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Daily Corinthian Vol. 118, No. 106

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Marlar joins Crossroads Arena board BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Another new face is joining the Crossroads Arena Board of Directors. The Alcorn County Board of Supervisors on Monday appointed Corinth banker and Alliance CEO Brett Marlar to the board to complete an unexpired term running through August 2017. He replaces Thom

E. Rogers, who decided to exit the board after 13 years. It is one of the county-appointed seats on the sevenmember board. The arena was also on the supervisors’ agenda for a request of money from the bricks and mortar fund to cover some past and upcoming expenses totaling $48,435. Supervisors approved both, including the new request

of $14,000 for electrical and software power issues with the HVAC and expenses from Jan 2013 to April of this year totaling $34,435 for various repairs. The bricks and mortar request will also go to the Board of Aldermen for consideration. In other business: ■ The board voted to name the unnamed road that accesses the transfer station off South Harper

as Transfer Station Drive. A business owner there recently said the unnamed road had caused confusion and issues with package delivery. The road was built for the transfer station, and businesses located there later. ■ Supervisors reappointed Robin Skelton to the airport board and, in a 4-1 vote, reappointed Hal Dilworth to the airport board. Supervisor Gary

Bill named for Loyd signed into law BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

JACKSON — Gov. Phil Bryant recently signed into law House Bill 810 named in memory of young Farmington native Andrew Loyd. “I have been very passionate about this bill and for it to make it this far and for it to become a law is the best way to honor the young man who lost his life,” said District 2 Rep. Nick Bain (D-Alcorn), who authored the bill. “Andrew always wanted to be a superhero ... now he will be.” Bain said the law will require the Department of Human Services (DHS) to be notified before a mentally ill person receives treatment if that person has minor children. The law could also act as another means of reporting possible child endangerment situations. “I was the public defender in Alcorn County when Andrew was killed. I have first hand knowledge of that horrible act,” said Bain. “If this law had been in place, it might of helped prevent Andrew’s death.” Eleven-year-old Andrew was killed by his father, Billy Loyd, in their Farmington apartment in 2012. The incident occurred three days after Billy was released from Magnolia Regional Health Center for mental problems. Billy took his own life after killing his son. Just months before the killing, Billy was involved in a

Ross voted “no” and nominated Larry Reed. Skelton is a joint appointee with the city, and Dilworth is a county appointee. ■ The board approved an $8,022 expenditure for a fix to the county’s computer system. ■ The board received notice of a letter sent by Cook Coggin to Bonds Company regarding portions of a road project being deficient.

Inmates accused of taking mail BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com

Gov. Phil Bryant recently signed into law “The Andrew Loyd Bill” named in memory of the 11-year-old who was killed by his mentally ill father in 2012. In Jackson for the signing included Greg Beard, Farmington City Attorney; Jerry Mayhall, Farmington Assistant Police Chief; Dale Fortenberry, Farmington Mayor; District 1 Rep. Nick Bain (D-Alcorn); Gov. Phil Bryant; Tony Holmes, Farmington Police Chief; family members, Michelle Loyd, Robert Loyd, Tucker Tally and Micaela Burress. standoff with police at their Farmington apartment while Andrew was at home. Billy voluntarily checked into a mental health clinic after surrendering, but was cleared and left a few days later to return to the home he shared with his son. “The law reads that when a person is committed, a pre-evaluation must be preformed,” Bain said. “There will

now be family related questions asked like how many children the patient has. If there is a child in the patients care, the hospital must contact DHS.” Farmington Mayor Dale Fortenberry was in Jackson for the signing of the new law. “I am humbled and honored to see the Andrew’s bill finally taking shape and becoming law,” said Fortenberry. “An-

drew’s legacy and memory will live on.” Bain said the law will not cost the state any extra money because the staff is already in place. The new law, which will go into effect on July 1, is the third in three years enacted by lawmakers for the protection of children. (The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

When Seth Driver recently left a batch of packages hanging from the mailbox for his mail carrier, he thought he was doing business as usual. But the County Road 324 resident’s 11 packages, which were inside a garbage bag attached to the mailbox with the flag up, never reached their destinations. It was garbage day, and sanitation workers apparently took the bag along with the week’s trash, although Driver said the mailbox is not in the same area where trash is left for collection. Driver, who sells items including cell phones through the Internet, is asking the county to reimburse him for his loss — $669.85 in merchandise plus another $76.80 in shipping. He said postal insurance doesn’t apply because the items never actually entered the postal system. A family member apparently saw that the bag was gone before the mail had run and contacted the county, believing the garbage workers picked up the bag. Some empty boxes, but no merchandise, were later found. Appearing before the Board Please see MAIL | 6

Tishomingo Co. votes Gaines speaking at Selmer church for Sunday beer sales BY STEVE BEAVERS

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BY ZACK STEEN zsteen@dailycorinthian.com

IUKA — The Tishomingo County Board of Supervisors voted yes to Sunday beer sales. “Pickwick Lake marina operators have made multiple requests to this board over the last few months,” said Phillip Whitehead, board attorney. “They have been asking the board to vote on the additional day for beer sales.” Board members voted 3 to 2 on Monday to allow beer sales in the county. Sales

can take place on Sundays between the hours of 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. According to published reports, representatives from Eastport Marina and Grand Harbor Marina, both on Pickwick Lake, were at the Monday meeting and asked for the vote to take place. “The new law will go into effect no earlier than June 10,” added Whitehead. Changes to public ordinances require a 30 day published notice before it can become law.

SELMER, Tenn. — Bellevue Baptist Church Pastor Dr. Steve Gaines has a word to share. God’s word. Gaines will be at First Baptist Church in Selmer, Tenn., to deliver a message from his book “When God Comes to Church” on Wednesday. Gaines is scheduled to lead the 6 p.m. service. “We are going to turn him loose and let him talk,” said FBC pastor Bro. Joey Johnson. “There will be no singing or anything else … we are just going to let him speak God’s word.” The Bellevue pastor co-authored the book with Dean Mer-

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rill. First Baptist has been conducting a Bible study of the book each Wednesday night. “The goal is to send people out the door saying not Gaines ‘what a sermon’ or ‘what great music’ but rather ‘what a Savior’ … the only ‘wow’ in a church should be God,” stated Gaines in the book. “Instead of merely having a church that’s seeker friendly, I desperately

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On this day in history 150 years ago

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The Battle of the Wilderness ends in Virginia, a tactical victory for the outnumbered General Lee. Grant, however, does not return to the North as his predecessors had, saying, “There will be no turning back.” He continues south to threaten Richmond.

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