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Daily Corinthian Vol. 118, No. 70
• Corinth, Mississippi •
BY STEVE BEAVERS WHEELER GROVE — People from around the country will be flocking to Wheeler Grove Baptist Church. Each one coming to the small town just outside of Corinth to hear the word of God. Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee will be the featured speaker during the three nights of the Bailey Smith Real Evangelism Conference at the church. The annual conference, scheduled for March 2628, will see Huckabee headline the March 27 portion of the event at 6:30 p.m. “This one is going to be big,”
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Sonny Boatman welcomes a visitor to the gallery at the former Cruise Street location in 2013.
Boatman honored for community service He’s an energetic volunteer known for his unwavering support of the arts and historic preservation. In Saturday evening’s Charity Ball, the Junior Auxiliary of Corinth honored 83-year-old James E. “Sonny” Boatman as Citizen of the Year. “He is a tireless contributor who consistently avoids the limelight and accolades for his service,” Debbie Tallent said in
her nomination of Boatman. He returned home to Corinth in the early 1990s, retiring after about 35 years in New York, where he became director of interior display at the famous Lord & Taylor’s flagship store at 5th Avenue and 39th Street. But retirement for Boatman only meant a full calendar of new, unpaid endeavors in the arts and preservation. Now, he stays busy directing exhibits and activities at the Corinth Artist Guild Gallery, which has been a
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part of downtown since 2002. “Few towns can boast the caliber of our Corinth Artist Guild,” said Vicki Avery, who was worked with Boatman on summer art camps for children. “This city is fortunate to have a citizen so knowledgeable in the visual arts and so dedicated in helping Corinth to be the best place to visit and live.” The gallery exhibits often highlight local history and culPlease see BOATMAN | 2A
said Wheeler Grove pastor Dr. Kara Blackard. “Our attendance had weakened and we had to do something fresh … we have our Huckabee sparkle back in it.” Blackard and Gerald Harris are set to open the conference with sermons on March 26 at 6:30 p.m. Music will provide by the Please see HUCKABEE | 3A
Farmington plans sewer improvements BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Board of Mayor and Alderman recently met to approve the final engineering contract for the city’s upcoming sewer improvements. Ricky Newcomb with Newcomb Engineering made available for the board the complete set of contract plans and specs. “These plans are here for anyone to come by to review
them,” said Newcomb. “Advertisement for the sewer project started this week and we hope to start construction near the end of April.” The improvements will affect a total of 44 households. That includes 21 houses on Farmington Road and county roads 130 and 121 on the east side and 23 houses on county road 119 on the west side. Please see SEWERS | 3A
Museum spotlights notable Corinthians First Call continues to serve BY JEBB JOHNSTON
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The late Jackie Simpson, who found success on the gridiron in the NFL and CFL, was one of Corinth’s own. Memorabilia from his career has joined the holdings of the Crossroads Museum as a permanent exhibit, while a new temporary exhibit pays tribute to the late funeral director Bill McPeters. The museum kicks off both with an opening reception in conjunction with the museum annual meeting on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. “These are two memorable figures in Corinth’s history,” said Museum Director Brandy Steen. “We hope the community will enjoy these tributes.” Simpson’s Ole Miss helmet and a 1980 game ball from a Chargers-Eagles matchup, with a 22-21 Chargers victory,
Crossroads area residents searching for answers have been calling 286-6500 for more than 20 years. The call rings to the office of First Call For Help, a community service offering locals answers to just about any question. Founded in 1992 as a proj-
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Museum Executive Director Brandy Steen shows items from the new permanent Jackie Simpson exhibit. To her left is a photo featured in the temporary “Remembering Bill” exhibit honoring Bill McPeters.
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ect of The Alliance Community Development Council program Leadership Alcorn, First Call For Help is a agency of the United Way of Corinth and Alcorn County. “We are strictly a referral service. We don’t provide any direct assistance and we are not a screening agency,” said
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First Call For Help and United Way of Corinth and Alcorn County supplies area businesses, utility offices and other organizations in the area with a brochure of updated community service numbers. A brochure can be picked up
at ACE Power Company, Alcorn County Welcome Center and AMEN Food Pantry. The numbers highlighted on the brochure include: Help Numbers: First Call For Help – 662286-6500 Please see RESOURCES | 2A
On this day in history 150 years ago Lt. Gen. Grant returns to Washington after visiting his generals in the west. He buries himself in the plans for a major offensive of four armies into the South.
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