1037, as they are preparing for serving space. The church is located at 4203 Shiloh Road.

Cancer Support Meeting The Corinth/Alcorn County Cancer Support Group will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22 at the Corinth library. Amanda Webb will be the special guest speaker. She will speak on programs offered by the American Cancer Society. Guests are encouraged to bring a friend.

For more information contact Lanell Coln at 662-212-2303.

High School Art

Competition Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Art Department will host its Annual High School Art Competition through Thursday. High school students from the fivecounty district owill compete in the following categories: Drawing, 2D Design, 3D Design/Ceramics, Painting/Mixed Media and Photography/ Printmaking/Computer Graphics.

Anderson Hall Art Gallery hours from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday – Thursday. For more information contact Terry Anderson at 662-720-7336 or tfanderson@nemcc.edu.

BES Kindergarten Registration Biggersville Elementary School will have Kindergarten registration from 1 until 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 24. Children must be five years old by September 1 to register for Kindergarten. Parents and guardians are asked to bring their child’s certified birth certificate, Immunization Form 121, social security card and two proofs of residency.

For questions and more information contact the school at 662-2866593.

VFW Auxiliary VFW Auxiliary Post 3962 is sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 26 for ages 2 to 10. The hunt will be held rain or shine. The festive event will feature familyfriendly fun, a cake walk and music by DJ Lanny Cox. Free hotdogs/hamburgers will be available for children 12 and under. For more information contact Tom and Mike at the VFW at 662-2876106

Community Egg Hunt The Corinth/Alcorn Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor their 12th Annual Community Egg Hunt at the Corinth City Park beginning at noon on Saturday, March 26. There will be 3000 Easter Eggs hidden plus candy, prizes, live entertainment, prayer and festive fun with the Easter Bunny.

Each child may have a free picture taken with the Easter Bunny courtesy of Walgreens in Corinth. Age groups are 0–3, 4–6, 7–10 and special needs. (Parents may assist the 0–3 age group.) For more information contact the Corinth City Park at 662-2863067 or organizers J.C. Hill at 662-293-0290 or Blake McClain at 662231-5500.

Pray As One As One is a national call to prayer. The basic strategy revolves around two 40-day periods of prayer walking, fasting, and corporate prayer events. The first will start on Easter Sunday, March 27 and run through the National Day of Prayer on May 5. The second begins Sept. 30 and ends Election Day. In addition, there will be much collaboration with major national prayer events that are happening throughout the year.

Participants should note that the times of the Bible Reading have changed. The 75 hour Bible reading will be held from 8 a.m. on Monday, May 2 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 5.

Community Fellowship Dinner The Easom Community Center, 700 South Crater Street in Corinth, will hold its monthly community fellowship dinner from noon until 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April

(Editor’s Note: We recommend Community Events be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. Community Events normally publish on Wednesday, Sunday and when space allows on Friday.)

3. The cost is $10 for adults and all carry-outs.

Children under 9 may dine-in for $5. Items on the April menu include fried chicken, chicken alfredo, dressing, pepper steak, rice, roasted vegetables, broccoli, peach cobbler, banana pudding, rolls and beverages. For tickets and more information contact Ernestine Hollins at 662-643-8024 or Sam Crayton at 404386-3359.

Green Market Green Market at the Crossroads Museum kicks off on Saturday, April 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the C.A.R.E. Garden green space at 221 North Fillmore Street in downtown Corinth.

The market plays host to an eclectic mix of local and regional artisans and craftsmen who sell their wares in an openair, grassroots setting.

Presented by the Daily Corinthian and CocaCola, the market is the banner fundraiser of the non-profit Crossroads Museum. Visitors can also enjoy free admission to the museum.

The market’s opening day coincides with the ninth annual Crossroads Chili Cook-off, Mississippi’s state championship for the International Chili Society. Competitors provide samples of their handmade chili available for tasting in exchange for a donation to Havis’ Kids, a local charity for special needs children.

Other 2016 market dates include May 7, June 4, Sept. 3, Oct. 1 and Nov. 19.

For more information, visit corinthgreenmarket. com or contact 662-2873120.

Michie School Alumni Reunion The annual Michie School Alumni Reunion will be held April 2 at Michie School Cafeteria.

The doors will open at 4:30 p.m. and a potluck meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. All Michie alumni, spouses and guests are welcome to attend. All are asked to bring a favorite dish and join us for great memories, food and fun.

Horse Show The Magnolia Classic Racking Horse Show will return to the Crossroads Arena at 5 p.m. on April 2. Admission is $7.

Children under 6 attend for free. VIP tickets are also available (Call for details).

Tickets can be purchased in advance at the arena or at the gate the day of the show, which is RHBAA and RHBAA–HIO affiliated. Blue Heat AllStars and KTC will perform at intermission. For more information and for questions, contact Michelle at 662-665-1243.

Purple and Gold Banquet and Ball The Alcorn County Chapter of the Alcorn State University (ASU) National Alumni Association will sponsor a Purple and Gold Scholarship Banquet and Ball to provide assistance and scholarships to students from Alcorn County and surrounding areas attending Alcorn State University from 7:30 p.m. until midnight on Saturday, April 9.

The event will be held at Refreshments

Inc. which is located at 101 W. Linden Street in Corinth. Tickets are available from members or at Walker Law office, located at 408 Waldron Street in Corinth or by calling 662-665-9536.

Republican Meeting

ten classes. Following a BEKA Curriculum, subjects and activities will include beginning reading and writing, Bible, music, library, field trips, and daily snack-time.

Speech therapy will also be available. Classes begin Tuesday, Aug. 9.

Pre-K hours will be from 8 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.

Tuesday-Thursday. Kindergarten hours are from 8 a.m. until noon Monday-Friday. Early Morning Care is from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m.

Limited space is available. For more information call 662-287-3118 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday–Friday.

locate children out of school and in school who may be in need of special education services.

Contact Stephanie Clausel, Alcorn School District, or Christy Welch, Corinth School District, if you know of any children who may have a disability by calling or writing to the following telephone number and address: Alcorn School District, Special Services, 31 CR 401, Corinth, Ms. 38834, 662-286-7734; or Corinth School District, Special Services, 1204 North Harper Road, Corinth, MS 38834, 662-287-2425.

Retired Railroaders Senator Rita Parks and Representative Bubba Carpenter will be the guest speakers to the Alcorn County Republican Party at 6 p.m. on April 14 in the Corinth City Library. A Meet-and-Greet 5:45 p.m. with speaking at 6 p.m. The subject will be this year’s accomplishments in Mississippi State Legislature.

SOAR

Senior Sounds

Pickin on the Square will be held April through October at 7 p.m. each Thursday. During the winter months, the entertainment will be moved indoors. For more information contact Patricia Nachbar at 662-2871388.

Alcorn Central High School seniors will present “Good to be Alive” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 14; Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16 at the historic Coliseum Civic Center – located at 404 Taylor Street.

Admission is $12 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets go on sale April 4 at www.seniorsounds.net. For more information call Alcorn Central High School at 662-286-872.

The Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees “SOAR” will have regular monthly meetings every second Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Union Hall. These are retirees of Intex-MS Polymer Plastic’s Plant.

Pickin on the Square

Iuka Bluegrass A free Bluegrass concert will be held at the Iuka American Legion from 7 to 9 p.m. on the first and third Friday night of each month.

Free Medical Clinic

‘Just Plain Country’

The Living Healthy Free Medical Clinic, where residents with no way to pay can get free medical treatment, welcomes adults and children age 12 and up with no income and no health insurance.

The clinic, now located at 2668 South Harper Road Suite 3 next to Physicians Urgent Care in the former Oasis Medical Center, is open 1-5 p.m., on the second Wednesday and fourth Saturday of each month.

The clinic is always looking for both medical and non-medical volunteers. Medical and non-medical volunteers should contact Ann White at eaw3@comcast. net or 662-415-9446.

Just Plain Country performs at the Tishomingo County Fairgrounds in Iuka every Saturday from 7-10 p.m. there is dancing and good familyfriendly fun and entertainment.

Kindergarten and Pre-K Registration Registration for the next school year is underway at First Baptist Church Preschool/Kindergarten. There are preschool classes for three and four year olds and kindergarten classes for five year olds.

The school strives to provide students with an outstanding academic curriculum while at the same time teaching them Bible stories, memorizing scripture and learning about Jesus.

The curriculum meets standards outlined by the Mississippi Department of Education. Three year olds attend school two days a week, four year old students can attend three or five days a week and the kindergarten classes attend five days a week. All classes are half day.

The school opens at 7:45 a.m. and classes are dismissed by noon.

Those interested can call or come by the church to register. For more information contact Jackie Huskey at 662-2862208.

Preschool and Kindergarten Registration Oakland Baptist Church has opened registration for its 2016 Preschool and Kindergar-

American Legion Post 6 American Legion Post 6, located on South Tate St. will have Bingo every Friday. Doors will open at 4 p.m. with sales starting at 5:30 p.m. Games will begin at 6:30 p.m.

A full concession stand will be available. Senior Bingo will be held at 10 a.m. every Monday for $5. Lunch is provided.

American Legion Post 6 will hold their monthly meeting at 6 p.m. with a potluck meal on the 2nd Thursday of each month.

Musicians Needed A volunteer opportunity is available for a guitar or banjo musician to play with a band as part of a nursing home ministry during special programs held at 2 p.m. twice a month at Cornerstone and Mississippi Care Center.

For more information call 662-287-3560.

Cross City Piecemakers Quilt Guild The Cross City Piecemakers Quilt Guild will meet at 1 p.m. on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Extension Center. All are welcome.

For more information, contact Gail at 662-2877136.

Child Find The Alcorn and Corinth School Districts are participating in an ongoing effort to identify and evaluate children, birth through 21, who have a physical, mental, communicative and/or emotional disability.

The Child Find person works with the local head start, human services, health and mental agencies as well as local education agencies, physicians and other individuals to identify and

There will be a meeting for retired railroaders at 8 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at Martha’s Menu Restaurant in downtown Corinth. Active railroaders are welcome.

Alliance Hospice Alliance Hospice is looking for volunteers ages 16 to 85, who would love to interact with local senior citizens. For more information, contact Angel Bradley at Alliance Hospice at 662-286-9833 or by email at angel@alliancehopice.net.

Legacy Hospice Legacy Hospice is looking for volunteers from the age of 17 and up. Legacy Hospice offers three types of volunteers: Direct patient volunteers do things directly with the patient and caregiver. Indirect volunteers help with clerical work in the office.

Bereavement volunteers help families and loved ones on their journey through the grieving process. For more information contact Sherry Dalton at 662-286-5333 or by email at sherry.dalton@legacyhospice.net.

Food Pantry/ Clothes Closet Antioch Baptist Church food pantry and clothes closet is open every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6 to 6:30 p.m.

VFW Post 3962 ■ VFW Post No. 3962 hosts a Karaoke Night every Friday at the post on Purdy School Road in Corinth. Karaoke begins at 8 p.m. with music by D.J. Lanny Cox. Lanny Cox also provides music at the VFW on Saturday Dance Night, which begins at 8 p.m.

■ VFW Post No. 3962 will hold its monthly meetings on the third Thursday of each month with brunch at 6 p.m.

VFW ladies and men’s Auxiliary will have a joint meeting at 7 p.m.

Checkers Players Checkers players are needed, especially Intex retirees, to play from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays at the American Steel Builders Union across from Ability Works.

For more information, call 662-728-5498.

Lions Club The Corinth Lions Club meets for breakfast on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 a.m. at Martha’s Menu.

Senior Bingo American Legion Post 6 has Senior Bingo every Monday at 10 a.m. Cost is $5 for bingo and lunch with everyone welcome.

Friday night music There is music every Friday night with The Renegade, from 7-10 p.m. at the Guntown Community Center. This is a family-friendly event.

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Dear Annie: I live with a friend who wants the house to be neat all of the time. But his personal habits are disgusting.

“Bruno” washes up in the morning with a washcloth that he leaves on top of the hamper.

He takes a shower once every two weeks. He coughs and hacks and spits into the trash can by his desk. He gets black newsprint on his fingers when he reads the paper and then it gets all over our white walls when he touches them. He is diabetic and disposes of his bloody test strips and tissues in a garbage can in the kitchen. Next to the table. Where we eat.

How can I tell him to be more sanitary? I get so nauseated by his habits that sometimes I want to move out, but I can’t afford that option. When I speak to him about it, he gets crabby. — Disgusted Roommate Dear Roommate: This is what happens when people share living quarters — you have to find ways to live with those traits that irritate one another. We recommend putting a trash can with a flip lid in the kitchen, so his tissues and test strips are not visible, and the container is easy enough to use that Bruno won’t drop the

Annie’s Mailbox tissues on the floor.

You can do the same with the one by his desk. Do the reverse with the hamper — replace it with one that has no lid, so everything goes into a basket that can be carried to the washer. Don’t clean up his inky fingerprints. If he doesn’t like to see them, simply direct him to the cleaning supplies.

There’s nothing you can do about how often he showers. We think you should start scouting for another place to live that, with a second or even a third roommate, would be affordable.

Dear Annie: My niece is married and they have three children. Each year, I send my niece a Christmas gift of a significant amount of money for the family. I send a gift certificate for each child’s birthday, and I also send my niece a gift for her birthday.

She never sends a thank you via letter, card, text or email. She never acknowledges receiving the gifts at all. I always

have to write and ask whether the gifts arrived, and usually, I will get a response a day or two later.

I realize I don’t send gifts simply to be acknowledged, but it is a courtesy to let the giver know something was received. At what point can I let go of this tradition since it certainly doesn’t seem to be appreciated?

She lives in a different state, and I haven’t seen them in over eight years.

If I stop sending gifts, I know she will never once consider that she is responsible. But do I continue sending gifts to someone I consider unappreciative and rude? — Annoyed Aunt Dear Aunt: You can stop this tradition immediately. Send your niece a lovely card for the next occasion and write inside, “I can tell that gifts seem to create an extra burden for you, so I’ve decided to stop sending them.” Enough already.

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ERIN KADE RITCH DEFENDANT

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COUNTY OF ALCORN

IN THE CHANCERY IN THE CHANCERY C O U R T O F A L C O R N COURT OF ALCORN C O U N T Y , M I S S I S S I P P I COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI RE: THE LAST WILL AND IN THE MATTER OF THE TESTAMENT OF LANNY L. MONROE, SR., DECEASED ESTATE OF JUAN DEJUAN, CAUSE NO. 2016-0130-02 DECEASED

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ERIN KADE RITCH

NOTICE IS GIVEN that Letters Testamentary were on the 22nd day of February, 2016 granted the undersigned Executrix of the Estate of LANNY L. MONROE, SR., Deceased, by the Chancery Court of Alcorn County, Mississippi; and all persons having claims against said Estate are required to have the same probated and registered by the Clerk of said Court within ninety (90) days after the date of the first publication of this Notice, which is the 15th day of March, 2016 or the same shall be forever barred.

WITNESS OUR SIGNA- BY: W. Justice DEPUTY CLERK TURE(S), this the 3 rd day of March, 2016.

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LOLA MAE WHITTEMORE EXECUTRIX W. JETT WILSON, MSB#7316 ATTORNEY FOR EXECUTRIX 505 E. WALDRON STREET POST OFFICE BOX 1257 CORINTH, MS 38835 (662) 286-3366 3tc 3/8, 3/15, 3/22/2016

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WITNESS OUR SIGNATURE(S), this the 10th day of March, 2016.

LACY M. THOMPSON EXECUTRIX W. JETT WILSON, MSB#7316 ATTORNEY FOR EXECUTRIX 505 E. WALDRON STREET POST OFFICE BOX 1257 CORINTH, MS 38835 (662) 286-3366 3tc 3/15, 3/22, 3/29/2016

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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF ALCORN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

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NOTICE TO You have been made a DeCREDITORS fendant in the suit filed in this 0955 LEGALS Court by Keifer Jay Norman, Letters Testamentary havI N T H E C H A N C E R Y Petitioner, seeking custody of ing been granted on the 29th a minor child.

COURT OF ALCORN day of Feb., 2016, by the COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI Chancery Court of Alcorn You are summoned to ap- County, Mississippi to the unpear and defend against the dersigned Administrator of RE: THE LAST WILL AND complaint or petition filed the Estate of JUAN DEJUAN, against you in this action at TESTAMENT OF JOHN C. Deceased, notice is hereby 9:00 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; c lock A.M. on the WHITTEMORE, given to all persons having 18th day of April, 2016, in DECEASED claims against said estate to the Courtroom of the Alpresent the same to the corn County Courthouse in CAUSE NO. 2016-0152-02 Clerk of this Court for proCorinth, Alcorn County, Mis- bate and registration accordsissippi, and in case of your ing to law, within ninety (90) NOTICE TO CREDITORS failure to appear and defend- days from the first publicaant, a judgment will be tion of this notice, or they NOTICE IS GIVEN that entered against you for the will be forever barred. money or other things deLetters Testamentary were rd manded in the complaint or on the 3 day of March, 2016 WITNESS OUR SIGNAgranted the undersigned Ex- petition.

TURE on this the 29th day of ecutrix of the Estate of JOHN Feb., 2016.

You are not required to C. WHITTEMORE, Defile an answer or other pleadceased, by the Chancery TERESA JUAN FRANCISCO Court of Alcorn County, Mis- ing but you may do so if you Administrator of the desire. sissippi; and all persons havEstate of Juan DeJuan, ing claims against said Estate Deceased Issued under my hand and are required to have the same the seal of said Court, this the probated and registered by Thomas Sweat the Clerk of said Court with- 3 day of March, 2016.

612 1/2 Waldron St. in ninety (90) days after the Corinth, MS 38834 GREGORY YOUNGER, date of the first publication of 287-5549 th CHANCERY CLERK this Notice, which is the 8 ALCORN COUNTY, day of March, 2016 or the 3tc 3/15, 3/22, same shall be forever barred. MISSISSIPPI 3/29/2016 15236

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0955 LEGALS 0955 LEGALS Invitation for Bids Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Alcorn County, Mississippi will receive sealed bids until 9:00 a.m. on the 4th day of April 2016 in the Board Room of Alcorn County Board of Supervisors Building located at 305 South Fulton Drive, Corinth, Mississippi for the lease/purchase of One (1) New 2017 Model Year Single Axle Dump Truck. Sealed bids should be filed with the Deputy Purchase Clerk, at 305 South Fulton Drive, on or before such time. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

The bid form and specification to be used by the bidder to submit his bid has been approved and is on file in the Board of Supervisors Office of Alcorn County, Mississippi.

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of Supervisors of Alcorn Clerk of Alcorn County, Mis County, Mississippi on the 7th sissippi, as Instrument No. Lots 30 & 31, of East Ever201501351; day of March, 2016. greens Subdivision according to the map or plat of said WHEREAS, default subdivision filed in the Office Jimmy Tate Waldon, having been made in the of the Chancery Clerk of AlPresident terms and conditions of said corn County, Mississippi, in Deed of Trust and the entire Plat Book 3 at Page 53.

Alcorn County Board of debt secured thereby, having Supervisors been declared to be due and Although the title to said payable in accordance with property is believed to be 2tc 3/15, 3/22/2016 the terms of said Deed of good, I will sell and convey 15243 Trust, and the legal holder of only such title in said propsaid indebtedness, RED- erty as is vested in me as SubS T O N E F E D E R A L stitute Trustee.

NOTICE OF SALE BY CREDIT UNION, having requested the undersigned SIGNED, POSTED SUBSTITUTE Substitute Trustee to ex- AND PUBLISHED on this TRUSTEE ecute the trust and sell said the 15 day of March, 2016.

WHEREAS, JAMES land and property in accordM . W I L H I T E a n d ance with the terms of said /s/ W. Jett Wilson MELISSA D. WILHITE, Deeds of Trust for the pur- W. JETT WILSON MSB# made, executed and de- pose of raising the sums due 7316 livered to JONATHAN B. thereunder, together with at- SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE HARRIS as Trustee for the torney's fees, Substitute WILSON & HINTON, P.A. benefit of REDSTONE Trustee's fees, and expense of Post Office Box 1257 Corinth, MS 38835 FEDERAL CREDIT UNI- sale.

(662) 286-3366 ON, a certain Deed of Trust NOW, THEREFORE, bearing the date of December 3, 2010, and filed of re- NOTICE IS HEREBY Publish 4 times: cord as Instrument No. GIVEN that I, the under- March 15, 22, 29, 201005990, in the land re- signed Substitute Trustee, on April 5, 2016 cords of Alcorn County, Mis- the 6th day of April, 2016, at the South front door of the 15246 sissippi; Alcorn County Courthouse, WHEREAS, RED- in the City of Corinth, AlS T O N E F E D E R A L corn County, Mississippi, CREDIT UNION, legal within the legal hours for , 1 7 + ( & + $ 1 & ( 5 < holder and owner of said such sales (being between the & 2 8 5 7 2 ) $ / & 2 5 1 Deed of Trust and the in- hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 & 2 8 1 7 < 0 , 6 6 , 6 6 , 3 3 , debtedness secured thereby, p.m.), will offer for sale and s u b s t i t u t e d W . J E T T sell, at public outcry to the 5( 7+( /$67 :,// $1' WILSON as Substitute highest bidder for cash, the 7(67$0(17 2) 23$/ 5 Trustee, by instrument dated following property conveyed 68**6 April 13, 2015 and recorded to me by said Deed of Trust '(&($6(' in the Office of the Chancery described as follows: Clerk of Alcorn County, Mis&$86( 12

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Advertise your CAR, TRUCK, SUV, BOAT, TRACTOR, MOTORCYCLE, RV & ATV here for $39.95 UNTIL SOLD! Ad should include photo, description and price. PLEASE NO DEALERS & NON-TRANSFERABLE! NO REFUNDS. Single item only. Payment in advance. Call 287-6147 to place your ad.

816 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

Pace Utility Tandem Trailer.

REDUCED Sportsman Camper Queen Bed, Couch sleeps 2, lots of cabinets, pulled 6 times, non-smoker, clean as new on the inside.

$9,500.00 $7000.00 287-3461 or 396-1678

(Enclosed) 6x12, Wired, A/C, Custom detailed/paint, inlayed equipment brackets, windows/shades and awning Drop down loading door and mounted Alum tool box.

Custom Wheels like new!

Perfect for camping.

Includes 2 twin electric air mattresses and port-a-potty.

Serious inquiries only.

No Calls after 6PM. Corinth.

$6500.00

662-284-4604

SOLD 2011 AR-ONE Star Craft, 14ft. Fridge/AC, Stove, Microwave, Full bath, immaculate condition. ReďŹ nance or payoff (prox. $5300) @ Trustmark, payments $198.

Excellent starter for small family.

284-0138

2006 SPRINGDALE

by KEYSTONE pull camper with slideout. Can sleep up to 10 with 2 bedrooms.

29â&#x20AC;&#x2122; long. Great condition & new tires. Ready to go.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;07 Dolphin LX RV, 37â&#x20AC;&#x2122; REDUCED 2006 WILDERNESS CAMPER 29 FT.

SOLD

5TH WHEEL LARGE SLIDE OUT FULLY EQUIPPED $7000.00 Joe Roberts 662-415-5450

NON-SMOKING OWNER IUKA CALL 662-423-1727

gas burner, workhorse eng., 2 slideouts, full body paint, walk-in shower, SS sinks & s/s refrig w/im, Onar Marq gold 7000 gen., 3-ton cntrl. unit, back-up camera, auto. leveling, 2-flat screen TVs, Allison 6-spd. A.T., 10 cd stereo w/s.s, 2-leather capt. seats & 1 lthr recliner, auto. awning, qn bed, table & couch (fold into bed), micro/conv oven, less than 5k mi.

CED U D E R $65,000 662-415-0590

2005 AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT

Excaliber made

by Georgi Boy 1985 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; long motor home, new tires, Price negotiable.

30 ft., with slide out & built-in TV antenna, 2 TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 7400 miles.

$75,000.

662-287-7734

662-660-3433

470 TRACTORS/FARM EQUIP.

1990 Allegro Motor Home

SOLD

Excellent Condition Brand New Refrigerator New Tires & Hot Water Heater. Sleeps Six 7,900 ACTUAL MILES $12,500. OBO Must See!!

Call 662-665-1420

30' MOTOR HOME 1988 FORD 2003 CHEROKEE 285 SLEEPS 8 EXCELLENT CONDITION EVERYTHING WORKS 5TH WHEEL W/GOOSE NECK ADAPTER CENTRAL HEAT & AIR ALL NEW TIRES & NEW ELECTRIC JACK ON TRAILER

$7500 $8995

CALL RICHARD 662-416-0604 Call Richard 662-664-4927

D L O S 51,000 MILES SLEEPS 6

$4300 662-415-5247

WINNEBAGO JOURNEY CLASS A , RV 2000 MODEL 34.9 FT. LONG 50 AMP HOOKUP CUMMINS DIESEL FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS LARGE SLIDE OUT ONAN QUIET GENERATOR VERY WELL KEPT. ,500.

662-728-2628

SOLD

24 FT BONANZA TRAILER GOOSE NECK GOOD CONDITION

$2,000.00 662-287-8894

WINNEBAGO MOTOR HOME 1989 40' Queen Size Bed 1 Bath Sleeps 6-7 people comfortably

$8500

662-808-9313

FORD 601 WORKMASTER TRACTOR WITH EQUIPMENT POWER STEERING GOOD PAINT $5800.00 662-416-5191

1953 FORD GOLDEN JUBILEE TRACTOR $

6000.00

662-286-6571 662-286-3924 COMMERCIAL

8N FORD TRACTOR GOOD CONDITION $2500.00 287-8456

KUBOTA 2001

FOR SALE JOHN DEERE TRACTORS SPRING SPECIAL 662-415-0399 662-419-1587

2009 TT45A New Holland Tractor 335 Hours 8 x 2 Speed, non-Synchro Mesh Transmission. Roll over protective structure, hydrolic power lift. Like New Condition, owner deceased, Kossuth Area. $10,000- 662-424-3701

5700 HP GOOD CONDITION OWNER RETIRING $10,000.00 731-453-5521

601 FORD WORKMASTER

SOLD EXCELLENT CONDITION

$3,500 731-453-5239 731-645-8339

W & W HORSE OR CATTLE TRAILER ALL ALUMINUM LIKE NEW $7000.

731-453-5239 731-645-8339

1956 FORD 600 5 SPEED POWER STEERING REMOTE HYDRAULICS GOOD TIRES GOOD CONDITION

Hyster Forklift Narrow Aisle 24 Volt Battery 3650.00 287-1464

$4,200 662-287-4514

804 BOATS

53' STEP DECK TRAILER

Baker Propane Forklift 4000 LB Lift $2000.00 662-279-7011

CUSTOM BUILT TO HAUL 3 CREW CAB 1 TON TRUCKS.

662-287-1464 Loweline Boat 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; flat bottom boat. Includes trailer, motor and all.

SOLD Call

Big Boy Forklift $

1250

Great for a small warehouse

662-287-1464

Toyota Forklift 5,000 lbs Good Condition

662-287-1464

BOOMS, CHAINS & LOTS OF ACCESSORIES

$10,000/OBO CALL 662-603-1547

ASKING $7500.00 Or Make Me An Offer CALL 662-427-9591 Call (662)427-9591 or Cell phone (662)212-4946 Built by Scullyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aluminum Boats of Louisiana.

1989 FOXCRAFT 18â&#x20AC;&#x2122; long, 120 HP Johnson mtr., trailer & mtr., new paint, new transel, 2 live wells, hot foot control.

662-415-9461

$6500.

or

662-596-5053

662-554-5503

BUILT-IN RAMPS & 3' PULL OUTS @ FRONT & REAR.

Clark Forklift 8,000 lbs, outside tires Good Condition $15,000

ALUMINUM BOAT FOR SALE 16FT./5FT. 115 HP. EVINRUDE. NEW TROLLING MOTOR TRAILER NEWLY REWIRED ALL TIRES NEW NEW WINCH

2000 MERCURY Optimax, 225 H.P. Imagine owning a likenew, water tested, never launched, powerhouse outboard motor with a High Five stainless prop,

for only $7995.

Call John Bond of Paul Seaton Boat Sales in Counce, TN for details.

731-689-4050 or 901-605-6571

16 1/2 FT. 2000 POLAR KRAFT ALUMINUM BOAT with a 40 HP Nissan P.L.U.S. Motor â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

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CamouďŹ&#x201A;age seats Front and rear lights Trolling motor Live well Tackle box Eagle depth ďŹ nder 10 gallon fuel tank AM/FM Radio

Asking $4,100.00

662-284-5901

DECK BOAT BAYLINER CLASSIC 15 FT Grumman Flat Bottom Boat 25 HP Motor $2700.00 Ask for Brad: 284-4826

SOLD

1995 15â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Aluminum Boat, Outboard Motor, Trolling Mtr., New Rod Holder, New Electric Anchor $2550.00 462-3373

2012 Lowe Pontoon 90 H.P. Mercury w/ Trailer Still under warranty.

Includes HUGE tube $19,300 662-427-9063

SOLD

14 Ft. Aluminum Boat & Trailer, 25 HP Johnson Motor.

New Battery $2000.

REDUCED Call for More Info: 662-286-8455

BOAT & TRAILER 13 YR OLD M14763BC BCMS Includes Custom 19.5 LONG Trailer Dual Axel-Chrome BLUE & WHITE Retractable Canopy REASONABLY PRICED $4500.00 662-660-3433 662-419-1587 1985 Hurricane-150 Johnson engine

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Super Nice, Really Clean, Oil changed regularly, Good cold air and has good tires. 160k

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2004 Hummer H2 134,514 miles

$13,900 OBO

2006 Jeep Liberty New Tires 100K Miles Never BeeWrecked

1998 PORSCHE BOXSTER 6 cyl., 5 speed Convertible Leather Seats All Original Electric Windows & Seats 88,000 miles

Asking $5400. OBO CALL/TEXT DANIEL @ 662-319-7145

Just serviced and ready for the road.

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Automobile for sale

1989 Mercedes Benz 300 CE 145K miles, Rear bucket seats, 2012 Jeep 1946 Willys Jeep Champagne color, Excellent Condition.

Wrangler 4WD Completely 00 Miles, Red Diligently Restored Garage Kept, it has maintained. been babied.

All maintenance $5000. records available. $4000.00 $5000.00 Call or Text: 662-415-2657 662-594-5830 287-6993

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2011 TOYOTA AVALON

Blizzard White, Tan Leather Interior, Fully Loaded, 66K miles,

$19,500 Excellent Condition Call:731-610-6153

662-664-0210

$5900.00 OBO $8200 OBO $10,000.00 OBO 662-664-0357 212-4882

1997 Mustang GT

SOLD

Black Like new on the inside and out.

Runs Great, good tires, 114K miles

$ 4,000.00 $3,900.00

662-664-0357

2012 Subaru Legacy $10,900 $7,900 Excellent condition, One owner, Must sell!

Call 662-284-8365

For Sale or Trade

1978 Mercedes 6.9 Motor 135,000 miles.

Only made 450 that year. $2,500. OBO Selling due to health reasons.

Harry Dixon 286-6359

2010 Chevy 2005 White 2003 Mustang GT Equinox LS Silverado SVT Cobra Clone Truck Tuned 4.6 Engine Extended Cab 5 Speed with Bed Cover Lowered 130K Miles, New Michelin Tires 4:10 Gears Fully Loaded GREAT Condition!

Excellent Condition All Power & Air $10,500 462-7421 $6500.

662-415-8343 662-415-0149 or 415-7205

808-9114

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2004 Cadillac Seville SLS Loaded, leather, sunroof, chrome wheels.

89,000 Miles $5500. $5,000 Call 662-603-1290

and drives great.

172,000 miles. A/C and new tires Well serviced! $7500.00 $8500.00 662-594-1860

2014 Toyota Corolla S 1.8 LOW MILES!!

$15,999 (Corinth Ms)

Silver 2014 Toyota corolla S 1.8: Back-up camera; Xenon Headlights; Automatic CVT gearbox; Paddle Shift; 25k miles LOW MILES !!!

Up to 37mpg; One owner!

Perfect condition!

(205-790-3939)

$24,200

662-223-6569 OR 662-223-9029

Call for information.

662-212-4437 HO, 5 Speed, Convertible, Mileage 7500 !!

Second owner Last year of carburetor, All original. $16,500

662-287-4848

1976 F115 428 Motor Very Fast

$11,900 OBO

$3,500.

662-462-7790

662-808-9313 662-415-5071

2010 FORD 95’ F150 LARIAT CHEVY ASTRO

SUPER CREW, WHITE, LOADED 2 WHEEL DR., LTHR CPT. CHAIRS 57,000 MILES

Very Dependable Car

2003 FORD TAURUS 142100 MILES $2800.00 662-665-5720

Excel. Cond.

Inside & Out All Original

$8,90000

662-664-0357

1985 Mustang GT,

2011 GMC CANYON-RED REG. CAB, 2 WD 2006 Express 2500 6.6 Diesel Runs 78,380 MILES

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1970 MERCURY COUGAR

2002 FORD ESCORT ZX2

Cargo Van Good, Sound Van

$2700

872-3070

1950 Buick 78,400 miles $4200.00 or Trade All Original

662-415-3408

HONDA VAN 2005 TOURING PACKAGE

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White with tan leather DVD, Loaded 180K miles, $8000 OBO 662-284-5600

1998 Cadillac DeVille Tan Leather Interior Sunroof, green color 99,000 miles - needs motor $1,100.00 (662) 603-2635 212-2431

2001 LINCOLN TOWNCAR GREAT CONDITION 174,000 MILES $6,000.00 CALL 9AM-5PM M-F 662-415-3658

06 Chevy Trailblazer 1987 Power FORD 250 DIESEL 1994 Nissan Quest everything!

New Lifters, UTILITY SERVICE TRUCK Good heat Cam, Head, $4000. and Air Struts and Shocks.

IN GOOD CONDITION $2000. $3,250 OBO 731-645-8339 OR Call 603-9446 662-319-7145 731-453-5239 832 Motorcycles/ATV’S

1964 F100 SHORT BED

2002 Chevy Silverado Z71 2 Person Owner Heat & Air, 4 Wheel Drive, Works Great New Tires, 5.1 Engine Club Cab and Aluminum Tool Box AM/FM Radio, Cassette & CD Player Pewter in Color Great Truck for $7000.00 662-287-8547 662-664-3179

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2009 HONDA RUBICON Rode 90 hours ONE OWNER 662-554-2363 $3,800.00

1500 Goldwing Honda 78,000 original miles,new tires.

$4500

662-284-9487

2002 Dodge 1998 CHEVY CUSTOM VAN 3500 5.9 Diesel. 6 speed.

391,000 miles.

5,800

$

(901) 409-0427

136,200 mi.

Well Maintained Looks & Runs Great

$5,000.00 662-415-9062

completely refurbished & recovered seat, new brakes, NOS starter, new $125 battery.

6cyl, 3spdWalnut $1850.00,

750-8526

2001 FORD CAR HAULER CARGO VAN TRAILER HAS BEEN USED QUIET EXCESSIVELY OVER 352,000 MILES

$600.00

662-415-7898

6 Ft 6 in. wide, 13 Ft 6 in. long, Electric Brakes & Lights GOOD CONDITION

$1,250.00 415-1281

$5900.00 OBO $7200.00 OBO

662-664-0357

2001 Heritage Softail

LIKE NEW 9K Miles 25,000 Invested Asking 8K Serviced by H/D Bumpas

731-645-3012

20,000 miles, One Owner, Garage kept.

YAMAHA V STAR 650

$8,500.00

22,883 MILES $2,650.00 665-1288

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$2800.00 Call

662.415.1173

2008 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic Black w/lots of Chrome 21,600 miles $12,500 662-286-6750

2006 YAMAHA 1700 GREAT CONDITION! APPROX. 26,000 MILES $4350 (NO TRADES) 662-665-0930 662-284-8251

1999 Harley Classic Touring, loaded, color: blue, lots of extras.

70,645 Hwy. miles, $7,900.00 OBO Just serviced, good or new tires, brakes, ready for the road. Call @ 662-664-0210

2002 Harley Fat Boy, color: purple, 27,965 miles, $7,900 OBO Just serviced, good or new tires, brakes, ready for the road.

Call @ 662-664-0210

1949 Harley Davidson Panhead $9000 OBO

308 miles 4 Seater w/seat belts Phone charger outlet Driven approx.

10 times Excellent Condition Wench (front bumper)

662-808-2994

(662)279-0801

2000 POLARIS MAGNUM 325 4X4 4 WHEELER

2000 Harley Davidson Road King Classic

662-287-2333

2012 Yamaha 230 Dirt Bike

2013 Arctic Cat 1990 Harley Davidson Custom Soft-Tail $9000

2012 Banshee Bighorn Side-by-Side 4 X 4 w/ Wench AM/FM w/ CD

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2nd Owner, Great Condition Has a Mossy Oak Cover over the body put on when it was bought new. Everything Works. Used for hunting & around the house, Never for mud riding. $1500 Firm.

If I don’t answer, text me and I will contact you. 662-415-7154

2003 100 yr.

Anniversary 883 Harley Sportster, color: blue, 14,500 miles, $4,900. OBO. Just serviced, good or new tires, brakes, ready for the road.

Call @ 662-664-0210

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2006 Harley Davidson Street Glide

103 Screaming Eagle Engine 9700 Actual Miles-Showroom Condition-Fully Chromed and Customized-Rinehart True Dual Exhaust-Stage1 Breather Kit-10K Mile Full Factory Service Just Compled$14,000.00 Firm-

662-212-0362

HD 1200 SPORTSTER CUSTOM XL

LOTS OF EXTRAS GREAT CONDITION 39K MILES $5,200.00 662-643-8382

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Features

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

14-year-old craftsman churns out duck calls

BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com

KOSSUTH — Hayden Switcher was hooked the first time.

A 2013 duck hunting trip to McCrory, Ark. got the then 12-year-old to thinking. He was sold on the hunting, but he also wondered how to make the calls which lured the birds.

“I was watching the other guys and thinking how could I make one of those calls,” said Switcher, now 14 years old.

The youngest child of Mike and Jennifer Switcher doesn’t have to wonder any more.

Switcher was determined to learn how to make his own calls. Mike got him a lathe, and following numerous research via YouTube, Hayden started cranking out “Assassin Duck Calls” at the age of 12.

“All he wanted was a lathe to turn out his own calls,” said Mike. “He started with a stack of 2x2 pines, then we started ordering exotic woods.”

Each day after school, the local duck call artist heads up the hill from his house to a workshop office. It’s where Hayden, with the help of friend Ty Bonds, turns an ordinary piece of wood into a work of art.

“He spends more time at the shop than he does at home,” said his father.

“It’s one of his passions and the good thing is – I know – where he is every night.”

Bocote and cocobolo are the types of wood used most by Hayden.

“Cocobolo is my favorite because it’s one of the top two woods which when made sounds like a real duck,” he said.

Bocote is an exotic wood native to Mexico, Central America and the West Indies. It features a wide range of grain patterns from straight to wild with curved lines and swirls. The color ranges from golden brown to tan to golden yellow.

Cocobolo is also an exotic wood native to Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica and Nicaragua. The wood is very durable and strong with a fine texture.

Cocobolo has fantastic working characteristics, making it a favorite for turning and carving.

The Kossuth eighth grader also uses acrylic to make many of his calls.

“Acrylic is easier and you have a lot more color choices,” he said.

Hayden can turn out an acrylic call in 20 minutes compared to 45 minutes it takes to make a wood call.

He will order five to six 2-feet pieces of acrylic and the same amount of wood to make his calls.

“I can make anything except candle sticks for my mom,” said Hayden with a smile.

“If it’s not right, he throws it away,” added Mike.

There are all kinds of duck calls out there today, according to Hayden.

“When I started duck hunting all you did was go to the sporting goods store, get a call and beginning calling ducks,” said Mike. “Today everyone wants the name brand call.”

Former Mississippi State and Dallas Cowboys player Cameron Lawrence has received one of Hayden’s calls. Hayden did the call in the Cowboys colors of blue and silver and in return Lawrence sent him a pair of game-worn NFL gloves.

“I have sold several calls to people around here,” he said. “People tell me they like my calls and they are well built.”

This past season,

Staff photos by Steve Beavers

Hayden Switcher has gained a passion for making ducks calls since a 2013 hunting trip.

“I have sold several calls to people around here.

People tell me they like my calls and they are well built.”

Hayden Switcher

Hayden Switcher has made hundreds of duck calls. The 14-year-old can make calls – both wood and acyrlic – of whatever people dream up.

“We see it as a hobby, but it is growing pretty fast.

He sold more calls this year and in the future we might have to look at marketing the calls.”

Mike Switcher Hayden Switcher turns a simple piece of wood into a state of the art duck call by making a few turns on a lathe.

Hayden sold 75 calls. Cost is $40 for a wood call and $50 for an acrylic call.

“We see it as a hobby, but it is growing pretty fast,” said Mike. “He sold more calls this year and in the future we might have to look at marketing the calls.”

Right now, Hayden is working on making his own inserts for the calls.

He is also thinking about a different call.

“Turkey calls are next,” he said. “I have been thinking about that since the end of November.”

Duck hunting has given away to making calls for the youngster.

“I enjoy the time I spend up here … starting with a piece of wood that turns into something which will help you kill some birds.”

Hayden Switcher tries out one of his calls after finishing it.

An ordinary piece of wood is turned into a duck call.

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Parkinson’s disease: Spot early onset symptoms For the Daily Corinthian

Parkinson’s disease is a neurological movement disorder.

Classic motor symptoms, such as tremor, rigidity and extreme slowness of movements and reflexes, called bradykinesia, are typically used to identify Parkinson’s.

However, identification of other, more subtle symptoms may help identify the disease years before more obvious motor conditions present themselves.

Since Parkinson’s is a chronic and progressive neurological disease, symptoms are often mild at the onset, becoming more severe over time.

Initial symptoms may be

so subtle that they’re even difficult for specialists to detect, according to the The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Symptoms also may be different for some patients than others and may progress at different paces.

Dopamine loss is a major contributor to the onset of Parkinson’s disease. Dopamine controls movement and mood, so when dopamine is affected, walking, talking and writing can be impacted.

Depression or anxiety may accompany other symptoms.

The National Institutes of Health says Parkinson’s disease affects as many as 500,000 people

in the United States. An early diagnosis may help improve quality of life and delay the onset of greater motor issues. Here’s what to look for and discuss with a doctor.

■ Micrographia and other handwriting issues occur. Those with Parkinson’s disease may start experiencing changes in their handwriting.

Penmanship may look cramped, and letters tend to be smaller than normal (micrographia). Individuals may find it difficult to hold a pen and write.

■ Tremors take place in a limb. Tremors usually begin in the hands or fingers and may even mimic a pill-rolling technique, which is a tremor

between the thumb and forefinger. Tremors usually occur when the limb is at rest.

■ Pace or activities slow down. Parkinson’s disease may reduce one’s ability to move and may slow down movements.

An early symptom may be a noticeable slowing down in steps or ability to react to something, like a ball being thrown one’s way. Some with Parkinson’s may drag their feet or shuffle as they walk or find it difficult to get out of a chair.

■ Loss of automatic movements and functions can occur. Difficulty with unconscious movements, such as blinking, smiling or even swinging arms,

may occur when a person has Parkinson’s disease. Movements may be uncoordinated and stiff.

Increased salivation and perspiration also may be indicators.

■ Poor balance and loss of posture may develop.

People with Parkinson’s disease may hunch over more and more and be unable to stand up straight.

Balance issues, such as greater incidences of falls or being able to tip over more easily, may occur.

■ Speech can change.

Changes in speech can begin, including hesitating before speaking, slurring words or speaking in a monotone voice.

■ Others may notice a masked face. This de-

scribes a vacant or fixed stare and lack of facial animation.

■ Sleep issues may increase. Parkinson’s disease can affect sleeping patterns and behaviors. People with Parkinson’s may experience vivid dreams and nightmares, as well as an inability to stay asleep.

Daytime drowsiness may also occur.

Parkinson’s disease is rare, and symptoms that mimic those of Parkinson’s may be caused by other conditions. However, if you or someone you know is experiencing repeated symptoms of any of the ones described here, speak with your general practitioner or a neurologist.

How to raise children who grow up with charitable giving The message of giving has reached new levels in recent years.

While charitable endeavors have long been the center of many local community groups’ outreach efforts, social media has made charitable efforts as popular as ever, with millions taking part in exercises such as the Ice Bucket Challenge and other ventures meant to raise awareness for charitable causes.

Charitable giving is a family tradition in many households. Many parents find that the earlier they introduce their children to charitable giving and volunteering, the more likely their kids are to embrace these efforts, both immediately and into adulthood. Parents can impart lessons to their youngsters about the importance of giving during the end of the year, when many charities raise their public profiles, or when newsworthy events, such as devastating storms, draw attention to the less fortunate.

Nancy Phillips, founder and president of DollarSmart Kids Enterprises, Inc., says it’s been scientifically proven that giving increases self-esteem and

self-confidence. Children who learn that they can help others will soon realize they have the power to make a difference. Recognizing that they can make a big change is a very empowering discovery for kids. Here’s how parents can foster a love of giving.

■ Choose age-appropriate tasks. Young children do not have a lot of money, so try to find charitable tasks that allow them to donate their time and skills. Kids can help make cookies for bake sales or participate in food drives in front of grocery stores for certain charities.

■ Let children choose the beneficiary of their efforts. Children may have their own ideas about who they want to help.

Let kids choose because they’re more likely to get behind the effort if they feel their input is valued.

■ Lead by example.

Don’t just pay lip service to the idea of being charitable. Provide a good example by getting involved yourself. Make sure the entire family gets involved with the effort of giving.

■ Let children see where their efforts are going. Writing a check is a rather unceremonious

way of giving that may not resonate with young children. But if they can see food being delivered to the hungry or pet supplies going to an animal shelter, they can see the fruits of their efforts paying off.

■ Create a giving account or box. Make it a family tradition that members of the household will donate an item they receive or a small amount of money to the box each month. At the end of the year, the family can deliver those funds and gifts to a charity of choice.

■ Talk about giving at dinner. Make philanthropy a regular part of family conversation. Discuss the plight of the less fortunate with your children, focusing on the value of volunteering and helping others.

Children can learn to be generous and give to others at an early age, and those that do are more likely to grow into charitable adults.

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EPA grant aids team developing water sources For the Daily Corinthian

STARKVILLE — A recent federal grant will enable a Mississippi State student team to continue developing a project to provide clean, sustainable water for areas that do not have it.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said the university is among 38 nationwide being awarded $15,000 awards through its People, Prosperity and the Planet, or P3 program.

Led by principal investigator Veera Gnaneswar Gude, four undergraduate and two graduate students at MSU are developing a more affordable method to desalinate seawater and brackish water to make potable water.

The research team includes

team leader Edith MartinezGuerra, a graduate student in civil engineering, and Hugo Guerra, a graduate in foreign language, both of Starkville; senior civil engineering majors Crystal Byrd from Wesson, Maria Solis from New Albany and Jeff Steinwinder from Ellisville; and sophomore civil engineering major Ben Spiller of Petal.

The MSU team’s research could be welcomed by rural and coastal communities in developing nations, as well as residents of such U.S. states as New Mexico and Arizona, Gude said.

A wealth of brackish underground water beneath these and other Southwestern states could more efficiently be treated through the process, explained

Gude, who is an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering in MSU’s Bagley College of Engineering.

“This year’s P3 teams have created innovative research projects that tackle some of our most pressing environmental and public health challenges,” said Thomas A. Burke, deputy assistant administrator of EPA’s Office of Research and Development.

“These students have the opportunity to bring their exciting new ideas for innovation in sustainability to life by expanding their learning experience beyond the classroom,” added Burke, also the agency’s science adviser.

According to Gude, current

technologies for the desalination process use electricity to generate the required high temperatures and often are very costly.

Known as low-temperature thermal desalination, MSU’s system operates under a natural vacuum and uses solar energy to treat water, the New Mexico State University doctoral graduate explained.

“Unlike other treatment processes, this process is insensitive to high salt concentrations.”

With the EPA grant, Gude said MSU student researchers will be able to complete a demonstration unit that currently produces a few gallons of fresh water each day.

The funding also will help cover travel expenses when team members travel to Washington, D.C., in April to share their work with others at the USA Science and Engineering Festival.

Also, as a Phase I winner in the P3 challenge, MSU now is competing for a $75,000 Phase II grant.

If its winning ways continue, Gude said the team would use the Phase II money to develop a unit capable of processing several hundred gallons of water.

“We are progressing really well with this project,” Gude said.

“I’m very confident we will compete well for the next level of funding.”

Director: Downtown Greenwood bustling with activity

BY TIM KALICH The Greenwood Commonwealth

GREENWOOD — Brantley Snipes says she has received more inquiries from businesses and residents about moving to downtown in the past three months than she had for her previous 3½ years as Main Street Greenwood’s executive director.

“There is a really positive vibe in downtown right now,” Snipes told the Greenwood Rotary Club last week.

Snipes said the signs of activity range from waiting lists for downtown apartments to plans for a new restaurant on Howard Street to the anticipated arrival of the city’s first brewery.

Snipes attributed the

uptick to the community responding to the changes at Viking Range since its sale three years ago.

The Middleby Corp., after purchasing the Greenwoodbased manufacturer of upscale kitchen appliances, has reduced the footprint of Viking’s corporate offices downtown as part of its cost cuts.

Most of that property has since been leased to new tenants, according to Snipes.

“I think that people realize in our community that it’s time for all of us to take some kind of ownership rather than depending on one particular company to help us.”

Snipes said she feels “85 percent certain” the brewery deal is going to happen. She has been in regular contact with Ma-

son Meeks of Winona, who previously opened a brewery in Oxford. Meeks is looking to acquire the Carrollton Avenue building that formerly housed a Western Auto store, according to Snipes, although he has not closed on the property yet.

Snipes said Main Street Greenwood is taking innovative steps to encourage other renovation projects downtown.

One such measure is to create a “revolving real estate fund.” The program will allow owners whose property has deteriorated past the point of making rehabilitation economical to donate the building to Main Street and write off the donation on their taxes. Main Street will then sell the property to a developer

for half of its listed tax value, based on a contractual assurance from the buyer that the property will be brought up to snuff, Snipes said.

“If we can pull this off, and we will, we will be the only community in Mississippi doing something like this.”

Main Street’s pilot effort in the program is the vacant building on the corner of Main Street and Carrollton Avenue that once housed Antoon’s Department Store. Snipes said she has already received inquiries from two developers about buying the building once Main Street’s acquisition of the property is complete.

The organization is also putting together, with the help of an Athens, Georgia, consulting group, an

inventory of the buildings within the seven historic districts that make up downtown. She said when these historic districts were created in 1983, some of the buildings within them were not old enough to include. They now are.

Once the inventory has been completed, Snipes said, the next step will be getting approval to add these properties to the National Register of Historic Places, making them eligible for state and federal historic preservation tax credits.

On the social side, Main Street is presently consumed with gearing up for its annual ‘Que on the Yazoo cooking competition, set for May 67. For the first time in its eight year history,

the barbecue competition has received a “pro” designation, meaning that in addition to amateur cookers, it should also attract professional teams that will use it as a tuneup for the following weekend’s Memphis in May competition.

Besides some new categories in both the pork and nonpork contests, the Greenwood event is also adding a ‘Que Market, which Snipes is billing as “downtown’s largest yard sale.”

She said the intent is to give attendees more to do than salivate over awardwinning barbecue.

“We’re really building a reputation of class and just a good comradeship that’s built up among these barbecue teams,” she said.

Expensive specialty tea a growing niche crop in Mississippi

BY JANET MCCONNAUGHEY Associated Press

BROOKHAVEN — After Hurricane Katrina wiped out his timber 11 years ago, Jason McDonald wanted a crop less susceptible to Mississippi’s potentially powerful storms.

Low maintenance was also a priority.

“I didn’t want to be a cattle farmer and chase down cattle at 3 or 4 in the morning,” McDonald said.

A chance encounter with South Carolina tea drew him into the growing ranks of North American farmers from Mississippi to British Columbia who are growing tea for the high-priced specialty market.

There’s money to be made because more

Americans are willing to pay premium prices for what they consider top quality, tea consultant Nigel Melican said in a phone interview from Bedford, England.

The specialty tea market is growing 8 to 10 percent a year, according to Peter F. Goggi’s 2015 market review for the Tea Association of the U.S.A. Inc. Such teas are particularly attractive to millennials, who “find delight in the discovery of new and differentiated flavors, ethnic or new cultural offerings and craft selections,” he wrote.

Melican said U.S. wages are too high to compete with overseas farmers who grow the commodity tea commonly found on grocery shelves.

For example, a 4-ounce box of 50 Lipton black tea

bags can be found online for $3, while Connecticutbased Bigelow Tea sells the South Carolina-grown product at $7.95 for a box of 12 tea bags weighing less than an ounce.

Compared with some prices, that’s peanuts.

Eliah Halpenny of Big Island Tea on the Mauna Loa volcano in Hawaii sells her black and green teas wholesale for about $42 an ounce. Her online retail prices work out to more than $75 an ounce.

Light of Day Organic Teas in Traverse City, Michigan, where plasticcovered “hoop houses” shelter tea plants eight months of the year, sells its home-grown white tea for $256 a pound or $32 for a 1.5-ounce tin.

It takes 70,000 handpicked leaf buds to make a pound of white tea,

owner Angela Macke said.

“I don’t recommend it to anyone as a commercial crop. You’ve got to love it,” Macke said in a phone interview.

About 60 U.S. farms, with only a handful created before 2000, are growing tea, said Tygh Waters, president of the U.S. League of Tea Growers and founder of Piedmont Tea Co. in Athens, Georgia. Tea is grown in at least 15 states and the Canadian province of British Columbia. Outside of Hawaii, it generally takes about five years for plants to grow big enough to survive repeated harvests, Walters said.

A tea bag helped decide McDonald’s future after the 2005 hurricane wiped out 75 percent of the pine trees on his farm

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On a visit to South Carolina, he was served a tea called American Classic. The message on the teabag’s envelope intrigued him — this tea was home-grown.

That led him to the nation’s oldest working tea farm: Charleston Tea Plantation, started

by Lipton in 1963 with plants that had grown wild on a defunct farm in Summerville, South Carolina. There, McDonald learned that tea comes from Camellia sinensis, which needs high heat, acidic soil, ample rainfall and humidity.

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him determine what varieties might be best for Mississippi.

After an unusually cold winter killed off nearly an entire year’s stock in Mississippi, McDonald began buying seeds from overseas, from places such as Nepal and Kenya. He’s looking to cross cold-hardy and heat-tolerant plants to produce a hybrid that will thrive in Mississippi.

He’s also planted seeds from a Hattiesburg woman named Penny, who gave him two huge plants for a promise to name some of their offspring after her. He says those seedlings are growing much faster than other varieties. Hoping for a copper-hued tea, McDonald named them “A Penny’s Worth of Copper.”

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MDA head touts Mississippi as economic leader For the Daily Corinthian

STARKVILLE — Mississippi is winning.

That’s how Glenn McCullough, executive director for the Mississippi Development Authority, characterized the state’s recent economic development strides in a keynote address for the sixth annual Manufacturing Summit, which Mississippi State University’s Franklin Furniture Institute hosted Wednesday [March 16].

Touting Mississippi’s top 10 national ranking in manufacturing, specifically its footprint in the automotive, shipbuilding and furniture industries, McCullough said companies globally are finding the Magnolia State an attractive location to do business. He said Mississippi ranks first nationally in competitive workforce costs and fifth in women-owned businesses. Add the nation’s top-ranked commu-

nity college system, he said, and Mississippi is primed for sustained economic growth.

“Our economy is growing, but we want it to grow at a faster pace,” said McCullough, former Tennessee Valley Authority chairman whom Gov. Phil Bryant appointed to lead MDA last year. “We not only make things, but we make things that provide value. The winners in Mississippi’s economy are the people who continue to find innovative ways to manufacture their products.”

More than 100 representatives from businesses, state agencies and economic development organizations attended the day-long summit that included seminars and panels covering areas ranging from workforce development and laser-based additive manufacturing to big data storage and cyber network security.

The Franklin Furniture Institute is a multi-disciplinary effort at MSU focused on wood-product research, technical training and continuing education. Bill Martin, director for the Franklin Furniture Institute, said he and his staff try to identify important themes for Mississippi industries each year and bring experts to the summit to talk about them. The summit’s goal, he added, is to arm manufacturers with knowledge and tools to make them more competitive in today’s global market.

Martin said bringing in MSU’s leaders in bourgeoning technological fields gave “very timely” insight to summit participants. He noted, however, that one of the biggest challenges to Mississippi’s manufacturing industry is simply building the workforce.

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Jackson writer inks major book deal

BY BRACEY HARRIS The Clarion-Ledger

JACKSON — Angela Thomas’ love affair with books began the day her life almost ended.

The rising author, whose upcoming Black Lives Matter-inspired young-adult novel “The Hate U Give” sparked a bidding war among 13 publishing houses, was about 6 years old when she heard the crackle of gunshots in Aaron Henry Park in Jackson.

Thomas was enjoying a bike ride with friends when two young men started shooting at each other.

Angela’s mother, Julia, watched helplessly from their front yard.

The park was close enough to their home in the Georgetown community that Julia could usually keep a close eye on her daughter — that day the stone’s throwdistance didn’t matter.

“I was a scared mom, because I couldn’t get to her,” she said in a telephone interview. Bullets seemed to zing past in every direction, one finding a resting stop in the tree of their neighbor’s home.

“In a situation like that, what can a parent do?” said Julia, the pain raw in her voice. “Pray.

Lord, protect my baby.”

She believes it was divine intervention that Angela, who she calls Angie, “had sense to go the other way.”

“I really got into books right after that,” said Thomas. “My mom wanted me to see there was more to the world than this.”

At night, the two would snuggle up with a Mother Goose book or Grimm’s Fairytales and enter into a world of escapism.

“I wanted her to learn and appreciate the different things in life,” said Julia.

“This is not an anti-cop book at all. It is just a book showing we have a problem on all sides and we have to work together.”

Angela Thomas “The Hate U Give” author

One night after their reading session had ended, Thomas asked to tell her mother a story.

“Her little imagination; Lord, I saw it was awesome then,” said Julia.

Thomas’ budding writing talent impressed her third-grade teacher at Johnson Elementary, who allowed Thomas to read her stories to the class every Friday after lunch.

Now at the age of 28, Thomas has inked a twobook deal with HarperCollins imprint Balzer + Bray, reportedly worth six figures, according to Publishers Weekly.

Her debut novel “The Hate U Give,” slated for a spring 2017 release, is centered around a 16-year-old named Starr, who navigates between the poverty-stricken slum she has grown up in and her upper-crust suburban prep school, according to an official synopsis for the book. Her life is upended when she witnesses the fatal shooting of her best friend by a police officer. When she is called to testify in court, what she does or doesn’t say could destroy her community or even get her killed.

Thomas envisioned the work as a short story during her senior year at Belhaven University.

Two years earlier, Oscar Grant, an unarmed 22-year-old black man in Oakland, California, had been fatally shot by a white officer, Johannes Mehserle, while

restrained in handcuffs.

Frustrations with the circumstances surrounding Grant’s death and a manslaughter conviction for Mehserle boiled over into street demonstrations.

“I remember thinking what if that happened in Jackson,” Thomas said.

“What if that happened in my neighborhood?”

That anxiousness manifested into a plotline. Also providing fodder were the stereotypes Thomas said follow those living in inner cities. She recalled an incident where classmates expressed concerns about traveling to her neighborhood.

After graduation she stepped away the material. She didn’t return to it until 2015.

“I wanted to make sure I approached it not just in anger, but with love even,” Thomas said.

Last June she reached out to on Twitter to Bent Agency’s Brooks Sherman, now her literary agent, to ask if he thought publishers would show interest in a title influenced by the Black Lives Matter movement.

At the time, Sherman had been looking for a story that dealt with the social justice movement.

He was excited about Thomas’s query, but nervous.

“My particular feeling was it (the book) would be more effective if it focused on the stories before the message. I didn’t want it come off as a manifesto. I wanted it to

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state,” McCullough said. “When people come here, they are always surprised on two fronts: they love Mississippi hospitality and they can’t believe how beautiful it is here.”

He said Mississippi also is “on offense” when it comes to research and development initiatives. He specifically mentioned the national Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems housed at MSU. Discovering new knowledge is the secret to continued growth, McCullough added, because it gives Mississippi an even greater opportunity to lead globally in manufacturing.

“We’re going to go around the world telling Mississippi’s story because it’s a great story,” he said. “And we’re not done yet.

We still have a lot of work to do.”

MSU is Mississippi’s leading university, available online at www.msstate.edu.

the Mississippi Workforce Development Board, spoke about the state’s Pathways program, which aims to train and connect unemployed and underemployed Mississippians with good paying, middle-skill jobs.

Williams said only 55 percent of Mississippians over the age of 16 were in the workforce, and by providing a solid basic skills and vocational training program, that number could greatly increase.

Other challenges facing Mississippi, McCullough said, are better marketing its natural resources and transportation avenues to draw even more private capital investment that would create high-paying jobs.

He said Mississippi boasts 19.6 million acres of standing timber and 16 ports. Further, he wants to see more growth in Mississippi tourism.

“We want people to enjoy our

be organic,” he said.

He encouraged Thomas to send her material and became enthralled in the first chapter.

Sherman said that although the book is topical, the “relationships that the main character is dealing with are somewhat timeless.”

“This is not an anticop book at all,” Thomas said, addressing a common criticism of the Black Lives Matter movement. “It is just a book showing we have a problem on all sides and we have to work together,” she noted.

Randall Smith, chair of Belhaven’s creative writing program, said he imagines “The Hate U Give” will become required reading in educational programs across the country.

“I would love for my son and his classes to read it,” said Smith in a telephone interview.

Smith, who has a multiracial family — his daughter is black, while he, his wife and son are white — also connected to the novel on a personal level.

“I’m Angela’s professor, but I guarantee you I feel as proud as a father.”

Thomas, a 2015 recipient of the Walter Dean Myer’s We Need Diverse Books grant, said it’s also important to offer characters for “kids who are so often not depicted in books.”

She works as an assistant to Bishop Ronnie Crudup, the pastor of New Horizon Church International in Jackson, managing the church’s website and social media accounts. Most of her time is spent “trying to keep up with Bishop Crudup,” a prominent figure in Jackson.

“It gives you a good idea of what to maybe expect as an author,” Thomas laughed.

“The margin of error behind the wheel is so small.

“The most complicated thing you can ask the brain to do is drive a car.”

Syd Muzzy Driving behavior specialist

Behind wheel: Students reflect on safe driving

BY EMMA CRAWFORD KENT Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

MOOREVILLE — Driving behavior specialist Syd Muzzy lost his teenage son in a car accident nearly 30 years ago.

Now, he travels the country sharing information about driving safety with high school students in hopes that they will avoid the same tragedy.

Muzzy shared his story and the psychology of driving with students at Mooreville High School on Monday morning during an interactive presentation.

A longtime educator, Muzzy worked as a teacher, vice principal, coach and athletic director in Washington public schools before becoming the owner and operator of 911 Driving School in Vancouver, Washington.

Muzzy demonstrated how the brain reacts to distractions while driving.

“When the brain has to do something it hasn’t been thinking about, it has to stop the task at hand,” Muzzy said.

If traveling 60 miles per hour, a car travels about 88 feet per second. Muzzy pointed out that drivers can miss long stretches of road if their eyes and attention are diverted for even a few seconds.

He likened it to driving with both eyes closed.

According to Muzzy, it takes the average person 7 to 11 seconds to get out

their cellphone and call someone. That’s more than 600 feet of road the driver does not see.

“The margin of error behind the wheel is so small,” Muzzy said. “The most complicated thing you can ask the brain to do is drive a car.”

Trace Henry, junior at Mooreville High, said he thought Muzzy’s presentation was particularly beneficial for teenagers who use their phones while driving.

“I thought it was helpful to us who drive, it showed us all how taking our eyes off the road can affect our life in ways that we don’t ever understand and see,” Henry said. “I’ll have that in the back of my mind when I’m driving home today.”

Muzzy’s goal in speaking to the high-schoolers was just that — to leave them thinking and hopefully, changing their driving behaviors.

“I’m here to help bring to the awareness stage what our brains can and can’t do while driving and what our cars can and can’t do, and hopefully we can find a balance between them and be a little bit safer,” Muzzy said.

Bo Thomas, junior at Mooreville High, said he often takes his eyes and mind off the road while sitting at stoplights. However, Muzzy’s presentation made him consider how much could happen in just a few seconds if he is not paying attention, even at a stoplight.

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Find some unique ways to honor grandparents For the Daily Corinthian

Grandparents hold a special place in the hearts of people all over the world.

In many cultures, elders are revered and celebrated, and many people know their grandparents as funloving folks who sneak their grandchildren candy and let them get away with things when their parents aren’t looking.

The American Grandparents Association says there are 70 million grandparents in the Unit-

ed States, and more than a million people become first-time grandparents every year. Many grandparents even serve as the primary caregivers for their grandchildren.

The roles grandparents play in the lives of their children and grandchildren are significant, and the following are some ways to honor the grandparents in your life.

■ Create a customized brag book. Grandparents often enjoy sharing photos

and stories of their family members with others.

Thanks to user-friendly software, it is now easier than ever to design a brag book, photo album or even a photo calendar that grandparents can cherish.

Rely on a photo-sharing site to get started. Remember to include special moments, such as family trips or milestone occasions, that highlight what your grandparents mean to you.

■ Develop a family history project. Forays into

genealogy don’t need to be limited to class assignments.

Examining the family tree can be a unique way to spend more time with grandparents or other seniors in your life. Chronicle moments in your family history and compile a catalog of genealogical data. You never know which details of historical significance you may uncover when exploring your family history.

■ Organize a special outing. Take an interest

in a grandparent’s hobby or occupation. Schedule a date when you spend time together exploring this interest, whether it be fishing, scrapbooking or taking in a sporting event.

This will reinforce bonding time. On another day, reverse roles, inviting a grandparent or elderly relative to participate in an activity you enjoy.

■ Travel together. Planning a vacation with a grandparent is an ideal way to see some sites and

make great memories together. If traveling internationally, investigate how people of different generations live in the country you are visiting.

■ Catalog family recipes. Before hosting your next family meal, invite a grandparent over to help with the cooking and to share family recipes. Arrange a day to write all the family recipes down in a single book or file so they can be shared with future generations.

There is no cost to attend and no obligation to continue. For more information, call Bro. Rick Wells, pastor of Hopewell and Indian Springs United Methodist Charge and facilitator at 662-5879602.

■ The Al-Anon fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics meets at 7 p.m. on Mondays at the Corinth First Baptist Church. Attendees should enter at the courtyard side on Fillmore St. For more information call 662-2877819 ■ Finding Hope Ministries, a ministry of Fairview Community Church is offering a depression support group. The sessions will be held in the fellowship hall of Fairview Community Church, 125 CR 356, Iuka -- just off Hwy. 350. The support group meets from 10-11 a.m. Friday mornings and 6-7 p.m. Friday evenings.

For more information, call Debra Smith at 662808-6997.

■ A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one or may have a sick family member and needs someone who will understand what your going through is meeting at Real Life Church, (next to Fred’s in Corinth), every Monday from 6-7 p.m.

For one on one meetings, contact Sherry Scott at 662-415-7173.

■ C.A.U.S.E. (Corinth, Autism, Understanding, Support, Education) support group, “Just love them for who they are,” meets every first Monday of the month at 6 p.m.

There is help for parents of a child with autism.

Meet other parents, share experiences, ask questions, get advice, help others, vent or just read. For more information, call 662-415-1340.

■ Corinth “Crossroads” Multiple Sclerosis Group invites anyone with multiple sclerosis to come meet with them on the third Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at the Mississippi State/ Alcorn County Extension Office, 2200 Levee Road, located behind the Crossroads Arena.

Contact Joy Forsyth at 662-462-7325 for more information.

tional Military Park. It is located at the intersection of state Route 22 and Route 142 in Shiloh.

The Shiloh Battlefield & World War II Museum is the home of Honor Our Veterans Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to raising money for projects to benefit area veterans. The museum features items Larry DeBerry has amassed over a lifetime of collecting Shiloh-related artifacts, as well as artifacts from the Korean War, World War II, the Vietnam War — all the way up to the war in Afghanistan.

The Shiloh Battlefield & World War II Museum is open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. For more information call Larry DeBerry at 731-926-0360.

Assistance T.O.P.S The Corinth Chapter 0359 of T.O.P.S (Take off Pounds Sensibly) will hold chapter meetings at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays at Waldron Street Christian Church. The local chapter was founded on Jan. 18, 2012. A non-profit weight loss support group, T.O.P.S has helped millions of people take off weight for over 60 years. Participants will arrive between 10 and 10:30 a.m. for a confidential weigh in by appointed weight recorders. At 10:30 a.m. rollcall will be held. The first meeting is free.

Free Yoga Weekly chair yoga classes taught by Certified Yoga Instructor Karen Beth Martin are held every Thursday at 10 a.m., in the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church fellowship hall. Each class is 40-45 minutes in length and are tailored to the abilities and limitations of those attending with the goal of improving strength, flexibility and balance. The class, geared toward seniors, is open to the public.

Class is donation-based.

For questions, contact the church office at 662286-2922.

Retiree breakfast The Caterpillar Retiree Breakfast is held the first Monday of each month at 7:30 a.m. at Martha’s Menu in Corinth.

Mississippi Youth Challenge Mississippi Youth Challenge Academy features a structured environment with a focus on job training, social skills and self-discipline. Other academic opportunities include high school diploma, college classes through a local university and nationally certified construction skills. The academy is designed to meet the needs of today’s “at risk” youth.

Both males and females, 16-18 years old, can apply.

Applicants can earn their GEDs. Tuition is free. For more information, call 1-800-5076253 or visit www.msyouthchallenge.org.

Volunteers needed ■ Hospice Advantage in Corinth is looking for volunteers in the surrounding area: Corinth, Tippah, Tishomingo and Prentiss County. Volunteering is a wonderful way to give back to your community and lend a helping hand to the elderly.

For more information, call Carla Nelson, volunteer coordinator with Hospice Advantage on becoming a volunteer at 662-665-9185 or 662279-0435. The website is hospiceadvantage. com.

■ Magnolia Regional Hospice is currently seeking individuals or groups to be trained as volunteers. Hospice is a program of caring for individuals who are terminally ill and choose to re-

main at home with family or a caregiver. Some of the ministry opportunities for volunteers are sitting with the patient in their homes to allow the caregiver a break, grocery shopping, reading to a patient, craft opportunities, bereavement/grief support and in-office work.

For more information, contact Lila Wade, volunteer coordinator at 662-293-1405 or 1-800843-7553.

■ Legacy Hospice is looking for volunteers.

Legacy needs special people with special hearts and volunteers who are wanting to help others. Their duties will be helping with the support of patients and caregivers, writing letters, making phone calls, and community activities. There is a training period involved at no cost. If interested, contact Julie Hutchins, volunteer coordinator at Legacy Hospice, 301 East Waldron St, Corinth or call 662-286-5333.

■ Alliance Hospice is looking for volunteers in the area that enjoy visiting and giving back in the community. If interested call 662-2869833 or e-mail sabrina@ alliancehospice.net.

Senior activities The First Presbyterian Senior Adult Ministry has two fitness classes available to senior adults.

Ruby Browning leads a stretching/toning class on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m.– 10 a,m, in the fellowship hall. There is no charge.

FPC is also hosting a Wii sports class for senior adults on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. There is no cost to participate.

Call the church office at 286-6638 to register or Kimberly Grantham at 284-7498.

Red Cross The Northeast Mississippi Chapter of the Red Cross offers a wide variety of assistance and services, including disaster relief.

The Northeast Mississippi Chapter includes 16 counties. It is headquartered in Tupelo, with offices in Tishomingo, New Albany, Starkville and Columbus. Although Red Cross no longer has a Corinth office, the organization wants to stress it continues to offer services in Alcorn County.

People seeking disaster assistance in Northeast Mississippi can call the Tupelo headquarters during office hours at 662-842-6101. The tollfree after hours phone line is 1-855-891-7325.

The Red Cross’ service line for the armed forces is 877-272-7337. They also offer health and safety training, including first aid, baby-sitting and CPR, as well as disaster training for businesses.

To learn more about the Red Cross health and safety training call 1-800-733-2767.

Friendship class The Friendship Class meets weekly on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the

fellowship hall of the First Presbyterian Church on Shiloh Road. This group of mentally challenged adults and mentors enjoy sharing time together, games, crafts, singing and refreshments. For more information, call the church office at 662-286-6638.

Story Hour Pre-school Story Hour is held each Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Corinth Library. Year-round art exhibits are also on display and educational non-profit groups meet in the auditorium monthly.

The Corinth Friends of the Library hold their ongoing book sale inside the library. Hardback, paperback and audio books, and VHS and DVD donations to the library are always appreciated.

For more information, call 662-287-2441.

Quilt Guild meets The Cross City Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Homemakers Extension Office (beside the arena) at 1 p.m. Anyone interested in quilting (learning or collecting) is invited to attend. For more information, contact Sharon at 662-287-0987.

Marine Corps meet The Corinth Marine Corps League meets the first Tuesday of every month at Martha’s Menu, downtown Corinth, at 6 p.m.

Children with disabilities The Alcorn and Corinth School Districts are participating in an ongoing statewide effort to identify, locate and evaluate children birth through the age of 21 who have a physical, mental, communicative and/or emotional disability. Early identification of children in need of special educational experiences is important to each child.

The information gathered from contacts with parents other agencies will also be used to help determine present and future program needs as progress is made toward the goal of providing a free, appropriate public education to all children with a disability.

Contact Stephanie Clausel at the Alcorn School District or Linda Phillips at the Corinth School District with information on any children who may have a disability by calling or writing to: Alcorn School District, Special Services, 31 County Road 401, Corinth, MS 38834, 662-286-7734 or Corinth School District Special Services, 1204 North Harper Road, Corinth, MS 38834, 662-2872425.

Genealogy society The Alcorn County Genealogical Society is located at the southeast corner of the Alcorn County Courthouse basement in the old veterans’ services office. It is open Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The So-

ciety can be contacted at 662-286-0075 or email acgs2@att.net.

Support groups ■ The Crossroads Group of Narcotics Anonymous meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at noon, and at 7 p.m., seven days a week, at 506 Cruise Street in Corinth. All meetings are non-smoking.

The Northeast Mississippi area of Narcotics Anonymous Hotline is 662-841-9998.

■ A Narcotics Anonymous meeting is held on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Johnson-FordMitchell Community Center, 707 Spring Street in Iuka. Call 662-279-6435 for directions.

■ Narcotics Anonymous “If you want what we have” will meet at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at 4203 Shiloh Road at 7 p.m. on Mondays, Thursdays and the third Saturday of every month.

■ The “Downtown Corinth” of AA meets Sundays at 8 p.m. for speaker meetings and Tuesdays at 7 p.m. for closed topic discussion meetings at the First Baptist Church (side pavilion) at 501 N. Main Street, Corinth.

For more information for all area AA groups, please call 662-2122235.

■ An Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is held in Iuka at the old Chevy dealership building off old Hwy. 25 each Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women whose common welfare is to stay sober and help others achieve sobriety. The Iuka meeting is an open meeting, anyone who has a problem with alcohol or other substances is welcome to attend.

For more information, call 662-660-3150.

■ The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group in Corinth is partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association Mississippi Chapter. Keri Roaten is the facilitator. The group meets every first Thursday of each month at the Corinth Public Library, from 6-7 p.m.

The group discusses the hardships of those caring for people effected by the disease and offer several different resources as well. For more information, contact k_roaten@hotmail. com or 662-594-5526.

■ The “Good Grief” ministry of the HopewellIndian Springs United Methodist Charge is a collaborative effort of both churches and meets every Wednesday afternoon at 3 p.m. in the dining room of the Arby’s Restaurant, 706 Highway 72 East, Corinth.

The ministry was established to support those who have experienced a devastating life event such as the death of a loved one, diagnosis of a terminal illness or condition, the loss of a spouse or parent through divorce, even the loss of a job or home. The ministry is non-denominational and open to all.

Thrift stores Those wanting to donate items to the Salvation Army, 2200 Lackey Dr., whether it be clothing or furniture can call 662-287-6979. The Salvation Army hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MondaySaturday. The social service part of the agency is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Monday-Friday. A senior citizen discount day is held on Wednesday.

Post 6 meets Perry Johns Post No. 6, American Legion will hold its regular monthly meeting every second Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall on South Tate St., Corinth, along with the Ladies’ Auxiliary and Sons of Legion Squadron No. 6.

Food ministry Bread of Life Ministries is an outreach of the Alcorn Baptist Association Food Pantry -- every Thursday from 10-10:30 a.m. at Tate Baptist Church on Harper Road.

Announcements and devotionals by various pastors and others are followed by personal attention as well as food distribution. Food donations and volunteers are welcome. For more information, call 731645-2806.

Call for Help Sharing Hearts Sharing Heart is an adult care program offering a one day a week day care for adults suffering from Alzheimer’s or any other form of disease related dementia. Volunteers and participants meet each Tuesday from 10-3 at First Baptist Church located at 501 Main Street. The program is designed to offer caregivers a day of rest and their family members a day of caring supervision along with music, games, lunch, exercise and crafts all designed to entertain and provide social interaction.

For more information, please call Melinda Grady at 662-808-2206.

Shiloh museum A museum dedicated to the Battle of Shiloh and area veterans is open next to Shiloh Na-

A service of United Way of Corinth and Alcorn County, First Call for Help is a telephone service that connects callers with programs in the community available to help those in need. This information and referral program is available to the public, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Knowing what services are available and how to access them is the first step to getting help. For further information, call 662-286-6500.

Living Will The Magnolia Regional Health Center’s Patient Advocate’s Office offers free forms and assistance for those wishing to express their medical wishes through a living will or advanced directive. Anyone interested in learning more should call 293-1117.

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Screening for colorectal cancer remains a must

BY LINDA BREAZEALE MSU Ag Communications

When is knowing about a family history of colorectal cancer a good thing?

Clark Roman of Starkville said knowing his family’s increased incidence of colon cancer prompted him to have regular screenings. The result was early diagnosis and a relatively easy treatment. Almost five years after surgery, he is an advocate for people getting screened according to their doctors’ recommendations.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Most people have their first colonoscopy at age 50 and at intervals of 10 years unless they have a medical history that calls for earlier and/

or more frequent screenings.

Roman said the doctor removed polyps during each screening beginning with his first colonoscopy in his 40s.

Then in 2010, he had a plumsized tumor removed. Even with his experience and family history, Roman was still surprised when his 23-year-old son, Adam, received a cancer diagnosis in 2013.

“I had no symptoms when mine was caught, but Adam’s cancer had started causing some bleeding,” Roman said. “Our other sons immediately got screened and came up clear.”

For all the discomfort associated with colonoscopies, Roman said they are better than the alternative.

“Don’t be stupid. Get screened regularly. It’s a no-brainer,” he said.

David Buys, health specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service and researcher with the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, said colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States.

“Colon cancer is one of the most preventable and, if found early, most treatable cancers.

If you are over 50, high risk or symptomatic, don’t put it off,” Buys said. “Screenings, including colonoscopies and at-home stool tests, are the best ways to detect problems and reduce colon cancer risks.”

The American Cancer Society estimated that 136,830 people were diagnosed with colon cancer and 50,310 died from this disease in 2014 in the United States.

“Unfortunately, the majority of cases are not found before the cancer spreads,” Buys said.

About 40 percent of these cancers are confined to the colon or rectum when discovered. Thirty-six percent of colon cancers are found after the cancer has spread to surrounding tissue.

Twenty percent of colon cancers are found after the disease has spread to distant organs.

Some other recommendations to reduce colorectal cancer risks include exercising daily, eating a healthy and bal-

anced diet, and giving up smoking.

“Exercise and a proper diet help keep the digestive tract healthy. A high-fiber diet has many health rewards,” Buys said. “Smoking has been linked to cancers beyond lung, mouth and throat.”

Buys said about 5 percent of the general public will experience colon cancer, but the incidence increases with other risk factors.

“Know your family history.

People with a parent, sibling or children who have had colon cancer face a risk between two and three times higher of developing the cancer than those without a family history,” he said.

Proper health can maintain focus King Tut’s burial chamber For the Daily Corinthian

The technological advancements made in the 21st century have undoubtedly made life easier in many ways, but this golden age of gadgets has not come without some negative side effects.

Thanks to the near-constant availability of the Internet and devices like smartphones and tablets, many men and women find it difficult to maintain their focus throughout the day.

But while such distractions are never too far away, there are some ways to stay focused and productive.

Get more exercise Studies have shown that exercise and improved mental focus are linked. In a 2013 analysis of 19 studies involving more than 500 children, teenagers and young adults, researchers found that exercise sessions between 10 and 40 minutes immediately boosted concentration and mental focus. That improvement might be a result of exercise increasing blood flow to the brain. Men and women who find themselves struggling to focus at work after lunchtime may benefit from

incorporating some exercise, whether it’s a brief walk or a more strenuous workout, into their midday routines.

Perform breathing exercises Nervousness is an oft-overlooked cause of loss of focus.

When nervous, breath can become shallow and restricted, which can have a negative impact on the flow of oxygen to your brain, making it more difficult to concentrate. Professional athletes have long espoused to the virtues of breathing exercises as a means to calming their nerves, and professionals can follow suit.

Some simple breathing exercises can help busy professionals multitask more effectively by helping them concentrate on the tasks at hand and overcome the distraction of having so much to do at one time.

Stay hydrated A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that dehydration caused loss of focus and a sense of fatigue among women. While the loss of focus was considered insub-

stantial and the study only examined women, remaining hydrated throughout the day may make it easier to focus on work and other tasks throughout the day.

Get adequate sleep One of the best ways to improve focus during the day is to make sure you’re getting enough sleep at night. Sleep deprivation produces a host of negative consequences, not the least of which is its impact on cognitive functioning. Research has shown that sleep deprivation compromises alertness and concentration, making it more difficult to focus at work and tackle tasks that require deep analysis and thought. In addition, a survey from the National Sleep Foundation found that sleepdeprived men and women are less likely to exercise and eat healthy diets, each of which can boost mental acuity.

Focusing in today’s atmosphere of constant distractions can be difficult, but men and women can overcome diversions by employing a handful of successful strategies aimed at improving concentration.

shows two hidden rooms Associated Press

CAIRO — Radar scans of King Tutankhamun’s burial chamber have revealed two hidden rooms, a tantalizing discovery that could resolve a mystery as old as the pyramids: What was the fate of Egypt’s beautiful Queen Nefertiti?

At a packed Cairo news conference Thursday to announce the find in King Tut’s tomb in Luxor, Antiquities Minister Mamdouh el-Damaty declined to comment on whether any royal treasure or more mummies might be inside the rooms.

But he said the unexplored chambers could hold some kind of organic or metal objects.

Most experts say that while the scans might reveal another tomb behind the false walls, it’s unlikely to be crammed with solid gold and a royal mummy like Nefertiti, whose 3,300-year-old bust on display in Berlin is one of the most famous symbols of ancient Egypt and classical beauty.

“Quite often, people have done these sorts of scans, and when actually investigated,

things have turned out to be nothing like predicted,” said Aidan Dodson, an archaeologist at the University of Bristol in England. “If they are chambers, most likely they’d be filled with more funeral objects of Tutankhamun, possibly including some gilded statuettes of gods, or perhaps even the mummy of a young child who predeceased Tut.” Still, the discovery has ignited massive interest, and elDamaty cast the discovery as potentially huge. He said the radar scans of the chamber, taken last year and analyzed in Japan, will be repeated at the end of the month.

“It means a rediscovery of Tutankhamun ... for Egypt it is a very big discovery, it could be the discovery of the century,” el-Damaty said. “It is very important for Egyptian history and for all the world.”

The discovery could also renew excitement in Egypt’s antiquities and help reinvigorate its flagging tourism industry, which has been hit hard in recent years by political violence, an insurgency in the northern Sinai Peninsula.

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