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Vol. 119, No. 73

• Corinth, Mississippi • 28 pages • Two sections

Nelms arraigned in embezzlement case BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Alcorn County Second District Supervisor Dal Nelms was arraigned in circuit court Friday morning, a week after being told to hire an attorney or face contempt of court. Nelms retained Booneville attorney Ronald Michael. The supervisor stood before Judge Jim Pounds

July 1, and the next court term will occur in July. Following the court proceeding, Nelms declined to make a statement. Last week, Nelms told the judge he encountered difficulty hiring an attorney because some simply did not want to take the case or said they knew the parties involved. On Jan. 6, the court rejected

for the reading of the charges. He faces numerous criminal counts, including embezzlement by a public official. He continues to be free on bond. The numerous charges are contained in six separate indictments with a $10,000 bond on each. Pounds advised Nelms to work toward a plea or to prepare to go to trial. The next scheduled plea day is

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Nelms’ application for indigence for the purpose of having a courtappointed attorney after he said he could not afford to hire an attorney. No pleas are expected during this term for the others indicted in connection with the state auditor’s investigation, according to court Please see NELMS | 2A

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Green Market seeks new crop of vendors BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

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BY BRANT SAPPINGTON boonevilleeditor@bellsouth.net

Northeast Mississippi Community College is ready to get fit. A partnership with the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation is putting the home of the Tigers on track for a major cultural shift focused on making healthy living a part of daily campus life. “We hope that this initia-

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